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Home My WebLink About1993/08/31-Agenda-Pre-Council -LTDY SESSION E S►�DAY, AUGUST 31r, 1993 111M Vi i' Y4,1.,YFOJ,.[.,ON I T('X' CIT CU '1L MEETING TI ** PRE-COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1993 8:30 A.M. PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER 1) Responses to M&C's Continued from a Previous Week a) M&C G-10307 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance for the Purchase of the Fire Station Alert Switcher System from Diversified Computer Products for Fire Department(Cont'd from 8-24-93 by Jackson) (Boswell responding) b) M&C P-6631 (Revised) Purchase of the Fire Station Alert Switcher System from Diversified Computer Products for Fire Department (Cont'd from 8-2493 by Jackson) (Boswell responding) c) M&C C-13978 Extend the Term of City Secretary Contract No. 16746 with Staci's Jet Construction, Inc, on a Month-to-Month Basis „ Beginning September 1, 1993 and Ending October 31, 1993 (Cont'd from 8-2493 by Council) (Guajardo responding) 2) Questions Concerning Current Agenda Items - Bob Terrell, City Manager 3) Structure and Mission of the Proposed DBE Advisory Committee (I.R. 7544) - Charles Boswell, Assistant City Manager 4) Proposed CIP Program Revision - Charles Boswell, Assistant City Manager 5) Monthly Financial Report - Charles Boswell, Assistant City Manager 6) City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items The Pre-Council Meeting is scheduled to end at 9:45 a.m. THE PURPOSE OF A PRE-COUNCIL MEETING HELD PRIOR TO A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS TO ALLOW THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TO INFORMALLY DISCUSS ITEMS ON THE AGENDA AND TO SECURE INFORMATION FROM THE CITY MANAGER AND THE STAFF.ALTHOUGH THE MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC,CITIZENS ARE REQUESTED TO RESERVE COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FOR THE SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL MEETING SO THEY WILL BE A PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORD. 'Ma facility is wheelchair acaessibk. For ao mmodatioxs or sign ixterM �s'e�ices��_'ARY please all Hae City Maxagres Of)`ce at M-6140,a hours ix advaxo4" R. WORTH, TEV. NOTES FROM AUGUST 31, 1993 PRE-COUNCIL AND COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1, 1993 CITY MANAGER'S STAFF MEETING PRE-COUNCIL 1. Responses to M&C's Continued from a Previous Week a) M&C G-10307 - Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance for the purchase of the Fire Station Alert Switcher System from Diversified Computer Products for Fire Department. b) M&C P-6631 - Purchase of the Fire Station Alert Switcher System from Diversified Computer Products for Fire Department. SUMMARY: These two items were continued from 8/24/93 by Rev. Jackson due to a DBE question. Rev. Jackson indicated that he had spoken with Sundra Davis and was satisfied with the answers. ACTION: None. c) M&C C-13978 - Extend the Term of City Secretary Contract No. 16746 with Staci's Jet Construction, Inc. , on a Month-to- Month Basis Beginning September 1, 1993 and Ending October 31, 1993 . SUMMARY: ACM Guajardo stated that Council approved the purchase of the terminal building at Spinks on 2/20/90 for $1, 789, 000. He stated that the staff proposes to operate the Oak Grove area of the airport, generating app. $150, 000 in revenue, and still be able to provide $50,000 annually for improvements to the Oak Grove area. COUNCIL: Ms. Woods stated that the drainage problems should be the top priority for improvement. She expressed an interest in allowing the contract with Staci's Jet to expire, having the City operate it, and going out for bids for a new contractor. Mr. Lane asked if we have funds available to make drainage improvements. STAFF: ACM Guajardo stated that staff would work with the tenants to set priorities, and that drainage would be the top priority, but that we have no funds earmarked for these improvements. He stated that we would talk with the FAA, and could explore using the CPRF. Andy Rivera estimated that the drainage improvements would cost $40,000. ACM Guajardo added that he has been negotiating with Jim Bradshaw to determine Staci's best offer. OFFICIAL RECORD 1 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TE). J COUNCIL: Mr. Silcox asked who could best address the needs of the Oak Grove Airport. Mr. Lane asked what role the Oak Grove area plays in the overall plan, and if we should be trying to improve the area. STAFF: ACM Guajardo stated that he feels that the City could best address the needs of the area because the City would not be trying to make a profit, and could put any excess revenue back into improvements. He also stated that the Master Plan for Spinks Airport is in the final stages of development, and that the Oak Grove area is defined as a prime area for development. COUNCIL: Mr. Lane asked if Staci's is prepared to fix the drainage problems if they get the new contract. Mr. Silcox stated that we need to incorporate a penalty clause for Staci's if they don't perform in accordance with the contract. Mr. Lane asked if City staff would request an increase in the rent structure. STAFF: Mr. Bradshaw stated that Staci's Jet would fix the drainage problems if the contract were structured to provide for a profit. ACM Guajardo responded that staff should be given six months to operate the Oak Grove area, then review progress. We would use the tenants' revenue to pay for two maintenance people, as well as put $50,000 back into improvements. To Mr. Lane's rent structure question, ACM Guajardo stated that we would commit to no change in the rent for 12 months, and beyond that we would review the structure and present adjustments to Council for their consideration, if necessary. ACTION: None. 2. Questions Concerning Current Agenda Items a) M&C P-6632 - Purchase of Portable Radios and Chargers from Motorola for Information Systems and Services. COUNCIL: Mr. Silcox questioned the cost of the chargers at $448 each, and how they would be distributed. STAFF: Staff responded that each charger is a 6-bank charger, and that the Police Department will probably charge the radios in-house, and only give out fully charged radios to the citizen groups. ACTION: None. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY 2 FT WQRTN, To(. b) Ms. Woods noted that the crime rate for District 6 was incorrectly listed on the most recent crime report. ACTION: Notify P.D. of error on crime report. 3. Structure and Mission of the Proposed DBE Advisory Committee (I.R. 7544) SUMMARY: ACM Boswell stated that if Council agrees to the structure and mission of the proposed DBE Advisory Committee as presented in the I.R. , staff will come back next week with a resolution, which would incorporate the committee into the ordinance. COUNCIL: Mr. Lane requested that under the mission, a third statement reading "the DBE Advisory Committee shall continue to monitor the program and report to the City Council on a quarterly basis" should be added. STAFF: ACM Boswell stated that the statement could be added to the mission. He also stated that staff hopes to have the committee filled and operating by October 1, with the Availability and Disparity Study presented in January of 1994, along with the amending ordinance. He asked whether nominees should be provided to the Council Committee on Boards and Commissions, or to the suggested Council DBE liaison committee. COUNCIL: Mr. Meadows suggested that they be provided to the Council Committee on Boards and Commissions. Mr. Barr requested that Mr. Lane be included in the process. ACTION: Staff to bring forward the resolution for next week's agenda, and incorporate the statement requested by Mr. Lane in the mission of the committee. 4. Proposed CIP Program Revision SUMMARY: ACM Boswell stated that this item was on the agenda due to the request from the Stop Six neighborhood for a swimming pool. ACM Boswell stated that only the ordinance that calls the election would need to be modified, but that adding the pool to the CIP would represent a major policy change from the "streets/storm drains only" policy. He stated that staff recommends waiting for future bond funding when we can better afford it, both from a debt service and an operating budget standpoint. OFFICIAL RECORD 3 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TM i Aft COUNCIL: Rev. Jackson stated that he feels that it is a worthwhile project, but that he is willing to forego this project until the next CIP. Mr. Meadows stated that he and Mrs. Webber had not attempted to obtain CIP funding for the Hillside and Como pools due to the "streets/storm drains only" policy, and felt that a policy change at this late date would be unfair to their constituents. ACTION: None. 5. Monthly Financial Report SUMMARY: ACM Boswell stated that our financial position for the 1992-93 fiscal year continues to improve, and that revenues undercollected in Ad Valorem taxes are being offset by increases in the Sales tax and other areas. He does not anticipate any drawdown of General Fund reserves for the current fiscal year. ACTION: None. 6. City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items ACTION: a) Mr. Lane requested that Bruce Cox's report from the Retirement Board be placed on next week's worksession for discussion. COUNCIL MEETING VI. Items to be Withdrawn from the Consent Agenda M&C G-10313 - Establishment of Pediatric Care Fee Schedule for Health Department Maternal and Child Health Clinics. This item was withdrawn from the consent agenda by Mr. Terrell, and was later approved with Mrs. Webber abstaining. VII. Items to be Continued or Withdrawn - None. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY 4 rT. WORTH, TU. • �•. � IX. Presentations by the City Council 4) Second Supplemental Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Fort Worth Texas Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, and Ordaining Other Matters Related Thereto. ACTION: Delay one week. Place on agenda each week until market is right for refunding. XIII. Report of the City Manager M&C G-10316 - Retention of Outside Legal Counsel to Advise Ethics Review Committee on Complaints Filed by G. Pat Taylor, Sharon Armstrong, Quincy L. Taylor, Arlene G. Chapin, and Joe Guerrero. This item was approved with Mrs. Webber abstaining. M&C C-13978 - Extend the Term of City Secretary Contract No. 16746 with Staci's Jet Construction, Inc. , on a Month-to- Month Basis Beginning September 1, 1993 and Ending October 31, 1993. Following a citizen presentation by Thomas J. Henry, this item was denied unanimously. Mr. Silcox requested that the Council set the first Tuesday in March of 1994 to review City staff's progress in the Oak Grove area. ACTION: City staff progress in the Oak Grove area to be reviewed on first Tuesday in March, 1994. M&C C-13980 - Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. , for Design of Flood Hazard Mitigation Projects for the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and Lake Worth Dam. This item was approved with Mr. Meadows abstaining. M&C C-13981 - DFW RAILTRAN System: Supplemental Appropriation for Professional Services Contract No. 19507 with Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz Law Firm, and Mercer Management Consulting, Rail Consultants. This item was approved with the correction of the amount on the bottom of page 3. XV. Citizen Presentations 1) Pat Taylor - spoke about the poor quality of the HMAC work done on Throckmorton and Houston Streets. 2) Ruth Lougheed - spoke about the need to chain off the empty houses on CAFB. OFFIC14]RECORD5CITY SEFT. WOR