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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/01/25-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 25, 2000 Date & Time On the 25th day of January, A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:40 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 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 Reverend Dr. Mark Woods, University Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Picht, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 2000 were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for Vietnam Presentations Nationalist Day to Dr. Chad Pham. Dr. Pham thanked the Council for the proclamation and stated that January 30, 2000 would be a very important day because it would help the Vietnamese Nationalists maintain their identity. He invited the Council to attend their celebration on January 30, 2000 starting at 11:30 a.m. in Sylvania Park, 3700 Belknap. Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for Entrepreneur Month to Ms. Suzy Hill, Chairwoman of the Business Assistance Center. Ms. Hill thanked the Council for the proclamation and for their support to the Business Assistance Center. She invited the Council to attend their Expo on January 28, 2000 from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mr. Steve Berry, Chairman of Streams and Valleys, Inc. presented Mr. Bob Riley, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services Department, with a plaque bearing an inscription that is to be placed on a bronze park bench. The bench will be placed at a location of Mr. Riley's choice along the hiking and bike trail in honor of his efforts in the planning and construction of trail extensions along the Trinity River. Mr. Riley thanked Streams and Valleys, Inc. for this honor and stated that the trails would not have been possible without the generous contributions of Streams and Valleys, Inc. CITY COUNCIL MEETING' FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 25, 2000 PAGE 2of10 Mayor Barr congratulated Mr. Riley and stated that the City is very proud of his accomplishments. He also thanked Mr. Berry for recognizing the efforts of Mr. Riley. Mr. George A. Staples, Jr., representing the Board of Directors of the Texas City Attorneys Association, presented Certifications of Merit in Municipal Law to City Attorney Wade Adkins and Deputy City Attorney William W. Wood. Announcements Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that there would be a Police Forum tonight at the Highland Hills Community Center starting at 7:00 p.m. He encouraged citizens of the community to attend. Withdrawn from City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor & Council Consent Agenda Communication No. G-12796 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Withdrawn By Mr. Terrell requested that Mayor & Council Communication No. G- Staff 12798 be withdrawn from the agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointments Mayor Barr recommended Council Member Becky Haskin be reappointed to the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Council Member Haskin be reappointed to the Area Metropolitan Ambulance Authority. The motion carried unanimously. Res. # 2607 There was presented Resolution No. 2607 recommending that the Support of City of Fort Worth support legislative policy that provides for the Legislative traditional taxation of the sale of products and services conducted Policy Providing through all forms of commerce including internet or electronic for Taxation of commerce. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Sale of Products Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be and Services adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 25, 2000 PAGE 3of10 Council Member Picht stated that he did not favor a resolution of this type because it was premature to tax internet service without understanding the impact. Council Member Moss stated the negative impact of purchases made through the internet on various classes of citizens who did not have access to a computer or credit cards. Council Member Davis advised Council to move forward with this very important resolution and outlined the effect of collecting a ten percent sales tax from internet sales relative to the City's Ad Valorem taxes. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Picht NOT VOTING: None OCS-1116 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1116 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-12793 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Set Public 12793 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Hearings for South and 1. Set Saturday, February 5, 2000, at 12:30 p.m.; Monday, Southeast February 7, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Thursday, Enterprise February 10, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. as community public hearings Zones concerning: a) the advisability of establishing a South Enterprise Zone and a Southeast Enterprise Zone for economic development purposes, and b) the boundaries of the proposed zone, and c) the appropriateness of various incentives; and CITY COUNCIL MEETIWG' FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 25, 2000 PAGE 4 of 10 2. Authorize the City Manager to give notice of the public hearing as required by state law. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12794 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Settlement of 12794 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Claim Filed by Yolanda 1. Approve the settlement of the claim filed by Yolanda Elizondo; Elizondo and 2. Authorize the City Manager to expend the sum of$23,000.00 for the settlement agreed to by Yolanda Elizondo, her attorney, and the City of Fort Worth; and 3. Authorize a check to be issued to Yolanda Elizondo and her attorney, Douglas Wright. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12795 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Settlement of 12795 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Claim Filed by Mark Solis 1. Approve the settlement of the claim filed by Mark Solis; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to expend the sum of $17,000.00 for the settlement agreed to by Mark Solis, his attorney, and the City of Fort Worth; and 3. Authorize a check to be issued to Mark Solis and his attorney, Phillip Ramirez. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12796 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14072 12796 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Res. # 2608 Authorize Grant 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a grant request in the Application for amount of $500,000.00 for matching funds to the Texas Parks Far North and Wildlife Department for the Far North Community Park; and Community Park CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 25, 2000 PAGE 5of10 2. Authorize the use of 54 acres, valued at $500,000.00, to be used as an in-kind City match; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14072 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $1,000.00 subject to the receipt of the grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the purpose of funding the development of the Far North Community Park; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2608 authorizing the City Manager to sign the grant application and act as the City's representative in all matters related to the grant. City Manager Terrell advised Council that paragraph 3 of the recommendation needed to be amended to read "Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by $1,000,000.00" instead of$1,000.00. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin that the recommendation be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. G-12797 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Settlement of 12797 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: City Tax Claim in Bankruptcy 1. Approve a settlement of the City's tax claim in these Proceedings: in bankruptcy proceedings on the terms set forth; and RE Montgomery Ward Holding 2. Authorize the appropriate City representatives to execute the Corporation documents necessary to complete the settlement. Council Members Moss, Lane, and Silcox disclosed that they had accounts with Montgomery Ward. City Attorney Adkins advised Council that these members would not be prevented from voting on this item, that they needed only to disclose this information. CITY COUNCIL MEETIFM3 FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 25, 2000 PAGE 6 of 10 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted . The motion carried unanimously. G-12798 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. G-12798, Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 for Rollover Encumbrances and Designated Expenditures, be withdrawn from the agenda. G-12799 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Gift Deeds from 12799 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Fort Worth authorize the acceptance and recording of the gift deeds for the Zoological newly constructed improvements located at the Fort Worth Association Zoological Park known as the Zoo Picnic Pavilion and Thundering Plains Exhibit from the Fort Worth Zoological Association. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation, be adopted, with appreciation. The motion carried unanimously. P-9005 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9005 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Playground authorize the purchase of playground equipment for the Parks and Equipment Community Services Department from Jim Lea and Associates' Little Tikes Commercial based on low bid. Payment is due 30 days from invoice date, and freight prepaid and added to invoice, for an amount not to exceed $21,365.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9006 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9006 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Light Trucks and authorize the purchase of vehicles from Classic Chevrolet for a Sedans total not to exceed $261,722.00 with payments due within 30 days of date of invoice and Village Ford of Lewisville, Inc. for a total not to exceed $556,193.00, with payments due within 10 days of date of invoice and freight included in the quotes. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. ZFiTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 25, 2000 PAGE 7 of 10 L-12706 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Condemnation 12706 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Case - City of authorize the City Manager to execute a Special Warranty Deed Fort Worth and granting title to the State of Texas for property needed to State of Texas v. construct the Hillwood Boulevard/1-35 interchange. The name of Baptist Hillwood Boulevard has been changed to Park Glen Boulevard. It Foundation of was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation Texas be adopted. L-12707 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Lake 12707 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Worth Properties 1. Approve the sale of various City-owned Lake Worth properties for a total sum of$328,052.00; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds conveying the property to the highest bidder for each property. On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. L-12708 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Condemnation 12708 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council of Land declare the necessity of taking an interest in land described as Required for A22 TR 2C, William Anderson Survey, from William Dobbs; and Construction of A22 1H and 11-15, William Anderson Survey, from Hunter Ferrell, Trinity for a total of $7,650.00 and authorize the City Attorney to institute Boulevard condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the parcels for the construction of Trinity Boulevard from west of Arlington- Bedford Road to FM157 (DOE 0279). Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. PZ-2171 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Encroachment 2171 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council in Humbolt authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Street standard consent agreement with Cook Children's Health Care System authorizing the installation of a voice and data conduit under Humbolt Street just west of Seventh Avenue and the alley to the west of Seventh Avenue and north of West Pulaski Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 25, 2000 PAGE 8of10 C-17829 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Renewal of CSC 17829 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council # 22137 - Home authorize the City Manager to: Contract with NSECDC 1. Renew City Secretary Contract No. 22137, as amended by City Secretary Contract No. 25463, with the Near Southeast Community Development Corporation, Inc. for one year from the date of execution of the renewal contract; and 2. Amend the contract, if necessary, to achieve project goals, provided that the amendment is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17830 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Armstrong 17830 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Forensic Laboratory, Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute professional service and ERMI contracts with Armstrong Forensic Laboratory, Inc. in the Environmental amount of $75,000.00, and with ERMI Environmental Laboratory Laboratory in the amount of $30,000.00, for analytical laboratory services for the Department of Environmental Management. Both contracts to begin February 1, 2000, and expire January 31, 2001, with two one-year options to renew; and 2. Authorize the transfer of $71,250.00 from the Undesignated Project to the Laboratory Services Project in the Environmental Project Fund. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17831 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Stocker 17831 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Enterprises, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stocker Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $180,695.00 for construction of sanitary sewer meter stations to serve the City of Saginaw. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. 'MY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 25, 2000 PAGE 9of10 C-17832 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Playground 17832 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Specialists, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Playground Specialists, Inc. in the amount of $54,306.00 for the construction of playground improvements at Camelot Park and Kristi Jean Burbach Park. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17833 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- PI Construction 17833 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Corporation authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with PI Construction Corporation in the amount of $405,980.40 for improvements to the Harmon Park Soccer Complex. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17834 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Renewal of CSC 17834 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: # 20283 — Oscar Renda 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year renewal to Contracting, Inc. the Solids Dewatering, Processing and Disposal contract with Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. City Secretary Contract No. 20283, with adjusted quantities to reflect actual daily solids production and an amended annual CPI calculation; and 2. Add two additional five-year renewal options to the term of the contract, such options being at the City's sole discretion. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17835 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Eagleton 17835 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Eagleton Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $334,376.64 for the construction of playground renovations at ten park sites. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council Session meet in closed session at 11:15 a.m. to 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: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 25, 2000 PAGE 10 of 10 a) City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et al., Cause No. 48- 171109-97 b) City of Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et al., Cause No. 3-97- CV-2734-T c) City of Fort Worth v. Department of Transportation, Nos. 99-60008 and 99-60239 d) Miscellaneous pending and closed litigation as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 11:45 a.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. CITY SE RETARY MAYOR