AGENDAS

FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 AT 4:00 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

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) Update on 311 and Open Technology; 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) 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.

(a) Discussion Judge Sonja Letson’s performance evaluation and compensation.

(b) Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers Amarillo MPO Policy Committee Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Animal Management & Welfare Board of Review - Landmarks & Historic District Community Development Advisory Committee Construction Advisory and Appeals Board Library Advisory Board Quail Creek Public Improvement District Advisory Board 21st Century Senior Services Development Advisory Board

(2) Section 551.071 - Consult with Attorney on a matter in which the attorney’s duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter.

(a) Negotiation of Lease and Management Agreement with Affiliated Baseball team - MPEV. ________________________________________________________________

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION: Greg Dowell, Amarillo Central Church of Christ
RECOGNITION: Amarillo Police Department Officers

1.	MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on January 17, 2017.

PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7645: READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF AMARILLO, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2017.
This is the first and final reading of an ordinance discussing and considering the issuance of the City of Amarillo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017 and resolving other matters incident and related thereto.

PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7649: READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF AMARILLO, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2017.
This is the first and final reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Amarillo, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017, and other matters incident and related thereto.

ORDINANCE NO. 7646:
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance providing for specified changes in the adopted Comprehensive Plan by amending the Future Land Use and Character Map, specifically for eight parcels located north of West Farmers Avenue and east of South Western Street, and falling within a study area of approximately 800’ along South Western Street from IH-27 (Canyon Drive) to the southernmost city limit (West Sundown Lane); providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. (Vicinity: South Western Street from IH-27 (Canyon Drive) to West Sundown Lane.)

ORDINANCE NO. 7647:
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning of a 6.53 acre portion of land out of Lot 8, South Side Acres Unit No. 1, in Section 230, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Residential District 1 (R-1) to General Retail District (GR). (Vicinity: Western Street and Catalpa Lane.)

ORDINANCE NO. 7648:
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning a 19.12 acre tract of land in Section 62, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Agricultural District to General Retail District. (Vicinity: South Soncy Road (Loop 335) and Anton Kuster Avenue.)

7.	RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 1112 Southeast 12th Avenue.

8.	RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 2118 Pioneer Lane.

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 - Demolition and Debris Removal of City Owned Buildings:
This item awards the demolition and debris removal of City owned building Located at 702 and 708 South Lincoln to WSCA, Inc. for $58,639.00.

B. Award - Construction Services:

L.A. Fuller & Sons Construction - $1,908,878.00
This item awards an agreement for construction services for the construction of water wells, pipelines, well access road, culvert/bridge and appurtenances in Potter and Carson Counties well fields.

C. Award - Amarillo Police and Airport Police Uniforms Supply Agreement: Nardis -- $93,209.90
This award is to approve a contract for the purchase of Amarillo Police and Airport Police Uniforms Supply Agreement.

D. Approval - Stop Loss Insurance Policy Renewal: QBE Insurance Corporation through Maxor Administrative Services - $309,319.46
This is the annual renewal for the stop loss policy, through QBE A&H. This policy provides protection in the event the health plan has a large claimant with $750,000 or more in medical claims.

E. Acceptance - ICDU/SUR (Epidemiology) Grant: Grant Amount : $165,000.00 FY18 - $82,500.00 FY19 - $82,500.00 Grantor: Texas Department of State Health Services
This item accepts the two-year award from the Texas Department of State Health Services from September 1, 2017 thru August 31, 2019 to continue funding supporting one (1) full time Epidemiologist. The Epidemiologist supports all aspects of public health by providing disease surveillance, investigation, and reporting along with data analysis.

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

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 20th day of January 2017.