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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994/03/01-REVISED-Agenda-City Council-Worksession (REVISED ORDER OF ITEMS ONLY) CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1994 2:00 P.M. PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER 1) Report of the City Manager - Bob Terrell, City Manager 2) Responses to M&C's Continued from a Previous Week a) M&C G-10444- Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, "Buildings" to Provide for Designation of Highly Significant Historic Structures or Properties and for Designation of Significant Historic Structures or Properties (Continued from 11-30-93 by CM-Adkins/Guajardo responding) (To be withdrawn) 3) Questions Concerning Current Agenda Items - Bob Terrell, City Manager 4) Update on Fort Worth Open House- Mayor Kay Granger 5) Fort Worth Transportation Authority Service Plan-John Bartosiewicz, General Manager, The "T" 6) North Central Texas Council of Government's Air Carrier System Study-Ramon Guajardo, Assistant City Manager 7) January Monthly Financial Report- Charles Boswell, Assistant City Manager 8) Discussion of Two-Year Budget Process and Accumulated Savings Incentive Plan-Charles Boswell, Assistant City Manager 9) Long Range Financial Forecast Presentation - Charles Boswell, Assistant City Manager 10) Discussion of Defense Conversion Project- Ramon Guajardo, Assistant City Manager 11) Purchase of Surplus Land for East Regional Library - Ramon Guajardo, Assistant City Manager 12) Community Development Block Grant Year XX Budget (I.R 7803) - Libby Watson, Assistant City Manager 13) Incremental Forgiveness of Home Improvement Loans and Emergency Repair Loans Made by the City Prior to July 1993 (M&C G-10567) - Libby Watson, Assistant City Manager 14) City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items "This facility is wheelchair accessible. For accommodations or sign interyretive services, please call the City Manager's Office at 871-6140,48 hours in advance." NOTES FROM MARCH 1, 1994 WORKSESSION AND COUNCIL MEETING FOR MARCH 2, 1994 CITY MANAGER'S STAFF MEETING. PRE-COUNCIL 1. Report of the City Manager SUMMARY- Mr. Terrell provided a report on the DH retreat held February 24 and 25, and provided an update of the situation in the Como area. He also stated that staff will provide a report next week regarding the enforcement of the Brady Bill. ACTION: Provide report next week regarding the enforcement of the Brady Bill. 2. Responses to M&C's Continued from a Previous Week a) M&C G-10444-Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, "Buildings" to Provide for Designation of Highly Significant Historic Structures or Properxies and for Designation of Significant Historic Structures or Properties. SUMMARY: ACM Guajardo stated that the Historic Preservation Committee is still in the process of developing a new ordinance, and staff is recommending that M&C G-10444 be withdrawn completely. COUNCIL: Mr. Silcox expressed concern that this issue continues to be delayed, and asked to hear from committee members. Ms. Woods stated that the committee is approaching the issue from a different perspective, and intends to offer incentives to property owners, while also reducing the number of properties affected by the ordinance. Mr. Barr stated that he believes that the ordinance will be completed sooner than six months from now. He also stated that no requests for demolition are currently pending. ACTION: None. 3. Questions Concerning Current Agenda Items - None. OFFICK RECORD 1 CITY SECRETARY FT. 'WORTH, TEX. „ 4. Update on Fort Worth Open House SUMMARY: Mayor Granger provided an update on the status of the Fort Worth Open House to be held in June and July. ACTION: None. 5. Fort Worth Transportation Authority Service Plan SUMMARY: Dr. Kimball and John Bartosiewicz presented the long-range service plan of the Transportation Authority. COUNCIL: Mr. Meadows expressed his desire to have this type of dialogue between the City and the T, and asked how the T can provide transportation for the core city residents who are employed in the city's new developments, such as Carswell and Fed. Ex. STAFF: John B. stated that the T is working with the employers to provide subsidized vanpool,and they are working with the Chamber of Commerce. He also stated that they have talked with Fed. Ex. about this issue. COUNCIL: Mr. Silcox asked for additional information on the plans for the implementation of trolley service, and stated that he is opposed to it He asked who will construct and maintain the trolley system. Ms. Woods suggested using buses that look like trolleys. Mr. Silcox also asked the level of citizen input in deciding to implement a trolley system. STAFF: John B. stated that the T will construct and maintain the system. He further stated that the trolley plan came from the Downtown Strategic Action Plan, which included a substantial amount of citizen input. COUNCIL: Ms. Webber asked how much of an increase in the fare is assumed in the plan. Rev. Jackson asked if most cities are successful with trolleys. STAFF: John B. stated that the plan assumes a $.05 increase beginning in October 1995. In response to Rev.Jackson, he stated that not very many cities have a trolley system, but that those who do have trolleys are very successful. ACTION: None. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY 2 FT. WORTH, TEX. 6. North Central Texas Council of Government's Air Carrier System Study SUMMARY: Julie Dunbar and Michael Morris of COG presented the Phase I findings of the Air Carrier System Study. Mr. Morris stated that Phase II will deal with the air carriers themselves, as well as additional infrastructure. COUNCIL: Mayor Granger stated that she would not like Council to proceed before hearing the comments of the airlines and the D/FW Airport Board. She asked if the airlines agree with the Phase I findings. STAFF: ACM Guajardo stated that the Technical Committee did vote to proceed with Phase H,but has expressed concern regarding the impact of a possible new airport on the construction of the two runways at D/FW. Kelly Brown, the representative of the airlines on the Technical Committee, stated that the airlines have concerns regarding the aggressiveness of the demand forecasts, and the level of connecting traffic forecast at D/FW. COUNCIL: Mayor Granger expressed concern that the airlines disagree with some of the assumptions in Phase I, and stated that it would be helpful to have the written comments of the airlines concerning this phase of the study. STAFF: ACM Guajardo proposed to place an item on the agenda in 2,3 weeks reflecting the City of Fort Worth's position on the study. ACTION: Place an action item on the agenda in 2,3 weeks reflecting the City of Fort Worth's position on the study. Provide the written comments of the airlines to Council as they are received. 7. January Monthly Financial Report SUMMARY: ACM Boswell presented the information found in the January Monthly Financial Report. He stated that citizens now have the option of paying half of their taxes by November 30, and the other half by June 30, in addition to paying all taxes by January 31. COUNCIL: Mr. Silcox asked if a payment plan is available to citizens whereby they can pay their taxes monthly. STAFF: ACM Boswell stated that we have no such payment plan option. Mr. Terrell reminded Council that the final payment from D/FW Airport will be received this April. ACTION: None. OFFICIAL RF^ '", CITY SuRt f d:. 3 FL WORTH, TEX, 8. Discussion of Two-Year Budget Process and Accumulated Savings Incentive Plan SUMMARY: ACM Boswell presented the proposed biennial budget plan and accumulated savings plan. Regarding the biennial budget plan,Mr.Terrell emphasized that Council would approve program designs for a two-year period, and only minor changes would be made to the second of the two years unless a significant event occurred that would force staff to re- evaluate program funding. COUNCIL: Mr. Meadows expressed his support of this program, and stated that this program would give Council the opportunity to delve into the real mission and service of departments during the off-year. Mr. Silcox expressed his desire to maintain the ability to make changes to the second-year budget as needed. Mayor Granger reiterated that programs would be evaluated during the second year, but that only major changes required due to unexpected occurrences would be made. STAFF: Regarding the accumulated savings plan, ACM Boswell stated that if Council agrees with the concept,staff recommends appointing a committee of department heads to develop the program guidelines. COUNCIL: Council agreed with the concept. Mayor Granger asked that enough incentives be offered to make the program enticing to departments. ACTION: Proceed with implementation of both the biennial budget program and the ASP. Appoint a committee of department heads to develop the ASP program guidelines. 9. Long-Range Financial Forecast Presentation SUMMARY: ACM Boswell presented the highlights of the Long-Range Financial Forecast. He further reminded Council of their stated paired-comparison priorities, and asked if Council still agrees with those priorities. COUNCIL: Council indicated that they still agree with the paired-comparison priorities. Mr. Silcox stated that staff should look at other sources of revenue, and raised the WRMC parking issue again. ACTION: None. OFFICIAL RECORD 4 CITY SECRETARY IT. WORTH, TEX. 10. Discussion of Defense Conversion Project SLTMMARY: This item was not discussed due to lack of time. ACTION: Reschedule this item for March 8th? 11. Purchase of Surplus Land for East Regional Library SUMMARY: ACM stated that staff has attempted to contact the FDIC regarding the land adjacent to the E. Regional Library site, and that the FDIC is not providing any information regarding any bids received on the property. ACM Guajardo stated that he will keep Council informed as the FDIC provides information. On a related issue, ACM Guajardo stated that staff proposes a luncheon to be held at the Central Library next Tuesday, March 8th following the regular City Council meeting. He stated that staff will present the long- range master plan for the library system at that time. ACTION: Keep Council informed as information surfaces relative to the land adjacent to the E. Regional Library site. Schedule the luncheon at the Central Library for March 8th following the regular Council meeting, and present the long-range plan at that time. 12. Community Development Block Grant Year XX Budget (I.R. 7803) SUMMARY. Joe Paniagua presented the CDBG Year XX Proposed Budget, and stated that staff will bring forward an action item next week for a vote on the budget, if Council so desires. ACTION: Staff to bring forward an action item next week for a vote on the CDBG Year XX budget. 13. Incremental Forgiveness of Home Improvement Loans and Emergency Repair Loans Made by the City Prior to July 1993 (M&C G-10567) SUMMARY: ACM Watson presented the information found in M&C G-10567. Mr. Terrell stated that this action would bring all policies up to an equal level. ACTION: None. OFFICIAL RECORD 5 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TEX. F:j~ 14. City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items - None. COUNCIL MEETING VI. Items to be Withdrawn from the Consent Agenda a) M&C C-14204 - Amendment to Consultant Contract for Additional Consulting Services at Sycamore Creek Golf Course - Poe Engineers, Inc. Mr. Terrell withdrew this item from the consent agenda, and later withdrew this M&C altogether. ACTION: None. VII. Items to be Continued or Withdrawn by Staff a) M&C P-6838 - Purchase Three Pumper Trucks from Saulsbury Fire Apparatus for the Fire Department. Mr.Terrell continued this item for one week ACTION: Continue M&C P-6838 for one week b) M&C G-10444-Ordinance Amending Chapter 7,"Buildings" to Provide for Designation of Highly Significant Historic Structures or Properties and for Designation of Significant Historic Structures or Properties. Mr. Terrell withdrew this M&C altogether. ACTION: None. M. Report of the City Manager a) M&C G-10567-Incremental Forgiveness of Home Improvement Loans and Emergency Repair Loans Made by the City Prior to July, 1993. This item was approved with Mr. Silcox opposed. ACTION: None. OFFICIAL RECORD 6 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TU XIV. Citizen Presentations 1) Dr. Leroy Haynes,Jr. spoke in support of promoting African-Americans to officer positions within the Fire Department, and asked that a Battalion Chief position be created for Cager Mitchell. 2) Mr. Charles Pace, President of the Black Firefighters' Association, spoke in support of the African-American Summit's position relative to affirmative action in the Fire Department. 3) Mr. Reby Carey also spoke in support of Cager Mitchell's promotion to Battalion Chief. COUNCIL: Ms. Webber asked that staff explain the Civil Service law governing promotions, for the benefit of the audience. STAFF: Chief McMillen explained the Civil Service law and stated that the Fire Department, by law, cannot pass people over on the list to effect affirmative action. Mr. Terrell added that fourteen people made the Battalion Chief list based on their test scores, and that seven of the fourteen have been promoted due to vacancies. He stated that Cager Mitchell was #10 on the list, and is therefore still three positions down the list. He stated that the only resolution would be to create three additional Battalion Chief positions. COUNCIL: Rev. Jackson urged staff to look at this issue closely, and come up with some kind of solution, if at all possible. ACTION: ? 4) Mr.Brent Dickey expressed his concern regarding adult probationers being housed in vacant nursing homes/other buildings in the middle of neighborhoods and urged Council to adopt an ordinance similar to the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance that would prohibit adult probationer housing in certain zoning categories. COUNCIL:. Mayor Granger stated that she does not believe that this issue can be controlled through zoning, but stated that staff will look into it. Ms. Haskin also requested that staff look into this issue and report back to Council. ACTION: Look into adult probationer housing issues and report back to Council. 7 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TEX.