AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2016 AT 3:00 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
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City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.
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(1) Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;
(5) Discuss search for City Manager; discuss duties and qualifications of Interim City Manager; and
(6) Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.
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City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters.
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(1) Section 551.074 - Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and qualifications of a public officer or employee, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. _________________________________________________________________
REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
INVOCATION: Davlyn Duesterhaus, Baptist St. Anthony’s
PROCLAMATION: "Small Business Saturday"
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MINUTES:
Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on November 15, 2016.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7631:
This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV, Chapter 8-3, Section 8-3-82; adding article V, Chapter 8-3, Sections 8-3-116 through 8-3-131 to provide regulation of tire businesses.
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PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7632:
This is the first reading of an ordinance rezoning of Lot 18, Block 24, Sunrise Park Unit No. 6, in Section 106, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Residential District 2 to Residential District 2 with a Specific Use Permit for the placement of a carport. This rezoning was reviewed and recommended for approval by a 6:0 vote from the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Address: 1001 Gordon Street.)
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PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7633:
This is the first reading of an ordinance vacating of portions of right-of-way to include a 0.25 ft wide strip on the west side of Lots 6 and 7 and a 0.2 ft wide strip with the addition of two 5.2 ft x 8.3 ft sections on the south side of Lot 6, Block 139, Plemons Addition, in Section 170, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas. This vacation was reviewed and recommended for approval by a 6:0 vote from the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Address: 101 Southeast 11th Avenue.)
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PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7634:
This is the first reading of an ordinance rezoning of a portion of Lot 2, and all of Lots 3 and 4, Sunrise Park Unit No. 2 and Lot 5A and a portion of Lot 5B, Sunrise Addition Unit No. 4, all in Section 123, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas to change from Planned Development 330 to amended planned development for additional signage. This rezoning was reviewed and recommended for approval by a 6:0 vote from the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Address: 4601 Interstate 40 Access Road.)
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PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7635:
This is the first reading of an ordinance approving the vacating of an existing 20 ft. alley in Block 137, Plemons Addition, in Section 170, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas. This vacation was reviewed and recommended for approval by a 6:0 vote from the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Address: Southwest 10th Avenue and South Tyler Street.)
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PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 7629 AMENDING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM:
This is a public hearing and the second and final reading of an ordinance that amends the Ordinance defining the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, stating possible incentives, nominating BSA Hospital LLC as a qualified business and an enterprise project and designating a liaison for overseeing Enterprise Projects.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7630:
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 8-2, Amarillo Municipal Code, for the purpose of enacting a program for the management of Community Cats through a Trap-Neuter-Return program.
The Animal Management & Welfare Board has considered and approved this ordinance on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.
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PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION:
This resolution considers approving the vacation an existing 20 ft Public Utility Easement (PUE) on the east side of Lot 7, Block 1, Lakeside Park Unit No. 1, in Section 91, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas. This vacation was reviewed and recommended for approval by a 6:0 vote from the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Address: 7901 East I-40 Frontage Road.)
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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:
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Purchase - Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete:
Advantage Asphalt Products, Ltd. -- $810,000.00
This item awards a contract for purchase of Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, used on a daily basis (weather permitting) for asphalt repairs to paved streets and alleys.
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Purchase - Mechanical Street Sweeper:
Heil of Texas -- $274,088.00
This item is the scheduled replacement of unit 6984, 2008 Freightliner Sweeper that has reached or exceeded useable life expectancy.
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Purchase - Site Amenities for the Colonies Unit 63 Parks and Parkways:
Award to Green Plains Design, LLC -- $1,947,436.92
This item approves the contract for construction of Princeton Park streetscaping improvements, park and parkway improvements, and capital improvements. The developer, Rockrose Development, LLC will fund the initial construction of the project and will be reimbursed through the Colonies Improvement Account. The project and contract have been recommended for approval by the Colonies PID Advisory Board.
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Purchase - Police Camera System:
L3 Mobile Vision, Inc. -- $52,683.50
This purchase is for 10 camera systems and related equipment.
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Award - Network Equipment:
Presidio -- $78,244.00
This purchase is to replace old network equipment that is "End of Life," "End of Software Maintenance," and "End of Vulnerability/Security Support" with next generation equipment that meets our specifications for security and bandwidth requirements.
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Award - Street & Drainage Improvements: Western Crossing Drainage, Bell Street at Diamond Horseshoe Lake and Tee Anchor Boulevard Storm Sewers:
Amarillo Utility Contractors, Inc. -- $343,935.00
This item awards a contract for Street and Drainage Improvements: Western Crossing Drainage, Bell Street at Diamond Horseshoe Lake and Tee Anchor Boulevard Storm Sewers.
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Award - Installation Phase of Masterson 509 Pump Station Electrical Switchgear Replacement:
Ray Electric Co. -- $311,200.00
This item is a award of bid for the installation of the Masterson Pump Station Electrical Switchgear. The equipment that is being installed was purchased with Bid No. 5363 in May 2016. The installation of this Switchgear will be the final phase of this Capital Improvement Project.
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Approval - Second Amendment to Lease Agreement between Titan Towers, LP and the City of Amarillo:
The original lease was approved on April 11, 2001 and the first amendment dated July 25, 2011 extended the lease term to April 11, 2031 and increased the monthly rental to $1000 per month and the rentals shall thereafter increase each Extension Term at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) over the monthly rentals paid during the previous term and for each term thereafter. The second amendment is requesting an extension to April of 2061 with a signing bonus of $40,000 and a 3% increase annually on the current rental rate.
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Approval - Texas A&M Forest Services (TFS) Agreement:
This item approves the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS), Emergency Facilities & Land Use Agreement, TFS Contract No.: CO-16-247, Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.
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Approval - Aviation Clear Zone Easement:
Aviation Clear Zone Easement being 3,755 feet above mean sea level above the plat of Memory Acres Unit No. 13, an addition to the City of Amarillo, being an unplatted tract of land situated in Section 107, Block, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas. (Vicinity of I-40 and Whitaker Road.)
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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 on any issue. 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
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Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes of October 24, 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 18th day of November 2016.
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