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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/10/21-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2003 Date & Time On the 21St day of October, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:05 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 Associate Pastor Mike Marshall, First United Methodist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 14, 2003, were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Presentations Guardianship Month. Mayor Moncrief presented a Proclamation for Little Kids, Big Plans Week. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that this program provided for the early development of children in Fort Worth and encouraged everyone's support. Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival Days. Mr. Steagall recited one of his Cowboy Poems. Mr. Hub Baker stated that the festival would be held October 24-26, 2003, in the Stockyards and provided information on festival activities. Announcements Council Member Silcox announced that Council would present information relative to the Capital Improvement Package October 23, 2003, at Will Rogers Memorial Center in the Round Up Inn. He stated that the evening would begin with an Open House at 5:30 p.m. for the Comprehensive Plan and starting at 7:00 p.m. citizens would be able to provide input on the proposed 2004 Bond Program. He encouraged everyone to attend. Council Member Picht stated that he had an opportunity to attend a play at the new Casa Mariana last week and that it was very enjoyable. He encouraged everyone to attend a performance at the newly renovated theater. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 2 of 15 Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication No. G-14128 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Gale A. Cupp be appointed to Place 7 on the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board effective October 21, 2003, and with a term expiring October 1, 2005. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Haskin stated that the Governmental and Neighborhood Relations Committee inadvertently omitted the appointment of John McBride to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee at last week's Council meeting and asked Council to consider his appointment. Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to appoint John McBride to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee effective October 21, 2003, and with a term expiring October 1, 2005. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to appoint Ramon Romero, Jr. to the City Plan Commission, effective October 21, 2003, and with a term expiring October 1, 2004. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1378 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1378 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. OCS-1379 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Res. #3005 1379 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the Setting Regular City Council adopt Resolution No. 3005 setting the regular zoning Zoning Hearing hearing for November 11, 2003. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 3 of 15 G-14126 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3006 14126 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Increase authorize the City Manager to adopt Resolution No. 3006 fixing in Payment to Alan advance, as far as practicable, the amount to be paid to Alan Glen Glen for of Smith, Robertson, Elliott, and Glen for assistance in legal issues Assistance in concerning SH121T, an additional $30,000.00, making the total Legal Issues amount not to exceed $60,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Concerning Council that the recommendation be adopted. SH121T G-14127 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15717 14127 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Transfer from adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15717 increasing Municipal estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airports Airports Fund to Fund in the amount of $348,173.00 and decreasing the unreserved Capital Project retained earnings in the Municipal Airports Fund in the amount of Reserve Fund $348,173.00 from available funds, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the Capital Projects Reserve Fund; and approve the transfer of $348,173.00 from the Municipal Airports Fund to the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in FY2002-2003. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14128 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- NCTCOG 14128 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Railroad authorize the City Manager to submit project grant applications for Reliability the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Partnership Railroad Reliability Partnership Program. Program Grant City Manager Jackson advised Council that a revised NCTCOG project list was submitted and requested approval of this M&C with the revised attachment. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 14128 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously. G-14129 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15718 14129 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Texas Department of Housing and 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of Community $881,318.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Affairs Funds for Community Affairs through December 31, 2003, increasing Comprehensive the Fiscal Year 2003 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Energy Program allocation from $665,405.00 to $1,546,723.00; and Assistance Program CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 4 of 15 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15718 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $881,318.00, subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for the purpose of funding the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program; and 3. Apply indirect costs at a rate of 20.88 percent, which is the most recently approved rate for this department, and apply the new, approved rate when available. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14130 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15719 14130 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Texas Department of 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of Housing and $79,833.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Community Affairs through December 31, 2003, increasing Affairs Funds for the Fiscal Year 2003 Community Services Block Grant Community allocation from $1,029,100.00 to $1,108,933.00; and Block Services 2. Accept the 2002 Incentive Award of $3,876.00; and Grant 3. Accept the 2003 Incentive Award of $4,080.00; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15719 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $87,879.00, subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for the purpose of funding the Community Services Block Grant; and 5. Apply indirect costs at a rate of 20.88 percent, which represents the most recently approved rate for this department, and apply the new, approved rate when available. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for the MT-03-001 Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment: Realignment of a portion of future John Day Road and an unnamed minor arterial. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 5 of 15 Mr. Joe Ternus, representing the Transportation and Public Works Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14131, as follows: G-14131 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- MT-03-001 14131 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Master adopt the proposed amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, Thoroughfare MT-03-001, to realign a portion of the future John Day Road and an Plan unnamed minor arterial. Amendment: Realignment of There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection Portion of with the public hearing for the MT-03-001 Master Thoroughfare Future John Day Plan Amendment: Realignment of a portion of future John Day Road & Road and an unnamed minor arterial, Council Member Davis made Unnamed a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the public Arterial hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14131 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-03-004 Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment: Realignment of a portion of future McPherson Boulevard. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Joe Ternus, representing the Transportation and Public Works Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14132, as follows: G-14132 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- MT-03-004 14132 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Master adopt the proposed amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, Thoroughfare MT-03-004, to realign a portion of the future McPherson Boulevard. Plan Amendment: There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection Realignment of with the public hearing for the MT-03-004 Master Thoroughfare Portion of Plan Amendment: Realignment of a portion of future McPherson Future Boulevard, Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by McPherson Council Member Haskin, that the public hearing be closed and that Boulevard Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14132 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-03-003 Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment for the Walsh Ranch Development in West Fort Worth establishing CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 6 of 15 alignment of Walsh Ranch Parkway, Westpoint Boulevard, Old Weatherford Road, an unnamed major arterial, and two unnamed minor arterials. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Joe Ternus, representing the Transportation and Public Works Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14133, as follows: G-14133 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Delayed Until 14133 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council After Citizen adopt the proposed amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, Presentations MT-03-003, to establish the alignments for Walsh Ranch Parkway, Westpoint Boulevard, Old Weatherford Road, an unnamed major arterial and two unnamed minor arterials. Cheryl Onken, Ms. Cheryl Onken and Mr. Carl Onken, 300 Coder Dr., Aledo, TX, Carl Onken appeared before Council in support of the amendment. They expressed concern relative to the distance between their (water) tank and the proposed road and asked that the distance be extended. Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, representing the Walsh Ranch Development, stated that there would be no problem extending the distance from the project to the (water) tank. That would take place during the platting phase of the development. Council Member Lane expressed a desire to resolve Mr. and Mrs. Onken's concerns at this time rather than at a later time in the development. Mayor Moncrief stated that this issue would be delayed until after Citizen Presentations and advised Mr. and Mrs. Onken and Mr. Dunaway to meet and discuss this issue. P-9869 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Soft Body Armor 9869 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and the City of Grand Prairie for purchasing soft body armor. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 7 of 15 P-9870 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Lamps & 9870 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Ballasts authorize a purchase agreement for lamps and ballasts with multiple vendors for the City of Fort Worth, based on percentage of discount off Trade Service Column Three Pricing; and authorize this agreement to begin November 1, 2003, and expire October 31, 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-9871 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Ord. #15720 9871 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Quint Aerial Ladder Fire 1. The purchase of two 75 foot Quint aerial ladder fire trucks Trucks from the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fire Department at a cost not to exceed $1,082,866.00 with payments due within 30 days of the date of the invoice and freight included in the unit price; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15720 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the New Equipment Purchase Fund in the amount of $1,082,866.00 to be obtained through the City's Equipment Note program approved on February 9, 1999 (M&C G-12462), by Ordinance No. 13701 for the purpose of funding two 75 foot Quint aerial ladder fire trucks from the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fire Department. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-13676 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Right-of-Way 13676 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easement approve the acceptance of a right-of-way easement described as Abstract No. 1447, Martin P. Scott Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from BEW Properties, Ltd. needed as right-of-way for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and repairing street improvements for properties located west of Sheridan Road and north of Everman Parkway to serve the Brookwood Park Addition (DOE 4039) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 8 of 15 L-13677 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13677 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary sewer easement Easement & and one temporary construction easement described as part of Lot Temporary 1, J. L. Hallum Addition, City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, Construction from MKP & Associates required for the construction of Main 244A- Easement Parallel Relief Sewer (DOE 3295) in east Tarrant County for a cost of $45,600.00 (PSSE) and $3,500.00 (TCE), plus estimated closing costs. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13678 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sanitary Sewer 13678 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easement approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary sewer easement described as part of the William Welch Survey, Abstract No. 1668, Tarrant County, Texas, from Kenneth David Smith required for the construction of Main 244A-Parallel Relief Sewer (DOE 3295) in east Fort Worth for a cost of $20,000.00, plus closing costs. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13679 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Pipeline 13679 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Crossing authorize the City Manager to enter into a perpetual pipeline Agreement crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Water Main Replacement Contract MWR 2003A (DOE 4016) needed for the construction of a 30-inch water pipeline crossing Union Pacific Railroad Company's property at Vickery Boulevard near Maryland Avenue immediately south of downtown Fort Worth for a one-time cost of $10,215.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13680 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Lease Extension 13680 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a lease extension with Southtown Shopping Center for office space located at 3023 South Freeway for the Police Department, at a cost of $1.00 per year; and authorize the extension to begin November 1, 2003, and expire October 31, 2004, with two one-year options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 9 of 15 PZ-2509 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Establish 2509 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Timetable for approve the annexation timetable for proposed City initiated City Initiated annexation of approximately three acres of land located in Tarrant Annexation of 3 County, Texas, and being a portion of Old Denton Road, south of Acres Located in State Highway 170 (Annexation No. AX-03-0011, Old Denton Road) Tarrant County in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local & Being a Government Code and the State of Texas; and direct staff to Portion of Old prepare a service plan that provides for the extension of full Denton Road, municipal services to the annexation area. Council Member Haskin South of State made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the Highway 170 recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. (Old Denton Road) AX-03-0011 C-19815 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Trinity Bank, 19815 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council N.A. authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with Trinity Bank, N.A. authorizing use of the right-of-way for installation of a vacuum tube over an alley way at 3500 West Vickery Boulevard. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19816 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- AON Consulting, 19816 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with AON Consulting, Inc. to provide group medical benefits consulting services for the City on a fee basis up to $100,000.00. The proposed agreement will contain three one-year options to renew. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19817 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ed A. Wilson, 19817 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Ed A. Wilson, Inc. in the amount of $236,430.00 for 90 working days for Bridge Repairs at Greenbelt/Trinity River, Basswood/Whites Branch, Cooks Lane/Cottonwood Creek 2003-6. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19818 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- HNTB 19818 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Corporation authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 10 of 15 with HNTB Corporation in the amount of $114,863.77 for the design of pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer replacements on Malcolm Street from Craig Street to Lancaster Avenue, and on Haynie Street from Craig Street to Lancaster Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19819 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Greater Dallas- 19819 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fort Worth authorize the City Manager to execute the Mutual Aid Law Regional Law Enforcement Agreement with the member entities of the Greater Enforcement Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Task Mutual Aid Task Force. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Force recommendation be adopted. C-19820 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- City of Hurst 19820 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Hurst for use of Hurst Facility for Fort Worth Fire Station No. 27, and for exchange of services between the City of Fort Worth and City of Hurst. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19821 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Renew Annual 19821 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Evaluation authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal of an annual Service Contract evaluation service contract funded by a grant from the U.S. with Mental Department of Health and Human Services with the department of Health & Mental Mental Health and Mental Retardation of Tarrant County for a Child Retardation of Mental Health Initiative Co-Operative Agreement in the amount of Tarrant County $407,000.00 for evaluation services for a period September 30, 2003, through September 29, 2004. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19822 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #15121 19822 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Garner Environmental 1. Approve the transfer of $102,681.50 in undesignated funds Services, Inc. in the Environmental Management Operating Fund to the Environmental Management Project Fund; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15121 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental Management Project Fund in the amount of $102,681.50 from CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 11 of 15 available funds, for the purpose of funding a contract with Garner Environmental Services, Inc. for the removal, transportation and disposal of lead-contaminated soil in the Evans and Rosedale Business and Cultural District; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Garner Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $102,681.50, for the removal, transportation and disposal of lead-contaminated soil in the Evans and Rosedale Business and Cultural District. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19823 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Gary J. & Ima J. 19823 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Arseneau 1. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for a property located at 1715 6t" Avenue owned by Gary J. Arseneau and Ima J. Arseneau in the Magnolia Village Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and 2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Gary J. Arseneau and Ima J. Arseneau are true and correct; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Tax Abatement Agreement with Gary J. Arseneau and Ima J. Arseneau for 17156 th Avenue in the Magnolia Village NEZ in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives. 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 12 of 15 Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the Voluntary second public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of Annexation of 52 approximately 52 acres of land, or .081 square miles (more or less) Acres Located located north of W. J. Boaz Road, south of Bailey Boswell Road, North of W. J. east of Boat Club Road, and west of Bowman Roberts Road Boaz Road, (Annexation Case No. AX-03-0007, Boswell Ranch Estates/Mae South of Bailey Tract). Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring Boswell Road, to be heard. East of Boat Club Road, and Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department, West of Bowman appeared before Council, gave a staff report and advised Council Roberts Road that staff should be directed to prepare an annexation ordinance to (Boswell Ranch be adopted at the November 11, 2003 Council meeting. Estates/Mae Tract) There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with AX-03-0007 the second public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 52 acres of land, or .081 square miles (more or less) located north of W. J. Boaz Road, south of Bailey Boswell Road, east of Boat Club Road, and west of Bowman Roberts Road (Annexation Case No. AX-03-0007, Boswell Ranch Estates/Mae Tract), Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-03-221 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of October 14, SP-03-036 2003, continued the hearing of the application of West Loop 820 Ord. #15722 Partners for a change in zoning of property located in the 9500 Approved block of White Settlement Road from "G" Intensive Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "G" plus outside storage and display, with site plan for home improvement store, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-221 and Site Plan No. SP-03-036. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of West Loop 820 Partners, Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC- 03-221 and Site Plan No. SP-03-036 be approved. Council Member Haskin expressed concern with the height of signs and amount of outside storage permitted. Mr. Bob Riley, representing the Development Department, appeared before Council and explained the location of the outside storage and stated that it was a screening fence around the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 13 of 15 storage. He added that he had met with Home Depot representatives last week and advised them that the signage could not face residential areas. He further stated that Home Depot representatives stated that a unified sign agreement was not an option at this site. Ms. Marcella Olsen, Assistant City Attorney, appeared before Council and advised them that a unified sign agreement was a process that would hamper Home Depot's ability to sell the two parcels on this site. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, Stevenson, and Davis NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT: None There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 15722 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 14 of 15 Citizen Mrs. Emma M. Sharp, 5709 Fursman, appeared before Council and Presentations requested Fort Worth communities, businesses, and the Council Emma Sharp provide support to the family of James Michael Meeks. She stated that Mr. Meeks needed a heart transplant and the surgery was estimated to be $200,000.00. She added that there would be a press conference at 11:00 a.m. October 22, 2003, and a candlelight vigil held October 26, 2003, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Meeks residence, 2408 Rodeo Street. Tommie Henton Ms. Tommie J. Henton, 5017 Wilmington Dr., appeared before Council and expressed her appreciation for the appointment of someone who actually used the bus services, Mr. William Fey, who was appointed by the Commissioner's Court to serve on The T's Customer View Committee. Don Devous Mr. Don Devous, 9033 Tyne Trail, representing the River Trails Homeowner Association, appeared before Council and requested that expansion of Precinct Line Road to Randol Mill Road (and Trinity Blvd.) be made part of the 2004 Capital Improvement Program. Jim Johnson Mr. Jim Johnson, 3224 Rogers Ave., representing the Berry Street Initiative, appeared before Council and encouraged Council to continue to support redevelopment efforts within the City's commercial corridors and urban villages. G-14133 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- MT-03-003 Master 14133 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Thoroughfare adopt the proposed amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, Plan for Walsh MT-03-003, to establish the alignments for Walsh Ranch Parkway, Ranch Westpoint Boulevard, Old Weatherford Road, an unnamed major Development in arterial and two unnamed minor arterials. West Fort Worth Establishing Mr. Bob Riley, Director of Development, appeared before Council Alignment of and advised Council that the outside line of the arterial closest to Walsh Ranch the Onken property would be extended out 100 feet, making the Parkway, arterial 400 feet away from the tank. Westpoint Boulevard, Old There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection Weatherford with the public hearing for the MT-03-003 Master Thoroughfare Road, an Plan Amendment for the Walsh Ranch Development in West Fort Unnamed Major Worth establishing alignment of Walsh Ranch Parkway, Westpoint Arterial & Boulevard, Old Weatherford Road, an unnamed major arterial, and Unnamed Minor two unnamed minor arterials, Council Member Stevenson made a Arterials motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14133 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 21, 2003 PAGE 15 of 15 Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Session Executive Session at 11:10 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) Harold Rich v. City of Fort Worth, et al, Cause No. 236- 183638-00; b) In re E.X.D.S. f/k/a Exodus Communications, Debtor, Case No. 0110539, Bankruptcy Court for the Delaware District; c) Legal issues concerning any item listed on today's City Council meeting agenda; and 2. Deliberate the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party; and 3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code; and 4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, in accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 11:50 a.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.