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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/12/06-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 Present Mike Moncrief, Mayor Chuck Silcox, Mayor Pro tem, District 3 Salvador Espino, District 2 Becky Haskin, District 4 Donavan Wheatfall, District 5 Jungus Jordan, District 6 Carter Burdette, District 7 Kathleen Hicks, District 8 Wendy Davis, District 9 City Staff Charles Boswell, City Manager David Yett, City Attorney Marty Hendrix, City Secretary With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with Council Member Espino temporarily absent. Agenda Item H The invocation was given by Reverend J. Fred Barber, Trinity Episcopal Invocation Church. Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Pledge (Council Member Espino assumed his chair at the dais.) Mayor Moncrief expressed his appreciation for the manner in which all City agencies worked together to honor the passing of Police Officer Henry "Hank" Nava on December 5, 2005, who was killed in the line of duty. He stated that the compassion exhibited by Fort Worth residents was unlike anything he had seen before. He asked that citizens take time to say "thanks" to police officers, marshals, and firefighters for their dedicated efforts to protect the City. Agenda Item IV On motion of Council Member Wheatfall, seconded by Council Member Davis, Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 29, 2005, were approved Minutes unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 2 of 23 Agenda Item V Council Member Wheatfall presented a Proclamation for Fort Worth Chargers' Special Day to members of the Fort Worth Chargers Football team to recognize their Presentations winning season. City Secretary Hendrix advised that the presentation by the Fort Worth Dog Park Association had been rescheduled to the December 13, 2005, City Council meeting. Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Fort Worth Country Day School 2005 Girls' Field Hockey Team Championship Day to members of the field hockey team to recognize their winning season. Agenda Item VI Mayor Pro tem Silcox announced that the Animal Care and Control Center was Announcements conducting a Pet Angel Tree program to accept donations of grooming, medical services, toys, and various supplies for the many animals at the Center. He added that donations would also be accepted at the Center or at the Community Relations Department and asked that interested citizens contact the Center at (817) 392-3737 for further information. Mayor Pro tem Silcox also announced that the Southwest Parkway 121 Tollway project broke ground this morning. He provided a brief history on the need for the project and stated that the Tollway would dramatically improve traffic for the residents located southwest of the downtown area. He recognized the efforts, generosity, and vision of Charlie Hilliard and Cass Edwards towards the project and expressed appreciation to their families. Council Member Hicks expressed appreciation to the Mayor, Council Members, City staff, residents and everyone who attended the demolition of Riverside Village on December 3, 2005. She added that it was an extraordinary event and a victory for southeast Fort Worth. Council Member Espino stated that the first District 2 Christmas Party at the Rose Marine Theater to benefit the Latin Arts Association was a great success. He expressed appreciation to Congresswoman Kay Granger and the Council Members who attended and added it would be an annual event for District 2. Council Member Haskin congratulated the Carter-Riverside Neighborhood and Historical Garden of Eden neighborhoods on their receipt of awards at the Mayor's Neighborhood Awards of Fort Worth on December 3, 2005. She added that the Carter-Riverside Neighborhood had received this award for three years in a row. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 3 of 23 Council Member Wheatfall also congratulated the Carver Heights East neighborhood on receiving an award at the Mayor's Neighborhood Awards of Fort Worth event on December 3, 2005. Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Bank of America who hosted an event last week at the Fort Worth Club that recognized community and neighborhood leaders. She stated that $5,000.00 awards were presented to areas in each council district and that the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Near Northside Partnership each received $200,000.00 awards. Council Member Jordan congratulated the Wedgwood South Neighborhood Association for their receipt of an award at the Mayor's Neighborhood Awards on December 3, 2005, and to Carol Beardsley on her receipt of the Ben Ann Tomeyko Award. Mayor Moncrief recommended that these recognized neighborhoods make a presentation to the Council on their award winning achievements. Agenda Item VII There were no items removed from the consent agenda. Withdrawn from Consent Agenda Agenda Item VIII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. Continued/ C-21183 be continued until December 20, 2005. Withdrawn By Staff Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Wheatfall, seconded by Council Consent Agenda Member Davis, the Council voted nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays to approve and adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows: OCS-1527 M&C OCS-1527 - 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-15025 M&C G-15025 — Adopting Resolution No. 3281-12-2005 authorizing the City Res. No. 3280-12- Attorney to file a lawsuit pursuant to Chapter 54 of the Texas Local 2005 Government Code against Ivan Harris for violation of Fort Worth's Zoning File Lawsuit for Ordinance. Violation of City's Zoning Ordinance CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 4 of 23 G-15026 M&C G-15026 — Adopting Resolution No. 3281-12-2005 authorizing the Res. No. 3281-12- maximum amount to be paid to Kelly, Hart & Hallman to provide consultation 2005 services in regards to City oil and gas leases within the City limits be increased Increase Payment to $25,000.00. to Kelly, Hart & Hallman to Assist in Legal Issues Regarding Oil and Gas Leases within City Limits P-10273 M&C P-10273 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for fire sprinkler Fire Sprinkler inspection, testing and repair with C& N Fire Systems, Inc., for the City of Fort Inspection, Testing Worth based on best value with payment due 30 days from invoice date or net and Repair two percent discount if paid within ten days; authorizing this agreement to begin December 13, 2005, and expire December 12, 2006, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods; and authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in the award in accordance with the Texas Local Code 271.102 "Cooperative Purchasing Program". P-10274 M&C P-10274 — Authorizing non-exclusive purchase agreements for ready mix Ready Mix concrete with the following vendors for the City of Fort Worth based on the Concrete responsive bids received with payment due 30 days from the date of the invoices; a. Beall Concrete Ent. b. Cowtown Ready Mix c. Latimore Materials Co. d. Old Castle APG TX, Inc. e. Tarrant Concrete f True Grit Redi-Mix, Ltd. g. Redi-Mix, LP Authorizing this agreement to begin January 2, 2006, and expire on January 1, 2007, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods; and authorizing 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". CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 5 of 23 P-10275 M&C P-10275 — Authorizing the purchase of new vehicle repair equipment Vehicle Repair from a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract with Mohawk Equipment Resources LTD, for the Equipment Services Department for a cost not to exceed $32,921.25 with payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice. QTY. & Description Unit Price Extended Total TXMAS-3-56020, Mohawk Resources, LTD 1 ea. Hunter Engineering tire $14,461.36 balance machine & equipment 2 ea. Hunter Engineering brake $8,584.48 $17,168.96 lathes and equipment 1 ea. Hunter Engineering $ 1,290.93 medium/heavy duty truck adaptors TOTAL $32,921.25 P-10276 M&C P-10276 — Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16719-12-2005 Ord. No. 16719- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in 12-2005 the amount of $106,480.00 from fees collected, for the purpose of funding Personal Services personal service agreements with various individual class instructors for the Parks and Community Services Department; authorizing purchase agreement with various individual class instructors for the Parks and Community Services Department; authorizing the agreement to begin December 1, 2005, and expire November 30, 2006; and authorizing the Parks and Community Services Department to add additional vendors as needed. L-14150 M&C L-14150 — Authorizing the acquisition of one single-family residence Single-Family located at 3203 Oscar Avenue (Lot 2, Block 34, J. M. Moody Subdivision), in Residential conjunction with the Lebow Channel Watershed Improvements Project in the Property at 3203 2004 Capital Improvement Program (DOE 4623); finding that the price offered Oscar Avenue for of $56,000.00 is just compensation for the acquisition of the property, with Lebow Channel closing costs not to exceed $3,000.00, less a ten percent discount of the sale Watershed price for a total cost of $53,400.00; and authorizing the City Manager to Improvements execute all appropriate instruments related to purchase and recording. Project C-21175 M&C C-21175 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year contract Republic Electric with a fiscal funding out clause with one three-year renewal option that includes a fiscal funding out clause with Republic Electric in the estimated annual amount of $371,433.00 for the rehabilitation and the routine maintenance of freeway lighting; and authorizing the rates to be adjusted annually based on half of the previous calendar year's Consumer Price Index for the south urban region published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 6 of 23 C-21176 M&C C-21176 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 31696 with TranSystems Corporation for Water to CSC No. 31696 and Sanitary Sewer Replacement for SH121T (Southwest Parkway), Part 1 — TranSystems (City Project No. 00203), in the amount of$49,050.00 to provide for additional Corporation design and survey services, thereby increasing the contract amount to $707,455.00. C-21177 M&C C-21177 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 28977 with CH2M Hill, Inc., for Southside II to CSC No. 28977 Water Main Transmission Main from Rolling Hills Treatment Plant to the — C112M Hill, Inc. Crowley Road/Risinger Road Intersection (City Project No. 00303), in the amount of $259,600.00 to provide additional engineering services on the project, thereby increasing the contract amount to $882,249.00. C-21178 M&C C-21178 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering Teague Nall and agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the amount of$61,298.00, for Perkins, Inc. Chapel Creek Boulevard paving and drainage improvements from IH-30 North to Chapin Road (City Proj ect No. 00139). C-21179 M&C C-21179 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement WFR Properties, between WFR Properties, Inc., and the City of Fort Worth for approximately Inc. 2,040 square feet of office and warehouse space for Police Department operations at a cost of $900.00 per month; and approving the lease term of six months commencing on December 1, 2005, and expiring on May 31, 2006. C-21180 M&C C-21180 — Authorizing the City Manager to accept additional funds and Ord. No. 16720- execute a grant contract amendment with Texas Department of State Health 12-2005 Services, Regional and Local Services Section/Local Public Health System for Texas Department "000" Local Public Health System Development Funds in the amount of of State Health $16,508.00 to provide essential public health services from March 1, 2006, to Services, Regional August 31, 2006; adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16720-12-2005 and Local Services increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Section/Local amount of$16,508.00 subject to execution of amended City Secretary Contract Public Health No. 32619, with the Texas Department of State Health Services, Regional and System Local Services Section/Local Public Health System for the purpose of funding extended essential public health services from February 28, 2006, through August 31, 2006; and waiving indirect costs of ten percent to allow maximum use of funds for delivery of services to the community. C-21181 M&C C-21181 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with DFW Advisors, DFW Advisors, Ltd. Company to manage the Noise Mitigation Program Phase Ltd. Company V at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport for an amount not to exceed $878.421.00. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 7 of 23 C-21182 M&C C-21182 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional CLR, Inc. services agreement with CLR, Inc., in the amount of$30,880.00 for the design and preparation of construction documents for road and parking improvements at Greenway Park. The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda. Agenda Item X Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, Presentations by that Mr. Paul Denneby be appointed to Place 9 on the Historic and Cultural City Council— Landmarks Commission effective December 6, 2005, and with a term expiring Appointments October 1, 2007. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. C.P. No. 255 There was presented Council Proposal No. 255 proposing that City Council Implement a Black authorize the City Manager to implement a decaling design that places the and White Police "Molly" logo on the front door panel of all marked police vehicles in Vehicle accordance with the administrative regulations; authorize the City Manager to implement a decaling design that incorporates a black and white vehicle as the standard color scheme for marked Police Department vehicles; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of$50,000.00 and decreasing the fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding decals for Police vehicles. Council Member Haskin stated that the color scheme for the vehicles had been changed four times in previous years and expressed her opposition of expending an additional $50,000.00 to modify the vehicles once again. Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Council Proposal No. 255 be adopted with the following amendments: 1. Add to the end of paragraph 1: "...except that the "Fort Worth" letter may be changed to black for police vehicles only." 2. Delete proposed paragraph 3: "Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing funds in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Police Department budget from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance for the purpose of purchasing and decaling a black and white police vehicle." CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 8 of 23 3. Add new paragraph 3: "Authorize the City Manager to amend the administrative regulations related to the use of the City logo and design of police cars to include a subsection that prohibits the changing of the design of the police cars for at least 10 years after the 2006 police car model is developed in order to allow for the black and white police car to be fully implemented and incorporated in the fleet." 4. Add to the end of the last sentence in the Discussion section: "...giving an exception to the color of the "Fort Worth" lettering in the logo for police vehicles only. A black lettering may be more preferable in the logo when placed on a black and white vehicle." The motion, as amended, carried eight (8) ayes to one (1) nay with Council Member Haskin casting the descending vote. Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions Committee and/or City Council Committees. Presentations Agenda Item XII There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain Res No. 3282-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of four 2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2, Appoint City of Fort Worth, Texas (Speedway TIF), effective January 1, 2006, and with Chairperson and expiration dates as indicated below: Members to Board of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term Increment Reinvestment Sal Espino, Chair December 31, 2007 Zone No. 2 Carter Burdette December 31, 2007 (Speedway TIF) Albert Perez December 31, 2007 Tom Kelly December 31, 2007 Kenton Nelson December 31, 2007 The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Howard Young Representative Mary Denny December 31, 2006 Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2006 Tye DeBerry Denton County December 31, 2006 Karen Rue Senator Jane Nelson December 31, 2007 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 9 of 23 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3282-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Agenda Item XIII There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain Res. No. 3283-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of four 2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, Appoint Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF) effective January 1, 2006, and with Chairperson and expiration dates as indicated below: Members to Board of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term Increment Carter Burdette, Chair December 31, 2007 Reinvestment Wendy Davis December 31, 2007 Zone No. 3 Bill Boecker December 31, 2007 (Downtown TIF) Joy Webster December 31, 2007 Jeffrey Rattikin December 31, 2007 The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Lon Burnam Representative Lon Burnam December 31, 2006 Camille Rodriguez Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2006 J.D. Granger Senator Kim Brimer December 31, 2007 Roy Brooks Tarrant County December 31, 2006 Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3283-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Agenda Item XIV There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain Res. No. 3284-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five 2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4, Appoint City of Fort Worth, Texas (Southside/Medical District TIF), effective January Chairperson and 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Members to Board of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term Increment Kathleen Hicks December 31, 2007 Reinvestment Don Scott December 31, 2007 Zone No. 4 Wendy Davis, Chair December 31, 2007 (Southside/ Medical District TIF) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 10 of 23 The following appointment has been in holdover and the City Council hereby appoints the person listed below to the Board, effective January 1, 2005, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Expiration of Term Roy Brooks December 31, 2006 The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Bill Lace Tarrant County College December 31, 2006 District Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2007 District Juan Rangel Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2007 Kristin Jenkins Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2007 District Jon Ed Robbins Tarrant County December 31, 2006 Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3284-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Agenda Item XV There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain Res. No. 3285-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five 2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 6, Appoint City of Fort Worth, Texas (Riverfront TIF), effective January 1, 2006, and with Chairperson and expiration dates as indicated below: Members to Board Name Expiration of Term of Directors of Tax Increment Jungus Jordan, Chair December 31, 2007 Reinvestment Roy Brooks December 31, 2007 Zone No. 6 G.K. Maenius December 31, 2007 (Riverfront TIF) Nina Petty December 31, 2007 The following appointments have been in holdover and the City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board, effective January 1, 2005, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Expiration of Term Dionne Bagsby December 31, 2006 Shirley Williams December 31, 2006 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 11 of 23 The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Jean McClung Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2007 Paula Zalucki Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2007 District Sandy Swinnea Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2007 District Jon Ed Robbins Tarrant County December 31, 2006 David Wells Tarrant County College December 31, 2006 District Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3285-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Agenda Item XVI There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain Res. No. 3286-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of 2005 eleven members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Appoint No. 7, City of Fort Worth, Texas (North Tarrant Parkway TIF), effective Chairperson and January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Members to Board of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term Increment Reinvestment Sal Espino December 31, 2007 Zone No. 7 (North Peter Aberg December 31, 2007 Tarrant Parkway TI The City Council hereby acknowledges the appointments of the following persons by the following entities for terms expiring on the dates indicated below: Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Jeff Baker Keller ISD December 31, 2007 Adonna Lowe Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2007 District Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2007 District CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 12 of 23 The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2006 Glen Whitley Tarrant County December 31, 2006 Michael Saenz Tarrant County College December 31, 2006 District Becky Haskin, Chair City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006 Russell Laughlin City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006 Bill Poteet City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006 Bill Miller City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006 Donald Silverman City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006 Council Member Haskin questioned City Attorney Yett whether Bill Miller could be appointed to the TIF Board as he was a candidate for a public elective office. She reminded the City Attorney that she had been advised that a person could not serve in that capacity. City Attorney Yett advised that he would check into this matter. Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3286-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Agenda Item XVII There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain Res. No. 3287-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five 2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 8, Appoint City of Fort Worth, Texas (Lancaster Corridor TIF), effective January 1, 2006, Chairperson and and with expiration dates as follows: Members to Board of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term Increment Reinvestment Kathleen Hicks December 31, 2007 Zone No. 8 Ola Assem December 31, 2007 (Lancaster Patrick Trask December 31, 2007 Corridor TIF) The following appointments have been in holdover and the City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board, effective January 1, 2005, and with expiration dates as indicated below: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 13 of 23 Name Expiration of Term Carter Burdette, Chair December 31, 2006 Wendy Davis December 31, 2006 Elaine Petrus December 31, 2006 The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Christine Moss Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2007 Roy Brooks Tarrant County December 31, 2006 Rudy Gonzales Tarrant County College December 31, 2006 Linda Christie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2007 District Tom Roy Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2007 District Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheatfall, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3287-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Agenda Item There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain XVIII members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five Res. No. 3288-12- members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 9, 2005 City of Fort Worth, Texas (Trinity River Vision TIF), effective January 1, Appoint 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Chairperson and Members to Board Name Expiration of Term of Directors of Tax Increment Jim Lane, Chair December 31, 2007 Reinvestment Dionne Bagsby December 31, 2007 Zone No. 9 Ed Lasko December 31, 2007 (Trinity River Nina Petty December 31, 2007 Vision TIF) Hal Sparks December 31, 2007 The following appointments have been in holdover and the City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board, effective January 1, 2005, and with expiration dates as indicated below: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 14 of 23 Name Expiration of Term Sal Espino December 31, 2006 Wendy Davis December 31, 2006 Victor Henderson December 31, 2006 G.K. Maenius December 31, 2006 Tom Purvis December 31, 2006 The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Judy Needham Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2006 J.D. Johnson Tarrant County December 31, 2007 Leonardo de la Garza Tarrant County College December 31, 2007 Gina Puente-Brancato Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2006 District Gale Pileggi Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2006 District Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3288-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Agenda Item XIX There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain Res. No. 3289-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of five 2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Appoint 10, City of Fort Worth, Texas (Lone Star TIF), effective January 1, 2006, and Chairperson and with expiration dates as indicated below: Members to Board of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term Increment Jungus Jordan December 31, 2007 Reinvestment Donavan Wheatfall December 31, 2007 Zone No. 10 (Lone Jeff Lang December 31, 2007 Star TIF) The following appointments have been in holdover and the City Council hereby appoints the persons listed below to the Board, effective January 1, 2005, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Expiration of Term Sal Espino, Chair December 31, 2006 Mike Berry December 31, 2006 J.D. Granger December 31, 2006 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 15 of 23 The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2006 Glen Whitley Tarrant County December 31, 2007 David Wells Tarrant County College December 31, 2007 Linda Chri stie Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2006 District Paula Zalucki Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2006 District Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheatfall, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3289-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Agenda Item XX There was presented a resolution appointing the chairperson and certain Res. No. 3290-12- members of the Board of Directors and acknowledging the appointment of eight 2005 members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Appoint 11, City of Fort Worth, Texas (Southwest Parkway), effective January 1, 2006, Chairperson and and with expiration dates as indicated below: Members to Board Name Expiration of Term of Directors of Tax Increment Jungus Jordan December 31, 2007 Reinvestment Isaac Manning December 31, 2007 Zone No. 11 Bill Meadows December 31, 2007 (Southwest Elaine Petrus December 31, 2007 Parkway) John Stevenson December 31, 2007 The City Council hereby acknowledges the following persons appointed by the following entities, effective January 1, 2006, and with expiration dates as indicated below: Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Roy Brooks Tarrant County December 31, 2007 Bill Lace Tarrant County College December 31, 2007 Chuck Silcox, Chair City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006 Wendy Davis City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006 Scott Walker City of Fort Worth December 31, 2006 Chris Hatch Fort Worth ISD December 31, 2006 Gina Puente-Brancato Tarrant Regional Water December 31, 2006 District Dee Chaisson Tarrant County Hospital December 31, 2006 District CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 16 of 23 Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation and Resolution No. 3290-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Agenda Item XXI There was presented a resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Res. No. 3291-12- Water Development Board for development of the Regional Wastewater 2005 facilities for Eastern Parker County. Council Member Davis made a motion, Request Financial seconded by Council Member Espino, that the recommendation and Resolution Assistance for No. 3291-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes Development of to zero (0) nays. Regional Wastewater Facilities for Eastern Parker County Agenda Item XXII There was presented a resolution reappointing Tanya L. Wilson as the Hearing Res. No. 3292-12- Officer in the Parking Violations Bureau, and designation of the Hearing 2005 Officer to conduct hearings under Chapter 34 of the City Code. Council Reappoint Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Hearing Officer the recommendation and Resolution No. 3292-12-2005 be adopted. The and Conduct motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Hearings Under Chapter 34 of City Code AGENDA ITEM XXIV—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER G-15027 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15027 from Continue Military the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the Pay Supplement continuation of the Military Pay Supplement Benefit and Military Leave Fund and Military Policy until December 31, 2006. Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, Leave Fund Policy seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. G-15028 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15028 from Increase Fees on the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve a fee increase Sale of Birth and with a planned effective date of January 2, 2006, on records issued by the Vital Death Certificates Statistics Division of the Public Health Department, as follows: Issued by Public Health 1. Increase the cost of a birth certificate from $14.00 to $23.00 for each Department Vital certified copy issued; Statistics Division CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 17 of 23 2. Increase the cost of a birth card from $14.00 to $23.00 for each birth card issued; 3. Increase the cost of a birth verification from $11.00 to $22.00; 4. Increase the cost of a death certificate from $10.00 to $21.00 for each certified copy issued; and 5. Increase the cost of a death verification from $9.00 to $20.00. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. G-15029 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15029 from Ord. No. 16721- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance 12-2005 amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth, by amending Chapter 20, Amend Chapter "Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations," Article IV, "Vendors," 20,Article IV, Division 2, "Pushcarts," amending Sections 20-161, 20-163 and 20-165 to Division 2, Section expand the location pushcarts are allowed to include open/public green space. 20-161, 20-163 and 20-165 to Expand City Attorney Yett stated that the M&C and ordinance needed to be amended to Pushcart change all references of "open/public green space" to "publicly owned green Locations space". LuWona Carver Ms. LuWona Carver, 8005 Ashridge Road, appeared before Council in support of the amendment. She asked that Council grant her a variance that would allow her to continue to operate her hot dog cart on the corner of 6th Street and Houston in front of The Library nightclub. Mark Helms Mr. Mark Helms, 609 Houston Street, appeared before Council in support of the amendment. He added that he supported Ms. Carver's variance request as many of his customers were also customers of Ms. Carver's, especially when many of the restaurants in the downtown area were closed. Mayor Moncrief clarified to Ms. Carver that this ordinance was a compromise on a middle ground for all parties. City Attorney Yett explained that a majority of the Council could amend this ordinance at any time to add additional locations. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 18 of 23 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox, that the recommendation and Ordinance No. 16721-12-2005 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. G-15030 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15030 from Approve the City Manager recommending that the City Council approve eight locations Locations for indicated below, for pushcart operation in downtown area parks, sidewalks Pushcart adjacent to downtown area parks and sidewalks adjacent or abutting downtown Operation in open/public green spaces: Downtown Area 1) Burnett Park: on the sidewalk adjacent to Lamar Street, near the 7th Street intersection; 2) City Hall Plaza: on the west center portion of the park near the walkway in front of the Federal Building. The Plaza is in the 1000 block of Throckmorton and is bounded on the south by the Public Safety Building; 3) General Worth Square: in the east or in west portion of the park, near the center, between the 8th and 9th Streets east or west of Main Street; 4) Water Gardens: northwest corner, near the intersection of Houston Street and 13th Street; 5) Water Garden southeast corner, near the intersection of East 15th Street and Commerce Street; 6) Hyde Park: One at the northeast corner of the park. Hyde Park is on West 9th Street between Houston and Throckmorton Street; 7) Heritage Park Bluff Overlook: area northeast of the intersection of West Belknap Street; 8) 100 East Weatherford at Main Street: sidewalk adjacent to the Tarrant County Administration Building lawn. City Attorney Yett stated that the M&C needed to be amended to change all references of"open/public green space" to "publicly owned green space". Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted amended. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 19 of 23 Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for G-15031 approval and appropriation of mid-year amendments to FY 2005-2006 Crime Ord. No. 16722- Control and Prevention District budget for Crime Lab outsourcing, AR-15 12-2005 ammunition, NPO sergeants, recruit officer training and vehicles. Mayor Mid-Year Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present Amendments to desiring to be heard. FY 2005-2006 CCPD Budget for Ms. Susan Alanis, Senior Administrative Services Manager for the Police Crime Lab Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Outsourcing,AR- Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15031, as follows: 15 Ammunition, NPO Sergeants, There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15031 from Recruit Officer the City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing Training and to approve a mid-year amendment of $1,975,332.00 to the FY 2005-2006 Vehicles Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) budget to fund Crime Lab outsourcing, AR-15 ammunition, NPO sergeants, recruit officer training and vehicles; and adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance increasing appropriations in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund in the amount of $1,975,332.00 and decreasing the Reserved, Undesignated Fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of funding various programs in the Police Department. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing, Mayor Pro tem Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheatfall, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15031 and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16722-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for L-14151 approval to authorize the conversion of Windswept Circle Park for the Conversion of subsurface drilling and extraction of natural gas. Mayor Moncrief opened the Windswept Circle public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Park for Subsurface Mr. Harold Pitchford, Parks and Community Services Acting Assistant Drilling and Director, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Extraction of Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14151, as follows: Natural Gas CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 20 of 23 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14151 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; 2. Find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to drilling and extracting gas from underneath this park site; 3. Find that the proposed conversion includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland; and 4. Close the public hearing and authorize the City Manager to convert the dedicated parkland for subsurface drilling and extraction of natural gas on land situated in Windswept Circle Park, located in certain portions of the Nancy Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 887, Lake Worth Leases Addition, Blocks 1 and 2, in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Council Member Wheatfall stated that he would like the City to take note of the D/FW Airport Board process relative to including the Minority/Women Business Enterprise as part of the contractor selection process. Mayor Moncrief suggested that the issue could be brought before the Gas Drilling Task Force for consideration. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing, Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14151 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. PZ-2651 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2651 from the Ord. No. 16723- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopting an ordinance 12-2005 declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary Voluntary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of an Annexation approximately 326.56 acre tract of land in Tarrant County, located west of US (AX-05-027 Vann Highway 287, south of Blue Mound Road and east of Willow Springs Road Cattle/Todd (AX-05-027 Vann Cattle/Todd Group), situated in the James Rightly Survey, Group) Abstract No. 1268 and the Henry Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 1259, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX-05-027), which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 21 of 23 inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith. Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox, that the recommendation and Ordinance No. 16723-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. C-21174 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21174, dated Continued Until November 29, 2005, from the City Manager recommending that the City January 10, 2006 Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with The Enclave on Golden Triangle Investors, L.P., by Enclave on Golden Triangle GenPar II, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, its general partner, by Enclave on Golden Triangle GenPar, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, its general partners, for the installation of offsite water services to serve The Enclave on Golden Triangle, a future development, located in far north Fort Worth. Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Silcox, that the recommendation be continued until January 10, 2006. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. C-21183 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued Until Communication No. C-21183, Authorization to Amend the Purchase December 20, Agreement and Authorize the Sale of City-Owned Property Located at the 2005. Northeast Corner of Forest Park Boulevard and West Rosedale Street to Fort Worth South, Inc., in Accordance with Section 272 of the Local Government Code, be continued until December 20, 2005. C-21184 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21184 from the Omni Fort Worth City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager Partnership, L.P. to execute an amendment to the Economic Development Program Agreement with Omni Fort Worth Partnership, L.P. (Omni), to extend the deadline by which Omni must deliver a Completion Guaranty to the City with respect to construction of a Convention Center headquarters hotel. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. C-21185 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21185 from the Crowley City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager Independent to execute a community facilities agreement with Crowley Independent School School District District for the installation of community facilities for Crowley Cleburne Road to serve Hargrave Elementary. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE 22 of 23 Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheatfall, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. C-21186 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21186 from the Ord. No. 16724- City Manager recommending that the City Council: 12-2005 Ord. No. 16725- 1. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and O Ord. 5 appropriations in the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of Oscar Renda $2,139,799.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a Contractors, Inc. transfer to the Water Capital Project Fund to execute a contract with Oscar Renda Contractors, Inc., for Northside 11 Water Main Extension Phase II, Section B, Unit 513, from the future Basswood Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway; 2. Authorize the transfer of $2,139,799.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; 3. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $2,139,799.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Oscar Renda Contractors, Inc., for Northside II Water Main Extension Phase II, Section B, Unit 513, from the future Basswood Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Oscar Renda Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $5,706,500.00 for Northside II Water Main Extension Phase II, Section B, Unit 513, from the future Basswood Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway. Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation and Appropriation Ordinance No. 16724-12-2005 and Ordinance No. 16725-12-2005 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays. Item XXV Ms. Kimberly Helixon, 2301 West Rosedale Street South, appeared before Citizen Council related to the water quality of Fort Worth. She advised Council of an Presentations incident at her home on November 14, 2005 relative to standing water and the Kimberly Helixon resulting foul odor it created. She expressed concern with misinformation from the Water Department and the lack of a notification process to City residents about the water quality. She stated that she would like to see a citizen's committee formed to address the needs of the general public and that the definition of"water quality" include the sense of smell. She also requested that algae studies be performed and findings be provided to the public. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6,2005 PAGE 23 of 23 Armando Recinos Mr. Amando Recinos, 5512 Wedgmont Circle North, appeared before Council relative to his water damage claim. He requested that a City representative visit his home to assess the repair. He added that the 10-day period to sign the Release of Claim was about to expire and asked that a City representative assess repair to his home. He further stated that the offer made by the City was not sufficient to address the needs of his home and asked if he should sign the Release of Claim. City Attorney Yett advised the Council that a consultant had been hired on this issue and an assessment had been performed. He added that he would have his staff and the Risk Management staff meet with Mr. Recinos to address his concerns and provide a report back to the Council. He further stated that the City had made Mr. Recinos an offer on the repair of his home and that it was up to Mr. Recinos to accept or not accept the offer. City Attorney Yett stated that he could not provide direction to Mr. Recinos on whether to sign the Release of Claim as that decision had to be his. Council Member Davis expressed concern with the City's notification process relative to water quality. She stated that more information needed to be available to notify the community. Council Member Espino stated that the Water Department had quickly placed a notice on their website relative to this issue. He recommended that notification also be placed on the City's neighborhood database. Agenda Item There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. XXVII Adjournment These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 13th day of December, 2005. Attest: Approved: Marty HendA Michael oncri City Secretary Mayor