HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/02/15-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Absent
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present
Tom Higgins, Interim City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular session of the
Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:33 a.m., on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with
Council Member Burns absent.
IL INVOCATION m Pastor Erik K. Gronberg, Trinity Lutheran Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Erik K. Gronberg, Trinity Lutheran Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
the minutes of the regular meeting of February 8, 2011, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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Interim City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G -17205 and
L -15142 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Interim City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24724 be
continued until the March 1, 2011, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that the
Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
A. General - Consent Items
2. M &C G -17206 - Adopt Ordinance Approving Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport Board
Resolution No. 2010 -07 -150 and Resolution No. 2010 -09 -220 Amending Various Provisions of the
Code of Rules and Regulations of the Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport Board
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 19546 -02 -2011 an
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Approving Resolution No. 2010 -07 -150 and
Resolution No. 2010 -09 -220 of the Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport Board and Which Amend
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, the Table of Contents and Appendix I of the Code of Rules and
Regulations of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board, as Amended; and Providing for a
Fine Not to Exceed Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars Per Day for any Violation Thereof.
3. M &C G -17207 - Adopt Ordinance Approving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board
Resolution 2010 -08 -171, Amending the Construction and Fire Prevention Standards by Adopting
the 2008 Model Electrical Code and Certain 2009 International Code Council Model Codes and
Amending Part Nine -Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, with the Exception of a Provision
Related to Brackish Water.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 19547 -02 -2011 an
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Approving Resolution No. 2010 -08 -171,
Adopted by the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board on August 5, 2010, for the Purpose of
Amending Parts One (1) Through Nine (9) of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Construction
and Fire Prevention Resolution (Adopted by Resolution No. 88 -147), as Amended, Except That the
Change to Section 6(B) of Part Nine (9) of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Construction
and Fire Prevention Standards Resolution (Adopted by Resolution No. 88 -147) Adopting the 2008
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(G -17207 Continued)
National Electrical Code and Certain 2009 Series Model Codes Published by the International Code
Council, Inc., With Proposed Local Amendments; to Amend Part Nine (9) of the Construction and Fire
Prevention Standards for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production; and Providing for a Fine Not to
Exceed Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars Per Day for any Violation Thereof.
4. M &C G -17208 - Approve the Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding
Application of North Star Carriage to Operate Four Horse -Drawn Carriages Within the City of
Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and Adopt the Following
Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: the Public Necessity and Convenience Require the
Operation of Four (4) Horse -Drawn Carriages Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; North
Star Carriage is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Horse -Drawn Service Within the City;
North Star Carriage has Complied With the Requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; North Star
Carriage Presented Facts in Support of Compelling Demand and Necessity for Four (4) Horse -Drawn
Carriages; the General Welfare of the Citizens of the City Will Best be Served by the Addition of Four
(4) Horse -Drawn Carriages Upon City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopting Ordinance
No. 19548 -02 -2011 Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to North Star Carriage for the Use
of the Streets, Alleys, and Public Thoroughfares of the City in the Conduct of its Horse -Drawn
Business, Which Shall Consist of the Operation of Four (4) Horse -Drawn Carriages for a Three (3)
Year Period Beginning on the Effective Date; Specifying the Terms and Conditions of the Grant;
Providing for a Penalty; and Providing for Written Acceptance by North Star Carriage Subject to and
Conditioned on North Star Carriage Complying With All Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI, of
the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as Amended.
5. M &C G -17209 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County
Community College District in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000.00 to Provide Training and
Development Courses with Emphasis on Airport Safety and Operations for the Department of
Aviation.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Interlocal Agreement With Dallas County Community College District to Provide Training and
Development Courses With Emphasis on Airport Safety and Operations for the Aviation
Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000.00.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
L M &C P -11197 - Authorize the Purchase of Three Heavy Duty Trucks for the Code
Compliance Department from Southwest International Trucks, Inc., Using a Texas Association
of School Boards Cooperative Contract, for a Total Amount of $431,171.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of Three (3) Heavy
Duty Trucks for the Code Compliance Department From Southwest International Trucks, Inc., Using
Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 281 -07 for a Total Amount of
$431,171.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15140 - Amend M &C L -15120 to Update the Property Owners and Include
Additional Interested Parties in the Condemnation of an Easement Interest in Approximately
0.30 Acres of Land for a Permanent Drainage Facility Easement and a Temporary Construction
Easement for the Summercrest Court Drainage Improvements Project Located at Lot 1, Block
82 -A, Westcliff Addition, Also Known As 4301 Briarhaven Road.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend M &C L -15120 to Authorize the
City Attorney to Institute Condemnation Proceedings to Acquire an Easement Interest in
Approximately 0.30 Acre of Land for a Permanent Drainage Facility Easement and a Temporary
Construction Easement Located in Lot 1, Block 82 -A, Westcliff Addition, Also Known as 4301
Briarhaven Road. The Parties With Ownership Interests Include: Richard N. Abrams; Julienne Smit
Martinez aka Julienne Gail Martinez Abrams; Richard N. Abrams Trust Created Under the Abrams
Family Gift Trust; 1 Lincoln Financial Company, LLC, aka Lincoln Financial Company, Marcus C.
Marsden Jr., Trustee; Bank of America Corporation, N.A., PRLAP, Inc, Trustee; Bank of Oklahoma,
N. A., BOKF, N.A., dba Bank of Texas, N.A.; and any Additional Unknown Parties; Declare the
Necessity to Take by Condemnation the Subject Property for the Summercrest Court Drainage
Improvement Project; Authorize the City Attorney to Institute Condemnation Proceedings to Acquire
the Needed Easement Interests in the Property; and Authorize the Acceptance and Recording of
Appropriate Instruments.
2. M &C L -15141 - Authorize Acquisition of 0.7256 Acres of Land for a Permanent Sanitary
Sewer Easement Located at 6605 Randol Mill Road from Jerry Spencer for the Amount of
$151,310.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs of $6,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the Acquisition of a Sanitary
Sewer Easement Located at 6605 Randol Mill Road, Described as Block 1, Tract 2R, J. Spencer
Addition, From Jerry Spencer in East Fort Worth for the Sanitary Sewer Main M -253 Rehab Project
and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $6,000.00; Find That the Appraised Value of $151,310.00 is
Just Compensation; and Authorize the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M &C PZ -2924 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of May Street Between West Magnolia
Avenue and West Oleander Street and an Alley Between May Street and St. Louis Avenue.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 19549 -02 -2011
Vacating and Extinguishing a Portion of May Street Located Between West Oleander Street and West
Magnolia Avenue, and an Alley Between May Street and St. Louis Avenue in Block D of the Fairlawn
Subdivision of Fields -Welch Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,
Providing for Reversion of Fee in Said Land; Providing That the City Shall Retain All Existing
Utilities Easements; and Waive Any and All Purchase Fee Value of the Vacated Land in Accordance
With City Policy (M &C G- 15624).
2. M &C PZ -2925 - Authorize City Manager to Initiate Rezoning of Certain Properties in the
West Handley Neighborhood in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Initiate
Certain Zoning Changes in the West Handley Area Neighborhood, From "A -21 ", "A -10 ", "A -5" One -
Family, "B" Two - Family, "MH" Manufactured Housing, "CR" and "C" Multi- Family, "CF"
Community Facilities, "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood Commercial,
"FR" General Commercial Restricted "F" General Commercial "G" Intensive Commercial "I', "J '
"K" Industrial, and "PD" Planned Development to "A -10" One - Family, "A -7.5" One - Family, "A -5"
One - Family, "B" Two - Family, "C" Medium Density Multi- Family, "CF" Community Facilities, "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "FR" General Commercial
Restricted, "I" Light Industrial, and "PD" Planned Development, in Accordance With the
Comprehensive Plan.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -24729 - Authorize Amendment to a Conditional Commitment with Tarrant County
Housing Partnership, Inc. to Allow for Demolition and Rehabilitation of Up to Four Single
Family Houses in the South Hemphill Model Block and Authorize Execution of a Contract to
Fulfill the Commitment.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
Amendment to a Conditional Commitment With Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., to Allow
for Demolition and Rehabilitation of Up to Four (4) Single Family Houses in the South Hemphill
Model Block; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract With Tarrant County Housing
Partnership, Inc., on the Same or Similar Terms as the Conditional Commitment.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2. M &C C -24730 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 5 in the Amount of $40,463.00 to
City Secretary Contract No. 38333 with Stabile & Winn, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and
Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacements on Portions of Canton Drive, Church Street,
Halbert Street and Van Natta Lane, thereby Revising the Total Contract Amount to
$2,290,608.42.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Change Order No. 5 in the Amount of $40,463.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 38333 With Stabile
& Winn, Inc., for Pavement Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacements on
Portions of Canton Drive, Church Street, Halbert Street and Van Natta Lane, Thereby Revising the
Total Contract Amount to $2,290,608.42.
3. M &C C -24731 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $53,704.00 to
City Secretary Contract No. 36502 Engineering Agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc.,
for the Design of the 2007 Critical Capital Projects.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $53,704.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 36502 an Engineering
Agreement With Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for the Design of the 2007 Critical Capital Projects
Revising the Total Contract Amount to $1,141,843.00 (Project No. 00923).
4. M &C C -24732 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of $495,405.70 with Jet
Underground Utilities, Inc., for Concrete Restoration 2010 -8 at Six Locations and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $495,405.70
From the Contract Street Maintenance Fund to the General Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
19550 -02 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund in the
Amount of $495,405.70, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Concrete Restoration
2010 -8 at Six (6) Locations; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract With Jet
Underground Utilities, Inc., for 150 Calendar Days.
5. M &C C -24733 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in
the Amount of $738,560.00 for Construction of the Kermit - Bonnie Drainage Improvements, 4600
Merida Drainage Improvements and Waverly Park Drainage Improvements.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Contract With Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the Amount of $738,560.00 for Construction of the
Kermit - Bonnie Drainage Improvements, 4600 Merida Drainage Improvements and Waverly Park
Drainage Improvements.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
6. M &C C -24734 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in
the Culture and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $715,500.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited,
Unreserved, Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by the Same Amount and Authorize Execution
of a Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc., to Install Two Replacement Chillers at the Fort
Worth Convention Center.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19551 -02 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Culture
and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $715,500.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved,
Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount for the Purpose of Funding Installation of Two (2)
Replacement Chillers and Related Equipment at the Fort Worth Convention Center; and Authorize
a Contract With Johnson Controls, Inc., in the Amount of $658,066.00 Plus $57,434.00 in
Contingency and Staff Costs Using a Texas Multiple Award Schedule ( TXMAS) Contract Number
TXMAS -6- 840160 to Install the Chillers and Related Equipment at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
7. M &C C -24735 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $381,988.10 to
the City Secretary Contract No. 40169 With Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. for Medical District
Water Distribution System Improvements, Part 4 from South Holly Water Treatment Plant to
the Medical District, thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $5,822,293.10.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $381,988.10 to City Secretary Contract No. 40169 With Oscar
Renda Contracting, Inc., for Medical District Water Distribution System Improvements, Part 4, From
South Holly Water Treatment Plant to the Medical District, Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount
to $5,822,293.10.
8. M &C C -24736 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $44,108.00 to
City Secretary Contract No. 39624 with Burnsco Construction, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract LXX, Part 4 on Monticello Drive, Potomac Avenue, Williamsburg Lane,
West Jarvis Street and Two Alleyways, thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to
$1,802,252.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $44,108.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 39624 With Burnsco
Construction, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LXX, Part 4, on Monticello Drive,
Potomac Avenue, Williamsburg Lane, West Jarvis Street and Two (2) Alleyways Thereby Increasing
the Contract Amount to $1,802,252.00.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
9. M &C C -24737 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $184,400.00 to
City Secretary Contract No. 38565 with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., for Water and
Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations for the State Highway 121T Crossing West of the Hulen Street
Bridge Within the Union Pacific Railroad Davidson Rail Yard.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $184,400.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 38565 With Kimley-
Horn and Associates, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations for the SH121T Crossing
West of the Hulen Street Bridge Within the Union Pacific Railroad Davidson Rail Yard, Thereby
Increasing the Contract Amount to $849,765.00.
10. M &C C -24738 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance, if Awarded, of Community
Services Block Grant State Discretionary Funds in an Amount Up to $100,000.00 for
Employment- Assistance Programs, Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Authorize Interfund Loan, Waive Indirect
Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Apply for
and, if Awarded, Accept a Grant in an Amount Up to $100,000.00 in Community Services Block Grant
State Discretionary Funds to Provide Employment Assistance Programs to Eligible Individuals for the
Period July 1, 2011, Through June 30, 2012; Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract With
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Regarding the Grant; Authorize a Non -
Interest Bearing Interfund Loan From the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the Amount of
$20,000.00 for Interim Financing of This Grant Project, Pending Contract Execution; Waive Indirect
Costs Associated With Administration of This Grant Program; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19552 -02 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
Amount of $100,000.00, Subject to Receipt of a Grant From the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs of Community Services Block Grant State Discretionary Funds for Federal Fiscal
Year 2011.
11. M &C C -24739 - Authorize City Manager to Enter into a Lease Agreement with Senior
Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc., for Space at Various Parks and Community
Services Department Facilities.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into a
Lease Agreement With Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc., for Space at Various
Parks and Community Services Department Facilities.
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VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S -1802 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - (Removed from Consent for Individual Consideration)
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(C. Land - Removed from Consent for Individual Consideration Continued)
(L -15142 Continued)
Reinvestment Zone Number Four (4) (Southside/Medical District TIF) Section of the Special
Assessment District Fund in the Amount of $6,956.00, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of
Maintaining Watts Park.
Council Member Hicks expressed great appreciation to Fort Worth South Inc., for the donation of land
to be known as Watts Park.
Mr. Paul Paine and Ms. Linda Watts, wife of the late Dr. James Watts, appeared before Council and
provided photographs of the park and playground equipment. They expressed appreciation to the
Mayor and Council for naming the park after Dr. Watts who was instrumental in the development of
the $150,000.00 strategic plan for the park.
Mayor Moncrief also expressed appreciation for the donation and stated this was a true example of a
public - private partnership.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L -15142 be approved with appreciation to Fort Worth
South, Inc., and Appropriation Ordinance No. 19553 -02 -2011 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC,.
Mr. Brad Mahon, Chairman, Board of Directors, Fort Worth Sister Cities International, Inc.,
introduced members of the Bandung, Indonesia Youth and Arlington Heights High School
Ambassador Program. He advised that 15 high school students and two (2) teachers from Bandung,
Indonesia were spending two (2) weeks this month, hosted by Arlington Heights High School, on an
inaugural Sister Cities Ambassador School Program exchange. He stated that Arlington Heights was
selected by Sister Cities International, Inc., as part of an effort to reach out to Indonesia and expand its
high school program in Fort Worth. He further stated that the goal of the exchange was to provide the
Indonesian students with an international experience and an opportunity to share their rich cultural
heritage. He pointed out that during their trip the students would learn about the Fort Worth
educational system and develop new friendships. He also added that they will be home hosted by
Arlington Heights families which would give them a true Texas experience.
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(IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. - #1 Continued)
Representatives from Bandung, Indonesia presented the Mayor and Council Members with a gift and
expressed appreciation to the City and their host families for their hospitality. They stated that they
respected the difference in cultures and had a wonderful time attending the various events in the area
throughout their two (2) week trip. They advised that over the next several months Bandung would be
advertising for families to host exchange students from Fort Worth and added that they looked forward
to the continued partnership.
Mayor Moncrief accepted the gift on behalf of the Council and stated the world continued to shrink as
people came closer together. He reiterated the importance of learning about other countries and
respective cultures. He wished the students and other representatives safe travels on their return trip to
Indonesia.
2. Presentation of Proclamation for Freese & Nichols a` 3:
Mayor Moncrief presented a Proclamation for Freese and Nichols Day to Mr. Bob Pence, President
and CEO, Freese and Nichols. He stated that in 1894, John F. Hawley founded Freese and Nichols, a
firm which provided engineering, architectural, environmental science, planning and program
management services throughout the region. He stated that the firm began in Fort Worth with the
design of the Holly Water Treatment Plant and pointed out that the Plant contained components that
were still in use today. He further stated that Freese and Nichols had consistently given back to the
community with company leaders who made numerous financial contributions and served on or
chaired the boards of many civic organizations and employees who had worked more than 25,000
volunteer hours throughout Fort Worth and Tarrant County. He advised that Freese and Nichols was
recognized as the first engineering and architectural firm ever to be honored with the Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award for Performance Excellence and one (1) of only seven (7) businesses
that received this privileged distinction in 2010.
Mr. Pence expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council Members for the Proclamation and for
their leadership in the City and stated that Fort Worth was a great place to operate a business.
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1. Upcoming a nd Recent Events
Council Member Zimmerman announced that the celebration of 100 years of powered flight in North
Texas continued this month. He stated on February 19, 2011, at 1:00 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial
Air Park, 3300 Ross Avenue, Captain T.D. Smyers, Commanding Officer of NAS Fort Worth/Joint
Reserve Base would dedicate a recently acquired dirigible engine into their collection. He pointed out
that the engine was similar to the ones flown on the ZR -1 "Shenandoah" and the ZR -3 "Los Angeles"
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airships. He stated that following the dedication, local historian Don Pyeatt, would give a presentation
on Fort Worth's United States Navy dirigible mooring station and helium production plant. He also
announced that the celebration for Centennial Fly Day would be held on February 26, 2011, at the
Mattel Toy Distribution Center, 501 Meacham Boulevard. He advised that the event would include a
short presentation of the significance of the site and the nearby helium production facility, as well as,
helium balloon launches, kite flying and paper airplane contests. He stated for more information to
visit the web site at www.ftwaviation100.com.
Council Member Moss announced that the District 5 Southeast Neighborhood Association meeting
would be held on February 24, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Tarrant County College
Opportunity Center, located at 5901 Fitzhugh Avenue. He stated that the topics of discussion would
include how current and planned development in the area tied into the Comprehensive Plan. He also
announced that a meeting regarding the Lake Arlington Master Plan would be held on
February 16, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. also at the Tarrant County College Opportunity Center.
He also recognized the work of the Historic Stop Six Sunrise Neighborhood Association and stated
that they had worked with a grant from Chesapeake Energy and the Parks and Community
Services Department, who planted the donated trees along Village Creek Road. He stated these
improvements had significantly changed the look of the area.
Mayor Pro tem Scarth announced that Commissioner Gary Fickes, Tarrant County, Precinct 3, would
host the Northeast Tarrant Transportation Summit from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on February 18, 2011,
at the Hurst Conference Center, located at 1601 Campus Drive. He advised that topics would include
information about major transportation issues and plans to improve mobility, North Tarrant Express,
Dallas Fort Worth Connector, I -35 and Tower 55, Dallas Fort Worth Airport Expansion and
Improvements, High Speed Rail in Texas, North Tarrant Parkway, Golden Triangle Boulevard, and
FM 1938. He stated the cost was $25.00 per person and for information or to register, contact the
Colleyville Chamber of Commerce at (817) 422 -7148 or visit www.netransportationsummit.com. He
also announced that on February 17, 2011, $100,000.00 in solar panels would be installed at the Texas
Cowboy Hall of Fame and pointed out that the panels were paid for through grant funding.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
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PRESENTATIONS c ND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and /or communications from boards, commissions and /or City Council
committees.
XIIL ORDINANCE
.......
Council Members for the City of Fort Worth,
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Ordinance No. 19554 -02 -2011 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
on the Need to Continue the Curfew Ordinance for Minors and Adopt Ordinance Atnendin2
Section 23-19�.qf Q�y,.Cqk,.Cprfew Hours for Minors to Extend the Curfew for an Additional
Three Years. (Continued from a Previous Meeti!!9) (PUBLIC
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 8, 2011, Continued Mayor and Council
Communication G- 17202, Review the City's Curfew Ordinance for Minors and its Effects on the
Community and on Problems the Ordinance was Intended to Remedy; Conduct Public Hearings on
February 1, 2011 and February 8, 2011, Regarding the Need to Continue the Curfew Ordinance for
Minors; and Following the Second Public Hearing on February 8, 2011, Adopt an Ordinance
Amending Section 23 -19, "Curfew Hours for Minors," of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, as
Amended, by Revising the Effective Date and by Adding an Amended Sunset Provision; Providing a
Penalty Not to Exceed $500; Providing a Savings Clause; and Providing for Publication in the Official
Newspaper of the City.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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(G -17202 Continued)
a. BgR2Lt of City Staff
Mr. Abdul Pridgen, Deputy Chief, Police Department appeared before Council and provided a staff
report.
City Secretary Hendrix advised that this M &C had been amended to reflect the public hearing dates
should be changed from February 1, 2011 and February 8, 2011 to February 8, 2011 and
February 15, 2011. (Note: The City Council Meeting scheduled for February 1, 2011, had been
cancelled due to inclement weather.)
b. Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17202 be approved as
amended and Ordinance No. 19555 -02 -2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
2. MSC G -17210 - Adotit Resolution Appointing New Members and Reappointing Members to
Serve on the Mayor's Advisory issi a ess ess.
The recommendation was that the City Council Adopt a Resolution Appointing New Members and
Reappointing Members to Serve on the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Homelessness effective
February 15, 2011, as follows:
New Appointments
Mr. Mark Barfield, Place 8, with a term expiring October 1, 2012
Mr. Paul Paine, Place 9, with a term expiring October 1, 2011
Mr. Mark C. Hill (Chair), Place 10, with a term expiring October 1, 2012
Mr. James Tapscott, Place 16, with a term expiring October 1, 2012
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(G -17210 Continued
Reappointments
Mr. Mike Doyle, Place 2, with a term expiring October 1, 2012
Ms. Yoland Rodela, Place 4, with a term expiring October 1, 2012
Mr. Glenn Spoons, Place 6, with a term expiring October 1, 2012
Mr. Andy Taft, Place 11, with a term expiring October 1, 2011
Mr. Jesse Aguilera, Place 12, with a term expiring October 1, 2012
Ms. Sheryl Kenney, Place 14, with a term expiring October 1, 2012
Mr. Jason Hall, Place 18, with a term expiring October 1, 2012
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17210 be approved and Resolution No.
3969 -02 -2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
,Lm_prqypMents, Near, the, Fore,st Park, I
Five Year Interest Bearin2 Loan from the Aviation Endowment Gas Lease Fund to the
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement
With The Fort Worth Transportation Authority for the Acceptance of $2,000,000.00 Towards the
Construction of Storm Drain Improvements Near the Forest Park Boulevard /Interstate Highway 30
Intersection; Authorize a Five (5) Year Interest Bearing (4.34 percent) Inter -Fund Loan From the
Aviation Endowment Gas Lease Fund to the Stormwater Utility Fund in the Amount of $3,500,000.00
for Interim Financing of This Project, Pending Contract Execution; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund, From Available
Funds for the Purpose of Transferring Said Funds to the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund and Adopt
an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Storm Water
Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $5,500,000.00, From Available Funds.
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(G -17211 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G -17211 be approved and Ordinance Nos. 19556 -02 -2011
and 19557 -02 -2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing on the Draft of the City's
2011 Comprehensive Plan to Allow the Public the Opportunity to give Testimony and Present Written
Evidence; and Adjourn the Public Hearing.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e r
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
Council Member Moss advised that the residents in the area were not comfortable changing the zoning
from single - family and industrial growth center to single - family and light industrial in the southeast
sector of the City. He stated the residents wished to keep the current zoning and were open to future
discussions regarding more intense uses.
b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Council Communication No. G -17212 and advised he represented the owner of two (2) properties
located at 4800 Parker Henderson Road. He displayed maps from the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and
stated that the two (2) Single - Family Residential zoned properties were separated by a property in the
center which was zoned "I" Light Industrial. He stated these properties were purchased when they
were zoned "I" Light Industrial and added that the owner had utilized the property to store trucks. He
advised that in 2009 the City Council approved the downzoning from "I" Light Industrial to Single -
Family Residential and the owner did not receive notice from the City of the zoning change. He
displayed photographs of the properties and advised that the properties would never be used as Single -
Family residential when the surrounding properties were zoned industrial and encouraged the Council
to approve the recommendation of the City Plan Commission.
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(G -17212 Continued)
Council Member Moss reiterated that the residents in the area were not comfortable changing the
zoning from single - family to light industrial and added that the trucking company located on one (1) of
the properties had been the source of complaints relative to noise, trash and pollution. He stated that he
would include Mr. Schell in the future meetings with the area residents regarding those properties.
Council Member Jordan requested clarification on if the Council was considering taking the draft 2011
Comprehensive Plan to the public for input.
Ms. Burghdoff clarified that public input had already been received in the previous months and the
Council would be considering approval of the 2011 Comprehensive Plan at the March 1, 2011, Council
meeting.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17212 be
continued to March 1, 2011, for final adoption. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
(PUBLIC Street and 3650 Kimbo Road. ..
The recommendation was that the City Council Hold a Public Hearing Concerning the Designation of
Property at 3715 NE 28th Street and 3650 Kimbo Road as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 72,
City of Fort Worth, Texas; and Adopt an Ordinance Designating a Certain Area in the City of Fort
Worth as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 72, City of Fort Worth, Texas "; Providing the
Effective and Expiration Dates for the Zone and a Mechanism for Renewal of the Zone; and
Containing Other Matters Related to the Zone.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e
Ms. Ana Alvarado, Economic Development Specialist, Housing and Economic Development
Department appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
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(G-17213 Continued)
b. Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
c. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17213 be approved and
Ordinance No. 19558-02-2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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the William R. Loving Suryff and S.P. Loving Survey Also Known as the Berry Yuma, Yard
Located at 1325 01 Yuma I Street for, a Twentv"Year I Term, at, a, 'Cost, of 1 $4,410,83.31 "a'"d"Tewpqrtiry
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The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize Execution of an Underground Pipeline
License Agreement With Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC, for a Natural Gas Pipeline Across City-
Owned Property in the William R. Loving Survey and S.P. Loving Survey, Also Known as the Berry
Yuma Yard, for a 20-Year Tenn at a Cost of $44,083.31 and Temporary Access at a Cost of $4,000.00
for a Term of 120 days.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15143 be continued until the March 1, 2011,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Burns absent.
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Term of Twenly Years.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize Execution of an Underground Pipeline
License Agreement With Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC, in the Amount of $26,791.70 for a
Natural Gas Pipeline Across City-Owned Property Located at 2900 Bolt Street, Fort Worth, Texas, for
a Tenn of 20 Years.
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(L -15144 Continued)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L -15144 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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(L -15145 Continued)
Council Member Hicks advised that she was the Chair of the Housing Finance Corporation and added
that there were several community meetings regarding this project. She pointed out that she
represented the area in Terrell Heights where a similar project had been developed and added the
project was innovative and provided quality and affordable housing to those who otherwise would not
be able to experience home ownership.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L -15145 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
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(PUBLIC an Additional Six Months.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize City Manager to Execute an Amendment to
City Secretary Contract No. 39817, a License Agreement With Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC,
to Extend the Construction Schedule for an Additional Six (6) Months.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e
Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15146 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burns absent.
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E. Plannin2 & Zonin
1. M&C PZ-2926 - Adopt a Ordinance for the Owner-Initiated Disannexation of
Atmroximatelv 168.0 Acres of Land Located South of Avondale-Haslet Road and West of Farm
to Market Road 156,DAX-11-001
,LeTara Subdivision.
The recommendation was that the City Council Adopt an Ordinance Declaring Certain Findings;
Providing for the Retraction of Certain Boundary Limits of the City of Fort Worth; Providing for the
Disannexation of an Approximately 168.0 Acre Tract of Land Situated in the Coleman Boyd Survey,
Abstract 225, Situated About 13.8 Miles North Seven (7) Degrees West of the Courthouse, Tarrant
County, Texas (Case No. DAX-11-001) Which Said Territory Lies Within the Present Corporate
Boundary Limits of Fort Worth, Texas; Providing That the Territory Disannexed Shall Not Bear Its
Pro Rata Part of Taxes; Providing That the Inhabitants Thereof Shall No Longer Be Citizens of Fort
Worth, Texas; Providing That This Ordinance Shall Amend Every Prior Ordinance in Conflict
Herewith; Providing That This Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of All Prior Ordinances Not in Direct
Conflict.
Mr. Al Burtin, 1000 Texas Trail, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and Council
Communication No. PZ-2926, but did not wish to address the City Council.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2926 be approved and Ordinance No.
19559-02-2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
F. Award of Contract
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an Annual Amount of $332,227.48,
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The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Renew City Secretary
Contract No. 37961, as Amended, With Oracle America, Inc., for Continued Annual Maintenance and
Support of PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial and Supply Chain Management and Oracle Hyperion
Budget Planning Software for an Annual Amount of $332,227.48.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24740 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burns absent.
(Please see page 23 for reconsideration of this item.)
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to Provide Continued
;krAt�qW Activities forf4pimpipmentation of Phase 11
of the EnteLp
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 38736 With Salvaggio, Teal and Associates for Enterprise Resource Planning in the
Amount of $440,832.00 to Provide Continued Implementation Preparation Activities for the
Implementation of Phase II of the Enterprise Resource Planning Project.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24741 be approved. The motion carried seven
(7) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Hicks casting the dissenting vote and with
Council Member Burns absent.
Gateway Park.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract
With Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $2,012,340.00 for Professional Services Related to the
Evaluation and Cleanup of the Former Riverside Wastewater Treatment Plant in Gateway Park.
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(C -24742 Continued)
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing
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(XV. PUBLIC HEARING Continued)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the
public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Burns absent.
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Approval)
(Continued from a Previous Meeti"gj
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of December 7, 2010, Continued Zoning Docket No.
ZC- 10 -150A, City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 5221 & 5401 East Lancaster Avenue; from
"F" General Commercial to "E" Neighborhood Commercial.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
James D. Bews, President, Central Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association, 1709 Watson Street,
appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC- 10 -150A and expressed appreciation to
the Mayor and Council for the progress made and zoning changes in the area. He provided an overview
of the zoning on each property and stated that the neighborhood association supported the
recommendation of the Zoning Commission and requested Council approve this item.
Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning
Docket No. ZC- 10 -150A and stated that he represented the owner of a 0.21 acre tract of land at 5221
East Lancaster. He advised that this involved the rights of the property owner and the legal non-
conforming designation made it difficult to get title insurance and the property owner also would not
be able to refinance the property.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC- 10 -150A be approved. The motion carried seven (7) ayes to one (1) nay,
with Council Member Burdette casting the dissenting vote and Council Member Burns
absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Espino, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 19560 -02 -2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES,
THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER
STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON
"DISTRICT MAPS "; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried seven (7) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Burdette casting the dissenting
vote and Council Member Burns absent.
XVII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1722, "busstopsanta.com sign on homeless count video (H
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council relative to the homeless community
issues. He displayed a small baked potato and a small apple and advised that the shelters were
attempting to cut back on feeding the homeless and stated that these meager portions were being
served to the homeless. He also displayed a photograph of Mayor Moncrief in Sundance Square and
stated that any issues he had with the Mayor stayed at City Hall. He displayed photographs of the
shower stalls at the Day Resource Center and the Presbyterian Night Shelter and stated they were dirty
and unacceptable. He also referenced a homeless woman named Maria and stated that she had been
assaulted and complaints were ignored. He also displayed a photograph of an area of bushes outside of
the Salvation Army and stated that the homeless individuals who lived there were not included in the
homeless count.
Other Citizen Presentations:
Ms. Opal Lee, 417 South Judkins Street, appeared before Council and advised that the community food
bank would be celebrating their first full year in their new building in May 2011. She invited everyone
to attend the open house event at the Community Food Bank that will be held in May and stated more
details would follow.
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Mayor Moncrief advised that a Special Council Meeting would be held at 2:00 p.m. to hear the appeals
by certain parties against Mayor Pro tem Scarth and Council Member Jordan by local residents.
There being no further business the meeting was recessed into Executive Session at 11:56 a.m.
XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER)
After proper notice given pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Mayor Moncrief recessed the
regular session of the Fort Worth City Council at 11:56 a.m. to convene into the Special City Council
Meeting for the closed Executive Session in the Pre - Council Chamber of the Fort Worth Municipal
Building.
Present:
Mike Moncrief, Mayor
Danny Scarth, Mayor Pro tem, District 4
Salvador Espino, Council Member District 2
W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman, Council Member District 3
Frank Moss, Council Member District 5
Jungus Jordan, Council Member District 6
Carter Burdette, Council Member District 7
Absent:
Kathleen Hicks, Council Member District 8
Joel Burns, Council Member District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, Interim City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, and with Council Members Burns and Hicks
absent, the Fort Worth City Council convened into closed Executive Session at 12:06 p.m. in the Pre -
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth Municipal Building to discuss matters pertaining to the following:
1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or
other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar
Rules, and as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code:
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(XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Continued)
a. Legal issues related to four Fort Worth Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
grants funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT); and
b. Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's City Council meeting agendas.
2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in accordance with Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental
effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and
3. Deliberate economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas
Government Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or
devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code.
With no further discussions, Mayor Moncrief adjourned the closed Executive Session of the Fort
Worth City Council at 12:16 p.m., and reconvened back to open session.
There was no formal action taken by the City Council on the items discussed during the Executive
Session and with no further business to be conducted in the open meeting, Mayor Moncrief adjourned
the meeting at 12:16 p.m., on Tuesday, February 15, 2011.
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:16 p.m..
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 1 st day of March, 2011.
Attest:
Marty9leLrix Michael J.
City Secretary Mayor (