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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/10/23-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Present: Mayor Betsy Price Mayor Pro tern W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3 Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2 Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4 Council Member Frank Moss, District 5 Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6 Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7 Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8 Council Member Joel Burns, District 9 Staff Present: Tom Higgins, City Manager Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:04 a.m., on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. II. INVOCATION - Pastor Darius Johnson - Christ Church In the absence of Pastor Johnson, the invocation was provided by Executive Pastor Steve Bryant - Christ Church. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2012 Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 16, 2012 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Moss requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17711 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 2 of 22 Vt. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. A. General - Consent Items 1. M &C G -17708 - Authorize Temporary Closure of a Portion of Main Street Between Third Street and Fourth Street from November 12, 2012, Until January 4, 2013, to Accommodate the Downtown Fort Worth Inc., Annual Christmas Tree Display. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the temporary closure of a portion of Main Street between Third Street and Fourth Street from November 12, 2012, until January 4, 2013, for the Downtown Fort Worth Inc., annual Christmas tree display. 2. M &C G -17709 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from PetSmart Charities in the Amount of $26,630.00 to Support the Mega Pet Adoption Event on September 15, 2012 and September 16, 2012, Waive Indirect Costs, Authorize Use of Anticipated Interest in the Amount of $500.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of a PetSmart Charities grant totaling $26,630.00 to reimburse the expenses generated for the Mega Pet Adoption Event on September 15, 2012, and September 16, 2012; waive indirect costs; authorize the use of anticipated interest in the amount of $500.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20466 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $27,130.00, subject to receipt of the grant from PetSmart Charities. 3. M &C G -17710 - Authorize Acceptance of an Additional Amount of $38,272.89 for the Fiscal Year 2012 Emergency Management Preparedness Grant Award from the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Execution of the Grant Contract for the Total Amount of the Award and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 3 of 22 The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of an additional amount of $38,272.89 for the Fiscal Year 2012 Emergency Management Preparedness Grant award from the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a total grant award in the amount of $182,698.89 to fund the City's Emergency Management Office; authorize the acceptance and execution of a grant contract with the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the total amount of the award; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20467 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund, subject to receipt of the additional funds. B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items 1. M &C P -11448 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b /a Verizon Wireless and its Related Entities for Broadband Access Services and Hardware, Using a Cooperative Contract in the Amount of $420,000.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b /a Verizon Wireless and its related entities for broadband access services and hardware, using State of Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative Contract Number DIR -SDD -1779, in the amount of $420,000.00. 2. M &C P -11449 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with AT &T Mobility National Accounts LLC, for Voice and Data Wireless Services, Using a Cooperative Contract, for the Information Technology Solutions Department in the Amount of $500,000.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a purchase agreement with AT &T Mobility National Accounts, LLC, for voice and data wireless services, using the State of Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative Contract number DIR -SDD -1777, for the Information Technology Solutions Department in the amount of $500,000.00. C. Land - Consent Items 1. M &C L -15448 - Authorize Execution of a Three -Month Temporary Access Permit Agreement with Texas Midstream Gas Services, L.L.C., in the Amount of $3,000.00 for the City Owned Property Described as Block 14, Lot 4A of the Sycamore Heights Addition, Located Near 1750 Beach Street, West of Gateway Park. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a three (3) month temporary access permit agreement with Texas Midstream Gas Services, L.L.C., in the amount of $3,000.00 for access across City owned property located near 1750 Beach Street, west of Gateway Park with a legal description of Block 14, Lot 4A of the Sycamore Heights Addition. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 4 of 22 2. M &C L -15449 - Authorize Partial Conditional Assignment of Option Contract from Centreport Venture, L.P., to CRP Oakmont Grand Prairie, LLC, Authorize Conveyance of 28.55 Acres of Land Located in the CentrePort Area to CRP Oakmont Grand Prairie, LLC, and Accept and Record Avigation Easement and Release from CRP Oakmont Grand Prairie, LLC. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the partial conditional assignment of option contract from Centreport Venture, L.P., to CRP Oakmont Grand Prairie, LLC, for the 28.55 acre parcel of land in the Lorenzo D. Burnett Survey, A -1697, and the Payton R. Splane Survey, A -1731, Dallas County, Texas; authorize the conveyance of 28.55 acres of land to CRP Oakmont Grand Prairie, LLC, and the execution and recording of a deed conveying such property; and authorize the acceptance and recording by the City of Fort Worth of an Avigation Easement and Release from CRP Oakmont Grand Prairie, LLC, covering the property conveyed in favor of the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the Dallas /Fort Worth Regional Airport Board. 3. M &C L -15450 - Authorize Sale of Surplus Right- of -Wav in the 1900 Block of West Rosedale Between Rosedale and Cooper and the Surplus Right -of -Way in the 1900 Block of Cooper Between Cooper and the Railway Running Parallel to Interstate Highway 30 to Columbia Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth Subsidiary, L.P., and Authorize Purchase from Columbia Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth Subsidiary, L.P., by the City of Fort Worth of 1.97 Acres Between Pennsylvania Avenue and Thirteenth Avenue. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the sale of 2.35 acres of surplus right -of -way (abandoned rail line) in the 1900 Block of West Rosedale between Rosedale and Cooper and the 1900 Block of Cooper between Cooper and the railway running parallel to Interstate Highway 30 to Columbia Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth Subsidiary, L.P., in consideration of the receipt of the 1.927 acres between Pennsylvania Avenue and Thirteenth Avenue from Columbia Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth Subsidiary, L.P.; authorize the purchase of 1.927 acres between Pennsylvania Avenue and Thirteenth Avenue from Columbia Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth Subsidiary, L.P., the payment for which is the conveyance of the surplus right -of -way (abandoned rail line) from the City of Fort Worth; find that the compensation, which is the conveyance of the surplus right -of -way (abandoned rail line) is just compensation; and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the properties to complete the sale and purchase. 4. M &C L -15451 - Authorize Sale of Thirty -Seven Tax - Foreclosed Properties, in Accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code in the Amount of $194,389.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the sale of 37 tax - foreclosed properties described in Exhibit A attached to Mayor and Council Communication No. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 5 of 22 L- 15451, in accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Property Code in the amount of $194,389.00; and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the properties to complete the sale. 5. M &C L -15452 - Authorize Acquisition from Billy Joe Ferrell of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.055 Acres of Land Located at 8659 Old Decatur Road for Right -of- Way on the Old Decatur Road Widening Proiect from Bailey- Boswell Road to W J Boaz Road, Authorize Payment in the Amount of $26,894.00 and Payment of the Estimated Closing Costs of $2,500.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee simple interest in 0.055 acre of land for right -of -way, located at 8659 Old Decatur Road in Fort Worth, Texas, described as Abstract No. 834, Tract 1 K, I and G N RR Co. Survey, from Billy Joe Ferrell; find that the total price of $26,894.00 is just compensation for the acquisition; and authorize the acceptance of the conveyance, the recording of the appropriate instrument and payment of the estimated closing costs in the amount of $2,500.00. 6. M &C L -15453 - Authorize Acquisition from Seventeen Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc., of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.031 Acres of Land with Improvements for Right -of -Way and an Easement Interest in 0.065 Acres of Land for Drainage and an Easement Interest in 0.089 Acres of Land for Temporary Construction, All Located on the Southwest and Southeast Corners of the Litsey Road and Seventeen Lakes Boulevard Intersection, for the Widening of Litsey Road, Authorize Payment in the Amount of $2,221.00 and Payment of Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount of $1,500.00. (ETJ NEAR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee simple interest in 0.031 acre of land with improvements for right -of -way and an easement interest in 0.065 acre of land for drainage and an easement interest in 0.089 acre of land for temporary construction located on the southwest and southeast corners of the Litsey Road and Seventeen Lakes Boulevard intersection for the widening of Litsey Road from Seventeen Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc., for the widening of Litsey Road from Cleveland Gibbs Road to Independence Parkway; and find that the total purchase price in the amount of $2,221.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyances, record the appropriate instruments, pay the purchase price in the amount of $2,221.00 and the estimated closing costs in the amount up to $1,500.00. 7. M &C L -15454 - Authorize Acquisition from Chadwick Holdings. Ltd.. of a Fee Simple Interest in 2.597 Acres of Land for Right -of -Way and an Easement Interest in 0.1180 Acres of Land for Drainage and an Easement Interest in 4.129 Acres of Land for Temporary Construction, All Located Northeast of the Litsey Road and Cleveland -Gibbs Intersection for the Widening of Litsey Road, Authorize Payment in the Amount of $55,817.00 and Payment of Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount of $2,500.00. (ETJ NEAR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 6 of 22 The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee simple interest in 2.597 acres of land for right -of -way and an easement interest in 0.1180 acre of land for drainage and an easement interest in 4.129 acres of land for temporary construction located northeast of the Litsey Road and Cleveland -Gibbs intersection, for the widening of Litsey Road from Cleveland Gibbs Road to Independence Parkway, from Chadwick Holdings, Ltd.; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $55,817.00 is just compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyances, record the appropriate instruments, pay the purchase price in the amount of $55,817.00 and the estimated closing costs in the amount of $2,500.00. D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items - None E. Award of Contract - Consent Items 1. M &C C -25929 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Corley Pipes Consulting, LLC, in the Amount of $170,000.00 for Consultation and Representation of the City of Fort Worth on Federal Legislative Issues Before Members of the United States Congress, Officials of Federal Administrative Agencies and the White House Administration. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract with the Corley Pipes Consulting, LLC, in the amount of $170,000.00 for professional services involving consultation and representation before members of the United States Congress, officials of federal administrative agencies and the White House Administration. The term of the contract will be from October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, with a one (1) year option to renew, subject to re- negotiation upon mutual consent of both parties at the time of such renewal. 2. M &C C -25930 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Walter Fisher and Associates in the Amount of $57,000.00 for Professional Legislative Consulting Services and Representation of the City of Fort Worth on State Issues Before the Texas State Legislature, State Agencies, State Boards and Commissions and the Office of the Governor. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a professional services agreement with Walter Fisher and Associates in the amount of $57,000.00 for professional legislative consulting services and representation of the City of Fort Worth before the Texas State Legislature, State agencies, State boards and commissions and the Office of the Governor. The term of the contract will be from October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, with an option to renew for one (1) year, subject to re- negotiation upon mutual consent of both parties at the time of such renewal. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 7 of 22 3. M &C C -25931 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Focused Advocacy, LLC, in the Amount of $57,000.00 for Consultation and Representation on State Issues Before the Texas State Legislature, State Agencies, State Boards and Commissions and the Office of the Governor. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an agreement in the amount of $57,000.00 with Focused Advocacy, LLC, for professional services involving consultation and representation of the City of Fort Worth before the Texas State Legislature, State agencies, State boards and commissions and the Office of the Governor. The term of the contract will be from October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, with an option to renew for one (1) year, subject to re- negotiation upon mutual consent of both parties at the time of such renewal. 4. M &C C -25932 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with HillCo Partners, LLC, in the Amount of $61,000.00 for Consultation and Representation on State Issues Before the Texas State Legislature, State Agencies, State Boards and Commissions and the Office of the Governor. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an agreement with HillCo Partners, LLC, in the amount of $61,000.00, for professional services involving consultation and representation of the City of Fort Worth before the Texas State Legislature, State agencies, State boards and commissions and the Office of the Governor. The term of the contract will be from October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, with an option to renew for one (1) year, subject to re- negotiation upon mutual consent of both parties at the time of such renewal. 5. M &C C -25933 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Lawrence Collins in the Amount of $55,000.00 for Consultation and Representation on State Issues Before the Texas State Legislature, State Agencies, State Boards and Commissions and the Office of the Governor. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a contract with Lawrence Collins in the amount of $55,000.00 for professional services involving consultation and representation of the City of Fort Worth before the Texas State Legislature, State agencies, State boards and commissions and the Office of the Governor. The term of the contract will be from October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, with an option to renew for one (1) year, subject to re- negotiation upon mutual consent of both parties at the time of such renewal. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 8 of 22 6. M &C C -25934 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Patrick A. Svacina d /b /a PAS Communications, in the Amount of $59,616.00, for Consultation and Representation on State and Federal Legislative Issues and to Advise the City of Fort Worth's Communications Office and Staff on Developing a Strategic Communications Plan. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract with Patrick A. Svacina d/b /a PAS Communications, in the amount of $59,616.00, for professional consulting services for consultation and representation on legislative matters and to advise the City of Fort Worth's Communications Office and staff on developing a strategic communications plan. The term of the contract will be from October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013, with an option to renew for one (1) year, subject to re- negotiation upon mutual consent of both parties at the time of such renewal. 7. M &C C -25935 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with United Way of Tarrant County in the Amount of $210,750.00 to Fund Various Organizations and Coordinate Area Agencies and Social Service Programs for the Benefit of the Entire Fort Worth Community for Fiscal Year 2013. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract with United Way of Tarrant County in the amount of $210,750.00 to fund various organizations and coordinate area agencies and social service programs for the benefit of the entire Fort Worth community for Fiscal Year 2013. 8. M &C C -25936 - Authorize Execution of a License Agreement with Autobahn Imports, L.P., for 2,024 Square Feet of Space at 2802 Cullen to be Used by the Police Department for Office Space. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a license agreement with Autobahn Imports, L.P., for 2,024 square feet of space at 2802 Cullen to be used by the Police Department for office space. 9. M &C C -25937 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the Amount of $563,730.92 for the Design of Chapel Creek Bridge Over Interstate Highway 30. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an engineering services agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the amount of $563,730.92 for the design of Chapel Creek Bridge over Interstate Highway 30. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 9 of 22 The following individuals submitted comment cards in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 25937. Mr. Gary Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run Ms. Barbara Young, 1040 Cattail Court Mr. Hokky Tjahjono, 10216 Tustin Terrace Mr. Clifford Wood, 2600 Wakecrest Drive Mr. Tim Veitch, 2417Wakecrest Drive Mr. Scott McQuown, 10524 Splitridge Court 10. M &C C -25938 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement and Authorization Letter with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the Regional Storm Water Management Program and Authorize Payment of Costs in the Amount of $20,427.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments ( NCTCOG) for the period of October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2017; and authorize the City Manager to execute an authorization letter with the NCTCOG which sets the City's annual cost share of NCTCOG's administrative and implementation assistance for the regional storm water management program at $20,427.00 during Fiscal Year 2012 -2013. 11. M &C C -25939 - Authorize Increase in the Amount of $641.26 for Final Payment Under City Secretary Contract No. 42917 with Texas Industrial Security, Inc., for a Total Contract in the Amount of $210,641.26 for Guard Services for Fort Worth Prisoners Admitted to Local Hospitals. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an increase in the amount of $641.26 for final payment under City Secretary Contract No. 42917 with Texas Industrial Security, Inc., for a total contract in the amount of $210,641.26 for guard services for Fort Worth prisoners admitted to local hospitals. 12. M &C C -25940 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Increase in the Amount of $30,000.00 to the Maximum Amount to be Paid to Dwight A. Shupe and the Law Firm of Shupe, Ventura, Lindelow & Olson, PLLC, as Outside Counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project, Thereby Increasing the Maximum Amount to $60,000.00. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4140 -10 -2012 to increase the amount to be paid to Dwight A. Shupe and the Law Firm of Shupe, Ventura, Lindelow & Olson, PLLC, as outside counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project, thereby increasing the maximum amount to $60,000.00. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 10 of 22 13. M &C C -25941 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 42807, a Ground Lease Agreement with Mandatory Improvements with FWS Realty, Ltd., for an Extension of Lease Site NW -3 Located at Spinks Airport. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 42807, a Ground Lease Agreement with mandatory improvements with FWS Realty, Ltd., for an extension of Lease Site NW -3 located at Spinks Airport. 14. M &C C -25942 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $698,700.00 for Design Oversight and Project Management Services on North Tarrant Express Segment 3A, Interstate 35W from Interstate 820 to Interstate 30. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 8 and 9) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an engineering agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $698,700.00, for design oversight and project management services on North Tarrant Express Segment 3A on Interstate 35W from Interstate 820 to Interstate 30. 15. M &C C -25943 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc.. d /b /a Circle "C" Construction Company in the Amount of $533,753.55 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 56, Part 3, on Portions of Presidio Street and Lake Street and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9 The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of $580,753.55 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20468 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 56, Part 3; and authorize the execution of a contract with William J. Schultz, Inc., d/b /a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the amount of $533,753.55 for the contract. 16. M &C C -25944 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with BDS Technologies, Inc., in the Amount of $131,637.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 88 on Dove Drive, Morrison Drive and Around the Stonegate Mobile Home Park and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance. (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 5) The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer in the amount of $149,637.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 20469 -10 -2012 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the purpose of CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 11 of 22 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract 88 on Dove Drive, Morrison Drive and around the Stonegate Mobile Home Park; and authorize the execution of a contract with BDS Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $131,637.00 for the contract. VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS 1. OCS - 1867 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and /or Inluries End of Consent Agenda. A. General - Consent Items - Removed From Consent Agenda for Individual Consideration 4. M &C G -17711 - Adopt Ordinance to Appoint Substitute Municipal Judges for the Unexpired Portion of a One -Year Term Commencing October 23, 2012 and Ending March 31, 2013. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) It was recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 20470 -10 -2012 appointing Laura E. Ganoza, LaTorya A. Fowler, Constance Langston and Nicole B. Webster as Substitute Municipal Judges for the unexpired portion of a one (1) year term commencing October 23, 2012, and ending March 31, 2013, or until a successor is qualified and appointed in accordance with state law. Council Member Moss recognized the proposed substitute Municipal Judges who were in attendance at the meeting. Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17711 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. There were no special presentations, introductions, etc. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF L Upcoming and Recent Events Council Member Espino requested that the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Ms. Betty Ward who passed away on September 5, 2012. He stated that she was a long time resident of the Northside and very involved in the revitalization of the area. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 12 of 22 Council Member Scarth announced that the next meeting of the Northeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit would be held on October 26, 2012, and to contact the District 4 Office for more information. He also advised that on October 20, 2012, he attended a ceremony for Fort Worth native Dario Lorenzetti, a member of the State Department, who was killed by a Taliban suicide bomber on October 13, 2012, in Afghanistan. Council Member Burns announced that a meeting would be held regarding the Hemphill Corridor on October 27, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Southside Church of Christ. He also announced that the Boo on the Boulevard Chili Cook -Off would be held on October 27, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He also stated that the 21st Annual Boo at the Zoo would be held October 26 -28, 2012, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Mayor Price announced a Community Celebration, hosted by the Mayor's faith -based cabinet, would be held at Casa Manana on October 25, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She encouraged everyone to bring school supplies and coats which would benefit Fort Worth Independent School District students. She also announced that a Spooky Bike Ride would be held on October 26, 2012, and encouraged everyone to dress up in a Halloween costume and attend the event. Council Member Shingleton announced that Boy Scouts Matthew and Stephen Dena, Troop 714, were in attendance and were working on their Citizenship in the Community merit badge. 2. Recognition of Citizens There were no citizens recognized at this time. 3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel Mayor Price advised that she, along with Mr. Walter Dansby, the Fort Worth Independent School District Superintendent, would be traveling to San Antonio, Texas on a private plane owned by the Brumley's to discuss education with area Superintendents and Mayors. She stated that under the Ethics Commission guidelines this travel would require a vote by the City Council. Mr. Brumley was a co- founder of XTO Energy. Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, that the ceremonial travel of Mayor Price be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 13 of 22 XII. PRESENTATIONS AND /OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND /OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES 1. Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees Ms. Kate Beck, Transportation, Utility, and Plan Administrator, Planning and Development Department, introduced Mr. Don Boren, Chair of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees. Mr. Boren provided a brief summary of the mission activities over the past year, including the future goals, projects and challenges of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees. 2. Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee Mr. Frank Crumb, Director, Water Department, introduced Mr. Bob Medeja, Chair of the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee. Mr. Medeja provided a brief summary of the mission activities over the past year, including the future goals, projects and challenges of the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee. XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Benefit Hearing - None B. General 1. M &C G -17712 - Adopt Ordinance Renealina Article VI. "Retirement" of Chanter 2, "Administration" of the Code of Fort Worth and Creating a New Chapter 2.5 "Retirement" to Govern the City of Fort Worth Retirement System and Modify the Pension Benefits for Police Officers and General Employees. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance repealing Chapter 2, Article VI, entitled "Retirement," of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, and creating Chapter 2.5 entitled "Retirement "; moving the contents of Article VI into the newly- created Chapter 2.5 and renumbering Chapter 2.5 to include Article I, entitled "Employees' Retirement Fund," Article II, entitled "Retired Employees' Group Death Benefit Fund," and Article III, entitled, "Supplemental Retirement Ordinance "; amending the newly numbered Article I, entitled "Employees' Retirement Fund," to delete unused definitions and add definitions; incorporating benefit changes and reductions to the Employees' Retirement Fund; providing that all conditions precedent for the adoption of this Ordinance have been met. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 14 of 22 The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 17712. Mr. Bill Leonard, 6112 Laurel Valley Court (provided a PowerPoint presentation) Mr. Whit Smith, 6924 Ridgewood Drive (provided handout) Mr. Bill Thornton, 3412 Clear Fork Trail, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 17712, but did not wish to address the City Council. The following individuals completed speaker cards in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 17712. Mr. Mike Howell, 2640 Wayside Avenue (provided handout) Mr. Stephen Hall, President, Fort Worth Police Officers Association, 904 Collier Mr. Michael Cohen, 4223 Altamesa Mr. Rick Van Houten, 5686 Victor Lane Ms. Jeanette Berkley, 3700 Minot Avenue Mr. Ron Slate, 7017 Sandalwood Lane, completed an "undecided" speaker card relative to Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 17712. The following individuals submitted comment cards in support of Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 17712. Mr. D. Shelby, 10617 MarklinMr. Gary Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run Mr. Robert Jameson, 6705 Meadows West Drive South Mr. Marvin Bahnman, 7709 Grassland Drive Mr. Glenn Forbes, 5901 Jacqueline Road Mr. Scott Stewart, 13008 Willow Crossing Drive Ms. Melissa Stewart, 3536 Clubgate Drive Ms. Mary Stelter, 3533 Clubgate Drive Ms. Jenny Lynch, 8516 Lake Country Drive Mr. Giffen Marr, 4009 Mesa Ridge Drive Ms. Caren Vaughan, 6412 Mesa Ridge Drive The following individuals submitted comment cards in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 17712. Ms. Shirley Durko, 10732 Lipan Trail Ms. Charlene Hayes, 6865 Chickering Road, Apt. 419 Mr. Wade Goodman, 5145 Gold Basin Road Ms. Anne Masterson, 6212 Brooklyn Drive Ms. Amanda Pledger, 5121 Raymond Drive CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 15 of 22 A discussion ensued amongst the City Council regarding the adoption of the Ordinance which would modify the pension benefits for Police Officers and General Employees and the condition and stability of the Retirement Fund. Council Member Allen Gray recused from voting on this item. Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, to approve Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17712 amending the Retirement Ordinance, maintaining current contribution rates for the City and for all employees, and thereby rejecting the proposed police contribution rate increase amendment submitted by the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement Fund on October 2, 2012, and that Ordinance No. 20471 -10 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 recusal by Council Member Allen Gray. 2. M &C G -17713 - Amend tMayor and Council Communication G -17652 to Change References from the Street Improvements 2004 Overrun Fund to the Information Systems 2004 Overrun Fund and Correct the Associated Fund Account Center Information and Adopt Ordinance Amending Ordinance 20336 -08 -2012 to Correct Fund Name. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) It was recommended that the City Council amend Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17652 to change references from the Street Improvements 2004 Overrun Fund to the Information Systems 2004 Overrun Fund and to correct the associated fund account center information; and adopt an Ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 20336 -08 -2012 to specify that appropriation of $2,830,000.00 will be made to the Information Systems 2004 Overrun Fund rather than the Street Improvements 2004 Overrun Fund. Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17713 be approved and Ordinance No. 20472 -10 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services . M &C P -11450 - Authorize Amendments to Multiple Purchase Agreements with Anixter, Inc., AT &T Corporation, Avaya, Inc., FutureCom, LTD, as a Reseller for Juniper Networks US, Inc., and Graybar Electric Company, Inc., in the Combined Amount of $1,300,000.00 for Network and Communication Equipment, Parts, Maintenance and Related Services for the Information Technology Solutions Department, Increasing the Total Purchase Agreement Amount to $2,000,000.00. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 16 of 22 It was recommended that the City Council authorize amendments to multiple purchase agreements with Anixter, Inc., AT &T Corporation, Avaya, Inc., FutureCom, LTD, as a reseller for Juniper Networks US, Inc., and Graybar Electric Company, Inc., in a combined amount up to $1,300,000.00 for the first year for network and communication equipment, parts, maintenance and related services using multiple State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contracts for the Information Technology Solutions Department increasing the total purchase agreement amount to $2,000,000.00. Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P -11450 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. D. Land L M &C L -15444 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax - Foreclosed Proverty Located at 1312 Carson Street to the Garden of Eden Neighborhood Association in the Amount of $30,091.55, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code for Use as a Community Garden. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) It was recommended that the City Council authorize the direct sale of a tax - foreclosed property located at 1312 Carson Street, described as Tuggle, Henry P Survey A 1514 Tr 1 C .067 acre and Akers, John Survey A 24 Tr 6E 1.06 acres to the Garden of Eden Neighborhood Association in the amount of $30,091.55, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code for use as a community garden; authorize the execution of option to purchase; and authorize the execution and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the sale. Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15444 be approved, with appreciation to the Garden of Eden Neighborhood Association. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. 2. PI &C L- 15455 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain for a 0.3477 Acre of Land for a Permanent Drainage Easement and a 1.1355 Acre Temporary Construction Easement, Located on the Woodhaven Country Club Golf Course, Owned by WCC Partners, LP, for the Oakwood Trail Storm Drain Extension, 5500 Randol Mill Road. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the landowner were unsuccessful due to the inability to agree on a purchase price to acquire approximately 0.3477 acre of land for a permanent drainage easement and a 1.1355 acres CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 17 of 22 temporary construction easement on land owned by WCC Partners, LP, and known as Woodhaven Country Club Golf Course, located at 5500 Randol Mill Road, Lot 1, Tarrant County, Texas, for the purpose of replacing an open ditch with standing water with an underground pipe; declare the necessity to acquire the described easement interests in the subject property for the Oakwood Trail Storm Drain Extension; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to acquire the described easement interests in the property; authorize payment pursuant to an award of commissioners; and authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15455 be approved and that the Fort Worth City Council authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a 0.3477 acre permanent drainage easement and a 1.1355 acres temporary construction easement for the Oakwood Storm Drain Extension Easements, out of the Woodhaven Country Club Golf Course, Lot 1, Tarrant County, Texas, 5500 Randol Mill Road, for the City to replace the existing open ditch with an underground pipe. The easements necessary for this project are described by metes and bounds and depicted by survey plats attached to this Mayor and Council Communication. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. 3. M &C L -15456 - Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of Hall - Tandy Triangle Park for the Dedication of Public Road Rights- of -Wav and Related Public Improvements. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC HEARING) It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of Hall -Tandy Triangle Park for the dedication of public road rights -of -way and related public improvements; find that the proposed dedication of public road rights -of -way and related public improvements includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland and will be constructed in Hall -Tandy Triangle Park located at 2901 East Rosedale Street, east of Thrall Street, north of East Rosedale Street and west of Nashville Avenue; and close the public hearing and authorize the use of approximately 0.05 acre of Hall -Tandy Triangle Park for the dedication of public rights -of -way and related public improvements. a. Report of City Staff Mr. Cornell Gordon, Project Manager, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Citizen Presentations There were no citizen presentations. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 18 of 22 C. Council Action Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15456 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. 4. M &C L -15457 - Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of Oakland Lake Park for the Purpose of Installing Storm Drainage Improvements. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC HEARING) It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of Oakland Lake Park for the location of the proposed storm drainage improvements; find that the proposed storm drainage improvements include all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland and will be constructed in Oakland Lake Park, located at 1645 Lake Shore Drive, east of Lake Shore Drive, west of Ederville Road, south of Oakland Place and north of Barnett Street; and close the public hearing and authorize the use of approximately 0.20 acre of Oakland Lake Park for the installation of storm drainage improvements. a. Report of Citv Staff Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Citizen Presentations Mr. Ron Luckie, 1725 Ederville, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. L- 15457. (provided handouts) Council Member Allen Gray requested staff respond to Mr. Luckie's statements. Mr. Greg Simmons, Assistant Director Stormwater, Transportation and Public Works Department, stated that this storm drainage improvement was to complete a project that started several years ago. He advised that staff had considered other alternatives and Mr. Luckie's neighbor had agreed to an easement and the improvement would not actually occur on Mr. Luckie's property. He further stated that this improvement was necessary to reduce the risk to other properties down the street from Mr. Luckie's property. C. Council Action Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15457 be continued until the November 6, 2012, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 19 of 22 5. M &C L -15458 - Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of Sycamore Park for the Dedication of Public Road Rights -of -Way and Related Public Improvements. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC HEARING) It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of Sycamore Park for the dedication of public road rights -of -way and related public improvements; find that the proposed dedication of public road rights -of -way and related public improvements includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland and will be constructed in Sycamore Park, located at 2525 East Rosedale Street, to the south of Vickery Blvd, west of Beach Street South, north of Rosedale Street, and east of Sycamore Terrace; and close the public hearing and authorize the use of approximately 0.35 acre of Sycamore Park for the dedication of public rights -of -way and related public improvements. a. Report of City Staff Mr. Cornell Gordon, Project Manager, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Citizen Presentations There were no citizen presentations. C. Council Action Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15458 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. 6. M &C L -15459 - Conduct Public Ileariny, and Authorize Use of a Portion of West Park for Construction of Equestrian Facilities for the Fort Worth Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) (PUBLIC HEARING) It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to the use of a portion of West Park for the construction of equestrian facilities for the Fort Worth Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit; find that the proposed use includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 20 of 22 parkland and will be constructed in West Park, located at 8787 Heron Drive, south of Heron Drive, west of Las Vegas Trail and Hickman Road; and close the public hearing and authorize the use of approximately 10 acres of West Park for the construction of equestrian facilities for the Fort Worth Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit. a. Report of City Staff Mr. David Creek, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Citizen Presentations Ms. Gale Cupp, 9225 Heron Drive, submitted an "undecided" comment card relative to Mayor and Council Communication No. L- 15459. C. Council Action Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L -15459 be continued until the December 11, 2012, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. E. Planning & Zoning 1. M &C PZ -2998 - Adopt Ordinance Changing the Name of a Portion of Keller Hicks Road to Metroport Way from Timberland Boulevard to its Terminus Southeast of the Intersection of Timberland Boulevard and Interstate Highway 35W North. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance changing the name of a portion of Keller Hicks Road to "Metroport Way ", from Timberland Boulevard to its terminus southeast of the intersection of Timberland Boulevard and Interstate Highway 35W North. Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2998 be approved and Ordinance No. 20473 -10 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. 2. M &C PZ -2999 - Adopt Ordinance Changing the Name of a Portion of Town Center Drive to Charities Way from West Thornhill Drive to West Seminary Drive. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) It was recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance changing the name of a portion of Town Center Drive to "Charities Way ", from West Thornhill Drive to West Seminary Drive. Mr. Robert Lawler, 4312 Town Center Drive, completed a comment card in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2999, but did not wish to address the City Council. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 21 of 22 Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2999 be continued until the February 5, 2013, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. F. Award of Contract L M &C C -25926 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with 2L Construction L.L.C., in the Amount of $267,996.83 for Trailhead and Trail Improvements at Trail Drivers Park. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (Continued from a Previous Meetinp,) It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a construction contract with 2L Construction L.L.C., in the amount of $267,996.83 for Trailhead and Trail Improvements at Trail Drivers Park. Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25926 be continued until the November 6, 2012, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. 2. M &C C -25945 - Authorize Execution of a Service Agreement with Oncor Electric _Delivery Company, LLC, in the Amount of $94,806.50 for Construction Fees Associated with the Relocation of Electrical Power Lines as Part of the Crooked Lane Drainage Improvements Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a service agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, in the amount of $94,806.50 for construction fees associated with the relocation of electrical power lines as part of the Crooked Lane Drainage Improvements Project. Council Member Scarth advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item. Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25945 be approved. The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays, with 1 abstention by Council Member Scarth. XIV. ZONING HEARING Mayor Price opened the public hearing. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2012 Page 22 of 22 1. ZC -12 -100 - (CD 6) - All Storage G. B., LP, 6900 & 7000 Granbury Road; from: "F" General Commercial to: "PD /F" Planned Development for all uses in "F" General Commercial plus mini - warehouse, site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoninp, Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) The City Council at its Regular Meeting on October 9, 2012, continued Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -100. Mr. Coy Quine, 301 S. Sherman, Suite 100, completed a comment card in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -100, but did not wish to address the City Council. Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Zoning Docket No. ZC -12 -100 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases, Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 20474 -10 -2012 be adopted. The motion carried 9 ayes to 0 nays. XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Mr. Gary Moates, representing Decker Jones Law Firm, Burnett Plaza, Suite 2000, submitted a citizen presentation card regarding issuance of a response to citizen concern over noise issues, but did not wish to address the City Council. XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE- COUNCIL CHAMBER) XVII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:46 a.m., in memory of Betty Ward. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 6th day of November, 2012. Attest: Mary J. Kays ` �- City Secretw Approved: Letsyy Price Mayor