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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989/01/03-Agenda-Pre-Council Aft y PRE-COUNCIL WORKSHOP �I11Dxfiw vz,7, PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS 9 !( JANUARY 3 , 1989 6861 , 8 - Ner 2 : 00 P .M. ITEMS : 1 . PAY$ Award Presentation - Douglas Harman, City Manager and Charles Boswell , Management Services Director Bobbie Montgomery, OMS; Mary Luers , Water; Jack Sterling and James Sullivan, T/PW; Louis Martin, Equipment Services ; Trent Frazier , Water; and Donald Ford, Water , received certificates for the suggestions they submitted which have saved the City money . 2 . Park Land Dedication Policy Review - Mary Rogers , Chair, Park and Recreation Advisory Board Ms . Rogers advised Council that the present park land dedication policy has been in effect for 15-18 years . The Park Advisory Board seeks the Council 's permission to form a committee to review and update the policy. Ms . Rogers also stated that Council may be represented on the Committee if it so desires . Council gave the Park Board permission to proceed. 3 . Illegal Carports - Joe Bilardi , Development Director and Wade Adkins , City Attorney Mr . Bilardi informed Council that three applications have been received by the Board of Adjustments for variances in regards to carports . The Board denied the variances and the parties involved are now seeking legal remedy. He also stated that the only way to alleviate the property owners problem in this area is to amend the zoning ordinance which would be a controversial route. Mr . Bilardi stated that staff recommends no such change. Councilmember Murrin explained that this problem stems from construction in the 1940s and 1950s when no provision was made for second vehicles . He stated that each individual neighborhood should be viewed separately. Wade Adkins , City Attorney , advised Council that the Board of Adjustments does not have the authority to give a variance on a set back requirement . The Zoning Commission would have to review the issue to decide if there is any basis for a variance. Mr. �1 Adkins also stated that without Council direction, a department cannot arbitrarily decide to overlook the enforcement of certain ordinances . Council will draft a Council Policy which will then be sent to the Zoning Commission asking them to review this issue in light of these developments . 4 . Development Policy : Letters of Credit and Community Facility Agreements - David A. Ivory, Senior Assistant City Manager and Gary Steinberger , Assistant City Attorney Mr . Ivory stated that changes in financial institutions have affected the collateral required by the City under a Community Facility Agreement . As the situation currently stands , there are four ways to secure an agreement : 1 . ) cash 2 . ) surety bonds 3 . ) certificate of deposit , and 4 . ) a letter of credit . Approximately 50% of the developers now secure the agreement with a letter of credit . A problem exists when the developer files for bankruptcy . The City is then in the position of waiting for its money along with all other creditors . Although surety bonds and cash requirements would give the most security to the City, it would also exclude a large number of developers from competing for Community Facilities Agreements . 5 . Issues List Update - Douglas Harman, City Manager Mr. Harman asked that Council direct any questions it might have regarding the issues list to staff so that they can be addressed. Mr. Harman also commented that an article appeared in the Fort Worth Star Telegram which stated that homicide statistics in Fort Worth have decreased in the last two years while in Dallas they have increased. This is significant because in recent years , the statistics for both cities have been relatively the same. 6 . Fiscal Impact Analysis ( I .R. No. 7342) - Charles Boswell , Management Services Director Louis McLane , Administrative and Fiscal Consulting Services , presented a model of fiscal impact analysis from McKinney , Texas . The model is a case study of McKinney when the city was faced with an annexation which was 50% greater than the existing city . The model has also been used on two smaller developments with success . The model does not , by itself , give a recommendation for or against a particular development , but rather gives direction for making that decision . This model would be employed at the concept stage in conjunction with annexation. 7 . Proposed City Council Retreat - Mayor Bob Bolen Mayor Bolen asked that Council set the time for the retreat and then allow staff to formulate the agenda . The retreat was set for February 24 and 25 , 1989 . 8 . Methane Gas Recovery Project at Northeast Landfill ( I .R. No. 7343 ) - Tom Davis , City Services Director It is proposed that a portion of the closed landfill located at 6901 Randal Mill Road be leased to Clark Industries to allow them to recover methane gas which is currently being vented into the air . The contract would be for three years and could yield $5000 - $9000 in revenue a month for the City ( the City would receive a one-eighth royalty) . This is a standard route which is currently being used in San Antonio and Witchita Falls . The project also carries with it no liability for the City . 9 . Change in March 14 , 1989 Council Meeting due to NLC Congressional Cities Conference - Ruth Howard, City Secretary The March 14 , 1989 meeting was rescheduled to March 16 , 1989 . 10 . Contract with Women' s Center of Tarrant County for Whispering Oaks Transitional Housing Demonstration Project (M&C-11373) - Sandra Gonzales , Housing/Human Services Director This was a sole-source contract , therefore no bids were solicited. This contract is not an extension of the existing contract but rather is for the concept of self-sufficiency for the residents . Staff will be added at Whispering Oaks for the implementation of the program. 11 . Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (M&C G-7886) - Ramon Guajardo , Assistant City Manager Mr. Guajardo reviewed the proposal for the program which will assist low-income families in reaching self-sufficiency . The City also will have the option to eliminate a family from the program if it does not take appropriate steps to gain self-sufficiency . The housing will not be provided on a competitive basis because the staff has determined that Regal Ridge satisfies the requirements . Councilmember Webber asked that the proposal be addressed by another meeting of the full Housing Committee . She also asked that the matter be delayed until the procedures involved can be addressed . 12 . Construction of the Botanic Garden Entry (M&C C-11393) - Ralph Emerson, Park and Recreation Director A plan was presented which would allow for the construction of gates at the University Street entrance to the Botanic Gardens . The project will cost $165 ,000 . Park and Recreation is asking for a transfer of $30 ,000 for the project and Council 's permission to proceed. The gate and entryway will cost $5000 a year in maintenance which will be funded by a donation from General Dynamics . 13 . In-House Engineering Guidelines (M&C G-7844) - Charles Boswell , Management Services Director and Costa Triantaphilides , Director , Internal Audit The guidelines will be implemented as Council directs . This item was withdrawn and will be brought back at a later date . 14 . Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment : Buffer Yard Ordinance (Z-88-073) - David Fielding, Chair , Zoning Commission The Buffer Yard Amendment stipulates that a buffer must separate a commercial from a residential area . The buffer must include a masonry fence, green space, and a building set-back. The Zoning Commission will review the development options portion of the amendment and report back to Council in approximately six months with their recommendations . 15 . Aviation Advisory Board Presentation on 1989 Airshow Promoter - Representative from the Aviation Advisory Board Ann Cozart , Chair , Aviation Advisory Board, told Council that the Board recommends Fort Worth Aviation Heritage Association as the 1989 Airshow Promoter . Councilmember Zapata questioned the selection of this group because he felt that the other proposal from the Hotel/Motel Association was more complete. Mr. Zapata also asked for a one week delay in order to obtain a legal opinion on the alleged conflict of interest of Neal Anderson. 16 . Contract for State Affairs Consultation and Representation (M&C C-11399) - Councilmember Garey Gilley, Chair, City Council Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Due to the void left by Jim Wilson' s death, Councilmember Gilley briefed Council on the proposed contract with Charles Evans to act as a representative for the City of Fort Worth in the Texas Legislature . The cost of the two year contract is $60 , 000 . Cynthia Weatherby has been hired into the position left vacant by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Harman stated that the approval of the contract with Mr. Evans will provide for a two year period in which Ms . Weatherby can become familiar with the process and the needs of Fort Worth. During this time, the City will be protected by the added expertise of Mr . Evans . 17 . Questions/Answers Concerning Current Agenda Items - Douglas Harman, City Manager None.