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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/04/20-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 2010, be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. 16901 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 2 of 14 A. General - Consent Items 1. M &C G -16899 — Approving a Three (3) Month Extension of Injury Leave -of- Absence Pay Benefits in the Amount of $13,406.59 for Police Officer Ali A. Mojaher Beginning April 7, 2010, through July 6, 2010. 2. M &C G -16900 - Adopting Ordinance No. 19116 -04 -2010 Adjusting the Total Number of Authorized Civil Service Positions in the Police Department; Adding Two (2) Corporal/Detective Positions; and Providing a Statement of Purpose and Intent for the Adoption and Implementation of this Ordinance. 3. It was the Consensus of the Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16901, Authorizing a New Blanket Purchase Order with SafetyCom, Inc., for Additional Outdoor Warning Sirens, Purchasing of Parts as Needed for Repairs and Maintenance Charges, be Continued Until the April 20, 2010, Council meeting. B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items 1. M &C P -11118 - Authorizing a Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Taser International for Repair of Taser Conducted Energy Devices for the Police Department Using Crime Control and Prevention District Funds for an Initial Annual Amount of $60,000.00. 2. M &C P -11119 - Authorizing the Purchase of Ammunition and Accessories Using Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Contract No. 680 -A1 for the Police Department Using Crime Control and Prevention District Funds for an Initial Amount of $75,000.00. 3. M &C P -11120 - Authorizing a Purchase Agreement with GT Distributors, Inc., Using Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard Contract No. 284 -08, for Taser Conducted Energy Devices and Accessories for the Police Department Using Crime Control and Prevention District Funds for an Amount of $150,000.00. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 3 of 14 (VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued) 4. M &C P -11121 - Authorizing the Purchase of a New Video Camera Inspection System for the Water Department from ELXSI, Inc., Using a Houston- Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract for a Cost of $112,619.33; and Authorizing the Purchase of a Related Specially Outfitted Freightliner Van for the Water Department from Freightliner of Austin, Using a Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative Contract, for a Cost of $47,902.00. C. Land - Consent Items 1. M &C L -14968 - Authorizing the Conveyance of One (1) 30 -Foot Wide Permanent Wastewater Meter Easement on the City of Fort Worth Alliance Airport Property, Described as Being a 0.01 Trace of Land Situated in the Alliance Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, Located at Henrietta Creek, North of Westport Parkway, East of Harmon Road and West I -35W, to the Trinity River Authority; and Authorizing the City Manager, or his Designee, to Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments. E. Award of Contract - Consent Items 1. M &C C -24186 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement with Mattel, Inc., for the Use of the Fort Worth Fire Department's Emblems, Official Insignia and Logos in the Manufacturing and Distribution of Products. 2. M &C C -24187 - Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Phase VIII of Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Contract for Program Management Services for the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Runway Extension in the Amount of $471,179.70 for Professional Services for the Acquisition of Land Necessary for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Connector Track and Relocation of Their Main Line. 3. M &C C -24188 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 38518, a Ground and Building Lease Agreement with OV -10 Bronco Association, Inc., d /b /a Veteran's Memorial Air Park and d /b /a Forward Air Controller's Museum, at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS 1.00S -1766 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Injuries 2.00S -1767 - Liability Bonds Approval End of Consent Agenda. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 4 of 14 IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, , 1. Presentation of Certificate of Rec2gflj1j2R_Lo ac ert es, rt Worth ISD Council Member Moss presented a Certificate of Recognition to Coach Robert Hughes, Fort Worth Independent School District. He stated that Coach Hughes was a "Giant" in the sport of high school basketball and began coaching in 1973 at Fort Worth's I.M. Terrell and later at Dunbar High School for 31 seasons. He pointed out that Coach Hughes was honored as the 2010 winner of the Morgan Wootten Award for Lifetime Achievement in Coaching High School Basketball for boys' basketball by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He stated that Coach Hughes retired in 2005, leaving the sport of high school boys' basketball with 1,333 wins, passing Morgan Wootten's record for victories in 2003, as well as a combined five (5) state titles, three (3) with I.M. Terrell High School and two (2) with Dunbar High School. He further stated that in his 47 years of coaching, Coach Hughes had touched the lives of hundreds of basketball players both on and off the court. He added that for his extraordinary efforts, Coach Hughes had been inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the National High School Hall of Fame. Coach Hughes expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the Certificate of Recognition and recounted memories of his coaching career. He also expressed appreciation to his family, friends, and former students and teachers for their support throughout his career as a coach and educator. 2. Presentation of Proclamation for Tarrant County Susan G. Komen "Pink Power`° Day Council Member Hicks presented a Proclamation for the Tarrant County Susan G. Komen "Pink Power" Day to Ms. Ann Greenhill, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen of Tarrant County. She stated that on April 24, 2010, more than 15,000 people would participate in the 18th annual Susan G. Komen Tarrant County Race for the Cure, in Sundance Square and added that more than $1.6 million would be raised to fund treatment and prevention projects for women with breast cancer in Tarrant County. She pointed out that the race, along with generous contributions from partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, had enabled Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to become the largest source in the world of non - profit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. She also added that community members and businesses of Tarrant County would join efforts to turn the City of Fort Worth pink the week leading up to the race. Ms. Greenhill expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and their support of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and encouraged everyone to attend Race for the Cure on April 24, 2010, in Sundance Square. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 5 of 14 (IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. Continued) 3. Presentation of Proclamation of Fort Worth Police Officers' Award Foundation Dal Council Member Jordan presented a Proclamation for Fort Worth Police Officers' Award Foundation Day to Mr. John Joyce, Chair of the Board of Trustees Fort Worth Police Officers' Award Foundation. He stated the Fort Worth Police Officers' Award Foundation was believed to be the only private organization in the country that made it a priority to recognize the efficiency, skill, professionalism and dedication on the part of its police officers both individually and collectively. He further stated that the Foundation was founded in 1981 for the sole purpose of promoting excellence in Fort Worth law enforcement and had supported the police officers of the City for almost three (3) decades and this year was renewing its commitment to its mission by increasing public awareness of its efforts. He also advised that the City of Fort Worth, as well as the Fort Worth Police Department, were grateful to the Foundation for their commitment to the excellence of the City's police officers by awarding those officers who served with respect, dedication and professionalism. He pointed out that the Fort Worth Police Officers' Association had entered into a public partnership with the Foundation to promote excellence and recognized the Foundation's quest for greatness through the generosity of the community and its citizens. Mr. Joyce expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and introduced members of the Board of Trustees Fort Worth Police Officers' Award Foundation in attendance at the meeting. Police Chief Halstead and Police Officers' Association President Rick Van Houten also expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for their support and to the Foundation for their commitment to the Police Department. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Council Member Espino encouraged everyone to complete their Census forms and provided the history and importance of the census, including how federal funds were allocated and the impact of redistricting based on the Census results, he encouraged citizens who had not completed the Census to send in the forms and added that it would cost taxpayers $2.7 billion to follow up with citizens who had not completed the forms. He also stated that the City had a 66 percent return rate but was still below the national average. He advised that beginning May 1, 2010, Census staff would begin making house visits to those citizens who had not returned their forms. He added that Census staff members could visit a non - responsive house up to three (3) times in an effort to collect their Census information. He stated that citizens could contact 214 - 267 -6900 to verify a Census staff member's identity. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 6 of 14 (X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued) At this time, Council Member Espino also presented an engraved photograph of the City's three (3) airports, Alliance, Meacham and Spinks Airports and a letter of appreciation from the Airport Advisory Board Members to Ms. Anne Cozart in appreciation for her service on the Airport Advisory Board and to the community. He stated Ms. Cozart had extensive experience in the aviation field and had provided a wealth of information and service in District 2 and throughout the City. Ms. Cozart expressed appreciation for the recognition and stated her love of aviation spread throughout her family and began as a young child. She recounted the openings of the various airports and added each was a special and unique part of Fort Worth. Council Member Burdette announced that NASCAR race weekend was a success despite the rainy weather. He stated that the Sprint Cup and Nationwide races were rescheduled to April 19, 2010, with Denny Hamlin winning the Sprint Cup and Kyle Busch winning the Nationwide race. Council Member Zimmerman announced the Grand Opening of the Art Institute would be held on April 28, 2010, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., located at 7000 Calmont Avenue, in the old Green Oaks Inn, and encouraged everyone to attend the event. Council Member Hicks expressed appreciation to everyone who attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Renaissance Square, a 500,000 square foot retail site located in the old Masonic Home at Martin Luther King, Jr., Freeway and East Berry Street. She also recognized Professor Marshall Hobbs and his students from Tarrant County College, South Campus, who were attending the meeting to learn more about local government. She announced that a Golf Tournament benefitting Our Mother Mercy School and Church would be held on April 14, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. at Glen Garden Country Club. She advised that those interested could contact Mr. Harold Ratcliffe for more information at 682- 365 -6369. She also invited everyone to attend Prairie Fest on April 24, 2010, at Tandy Hills Park, and added that the event would feature live music, entertainment, arts, crafts, green living exhibitors, children's activities and wildflower tours. She also pointed out that April 22, 2010, would be the anniversary of the City purchasing the Tandy Hills property for $138,000.00 under the leadership of former Mayor Thomas McCann. Council Member Jordan congratulated Council Member Hicks on the groundbreaking ceremony for Renaissance Square and stated he was excited about the progress of the area. He announced that the Police Department and members of the Neighborhood Police Office of the South Division would host a family day of crime prevention on April 24, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He added that it would be located in the new Aldi Store at the corner of Sycamore School Road and McCart Avenue. He also requested the Council Meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr. Eric Jon Forrester, a seventeen year old South Hill High School student, musician, athlete, and Boy Scout, who was tragically killed on April 13, 2010. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 7 of 14 (X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued) 2. Recognition of Citizens There were no citizens recognized at this time. XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL There were no changes on boards or commissions. 00 There were no presentations and /or communications from boards commissions and /or City Council committees. XIIL REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER B. General < MEW to $125,000.00 to Aia Glass and Mirror as a Displaced Business from 4015 West Vick Boulevard to 6200 Southwest Boulevard, Benbrook, Texas, 76109, for Ri2ht-of-Wav for the Southwest Parkway Project, be Withdrawn from Consideration. c c ,,,,,,,,, c � Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -16890 (Revised) be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 8 of 14 Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that the Mayor and Council Communication No. 16902 be approved and Ordinance Nos. 19117 -04 -2010, 19118 -04 -2010, 19119 -04 -2010 and 19120 -04 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the Mayor and Council Communication No. 16903 be approved and Ordinance No. 19121- 04 -2010 and Resolution No. 3877 -04 -2010 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 9 of 14 C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services LM&C P-11122 - Authorize the Non-Exclusive Agreements with Multiple Vendors for Rental and Lease of Construction and AgEiKH!1HEALEguigment for All Citv Departments for an Initial Annual Total of $500,x00.00 Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11122 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. D. Land M. . . I . . ..... . . RUMBNEMMI&MU Q AMOAM RM 10==0 0 0 11M 0,1 u4m CA 1 4AX I 4000 Fairfax Avenue to Chesaptake Exploration, LLC, in the Amount of $26,939.50 for a Two (2) Year Primary Term. Council Member Jordan advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication Nos. L-14969 and L-14970. (Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.) Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14969 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, and one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan. ....................... .... . ....................................................... Room Located at 7505 Trail Lake D :xploration, LLC, in the Amount $29,347.50, for a Two (2) Year Primary Term. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 10 of 14 (L -14970 Continued) Ms. Tolli Thomas, representing Southwest Fort Worth Alliance, 5341 Wooten Drive, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. L- 14970. She stated the concern was for a number of property owners with unleased parcels that surround the nine (9) area park area and the elimination of their ability to negotiate their gas leases if the Council approved this agreement with Chesapeake. She pointed out that with approval of this agenda item, Chesapeake's pool size would be increased and they could approach the Texas Railroad Commission to request the force pooling of the remaining unleased properties. She indicated that in 2008 and 2009 her Alliance had been told that leases for the parks in District 6 would not be approved until the adjacent property owners had negotiated their leases. She stated again that leasing the park sites would be a detriment to the property owners who did not have leases negotiated. She also indicated that City staff had advised that the Alliance would be notified and consulted before the leases of public land were negotiated and this also did not occur. She stated that one (1) homeowners association was in support and eight (8) had not expressed support for this agenda item and they would be affected because they did have unleased properties. She also posed questions regarding the drill site for the park lease and what Chesapeake pool this park site would be included in. Ms. Tina Bush, 3704 Wayland Drive, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. L- 14970, but did not wish to address the Council. Council Member Hicks wished Ms. Thomas a happy birthday and requested City staff respond to Ms. Thomas' comments. Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Recreation Department, advised that the Candleridge Neighborhood Association expressed support as long as the funds received from Chesapeake Exploration, LLC, were used for improvements in Kingswood Park. He further advised that City staff would get input from the neighbors and the Fort Worth Independent School District for the improvements to the park. Council Member Scarth requested clarification if the City owned half of the mineral rights. Mr. Zavala confirmed that the City owned half of the mineral rights. Council Member Burdette advised that this property was considered a City asset and leasing the minerals would benefit the City has a whole. He stated it would not be in the City's best interest to lease or not lease minerals based on what other property owners were doing and advised he would make a motion to approve this item. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 11 of 14 (L -14970 Continued) Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -14970 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, and one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan. (Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.) Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -14971 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. F. Award of Contract ........ ........ ....1111... 1111.,,. ................. for a One (1) Time License Fee of $7,774.00. (Continued from April 13, 2010) I Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -24180 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. .......................................I with SirsiDynix Collection Management Services Software for Debt Collection of Fines and be Withdrawn from Consideration. c 1 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 12 of 14 i 11 A � .........................................1 1. ..... ...... ..... ................. Council Member Zimmerman encouraged those with outstanding fines and/or library materials to pay their fines and return the materials to the library. He stated in that light of the budget shortfall it was imperative for the City to recover as much revenue as possible. Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-24183 (Revised) be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. XIV. ZONING HEARING .... .. .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neighborhood, Phase 1, 3008 W. Avenue; from "I" Light Industrial to "PD/E" Planned Develo,p I n .Ment for all uses in "E" Nei Commercial plus auto reDair and sales; si e D a Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Travis Britt, 4821 Lubbock Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC- 10-0 11 A, but did not wish to address the Council. Council Member Espino advised that he had met with Mr. Britt and an agreement had been reached and stated he would make a motion to approve this item as "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus auto repair and sales, with a site plan waiver recommended. Motion: There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the zoning hearing, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. ZC- 10-0 11 A be approved as stated previously. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 13 of 14 (XIV. ZONING HEARING Continued) There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 19122 -04 -2010 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 unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS �1!11111111 I I h I, Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council and spoke regarding his health and mobility concerns and advised that in the future he would speak from the rear podium in the Council Chamber. He also requested respect from all members of the Council when he and other citizens were addressing the Council and stated that snickering and laughter was unacceptable. He also expressed his disappointment with "The T" management and stated they were using age discrimination when they hired and released employees. He displayed a Public Meeting notice from The T for two (2) meetings on April 22, 2010, at noon and 6:00 p.m. and advised that those times were inconvenient for most people. He also stated the notice was not posted on The T website and felt proper notification of these meeting was not given to the public. He also advised that he disagreed with the bus schedule changes that were proposed for April and May and stated the public was not properly notified. He added that "Bus Stop Santa" had picked Route 7 this year to appear. He stated he was trying to work a deal with Texas Christian University to make it a shopping route. He stated if it worked out he would appear in a purple "Santa Suit" during his shopping by bus campaign. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 2010 PAGE 14 of 14 (XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Continued) Ms. Cindi Creswell, 3663 Brookland Avenue, appeared before Council and spoke regarding the public meetings that were held relative to the proposed water treatment facility and the St. Mary's Creek location. She expressed appreciation to the Council for holding the public meeting and asked when the citizens would receive answers to the questions that had been submitted at the meeting. She also stated some citizens were receiving conflicting answers to their questions and requested that City staff clarify some of the issues. Mr. Frank Crumb, Director, Water Department, advised that staff was working on summarizing the questions and answers and would be updating the "Frequently Asked Questions" section on their webpage in the near future. Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Zimmerman requested that Ms. Cresswell meet with Mr. Crumb for resolution of her questions and to provide a list of questions that had not been answered. XVH. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:09 a.m. in memory of Mr. Eric Jon Forrester, a seventeen year old South Hill High School student, musician, athlete, and Boy Scout, who was tragically killed on April 13, 2010. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 27th day of April, 2010. Attest: Approved Marty HendAx Michael J. City Secretary Mayor