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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/08/05-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 5, 2004 Date & Time On the 5t" day of August, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan Wheatfall, Clyde Picht, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; Acting City Secretary Sylvia Glover. Council Member John Stevenson was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Walter McDonald, Baker Chapel AME Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 27, 2004, were approved unanimously. Special Ms. Gleniece Robinson, Library Director, introduced children who Presentations participated in the Fort Worth Public Library Summer Reading Challenge. She stated that over 18,000 children participated in the program this year, which was a significant increase from last year. Council Members presented certificates to children who completed the program at libraries in their respective districts. Announcements Council Member Picht extended best wishes to the members of the Westside Little League All Star team as they competed in Junction, Colorado for the Junior League Baseball Regional Playoffs August 7 and 8, 2004. He added that if they were successful in Colorado, they would then compete at the Junior League World Series in Michigan. He further stated that Nikki Cubes would leave tomorrow to compete in her weight class in Judo at the Olympics and wished her well in this endeavor. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud commended the collaborative efforts of City of Fort Worth departments and community agencies for sponsoring an event to encourage young people to stay in school. He also announced that the 6t" Annual Hispanic Health Fair would be held at the Will Rogers Memorial Complex August 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. He added that the health fair was open to all citizens. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 2 of 15 Council Member Silcox stated that Nikki Cubes' judo competition was scheduled for August 19, 2004 and wished her well. He also announced that a schedule was being devised to conduct public meetings to receive public input on renewal of the Crime Control and Prevention District budget. He further stated the meetings would be held in each Council District from late August through early October 2004 and encouraged everyone to participate. Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to all the neighborhoods that held events August 3, 2004 during National Night Out. She especially acknowledged the efforts of neighborhood volunteers, Neighborhood Policing Districts, Code Compliance Officers, the Sheriff and Constable Departments. Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication No. C-20185 be continued for two weeks. Staff Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Res. #3107 There was presented Resolution No. 3107 approving the 2004-2005 Approve Crime Control Plan and Budget as adopted by the Directors of the 2004-2005 Crime Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD). Control Plan and Budget Ms. Susan Alanis, representing the Police Department, appeared before Council and gave a staff report. The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of approving the budget in its current form. They requested Council return the budget to the CCPD Board for reconsideration, that funds be distributed equally to various organizations, that a Cold Case Unit be established, and to place more emphasis on prevention of crimes instead of control. William Saafir, Mr. William Saafir 5600 Boca Raton Blvd. #152 Hector Carrillo, Mr. Hector Carrillo 740 N. Sylvania Ernest Mackey, Mr. Ernest Mackey 740 N. Sylvania Al Saldivar, Mr. Al Saldivar 936 Cardinal Ridge Ave. Emily Avila, Ms. Emily Avila 2916 Lipan Hwy. Charmion Polk, Ms. Charmion Polk P.O. Box 50236 Terry Carter, Mr. Terry Carter P.O. Box 50236 Fran Williams, Ms. Fran Williams 2304 Monarch Dr. #904 May Delmoryce, Ms. May Delmoryce 4408 Jennifer Ct. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 3 of 15 Norman Bermes, Mr. Norman Bermes 316 Palo Verde Lane Wayne Mr. Wayne Anderson 800 Larkspur Lane Anderson, Ms. Wanda Conlin 1755 Martel Ave. Wanda Conlin, Mr. Louis McBee 1500 Oak Cliff Rd. Louis McBee, Mr. Lee Saldivar 3937 Ryan Ave. Lee Saldivar Mr. Johnny Lewis 953 E. Terrell Ave. Johnny Lewis, Ms. Gwen Johnson 3624 Wilbarger St. Gwen Johnson, Ms. Joella Sample 4529 E. Kellis St. Joella Sample There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the resolution approving the 2004-2005 Crime Control Plan and Budget as adopted by the Directors of the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the resolution be adopted as corrected changing the Fiscal Year reflected in the third paragraph, third line to read "2004-2005 budget". Council Member Wheatfall made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to deny the resolution and return the budget to the CCPD Board and to conduct joint meetings to allow for public input. City Attorney Yett advised the Council that the timeline for Council action on the budget was 30 days before the start of fiscal year, that being August 31, 2004. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Member Wheatfall, Picht, and Davis NOES: Mayor Moncrief; Council Members Lane, Silcox, and Haskin ABSENT: Council Member Stevenson Council Member Davis requested that the City Manager set up a public process whereby there was an understanding of requests by the community and response by the Police Department in regards to how those requests might be prioritized within the CCPD budget. She added that she would like to have a report within the next few weeks on a proposal for possible amendments to the budget. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 4 of 15 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud requested a procedure be established to determine how to use some of the possible forecasted increase in revenues for community groups and organizations that might have crime prevention programs. The original motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, and Davis NOES: Council Members Wheatfall and Picht ABSENT: Council Member Stevenson Committee Council Member Haskin requested that Council Members make Presentation their appointments to the Alarm Task Force Committee within the next week. She stated that City staff and Police Chief Ralph Mendoza would have information on residents from each district who are interested in serving on this committee. She added that nominations from all Council Members were needed by September 1, 2004 for appointments to the Scenic Preservation Committee. OCS-1431 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1431 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-14440 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Execute Term 14440, dated July 27, 2004, from the City Manager recommending Sheet with Omni that the City Council approve the basic terms and conditions set Hotels forth in the Term Sheet relating to the development of a Corporation for Convention Center headquarters hotel and adjacent parking garage Development of by Omni Hotels Corporation; authorize the City Manager to execute Convention the Term Sheet; and authorize the City Manager to negotiate Center definitive documents with Omni Hotels Corporation relating to the Headquarters development of a Convention Center headquarters hotel and an Hotel adjacent parking garage that incorporate the terms and conditions set forth in the Term Sheet. The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the Term Sheet with Omni Hotels Corporation: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 5 of 15 Robert McKee, Mr. Robert McKee 711 Lamar #260 Andy Taft, Mr. Andy Taft 227 Taylor St. Steve Hollern, Mr. Steve Hollern 6471 Floyd Dr. Douglas Harman Mr. Douglas Harman 2222 Winton Terrace Stan Kennedy Mr. Stan Kennedy, 12345 Green Ash Dr., appeared before Council in opposition of the Omni Hotel proposition. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to the Council Members, City employees, representatives of Fort Worth businesses, and the Omni Group for their work on the Hotel Committee. G-14446 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Sublease 14446 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Leased Space at authorize the Fort Worth International Center, through February 28, 808 2012, to sublease available space and work stations to Throckmorton organizations involved in international trade or relationships in St. for Fort order to generate rent revenue; to offer short-term no-cost leases Worth to foreign companies evaluating investment in Fort Worth; and to International offer no-cost leases to local, state, federal and foreign government Center agencies, with a requirement to report quarterly performance measures. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14447 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Sewer Services 14447 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to 12525 Oak authorize the provision of sewer services to 12525 Oak Grove Grove Road Road, located outside the City of Fort Worth city limits. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14448 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Approve 14448 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Applications for approve the applications from twelve property owners for partial the Historic Site approval of the Historic Site Tax Exemption for properties located Tax Exemption at 3733 West 7t" Street, 1921 South Adams Street, 2239 6t" Avenue, Pertaining to 1401 South Adams Street, 1808 College Avenue, 1808 Alston Historically Designated Avenue, 2204 Edwin Street, 1330 College Avenue, 2101 Alston Properties Avenue, 1404 South Adams Street, 1419 Lipscomb Street and 2256 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 6 of 15 5t" Avenue. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Haskin excused herself from the Council table at this time. G-14449 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #16056 14449 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Donation of authorize the City Manager to accept a monetary donation of Funds for Police $13,250.00 to fund a small utility vehicle for use at special events, Utility Vehicle two computers and software for accident investigation; and adopt and Accident Appropriation Ordinance No. 16056 increasing estimated receipts Investigation and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of Computers and $13,250.00 as donations are received, for the purpose of funding a Software small utility vehicle for use at special events and off-road investigations and two handheld computers and software for the Traffic Investigative Unit. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted with appreciation. The motion carried unanimously. G-14450 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3108 14450 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Authorize authorize the City to retain Tom Hill, pursuant to Chapter VI, Employment of Section 3 of the City Charter, to represent the Ethics Review Tom Hill to Committee regarding legal issues surrounding an Ethics complaint Represent 04-001, 04-002, and 04-003; and adopt Resolution No. 3108 Ethics Review authorizing the City to retain Tom Hill to represent the Ethics Committee Review Committee regarding the Ethics Complaints 04-001, 04-002, Regarding and 04-003 fixing in advance, as far as practicable, the Complaints 04- compensation to be paid in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. 001, 04-002, and Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council 04-003 Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Picht requested a new Ethics Review Committee be appointed as the current appointees were a holdover committee from previous years. He added that the City's Ethics ordinance also needed to be reviewed and expressed concern with the appointment of an attorney to represent the committee. Council Member Haskin assumed her chair. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 7 of 15 P-9998 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Replacement of 9998 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Traffic Signal authorize a purchase agreement for replacement of traffic signal Activation activation devices with Durable Specialties, Incorporated for the Transportation and Public Works Department, Traffic Services Division, based on overall low bid with payments due in 30 days after receipt of invoice; authorize this agreement to begin August 5, 2004 and expire August 4, 2005, with two one-year options to renew; and authorize the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in this bid award in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing Program." It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9999 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Ord. #16057 9999 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council New Fire authorize amending the purchase of new fire apparatus from Apparatus Emergency Vehicles of Texas through the HGAC (Houston Galveston Area Council) to add compressed air foam systems for the additional cost not to exceed $120,000.00 with payment due within 30 days of the invoice date and freight included in the unit price; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16057 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the New Equipment Purchase Fund in the amount of $120,000.00 to be obtained through the City's Equipment Note Program approved on February 9, 1999, (M&C G-12462) by Ordinance No. 13701 as amended, for the purpose of funding compressed air foam systems from the Houston Galveston Area Council for the Fire Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13871 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13871 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Easement easement described as A-1690, Samual P. William Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from Hillwood Alliance Residential, L.P. for property located east of North Riverside Drive west of Beach Street North (DOE 3641), needed for future development and sewer service for 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 AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 8 of 15 L-13872 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13872 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of five permanent sanitary sewer Easements easements from various property owners for properties located in West Tarrant County for a Sewer Main Extension Project (DOE 4318), needed for a sanitary sewer line extension to serve four residences that are currently served by failing septic systems for a total cost of $5.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13873 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13873 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Easement easement described as Part of Tract I, Tarrant County, Texas from Bond Ranch Investors, Ltd. for the construction of Lago Vista at Bonds Ranch, Phase IIA Off-Site Sanitary Sewer Project (DOE 3860) for a cost of $10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20154 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Waste 20154, dated July 13, 2004, from the City Manager recommending Management of that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Texas, Inc. First Amendment to the "Contract for Collection of Residential Garbage, Refuse and Small Bulky Waste, Recyclables, Certain Commercial Solid Waste, Yard Waste, C&D, and Large Brush and Large Bulky Waste by and between the City of Fort Worth, Texas and Waste Management of Texas, Inc." Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted with the following amendment: EFFECTIVE DATE This Amendment (change in frequency for Brush and Bulky Waste) shall become effective upon the earlier of 1) ninety (90) days from the date of execution of this Amendment, or 2) the date set forth in a written notice from Waste Management to City describing the date Waste Management shall commence services pursuant to this Amendment, provided that such date shall not be less than ten (10) days from the date of the notice (the "Effective Date"). However, Waste Management shall begin supplementing its existing fleet with additional vehicles, personnel and equipment necessary to provide the City with the monthly Bulk Waste Collection and enhanced weekly Yard Waste Collection upon execution of the Amendment. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 9 of 15 REVISED BASE RATE The Base Rate under the Contract shall increase by $1.97 per month per Service Unit. The Base Rate shall take effect upon the Effective Date (the date monthly service begins). SERVICE CHANGE OPTION The City shall have the exclusive option for a Service Change to amend the frequency of Yard Waste and/or Bulky Waste Collection Service (for the City's own reasons, i.e., monthly bulk waste collection does not clean the city) subsequent to the Effective Date of this Amendment, provided that such Service Change occurs after the three (3) months following Effective Date of the Amendment up until the first (1S) anniversary date of the Amendment. If the City exercises its option to increase the Bulky Waste Collection Service from monthly to weekly collection, the new base rate shall be locked in at $2.21 per Service Unit per month for up to a year. The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to the amendment. They expressed concerns with insufficient Code Compliance staff to monitor neighborhoods, increased fees, and inadequate service. Robert Tellez, Mr. Robert Tellez 1306 N. Commerce Tolli Thomas, Ms. Tolli Thomas 5341 Wooten Dr. Albert Triplett, Mr. Albert L. Triplett, Jr. 8612 Tamar Trail G.B. Kidwell, Mr. G.B. Kidwell 6908 Kingsley Dr. Betty Mars, Ms. Betty Mars 1821 Christopher Dr. Betty Meininger, Ms. Betty Meininger 1801 Boling Broke PI. Johnny Lewis Mr. Johnny Lewis 953 E. Terrell Ave. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Wheatfall, and Davis NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: Council Member Stevenson CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 10 of 15 Council Member Silcox expressed appreciation to Assistant City Manager Charles Boswell and Assistant City Attorney Christa Sharpe for all their work on this issue. Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to Waste Management, Inc. for working so well to resolve issues of the Council and Fort Worth residents. C-20174 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Texas Christian 20174 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council University authorize the City Manager to enter into an encroachment agreement with Texas Christian University authorizing use of the right-of-way for installation of a conduit under and across the 3400 Block of Bellaire Drive North. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20175 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Marine Creeks 20175 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Ranch Home authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with Owners Marine Creek Ranch Home Owners Association authorizing use of Association the right-of-way for installation of a monument sign in the median at 5499 Huffines Boulevard. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20176 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Kimley-Horn and 20176 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $86,200.00 to determine the appropriate alignment for the proposed Trinity Parkway. Funding for this contract would be allocated from this fund account center: GG01-531200-0202501. The scope of services includes two major components: 1. The technical support for a series of public involvement initiatives to collect public input from the project stakeholders; and 2. The transportation planning and engineering to evaluate potential roadway alignments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 11 of 15 C-20177 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- City of Saginaw 20177 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Saginaw for intersection improvements, signal design and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Old Decatur Road and Bailey Boswell Road in the amount of $70,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20178 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order#4 20178 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to CSC #28681, authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 to City SRO General Secretary Contract No. 28681 with SRO General Contracting, Inc. in Contracting, Inc. the amount of $60,000.00, thereby revising the contract amount to $1,930,679.37. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20179 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order#2 20179 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to CSC #29100, authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City Tri-Tech Secretary Contract No. 29100 with Tri-Tech Construction, Inc. in Construction, the amount of $44,465.00 for additional pay item quantities, thereby Inc. increasing the contract amount to $1,745,152.10. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20180 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #16058 20180 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Tarrant County authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County in an amount not to exceed $36,260.00 for the Air Pollution Control Program for FY2003-2004 for the period of October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16058 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $36,260.00 subject to execution of the interlocal agreement with the Tarrant County, for the purpose of funding the Air Pollution Control Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 12 of 15 C-20181 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Aero Plane 20181 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Shop, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a five year extension of City Secretary Contract No. 10723 with Aero Plane Shop, Inc. at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport for Hangar 12S. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20182 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Richardson 20182 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Aviation authorize the City Manager to execute a five year extension of City Secretary Contract No. 25667 for a Tank Farm and Public Fueling Agreement with Richardson Aviation at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-20183 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #16059 20183 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council MWH Americas, adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16059 increasing estimated Inc. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $926,526.00, in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $926,526.00, in the Aviation Improvement Fund in the amount of $396,262.00, and in the New Equipment Purchases Fund in the amount of $1,188,786.00, from funds to be obtained through the City's Equipment Note Program for the purpose of funding Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with MWH Americas, Inc. (City Secretary No. 29129) for acquisition of a Capital Projects Management System, including software and maintenance; authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with MWH Americas, Inc. (City Secretary No. 29129) for acquisition of a capital project management system, including software and maintenance, for a total cost not to exceed $3,438,100.00; authorize the Program Manager, MWH Americas, Inc., to execute a purchase agreement with Skire, Inc. for software and maintenance of a capital projects management system; and authorize payment of funds to MWH Americas, Inc. for payment to Skire, Inc. under the contract. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-20184 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Gershman, 20184 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Brickner, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment to Bratton, Inc. City Secretary Contract No. 29220 with Gershman, Brickner, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 13 of 15 Bratton, Inc. for professional services related to the evaluation and implementation of the City of Fort Worth Solid Waste Management Program. The contract amendment will increase the contract amount to $56,958.00 and extend the contract term through February 28, 2005. City Manager Jackson stated that staff had recommended this contract amendment be denied. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be denied. The motion carried unanimously. C-20185 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. C-20185, Authorize Execution of Economic Two Weeks Development Program Agreement with Railhead Industrial Park Investors, L.P., be continued for two weeks. C-20186 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #16060 20186 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Texas authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Texas Department of Department of Health for $495,512.00 to be used for public health Health preparedness and bioterrorism response during the period September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2005; adopt Ordinance No. 16060 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $495,512.00, subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Health, for the purpose of funding public health preparedness and bioterrorism response; and approve an indirect cost rate of ten percent of salaries, as approved by the Texas Department of Health. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-04-131 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 20, 2004, continued the hearing of the application of Autobahn Realty Partners for a change in zoning of property located at 112, 116, 200 & 204 Adrian Drive from "PD-234" Planned Development/Specific Use for office display and inside storage area to "PD" for all uses in "F-R" General Commercial Restricted and site plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-131. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 14 of 15 There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of Autobahn Realty Partners, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-131 be continued until October 19, 2004. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Wheatfall excused himself from the Council table at this time. Public Hearing & It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public Presentation on hearing and presentation on Secondary Effect Studies, Crime Secondary Statistics and proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance related Effect Studies, to the regulation of Sexually Oriented Businesses (SOBs). Mayor Crime Statistics Moncrief asked it there was anyone present desiring to be heard. and Proposed Revisions to Ms. Dana Burghdoff, representing the Planning Department, Zoning appeared before Council and gave a staff report. Ordinance Related to SOBs The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of Sexually Oriented Businesses: Betty Meininger, Ms. Betty Meininger 1801 Boling Broke PI. Betty Mars Ms. Betty Mars 1821 Christopher Dr. The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the revision to the Zoning Ordinance relative to Sexually Oriented Businesses: Larry Stevens, Mr. Larry Stevens 2812 Calico Rock Dr. G.B. Kidwell Mr. G.B. "Gary" Kidwell 6908 Kingsley Dr. There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public hearing and presentation on Secondary Effect Studies, Crime Statistics and proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance related to the regulation of sexually oriented businesses, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lane excused himself from the Council table at this time. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public on Proposed hearing on proposed Annexation Policy. Mayor Moncrief asked it Annexation Policy there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 5, 2004 PAGE 15 of 15 Ms. Dana Burghdoff, representing the Planning Department, appeared before Council and gave a staff report. Robert McKee Mr. Robert McKee, 711 Lamar #260, appeared before Council in support of the Annexation Policy. Council Member Wheatfall assumed his chair. The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of the Annexation Policy. They expressed concerns with the cost of annexations, decrease in service levels and emergency response times, and tax increases. They requested that residents within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Fort Worth be afforded an opportunity to vote on involuntary annexation. G.K. Maenius, Mr. G.K. Maenius 100 E. Weatherford St. Jack Jefferson, (Represented Commissioner J.D.Johnson) Darlia Hobbs, Mr. Jack Jefferson 3924 Linkcrest Dr., Aledo, TX Francis Wohler, Ms. Darlia Hobbs 8113 Anchorage PI. Kathleen Wood, Ms. Francis Wohler 3803 Linkmeadow PI., Aledo, TX Robert Bray, Ms. Kathleen D. Wood 8308 Samora Ct. Larry Osborne Mr. Robert Harold Bray 712 J. Marie Ct., Crowley, TX Mr. Larry Osborne 1309 Autry Ln., Crowley, TX There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public hearing on proposed Annexation Policy, it was the consensus of the City Council that the public hearing be closed. Citizen Mr. Robert McKee, 711 Lamar #260, appeared before Council and Presentations addressed a safety concern at the Fort Worth Water Gardens. Robert McKee Edward Drew Mr. Edward Drew appeared before Council relative his company Universal and helping people gain employment. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m. r�, CITY SECRETARY MAYO