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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/06/22-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 2004 Date & Time On the 22nd day of June, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:12 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, and John Stevenson; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; Acting City Secretary Sylvia Glover. Council Member Jim Lane was temporarily absent and Council Member Wendy Davis was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Mayor Moncrief asked that a moment of silence be observed in honor of those individuals who lost their lives at the Fort Worth Water Gardens June 16, 2004. Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Chris Galbraith, Diamond Hill Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mayor Moncrief congratulated and thanked everyone who responded so quickly to the tragedy in the Fort Worth Water Gardens last week, especially the Police and Fire Departments, MedStar, and the doctors and nurses at John Peter Smith and Cook Children's hospitals. He stated that a delegation from the City to include some members of the Council, Chiefs of the Fire and Police Departments, Pastor Neimiah Davis, and himself would attend funeral services June 24 and 26, 2004 in Chicago to represent the City and let the Chicago community know that we cared and understood their pain and loss. Mayor Moncrief also announced that June 25, 2004 would signify the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Council Member John Stevenson and Roxy Stevenson. He extended congratulations from the City Council to them. Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 2004, were approved unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 2 of 14 Special Mayor Moncrief recognized the following Fort Worth seventh grade Presentations students and their teacher Mr. Andy Sanchez from Monnig Middle School participating in the Vital Link program: Walter Anderson Mariah Craig Laura Johnson Arielle Martinez Liana Tull Clarissa Valdez He stated that the students were spending this week working as interns with the staff of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and were observing the Council meeting to learn about City government. Announcements Mayor Pro tempore McCloud expressed appreciation to everyone who attended the dedication of the Evans-Rosedale Plaza on June 19, 2004. He stated that approximately 7,500 people attended throughout the day and extended an open invitation for everyone to visit the plaza at any time. Council Member Moss stated that the City had been working through the Fort Worth Visitors and Convention Bureau developing various markets, one being an African-American Market. He added that beginning with the Evans-Rosedale Plaza, the City now had a destination place where attendees of African-American and other conferences could visit to find out what Fort Worth is all about. He further stated that the area had several historical buildings on the National Register that would provide another opportunity for people to visit our City. Withdrawn from Council Member Moss requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication Nos. P-9976 and L-13850 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication No. L-13849 be withdrawn. Staff Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointments Mayor Moncrief made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Jennifer Harnish be reappointed to place 1 on the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board effective June 22, 2004 and with a term expiring October 1, 2005. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 3 of 14 Resolution to There was presented a resolution authorizing the Historic Submit Property Preservation Officer to submit to the Historic and Cultural for Historic & Landmarks Commission the nomination of property located at 1604 Cultural Eighth Avenue for Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay Zoning Landmark Designation. Council Member Stevenson made a motion, Overlay Zoning seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the resolution be Designation continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. Continued for One Week Council Member Lane assumed his chair. Res. #3095 There was presented Resolution No. 3095 appointing the Appointing chairperson and certain members of the Board of Directors of Tax Chairperson and Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Fort Worth, Members of Texas (Lonestar TIF). Board of Directors of Tax Name Expiration of Term Increment Reinvestment Mike Moncrief, Chairman December 31, 2004 Zone #10 Ralph McCloud December 31, 2005 (Lonestar TIF) Mike Berry December 31, 2004 Jay Chapa December 31, 2005 J.D. Granger December 31, 2004 Mark Nienhueser December 31, 2005 Name Appointing Entity Expiration of Term Davis Palmer Northwest ISD December 31, 2004 Glen Whitley Tarrant County December 31, 2005 Tarrant County December 31, 2004 Hospital District Tarrant County December 31, 2005 College District Wayne Owen Tarrant Regional December 31, 2004 Water District Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Haskin stated that composition of these boards needed diversity as no women were appointed to the boards. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 4 of 14 C.P. #246 There was presented Council Proposal No. 246 direction to City Create a Light Manager to create a Light Duty Policy. Council Member Silcox Duty Policy — made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the Continued for Council Proposal be continued for one week. The motion carried One Week unanimously. Council Council Member Haskin stated that she had received two Committee applications for appointment to the Human Relations Commission. Report She encouraged anyone interested in becoming involved in the community to consider serving on a City board or commission. She added that information on the City's boards and commissions could be obtained on the City's website. City Manager Jackson stated that staff, on behalf of the Central City Revitalization and Economic Development Committee Chair, would place a Mayor and Council Communication on the June 29, 2004, City Council meeting agenda to remove the Montgomery Wards/Target site from the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and on July 6, 2004, the whole matter pertaining to the Economic Development Agreement would be brought to the Council for consideration. OCS-1424 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1424 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. Appointment Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Ivana Evonia J. Daniels be appointed to Place 4 on the Fort Worth Commission for Women effective June 22, 2004 and with a term expiring October 1, 2004. The motion carried unanimously. G-14384 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3096 14384, dated June 8, 2004, from the City Manager recommending Adopt Park, that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3096 adopting the Park, Recreation and Recreation and Open Space Master Plan of 2004 for the City of Fort Open Space Worth; and adopt the Plan as an amendment to the City's Master Plan of Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Lane made a motion, 2004 seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 5 of 14 G-14397 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #16009 14397 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amend adopt Ordinance No. 16009 revising and amending Ordinance Community Number 11543, establishing the Community Development Council Development for purposes of advising the Fort Worth City Council on project Council Policies priorities funded by grants enumerated; establishing the duties and Procedures and membership of the Community Development Council; providing for staffing for the Community Development Council. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14398 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Extend Injury 14398 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Leave-of- approve an extension of injury leave-of-absence pay benefits for Absence Pay Police Officer Richard Fluitt. It was the consensus of the City Benefits for Council that the recommendation be adopted. Police Richard K. Fluitt P-9975 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Modify/Upgrade 9975 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council HEAT Call authorize a purchase agreement to modify/upgrade HEAT call Logging and logging and HEAT self service support center software, including HEAT Self annual maintenance/technical support and three HEAT licenses, Service Support from Alliance Technology for the Solid Waste Services Division of Center Software Environmental Management; and authorize this agreement to begin June 21, 2004, and expire June 20, 2005. The total of this agreement will be $41,662.00 due and payable 30 days after receipt of service. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9976 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Ord. #16010 9976 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Transportation approve the purchase of transportation services for a total cost of Services $40,137.75; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16010 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $40,137.75 from available funds for the purpose of funding transportation services provided by the Fort Worth Independent School District for the Summer Day Camp Program of the Parks and Community Services Department. Council Member Moss advised Council that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and would abstain from voting on this issue. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 6 of 14 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P- 9976 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht, and Stevenson NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Davis NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss L-13846 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13846 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer declare the necessity of taking an interest in a portion of Lots 19D Easement, and 20F, Mulligan Addition, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Temporary Texas, North of Central Business District, owned by James D. Construction Barros and Cary Tim Lapoint (DOE 4296); and authorize the City Easement and Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the Temporary Right interest in the land in order to construct, maintain, operate and of Entry repair sanitary sewer main M-1-1-1, one permanent sanitary sewer Agreement easement, one temporary construction easement, and one Temporary Right of Entry Agreement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13847 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13847 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Drainage approve the acceptance of one permanent drainage easement Easement described as A-902, J.R. Knight Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from Realty Capital Golden Beach, Ltd. for property located north of Golden Triangle Blvd. and south of Big Bear Creek (DOE 4017), needed for future development of Golden Triangle Blvd. and North Beach Street for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13848 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13848 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Easement easement described as A 1259, Tract 2, Henry Robertson Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from Langley Investment Corporation NV for property located in Southwest Fort Worth for the Emerald Park Off- Site Sewer Project (DOE 4442), needed as right-of-way to maintain, repair, construct, and replace a sanitary sewer line to serve properties located east of Westridge Avenue and north of Milburn Street for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 7 of 14 L-13849 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. L-13849, Condemnation of One Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement and One Temporary Construction Easement from Marbur Development, Inc. for Property in East Tarrant County Required for Construction of the Main 244A Parallel Relief Sewer Project (DOE 3295), be withdrawn L-13850 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13850 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water Meter approve the acceptance of a permanent water meter easement Easement described as Lot 1R, Block 1, Tarrant County, Texas from the Fort Worth Independent School District for property located in the Polytechnic High School Addition (DOE 4116), needed as right-of- way for the purpose to construct and maintain a water meter to serve properties located at South Beach Street and East Rosedale Street for a total cost of$1.00. Council Member Moss advised Council that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and would abstain from voting on this issue. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L- 13850 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht, and Stevenson NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Davis NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss L-13851 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Public Utility 13851 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easement approve the acceptance of an underground public utility easement described as A248, Walter R. Converse Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from Hillwood Alliance Residential LP for property located in North Fort Worth for the Primrose Day Care Project (DOE 4406), needed as right-of-way to install, maintain, and replace underground utility facilities for properties located east of North Beach Street and south of Heritage Trace Parkway for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 8 of 14 L-13852 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13852 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Utility Easement approve the acceptance of one permanent utility easement and Right-of- described as A-955, J.M.C. Lynch Survey, Tarrant County, Texas Way Parcel from Trinity Park, Inc. for property located south of West 7t" Street and West of Stayton Street (DOE 3770), needed for future development of Seventh Street Addition for a total cost of $11.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13853 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13853 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Easement and easement described as A-272, Antonio Castillo Survey, and one Permanent permanent drainage easement described as A-2008, R.J. Ware Drainage Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from CL Texas, L.P. for property Easement located south of McPherson Road West of Hulen Street for Summer Creek Ranch Development (DOE 4333), for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13854 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13854 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Easement easement described as Lot 7R, Block 40, M.G. Ellis Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from Unity One Federal Credit Union for property located in North Fort Worth (DOE 4318), needed as right- of-way to maintain, repair, construct and relocate a sanitary sewer line for property located at 2625 Main Street for a cost of $10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 9 of 14 PZ-2532 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Res. #3097 2532 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sixth approve Resolution No. 3097 adopting the Sixth Amendment to the Amendment to City of Fort Worth's Annexation Plan to remove approximately Municipal 1,238 acres located north of Boat Club Road and west of Business Annexation Plan Highway 287, Tarrant County, Texas known as the Eagle Mountain to Remove Zone. Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Approximately Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. 1,238 Acres The motion carried unanimously. Located N. of Boat Club Rd. Council Member Stevenson stated that approval of this amendment and W. of delayed annexation of this area until January 1, 2009. He Business expressed appreciation to everyone in this community that worked Highway 287, with City staff to achieve this alternative. (Eagle Mountain Zone) C-20116 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Antero 20116 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Resources authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use Pipeline, LP Agreement with Antero Resources Pipeline, LP (Antero) that grants Antero a license to use certain streets and public rights-of-way of the City of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating a natural gas gathering system of pipelines. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20117 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ability 20117 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Resources, Inc. approve the reallocation and use of $50,000.00 in Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds under Federal HOME Program Year 2003; authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ability Resources, Inc., not to exceed a total of $50,000.00, in Fiscal Year 2003 HOME CHDO Support Funds to assist the organization with payment of operating costs; authorize the contract performance period to begin on the date of contract execution and end twelve months thereafter; authorize extension or renewal of the contract for up to one year, if the organization requests an extension; and authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 10 of 14 C-20118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Park Hill Church 20118 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council of Christ authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with Park Hill Church of Christ authorizing use of the right-of-way for installation of awnings and entry columns at 2900 West Lancaster Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20119 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- HDR 20119 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Engineering, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $21,953.00 for design of the northern two lanes of Sycamore School Road, including an adjacent sidewalk between Trail Lake Drive, Star Ridge Drive and a left turn lane at Trail Lake Drive. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20120 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- William J. 20120 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Schultz, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J. d/b/a Circle "C" Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company in the amount Construction of $1,061,430.00 for the Water Main Extensions, Replacements and Company Relocations Contract 2004A (MWERR2004A). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20121 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Stream Water 20121 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Group, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an Engineering Agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc. in the amount of $85,534.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Design Replacement Contract 2004 WSM-D. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20122 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order 20122 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council No. 1 to CSC authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City 29388, Control Secretary Contract No. 29388 with Control Specialist, Inc. in the Specialist, Inc. amount of $103,000.00, thereby increasing the amount to $546,967.00 for construction of the Greenway Sewer Lift Station. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 11 of 14 C-20123 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Aetna Life 20123 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Insurance authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Aetna Life Company Insurance Company for administration of the City's self-funded group medical benefit program including COBRA and stop-loss insurance effective January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, with three one-year options for renewal. Council Member Moss disclosed that he had investments with AETNA, but it did not prevent him from voting on this item. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-20124 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- KB Home 20124 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Lonestar, LP authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with KB Home Lonestar, LP, a Texas Limited Partnership, for the installation of water and sewer services to serve Ramey Square. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Second Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the Hearing second public hearing for the proposed voluntary limited purpose Proposed annexation of approximately 277.33 acres of land located north of Voluntary Oakmont Blvd., west of Hulen Street, south of Overton Ridge Blvd., Limited Purpose and east of Bryant Irvin Road. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was Annexation of anyone present desiring to be heard. Approximately 277.33 Acres Mr. Don Smoot, representing the Development Department, Located North of appeared before Council, presented a staff report, and stated that Oakmont Blvd., Council should close the public hearing and stated that an West of Hulen ordinance would be on the July 13, 2004 agenda. Street, South of Overton Ridge There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with Blvd., and East the second public hearing for the proposed voluntary limited of Bryant Irvin purpose annexation of approximately 277.33 acres of land located Road north of Oakmont Blvd., west of Hulen Street, south of Overton (AX-04-002) Ridge Blvd., and east of Bryant Irvin Road, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 12 of 14 SP-04-030 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 8, 2004, Continued for continued the hearing of the application of Phillip Galyen for a site Two Weeks plan of property located at 1418 Milam Street for parking lot and car leasing preparation area, Zoning Docket No. SP-04-030. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the site plan of Phillip Galyen, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Zoning Docket No. SP-04-030 be continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Ms. Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil Street, appeared before Council Presentations and expressed appreciation to everyone for their response to the Sharon tragedy at the Fort Worth Water Gardens. She also stated that Armstrong many large trees were up rooted in District 5 during the recent storms that elderly citizens were unable to remove. Council Member Picht inquired if the City had the capabilities to assist the elderly in tree removal. City Attorney Yett stated that there were provisions in the contract to assist disabled citizens, but that there were legal concerns with entering private property. The following individuals appeared before Council relative to demolition of the Cowtown Inn. They expressed concern with the method proposed for asbestos removal. Gary Livingston, Mr. Gary Livingston 98 West Hurst Blvd., Hurst, TX Danny Cooke, Mr. Danny Cooke 621 Little Fox Lane Joe Arabie, Mr. Joe Arabie 1106 Lavaca, Ste 200, Austin, TX Michael Wyatt, Pastor Michael Wyatt 3029 Handley Dr. Samuel Mr. Samuel Frankenfield 7375 Hightower St. Frankenfield, Mr. Todd Dunnahoe 11580 Reeder Rd., Dallas, TX Todd Dunnahoe, Mr. Norman Bermes 316 Palo Verde Lane Norman Bermes Council Member Haskin stated that a community meeting to discuss the demolition of the Cowtown Inn would be held June 24, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 13 of 14 Mayor Moncrief stated that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was the appropriate agency to make the decision on the safety of the demolition process. He added that the City would not take any demolition action on the Cowtown Inn until word was received from the EPA. He further stated that first and foremost to be considered was the safety and well-being of all citizens where this property was located; not whether or not the City could save money, but what method was safe and appropriate to used. Terry Wood Mr. Terry Wood, 6053 Walnut Drive, appeared before Council relative to a Probate Court issue surrounding his removal as his mother's guardian. Mayor Moncrief advised Mr. Wood that this was not a City issue. The City Council reconvened into Pre-Council at 11:02 a.m. to compete the pre-council meeting. Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Session Executive Session at 12:25 p.m. to: 1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code: a) Dan Clark v. City of Fort Worth and Zoning Board of Adjustment, Cause No. 141-202926-03; b) Stephen E. Leach v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 67- 198369-03; c) Natalie Pilz v. Stephanie Carnes and City of Fort Worth, Cause No. 96-196918-03; d) Legal issues concerning the solid waste collection contracts; e) Legal issues concerning the discharge of firearms in the city limits; f) Legal issues concerning insurance and liability for work in public rights-of-way; CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 22, 2004 PAGE 14 of 14 g) Legal issues concerning Waste Management of Texas, Inc. property at the 3700 block of Linkcrest Drive; h) Legal issues concerning the regulation of sexually oriented businesses; i) Legal issues concerning the Evans — Rosedale redevelopment project; j) Legal issues concerning the Water Garden incident; k) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's City Council meeting agenda; and 2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and 3. Deliberate and discuss proposals for convention center hotel and other economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code; and 4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 2:25 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m. c � �� CITY SECRETARY MVO,