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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/05/06-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 2003 Date & Time On the 6t" day of May, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:10 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, and Jeff Wentworth; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Member Wendy Davis was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Darius Johnston, Christ Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Moss, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 29, 2003, were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation to Mr. Don Otto, Presentations Director of the Museum of Science and History. Ms. Carol Brown and Ms. Cindy Brooks, Co-Chairs for Cowboy Santas Toy Drive recognized various Cowboy Santa contributors. Mayor Barr recognized the Proclamation for Historic Preservation Week. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Suicide Prevention Week. Res. #2940 Gloria Pearson, City Secretary, advised the City Council that the Canvass of official count of the City Council Election held on May 3, 2003, was Returns and completed on May 3, 2003, and the returns of the election, as Declaration of reported by the presiding officers of each voting precinct who, Results of City upon their oath, stated the returns of their respective boxes were Election true and correct, as follows: RETURNS OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ELECTION MAY 3, 2003 Mayor— District 1 Mike Moncrief 23,965 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 2 of 14 Joseph Sandoval 341 Cathy Hirt 13,604 George Host 84 Marilyn Hodge 482 Elliot Goldman 455 Andrew B. Hill 207 Member of City Council — District 2 Jim Lane 1,445 Sal Espino 994 Arturo Pena 96 Member of City Council - District 3 Patricia Cole 879 Chuck Silcox 5,372 Cindy Crain 2,428 Member of City Council — District 4 Becky Haskin 2,615 Member of City Council — District 5 Frank Moss 2,630 Roosevlt Franklin 536 Sutton, Jr. Victor L. Ruffin 205 Member of City Council — District 6 Clyde Picht 4,416 Member of City Council — District 7 John Stevenson 3,689 Dennis P. Shingleton 206 Brenda Tillman 2,260 Member of City Council — District 8 Maurice Spruell 699 Ralph McCloud 2,890 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 3 of 14 Member of City Council — District 9 Bill Ray 1,203 Wendy Davis 2,581 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2940 canvassing the returns of the Election and declaring the results of the Election held on May 3, 2003, and finding correct that Mike Moncrief be declared elected to the office of Mayor; Jim Lane be declared elected to City Council District 2; Chuck Silcox be declared elected to City Council District 3; Becky Haskin be declared elected to City Council District 4; Frank Moss be declared elected to City Council District 5; Clyde Picht be declared elected to City Council District 6; John Stevenson be declared elected to City Council District 7; Ralph McCloud be declared elected to City Council District 8; and that Wendy Davis be declared elected to City Council District 9. The motion to approve the resolution canvassing the returns was adopted unanimously. Certificates of Election were presented to Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, John Stevenson and Ralph McCloud. Mayor Barr congratulated the Council Members-elect and stated that the overwhelming number of votes received by each incumbent reflected how much faith the people of Fort Worth had in their elected officials. Announcements Council Member Haskin wished her daughter, Marleigh, a very happy 18th birthday. Council Member Lane stated that he had received a letter of complaint relative to an election judge. He stated he would give the letter to City Secretary Pearson. Mr. Lane also announced that the Fort Worth Cats would play at 7:05 p.m. May 7, 2003, and would be in town playing baseball through Saturday evening at the Cats Stadium. He encouraged everyone to go out and watch them play. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud acknowledged the presence of several Nolan High School students who were attending the Council meeting for extra credit in their Government class. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 4 of 14 Council Member Picht recognized all the members of Boy Scout Troop 64, Genesis United Methodist Church, who attended the meeting working towards their Citizenship in the Community Badge. He presented each of them with a City pin. Mayor Barr also recognized one of the troop leaders, Dick Hodapp, Assistant Director of Human Resources. City Manager Jackson called attention to a public hearing by the Citizens' Committee on Fort Worth's Future, May 19, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 202 of the Fort Worth Convention Center. He encouraged anyone interested to please attend this meeting, which would include discussions regarding expansion of the downtown hotel space, upcoming bond election, and the need for a Convention Center hotel. Mayor Barr announced that the NCAA and ESPN would telecast a bowl game in Fort Worth on December 23, 2003, at the Amon Carter Stadium at Texas Christian University. He added that the bowl game would be a playoff game between a team from the Conference USA and a team from the Big 12. He congratulated the NCAA and ESPN on their selection for the site and Texas Christian University for being selected. Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication No. G-13965 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication No. G-13854 be continued for one week. Staff Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. OCS-1347 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1347 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-13854 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. G-13854, dated January 14, 2003, Public One Week Hearing on Appeal of the Decision of the Historic and Cultural CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 5 of 14 Landmarks Commission to Deny a Certificate of Appropriateness Application for the Property Located at 1220 Buck Avenue, be continued for one week. G-13961 Appeal There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Investigation 13961 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fees For Work consider a reduced amount for investigation fees at 3950-3970 Performed Harbor Way in the amount of $800.00. It was the consensus of the Without Permit City Council that the recommendation be adopted. at 3950-3970 Harbor Way G-13962 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Settlement of 13962 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Lawsuit— City of approve the settlement of all claims in the lawsuit entitled City of Fort Worth vs. Fort Worth vs. Doris Fenner, Individually, and as Independent Doris Fenner, Executrix of the Estate of Ernest D. Fenner, Donald Ray Fenner, Individually, & Trustee of the Speck and Doris Fenner Living Trust Cause No. ED- as Independent 2002-00878 arising from the condemnation of the Fenner property. Executrix of the It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation Estate of Ernest be adopted. D. Fenner, Donald Ray Fenner, Trustee of the Speck & Doris Fenner Living Trust Cause No. ED- 2002-00878 G-13963 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #2941 13963 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Retain Law Firm of Vinson & 1. Authorize the City Manager to retain the law firm of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. for Elkins L.L.P., and designate Mark H. Tuohey, III, as outside Lawsuit Filed by counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Vicki Lee Pruitt Charter to assist the City Attorney in representing and defending the City in a lawsuit filed by Vicki Lee Pruitt in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2941 fixing in advance, as far as practicable, the amount to be paid to Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 6 of 14 G-13964 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15540 13964 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Grant from Criminal Justice 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if Division of awarded, a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of Office of the Governor of Texas in the amount of $78,223.00 Governor of to operate the Diamond Hill Connection After-School Texas for Program from September 1, 2003, to August 31, 2004; and Diamond Hill Connection 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15540 increasing After-School estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in Program the amount of $78,223.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of Texas, for the purpose of funding the Diamond Hill Connection After-School Program; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to designate Joe Paniagua, Assistant City Manager, as the authorized official for the Diamond Hill Connection After-School Program to accept, reject, or alter this grant, if awarded; and 4. Authorize the City Manager, contingent upon receipt of the grant award, to execute contracts with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth in an amount not to exceed $52,409.00, and Camp Fire USA First Texas Council in an amount not to exceed $25,814.00, to conduct the Diamond Hill Connection After-School Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13965 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15541 13965 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Establish adopt Ordinance No. 15541 readopting and amending the Standards of Standards of Care for Youth Programs offered by the Parks and Care for Youth Community Services Department, by the amendment of the Programs introductory section to clarify that the youth programs are not licensed as a day care; to amend Subsection A. of Section 4. "Enrollment", to require parents to provide the required participant information; to amend Section 11. "Staff-Participant Ratio", to add Subsection C. to address special needs participant; to amend Subsection A. of Section 15. "Transportation", to require parents to complete a registration packet before a participant can be transported; to amend Subsection B. of Section 18. "Health", to CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 7 of 14 address the administration of medication; to amend Section 18. "Health", to add Subsection E. "Special Needs" to address special needs participants. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13965 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13966 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15542 13966 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #15543 Amend Section 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 15542 amending Subsection (D) of 2-9 of Code to Section 2-9 "Contract Administration; Change Order" of Allow City Chapter 2, "Administration" of the Code of the City of Fort Manager to Worth (1986), as amended, to authorize the City Manager to Approve approve the vacation of water, sanitary sewer, public or Vacation or quasi-public utility or drainage easements; and Abandonment of Various 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 15543 amending Section 31-22 Easements & "Vacations" of Chapter 31 "Subdivision Regulations" of the Amend Section Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, to 31-22 of Code to provide procedures for the vacation or abandonment of Provide water, sanitary sewer, public or quasi-public utility or Vacation or drainage easements. Abandonment It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation Procedures for be adopted. Various Easements G-13967 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Receive Petition 13967 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: & Accept Application Fee 1. Receive the petition for re-establishment of the Fort Worth for Re- Public Improvement District No. 8 (PID 8) for the Camp establishment of Bowie Boulevard area; and PID #8 (Camp Bowie) 2. Accept the application fee of $150.00 to be used by the City staff for petition verification and establishing a proposed assessment roll; and 3. Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to review the petition to determine whether the petition includes the necessary signatures and meets the other requirements of Chapter 372, Subchapter A, Section 372.005 of the Local Government Code (the Public Improvement District Assessment Act); and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 8 of 14 4. Schedule the petition for further consideration at a future City Council meeting. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13968 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- FY2003-2004 13968 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Funding authorize the City Manager to submit the City's FY2003-2004 Application for funding application to the Crime Control and Prevention District CCPD Board of (CCPD) Board of Directors. Council Member Lane made a motion, Directors seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-9790 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Window & Door 9790 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Glass authorize a purchase agreement with A & B Glass for window and door glass to be delivered and installed at various buildings within the City of Fort Worth, based on the low bid received with payments due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin May 1, 2003, and expire April 30, 2004, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13548 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13548 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water Main approve the acceptance of three permanent water main easements Easements & and three temporary construction easements from various owners Temporary for property located along Crowley Road between Everman Construction Parkway and Country Manor (DOE 3120) necessary for the Easements construction and maintenance of water lines along Crowley Road between Everman Parkway and Country Manor for the Camelot water line improvement for a total cost of $6.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13549 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Lease Lake 13549 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Worth Property authorize the approval of a lease agreement with David and Judy Cypert for a septic drain-field to service Lake Worth lease property for City-owned Lake Worth property adjacent to 9868 Lake Haven Circle, Lot 16A, Block 25, for a term of 5 years with one option to CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 9 of 14 extend the agreement for another 5-year term, commencing April 1, 2003, and ending March 31, 2008, for an annual lease rate of $280.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13550 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Public Utility 13550 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easement accept one public utility easement described as a portion of J. Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265 from D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd. for the construction and maintenance of utilities located east of North Beach Street and south of Keller-Haslet Road for the McPherson Ranch Phase 1 project (DOE 3723) necessary for the construction and maintenance of utilities to serve the McPherson Ranch, Phase 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13551 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13551 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easements approve the acceptance of five permanent easements described as A-457, John Edmonds Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Lumberman's Investment Corporation and A-134, RR Ramey Survey, Tarrant County, Texas from BR Real Estate Investments, Ltd. located north of Wall-Price Keller Road for a proposed storm drain pipe to serve the Kingsridge Addition (DOE 3819) needed as right-of-way for purpose of installing water, sewer, and drainage facilities to serve Kingsridge Addition for properties located north of Wall-Price Keller Road and west of Corral Drive for a total cost of $5.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13552 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Release of Utility 13552 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easement approve the release of a 5-foot wide by approximately 472-foot long utility easement within Lot 1-C, Block 1, River Park Addition, Tarrant County located at River Bend Boulevard and West Vickery Boulevard on property owned by Land Rover, Ltd. to facilitate future construction of an office building. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13553 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13553 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water Main approve the acquisition of one permanent water main easement Easement described as part of the E.B. Dishman Survey, Abstract 407 from Trinity Airport Equipment, Inc. for property located along Risinger CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 10 of 14 Road between McCart Street and Crowley Road (DOE 2968) necessary for the construction, maintenance and operation of water lines between McCart Street and Crowley Road along the future Risinger Road right-of-way for a cost of $700.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19567 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #15544 19567 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: R & D Burns Brothers, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $146,613.80 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $114,140.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $32,473.80; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15544 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $114,140.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $32,473.80 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with R & D Burns Brothers, Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2002 WM-C; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with R & D Burns Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $129,513.80 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2002 WM-C. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19568 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- M.E. Burns 19568 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with M.E. Burns Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $406,120.00 for a water main extension to serve the Camp Joy area of Lake Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19569 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order#2 19569 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to CSC #28064 — authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to City McClendon Secretary Contract No. 28064 with McClendon Construction Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $104,505.00 for additional and Company, Inc. increased pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 11 of 14 amount to $675,943.00 for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer replacements on Peach Street, Bluff Street, and Grants Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19570 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #15545 19570 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: M.E. Burns Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of $614,687.10 from the Water and Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $339,816.25 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $274,870.85; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15545 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $339,816.25 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $274,870.85 from available funds for the purpose funding a contract with M.E. Burns Construction, Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2001 STM-B; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with M.E. Burns Construction, Inc. in the amount of $548,687.10 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2001 STM- B. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19571 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #15546 19571 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council TxDOT authorize the City Manager to accept a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to operate the Click It or Ticket Selective Traffic Enforcement Program from May 1, 2003, to December 31, 2003; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15546 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $8,500.00, subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, for the purpose of funding the Click It or Ticket Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 12 of 14 C-19572 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #15547 19572 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Amend Contract - TxDOT 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) decreasing the amount received from TxDOT on the Safe and Sober Selective Traffic Enforcement Program by $52,140.00; and 2. Authorize the use of $35,462.00 in inkind indirect costs as a matching amount for this grant; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15547 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $35,462.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the Safe and Sober Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19573 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #15548 19573 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #15549 Site Concrete, 1. Authorize the transfer of $721,559.00 from the Lake Worth Inc. Infrastructure Escrow Account to the Water and Sewer Fund; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15548 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $721,559.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Site Concrete, Inc. for the construction of Lake Worth South Shore Water Improvements, Part 3; and 3. Authorize the transfer of $721,559.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15549 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $721,559.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Site Concrete, Inc. for the construction of Lake Worth South Shore Water Improvements, Part 3; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 13 of 14 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Site Concrete, Inc. for the construction of the Lake Worth South Shore Water Improvements, Part 3 in an amount not to exceed $684,759.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19574 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #15550 19574 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Stabile & Winn, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $1,121,868.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $740,226.90 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $381,641.10; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15550 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $381,641.10 and the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $740,226.90 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc. for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer replacement on Howard Street from Shackleford Street to Miller Street, on Knox Drive from Shackleford Street to Miller Street, and on Shackleford Street from Willbarger Street to Vaughn Street; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $2,052,789.50 for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer replacements on Howard Street from Shackleford Street to Miller Street, on Knox Drive from Shackleford Street to Miller Street, and on Shackleford Street from Willbarger Street to Vaughn Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Citizen Ms. Ann Yang, 800 Custer Road #248, Richardson, Texas, Presentations representing Falun Dafa, appeared before Council relative to the Ann Yang lawsuit against China leader Yiang. She also requested that Council prepare a proclamation to celebrate Falun Dafa Day. Gary Kidwell Mr. G. B. "Gary" Kidwell, 7908 Kingsley Drive, representing the Hallmark/Camelot Highland Terrace Homeowner's Association, appeared before Council relative to the bulky waste program. He expressed concerns with customer service procedures and the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 6, 2003 PAGE 14 of 14 need to educate residents prior to implementing the new program. Mayor Barr asked him to meet with Assistant City Manager Libby Watson after the Council meeting to address his concerns. Monnie Gilliam Mr. Monnie Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane, representing the Vicki Lane/Bowie Homeowner's Association, appeared before Council relative to the new trash program. He stated that the implementation of the program was poor and that the educational process should have taken place well before the program was initiated. He added that residents needed to be involved in the planning process and raised concerns about what recyclables should be taken to the drop off convenience centers. Mayor Barr responded that Council had directed City staff to take some specific action to resolve problems with the program and to report back to Council. He added that consultants for the program stated that recommended changes from the Council could be implemented. Mickie Bradley Mr. Mickey Bradley, 2001 6th Avenue, accompanied by Ms. Susan Stewart both representing the Fairmount Neighborhood, appeared before Council and invited them to their 21St Annual Tour of Historic Homes, May 10-11, 2003, from noon until 6:00 p.m. He added that a parade down Magnolia would kickoff the event on Saturday and encouraged everyone interested to participate. Chip Diano Mr. Chip Diano, 554 S. Summit Avenue #1010, appeared before Council and stated that May is Mental Health Month. He invited them to attend the Mental Health Mental Retardation Association of Fort Worth and Tarrant County forum, May 8, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn Street. Opal Lee Ms. Opal Lee, 1115 Evans Avenue, appeared before Council and congratulated the Council Members for winning their races and requested their permission to represent the City of Fort Worth, as an official ambassador at the Live your Best Life Tour in St. Louis, Missouri, where she would invite Oprah Winfrey to come to Fort Worth for the Juneteenth festivities. Mayor Barr asked her to contact his office who would provide a letter of support. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. CITY SE RETARY MAYOR