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Home My WebLink About2001/02/06-Minutes-City Council FoRTWORTH CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2001 Date & Time On the 6t" day of February, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:06 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell; 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 City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Moss, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 30, 2001, were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Haskin introduced Mr. David Holt, founder of the Presentations Tumbleweed Tigers Girls Gymnastics Team. Mr. Holt expressed appreciation to Council Member Haskin for introducing the team and stated that the team started out as a recreational club to get kids off the streets. He added that without the instrumental support of the Business Assistance Center to help him with his business plan, the team would not be here. He introduced Coach Carter who informed the Council of the club's competition achievements. Several members of the gymnastics team were introduced and performed flips for the audience. Council Member Haskin presented each member with a City pin. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Children's Health Insurance Program Awareness Month to Ms. Linda Ragsdale. Ms. Ragsdale stated that they appreciated the recognition and accepted the proclamation on behalf of all the children of Tarrant County and Texas. Ms. Vickie Warren informed the Council that a D/FW Texas Care Telethon was being held February 5-7, 2001 to educate the community on the CHIP program; donations would be accepted at 1-800-647-6558. Mr. Daniel Reimer, Health Department Director, expressed his appreciation to the Council and thanked them for being a City government who was so aware of the health programs within the community. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE 2 of 10 Council Member Lane presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Santiago Salinas for his service on the Fire Fighter's and Police Officers Civil Service Commission. Mr. Salinas stated that he served for the love of the City and thanked the Council for allowing him to serve. Mayor Barr stated that the Council appreciated his leadership and the time he gave to the commission. Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Life Insurance Week to Mr. Eddie Tate, President of the Fort Worth Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Mr. Tate thanked the Council for the proclamation and provided a brief description of the services they provide. Announcements Council Member Lane thanked City Manager Terrell, Kirk Slaughter, Director of Public Events, and the staff at Will Rogers for having the grounds at Will Rogers in great shape for the stock show and for putting on such a good event. Council Member Haskin announced that on February 8, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Summerglen Branch Library, a sector meeting would be held to discuss the Comprehensive Plan for this north portion of Fort Worth. She stated that citizens could call the Council office at (817) 871-8804 for additional information. Continued/ City Manager requested that Mayor and Council Communication Withdrawn By No. G-13118 be continued until February 20, 2001. Staff Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to reappoint the following residents to boards and commissions as indicated effective February 6, 2001, with all terms expiring October 1, 2002: Richard Herring City Plan Commission Janice Michel City/FW Alliance Airport Zoning Commission Bill Pokluda Community Development Council Abby Gamboa FW Commission on the Status of Women Michael Paddock Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission Emily Wilson Library Advisory Board CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE 3 of 10 The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that Sarah Walker be appointed to the Community Development Council effective February 6, 2001 with a term to expire October 1, 2002. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1189 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1189 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13118 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued Until Communication No. G-13118, Adoption of Supplemental February 20, Appropriation to Fund Golf Operations, be continued until 2001 February 20, 2001. G-13145 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14504 13145 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14505 Ord. # 14506 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if Criminal Justice awarded, five grants from the Governor's Office, Criminal Grant Proposals Justice Division in the amount of $645,970.00; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14504 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Federal Awarded Assets Fund in the amount of $17,726.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding various law enforcement projects; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14505 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the State Awarded Assets Fund in the amount of $18,408.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding various law enforcement projects. 4. Authorize the transfer of $143,291.00 from the Federal Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's match; and 5. Authorize the transfer of $141,956.00 from the State Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's match; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE 4 of 10 6. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14506 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $645,970.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding various law enforcement projects; and 7. Approve a contract with Women's Haven at a cost not to exceed $29,550.00; and 8. Waive indirect costs in the amount of $89,957.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13146 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Payment of 13146 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Attorney's Fees confirm the engagement of Mr. Paul Sorenson to represent Police to Paul Officer John Ornelas in the lawsuit of Luis Hernandez et al., v. City Sorenson of Fort Worth, et al, Civil Action No. 4:99-CV-0318-Y, and authorize the payment of reasonable attorney's fees not to exceed $50,000.00. Jeanne Ms. Jeanne Strickland, Super 7 Inn at 1-35 and Seminary, appeared Strickland before Council and stated that Officer Ornelas should not be named in the suit. She was in favor of the City paying for his attorney fees. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13147 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Settlement of 13147 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Lawsuit —Julius D. Zimlich 1. Approve the proposed settlement of the lawsuit entitled City of Fort Worth v. Julius D. Zimlich; in the Court of Appeals for the Third District of Texas at Austin, No. 03-97-00475-CV; and 2. Authorize the payment of $335,000.00 to Julius David Zimlich and his attorney, Michael Logan Ware; and 3. Authorize the payment of $23,994.90 to Michael Logan Ware, representing expenses attributable to this lawsuit; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE 5 of 10 4. Authorize forgiveness by the City for its claims against Julius David Zimlich for court costs awarded in the related federal litigation entitled David Zimlich v. City of Fort Worth, et al., Cause No. 4:98-CV-325-A; and 5. Authorize the appropriate City representatives to execute the documents necessary to complete the settlement. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13148 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14507 13148 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Accept Donation for Development 1. Accept a $30,000.00 donation from Louella Baker Martin of Louella Bales which will be used for the development of Louella Bales Baker Park Baker Park; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14507 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park Improvement Fund in the amount of $30,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the development of Louella Bales Baker Park. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud thanked Nick and Lou Martin for the generous donation of land for the park and invited the Council to the ground breaking of a new Boys and Girls Club in the Poly area on Thursday, February 8, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. G-13149 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14508 13149 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14509 Authorize 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14508 increasing the Payment to estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Architectural Reserve Fund in the amount of $69,067.00 from available Utilities, Inc. and funds for the purpose of funding payment to Architectural Carter & Utilities, Inc., and Carter and Burgess, Inc., for fire Burgess, Inc. suppression system evaluation and improvements at CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE 6 of 10 Meacham International Airport Hangar 39N; and 2. Authorize the transfer of $69,067.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Airports Capital Projects Fund for architectural and engineering services related to the fire suppression system at Meacham International Airport (Hangar 39N); and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14509 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $69,067.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding payment to Architectural Utilities, Inc., and Carter and Burgess, Inc., for fire suppression system evaluation and improvements at Meacham International Airport, Hangar 39N; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to approve compensation to Architectural Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $49,067.00 for work performed on Meacham International Airport (Hangar 39N) fire suppression system; and 5. Authorize the City Manager to approve compensation to Carter & Burgess, Inc. in the amount of $20,000.00 for engineering services performed on Meacham International Airport (Hangar 39N) fire suppression system. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted, with appreciation to Lisa Pyles, Director of the Aviation Department. The motion carried unanimously. G-13150 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14510 13150 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council FY2000 Year adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14510 increasing End Budget the itemized estimate of the expense of conducting each Adjustments department, division and office of the Municipal Government of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 2000 and ending September 30, 2001, and appropriating money for the various fund and purposes of such increased estimate. Council Member Silcox, made a motion seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE 7 of 10 P-9283 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9283 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement to authorize a purchase agreement to provide sand and grease trap Provide Sand services with Sand Trap Services for the City of Fort Worth, based and Grease Trap on low bid of unit prices, with payment terms net 30 days and Services authorize this agreement to begin February 6, 2001, and end February 5, 2002, with options to renew for two successive one- year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9284 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- One-Time 9284 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Purchase and authorize a one-time purchase and replacement/installation of air Replacement/ conditioning units at Vega Place Retirement Center with Pearson Installation of Mechanical for the Housing Department for an amount not to Air Conditioning exceed $112,800.00 with payment due 10 days from the date of invoice. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-12985 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acquisition of 12985 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council One Permanent approve the acquisition of one permanent drainage easement Drainage described as Lot 3, Block 11, Ridglea Hills Addition, Tarrant Easement County, Texas, from Clarence Huffman, required for the construction of an underground drainage pipe (DOE 3079), for a total cost of $5,364.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12986 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acquisition of 12986 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Residential authorize the acquisition of eight single-family residences from Properties for individual owners in conjunction with the Meacham International Meacham Airport Mitigation Program; find that the prices offered in the total Airport amount of $400,500.00 was just compensation for the acquisition Mitigation of the eight properties; and authorize the acceptance and Program recording of appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE 8 of 10 L-12987 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize 12987 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Relocation and authorize the payment of relocation, moving and related expenses Moving to displaced homeowners/tenants in connection with the Noise Expenses for Mitigation Program at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport for Meacham a maximum total amount of $902,000.00. It was the consensus of Airport Noise the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Mitigation Program L-12988 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Accept Two 12988 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Street Right-of- accept and record two 10-foot street right-of-way acquisitions Way located south of Meadowbrook Drive and north of Rosedale Acquisitions Avenue between Oakland Boulevard and Beach Street and described as Lot 1 from RNA Investments, Inc., and Lot L from Kuruvilla Chemmachel, Weavers Subdivision, for the purpose of street construction on Sargent Avenue (DOE 2178-2182) for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12989 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Accept One 12989 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water Easement authorize the City Manager to approve the acceptance of one 10- foot water easement described as Lot 1, Block 2, Granbury Station, Tarrant County, Texas, from Convenient Self Storage, LP for the construction and maintenance of the fire hydrant across the property located west of and adjacent to Granbury Road, north and adjacent to Dutch Branch Street (DOE 3191) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18447 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Stanfield 18447 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Enterprises, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stanfield d/b/a S & J Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a S & J Electric in the amount of $382,460.00 Electric for the installation of new traffic signals at the intersections of Highway 199/Nine Mile Bridge, Highway 199/Roadrunner Circle, Highway 199/Surfside Drive, and Highway 199/Tenderfoot Trail. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE 9 of 10 C-18448 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Transportation 18448 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Consultants, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Transportation Consultants, Inc. for services necessary to conduct a two-week analysis of the Equipment Services Division (Phase 1) at a cost not to exceed $24,500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18449 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14511 18449 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Southland Construction, 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $646,906.15 from the Inc. Water and Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14511 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $646,906.15 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract to Southland Construction, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Mains 226 and 227 and Laterals 1616 and 1635 Rehabilitation; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Southland Construction, Inc. in the amount of $580,906.15 for rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Mains 226 and 227 and Laterals 1616 and 1635. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18450 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- C. H. Johnson 18450 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Consulting, Inc. authorize the City Manager to proceed with Phase II of the agreement with C. H. Johnson Consulting, Inc. (City Secretary Contract No. 26301) to implement the qualifications/proposals for hotel developers for a proposed convention center headquarters hotel in downtown Fort Worth, and negotiate development and operating agreements with hotel developers. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. Citizen Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council Presentations and expressed concerns relative to handicapped access to City CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE 10 of 10 Riley Cantrell Hall during night City Council meetings, an automated Parks Survey that is accessible only to citizens with computers, and disclosure of information about the donor of $100,000.00 to the City. He added that he appreciated the City's action in picking up trash off of Chapel Creek. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE 10 of 10 disclosure of information about the donor of $100,000.00 to the City. He added that he appreciated the City's action in picking up trash off of Chapel Creek. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. CITY SE ETARY MAYOR