Here is the City Council agenda for Tuesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall:

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008

I. Call to Order.

II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilwoman Robinson)

III. Minute Approval.

IV. Special Presentations.

McKAMEY ANIMAL CENTER UPDATE

V. Ordinances – Final Reading:

a) An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 6958, as amended, known as the Zoning Ordinance, by amending Article VI, Height and Area Exceptions, to create uniformity in the listed requirements and to include guidelines for movement of single-family residences as set out by recent changes in Tennessee law.

b) An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 6958, as amended, known as the Zoning Ordinance, by amending Article VI, Height and Area Exceptions, Section 106, to clarify the lot of record requirements for duplex development in the R-3MD Moderate Density Zone.

c) MR-2008-130 C & L Rentals, LLC (Close & Abandon). An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of the 2400 block of 10th Avenue, the 2500 block of East 24th Street, and portions of an unopened alley located off of said block of East 24th Street, more particularly described herein and as shown on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, subject to certain conditions.

d) 2008-161 City of Chattanooga (from R-2, R-3MD, & R-4 to R-1, R-3, & R-4). An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 6958, as amended, known as the Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone specific properties within the Highland Park Neighborhood, more particularly described herein and in the Zoning Study attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, from R-2 Residential Zone, R-3MD Moderate Density Zone, and R-4 Special Zone to R-1 Residential Zone, R-3 Residential Zone with Conditions, and R-4 Special Zone with Conditions, subject to said Zoning Study.

e) 2008-162 Ernest C. Noll (from R-3 to RT-1). An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 6958, as amended, known as the Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone a tract of land located at 222 Oliver Street, more particularly described herein and as shown on the map and drawing attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, from R-3 Residential Zone to RT-1 Residential Townhouse Zone.

f) 2008-163 Tennessee Temple University (from R-1 to R-4). An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 6958, as amended, known as the Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone tracts of land located at 910 South Beech Street and 203 Anderson Avenue, more particularly described herein and as shown on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, from R-1 Residential Zone to R-4 Special Zone, subject to certain conditions.


g) 2008-195 Horvah Associates, c/o John Combs (from M-1 to C-3). An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 6958, as amended, known as the Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone a tract of land located in the 300 blocks of Chestnut and Broad Streets, more particularly described herein and as shown on the map and drawing attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone, subject to certain conditions.

h) 2008-196 John Anderson (from R-2 & R-4 to O-1). An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 6958, as amended, known as the Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone tracts of land located at 2906 Silverdale Road and 2809 and 2815 Walker Road, more particularly described herein and as shown on the map and drawing attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, from R-2 Residential Zone and R-4 Special Zone to O-1 Office Zone.

i) 2008-199 Jeff Cannon (from M-1 to C-3). An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 6958, as amended, known as the Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone a tract of land located at 26 East Main Street, more particularly described herein and as shown on the map and drawing attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-3 Central Business Zone, subject to certain conditions.

j) 2008-201 Marlene and Thomas Cain (from R-2 to C-2). An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 6958, as amended, known as the Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone a tract of land located at 1308 Hanover Street, more particularly described herein and as shown on the map and drawing attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, from R-2 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone, subject to certain conditions.

VI. Ordinances – First Reading:

VII. Resolutions:

a) A resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Lyndhurst Foundation relative to Contract No. E-07-009, Jefferson Park Project, for the revitalization of Jefferson Heights Park in the amount of $100,000.00.

b) A resolution authorizing the award of Contract No. E-07-018-201, to P&C Construction, Inc. relative to The Passage Repair Contract, in the amount of $1,165,000.00, plus a contingency amount of $116,500.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,281,500.00.

c) A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Volkert & Associates, Inc. relative to Contract No. E-08-024-101, for Traffic Engineering Services to conduct a Traffic Impact Study for thirty six intersections and three rail crossings near the Volkswagen facility at Enterprise South Industrial Park in an amount not to exceed $166,300.00 and to accept funds in the amount of $25,000.00 from Hamilton County Government for their participation of the contract.




d) A resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a contract for Architect Services to Billingsley Architecture for the following projects A. Reroofing Police Annex Building and Service Center Penthouse B. HVAC modifications for Service Center, Second Floor, C. Office Build-Out for Service Center, Second Floor, for a total amount not to exceed $12,800.00.

e) A resolution authorizing the City Finance Officer to enter into a contract with ETS to process credit and debit card transactions.

f) A resolution authorizing a payment to Pioneer Title Agency, Inc. in the amount of $148,967.50 for the City’s on-half of the purchase of title insurance for the Volkswagen site, for which the total price is $297,935.00 with the other one-half to be paid by Hamilton County. (Added by permission of Vice-Chair Benson.)

g) A resolution authorizing payment for on-going training conducted by the University of Tennessee Municipal Advisory Services (MTAS) for the period of December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009 in the amount of $66,981.00.

h) A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a second amendment to its agreement with Lose and Associates to provide landscape services to Phase II of the Warner Park Ballfield Complex Project, which amendment increases the amount of the contract by $9,500.00, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $294,500.00.

i) A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into an agreement with Palmertree Construction Company, LLC for construction of a barn at Greenway Farms in the amount of $232,193.00, plus a five percent (5%) contingency amount of $11,609.65, for a total contract amount not to exceed $243,802.65.

j) A resolution declaring surplus two (2) vehicles described herein, and authorizing the Director of General Services to execute any and all documents necessary to convey said vehicles to Animal Care Trust d/b/a McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center, Inc.

k) A resolution declaring surplus ten (10) Light Bars, and authorizing same to be donated to the Hamilton County Rescue Service.

l) A resolution authorizing a payment to Deane F. Allen in the amount of $13,365.90 for an additional easement on property located at 0 Apison Pike, Parcel No. 140-160.07, relative to the Summit Ballfield Complex Project.

m) A resolution authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement with Brightbridge, Inc. (formerly Southeast Local Development Corporation) for administration of Section 108 Guarantee Loan funds from the United States under the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

n) A resolution appointing, jointly with the Mayor, Michael A. McMahan as City Attorney, effective January 1, 2009 to fill the unexpired term of Randall L. Nelson and until his successor is appointed and qualified. (Added by permission of Vice Chair Benson.)

o) A resolution authorizing C&L Rentals, LLC to use temporarily the rights-of-way at the intersections of East 24th Street and Dodds Avenue and East 25th Street and Dodds Avenue to install two (2) control gates to restrict dumping and other illegal activities on the undeveloped area, as shown on the drawing and site plan attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, subject to certain conditions. (Added by permission of Council Chair Bennett.)

VIII. Overtime Report.

IX. Departmental Reports:

a) Department of Human Services.
b) Department of Parks and Recreation.
c) Department of Public Works.
d) Department of Neighborhood Services.
e) Department of Education, Arts & Culture.
f) Fire Department.
g) Police Department.
h) Department of Personnel.
i) Department of Finance and Administration
j) City Attorney.

X. Other Business.

XI. Committee Reports.

XII. There will be no Agenda Session until January 6, 2009, which will cover items for the January 6, 2009 and January 13, 2009 Agendas.

XIII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council on Non-Agenda Matters.

XIV. Adjournment