City Council Agenda For Tuesday Night

Friday, April 13, 2012
Here is the City Council agenda for Tuesday at 6 p.m .at City Hall:

I.              Call to Order.

 

II.                            Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman McGary)

 

III.              Minute Approval.             

                           

IV.

             Special Presentation.

 

V.              Ordinances – Final Reading:             

 

a)              2012-014 Gunbarrel Partners (Amend Conditions).  An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 11989 so as to remove and replace the existing conditions 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9 on Ordinance No. 11989 on the 2007 Site Plan on properties located in the 2300 block of Gunbarrel Road and 7342 McCutcheon Road.  (Recommended for approval by Planning.)  (District 4.)

 

b)              2012-027 Anne Najjar (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to UGC Urban General Commercial Zone).  An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 309 and 317 East Main Street, more particularly described herein, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to UGC Urban General Commercial Zone.  (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff.)  (District 8.)

 

VI.              Ordinances – First Reading:

 

a)              MR-2011-111 Bill Weaver (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning of two rights-of-way located in the 1200 block of Brief Street and the 1200 block of Hill Street, more particularly described herein, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff.)  (District 7.)  (Corrected.)

 

              MR-2011-111 Bill Weaver (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning of two rights-of-way located in the 1200 block of Brief Street and the 1200 block of Hill Street, more particularly described herein.  (Applicant Version.)

 

b)              MR-2012-032 Gail Hart (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of an alley way beginning 50 feet off of the East of the 1500 block of Williams Street, South of Main Street, with Chattanooga Gas to maintain the easement in the full width, more particularly described herein, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff.)  (District 8.)

 

 

 

 

 

              MR-2012-032 Gail Hart (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of an alley way beginning 50 feet off of the East of the 1500 block of Williams Street, South of Main Street, with Chattanooga Gas to maintain the easement in the full width, more particularly described herein.  (Applicant Version.)

 

VII.              Resolutions:

 

a)              A resolution expressing the sentiment of the Chattanooga City Council supporting the M.L. King Merchant Association and other community members who desire to continue the strut on M.L. King Boulevard and to request the support of the Police Department and other concerned individuals.  (Deferred from 4/10/2012.)

 

b)              A resolution authorizing the Director of the Office of Sustainability to enter into a contract with Two Rivers Roofing, Inc., for an addition of a green roof to the Chattanooga City Council building, for a total project cost of $314,169.00, with no contingencies.  (Deferred from 4/3/2012.) (Revised.)

 

c)              A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to award a contract to Pettus Mechanical Contractors for the replacement of the HVAC system in the laboratory at the Moccasin Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $212,400.00.

 

d)              A resolution authorizing the waiver of landfill disposal fees associated with the Great American Clean-Up, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00.

 

e)              A resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 for Volkert & Associates, Inc., Contract No. T-10-001-101, the Chattanooga Regional ITS System Design, for an increased amount of $220,000.00, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $2,720,000.00.

 

f)              A resolution authorizing an on-the-job injury settlement between Hewitt Coleman and Walter Dana Young in the amount of $10,001.00, in accordance with Ordinance No. 12573.  (Corrected.)

 

g)              A resolution authorizing the Interim Director of General Services to execute an Interlocal Lease Agreement with Hamilton County to construct and operate a homeless health care clinic to serve the citizens of this community.  (District 8.)

 

h)              A resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a donation of a deed of conservation easement to the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County from Vulcan Lands, Inc., along the Tennessee River for the expansion of the Tennessee Riverwalk.

 

i)              MR-2011-141 City of Chattanooga c/o Dan Thornton.  A resolution declaring surplus and authorizing the transfer of 23 acres of the former Chattanooga Coke Site property located at 4800 Central Avenue, Tax Map No. 167F-F-043 to LKQ, in exchange for 53 acres of property located at 401 Workman Road.  (District 7.) (Revised.)

 

j)              A resolution authorizing the Director of General Services, to administer the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund, to make subgrants to qualified applicants pursuant to federal regulations, subject to certain conditions.  (Added by permission of Council Chairwoman Ladd.)

 

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.              Agenda Session for Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

 

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

 

XIV.              Adjournment.


AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012

 

1.              Call to Order.

 

2.              Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Murphy).

 

3.              Minute Approval.

 

4.              Special Presentation:

 

5.              Ordinances - Final Reading:

 

a)              MR-2011-111 Bill Weaver (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning of two rights-of-way located in the 1200 block of Brief Street and the 1200 block of Hill Street, more particularly described herein, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff.)  (District 7.)

 

              MR-2011-111 Bill Weaver (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning of two rights-of-way located in the 1200 block of Brief Street and the 1200 block of Hill Street, more particularly described herein.  (Applicant Version.)

 

b)              MR-2012-032 Gail Hart (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of an alley way beginning 50 feet off of the East of the 1500 block of Williams Street, South of Main Street, with Chattanooga Gas to maintain the easement in the full width, more particularly described herein, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff.)  (District 8.)

 

              MR-2012-032 Gail Hart (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of an alley way beginning 50 feet off of the East of the 1500 block of Williams Street, South of Main Street, with Chattanooga Gas to maintain the easement in the full width, more particularly described herein.  (Applicant Version.)

 

6.              Ordinances – First Reading:

 

a)              An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 22.5, by amending Sections 22.5-35(b), 22.5-37, 22.5-39, 22.5-52, 22.5-55, 22.5-60, and 22.5-62(h), relative to the Board of Mechanical Examiners.

 

b)              An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 19, Sections 19-67, 19-69, 19-70, 19-72, 19-73, 19-75, 19-88, 19-91, 19-92, 19-93, 19-101, relative to the Board of Gas Examiners.

 

c)              An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 27, by amending Sections 27-36, 27-38, 27-39, 27-43, 27-59, 27-61, 27-62, 27-63, 27-64, 27-66(f), and 27-71, relative to the Board of Plumbing Examiners.

 

d)              An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 14, Sections 14-51, 14-53, 14-54, 14-56, 14-75(b), 14-78, 14-79, 14-82(a) and (b), 14-83(c), 14-84 and 14-91, relative to the Board of Electrical Examiners.

 

e)              An ordinance to amend Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Budget Ordinance to appropriate $12,789.73 to Interfaith Homeless Network for the payment of delinquent property taxes and interest on the leasehold at Tax Map No. 145E-T-002L000 located at 1184 Baldwin Street for tax years 2010 and 2011.  (District 8.)

 

f)              An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Article X, Chapter 24, Stopping, Standing, and Parking, so as to delegate certain duties to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to make certain other amendments as set forth herein.

 

7.              Resolutions:

 

a)              A resolution authorizing an extension of the deferral of loan payments in accordance with Resolution No. 26859 by Chattanooga Housing Authority on behalf of Dogwood Manor due to cash flow shortage and further providing that any excess cash flow resulting from this suspension of loan payments be set aside as capital reserves until such time as the property is disposed of or operations consistently provide sufficient cash flow whichever occurs first, provided this deferral shall not exceed six (6) months without further approval by the City Council.

 

b)              A resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to enter into a Memorandums of Understanding concerning payment of annual maintenance fees for the VisionRMS Record Management System with the Chattanooga Housing Authority, City of Collegedale, City of East Ridge, City of Red Bank, City of Signal Mountain, City of Soddy-Daisy, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and any other participating governmental entities.

 

c)              A resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 (Final) for Stansell Electric Company, Inc. relative to Contract No. T-09-003-201, Chattanooga CBD Signalization Upgrade Project, for an increased amount of $3,927.85, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,175,975.65, and to release the remaining contingency amount of $54,674.35.

 

d)              A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Olivet Baptist Church/OBC Ministries relative to Project No. T-12-003-801, M.L. King Boulevard Pedestrian Actuated Crosswalk Signal Project and receive a donation in the amount of $9,438.35 for project related costs.  (District 8.)

 

e)              A resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 (Final) for Thomas Brothers, Inc. relative to Contract No. S-10-002-201, Chapman Road Drainage Improvements, for a decreased amount of $116,578.51, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,304,989.09, and to release the contingency of $142,156.76.  (District 4.)

 

f)              A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to award Contract No. E-03-044-201, Oakwood Drive at Jersey Pike Intersection Improvement Contract, [to be provided], in the amount of [to be provided], with a contingency amount of [to be provided], for an amount not to exceed [to be provided].  (District 5.)

 

g)              A resolution authorizing an increase in the architectural services fee paid to TWH Architects for the Wellness Clinic, in the amount of $59,360.15, from $241,100.00, for an amount not to exceed $300,460.15.  (District 8.)

 

h)              A resolution authorizing the Administrator of Neighborhood Services and Community Development to enter into an agreement with All-Timate Construction, LLC consisting of roof repair or replacement and related services, for an amount not to exceed $41,000.00, including contingencies.  (Districts 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8.) 

 

8.              Overtime Report.

 

9.              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.

 

10.              Other Business.

 

11.              Committee Reports.

 

12.              Agenda Session for Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

 

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

 

14.              Adjournment.


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