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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/06/06-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2000 Date & Time On the 6th day of June A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:07 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend William Jackson, Samaria Missionary Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 30, 2000 were approved unanimously. Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for the Presentations 1999-2000 Texas Christian University Track and Field Team to Mr. Eric Heiman, TCU Athletic Director. Mr. Heiman thanked the Council for the proclamation and introduced Coach Monte Straton who expressed his appreciation for the recognition. Coach Straton introduced the eight members from the track and field team and his assistant coaches. Mr. Johnnie Collins, track team member presented Mayor Barr with a TCU sweatshirt. Council Member Davis presented members of the team with City pins. Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for NeighborWorks Week to Ms. Gwen Morgan, Executive Director. Ms. Morgan thanked the Council and the Housing Department for the support they have provided over the past year and presented Ms. Terry Ottley, Vice President of Bank One, who thanked the Council for recognizing the work of the association and requested Mayor Pro tempore McCloud and Council Member Moss introduce several children in attendance who had received certificates and monetary awards for their drawings for NeighborWorks Week. A representative from T. A. Simms Elementary School also received a plaque from Ms. Morgan. OWN CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 2 of 12 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Homeownership Week to Ms. Gloria Eurotas, Assistant Housing Director, Vanessa Boling, Director of Human Relations Commission, and Mary Walsh. Ms. Eurotas thanked the Council for the proclamation and provided information on various programs available to residents to assist them in purchasing a home. Mr. William Leary, Chairman of the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, presented an Award to Colonial Savings & Fort Worth Mortgage to Mr. David Motley. Mr. Motley accepted the award on behalf of Colonial Savings & Fort Worth Mortgage and stated that they have enjoyed being in Fort Worth for 40 years and looked forward to the next 40 years. Mr. Ee Song, representing Sister Cities Bandung Committee, introduced Mr. R. H. Edi Supiadi Kartawinangun representing the Bandung Water Department. Mr. Song informed the Council that Mr. Kartawinangun was part of a professional exchange program between the City of Fort Worth and Bandung, Indonesia and that Mr. Kartawinangun would be visiting several water processing facilities within the City and also private businesses that work with water. Council Member Wentworth presented Mr. Kartawinangun with a City pin. Announcements Council Member Lane stated that he was recently at the airport and observed Mr. Joe Halpert assisting people at the airport as part of the Ambassador Program. Mr. Lane was very impressed with Mr. Halpert and commended the DFW Airport Board on their Ambassador Program. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Res. # 2462 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a Approving 2000- public hearing for a Resolution approving the 2000-2001 2001 Crime Crime Control Plan and Budget as adopted by the Directors Control Plan & of the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District. Budget Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. . ?,)Y COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 3 of 12 Ms. Libby Watson, Assistant City Manager, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and advised Council that the required action would be to either accept or reject the budget as presented. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing approving the 2000-2001 Crime Control Plan and Budget as adopted by the Directors of the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the public hearing be closed and that Resolution No. 2642 approving the 2000-2001 Crime Control Plan and Budget be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1145 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Claims OCS-1145 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-12931 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Ord. # 14215 G-12931 from the City Manager recommending that the City Amending City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14125, which amends Article Code Regulating IV "Taxicabs", of Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Taxicabs and Worth, to change the effective date of certain provisions of Changing the ordinance. Effective Date Council Member Silcox stated that the recommendation on the M&C needed to be amended to read: "It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14215 which amends Ordinance No. 14125, an ordinance which amended in its entirety Article IV, "Taxicabs", of Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, to change the effective date of certain provisions of the ordinance. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 12931 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 4 of 12 P-9105 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Purchase P-9105 from the City Manager recommending that the City Agreement for Council authorize: Couplings, Valves, Tap 1. A purchase agreement for couplings, valves, tap Saddles and saddles and sleeves for the Water Department with Sleeves Act Pipe & Supply, Utility Plus, Inc., Hughes Supply, US Filter, and Contractors Specialties & Supply Co. based on the low bid of line items, considering discounts offered, with freight charges included to the receiving point; and 2. This agreement to begin June 6, 2000, and expire June 5, 2001 with options to renew for two additional one- year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9106 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Purchase P-9106 from the City Manager recommending that the City Agreement for Council authorize: Curb Stops and Butterfly Valves 1. The purchase agreement for curb stops and butterfly valves for the Water Department with Act Pipe and Supply, M and H Valve Company, and Dezurik c/o Environmental Improvements, Inc. based on the low bid of unit prices. Shipping costs are included to the receiving point with payments due 30 days from date of invoice; and 2. This agreement to begin June 6, 2000, and expire June 5, 2001, with options to renew for two additional one- year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9107 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Purchase P-9107 from the City Manager recommending that the City Agreement for Council authorize: Advisor Gold Alpha Pagers and Warranty ICY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 5 of 12 1. A purchase agreement for Advisor Gold Alpha Pagers and warranty for the City of Fort Worth with Actra, Inc. based on the sole bid with payment due 30 days from date of invoice; and Advisor Gold Alpha Pager $145.00 each 3 year Warranty R381 $ 14.00 each Instruction Manual Y 237AA No Charge Memory Partition Y41AC No Charge 2. This agreement to begin June 6, 2000 and end June 5, 2001, with options to renew for two additional one- year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9108 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Interlocal P-9108 from the City Manager recommending that the City Agreements for Council authorize: Goods and Services 1. The City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and the Tarrant Regional Water District; and 2. A purchase agreement for job shop services for the Water Department based on the Interlocal Agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water District to contract directly with Windham Manufacturing Company, Inc. Freight is included in the prices and payments are due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and a) Job Shop and Technical Services $50.00/regular hour and $75.00/overtime hour b) Materials, Equipment and Supplies Cost plus 20% markup from Contractor's cost 3. This agreement to begin on the date of City Council approval and end October 31, 2000, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETI! FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 6 of 12 P-9109 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Reject Bids for P-9109 from the City Manager recommending that the City Credit Reporting Council reject all bids received for credit reporting service Service Purchase purchase agreement because the bids received exceed the Agreement department's budget for this service. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-12812 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Acceptance of L-12812 from the City Manager recommending that the City Sanitary Sewer Council approve the acceptance of two sanitary sewer and Drainage easements and one drainage easement described as a Easements portion of the C. K. Gleason Survey, Abstract No. 559, from Chapel Creek Limited Partnership for the construction and maintenance of drainage, water and sanitary sewer improvements to the Westview Addition, Phase I development (DOE 2948) for a total cost of $3.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12813 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Condemnation of L-12813 from the City Manager recommending that the City Land for R-O-W Council declare the necessity of taking a fee interest in land and Drainage described as a portion of Tract 1A, J. C. Davis Survey, A-412 Improvements and a portion of Tract 113, William Linn Survey, A-924, Tarrant County, Texas from The Harvey M. and Mildred L. Taylor Revocable Living Trust for right-of-way and two temporary construction easements needed for Lowery Road (DOE 3000) associated with the construction of a new elementary school, and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the needed interests. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18057 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Amend CSC # C-18057 from the City Manager recommending that the City 23512 Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Airport Building amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 23512, a Ground Partners, Ltd. Lease Agreement (Lease) with Airport Building Partners, Ltd. at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, in order for the City to take title to any improvements constructed on the leased premises upon the completion of improvements, rather than Y C COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 7 of 12 premises upon the completion of improvements, rather than upon expiration or termination of the Lease. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18058 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Stanfield C-18058 from the City Manager recommending that the City Enterprises, Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract d/b/a S & J with Stanfield Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a S & J Electric, in the Electric amount of $54,925.00 for the construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of McCart Avenue/South Hills High Sch ool/Spri ng leaf Circle. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18059 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. CRW Associates C-18059 from the City Manager recommending that the City d/b/a CRW Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract Systems, Inc. with CRW Associates d/b/a CRW Systems, Inc. for the purchase of a computer software program and related support services for the Code Compliance Division of the City Services Department, for an amount not to exceed $118,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18060 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Amend CSC # C-18060 from the City Manager recommending that the City 20825 Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Chadwell & Son amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 20825 with Gas Company, Chadwell & Son Gas Company, Inc., increasing the contract Inc. amount by $362,500.00 for liquid petroleum gas, dispensing equipment, and tanks for multiple departments. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18061 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Authorize C-18061 from the City Manager recommending that the City Participation in Council: Cost of Fencing & Landscaping — 1. Approve City participation in the amount of $30,000.00 2225 East for the construction of a fence and landscaping Lancaster improvements at 2225 East Lancaster Avenue; and CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 8 of 12 2. Authorize the City Manager and staff to prepare the necessary documentation to be executed by Mr. Jorge Pascual releasing the City of Fort Worth from any further claims or liabilities resulting from the sale of property located at 2225 East Lancaster Avenue. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. Council Member Haskin requested that Mr. Doug Rademaker, Director of the Engineering Department, provide Council with a briefing on the agreement between Mr. Pascual and the City. Mr. Rademaker summarized the twelve points on the Landscaping/Appearance Agreement for 2225 East Lancaster, dated November 22, 1999. Council Member Haskin made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, to approve the recommendation with the inclusion that the building on the property meet code requirements within 60 days after completion of the fence (which was allowed 120 days for completion), that a site plan be required and approved, and that the following twelve points from the Landscaping/Appearance Agreement be added to the record: 1. New fence on East Lancaster will be installed 8 feet back from the existing fence 2. New fence will be constructed of brick columns spaced 16 feet apart. The brick columns will be capped. 2x6x8 wood planks will be erected between brick columns with no spacing between planks 3. New fence on East Lancaster to be erected before demolition of existing fence 4. Transportation/Public Works Department — Traffic Division will verify that gate position meets site line requirements 5. 6 trees of 3-inch caliber (ex: Capitol Pear) will be planted along new fence line in front of the property. Also, plantings including Asian Jasmine ground cover to be planted 6. All plantings, trees included will have irrigation (sprinkler system) installed for maintenance of landscaping Y C COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 9 of 12 7. Owner will have 6 months from the date of the temporary Certificate of Occupancy to complete the improvements 8. Landscaping in the area of visitor and employee parking will be at owner's discretion 9. Owner will construct a 6-7" concrete curb enclosure for planting of trees and landscaping ground cover 10.Existing fence located on abutting property line and along Bomar will remain as is 11.This Landscaping/Appearance Agreement delineates landscaping requirements as required by Number 6 of the Memorandum of Understanding 12.Following completion of the items identified in the Memorandum of Understanding and this Agreement the City of Fort Worth will not unreasonably withhold a Certificate of Occupancy The motion carried unanimously. C-18062 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Camp, Dresser & C-18062 from the City Manager recommending that the City McKee, Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. for the design of the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant 40 million gallons per day (MGD) Facilities Upgrade project, for a total fee not to exceed $4,598,833.00. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18063 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Community C-18063 from the City Manager recommending that the City Facilities Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Agreement - TCU Facilities Agreement with Texas Christian University for the installation of community facilities for water and sewer improvements to the 2900 Block of Sandage Avenue at McCart Avenue. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18064 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Tom S. Stephens, C-18064 from the City Manager recommending that the City Inc. of Fort Worth Council authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Tom S. Stephens, Inc. for the CITY COUNCIL MEETI 10 FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 10 of 12 construction contract with Tom S. Stephens, Inc. for the construction of a metal building to house the Fire Supply Ladder Testing and Storage Facility at Bolt Street in the amount of $66,900.00 and a duration of 120 calendar days. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the City Council on May Henry Robertson 23, 2000, approved the annexation timetable for the Survey, Abstract annexation of 204.234 acres of land out of the Henry No. 1259 Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 1259, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-05, setting today as the date for the first public hearing. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud excused himself from the Council table at this time. Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and advised Council that staff should be directed to publish notice setting June 20, 2000 as the second public hearing. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of 204.234 acres of land out of the Henry Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 1259, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-05, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the first public hearing be closed, and that the second public hearing be set for June 20, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the City Council on May L. C. King 23, 2000, approved the annexation timetable for the Survey, annexation of 115.9 acres of land out of the L. C. King Abstract No. 906 Survey, Abstract No. 906, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-06, setting today as the date for the first public hearing. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. G Y COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 11 of 12 Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development Department, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report and advised Council that staff should be directed to publish notice setting June 20, 2000 as the second public hearing. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the first public hearing for the annexation of 115.9 acres of land out of the L. C. King Survey, Abstract No. 906, Tarrant County, Texas, Annexation Case No. A-00-06, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the first public hearing be closed and that the second public hearing be set for June 20, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Mr. Claude Marchioni, 8127 E. Melrose, White Settlement, Presentations Texas, appeared before Council and asked Council to Claude Marchioni consider building a retention pond at the City's portion of the creek between White Settlement and the City of Fort Worth, TX to assist in the prevention of flooding such as that which occurred over the weekend. Mayor Barr requested that staff provide the City Council with an update relative to this matter. Greg Hughes Mr. Greg Hughes, 2544 Stadium Drive, representing Fort Worth Alliance for Responsible Development, appeared before Council and presented them with a resolution regarding the proposed Highway 121 project. Mayor Barr informed Mr. Hughes that the resolution would be given to the Oversight Committee for their review and that their would be extensive community input before any decisions would be made on the Highway 121 project. CITY COUNCIL MEETIP FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 6, 2000 PAGE 12 of 12 Alan Irving Mr. Alan Irving, 2405 Carten Street, appeared before Council and asked for assistance in resolving problems with garbage collection in his area of the City. Mayor Barr asked Mr. Irving to speak with Mr. Tom Davis, Director of City Services, and with Council Member Moss after the meeting. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 .m. CITY CRETARY MAYOR