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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/10/07-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 7, 2003 Date & Time On the 6th day of October, 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 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. David Applegate, Bethel Temple. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 30, 2003, were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Architecture Presentations Month. Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Diabetes Awareness Month. Council Member Picht presented a Proclamation for Disability Awareness Month. Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation for Texas Archeology Month. Mayor Moncrief presented Certificates of Appreciation to Fort Worth Police Officers who participated in the 2003 National Police Competition and members of the 4-Man Police Pistol Team who made the Governor's Top 20 in Texas. He congratulated them on their level of competency and marksmanship skill. Mayor Moncrief presented a Proclamation for Watch Out for Chuck "Senior Citizen" Silcox Day to Council Member Silcox in recognition of his 60th birthday. Announcements Council Member Lane announced that truck and Indy races would be held at Texas Motor Speedway October 11-12, 2003, and encouraged everyone to attend. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 7, 2003 PAGE 2 of 12 Council Member Picht announced that the Arlington Heights High School classes of 1940-1948 held a memorial dedication October 4, 2003, to commemorate veterans who gave their life in World War II and the Korean War. He stated that it was a stellar affair and encouraged everyone to visit with veterans from that era and hear their stories of the war. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud invited the Council and everyone interested to attend a Celebration of Collaboration between the City and Fort Worth Independent School District, October 9, 2003, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ridgmar Mall on the lower level by J C Penney. He added that the celebration was in recognition of the after school programs within the community and that Assistant City Manager Libby Watson would be recognized. Council Member Silcox reminded everyone of the February 7, 2004 Bond election. He stated that there had been ten meetings conducted to receive citizen input and that three workshops had been scheduled to discuss submission of the final bond package. He added that the first workshop was held today at 10:00 a.m. and that the others were scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 9 and October 16, 2003, in the Pre-Council Chamber. He further stated that the meetings were open to the public and encouraged everyone interested to attend. Withdrawn from Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication Nos. C-19789 and C-19795 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox to reappoint Brandy O'Quinn to the City Zoning Commission effective October 7, 2003, and with a term expiring October 1, 2005. Council Member Davis stated that Ms. O'Quinn was President of Historic Camp Bowie and understood she would be unable to vote on issues relative to Camp Bowie. The motion carried unanimously. C.P. #235 There was presented Council Proposal No. 235 proposing that the Revise Petition- City Council revise the petition-based rezoning procedure Based Rezoning described in Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13003 by Procedure adding the following text to the end of paragraph 3, "If the non- CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 7, 2003 PAGE 3 of 12 consistent districts to be rezoned are contiguous to consistent districts with the proposed zoning classification, and if the pertinent community organization so requests, then the City shall include the contiguous consistent districts in the calculation of parcels and land area pursuant to the Fifty Percent Rule." Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Res. #3001 There was presented Resolution No. 3001 requesting that the Request for Regional Transportation Committee support the allocation of $29.5 Regional million of Partnership Program funding for the Southwest Parkway Transportation (SH-121 T). Committee to Support City Manager Jackson stated that the heading of the resolution Allocation of needed to be amended to reflect the correct name of the Regional Partnership Transportation Council, not Regional Transportation Committee. Program Funding for Southwest Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Parkway Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted as amended. (SH-121T) The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1376 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1376 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-14118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15711 14118 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Finance Energy adopt the Appropriation Ordinance No. 15711 increasing estimated Saving receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Performance Projects Fund in the amount of $2,772,937.00, from available funds, Contract with for the purpose of funding the Energy Savings Performance Johnson Contract with Johnson Controls Incorporated. It was the Controls consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be Incorporated adopted. G-14119 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15712 14119 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amend Chapter approve certain amendments to the "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of 22, "Motor the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Chapter 22, by adopting Vehicles & Ordinance No. 15712 amending Chapter 22, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of City Traffic," of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1964), as Code amended, by amending Sections 22-1, 22-158, 22-172, 22-191, 22- CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 7, 2003 PAGE 4 of 12 192, 22-193, 22-194, 22-195, 22-196, 22-202, 22-205, and 22-221; by adding new Sections 22-158.1, 22-158.2, and 22-205.1; by deleting Section 22-202, 22-203 and 22-204. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14120 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15713 14120 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Vehicle adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15713 increasing estimated Utilization Study receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the of Police amount of $340,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of Department funding a portion of the Vehicle Utilization Study of the Police Department; and authorize the transfer of $280,000.00 from the Special Trust Fund to the General Fund. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-14121 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3002 14121 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Form LGC for adopt Resolution No. 3002 authorizing the formation of a Local New Service Government Corporation (LGC) for the construction and leasing of Center at a new service center at the Federal Depot Site. Council Member Federal Depot Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, Site that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Silcox stated that constituents in his district inquired why the southeast service center on Wilbarger Street was not considered for the new service center. He stated that the Wilbarger facility was evaluated and it was determined that the Hemphill location would be a more efficient and cost effective site. G-14122 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #3003 14122 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Reduce Scope adopt Resolution No. 3003 that makes certain findings concerning of Bellaire Drive the 1998 Capital Improvement Program, reducing the scope of the South Project & original Bellaire Drive South Project by approximately 20 percent, Reprogram and reprogramming available bond funds to supplement project Bond Funds to costs related to the SH-121T Southwest Parkway Project. Council Supplement SH- Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member 121 T Southwest Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried Parkway Project unanimously. P-9865 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Epoxy Adhesive 9865 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for standard set epoxy adhesive with Priddy Sales Company, Inc. based on the low unit price bid with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin October 7, 2003, and expire CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 7, 2003 PAGE 5 of 12 October 6, 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-9866 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Parking Meter 9866 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Parts authorize sole source purchase agreements for parking meter housings from Duncan Industries, parking meter timers from POM, Inc., and locks and keys from Medeco based on the overall low bid meeting specifications with freight included in unit prices and payment due within 30 days of the date of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin October 7, 2003, and expire October 6, 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-13666 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13666 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water Line approve the acceptance of two permanent water line easements Easements described as A-1690, SP Williams Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Hillwood Alliance Residential, LP and RH of Texas Limited Partnership needed as right-of-way for the purpose of installing, maintaining, and replacing underground water facilities for properties located north of Beach Street and north of Heritage Glen Drive for an offsite water line (DOE 3725) for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13667 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13667 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer Easement easement described as A-210, William M. Bostick Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P. for property located south of Ray White Road and east of North Beach Street (DOE 3785) needed to provide sanitary sewer service for future development of Vista Meadows Phase III for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13668 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Reinstatement 13668 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council of Canceled approve the reinstatement of a previously cancelled 50-year lease Lease agreement with Rondon and Louise Shepherd for City-owned property located at 7428 Love Circle, Lot 33, Block 14, Lake Worth Lease Survey. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 7, 2003 PAGE 6 of 12 C-19789 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Arts Council of 19789 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fort Worth & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of Tarrant County $110,000.00 with the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County for its Art Grants Program. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that Mayor and Council Communication C-19789 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 C-19790 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth 19790 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Metropolitan authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of Black Chamber $77,760.00 with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of of Commerce Commerce. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19791 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- North Texas 19791 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Business authorize the City Manager to renew the contract with the North Opportunities Texas Business Opportunities for Leadership Diversity Initiative, at for Leadership a cost of $25,000.00, for the development and promotion of Diversity minorities and women in Fort Worth's corporate workforce. It was Initiative the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19792 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth 19792 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Hispanic authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of Chamber of $82,710.00 with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. It Commerce was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19793 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Imagination 19793 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Celebration Fort authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of Worth $50,000.00 with Imagination Celebration Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 7, 2003 PAGE 7 of 12 C-19794 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth 19794 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Museum of authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of Science & $539,072.00 with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. It History was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19795 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Arts Council of 19795 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fort Worth & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of Tarrant County $280,000.00 with the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-19795 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 C-19796 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth 19796 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sister Cities authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of International $412,000.00 for Fort Worth Sister Cities International. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19797 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Boys & Girls 19797 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Club of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of County $68,000.00 with the Boys and Girls Club of Tarrant County for the administration of the 2004 Summer Works Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19798 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tarrant Council 19798 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council on Alcoholism & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Tarrant Drug Abuse Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse at a cost of $50,000.00 for youth alcohol and substance abuse prevention/intervention programs. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 7, 2003 PAGE 8 of 12 C-19799 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Van Cliburn 19799 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Foundation, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Van Cliburn Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $62,500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19800 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Women's Center 19800 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Women's County Center of Tarrant County at a cost of$75,000.00 for the provision of services to the citizens of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19801 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Women's Haven 19801 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council of Tarrant authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Women's County Haven of Tarrant County at a cost of $90,000.00 for the provision of services to the citizens of Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19802 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Mental Health 19802 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Mental authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Mental Retardation of Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County for the Youth Tarrant County Recovery Campus at a cost of $51,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19803 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Near Southeast 19803 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Community authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Near Development Southeast Community Development Corporation, Inc. for one year Corporation in an amount not to exceed $142,047.27; and amend, extend or renew the contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the amendment, extension or renewal is within the scope of the project and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19804 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Barnard 19804 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Partners VII, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to enter into a consent agreement with Barnard Partners VII, Ltd. authorizing use of the right-of-way for stairs and back lighted (glass) canopy at 600 Houston Street Mall. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 7, 2003 PAGE 9 of 12 C-19805 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Amendment #2 — 19805 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Camp, Dresser & authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the McKee, Inc. engineering agreement with Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. for the Cantrell-Samsom Pump Station and associated pipelines and the Northside Ground Storage Reservoir, increasing the total contract by $190,400.00, from $850,415.00, to $1,040,815.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19806 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Alliance for 19806 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Children authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $63,998.00 with Alliance for Children. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-19807 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Courtney 19807 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Homes, Inc. 1. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for seven Real properties , owned by Courtney Homes, Inc. and located in the Ridglea Village/Como Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and 2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Courtney Homes, Inc. are true and correct; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a separate Tax Abatement Agreement with Courtney Homes, Inc. for each one of the properties in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives. Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted with the understanding that the leadership of this area had discussed and approved the project, and as amended in Exhibit "B" in the project description where a minimum of 1,200 square footage was specified. 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 7, 2003 PAGE 10 of 12 Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a second Voluntary public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of Annexation of approximately 109 acres of land located north of Westport 109 Acres Parkway, south of Tarrant County/Denton County Line, east of Old Located North of Denton Road, and west of Beach Street North (Annexation Case Westport No. AX-03-0005). Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone Parkway, South present desiring to he heard. of Tarrant County/Denton Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department, County Line, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and advised Council East of Old that staff should be directed to prepare an annexation ordinance to Denton Road & be adopted at the October 28, 2003 Council meeting. West of Beach Street North There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection AX-03-0005 with the second public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 109 acres of land located north of Westport Parkway, south of Tarrant County/Denton County Line, east of Old Denton Road, and west of Beach Street North (Annexation Case No. AX-03-0005), Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the second public hearing be closed and that staff prepare an annexation ordinance to be presented at the October 28, 2003 Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Voluntary 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, (Boswell Ranch Estates/Mae Tract, Annexation Case No. AX-03- South of Bailey 0007). 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 and gave a staff report. Roberts Road (Boswell Ranch There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection Estates/Mae with the first public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation Tract) of approximately 52 acres of land, or .081 square miles (more or AX-03-0007 less) located north of W. J. Boaz Road, south of Bailey Boswell Road, east of Boat Club Road, and west of Bowman Roberts Road (Boswell Ranch Estates/Mae Tract, Annexation Case No. AX-03- 0007), Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 7, 2003 PAGE 11 of 12 Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first Consideration of public hearing for consideration of an ordinance change to allow Ordinance verified alarm response. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was Change to Allow anyone present desiring to be heard. Verified Alarm Response Chief Ralph Mendoza, representing the Police Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and advised Council that staff should be directed to publish notice setting October 14, 2003, as the second public hearing. The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed ordinance Diane Barber, Ms. Diane Barber 10113 Chapel Ridge Dr. Gloria Shepert, Ms. Gloria Shepert 5608 Conroy Ruby Dorough, Ms. Ruby Dorough 5560 Patton Dr. Carolyn Ms. Carolyn McDearmont 2965 Meadowglen Cr, Apt F McDearmont, Ms. Cynthia Chubb 3428 View St. Cynthia Chubb, Ms. Juanita Rigsby 5628 Wainwright Dr. Juanita Rigsby, Mr. Robert Mahoney 801 Avenue H, Ste 104, Robert Arlington, TX Mahoney, Mr. James B. Jack 2030 West Shore Dr., Garland, TX James Jack, Mr. Malcolm Reed 11056 Shady Trail #105, Dallas, TX Malcolm Reed, Mr. Pete Alaspa 3810 West NW Hwy, Dallas, TX Pete Alaspa, Mr. Stan Martin 11209 New Orleans Dr., Frisco, TX Stan Martin, Ms. Willie Mae Westbrooks 5613 Houghton St. Willie Mae Westbrooks Mayor Moncrief stated that this was a public hearing to receive public comment, that Council would take no action at this time, and the second public hearing would be conducted October 14, 2003. Citizen Mr. Richard Clough, 7721 Incline Terrace, appeared before Council Presentations and stated that he had moved to Fort Worth from Portland, Oregon. Richard Clough He added that his family always felt very safe when in the downtown area. He further stated that he had an issue relative to a City ordinance that he would like to discuss with the City Attorney. City Attorney Yett asked Mr. Clough to speak with Deputy City Attorney Marcia Wise. Cleophus Young Mr. Cleophus L. Young, 905 Vicki Lane, representing the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), appeared before Council relative to alleged drug activity CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 7, 2003 PAGE 12 of 12 and prostitution in the Morningside community. He requested an increase in the number of Police Officers assigned to the area, support for a 24-hour operation of the Neighborhood Policing District on Nashville, and that a Police Substation be provided on Evans Avenue. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud requested Mr. Young provide him a copy of the addresses where the alleged drug activity was occurring and urged him to attend the monthly CAC meetings held at the Nashville station. Mayor Moncrief directed City Manager Jackson to provide a report back to Council on this issue. Fernando Florez, Mr. Fernando Florez, 2740 Hemphill, and Mr. Don Shelby, 3017 S. Don Shelby Adams, representing the Hemphill Corridor Task Force, appeared before Council relative to revitalization and redevelopment of the Hemphill corridor. Robert McKee Mr. Robert McKee, 222 W. 4th Street #511, appeared before Council relative to naming the park on East 4th and Elm Street, Garrett Morgan Park. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. CITY 9 ETARY MAYO-