HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/02/10-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8
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 Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Members Present
Dale Fisseler, City Manager
David Yett, 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 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with
Council Member Jordan temporarily absent.
IL INVOCATION- Pastor Damon Blakeley, Greater St. James AME Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Damon Blakeley, Greater St. James AME Church.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3 2009
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 2009, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS INTRODUCTIONS ETC
Council Member Burns acknowledged Cub Scout Troop 180 from the Longhorn Council who attended
the meeting. Their Troop Leader introduced each of the Cub Scouts.
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VI.ANNOUNCEMENTS AND STAFF
Council Member Burdette announced on January 29, 2009, the Director of National Park Services in
Washington reported that Fort Worth Botanical Gardens was listed on the National Register of
Historical Places.
Council Member Burns announced that there would be two (2) meetings about Tower 55 and the rail
congestion issues that the City suffers within North Texas. He stated that two (2) meetings would be
conducted at the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) located at 1001 Jones Street, on
Wednesday February 18, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m., with an open house from 5:30 p.m. until
6:30 p.m. He stated that if any citizens were concerned with the conditions of the railroads in North
Texas, particularly Fort Worth, to please attend the meeting.
VII.ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2814 be removed
from the Consent Agenda.
VIII.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-16448 be withdrawn
from consideration and replaced with M&C G-16448 (Revised). He requested that M&C G-16470 be
continued until the March 10, 2009, Council meeting and advised that two (2) citizens had submitted
cards to speak about G-16470 and they would be given the opportunity to address the Council.
IX.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on Boards and Commissions.
X.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR 'A S FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND/OR COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from Boards, Commissions and/or City Council
Committees.
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XI. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that the
Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
A.General - Consent Items
1.M&C G-16456 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Standard Encroachment
Agreement with XTO Energy for the Installation of Underground Fiber Optic Cables Beneath
the Calhoun Street and 7th Street Rights-of Way to Service its Building at 800 Calhoun Street.
2.M&C G-16457 - Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Burger Street Between Cottey Street
and Turner Street from February 11, 2009, to May 9, 2009, to Facilitate Construction for Paving
and Utility Improvements.
3.M&C G-16458 - Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Decatur Avenue Between Altamont
Drive and Elaine Place from February 11, 2009, to May 11, 2009, to Facilitate Construction for
Paving and Drainage Improvements.
4.M&C G-16459 - Authorizing the City Manager to Submit to the Crime Control and
Prevention District Board an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2009 Crime Control and Prevention
District Budget to Appropriate $34,879.00 to Fund a School Resource Officer for Eagle
Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District.
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-10924 - Authorizing a Purchase Agreement with Goodwill Industries through Texas
Industries for the Blind and Handicapped for Temporary Employment Services for an Annual
Amount up to $87,000.00.
C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-14715 - Authorizing the Transfer of$53,000.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18471-02-
2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
the Amount of$53,000.00, for the Purpose of Authorizing the Acquisition of Two (2) Permanent
Sewer Facility Easements and Water — Reclamation Main Easements from James D. and
Suzanne S. Gaberino, LTD at 8401 Lowery Road Located in East Fort Worth, for the
Construction of Sewer and Water-Reclamation (Re-Use) Improvements; Finding that the Price
Offered in the Amount of $20,295.00 Plus an Estimated Closing Cost of $2,000.00 is Just
Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
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(XI. Consent Agenda Continued)
2.M&C L-14716 - Authorizing the Acquisition of One (1) Permanent Drainage Facility
Easement from Billy J. and Connie McCarty at 8941 Waterchase Circle Located in East Fort
Worth for the Construction of Drainage Infrastructure Improvements; Finding that the Price
Offered in the Amount of $9,000.00, Plus an Estimated Closing Cost of $1,000.00, is Just
Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
XIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S - 1707 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
XIIL REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
D.Planning & Zoning—(Removed from Consent Agenda for Individual Consideration)
1.M&C PZ-2814 - Authorize the City Manager to Adopt Ordinance No. 18472-02-2009
Vacatin and xti is i a Portion of Intermodal Parkway, within Lot 1, Block , Allis cc
L,oistics Addition, an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,
Atmroximately 120 Feet Wide by 532.94 Feet Long and Containing Approximately 66,523
Sguare Feet or 1.527 Acres of Land; Providing r Revers on of Fee in said ; Providing t at
the Citv Shall et i all Existing_Utility ase a ts; and aive Any and All Purchase Fee Value
of the Vacated Land in Accordance with City Policy (M&C G-15624).
Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Thad Brundrett, 777 Main Street, who was in support of the roadway
vacation, but did not wish to speak.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. PZ-2814 be approved and Ordinance No. 18472-02-
2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Jordan absent.
B.General
1.It was the Consensus of the City Council that Majo r and ci Communication
16448, Adopt Ordinance Amending the Membership of the Construction and Fire Prevention
Board ApDeals as Recommended by t e 2008 Sunset Review, be Wit drawn from
Consideration and e ace d with the Next A2enda Item.
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2. M&C G-16448 - C Revisei d Ado t an Ordinance Amending he Fort Worth Buildi
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Code, by Pr2jLdinj for a Change in the Membership of the Construction and Fire Prevention
Board of Appeals bj e ci its Membership from Eleven 11 3
_L_j Members and Three L_j
Alternate Members to embers and Two 2} At-Large Alternate Members Effective
February 28, 2009, as Recommended by the 2008 Sunset Review. Membership as Follows:
Place Name Board Position Term of Expiration
I Mr. Carl Harkins Architect October 1, 2009
2 Mr. Allyn Hector Engineer October 1, 2010
3 Mr. Tom Lewis Fire Protection October 1, 2009
4 Ms. Sheila Bessent Building Owner/Manager October 1, 2010
5 Mr. David Ritz General Contractor October 1, 2009
6 Mr. Gary Jones Master Electrician October 1, 2010
7 Mr. Mike Callan Master Plumber October 1, 2009
8 Mr. William Carson HVAC Contractor October 1, 2010
9 Mr. Bob Madej a Home Builder October 1, 2009
10 Vacant Alternate Engineer October 1, 2010
11 Mr. Joel Weland Alternate Architect October 1, 2009
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16448 (Revised) be approved and
Ordinance No. 18473-02-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
3.MSC G-16460 - Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort
Worth b A� endin "Gas Well Fees" of Article III of Chapter 15, "Gas", Entitled, " as
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Drilling and Production Fees" to Increase the Fees for New Gas Well Permits and the Annual
Fees Per Well and Renumber the Section.
City Manager Fisseler clarified that no correction was needed on the M&C as discussed in Pre-
Council. He stated that the fees for compressor facilities as reflected on the M&C were accurate.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16460 be approved and Ordinance No.
18474 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Jordan absent.
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4. m A r ve t e A is ti r ti e r arty wners for Verification
Historic Site Tax Exenantion for 1612 Fairmount Avenue, 2529 College Avenue, 1316 Alston
Avenue, 1320 Alston Avenue, 17 2 South A a s Street Ave e 2325 es
Magnolia Ave e, 110 Elizabeth Boulevard, 408 North a Street, 1400 Washington Avenue,
1700 Fairmount Avenue,1819 6th Avenue 3 East Morningside Drive, 2 Alta Drive, 1816 6th
Avenue, 22 01 Edwin Street, 2112_College Avenue, 1421 South A a s Street, 2 33 Rodgers
Avenue and 2117 Northwest 24th Street.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to staff for their work and that she was glad to see the
citizens using the historic site tax exemptions.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16461 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
5.MSC G-16462 - Approve a Seven (7) Monti► Extension of Injury Leave-of Absence Pay
Benefits i the Amount of $45 25.60 for Police Officer Debra Hatten Beginning y 2 , 2008,
through March 2, 2009.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16462 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
6.MSC G-16463 - Ap rove an 18-Month Extension of Injury Leave-of Absence Pay Benefits in
the Amount of $93,9 3 8.40 for Police Officer Lisa Ramsev Beginning January 6,2008.,through
July 9, 2009.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16463 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
7.MSC G-16464 - Approve a Seven (7) Monti► Extension of Injury Leave-of Absence Pay
Benefits i the Amount of $40,3 4.18 for Police Officer Richard Radwan Retroactive from
May 24, 2008, through December 14, 2008.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16464 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
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8.M&C G-16465 - Approve a Six (6) Month xtension of lgiHr
y Leave-of-Absence Pay Be its
in the Amount of $46,069.28 for Police Officer Shawn Hearn Beginning July 11, 2008, through
January 24, 2009.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16465 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
9.MSC G-16466 - Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Monetary Donation in the Amount
of $20,000.00 from CVS Pharmacy c.; a Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropri tions in the Special Tr st Fund in the Amount of $20,000 00
from Available Funds for the Purt)ose of Funding Ot)eration Trojan Horse, a Program Intended
acts Involved in
Organized Retail Theft.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16466 be approved with appreciation and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18475-02-2009 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
10.MSC G-16467 - Conduct a Public Hearing_2fl_the December 29, 20082 Draft of the
2009 Comt)rehensive Plan, as,.,Rec mme d bv the City Plan Commission 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.Report of City Staff
Ms. Becky Pils, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report. She advised the Council that formal action on the Comprehensive Plan would
not be taken until the February 24, 2009, Council meeting.
b.Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
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(G-16467 Continued)
c.Council Action
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she was interested in hearing about the changes that were being
discussed in regards to East Rosedale Street with concerns with Industrial zoned use against Single-
Family zoned use on the Freeway. She stated that she wanted to make sure that the future use was in
keeping with what was trying to be promoted along East Rosedale Street. She added that she was also
concerned with East Berry Street and that she had several meetings with the developers and other
interested citizens on that street. She requested that City staff provide more information on these
issues.
Council Member Scarth requested that staff provide him with the information concerning the changes
and land uses at the intersection of Trinity Boulevard and East Loop 820. He stated that area was
increasingly changing from Industrial to Residential and that he had met with the property owner and
the residents who were interested in changing the designated land use from Industrial to Residential.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that the
public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
11.MSC G-16468 - Consider a Request from the Owner of Property at 4621 East Lancaster
Avenue for a Variance from Section t ode Prohibiting the Sae of Alcoholic
Beverages for Wine and Beer for Off-Premise Consumution at the Save-A-Lot Food Store within
300-Feet of Horizon's Alternative Sc cated at 4713 East Lancaster Avenue (PUB IC
HEARING).
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Report of City Staff
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report. She stated that staff had notified property owners within 300 feet
of the site to provide them with adequate notification of the public hearing.
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(G-16468 Continued)
b.Citizen Presentations
Mr. Don Flemming, 1201 John Burgess Drive, representing Save-A-Lot, appeared before Council in
support of the variance. He advised of meeting with the Fort Worth Independent School District
regarding this request. He stated that the store was not a convenient store, but a large grocery chain.
He stated that in the two (2) years that the stores had been in the Dallas/Fort Worth market, they had
not received any citations from the state or any complaints. He added that the benefits were that they
planned to continue to reinvest into the City of Fort Worth, employ more people and that they
would go beyond what the state required for the employees to be certified to sell beer and wine. He
added that Super Plaza, another grocery store next door, currently sold beer and wine and that if the
variance was denied, it would be a competitive disadvantage for Save-A-Lot.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she appreciated the applicant's comments and the reinvestment into
the community. She pointed out that she had no contact with the applicant, but she had heard from the
residents in the area concerned with another establishment selling alcohol along the East Lancaster
Corridor. She also stated that she wanted to remind the Council that there were already over 90
establishments that sold alcohol in the area. She added that contrary to what the applicant had said,
Fort Worth Independent School District was concerned about the prevalence of alcohol near their
facilities. She added that there was a proliferation of alcohol in southeast Fort Worth and that she
could not support alcohol being sold within 266 feet within a school, but she did welcome new
businesses and grocery stores in the area.
c.Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16468 be
denied with prejudice. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Jordan absent.
12.MSC G-16469 - Consider a Waiver for a Hill►-Imuact Gas Well Permit and Issuance of a
Gas Well Pad Site Pe r it a est y esa e e erati c., t o Allow the Drilling of t o
Henderson Bazaar 2H Gas Well on Pad-A of the Henderson Bazaar Lease Located at 1092 North
Henderson Street (PU LIC HEA }.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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(G-16469 Continued)
a.Report of City Staff
Mr. Rick Trice, Manager Consultant Services, Planning and Development Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
Mr. Kevin Strawser, representing Chesapeake Operating, Inc., 100 Energy Way, appeared before
Council and gave a brief overview of the pad site and suggested solutions to address citizen concerns.
Council Member Burns pointed out that in April 2008, he was in the minority that voted against the
well site and that it would be arbitrary to vote for that well and vote against these two (2)
additional wells. He stated that he wanted the citizens to know that he made a request for staff to
provide a report on the Trinity Trails that Gideon Toal was currently working on and that Council
would readdress Trinity Trails being a protected class.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she had also voted against this site last year with Council Member
Burns, but she supported the request. She also stated having the truck route along Jacksboro Highway
was better because it was mostly an industrial area.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16469 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Jordan absent.
13.MSC G-16470 - Consider a Waiver for a High-Imuact Gas Well Permit to Allow the Drilling
of the Rivercrest Bluffs III Gas Well on the Rivercrest Bluffs Lease at 4831 White Settlement
Road,Located in the Rivercrest Addition,Block 14R1,Lot C (PUBLIC HEARING).
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Report of City Staff
Mr. Rick Trice, Manager Consultant Services, Planning and Development Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
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(G-16470 Continued)
b.Citizen Presentations
Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Paul Bell, 204 Nursery Lane, who was in opposition of the waiver;
however, Mr. Bell advised that he would wait until the March 10, 2009, Council meeting to address the
Council.
Mr. Robert Downey, 220 Nursery Lane, appeared before Council in opposition of the waiver and
expressed concerns pertaining to well site locations and that Chesapeake was soliciting waivers for
$200 and being apprehensive on explaining what the waivers were for. He stated that three (3) of the
residents had said that a Chesapeake representative had pressured them to sign the waivers by telling
them they could sign and receive $3,000.00 at that point or not sign and receive nothing, but the gas
well would still go up.
Council Member Burdette stated that the issue was that there were about 17 or 18 residences that were
within the 600 foot circle of the gas well which was the distance that was set in the ordinance that
required a waiver by those affected or by the Council. He further stated that out of the 17 or 18
residents, four (4) still had not signed a waiver. He added that the applicant had asked for this issue to
be postponed until the March 10, 2009, Council meeting to try and get the last four(4)residents to sign
waivers.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16469 be continued until the
March 10, 2009, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
F.Award of Contract
1.M&C C-23332 - Adopt a Supplemental Appropria ti r i a ce Increasing Estim ate
Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount of$100,000.00 and Decreasing
e Unreserved, Undesignated a s ce bX the Same Amount, r the Purpos e of
Authorizing a Profes Sl a Services Contract with HillCo Partners, LLC, for Consultin
Services Relative to State Legislative Issues; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the
Contract for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $193,000.00, for Consulting Services Relative to
State Legislative Issues for an Initial Term of 12-Months from January 1, 2009, to
_
December 3L_1229,jwith a One-Year Option t o Renew Under the Same Terms and ltl s),
Plus Additional Services Relative to State Le is atiye Services rl t e ltl 2- t er
Involving the Creation of a Transportation District as Progosed by the Regional Transportation
Council and rte by the Cit y c rs a es . 3 77- -2
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(C-23332 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23332 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18476-02-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
2.MSC C-23333 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Right-of Way Use
Agreement with Barnett Gathering, L.P., t Install and Operate a Natural Gas Gathe
Pipeline A ross the Following Three (3) Locations: Puerto Vista Drive West of Mistv Breeze
Drive; Navigation rive, of Baile3: Boswell Road Road Wes
West of Centerboard Lane for a One Time License Fee of$9
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23333 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
3.MSC C-23334 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Right-of Way Use
Agreement with Barnett Gathering, L.P., t Install and Operate a Natural Gas Gathe
Pipeline A ross Crabtree Street, South of High Crest Avenue, for a ne Time License Fee of
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23334 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
4.MSC C-23335 - Authorize thL City Manager to Execute a Public Right-of-Way Use
Amement Granting Barnett GatheringL.P. a License to Install and Operate a Natural Gas
Gathering Pipeline Across a eri a , est of Roberts Cut Off Road for a One Time
License Fee of$5,658. 0.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23335 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
5.MSC C-23336 - Authorize thL City Manager to Execute a Public Right-of-Way Use
Amement with Texas Midstream Gas Services LLC Son It of
to Cross Samuels Avenue,
Northeast 23rd Street, rt ain and Grand Avenue,, South of 11th Street; Allej Betw en
North Commerce Street and Main Street South of Northeast 11th Street; North Commerce,
South of Northeast 11th Street; N rtheast 11th Street, Ea t of North Commerce-North Calhoun
Street, South of Northside Drive; Northside Drive, East of Jones Street; Alley Between North
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Calhoun Street and Jones Street, as of Northside Drive; Alley Betw en Grove Street and Jones
Street, Son It of Central Street, r a One Time License Fee of$34,086. 0.
(C-23336 Continued)
Council Member Espino stated that he had received two (2) letters in support of the agreement from
Stockyards Station and Hickman Companies.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23336 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
6.MSC C-23337 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Right-of Way Use
Agreement with Barnett Gathering, L.P., t Install and Operate a Natural Gas eri
Pipeline Across Quebec Street, No th of Cahoba and Meandering Road, South f Roberts Cut
Off Road, for a One Time License Fee of$3,72 .00.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23337 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
7.MSC C-23338 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Right-of Way Use
Amement with Barnett Gathering, L.P., t Install and Operate a Natural Gas Gatherin
Pipeline A ross a es t of Cooks Lane for a One Time License Fee of$3,128.00.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23338 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
8.MSC C-23339 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Right-of Way Use
Amement with Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC to Grant a License to Use Certain Public
BjghL2L Way_2f the City of Fort Worth for the Purpose of Constructing, Maintaining and
Ot)eratin2 Two (2) Natural Gas Gatherin2 Pir)elines Across Trinitv Boulevard, N rth of Grand
River Street for a One Time License Fee of$1
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23339 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
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9.M&C C-23340 - Authorize the City_yanager to Execute a Contract with Durab!LSDecialties,
Inc., in the Amount of $124,300.00 for the Installation of New Traffic Signals at the
Intersections of Belknap Street and Grove Street and Weatherford Street and Grove Street.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23340 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
XIV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
City Secretary Hendrix advised Council that Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, had contacted staff
and provided notification that he would not be in attendance for tonight's Council meeting.
Ms. Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive, President of the Highland Hills Neighborhood Association,
appeared before Council requesting that gas drilling revenues be used for improvements to the
Highland Hills Park and Community Center.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she was present at the Highland Hills Neighborhood Association
meeting along with Harold Pitchford, Parks and Community Services Assistant Director. She added
that Mr. Pitchford was at the meeting was to discuss how to utilize the funds and to receive feedback
from the residents. She stated that through the next capital improvement program (CIP) that major
improvements were needed on the Highland Hills Community Center. She also advised that
Chesapeake would be present at the Highland Hills Neighborhood Association meeting in March 2009.
Ms. Joyce Grant, 5210 Libbey Avenue, appeared before Council relative to burglaries and attempted
burglaries on the 5200 block of Libbey Avenue.
(Council Member Jordan assumed his place at the dais.)
Council Member Burdette stated that he was at the Lake Como Neighborhood Association meeting
along with the Police Department and that they were aware of the situation on Libbey Street.
Mayor Moncrief requested that the record reflect that Council Member Jordan was at the meeting.
Council Member Jordan announced that Senator John Carona, Chairman of the Senate Transportation
& Homeland Security Committee, and State Representative Vicki Truitt, Chairman of Texas House of
Representatives' Committee on Pensions and Investments, held to two (2) informal hearings on
February 10, 2009, and introduced the Texas Local Option Transportation Act. He stated that there
would be a press conference on Monday, February 16, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. to announce the results. He
added that there were over fifty (50) members of the Senate and House present at the meeting.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
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XVI.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 17th day of February, 2009.
Attest: Approved:
Marty He drix ichael J. M rief
City Secretary Mayor