AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016 AT 3:30 P.M. AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL AT 5:00 P.M., CITY HALL, 509 SOUTHEAST 7th AVENUE, COUNCIL CHAMBER ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF CITY HALL, AMARILLO, TEXAS.
Please note: The City Council may take up items out of the order shown on any Agenda. The City Council reserves the right to discuss all or part of any item in an executive session at any time during a meeting or work session, as necessary and allowed by state law. Votes or final decisions are made only in open Regular or Special meetings, not in either a work session or executive session.

WORK SESSION

A. City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.

(1) Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;

(2) Presentation and discussion on Capital Investment Plan - Project Prioritization; and

(3) Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.

B. City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:

(1) Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and qualifications of a public officer or employee, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074.  Discussion regarding City Manager and appointment to fill vacancy.

(2) Consult with Attorney about economic development; in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 and Section 551.0087.  ________________________________________________________________

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION: Kevin Deckard, Polk Street United Methodist Church

1. MINUTES: 
Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on July 12, 2016.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 7604: 
This is the first reading of an ordinance to consider amending the Amarillo Municipal Code, Chapter 4-2, Signs, to provide revisions of sign definitions and temporary sign regulations.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7608: 
This is the first reading of an ordinance rezoning of Lots 11 and 12, Ridgecrest Addition, in Section 7, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from  Residential District 1 to planned development district  for  professional and general office uses. (Address: 3620 South Western Street.)

4. RESOLUTION - CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT THE LOCATION(S) STATED: 
This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing on August 9, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. to determine if the property at 601 West Amarillo Boulevard constitutes a public nuisance and thereby requiring the removal of such accumulations. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to all interested parties providing ten (10) days notice of public hearing.

5. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2016-2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: 
This resolution conducts a public hearing for the review and adoption of the 2016-2017 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan which addresses funding to low to moderate income individuals and communities in accordance with HUD regulations and utilizing citizen input to allocate resources.

6. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE 2016-2017 PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY (PHA) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN: 
This resolution conducts a public hearing for the review and adoption of the 2016-2017 Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual Action Plan and Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan, as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Annual Plan was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Tenant Advisory Committee and the Community Development Advisory Committee. The PHA plan has been available for public comment for 45 days from May 27, 2016 through July 10, 2016.

7. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2017 GRANT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR THE AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM: 
This resolution conducts a public hearing on the FY 2017 Program of Projects and authorizes the City of Amarillo to submit a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for fiscal year 2016-2017 operating and capital assistance for the Amarillo City Transit Department.  The City will receive an allocation from both the Federal Transit Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation.  Federal Transit Administration Funds (estimate) $3,230,193 TXDOT $384,464 Local Funds $1,860,522 Total Capital and Operating $5,475,179

8. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:           
Appointment is needed for the following board: Amarillo Local Government Corporation (3-year terms) 03/22/2011 Brian Eades 09/30/2017

9. CONSENT AGENDA: 
It is recommended that the following items be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction:

A. Award - Fire Fighting Clothing annual Contract: DACO Fire Equipment Co., Inc. -- $149,890.00
This award is to approve an annual contract for the purchase of NFPA 1971 Structural Fire Fighting Clothing also known as turn out gear.  This contract will allow the Amarillo Fire Department to purchase firefighting garments on an as needed basis.  In addition, the contract will provide repair, maintenance, and cleaning fees for seven years.

B. Award -Water Main Relocations at I-40 and Ross Street: Roberts Ditching Job #523079 -- $101,022.50 Award -Water Main Extension at Paramount Boulevard and 26th Avenue: Roberts Ditching Job #523080 -- $97,411.71 Award Combined Project Cost of $198,434.21
This item is to award Job #523079 Water Main Relocations at I-40 and Ross Street and Job #523080 Water Main Extensions at Paramount Boulevard and 26th Avenue.

C. Award of Contract:  
TxDOT Standard Utility Agreement for participation in Job #523079: Water Main Relocation at I-40 and Ross.

D. Approval - Aviation Clear Zone Easements: The following Aviation Clear Zone Easements are associated with the corresponding plats below: * ACZ-13-14, being 3755’ above mean sea level above the plat of Fleet Addition Unit No. 4 * ACZ-13-16, being 3800’ above mean sea level above the plat of Eastridge Unit No. 44 * ACZ-13-17, being 4900’ above mean sea level above the plat of Tradewind Air Park Unit No. 20 * ACZ-14-01, being 4950’ above mean sea level above the plat of Lonesome Dove Estates Unit No. 6 * ACZ-14-03, being 4300’ above mean sea level above the plat of South Haven Addition Unit No. 4 * ACZ-14-07, being 3755’ above mean sea level above the plat of Klucevsek Subdivision Unit No. 2 * ACZ-14-08, being 4600’ above mean sea level above the plat of South Georgia Place Unit No. 30 * ACZ-15-02, being 3755’ above mean sea level above the plat of Centerport Addition Unit No. 6

E. Approval - Interlocal Agreement:
This item approves an Interlocal Agreement for Neighborhood Planning funding between Potter County, Texas and the City of Amarillo, Texas.

F. Approval - Change Order No. 4 - Job #521941: 24th Pipeline 48" Well Water Transfer Line: Original Contract: $11,740,159.00 Previous Change Orders: $862,469.44 Current Change Order: $339,393.44 Total Change Orders: $1,201,862.88 Revised Contract: $12,942.021.88
This item approves Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Condie Construction Company, Inc. for additional work required on the 24th Pipeline.

G. Approval - Addendum No. 3 - Job #521943:  Hillside Terrace 30" Sewer Replacement: Original Contract: $52,650.00 Previous Change Orders: $219,870.00 Current Change Order: $147,000.00 Total Change Orders: $366,870.00 Revised Contract: $419,520.00
This item approves Addendum No. 3 to the Professional Service Agreement with RIMKUS Consulting Group, Inc. to allow for additional engineering services and construction observation services lump sum fees outlined in the addendum.

H. Approval - Council Committee on Board Appointments Policy

PUBLIC FORUM
Comments from interested citizens on matters not on the Agenda pertaining to City policies, programs or services. (This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council. The City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor may any action be taken on any issue at this time. Texas Attorney General Opinion JC-0169)

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes of June 27, 2016.

2. Boards and Commissions - appointments as listed on attached.  Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (Southeast 7th Avenue) of the building.  An access ramp leading to the main entry is located at the southwest corner of the building.  Parking spaces for individuals with disabilities are available in the south parking lot.  City Hall is equipped with restroom facilities, communications equipment and elevators that are accessible.  Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations or a sign language interpreter must contact the City Secretary’s Office 48 hours prior to meeting time by telephoning 378-3013 or the City TDD number at 378-4229.  Posted this 15th day of July 2016.