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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/10/30-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 30, 2001 Date & Time On the 30th day of October, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:42 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 Jim Lane, 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. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Virginia Bassford, Riverside United Methodist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 2001, were approved unanimously. Special Mr. Carl Langley made a presentation to the City Council on behalf Presentations of the Heart Association and expressed appreciation to the City Council for launching the Public Access Defibrillator Program (PAD). He also presented Council Member Haskin with a crystal heart for taking on this project. He further expressed appreciation to the Health and Fire Departments and Medstar. Council Member Silcox presented a Proclamation for Animal Shelter Appreciation Week to Ms. Mary McAnally of Greyhound Unlimited, and Linda Moore of Sunrise Addition. Ms. Letha Aycock acknowledged staff of the Animal Control Division. Announcements Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that the Commercial Corridor presentation would be given at the Pre-Council meeting on November 27, 2001, instead of November 6, 2001. Council Member Moss announced that a Sector Plan Workshop regarding the Comprehensive Plan would be held Saturday, November 3, 2001, at the Martin Luther King Community Center. Council Member Picht announced that the Veteran's Day Parade would take place Saturday, November 10, 2001. He also congratulated Lockheed Martin for winning the JFS Contract. He further stated that the Southbound lanes of 1-35 would be opening CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 2 of 15 up soon and appealed to TxDOT to open up the Northbound lanes into downtown. Mayor Barr echoed congratulations to the Lockheed Martin group and stated that it was all due to the hard work of the people living in this community. City Manager Jackson introduced a rising star in the community, Mr. Neftali Ortiz, with the Hispanic Leadership Program, who shadowed Mr. Jackson throughout the day as he performed his duties as City Manager. Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to all of the retirees that worked for General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin in previous years and stated that they were the ones who made this recognition possible. Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication Nos. G-13420 and G-13421 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication No. G-13421 be continued for one week and that Staff Mayor and Council Communication No. C-18802 be withdrawn from the agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Res. #2788 There was presented Resolution No. 2788 casting votes for Charles Tarrant Rogers to fill a position on the Board of Directors for the Tarrant Appraisal Dist. Appraisal District. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, Appointment seconded by Council Member Silcox that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1246 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1246 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 3 of 15 Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for the benefit hearing for adoption of the Appropriation Ordinance of Fort Worth Improvement District No. 10 and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before the Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-202, as follows: BH-202 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH- Ord. #14835 202 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #14836 PID No. 10 — 1. Hold a benefit hearing on October 30, 2001 concerning the Expanded proposed property assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-2002; Downtown and 2. Close the benefit hearing; and 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 14835 closing hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District (PID) No. 10 during Fiscal year 2001-2002; fixing charges and liens against property in the district and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14836 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $33,368.00 from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year 2001-2002 funding for Improvement District No. 10. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with BH-202 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 10 (Expanded Downtown) and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-2002, 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 30, 2001 PAGE 4 of 15 G-13276 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Continued for 13276, dated June 19, 2001, from the City Manager recommending Two Weeks that the City Council consider approval of a Unified Sign Agreement with Arnold Pent of Sundial Development Corporation and MJCH Corporation for Landmark Lakes Center located at 6400 N.W. Loop 820. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13276 be continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously. G-13417 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- FY2001-2002 13417, dated October 23, 2001, from the City Manager Mid-Year Budget recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to Adjustment submit a FY2001-2002 mid-year budget adjustment request to the Request to Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board in the amount CCPD Board of $319,422.00 to increase demolition funding and park lighting in the Neighborhood Crime Demolition and Parks Community Policing programs. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13420 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Continued After 13420 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Executive authorize the sum of $7,500.00 to be full and final payment to the Session City for four civil penalties assessed by the Building Standards Commission on the four properties owned by George Joseph and Thakorial "Ted" Mistry located at 1701 St. Louis Drive, 5500 Beaty Street, 5511 Beaty Street, and 5532 Beaty Street; and authorize the creation, acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that this item be continued until after the executive session. The motion carried unanimously. G-13421 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. G-13421, Supplement Appropriation Ordinance One Week and Transfer of Funds from the Municipal Court Building Security Fund to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Building Security Costs, be continued for one week. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 5 of 15 G-13422 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #14837 13422 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #14838 Recover 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14837 increasing the Purchase Cost estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust of Security Fund in the amount of $32,836.83 from available funds for Equipment the purpose of funding the purchase of a parcel x-ray machine at the Municipal Court Building; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $32,836.83 in FY2001 from the Municipal Court Building Security Fund to the General Fund; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14838 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $32,836.83 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of a parcel x-ray machine at the Municipal Court Building. 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 to adopt an ordinance enlarging the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth, Texas (the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District) (the TIF). Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone desiring to be heard. Mr. Pettit, representing Downtown Fort Worth Inc., appeared before Council and gave a presentation regarding Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13423. He requested that the expansion be approved in order to include the proposed Public Market development. The development would include pedestrian walkways and streetscapes. Council Member Haskin raised several questions regarding the proposed development. City Manager Jackson advised Council Member Haskin that Mr. Tom Higgins, Director of Economic Development, would facilitate a meeting with her and representatives of the TIF. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 6 of 15 G-13423 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #14839 13423 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Enlarge Tax hold a public hearing concerning the enlargement of Tax Increment Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth, Texas, (the Reinvestment Downtown Tax Increment Financing District) (the TIF); and adopt Zone No. 3 Ordinance No. 14839 enlarging the Boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth, Texas. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with enlarging the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth, Texas (the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District), Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13424 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Waive Zoning 13424 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Application Fee authorize a waiver of the $750.00 application fee to apply for a zoning change in Lots 24, 31, and 32, and the east 8-feet of Lots 41 and 42, Vickery Heights Addition (708-714 Parkdale Avenue). Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13425 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #14840 13425 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Boundary adopt Joint Ordinance No. 14840 and Boundary Agreement with Agreement with the City of Keller whereby the City of Fort Worth disannexes City of Keller approximately 28.3 acres of land out of the Jessie Billingsley Survey, located south of the Golden Triangle Boulevard and west of Sports Parkway; and authorize the Mayor to execute the Joint Ordinance and Boundary Agreement. Assistant City Manager Groomer gave a brief historical overview of the boundary agreement. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 7 of 15 P-9483 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Liquid Bulk 9483 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Chlorine authorize a purchase agreement for liquid bulk chlorine from Altivia for the Water Department based on the low bid of unit price per ton with payments due 30 days after receipt of the invoice; and authorize the agreement to begin on November 1, 2001, and expire October 31, 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-9484 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- ICP-MS System 9484 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council and authorize a three-year lease/purchase agreement with Hewlett- Maintenance Packard Company for the Hewlett-Packard Inductively-Coupled Agreement Plasma Mass Spectrophotometer (ICP-MS) System for the Water Department on the basis of documented sole source at a monthly cost $1,692.44, or $20,309.28 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $60,927.84; and authorize a three-year maintenance agreement with Agilent Technologies for the Hewlett-Packard ICP- MS System for the Water Department on the basis of documented sole source at a cost not to exceed $59,372.55 per year, or a total of three years; and authorize these agreements to begin October 31, 2001, and expire December 31, 2004. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9485 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Software 9485 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Maintenance authorize a sole source purchase agreement with Candle and Licensing Corporation for software maintenance and licensing for the Information Technology Solutions Department; and authorize this agreement to begin October 30, 2001, and expire October 29, 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-9486 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Alcatel 9486 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Communication authorize a purchase agreement with Alcatel Networks Systems, Cards and Inc. for Alcatel communication cards and repair services on an as- Repair Services needed basis for the Information Technology Solutions Department, on the basis of documented sole source; and authorize the agreement to begin October 30, 2001, and expire October 29, 2002, with options to renew for up to two successive one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 8 of 15 P-9487 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Street Light 9487 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Arms authorize termination of line items 17 and 18 contained in Purchase Order No. TYPA-01-00000418 with The Pole Company for street light pole arms and accessories for the Transportation and Public Works Department; and authorize the rebid of street light arms. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-13178 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Surplus 13178 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Tax Foreclosure authorize the sale of surplus tax foreclosure properties described Properties as North 100-feet of Lot 20, Block 5, and North 100-feet of Lots 21- 23, west 20-feet of Lot 24, Block 5 (1605 and 1617 East Rosedale Street), to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in accordance with Local Government Code 272.001 (DOE 3141); and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds conveying the properties to the TxDOT, and record the deeds. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13179 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Four Permanent 13179 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition and acceptance of four permanent sanitary Easements sewer easements from various owners in the amount of $51,342.00 for the construction of sanitary sewer main M-452. Council Member Moss informed Council that he had a conflict of interest 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 Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 9 of 15 C-18802 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. C-18802, Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the reconstruction of Cold Springs Road and Oak Grove Road North in Fort Worth, Tarrant County Precinct No. 1, be withdrawn from the agenda. C-18802 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tarrant County 18802 Revised from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the reconstruction of Cold Springs Road from Northside Drive to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad tracks, and Oak Grove Road South from Smallwood Drive to Oak Grove Road East in Fort Worth, Tarrant County Precinct No. 1, at a total cost to the City not to exceed $240,000.00. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18804 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth 18804 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; and authorize the contract to begin October 1, 2001, and expire September 30, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18805 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Fort Worth 18805 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; Commerce and authorize the contract to begin October 1, 2001, and expire September 30, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18806 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Long 18806 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Long Engineering, Inc. Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $302,210.09 and forty working days for storm drain improvements in Hazelwood Drive from dead end to the Alta Drive right-of-way. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 10 of 15 C-18807 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #14841 18807 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amend Fire adopt Ordinance No. 14841 amending Section 13-27 of Chapter 13, Prevention and "Fire Prevention and Protection", of the Code of the City of Fort Protection Worth (as amended), providing for supplemental compensation in the form of assignment pay to firefighters who are assigned to perform specialized duties on the Technical Rescue Team within the Fire Department; providing that this ordinance does not create a new civil service classification or vacancy; providing for adoption by reference of a statement of intent and purpose in adopting this ordinance. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18808 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #14842 18808 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Change Order adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14842 increasing the estimated with M. A. receipts and appropriations In the Park and Recreation Vinson Improvement Projects Fund in the amount of $34,708.00 from Construction available funds for the purpose of funding a change order to the Company — CSC contract with M. A. Vinson Construction Company for the repair #25698 and realignment of the Hike/Bike Trail at Gateway Park; and authorize the City Manager to execute a change order with M. A. Vinson Construction Company (City Secretary Contract No. 25698) in the amount of $26,906.00 for the repair and realignment of sections of the Hike/Bike Trail at Gateway Park. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18809 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- RH of Texas, 18809 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Limited authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Partnership Agreement with RH of Texas, Limited Partnership, for improvements to North Beach Street from Shiver Road to Heritage Glen Drive. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18810 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Burleson 18810 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Utilities, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Burleson Utilities, Inc. in the amount of$1,064,695.00 and 120 working days CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 11 of 15 for construction of a 36-inch water main extension at Cleburne Road and Old Cleburne Crowley Road, from McPherson Boulevard to Cleburne Crowley Road. Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the Annexation second public hearing for the annexation of approximately 42.04 Case No. acres of land situated in the Charles Tyding Survey, Abstract No. AAX-01-1003 1276, and the W. Sample Survey, Abstract No. 1207, Denton County, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department, appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report and advised Council that staff should be directed to institute annexation proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be adopted at the meeting on November 20, 2001. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the second public hearing for the annexation of approximately 42.04 acres of land situated in the Charles Tyding Survey, Abstract No. 1276, and the W. Sample Survey, Abstract No. 1207, Denton County, Texas, Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed and that staff be directed to institute annexation proceedings. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council continued the public hearing for 19246 th Avenue the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 1924 6t" Avenue. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Paul Bounds, representing Code Compliance, appeared before the Cit� Council, gave a staff report regarding property located at 1924 6 " Avenue, and recommended Council sustain the order of the Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty of $1,550.00. Joseph Mr. Joseph Yammine, 1701 Grand Avenue, appeared before the Yammine City Council and requested additional time in order to bring the property up to Code. He further stated that the refrigerator was removed yesterday and that all of the back taxes would be paid once renovation of the property was completed. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 12 of 15 After a lengthy discussion, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be continued until after the executive session. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public 4116 Howard hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Street Commission regarding 4116 Howard Street. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Paul Bounds, representing Code Compliance, appeared before the City Council, gave a staff report regarding property located at 4116 Howard Street, and recommended Council uphold the decision of the Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty of$7,450.00. Phil Cabansu Mr. Phil Cabansu, 1202 Co. Road 701, appeared before the City Council and advised them that the taxes on the property were current; that the house sustained significant damage because it had been burned and that their was a problem finding qualified electrical contractors. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that the City Council sustain the order of the Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty of $3,725.00, provided that the repairs to the property were completed in 30 days and a certificate of occupancy issued, but if the repairs were not completed within the 30 days, the full penalties would be assessed. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public 510 and 512 New hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards York Avenue Commission regarding 510 and 512 New York Avenue. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Paul Bounds, representing Code Compliance, appeared before the City Council, gave a staff report regarding property located at 510 and 512 New York Avenue, and recommended Council uphold the decision of the Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty of$1,450.00. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 13 of 15 Robert Mr. Robert J. Anderson, 4208 Judith Way, Haltom City, Texas, Anderson appeared before the City Council and requested an additional 90 days to complete the renovation of the property. He further informed Council of his illness and the problem with theft after certain repairs were made. Mr. Bounds advised Council that the Housing Department was unable to identify any City resources for this project and stated that this house was not in the model block area. Assistant City Attorney Marcia Wise advised Council that the issue relative to the weed liens or the back taxes could be considered in the civil penalty assessment. Mayor Barr requested that the City Manager look into the issue relative to back taxes during the time that the properties are coming before the Building Standards Commission. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed and that the City Council sustain the order of the Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty of $725.00 if the repairs are completed within 60 days, but if the repairs are not completed within the 60 days, the full amount of the civil penalties will be assessed. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Mr. David Bloyed, 615 Vince Lane, Desoto, Texas, appeared before Presentations Council regarding the Forest Park Train Ride Contract and safety David Bloyed issues. Rosario L. Ms. Rosario L. Martinez, 2913 Dalford Street, appeared before Martinez Council regarding the problems they were having with gangs, drugs, and crime in the area from Yucca Street south to Lancaster Street. Mayor Barr referred Ms. Martinez to Assistant City Manager Libby Watson for specific details. Jeanne Ms. Jeanne Strickland, 3434 E. Lancaster, Rm. 142, appeared Strickland before Council requesting information on how to contact Congress Woman Kay Granger regarding a Child Protective Services issue. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 14 of 15 Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into Session Executive Session at 12:30 p.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) Cynthia DeOreo v. City of Fort Worth, Texas, Cause No. 00-08-0455 (Wise County); b) Legal issues concerning proposed jail agreement with Tarrant County; c) Legal issues concerning the Fort Worth Herd; d) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda item; as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code; and 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; 3. Deliberate concerning Economic Development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.086 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 2:07 p.m. G-13420 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Continued for 13420 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council One Week authorize the sum of $7,500.00 to be full and final payment to the City for four civil penalties assessed by the Building Standards Commission on the four properties owned by George Joseph and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS OCTOBER 30, 2001 PAGE 15 of 15 Thakorial "Ted" Mistry located at 1701 St. Louis Drive, 5500 Beaty Street, 5511 Beaty Street, and 5532 Beaty Street; and authorize the creation, acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 13420 be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council continued the public hearing for 19246 th Avenue the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 1924 6th Avenue. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the public hearing be closed and that the case be remanded for rehearing by the Building Standards Commission at its February meeting. The applicant must bring the property up to minimum building standards by the BSC's February meeting, and the BSC must be provided with monthly progress reports regarding repairs done to the property. If the repairs to the property are not brought up to minimum building standards by the specified time, then the civil penalty of$31,000.00 will be assessed. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:16 p.m. &'JI 15 1 f� L� CITY S4CRETARY MAYOR