HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/08/11-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2009
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present
Dale Fisseler, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
L 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, August 11, 2009, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with
Council Member Burns temporarily absent.
IL INVOCATION- Reverend Tom Faile, Faltl► United Methodist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Tom Faile, Faith United Methodist Church.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(Council Member Burns assumed his place at the dais.)
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGU 4, 2009
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 2009, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, NTRODUC
1.Presentation of Certificates of Reco2nition to Former Board and Commission Members
Council Member Hicks presented Certificates of Recognition to the following former Board and
Commission members:
Mr. Carlos D. Saenz, for his service on the Community Development Council from January 7, 2003,
through May 12, 2009.
Ms. Jennifer Harnish, for her service on the Urban Forestry Board from August 28, 2007, through
May 12, 2009.
Mr. Shawn Young, for his service on the Urban Forestry Board from October 9, 2007, through
May 12, 2009.
Ms. Anne Alderfer, for her service on the Urban Forestry Board from July 31, 2007, through
May 12, 2009.
Ms. Barbara Fife, for her service on the Urban Forestry Board from August 21, 2007, through
May 12, 2009.
Mr. Don Young, for his service on the Urban Forestry Board from June 5, 2007, through
May 12, 2009.
Council Member Hicks advised that the following individuals were unable to attend the meeting to
receive a Certificate of Recognition:
Ms. Cynthia Mass, for her service on the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District from
August 17, 2006, through June 2, 2009.
Mr. Rubby Smith, for his service on the Urban Forestry Board from October 16, 2007, through
May 12, 2009.
Mr. Michael Ward, for his service on the Urban Forestry Board from July 31, 2007, through
May 12, 2009.
Mr. Jim Bradbury, for his service on the Urban Forestry Board, from April 17, 2007, through
May 12, 2009.
Ms. Jyl De Haven, for her service on the Urban Forestry Board from May 1, 2007, through
May 12, 2009.
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VI.ANNOUNCEMENTS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming a nd Recent Events
Council Member Moss announced that the Fort Worth Police Department would conduct a "Gun Buy
Back" event on August 15, 2009, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Truevine Missionary Baptist Church,
located at 3732 Miller Avenue. He stated that the goal was to reduce accidental shootings and gun
crime. He advised that residents would receive a $50.00 gift card in exchange for any real and working
gun. He further advised that weapons must be unloaded and transported to the drop-off location in
accordance with City, state and federal laws and donors must provide valid identification when turning
in the guns. He also stated that donors would not be checked for outstanding warrants. He also
recognized the young men of the Gentlemen's Society in the audience. He stated that the Society was
a mentoring program whose mission was to empower young men to become productive members of
society. He added that the program was open to all young men and that its pilot program primarily
targeted minority and low income neighborhoods. He advised that the Gentlemen's Society mentored
and taught over 20 courses that had to be completed, and skills had to be mastered and demonstrated in
the lives of those participating. He recognized Mr. Duane Washington, Director, Gentlemen's Society
and the students going through the program who were present in the Council Chamber.
Mayor Moncrief congratulated the young men and stated that they were the future leaders of Fort
Worth and the nation and encouraged them to make smart decisions. He wished them future success.
Council Member Hicks announced that the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority would host a march in
downtown Fort Worth to increase awareness regarding the infant mortality rate in Texas. She advised
that the march would be held on August 12, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. and would start at the Fort Worth
Convention Center. She further advised that the zip codes in Fort Worth that experienced high infant
mortality rates were: 76112, 76119, and 76104.
Council Member Espino announced that the Latino Police Officers Association would host a Back to
School event offering haircuts to students in preparation for the new school year on August 16, 2009,
at 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church, located at 4100 Blue Mound Road. He also
announced that the Fort Worth Independent School District would host the Back to School Roundup at
Will Rogers Memorial Center on August 20, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2.Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
VII.ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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VIII.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.
IX.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Changes in Membershi on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
X.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,. COMMISSIONS
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City Council
committees.
XI.RESOLUTIONS
1.A Resoluti2n_BlgEglling_fina!liiaI Assistance from the Drinking ater State Revolving und
through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Special Capitalization Grant
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Resolution No. 3773-08-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.A Resolution Atmointin2 Mayor Pro tem Danny Scarth,Council Member Jungus Jordan and
Council Member Carter Burdette as First, Sec ond and Third Alternates, es ective y t t he
Mayor's Place on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airr)ort Board Effective August 11, 2009
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Resolution No. 3774-08-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
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(XI. RESOLUTIONS Continued)
3.A Resolution Amending the City Council's Rules of Procedure to Establish the Audit and
Finance Advisory Committee as a Standing Committee
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, to
suspend the rules in accordance with Section 2.13 of the Council Rules of Procedure.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums, that
Resolution No. 3775-08-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
XII.CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero
(0) nays.
A.General - Consent Items
1.M&C G-16646 - Adopting Resolution No. 3776-08-2009 Appointing an Advisory Board for
Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown PID).
2.M&C G-16647 - Authorizing a Time Extension of the Temporary Road Closure of West
Cleburne Road Between South Hulen Street and Bridgestone Drive from July 24, 2009, to
August 31, 2009, to Facilitate Paving Improvements.
3.M&C G-16648 - Authorizing the Temporary Road Closure of Cantey Street Between New
York Avenue and Mississippi Street and the Temporary Intersection Closure of New York
Avenue and Judd Street from August 5, 2009, to October 12, 2009, to Facilitate Drainage
Improvements.
4.M&C G-16649 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Interlocal Agreements with
Various Tarrant County Municipalities for the Purpose of Providing Limited Animal and Rabies
Control and Rabies Specimen Shipment from October 1,2009, Through September 30, 2010.
5.M&C G-16650 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County for the Purpose of Providing Limited Animal and Rabies Control in the
Unincorporated Areas of Tarrant County from October 1, 2009, Through September 30, 2010.
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C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-14817 - Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Acquisition of One (1) Right-
of-Way Easement from the Courtney and Mary Goff 2002 Trust Located at 4164 Keller Hicks
Road in North Fort Worth, Described as Jesse Billingsley Survey, Abstract 70, Sunny Cove Boat
and Storage Tract, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Widening of Keller Hicks Road, Including the
Payment of Estimated Closing Costs of$4,000.00; Finding that the Price Offered in the Amount
of $29,790.00 is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of
Appropriate Instruments (DOE 5843) (City Project No. 00791).
2.M&C L-14818 - Accepting the Dedication of Approximately 2.647 Acres of Parkland from
Trinity Bluff Development, Ltd., in Accordance with the Neighborhood and Community Park
Dedication Policy.
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-23706 - Authorizing the Renewal of an Annual Agreement in the Amount of
$60,000.00 with DLT Solutions, Inc., Using General Services Administration Contract Number
GS-35F-4543G for Autodesk Buzzsaw Application Hosting Services for Integrated Program
Management to Implement an Electronic Bidding Process for Capital Construction Projects;
and Authorizing the Agreement to Begin August 11, 2009, and Expire on August 10, 2010, with
Two (2) One (1)Year Options to Renew at the City's Discretion.
2.M&C C-23707 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Communications Systems
Agreement with CareFlite for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety
Radio System in which CareFlite will Reimburse its Share of Operations and Maintenance to
Ensure No Cost to the City of Fort Worth and for Fiscal Year 2009 the Reimbursement is
Estimated to be Approximately $3,000.00.
3.M&C C-23708 - Authorizing the City Manager to Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18748-08-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Culture
and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $57,000.00, and Decreasing the Unreserved, Undesignated
Fund Balance by the Same Amount, for the Purpose of Repairing the Arena Wall of the John
Justin Arena Located at the Will Rogers Memorial Center; and Executing a Work Order with
Job Order Contractor Yeargan Construction Company — The Mark IV Construction Group, in
the Amount of$48,472.43 Plus $8,527.57 in Contingency.
XIIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S - 1734 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
2.00S - 1735 - Liability Bonds Approval
End of Consent Agenda.
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XIV.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B.General
1.M&C G-16651 -Authorize the City Manag r to Authorize Pay nt of Up to $1,050,000.00 for
Relocation and Moving Expenses t Howell Instruments as_a is ace Business from 3479 West
Vickery Boulevard to 8945 South Freeway, for Rihtmof Way for the Southwest Parkway
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16651 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC G-16652 - Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated
Receipts and Appropriations in the Solid Waste Fund in the Amount_of_$l 006 14.9 ., nd
, ,5 3 a
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RgiEgalipj the Unreserved, es ate Fu d Balance bj the Same Amount, for the Purp se
of Transferring Said unds to the TPW Gas Well Revenue Fund; A thorize the Transfer from
the Solid Waste Fund to the TPW Gas Well Revenue Fund; Adopt an Approp iation Ordinance
Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Solid Waste Capital Projects Fund in
the Amount of$4,812,689.36, f m front Available Funds, for the Purpose o Transferring Said Funds
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to the TPW Gas Well Revenue Fund; and A thorize the Transfer from the Solid Waste Pro.i.ect
Fund to the TPW Gas Well Revenue Fund.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16652 be approved and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18749-08-2009 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18750-
08-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
3.MSC G-16653 - Adopt an Ordinance Amending us Provisions of Chapter Six 6 of the
Fort Worth Cily Code, "Animals and Fowl," to Promote Pet Responsibility and to Define
"Aggressive Dog"; to Provide Additional Requirements for Animal Enclosures; to Prohibit
Transport of Unsecured Animals in Open Vehicles; to Revise Registration Fees for Dangerous
Animals; to Declare Ownership o Certain DaflggE2HI_ s a is isa c to Prohibit
Ownership of Unaltered Animals Unless Owner has Intact Pet Permit; to Regulate Application,
Issuance and Revocation of Intact Pet Permits; to Provide for Late Authorize Code
Comt)liance Director to Offer Periodic Fee Reductionsi to Allow for Three (3) Year An mal
Licenses; to Revise Charges Associated with Animal Impound and Boarding; to Clarify
ReguiremegILRegarding Sterilization and Vaccination of Adopted and Reclaimed Animals. to
e_ ire F rfeitable Deposits for Release of Animals Sub
left to a Sterilization A
g,re.emenV to
Rer)eal Section 6-49, "A ffirmative Defense",to Repeal Section 6-50., "Mandatory Sg ay/Neuter of
Unrestrained_ Dols and Cats"-_to Revise List of Enumerated Unlawful Acts and Specif
Minimum Area Reauirements for Enclosures in is Animals S nd a Substantial Portion of
the Day.
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(G-16653 Continued)
Mr. Brandon Bennett, Director, Code Compliance, appeared before Council and provided a staff
report.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication
G-16653. They agreed with the guidelines regarding dog attacks and bites, reduction of stray animals,
euthanasia and responsible pet ownership. They requested that the "Intact Pet Permit" fee of$50.00 be
an annual fee required for each pet owner by the applicant. They also expressed appreciation to Code
Compliance Director Brandon Bennett and the Code Compliance Department staff:
Mr. Happy Baggett, 9005 Crest Ridge Court
Ms. Jamie Baggett, 9005 Crest Ridge Court
Ms. Allyssa Wheaton-Rodriguez, 1470 Cienegas Circle (represented Humane Society of North Texas)
Ms. Sharen Hyde, 4705 Wind Hill Court East
Mr. Jason Smith, 2230 College Avenue
Ms. Karen Westmoreland, 804 Little Fox Lane
Ms. Gretchen Altaras, 109 West Henderson, Cleburne, Texas
Ms. Ruth Little, 1709 Belle Place
Ms. Regina Blair, 2701 Lena Street
Mr. Lee Henderson, 4627 Lafayette Avenue
Ms. Martha Chambers, 3112 Tanglewood Trail
Mr. Randy Turner, 2332 Winton Terrace West
Ms. Elizabeth Milburn, 6608 Brooklynn Court
Mr. David Kerzee, 3881 Canyon Heights, Belton, Texas
The following individuals completed a Speaker Card in support of Mayor and Council Communication
G-16653 but did not wish to address the Council:
Ms. Tammy Roberts, 1840 East Lancaster Avenue
Ms. Noma Aldridge, 9940 Pack Saddle Trail
Ms. Kathy Malone, 6717 Franwood Terrace
Ms. Tammy Hawks, 1840 East Lancaster Avenue
Ms. Jean Fox, 3708 Venice, North Richland Hills, Texas
Mr. James Sims, 6935 Craig Street
Mr. Ben Sims, 6935 Craig Street
Ms. Patti Gearhart Turner, 2332 Winton Terrace West
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(G-16653 Continued)
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication G-16653. They expressed concern with the City enacting a new law without having
the money to pay for it and thereby penalizing the responsible pet owners. They added that the new
ordinance was not required; that the current ordinance just needed to be enforced. They also expressed
appreciation to Code Compliance Director Brandon Bennett and the Code Compliance Department
staff:
Mr. Butch Cappel, 5442 Little Circle Road
Ms. Elizabeth Leonard, 10625 White Settlement Road
Mr. Paul Hicks, P.O. Box 331611
Ms. Sherri Taylor, 4990 West Vickery Boulevard
Mr. Jonathan Elledge, 2704 Saledo Trail
Mr. Jay Caballero, 4021 Brookway Drive
Mr. Zachary Stokes, 245 East Ladybird Lane, Azle, Texas
Ms. Barbara Bristol, 4225 Winfield Avenue
Ms. Nikki Heep, P.O. Box 468, Crowley, Texas
Mr. Ken Cook, 1921 West 11th, Irving, Texas
The following individuals completed a Speaker Card in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication G-16653 but did not wish to address the Council:
Ms. Carol Hoilihan, City of Reno Council Member, 1385 Tiffany, Azle, Texas
Ms. Cheryl Jacoby, 2820 Dell Street
Mayor Moncrief, Mayor Pro tem Scarth and Council Members Hicks, Espino, Burdette, Jordan, Burns,
Zimmerman and Moss expressed their support of the ordinance. They expressed appreciation to Code
Compliance Director Brandon Bennett and the Code Compliance Department staff for their community
outreach and work on the draft ordinance. They added this ordinance was an important start and would
continue to be improved in the future.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16653 be approved with appreciation to the
Code Compliance Department and Ordinance No. 18751-08-2009 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Mayor Moncri ef recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
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4.M&C G-16654 - Authorize the Advance Grant from the
Petfinder.com Foundation for the Chuck Silcox
Animal Care and Control Center Against Bordetella; and Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriati ns in the Grants Fund Upon Receipt of a Grant,
for the Purpose of Providing Bor etella Vaccine to Incoming Dogs at the Chuck Silcox Animal
Care and Control Center.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16654 be approved with appreciation and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18752-08-2009 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
5.M&C G-16655 - Authorize the Acceptance and Recording of the Gift Deed from the Fort
Worth Zoological Association for the Animal Outreach and Conservation Center.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16655 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
6.M&C G-16656 - Authorize the Acceptance and Recording of the Gift Deed from the Fort
Worth Zoological Association for the Parrot Paradise Exhibit.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16656 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
7.M&C G-16657 - Consider a Waiver for a Gas Well Permit to Allow the Drilling of the
Cowbovs of Color III Gas Well on the Cowbovs of Color Lease Located at 3620 as errs
Street, Les Than 600 Feet from 34 Protected Uses (PUB IC HEARI
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.BgR2LL2LLjL_aLaff
Council Member Jordan advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G-
16657 and G-16658.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
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(G-16657 Continued)
Mr. Rick Trice, Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report and explained the following corrections to Mayor and Council
Communication G-16657:
1. The proposed well site will be accessed from Berry Street not Village Creek Road.
2. There are 36 protected uses within 600 feet of the proposed well site not 34.
Mr. Charles Davis, representing Chesapeake Energy, 100 Energy Way, appeared before Council and
provided a brief presentation and overview of the proposed well site.
Council Member Hicks requested that staff work with Chesapeake Energy on the Vaughn Street Exit
to mitigate heavy traffic.
b.Citizen Presentations
Pastor Ernest Williams, 1640 Ousley Road, Mansfield, Texas 76060, appeared before Council in
opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16657 relative to the close proximity of the
proposed drill site to residences. He also commended the Council for their good judgment and service
to the City.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16657 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays and one (1)
abstention by Council Member Jordan.
8.MSC G-16658 - Consider a Waiver for a Gas Well Permit to Allow Drilling of the Mount
Tabor III Gas Well on the Mount Tabor Lease Located at 2 Vil oad Less than
Feet from 13 Protec te ses ( UBLIC HE A }.
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, Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
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(G-16658 Continued)
Mr. Charles Davis, representing Chesapeake Energy, 100 Energy Way, appeared before Council and
provided a brief presentation and overview of the proposed well site.
Council Member Hicks requested that staff and Mr. Davis meet with neighbors in the Berry Hill
Neighborhood to be advised of the possible drilling related traffic.
b.Citizen Presentations
The following individuals completed a Speaker Card in support of Mayor and Council Communication
G-16658 but did not wish to address the Council:
Ms. Regina Blair, 2701 Lena Street
Pastor Elvis Bowman, 2513 South Edgewood Trail
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16658 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays and one (1)
abstention by Council Member Jordan.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
9.MSC G-16659 - Conduct a Public Hearing on and Consideration of a Resolution Requesting
that the Fort Worth Crime Control and revs ti District Order an ecti Referendum e
Held on November 3 2009 on the Continuation of the Crime Control and Prevention District
and its One-Half Cent Sales Tax for a Period of ii a (5} ears.
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.
Mayor Moncrief, Mayor Pro tem Scarth, and Council Members Hicks, Moss, Espino, and Zimmerman
expressed their support of Mayor and Council Communication G-16659 and stated the
November 3, 2009, Crime Control and Prevention District Election would be very important. They
encouraged the support of the citizens of Fort Worth for renewal of the district.
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(G-16659 Continued)
Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. David Vasquez, Chair of the Crime Control and Prevention District
Board, who was in the audience.
b.Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that the
public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16659 be
approved and Resolution No. 3777-08-2009 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
10.MSC G-16660 - Authorize the City Manager to Adopt a Su��lerriental A��ro�riation
Ordinance cre si sti ate ecei is and Approp iations in the Crime Control and
Prevention District Fund in the Amount of__$34 879.00, and Decreasing the Reserved,
Undesignat e d Fund RalaflLt by the Same Amount, for te Purpose of Funding a Sc hool Resource
Officer for Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School District; Conduct a Public Hearing to
Approve a Mid-Year Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Cringe Control and Prevention
District et; and xec to a Contract Amendment t ity Secretary Contra ct No. 37525 to
Add One (1) Additional Police Officer with the Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School
Dlstrlct, .
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
There were no citizen presentations.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16660 be
approved and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 18753-08-2009 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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D.Land
1.M&C L-14819 - Authorize the Execution of a Subsurface Wellbore License A ree e t it
XTO Enemy, Inc., for One (1) Subsurface Wellbore Across City-Owned Properly Known as
Buck Sans ark, L cated at 3600 Sans ark Drive, i the Amount of$77,004.00.
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 Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14819 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays and one (1) abstention by Mayor Pro tem
Scarth.
E.Planning & Zoning
1.M&C PZ-2835 - Authorize tht C
_ JtL Manager to Adopt an Ordinance Vac ti a nd
Extin2uishin2 an Alley Located in the J.N. Ellis Survey, Adiacent to Lot 6 of the C.T. Hodge
Addition and Lot 1, block 2 of the J.T. Blanchard Subdivision in the City of Fort Worth and an
Alley Located in the J.N. Ellis Survey, Adjacent to Lots I and 2 of the J.T. Blanchard
Subdivision in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; and Waive Any and All Purchase
Fee Value of the Vacated Land in Accordance with Citv Policv (M&C G-15624) (Continued from
July 21, 2002L
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2835 be continued until the
September 1, 2009, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
2.M&C PZ-2839 - Institute and Consider the Adot)tion of an Ordinance Declaring Certain
Findings; Providing for the Full-PHLn2se Annexation of an Approximately 51.3 Acre Tract of
Land Situated in the Colman Boyd Survey, Abstract 212, Known as the Remainder of Area B in
the 287 Zone, Situate About 14.7 Miles North 14 Deg reel West of the Courthouse, Tar ant
Countv, Texas, (Case No. AX-02-009) which aid Territory Lies Adjacent to and Adjoins t e
Present Corporate Boundary Limits of Fort Worth, Texas; Providing that the Territory
Annexed Shall Bear its Pro Rata Part of Taxes
; Providing that the Inhabitants Thereof Shall
have All the Privileges f All the Citizens of Fort Worth, Texas.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2009
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(PZ-2839 Continued)
In response to Council Member Burdette's comments relative to this M&C being a proposal to the
initiation of the process to begin annexation of the 51.3 acres, Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director,
Planning and Development Department, clarified that Mayor and Council Communication No.
PZ-2839 was to actually annex the 51.3 acres into the City.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2839 be approved and Ordinance No.
18754-08-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
F.Award of Contract
1.M&C C-23709 - Authorize t e ity a a er t Execute a Public Right-of-Way se
Agreement with Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC, to Grant a License to Construct and
Overate a Natural Gas Gathering Pipeline Across Westpoint Boulevard West of Alemeda Street
r a One ( ) Time Lic e use Fee of$3,22 .
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23709 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC C-23710 - Approve a Subordinate Loan to Stalcup Housing Partners, Ltd., for the
Rehabilitation of Qa i _ , Affo r able and Accessible ti- a i y A art e is to
$450,000.00 from the City of Fort Worth Housing Trust Fund Utilizin its Non-Federal Funds;
Authorize t o City Manager, or His Designee, to xec to a Conditional Commitment with
Stalcup Housing Partners, Ltd., for the Loan; Auth®rize the City Manager, or His Designee, to
Execute a Contract for te Proje st with St al si art ers, t ., r a (2} e r
Term Beginning on the Date of Execution of the Contract; Authorize the City Manager, or His
Designee, to Extend or Renew the Conditional Commitment or the Contract for Up to Six (6)
Months if Stalcup Housing Partners, Ltd., Requests an Extension and Such Extension is
Necessary for te Co etion of the Project; an Authorize t o Citj Manager, or His Designee,
to Amend the Conditional Commitment or the Contract if Necessary to Achieve Project Goals
Provided that the Amendment is Within the Scope of the Project and in Compliance with
Applicable Laws and Regulations.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23710 be approved with appreciation to
staff. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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3.M&C C-23711 - Authorize the Transfer of $ om the Water and Sen±LOp era
ting
Fund to the Water C 710.00 and Sewer C
Lapital Pro*ects Fund in the Amount of $24, ital
J_
Proiects Fund in the Amount of $23811.00; AdoDt an ADDroDriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Appropri tions in the Water Ca r 'ecs and in the Sewer
C
La2ital Pro*ects Fund from Available Fgllds, for the Pur ose of Funding Pave ent
L_ . ............p_
Reconstruction and Water and Sewer Main Replacement on Christi e Ave e, ristine Court
and_Quinn Street; and Authorize t It
DeOtte,lnc,. in the Amount of$11
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23711 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18755-08-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.M&C C-23712 - Authorize the Execution of a Storm Water Facility Maintenance Agreement
with Crowlev Indenendent School District for Pronertv Located at 8400 Cleburne Road Near the
Interchange of Cleburne Road and ELLdlestone Drive at No Expense to the City of Fort Worth.
Council Member Jordan advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23712 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays and one (1) abstention by Council Member
Jordan.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
5.M&C C-23713 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Silver Creek
Construction in the Amount of $1,242 169.50 for Alliance Airport Shoulder Rehabilitation
Project, Phase 3.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23713 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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6.M&C C-23714 - Authorize the Cill Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement w it
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $840,000.00 to Perform Preliminary Design for the
Eastside PumD Station and Prelim i aryf i s esi a eneral Construction ReDresentation
for the 54-Inch Eastside 11 Water Line.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23714 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
7.MSC C-23715 - Authorize the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute Contracts to
Administer EL2grams for Homelessness Prevention and Related Housing Activities as Part of the
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program for Two (2) Year Terms Beginning
uate Fundi
from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; Authorize the City
��er, r is esi ee, t xtend or Renew the Contracts for LpLo OnejILYear if an
Or2anization Requests an Extension and it is Necessary for the Completion of the Program; and
Authorize tLLC
pity Ma er, or His Designee
,to Amend the Contracts, if Necessary, to Achieve
Pro2ram Goals Provided that the Amendment is within the Scop of the Program and in
Compliance with Appi cable Laws and Regula ions Governing the Us of Federal Grant Funds
(F[JBLIC HEARING).
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Rer)ort of Citv Sta
Ms. Kate Scott-Ward, Planner, Housing and Economic Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report. She advised that this was the first of two public hearings to be
held.
b.Citizen Presentations
The following individuals completed a Speaker Card in support of Mayor and Council Communication
C-23715 but did not wish to address the Council:
Mr. Steve Braun, P.O. Box 1461
Ms. Janet Smith, P.O. Box 100994
Mr. Frederick W. Steward, 1518 East Lancaster Avenue
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(C-23715 Continued)
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that the
first public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23715 be
continued until the August 18, 2009, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XV.ZONING HEARING
1._ _Zoning Doc e - - R. J,__Sikes309 W. Oleander, 2 2 1209 Mav Street
1221 S. Je , r PP PP Near Southside-General Urban Neighborho to " 5"
Near S t si e- r a Center ( ecommended for Approval) ( ' ti e r Y 14, 2009).
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-060 be continued until the September 8, 2009, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1.Cindv J. Crain, Executive Director, Tarrant Counly H meless Coalition, 284 Gail Aire,
Weatherford, Texas, 76085 - The Continuum of Care for the Homeless and Directions Home
Ms. Cindy J. Crain, Executive Director, Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, 284 Gail Drive,
Weatherford, Texas, appeared before Council and expressed appreciation to the Council for their
continued support in the fight against homelessness. She introduced members of the Continuum of
Care Coalition and stated the Coalition was comprised of over 75 non-profit and governmental
agencies. She presented each Council Member with jars of 69 brass keys signifying the City's
homeless population that had been given secure housing and stated she would continue to fill their jars
with keys as the Directions Home program continued to fund housing for the homeless.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the fight against homelessness in the City of Fort Worth was a priority of
the Council and that the Directions Home program had fullfilled dreams and changed lives. He stated
that the Council was taking ownership of the issue and was touched by the vase of keys as a reminder
of unfinished business.
Ms. Dianna Roberts appeared before Council and stated she had been homeless for ten (10) years and
would be placed in a home this week. She expressed appreciation to the Council and staff for their
support of the fight against homelessness.
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(XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Continued)
Ms. Dolores Owens, representing the Fort Worth Public Library Advisory Board, 1816 Ransom
Terrace, appeared before Council relative to the proposed budget cut involving the closing of two
public branch libraries. She requested that the Council maintain the funding from FY 2008-2009 and
stated closing two public libraries in Wedgwood and Meadowbrook would be a great disservice to the
citizens of Fort Worth.
Mr. John Whittington and Ms. Cheryl Whittington, 5118 Norma Street, appeared before Council
regarding the Fort Worth Police Department and stated that Fort Worth Police Department was the best
in the nation. They stated they were tired of hearing negative news stories related to the incident at the
Rainbow Lounge and wished the media would focus on the favorable action by the Fort Worth Police
and Fire Departments.
XVIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:42 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 18th day of August, 2009.
Attest: Approved:
A /A4j/
Marty endrix Michael J. Moncri f
City Secretary Mayor