HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/02/14-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
L CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:03 p.m., on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend Sherryl Matlock, Allen Chapel AME
The invocation was provided by Reverend Sherryl Matlock, Allen Chapel AME.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OFEBRUARY
City Secretary Kayser advised of the following correction to the draft February 7, 2012, City
Council minutes: The motion on Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -101 should be corrected to reflect
that this item was continued to the February 14, 2012, City Council meeting.
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Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss that
the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2012 be approved as corrected.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
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Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss that
the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General - Consent Items - None
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11357 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Hanes Companies, Inc., for
Erosion Blankets and Turf Mats for the Transportation and Public Works
Department in the Amount of $125,000.00 for the First Year. (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with Hanes Companies, Inc., for erosion blankets and turf mats for the Transportation and Public
Works Department in the amount of $125,000.00 for the first year.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15322 - Authorize Direct Sale and Purchase of a Tax - Foreclosed
Property Located at 3201 Alta Mesa Boulevard to the City of Fort Worth in the
Amount of $8,116.83. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of tax -
foreclosed property located at 3201 Altamesa Boulevard, described as A 1412 Tr 3, JMB Smith
Survey, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code to the City of Fort Worth for
$8,116.83, including closing costs and post judgment taxes; authorize the purchase of the
property; and authorize execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the
property to complete the sale.
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D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items - None
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25430 - Authorize Execution of an Encroachment Agreement with
Tarrant County College District for the Construction of a Concrete Duct Bank
Containing Power Lines, Communication Cables, Irrigation Lines and Wiring for
Two Light Poles in the Right -of -Way at the Tarrant County Opportunity Center
Located at 5901 Fitzhugh Avenue. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a standard
Encroachment Agreement with Tarrant County College District for the construction of a concrete
duct bank containing power lines, communication cables, irrigation lines and wiring for two light
poles that will extend into the right -of -way at the Tarrant County Opportunity Center located at
5901 Fitzhugh Avenue.
2. M &C C -25431 - Authorize Execution of an Encroachment Agreement with
Tarrant County for the New Tarrant County Civil Courts Building at 100 North
Calhoun Street. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Encroachment Agreement with Tarrant County for the installation of multiple encroachments at
100 North Calhoun Street as a part of the new Tarrant County Civil Courts Building Project.
3. M &C C -25432 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 6 in the Amount of
$44,927.79 to City Secretary Contract No. 40539 with S.J. Louis Construction of
Texas, Ltd., for Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage and Associated Pavement Repair
on Harley Avenue and Crestline Drive Resulting in a Total Contract Amount of
$4,773,679.94. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Change
Order No. 6, to City Secretary Contract No. 40539 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd.
which decreases quantities for items relating to paving construction and increases quantities
related to water, sewer, storm drainage and storm drainage construction on Harley Avenue and
Crestline Drive for a net change of $44,927.79, thereby revising the total contract amount to
$4,773,679.94.
4. M &C C -25433 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to Engineering
Agreement with RJN Group, Inc., in the Amount of $237,678.50 to City Secretary
Contract No. 40121 for a Total Contract Amount of $807,072.00 for the Clear
Fork Drainage Basin M -210 Sanitary Sewer Improvements on Mockingbird Lane,
Country Club Circle, Colonial Parkway and Rogers Road. (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3 and 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 4 to Engineering Agreement with RJN Group, Inc., in the amount of
$237,678.50 to City Secretary Contract No. 40121 for a total contract amount of $807,072.00 for
the Clear Fork Drainage Basin M -210 Sanitary Sewer Improvements on Mockingbird Lane,
Country Club Circle, Colonial Parkway and Rogers Road.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1841 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
1. Presentation of Cowtown Marathon
Mr. Brian Hocker, President, and Ms. Heidi Swartz, Executive Director, Cowtown Marathon,
stated the Cowtown Marathon would celebrate 34 years of running February 24 to 26, 2012, at
Will Rogers Memorial Center. They further stated that the move to Will Rogers Memorial
Center in 2011 was a huge success with over 22,000 runners participating. They pointed out that
in 2012 it was anticipated that the event would draw over 25,000 runners who would participate
in either the 5K, IOK, half marathon, marathon, or ultra marathon events. They advised that over
140 vendors from across the nation would be on hand showcasing the latest products in running,
health and fitness. They further advised that informative seminars regarding the courses, training
and sports injuries would be offered both days and added that the two -day EXPO was free and
open to everyone. They also presented Cowtown Marathon 2012 memorabilia to Mayor Price.
Mayor Price and Council Members Shingleton, Hicks and Burns all commented on this
wonderful event and encouraged everyone to participate in the Cowtown Marathon events and
festivities.
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recqg
'R4�qRjq. Former Board and Commission
Members
Council Member Hicks, presented Certificates of Recognition to the following former Board and
Commission members:
Ms. Alice Cranz accepted the certificate on behalf of her late husband, Mr. William P. Cranz, Jr.,
for his service on the Aviation Advisory Board, from September 29, 2009 through
November 21, 2011.
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Mr. Bob West, for his service on the Board of Adjustment - Commercial and the Fort Worth
Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment, from May 23, 2006 through November 4, 2011.
Mr. Trey Harris, for his service on the Building Standards Commission, from
November 11, 2008 through September 27, 2011.
Ms. Reby Cary, for her service on the Fort Worth Transportation Authority Executive
Committee from November 1, 2005 through October 25, 2011.
Mr. Bob Jameson, for his service on the Fort Worth Transportation Authority Executive
Committee from September 30, 2003 through October 25, 2011.
Ms. Linda Cobb, for her service on the Golf Advisory Committee, from October 10, 2007
through April 5, 2011.
Ms. Gyna Bivens, for her service on the Board of Adjustment - Commercial and the Fort Worth
Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment, from November 10, 2009 through November 1, 2011.
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1. UlRcon mg and Recent Events
Council Member Burns advised that he intended to make a motion to continue Zoning Docket
No. ZC -12 -005 to the March 6, 2012, Council meeting to allow the applicant and the
neighborhood association's representatives to continue to meet to develop a compromise. He
also expressed appreciation to all who were in attendance at the meeting relative to this issue and
stated he hoped a compromise would be reached within the next week.
Council Member Hicks welcomed Professor Celina Vasquez and students from the Tarrant
County South Campus to the Council meeting and advised the students were attending the
meeting as part of their United States Government Course. She also announced that in
celebration of Black History Month, the Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical
Society would share the history of the Fort Worth schools that black students attended from the
1800's to the present in Fort Worth and other areas of Tarrant County, at an event to be held on
February 18, 2012 from noon to 4:00 p.m., at the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center, 1020 E.
Humbolt Street. She stated for more information to call 817 - 392 -8808.
Council Member Moss announced that the Warrant Free Amnesty Program would be held from
February 27, 2012, to March 23, 2012, and encouraged individuals with outstanding warrants to
start 2012 with a clean slate. He pointed out that individuals with outstanding warrants in the
City who appeared in person at one of the Municipal Courts would be eligible for a $50.00
reduction on each outstanding warrant. He stated for more information to call 817 - 392 -6700 or
visit www.fortworthtexas.gov /municipalcourt.
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2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
There were no changes in membership on boards and commission.
There were no presentations and /or communications from boards, commissions and /or city
council committees.
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
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Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Resolution No. 4061 -02 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
2. A Resolution Ado tink the City of Fort Worth's 2012 Federal Legislative
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Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Resolution No. 4062 -02 -2012 be adopted, with the amendment that the
acronym FWISD be replaced with area school districts, in the attachment to the
resolution entitled 2012 Federal Legislative Initiative Program Summary. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
A. Benefit Hearing - None
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B. General
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G -17502 and G-
17518 would be considered under one motion.
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the naming of parkland currently
identified as Trail Ridge Estates Park as Chuck Silcox Park.
2. M&C G-17518 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation in the Amount of
$53,000.00 from the Chapel Creek Neighborhood Association for Park
Improvements at Trail Ridge Estates Park and Adopt Appropriation
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize acceptance of a monetary donation in
the amount of $53,000.00 from the Chapel Creek Neighborhood Association for park
improvements at Trail Ridge Estates Park; and adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Dedication Fees Fund in the amount of
$101,035.67, from available funds and monetary donation, for the purpose of funding park
improvements at Trail Ridge Estates Park (future Chuck Silcox Park).
Mr. Gary Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Council Communication Nos. G -17502 and G -17518 and presented Mr. Richard Zavala,
Director, Parks and Community Services Department, with a $53,000.00 donation from the
Chapel Creek Neighborhood Association for improvements to Chuck Silcox Park.
Ms. Brenda Silcox, widow of the late former Council Member Chuck Silcox, expressed
appreciation for the renaming of the park in her late husband's honor. She encouraged the Parks
and Community Services Department staff to consider the neighborhood input when making the
park improvements.
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman stated the late former Council Member Silcox served the Council
District 3 residents for 17 years and strongly believed in and supported neighborhood rights.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks,
that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G -17502 and G -17518 be approved
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 20065 -02 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
The recommendation was that the City Council conduct a public hearing on the draft of the
City's 2012 Comprehensive Plan to allow the public the opportunity to give testimony and
present written evidence; and close the public hearing.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
a. R t y Sta
Mr. Eric Fladager, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Douglas Harman, 2222 Winton Terrace East, appeared before Council in support of Mayor
and Council Communication No. G -17502 and also requested the City Council follow the
recommendation of the City Plan Commission to update the 1990 Cultural District Master Plan.
(provided handouts to the Council)
Council Member Burns stated that the Will Roger Memorial Center was an important historical
asset to the City. He encouraged all residents of the City to seek historical designation for their
properties as appropriate.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
to close the public hearing and that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G -17519 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Eguipment, Materials, a nd Services - None
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The recommendation was that the City Council approve the acceptance of a Lease Agreement for
natural gas drilling under 32.303 acres, more or less, of City -owned properties known as City
View Park located at 7900 Oakmont Boulevard, with XTO Energy, Inc., in the amount of
$161,515.00 for a two -year primary term.
Council Member Scarth advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15323 be approved.
The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Scarth.
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The recommendation was that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and
the landowner, West Fork Partners, L.P., were unsuccessful due to the inability to agree on terms
to acquire a fee simple interest in 1.831 acres of land, described as A.C. Warren Survey, Abstract
1686, Tract 2E, for right -of -way and an easement interest in 0.649 acres of land, described as
A.C. Warren Survey, Abstract 1686, Tract 2E and James F. Redding Survey, Abstract 1304,
Tract 2, for two permanent drainage facilities located on East First Street between Haltom Road
and Oakland Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas, from City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas;
declare the necessity to acquire a fee simple interest and two permanent drainage facilities
easement interests in the subject property by means of condemnation by eminent domain for the
widening of East First Street; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent -
domain proceedings to acquire the fee simple and the easement interests in the property;
authorize payment pursuant to an award by commissioners; and authorize acceptance and
recording of appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15324 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire
from West Fork Partners, L.P, 1.831 acres of land for fee simple right of way and
0.649 acres of land for two permanent drainage - facilities easements out of
properties in the A.C. Warren Survey, Abstract 1686, Tract 2E and the James F.
Redding Survey, Abstract 1304, Tract 2, located on East First Street, between
Haltom Road and Oakland Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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The recommendation was that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and
the landowner Tiggator, Inc., were unsuccessful due to the inability to agree on terms to acquire
a fee simple interest in 0.644 acres of land, described as A.C. Warren Survey, Abstract 1686,
Tract 2 and J. Blackwell Survey, Abstract 148, Tract 1, for right -of -way and an easement interest
in 1.877 acres of land, described as A. C. Warren Survey, Abstract 1686, Tract 2 and J.
Blackwell Survey, Abstract 148, Tract 1, for a permanent drainage facility located on East First
Street, between Haltom Road and Oakland Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas; declare the necessity
to acquire a fee simple interest and an easement interest in the subject property by means of
condemnation by eminent domain for the widening of East First Street; authorize the City
Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent - domain proceedings to acquire the fee simple and
easement interests in the property; authorize payment pursuant to an award by commissioners;
and authorize acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15325 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire
from Tiggator, Inc., 0.644 acres of land for fee simple right -of -way and 1.877 acres
of land for permanent drainage - facility easement out of properties located in the
A.C. Warren Survey, Abstract 1686, Tract 2 and J. Blackwell Survey, Abstract 148,
Tract 1, located on East First Street, between Haltom Road and Oakland Boulevard
for widening East First Street from Beach Street to Oakland Boulevard, Fort Worth,
Texas. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
E. Planning & Zoning - None
F. Award of Contract
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The recommendation was that the City Council authorize the transfer of $621,541.00 from the
Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $444,767.00 to the Water Capital Projects Fund and
$176,774.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction and
water and sanitary sewer main replacement on portions of 29th Street, from Bonnie Brae Avenue
to Fairview Street; Aster Avenue, from North Riverside Drive to Bolton Street; Eagle Drive,
from Gwynne Street to Bolton Street; Fairview Street, from Northeast 28th Street to Kimbo
Road; Marigold Avenue, from North Riverside Drive to Bolton Street; Blue Flag Lane, from
Buttonwood Drive to Whitewood Drive; Bryce Canyon Drive, from Bryce Canyon Drive West
to Bear Lake Drive; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $444,767.00, from available
funds, for the purpose of pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on the previously named streets; adopt an Appropriation Ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$176,774.00, from available funds, for the purpose of the pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main replacement on the previously named streets; and authorize the execution of
a contract with Jet Underground Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $1,928,027.70 for pavement
reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on the previously named streets.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25434 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 20066 -02 -2012 and 20067 -02 -2012 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C C-25435 - Authorize Execution of a Utility Adjustment Agreement
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$3,661,874.00 for Relocation of Its Gas Pipeline Distribution
Airport. the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance
DISTRICT
The recommendation was that the City Council authorize execution of a Utility Adjustment
Agreement with Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., in an amount not to exceed
$3,661,874.00 for relocation of its gas pipeline distribution facilities as part of the Runway
Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25435 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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V. ZONING HEARING
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from a Previous Meeting)
The City Council at its regular meeting on February 7, 2012, continued Zoning Docket No.
ZC -11 -101.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -101 be continued until the March 6, 2012, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and notice of the
hearing has been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star - Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on January 24, 2012.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -005 be continued until the March 6, 2012, Council
meeting.
Council Member Burns stated that many meetings had been held on this item and he had
received letters of both support and opposition. He provided a brief history and overview of the
Urban Village design standards that were developed for this area. He stated that the economic
development of this intersection was very important and needed to be taken seriously. He
expressed appreciation to everyone who had been involved in the numerous meetings and stated
he hoped a compromise would be reached soon.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -005.
Mr. Tom Galbreath, Executive Vice President, Dunaway Associates, LP, 550 Bailey Avenue,
Suite 400
Mr. Brian Crawford, representing Wa1Mart, 211 N. Record St., Dallas, Texas 75202
Mr. Christopher Bonilla, 8540 Charleston
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Mr. Barry Hudson, 3012 Gunnison Trail, representing the applicant, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -014, but did not wish to address the Council.
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to everyone involved in this project and pointed
out that although the Wal -Mart would be located in Council District 7, it would serve citizens in
both Council Districts 7 and 2.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -014 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
9 ayes to 0 nays.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases,
Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 20068 -02 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Council Member Espino left his place at the dais and did not return.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Francisco Hernandez, 2108 Alston Avenue, appeared before Council relative to issues
concerning a City Building Inspector.
Council Member Burns advised that this matter would be resolved in the Planning and
Development Department.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Shingleton announced that Boy Scout Eli McNichols and his father Brian
McNichols were in attendance at the meeting and advised that Eli was working on his Local
Government Merit Badge.
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the regular meeting at 9:02 p.m.
Attest: �� prove
Wary J. s Sy Price
City Secr ary Mayor