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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993/11/23-Agenda-Pre-Council ' r � . A=k NOTES FROM NOVEMBER 23, 1993 PRE-COUNCIL AND COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR NOVEMBER 24, 1993 CITY MANAGER'S STAFF MEETING PRE-COUNCIL 1. Responses to M&C's Continued from a Previous Week a) M&C G-10425 - Supplemental Appropriation for the Environmental Management Fund from Prior Year Revenues and Interest Earnings. SUMMARY: ACM Boswell explained that the M&C has been revised to reduce the amount of the supplemental appropriation by $44,000. ACTION: None. 2. Questions Concerning Current Agenda Items a) M&C P-6739 - Purchase Agreement to Provide the Removal and Installation of Carpet with Superior Carpet Corporation for the City of Fort Worth. COUNCIL: Mayor Granger asked if we have specific carpet that needs replacing. STAFF: Ben Allen and Mr. Terrell responded that this is the annual contract for citywide carpet replacement, to be done on an as-needed basis. ACTION: None. 3. Ground Lease Agreement with Pinnacle Air Service, Inc. at Alliance Airport (M&C C-14088) SUMMARY: ACM Guajardo presented the key points of the proposed Ground Lease Agreement with Pinnacle Air Service, Inc. at Alliance Airport. COUNCIL: Mr. Lane asked ACM Guajardo to address the concerns of the Meacham Field Association. Mr. Meadows expressed his concern regarding the linkage in the escalation clause between the three airports, and stated that Alliance should stand alone. Mr. Lane asked the timeframe for construction on improvements to begin. STAFF: ACM Guajardo, in reference to the concerns of the Meacham 1 OFFICIAL RECO-111) CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TES. /1k ^► Field Association, stated that he had no concerns with items 1, 4 and 5; he stated that item 3 should not be considered for any other lease since it was eliminated from the Pinnacle lease agreement; and he stated that he does have concerns with item 2. ACM Guajardo stated that Hugh Lyon has informed staff that the FAA has no objections to the lease as proposed. In response to Mr. Lane's question about the construction timeframe, he stated that the lessee is required to obtain permits within twelve months, after which time they would have 18 months to construct. Glen Johnson of the Aviation Advisory Board presented the concerns of the Advisory Board, including the delay of the effective date of the agreement for up to a year (during the 'permit' phase) ; and the wording in sections 4.2. 1 and 4.2.2. , which the Board considers to be too general. COUNCIL: Mr. Silcox expressed his concerns about Pinnacle's rental rate being tied to those of other leases. Rev. Jackson asked if the lease agreement would make money for the City. STAFF: ACM Guajardo stated that it would be up to Council to determine the terms of other leases at Alliance, and that he was comfortable with that clause since it was limited to only 19 acres at Alliance. In response to Rev. Jackson, ACM Guajardo stated that the lease will generate approximately $33,000/year, which would go back to the operator, but that the agreement would stop the subsidy that the City currently pays to operate Alliance. Glen Johnson presented another concern of the Aviation Advisory Board regarding inclusion in the agreement of DBE requirements on the part of the lessee and their sub-lessees. ACM Guajardo expressed his opinion that this issue is included in the agreement in section 15.3. COUNCIL: Mr. Silcox asked the impact on this agreement if a regional airport authority were created. STAFF: ACM Guajardo stated that the airport authority would have to recognize all leases in effect at that time. Wade Adkins added that the authority would assume all obligations. COUNCIL: Mayor Granger requested that ACM Guajardo read all changes made this morning to the lease agreement during Council meeting before voting on the M&C. ACTION: None. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY 2 FT. WORTH, TEX. gob,, � 4. Discussion of Historical Preservation Ordinance SUMMARY: Wade provided to Council the list of 238 properties that are proposed to be included on the "A" list, which includes 98 properties that meet five criteria established by the Landmarks Commission. He suggested that the public hearing be scheduled for some time in January, with an extension of the moratorium until that time. He asked for Council direction as to whether Council would like the public hearing to be held as part of a regular Council meeting. COUNCIL: Council agreed to hold the public hearing as part of a regular Council meeting in January. STAFF: Wade stated that the ordinance would be finished today, with copies available to everyone before next Tuesday. ACTION: Provide copies of the ordinance to Council in next week's packet of Council materials. 5. Discussion of Architectural Service Agreement with Growald Architects for Design of Phase V, First and Second Floor Rough-In for the Central Library Expansion SUMMARY: Due to lack of time, this item was delayed until next week's Pre-Council meeting. ACTION: Delay this item until the 11/30 Pre-Council meeting. 6. City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items a) Jewel Woods asked that we re-visit our curfew ordinance in light of the fact that Dallas' ordinance was upheld in court. STAFF: Wade stated that staff is reviewing the court's opinion in reference to our ordinance, and that staff will provide Council with both the court's opinion and its effect on our ordinance. ACTION: Provide the court's opinion and its effect on our ordinance to Council once review is completed. b) Mr. Lane requested that staff draft a letter to Claudio de la Garza for Council's signature thanking him for their trip to Fort Worth last week. ACTION: Draft letter for Council's signature to Claudio de la Garza. LOFFICIALECOj?0 3 ETARY TfL t'- � COUNCIL MEETING VI. Items to be Withdrawn from the Consent Agenda a) M&C FP-3123 - Final Payment to V.A. Construction, Inc. , for Concrete Valley Gutters (92-1) at Various Locations. Ms. Webber withdrew this item from the consent agenda. VII. Items to be Continued or Withdrawn by Staff a) M&C G-10425 - Supplemental Appropriation for the Environmental Management Fund from Prior Year Revenues and Interest Earnings (non-revised) . Mr. Terrell withdrew this item from the agenda. The revised version of this M&C was later approved. IX. Presentations by the City Council 1) Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions. Ms. Woods presented the committee's recommendation for membership on the DBEAC. These appointments were approved unanimously. Mayor Granger appointed Jewel Woods, Nell Webber, and Rev. Jackson to the DBE Council Committee. XI. Presentations by the City Secretary 4) OCS-583 - Resolution Canceling City Council Meeting of Tuesday, December 28, 1993. This item was approved by Council. XIII. Report of the City Manager a) M&C C-14088 - Ground Lease Agreement with Pinnacle Air Services, Inc. at Alliance Airport. ' This M&C was approved unanimously as amended with six amendments. Mr. Terrell stated that Council will receive a copy of the executed lease agreement. ACTION: Provide Council with a copy of the executed lease agreement. b) M&C FP-3123 - Final Payment to V.A. Construction, Inc. , for Concrete Valley Gutters (92-1) at Various Locations. Ms. Webber stated that the contractor underbid by $100, 000 but 4 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TEX. used too many work days and they are having to pay liquidated damages. She asked that staff explain how the number of working days are established. ACM Groomer stated that this process is undergoing review, and staff will brief Ms. Webber on this issue. This M&C was delayed for one week. ACTION: Delay M&C FP-3123 for one week and brief Ms. Webber regarding working days. XIV. Citizen Presentations 1) Will Ingram spoke about the need for a Citizen Review Board. SUMMARY: Mr. Lane stated that he does not support the concept of a Citizen Review Board, and suggested that the Civil Service Commission should take on this role. Mayor Granger stated that she has not seen an interest on the part of Council to look into establishing a Citizen Review Board. Mr. Meadows stated that Civil Service law dictates what can be done and how. Mr. Lane suggested that Mr. Ingram go directly to the Civil Service Commission. Ms. Webber suggested working at the state level to change the Civil Service law. Mr. Terrell suggested that Mr. Ingram contact Charlie Shapard to request that the Civil Service Commission meet to consider this policy issue. ACTION: None. 2) Linda Mainville (General Manager of Fort Worth Town Center) requested that the City expedite review of the documents required to open a Police Storefront at Fort Worth Town Center. COUNCIL: Mayor Granger stated that the lease will be ready for Council consideration next Tuesday, and that the Police will be present this Friday and Saturday at Fort Worth Town Center for the big shopping days. ACTION: None. 3) Joe Cameron spoke in opposition to the City's settlement of the I-Gotcha's lawsuit for $445,000. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. NORTH, TEX. 5