HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/03/03-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 2009
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Hicks, District 8
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present
Dale Fisseler, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
I.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 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with
Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Member Burns temporarily absent.
IL INVOCATION m Pastor Art B1ant 2n, Insr�iration Pint Baptist Ch rch
The invocation was provided by Pastor Art Blanton, Inspiration Point Baptist Church.
(Council Member Burns assumed his place at the dais.)
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks assumed her place at the dais.)
IV.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that the
minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, 2009, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, NTRODUC S,
1.Presentation by the ort Worth Commission for Women on "Women's Her Story Month"
Ms. Marcy Paul, Chair, Fort Worth Commission on Women, 3411 Autumn Drive, appeared before
Council to honor the outstanding women of Fort Worth. She stated that the Commission had done
research for the need to bring back the Domestic Violence Police Unit to the City of Fort Worth and
discussed the findings with members of the Council. She added that in 2009, the Commission would
be studying the infant mortality rate in Tarrant County and would include the findings in the annual
report.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks presented Proclamations for Women's Her Story Month to the following:
Ms. Sue Mahoney, Samitarian House, Outstanding Women in the Workplace Award
Ms. Heidi Bruegel Cox, The Gladney Center, Outstanding Women in the Workplace Award
Ms. Kathryn Bryan, Outstanding Woman Who Volunteers Award
Ms. Alexandra Brown, Senior at the Fort Worth Country Day School, Outstanding Young Woman
Volunteer Award
Ms. Kim Parish, Fort Worth/Dallas Birthing Project, Outstanding Organization in Advocacy for
Women Award
VI.ANNOUNCEMENTS AND STAFF
1. Ut)comin2 and ece t Events
Council Member Scarth announced that Public Improvement District No. 6 (PID 6) had recently
received the Region Urban Forestry Award from the Cross Timbers Forestry Council for trees that had
been planted and maintained in the PID 6 area around Arcadia Park. He expressed appreciation to PID
6 for contributing to the enhancement of the neighborhood. He stated that he had attended the Grand
Reopening of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Fort Worth Office, 4086 Sandshell Drive, on
March 2, 2009. He pointed out that the Society provided different types of advocacy programs for
persons with disabilities, including wellness and counseling services.
Council Member Burns announced that the Regional Transportation Council Public Meeting regarding
transportation, planning and funding for the region, would be held on March 5, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., at
the Intermodal Transportation Center, 1009 Jones Street. He advised that plans for upcoming projects
and that the Mobility 20/30 Plan would be discussed and invited everyone to attend. He announced
that the Seniors and Law Enforcement of Tarrant County Seminar would be held on March 6, 2009,
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, 1100 Henderson Street. He added that the focus
of the seminar would be centered around senior fraud. He also announced that the Community
Relations Department and the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods held the 2008 Neighborhood
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(VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued)
Awards and stated that the Historic Fairmount Neighborhood Association won the Community
Collaboration Award for the Fairmount Annual Home Tour that was held on Mother's Day every
year. He added that the 2008 Neighborhood of the Year Award went to Ryan Place for increasing
social involvement and connectivity in the neighborhood.
Council Member Moss announced that the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County Health Department, JPS
Health Network and 97.9 the Beat Radio Station would be joining the AIDS Outreach Center for the
Stop AIDS Leadership Project. He advised that this joint effort would help to increase AIDS
awareness and provide HIV testing and education across the City of Fort Worth. He added that a
Celebration of Life HIV Awareness Concert would be held on April 11, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m., at Fort Worth Convention Center and invited everyone to attend. He stressed the importance of
AIDS awareness and expressed concern with the increase of HIV and sexually transmitted disease
cases throughout the City. He added that HIV testing would take place on March 7, 2009, from 12:00
noon to 6:00 p.m., at the AIDS Outreach Center, 801 West Cannon Street, March 14, 2009, at the
Martin Luther King Community Center, 5565 Truman Drive, March 21, 2009, at the Tarrant County
Health Department, 1101 South Main Street, March 28, 2009, at JPS Health Center, 3301 Stalcup
Road, and April 4, 2009, at the Como Community Center, 4900 Horne.
Mayor Moncrief stated that HIV and AIDS were quality of life issues and expressed concern with the
significant increase of HIV and AIDS cases throughout the community and the country. He stressed
the importance of awareness and education and encouraged Council Members and the audience
to continue to spread the message.
Council Member Jordan related a story about the courtesy he displayed to a fellow motorist within the
Summer Creek Neighborhood and how that courtesy was returned back to him while on his way to
City Hall. He announced that the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods had chosen the Summer Creek
Homeowners Association as the winner of the 2008 Fort Worth Pride Award. He expressed
appreciation to Mrs. Teresa Weddell and Mr. Bob Weddell, Directors of Landscaping, for the hard
work they had done to maintain the trees and flowers within the Summer Creek Neighborhood. He
also announced that Mr. Glen Estes, President of the Candleridge Homeowners'
Association, had received the 2008 Ben Ann Tomayko Good Neighbor Award. He expressed
appreciation to Mr. Estes for his many years of volunteerism efforts within the Candleridge
Neighborhood and recognized him as being present in the Council Chamber.
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(VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued)
Council Member Espino announced that the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods had chosen the
North Beverly Hills Neighborhood Association as the winner of the 2008 Fort Worth Spirit Award for
invigorating the Crime Watch Program, securing sign toppers for the neighborhood, holding
a neighborhood picnic and cleanup, and for their part in the Texans Against Crime Event. He
recognized Mr. Tony Martinez, President of the North Beverly Hills Neighborhood Association, Mrs.
Marylou Martinez, Castleberry ISD School Board Trustee, and Ms. Jennifer Trevino, Vice President of
the North Beverly Hills Neighborhood Association. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Burl Hampton,
President of the Far Greater Northside Historical Neighborhood Association, for working with Mr.
Carlos Vasquez, Fort Worth ISD School Board Trustee, and the City of Fort Worth to obtain sign
toppers that reflected the Kirkpatrick Wildcats logo. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Ron Shearer,
President of the Diamond Hill Jarvis Neighborhood Advisory Council, for obtaining sign toppers that
reflected the Diamond Hill Jarvis Eagle mascot. He also expressed appreciation to Ms. Betty
Ward, President of the North Side Neighborhood Association, for obtaining sign toppers on Northwest
21st Street by North Side High School that reflected the North Side Steer logo. He also wished his
wife, Elizabeth, a happy birthday.
Mayor Moncrief requested that the audience sing Happy Birthday to Council Member Espino's wife.
Council Member Burdette announced that he had attended the East Lake Neighborhood
Association meeting held on March 1, 2009. He expressed appreciation to retiring president Ms.
Shelly Harper and congratulated her for all of the hard work she had done for Lake Worth. He stated
that he was very excited about the dredging of Lake Worth and efforts were being made everyday to
get the project started.
City Manager Fisseler announced that the Economic Forum scheduled for March 5, 2009, at 3:00 p.m.
had been rescheduled and would be included as part of the Pre-Council Meeting on March 9, 2009, at
3:00 p.m.
Mayor Moncrief stated that good news was received during the Pre-Council meeting about the budget.
He stated that even with the economy the way it was, the City of Fort Worth was able to obtain a
savings and the budget was currently flat.
2.Recognition of Citizens
There recognition of citizens was included in the Upcoming Events portion of the meeting.
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VIL ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos. C-23372 and C-
23373 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
VIII.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23372 be withdrawn
from consideration and C-23014 be continued until the April 14, 2009, Council meeting.
IX.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Changes in Membershi Boards and ss s
There were no changes in membership on Boards and Commissions.
X.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR 'A S FROM BOARDS,. COMMISSIONS
AND/OR COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from Boards, Commissions and/or City Council
Committees.
XI.CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
A.General - Consent Items
1.M&C G-16486 - Authorizing the Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at 3601
Tarrant Road in East Fort Worth to Mr. Willie Davis in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the
Texas Property Tax Code for the Total Amount of $42,995.64; and Authorizing the Execution
and Recording of the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Property to Complete the Sale.
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-10929 - Authorizing Purchase Agreements for Ascorbic Acid with Joseph G. Pollard
Company, Inc., d/b/a Pollardwater.com, and Simply Aquatics, Inc., for an Amount up to
$60,000.00.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
2.M&C P-10930 - Authorizing the Purchase of Audio and Video Equipment from Audio Visual
Innovations, Inc., through General Services Administration Contracts for the Cable
Communications Office for an Amount Not to Exceed $91,100.00; and Adopting Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18500-03-2009 Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations
in the Cable Communications Section of the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of $91,100.00,
from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Purchasing Audio Video Equipment.
3.M&C P-10931 - Authorizing Payment for Emergency Repairs to High Mast Lighting Towers
from MICA Corporation for $35,100.00.
C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-14722 - Authorizing the Acquisition of a 3.503 Acre Tract of Land Located at 7324
Trimble Drive, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Expansion of Hallmark Community
Park for the Total Amount of$43,000.00, Including Closing Costs; Authorizing the Acceptance
and Recording of the Appropriate Instruments; and Dedicating the Property as Park Land Upon
Conveyance.
2.M&C L-14723 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 in the Amount
of$31,913.21 to the Lease Agreement for the Land Utilized as Parking Lot No. 7 Along Bomber
Road for Lockheed Martin Corporation, City Secretary Contract No. 16491, to Include One (1)
Additional Renewal Option. The Lease Currently Ends on June 30, 2013, and Staff
Recommends an Additional Five (5)Years Should be Added, Beginning July 1, 2013, and Ending
June 30, 2018. This will Increase the Annual Rental Rate to $6,011.00, Including an Annual
Escalation of Three Percent; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate
Instruments.
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-23370 - Authorizing an Agreement for Software and Support from Input Systems,
Inc., for Consumer Health Activities in the Code Compliance Department for an Amount Not to
Exceed $29,107.20.
2.M&C C-23371 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
with the ETC Institute for the 2009 Citizen Survey for the Design, Administration, Execution
and Analysis of a Survey of Fort Worth Citizens' Attitudes, Opinions and Preferences Regarding
the Quality, Desired Quantity and Priority of City Services, at a Cost Not to Exceed $46,040.00.
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(XI. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
5.M&C C-23374 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Carrol
Yale for Approximately 2,400 Square Feet of Office Space Located at 5924 Boca Raton for the
Police Department at a Cost of$20,400.00 per Year.
6.M&C C-23375 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 in the Amount
of $42,440.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 35817, an Engineering Agreement with Boydston
Designs, Inc., for the South Crestwood Drainage Improvements thereby Revising the Total
Contract Amount to $83,990.00.
7.M&C C-23376 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to City
Secretary Contract No. 30701, an Enhanced Community Facilities Agreement with Wide Open
Spaces, Ltd., for Construction of Water and Sewer Facilities to Serve the Trinity Bluff District in
the Amount of$36,222.50.
XIL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S - 1710 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
XIIL REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
F. Award of Contract- (Removed from Consent Agenda for Individual Consideration)
3.It was the Consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
23372,Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Riverside Commercial,
LLC, for Approximately 550 Square Feet of Office Space in the McAdams Building Located at
3124 East Belknap Street for the Police Department at a Cost of $1.00, be Withdrawn from
Consideration.
4.M&C C-23373 -Authorize t o City Manag er to xec tea Lease Agreement it It West Mount
Moriah Missionary Bautist Church for Approximately 556 Square Feet of Office Sr)ace Located
at 5335 Bonnell Street for the Police Department at a Cost of$4,800.00 per Year.
Council Member Burdette explained the purpose for renting this space as being needed for the
Police Storefront in the Como area.
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(C-23373 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23373 be approved with appreciation. The
motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
B. General
1.M&C G-16229 - Consider a Waiver for a High-Impa t Gas Well Permit and Issuance of a as
Well Pad Site Permit Reauested bv Chesat)eake Or)eratin2, Inc., to Allow the ri i t he
Greenwood-111 Gas Well on Pad-A of the Greenwood Lease Located at 3595 Rockwood Park
Drive in the HRS J.P. Thomas Surve3:, Abstract 1525, Tract 3 (C nti d from February 3,
2009) (PU LIC HEARING).
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Jordan advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this issue.
a.Rer)ort of City Staff
Mr. Rick Trice, Manager of Consulting Service, Planning and Development Department, appeared
before Council, provided a staff report and introduced Mr. Kevin Strawser, representing Chesapeake
Operating, Inc.
b.Citizen Presentations
Mr. Kevin Strawser, representing Chesapeake Operating, Inc., 100 Energy Way, appeared before
Council and gave a brief overview of the pad site and suggested solutions to address citizen concerns
regarding the truck route.
Mr. Bill Dalstrom, Land Attorney representing Chesapeake Operating, Inc., 100 Energy Way,
appeared before Council and referred to a section of the Texas State Health and Safety Code that stated
dedicated cemetery land shall be used exclusively for cemetery purposes. He added that the section
did not include drilling sites and that removal of the dedication could only be used for cemetery
purposes.
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(G-16229 Continued)
The following citizens appeared before Council in support of the waiver:
Mr. Tom Roberts, 404 North Bailey Avenue
Mr. Barcus Hunter, 3715 Cresthaven Terrace
Mr. Richard Haskell, 621 Edgefield Road (Also provided a handout)
Mr. Robert Traphagan, 621 North Bailey Avenue
Ms. Adelaide Leavens, Executive Director, FW Streams and Valleys, P.O. Box 101373
Mr. James Stallings, 857 North Bailey Avenue (Also provided a petition with 365 signatures)
Ms. Judy Haskell, 621 Edgefield Road
Ms. Nila Morton, 820 Northwood Road and property owner of 720 Edgewood Road
Mr. Rick Purselley, 104 Lindenwood
Mr. Fred Closuit, 316 Crestwood Drive
Mr. Bill Warner, 211 Crestwood Drive
Mr. Walter Jones, 908 North Bailey Avenue (Also provided pictures to the Council)
Ms. Almeda Anne Wilson, 1714 Briardale, Arlington, TX, and property owner of 860 Northwood
Road
Ms. Lori Roberts, 404 North Bailey Avenue
Mr. Frank Anderson, 3725 Cresthaven Terrace
Mr. Mason Chevaillier, 307 Crestwood Drive
Mr. Edward Lange, 4015 Monticello Drive
Mr. Patrick Needham, 433 Ridgewood Drive
Mr. Phillip Bishop, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 1800 (Did not speak)
Mr. David Kramer, 3732 Cresthaven Terrace
Mr. Bob Jackson, 604 North Bailey Avenue
Mr. L.P. Morton, 820 Northwood Road (Did not speak)
Ms. Bea Hipp, 620 Eastwood Avenue
Ms. Dian Woodard, 721 Northwood Road (Did not speak)
Mr. Frank Diaz, 3700 Oaklawn Drive
Mr. Arlie Davenport, representing Greenwood Cemetery, 4020 Clarke Avenue
Ms. Susan Kedron, 301 Commerce (Did not speak)
Mr. Jeff Grable, 3724 Cresthaven Terrace
Mr. M. Richard Markovich, 405 North Bailey Avenue
Mr. Patrick Woodson, 412 Crestwood Drive
Mr. David Clay, 3709 Cresthaven Terrace
Mr. Bart Zaino, 312 Eastwood Avenue
Mr. Robert Holt, 829 Edgefield Road (Did not speak)
Mr. Barry Green, 412 Ridgewood Road
Ms. Tina McMackin, 409 Crestwood Drive, and property owner of 908 Northwood Road
Ms. Marguerite Tobon-Markovich, 405 North Bailey Avenue (Did not speak)
Mr. Robert Haskell, 420 North Bailey Avenue (Did not speak)
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(G-16229 Continued)
The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition of the waiver and expressed concern
with truck traffic, health and safety, deterioration of streets and saltwater pipelines.
Ms. Jackie Liles, 716 Northwood Road
Mr. Maurice Miller, 721 Edgefield Road (Did not speak)
Ms. Margaret Miller, 721 Edgefield Road
Mr. Joe Bailey, 920 North Bailey Avenue
Mr. Paul John Roach, 1112 Scotts Way
Ms. Wendy Vann, 1112 Scotts Way
Mr. Ron Hay, 705 North Bailey Avenue (Also provided handout information to the Council)
Ms. Gayle Davis, President of Crestwood Alliance of Neighbors, 845 North Bailey Avenue
Ms. Margaret Elaine Carothers, 805 Northwood Road
Ms. LaDonna Carrell, 844 North Bailey Avenue
Ms. Wendy Hulen, 849 North Bailey Avenue (Did not speak)
Ms. Olivia Horn, 837 North Bailey Avenue (Did not speak)
Ms. Missy Gillispie, 4001 Shannon Drive
Mr. Tyler Baker, 820 North Bailey Avenue
Ms. Mary Crelia, 1000 North Bailey Avenue (Did not speak)
Mr. Isidro Alvarado, 816 North Bailey Avenue (Not present in Council Chamber)Ms. Karen Simmons,
909 North Bailey Avenue
Ms. Sheila Bishop, 820 North Bailey Avenue (Did not speak)
Mr. Leland Hull, 820 North Bailey Avenue
Mr. Larry Simmons, 909 North Bailey Avenue (Did not speak)
Ms. Glee Lane, 3809 Wildwood Road (Did not speak)
Ms. Michelle Lane, 3809 Wildwood Road (Did not speak)
Mr. Gary Scott, 632 Eastwood Avenue (Also provided handout information to the Council)
Ms. Sunny Webster, President of Monticello Neighborhood Association, 3501 Bristol Road (Also
provided clarification on the position of the Monticello Neighborhood Association)
Mr. Michael Black, 732 Northwood Road
Mr. Jerrod Thompson, 812 Northwood Road
Mr. Cody Henderson, 812 Northwood Road
Ms. Leah Riley, 812 Northwood Road (Did not speak)
Mr. Jerry Lobdell, 6336 Darwood Avenue (Also provided handout information to the Council)
Mr. Billy Bradbury, 23 Legend Road
Mr. Grayson Harper, 3605 Bellaire Drive South
Mr. Troy McKelroy, 3807 Wildwood Road, (Also provided pictures and a petition containing 266
signatures in opposition of the waiver to Council)
Ms. Dee Rankin, 821 North Bailey Avenue (Not present in Council Chamber)
Mr. Greg Hughes, 2544 Stadium Drive
Mr. Steven Johnson, 3733 Cresthaven Terrace
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(G-16229 Continued)
Mr. Charlie Campau, 12524 White Oak(Did not speak)
Ms. Sandra Hay, 705 North Bailey Avenue (Did not speak)
Mr. Robbie Bennett, 3309 West 4th Street(Did not speak)
Mr. Andrew Werberig, 3733 West 7th Street(Did not speak)
Ms. Juanita Alvarado, 816 North Bailey Avenue (Did not speak)
Ms. Julie Overstreet, 848 North Bailey Avenue (Did not speak)
c.Council Action
Council Member Burdette stated that a drilling permit would not be issued until a saltwater pipeline
was in place and addressed the concerns that had been stated related to the gas drilling ordinance, truck
traffic, alternate truck routes and public health and safety. He advised that he had spoken with the
Idlewild Development and the Little League Ballpark and was assured that they did not have an issue
with the truck traffic. He further stated that Chesapeake had agreed to repair and restore the road being
used once the work was complete.
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Moncrief, Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Members Moss,
Burns, Scarth and Espino stated that they had been out to the pad site, had met with residents of the
Crestwood Neighborhood, Chesapeake Energy and City staff and felt comfortable with the decision to
approve the waiver.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16229 be approved to grant the waiver and
multiple well site permit to allow the gas drilling and Multiple Well Site permit of the
Greenwood 1-H gas well on Pad A of the Greenwood Lease located at 3595 Rockwood
Park Drive, within 600-feet of Rockwood Park with direction to City staff to issue the
drilling and multiple well site permit only after the salt water pipeline from
the Greenwood well site to the Oakwood Golf well site is permitted, installed and ready
for use pursuant to Section 15-47 of the Gas Drilling Ordinance; other than site
preparation necessary for the installation of the salt water pipeline as determined by the
Gas Inspector, no pad site preparation or pad site construction may begin until the
Multiple Well Site permit has been issued; except for a two (2) week period for each
well when flowback saltwater from each well cannot be piped and must be trucked
away from this drill site; Chesapeake shall not utilize trucks or other comparable forms
of transportation or move salt water from the drill site without prior written approval
from the City of Fort Worth, and Chesapeake shall give no less than 72-hours written
notice to the Gas Inspector of the date and time when the above referenced two (2)
week period for each well would begin; the multiple well site permit may be issued
when the applicable requirements of the Gas Drilling Ordinance are met. The motion
carried seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays and one (1) abstention by Council Member
Jordan.
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Mayor Moncrief recessed the regular session at 10:35 p.m. and reconvened at 10:50 p.m.
(Council Member Jordan assumed his place at the dais.)
2.MSC G-16487 - Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 3697-12-2008 to Increase the
Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Bud2et for Public Imt)rovement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie PID).,,.,,
$864971.00 from Prior Years' Assessments and Clarifying the Tax Year in which the City will
Not Levv Sr)ecial Assessments on Pror)ertv Located in the Camt) Bowie PID for the 2008 Tax
Year.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16487 be approved and Resolution No.
3417-03-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
3.M&C G-16488 - Authorize the City Manager to Su mit a Revised 2005 and 2012 Noise
LIR21HLL_ a r rt Worth Alliance Airport to t Federal Aviation Administration as
Rewired by the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study Conducted by
the URS C
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16488 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1.MSC P-10932 - Authorize Purchase Agreements for Janjj2EjALSu1�i�lies with Campbell Paper
Companv gfld Empire Paper Companv for an Amount up to $950,000. 0.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. P-10932 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC P-10933 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with Avanti Landscape Management and
Whitmore and Sons, Inc., to Pr vide Grounds Maintenance for City Parks for an Annual
Amount Not to Exceed $176,590. 0.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10933 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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F.Award of Contract
1.It was the Consensus of the Council that May and Council Communication No. C-2
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Public Right-of Way Use Agreement with Texas
Midstream Gas Services, LLC, to Grant a License to Use Certain Public Right-of Way of the
City of Fort Worth for the Purt)ose of Constructing, Maintaining_and.0r)eratin2 a Natural Gas
Pipeline Along the Eass e of Alton Road CE2jajflg_EL1!airs Drive South, West Berrs Street,
Westcliff Road South, Hilltop Drive,West Bi is Street and South Hills Ave nue.,be Continued
Until the April 14, 2009
Council meeting.
Mayor Moncrief stated that although Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23014 had been
continued, there was a citizen who wished to address the Council.
Mr. Greg Hughes, 2544 Stadium Drive, appeared before the Council in opposition to the pipeline. He
stated that his neighborhood had been advised that the TCU gas well request was going to be pulled.
He indicated that well site was not going to happen due to the large opposition that his neighborhood
was going to pursue if the request continued. He advised that since the TCU well site was not going to
happen, there was no need for this pipeline. He requested that the Council deny the request rather than
continue the request to their April 14, 2009, meeting.
2.MSC C-23377 - Authorize the City Execute a Public Right-of-Way Use
Amement with Ener23: Transfer Fuel, L.P., t Grant a License to Use Certain Public Right-of-
Way of the City of Fort Worth for the Purpose of Operating a Natural Transmission Gas
Pipeline A ross the Followin Nine Locations: East Seminary Drive, East of Cole Street; Oa
Grove Road, North of Campus Drive; Alta Me a Boulevard East, Wes of Oak Grove Road; J el
East Road oad- Oak Grove Road North of John Burgess Drive; ak
, West of Oak Grove
Grove Road North of Enon Avenue; Will Rogers Lane, orth of Everman Par ay, ver an
Parkwav, West of Rog rs Boulever dLGarden_Acres Drive ne-
,West of Deer Creek Drive, for a
Time License Fee of$4
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23377 be continued until the March 10, 2009,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
3.MSC C-23378 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Gibson and
Associates Inc.,in the Amount of $525,847. 0 for 70 Working Days for Bridge Repair at the
Following Seven Locations: Bryant Irvin Road North Bound Over Clear Fork Trinity River;
Carswell Access Road Over West Fork Tr River; South M in Street Over Burfingto
Northern Santa Fe Railroad; East Northside Drive Over West Fort Tri verton Park
Road East Over Tributary of Trinity River; Overton Park Road West Over Tributary of Trinity
Rivet-,and White Settlement Road as and West Bound Over West Fork Trin
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(C-23378 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23378 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.MSC C-23379 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute Change Order No. I in the Amount
of $304 600.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 37270 with Laughlev Bridge and Construction
Inc., for Sanitary Sewer Repl ace ment on Briarhaven-Fieldcrest Drainage Improvements,
th ere bv Increasing the ontract Amount to $2,268,33 20.00.
.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23379 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
5.MSC C-23380 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute_jgEngineering Agreement with
Freese and e Amount o 523 ,2
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23380 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
6.M&C C-23381 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Dirtco, d/b/a Styles
C
Lontracting,, in the Amount of $906,080.00 for 110 Working Days for Hot Mix Asphaltic
Concrete Surface Overlay 2008-8 at 24 Locations.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23381 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
7.MSC C-23382 - Authorize the Transfer of $600,000.00 from the Storm Water
Ot)eratin2 Fund to the Storm Water Cauital Proiects Fund; A an Autwouriation Ordinance
Increasing Estimated Receipts and_A2RK2RLjAjjons in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in
the Amount of$600,000.00 from Available Funds, the Purpose of Executing a Contract with
Tri Tech ConstructionInc. for Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements; and uthorize the
City Manager to Execute the Contract in an Amount up to $1,000,000.00.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23382 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18501-03-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
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8.M&C C-23383 - Authorize the Transfer of 5 2, r om the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Pro*ects Fund in the Amount of $1,037 46.00 and Sewer
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Capital Proiects Fund in the Amount of $424,768.00, Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance
ifliEgaliaLEstimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
Amount of$1.,037,746.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of$424,768.00,
from Available Funds,_for _the _Purpose of Authorizing a Co tract With M.E. Burns
Construction, Inc., fo Water and Sanitary Sewer Repi cement Contract 2005, WS D (Cit3:
Project Number 00386); and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract in the Amount
of$1,361,928.00.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23383 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18502-03-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
9.MSC C-23384 - Authorize the Transfer of$1,039,000. 0 from the Water and Sewer Fund to
the Sewer a ita r jests A t o A r riati on Ordinance Increasing_Lstim ate
d
Receipts and Appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of$1,039,000.00
from Available Funds for the PuER2jL_gLjjgiHjjflg_A_Lontract with William J. Schultz, Inc.,
d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Comt)anv, for Sanitary Sewer Rehabijjjgjj2g_fjgg Enlargement
Contract 2028A (City Project Number 01017 at Various Locations throughout the City of Fort
Worth- and Authorize the Citv Manager to Execute the Contract in an Amount up to
$120002000.00.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23384 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18503-03-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
10.M&C C-23385 - Authorize the Citv Manner to Execute a Contract with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in an Amount up to $2, for Water Main Extensi
ReW ace ments and Relocations, C ntract 2008A
at Various Locations throughout the Citv of
Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23385 be approved. The motion carried
seven (7) ayes to zero (1) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks casting the dissenting vote.
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XIV.ZONING HEARING
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 February 12, 2009. Mayor Moncrief opened the public
hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
a.Cases Recommended for Approval
1.Zoning Doc et m 7 - CiL of Fort Worth Aviati a art e t, S t Northwest
Loot) 820, West of N. Main Street, North of Long Avenue, and East of Angle Avenue, from
"AG" Agricultural, "A- " e- a i 3:, "B" m a i j:, "E" Neighbo r hood Commercial, "I"
Light Industrial, and "J" Medium Industrial to `°PIS/1" Planned Development for All Uses in 91191
Light strial Plus Aviation Related ses and xc i ng Bars/Nightclubs, Junk j ar s,
Recvclin2 FacilitiesMotelsSexualiv Oriented Businesses and att Parlors, Site Plan Waiver
Recommended.
Council Member Espino stated that the zoning case was for the rezoning of Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport and advised citizens of the northeast and north side of Fort Worth that the issue
regarding the helipad was being explored and investigated. He advised that decisions regarding the
helipad had to be come before the Aviation Advisory Board and before Council. He pointed out that
the City needed a helipad and new helicopters, but the location presented was not sufficient and the
zoning case would not affect further discussions regarding the helipad.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-197 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.Zoning,Docket No. ZC-09-001 - Texas Health Resources, 6700 Block of NW Loots 820, from
"D" High Densitj Multi-Family to °° Intensive Commercial.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-001 be continued until the March 24, 2009, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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3.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-002 - Hillwood Alliance Residential LP, 9500 through 9700 Block of
Ray White Road; from "A-5" One-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-002 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-003 - JPM Diversified Enterprises, 312 Old Highway 1187; from
"PD-363" Planned Deve!2pment for Manufactured Home Sales to "E" Neighborh od
Commercial.
Mr. Jerry Cunningham, 3604 South Cooper Street, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
change. He stated that he was the architect for the project and zoning of the property to "E"
Neighborhood Commercial would coincide with property adjacent to 312 Old Highway 1187, which
was also owned by JPM Diversified Enterprises and currently zoned as Neighborhood Commercial.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks requested clarification from Mr. Cunningham regarding the intended use for the
property.
Mr. Cunningham stated that it would be a mixed use for medical, retail and rehabilitation facilities.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and confirmed that the developer intended to use the property for a retail center and
rehabilitation building.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-003 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
Mayor Moncrief advised that since Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-09-005, ZC-09-007, ZC-09-008, ZC-09-
009, ZC-09-010, ZC-09-011, ZC-09-012, ZC-09-13, ZC-09-014 and ZC-09-015 were City-initiated
zoning cases for surplus properties, they would be considered at the same time.
5.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-005 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 4116 Avenue N;
from "B" Two-Famil to "A-5" 0
6.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-007 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 1208 Shadow
Lane; from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family.
7.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-008 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 1009 Haynes
Avenue; from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family.
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8.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-009 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3216 Ross
Avenue; from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family.
9.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-010 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3507 Ellis
Avenue; from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family.
10.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-011 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3216 Roosevelt
Avenue; from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family.
11.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-012 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3327 Sydney
Street; from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family.
12.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-013 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3421 Rufus
Street; from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family.
13.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-014 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3013 Ross
Avenue; from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family.
14.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-015 - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 2611 & 2617
Lee Avenue; from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-09-005, ZC-09-007, ZC-09-008, ZC-09-009, ZC-09-010,
ZC-09-011, ZC-09-012, ZC-09-13, ZC-09-014 and ZC-09-015 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
15.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-016 - City of Fort Worth Planning and Development, Text
Amendment: ress r Stations/Fracture s: An Ordinance Amending the
Comr�rehensive Zoning Ordinance by Amending Chanter 5 °°Suril�lemental Use Standards" to
Amend Section 5. "Natural Gas ress r Stations" to e ect the Revisions in the Gas
Drilling Ordinance and Add a New Section 5.144 Entitled "Fresh Water Fracture Ponds`°,
Amend Sections 4.603 "Residential District Use Table" and 4.803 "Nonresidential Use Table" of
CC ter 4, "District Regulations" to Clarify that Lift Compressors and Gas Drilling and
Production are Permitted in All Zoning Districts and to Permit Line Comuressor Facilities and
Fracture Ponds by Right in Certain Zoning Districts; Amend Charter 9 "Definitions" to Add
Definitions for Lift and Line Comrressors and Fresh Water Fracture Ponds (Continued from
e r ary 17, 2009).
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(ZC-09-016 Continued)
Ms. Susan Alanis, Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and
advised that the current ordinance stated that the land use for a gas manufacturer processing storage
facility was relegated to "K" Heavy Industrial and the proposed ordinance would not change the
zoning. She added that the ordinance clarified that drilling would be allowed in all districts with
supplemental standards and stand-alone fresh water frac ponds would be allowed in "I" Light
Industrial, "J" Medium Industrial, "K" Heavy Industrial and "AG" Agricultural zoning. She pointed
out that lift compressors were smaller and considered well equipment because they were located on the
drilling site, while line compressors could be in place for many years throughout the production of a
well to continue to push gas down the line. She added that line compressors were limited to industrial
zoning and allowed under the current ordinance with special exception in other zoning districts. She
advised that the current ordinance did not make a distinction between the compressor stations, but the
proposed ordinance allowed for line compressor stations in "I", "J", "K" and "AG" zoning with special
exceptions clarified in the use table, and lift compressor stations would be allowed in all zoning
districts with supplemental standards.
The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition to the Text Amendment and expressed
concern with compressor stations being placed all over City, pipelines in residential and commercial
areas, public safety, compressor noise, possible dangers of compressor stations, protected use
standards, differences between lift and line compressors, environmental and public health issues,
zoning language, saltwater pipelines and gas gathering lines:
Mr. Glenn Neasbit, Chairman of Northeast Mineral Lease Task Force Group, 617 Cooks Lane (Also
provided 116 letters of opposition to the City Council)
Ms. Mary Dellis, 1613 Carl (Did not speak)
Mr. Randy L. Dellis, 1613 Carl
Mr. Jim Ashford, 6209 Riverview Circle
Mr. Jerry Lobdell, 6336 Darwood Avenue (Also presented pictures to the City Council)
Ms. Sally Neasbit, 617 Cooks Lane (Also provided handout information to the City Council and
deferred her time to Ms. Esther McElfish)
Ms. Esther McElfish, 7112 Martha Lane (Also presented pictures to the City Council)
Council Member Scarth clarified that the Randol Mill Road location presented in the pictures by Ms.
McElfish was zoned as commercial and not as light industrial, and it was a well site rather than a
compressor site. He also advised that the site where the compressor was located was zoned as
industrial and was about 1,900 feet from Mr. Ashord's residence.
Mr. Charlie Murphy, 2005 Thomas Place
Mr. Greg Hughes, 2544 Stadium Drive
Ms. Debby Stein, 2417 Stadium Drive
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(ZC-09-016 Continued)
Mr. Clyde Picht, 5016 Monarda Way
Mr. Louis McBee, 5513 Aspen Lane
Ms. Mary Polk, 3812 Halloran Street(Did not speak)
Council Member Burdette stated that the Text Amendment would not amend the gas drilling
ordinance, but would emphasize what the zoning ordinance said about the locations of lift compressors
and line compressors. He advised that lift compressors were allowed in all zoning districts
because they had to be located at the well site and, according to the gas drilling ordinance, well sites
were allowed anywhere in the City. He pointed out that the issue was not with the horsepower but
with noise and advised that the issue of noise had been addressed in the gas drilling ordinance. He
added that line compressors were designed to further compress the gas back down into the pipeline
from numerous wells which required more power and would create more noise. He further stated that
Council was trying to make the zoning ordinance consistent with the gas drilling ordinance and
commended City staff for all of their hard work.
Council Member Jordan reiterated that the number one issue with the Gas Drilling Task Force was
noise and that Council was trying to make the zoning ordinance parallel with the gas drilling
ordinance. He requested confirmation on the issue of noise from Ms. Alanis.
Ms. Alanis confirmed that the issue of noise was the main concern expressed by the Gas Drilling Task
Force and that issue had been addressed in the gas drilling ordinance.
Council Member Espino expressed that the City of Fort Worth was concerned with the quality of
life of its citizens and cared about their public health and safety. He stated that the Council
had attended workshops with the Railroad Commission and the Office of Pipeline Safety and advised
that the State Legislative Program had asked the State to provide more tools that could be used such
as green completion and noise management plans. He added that in Pre-Council held earlier
today, there was a request for a joint meeting with the City Plan Commission, City Zoning
Commission and the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission to review the land use throughout
the City as it moved forward with the Comprehensive Plan in the upcoming year and to study the
overlay of drill sites. He commended Council and City staff for working with neighborhoods to
mitigate against adverse neighborhood impacts.
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(ZC-09-016 Continued)
Motion: There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text
Amendment, Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that the zoning hearing be closed and Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-016 be
approved and the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18504-03-2009
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, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5 "SUPPLEMENTAL USE
STANDARDS" TO AMEND SECTION 5.140 "NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATIONS" TO
REFLECT THE REVISIONS IN THE GAS DRILLING ORDINANCE AND ADD A NEW
SECTION 5.144 ENTITLED "FRESH WATER FRACTURE PONDS"; AMEND SECTIONS 4.603
"RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE" AND 4.803 "NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE
TABLE OF CHAPTER 4, 'DISTRICT REGULATIONS" TO CLARIFY THAT LIFT
COMPRESSORS AND GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION ARE PERMITTED IN ALL
ZONING DISTRICTS AND TO PERMIT LINE COMPRESSOR FACILITIES AND FRACTURE
PONDS BY RIGHT IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS; AMEND CHAPTER 9, "DEFINITIONS"
TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR LIFT AND LINE COMPRESSORS AND FRESH WATER
FRACTURE PONDS; AMEND SECTION 4.1000 "LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ("I") DISTRICTS" TO
PROVIDE A HORSEPOWER EXEMPTION FOR LINE COMPRESSORS; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried seven (7) ayes to one (1) nay, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks casting the dissenting
vote.
b.Cases Recommended for Denial
1.Zoning Do c e - 53 - _Dorsey Interest LLC., 2711 West 'a ey, 28 0 Block
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_
Merida, 2 c Lubbock; r PP- PP - a 1 y and PP APP Medium a Sity ti- a i y
to PP PP Planned eve e t for PP PP Intensity Mixed Use to c e
Residential Only. Site Plan Required.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-153 be denied. The motion carried eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays.
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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 Burns made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Scarth, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18505-03-2009
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.
XV.CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1.Mr. Joe Don Brandon, x 1155 - Rworld Services
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council relative to church flyers, and the
homeless and poor communities being placed into the jail system for criminal trespass in areas that
were designed to provide services for those in the community. He also briefed Council about a
television show called Rebecca: MHMR Guilty based on a woman from Mental Health
Mental Retardation (MHMR)that had been placed in the jail system and how Rworld Services was
instrumental in possibly getting her charges reversed. He pointed out that the homeless community was
filled with highly skilled people, NFL players, people with degrees in all sorts of fields, but yet the
media portrayal of the homeless community focused more on street life instead of the actual person.
He added that Rworld Services was currently editing community television clips for cable television to
give a more accurate portrayal of the homeless and poor communities.
Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Reaz Hyder as desiring to address Council; however, Mr. Hyder was
not present in the Council Chamber.
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XVII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:57 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 10th day of March, 2009.
Attest: Approved:
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Marty H drix Mich e J. Mo 'ef
City Secretary Mayor