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Min 04/15/2003 60 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building April 15, 2003 Item 1 The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o'clock a.m., with the following members present: Bill Altman - Mayor Johnny Burns - Mayor Pro Tern Arthur Bea Williams - Councilors Linda Ammons - James Esther, Jr - Michael Norrie - Harold Hawkins - James Berzina - City Manager Bill Sullivan - City Attorney Lydia Torres - City Clerk Mayor called the meeting to order. Item 2 David Brock, 1819 Hines, complained that the City needed to do something about the prostitution and criminal activity in his neighborhood. Item 3 Pastor Leonard Brothers, Woodhaven Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Item 4 Mayor proclaimed May 4-10, 2003 as "Drinking Water Week in Wichita Falls". Mr. Charles Bentley, Chair of the Water Resources Commission, accepted the proclamation and informed about the Water Ordinance. Mayor proclaimed April 27-May 3, 2003 as "Municipal Clerks Week ", and expressed appreciation to City Clerk Lydia Torres for her services to the City and the Texas Municipal Clerks Association. City Clerk Lydia Torres accepted the proclamation and thanked the City Council for the opportunities in serving the City and TMCA, Inc. Mayor recognized Mr. Scott Taylor, Public Works Director, Mr. David Lehfeldt, Utilities Operations Manager, and Mr. Daniel Nix, Water Purification, for receiving the Certificate for Outstanding Performance from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Mr. Taylor credited all the workers who made this possible. Mayor recognized the Second Grade Class from the Episcopal School of Wichita Falls who were in attendance this morning. Mr. Brian Saunders and Mrs. Ann Southard, teachers, informed that the children were here for a "hands-on" learning experience in municipal government. The children are studying City, State and national government in their social studies class. Councilor Norrie introduced his son who is in this class. 61 Item 5 The Minutes were approved as distributed. Items 6a-7e City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilor Ammons that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 6a RESOLUTION NO. 42-2003 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE 2003 CDBG STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT (CWF 03-204-01); FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Items 7a-7e Minutes of the following board and commission meetings were received. a. Library Advisory Board — March 25, 2003 b. Board of Adjustment — March 26, 2003 c. Traffic Safety Commission — February 5, 2003 d. Wichita Falls Park Board — March 27, 2003 e. Landmark Commission — March 27, 2003 Item 8 A public hearing was held for the Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for FY 2004 through 2006. Mayor declared the public hearing open. Mrs. Karen Montgomery-Gagne gave a brief introduction of the roadway projects, noting that the projects for 2004-2006 are mainly for maintenance, rehabilitation, and safety improvements. She mentioned that the only new project in 2005 is the Loop 11 Extension Project. She listed the projects for 2004 informing that there are construction costs of over $4 million. She pointed out that the key items are the installation of ice detection systems and video surveillance equipment along 1-44, which will be useful for the local police force in the event of emergency management issues. She listed the various projects for 2005 and mentioned that there are only two projects for 2006 that will evolve over the next few years depending on funding availability from TXDOT. Those projects are the Cypress Avenue bridge replacement and safety lighting along 1-44. The Kell Freeway and Interchange projects are not listed because we only have partial funding at this time. We will not know what the State's priority is until May. Mr. Dave Clark pointed out that another element of this is the operations of the transit system and purchasing of new buses in the next several years. Betty Brown, Senior Citizens of North Texas, stated that she is supportive of a Para-Transit System. She commended the City's Transit Department for the transportation provided to the elderly and handicap. She felt that the City had made great strides but still had a ways to go to get where we needed to be. She recommended that the City consider a Para-Transit System, but noted that they have no sources of funding. She mentioned a comparison study that was done and the Para-Transit System trip would be $25/trip compared to $15/trip on the regular system. Mayor mentioned that calls are received from mentally and physically challenged persons who do not know about the transit services. He suggested that they get that information out. Mrs. 62 Item 8 continued Brown stated that she does make her group aware of that service. Councilor Williams suggested that everyone should get the word out about that service. Mr. Darron Leiker, upon request, explained the deviation route. Councilor Ammons asked if the funding was in jeopardy. Mrs. Gagne replied that there had been a $4,000.00 cut from the State grants but it did not affect these highway projects. The projects do have funding at this time. She added that the transit projects are allocated every year so these could be affected. Councilor Ammons asked if we were cutting buses instead of routes. Mrs. Gagne replied that they try to utilize the money in the best way possible to keep the same service or provide what is already being provided to the citizens. Mayor explained that the road funding comes from the State or Federal government while the transit system funds come almost entirely from federal money that comes as direct grants to the City and that is what changes every year. We can have anticipated plans that are subject to changes by Congress. Mr. Clark informed that alternate funds are being studied by the State and are considering the operation of such a system. Mayor called for additional public comments. There being none, Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Item 9a ORDINANCE NO. 33-2003 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 29-2002 AT SUBSECTION 5.01, ENTITLED RIGHTS-OF-WAY FEE, TO UPDATE THE MONTHLY FEE FOR ACCESS LINE RATES; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 33-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9b ORDINANCE NO. 34-2003 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WAIVING SECTION 82-67 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PERMIT OVERNIGHT CAMPING BY THE WICHITA FALLS KIWANIS CLUB FOR THE NORTHWEST TEXAS COUNCIL 587 OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND RESERVATION OF A PORTION OF SOUTH WEEKS PARK APRIL 25-26, 2003; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Ordinance No. 34-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams. Edie Dryden, N.W. Texas Boy Scout Council, spoke in favor of this ordinance. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins 63 Item 9b continued Nays: None Item 9c ORDINANCE NO. 35-2003 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 102 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 1, SECTION 102-143, APPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUALS TO ENFORCE DISABLED PERSONS PARKING, TO ALLOW FOR COMPENSATION OF THESE INDIVIDUALS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Ammons that Ordinance No. 35-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9d ORDINANCE NO. 36-2003 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR ADDITIONAL GRANT REVENUE FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WAVE GRANT (FY 2003) FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT SAME; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 36-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9e ORDINANCE NO. 37-2003 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WAIVING THAT PORTION OF SECTION 2-56 OFTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH SETS 8:30 A.M. AS THE MEETING TIME OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE MAY 20, 2003 MEETING; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Councilor Ammons stepped out of Council Chambers. Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 37-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins 64 Item 9e continued Nays: None Item 9f This item was withdrawn upon request of the property owners. Item 9g ORDINANCE NO. 38-2003 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY ADDING ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Burns that Ordinance No. 38-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 9h ORDINANCE NO. 39-2003 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER III ZONING DISTRICTS, CHAPTER IV SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AND SECTION 6500 ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS, OF APPENDIX B, ZONING ORDINANCE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 39-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Councilor Ammons returned to Council Chambers. Item 9i ORDINANCE NO. 40-2003 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, REZONING A 2.5-ACRE TRACT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RATHGEBER ROAD AND HENRY S. GRACE FREEWAY, AND AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Burns that Ordinance No. 40-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Norrie. I 65 Item 9i continued Gene Probst, 2430 Brentwood, property owner, spoke in favor of this ordinance. Addie Sadberry, 108 Rathgeber Road, spoke against this ordinance. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Esther, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: Councilors Ammons and Norrie City Council recessed at 9:55 a.m. and reconvened at 10:10 a.m. Item 10a RESOLUTION NO. 43-2003 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE BY THE WICHITA FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE SEIZED FUNDS ACCOUNT FOR A ONE-TIME EXPENDITURE OF $31,988.00; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Norrie that Resolution No. 43-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10b RESOLUTION NO. 44-2003 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AWARDING BID AND CONTRACT TO ELECTRA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WICHITA FALLS PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 44-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10c RESOLUTION NO. 45-2003 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE BY THE WICHITA FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE FY 2001/2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) FUND ACCOUNT FOR A ONE-TIME EXPENDITURE OF $81,060.00; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 45-2003 be passed. 66 Item 10c continued Motion seconded by Councilor Esther and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10d RESOLUTION NO. 46-2003 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 122-2002, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FOURTEENTH YEAR FUNDING OF THE NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THATTHE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 46-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Ammons and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10e RESOLUTION NO. 47-2003 RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE LUCY PARK DUCK POND PROJECT (CWF 03-280-02); FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Ammons that Resolution No. 47-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10f RESOLUTION NO. 48-2003 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES WITH LAIDLAW MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, INC; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 48-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Norrie. Moved by Mayor Altman to amend the proposed resolution by adding the following phrase to the end of the second "Whereas" paragraph: ...", recognizing that basic rates will include items that have previously been billed separately and will now be included in the newly approved basic rates." That paragraph would read as follows: "Whereas, the AMBULANCE COMPANY has requested to extend the contract with the ENTITIES by five years, and increase their rates by a cumulative thirty eight and six tenths percent (38.6%) over three years, recognizing that basic rates will include items that have previously been billed separately and will now be included in the newly approved basic rates." 67 Item 10f continued Motion seconded by Councilor Norrie and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Main motion as amended carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 10g RESOLUTION NO. 49-2003 RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE AWARD OF LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS TO THE PROPOSED GREEN BRIAR APARTMENT COMPLEX IN WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS AT AIRPORT DRIVE AND BURKBURNETT ROAD; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Ammons that Resolution No. 48-2003 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Altman, Councilors Williams, Ammons, Esther, Norrie, Burns, and Hawkins Nays: None Item 11 a Councilor Esther commented that housing near Sheppard Air Force Base had grown to a point where housing development is seen in that area. We need to meet the needs that exist for the many persons who need affordable housing. Councilor Esther mentioned that he always thought the ambulance service should be under the Fire Department. Councilor Hawkins appreciated the new housing going in by the Base. Councilor Hawkins is very pleased to have spent the time he has with the Council. He is seeing the progress that has been made in the East side, noting that 20 new homes have been built out there, a new apartment complex is coming in, as well as the construction of the Training Center. He hopes this progress continues. Councilor Hawkins received a call from a citizen about the green dumpsters at the fire stations and he reminded citizens that those are for recycling newsprint only. Councilor Hawkins mentioned the two trips that Council made to Austin and said it scared him to think what the legislature is considering passing that will affect our City. Many things are being added and the cities will have to raise funds to comply with the mandates. Councilor Hawkins mentioned the letter he had received from Mrs. Reese regarding nepotism, and volunteered to serve on the Council committee that would be reviewing the nepotism policy. Councilor Williams asked Chief Coughlin to see about getting officers to patrol the walking trail area near the Family YMCA because women are being harassed in that part of the trail by men who are jumping from behind the bushes. Councilor Williams thanked Mrs. Jan Stricklin for getting the impound yard back in the City's management. It is working and we are going to be getting money from it. 68 Item 11 a continued Councilor Williams mentioned the Clean Community Campaign stating that it was a wonderful clean up but more people and City Councilors need to get involved. She mentioned that she and Mrs. Stricklin are working on a "Bag It Campaign". Councilor Williams asked Mrs. Stricklin to provide a brief report on the job lists. Councilor Williams stated that she had never ignored any of Mr. David Brock's complaints. She is working on trying to get something done about what is going on in his neighborhood. I think it is only fair that Mr. Brock be as fair to us in his criticism as we are with him. I have gone to his neighborhood to see what is going on and there is a problem and something needs to be done. The judicial system concern will be looked into. Councilor Williams commented to Mrs. Stricklin that she felt we had finally figured out a way to get to the bottom of the job list. Mrs. Stricklin handed out reports to the Council and reported that there were only seven vacancies, three of which are being advertised; two of the seven are police dispatchers and on hold until the next training session. Applicants for the police evidence position will be interviewed very soon. She expressed appreciation to the Council for suggesting the centralized hiring. We have been able to hire and reduce vacancies because of centralized hiring. Following her report, Mrs. Stricklin noted that the Department directors and supervisors had been very cooperative and helpful. Councilor Williams said that it had alarmed her to see that we had 59 job vacancies, but she felt that if we worked hard enough we could fill those positions. She commented that it is very important for the directors to get the employees they need when they need them, and she felt that was being accomplished now. Councilor Ammons requested that the historic landmark designation be brought back to the Council. Councilor Ammons asked if the criminal activity in Mr. Brock's neighborhood was being operated out of a house. Mr. Brock stated that it was at 1908 Hines. Chief Coughlin reported that they had made eight arrests but no convictions. We make regular arrests on prostitutes out there. I can give Council exact figures on what activities we have initiated in that area at the next meeting. Councilor Williams asked Chief Coughlin to check Mr. Brock's property after they make arrests because he has some property harassment damage. Chief commented that the police could make their presence well known in that area. Councilor Esther stated that Mr. Brock got tagged for a fire that those people started as a vendetta for being turned in by him. Councilor Ammons asked if the house used by the prostitutes is leased or owner occupied. Landlords think they are not responsible for the criminal activity in their rentals. Chief Coughlin commented that he thinks the property owner has not been responsive to help get that area cleaned up. Councilor Burns mentioned some concerns that had been brought to him by citizens. Additional parking is needed where the Radio Club flies their planes. Councilor Burns said that he had not seen any advertising or information on the Clean Commission Campaign. He did not know anything about it or he would have participated. We need to promote that more. Councilor Burns mentioned the trip to Austin and said it was very informative and he felt very proud of our elected leadership because we have complete participation in Austin in these matters. Councilor Norrie said he also enjoyed the two meetings in Austin and was impressed with the representation from the City officials and department heads. Our City had one of the largest groups there. Councilor Norrie mentioned that the Rustlers are playing out of town tonight and to stay in the playoffs they need to win this game. He commented that last night was the first youth hockey game in the Kay Yeager Coliseum and his son participated. Councilor Norrie asked Chief Coughlin to explain the black band around his badge. Chief informed that Officer Louis Snell who had been with the Police Department since 1962 had 69 Item 11 a continued passed away and his funeral will be Sunday. In memory of Officer Snell we are wearing a black ribbon around our badges. Councilor Norrie mentioned that the parking around the soccer fields on the west side of Gregg Road is frustrating. Police have been issuing tickets but he does not know what else can be done. Chief Coughlin stated that the problem is that there is not enough parking in that area but the people can park in the large parking lot and walk to the fields. Councilor Norrie suggested using the sentinels in that area. Councilor Williams commented that there is parking they just need to walk. Councilor Hawkins reminded Council that the soccer field area was school property. Councilor Norrie asked for a report on the Soccer Association water rates. Councilor Norrie asked Mrs. Barbara Clements for comments on the Sars virus. Mrs. Clements informed that she had just attended a meeting in Austin regarding Sars. It is likely we will see some suspected cases here. We are looking to see how we can cooperate with medical procedures and set up contingency plans. Mayor called a point of order regarding Item 9e and asked the City Attorney if it was a problem that the posted agenda read May 6 instead of May 20 in changing the time of the Council meeting. City Attorney said that it does pose a problem. Mayor suggested calling a Special Meeting to correct the dates of holding the May 20 Council meeting at 6 p.m. Item 11 b Mr. Dave Clark gave a brief report on the Holt Hotel funding. City Clerk provided early voting information. City Manager stated that nepotism is an administrative policy, and he would appreciate Council comments and thoughts on nepotism but it is an administration decision and he plans to hang on to it. The City employees work for me except the Council appointees. I plan to rule on the nepotism issue by tomorrow. Mayor directed that notice be posted for a special meeting to be held Friday, April 18, 2003 at 1:15 p.m. to change the meeting time for the May 20, 2003 council meeting to 6 p.m. Mayor directed that at the May 6, 2003 council meeting the ordinance be changed, if it is not a Charter provision, to provide that the time of the meeting be set by resolution in order to remove the required thirty-day waiting period on an ordinance. Mr. Scott Taylor gave a report on the 2003 Street Improvement Projects. Item 11 c City Council went into Executive Session at 11:50 a.m. as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened at 12:05 p. m. Mayor announced that no votes were taken in executive session. Item 11 d No action was taken on this item. 70 Item 11 d continued Mayor informed that about the time the meeting began one person had signed up to speak under public comments and at this time that person will be able to make comments to the Council. Tracey Reese, 1607 Parkdale Drive, spoke on the City's policy regarding nepotism and a situation concerning her husband and his uncle, both of whom are City employees. The City Council adjourned at 12:15 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 2003. WILLIAM K. ALTMAN MAYOR ATTEST: h"Af(j ) Lydia Torres City Clerk 1 1 NOTICE OF MEETING Regular Meeting Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls, Texas To Be Held In The City Council Chambers Of The Memorial Auditorium, 1300 Seventh Street, On Tuesday, April 15, 2003, Beginning At 8:30 a.m. City Council: Mayor William K. Altman - Councilors Arthur Bea Williams, Linda Ammons, James Esther, Michael Norrie, Johnny Burns, and Harold Hawkins 1 . Call to Order. 2. Comments From The Public To Members Of The City Council On Items That Are Not On The City Council Agenda. (The Regular Agenda will begin upon completion of public comments, or no later than 9:00 a.m. Individuals who prior to this Council meeting signed up to speak, but could not be heard before 9:00 a.m. due to time constraints, may speak at the conclusion of the meeting.) TELEVISED SERVICES TO BEGIN 3. Invocation: Pastor Leonard Brothers Woodhaven Baptist Church 4. Presentations: 5. Approval of Minutes. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Resolutions: a. Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The CDBG Street Rehabilitation Project (CWF 03-204-01 ). (City Council Bill #84) 7. Receive Minutes: (a) Library Advisory Board — March 25, 2003 City Council Agenda Tuesday, April 15, 2003 Page 2 (b) Board Of Adjustment — March 26, 2003 (c) Traffic Safety Commission — February 5, 2003 (d) Wichita Falls Park Board — March 27, 2003 (e) Landmark Commission — March 27, 2003 REGULAR AGENDA 8. Public Meeting For The Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) For FY 2004 Through 2006 For The Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). 9. Ordinances: a. Ordinance Amending Ordinance 29-2002 At Subsection 5.01 , Entitled Rights-of-Way Fee, To Update The Monthly Fee For Access Line Rates. (City Council Bill #85) b. Ordinance Waiving Sec. 82-67 Of The Code To Permit Overnight Camping By The Wichita Falls Kiwanis Club For The Northwest Texas Council 587 Of The Boy Scouts Of America And Reservation Of A Portion Of South Weeks Park April 25-26, 2003. (City Council Bill #86) c. Ordinance Amending Chapter 102 Of The Code Of Ordinances At Article VI, Division 1 , Section 102-143, Appointment Of Individuals To Enforce Disabled Persons Parking, To Allow For Compensation Of These Individuals. (City Council Bill #87) d. Ordinance Making An Appropriation To The Special Revenue Fund For Additional Grant Revenue From The State Of Texas For The Texas Department Of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (Step) Wave Grant FY 2003 For Traffic Enforcement And Authorizing The City Manager To Accept Same. (City Council Bill #88) e. Ordinance Waiving That Portion Of Section 2-56 Of The Code Of Ordinances Which Sets 8:30 A.M. As The Meeting Time Of The City Council For The Meeting of May 6, 2003. (City Council Bill #89) City Council Agenda Tuesday, April 15, 2003 Page 3 f. Ordinance Designating The Anderson Bean Building, Also Known As The Iron Horse Pub, Located At 615 81" Street As A Wichita Falls Landmark. (City Council Bill #90) g. Ordinance Amending Appendix A, Subdivision And Development Regulations By Adding Accessory Building Regulations. (City Council Bill #91) h. Ordinance Amending Chapter III Zoning Districts, Chapter IV Supplemental Development Regulations, And Section 6500 Accessory Use Regulations, Of Appendix B, Zoning Ordinance Of The Code Of Ordinances. (City Council Bill #92) i. Ordinance Rezoning A 2.5-Acre Tract At The Northeast Corner Of Rathgeber Road And Henry S. Grace Freeway, And Amending The Land Use Plan. (City Council Bill #93) 10. Resolutions: a. Resolution Authorizing Expenditure By The City of Wichita Falls Police Department From The Seized Funds Account In The Amount Of $31 ,988.00 For The Procurement Of Various Items Not Included In The FY 2002 / 2003 General Fund Budget. (City Council Bill #94) b. Resolution Awarding Bid And Contract To Electra Construction Company For Construction Of The Wichita Falls Public Safety Training Center. (City Council Bill #95) c. Resolution Authorizing Expenditure By The City of Wichita Falls Police Department From The FY 2001/2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Funds In The Amount Of $81 ,060.00. (City Council Bill #96) d. Resolution Amending Resolution 122-2002, Authorizing Application For Fourteenth Year Funding Of The North Texas Regional Drug Enforcement Task Force. (City Council Bill #97) e. Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Lucy Park Duck Pond Project (CWF 03-280-02). (City Council Bill #98) f. Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract For Ambulance Services With Laidlaw Medical Transportation, Inc. (City Council Bill #99) g. Resolution To Support The Award Of Low Income Housing Tax Credits To The Proposed Green Briar Village Apartment City Council Agenda Tuesday, April 15, 2003 Page 4 Complex In Wichita Falls, Texas At Airport Drive And Burkburnett Road. (City Council Bill #100) 11 . Other Council Matters: a. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City Council. b. Staff/Council Discussion. c. Executive Session: Consider Appointment To The Wichita-Wilbarger 9-1-1 District As Authorized By Section 551 .074 Of The Texas Government Code. d. Appointment To The Wichita-Wilbarger 9-1-1 District. 12. Adjourn. Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by using the handicapped parking spaces and ramp located off the east parking lot on the Sixth Street entrance. Spanish language interpreters, deaf interpreters, Braille copies or any other special needs will be provided to any person requesting a special service with at least 24 hours notice. Please call the City Clerk's Office at 761-7409. CERTIFICATION I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas on the day of 20 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.). City Clerk