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Home My WebLink About2000/02/01-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2000 Date & Time On the 1st day of February A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:03 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 Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Roderick Miles, Campus Drive United Methodist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 25, 2000 were approved unanimously. Announcements Mayor Barr announced that the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans denied the City of Fort Worth's appeal of the ruling issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation relative to Dallas Love Field. He further stated that until a copy of the ruling was received and reviewed by Council, its impact could not be determined. City Manager Terrell announced that David Yett, Assistant City Attorney, had been selected to replace Wade Adkins as City Attorney. Formal recommendation of this appointment would be presented at the February 8, 2000 Council meeting. Mr. Terrell expressed his appreciation to the Council for their assistance in this selection process. Mayor Barr acknowledged the efforts of Linda Cobb, Director of Human Resources and Richard Hodapp, Manager of Program Development and Administration for Human Resources, in coordinating the schedules of the five candidates for City Attorney. Withdrawn from City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication C-17838 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication C-17838 be continued for one week. CITY COUNCIL MEETI]4-.°G FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 2 of 9 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 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Ms. Victoria Bargas be appointed to Place 9 on the Fort Worth Commission on the Status of Women with a term to expire October 1, 2001. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1117 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1117 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. OCS-1118 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Res. # 2609 1118 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the Cancel and City Council approved Resolution No. 2609 canceling the City Change Time of Council Meeting of March 14, 2000 and changing the time of City City Council Council Meeting of March 21, 2000 to 7:00 p.m. Council Member Meetings Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12800 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14073 12800 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14074 FY 1999-2000 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14073 Rollover increasing appropriations by the indicated amounts in the Encumbrances following funds: and Designated Expenditures a) General Fund by $2,444,667.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount; b) Crime Control and Prevention District Fund by $2,075,686.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount; c) Culture and Tourism Fund by $406,000.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount; CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 3 of 9 d) Insurance Fund by $631,361.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount; e) Solid Waste Fund by $111,247.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount; f) Water and Sewer Fund by $4,049,037.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount; and 2. Approve the transfer of $28,250.00 from the General Fund to the Airports Fund; and 3. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14074 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Fund in the amount of $28,250.00 from available funds for Fiscal Year 1999 Year End Budget Adjustments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12801 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Confirming 12801 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Appointment of confirm the appointment of Ralph Mendoza as Police Chief. Police Chief Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The following citizens addressed the Council in favor of Chief Mendoza's appointment: Rita Rodriguez Ms. Rita Rodriguez Utt 2901 6th Avenue Utt; Vickie Ms. Vickie Bargas 301 E. Drew Street Bargas; Joe Mr. Joe Guerrero 115 W. 2nd Street Guerrero; Ms. Pauline Valenciano 216 E. Drew Street Pauline Mr. Juan Rangel 420 S. Freeway #416 Valenciano; Mr. Charles Jones 6708 East Park Juan Rangel; Charles Jones Council Member Silcox read a brief statement regarding the selection process that was used and congratulated Ralph Mendoza on his appointment as Chief of Police. CITY COUNCIL MEET11% FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 4 of 9 Council Member Lane commended City Manager Terrell for the successful and proven methods he used to appoint department directors. The motion carried unanimously. City Manager Terrell presented Chief Mendoza with the Police Chief badge and recognized Mrs. Maria Windham, wife of the late Chief Windham, and thanked her for attending the meeting. Chief Mendoza thanked his family and the City Council for their support and stated that it had been an honor to work for the City of Fort Worth. P-9007 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9007 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement to authorize: Provide Sewer Sand Trap 1. A purchase agreement with Alco Environmental, Inc. to provide Service sand trap service for the City of Fort Worth, on the low overall bid of$18,333.75, with payment terms of net 30 days; and 2. This agreement to begin February 8, 2000 and end February 7, 2001, with options to renew for two successive one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12709 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Accept 12709 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent accept and record one permanent sanitary sewer easement Sanitary Sewer located at the northwest corner of Bowman Roberts Road and Easement northeast of Boat Club Road and further described as J. Bowman Survey, Abstract No. 79 from Marine Creek Ranch, Ltd. for the development of Ten-Mile Bridge Addition (DOE 2768), for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12710 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Accept 12710 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Permanent accept and record one 10-foot permanent utility easement located Utility Easement north of Dirks Road and Lakeside Drive and west of Bryant Irvin Road and further described as John Rickals Survey, Abstract No. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 5 of 9 1277, Parcel No. 1, from Cal McNair for the development of Mira Vista Addition Phase 2 (DOE 2915), for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12711 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize 12711 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Conveyance of Properties for 1. Authorize the conveyance of five single-family residential DFW Airport properties out of the McKinney & Williams Survey, Northwest Noise Mitigation Park Addition, from the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas to the Program highest bidders in connection with the D/FW International Airport Noise Mitigation Program, as follows: Abstract No. 1057, Lot 14, Block 37 and Lot 3, Block 37 Abstract No. 1058, Lot 45, Block 17 and Lot 42, Block 21 and Abstract No. 1068, Lot 20, Block 6 2. Authorize the sale proceeds be retained in the D/FW International Airport Noise Mitigation Program in accordance with Resolution No. 2472; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to accept and record the appropriate instruments for retention of avigation easements over the properties. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17836 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Durable 17836 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Specialties, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an annual contract with Durable Specialties, Inc. in the amount of $96,000.00 for the replacement of approximately 200 loop detectors at various locations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17837 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Westhill 17837 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute an annual contract with Inc. Westhill Construction, Inc. in the amount of $697,175.00 for the construction of new concrete sidewalk improvements at various locations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETI v FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 6 of 9 C-17838 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. C-17838, Award of Contract with B&H Utilities, One Week Inc. for North Side III North Beach Street Pump Station Expansion and 36-Inch Water Line Installation, be continued for one week. C-17839 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Hall-Albert 17839 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hall-Albert Company Construction Company in the amount of $353,501.25 for Main Cl C413 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2) Part 7, Unit 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17840 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Jackson 17840 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jackson Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $201,522.50 for Main C1C413 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2) Part 7, Unit 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17841 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- M.E. Burns 17841 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with M.E. Burns Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $339,284.50 for Main C1C4B Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2) Part 7, Unit 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17842 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Eagle 17842 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Construction and 1. Approve the transfer of $33,327.00 from the undesignated Environmental account to the five underground storage tanks project within Services, Inc. the Environmental Project Fund; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $33,327.00 with Eagle Construction and Environmental Services, Inc. for additional work required to remove four underground storage tanks at Meacham International Airport. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 7 of 9 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Z-99-121 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 11, 2000, continued the hearing of FJM Properties, LLC by Landcon, Inc., for a change in zoning of property located in the 3500 Block of Basswood Boulevard from "D" Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for various uses, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-121, with waiver of site plan recommended. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Council Member Haskin commended the developer for his efforts and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that the application of FJM Properties, LLC by Landcon, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the 3500 Block of Basswood Boulevard from "D" Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for various uses, Zoning Docket No. Z- 99-121, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. There being no one else desiring to be heard in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that the zoning hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 14075 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETIJM FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 8 of 9 Citizen Presentations John W. Bragg Mr. John W. Bragg, 709 Newport Road, representing Bragg Consultant Corporation, requested Council's assistance in resolving a contractor issue with the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise project HMAC Overlay 99-1. Mayor Barr directed City Manager Terrell to have staff work with Mr. Bragg on this issue and provide a report to Council. Mr. Terrell responded stating that Assistant City Attorney Gary Steinberger and Ms. Sundra Davis had met with Mr. Bragg and his attorney and that staff would provide them and the Council with a report of the meeting. Mayor Barr excused himself from the Council table and Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed the chair. Kathy Slaughter Ms. Kathy Slaughter, 2421 Pollard Street, appeared before Council in favor of the proposed animal and fowl ordinance. Council Member Silcox stated that this proposed ordinance would be on the February 8, 2000 agenda of the Safety and Community Development Board meeting. He added that, if there were no changes, it would then be placed on the February 15, 2000 Pre- Council Worksession agenda for discussion, and would be placed on the agenda of the City Council meeting of February 22, 2000, for vote. Council Member Davis informed Ms. Slaughter that one provision of the proposed ordinance provided for application of a variance by current owners of animals and fowl. Those neighbors who disagreed with the approval of the variance had to be present at the meeting where the variance would be voted on to express their opposition. J.D. Jimmerson Mr. J.D. Jimmerson III, 3302 Roosevelt Avenue, appeared before III Council and asked for assistance in enforcing the ordinance regarding animals and fowl currently in effect. He provided photographs of various properties in violation of the current ordinance and stated that they were a hinderance to the rebuilding of his neighborhood. City Manager Terrell asked Mr. Jimmerson to work with Marcia Wise, Assistant City Attorney, to resolve his concerns. (iTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 9 of 9 Pat Taylor Mr. Pat Taylor, 2705 W. Vickery, appeared before Council in opposition to portions of the proposed Crime Control and Prevention District Budget. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p. �LL-� ITY ETARY MAYOR