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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/09/02-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 Date & Time On the 2nd day of September, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; Assistant City Attorney Marcia Wise; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Mayor Mike Moncrief was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Roy Edwards, Christian Faith Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 26, 2003, were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Jim Lane introduced the Texas Millionaires Men's Presentations Performing Chorus, who performed one selection for the audience. Treyvon Waller of the Original King's Kids recited Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Roberta and Fernando Flores and Sheri Endsley, representing the Parks and Community Services Mobile Recreation Program Summer Day Camp, appeared and recognized two corporate sponsors of the program, Mr. Thad Brundrett of Carter and Burgess, and Ms. Tasa Anderson of Pier 1. Each corporate representative was presented with pictures drawn by the children in the program in appreciation for their generous donations. Mr. and Mrs. Flores presented plaques to Council Member Davis and Ms. Ansley for their support of the program. John Avila, representing the Fort Worth/Tarrant County Regional, National Conference for Community and Justice, Fort Worth League of Neighborhood Associations, and Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, presented the affordable housing resolution. He also introduced Madeline Gibbs, President of the Fort Worth League of Neighborhood Associations and Katherin Baker, representing the Human Relations Commission. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 2 of 13 Council Member Haskin stated that should the coalition decide to take this on as a project, serious consideration should be given to benchmarking other cities on the dispersal of affordable housing. Council Member Moss announced that the Housing and Workforce Development Committee would meet September 16, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. and would consider the affect of this resolution. Council Member Picht presented a Proclamation for Alcohol and Drug Addition Recovery Month, Tarrant County Challenge to Jennifer Gilley, Executive Director, who was accompanied by Jim Stewart and Stevie Hanson. Announcements Council Member Silcox provided an overview of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) timeline for various submissions and reports and stressed the importance of citizen input on the upcoming bond program. Council Members announced meeting in their districts to receive citizen input relative to the 2004 Capital Improvement Program. All meetings would be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on dates and locations as follows: District 5: September 4, 2003 - Dunbar High School Cafeteria, 5700 Ramey District 7: September 10, 2003 - Arlington Heights High School Library, 4501 West Freeway and also for the Far Northwest area September 17, 2003 - Boswell High School, 5805 Bailey Boswell Road Council Member Picht expressed appreciation to the residents of District 6 and other citizens from other areas in attendance at their CIP meeting August 28, 2003. Council Member Moss stated that over 6,000 people attended the free Kirk Franklin concert "A Night of Healing" held at the Wilkerson Grimes Auditorium. Other guest celebrities in attendance included Steve Harvey and Brian McKnight. He expressed appreciation for all of the participation and suggested that the Council give some consideration to sponsoring an event of this nature. Council Member Stevenson expressed appreciation to the Crestline Area Neighborhood Association. The association sponsored a fun filled Labor Day Parade. He also encouraged everyone to attend the Jazz Festival in the Cultural District September 19 - 20, 2003. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 3 of 13 Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication No. C-19735 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication No. G-14054 be withdrawn from the agenda. Staff Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Haskin announced that the Government and Neighborhood Relations Committee had planned to conduct interviews today for the candidates interested in serving on Tarrant Appraisal District of Tarrant County Board of Directors, however, no applications had been submitted by Council Members. She stated that the resolution appointing the City's representative to the Board must be adopted by the Council no later than October 14, 2003. Res. #2989 There was presented Resolution No. 2989 changing the time of the Change Time of regularly scheduled City Council meeting of September 16, 2003 Regularly from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Council Member Davis made a motion, Scheduled City seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be Council Meeting adopted. The motion carried unanimously. of September 16, 2003 OCS-1370 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1370 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-14054 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. G- 14054, dated August 12, 2003, be withdrawn from the agenda inasmuch as there was a revised Mayor and Council Communication. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for the submission of the amended Brownfield Economic Development Initiative Grant Application and application for CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 4 of 13 Section 108 loan guarantee to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Montgomery Plaza Shopping Center. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Christine Maguire, representing the Transportation and Public Works Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 14054 Revised, as follows: G-14054 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #2990 14054 Revised from the City Manager recommending that the City Ord. #15666 Council: Amended BEDI Grant 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2990 amending the Community Application & Development Program to include the Montgomery Plaza Application for Shopping Center project in accordance with Chapter 373 of Section 108 the Texas Local Government Code; and Loan Guarantee 2. Authorize the City Manager to submit an amended to HUD for $2,000,000.00 Brownfield Economic Development Initiative Montgomery (BEDI) Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Housing Plaza Shopping and Urban Development (HUD); and Center 3. Authorize the City Manager to submit an application to HUD for a commitment of $13,000,000.00 in Section 108 loan guarantees for the Montgomery Plaza Shopping Center; and 4. Accept, if offered, the BEDI Grant and Section 108 loan funds; and 5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15666 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund In the amount of $13,000,000.00, subject to receipt of the Section 108 loan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the purpose of funding the Montgomery Plaza Shopping Center project; and 6. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with HUD for the receipt and payment of the Section 108 loan. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing for the submission of the amended Brownfield Economic Development Initiative Grant Application and application for Section 108 loan guarantee to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Montgomery Plaza Shopping Center, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 5 of 13 Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14054 Revised be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Davis announced that a public meeting would be held September 18, 2003, from 5:30 — 7:00 p.m. at Botanic Garden relative to the Montgomery Plaza Shopping Center and invited all interested citizens to attend. She further stated that the developer of the project would be there to provide information. G-14079 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Settlement of 14079 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. Susan Bonner Mead, Amy Cole Griffin and Don Cole Susan Bonner as Trustees for the Mary Jane Marshall Trust, Martin Thomas Cole Mead, Amy Cole Trust, William Ralph Cole Trust, Jack Lewis Cole Trust, Cause No. Griffin & Don ED-2003-00416-2 arising from the condemnation of property for the Cole as Trustees extension of the runway at Alliance Airport. Council Member Davis for Mary Jane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the Marshall Trust, recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Martin Thomas Cole Trust, William Ralph Cole Trust, Jack Lewis Cole Trust, Cause #ED-2003-00416- 2 G-14080 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #2991 14080 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council File Lawsuit authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit pursuant to Chapter 54 Against of the Texas Local Government Code against Benjamin and Jerri Benjamin & Jerri Robinson, the owners of the property located at 1560 West Robinson Magnolia Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt Resolution No. 2991 authorizing such suit. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for the MT-03-002 Master Thoroughfare Plan amendment, to realign a portion of the future Silver Creek Road. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 6 of 13 Mr. Robert Goode, Transportation and Public Works Department Director, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14081, as follows: G-14081 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- MT-03-002 14081 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Master adopt the proposed amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, Thoroughfare MT-03-002, to realign a portion of the future Silver Creek Road. Plan Amendment: There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with Realignment of the public hearing for the MT-03-002 Master Thoroughfare Plan Portion of amendment, to realign a portion of the future Silver Creek Road, Future Silver Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Creek Road Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14081 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Stevenson commended staff on developing an alternate plan that was less expensive. P-9842 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Tandem Drum 9842 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Rollers & authorize the purchase of two tandem drum rollers and trailers for Trailers the Transportation and Public Works Department from the Houston Galveston Area Council Contract No. SM02-94 at a total cost not to exceed $74,680.14, with payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9843 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- New Vehicles 9843 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of vehicles from the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Contract Nos. VE01-05 and S100-02D for the City of Fort Worth at a total cost not to exceed $449,773.00, with payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9844 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- OEM Polysonic 9844 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Meters, Repair Parts & Service 1. Authorize a sole source purchase agreement with Thermo Electron Corporation c/o Pan-Tech Controls for OEM (original equipment manufacturer) Polysonic meters and repair service for the Water Department based on discounts CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 7 of 13 and hourly rates with payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice, with freight prepaid and added to the invoice; and • OEM Polysonic Meter at Manufacturers List Price Less Five Percent Discount; and • OEM Polysonic Repair Parts and Software at Manufacturers List Price; and • Repair Service, Calibration, Training, Maintenance and Technical Assistance at $185.00 for regular hours and $275.00 for overtime hours; and 2. Authorize this agreement to begin September 2, 2003, and expire August 31, 2004, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9845 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Computer 9845 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Hardware, authorize use of a procurement agreement between the State of Software, Texas Department of Information Resources and the City of Fort Services & Worth for the purchase of eligible computer hardware, software, Equipment services and telecommunications equipment, on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $900,000.00; and authorize this agreement to begin September 2, 2003, and expire September 1, 2004, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-9846 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Technology 9846 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Equipment & Services 1. Authorize purchase agreements in the amount of $55,000.00 for Affiliated Telephone Equipment, Inc., $120,000.00 for Anixter, Inc., $26,000.00 for Compucom Systems, Inc., $68,000.00 for CyberDyne Systems, Inc., $35,000.00 for Dell Marketing, LP, $31,000.00 for IBM Corporation, $185,000.00 for Motorola Communications, and $35,000.00 for TRCA (Telecom Remarketing) beginning September 2, 2003, and ending March 31, 2004, using the State of Texas Catalog Information Systems Vendor (CISV) Cooperative Purchasing Program; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 8 of 13 2. Confirm purchases and payments made using the CISV process in the amounts of $75,000.00 to Affiliated Telephone Equipment, Inc., $95,000.00 to Motorola, Inc., and $35,000.00 to TRCA from June 1, 2003, through August 31, 2003; and 3. Authorize the continued use of the CISV process for procurement of technology related items. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-13631 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13631 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water Line approve the acceptance of two permanent water line easements Easements described as a portion of the S.P. Williams Survey, Abstract No. 1690, Tarrant County from RH of Texas Limited Partnership and a portion of the S.P. Williams Survey, Abstract No. 1690, and a portion of the W.M. Bostick Survey, Abstract No. 210, Tarrant County, from Hillwood Alliance Residential for the construction and maintenance of water lines along Beach Street north of Heritage Glen Drive (DOE 3665) to serve the Heritage Glen Addition for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13632 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Septic Drain 13632 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Field License authorize the approval of a septic drain field license agreement Agreement with Alvin R. Marion for City-owned Lake Worth property located across the road from 4069 Peninsula Club Circle, Lot 29, Block 19, for a term of five years, ending on January 31, 2008, with one option to extend the agreement for another five-year term for an annual rate of $280.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13633 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13633 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water Line approve the acceptance of six permanent water line easements Easements described as Parcel A, Lot 1, Block 1, Northwest I.S.D. Addition, from Northwest Independent School District for property located south of State Highway 114 and west of F.M. 156 (DOE 3900) necessary for the construction and maintenance of a water line to serve the Northwest I.S.D. Addition in southwest Denton County for a total cost of $6.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 9 of 13 L-13634 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Lease Office 13634 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Space authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Edward Traxson d/b/a The Barber Shop, Inc. for approximately 1,020 square feet of office space located at 6436 Meadowbrook Drive, No. B., for the Police Department, at a cost of $6,600.00 per year; and authorize the lease term of one year commencing the date the City opens for business in the lease space, and expiring the last day of the twelfth full calendar month, with two one-year options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13635 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Lease Office & 13635 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Warehouse authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between Space Elizabeth Ibarra and Dennis Kraft and the City of Fort Worth for approximately 24,213 square feet of office and warehouse space for police operations at a cost of $9,000.00 per month for the first year; and approve the lease term of five years commencing the date the City opens for business in the lease space, and expiring the last day of the sixtieth full calendar month. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13636 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Continued for 13636 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Two Weeks approve the acceptance of two permanent water line easements described as Lot 58 and Lot 59, Block 104, Park Glen Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from James and Tracy Harrison and Everett and Janice McMillian, respectively, needed for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a water line to serve properties located east of North Beach Street and north of North Tarrant Parkway for Wal-Mart Store No. 2980 (DOE 3197), for a total cost of $20.00. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-13636 be continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously. C-19735 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Continued for 19735 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Two Weeks authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with Don M. and Patricia E. Kennedy authorizing the continued use of a the right-of-way for a fence in Scots Briar Lane at 7012 Bentley Avenue. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 10 of 13 Ruby Reid Ms. Ruby Reid, 7008 Bentley Avenue, appeared before City Council and expressed opposition to the consent agreement. Mr. Bob Riley, Director of Development, appeared and presented a brief staff report. He stated that one resident voluntarily moved his fence back. This request for an encroachment in the right-of-way was due to the fact that the fence was located in the side yard. Mr. Robert Goode, Transportation and Public Works Department Director, appeared and stated that staff had determined that there was no line of site issue. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-19735 be continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously. C-19736 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- KPMG, LLP 19736 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council engage KPMG, LLP to perform an independent audit of the financial records of the City of Fort Worth, including the Employees' Retirement Fund and all grant programs for Fiscal Year 2003; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with KPMG, LLP to provide such services for a fee of $266,200.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19737 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Peachtree 19737 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Peachtree Ltd. Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $991,846.50 for 90 working days for HMAC Surface Overlay 2003-20 at Various Locations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19738 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Amendment #3 — 19738 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Chiang, Patel & authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Yerby, Inc. contract with Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc. for engineering services related to the installation of Water Department alert notification systems and security improvements at treatment plants, increasing the cost by $596,241.00, for a total contract cost not to exceed $964,765.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 11 of 13 C-19739 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Johnson 19739 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Controls, Inc. authorize the City Manager to enter into a Municipal Lease with Wells Fargo Public Finance to finance $466,620.00 of an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Johnson Controls, Inc.; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. in the amount of $3,063,090.00 for implementation of the ESPC. Council Members Haskin and Picht disclosed that they had a banking relationship with Wells Fargo. Assistant City Attorney Marcia Wise advised Council that unless they owned or received ten percent or more of the voting or shares of the bank, that they would not be disqualified from voting on this item. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Budget Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the hearing in connection with the proposed Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Appropriation Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinances. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that the hearing would remain open until the budget was adopted. City Manager Jackson advised Council that they would bring forward the budget on next week for adoption. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Full Purpose public hearing for the proposed full purpose annexation and Annexation & explanation of service plan for the Eagle Mountain Zone, 1,238 Explanation of acres located north and east of Boat Club Road and south of Service Plan for Bonds Ranch Road, Tarrant County, Texas (Annexation Case No. Eagle Mountain AX-02-0008). Mayor Pro tempore McCloud asked if there was Zone, 1,238 anyone present desiring to be heard. Acres Located North & East of Mr. Bob Riley, Director of the Development Department, appeared Boat Club Road before Council regarding the full purpose annexation and & South of explained the service plan. He stated that there was no action Bonds Ranch necessary at this time. Road AX-02-0008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 12 of 13 Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Full Purpose public hearing for the proposed full purpose annexation and Annexation & service plan for the 287 Zone, 7,724 acres located west of I.H. 35 Service Plan for and north and south of U.S. Highway 287, Tarrant County, Texas 287 Zone, 7,724 (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0009). Mayor Pro tempore McCloud Acres Located asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. West of I.H. 35 & North and South Mr. Bob Riley, Director of the Development Department, appeared of U.S. Highway before Council. regarding the full purpose annexation and 287 explained the service plan. He stated that there was no action AX-02-0009 necessary at this time. Council Member Davis confirmed that Council consideration of this item preserved the City's right to move towards full purpose annexation but does not require us to do so. Mr. Riley advised the Council that nothing they were doing would require them to go forward with the annexation. Nancy Terrell Ms. Nancy Terrell, 5808 Azteca, appeared and expressed concern relative to the lack of fire protection in the area and spoke in opposition to the proposed full purpose annexation . ZC-03-086 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 26, 2003, Denied without continued the hearing of the application of the City of Fort Worth Prejudice for a change in zoning of property located in the 9200-9500 blocks of Boat Club Road from "AG" Agricultural to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for boat, RV, truck and trailer storage, bed and breakfast and residence, repair and storage of inoperable vehicles prohibited, landscape buffer on southern and western property lines, with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-086. (See Letter of Appeal). Mayor Pro tempore McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. J.B. Hicks Mr. J.B. Hicks, 2401 Ellis Avenue, appeared before Council and requested permission to complete the construction that was in progress and that the City grandfather the current uses of his property. Edna T. Ms. Edna T. Neumann, 8400 Lake Harbor Court, representing Eagle Neumann Mountain Alliance Neighborhood and Secret Harbor residents spoke in support of the zoning change as it stood at this time, with only a few stipulations. She stated that no boat repairs should be allowed; require additional landscaping on the west side of the property and a site plan be included in Mr. Hicks' zoning application. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 PAGE 13 of 13 Cindi Seger Ms. Cindi Seger, 9250 Boat Club Road, appeared in favor of the proposed change in zoning, but stated that boat repair not be allowed and a site plan be required. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of the City of Fort Worth, Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC- 03-086 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-03-132 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 7, 2003, Denied Without set a special hearing for the application of Claneco, Ltd. for a Prejudice change in zoning of property located in the 7800-7900 block of Meadowbrook Drive North from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-132. (See Letter of Appeal). Mayor Pro tempore McCloud asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of Claneco, Ltd., Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-132 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Mr. Robert McKee, 222 West 4t" Street #511, appeared before Presentations Council and requested that they declare Garrett Morgan Day in Robert McKee March 2004; police officer not continue to cite Charles, a wheelchair bound individual, for panhandling; and advised the Council of some safety issues in the Water Gardens. Steve Hunt Mr. Steve Hunt, 222 West 4t" Street, appeared regarding the citizens of Fort Worth helping to end the Cuban embargo. He stated that additional information would be available on his web site, www.stevegoodpeople.com. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. loe CITY S TARY MAYOR