City Council Agendas For Upcoming Meetings

Friday, May 18, 2012

Here are the City Council agendas for the upcoming meetings next Tuesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall and the following Tuesday:

SECOND AMENDED AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012

 

I.          Call to Order.

 

II.        Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Benson)

 

III.

       Minute Approval.                                                           

IV.       Special Presentation.

 

V.        Ordinances – Final Reading

a)         An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12292 extending the corporate limits of the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, to annex certain territory contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Chattanooga known as Area 4A, being certain parcels adjacent to the current City limits between Hixson Pike and Middle Valley Road within the Urban Growth Boundary of the City of Chattanooga, in Hamilton County, Tennessee, as shown by the attached map.  (District 3.)

 

b)         An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12293 extending the corporate limits of the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, to annex certain territory contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Chattanooga known as Area 4C, being certain parcels adjacent to the current City limits of Hixson Marina Road, Big Ridge Road, and Fairview Road within the Urban Growth Boundary of the City of Chattanooga, in Hamilton County, Tennessee, as shown by the attached map.  (District 3.)

c)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Article XIV, Chapter 24, Section 504, Schedule IV, One-Way Streets, for the limits to be changed from Baldwin Street to Passenger Street.  (District 8.)

 

VI.       Ordinances – First Reading:

 

a)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 24, Sections 24-337, 24-338, 24-339 and 24-340, relative to permits for valet parking in metered spaces for downtown businesses.

 

b)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 10, so as to adopt the 2012 Editions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, and the 2009 Edition of the Energy Conservation Code and certain appendices of those codes as revised and amended as the Official Building Code, Residential Code and Energy Conservation Code of the City of Chattanooga, and to amend § 10-7 concerning the adoption of the 2009 ANSI National Standard as the Official Handicap and Accessibility Code of the City of Chattanooga.

 

c)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 14, so as to adopt the 2011 Edition of the National Electrical Code and certain appendices as revised and amended as the Official Electrical Code of the City of Chattanooga.

d)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 19, so as to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code and certain appendices as revised and amended as the Official Gas Code of the City of Chattanooga.

 

e)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 22.5, so as to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Mechanical Code and certain appendices as revised and amended as the Official Mechanical Code of the City of Chattanooga.

 

f)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 27, so as to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Plumbing Code as revised and amended as the Official Plumbing Code of the City of Chattanooga.

 

g)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Article XII, Streets and Sidewalks, by amending Section 32-285, “As-Built” drawings.

 

h)         An ordinance providing for an interim budget and appropriating funds for the usual and ordinary expenses of the City government for the months of July, August, and September 2012, pending the adoption of the 2012-2013 annual budget.  (Revised.)

 

i)          MR-2012-031 Stringer’s Ridge Association c/o Michael Martin (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of two right-of-ways of an unopened portion of Wayne Avenue and the 900 block of Whitehall Road with Comcast to maintain the easement in the full width, more particularly described herein, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Public Works.)  (District 1.)

            MR-2012-031 Stringer’s Ridge Association c/o Michael Martin (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of two right-of-ways of an unopened portion of Wayne Avenue and the 900 block of Whitehall Road with Comcast to maintain the easement in the full width, more particularly described herein.  (Applicant Version.)

j)          An ordinance appropriating an additional $10,000.00 from the General Fund to Bessie Smith Cultural Center for expenses incurred in organization and implementation of the 2012 Bessie Smith Strut.  (Added by permission of Council Chairwoman Ladd.)

 

VII.     Resolutions:

 

a)         A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to apply for and accept funding from The RiverCity Company and to execute a Partnership Agreement for the Get Built Property Streetscape Improvement Project on West Main Street, in the amount of $3,200.00.  (District 8.)

b)         A resolution authorizing Ray A. Smith to use temporarily the right-of-way located at 3365 Center Street to install a sewer line lateral, as shown on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, subject to certain conditions.  (District 1.)

c)         A resolution authorizing Ellen Heavlon to use temporarily the right-of-way located at 110 East Main Street to install signage, as shown on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, subject to certain conditions.  (District 7.)

d)         A resolution authorizing the Personnel Administrator to enter into an agreement with McKeeson Pharmacy Systems to process credit, debit, and medical reimbursement card transactions at the WellAdvantage Pharmacy for a term of three (3) years with the continuation of usage for additional one (1) year periods unless terminated by either party.

 

e)         A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Partnership Agreement with RiverCity Company to upgrade the wayfinding signage for downtown and the North Shore, in the amount of $45,000.00.

 

f)         A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Human Services to enter into a Temporary Use Agreement with NEEMA Resettlement Outreach Ministry and the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga to use a portion of vacant land on Chattanooga Human Services campus, as designated by the Administrator, for a community garden.

 

g)         A resolution authorizing the Administrator of the Department of Human Services to enter into a Temporary Use Agreement with NEEMA Resettlement Outreach Ministry and the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga to lease office space at 501 West 12th Street at an annual rate of $1.00.  (District 8.)

h)         A resolution authorizing the Chief of the Chattanooga Fire Department to enter into a contract with Artech Design Group, Inc. to design and oversee construction of Fire Station No. 9 located at 3250 8th Avenue, in the amount of $113,520.00.  (District 7.)  (Revised.)

 

i)          2012-049 Paisa, Inc. (Special Exceptions Permit).  A resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for use of a late night entertainment center located at 6175 Airways Boulevard, as more particularly described in the attached report and maps, subject to certain conditions.  (District 6.) 

 

            2012-049 Paisa, Inc. (Special Exceptions Permit).  A resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for use of a late night entertainment center located at 6175 Airways Boulevard, as more particularly described in the attached report and maps, subject to certain conditions.  (Alternate Version.)

            2012-049 Paisa, Inc. (Special Exceptions Permit).  A resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for use of a late night entertainment center located at 6175 Airways Boulevard, as more particularly described in the attached report and maps, subject to certain conditions.  (Alternate Version No. 2.)  (Deferred from 5/15/2012.)

 

j)          A resolution of the City Council of the City of Chattanooga requesting and encouraging appropriate officials at the Tennessee Valley Authority to carefully monitor its tree-trimming policies to cut as few trees as possible within this City and, when trimming is required, to trim as little as reasonably feasible in order to maintain power lines.  (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, May 29, 2012.

 

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

 

XIV.    Adjournment.

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012

 

1.         Call to Order.

 

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

 

3.         Minute Approval.

 

4.         Special Presentation:

5.         Ordinances - Final Reading:

 

a)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 24, Sections 24-337, 24-338, 24-339 and 24-340, relative to permits for valet parking in metered spaces for downtown businesses.

 

b)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 10, so as to adopt the 2012 Editions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, and the 2009 Edition of the Energy Conservation Code and certain appendices of those codes as revised and amended as the Official Building Code, Residential Code and Energy Conservation Code of the City of Chattanooga, and to amend § 10-7 concerning the adoption of the 2009 ANSI National Standard as the Official Handicap and Accessibility Code of the City of Chattanooga.

 

c)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 14, so as to adopt the 2011 Edition of the National Electrical Code and certain appendices as revised and amended as the Official Electrical Code of the City of Chattanooga.

 

d)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 19, so as to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code and certain appendices as revised and amended as the Official Gas Code of the City of Chattanooga.

 

e)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 22.5, so as to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Mechanical Code and certain appendices as revised and amended as the Official Mechanical Code of the City of Chattanooga.

 

f)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 27, so as to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Plumbing Code as revised and amended as the Official Plumbing Code of the City of Chattanooga.

 

g)         An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Article XII, Streets and Sidewalks, by amending Section 32-285, “As-Built” drawings.

 

h)         An ordinance providing for an interim budget and appropriating funds for the usual and ordinary expenses of the City government for the months of July, August, and September 2012, pending the adoption of the 2012-2013 annual budget.

 

i)          MR-2012-031 Stringer’s Ridge Association c/o Michael Martin (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of two right-of-ways of an unopened portion of Wayne Avenue and the 900 block of Whitehall Road with Comcast to maintain the easement in the full width, more particularly described herein, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Public Works.)  (District 1.)

            MR-2012-031 Stringer’s Ridge Association c/o Michael Martin (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of two right-of-ways of an unopened portion of Wayne Avenue and the 900 block of Whitehall Road with Comcast to maintain the easement in the full width, more particularly described herein.  (Applicant Version.)

 

j)          An ordinance appropriating an additional $10,000.00 from the General Fund to Bessie Smith Cultural Center for expenses incurred in organization and implementation of the 2012 Bessie Smith Strut. 

 

6.         Ordinances – First Reading:

a)         An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 12534, entitled “An ordinance appropriating, authorizing or allocating funds to the Capital Improvements Budget for the Fiscal Year 2011/2012” so as to accept $100,000.00 from Hamilton County and provide funding for the Visionair RMS/Mobile Software Database Application Upgrade.

b)         An ordinance appropriating an additional $45,000.00 from the General Fund to River City, LLC to be used for the specific purpose of replacing wayfinding signs in the Central Business District.

 

c)         MR-2012-026 Greg Nye/LBYD, Inc./Health South Corporation/Rebound, LLC (Abandonment).  An ordinance closing and abandoning a portion of a sewer easement within properties located in the 2400 block of McCallie and Duncan Avenue, more particularly described herein, subject to certain conditions.  (Recommended for approval by Public Works.)  (District 7.)

 

7.         Resolutions:

 

a)         A resolution amending Resolution No. 26943 entitled, “A resolution authorizing payment to Arthur J. Gallagher for renewal of property, equipment, and fleet insurance for 2012, which includes the library locations, for an annual premium of $316,061.40.” so as to include a contingency amount of five (5%) percent of $15,803.07, which shall be for yearly adjustments as additional property, equipment, and fleet items added to the inventory.

 

b)         A resolution authorizing the renewal of the Personal Services Contract for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 with Don Sneed d/b/a Don Sneed Appraisals and Investigations to perform vehicle appraisals and accident investigations for the City in an estimated annual amount of $15,000.00.

 

c)         A resolution expressing the intent of the City of Chattanooga to issue bonds in the aggregate amount not to exceed $20 million of the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the costs of the following:  City Hall Campus; maintain software currency (ERP only); HR performance mgmt, self service, HR service enhancement; fire apparatus; ESIP connector road extension; road improvement – Goodwin Drive; Gunbarrel Road widening at mall entrance; Shallowford Road widening; Fairmount Avenue; Roundabout – Igou Gap Road and Jenkins Road; Gunbarrel Road – Shallowford to Standifer Gap; sidewalks; Hixson Recreation Center; roof replacements; HVAC systems; John A. Patten Park (restrooms); and Memorial Auditorium & Tivoli repair & maintenance.

 

d)         A resolution authorizing the Gang Task Force to extend the contract with John Hayes, Ph.D., through the end of Fiscal Year 2012 in the amount of $5,000.00.

 

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, June 5, 2012.

 

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

 

14.       Adjournment.


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