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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/09/04-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 Present Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8 Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2 Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4 Council Member Frank Moss, District 5 Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6 Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7 Council Member Wendy Davis, District 9 Absent Mayor Mike Moncrief Council Member Chuck Silcox, District 3 City Staff Charles Boswell, City Manager Gerald Pruitt, Deputy City Attorney Marty Hendrix, City Secretary With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Pro tem Hicks called the regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. Agenda Item II The invocation was given by Reverend Jack A. Crane, Truevine Missionary Invocation Baptist Church. Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Pledge Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Approval of Scarth, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 28, 2007, were approved Minutes unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. Agenda Item V Council Member Burdette presented a Proclamation for National Preparedness Special Month to Summer Wilhelm, representing the Emergency Management staff Presentations Council Member Jordan presented a Proclamation for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to Mr. Chris Goetz, Chairman, and Mr. Scott McConnell, President of the Cruisin' for Cure Foundation. Mr. McConnell presented the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 2 of 23 City with an appreciation award in recognition of the City's support of the foundation and Mr. Goetz presented Cynthia Alexander, Transportation/Public Works, with an appreciation award for her exceptional customer service support. Mr. Goetz stated that the event was on September 15, 2007, and encouraged everyone to attend. Council Member Moss emphasized the importance of prostate examinations as it was imperative to identify prostate cancer as early as possible. He noted that there were many treatment options that could totally eliminate the cancer and let affected individuals live very productive and long lives. Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Mr. Goetz for conducting a car show each year which was his way of getting men to be tested for prostate cancer. She stated that his involvement has truly saved lives. Agenda Item VI Council Member Scarth recognized several Boy Scouts from Troop 720, Announcements Longhorn Council, Fort Worth Country Day School, in the audience. He stated that the scouts were attending the meeting working towards their Citizenship in the Community Badge. Each scout was presented with a Molly pin prior to being recognized. Council Member Espino announced that a Sendera Ranch Town Hall meeting would be held on September 13, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at Crossroads United Methodist Church. He stated that representatives from several City departments, Tarrant County and from the railroad would be present to address concerns. He also announced that September 15, 2007, through October 16, 2007, was Hispanic Heritage Month and that he would provide more information on that celebration at the September 11, 2007, Council meeting Council Member Burdette announced that on September 11, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Park on 7th Street, the groundbreaking for the Police and Fire Memorial would take place and invited everyone to attend. He stated that the memorial would honor the Police Officers and Firefighters who had lost their lives in service to the City. Council Member Davis announced that on September 6, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at Capstone Church, 1700 Rogers Road, a public meeting would be held to discuss potential gas drilling that was intended by Chesapeake for the strand of trees along the Trinity River immediately to the north of the Trinity River Trails system. She stated that representatives from Chesapeake and the City's Law Department would be present to answer any questions from the community. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 3 of 23 Mayor Pro tem Hicks advised that the Council meeting would be adjourned in honor of Linda Smart, wife of Code Compliance Department Director Carl Smart, who passed last weekend. She expressed appreciation to the Parks and Community Services Department staff for their participation in the first meeting for the Cobb Park Master Plan on August 30, 2007. She extended well wishes to Mayor Mike Moncrief and Rosie Moncrief who would be celebrating their respective birthdays tomorrow. Agenda Item VII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. Withdrawn from G-15852 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda Agenda Item VIII There were no items continued or withdrawn by the staff Continued/ Withdrawn By Staff Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Consent Agenda Espino, the Council voted seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent, to approve and adopt all remaining items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows: OCS-1623 M&C OCS-1623 - from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the Claims City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. G-15849 M&C G-15849 - Approving the applications from multiple property owners for Approve Historic partial approval of the Historic Site Tax Exemption for properties located at Site Tax 2232 Winton Terrace West, 1824 South Cravens Road, 1523 Alston Avenue, Exemption for 2320 Cass Street, 2004 6th Avenue, 1421 South Adams Street, 1317 Alston Multiple Avenue, 1329 through 1331 Alston Avenue, 1616 5th Avenue and 1619 College Properties Avenue. G-15850 M&C G-15850 - Authorizing the City Manager to retain the law firm of Taylor, Res. No. 3521-09- Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam, LLP, as outside counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI, 2007 Section 3 of the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in advising the City in Ord. No. 17738- certain election law issues; adopting Resolution No. 3521-09-2007 fixing in 09-2007 advance, as far as practicable, the amount to be paid to Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Employ Outside Sralla & Elam, LLP, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and adopting Legal Counsel to Appropriation Ordinance No. 17738-09-2007 increasing appropriations in the Assist City General Fund in the amount of $25,000.00 and decreasing the unreserved, Attorney with undesignated General Fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of Election Law retaining the law firm of Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam, LLP, as outside Issues legal counsel to assist the City Attorney in advising the City in certain election law issues. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 4 of 23 G-15851 M&C G-15851 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute the third renewal of Renew Agreement the agreement with Concentra Medical Centers as the City's preferred provider for Occupational for occupational health care services. Health Care Services P-10640 M&C P-10640 - Authorizing a purchase agreement for software support and Software Support maintenance for the IT Service Manager Software with Front Range Solutions and Maintenance USA, Inc., for the Information Technology Solutions Department with a first year cost of$41,810.25. P-10641 M&C P-10641 - Authorizing a purchase agreement with GST Public Safety Winter Jackets Supply to furnish winter jackets for the Fire Department based on low bid meeting specifications with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in this bid award in accordance with the Local Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program". L-14384 M&C L-14384 - Approving the conveyance of the tax foreclosed property Convey Tax described as Lots 11 and 12, Block B, Wray Addition, located at 1123 Grainger Foreclosed Street to Lee Broadus Development Corporation pursuant to the Right of Property Redemption allowed under Texas Property Tax Code Section 34.21 (DOE 0920); and authorizing the City Manager to execute and record the appropriate documents conveying the properties to complete the redemption. L-14385 M&C L-14385 - Authorizing approval of a five year Underground License Renew renewal with Daniel and Tresa Deetz for City owned Lake Worth property Underground located adjacent to the property located at 7424 Love Circle (Lot 34, Block 14, License Lake Worth Leases Addition), commencing on September 1, 2007, and Agreement for expiring on August 31, 2012, for an annual license fee of$155.00. City Owned Property L-14386 M&C L-14386 - Declaring the necessity of taking an interest in a portion of Condemn land in Jesse Billingsley Survey, Abstract No. 70, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant Permanent County, Texas, located near the intersection of Keller Hicks Road and Old Drainage Denton Highway in far north Fort Worth owned by Victor F. and Sharron G. Easement Driskill (DOE 5271); and authorizing the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the land. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 5 of 23 L-14387 M&C L-14387 - Approving the acceptance of a lease agreement for natural gas Lease Agreement drilling under 8.8 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties located at the for Natural Gas intersection of Northside Drive and Samuels Avenue in Tarrant County, Texas, Drilling to Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a two-year term. L-14388 M&C L-14388 - Approving acceptance of one street or road dedication deed Street and Road from Oncor Electric Delivery Company for the Acme Brick Court project for Dedication Deed property described as Tract A, being a portion of the L.J. Edwards Survey, for Acme Brick Abstract No. 464, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, located in southwest Fort Court Worth(DOE 5642). L-14389 M&C L-14389 - Approving the acceptance of a lease agreement for natural gas Lease Agreement drilling under 3.7703 acres, more or less, of City-owned properties located in for Natural Gas Tarrant County, Texas, known as the Smith-Wilemon Park to Chesapeake Drilling Exploration, L.L.C., for a two-year term. L-14390 M&C L-14390 - Accepting the dedication of 4.195 acres of unimproved Unimproved parkland from The Ranches North, Ltd., in accordance with the Neighborhood Parkland for Lost and Community Park Dedication Policy for Lost Creek Ranch Park. Creek Ranch Park C-22355 M&C C-22355 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of- Texport Way Use Agreement with Texport Gathering, LLC, (Texport) that grants Gathering, LLC Texport a license to use a certain public right-of-way of the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of contructing, maintaining and operating a natural gas pipeline across Old Weatherford Road west of Chapel Creek Boulevard. C-22356 M&C C-22356 - Authorizing payment in the amount of $37,544.58 to the North Central North Central Texas Council of Governments as the City's share of the Texas Council of Feasibility Study of the Upper Trinity River Basin for Fiscal Year 2007 and Governments Fiscal Year 2008. C-22357 M&C C-22357 - Rejecting all bids for Shoulder Rehabilitation - Phase 1 at Reject Bids and Alliance Airport and authorize staff to readvertise the invitation to bid. Readvertise for Shoulder Rehabilitation - Phase 1 at Alliance Airport CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 6 of 23 C-22358 M&C C-22358 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 2 City Secretary Contract No. 34090 with Stream Water Group, Inc., for to CSC No. 34090 additional engineering services related to drainage improvements on Decatur - Stream Water Avenue (Project No. 00441) in the amount of $35,531.61, thereby increasing Group, Inc. the total contract amount to $214,679.61. C-22359 M&C C-22359 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract Amend CSC No. amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 32880 with DFW Advisors, Ltd., 32880 - DFW Co., to extend the project management of the Noise Mitigation Program at Fort Advisors, Ltd., Co. Worth Meacham International Airport extending the term of the contract to December 31, 2007; and approving an increase in the payment amount (DOE 5101) of the contract by $148,255.00. C-22360 M&C C-22360 - Approving the acceptance of a lease agreement for natural gas Chesapeake drilling under 30.474 mineral acres, more or less, of City-owned properties Exploration located in Tarrant County, Texas, known as the Sycamore Creek Golf Course to Limited Chesapeake Exploration Limited Partnership for a two-year term. Partnership The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda. Agenda Item X Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, Presentations by that Debra Nyul be appointed to Place 9 on the Parks and Community Services City Council Advisory Board effective September 4, 2007, and with a term expiring Appointments October 1, 2009. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Sally Allsup be appointed to Place 6 on the Scenic Preservation and Design Review Commission effective September 4, 2007, and with a term expiring October 1, 2008. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions Committee and/or City Council Committees. Presentations CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 7 of 23 AGENDA ITEM XIII—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 21, 2007, continued G-15839 the public hearing to approve the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget and five-year FY 2007-2008 service plan for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage); Budget and Five- authorize transfer of City's payment in-lieu of services; adopt proposed 2007 Year Service Plan assessment roll; set benefit hearing; authorize transfer for administrative fees for PID No. 7 and authorize execution of a contract with Premier Communities Management (Heritage) Company to provide management services for the District. Mayor Pro tem Continued Until Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring September 11, to be heard. 2007 There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15839 be continued until the September 11, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. G-15846 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15846, dated Change Retiree August 28, 2007, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Healthcare adopt the resolution to change retiree healthcare benefits for City of Fort Worth Benefits for employees hired on or after January 1, 2008. Employees Hired On or After Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member January 1, 2008 Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15846 be continued Continued Until until the September 11, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried September 11, unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council 2007 Member Silcox absent. G-15852 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15852 from Temporary the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize temporary Closure of Quail closure of Quail Ridge Road from Dirks Road to Meadowside Road from Ridge Road August 6, 2007, until December 4, 2007. City Secretary Hendrix stated that the Subject of the M&C needed to be amended to correct"...August 6, 2006,..." to "...August 6, 2007,..." Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15852 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 8 of 23 G-15853 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15853 from Ord. No. 17739- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an appropriation 09-2007 ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Information Inter-Fund Loan Systems Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$5,700,000.00 from a budgeted Financing of three-year repayment in the Information Systems Fund for the purpose of Computer and funding an inter-fund loan financing of computer and peripheral equipment for Peripheral the Information Technology Solutions Department. Equipment Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15853 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 17739-09-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. G-15854 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15854 from Initiate Rezoning the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City in Oakland Manager to initiate certain zoning changes for the Oakland Corners Urban Corners Urban Village from "A-5" One Family, `B" Two Family, "C" Medium Density Village in Multifamily, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "FR" General Commercial Accordance with Restricted, "F" General Commercial and "PD" Planned Development to 2007 "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, in accordance with the 2007 Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan. Plan The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the rezoning: Donald Boren, Mr. Donald R. Boren 1755 Martel Avenue Susan De Los President, West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association Santos, Ms. Susan De Los Santos 1740 Scenery Hill Road Wanda Conlin Ms. Wanda Conlin (Did not speak) 1755 Martel Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15854 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. G-15855 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15855 from Ord. No. 17740- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City 09-2007 Manager to accept a $2,000.00 cash donation from Bank of America for the Accept Bank of Student Leader Award; and adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance America Student increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental Leader Award Management Fund in the amount of $2,000.00 from available funds, for the purpose of accepting a cash donation from Bank of America for the Student Leader Award. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 9 of 23 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15855 be approved with appreciation and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 17740-09- 2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. G-15856 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15856 from Ord. No. 17741- the City Manager recommending that the City Council accept a sculptural gift, 09-2007 valued at $30,000.00, from the Family and Friends of Marie Dulaney Pullen, Accept Donation for acquisition into the Fort Worth Public Art Collection, to be sited at the Fort for Fort Worth Worth Botanic Garden; authorize the City Manager to accept donations, in an Public Art amount up to $1,700.00, for maintenance of the sculpture, once completed; and Collection at Fort adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and Worth Botanic appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of Garden $1,700.00 subject to receipt of pledged donations for the purpose of funding maintenance of a granite seating installation at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15856 be approved with appreciation and Appropriation Ordinance No. 17741-09-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the day for a public hearing to G-15857 grant a waiver for a high impact gas well pad site permit requested by Waive High Chesapeake Operating, Inc., for the Golf Lease located northeast of Rockwood Impact Gas Well Park Drive and southwest of Jacksboro Highway. Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened Pad Site Permit the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. for Golf Lease Located Northeast Ms. Susan Alanis, Planning and Development Department Deputy Director, of Rockwood Park appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Drive and Council Communication No. G-15857, as follows: Southwest of Jacksboro There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15857 from Highway the City Manager recommending that the City Council consider a waiver for a Continued Until high impact gas well pad site permit request of Chesapeake Operating, Inc., to October 2, 2007 allow the drilling of the Golf-1H gas well on Pad-A of the Golf Lease located in the J. Baugh Survey, Abstract No. 115, located northeast of Rockwood Park Drive and southwest of Jacksboro Highway. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 10 of 23 Council Member Espino stated that he had received an e-mail from Dr. Camille Rodriguez, Fort Worth Independent School District Trustee, who had expressed concern about this issue and advised that it was his intention to continue this item. He also encouraged City staff to follow-up on the proposal by Council Member Davis that any time there was a gas drill site on private property next to parkland, that there be a procedure by which the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board could also be notified and review the drilling request. Council Member Davis inquired when the next Parks and Community Services Advisory Board meeting would be conducted and was advised by Richard Zavala, Parks and Community Services Department Director, that the next meeting would be held on September 26, 2007. Council Member Davis requested this issue be delayed until such time this issue could be presented to that board. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15857 be continued until the October 2, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. Note: See reconsideration of this item on pages 14 and 15. (Council Member Espino left his place at the dais.) G-15858 It appeared that the City Council set today as the day for a public hearing to Public Hearing adopt an ordinance amending Section 12.5-340 of the City Code "Categories of Ord. No. 17742- Drainage Utility Rates" by revising monthly fees assessed for the Municipal 09-2007 Drainage Utility System. Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and Amend Chapter asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. 12.5, Section 12.5- 340, Subsection Mr. Joe Komisarz, Senior Services Manager, Transportation/Public Works (B) of the City Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Code Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15858, as follows: There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15858 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 12.5, Section 12.5-340 "Categories of Drainage Utility Rates", Subsection (B), to revise the monthly drainage utility fees assessed for the Municipal Drainage Utility System. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 11 of 23 There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15858 be approved and Ordinance No. 17742-09-2007 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Members Espino and Silcox absent. P-10642 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10642 from the WiFi Equipment, City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a sole source Services and purchase agreement with NLE for WiFi equipment, services and three years of Maintenance maintenance for the Library Department for an amount not to exceed $120,000.00. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10642 be approved. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Members Espino and Silcox absent. C-22361 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22361 from the Ned Kahn, d/b/a City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager Ned Kahn Studios to enter into a Design Agreement, in the amount of$30,000.00, with Ned Kahn, d/b/a Ned Kahn Studios, for integral public art/design enhancements for the Central City (Trinity Uptown) Bridges. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22361 be approved. The motion carried unanimously six (6) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Members Espino and Silcox absent. C-22362 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22362 from the Kimley-Horn, Inc. City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn, Inc., for an Americans with Disabilities Act Compliant Pedestrian Curb Ramp Improvement Program Study at a cost of$66,000.00. (Council Member Espino returned to his place on the dais.) Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22362 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 12 of 23 Agenda Item XIV It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing on Public Hearing the proposed ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. Mayor Pro tem Ad Valorem Tax Hicks opened the public hearing, asked if there was anyone present desiring to Rate for FY 2007- be heard. 2008 No one appeared to speak either for or against the proposed tax rate. Mayor Pro tem Hicks read the following statement into the record: "On September 11, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in this Council Chamber, this Council will vote on a proposed property tax rate of $0.86 on every one hundred dollars valuation on all property, real, personal and mixed, situated in, and all personal property owned in the City of Fort Worth on the first day of January, 2007, liable under the law to taxation and not exempt there from by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas." Agenda Item XV It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing in Budget Hearing connection with the proposed Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Appropriation Ordinance, Debt Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinance. Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one present desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that the public hearing would remain open until final adoption of the subject ordinances. AGENDA ITEM XVIA — ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL 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 August 20, 2007. Mayor Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. ZC-07-015 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-015, application of Cornerstone Approved Acquisitions, L.P., for a change in zoning of property located in the 12,000 block of Trinity Boulevard from "J" Medium Industrial to (Tract 1) "PD/R2" Planned Development for "R2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential described below, with waiver of site plan recommended; and (Tract 2) "E" Neighborhood Commercial: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 13 of 23 1. Masonry: All dwelling structures located along and visible from the Texas Star Golf Course will have effectively 100 percent rear masonry, and 90 percent masonry on the ground floor of all structures, excluding windows, doors and small areas not designed or engineered for masonry; 2. Fencing: Will be constructed of tubular steel fencing material and installed along the common property boundary lines contiguous with the subject property and Texas Star Golf Course. Fencing will not be less than 6-feet in height, and shall be painted black or dark brown in accordance with customary industry standards; 3. Minimum Square Footage: Dwelling units in the various structures (individual pods) will have a minimum size of 1,250 square-feet of living area, excluding garage, porches and patios, the 1,250 square-feet units will be limited to a maximum of one such unit per pod, all other units will have a minimum size of 1,450 square-feet living area, excluding garage, porches and patios; 4. Garages: All dwelling units will have two (2) car, front entry garages; and 5. Maximum Dwelling Units Per Structure: No individual dwelling units will exceed a maximum of six (6) attached dwelling units. H. Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard, representing the applicant, appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. He summarized the history of the rezoning and pointed out that the City Zoning Commission had unanimously approved the rezoning. He submitted a letter of support from the City of Euless and requested that Council favorably consider the applicant's request to rezone. Dallas Rice Mr. Dallas Rice, 3500 House Anderson Road, Euless, Texas, representing Catheral of Faith Church of God in Christ, appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-015, be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-088 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing for Zoning Text Amendment Docket No. ZC-07-088, Text Amendment for secondary dwelling units. Mayor Continued Until Pro tem Hicks opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present October 2, 2007 desiring to be heard. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 14 of 23 The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed ordinance: Ms. Eunice Givens 5500 Stafford Drive Vice President, Highland Hills Neighborhood Association Ms. Katherine McCarthy 8928 Belvedere Drive Represented North Fort Worth Alliance Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she would attend the next meeting of the Highland Hills Neighborhood Association on the evening September 6, 2007, and encouraged City staff to attend the meeting to explain the purpose of the text amendment. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-088 be continued until the October 2, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. Reconsideration of Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, G-15857 that Mayor and Council Communication G-15857 be reconsidered. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the day for a public hearing to G-15857 grant a waiver for a high impact gas well pad site permit requested by Waive High Impact Chesapeake Operating, Inc., for the Golf Lease located northeast of Rockwood Gas Well Pad Site Park Drive and southwest of Jacksboro Highway. Mayor Pro tem Hicks Permit for Golf reopened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to Lease Located be heard. Northeast of Rockwood Park There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15857 from Drive and the City Manager recommending that the City Council consider a waiver for a Southwest of high impact gas well pad site permit request of Chesapeake Operating, Inc., to Jacksboro allow the drilling of the Golf-1H gas well on Pad-A of the Golf Lease located in Highway the J. Baugh Survey, Abstract No. 115, located northeast of Rockwood Park Continued Until Drive and southwest of Jacksboro Highway. September 18,2007 Assistant City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider advised that Chesapeake would lose three leases if this issue was delayed until October 2, 2007, and stated that a representative from Chesapeake would explain this issue. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 15 of 23 Heather Barcia Ms. Heather Barcia, 300 Commerce Street, representing Chesapeake Energy, assured the Council that the company wanted to meet with all the residents who had a concern with the drill site. She stated that the company's lease exploration deadline was October 14, 2007, and therefore the company needed to have a permit issued by the first week in October in order to have the drill site ready for a rig to be constructed. Council Member Burdette inquired if some of the leases were south of the river and if there were home site leases in that area; Ms. Barcia confirmed both inquiries. Council Burdette pointed out that some of those sites affected District 7 and he expressed concern that the well be drilled on time as it affected the homeowners who had leased their minerals. Council Member Davis advised Ms. Barcia that when Chesapeake asked for a high impact well permit, it would behoove them to not be so short on their deadlines in terms of the opportunity that may or may not be given for the high impact well. She stated that the reason the City had public hearings on high impact well permits was that it was anticipated there would be concerns with the drilling within less than 600 feet of a protected use. She pointed out that where Chesapeake knew the company would ask for a high impact well permit, that Chesapeake, in the future, do a better job calendaring the schedule so that the City did not get pushed against a wall based on the fact that Chesapeake may or may not lose leases as a result of missing deadlines. She added that Chesapeake needed to plan for and anticipate the fact that there would probably be community concern and input when a high impact well permit was requested. She pointed out that Chesapeake's ability to renew those leases was probably very high and that those individuals who had provided an opportunity for the lease were interested in leasing with the company. Since there was not sufficient time for the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board to hear this particular request, she asked that Chesapeake contact each member of that Board and share with them what Chesapeake would be doing and allow board members the opportunity to provide input on the drilling operation. Ms. Barcia stated that company representatives had met with the staff of the Parks and Community Services Department and that staff had okayed the drill site. She assured that the company would contact members of the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board. Council Member Scarth inquired how many residents within the 600 foot radius had not provided waivers for the drilling. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 16 of 23 Ms. Barcia responded that the company had not received waivers from seven residents, most of which were rental property. She advised that the company had been unable to contact the actual owner of the property, the person who had to sign the surface waiver. She added that the company had received three waivers for a total of ten waivers required. Council Member Espino stated that Chesapeake had acted in good faith and was trying very hard to be sensitive to community concerns. He added that when the company met with him, representatives asked for a timeframe and emphasized that he would accept responsibility for the timeframe error as he did not anticipate any concern from the community since his office had not received any notice, with the exception of that from Dr. Rodriguez. He pointed out that Chesapeake had provided notice to residents within 1,000 feet of the proposed site, not just 600 feet. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public hearing and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15857 be continued until the September 18, 2007, Council meeting to allow Chesapeake an opportunity to meet with community representatives. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-120 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-120, application of Syn Station Withdrawn for a change in zoning of property located in the 9600 block of Trinity Without Prejudice Boulevard from "R2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential to "CR" Low Density Multifamily Residential. Council Member Moss stated that he had received a letter from the applicant requesting that this case be withdrawn without prejudice. He made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-120, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-124 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-124 and Site Plan No. SP-07- SP-07-041 041, application of Sunny & Disa, Inc., for a change in zoning of property Approved located at 6500 Shady Oaks Manor Drive from "G" Intensive Commercial to "PD/G" Planned Development for "G" Intensive Commercial plus hotel, with site plan required. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 17 of 23 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-124 and Site Plan No. SP-07-041, be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-125 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-125 and Site Plan No. SP-07- SP-07-040 040, application of AKAL Corp., for a change in zoning of property located at Approved 6400 Shady Oaks Manor Drive from "F" General Commercial to "PD/F" Planned Development for"F" General Commercial plus hotel with no pole sign allowed, and with site plan required. Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-125 and Site Plan No. SP-07-040, be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-135 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-135, application of Alamar Approved Construction, L.L.C., for a change in zoning of property located at 3132, 3136, 3140 and 3144 Joyce Drive from "A-5" One Family Residential to "I" Light Industrial. Alex Harkins Ms. Alex Harkins, 4830 Pershing Avenue, applicant, appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. On behalf of Council Member Silcox, Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-135, be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-136 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-136, application of J.Britt Approved Henry for a change in zoning of property located at 3821 Oak Street from"AG" Agricultural to `B" Two Family Residential. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-136, be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-138 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-138, application of the City of Approved Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at 711 East 1st Street from "H/DD" Central Business/Demolition Delay to "H" Central Business. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 18 of 23 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-138, be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-139 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-139, application of Maple Tree Continued Until Investment Corp., for a change in zoning of property located in the 5600 block September 18, of Mark IV Parkway from "A-5" One Family Residential and "E" 2007 Neighborhood Commercial to "I" Light Industrial. Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-139, be continued until the September 18, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-141 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-141, application of Nancy Beth Continued Until Hawkins for a change in zoning of property located at 609 and 619 Hemphill September 18, Street from "G" Intensive Commercial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use. 2007 Jimmy Wolfe Mr. Jimmy Wolfe, 1709 Norwood Lane, Arlington, Texas, representing the applicant, appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. Mayor Pro tem Hicks advised Mr. Wolfe that she did not have the opportunity to review the plans for the rezoning and stated that she would continue this case for two weeks. She asked Mr. Wolfe to meet with her Aide, Devan Allen, to schedule a meeting to discuss the rezoning. On behalf of Mayor Pro tem Hicks, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-141, be continued until the September 18, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-146 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-146, application of the City of Approved Fort Worth (Brentwood-Oak Hills Neighborhood) for a change in zoning of property located at 2001, 2101, 2107 and 2115 Oak Hill Road and 6155 Meadowbrook Drive from "A-5" One Family Residential to "A-43" One Family Residential. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 19 of 23 Rita Vinson Ms. Rita M. Vinson, 6216 Dovenshire Terrace, President, Brentwood Oakhills Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. She advised that the purpose of the rezoning was to expand the minimum lot size on these properties to match existing uses to be more compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-146, be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. AGENDA ITEM XVIB - ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL/DENIAL ZC-07-144 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-144, application of the City of Approved/Denied Fort Worth(Linwood Neighborhood) for a change in zoning of property located south of Whitmore Street, east of Caroll Street, west of Wimberly Street and north of 5th Street, as follows: Approved: From "B" Two Family Residential, "C" Medium Density Multifamily Residential, "D" High Density Multifamily Residential, "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted and "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One Family Residential, "R2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential and "MU-l" Low Intensity Mixed Use. Denied: (A) 212 Carroll Street, from "P' Light Industrial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use; 2734 and 2736 Merrimack Street, from `B" Two Family Residential to "R-2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-144, be approved for `B" Two Family Residential, "C" Medium Density Multifamily Residential, "D" High Density Multifamily Residential, "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted and "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One Family Residential, "R2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential and "MU-l" Low Intensity Mixed Use; denied for (A) 212 Carroll Street, from "P' Light Industrial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use; and by overturning the decision of the City Zoning Commission and also approve the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 20 of 23 rezoning for 2734 and 2736 Merrimack Street from `B" Two Family Residential to "R-2" Townhouse/ Cluster Residential. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. ZC-07-145 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-145, application of the City of Continued Until Fort Worth (Arlington Heights Neighborhood) for a change in zoning of September 11, property located in the 3600 and 3700 block of Watonga Street, the 3800 block 2007 of Tulsa Way and the 1500 block of Owasso Street, as follows: Approved: From "C" Medium Density Multifamily Residential and "C/DD" Medium Density Multifamily Residential/Demolition Delay to "A-5" One Family Residential and "A-5/DD" One Family Residential/Demolition Delay. Denied: (A) 3600 Watonga Street, from "C" Medium Density Multifamily Residential to "A-5" One Family Residential. Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-145, be continued until the September 11, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. AGENDA ITEM XVIC—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL ZC-07-080 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-080 and Site Plan No. SP-07- SP-07-021 021, application of Quiktrip Corporation, et al., for a change in zoning of Continued Until property located 4602, 4608, 4612 and 4616 Diaz Avenue and 4605, 4609 and September 18, 4613 Geddes Avenue from "B" Two Family Residential and "E" Neighborhood 2007 Commercial to "PD/E" Planned Development for "E" Neighborhood Commercial, and with site plan for convenience store required. Council Member Burdette stated that there had been concerns raised about this proposed rezoning and that it was his intent to continue this issue for two weeks. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 21 of 23 Council Member Davis stated that this zoning case was situated immediately between Council Member Burdette's District and District 9. She stated that she had questions and concerns raised about this proposed zoning and requested that Council Member Burdette involved her in the discussions he would have and allow her to provide him with the names of community members who had contacted her about the Quiktrip. Alexis Brooks Ms. Alexis Brooks, 4663 Geddes, appeared before Council in support of the denial. She stated that she lived in a very quiet neighborhood and what Quiktrip proposed to build was a 24-hour service station. She expressed concerns that the business would attract customers who normally were not in that neighborhood. She added that there was not much crime in the neighborhood and that she and her husband felt safe in the neighborhood. She also expressed concern that when Quiktrip submitted their plans, there were no entrances from Hulen to the service station; the entrances were from Diaz and Geddes, which would cause tanker trucks to drive down residential streets to go to the Quiktrip. John Barnes Mr. John Barnes, 4729 Kilpatrick, an attorney representing Alamo Heights and Sunset Heights Neighborhood Associations, appeared before Council in support of the denial. He stated that the light pollution from the Quiktrip would be considerable and the business would eventually destroy the neighborhood. He advised that approximately two miles from this location a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market sold inexpensive gas and that people would travel to that location to obtain gas. He added that if the proposed business was not supported, it would become vacant or be taken over from someone who would not operate a first-class business. He requested that the Council deny the rezoning. Gene Smith Mr. Gene A. Smith, 4605 Geddes Avenue, appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. He stated that the Wal-Mart was actually six miles from this location. He informed the Council of unlawful activity by minors and other individuals that was already present in the area and stated that the neighborhood needed change. Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the applicant, appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. He provided a revised site plan and revised landscape plan and pointed out that the revised site plan eliminated the drive on Hulen Street as suggested during the City Zoning Commission meeting. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 22 of 23 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-080 and Site Plan No. SP-07-080, be continued until the September 18, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox 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 Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 17743-09-2007 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Silcox absent. Agenda Item XVII Mr. Joe Don Brandon, 1515 East Lancaster, requested to appear before Council Citizen requesting an ordinance banning use of offensive language in the City. Mayor Presentations Pro tem Hicks stated that she had received an e-mail from Mr. Brandon stating Joe Don Brandon that he would not be present at this evening's meeting. Pati Lee Ms. Pati K. Lee, 4617 Feathercrest Drive, appeared before Council relative to the placement of garbage carts and recycling containers on residential property. She stated that the ordinance needed to be revised to prohibit the containers and CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4,2007 PAGE 23 of 23 carts being seen from any angle when facing the front of properties. She advised the Council of instances in her neighborhood where these items could be seen from the sidewalk and stated that people were following the letter of the law, but not the intent. Mayor Pro tem Hicks asked Ms. Lee to meet with Assistant City Manager Libby Watson and Code Compliance Department Assistant Director Brandon Bennett to resolve her concerns. Agenda Item XIX There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. in Adjournment memory of Linda Smart. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 11th day of September, 2007. Attest: Approved: Marty Hendrix Michael J M Grief City Secretary Mayor