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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/01/11-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2005 Date & Time On the 11th day of January, A.D., 2005, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:03 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan Wheatfall, Clyde Picht, and John Stevenson; City Manager Charles Boswell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Marty Hendrix. Council Member Wendy Davis was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Deacon Reid Rector, Christ Chapel Bible Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mayor Moncrief announced that the City staff had responded to the Council's request relative to providing assistance to our Sister City in Bandung, Indonesia. He stated that staff had been in contact with Bandung representatives to assess their needs and that further information would be forthcoming. He asked all Fort Worth residents to join the Council in observing a moment of silence on January 18, 2005 at 10:16 a.m. during the City Council meeting. Mayor Moncrief further stated that all established faith institutions had been contacted and requested they ring their bells in honor of everyone affected by the tsunami. He added that local schools and school districts were in the process of raising funds for the tsunami relief efforts and would be present at the January 18, 2005 Council meeting to present their checks. Mayor Moncrief then announced that Fort Worth Sister Cities International had created a Pay Pal Program for anyone interested in making a donation to the Bandung relief effort and that on-line donations could be made at www.fwsistercities.org. Council Member Lane stated that the Fort Worth Brahma's Hockey Tears was also accepting donations at every game to assist the relief efforts for everyone affected by the tsunami. Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 2005, were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Picht recognized several Boy Scouts from Troops Presentations 64, 720, and 1136, respectively who were attending the Council meeting working towards their Citizenship in the Community Badges. Each Boy Scout was presented with a City pin in recognition of their attendance. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2005 PAGE 2 of 12 Announcements Council Member Picht announced that he would not seek re-election during the May 7, 2005 City Council election. He stated that he would spend more time with his family but would still be involved in the community. He expressed appreciation to everyone who had supported him during his tenure, especially to his wife Tru. The Council, staff, and members of the audience recognized Mr. Picht and his service with a standing ovation. Council Member Silcox announced that the Crime Control and Prevention District Renewal election would be held February 5, 2005. He stated that early voting would be conducted January 20 through February 1, 2005 and encouraged eligible voters to support the renewal. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that the following events would be held this weekend in recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday: a. January 14, 2005 - Annual City celebration at the Fort Worth Convention Center Ballroom at 12:00 Noon with the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings from the U.S. House of Representatives Maryland 7th District and current Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus as guest speaker. b. January 14, 2005 - Annual banquet at the Fort Worth Convention Center at 7:00 p.m. hosted by Tarrant County. c. January 17, 2005 — Annual parade at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Battle,of the High School Bands. Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to the Fort Worth Arts Council and the Community Arts Center for their work on the display of photographs of The Herd on January 9, 2005. He also commended the efforts of Ms. Shirley Little, Assistant to the City Manager, for spearheading the efforts to have the pictures displayed. Withdrawn from There were no items withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda Continued/ There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff. Withdrawn By Staff Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2005 PAGE 3 of 12 Presentations by Mayor Moncrief requested Council consider appointing Jonathan City Council D. Thompson and Demetra Lee to the Youth Advisory Council. Appointments Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that Jonathan D. Thompson and Demetra Lee be appointed to the Youth Advisory Council effective January 11, 2005. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Moncrief stated that Council Member Davis had requested she be removed from the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. He requested that Council Member Silcox be appointed to the Board. Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Council Member Chuck Silcox be appointed as the City of Fort Worth's representative on the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, effective January 11, 2005. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Council Member Donavan Wheatfall be appointed to Place No. 2 on the Community Action Partners effective January 11, 2005. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheatfall that Ms. Kim Perkins and Ms. Joni Hagler, be appointed to the Fort Worth Commission for Women, Places 12 and 18, respectively, effective January 11, 2005 and with terms expiring October 1, 2005. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Kristin Graves, Tenay Mathis, and Rashonda McDonald, be appointed to the Youth Advisory Council effective January 11, 2005. The motion carried unanimously. C.P. #250 There was presented Council Proposal No. 250 Adopt Ordinance Ord. #16258-01- No. 16258-01-2005 Waiving the Board of Adjustment Special 2005 Exception Application Fee for Non-Profit Recycling Collection Waive Fee for Facilities. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Non-Profit Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the Council Proposal be Recycling adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Collection Facilities Committee There were no presentations or communications from boards, Presentations commissions and/or City Council Committees. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2006 PAGE 4of°12 OCS-1459 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1459 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14647 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Authorize 14647 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Payment of authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $1,478,636.00 for TAD's 2005 the City of Fort Worth's assessed allocation of the Tarrant Budget for Appraisal District's (TAD) 2005 budget for the months of January January through through December 2005. It was the consensus of the City Council December 2005 that the recommendation be adopted. G-14648 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Purchase of 14648 from the City Manager recommending that-the City Council Equipment for confirm the purchase of Nortel equipment for the 392 Private 392 PBX Project Branch Exchange (PBX) Project for the Information Technology from Verizon Solutions Department from Verizon Communications using a State Communications of Texas Department of Information Resources purchase contract for IT Solutions for an estimated cost of$117,000.00. Council Member Silcox made Department a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-14649 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #16259-01- 14649 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 adopt Ordinance No. 16259-01-2005 amending the Code of the City Amend Chapter of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 12.5, 12.5, "Environmental Protection and Compliance," Article IV Environmental "Groundwater and Surface.Water Quality.," by dividing said article Protection and into divisions, naming Division 'I "Enforcement of the Texas Water Compliance, of Quality Control Act," and further amending said article by the City Code addition of a new Division 2, "Municipal Setting Designations," Establishing providing findings and definitions, providing for the prohibition of Procedures for a the use of groundwater for potable purposes in a municipal setting "Municipal designation, providing for an application process for a municipal Setting setting designation, providing for public meetings and hearings, Designation" providing for notice to persons within the affected community, providing for limitations on reapplication, providing for proof that response actions have been completed on a site; providing a fine .of up to $2,000.00 for each offense in violation of this ordinance. Council Member Silcox requested clarification of the term "Municipal Setting Designation". CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2005 PAGE 5 of 12 Mr. Brian Boerner, Environmental Management Department Director, stated that the term was a Brownfield's Redevelopment tool whereby the City looked at pieces of property and restricted the use of shallow ground water, thus allowing the City to leave high levels of contamination in place and allow the redevelopment to continue. He added that it did not impact anyone's drinking water source or their ability to receive service from the City for potable water. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-14650 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3159-01- 14650 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 authorize the City to retain the law firm of Haynes and Boone and Authorize designate Greta E. Cowart as outside counsel pursuant to Chapter Employment of VI, Section 3, of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney with Outside Counsel legal issues regarding the City's employee health and welfare to Assist and benefit plans, including but not limited to agreements with its third- Advise the City party administrators, and adopt Resolution No. 3159-01-2005 for the on Its Self- employment of Greta E. Cowart with the law offices of Haynes and Insured Health Boone, as outside legal counsel to assist City staff with the City's Plan employee health and welfare benefit plans, including its agreements with its third party administrators. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheatfall, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-10071 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10071 Refurbished from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize Toner Cartridges rescinding the purchase agreement for refurbished toner cartridges with Interco International based on unacceptable performance; and authorize the rebidding for the toner agreement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-14011 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Deed of Trust 14011 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a written consent to the execution of a Deed of Trust Lien by John L. Dubosque in favor of First State Bank Texas for Lease Site E-4 at Fort Worth Spinks Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2005 PAGE 6of12 C-20483 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Dannonbaum 20483 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Engineering authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement Company with Dannenbaum Engineering Company in the amount of $101,920.95 for the Briarhaven-Fieldcrest drainage improvements project. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20484 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.' C- Lockwood, 20484 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Andrews & authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement Newnam, Inc. with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in the amount of $58,179.64 for miscellaneous drainage improvements to Longstraw Channel, Luther Channel, Colonial Channel and Chaddybrook Channel. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20486 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- JLB Contracting 20485 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council LP authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with JLB Contracting LP, in the amount of $123,512.82 for intersection improvements to Greenbelt Road at Trinity Boulevard (DOE 4649). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20486 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #16260-01- 20486 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 authorize the transfer of $39,935.60 from the Water and Sewer Kimley-Morn and Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt Associates, Inc. Appropriation Ordinance No. 16260-01-2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $39,935.50 from available funds for the purpose of funding Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 29706 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LXX (70); and authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to engineering agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20487 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Waiter Fisher 20487 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a nine-month contract agreement with Walter Fisher for personal services involving consultation with the City of Fort Worth and representation of the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11; 2005 PAGE 7 of 12 City before the Texas State Legislature, state agencies and the Office of the Governor; and approve a term for the recommended contract from January 11, 2005 to September 30, 2005, with a one- year option to renew at the same terms and conditions. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheatfall, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Larne, Silcox, Haskin, Wheatfall, and Stevenson NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: Council Member Davis Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3153 was Hearing adopted on December 21, 2004 setting 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 Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on December 28, 2005. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. ZC-04-310 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Mayor Approved Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at various properties located in the Texas Trails area'from "AG" Agricultural, "A-5" One- Family Residential,"A-21" One-Family Residential and "B" Two- Family Residential to "A-21" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-310, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-330 Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Fort Worth Lofts, LTD., for a change in zoning of property located at 1009, 1013, and 1015 West Peach Street and 1016 West Bluff Street from "G" Intensive Commercial and "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use to "H" Central Business District, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-330, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2005 PAGE 8 of 12 ZC-04-331 Mr. Don Nobles, 5600 Rock Hill Road, representing the applicant, Approved appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. Don Nobles Council Member Wheatfall asked Mr. Nobles if he would be opposed to restricting sales for off-site consumption as part of this zoning change. Mr. Nobles replied that he would not oppose this restriction. Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the application of Wilton Franklin for a change in zoning of property located at 4209 Lorin Avenue from "A-5" One Family Residential to "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-331, be approved by amending the zoning to "PDISU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial with the exclusion of alcohol sales for off-premise consumption and waiver of Site Plan. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-332 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council SP-04-056 Member Wheatfall, that the application of Roberto Gonzalez for a Approved change in zoning of property located at 1544 Ellis Avenue and 309 N.W. 20th Street from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PDISU" Planned DevelopmentlSpecific Use for all uses in "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use, signage will be on building and Site Plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-332 and Site Plan No. SP-04- 056, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-333 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council SP-04-057' Member Stevenson, that the application of Leo Garcia for a change Approved in zoning of property located at 111 North Riverside Drive from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PDISU" Planned Development/ Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial; plus: Food Processing Equipment Manufacturing and no on-premise signage, Site Plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-333 and Site Plan No. SP-04-057, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-334 Council Member Wheatfall asked if the applicant would be opposed Approved to the exclusion of the sale of alcohol at this location. Paul Lee Mr. Paul Lee, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Dunaway & Associates, representing the applicant, stated there would be no opposition since this was a Tarrant County facility. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2005 PAGE 9 of 12 Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that the application of County of Tarrant for a change in zoning of property located at 3524 Miller Avenue from "PD-151" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus Outdoor Recreation to "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-334, be approved by amending the zoning to "PDISU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial with the exclusion of alcohol sales for off-premise consumption and waiver of Site Plan. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-339 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of Hickman Development Corporation for a change in zoning of property located in the 9400 Block thru 9500 Block of Clifford Street from "A-5" One Family Residential and "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "G" Intensive Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-339, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-340 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council SP-04-059 Member Stevenson, that the application of McCart Risinger L.P., for Approved a change in zoning of property located in the 2800 Block thru 3400 Block of West Risinger Road from "A-R" One-Family Restricted Residential to "PDISU" Planned DevelopmentlSpecific Use for all uses in "A-R" One-Family Restricted Residential, with minimum lot size of 4100 square feet with 5-foot side yards and Site Plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-340 and Site Plan No. SP-04- 059, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-345 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of Wide Open Spaces for a change in zoning of property located at 811 East Bluff Street from "PD-487/DD" Planned DevelopmenVDemolition Delay to "PD-487" Planned Development, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-345, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-346 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of Wide Open Spaces for a change in zoning of property located at 705 East Bluff Street from "PD-487/DD" Planned DevelopmentlDemolition Delay to "PD-487" Planned Development, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-346, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2005 PAGE 10 of 12 ZC-04-347 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at 6001, 6005, 6009, 6101 and 6013 Elliot Reeder Road and 1308, 1312, 1400, 1408, 1412 and 1420 Carson Street from "A-5" One-Family Residential to "A-51HC" One- Family Residential/Historic Cultural, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-347, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-342 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council SP-04-060 Member Lane, that the application of Jose Estrada for a change in Denied with zoning of property located at 3511 East Belknap Street from "E" Prejudice Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/ Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus Automotive Repair and Site Plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC- 04-342 and Site Plan No. SP-04-060, be denied with prejudice. The motion carried unanimously. 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 Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 16261-01-2005 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2005 PAGE 11 of 12 Council Member Silcox recognized Mr. Steve Atwell in the audience who was accompanying Boy Scouts from Troop 205. He stated they were attending the Council meeting working towards their Communication and Citizenship in the Community badge. He also recognized Boy Scouts from Troop 50 in the audience who were attending the Council meeting working towards their Citizenship in the Community and Communications badges. Each Boy Scout was presented with a City pin. Citizen Mr. Larry Stevens, 2812 Calico Rock Drive, representing the Presentations Crossing at Fossil Creek Homeowners Association, appeared Larry Stevens before Council relative to the declining condition of the streets in his neighborhood. He stated that the construction of these new streets and sidewalks were failing because of the inadequate construction by the developer. He recommended that the City hire more inspectors to monitor the street construction process. He recommended a moratorium be placed on the contractors that do poor work in the City. He added that developers need to be held responsible for the repair, as the taxpayers should not bear the burden of the cost. Mayor Moncrief advised Mr. Stevens that the City was very aware of this problem and was taking measures to resolve the problem. Mary Blakemore Ms. Mary E. Blakemore, 1306 lllionis Avenue, appeared before Council relative to the safety in her neighborhood. She stated that the biggest problem was with drugs and trash. She further stated that meetings with City representatives about this issue have met with no results or minor improvements with the trash issue. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that there had been countless meetings relative to these issues and that a meeting was being scheduled between all of the neighbors, Code Compliance and the Police Department to discuss a plan of action. Mayor Moncrief advised Ms. Blakemore that City staff would continue to work with her to get the right people to the table to resolve these issues. Maurice Spruell Mr. Maurice Spruell, 1325 Illinois Avenue, appeared before Council relative to enforcement of citations issued by Code Compliance. He stated that individuals needed to be held accountable for violating City ordinances. He distributed to the Council a list of laws that needed more enforcement or needed to be changed for stronger fines. CITY COUNCIL MEETING" FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2005 PAGE 12 of 12 Bill Martin Mr. Bill Martin, 201 Cromwell Street, appeared before Council and expressed appreciation to various City representatives who assisted him with the cleaning up of the junkyard next to his property. He also advised the Council of an upcoming zoning case and requested the Council support the zoning change. Joe Waller Mr. Joe Waller, 2533 Castle Circle, Chairman of the Steering Committee of South Lake Worth, appeared before Council relative to the value of Lake Worth. He referenced the discussion held at the Pre-Council Meeting regarding revenues the City will receive from the gas wells. He suggested the use of some of that revenue for Lake Worth. He stated that the lake could be a very valuable asset to the City and expressed appreciation to City employees for assisting in resolving various issues at the lake. He also raised concern about debris left from the removal of a marina in the lake that could lead to future litigation for the City. Council Member Stevenson expressed appreciation to Mr. Waller for his voluntary efforts and stated that he looked forward to the meetings to discuss streets, dredging, etc. Mr. Stevenson referenced Council Member Picht's announcement that he would not seek another term on the Council. Council Member Stevenson pointed out the standing ovation for him was appropriate. He added he never doubted Mr. Picht was speaking from his heart about certain convictions. He also recognized Mrs. Tru Picht, who was in the audience, for her support. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 18th day of January, 2005. Attest: Approved: fN—\ada& Marty Hen rix Michael J. ncrief City Secretary Mayor