Upcoming City Council Agenda For Tuesday

  • Friday, June 24, 2016

Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday:

I. Call to Order.

II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Hakeem).

III. Minute Approval.

IV. Special Presentation.

V. Ordinances – Final Reading:

FINANCE

a. An ordinance hereinafter also known as “the Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Operations Budget Ordinance”, to provide revenue for the Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017; appropriating same to the
payment of expenses of the municipal government; fixing the rate of
taxation on all taxable property in the City, and the time taxes and
privileges are due, how they shall be paid, when they shall become
delinquent; providing for interest and penalty on delinquent taxes and
privileges; and to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 2, Section
2-267, relative to paid leave for active-duty training and to amend
Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 31, Sections 31-36, 31-37, 31-41, and
31-43.

PLANNING

b. An ordinance to amend the Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38
Zoning, known as the Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone specific
properties within the Downtown Chattanooga Form-Based Code
Boundary, more particularly described herein and in the Downtown
Zoning Study attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference from
C-7 North Shore Commercial/Mixed Use Zone to E-SH-4 Shopfront Mixed
Use Zone with conditions. (Ordinance B(3) (Recommended for
approval by Councilman Jerry Mitchell)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION

Transportation

c. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 13067 to reflect the closing and
abandoning a part of the right-of-way located in the 300 block of East 37th
Street and two (2) unopened alleys, detailed on the attached map, subject
to certain conditions. (Districts 7 & 8)

CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

a. An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 5,
Sections 5-75 and 5-108, relative to alcoholic beverages and the FormBased
Code.

FINANCE

b. An ordinance appropriating, authorizing or allocating funds to the Capital
Improvements Budget for Fiscal Years 2016-2017 and to amend the Fiscal
Year 2016-2017 Operations Budget Ordinance No. 13072.

PLANNING

c. 2016-070 Southeast Medical Properties, II, LLC (R-1 Residential Zone to R-
4 Special Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 7127
Igou Gap Road, more particularly described herein, from R-1 Residential
Zone to R-4 Special Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 4)
(Recommended for approval by Planning and recommended for
denial by Staff) (Deferred from 6/14/16) (Revised)
2016-070 Southeast Medical Properties, II, LLC (R-1 Residential Zone to R-
4 Special Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 7127
Igou Gap Road, more particularly described herein, from R-1 Residential
Zone to R-4 Special Zone. (Applicant Version)

VII. Resolutions:

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

a. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of
Economic and Community Development to award stipends for the
Seventh Biennial Sculpture Exhibition placed throughout Chattanooga’s
Urban Core, in the amount of $35,000.00.

GENERAL SERVICES

b. A resolution amending Resolution No. 28649 declaring surplus and
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quitclaim Deed to donate to the
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum the interest of the City of
Chattanooga in back tax parcels 136E-F-011, 137B-A-008, 137H-E-003, and
136L-S-005.01, and to add parcel number 137B-B-025 as jointly-owned by
the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, with all five (5) amended
properties having a total assessed value of $19,800.00. (Districts 5, 8 &
9)

HUMAN RESOURCES

c. A resolution authorizing the Director of Human Resources to renew the
existing agreement with BlueCross/BlueShield of Tennessee for
administrative services at the rate of $24.94 per member per month, in
the amount of $875,000.00.

POLICE

d. A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Law Enforcement
Officer’s Memorial Fund to the Police Programs Fund, in the amount of
$13,000.00. (Revised)

e. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, and accept, a 2016 Justice
Assistance Grant for the purchase of a fuming chamber, a photo lab
printer, and camera equipment for the Crime Scene Unit and also to
purchase emergency response kits for patrol officers of the Chattanooga
Police Department, in the amount of $138,816.00, with $44,023.00 of this
grant going to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION

Public Works

f. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public
Works is hereby authorized to award Contract No. R-16-005-201, to Tower
Construction Company, Inc. of Chattanooga, TN, Utility Shed Conversion
Project, in the amount of $116,511.00, with a contingency amount of
$12,000.00, for an amount not to exceed $128,511.00. (Districts 1 & 2)

g. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public
Works to execute an Accreditation Agreement with the American Public
Works Association (APWA) for Fiscal Year 2017 Budget, in the amount of
$15,000.00. (District 3)

h. A resolution authorizing the purchase of development rights for a
Conservation Easement, in the amount of $76,400.00 and a Temporary
Construction Easement, in the amount of $5,620.00 from Yerbey Concrete
Construction, Inc., related to the Agawela Drive Stream Restoration
Project, and closing fees, in the amount of $669.00, for a total
disbursement of $82,689.00 to Jones Raulston Title Insurance Agency,
Inc. and with the authorization for the Mayor to execute all documents
related to the transaction. (District 5)

i. A resolution to accept the qualifications for the on-call blanket
contract(s) for Resident Project Representative (RPR) services, Contract
No. E-16-001-401 for (1) AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment and
Infrastructure, Inc.; (2) Arcadis, US, Inc.; (3) ASA Engineer and Consultants,
Inc.; (4) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.; (5) CD Technical
Services; (6) CTI Engineers, Inc.; (7) McGill Associates, P.A.; (8) S&ME, Inc.;
(9) Thompson Engineering; (10) Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers,
Inc.; and (11) Volkert, Inc. based on the five (5) categories of major
construction designation that each consultant qualified for, to enter into
eleven (11), one (1) year blanket contracts with these professional firms
for three (3) one (1) year renewable options for professional services
estimated at $1 million total annually for all eleven (11) professional firms
for use by all departments.

Transportation

j. A resolution authorizing Main Street Apartments, LLC c/o John Wise to
use temporarily the right-of-way along East Main Street and Market
Street adjacent to 26 East Main Street to install railings, awnings, and
signage, as shown on the maps attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference, subject to certain conditions. (District 7)
k. A resolution authorizing Artech Design Group c/o David Hudson, agent
for the property owner, Ross Hotel Partners c/o Tiffanie Robinson, to use
temporarily the right-of-way along Georgia Avenue and Patten Parkway
adjacent to 818 Georgia Avenue to install grease traps, canopies, and
balconies, as shown on the maps attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference, subject to certain conditions. (District 8)

l. A resolution authorizing Cogent Studio, LLC c/o Aaron Cole, agent for the
property owner, SOHOTEL, LLC c/o Seija Ojanpera, to use temporarily the
right-of-way along East 10th Street and Custom Street adjacent to 210 East
10th Street to install ramp and update existing canopies and outdoor
dining area, as shown on the maps attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference, subject to certain conditions. (District 8)

m. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of
Transportation to apply for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement (CMAQ) Grant from the Tennessee Department of
Transportation to design and construct the 33rd Rail-to-Trail shared use
path, with the City’s portion for an amount not to exceed $440,000.00, for
a total amount not to exceed $2,200,000.00. (District 7)

n. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of
Transportation, on behalf of the Chattanooga Area Regional
Transportation Authority (CARTA), to apply for a Mobility on Demand
(MOD) Sandbox Program Grant from the Federal Transit Administration
to implement a Microtransit and Mobile Fare Payment Project, with the
City’s portion for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, for a total amount
not to exceed $750,000.00.

VIII. Departmental Reports:

a) Police.
b) Fire.
c) Economic and Community Development.
d) Youth and Family Development.
e) Transportation.
f) Public Works.
g) Finance.
h) IT.
i) Human Resources.
j) General Services.

IX. Purchases.

X. Other Business.

XI. Committee Reports.

XII. Agenda Session for Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

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

XIV. Adjournment.

TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
6:00 PM

1. Call to Order.

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

3. Minute Approval.

4. Special Presentation.

5. Ordinances – Final Reading:

CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

a. An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 5,
Sections 5-75 and 5-108, relative to alcoholic beverages and the FormBased
Code.

FINANCE

b. An ordinance appropriating, authorizing or allocating funds to the Capital
Improvements Budget for Fiscal Years 2016-2017 and to amend the Fiscal
Year 2016-2017 Operations Budget Ordinance No. 13072.

PLANNING

c. 2016-070 Southeast Medical Properties, II, LLC (R-1 Residential Zone to R-
4 Special Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 7127
Igou Gap Road, more particularly described herein, from R-1 Residential
Zone to R-4 Special Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 4)
(Recommended for approval by Planning and recommended for
denial by Staff) (Deferred from 6/14/16) (Revised)
2016-070 Southeast Medical Properties, II, LLC (R-1 Residential Zone to R-
4 Special Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 7127
Igou Gap Road, more particularly described herein, from R-1 Residential
Zone to R-4 Special Zone. (Applicant Version)

6. Ordinances – First Reading:

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

a. An ordinance granting a franchise to Zayo Group, LLC for the purpose of
allowing it to construct, install, and operate certain telecommunications
wires and cabling within the public rights-of-way in order to provide
telecommunications services within the City; setting forth conditions
accompanying the grant of the franchise; providing for regulation and
use of the system and the public rights-of-way in conjunction with the
City’s right-of-way ordinance; and prescribing penalties for the violations
of the provisions herein.

7. Resolutions:

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

a. A resolution authorizing the Mayor as the certifying officer for HUD
Environmental Review Procedures to designate the Administrator for the
Department of Economic and Community Development or designee to
execute documents relative to the Environmental Review Process as
required by federal regulations effective June 28, 2016.

b. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of
Economic and Community Development to enter into a contract
agreement with Pates Hauling and Demolition Services, for an amount
not to exceed $350,000.00.

FINANCE

c. A resolution adopting a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal
Years 2017-2021, subject to future revisions; a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

d. A resolution authorizing the renewal of the existing banking services
contract with SunTrust Bank through June 30, 2018.

HUMAN RESOURCES

e. A resolution amending Resolution No. 28639 authorizing the
appointments of Jeremy Durham, Cynthia Irvin, Andrew Pierson, and
Kevin Moses as special police officers (armed) for the Hamilton County
Parks and Recreation to do special duties as prescribed herein, subject to
certain conditions.

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION

Public Works

f. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public
Works to award Contract No. Y-16-002-201 to Competition Athletic
Surfaces, Inc. of Chattanooga, TN, for resurfacing and repairs at various
tennis courts, for a contract amount of $153,650.00, with a contingency
amount of $25,000.00, for an amount not to exceed $178,650.00.
(Districts 2, 5, 7, 8 & 9)

g. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Public
Works to enter into a contract with Orange Grove Center, Inc. for
recycling and refuse services for Fiscal Years 2017 through 2020
effective July 1, 2016, for a total amount during all four (4) years, for an
amount not to exceed $2,568,661.83, as outlined below.

Transportation

h. A resolution authorizing RiverCity Company c/o Jim Williamson, agent for
the property owner, Hutton & Smith Brewing Company c/o Thomas
Brooks to use temporarily the right-of-way of one on-street parallel
parking space in front of 431 East Martin Luther King Boulevard at
parking meter No. 548 to install a parklet patio for additional and outdoor
seating, as shown on the maps attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference, subject to certain conditions. (District 8)

i. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of
Transportation to enter into an agreement with Motivate (formerly Alta
Bike Share) to manage bike ambassadors and oversee Bike Chattanooga
System Station Expansion, as funded by two grants from the Lyndhurst
Foundation and Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga, in the amount of
$370,358.00.

8. Departmental Reports:

a) Police.
b) Fire.
c) Economic and Community Development.
d) Youth and Family Development.
e) Transportation.
f) Public Works.
g) Finance.
h) IT.
i) Human Resources.
j) General Services.

9. Purchases.

10. Other Business.

11. Committee Reports.

12. Agenda Session for Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

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

14. Adjournment.

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