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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/08/26-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2003 Date & Time On the 26th day of August, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:08 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Dr. Gregory H. Kimble, Historic Allen Chapel AME Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, 2003, were approved unanimously. Special Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Presentations Chevrolet Cowboys of Color Invitational Rodeo Southwest Tour Day to Jim and Gloria Austin. Brian Boerner, Environmental Management Department Director, presented a briefing on the success of the E-pass program. He stated that it provided users an unlimited pass on The T, DART, and the THE train, and presented each Council Member with an E- pass for their personal use. Announcements Council Member Lane announced that there would be no Public Safety Committee Meeting today, as it would conflict with the Budget Workshop scheduled immediately following the Council Meeting. He also announced that the last baseball game at the Ball Park at Arlington would be played on September 21, 2003, between the Rangers and Angels, and that following the Rangers game at 6:05 p.m. a baseball game between the Fort Worth Mexican- American League and the Dallas Mexican-American League would take place. He encouraged everyone to go to the Ball Park and support the Fort Worth team. He further announced that the CATS were in the playoffs and that they would return to play at LaGrave Field August 28, 2003. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 2 of 27 Respective Council Members announced meetings in their districts to receive citizen input relative to the 2004 Capital Improvements Program. All meetings would be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on dates and locations as follows: District 8: August 26, 2003 - Greenway Church, 1816 Delga St. District 4: August 27, 2003 - Eastern Hills High School Auditorium, 5701 Shelton District 6: August 28, 2003 - Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave. District 5: September 4, 2003 - Dunbar High School Cafeteria, 5700 Ramey District 7: September 10, 2003 - Arlington Heights High School Library, 4501 West Freeway Council Member Silcox provided an overview of the CIP timeline for various submissions and reports and stressed the importance of citizen input on the upcoming bond program. Council Member Moss announced that Kirk Franklin was very concerned about youth in the community and would hold a free concert August 31, 2003, at the Wilkerson Grimes Auditorium to promote peace and unity through music and get more adults involved in mentoring programs. He added that Steve Harvey and Brian McKnight would donate their time to the concert. Council Member Stevenson encouraged everyone to attend the Jazz Festival in the Cultural District September 19-20, 2003. He stated that performances would be by musicians in the community and that the festival supported Historic Camp Bowie. Mayor Moncrief stated that the bond proposal was critical to the City and encouraged citizens to attend one or more of the Capital Improvements Program meetings. He also expressed appreciation to the Information Technology Solutions Department, Dale Fisseler, Acting IT Solutions Director, Peter Ungar from IT Solutions, Acting City Manager Richard Zavala, and the IT Solutions staff for their efforts to get the City back on-line after a computer virus compromised the City's file server. He also acknowledged the assistance from the City of Dallas and stated that the City was developing a procedural manual relative to the processes IT Solutions followed to combat the virus. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 3 of 27 Continued/ Council Member Stevenson requested that Zoning Docket No. ZC- Withdrawn By 03-086 be continued for one week. Staff City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14070 be continued until September 9, 2003. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Lane, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Council Member Picht excused himself from the table at this time. Res. #2987 There was presented Resolution No. 2987 nominating Arrow Nominate Arrow House & Tubing (USA), Inc. — Texas as an enterprise project Hose & Tubing pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Act, Chapter 2303, Texas as Enterprise Government Code. Council Member Davis made a motion, Project seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. City Attorney Yett stated that this resolution corrected the name of the business previously listed on Resolution No. 2947. OCS-1369 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1369 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. Council Member Picht assumed his chair. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 12, 2003, continued 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. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Christine Maguire, representing Economic and Community Development, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, requested Council delay action on this issue until after public comment period on September 2, 2003, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14054, as follows: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 4 of 27 G-14054 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Amended BEDI 14054, dated August 12, 2003, from the City Manager Grant recommending that the City Council: Application & Application for 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit an amended Section 108 Loan $2,000,000.00 Brownfield Economic Development Initiative Guarantee to (BEDI) Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Housing HUD for and Urban Development (HUD) for the Montgomery Plaza Montgomery Shopping Center; and Plaza Shopping Center 2. 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 3. Accept, if offered, the BEDI Grant and Section 108 loan funds; and 4. 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 Council Member Stevenson, that the public hearing be closed and that the third public hearing be scheduled for September 2, 2003. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Davis stated that a public meeting would be conducted September 18, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. at the Botanic Garden Conservatory building relative to this issue and invited everyone interested to attend. G-14061 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15653 14061 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Purchase/ Replacement of 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15653 increasing Equipment, estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Furniture & Fund in the amount of $35,000.00 from available funds for Permanent the purpose of funding the purchase and/or replacement of Fixtures in City equipment, furniture, and permanent fixtures in the City Hall Hall Cafeteria cafeteria area; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 5 of 27 2. Authorize the purchase/replacement of equipment, furniture, and permanent fixtures in the City Hall cafeteria. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14062 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15654 14062 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Federal Transportation 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a Grant for Transportation and Community and System Preservation Pedestrian & Pilot Program grant in the amount of $795,000.00 from the Streetscape Federal Highway Administration to fund the extension of Improvements in pedestrian and streetscape improvements in Historic Historic Handley Handley and Berry/University Village; and & Berry/ University 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement Village with the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the improvements listed above; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15654 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $795,000.00, upon receipt of the grant from the Federal Highway Administration, for the purpose of funding pedestrian and streetscape improvements in Historic Handley and Berry/University Village. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14063 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- FY 2003 Local 14063 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Law authorize the City Manager to enter into a funding agreement with Enforcement Tarrant County on the FY 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Block Grant Grant (LLEBG), contingent upon receipt of the FY 2003 LLEBG; Disparity and approve contracts with Tarrant County ($127,381.00) for Agreement— support of the Adult Drug Treatment Court and for continuation of Year 8 the Mental Health Liaison Program ($32,544.00), contingent upon the receipt of the FY 2003 LLEBG. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 6 of 27 G-14064 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15655 14064 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amend Chapter adopt Ordinance No. 15655 amending the Code of the City of Fort 34, "Vehicles for Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 34, Hire", by "Vehicles for Hire" as follows: Article IV, "Taxicabs," is repealed; Addition of Article VI "Ground Transportation for Hire" is added providing Article VI, regulations for taxicabs, limousines, shuttles, horse drawn "Ground carriages and pedicabs, providing that this ordinance is Transportation cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a fine of up for Hire" to $200.00 for each offense in violation of the ordinance. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14065 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Settlement of 14065 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Claims in Lawsuit— 1. Approve the proposed settlement of the claims of Cynthia Cynthia DeOreo DeOreo in the lawsuit entitled Cynthia DeOreo v. City of v. City of Fort Fort Worth, in the District Court of Wise County, Cause No. Worth, District 00-08-455; and Court of Wise 2. Authorize the payment of $175,828.00 to Cynthia DeOreo County, Cause with the check made payable to Cynthia DeOreo and #00-08-455 attorney, Jason C. N. Smith; and 3. Authorize the appropriate City representative to execute the documents necessary to complete the settlement. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-14066 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15656 14066 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amend Appendix adopt Ordinance No. 15656 by the City Council of the City of Fort I of Code of Worth, Texas, approving Resolution No. 2003-08-257 adopted by Rules & the Dallas/Fort Worth (D/FW) International Airport Board on August Regulations of 7, 2003, which amends Appendix I of the 1988 Revised Code of D/FW Rules and Regulations of the Dallas/Fort Worth International International Airport Board (adopted by Resolution No. 88-111 of the Dallas/Fort Airport Board Worth International Airport Board) as amended, to reflect changes to the block numbering system, to include all streets located on airport property, and to make changes where needed to the posted speed limits. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 7 of 27 G-14067 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15657 14067 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Sale of General Purpose 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 15657 providing for the issuance of Refunding & $37,365,000.00 of the General Purpose Refunding and Improvement Improvement Bonds, Series 2003, of the City of Fort Worth, Bonds, Series Texas, bearing interest at the rates herein after set forth, 2003 and providing for the levy, assessment and collection of a tax sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds and to create a sinking fund for the redemption thereof at maturity; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and 2. Authorize the $37,365,000.00 General Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2003, be sold to UBS Financial Services, the bidder offering the lowest true interest rate of 4.459006 percent. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Mr. Boyd London of First Southwest Company, Dan Settle of Kelley Hart and Hallman, Jeff Leuschel, Laura Alexander and Jim Keyes for all their work in achieving such a good interest rate for the City. G-14068 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Financial 14068 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Management review and adopt the Financial Management Policy Statements — Policy FY 2003-2004 which include the City's investment policy and Statements — FY investment strategy. Council Member Davis made a motion, 2003-2004 seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-14069 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Write-Offs of 14069 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Uncollectible authorize write-offs of uncollectible Housing Rental Rehabilitation Housing Rental Loans totaling $695,713.00. Council Member Picht made a motion, Rehabilitation seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be Loans adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-14070 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued Until Communication No. G-14070, Adoption of Resolutions Requesting September 9, that the Regional Transportation Council Support Certain Projects 2003 through Partnership Programs No. 1 and No. 2, be continued until September 9, 2003. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 8 of 27 G-14071 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15658 14071 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Economic Development 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept an Initiative Special Economic Development Initiative Special Project grant in the Project Grant for amount of $804,735.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing Trinity River and Urban Development (HUD) for the Trinity River Vision Vision Waterfront Facilities Construction project; and Waterfront Facilities 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement Construction with HUD to fund the Trinity River Vision Waterfront Project Facilities Construction project; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15658 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $804,735.00, upon receipt of the grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the purpose of funding Trinity River Vision Water Facilities Construction project. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Picht Stevenson, and Davis NOES: Council Member Silcox ABSENT: None G-14072 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15659 14072 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Federal Transportation 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a Grant for Design Transportation and Community and System Preservation & Construction Pilot Program grant in the amount of $500,000.00 from the of Neighborhood Federal Highway Administration to evaluate potential Connection to neighborhood trail connections throughout the city, to Trinity River Trail prepare preliminary designs and cost estimates for System several high-priority connections, and to construct the Foster Park/Kellis Park Pilot Project; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 9 of 27 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), subject to the following provisions: a. The City will design all trail connections in accordance with applicable TxDOT standards; and b. The City will involve TxDOT as well as neighborhood residents, Streams and Valleys, Inc., the Tarrant Regional Water District, and other interested parties in the design process; and c. The City will conduct inspections on any construction projects in cooperation with TxDOT; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate an appropriate change order with TxDOT so as to add the Foster Park/Kellis Park Pilot Project to the scope of the existing street and drainage project in the vicinity of the proposed pilot project; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15659 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $500,000.00, upon receipt of the grant from the Federal Highway Administration, for the purpose of funding the design and construction of Neighborhood Connections to the Trinity River Trail System. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, 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 Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown), adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003- 2004, adopt an ordinance appropriating certain funds for the district, and authorize a contract with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. to provide management services for the district. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor & Council Communication No. G-14073, as follows: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 10 of 27 G-14073 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15660 14073 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Budget & Service Plan, Proposed 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and Assessment budget for FY 2003-2004; and Roll, and set Benefit Hearing 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and Date for FY 2003- 2004 for Fort 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 2003-2004 as Worth PID #1 recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Improvement (Downtown) District (PID) No. 1; and 4. Authorize the transfer of $252,600.00 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 1, FY 2003- 2004 project account; and 5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15660 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $252,600.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding improvements and services in Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown); and 6. Authorize the transfer of $2,500.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 1, FY 2003-2004 project account to the General Fund; and 7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. to provide improvements and services in PID No. 1 during FY 2003-2004 for the sum of $1,100,300.00; and 8. Adopt the proposed 2003 assessment roll on file with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for the benefit hearing; and 9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9, 2003, benefit hearing in accordance with state law; and 10.Approve adding to the 2003-2004 budget, as contingency, any encumbered revenues from PID No. 1 assessments from prior years. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 11 of 27 There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown), Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14073 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Mr. Ken Devero for all his hard work in downtown. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for Fort Worth Improvement District No. 10 (East Downtown Area), adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, adopt an ordinance appropriating certain funds for the district, and authorize a contract with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. to provide management services for the district. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor & Council Communication No. G-14074, as follows: G-14074 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15661 14074 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Budget & Service Plan, Proposed 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and Assessment budget for FY 2003-2004; and Roll, and set Benefit Hearing 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and Date for FY 2003- 2004 for Fort 3. Approve the budget and service plan for FY 2003-2004 as Worth PID #10 recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Improvement (East Downtown District (PID) No. 10; and Area) 4. Authorize the transfer of $2,460.00 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 10, FY 2003- 2004 project account; and 5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15661 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $2,460.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding improvements and services in Public Improvement District No. 10; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 12 of 27 6. Authorize the transfer of $2,000.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 10, FY 2003-2004 project account to the General Fund; and 7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. to provide management services to the district for FY 2003-2004 for the sum of $96,832.00; and 8. Adopt the proposed assessment roll on file in the Office of the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for the benefit hearing; and 9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9, 2003, meeting in accordance with state law; and 10.Approve adding to the 2003-2004 budget, as contingency, any encumbered revenues from PID No. 10 assessments from prior years. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 10 (East Downtown Area), Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14074 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for Fort Worth Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen), adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, adopt an ordinance appropriating certain funds for the district, and authorize a contract with Principal Management Group to provide management services for the district. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor & Council Communication No. G-14075, as follows: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 13 of 27 G-14075 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15662 14075 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Budget & Service Plan, Proposed 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and Assessment budget for FY 2003-2004; and Roll, and set Benefit Hearing 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and Date for FY 2003- 2004 for Fort 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 2003-2004 as Worth PID #6 recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Improvement (Park Glen) District (PID) No. 6; and 4. Authorize the transfer of $37,516.00 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 6, FY 2003- 2004 project account; and 5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15662 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $37,516.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding improvements and services in Public Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen); and 6. Authorize the transfer of $8,500.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 6, FY 2003-2004 project account to the General Fund; and 7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Principal Management Group to provide improvements and services in PID No. 6 during FY 2003-2004 for the sum of $1,222,563.00; and 8. Adopt the proposed 2003 assessment roll, which is on file with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for the benefit hearing; and 9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9, 2003, hearing in accordance with state law; and 10.Approve adding to the 2003-2004 budget, as contingency, any encumbered revenues from PID No. 6 assessments from prior years. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 14 of 27 Michael Mr. Michael Quinonez, 5409 Tularosa Drive, appeared before Quinonez Council and expressed concerns with the alleged unauthorized expenditure of $80,000.00 of taxpayers' money by members of the PID Advisory Board. Joe Yates Mr. Joe Yates, 7504 Deerlodge Trail, representing the PID Advisory Board, appeared before Council in support of the PID. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen), Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14075 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for Fort Worth Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage), adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, adopt an ordinance appropriating certain funds for the district, and authorize a contract with Premier Communities to provide management services for the district. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor & Council Communication No. G-14076, as follows: G-14076 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15663 14076 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Budget & Service Plan, Proposed 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and Assessment budget for FY 2003-2004; and Roll, and set Benefit Hearing 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and Date for FY 2003- 2004 for Fort 3. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 2003-2004 as Worth PID #7 recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Improvement (Heritage) District (PID) No. 7; and 4. Authorize the transfer of $29,025.00 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 7, FY 2003- 2004 project account; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 15 of 27 5. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15663 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $29,025.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding improvements and services in Public Improvement District No. 7; and 6. Authorize the transfer of $2,500.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 7, FY 2003-2004 project account to the General Fund; and 7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Premier Communities to provide improvements and services in PID No. 7 during FY 2003-2004 for the sum of $421,264.00; and 8. Adopt the proposed 2003 assessment roll which is on file with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for the benefit hearing; and 9. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9, 2003, hearing in accordance with state law; and 10.Approve adding to the 2003-2004 budget, as contingency, any encumbered revenues from PID No. 7 assessments from prior years. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage), Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14076 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to adopt a resolution re-establishing Fort Worth Improvement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie), adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003-2004, and authorize a contract with Historic Camp Bowie, Inc. to provide management services for the district. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 16 of 27 Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor & Council Communication No. G-14077, as follows: G-14077 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #2988 14077 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Reestablishment, Budget & Service 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the following matters: Plan, Proposed Assessment a. The advisability of re-establishing the proposed Roll, and set district; and Benefit Hearing b. The general nature of the proposed improvements Date for FY 2003- and/or services; and 2004 for Fort c. The estimated cost of improvements and/or services; Worth PID #8 and (Camp Bowie) d. The proposed boundaries of the district; and e. The proposed method of assessment; and f. The proposed apportionment of costs between the improvement district and the City as a whole; and 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2988, which: a. Make certain findings concerning the nature and advisability of the improvements and/or services to be provided by the district, the estimated costs, the boundaries of the district, the method of assessment, and the apportionment of costs between the district and the City as a whole; and b. Re-establish a public improvement district under the Public Improvement District Assessment Act (the Act) (V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Section 372.001 et seq.) to be known as the Fort Worth Improvement District No. 8 (PID No. 8); and c. Authorize the City to exercise the powers granted by the Act in connection with the re-establishment of a public improvement district; and d. Direct the City Secretary to publish notice of the re- establishment of the district as required by the Act. 4. Approve the service plan and budget for FY 2003-2004 as recommended by the Advisory Body of PID No. 8; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 17 of 27 5. Authorize the transfer of $2,600.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 8, FY 2003-04 project account to the General Fund; and 6. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Historic Camp Bowie, Inc. to provide improvements and services in PID No. 8 during FY 2003-2004 for the sum of $240,000.00; and 7. Adopt the proposed 2003 assessment roll on file with the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for the benefit hearing; and 8. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9, 2003, benefit hearing in accordance with state law; and 9. Approve adding to the 2003-2004 budget, as contingency, any unencumbered revenues from PID No. 8 assessments from prior years. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with a public hearing to adopt a resolution re-establishing Fort Worth Improvement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie), Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14077 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for Fort Worth Improvement District No. 11 (The Stockyards), adopt a budget and service plan, adopt a proposed assessment roll, set a benefit hearing date for Fiscal Year 2003- 2004, and authorize a contract with the Fort Worth Stockyards Preservation Foundation, Inc., to provide management services for the district. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor & Council Communication No. G-14078, as follows: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 18 of 27 G-14078 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Budget & Service 14078 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Plan, Proposed Assessment 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the plan of services and Roll, and set budget for FY 2003-2004; and Benefit Hearing Date for FY 2003- 2. Adjourn such public hearing; and 2004 for Fort Worth PID #11 3. Approve the budget and service plan for FY 2003-2004 as (The Stockyards) recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Improvement District (PID) No. 11; and 4. Authorize the transfer of $2,600.00 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund, PID No. 11, FY 2003-2004 project account to the General Fund; and 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Fort Worth Stockyards Preservation Foundation, Inc. to provide management services to the district for FY 2003- 2004 in the amount of $35,200.00; and 6. Adopt the proposed assessment roll on file in the Office of the City Secretary and set Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber as the time and place for the benefit hearing; and 7. Direct the City Secretary to give notice of the September 9, 2003, meeting in accordance with state law; and Trey Kostohryz Mr. Trey Kostohryz, 4801 El Campo, and Mr. Gary Brinkley, 130 E. Gary Brinkley Exchange Avenue, appeared before Council in support of PID No. 11. Pete Muzyka Mr. Pete Muzyka, 221 E. Exchange, appeared before Council in opposition of PID No. 11. He expressed concern with a lack of cleanliness in the Stockyards, particularly Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. He stated that monies needed to be allotted for the clean up of the Stockyards. Steve Murrin Mr. Steve Murrin, 101 W. Exchange Avenue, appeared before Council in support of PID No. 11. He stated that $17,000.00 of the Marketing budget would be used to clean up the Stockyard area. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 19 of 27 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with a public hearing for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 11 (The Stockyards), Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14078 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-9837 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- New Equipment 9837 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of new equipment from multiple vendors for the City of Fort Worth based on low bids meeting specifications for a total cost not to exceed $382,789.00. Payment is due 30 days from the date the invoice is received and the City will take ownership at its facilities with delivery included in the cost of the equipment. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9838 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Plastic Water 9838 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Meter Boxes & authorize a purchase agreement for plastic meter boxes and cast Cast Iron Lids iron lids from Texas Water Products for the Water Department based on the low bid of unit prices, with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin August 26, 2003, and expire August 25, 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-9839 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Water Service 9839 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Valves authorize a purchase agreement for water service valves with multiple vendors based on the low bid of unit prices per item (1 — 27), meeting specifications with freight included in unit prices; and reject bids for Items 28 thru 32; and authorize this agreement to begin August 26, 2003, and expire August 25, 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-9840 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Maintenance, 9840 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Repair and Replacement of 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for maintenance, repair Liquid Propane and replacement of Liquid Propane Gas dispensing Gas Dispensing equipment for the Equipment Services Department. Prices CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 20 of 27 Equipment will be based on the low bid meeting specifications. Payment is due 30 days from date the invoice is received; and a. Labor for regular hours at: $65.00 per hour b. Travel Expenses at: $ 0.46 per mile c. Labor for overtime hours at: $87.50 per hour d. Parts at Manufacturer's List Price plus 25 percent 2. This agreement will begin August 26, 2003, and expire on August 25, 2004, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9841 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Electrical 9841 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Services authorize purchase agreements with multiple vendors to provide various electrical services for City departments, with payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin September 1, 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. L-13630 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Rail Crossing 13630 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council License authorize the City Manager to enter into a rail crossing license Agreement agreement with Cen-Tex Rural Rail Transportation District for the construction of an 8-inch sanitary sewer pipeline at Milepost 5, Dublin Subdivision, Southwest Fort Worth (DOE 4121), for a cost of $3,500.00 for a twenty-year period. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2497 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. #15664 2497 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Streets Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 15664 vacating portions of Penticost Street, VA-03-014 Collinwood Avenue and Camp Bowie Boulevard in Lot 1R, Block 64, Chamberlin Arlington Heights First Filing, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 21 of 27 PZ-2498 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Establish 2498 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Timetable for approve the annexation timetable for proposed voluntary Voluntary annexation of approximately 59.047 acres of land, or .0922 square Annexation of miles (more or less) located north of Keller Haslet Road, south of 59.047 Acres, Westport Parkway, east of Caylor Road and west of Old Denton Located North of Road (Annexation Case No. AX-03-0009, Woodhaven Homes Keller Haslet Road, South of Development) in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 Westport of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas; and direct Parkway, East of staff to prepare a service plan that provides for the extension of full Caylor Road & municipal services to the annexation area. Council Member Davis West of Old made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Denton Road recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. (Woodhaven Homes Development) AX-03-0009 C-19726 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Millennium 19726 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Telcom, LLC authorize the City Manager to execute a consent agreement under which the City of Fort Worth consents to a change of membership interest in the ownership of Millennium Telcom, LLC. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19727 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tarrant County 19727 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to provide maintenance and repair on North Tarrant Parkway from US Highway 377 West to Fossil Ridge High School at no cost to the City. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19728 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tri-Tech 19728 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tri-Tech Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,695,247.10 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2002 STM-J. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19729 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Teague Nall & 19729 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Perkins, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 22 of 27 with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. in the amount of $262,100.00 for the design of Walsh Ranch Sewer Main Extension, Phases IVA and IVB. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19730 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Halff Associates, 19730 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $362,020.00 for the design of Walsh Ranch Sewer Main Extension, Phase II and III. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19731 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #15665 19731 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Texas Department of 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for an accept and Health, Office of execute a grant contract with the Texas Department of Public Health Health, Office of Public Health Practice for $40,000.00; and Practice 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15665 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $40,000.00, upon receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Health, Office of Public Health Practice, for the purpose of funding the local public health infrastructure; and 3. Waive the indirect cost rate of ten percent, since expenditures of this nature negatively impact the delivery of services to the community; and 4. Authorize a non-interest bearing interfund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $25,000.00 for the interim financing for this grant, pending contract execution to ensure program continuation. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19732 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Malcolm Pirnie, 19732 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. for the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Control Facilities, for a total fee not to exceed $620,589.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 23 of 27 C-19733 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Carver Heights 19733 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: East Rebuilding Corporation 1. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate $600,000.00 in FY2003 Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds, and $600,000.00 in Year XXIX Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a total of $1,200,000.00 to the Carver Heights East (CHE) Model Blocks Program as follows: a. Reallocate $400,000.00 in FY2003 HOME funds to the CHE Home Improvement Loan Program; and b. Reallocate $150,000.00 in FY2003 HOME funds to the CHE Housing Development Program; and c. Reallocate $50,000.00 in FY2003 HOME funds to the CHE Housing Programs Operating Support; and d. Reallocate $214,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the CHE Sidewalk Installation Program; and e. Reallocate $200,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the CHE Home Improvement Program; and f. Reallocate $50,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the CHE Housing Programs Operating Support; and g. Reallocate $90,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the CHE Minor Home Repair Program; and h. Reallocate $35,000.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the CHE Neighborhood Entrance Marker Program; and i. Reallocate $8,900.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the CHE Streetlight Improvement Program; and j. Reallocate $2,100.00 in Year XXIX CDBG funds to the CHE Street Sign Topper Program; and 2. Execute a contract with the Carver Heights East Rebuilding Corporation in the amount of $340,000.00 to implement housing development (item b), program operating support (items c and f), and the Minor Home Repair program (item g) portions of the Community Revitalization Strategy for the CHE Model Blocks area over a two-year period extending from the date of the signing of the contract; and 3. Extend or renew the contract if Carver Heights East Rebuilding Corporation requests an extension or renewal; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 24 of 27 4. Amend the contracts, if necessary, to achieve CHE's revitalization goals, provided that the amendment is compatible with the neighborhood revitalization strategy and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-19734 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Amend 19734 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement - authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Southwestern Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Lease Agreement Exposition & for the purpose of authorizing necessary infrastructure Livestock Show improvements at Will Rogers Memorial Center. Council Member Haskin expressed concern with the limited parking available in this area. She stated this annual event results in a parking shortage near the museums, which negatively impacted their revenue. She suggested that a provision could be added to this contract relative to parking being made available for use by museum visitors. Mr. Kirk Slaughter, Public Events Department Director, stated that he would encourage museum representatives and the Stock Show organizers to enter into some discussions regarding this issue. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, 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. Johnny Lewis Mr. Johnny Lewis, 453 E. Lueda, appeared before Council in support of providing additional funding to Fort Worth Sister Cities International to assist them in their search for an African Sister City. He also requested that more African-American representation be added to the Fort Worth Sister Cities International board. Jane Schlansker Ms. Jane Schlansker, 711 Houston Street, representing Sister Cities, appeared before Council in support of additional funding. She introduced Ms. Callie Baker and Messers Nathan Gonzalez and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 25 of 27 JaMarcus Perdue who were members of their youth program. Ms. Baker presented an award to Council for the Best Youth Program that Fort Worth Sister Cities International received in St. Louis and expressed appreciation for Council's continued support of the program. Ms. Schlansker requested the following additional funding: 1. $80,000.00 to continue the process to search for an African Sister City. 2. An increase of approximately $26,000.00 to fully fund a staff position to support the African Sister City. 3. $125,000.00 in support to assist in funding the National Sister Cities International Conference to be held in Fort Worth of July 2004. She added that the total budget was $313,000.00 that that the remainder of the money would be supported through corporate sponsorships. Sabe Braheem Mr. Sabe Braheem, 3911 E. Berry Street, representing the Black Parent Movement, appeared before Council in opposition to the Council's consideration of expending funds to search for a South African city as a Sister City. He drew attention to South Africa's poor human rights record of the past. Council Member Moss stated that he had been fortunate to visit other Sister Cities around the world and also to be part of the delegation to search for an African Sister City. He added that funding the Sister City program would provide Fort Worth with opportunities to establish new business relationships. Mayor Moncrief stated that Fort Worth was a City of diversity and opportunity and that he was excited to have the opportunity to add another city to the Sister City program. He added that the budget hearing would remain open until the budget was adopted. ZC-03-086 It was the consensus of the City Council that the hearing of the Continued for application of the City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of One Week 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), be continued one week. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 26 of 27 Citizen Mr. Donnie D. Dupree, 4957-A Melody Lane, appeared before Presentations Council relative to corruption in the Police Department. City Donnie Dupree Manager Jackson asked Mr. Dupree to speak with Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua to resolve his concerns. Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Session Executive Session at 11:42 a.m. to: 1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code: a) One Trinity Garden, Inc. and Two Trinity Garden, Inc. vs. the City of Fort Worth and the Building Standards Commission, Cause No. 342-181330-99; b) City of Fort Worth vs. Susan Bonner Mead, Amy Cole, Griffin and Done Cole, Trustees of the Following Trust: Mary Jane Marshall Trust, Martin Thomas Cole Trust, William Ralph Cole Trust, Jack Lewis Cole Trust, Cause No. ED-2003-00416; c) Sprint Spectrum, L.P. v. City of Fort Worth et al. Civil Action No. 4-01-CV-0648-Y; d) Legal issues concerning the zoning of property in annexed areas; e) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's City Council meeting agendas; and 2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and 3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 26, 2003 PAGE 27 of 27 4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:20 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m. CITY S TARY M YOR