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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/10/23-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2001 Date & Time On the 23rd day of October, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:22 a.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 Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Member Jim Lane was absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Joe Barrera, Teaching Word Faith Center. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, 2001 were approved unanimously. Special Ms. Elaine Yamagata, Mr. John M. Stich, President, and Ms. Presentations Anna McFarland, Director of the Japan/America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth presented a plaque from Japan to signify the 50th anniversary of the Peace treaty. Ms. Cindy Hanes, Chairman for Corporate Champions, presented an award to Assistant City Manager Libby Watson. Mayor Barr commended Ms. Watson and stated that the City appreciated her efforts toward this program. Announcements Mayor Barr announced that one of the objectives of the City Council was to make the City of Fort Worth the safest city to live in. With that in mind, the City of Fort Worth is asking that this Halloween parents use discretion in determining how to participate in Halloween activities. Numerous neighborhood, community, school and church activities are planned throughout Fort Worth for Wednesday, October 31, that are excellent alternatives to the traditional door-to-door trick or treat activities. These organized activities provide a safe environment for children to enjoy Halloween. If the decision of parents is to allow their children to engage in door-to-door trick or treating, we advise parents to direct their children to the homes of trusted neighbors and family in lieu of going door-to- door. Additional police officers and Code Blue volunteers will CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 2 of 16 be on patrol Halloween night and can be flagged down for assistance by children and parents who do engage in door-to- door activities. All young children should be accompanied by adults whether attending either organized parties or engaging in door-to-door Halloween activities. These cautions are urged to insure that everyone in Fort Worth has an enjoyable and safe Halloween. He added that any terrorist type pranks will not be tolerated and will be dealt with appropriately. Mayor Barr stated that the Police Department would also have some safe Halloween tips on the City's web page prior to October 31. Council Member Moss announced a celebration in the historic Stop 6 Neighborhood, October 27, 2001, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Dunbar High School and invited everyone to attend. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud stated that Parks and Community Services and the Fire Department would hold several structured activities on October 31 as alternatives to trick or treating. He requested anyone interested in these activities to call the Action Center for more information. He also announced the last meeting for the Commercial Corridor Task Force would be at 6:00 p.m., October 24, 2001, in the Convention Center's east meeting room, and that a meeting on the Comprehensive Plan for the southside sector would be held at 7:00 p.m., October 25, 2001, at Hillside Community Center, 1201 East Maddox. Council Member Davis thanked the hundreds of volunteers who participated in Cowtown Brush-up, Saturday, October 20, 2001, and painted 152 homes in the City. She added that the City had been so fortunate to have all the paint donated by local businesses and recognized the City staff for working so hard to make this program a success. Mayor Barr expressed appreciation to Melvin Haas for the outstanding Air Show this past weekend and stated that the Blue Angels' performance was incredible. He also stated that the new Amon Carter Museum opened last Sunday and acknowledged the leadership of Ruth Carter Stevenson and the Amon Carter Foundation for this wonderful gift to the City. Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication No. C-18802 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 3 of 16 Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Staff Communication Nos. G-13416 and P-9475 be withdrawn from the agenda; G-13417 and C-18802 be continued for one week; and C- 18786 be continued for two weeks. Citizen Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council Presentation in opposition of Mayor and Council Communication Nos. G- Riley Cantrell 13415, G-13416, G-13417, G-13418, G-13419, P-9477, P-9481, and C-18786. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. OCS-1244 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Res. No. 2787 OCS-1244, dated October 16, 2001, from the Office of the City Setting Regular Secretary recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution Zoning Hearing No. 2787 setting the regular zoning hearing for November 13, 2001. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommended be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1245 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Claims OCS-1245 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 Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13411 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #14830 13411 from the City Manager recommending that the City Increase Council adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14830 Appropriations in appropriating $373,675.00 to Airports Fund and increasing the Municipal Airports deficit of the Airport Fund for the purpose of providing Fund repayment of prior year General Fund advances; and approve the transfer of the same $373,675.00 from the Municipal Airports Fund to the Capital Projects Reserve Fund. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 4 of 16 G-13412 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #14831 13412 from the City Manager recommending that the City Accept Grant from Council: Telecommunication Infrastructure Fund 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute a grant Board contract with the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board (TIFB) in the amount of $48,476.00 for public access computers at the Cavile Housing Community and the Butler Place Housing Community library stations; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14831 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $48,476.00 subject to the receipt of the funds from the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board for the purpose of funding the purchase of public access computers at the Cavile Housing Community and Butler Housing Community library stations; and 3. Approve the expenditure of $48,476.00 from the Grants Fund to purchase goods and services in support of the TIFB computers. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13413 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Temporary Closure 13413 from the City Manager recommending that the City of Shiver Road Council authorize the temporary closure of Shiver Road between Trace Ridge Parkway and Park Vista Boulevard from October 23, 2001, until April 10, 2002, for the purpose of reconstruction of the entire road. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13414 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Refund of Zoning 13414 from the City Manager recommending that the City Application Fee - Council authorize a refund in the amount of $1,500.00 to AZC-01-1002 Trinity/Tarrant Partners, Ltd. for the zoning application fee for Zoning Case No. AZC-01-1002. Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 5 of 16 G-13415 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #14832 13415 from the City Manager recommending that the City Amendment to Council accept the Human Relations Commission's Public recommendation to amend Public Accommodations Ordinance Accommodations No. 14832 revising and amending Chapter 17 "Human Relations" Ordinance of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, adding the categories of "disability" and "age" to those already in Division 2 "Places of Public Accommodation" of Article III "Discrimination" and providing definitions. Brenda Wyss Ms. Brenda Wyss, 201 Old Hickory Trail, appeared before Council in favor of the amendment to the Public Accommodations ordinance. She thanked the Council for the opportunity to address them and stated that she had found that most places are inaccessible for the handicapped. She asked for the Council's support to make all areas accessible to the handicapped. Elsie Bradford Ms. Elsie Bradford, 1528 Roma Lane, appeared before Council in favor of the ordinance amendment. She read a statement from Ms. Elizabeth Wedlock who was also in favor of the amendment. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13416 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. G-13416, Approval of Resolution Selecting a Preferred Design Option for a Modern Roundabout to be Constructed at the Intersection of West Seventh Street, University Drive, Camp Bowie Boulevard, and Bailey Avenue; and Requesting the City Manager to Negotiate a Contract with the FPA Foundation to Design and Construct a Modern Roundabout that Contains the Basic Features of the Preferred Design Option, be withdrawn from the agenda. G-13417 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for One Communication No. G-13417, FY2001-2002 Mid-Year Budget Week Adjustment Request to Crime Control and Prevention District Board for Demolition Funding and Park Lighting, be continued for one week. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 6 of 16 G-13418 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Budget Adjustment 13418 from the City Manager recommending that the City Request to CCPD Council authorize the City Manager to submit a FY2001-2002 Board mid-year budget adjustment request to the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board in the amount of $1,573,890.00 to fund the training and equipment for 50 additional police officers. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13419 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Continued for 13419 from the City Manager recommending that the City Three Months Council adopt the proposed FY2001-2002 Schedule of Rates and Charges for the City's airports, but delay implementation of any rate increases until the aviation industry returns to a more normal level of operation. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13419 be continued for three months. The motion carried unanimously. P-9469 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Herbicide Spray 9469, dated October 9, 2001, from the City Manager Truck recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of a computerized herbicide spray truck from Village Ford for the Parks and Community Services Department based on the low bid received for a cost not to exceed $92,352.60 with payment due within ten days from receipt of the invoice. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-9475 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. P-9475, dated October 16, 2001, Purchase of a Utility Aerial Bucket Truck from Southwest International Trucks for the Water Department, be withdrawn from the agenda. P-9475 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Utility Aerial Bucket 9475 Revised from the City Manager recommending that the City Truck Council authorize the purchase of a utility aerial bucket truck from Southwest International Trucks for the Water Department based on CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 7 of 16 the overall bid for a cost not to exceed $126,495.00 with payment due within 30 days from receipt of the invoice. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-9477 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Non-Consent 9477, dated October 16, 2001, from the City Manager Towing of Wrecked recommending that the City Council authorize contracts for non- or Abandoned consent towing of wrecked or abandoned vehicles for the Police Vehicles Department from multiple vendors as required by City Ordinance No. 12924; and authorize the contracts to begin October 16, 2001, and expire October 15, 2002, with options to renew for four successive one-year periods. Council Member Haskin asked staff to develop a system to monitor citizen complaints relative to this matter. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-9478 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Flowering Plants 9478 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of flowering plants for the Parks and Community Services Department from Tommy's Greenhouse with payment due ten days after the date of the invoice, and Stuifgergen Bloembollen Export with payment due 30 days after the date of the invoice, based on the low bid meeting specifications, for an amount not to exceed $39,542.50. Shipping cost is included to the receiving point. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9479 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Computer 9479 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Equipment authorize the City Manager to execute a master lease agreement with Dell Government Leasing, Inc. for computer equipment for the Information Technology Solutions Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9480 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Office Supplies 9480 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 8 of 16 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for office supplies for all City departments with Corporate Express based on the Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County. Freight is included in the price and payment is due 30 days after receipt of the invoice. Pricing will be as follows: a) The Corporate Express' Strictly Business Office and Computer Products catalogue contains the common, high volume office supplies at a list price less a 65 percent discount; and b) The Corporate Express' Secondary/Corporate Express Sourcebook contains lower volume office supplies at list price less varying discounts up to 80 percent; and 2. Authorize this agreement to begin as of October 1, 2001, and expire September 30, 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-9481 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Off-Road 9481 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Equipment authorize the purchase of two John Deere 710D Backhoes from the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments for the Water Department at a cost not to exceed $223,504.00, with payment due within 30 days from the date of the invoice and freight is included in the unit price. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9482 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Amend Purchase 9482 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize amendment of Mayor and Council Communication No. Texas Cooperative P-9471 to include additional vendors for the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Purchasing Program for the Information Technology Solutions Program Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13170 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent Water 13170 from the City Manager recommending that the City Main Easement Council authorize the acceptance of one permanent water main easement described as A-29, R. F. Allen Survey, Tarrant County, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 9 of 16 Texas, from the City of Keller (DOE 3049) required for the construction and maintenance of a 24-inch waterline for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13171 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Tax 13171 from the City Manager recommending that the City Foreclosure Council consent to the sale of the tax foreclosure properties Properties located at 1941 Christopher Drive, 1929 Bolingbroke Court, 1913 Bolingbroke Court, and 1917 Bolingbroke Court, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code (DOE 920) for a total amount of $10,000.00; and accept, as payment of City taxes due on the four properties referenced, a proportional share of the purchase amount received on the property, less court costs and fees; and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed conveying the properties to Wells Framing Contractor. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13172 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Underground 13172 from the City Manager recommending that the City Public Utility Council approve the acceptance of one underground public Easement utility easement described as a strip of land 20-feet wide in the Jose Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, from Alliance Gateway No. 22, Ltd. (DOE 3009), necessary for the construction, installation, use and maintenance of water, sewer, electric, telephone and drainage facilities at Alliance Gateway No. 22 Ltd. south development, for a cost of$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13173 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13173 from the City Manager recommending that the City Easement Council approve the acceptance of one permanent easement described as A-565, Gilbert Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, required for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer line L-1560 (DOE 3394) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13174 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Surplus Tax 13174 from the City Manager recommending that the City Foreclosure Council authorize the sale of surplus tax foreclosure properties Property described as Lot 7, Block 11 (2113 Chestnut), J. W. Shirley CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 10 of 16 Addition, Lot 4, Block 41 (3120 Ave. G), Lot 12, Block 39 (2923 Ave. H), and Lots 1 and 2, Block 56 (3130 Ave. H), Polytechnic Heights Addition, and Lot 27 (2766 Primrose), Sylvania Place Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to Neighborhood Housing Services of Fort Worth, Inc. in accordance with Ordinance No. 13533 for $6,135.20; and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed conveying the property to Neighborhood Housing Services of Fort Worth, Inc., and record the necessary documents. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13175 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Tax 13175 from the City Manager recommending that the City Foreclosure Council authorize the sale of tax foreclosure property described Property as Lot 12, Block 18 (5504 Como Drive), to Greater Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in accordance with Section 34.015 of the Texas State Property Tax Code (DOE 920); and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds conveying the property to Greater Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, and record the deed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13176 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent Utility 13176 from the City Manager recommending that the City Easements Council authorize the acquisition of two permanent utility easements, described as Tract 8F, S. G. Jennings Survey, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for the relocation of two sanitary sewer mains in conjunction with the reconstruction of IH-30; and authorize the City Manager to execute a Consent Agreement with Ron Investments, Ltd.; and authorize payment in the amount of $96,101.00 as compensation, plus estimated closing costs of $2,000.00. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-13177 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Accept 13177 from the City Manager recommending that the City Encroachment Council authorize the acceptance of one encroachment Agreement easement agreement from TXU Electric Company required for construction of a 48-inch water transmission main in North Tarrant County (Northside II Water Transmission Main — DOE 1958), at no cost to the City. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 11 of 16 Council Member Moss informed Council that he had a conflict with this issue, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Lane NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss PZ-2335 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. #14833 2335 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer adopt Ordinance No. 14833 vacating a north/south 20-foot wide Easement Vacation by variable length sanitary sewer easement located between Ten VA-01-037 Mile Bridge Road and Bedfordshire Drive, situated in the B.B.B. & C. R.R. Company Survey, Abstract No. 201, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and containing approximately 0.409 acres of land. 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 concerning the street name change of West Arlington Street to Kensington Court. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Craig Eaton, presenting the Development Department, appeared before the Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2336, as follows: PZ-2336 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. #14834 2336 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Street Name Change hold a public hearing concerning the street name change of from West Arlington West Arlington Street to Kensington Court, adjourn such public Street to Kensington hearing, and adopt Ordinance No. 14834 changing the name of Court West Arlington Street to Kensington Court. SN-01-1001 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 12 of 16 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing concerning the street name change of West Arlington Street to Kensington Court, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the hearing be closed and that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18786 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Two Communication No. C-18786, dated October 9, 2001, School Weeks Security Initiative Contracts FY2001-2002, be continued for two weeks. C-18800 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- National Cowgirl 18800, dated October 16, 2001, from the City Manager Museum and Hall recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager of Fame, Inc. to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Inc. for the installation of community facilities for certain improvements to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame located at 1700 Gendy Street. City Manager Jackson stated that the Discussion section on page 2 of the M&C needed to be amended as follows: 1. Under "Construction Costs", the "Contingencies" amount should be $269,757.00 2. Amend the last paragraph of the Discussion section to read, "The total project cost for this development is $3,940,000.00. The developer's participation is $240,000.00 and the total City participation is $3,700,000.00..." Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously. C-18802 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for One Communication No. C-18802, Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant Week County for the Reconstruction of Cold Springs Road and Oak Grove Road in Fort Worth, Tarrant County Precinct No. 1, be continued for one week. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 13 of 16 C-18803 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Walker Building 18803 from the City Manager recommending that the City Corporation and Council accept the bid from the low bidder, Walker Building Austin Commercial, Corporation, authorize the project manager, Austin Commercial, Inc. Inc., to execute a construction contract with Walker Building Corporation for the general construction portion of the Phase 2 expansion at the Fort Worth Convention Center in the amount of $17,555,000.00, with a duration of 525 calendar days, and authorize the payment of funds to Austin Commercial, Inc. for payment to the construction contractor under the contract, as work progresses. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Z-01-032 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of September 18, Continued Until 2001, continued the hearing of Zoning Docket No. Z-01-032, Text November 20, 2001 Amendment amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, by amending Chapter 9 to add definitions of food vendors, temporary vendors, and transient vendors, amending Section 5.406 to establish regulations concerning temporary vendors, amending the Residential District Use Table in Section 4.603 to add vendor, transient as a use by right under temporary uses starting with the A-43 District, amending the Non- Residential Use Table in Section 4.603 to add mobile vendors under the temporary uses, to exempt all events/activities/festivals approved by the Board of Adjustment under Section 5.400 of the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Amusement, Outdoor (Temporary)", all events/activities/ festivals approved by City Council, and all events/activities/ festivals open to the public for the purpose of providing entertainment, food and/or sales of merchandise that last no longer than three days. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. 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 Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing of Zoning Docket No. Z-01-032 be continued until November 20, 2001. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 14 of 16 Citizen Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before the City Presentations Council regarding counter-terrorist tactics, increased security Riley Cantrell for public libraries, declining real estate market, and roads. Jim Tate Mr. Jim Tate, 417 N. Retta, representing the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association, appeared before Council relative to four-person staffing on City fire trucks. Mr. Tate stated that this would not only benefit the fire department but would also be a benefit to homeowner's . He further stated that: 1. NFPA 1710 requires four firefighters per company. 2. Senate Bill 382 was passed during the 2001 legislative session. It makes the two in two out rule state law. 3. ICMA Performance Measurement (1999) shows FWFD well over 100 firefighters short of the national average firefighter/capita. 4. Houston Mayor Lee Brown ordered four firefighters on every truck and presented a $16 million overtime plan to find it until more could be hired. This was the result of a fire that several three-person companies responded to. This fire left one Fire Captain dead along with the citizen that he was trying to rescue. 5. ISO has told us that more staffing will be required to increase our Fire Protection Rating from 3 to 2. If done, the savings in homeowner insurance premiums would more than pay for the cost of adding 29 per shift. Mayor Barr thanked Mr. Tate for bringing this matter to Council as it related to the Council's objective of making Fort Worth the safest City to live in. He stated that in the next few weeks the City would probably commission a study on the fire department. He added that the Council would continue to monitor the City's financial process over the next few months to determine priorities. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud requested a discussion on the regulatory requirements (ISO, ICMA performance measurement comparisons, state law, et al) relative to fire company staffing. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 15 of 16 City Manager Jackson recommended that Council take no action on this issue until after the first quarter financial report. He added that he is committed to authorizing the fire department study and would respond to Council within two weeks relative to Mayor Pro tempore McCloud's request. James Mondoux Mr. James Mondoux, 1409 7th Avenue, appeared before Council regarding Police Officer honesty. He suggested that a system for tracing complaints against officers be instituted. He also requested a definition of the term "broad authority". Mayor Barr requested Mr. Mondoux speak with Chief Mendoza after the Council meeting. Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Executive Session at 11:24 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: a) Legal issues concerning proposed jail agreement with Tarrant County; b) Legal issues concerning public information requests; c) Legal issues concerning the proposed conversion of the Johnson County Rural Water District to the Johnson County Special Utility District on property within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; d) Legal issues concerning industrialized housing; e) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda item; as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 23, 2001 PAGE 16 of 16 2. Discuss the purchase, exchange, 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 551.086 of 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 12:45 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. CITY RETARY MAYOR