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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/07/05-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 Date & Time On the 5t" day of July, A.D., 2005, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:09 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Chuck Silcox; Council Members Salvador Espino, Becky Haskin, Jungus Jordan, Carter Burdette, Kathleen Hicks, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Charles Boswell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Marty Hendrix. Council Member Donavan Wheatfall was temporarily absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Mr. Robert Combs, Purchasing Manager. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 2005, were approved unanimously by a vote of eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent. Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Milton F. Presentations Johnson, Sr. Day to Mr. Milton F. Johnson, Sr. Mr. Johnson expressed appreciation to the Council for the proclamation and introduced his wife, Marguerette, and other members of his family. Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Recreation and Parks Month to Ms. Jennifer Harnish, Chairperson, Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Advisory Board. Ms. Harnish expressed her appreciation to the Council for the proclamation and acknowledged several youth organizations in the audience. City Secretary Hendrix stated that the proclamation to be presented for the Parks and Community Services Mobile Recreation Program Summer Day Camp had been requested to be postponed until a future Council meeting. Announcements Mayor Pro tempore Silcox stated that activities held on each 4t" of July always created a possibility of fire hazards. He added that yesterday, starting about dinnertime to past midnight, professional firefighters and volunteers responded to hundreds of calls about fires. He read a note commending Fire Department personnel for their efforts and also stated that the City was indebted to the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 2 of 18 volunteers to make Fort Worth a safer City. He also expressed appreciation to the firefighters and volunteers who sacrificed their family time to make the 4t" of July safe for everyone. Council Member Hicks reminded everyone that the Evans Avenue and Rosedale Business and Cultural District Redevelopment Project would receive an update on July 7, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Southside Community Center. She encouraged everyone interested to attend. Council Member Espino announced that a District 2 breakfast for the Riverside community would be held on July 23, 2005. He added that a location and time had not yet been determined, but information would be forthcoming. He also announced that a breakfast for Far North Fort Worth area north of Loop 820 would be held on July 30, 2005, time and location to be announced later. He also commended the Riverside Community for conducting an outstanding parade in celebration of the July 4t" holiday. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox announced that the Corps of Engineers would conduct a meeting on the Trinity River Vision on July 26 and 27, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the YWCA. He added that this meeting was to receive public input and encouraged everyone to attend. Withdrawn from City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication Nos. C-20832 and C-20835 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication No. C-20832 be withdrawn. Staff Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Presentations by Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council City Council Member Davis, that Ms. Betty Mars and Mr. Don Allen be appointed Appointments to the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee effective July 5, 2005. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays and with Council Member Wheatfall absent. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 3 of 18 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the following individuals be appointed to the Mayors Committee on Persons with Disabilities, effective July 5, 2005 and with even-numbered terms expiring October 1, 2006, and odd-numbered terms expiring October 1, 2005. Service Providers Place 2 Kathleen K. Cantrell (Representing Arc of Greater Tarrant County) Place 4 Paul Kaufman (Representing Special Education Program FWISD) Place 10 Janice R. Daniels (Representing United Cerebral Palsy) Fort Worth Citizens Place 11 Barbara L. Selman Place 12 Michael Wyss Place 15 Ray-Kent Troutman Place 16 Gene E. Cates Employers/Employment Assistance Agencies Place 24 Yolanda Carey (Representing Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth) The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays and with Council Member Wheatfall absent. Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that Mr. Jon Wise be appointed to Place 6 on the City Zoning Commission, effective July 5, 2005 and with a term expiring October 1, 2006. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays and with Council Member Wheatfall absent. Council Member Jordan introduced Jon Wise and his family who were present in the audience. Ord. #16501-07- There was presented Ordinance No. 16501-07-2005 directing 2005 publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and Publish Notice of revenue Certificates of Obligation; and ordaining other matters Intention to Issue relating to the subject. Council Member Haskin made a motion, Combination Tax seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the ordinance be & Revenue adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) Certificates of nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent. Obligation CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 4 of 18 Committee There were no presentations or communications from boards, Presentations commissions and/or City Council Committees. OCS-1496 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1496 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-14844 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Child Care 14844 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Community authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of agreement on behalf Advisory of the City of Fort Worth designating Child Care Community Council of Advisory Council of Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County as the Workforce eligible Local Council for Fort Worth for the purposes of applying Solutions as for an Early Learning Opportunity Act grant (ELOA) from the U.S. Local Council Department of Health and Human Services and designating for Purposes of Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County to serve as the fiscal agent Applying for for the grant. It was the consensus of the City Council that the ELOA Grant recommendation be adopted. G-14845 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #16502-07- 14845 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 adopt Ordinance No. 16502-07-2005 pursuant to V.T.C.A., Approve DFW Transportation Code, Chapter 22, Subchapter D, approving International Resolution 2005-05-187 of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board Airport Board (Airport Board) which amends Section 2-5 and Res. #2005-05- Section 2-6 of Chapter 2 of the Dallas/Fort Worth International 187 to Approve Airport Board Code of Rules and Regulations; providing for a fine Amendments of not to exceed two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars per day for any Chapter 2, Code violation thereof, to clarify the authorization required by persons of Rules & and vehicles in places designated "Restricted Area" and to clarify Regulations language permitting the enforcement of traffic regulations specific to the Air Operations Area. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14846 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3230-07- 14846 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 authorize the maximum amount to be paid to Smith, Robertson, Increase Elliott, Glen, Klein and Bell to represent the City of Fort Worth Maximum regarding legal issues concerning SH121T be increased to Amount to be $150,000.00. Further, it is recommended that the City Council Paid to Smith, adopt Resolution No. 3230-07-2005 fixing the amount to be paid to CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 5 of 18 Robertson, outside legal counsel Alan Glen and other attorneys in the firm an Elliott, Glen, additional $30,000.00, making the total amount to be paid to Smith, Kein and Bell in Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein and Bell not to exceed $150,000.00. Legal Issues It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation Concerning be adopted. SH121T G-14847 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #16503-07- 14847 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16503-07-2005 Res. #3231-07- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the general 2005 fund in the amount of $24,200.00 and decreasing the Unreserved, Increase Undesignated General Fund balance by the same amount, for the Amount to be purpose of paying Kelly, Hart, and Hallman, P.C., for services Paid to Kelly, rendered as outside legal counsel for assistance in the negotiation Hart & Hallman and production of documents with Omni Hotels Corporation for Assistance in related to the construction, development and operation of a Negotiation & Convention Center headquarters hotel; and in accordance with Production of Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter, adopt Resolution No. Documents 3231-07-2005 increasing the maximum amount to be paid to Kelly, Related to Hart & Hallman, P.C., as outside legal counsel for assistance in the Construction, negotiation and production of documents with Omni Hotels Development & Corporation related to the construction, development and Operation of a operation of a Convention Center headquarters hotel. It was the Convention consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be Center Hotel adopted. G-14848 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #16504-07- 14848 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16504-07-2005 Res. #3232-07- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General 2005 Fund in the amount of $35,000.00 and decreasing the Unreserved, Authorize Undesignated General Fund balance by the same amount, for the Employment of purpose of paying Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, L.L.P. Outside Legal for services rendered as outside legal counsel for assistance in the Counsel for negotiation and production of a cable television franchise with GTE Assistance in Southwest d/b/a Verizon Southwest; authorize the City Attorney to Negotiation & retain the law firm of Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, L.L.P., Production of (Varnum, Riddering) as outside legal counsel for assistance in the Cable Television negotiation and production of a cable television franchise with GTE Franchise with Southwest d/b/a Verizon Southwest; adopt Resolution No. 3232-07- GTE Southwest 2005 authorizing employment of outside legal counsel for d/b/a Verizon assistance in negotiation of cable television franchise with GTE Southwest Southwest d/b/a Verizon Southwest; and authorize the City CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 6 of 18 Manager to execute a related Professional Services Agreement with Varnum, Riddering, if required. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14849 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3233-07- 14849 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 2005 adopt Resolution No. 3233-07-2005 enacting a 45-day moratorium Enact 45-Day on all incentives for the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Moratorium on Zone (NEZ). Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by All Benefits for Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. Stop Six NEZ The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent. G-14850 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Uphold Denial of 14850 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council a Tree Removal uphold the City Forester's denial of a tree removal application for Application the removal and clear cutting of trees located at the northwest Appeal for corner of Interstate 35W and Western Center Boulevard, being Western Center known as Western Center North Addition. North Addition Continued Until Mr. Happy Baggett, 300 Burnett, Suite 150, owner of the property, August 4, 2005 appeared before Council in opposition of the denial. He advised of Happy Baggett the work with City staff on this property. He stated that he was appealing the denial as he did not have another option and that no other options were presented by City staff to resolve this issue. He added that they were not anti-trees and wanted to be able to mitigate this issue on his other properties. He provided examples of other developments that he owned and the amount of landscaping that had been provided. Noah Boydston Mr. Noah Boydston, 1590 Staree Lane, appeared before Council in opposition of the denial and presented a PowerPoint presentation on the nonapplicability of the tree ordinance to the subject property. He referenced Senate Bill 574, that goes into effect on September 1, 2005, and how it was applicable to this issue and then reviewed the definition of "permit". He then gave a timeline on their permitting activity on the Western Center North property. Mr. Boydston further advised that they needed to clear-cut the trees to provide for the future development of the property. Barney Mr. Barney Boydston, 1590 Staree Lane, appeared before Council Boydston in opposition of the denial. He advised of the tree survey that had been completed. He displayed a site plan of the property that was prepared in May 2004. He pointed out the flood plain related issues CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 7 of 18 and the need for tree removal to provide for fill of the flood plain for development. He stated that the trees conflicted with the building pads and infrastructure completion. He added that they wanted to be able to have mitigation of development of the site. He further stated that they were requesting that the property be grandfathered from tree ordinance requirements because their development began prior to the tree ordinance adoption. Council Member Espino requested clarification from the gentlemen on their statement that options were not given by the City staff. The proponents stated that they were willing to work out other options with the City staff. At this time, Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, clarified that there had been no development plans presented for this site. Council Member Espino requested further clarification about which neighborhoods had been contacted regarding this development. Mr. Baggett stated that Mr. Larry Stevens, a member of the Fossil Creek Homeowners Association, had been contacted. Council Member Espino asked the proponents to provide information on what type of development would be located at this site. Mr. Baggett stated that possible pad sites could be used for restaurants, banks, Walgreen's, dry cleaners, medical group building, and retail strip center use. Council Member Davis requested further clarification of their development plans and if the City could determine the mitigation after the development had occurred. She then asked if the applicants were provided this as an option. Mr. Riley responded that it was a matter of timing and that they could remove all of the trees and then discover it was not really necessary. In further deliberation, the proponents emphasized that they were going to construct a roadway in this area and a lot of landscaping, more than what was required by City ordinance. They also advised that they were going to face the issue of not being able to close on the property due to the flood plain issue. Mr. Baggett indicated that they could save 34 trees and he was willing to increase the mitigation cost up to $90,000.00 as they were putting in more landscaping. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 8 of 18 There was further discussion on the flood plain issue and Mr. Riley responded that City staff was going to work with the applicants on the cut and fill process of the area. He added that per City ordinance, the City wanted them to plant trees on the property and not have to pay the City money. Council Member Haskin requested the names of developments that Mr. Baggett had completed. He responded with the Plaza of the America in Dallas and the Circle T. Ranch in Trophy Club. Council Member Haskin requested projects in Fort Worth and Mr. Baggett indicated there were none. She clarified that she was looking for tree preservation projects and clarified with Mr. Baggett the difference between tree preservation and tree replacement. She advised of the beauty of the subject property now with the number of trees located on it. She expressed concerns with the proponents basing their appeal on a technicality and using the City's rules against the City. She added that she wanted to see the proponents do the right thing. Council Member Espino indicated his interest to work things out with the proponents. In further deliberation, Mayor Moncrief suggested that this item be postponed to give the applicants time to work out some type of option to save as many of the trees as possible on the site. Council Member Burdette stated that he saw conflict with the City's rules and regulations. He added that he felt the City should not deny a property owner the right to develop his property. He further stated that he wanted to apply reason to this request and requested the Council not uphold the denial. (Council Member Wheatfall assumed his chair at the dais.) Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 14850 be continued until August 4, 2005. The motion carried eight (8) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Burdette casting the descending vote. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 9 of 18 P-10180 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Charter Bus 10180 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Service authorize the rejection of a sole bid from Dipert Travel and Transportation, Ltd., to provide charter bus service for the Parks and Community Services Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-10181 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Mowing and 10181 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Clean-Up Services 1. Authorize non-exclusive purchase agreements to provide mowing and clean-up services for private-owned properties with DFW Group, Incorporated, New Era Contract Services and Coffey's Landscape Services, Incorporated, for the Code Compliance Department based on best value with payment due 30 days after date of invoice as follows; and Vendors Estimated Bid Amount a. DFW Group, Inc. $436,515.00 b. New Era Contract Services $465,985.00 C. Coffey's Landscape Services, Inc. $534,850.00 2. Authorize these agreements to begin July 5, 2005 and expire February 24, 2006, for the first agreement period, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-10182 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Workout 10182 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Clothing authorize a purchase agreement with Action Sportswear to furnish workout clothing for the Fire Department based on best value with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; authorize this agreement to begin July 5, 2005 and expire July 4, 2006, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods; and authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in the bid award in accordance with the Local Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program". It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 10 of 18 P-10183 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Ammunition & 10183 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Accessories 1. Authorize purchase agreements with GT Distributors, Inc., Barney's Police Supplies and Bailey's House of Guns, Incorporated, to provide ammunition and accessories for the AR-15 Rifle for the Police Department based on best value with payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice and freight is included; Bidders Awarded Items GT Distributors, Inc. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 Barney's Police Supplies 6 Bailey's House of Guns, Incorporated 3 2. Authorize the agreements to begin July 5, 2005 and expire on July 4, 2006, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in the bid award in accordance with the Local Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program". It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-10184 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Termite Control 10184 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Services authorize a purchase agreement for termite control services with TKO Pest Control for the Parks and Community Services Department based on sole bid received, with payments due 30 days from the date of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin on July 5, 2005 and expire July 4, 2006, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-10185 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- OEM Scott Self- 10185 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Contained authorize a purchase agreement for OEM Scott Self-Contained Breathing Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment with Municipal Emergency Apparatus Services d/b/a Four Alarm Fire Equipment for the Fire Department, Equipment SCBA Division based on highest discounts off the manufacturer's published pricelist with payment due 30 days after receipt of CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 11 of 18 invoice and freight cost included; authorize this agreement to begin July 5, 2005 and expire July 4, 2006, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods; and authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in the bid award in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program". It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-10186 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Opticom Parts 10186 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for Opticom parts with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Incorporated, using the Houston/ Galveston Area Council Contract PE05-05, for the Transportation and Public Works Department with payment due 30 days from receipt of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin July 5, 2005 and expire July 4, 2006, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. (Council Member Espino stepped away from the dais.) P-10187 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Interactive Voice 10187 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Response authorize the purchase of an upgrade to the Interactive Voice System Response system for the Development Department from Selectron, Incorporated, for the amount of $91,320.00. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Espino absent. C-20831 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Colonial Group 20831 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Health, Inc. authorize the City Manager to enter into a Consent Agreement with Colonial Group Health, Inc., authorizing the use of the right-of-way for installation of a new sign on the northeast corner of the intersection of West Magnolia Avenue (1412 West Magnolia) and Fairmount Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 12 of 18 C-20832 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. C-20832, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Design-Build Contract with William E. Payne and Associates, Incorporated to Construct the Air Traffic Control Tower at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, be withdrawn. C-20833 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- AUI Contractors, 20833 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council L.P. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with AUI Contractors, L. P., in the amount of $922,127.00 to construct the Western Communications Tower Equipment Facility under a Construction Manager at Risk Contract for the Information Technology Solutions Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20834 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Landmark Loop 20834 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 820, Ltd. approve the acceptance of one Storm Water Facility Maintenance Agreement described as Lots 2, 3, 6, 12 and 13, Block 2, Celeb's Mountain Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from Landmark Loop 820, Ltd., located in West Fort Worth (DOE 4905), for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20835 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Continued Until 20835 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council August 4, 2005 authorize the City Manager to execute a service contract with Interaction Information Technology for the development, implementation and maintenance of an Integrated Management Information System in the amount of $499,470.00 to begin July 5, 2005 and expire September 29, 2008. Funding for this contract from September 30, 2005 through September 29, 2008 in the amount of $271,536.48 will be contingent on the City's receipt of funding from the FY 2006 - 2008 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. All funds for this contract are provided by the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for a Child Mental Health Initiative Cooperative Agreement, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which was approved by the City Council on April 23, 2002 documented on M&C C-19063. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 13 of 18 Stephen Braun Mr. Stephen S. Braun, 1316B E. Lancaster Avenue, Executive Director for Tarrant County ACCESS for the Homeless, appeared before Council in opposition of the service contract. He stated that although this was a worthy project, he questioned the selection process. (Council Member Espino returned to his chair at the dais.) Mr. Braun added that when he made inquiries to City staff on the bid, score weighing, and selection process, he was asked to submit a Freedom of Information Act request to obtain the information. He further stated that his company already has this software developed for this process, came in with a lower bid, but was not given the opportunity to demonstrate their product. Council Member Wheatfall expressed concern with the selection process when Mr. Braun's company already had software developed. He added that the bid proposal showed no direction by City staff to seek participation by the Department of Housing and Urban Development nor did it appear it went through the Minority/Business Women Enterprise process. He also expressed concern with the selected systems capability to transfer or communicate with other systems. Council Member Davis expressed concern for the dramatic cost difference and with the need to provide a public information request to obtain bid information. She formally asked for public information on how the City made the selection and how the field was narrowed from the 11 original groups to only four. She also stated that when the City looked at such a dramatic cost difference, that everyone agreed that the City would receive a significantly better product as a result. (Council Member Haskin stepped away from the dais and left the meeting.) Mr. Sherwin Daryani, representing the Health Department, stated that the Request for Proposal asked for the ability to integrate with five agencies. He added that Interaction Information Technology's (IIT) bid was very close to the proposed budget of $500,000.00 for this project. He further stated that the City realized that a lot more agencies could be integrated into the project, 20 by the end of the project, including Tarrant County ACCESS, with the IIT submission. Mr. Daryani stated that the advantage to selecting IIT CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 14 of 18 was that the City would own the system versus having the ability to only contract with the other companies submitting bids. He advised that owning the source code provided the City with the ability to develop whatever was needed, and therefore controlled the services. Council Member Wheatfall requested staff provide an Informal Report on this issue that included point values relative to selection criteria. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 20835 be continued until August 4, 2005. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Haskin absent. C-20836 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- DMJM Aviation 20836 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve Phase 2 design fee for DMJM Aviation under their On-call Consulting Agreement (City Secretary Contract 31043), in the amount of $38,729.80, to design the replacement of three wind cones and 23 runway/taxiway guidance signs at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20837 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Amend Sales 20837 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement to authorize the amendment of the Sales Agreement to increase the Acquire purchase price to current appraised value for the purchase of 3314 Property at 3312, Pearl Avenue, 3312 Pearl Avenue and 3414 Pearl Avenue, as 3314, and 3414 required by law, in conjunction with the Fort Worth Meacham Pearl Ave on International Airport Noise Mitigation Program; find that the West Side of revised offers in the amount of $65,500.00 for the residence at 3314 Fort Worth Pearl Avenue and $11,550.00 for the lot at 3312 Pearl Avenue is just Meacham compensation for the acquisition of the properties, plus an International estimated real estate tax pro-rated amount not to exceed $2,250.00, Airport Noise for a total cost of $79,300.00; find that the revised offer in the total Mitigation amount of $8,400.00 for the vacant lot at 3414 Pearl Avenue is just Program compensation for the acquisition of the property plus an estimated real estate tax pro-rated amount not to exceed $250.00 for a total cost of $8,650.00; and authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 15 of 18 Second Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the Hearing for second public hearing for Proposed Voluntary Full Purpose Proposed Annexation of 137.3 acres of Land in Tarrant County, located north Voluntary Full of Haslet Roanoke Road and west of Ridgetop Road (Ranches East Purpose AX-05-007). Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked Annexation of if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. 137.3 Acres Located North of Ms. Allison Gray, representing the Development Department, Haslet Roanoke appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and stated that the Road and West annexation would be scheduled for Council action on August 4, of Ridgetop 2005. Road (Ranches Mr. Jeff Mannon, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Suite 100, Dunaway and East (Ranc Jeff AX-05-007) Associates, representing the developer, appeared before Council in support of the voluntary annexation. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the second public hearing, Council Member Espino, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Haskin absent. Citizen Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Pat Taylor, 1816 Jacksboro Hwy Presentations #111, as wishing to address Council regarding the subject, "a futile Pat Taylor attempt to reach minds made feeble by fever"; however, Mr. Taylor was not present. Marty Bitters Mr. Marty Bitters, 4813 Barberry Drive, representing the Meadow at Candleridge Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council relative to street repairs in his neighborhood. He stated that the workmanship was unacceptable and that the streets were deteriorating immediately after repair. He added that the repair material was blacktop over asphalt and that sewer covers had been covered with the material without uncovering them. He requested City staff observe the repair process and verify its completion to City standards. Mr. Doug Rademaker, Engineering Department Director, advised Council that the City became aware of this issue June 28, 2005. They found that the process of microsurfacing did not provide a good bond between surfaces and that the material broke down during high temperatures. He added that the contractor had been advised and would replace the material as well as investigate why the material was breaking down. Mr. Rademaker also stated that he would ensure residents in the area were notified of the problem. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 16 of 18 Joe Waller Mr. Joe Waller, 2533 Castle Circle, appeared before Council and expressed concern with the appearance of Lake Worth. He asked that the Council consider funding improvements at the lake using the gas well revenues. He stated that he would be at the July 19, 2005 Council meeting to express opposition for a zoning change request on Silver Creek for a high-density development at Lake Worth. Council Member Burdette stated that he had discussed the change with the homeowners association in the area and that the zoning case would go before Council on July 19, 2005. He encouraged all citizens concerned with the development to attend the Council meeting and express their concern. He added a proposal would be forthcoming to rezone the property from "A-5" to "A-10" which would address some of the problem. Derrell Little Mr. Derrell W. Little, 1928 6th Avenue, appeared before Council and expressed concern with the closure of the Thomas Place Recreation Center. He expressed opposition with the closure and stated that it was a great benefit to senior citizens in the area. Council Member Burdette advised Mr. Little that he had discussed this issue with residents of the community and that there was no plan to close the recreation center; however, there was a possibility of reducing the amount of staff and hours of operation at the center. Mr. Randle Harwood, Acting Parks and Community Services Director, stated that the department's budget was considering two proposals for the center. One proposal was to close the center as it had the lowest attendance rate of all the City's recreational centers; the second proposal was the reduction of staff and hours of operation. Leon Reed, Jr. Mr. Leon Reed, Jr., 4909 Wilmington Drive, appeared before Council and expressed appreciation to Mayor Moncrief and Council Member Burdette for attending Lake Como's 100th Anniversary celebration. He added that the community was concerned by the manner in which this event was closed down which was the result of a fight between a group of teenagers. He pointed out that the Police Department shut down their entire event and questioned if that was really necessary. He further stated that the event had been planned for a long time and that over 5,000 people and vendors were affected by the early closure of the festivities. Mr. Reed pointed out their planning process for the event and that representatives of the Police Department had been part of those discussions. He stated only four officers were in attendance at an event with 5,000 people. He asked that a review of the Police Department's policies, practices, and procedures be accomplished to ensure that everyone was treated equally. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS J U LY 5, 2005 PAGE 17 of 18 Council Member Burdette stated that he had discussed this issue with Como area residents and added that the Council had directed staff to provide a full report of the incident. Alton Wilkerson Mr. Alton Wilkerson, 2305 Farrell Lane, appeared before Council and requested their assistance with stopping criminal activity at a car wash at 5425 Ramey. He stated that the owner of the car wash does not maintain the property and that the community had performed clean up of the property. Mr. Wilkerson also pointed out that there was a field behind the car wash that their community used for gatherings and the clean-up events and then the City posted a "No Trespassing" sign. The classmates of the 1965 Class would like to find out if they could adopt the field, which belonged to the City of Fort Worth, in order to keep the property clean. He added that drug activity and transients used the car wash at all hours of the day and that Police needed to frequently monitor the establishment. He further stated that this activity affects the six neighborhood schools in the community. Council Member Wheatfall stated that he had personally witnessed criminal activity at the car wash and asked that the Police Department make frequent patrols of the area. He added that the owner of the property needed to be cited by Code Compliance for the condition of the car wash. Council Member Hicks stated that Mr. Wilkerson was a retired police officer and applauded his efforts to clean up the area. She added that the City needed to be proactive in their efforts to abate criminal activity in this area. Norman Lindley Mr. Norman Lindley, 640 Paint Pony Trail North, President of the Tejas Trail Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council relative to Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-121. He stated that the zoning change by Silver Oak, Ltd., would be heard by the City Council on July 19, 2005; however, he would be absent at the meeting and wanted to make the Council aware of his opposition. He added that the case would be for a planned development of 1,000 high- density lots on northwest corner of Silver Creek Road and Vernon Trail and expressed concern with its inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan and the increase of 12,400 cars per day. He further stated that representatives would make a full presentation at the July 19, 2005 Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JULY 5, 2005 PAGE 18 of 18 Council Member Burdette stated that he had discussed this zoning case with Bob Riley, Development Department Director, and that the area was not compatible to handle the increase of traffic that would be created by the development. Richard Vickers Mr. Richard Vickers, 2400 Cypress Street, appeared before Council relative to the appointments to the Mayors' Committee on Persons with Disabilities. He commended the appointments of Ray-Ken Troutman and Gene E. Cates and stated they would be a great benefit to the City and mental health community. He expressed concern with the implementation of the Integrated Management Information System, Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 20835, discussed earlier. He added that the system selected needed to meet the needs of the families and individuals affected by mental illness. He offered to provide assistance with the' system selection process. Joan Crownover Ms. Joan Crownover, 1041 East Robert Street, President of the Southside Urban Development, appeared before Council relative to various problems in her neighborhood. She expressed concern with the tall grass at abandoned homes and asked that Code Compliance mow the lawns on a regular basis. She added gangs are moving into the homes and making them their club houses and asked that the Police drive through the neighborhood, especially on Thursday night, to put a stop to the gangs and loud music. Ms. Crownover asked about the status of the rundown apartments on Gardner and Riverside Drive, expressed concern with parking lot conditions at the community's Sack `N Save grocery store, and asked the status of building restrooms in the local park. Council Member Hicks requested Ms. Crownover meet with her after the Council meeting to address her concerns. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 19th day of July, 2005. Attest: Approved: Marty Hen rix Michael J. oncrie City Secretary Mayor