HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/07/14-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2009
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Absent
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Staff 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 7:13 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, in the City Council Chamber
of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with Council
Member Moss absent.
IL INVOCATION® Reverend Sultan Cole, R vealed World Ministries
The invocation was provided by Reverend Sultan Cole, Revealed World Ministries.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Moncrief advised that the consideration of the special called meeting and the regular meeting of
June 23, 2009, would be considered together.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF JUNE 231.2009
V.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
minutes of the special called meeting and the regular meeting of June 23, 2009, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS,_ TC.
Council Members Jordan and Zimmerman presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following
Mayor's Aviation Museum Task Force members that were in attendance: Mr. Jeff Johns, Mr. Ed
Cvetko, Mr. Norman Robbins, Mr. Carl Harris, Mr. David DuBois, Mr. Jim Hodgson, Mr. Raymond
Darrow and Mr. Clyde Picht. Mr. Van Romans, Ms. Brenda Tillman and Mr. Doc Hospers were not
able to attend the meeting to receive their certificates but they were recognized.
VII.ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Utc n2 and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Hicks wished Ms. Wanda Conlin a happy 80th birthday. She addressed the incident
that took place at the Rainbow Lounge, 651 South Jennings Street, on June 28, 2009, and stated the
City of Fort Worth had a lot of work to do related to the investigation by Police Chief Jeff Halstead.
She also expressed appreciation to those who had contacted her regarding this event and stated that she
had responded to countless emails and phone messages. She further stated that she supported an
independent investigation of the incident and requested that all city staff be required to attend diversity
training. She advised the City could and must move forward in the future.
Council Member Burns announced that a Tower 55 Public Meeting would be held on August 3, 2009,
at 5:30 p.m. at the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center. He also announced that the Fort
Worth Animal Shelter was in great need of volunteers and those interested should call 817-392-3737
or visit the Animal Shelter Control Center located at 4900 Martin Street. He stated that the incident
that took place at the Rainbow Lounge reminded him of what compelled him to run for City Council.
He stated that he loved Fort Worth and wished to protect what made this great city great. He stated he
had answered over 1,000 emails, text messages, and phone calls. He further stated he wished for a
stronger, smarter, more prepared City. He expressed appreciation to Chief Halstead and the Police
Department and stated he was confident that a thorough investigation would be conducted. He also
announced that he hoped an independent investigation would restore the faith of the citizens.
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(VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued)
2.BgL2gnition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
VIII.ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
IX.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.
X.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Election of Mayor P o Tem
Mayor Moncrief provided the history of the Mayor Pro tem position and stated that the position would
be considered and voted on because it was required by the Charter. Council Member Jordan spoke on
Council Proposal 258 approved by Council in 2006 and that the Mayor Pro tem position was to be
considered every year in May. They expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro tem Hicks for her
exemplary service as Mayor Pro tem.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to the Council, the citizens, and staff for their support and
stated she will continue to respect each and every member of the Council. She commented on the
communication among Council Members regarding the selection of Mayor Pro tem and increased need
for transparency among members of the Council.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Mayor Pro tem Kathleen
Hicks retaining the Council elected position of Mayor Pro tem:
Mr. Dee Jay Johannesson, 909 West Magnolia, No. 2
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155
Reverend Jonathan Fisher, 200 Burnett Street, No. 622
Mr. John Whittington, 5118 Norma Street
Ms. Krystal James, 1829 Manor Ridge Way
Ms. Tricia Woods, 2536 East Berry Street
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(X. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL Continued)
The following individuals completed a speaker card and requested to address the Council and were
recognized but were not present in the Council Chambers:
Morning Side Chapel CME, 903 East 3rd Street
Mr. Cleveland Harris, 1039 Colvin Street
Ms. Marie Love, 4332 Glen Eden Drive
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Council Member Danny Scarth be elected Mayor Pro tem. The motion carried six
(6) ayes to two (2) nays, with Council Member Moss absent and Mayor Pro tem Hicks
and Council Member Burns casting the dissenting votes.
Mayor Moncrief and Council Members Espino, Burdette and Scarth provided comments on the Mayor
Pro tem position and the election process.
Council Member Danny Scarth was elected Mayor Pro tem.
2.Council Proposal . 2 m Waiver of Permit, Temporarl Encro chment Fees for Street and
Sidewalk Closures and Other Fees Associated with the Renovations of Burk Burnett Park
Council Member Burdette stated that the since this was a Council Proposal, the rules required two (2)
readings before the City Council. However, he stated he would make a motion to ask that the rules be
suspended, so Council could take action on the proposal today.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, to
suspend the rules. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Moss absent.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Council Proposal No. 280 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
3.Changes in Membersh on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette that
Ms. Teresa Ayala be appointed to the Community Development Council, effective July
14, 2009, and with a term expiring October 1, 2010. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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(X. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL Continued)
Mayor Moncrief requested the Council's consideration to appoint Ms. Janet Saltsgiver to the Board of
Adjustment-Residential and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Ms. Janet Saltsgiver be appointed to the Board of Adjustment—Residential and the Fort
Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment, effective July 14, 2009, and with a term
expiring October 1, 2009. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
XI.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS COMMISSIONS
AND/OR COMMITTEES
1.Presentation y everend Brooks Harrington, " airman e May is Avis ry
Commission a ess ess
Reverend Brooks Harrington, Chairman of the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Homelessess
(MACH) presented a resolution to the Council from the MACH that was adopted last month and
requested Council support of the resolution.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the request for full funding of the
Directions Home Program:
Reverend Fritz Ritsch, representing the Presbyterian Night Shelter, 2700 McPherson Avenue
Ms. Susan Cockrell, 1201 East 13th Street
Mr. Mike McQuitty, 4928 El Camp, No. 104
Ms. Sara Trigg, 2801 Gardendale
Mr. Tim McKinnet, 1509 Northcrest Court
Ms. Janet E. Simmans, 5413 Enclave Circle
Mr. Tom Plumbloy, 6317 Greenbriar
Reverend Melinda Veatch, representing the Tarrant Area Community of Churches and First
Presbyterian Fort Worth, 2601 Clover Lane
Ms. Mary Sumner, representing the Tarrant Area Community of Churches and Broadway Baptist
Church, 2601 Clover Lane
Mr. Dan Freemayer, representing the Tarrant Area Community of Churches, 2601 Clover Lane
Reverend Jim Chandler, representing the Tarrant Area Community of Churches and Meadowbrook
United Methodist Church, 2601 Clover Lane
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Reverend Beverly Gilliam, representing the Tarrant Area Community of Churches and Morning Side
United Methodist Church, 2601 Clover Lane
Ms. Flora Brewer, 6708 Ashbrook Drive
Father Luke Robertson, 3717 Stadium Drive
Mr. Bruce Frankel, 1415 East Lancaster Avenue
Ms. Vicki Niedermayer, 5801 Gloucester Court, Arlington, 76018
Ms. Heather Reynolds, 2701 Burchill Road North
Mr. Ed Martin, 2701 Burchill Road North
Mr. Eric Neidermayer, 2700 Airport Freeway
The following individuals completed speaker cards requesting to address the Council and were
recognized but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Mr. Daniel McDonald, 7616 Arbor Ridge Court
Ms. Janis Marie, 1518 East Lancaster
Ms. Claudia Medina, 3201 Sondra Drive
The following individuals completed a speaker card in support of the request for full funding of the
Directions Home Program but did not wish to address the Council:
Ms. Deanie Sewell, 601 Candlewood Road
Ms. Lory Kennedy, 4200 South Freeway, Suite 200
Ms. Sherri Pratt, 1723 Hemphill Road
Ms. Laura Hilgart, 1723 Hemphill Road
Mr. Xergio Chacin, 7521 Fallen Trail
Ms. Emily Pond, representing Catholic Charities, 4154 Inman Court
Ms. Sara Ramirez, 4109 Pershing Avenue
Mr. Ray Ramirez, 4109 Pershing Avenue
Ms. Trish Reeves, 2917 River Pine Lane
Mr. Carolyn Henry, 2701 Burchill Road North
Ms. Laura Sotelo, 309 East Clover Park Drive
Ms. Leigh E. Lynes, 7901 Clear Brooke Circle
Mr. Jeffery Martin, 3500 Brandon Lane
Ms. Marilyn Adams, 2701 Burchill Road North
Mr. William Fuller, 3201 Sondra Drive
Ms. Elizabeth Audi, 2701 Burchill Road North
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Mr. Joshua Audi, 2701 Burchill Road North
Ms. Tory Cheatham, 6873 Chickering Road, No. 125
Ms. Nichole Rush, 2305 Mistletoe Avenue
Ms. Anita McNew, 4609 Goldrock Drive
Ms. Courtney Motnani, 1404 Hemphill Road
Ms. Monica Teran, 4408 Wabash Avenue
Ms. Lynne Yeoman, 5644 Wedgmont Circle
Ms. N. Plascencia, 4600 Hariven
Catholic Charities, 2701 Burchill Road North
Ms. Larua King, 4408 Birchman Avenue
Ms. Kristy Brown, 2427 College Avenue
Ms. Eileen Stancukas, 3500 Overton Park West
Ms. Felicia Dial, 4817 Cole Street
Ms. Camille Adams, 3702 Reid River Road, No. 1025
Mr. Phillip Adams, 3702 Reid River Road, No. 1025
Mr. J. Mema, 4200 South Freeway
Ms. Sharon Darnell, 4200 South Freeway, Suite 200
Mr. Carl Smeller, 1329 Smilax Avenue
Mr. Raman Toor, 1329 Smilax Avenue
Ms. Michelle Smeller, 1329 Smilax Avenue
Dr. Teresa Sparks, 1321 West Bryce
Ms. Toni Sue Giddens
Ms. Jennifer Anderson, 6409 Wilton
Ms. Ruth Martin, representing Allied Community Tarrant, 1404 Hemphill Road
Mr. Jose Martinez, 2701 Burchill Road North
Ms. Suzanne Lefton, 317 Myrtle Drive
Mr. James Tarpscott, 2630B Merrick Street
Ms. Melissa Lozano, 2701 Burchill Road North
Ms. Amy Board, 5825 Highland Park Drive
Ms. Rachel Wilkes, 1425 South Henderson Street
Mr. Ricky Beard, 5825 Highland Park, No. 2101
Ms. Irma Jimenez, 2701 Burchill Road North
Ms. Jessica Jimenez, 2701 Burchill Road North
Mr. Martin Pena, 14332 Centrport Landing Court, No. 1522
Mr. Neal Sheilds, 2428 Medford Court East
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(XI. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES Continued)
Mayor Moncrief, Mayor Pro tem Scarth and Council Members Espino, Jordan and Zimmerman
expressed appreciation for all who attended the meeting and spoke regarding the difficult decisions
related to the budget gap and prioritization of the funding for the Directions Home program. They
stated their pledge to fight homelessness and further stated they were committed to taking ownership
of the issues.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2834 would be considered at
this time.
E.Planning & Zoning
1.M&C PZ-2834 - Adopt an r inance Cha t o a e e r r e af
Lane to its Terminus,Located A 'ace t to is - , S erfields Addition in the Cily of Fo rt
Worth to "Brooklynn Court" (PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e r
Ms. Allison Gray, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
The following individuals appeared in support of Mayor and Council Communication PZ-2834 and
spoke regarding the street name change to Brooklynn Court. They expressed appreciation to the
Council for their service to the City:
Kristi Lea Boyd, 6605 Longleaf Court
Jamie Baggett, 9005 Crest Ridge Court
Elizabeth Milburn, mother of Miss Brooklynn Grace Milburn, 6608 Longleaf Court
c.Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2834 be approved
and Ordinance No. 18696-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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(PZ-2834 Continued)
Mayor Moncrief noted the significance of this Council action and the work that the City still had to
accomplish. He further stated that Brooklynn would not be forgotten and that staff would advise the
Milburn family of the proposed changes to the animal control ordinance.
Mayor Moncrief recessed the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Mayor Moncrief reconvened the meeting at 10:21 p.m. with Council Member Hicks temporarily
absent.
Mayor Moncrief advised that the Consent Agenda would be considered followed by the citizen
presentations regarding the Rainbow Lounge.
XIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that the
Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Council Members Moss and Hicks absent.
A.General - Consent Items
1.M&C G-16612 - Ratifying the Execution of a 2008 Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of
Houston for All Services, Other than Law Enforcement Services, that were Rendered After
Hurricane Ike.
2.M&C G-16613 - Authorizing the City Manager to Initiate Certain Zoning Changes in the
Scenic Bluff Neighborhood, from Various Districts to "A-5" One-Family, "A-5/DD" One-
Family/Demolition Delay, `B" Two-Family, "CF/DD" Community Facilities/Demolition Delay,
"ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "G" Intensive
Commercial, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
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(XIII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3.M&C G-16614 - Considering and Adopting the Following Findings of the Ground
Transportation Coordinator: The Public Necessity and Convenience Require the Operation of
Two (2) Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; Allpoints Corporate
Express is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Limousine Service within the City;
Allpoints Corporation Express has Complied with the Requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; Allpoints Corporate Express Presented Facts in Support of Compelling Demand and
Necessity for Two (2) Limousines; The General Welfare of the Citizens of the City will Best be
Served by the Addition of Two (2) Limousines Upon City Streets,Alleys and Thoroughfares; and
Adopting Ordinance No. 18697-07-2009 Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to
Allpoints Corporate Express for the Use of the Streets, Alleys and Public Thoroughfares of the
City in the Conduct of its Limousine Business, which Shall Consist of the Operation of Two (2)
Limousines 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
Allpoints Corporate Express.
4.M&C G-16615 - Considering and Adopting the Following Findings of the Ground
Transportation Coordinator: The Public Necessity and Convenience Require the Operation of
Four (4) Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; North Texas Airport
Transportation, LLC, is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Limousine Service within
the City; North Texas Airport Transportation, LLC, has Complied with the Requirements of
Chapter 34 of the City Code; North Texas Airport Transportation, LLC, Presented Facts in
Support of Compelling Demand and Necessity for Four (4) Limousines; the General Welfare of
the Citizens of the City will Best be Served by the Addition of Four (4) Limousines Upon City
Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopting Ordinance No. 18698-07-2009 Granting the
Privilege of Operating Authority to North Texas Airport Transportation, LLC, for the Use of the
Streets, Alleys and Public Thoroughfares of the City in the Conduct of its Limousine Business,
Which Shall Consist of the Operation of Four (4) Limousines 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 Texas Airport Transportation,
LLC.
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(XIII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
5.M&C G-16616 - Considering and Adopting the Following Findings of the Ground
Transportation Coordinator: The Public Necessity and Convenience Require the Operation of
Thirty-Five (35) Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; Premier
Transportation Services, LLC, is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Limousine Service
within the City; Premier Transportation Services, LLC, has Complied with the Requirements of
Chapter 34 of the City Code; Premier Transportation Services, LLC, Presented Facts in Support
of Compelling Demand and Necessity for Thirty-Five (35) Limousines; the General Welfare of
the Citizens of the City will Best be Served by the Addition of Thirty-Five (35) Limousines Upon
City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopting Ordinance No. 18699-07-2009 Granting
the Privilege of Operating Authority to Premier Transportation Services, LLC, for the Use of the
Streets, Alleys and Public Thoroughfares of the City in the Conduct of its Limousine Business,
Which Shall Consist of the Operation of Thirty-Five (35) Limousines 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 Premier Transportation Services, LLC.
6.M&C G-16617 - Approving a Six (6) Month Extension of Injury Leave-of-Absence Pay
Benefits in the Amount of$35,058.40 for Police Officer James B. Rawls Retroactively Beginning
June 22, 2009, Through December 18, 2009.
7.M&C G-16618 - Approving a Six (6) Month Extension of Injury Leave-of-Absence Pay
Benefits in the Amount of $31,792.80 for Police Officer Lisa Ramsey Retroactively Beginning
July 6, 2009, Through January 2, 2010.
8.M&C G-16619 - Approving a Three (3) Month Extension of Injury Leave-of-Absence Pay
Benefits in the Amount of $23,099.31 for Police Sergeant Ricky L. Whaley Beginning
July 14, 2009, Through October 12, 2009.
9.M&C G-16620 - Approving a Three (3) Month Extension of Injury Leave-of-Absence Pay
Benefits in the Amount of $16,692.00 for Police Officer Tammi R. Robinson Retroactively
Beginning June 8, 2009, Through September 6, 2009.
10.M&C G-16621 - Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18700-07-2009 Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of$25,000.00,
from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding the Water/Garbage Fee Assistance and
Plumbing Repair Program Administered by the Parks and Community Services Department.
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(XIII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-10995 - Authorizing a Purchase Agreement for Multiple Vendors with Swarco
Industries, Inc., Troy Diecutting Company, LLC, and 3M Company for Temporary Pavement
Marking Materials for the Transportation and Public Works Department for a Total Amount up
to $85,465.00.
2.M&C P-10996 - Authorizing a Purchase Agreement with Pitney Bowes for the Lease of Mail
Processing Equipment and Software for the Reprographics Division through Texas Multiple
Award Schedule Contract No. 985-L1 for an Amount up to $54,984.00.
3.M&C P-10997 - Authorizing the City Manager to Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement for Sewer Inserts for the Water Department for an Annual Amount up to $67,924.00.
4.M&C P-10998 - Authorizing a Sole Source Purchase Agreement for Telog Equipment,
Repairs, Service, Software and Upgrades with Macauley Controls Company for the Water
Department for an Amount up to $75,000.00, Based on Telog's Domestic Product Price List.
C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-14797 - Authorizing the Acquisition of One (1) Improved Lot Located at 2702
Decatur Avenue, Described as Lot 11, Block 5, Diamond Hill Addition and One (1) Vacant
Residential Lot Located at 2705 Guenther Avenue, Described as Lot 12, Block 5, Diamond Hill
Addition, Fort Worth, Texas, from Active Homebuyers, Inc.; Finding that the Price of
$56,324.00 Offered for the Purchase of the Improved Lot and the Vacant Residential Lot, Plus
Payment of Estimated Closing Costs of $5,000.00, for the Lebow Channel Watershed
Improvements Project, is Just Compensation for the Acquisition; and Authorizing the City
Manager, or His Designee, to Accept the Conveyance and Record the Appropriate Instruments.
2.M&C L-14798 - Authorizing Fee Acquisition of Right-of-Way from Athletic Village of Keller,
Ltd., Located at 200 Golden Triangle Boulevard, Described as a Portion of the Jesse Billingsley
Survey, Abstract No. 70, Tract 8A, in the Amount of $9,500.00 for the Widening of Golden
Triangle Boulevard; Finding that the Price Offered Plus Estimated Closing Costs of$1,500.00 is
Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate
Instruments.
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(XIII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3.M&C L-14799 - Authorizing the Acceptance of a Dedication Deed from Oncor Electric
Delivery, LLC, at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth, Construction of Edwards Ranch Road,
North of the Horne Street Substation Near Vickery Boulevard, Described as F.G. Beasley
Survey, Abstract No. 135, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and Authorizing the City
Manager, or His Designee, to Accept and Record the Appropriate Instruments to Complete the
Conveyance.
4.M&C L-14800 - Authorizing Fee Acquisition of Right-of-Way from R&D Reynolds, Inc.,
Located at 3580 Golden Triangle Boulevard, Described as a Portion of the William McGowan
Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tract 12D02G and 12D02H, Fort Worth, Texas, in the Amount of
$11,148.00 for the Widening of Golden Triangle Boulevard; Finding that the Price Offered Plus
Estimated Closing Costs of$2,000.00 is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and
Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-23628 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Communications Systems
Agreement with the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority for Participation in the City of
Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System in which the Area Metropolitan Ambulance
Authority will Reimburse its Share of Operations and Maintenance to Ensure No Cost to the
City of Fort Worth; for Fiscal Year 2009, the Reimbursement is Estimated to be Approximately
$59,000.00.
2.M&C C-23629 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Communications Systems
Agreement with the City of North Richland Hills for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's
Two-Way Public Safety Radio System in which the City of North Richland Hills will Reimburse
its Share of Operations and Maintenance to Ensure No Cost to the City of Fort Worth; for Fiscal
Year 2009, the Reimbursement is Estimated to be Approximately $99,000.00.
3.M&C C-23630 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Communications Systems
Agreement with Tarrant County for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public
Safety Radio Systems in which Tarrant County will Reimburse its Share of Operations and
Maintenance to Ensure No Cost to the City of Fort Worth; for Fiscal Year 2009, the
Reimbursement is Estimated to be Approximately $283,000.00.
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(XIII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
4.M&C C-23631 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with The
Armory Building, LLC, for Approximately 14,649 Square Feet of Office Space for an Annual
Rent of$15.00 per Square Foot, with a Three (3) Percent Annual Escalation Beginning in Year
Three (3), Located at 1289 Hemphill Street for a Ten (10) Year Term from October 1, 2009, to
September 30, 2019, for the Fort Worth Police Department; Authorizing the City Manager, or
His Designee, to Renew the Lease Agreements at the City's Option for up to Two (2) Successive
Five (5) Year Terms Provided that Sufficient Funds have been Appropriated to Satisfy the City's
Obligations During the Renewal Term; and Recommending that the City Council Adopt a
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance 18701-07-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Federal Awarded Assets Fund in the Amount of $103,105.87 and
Decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount for the Purpose of
Funding Information Technology Services.
5.M&C C-23632 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Encroachment on Easement
Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, to use a Portion of an Existing 10 Foot
Underground Easement Located at 750 Thirteenth Avenue for Water Distribution System
Improvements, Part 4, South Holly Treatment Plant to the Medical District at No Cost to the
City; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
6.M&C C-23633 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Pipeline Crossing Agreement
with Union Pacific Railroad at a One (1) Time Cost of$3,800.00 for the Installation of a Sanitary
Sewer Pipeline Crossing Located on the South Side of Camp Bowie Boulevard and East of the
Weatherford Traffic Circle.
7.M&C C-23634 -Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Change Order No. 1 in the Amount
of $64,536.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 38160 with Gibson and Associates, Inc., for the
West Lancaster Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation, Increasing the Total Contract Amount to
$603,096.00.
8.M&C C-23635 - Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Accept, if Awarded, a 2009
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant from the National Institute of Justice, in
the Amount of$124,929.00; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract in Connection
with the Acceptance of the Grant; and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18702-07-2009
Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund Upon Receipt of the
Grant, for the Purpose of Funding Improvements in Forensic Services.
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XIII.CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
9.M&C C-23636 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to City
Secretary Contract No. 35652 with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Extending
the Contract Period Through August 31, 2010, and Increasing the Not to Exceed Amount from
$120,000.00 to $180,000.00; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18703-07-2009 Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Amount of$60,000.00, Subject
to Receipt of an Executed Contract Amendment with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, for the Purpose of Funding the Operation of Ozone Monitoring Stations; and Applying
Indirect Cost at the Rate of 21.48 Percent in Accordance with the Terms of the Interlocal
Agreement.
10.M&C C-23637 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to City
Secretary Contract No. 33768 with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Extending
the Contract Time Through August 31, 2010, and Increasing the Not to Exceed Amount from
$107,455.00 to $144,182.91; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18704-07-2009 Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Amount of$36,727.91, Subject
to Receipt of an Executed Contract Amendment with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, for the Purpose of Funding the Operation of Local Air Pollution Particulate Emission
Monitoring Sites; and Applying Indirect Cost at the Most Recently Approved Rate of 21.48
Percent for the Environmental Management Department.
11.M&C C-23638 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 in the Amount
of$11,351.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 33664, a Community Facilities Agreement with One
SR, L.P., Sendera Ranch, Ltd., and Two SR, L.P., for the Design of the Sendera Ranch Pump
Station and Ground Storage Tank, the Northside II 42-Inch Approach Water Main and the
Northside IV Water Main to Serve the Sendera Ranch, Sendera Ranch East and Adjacent
Developments.
XIV.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S-1730 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
Mayor Moncrief advised that agenda item number two (2) under Citizen Presentations would be
moved and considered as the next item on the agenda.
(Council Member Hicks returned to her place at the dais.)
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XVIIL CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Item 2
2.Mr. Jon Nelson, Es g., 1400 W. A bram Street, Arlington, Texas ® R inbow Lou e s ec
and ves a
Mr. Jonathan Nelson, Esq., representing Fairness Fort Worth, 4500 Westridge Avenue, appeared
before Council and addressed the events that took place on June 28, 2009, at the Rainbow Lounge, 651
South Jennings Street. He commented on the remarks made by Police Chief Halstead directly
following the incident and stated he felt the remarks were inappropriate. He read an email that he had
received related to his sexual orientation. He expressed appreciation to the Police Department and
stated he felt the department did a good job on a daily basis. He offered the following five (5)
suggestions on how to display the "Fort Worth Way": Citywide diversity training; active police
presence where the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender(LGBT) citizens congregate; City employees
embracing the LGBT community; LGBT Liaisons in the community; and an independent investigation
into the events at the Rainbow Lounge on June 28, 2009.
The following individuals spoke regarding LGBT rights, the events that took place on June 28, 2009,
at the Rainbow Lounge, and requests for an independent investigation of those events:
Mr. Tom Anable, representing Fairness Fort Worth, 4200 South Hulen, No. 603
Mr. Estrus Tucker, representing Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, 3304 Lake Como Drive
Ms. Pamela Donnelly, 3221 Donnelly Circle, No. 1803
Mr. Frank Provasek, representing Tarrant County Lesbian-Gay Alliance, 10133 Lone Eagle Drive
Mr. Mike McKay, representing Resource Center Dallas, 2701 Reagan Street
Mr. Carl J. Stoneham, 753 Buffalo Springs
Ms. Linda Hughes, 2301 Ridgmar Plaza, No. 10
Mr. Joey Daniel Retana, 4904 Lawther, River Oaks, Texas, 76114
Ms. Doreen M. Geiger, 6413 Chauncery Place
Mr. Doyle Fine, 3559 Gordon Avenue
Ms. Joyce Mitchell, 6154 Silverleaf Court
Ms. Andrea Bennett, 239 Private Road 741, Mingus, Texas 76463
Mrs. Claudia Wilson, 2225 West Magnolia
Ms. Lisa Thomas, representing Human Relations Commission, 2214 Fairmount Avenue
Mr. Kevin Crook, 4141 Boulder Park Drive
Ms. Jane Sheehan, representing Queer Nation San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Mr. Todd Camp, representing Q Cinema Fort Worth Gay Film Festival, 9 Chase Court
Ms. Sarah Bryant, 3108 South Adams
Reverend Gina Kay Purcell, representing Agape Metropolitan Community Church, 4615 East
California Parkway
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(XVIII. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Item 2 Continued)
Ms. Chris Voight, representing Tarrant County Stonewall Democrats, 2615 5th Avenue
Mr. Kyle R. Trentham, representing Fairness Fort Worth, 2473 Ridgmar Plaza
Mr. Elmer D. McMichael, 4904 Lawther Drive, River Oaks, Texas, 76114
Mr. Thomas Jennings, 225 Pemberton Street, White Settlement, Texas, 76108
Ms. Sarah L. Tucker, 3025 Mustang Drive, No. 139, Grapevine, Texas, 76051
The following individuals completed speaker cards requesting to address the Council and were
recognized but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Ms. Pamela Donnelly, 3221 Donnelly Circle, No. 1803
Mr. Blake Wilkinson, representing Queer Liberaction
Mr. Mike McKay, representing Resource Center Dallas, 2701 Reagan Street, Dallas, Texas 75219
Mr. Daniel Cates, representing Queer Liberaction, 1700 Pennsylvania
Mr. Joe Remsik, 1616 Vanderbilt
Mr. Howard "Thomas" Rea
Mr. Rick Vanderslice, representing Queer Liberaction of Dallas-Fort Worth, 2111 Hood Street
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of LGBT Community and an
investigation into the events that took place on June 28, 2009, at the Rainbow Lounge:
State Representative Lon Burnam, District 90, 2103 6th Avenue
Mr. Robert I. Fernandez, 2305 Colonial Parkway
Ms. Sharon Salih, 5051 Tierney Court South
Mr. Thomas Corrigan, 3003 Van Horn
Mr. David R. Pierce, 3105 Woodlark Drive
Ms. Janet Pierce, 3105 Woodlark Drive
Ms. Pam Karnes, 3301 Gay Avenue
Mr. Keith A. Wolfe, 1000 West Belknap Street
Mr. Joshua Anderson, 13238 Carthage Lane
Ms. Cindy Schumacher, 6033 Lovell
Ms. Susan Siegmund, 301 Commerce Street, Suite 2350
Ms. Alicia Miller, 1106 Pegasus Drive, Arlington, Texas 76013
Mayor Moncrief, Mayor Pro tem Scarth, and Council Members Espino, Zimmerman, Jordan, Burdette,
Hicks, and Burns expressed appreciation to all who attended the meeting and waited to deliver their
comments to the Council. They stated that they support a complete and full investigation of the events
that occurred at the Rainbow Lounge and wished for freedom and respect for all. They further stated
that the citizens have their full commitment that this issue would be a priority and any wrong doing
would be corrected.
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Mayor Moncrief recessed the meeting at 12:21 a.m.
Mayor Moncrief reconvened the meeting at 12:31 a.m. and advised that the Council would proceed
with the remaining agenda items starting with the resolutions, with Council Members Hicks and Bums
temporarily absent.
XII.RESOLUTIONS
1.A Resolution Appointing the oard of Trustees of the Fort Worth Local Deve t
Comoration effective July 14, 2009, and with terms expiring July 1, 2011, as follows: Mike
_ Crle� Sa S 1 , W.13. "Zim" Zimmerm
Carter Burdette, Kathl en Hicks and Joel Burns.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Resolution No. 3757-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Moss, Bums and Hicks absent.
2.A Resolution Atmointin2 the Board of Directors for the Fort Worth Housing Finance
Corporation effective J e
Moncrief, Salvador Espino, Dannv Scarth, Frank Moss, Jungus Jordan, Carter Burdette,
Kathleen IficksW.13. "Zim" Zimmerman and Joel Burns.
(Council Member Hicks returned to her place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Resolution No. 3758-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Moss and Bums absent.
3.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Appointing Reverend
Wendell L. Cass of the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention
District to Fill an Unexpired Terin effective June 23, 2009.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Resolution No. 3759-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Moss and Bums absent.
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XV.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B.General
1.M&C G-16622 - Adopt an Or inance Amending the Subdivision Ordinance 2f the Cityof
Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 17154,Codified as Chanter 31 of the Code of the City of Fort
Subsection D, "Lot Tj es
a esi2n" to Delete the Reference to Utilitv Easements; Artic e IV "Street Design Standards"
to Revise Sections 1, 2 & 3 of Subsection D, Regarding Street/Block Length Design Standards;
Article VI Local Residential Street Design Standards" to Add a New
Subsection F, "Limite
Section Reardin Paving Flare Outs; Article VIII, "Oil and Gas ines" to Reflect State and
Federal_Pipeline Regulations- and Article IX "Oil and Gas Wells" to Revise Subsection A, to
Eggai:re Plat Stateme from Gas Wells and to
Delete Subsection B and C.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16622 be approved and Ordinance No.
18705-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Members Moss and Burns absent.
2.MSC G-16623 - Adonj.a Resolution Ratifying the Lawsuit Entitled City of Fort Worth and
Dale Fisseler in His OffiLjL1_Capacitv as City Manager and as Officer for Public Information v.
Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GV-09-00978; Filed by the City
Attorney on June 3, 2009, in the 20 th District Court of Travis County, Texas.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16623 be approved and Resolution No.
3760-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Members Moss and Burns absent.
3.M&C G-16624 - Ad rdinance Extending the Moratorium on the AKLOjance of
Atmlications for Salt Water Dis osal Wells Pending Consideration of Revised Regulations
Cardin Salt Water Disposal Wells in the Current Gas Drilling Ordinance of Chanter
the City Code.
(Council Member Burns returned to his place at the dais.)
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(G-16624 Continued)
Mr. Jim Ashford, 6209 Riverview Circle, appeared before Council in opposition to this issue and
provided handout information. He provided information related to salt water disposal wells and the
potential negative affects on the environment and the citizens near the wells. He further requested that
the M&C be continued.
Mayor Pro tem Scarth advised that an information meeting held at the site would occur in the coming
weeks or months with a detailed explanation of the salt water disposal well and invited Mr. Ashford to
attend.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16624 be approved and Ordinance No.
18706-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
4.M&C G-16625 - Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Attorney to File a Lanl it Against
Near Southeast Community Develoument Corporation for Breach of Contract.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16625 be approved and Resolution No.
3761-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
5.MSC G-16626 - Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amended Budget for Fort Worth Public
Improvem e t District No. 11_jStockvards PIPJ_jor Fiscal Year g — 2009; an Authorize t o
City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Management and Improvement Services
A ree e t Between the Citv and St c yar s Preservation Foundation Fort WoELhInc., City
Secretary Contract No. 37728, for Administrative Services Related to the Stockyards P
Increasing the Management Fee Under Such Agreement by $5,650.00.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16626 be approved and Resolution No.
3762-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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6.M&C G-16627 - Adopt a Supplemental Appropria ion Ordinance Increasing Estim ate
d
Receipts and Appropriations in the Red Light Enforcement Program Fund in the Amount of
$221,134.27, from Available Funds, for the PurDose of Funding Traffic Safetv Fund Proiects.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16627 be approved and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18707-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
7.MSC G-16628 - Authorize the City Manager to Distribute $15,5 5.09 to the United Way of
Metropolitan Tarrant Count3: fro Received Sponsorship unds in the Special Tr st Fund for
the Purt)ose of Conducting the FitFuture KIDS Fest Event in 2009.
Council Member Hicks advised that she would abstain from voting on this item due to her business
relationship with United Way.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16628 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent and
one (1) abstention by Mayor Pro tem Hicks.
8.MSC G-16629 - Adot)t the Pror)osed Amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, MT-09-
t rdinate Master Thoroughfare Plan Alignments with ConctnLflans for Walsh Ranch
and Dean Ranch to Realign a Se2ment of the Future Outer Loon; Reclassify that Segment of the
Future Outer Loop t Future Minor Arterial; Exte d
Future Walsh Ranch Parkway to the Realigned Outer Loot)[Princit)al Arterial; and Establish a
New Minor Arterial (PUBLIC HE
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.BgR2LL2LLjL_aLaff
Mr. Jim Walker, Assistant Director, Transportation and Public Works Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
Mayor Moncrief advised that Mr. Barry Hudson, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Suite 100, completed a
speaker card in support of Mayor and Council Communication G-16629, but was not present in the
Council Chamber.
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(G-16629 Continued)
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16629 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Moss absent.
9.MSC G-16630 - Conduct a Public Hearing, as Required by Law, Regarding the Progosed
Fiscal Year 2010 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget Totaling $50,625,926.00; and
Close the Public Hearing and Armrove the Fiscal Year 2010 Crime Control and Prevention
District Bu4.gct.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Report of City Staff
Ms. Monique Lee, Senior Administrative Services Manager, Police Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
Mayor Moncrief advised that Ms. Becky Britton, 6614 Sabrosa Court East, completed a speaker card
in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication G-16630, but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16630 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Moss absent.
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C.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1.MSC P-10999 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement for Auction Services with Lone Star
Auctioneers, Inc., for recked and Abandoned
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10999 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
2.MSC P-11000 - Adout an ADDroDriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receiuts and
Appropria ions in the Water and Sewer Fund in the Amount of $276 945.00 from Available
Funds, for the Purpo e of Purchasing a Truck and a Sewer Vacuum Unit for the Water
RgRAEjMgfljLjR4_Aj1Lhorize the Purchase of an International 18 7500 Truck from Santex Truck
Center and a GauVax Sewer Vacuum Unit from GauVaxInc. Using Houston-Galveston Area
Council Cooperative C ntract Nos. HTIIm and SC01-06.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11000 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18708-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
3.MSC P-11001 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement for Veterinary Surmlies and
Pharmaceuticals with Butler Animal Health Suppl3:, LLC, r the Code Compli nce
Department,Animal C ntrol Division, for an Annual Amount Up to $146,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11001 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
4.MSC P-11002 -Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Municir)al Water Works for Brass and
Ductile IroR±jjjjRgLLorte Water Dep art men for an Annual Amount Up to $328 1 .
, 62.00
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. P-11002 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
5.MSC P-11003 - Authorize the City Manager to Authorize a Purchase Agreement with
General Chemical Performance Products LLC for Liguid Ferric Sulfate for the Water
Department for an Amount Up to $2,500,000.00.
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(P-11003 Continued)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. P-11003 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
6.MSC P-11004 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for the
Publication of Official Citv Notices for an Amount up to $170,140. 0 and Recognize the Fort
Worth Star-Telegram as the City of Fort Worth Official Newspaper.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11004 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
7.MSC P-11005 - Authorize a Sole Source Purchase_Agreement with Walker Process
Equiment for Clarifier Drive Unit, Parts and Repair Service for the Water Department for an
Annual Amount up to $100,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11005 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
D.Land
1.M&C L-14796 - Conduct a Public Hearing Under t e Guidelines Set Forth bj the Te as
Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; Find
that No Feasible or Prudent Alternative Exists for the Location of the Proposed Gas Pipeline for
Svc amore Creek Golf Course; Fi d that the Proposed Gas Pipeline Includes all Reasonable
Planning to Minimize Harm to the Parkland and Including that the Pipeline Will be Constructed
ig_Sycamore Creek Golf Course as Specified; Close the Public Hearing and Authorize the City
Manager to Convert Approxim ate ll .056 Acre of Dedicated Parkland for the Installation of a 24-
Inch Gas Pipeline, Located at 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Freewav, East of Martin Luther Kin
Jr. Freewallad Sjcamore Circle,North Boulevard West of Ernest Street South of
of
Union Pacific Railroad; and Authorize the Execution of a License Agreement with Texas
Midstream Gas Services, LLC, in he Amount oL52,,5 5. 2 ( ' ti e rom June
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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(L-14796 Continued)
a.BgR2Lt of City Staff
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14796 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Moss absent.
2.MSC L-14801 - Authorize the City Manager to Amend the Purchase Agreement, City
Secretary Contract No. 35571 a Purchase A ree e t to Sell Citv-Owned r erty in the Evans
and Rosedale Proiect Area and Amendments to Mayor and Council Communication Nos. L-
3 and 7 with Cypress _E_quities_l, LP, to xte the Purchase Agreement a
Additional 12 Months; and Execut ss
Eguities 1, LP, and ecord the Deed if er s of the Option Agreement as Amended are
Satisfied.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14801 be approved with appreciation to
staff. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
3. 2 - Declare the NecEMjjL_2f Taking an terest in s Portion of Land Known as
Block 2, Lots 15 and 16, Rolling Hills Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, Owned by Lynda I�.
Alford a i and ere Tar)lin that is Required for te Construction of a Water, Sewer a nd
Fria a Facility; and Authorize the City Attorney to Institute Condemnation Proceedings to
Acquire the Interest in the Land.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14802 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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4.M&C L-14803 - Declare the Necessity of Taking an I terest in a Portion of Land Known as
Lot 9, Block 29, Southland Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas, Also Known as 932 East Davis
Avenue Owned bv Exis De2rate that is Reauired for the Construction of Storm Drain
Improvements as Part of the East Davis Storm Drain System Im rovement PE2jgqRue to
Staff's Inability to Lo to and Contact the Land Owner; and A h rize the City Attornel to
Institute Condemnation Proceedings to Acquire the Interest of the Land.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14803 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
5.MSC L-14804 - Declare the Necessity of Condemnation for Right-of Way Easements from
Elizabeth and Lee Oberian Located at 1309 Judd Street,Described as Lot 4,Block 37., R
_ Aan
Southeast Addition and 1316 Colvin Avenue,_Described_as Lot_6,Block 32, Ryan Southeast
Addition, arrant Coufly, Texas Both Located in Southeast Fort Worth for the Wideni
Morningside Drive.,Due to Staffs Inability to Locate and Contact Land Owners; and Authorize
the City Attorney to In titute Condemnation Proceedings to Ac ire t e Interests in the Land.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14804 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
F.Award of Contract
1.M&C C-23639 - Authorize the Transfer S , 44.00 from the Storm Water ti i
Ot)eratin2 Fund to the Storm Water Cat)ital Proiects Fund; Ador)t an Atmrot)riation Ordinance
jfliEgAjjU,Estim ate d Receipts and Appropri tions in the Storm WajgL C
_ Lapital ProJects Fund
from Available Funds, for the PurpaEt of Funding Additional Project Delivery Support Services
for Integrated Program Manage ent Phase 2; and Ant orize the City a a er xecute
Amendment No. I in the Amount of $461,644.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 37883,,,.,,.,
Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHi11 for additional Project Delivery Supp rt
Services for Integrated Program MAnggEMjgL_Phase_2,jLherebv Revising the Contract Amount
to $4,782,6
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23639 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18709-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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2.M&C C-23640 - Aujh2 Liza_ARRjjiajj2!L or and Acceptance of a Economic Deve t
Initiative Special Project Grant in the Amount of $285,000.00 from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Trinitv River Vision Central
City Project; Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with HUD Upon
Award of the Grant; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and
Annronriations in the Grants Fund Upon Receipt of an Economic Development Initiative Spec'ial
Project Grant from HUD, for the Purpose of_Fundingr the Trinity River Vision Urban
Waterfront Proiect; and Authorize the City Manager to xecu tea n ter ca Agreement wi It
the Tarrant Regional Water District, as the Sub-Grantee, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$285,000.00, Contingent Upon Receipt of the Grant.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23640 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18710-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
3.MSC C-23641 - Authorize the_City_Manager_Lo Execute a Standard Encroachment
A Lee ment with XTO Ener2v for the Installation of UndeLgEaund Fiber Optic Cables Beneath
the Eighth Street Right-of Way to Extend Services from pinyon O'Keefe Building Located at
800 Calhoun Street to the Currently Vacant Lot Located at 901 Commerce Street, Planned to be
Developed into a Structured Parking Garage with a Few Levels of Office
Mayor Pro tem Scarth advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23641 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent and
one (1) abstention by Mayor Pro tem Scarth.
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4.M&C C-23642 -Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2002, 2003 a nd 2006 Action
Plans; Ap rove a Change in Use and Expenditure of $800,000.00 in Reprograiximed HOME
Investment PartnershiD Grant Funds to Heritage Park ista Housing Partners, Ltd., in the
Form of an Interim Subordinate Construction Loan for the Construction of the Heritage ark
Vista Apa tments Located at 8500 Raj White Road; Authorize the_Ci�tMa�naer, ®r His
Desi2nee, to Execute a Contract with Herita2e Park Vista Housin2 Partners, Ltd., for the Loan
that Conditions FundiggAmony Completion f the HOME
,Other Things, Upon Satisfactory
Requirements; Authorize the Citv Manager, or His Designee, to Execute a Conditional
Commitment with Herica gLPark Vista Housing Partners, Ltd., for the Project with a Two
Year Term Be2innin2 on the Date of Execution of the Contract; Authorize the City Manager, or
His Designee, to Exten or Renew the Conditional Commitment or the Contract for up to Six (6)
Months if Heritage Park Vista Housing an Extension and such
Extension is Necessarl for Compi tion of the Project; an Authorize the Ci!Y Manager, or is
Designee, to Amend the Conditional Commitment or the Contract if Necessary to Achieve
Project Goals Provided that the Amendment is within the Scone_of the Project and in
Compliance with all Annficable Laws and Regulations Governing the Use of Federal Grant
Funds.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23642 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
5.MSC C-23643 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Tax
Abatement Amement with Bank QgEa.A.,Citj Secretary Contract No. 28320.
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Moss, Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23643 be
continued until the July 21, 2009, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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6.M&C C-23644 - Authorize the City Manager to o for and Accept, if Awarded, a Grant f
up to $3,070,000.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUDI for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control to be Entitled Area Lead, Education, Redu tion
and Training Programs with an "in-Kind" Match of a Least 10 Percent; Approve the Use of un to
$307,000.0 from the City of Fort Worth General Fund as the City's Matching Fund Portion for
the Grant; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance In cre si stimated Recei- is and
Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Amount of $3,377,000.00, Unon Receipt of a Grant
from HUD for the PuEg2je of Funding the Lead-Based Paint Hazards Control Grant Program;
Certify th at the Activities to be Funded with the Grant are Consistent with the
Consolidated Plan; an Authorize the Citv Manager, or His Designee, to Enter into Agreements
or Amend or Extend Su c A ree e with the Tarrant County Pu fic Health RgR art ment, the
Fort Worth Housing Authority, Area Non-Profit Organizations and Other Entities as May be
Necessary and Appropriate within the Scope of the Progra and in Compliance with Applicab e
Laws and Re2ulations.
Ms. Lena Ellis, Director and Chief Financial Officer, Finance Department, appeared before Council
and clarified the amendments to the M&C would include moving the account line item information
from the "From" area to the "To" area.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23644 be approved as amended and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18711-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
7.MSC C-23645 - Authorize the City Manager to Annly for and Accept, if Awarded, a Grant
for an Amount up to $3,000,000. 0 from the United States Housing and Urban Development
L!I!L]2} for the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant to be Entitled Area L
Education -Kind" Match of at Least 10 Pe
,Reduction and Training Program with an "in
Approve the Use of up to $300,000.00 from the City of Fort Worth's General Fund, Community
Develoment Block rata Texas Der)art ment of Housin2 and Communitv Affairs Grant
Funds as the City's Matching Fund Portion for the Area Lead, Education, R duction and
Training Programs Grant; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts
And A ro riations in the Grant Fund in the Amount of $3,300,000.00, Subject to Receipt of
pL_.R_
Grant for Area Lead Education Reduction and Training PragLam (ALERT); Certify t at the
Activities to be Funded with the Grant are Consistent with the Cijj:§ Consolidated Plan;
and
Authorize the LCity Manager, or His Designee, to Enter into Agreements, Amlend or Extend Such
Agreement with the Tarrant County Pubi is Health DER art MIRL t o rt Worth Ho si
Authority, Area Non-Profit Organizations and Other Entities as May be Necessary and
Appropria e within the Scope of the Progra and in Compliance with Applica le Laws and
Regulations.
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(C-23645 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23645 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18712-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
8.M&C C-23646 - Find that the Fort Worth Villas, L.P., has Failed to Meet Certain
Commitments Made in its Tax Abatement Agreement with the City of Fort Worth, City
Secretary Contract No. 23830; An horite a Reduction in the Percentage ax Abatement
Granted Under the Agreement from 75 Percent to 72.2 Percent for the 2009 Tax Year; and
Direct the City Manager to Notify Tarrant Appraisal Dist ict of Such Reduction.
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Moss, Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23646 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Moss absent.
9.MSC C-23647 - Authorize the Transfer of$102,900.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water C 640.00 and Sewer C
Lapital Pro*ects Fund in the Amount of $73, its
J_
Proiects Fund in the Amount of $29,260.00- Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropr ati in the Water C
LaDital Pro*ects Fund and the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund, from Available Funds, the Purpose of Funding Pavement
Reconstruction and Water and Sanitarl Se er Mai a ace a is rtions of Northwest
16th Street,Northwest 22nd Street, Belmont Avenue, Odd Street, Gould Avenue and Highland
Avenue (Project Number 2A-01320); and Authorize the City Manager t Execute an Engineering
Agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc., in the Amount of$215,053.00.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23647 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18713-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
10.MSC C-23648 - Authorize the Transfer of$80,896.00 from the Water and Sewer Operatin
Fund to the Water C 366.00 and Sewer C
Lapital Pro*ects Fund in the Amount of $63, its
J_
Projects Fund in the Amount of $17,530.00- Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropri tions in the Water Capit r jects and in the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund, from Available Funds,_for the_Purpose of Funding Pavement
Reconstruction and Water and Sanitary Se wer Main Repl ace me t on Be ll Street, B is
Street, Flint Street, Wayside Avenue and Willing Avenue (Project Number 9D-01321); and
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an
ERgjflggLjflj_AgMment with Dannenbaum
En2ineerin2 Corr)oration in the Amount of$18
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(C-23648 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23648 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18714-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
11.MSC C-23649 - Authorize the Transfer of$25,133.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; Adopt an Appropria ion Ordinance Increas
Estimated Receiuts and ADDroDriations in the Water Car)ital Proiects Fund, from Available
EHgds,for the PurRose of Funding Pavement Reconstruction and Water Main Replacements on
Portions of Northwest 22nd Street and Northwest 23rd Street Proiect Number ±9189 - and
Authorize the City Manager to Execute Change Order N®. I in the Amount of $114,315.65 to
City Secretary Contract No. 35376 with McClendon Construction Comr)anL_Inc., There b3:
Eglijing.Lhe to Cost to $1 118 638.30.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23649 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18715-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
12.MSC C-23650 - Ador)t a Surmlemental ADDroDriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the Amount
of ,3
$9 00 000.00 and Decreasing the Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same
Amount, for the Purp se of Transferring Sai Funds to t e S ecia y Funded CAnjjaLkL2'acts
Fund to Renovate the Police Crime Laboratory and Property/Evidence Facility Located at 3616
East Lancaster; Authorize the City Manager to Transfer the Funds from the Crime Control and
Prevention District Fund to the Suecialiv Funded Capital Proiects Fund,_Adopt an
Appropriation Ordinance Increasi Estimated ReCelr3tS and Ar3r3r®r3rlatl®nS In the Sr3eClally
Funded Car)ital Proiects Fund from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Renovating the Police
Crime Laborat orya nd Report/Evi ence Facifitj; and Ant orite the Ciy Nana er to Execute a
Contract with Ratcliff Constructors, LP, in the Amount of$5,353,000. 0.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23650 be approved and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18716-07-2009 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18717-
07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Moss absent.
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(C-23650 Continued)
Mayor Moncrief recognized that Mr. Don Boren, 1755 Martel Avenue, who completed a speaker card
in support of Mayor and Council Communication C-23650, but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
13.M&C C-23651 - Authorize the Cill Manager to xecute a Contract with McClendon
Construction Comr)anv, Inc., in the Amount of $832,409.00 for 160 Calendar Days for 2 a7
Critical Capita r 'ect at 13 Locations.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23651 be approved with appreciation to
staff. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
14.M&C C-23652 - Authorize the City Mana2er to Execute a Contract with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount of $549,977.50 for 80 Working Days f�or2Oa7
Critical Cauital Proiect for to Reconstruction of Premature Failed Streets at Three L 3)
Locations, Two (2) of which are Located on Alta Vista Road and One (1) on Confidence Drive.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23652 be approved with appreciation to the
Transportation and Public Works Department. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
15.M&C C-23653 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with McClendon
Construction C 930.00 for 150 Working Days for
_Company, Inc., the Amount of $738, Ljfl
Reconstruction of Premature Failed Streets at Seven (7) Locations.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23653 be approved with appreciation to the
Transportation and Public Works Department. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
16.MSC C-23654 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Work Order in the Amount of
$72,826.24 with Job Order Contractor Yera n Construction Company — The Mark IV
Construction Group, for Electrical Conduit Work at the Guinn Elementary School.
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(C-23654 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23654 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
17.M&C C-23655 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with JLB Contra
LLC, in the Amount of $902,834.50 for 150 Working_Days for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete
Surface Overlay 2 -7 at 32 Locations.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23655 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
18.M&C C-23656 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Advanced Paving
Accluisition, Ltd., in t e Amount of $953 193.20 for 210 Calendar Days for Hot Mix Asphaltic
Concrete Surface Overlay 2009-9 at 17 Locations.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23656 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
19.M&C C-23657 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Cutler Repaving,
Inc.,in the Amount of $2,742,700. 0 for 90 Working Days for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Hot
In-Place Recycling at 28 Locations,
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23657 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
20.MSC C-23658 - Authorize the ent
in the Amount of$216,7 1.00 with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for the Design of Ray
White Road from North Tarrant PaLkway to Shiver Road.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23658 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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21.M&C C-23659 - Adopt a Supplemental Appropria ion Ordinance Increasing Estim ate
d
Receipts and Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $421,000.00
and Decreasin2 the Unaudited, Unreserved, es ate Fund Balance bv the Same Amon
rte Purpose of Replacing the G ound Floor Concourse Carpet in t e Fort Worth Convention
Center; and Authorize IhLC
]tj Mana er to Execute a Work Order with Job Order Contract
g_
Yeargan onstruction Companv — The Mark IV Construction Group i t he Amount of
$390,889.75, Plus $30,110.25 in Contin envy.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23659 be approved and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18718-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
22.MSC C-23660 - Authorize the Citv Manner to Execute the Texas Commission on
Environm eta l_Qualit State Funded Grant Agreeme t with the Texas Commission on
L_
Environmental QualitL_for_Compliance Monitoring Strate2v for the Air and/or Stage 11
Programs with a Maximum Amount of$278,0 3.00 for the Period Beginning September 1, 2009,
and Endin2 August 31, 2010,with the Option to Renew the Agreement for Three (3) Additional
One_(1}Year Periods Upon Written Consent of the Parties by an Amendment to this Agreement;
Authorize a Non-Interest Be in2 Interfund Loan from the Environmental 0t)eratin2 Fund to
the Grant Fund in the Amount of $69,503. 0 for Interim Financing for this Grant, Pending
Contract Execution, to Secure Program Continuation from One (1) Grant Funding Period to the
Next; Authorize the Use of $136,932.00 from the General Fund as an in-Kind Match for this
Amendment LAuthorize the Department of Environmental Management to Perform the Services
as Specified in the Contract; Adopt an Appro riation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts
and ADDror)riations in the Grants Fund in the Amount of$414,945.00, Subiect to Receipt of an
Executed State Funded Grant Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, for the Purpose of Funding Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Compliance Monitor Strate2v for the
Air Quality Programs; and Apply Indirect Cost at the Rate of 21.48 Percent in Accordance with
the Terms of the State Funded Grant Agreement.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23660 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18719-07-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
23.MSC C-23661 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement with
Deltatek Engineering in the Amount of$158,35 .00 for the 9.2 Million Gallon Alta Mesa Ground
Storage Located at 4328 Alta Mesa Boulevard and 1.5 Million Gallon Eastwood Elevated Tank
Rehabilitation Located at 4625 Stron2 Avenue.
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(C-23661 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23661 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
XVI.PUBLIC HEARING First Public Hearing for a Proposed Citl-Initiated Annexation of
Atmroxim ate lv 51.3 Acres of Land in Tarrant Counly, Lo to South of Avondale-Haslet Road
and West of
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.BgR2LL2LLjbLaLaff
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council, presented a staff report and advised that the second public hearing would be held on
July 21, 2009.
b.Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
XVII.ZONING HEARING
It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing
in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that
notice of the hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on June 25, 2009. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing
and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
1.L2fljRg_Raket No. ZC-09-021 - Basswood Development LTD, 7301 orth Freew
from "I" Li2ht Industrial to "C" Medium Densitv Multi-Familv (Continued from Mav 5, 2009)
(Recommended for Denial).
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(ZC-09-021 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-021 be continued until the August 4, 2009, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
2.Zoning Do ket No. ZC-09-027 - City of F rt Worth flanning and Development: Text
Amendment: Conservation Overlay Districts- An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinan e of
the Citv of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as Amended Codified as Aupendix "A" of
the Code of the Cily o Fort Wort Commission"
of Chatter 2, "Review Bodies", to amend the duties of the Urban Design Commission and revise
subsections "E" and "F" related to Conservation Districts; to change the refer nces to eSl
Districts" and delete Mixed Use Growth Centers and Urban Villages; Section 4.100 "Districts
Established" to add Design Overlay Districts to Subsection "A", "Special Purpose Districts";
Amend in its entirety Article 4 "Conservation ("CRLLOverlav Districts" (Recommended for
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-027 be continued until the September 22, 2009, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
3.Zoniny,,Docket No. ZC-09-030 - Marvin Leonard Family Trust, 2350 Lands End Boulevard.;
from "FR" General Commercial Restricted to "MU-1" Low Intensitj Mixe Use
(Recommended for Au
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-030 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Mayor Moncrief advised that Mr. John H. Maddux, 2120 Ridgmar Boulevard, No. 14, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-030, but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
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4.Zoning Doc et No. ZC-09-056 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 250 3 and 2505
NW 20th Street; from '13" Two-Family to "A-5`° One-Family (Recommended for
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-056 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
5.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-057A - City of Fort Worth P1Aggjgg & Development; Hemphill
Corridor Phase 3, 421 & 4221 Hemphill Strut from "E" _Neighborhood Commercial and "F"
General Commercial to "FR" General Commercial Restricted (Continued from June 2 2009)
(Recommended for Denial without
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-057A be approved for "FR" General Commercial Restricted
zoning only. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Moss absent.
Mayor Moncrief advised that the following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-057A, but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Ms. Vicki Bargas, 301 East Drew Street
Mr. Jerry Bodiford, 3816 Tulsa Way
Mr. Daniel Hernandez, 800 West Weatherford Street
6.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-060 - R. J. Sikes, 309 W. Oleander, 1201,_1205,1209 May Street &
1221 S. Jennin2s; from PP PP Near Southside-Gen era l Urban Ne ho d to S® 5"
Near Southside-Urban Center (R commended for Approval L
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-060 be continued until the August 11, 2009, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
7.Zoniny Docket No. ZC-09-061 - Citv of Fort Worth Pla gg & Development, 1989 Colonial
Parkway; from "A-5" One-Family and "A-5/DD" One-Family/Demolition Delay to "A-5/11C"
One-Family/Historic Cultural Overlav (Recommended for Approval).
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-061 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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8.Zoning Do ket No. ZC-09-063 - Cily of Fo t Worth
Avenue; fr m "B" TwolFamily to "A-5" One-Famill (Re omme d for Approval).
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-063 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
9.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-064 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Developp►Eflt 2817 NW. 17th
Street; from "B" Two-Family to " -5" One-Family ( ec ended for
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-064 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
10.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-065 -_City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3400 Littlejohn
Avenue; r om "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Familv (Recommended for
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Moss, Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded
by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-065 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Mayor Moncrief advised that since Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-09-066, ZC-09-067, ZC-09-068 and ZC-
09-069 were City-initiated zoning cases for surplus properties, they would be considered by one
motion.
11.Zoning_Docket No. ZC-09-066 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development,3404 Avenue
G; from " " Two-Familv to "A-5" One-Family_iRecommended for Approvall
12.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-067 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Develo Shaw
Street; from "B" Two-Family to " -5" One-Family ( ec ended for
13.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-068 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 1207 NW. 15th
Street; from "B" Two-Famil -5" One-Fami1v (Recommended for AMprovall
14.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-069 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 4412, 4416,
4420 Conway Street, 4 17 Goddard Street, 30 3 and 307 Haltom Road; from "B" Two-Famil to
"A-5" One-Fami1v (Recommended for Atmroval).
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(ZC-09-066, ZC-09-067,ZC-09-068 and ZC-09-069 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-09-066, ZC-09-067, ZC-09-068 and ZC-09-069 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Moss 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 Burns, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18720-07-2009
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.
XVIII.CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1.Mr. Joe Don Brandon, x 1155, "Fort Worth Da Labor a "
Mayor Moncrief advised that Mr. Joe Don Brandon was not present in the Council Chamber.
Mayor Moncrief also recognized the following citizens that completed citizen presentation cards
related to V.I.P. Starz Hall, but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Mr. Shamon Studmire, 1914 East Vickery Boulevard
Mr. Tony Banks, 1914 East Vickery Boulevard
Mr. Fredrick D. Henry, 1914 East Vickery Boulevard
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 141) 2009
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XX.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:13 a.m. in memory of Mr. Rodney
Wood, IT Solutions Programmer; Mr. Jimmy Silcox,brother of former Council Member Chuck Silcox;
and Mr. Brett Johnson, Channel 5 News Reporter, all who passed recently.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 21 st day of July, 2009.
Attest: Approved:
I
Marty ndrix Michael J. M crief
City Secretary Mayor