HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/03/01-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 1, 2011
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Absent
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Staff Present
Tom Higgins, Interim City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
L CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular session of the
Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:02 p.m., on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with
Council Member Moss absent.
IL INVOCATION m Pastor Peris J. Lester, Carter Metro o itan CME Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Peris J. Lester, Carter Metropolitan CME Church.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2a11
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
the minutes of the regular meeting of February 15, 2011, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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V.ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Interim City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15147 be
withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the
Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
A.General - Consent Items
1.M&C G-17214 - Authorize $175,000.00 Payment to the Retired Employees Group Death
Benefit Fund for Payment of Retiree Death Benefits Under City Code.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Payment of$175,000.00 to the
Retired Employees Group Death Benefit Fund to Pay for Retiree Death Benefits in Accordance With
Section 2-229 of the City Code.
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-11198 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement with POM, Inc., for Parking Meters for the
Transportation and Public Works Department for an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement With
POM, Inc., for Parking Meters for the Transportation and Public Works Department for an Amount
Not to Exceed $100,000.00.
2.M&C P-11199 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a
FERGUSON WATERWORKS for Brass and Ductile Iron Fittings for the Water Department
for an Initial Amount of$210,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement With
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a FERGUSON WATERWORKS for Brass and Ductile Iron Fittings for
the Water Department for an Initial Amount of$210,000.00.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3.M&C P-11200 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with Insite Amenities, L.P., Using a Texas
Association of School Boards BuyBoard Contract, and with Total Recreation Products, Inc. as
Authorized Dealer for Playcore Wisconsin, Inc., d/b/a GameTime, Using a U.S. Communities
Contract, for Shelter and Recreational Equipment for the Parks and Community Services
Department for a Combined Initial Annual Amount of$260,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Purchase Agreements With
Insite Amenities, L.P., Using a Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard Contract Number
346-10, and With Total Recreation Products, Inc., as Authorized Dealer for Playcore Wisconsin, Inc.,
d/b/a GameTime, Using a U.S. Communities Contract Number RFP269-2010-183, for Shelter and
Recreational Equipment for the Parks and Community Services Department for a Combined Initial
Annual Amount of$260,000.00.
4.M&C P-11201 - Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Bay Scan Technologies for Media
Security Cases and Accessories for the Library Department for an Initial Amount of$64,267.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement With Bay
Scan Technologies for Media Security Cases and Accessories for the Library Department for an Initial
Amount of$64,267.00.
C.Land - Consent Items
2.M&C L-15148 - Authorize the Purchase of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.155 Acres of Land for
Right-of-Way and an Easement Interest in 0.010 Acres of Land for a Temporary Construction
Easement Located at 8659 Old Decatur Road from Billy Jo Ferrell, for a Total of$67,000.00 and
Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of$3,500.00 for the Old Decatur Road Widening Project from
Bailey-Boswell Road to W J Boaz Road.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee Simple
Interest in 0.155 Acre of Land for Right-of-Way and an Easement Interest in 0.010 Acre of Land for a
Temporary Construction Easement, Located at 8659 Old Decatur Road, Described as Abstract No.
834, Tract 1K I& G N RR Co. Survey in Fort Worth, Texas, From Billy Jo Ferrell for the Old Decatur
Road Widening Project From Bailey-Boswell Road; Find That the Total Price of $67,000.00 is Just
Compensation for the Acquisition; and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Accept the
Conveyance and Record the Appropriate Instruments and to Pay Closing Costs Up to $3,500.00.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
D.Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1.M&C PZ-2927 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Excess Right-of-Way for Grace
Street Between Premier Street and Kimbo Road.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 19561-03-2011
Vacating and Extinguishing a Portion of Excess Right-of-Way, Grace Street Between Premier Street
and Kimbo Road, Along the West Boundary Line of Lot 1, Block 1, Detention Center Complex, an
Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, Containing Approximately 6,816 Square
Feet of Land; Providing for Reversion of Fee in Said Land; Providing That the City Shall Retain All
Existing Utilities Easements; and Waive Any and All Purchase Fee Value of the Vacated Land in
Accordance With City Policy (M&C G-15624).
2.M&C PZ-2928 -Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Right-of-Way Along Riverfront Drive
East of Rogers Road.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No.
19562-03-2011Vacating and Extinguishing a Portion of a Right-of-Way Along Riverfront Drive and
East of Rogers Road, Situated in the W.D. Conner Survey, Abstract 288, in the City of Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, and Containing Approximately 4,572 Square Feet of Land More or Less;
Providing for Reversion of Fee in Said Land; Providing That the City Shall Retain All Existing
Utilities Easements; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute any Necessary Conveyance
Documents.
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-24743 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of$455,606.00 with Macval
Associates, LLC, for Concrete Restoration 2011-9 at Various Locations and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $455,606.00
From the Contract Street Maintenance Fund to the General Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
19563-03-2011 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount
of $455,606.00, From Available Funds for the Purpose of Funding Concrete Restoration 2011-9 at
Various Locations; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract With Macval Associates,
LLC, for 150 Calendar Days for the Restoration.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2.M&C C-24744 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of$313,132.66 to
City Secretary Contract No. 40663 with Peachtree Construction, Ltd., for Hot Mix Asphaltic
Concrete Surface Overlay 2010-7 at Various Locations.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $313,132.66 to City Secretary Contract No. 40663 With
Peachtree Construction, Ltd., for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface Overlay 2010-7 at Various
Locations, Thereby Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $1,571,274.16.
3.M&C C-24745 - Authorize Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for a Total
Amount of$180,685.00 for Pavement Improvements Required at the Railroad Crossing Located
on McAlister Road.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Enter into
an Agreement With Union Pacific Railroad Company for a Total Amount of $180,685.00 for
Pavement Improvements Required at the Railroad Crossing Located on McAlister Road.
4.M&C C-24746 - Authorize Amendment No. 8 to City Secretary Contract Number 32411 in
the Amount of $96,496.62 to the Professional Services Agreement with Perkins+Will for
Additional Construction Administration Services for the Construction of the Nashville
Neighborhood Policing District No. 6 and Traffic Division Facility Located at 1100 Nashville
Avenue.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 8 in the Amount of $96,496.62 to the Professional Services Agreement With
Perkins+Will for Additional Construction Administration Services for the Nashville Neighborhood
Policing District No. 6 and Traffic Division Facility Located at 1100 Nashville Avenue.
5.M&C C-24747 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in
the Culture and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $715,000.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited,
Unreserved, Undesignated Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by the Same Amount and
Authorize Execution of a Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. to Replace the Air Handling
Units in the East Exhibit Hall/Annex at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19564-03-2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Culture
and Tourism Fund in the Amount of $715,000.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved,
Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount, for the Purpose of Replacing the Air Handling
Units in the East Exhibit Hall/Annex at the Fort Worth Convention Center; and Authorize a Contract
With Johnson Controls, Inc. in the Amount of$634,723.00 Plus $74,277.00 in Contingency and Staff
Costs Using a Texas Multiple Award Schedule Contract Number TXMAS-6-840160.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
6.M&C C-24748 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Alliance for Children in an Amount
Not to Exceed $64,000.00 to Assist with the Funding of Child Abuse Prevention Programs in the
City of Fort Worth.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of a Contract
With Alliance for Children in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,000.00 in Order to Assist With the
Funding of Child Abuse Prevention Programs and Find That Such Services Fulfill the Public Purpose
of Providing Support for At-Risk Children, as Set Forth in the Comprehensive Plan; and Authorize the
Agreement to be Extended Up to Four (4) Times by Addendum Agreeable to Both Parties, Each for a
One (1) Year Period, Without Further Action by the City Council, Provided That the City Council
Appropriates Sufficient Funding for This Purpose in the Fiscal Year Budget Covering Any Such One
(1) Year Extension Period.
7.M&C C-24749 - Authorize Execution of a Landlord Subordination Agreement with Rich
Aviation Services, LLC, and William Mann Jr. Community Development Corporation for Two
Flight Simulators at Meacham International Airport.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Landlord Subordination Agreement With Rich Aviation Services, LLC, and William Mann Jr.
Community Development Corporation for the Flight Simulators at Meacham International Airport.
8.M&C C-24750 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $299,810.00 with
Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2009,
WSM-P on Walton Avenue, Westhaven Drive, Encanto Drive and South Drive and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $323,810.00
From the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of
$161,905.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $161,905.00; Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19565-03-2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water
Capital Projects Fund and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund From Available Funds, for the Purpose
of Funding Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2009, WSM-P on Walton Avenue,
Westhaven Drive, Encanto Drive and South Drive; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Contract in the Amount of$299,810.00 With Brown& Gay Engineers, Inc.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
9.M&C C-24751 -Authorize Amendment No. 8 in the Amount of$63,512.00 with Alan Plummer
Associates, Inc., for Services Related to the Wastewater Diversion from the Eagle Mountain
Lake Drainage Basin to the Big Fossil Creek Basin.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 8 in the Amount of $63,512.00 With Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., for Services
Related to the Wastewater Diversion From the Eagle Mountain Lake Drainage Basin to the Big Fossil
Creek Basin Increasing the Contract Cost to $1,599,226.78.
10.M&C C-24752 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 in the Amount of$144,000.00 to
City Secretary Contract No. 29797 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Fort Worth
Medical District Water Distribution System Evaluation Study and Improvements, Part 2.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 4 in the Amount of $144,000.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 29797, an
Engineering Agreement With Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Fort Worth Medical District
Water Distribution System Evaluation Study and Improvements, Part 2, to Provide Additional
Engineering Services on the Project, Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $1,666,750.00.
11.M&C C-24753 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 4 in the Amount of$48,716.46 to
City Secretary Contract No. 39681 with S.H.U.C., Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 71, Part 1 on Trail Lake Drive, thereby Increasing the Contract Amount
to $700,402.31 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of$48,716.46 From
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19566-03-2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund From Available Funds for the Purpose of Funding Water and Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 71, Part 1 on Trail Lake Drive; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Change Order No. 4 in the Amount of $48,716.46 to City Secretary Contract No. 39681 With
S.H.U.C., Inc., Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $700,402.31.
12.M&C C-24754 - Authorize an Engineering Agreement in the Amount of $259,550.00 with
RJN Group, Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 84 on North Beach Street,
Springdale Road, Brittain Street and Elinor Street and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Transfer of $273,550.00
From the Water and Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 19567-03-2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund From Available Funds for the Purpose of Funding Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation,
Contract 84 on North Beach Street, Springdale Road, Brittain Street and Elinor Street; and Authorize
the City Manager to Execute a Contract in the Amount of$259,550.00 With RJN Group, Inc.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
13.M&C C-24755 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 4 in the Amount of$63,611.00 to
City Secretary Contract No. 38806 with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., for Construction of
the Westside Water Treatment Plant, Located at 12200 Old Weatherford Road, thereby
Increasing the Contract Amount to $47,166,236.67.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Change Order No. 4 in the Amount of $63,611.00, to City Secretary Contract No. 38806 With
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., for Construction of the Westside Water Treatment Plant, Located
at 12200 Old Weatherford Road, Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $47,166,236.67.
VIII.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S -1803 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
2.00S -1804 - Liability Bonds Approval
End of Consent Agenda.
C.Land - (Removed from Consent for Individual Consideration)
1.M&C L-15147 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with The Potter's House of
Dallas, Inc., for Office Space Located at 1200 Woodhaven Boulevard, Suite 1258, for the Police
Department at a Cost of$1,200.00 Per Year.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Lease
Agreement With The Potter's House of Dallas, Inc., for Approximately 1,625 Square Feet of Office
Space Located at 1200 Woodhaven Boulevard, Suite 1258, for the Police Department at a Cost of
$1,200.00 Per Year for a Term of Five (5) Years, Beginning March 1, 2011, and Ending
February 29, 2016.
Mayor Pro tem Scarth expressed appreciation to Mr. Charles Daniels, Assistant City Manager, Captain
Gene Jones and Lieutenant Jay Weenig, Police Department for their assistance on this project.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-15147 be approved with appreciation. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, ,
Council Member Zimmerman recognized the members and leaders of Boy Scout Troop Number 326
from Ridglea Presbyterian Church, Longhorn Council, Trinity Trails District who attended the
meeting. He advised that the Boy Scouts were working on their Citizenship in the Community Merit
Badge and wished them future success in scouting.
Mayor Moncrief stated the scouts were the future leaders of the city, state and nation and pointed out
that their future was limited only by their imagination. He congratulated the Boy Scouts on their
achievements and wished them good luck.
Council Member Hicks recognized Professor Marshall Hobbs and his students from Tarrant County
College, South Campus, who were attending the meeting to learn more about local government.
X.ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming a nd Recent Events
Council Member Burns announced the 100th anniversary of John. C. Ryan platting the land for the
Ryan Place Neighborhood. He stated a celebration would be held on March 12, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., in
Daggett Park, followed by a tour of area historic homes from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He advised for
more information about the anniversary events to please contact the District 9 Office at(817) 392-8801
or visit the Ryan Place neighborhood website at www.historicryanplace.org. He also announced that
the Worth Heights Neighborhood received a Community Collaboration Award from the Fort Worth
League of Neighborhoods, which recognized partnerships between neighborhoods, organizations and
schools. He stated that the award that was received honored the Worth Heights Neighborhood's spirit
of cooperation and community involvement.
Council Member Burdette announced that the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base would be
conducting a simulated air emergency drill on March 8, 2011, to test the emergency response team and
their effectiveness should a disaster occur. He advised that the cities of Fort Worth and Lake Worth, as
well as, Lockheed Martin would be participating in the drill. He added that the simulation would take
place in an unpopulated area north of Loop 820. He advised that should there be inclement weather on
March 8, 2011, the drill would take place on March 9, 2011.
2.Recognition of Citizens
There were no citizens recognized at this time.
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XI.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Changes in Membershi Boards and ss s
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
Mayor Moncrief recognized Council Member Burns' request that Resolution No. 2, a Resolution
appointing a new member to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority Executive Committee, be
considered at this time.
(The Council moved down to Agenda Item XIII. Resolutions.)
XIIL RESOLUTIONS
2. A Resolution Appointing a New Member to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority Executive
Committee.
Interim City Manager Tom Higgins advised that the Resolution should be amended to reflect the
appointment effective date as March 1, 2011, and making the Resolution effective upon adoption.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Resolution No. 3970-03-2011 be adopted as amended appointing Mr. Mike Brennan to the
Fort Worth Transportation Authority Executive Committee, Place 9 effective
March 1, 2011, with a term expiring September 30, 2011. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Council Member Burns recognized Mr. Brennan in the audience.
(The Council moved back up to Agenda Item XII. Presentations and/or Communications from Boards,
Commissions and/or City Council Committees and continued with the regular order of the agenda.)
XIL PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND/OR COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City Council
committees.
XIIL RESOLUTIONS
1.A Resolution Amending The R les Of Procedures Of The i!y C uncil Of The Cily of ort
Worth, Texas.
City Secretary Hendrix advised that changes to the Rules of Procedure were required to be heard by
the Council at two (2) meetings before adopting the resolution unless the Council voted to suspend the
rules and adopt the resolution at tonight's meeting. She added that staff recommended the Council
conduct the first reading of the resolution and then adopt the resolution on March 8, 2011.
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(XIII. RESOLUTIONS - #1 Continued)
Mayor Moncrief reiterated that Council had the option to suspend the rules and adopt the resolution;
however, he recommended adoption of the resolution be continued to March 8, 2011.
City Secretary Hendrix clarified that the Resolution identified changes to the Council's Rules of
Procedure regarding the speaker protocol process and other matters as reflected in Exhibit A attached
to the Resolution.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that the
Resolution be continued until the March 8, 2011, Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
3.A Resolution Of The City Of Fort Worth, Texas Conducting A Public Hearing And
esi ati A ertai Official As_EgjRg_RMonsib1e For, Acting r, And On ehalf Of The
City Of Fort Worth In Dealing With The Texas Parks & Wildlife Degartinent For The Purpose
Of Participating e Local Park rat Program; Certifying That The City Of ort Worth Is
Eligible To Receive Programs Assistance; Certifying That The City Of Fort Worth's Matching
Share Is Readily Available; Dedicating The Proposed Site For Permanent Public Park And
Recreational_Uses- And Certifying at The Grant Application Shall e Submitted e
North Central Texas Council Of Governments For The Texas Review And Comment System►
(TRACS) Review. (PU LIC HEA
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e r
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that the
public hearing be closed and Resolution No. 3971-03-2011 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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XIV.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B.General
1.M&C G-17215 - Accept Monetary Donation of $40, 00.00 from The Van Zandt Cott
Friends, Inc. for the Restoration of the Van Zandt Cottage, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and
Authorize Agreement with Arthur Weinman Architects for Donation of RgL igg and
Construction Administration Services in Connection with the Restoration.
The recommendation was that the City Council Accept a Monetary Donation of$40,000.00 From The
Van Zandt Cottage Friends, Inc., for the Restoration of the Van Zandt Cottage; Adopt an
Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the Amount of $40,000.00, Upon Receipt of a Monetary Donation From the Van Zandt
Cottage Friends, Inc.; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement With Arthur
Weinman Architects to Provide Donated Design and Construction Administration Services in
Connection With the Restoration of the Van Zandt Cottage.
Council Member Burns expressed appreciation to the Friends of the Van Zandt Cottage, Inc., for the
donation and recognized the members of the organization that attended the meeting.
Mr. Ted Gupton, President, Friends of the Van Zandt Cottage, Inc., and Mr. Arthur Weinman,
architectural contributor, provided a brief report on the history and restoration of the Van Zandt
cottage.
Mayor Moncrief also expressed appreciation to the Friends of the Van Zandt Cottage, Inc., for the
donation and stated this was another example of a successful public-private partnership in the City.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-17215 be approved with appreciation to the Van Zandt
Cottage Friends, Inc., and Appropriation Ordinance No. 19568-03-2011 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
2.MSC G-17216 - Adopt Ordinance Anproving the City of Fort Worth 2011 Comprehensive
Plan.
The recommendation was that the City Council Adopt an Ordinance Approving the City of Fort Worth
2011 Comprehensive Plan; Analyzing Population, Economic and Financial Trends; Describing
Implementation Tools; Dividing the City Into 16 Planning Sectors; Providing Maps Describing
Proposed Future Land Uses and Recommended Land Use Policies for Each Sector.
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(G-17216 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17216 be approved and Ordinance No.
19569-03-2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
3.MSC G-17217 - Adorn Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 of the Code of the City of Fort
Worth by Adding Sect on 22-95 're ti a Sa a assi a rte Protection of Pedestria
Bicyclists and Other Vulnerable Road Users.
The recommendation was that the City Council Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 of the Code
of the City of Fort Worth, as Amended, by Adding Section 22-95 Creating a Safe Pass Zone for the
Protection of Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Other Vulnerable Road Users and Providing a Penalty for
Violation.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-17217 be approved and Ordinance No. 19570-03-2011
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Moss absent.
4.M&C G-17218 - Authorize Amendments to the Guidelines for the City's Home Improve e
Pro2ram to Increase the Maximum Assistance Level to $50,000.00, Change the Loan Repayment
Schedule and Change the Pro ram Name to the Home Im rovement Loan Program.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize Amendments to the Guidelines for City's
Home Improvement Program to Increase the Maximum Assistance Level to $50,000.00, Change the
Loan Repayment Schedule and Change the Program Name to the Home Improvement Loan Program.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17218 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
5.MSC G-17219 - Atmrove Temuorary Street Closures for Portions of Country Club Circle,
enue from Ma3: 16, 20 1
Lhrou,gh Mav 22, 2011 to Accommodate the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Golf
Tournament.
The recommendation was that the City Council Approve the Request of Colonial Country Club to
Temporarily Close Portions of 3700 Block of Country Club Circle; 3700, 3800 and 3900 Blocks of
Mockingbird Lane Including Mockingbird Court; 3600 and 3700 Blocks of Cantey Street Between
Highview Terrace West to the T.C.U. Parking Lot; and 2000 Block of Rogers Avenue From Riverfront
Drive to Colonial Parkway, to Accommodate the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Golf
Tournament, May 16, 2011, Through May 22, 2011.
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(G-17219 Continued)
Council Member Burdette stated the golf tournament was an annual event and requested that the Police
Department ensure that access to property owners' private driveways would not be interrupted during
the temporary street closures.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-17219 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
D.Land
1.M&C L-15143 - Authorize xec ti an err ound Pipeline License Agreement it
Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC, for a Natural Gas Pipeline Across City-Owned Property in
e William R. Loving rvey a d S.P. Loving Survey A Iso Known as the BerrL Yuma Yard
Located at 3250 Yuma Street for a Twenly Y e r Term at s Cost of $44,083.31 and e rary
Access at a Cost of $4,000.00 r a Term of One-Hundred Twenty Dals. (Co tinned r a
Previous Meetln �
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 15, 2011, Continued Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-15143, Authorize Execution of an Underground Pipeline License Agreement
With Texas Midstream Gas Services, LLC, for a Natural Gas Pipeline Across City-Owned Property in
the William R. Loving Survey and S.P. Loving Survey, Also Known as the Berry Yuma Yard, for a
20-Year Term at a Cost of$44,083.31 and Temporary Access at a Cost of$4,000.00 for a Term of 120
days.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-15143 be approved with appreciation to Mr. Rick Trice,
Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
2.M&C L-15149 - Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of a Portion of the
Subsurface Stratford ar rte Purpose of Installing an i t Inch Sanitary Sewer Line.
(PUBLIC HEARING)
The recommendation was 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 Stratford Park for the
Location of the Proposed Sanitary Sewer Line; Find That the Proposed Sanitary Sewer Line Includes
All Reasonable Planning to Minimize Harm to the Parkland and Will Be Constructed in Stratford Park,
Located at 4057 Meadowbrook Drive, North of Chelsea Road, Medford Road, Stratford Drive and
Meadowbrook Drive; North and South of Stratford Park Drive; North of the Terminus of Avalon
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Court, Ayers Avenue and Arrowhead Court; East of Martel Avenue; and East of the Terminus of
Belford Court and Ellsmere Court; and Close the Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of
Approximately 0.17 Acre of Stratford Park for the Installation of an Eight (8) Inch Sanitary Sewer
Line by the Water Department.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a. e r
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Presentations
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
c.Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that the public
hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. L-15149 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
E.Planning& Zoning
1.M&C PZ-2929 - A t Amendment t the Joint Resolution and Agreement City Secret ry
Contract No. 15651 with the City of Haslet to Adjust the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Eoundary�
Termination of City Secretary Contract Nos. 17674, 32226, and 33616, and Authorize Execution
of an ter C Agreement a ee the Cities of Fort Worth and as et and the Trinily Ri i er
Authority for Construction of Certain Wastewater Collection Mains and the Transportation of
Wastewater.
The recommendation was that the City Council Adopt an Amendment to Joint Resolution and
Agreement No. 15651 With the City of Haslet Whereby the Cities of Fort Worth and Haslet Mutually
Agree on a Realignment of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Boundary; Authorize the Mayor to Execute
the Amendment to Joint Resolution and Agreement No. 15651; Terminate the Interlocal Agreement
Between the Cities of Fort Worth and Haslet and the Trinity River Authority for Construction of the
LeTara Sanitary Sewer Main (City Secretary Contract No. 17674); Terminate Community Facilities
Agreement and Amendment With Westwood Group Development No. I, L.P., A Texas Limited
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Partnership by Westwood Group Development, LLC, its General Partner, for Construction of Water
and Sewer Services to Serve Le Tara Addition (City Secretary Contract No. 32226 and 33616); and
Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement Between the Cities of Fort Worth and Haslet and the
Trinity River Authority for Construction of Certain Wastewater Collection Mains and the
Transportation of Wastewater.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2929 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
F.Award of Contract
1.M&C C-24724 - Authorize t o City Manager to Sign a Notice of uiet Zone Establishment
Certification for the Creation of the Hemphill West Quiet Zone that Includes Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railway Company Crossings at Lipscomb Street, C atiris Avenue, Heixirihill
Street and a e Street and Authorize the Citv Mana2er to Enter Into an Amement with
r Northern a to Fe Railway Companj for Railroad Signal Upgrades in the Amount
of$382,618.00. (Continued fr a Previous Meetiny}
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 8, 2011, Continued Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-24724, Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Quiet Zone
Establishment Certification for the Creation of the Hemphill West Quiet Zone That Includes
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company Crossings at Lipscomb Street, Capps Avenue,
Hemphill Street and Page Street; and Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement With
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company for Railroad Signal Upgrades as Follows:
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company and Lipscomb Street $225,739.00
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and Capps Street $70,155.00
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and Hemphill Street $46,667.00
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and Page Avenue $40,057.00
Total Amount $382,618.00
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-24724 be approved with appreciation to the
Transportation and Public Works Department staff. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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2.M&C C-24756 - Authorize Execution of a Universal Agree e for Telecommunications
Services with AT&T for the Information Tech�o Solutions Department Using a State of
jgjAL2Martment of Information Resources Contract at an Annual Cost Not to Exceed
$224002000.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize AT&T to Provide Telecommunications
Services at Multiple City of Fort Worth Sites for the Information Technology Solutions Department
Using a State of Texas Department of Information Resources Texan 2000 SWB-LS Contract at an
Annual Cost Not to Exceed $2,400,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-24756 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
3.MSC C-24757 - Authorize Execution of Public Right-of Wav Use Agreements Granting
Quicksilver Resources, Inc., a Lice se to Construct and 0 grate One Saltwater Pipeline Acr ss
Litsey Road, East of Elizabethtown Cemetery Road, and Across Elizabethtown Cemetery Road,
North of LilitL Road,a ra e e art ers, a ice se to Construct
and Opera e One Natural Gas Pip line in the Same Locations.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute Public Right-
of-Way Use Agreements With Quicksilver Resources, Inc., Granting a License to Construct and
Operate a Saltwater Pipeline Across Litsey Road, East of Elizabethtown Cemetery Road, and Across
Elizabethtown Cemetery Road, North of Litsey Road for a One (1) Time License Fee of $3,880.25;
and Cowtown Pipeline Partners, L.P., Granting a License to Construct and Operate a Natural Gas
Pipeline Across Litsey Road, East of Elizabethtown Cemetery Road, and Across Elizabethtown
Cemetery Road, North of Litsey Road, for a one-time License Fee of$3,880.25.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-24757 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
4.MSC C-24758 - Authorize Execution of Public Right-of-Way Use Agreements Granting
Quicksilver Resources, Inc., a Lice se to Construct and Operate One Saltwater Pipeline Across
Elizabethtown Cemetery South of Eagle Parkway9 and Granting Cowtown Pipeline
Partners, L.P., a License to Construct and Operate 0 e Natural Gas_Pipefine in the Same
Location.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute Public Right-
of-Way Use Agreements With Quicksilver Resources, Inc., Granting a License to Construct and
Operate One (1) Saltwater Pipeline Across Elizabethtown Cemetery Road, South of Eagle Parkway,
for a One (1) Time License Fee of$1,870.00; and Cowtown Pipeline Partners, L.P., Granting a License
to Construct and Operate a Natural Gas Pipeline Across Elizabethtown Cemetery Road, South of Eagle
Parkway, for a One (1) Time License Fee of$1,870.00.
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(C-24758 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-24758 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
5.MSC C-24759 - Authorize the Sixth Renewal of an Agreement with Aetna Life Insurance
Comt)anv for Administration of the Citv's Self-Funded Group Hea th Benefits Program w it
Estimated Administrative Fees, Stop Loss Insurance Premiums and Premiums for the Fully-
e d Medicare Advagtae Plan Totaling $6,150,300.00.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Sixth (6)
Renewal of an Agreement With Aetna Life Insurance Company for the Administration of the City' s
Self-Funded Group Health Benefits Program, for the Purchase of Specific Stop Loss Insurance
Coverage, and for the Purchase of the Fully-Funded Medicare Advantage Plan for the Period
January 1, 2011, Through December 31, 2011, With a Total Estimated Cost of$6,150,300.00.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-24759 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
6.MSC C-24760 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No.
38892, an dvance Funding Agree e with the Texas Dep art ment of Transportation, to Reduce
the Advance Funding Amount from $12,000,000.00 to $9,357,053.00 Based on Actual Bid
Received on December 8, 2010 for the Replace e of the West Seventh Street Br
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment
No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 38892, an Advance Funding Agreement With the Texas
Department of Transportation, to Reduce the Advanced Funding Amount From $12,000,000.00 to
$9,357,053.00 Based on Actual Bid Received on December 8, 2010, for the Replacement of the West
Seventh Street Bridge.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-24760 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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7.M&C C-24761 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of $1,447,860.00 it
Conatser Construction TX, LP for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2
WSM-L on Ramey Ave nue and Millet Avenue and Adopt Appropriati n Ordinance.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Transfer of $1,555,860.00 From the
Water and Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $778,790.00 and Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $777,070.00; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund and Sewer Capital
Projects Fund From Available Funds for the Purpose of Funding Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2004, WSM-L on Ramey Avenue and Millet Avenue; and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute a Contract in the Amount of$1,447,860.00 With Conatser Construction TX, LP.
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Moss, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-24761 be
approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 19571-03-2011 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
8.MSC C-24762 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of $1,078,537.00 with
Conatser Construction TXLP for Water and SanitaLy Sewer Replacement Contract 2
WSM-E on Ewing AvenueKirkwood_Road Ado t
,Llano Avenue and San Marcos Drive and ...p
Appropria ion Ordinance.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Transfer of $1,183,003.00 From the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the Amount $769,215.00 and
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $413,788.00; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund and Sewer
Capital Projects Fund From Available Funds for the Purpose of Funding Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 2005 WSM-E on Ewing Avenue, Kirkwood Road, Llano Avenue and San
Marcos Drive; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract in the Amount of$1,078,537.00
With Conatser Construction TX, LP.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-24762 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 19572-03-2011 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes,
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
9.MSC C-24763 - Authorize Amendment No. I to Cit�Secretary Contract No. 397
Community acl lities Agreement with XTO Energv Inc.,to Add City Participali2g_ip the
Amount of $17,686.51 for Construction of Water Main to Serve the Hemphill Heights
Neighborh od.
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(C-24763 Continued)
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment
No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 39704, a Community Facilities Agreement With XTO Energy,
Inc., to Add City Participation in the Amount of $17,686.51 for the Installation of the Water Main to
Serve the Hemphill Heights Neighborhood.
Mayor Pro tem 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 Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-24763 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes, to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent and one (1) abstention
by Mayor Pro tem Scarth.
XV.ZONING HEARING
1.Zoning c e - 3 - City r r a a eve e ex
Amendment, ixe se Districts Amendment: A r i a ce amending the Zoning Ordin a ce
of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified as Appendix "A" of
e Code of the Citj o Fort r Amend:
ZC-10-183A. Article 9 "Residential Districts", of Chapter 4, "District Regulations" to amend a
Mixed-Use Zoning District, Section 4.902, "Low Intensity Mixed-Use" (MU-1) District and
establish Development Standards for the district; amending Chapter 9 to add definitions related
to Low Intensity Mixed-Use District(MUl);
ZC-10-183B. Article 9 "Residential Districts", of Chapter 4, "District Regulations" to amend a
Mixed-Use Zoning District, Section 4.903, "Low Intensity Greenfield Mixed-Use" (MU-1G)
District and establish Development Standards for the District; Amending Chapter 9 to add
definitions related to Low Intensity Greenfield Mixed-Use District (MUl-G);
ZC-10-183C. Article 10 "Industrial Districts", of Chapter 4, "District Regulations" to amend a
Mixed-Use Zoning District, Section 4.1001, "High Intensity Mixed-Use" (MU-2) District and
establish Development Standards for the District (MU2);
ZC-10-183D. Article 10 "Industrial Districts", of Chapter 4, "District Regulations" to amend a
Mixed-Use Zoning District, Section 4.1002, "High Intensity Greenfield Mixed-Use" (MU-2G)
District and establish Development Standards for the District (MU2-G). (Recommended for
Approval) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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(ZC-10-183 Continued)
It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of December 7, 2010, Continued Zoning Docket ZC-
10-183, City of Fort Worth Planning and Development: Text Amendment, Mixed Use Districts
Amendment: An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, Being
Ordinance No. 13896, as Amended, Codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
to Amend:
ZC-10-183A. Article 9 "Residential Districts", of Chapter 4, 'District Regulations" to Amend a Mixed-
Use Zoning District, Section 4.902, "Low Intensity Mixed-Use" (MU-1) District and Establish
Development Standards for the District; Amending Chapter 9 to Add Definitions Related to Low
Intensity Mixed-Use District(MU1);
ZC-10-183B. Article 9 "Residential Districts", of Chapter 4, 'District Regulations" to Amend a Mixed-
Use Zoning District, Section 4.903, "Low Intensity Greenfield Mixed-Use" (MU-1G) District and
Establish Development Standards for the District; Amending Chapter 9 to Add Definitions Related to
Low Intensity Greenfield Mixed-Use District(MU1-G);
ZC-10-183C. Article 10 "Industrial Districts", of Chapter 4, "District Regulations" to Amend a Mixed-
Use Zoning District, Section 4.1001, "High Intensity Mixed-Use" (MU-2) District and Establish
Development Standards for the District(MU2);
ZC-10-183D. Article 10 "Industrial Districts", of Chapter 4, "District Regulations" to Amend a Mixed-
Use Zoning District, Section 4.1002, "High Intensity Greenfield Mixed-Use" (MU-2G) District and
Establish Development Standards for the District(MU2-G). (Recommended for Approval) (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-10-183 be continued until the March 8, 2011, Council meeting. The motion
carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing
in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that
notice of the hearing had been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on January 31, 2011.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
2.Zoning Doc e - 7 - Fort Worth Area Habitat for HumaniLy,3609 Garrett Street;
from: "AG" A_ric t ra to: "A-5`° One-Fam One-am 1 y.jRecomm ended r Approvall
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Moss, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tem Scarth that Zoning Docket No. ZC-11-017 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 19573-03-2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN
ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES,
THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER
STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING
AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES
DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON
"DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
XVL CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1.Mr. Joe Don Brandon, x 1155, "Dis a bled Seating City Council Chamber/Homeless
v ty
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council relative to paper signage being taped
to public property. He displayed a photograph of a sign taped to public property on Magnolia Avenue
and Hemphill Street and advised that the packing tape used to adhere the sign would ruin the property
and stated it made the area look trashy. He stated this was vandalism and added that violators should
be punished with a fine. He displayed a photograph of himself and Council Member Burdette at a
Salvation Army event in the City. He also displayed a photograph of an area of high weeds and debris
along Lancaster Avenue and stated the area along the street was cleaned prior to the Super Bowl and
that the area down the embankment next to the street also needed to be cleaned up. He also requested
that at least three (3) seats be added on either side of the back podium on the top level of the Council
Chamber to serve as disabled seating. He stated there was no seating available in the Council Chamber
where visitors did not have to step down at least one (1) step to be seated.
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Other Citizen Presentations:
Ms. Doreen Geiger, 6413 Chauncery Place, completed a citizen presentation card and was recognized
by Mayor Moncrief,but was not present in the Council Chamber.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 8h day of March, 2011.
Attest: Approved:
Marty He drix Michael JvMonc ' f
City Secretary Mayor