AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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) Discussion on Disqualified Contractors;

(3) Update from Animal Management & Welfare on operations and policies;

(4) Presentation and discussion on Transit Master Plan Contract/Operational Management Analysis; and

(5) 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) Sec. 551.071 - Consult with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement of same. Nurek and Stennett v. City Of Amarillo; and        

(2) 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.   ___________________________________________________________________

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION: Jean Ann Hill, No Boundaries International

1. MINUTES: 
Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on October 4, 2016.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 7625: 
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning of Lot 25, Block 1, Southside Acres Unit No. 26, 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 to Planned Development District 385 for Light Commercial Uses. (Address:  6739 South Western Street.)

3. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:             Appointments are needed for the following boards: Airport Advisory Board (3-year terms) 11/23/2010 Robert Dempsey 10/01/2016 10/01/2013 John S. Denton 10/01/2016 10/01/2013 Bill Harris 10/01/2016 01/12/2010 Jim Mitchell 10/01/2016 11/23/2010 John Whitaker 10/01/2016 Board of Review-Landmarks & Historic District (3-year terms) 06/19/2001 Carson Burgess 05/21/2015 11/27/2012 L.V. Perkins 05/21/2015 11/27/2012 Tom Thatcher 05/21/2015 08/27/2008 Kim Crawford 05/21/2016 Downtown Urban Design Review Board (3-year terms) 08/17/2010 David Horsley 08/17/2016                       03/10/2015 Steve Pair 08/17/2016   08/17/2010 Dana Walton 08/17/2016                   08/17/2010 Wes Reeves 08/17/2016                       Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board (3-year terms) 10/15/2013 Stephen Carter 09/30/2016 Texas Panhandle Centers (2-year terms) 09/19/2000 Sam Reeves 10/04/2016 Zoning Board of Adjustment (2-year terms) 10/08/2013 Craig Davis 09/01/2016 10/08/2013 Chris Rhynehart 09/01/2016 02/27/2009 Richard Walton 09/01/2016 10/08/2013 Tom Kolius 09/01/2016

4. 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 - Professional Engineering Services: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. -- $2,499,500.00
This contract will design a sanitary sewer outfall line, a lift station, and force main. 

B. Award - Purchase of NFPA Compliant Uniform Pants: DACO Fire Equipment -- $77,500.00
This contract will establish a fixed cost for the purchase of uniform pants for fire department personnel.

C. Approval - Change Order No. 3  - Job No. 411044: Simms Municipal Building New Parking Lot and Streetscapes:   A & S General Contractors -- $66,730.80 Original Contract: $228,114.00 Change Order 1:                                $37,435.04 (previously approved) Change Order 2:  Additional Days     No Charge (previously approved) Change Order 3: $66,730.80 Total Change Orders: $104,165.84 Revised Contract: $332,279.84 Estimated Project Cost: $345,000.00 Percentage of change off original Estimated Costs  3.5%
This item approves Change Order No. 3 for A & S General Contractors for unknown work required after demolition and removal of the original Paved Parking Area.

D. Approval - Transit Master Plan and Management Systems Review: The Goodman Corporation - $205,827.00
This item approves an agreement for Professional Services with The Goodman Corporation for the preparation of a Transit Master Plan and review of the current Management Systems and Regulatory Compliance associated with the operations of Amarillo City Transit.  The Goodman Corporation was selected as the most qualified firm to provide the requested services through use of a competitive selection process.

E. Approval - License and Hold Harmless Agreement:
This item approves a License and Hold Harmless Agreement to maintain and use a certain encumbrance of surface in the right-of-way of 101 Southeast 11th Avenue, adjacent to Lot 7, Block 139, Plemons Unit No. 1, AB&M Survey, Potter County.

F. Dedications and Acceptances:
Dedication of two 11.5’ Public Utility/Drainage Easements, one .042 acre Storm/Sewer Drainage Easement and a 37’ Street Dedication deed in Section 43, Block 9, BS&F Surrey, Potter County, Texas in the vicinity of Point West Parkway and Outlook Drive.

4. 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:

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

1. 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 7th day of October 2016.