HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/10/13-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2009
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 Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present
Dale Fisseler, City Manager
David Yett, 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 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
IL INVOCATION m Faroog Sel®d, Islamic Association of Tarrant C®unty
The invocation was provided by Dr. Farooq Selod, Islamic Association of Tarrant County.
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 6 2009
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that the minutes
of regular meeting of October 6, 2009, be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, NTRODUC
1.Presentation of Proclamation for H2pLLine Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Council Member Hicks presented a Proclamation for HopeLine Domestic Violence Awareness Month
to Mr. Blake Pumphrey, Associate Director of Government Sales, Verizon Wireless, Central Texas
Region. She stated that since the launch of the Verizon Wireless HopeLine Program more than six (6)
million phones had been collected nationally and of those six (6) million phones, 76,000 phones had
been distributed with more than 228 million minutes of free wireless service to provide a lifeline to
survivors of domestic violence in the communities it served. She further stated that the HopeLine
Program had awarded more than seven (7) million dollars in cash to organizations across the country
including SafeHaven of Tarrant County who worked tirelessly to prevent and end domestic violence
in the community.
Mr. Pumphrey expressed appreciation to the Council for their continued support of the program and
the fight to end domestic violence.
Mayor Moncrief stated that domestic violence was a crime of silence and much too often the call for
help was received too late. He advised that the shelters in Fort Worth had reached their capacity and
commended the volunteers committed to domestic violence assistance and prevention. He encouraged
the audience and viewers to donate their used working cell phones in order to prevent and end
domestic violence in the community.
VI.ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming nd Recent Events
Council Member Scarth announced that a Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Information
Meeting would be held on October 22, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pantego Bible Church, located at 8001
Anderson Boulevard. He added that the topic of discussion would be the upcoming November 3,
2009, CCPD Election.
Council Member Hicks requested that Item Ten (10) Presentations and/or Communications from
Boards, Commissions, and/or City Council Committees: Fort Worth Commission on Women, be
presented at this time. She also advised that the Commission focused on two (2) issues in the past year
that continued to plague the community: domestic violence and infant mortality.
(Please see additional Council Member Announcements after Item 10.)
2.Recognition of Citizens
No citizens were recognized at this time.
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X.PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,. COMMISSIONS
AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1.Fort Worth Commission for Women
Ms. Marcy Paul, Chair of the Commission for Women, 3411 Autumn Drive, appeared before Council
and provided a Powerpoint presentation of the Commission's Annual Report. She expressed
appreciation to Police Chief Jeff Halstead for his efforts in establishing a Domestic Violence Unit.
(Announcements by Council Members and Staff- Continued)
Council Member Hicks announced that she attended the new Crime Lab Groundbreaking Ceremony
that was held on this morning and stated that the new Crime Lab would not have been possible without
CCPD funds. She added that the Stripling Cox Building was empty for many years and that this would
continue the revitalization efforts along the Lancaster Avenue corridor and added a Police presence in
the area.
Council Member Zimmerman announced that he attended the West Hills Elementary School Class
Officers' Induction Ceremony on October 8, 2009, and expressed appreciation to school staff for the
invitation. He also announced that a rally and walk was held on October 13, 2009, to commemorate the
historic White Cane Day, which celebrated the independence of residents in the community who were
blind or visually impaired. He added that for the estimated 6,000 residents of Fort Worth and Tarrant
County who were blind or had significant vision loss, this was considered to be "Independence Day"
symbolized by the white cane and dog guide that assisted many people with safe travel and mobility.
He further stated that the long white cane and dog guide also represented its owner's ability to live
independently and contribute to the life of our community.
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to Ms. Sandy Runnels, District 6 appointee on the Fort
Worth Commission for Women, for her continued outstanding service to the Commission and the City.
He also announced the CCPD Election would be held on November 3, 2009, and Early Voting would
begin on October 19, 2009. He added that the election would allow for critical funding for the public
safety of the citizens.
Mayor Moncrief reiterated the importance of the CCPD Election and encouraged audience members
and viewers to mark their calendars for Election Day, November 3, 2009, and reiterated that Early
Voting would begin on October 19, 2009. He stated the CCPD supported many different public safety
programs and pointed out that the CCPD funding had reduced crime by 32 percent since 1994.
Council Member Burns announced that a Joint District 8 and 9 CCPD Information Meeting would be
held on October 21, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at the John Peter Smith Skills Lab, Outpatient Building, located
at 1500 South Main Street.
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(VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF Continued)
Council Member Espino reminded everyone that the City was in the middle of Hispanic Heritage
Month which ran from September 15, 2009, to October 15, 2009. He expressed appreciation to the Fort
Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the volunteers for the wonderful MusicArte Fort Worth
event held in Sundance Square. He also announced that the United Hispanic Council would hold their
Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on October 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tarrant County College
Trinity River Campus. He noted that on October 13, 2009, he attended the Oak Hurst Citizens on
Patrol Lunch and Dinner in appreciation of the Police and Fire Fighters. He added that Citizens on
Patrol was an important program and he encouraged the citizens to vote for the renewal of the CCPD
on November 3, 2009.
VII.ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23841 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda.
VIII.ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11043 be continued
until the October 20, 2009, Council meeting.
IX.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1.Changes in Membershi Boards and ss s
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mr.
Solomon Haile be reappointed to Place 5 on the Aviation Advisory Board effective October
13, 2009, with a term expiring October 1, 2011. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mr. Elvin
Bennett be appointed to Place 5 on the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board
effective October 13, 2009, with a term expiring October 1, 2011. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Ms. Marty Craddock be appointed to Place 7 on the Appeals Board effective October 13,
2009, with a term expiring September 30, 2011. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
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(IX. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL Continued)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the
following individuals be appointed/reappointed to the boards/commissions/committees
indicated effective October 13, 2009, and with terms expiring as reflected:
Aviation Advisory Board
Mr. William Howard Lawson -Place 3, expiring October 1, 2011
City Plan Commission and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation
Impact Fees
Mr. Jim L. Tidwell -Place 3, expiring October 1, 2011
Library Advisory Board
Ms. Deanna S. Maxwell - Place 3, expiring October 1, 2011
Parks and Community Services Advisory Board
Mr. Andrew James Nuttall -Place 3, expiring October 1, 2011
Appeals Board
Mr. Charles B. Team IV -Place 3, expiring September 30, 2011
Board of Adjustment- Commercial and Fort Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment
Mr. Robert West-Place 3, expiring October 1, 2011
Board of Adjustment—Residential
Ms. Barbara Worthley -Place 3, expiring October 1, 2011
City Zoning Commission
Mr. Jackson Wilson -Place 3, expiring October 1, 2011
Community Development Council
Mr. Harry Butcher- Place 3, expiring October 1, 2011
Fort Worth Commission for Women
Ms. Sandi Breaux -Place 3, expiring October 1, 2011
Historic & Cultural Landmarks Commission
Ms. JoAn Earl -Place 3, expiring October 1, 2011
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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XI.RESOLUTIONS
1.A Resolution of the City Con cil of the Cily of Fort Worth, Texas, Nominating Mar D.
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Lhambers.Jr. for ointment to the Board of Directors for the Denton Central Appraisal
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District ectiye January 1, 2010.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 3796-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
2.A Resolution Re-Appointing Members to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority Executive
Committee effective October I 2009,with Terms Expiring September 30, 2010 as follows:
Appointee Council District
Ms. Rosa Navej ar 2
Mr. Gary Havener 3
Mr. Gary Cumbie 4
Mr. Reby Cary 5
Mr. Robert A. Parmelee 6
Mr. Robert L. Jameson 7
Mr. Curtis Toombs 8
Ms. Mary Volcansek 9
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Resolution No. 3797-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
3.A Resolution of the City Council of the City off
and John Molvneaux for Rearmointment to the Board of Directors for the Tarrant Atmraisal
District Effective January 1, 2010.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Resolution No. 3798-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
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XII.ORDINANCES
1.An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article V, Entitle "Human Resources," of the Code of
the_City_jLf Fort Worth (1986), As Amended, Amending Section 2-186 "Political Activities" to
Amend the Subsection Prohibiting Certain Officers and Emplojees from Taking an Active Part
in Municipal Elections- Providing that Employees Mav Wear City Issued Uniforms for an Off-
Duty Political Activi if the Uniform Was Reguired as Part of the Emplolee's On Du tj
Emt)lovment on the Day of the Political Activity-±roviding that No Officer or Emt)lovee of the
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Lity Shall Induce Another to PaEliiinalt or Refrain from Participating in Any Municipal
Election; Providing that this Ordinance is Cumulative- a Severability_Clause, and
Providing an Effective Date
Reverend Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jr., 5001 Coneflower Road, appeared before Council in opposition to
the proposed ordinance. He requested clarification of the proposed ordinance and asked if the
ordinance would allow uniformed Police and Fire Fighters at the polling location.
City Attorney Yett clarified that the ordinance applied only to department heads, such as the City
Manager, Assistant City Managers, City Auditor, Police Chief, Fire Chief, etc. He stated there was
already a State Law in place that governed the political activites of Police Officers and Fire Fighters.
Council Member Scarth clarified that the word "officer" meant officer of the City, such as City
Attorney or City Manager, not Police Officer.
Council Member Hicks expressed appreciation to Reverend Emerson for meeting with her and Council
Member Moss about issues related to the CCPD.
Council Member Jordan clarified that Police Officers and Fire Fighters would not be permitted at the
polling location in uniform.
City Attorney Yett confirmed that Police and Fire Fighters would not be permitted in the polling
location while in uniform, as regulated by State Law.
Reverend Emerson stated that his congregation would be supporting the CCPD and expected a large
turnout at the polling locations. He added that the City should spend tax dollars on prevention not
intervention, relative to crime and infant mortality.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Ordinance No. 18862-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
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XIIL CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that the
Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
A.General - Consent Items
1.M&C G-16727 - Authorizing the City Manager to Exercise the Fourth of Four (4) One-Year
Renewal Options to Purchase Aircraft Insurance Coverage for Police Helicopters from Kay &
Piskuran Insurance Agency for the Period of October 1, 2009, to September 30, 2010, for the
Annual Premium of $73,400.00; and Authorizing the City Manager to Exercise the Fourth of
Four (4) One-Year Renewal Options to Purchase Airport Liability Insurance Coverage from
Key & Piskuran Insurance Agency for the Period of October 1, 2009, to September 30, 2010, for
the Annual Premium of$39,700.00 for the City of Fort Worth.
2.M&C G-16728 - Considering and Adopting the Findings of the Ground Transportation
Coordinator: the Public Necessity and Convenience Require the Operation of Eighteen (18)
Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc.,
d/b/a AJL, is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Limousine Service within the City;
Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc., d/b/a/ AJL, has Complied with the Requirements of Chapter
34 of the City Code; Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc., d/b/a AJL, Presented Facts in Support of
Compelling Demand and Necessity of Eighteen (18) Limousines; the General Welfare of the
Citizens of the City will Best be Served by the Addition of Eighteen (18) Limousines Upon City
Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopting Ordinance No. 18863-10-2009 Granting the
Privilege of Operating Authority to Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc., d/b/a AJL, for the Use of
the Streets, Alleys, and Public Thoroughfares of the City in the Conduct of its Limousine
Business, Which Shall Consist of the Operation of Eighteen (18) Limousines, for a Three (3)
Year Period Beginning on the Effective Date; Specifying the Terms and Conditions of the Grant;
Providing for Written Acceptance by Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc., d/b/a AJL; and
Conditioned Upon Accent/Johnston Limousine, Inc., d/b/a AJL, Complying with All
Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
Amended.
3.M&C G-16729 - Authorizing the Temporary Road Closure of Schadt Street Between East
Loraine Street and Northeast 28th Street from October 14, 2009, to April 30, 2010, to Facilitate
Drainage Improvements Associated with City Project No. 00778.
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(XIII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
B.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1.M&C P-11040 - Authorizing Purchase Agreements for Saw Blades with National Diamond
and Protech Diamond USA, Inc., for Various City Departments for a Total Annual Cost Up to
$100,000.00.
2.M&C P-11041 - Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of Restroom Stall Partitions from
Smith Interiors, LLP, for the Public Events Department in the Amount of$29,400.00.
C.Land - Consent Items
1.M&C L-14856 - Authorizing the Direct Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at 5301
Calumet Street, Described as Lot 3, Block 11, Walter Willi Subdivision, Fort Worth, Texas, to
Precious Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas
Tax Code for a Sales Price of$55,652.82; and Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to
Execute and Record the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Property to Complete the Sale.
2.M&C L-14857 - Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Correction of M&C L-14817
to Revise the Just Compensation Amount from $29,790.00 to the Correct Amount of $26,590.00
for One (1) Right-of-Way Easement from the Courtney and Mary Goff 2002 Trust Located at
4164 Keller Hicks Road in North Fort Worth, Described as Jesse Billingsley Survey, Abstract 70,
Sunny Cove Boat and Storage Tract, Tarrant County, Texas, for the Widening of Keller Hicks
Road and Pay Estimated Closing Costs of $4,000.00; Finding that the Price Offered in the
Amount of $26,590.00 is Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of
Appropriate Instruments, (DOE No. 5843) (City Project No. 00791).
3.M&C L-14858 - Approving the Acquisition of a 0.907 Acre of Reclaimed-Water Line and
Salt-Water Line Easement and a 0.932 Acre Temporary Construction Easement from Bell
Helicopter Textron, Inc., Located in the Juan Armendaris Survey, Abstract 57, Tarrant County,
Texas, Including Payment of Estimated Closing Cost of$2,000.00 to Construct the Village Creek
Reclaimed-Water (Eastern) Delivery System; Finding that the Appraised Value of $41,642.00 is
Just Compensation; and Authorizing the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments
for DOE 6096, Project No. 00213.
4.M&C L-14859 - Accepting the Dedication of Approximately 12.879 Acres of Parkland and
Facility Improvements from Standard Pacific of Texas, LP, in Accordance with the 2000
Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy as an Addition to North Park.
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(XIII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
D.Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1.M&C PZ-2851 - Authorizing the City Manager to Initiate Certain Zoning Changes in the 300
Block of Altamesa Boulevard and the 300 Block of Dupont Circle from "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, in Accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan.
2.M&C PZ-2852 - Authorizing the City Manager to Initiate Certain Zoning Changes in the East
Rosedale Street Corridor, Evans and Rosedale Urban Village and Terrell Heights Neighborhood,
from Various Districts to "A-5" One-Family, "CF" Community Facilities, "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "NS-T4NR" Near Southside— Transect
4 Neighborhood Restricted, "NS-TSNR" Near Southside — Transect 5 Neighborhood Restricted,
and "PD" Planned Development with Various Historical and Cultural Overlays, in Accordance
with the Comprehensive Plan.
3.M&C PZ-2853 - Authorizing the City Manager to Initiate Certain Zoning Changes in Phase
Two of the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood, from Various Districts to "A-7.5" One-Family,
"A-7.5/HC" One-Family/Historical and Cultural Overlay, "A-5" One-Family, `B" Two-Family,
"C" Medium Density Multi-Family, "CF" Community Facilities, "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "G" Intensive Commercial, and "PD"
Planned Development 776, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
E.Award of Contract- Consent Items
1.M&C C-23836 - Authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $53,476.00 to City
Secretary Contract No. 37580 with C. Green Scaping, LP, for Sidewalk, Irrigation and Street
Lighting Improvements to Portions of Arborlawn Drive and Bellaire Drive, Thereby Revising
the Total Cost to $498,096.05.
2.M&C C-23837 - Approving a Correction to M&C C-23558 to Increase the Appropriation for
Community Development Block Grant — Recovery Funds from $1,769,412.00 to $1,796,412.00;
and Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18864-10-2009 Increasing the Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Grants Fund in the Amount of $27,000.00, Upon Receipt of the
Community Development Block Grant — Recovery Funds from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development, for the Purpose of Funding Public Facilities Sidewalks and
ADA Ramp Activities.
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(XIII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3.M&C C-23838 - Authorizing the Transfer of$94,799.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $44,246.00 and the Sewer Capital
Projects Fund in the Amount of $50,553.00; Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18865-10-
2009 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund
and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding
Additional Water and Sewer Lines; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment
No. 3 with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation in the Amount of $63,565.00 for the Design
and Preparation of Engineering Plans and Contract Documents for the Bidding and
Construction of Additional Water and Sewer Lines Located on Berke Road, Sahara Place and
Glen Eden Drive with the Linda Lane Drainage Improvements and Oakridge Terrace Drainage
Improvements (Project No. 00474).
4.M&C C-23839 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement for
Wastewater Diversion Box Operation and Maintenance with the City of Arlington and the
Trinity River Authority of Texas.
5.M&C C-23840 - Approving the Payment of $74,900.00 to the Trinity River Authority for
Continued Participation in the Upper Trinity Water Quality Compact (City Secretary Contract
No. 8428).
XIV.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1.00S-1744 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
2.00S-1745 - Liability Bonds Approval
End of Consent Agenda.
XV.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
E.Award of Contract—(Removed from Consent Agenda for Individual Consideration)
6.M&C C-23841 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five (5) Year Lease Agreement
with Andrews-Dillingham, LTD., in the Amount of $105,000.00 per Year in Base Rent for the
Operation of a Community Action Partners Center Beginning October 1, 2009, and Ending
September 30, 2014.
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(C-23841 Continued)
City Manager Fisseler advised that a correction needed to be made to Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-23841. He noted that the words "Per Year" should be stricken from the Subject
and Recommendation Sections of the Mayor and Council Communication. He stated the Subject and
Recommendation Sections should read: "Authorize Execution of a (5) Five Year Lease Agreement
with Andrews-Dillingham Properties, LTD., in the Amount of $105,000.00 in Base Rent for the
Operation of a Community Action Partners Center."
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-23841 be approved as amended. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
B. General
1. 73 - Authorize the ' a s er to Armoint the Persons Named Below aces
12 32 52 72 92 10 and the City's Const r uction and ire Prevention Board Appeals,
Beginning October 13, 2009, and terms expirin as follows:
Place Name Expiring Terms
1 Mr. Joel Werland, Architect 10-1-2011
3 Mr. Tom Lewis, Fire Protection 10-1-2011
5 Mr. David Ritz, General Contractor 10-1-2011
7 Mr. Mike Callan, Master Plumber 10-1-2011
9 Mr. Robert Madeja, Home Builder 10-1-2011
10 Mr. Gordon Pritchard, Alternate Engineer 10-1-2010
11 Mr. Parris Jones, Alternate Architect 10-1-2011
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16730 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC G-16731 - Ad2njj an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Fort Worth, bl Amending Artic e 11 of ChanjgL 15,"Gas" Entitled, "Gas Drilling a
Production," Regulating the Drilling and Production of Gas Wells within the City to Amend
Section 15-31, "Definitions" to Add a Definition for Urban Villages and to Amend Freshwater
Fracture Pits to Add a Reference to Ponds; Amend Section 15-34, "Gas Well Permit Required"
to Require City Council Approval for Gas Wells in Urban Villages; Amend Subsection 17 of
Section 5- 2, " ec iC a ati s" to e ire Council Approval for Fracture Ponds in
Urban Villages.
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(G-16731 Continued)
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 the item.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
Council Member Hicks clarified that this item did not prohibit fracture ponds in all Urban Villages, it
simply gave Council the opportunity to discuss the fracture ponds as proposed. She advised that the
Council would be meeting with Staff to ensure that everyone was moving forward in a positive way,
relative to development in the urban areas.
Mr. Ray Oujesky, representing Chesapeake Energy, 100 Energy Way, completed a speaker card in
opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16731 but did not wish to address the
Council.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16731 be continued until the October 27, 2009, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with one (1)
abstention by Council Member Jordan.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
3.MSC G-16732 - Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
), as Amended, t Establish a New Parking Meter Rate No. 2 — Two (2) Hour Rate b Y
Amendinj Subsection (d)(2) of Section 22-191, "Establishment of Zones and Maximum Parkin
Time Therein; Establishment of Feel,:L Division 2, "Parking Meters," Article VI, "Stopping,
Standing and Parkins" Chanter 22, "Motor Vehicles".
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16732 be approved and Ordinance No. 18866-
10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.MSC G-16733 - Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated
Receipts and Appropr iati s in the Red Ligh EnforcemeflL_EL2gLM Fund in the Amount of
$369,212.00, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding General Operating Expenses for
Fiscal Year 2009-2010,
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-16733 be approved and Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 18867-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
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5.M&C G-16734 - A AU ApDropriation Ordinance Increasing he Estimated RgigiaLs and
Appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $10,575,565.00 and
$4,016,663.00 in the Sewer Capital Proiects Fund froffi_ Impact Fee for the Purpose of
Transferring Said Funds to the Water and Sewer Fund, and Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing
the Transfer of Funds in the to Amount of $14,592, 28.00 for the Purpose of Paling ebt
Associated with Imuact Fee Eli2ible Proiects.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-16734 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
18868-10-2009 and 18869-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
Mayor Moncrief clarified that Council Member Jordan abstained from voting on Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-16731 and stated the vote was eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with one (1)
abstention by Council Member Jordan.
C.Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1.MSC P-11043 -Authorize a Purchase cement for Commercial and Residential Demolition
Services with Intercon Environmental., Inc., Using Texas Department of Transportation
Purchase Agreement No. 8182006011343000 for the Code Compliance Den rtment for an
Annual Amount Uu to $
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11043 be continued until the October 20, 2009,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC P-11044 - Authorize the Purchase of a New Sr)artan Chassis, Inc., Aerial Fire
Apparatus with Scott Fire Apparatus, Inc., rte Fire Department, Using Ho ston-Gal vest
on
Area Council Coouerative Contract No. FS12-07, for a Cost Not to Exceed $734,250.00.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. P-11044 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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D.Land
1.M&C L-14860 - Ap rove the Proposed Sett e nt of the Claims of Howell Instruments Inc.,,
in the Condemnation Lawsuit, City Fort Worth v. Howell Instruments,Inc.- in the Con ty
Court at Law No. 2 of Tarrant CoURI1,Texas, Cause No. 06-42201-_2-Authorize the Payment of
$4,600,000.00 to Howell Instrument
Previously Deposited in tl►e Registry of tl►e Court and a Check Payable to Howell Instruments,
Inc., in the Additional Amount of Associated Court Costs
and Authorize the Att r ey rte i t o r ve t e A ree e t ecessary to
Complete the Settlement.
Council Member Zimmerman advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on the item.
(Council Member Zimmerman left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14860 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with one (1) abstention by Council Member Zimmerman.
(Council Member Zimmerman returned to his place at the dais.)
2.MSC of a Lease Agreement for Natural Gas Drilling
Under 2 8.659 Acres More or Less of Citl-Owned Properties Known as High and Hills Park
Located at 1600 Glasg w Road to Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., for a Two (2) Year ary
Term.
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 the item.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
Council Member Hicks requested that the funds received from the drilling be allocated for Highland
Hills Park and added that the Highland Hills Park Neighborhood Association would provide direction
on how the funds were to be utilized.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-14861 be approved, with stipulation as noted by Council
Member Hicks. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with one
(1) abstention by Council Member Jordan.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
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3. 2 m A r ve t o Acre to ce of a Lease A reement for Natural Gas Drilli
Under 134.909 Acres More or Less of City-Owned Properties Known as Rolling Hills Water
Treatment Plant Located at 2600 SE_Loog 820 to its Energv, LLC, in the Amount of
5505,908.75 for a Two (2)Year Primary Tear►.
Council Member Moss requested clarification regarding the Minority and Women Owned Business
Enterprise (MWBE) commitment.
Ms. Susan Alanis, Director, Planning and Development Department, clarified that the current Council
policy required a three (3) percent commitment to MWBE contracts. She stated that Titan Operating,
LLC., had provided a list of nearly one (1) million dollars in potential subcontracting opportunities and
identified a company that would fulfill that obligation.
Council Member Moss advised that there was an issue at DFW International Airport regarding leases
with production companies. He stated that they were required to provide names of minority firms that
they would do business with, but once they secured the leases they did not use any of the contractors
that they had identified. He noted that in this particular case, Titan Operating, LLC., had identified
companies that would potentially get a contract, but were not guaranteed and added that he wanted to
make sure the Council was considering this so the same issue did not occur in Fort Worth.
Council Member Hicks requested Ms. Alanis advise the Council of what assistance they could provide
so that this issue did not occur in the City.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-14862 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.MSC L-14863 - Declare the Negotiations Between the City, its Agents, Subagents and the
Landowners to Ac ire Approximately a Co bined Total of 0.4690 Acres of Land Owned b
Alfonso Aguirre and Known as 3004 Decatur Avenue, Tract 4, A1370, of the Martin Roddv
Unsuccessful Because of the Ina
to Reach an Amement to Purchase; the Necessitv to Take by Condemnation the Sub
j,ect
Property for the Lebow Channel Drainage Project; Authorize the City Attorney to Institute
Condemnation Proceediflgj_jq_Acguire Fee Simt)1e Interest in the Surface Estate, but Not the
Mineral Estate of the Propertj; a nd Authorize the Acceptance and Recording of Appropri te
Instruments (DOE No. 4623}.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-14863 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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5.M&C L-14864 - Declare that Negotiation s etween the City and the Landowners to Ac ire
0.1826 Acres of Land Owned by Reyes and Celia Malagon and Known as 3006 Decatur Ave
Lots 8 and 9,111ock 41 Worth Tarrant County, Texas, were
,W.A. Archer Addition, Citv of Fo ,__
Unsuccessful Because A greem nt to Purchase Could be Reached; Declare the Necessi to
Take by Condemnation the Property for the Lebow Channel Drainage Project; Authorize the
City Attornev to Institute Condemnation Pr2ittdin s to Ac ire Fee Simple Interest in the
Property, but Not the Mineral Estate of tht_kL22erty- and Authorize the AKi0jance and
Recording of ADDroDriate Instruments (DOE No. 4623),
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-14864 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
6.MSC L-14865 - Declare that Negotiations Between the City, its Agents, Subagents and the
Landowners to Acguire 0.1826 Acres of Land Owned by Reyes Ma gon and own as 3008
Decatur Ave nueLots 10 and N 9, Block 41, f the W.A. Archer Addition, CitV of Fort Worth
Tarrant County, Texas, were Unsuccessful Because of the Inability to Reach an Agreement to
Purchase; Declare the N gKgL sity to Take bv Condemnation the Subiect Propertv for the Lebow
_
Channel Drainage Project; Authorize the City Attorney to Institute Condemnation Proceedings
to Acguire Fee Simple Interest in the Surface Estate, but Not the Mineral Estate of the Prot�erty;
and Authorize the Acceptance and Recording of Appropriate Instruments (DOE No. 4623).
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-14865 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine
(9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
7.MSC L-14866 - Approve the Acquisition for the Construction of the Village Creek
Reclaimed-ff ater (Eastern) Defivery Svstem of a 0.461 Acre Reclaimed-Water Line and Salt-
Water Line Easement and a 0.408 Acre Temporary Construction Easement from TXI
Operations, LP, Locat d in a Portion of Lot I Block 1,_TXI Calloway Additionin North East
Fort Worth on State Highway 157, and Pal t he Estimated Closing Costs of$5,000.00; Find hat
the Total Armraised Value of $358,958.00 is Just Compensation;, and Authorize the Acceptance
and Recording of Appropriate Ins ruments for DOE 60962 Project 002 3.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14866 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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8.M&C L-14867 - Approve the Acguisition f a 0.281 Acre Reclaimed-Water Line Easement
from Chesa2gaLtLIE!2LAli�� to Construct the Village Creek Reclaimed-Water
(Eastern Defivery Svstem Located in a Portion of the Vincent J. Hutton Survel, Abstract 681
J_ in
North East Fort Worth and Pay the Estimated Closing Costs of $4,000.00; Find that the
Appraised Value of 5 52,7 . is Just Compensation and Authorize the Acceptance and
Recording of ADDroDriate Instruments for DOE 6096, Project 00213.
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 the item.
(Council Member Jordan left his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14867 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
9.MSC L-14868 - Execute a Settlement Agreement for 56E2,22200 with Centrei�ort Devel ers,
LLC,d/b/a Regent Aerospace, LLC for 0.619 Acre of Land for Two (2) Reclaimed-Water Line
and Salt-Water Line Easements and 3.334 Acres of Land for Two 12 Construction Easements to
be Used to Construct the Village Creek Reclaimed-Water (Eastern) Delivery Svstem Located in
Northeast Fort Worth in a Portion of Lot 3, Block 113, Centrepo t Addition and to PaL the
Estimated Closing Costs of $10,000.00; Find that the Total Negotiated Value of $680,792.00 is
Just a nsation; and Authorize the Accepta cc and Recording of Appropriate I struments.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-14868 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
F.Award of Contract
1.M&C C-23842 - Adopt an Appropriati n Ordinance Increasing,._Estim ate d REigj2Ls and
Atmrot)riations in the Storm Water Utility Fund in the Amount of $541,723.00 and Decreasing
the Unreserved, es ate Fu d Balance b3: the Same Amount, for the Purpos of Providi
Additional Funds for to rate Program Management,Phase 3; an ADDroDriation
Ordinance I!jiLgA2jRg_jhe Estimated Receipts and Approp iations in the as Well Lease Fund in
the Amount of$98,494.00, from Available Funds, for the Purpose of Providing Additional Funds
'rize the City.Mna er to Execute a
Professional Services Amement with CH2 11 in the Amount of$4,399,1008.00.
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(C-23842 Continued)
Council Member Jordan requested a detailed presentation from staff relative to the accomplishments to
date and the measurable expectations of the contract going forward.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-23842 be continued until the October 27, 2009, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
2.MSC C-23843 - Authorize Professional Service Agreements with INX Inc., Network Cabling
and Senior Consultants, Inc., for te Installation of FibeL Optic and Structured Ca e for the
Information Technology Solutions Department Using Department of Information Resources
Contract Nos. - , - 7 and - 77 for a Combined Amount Not to Exceed
$2
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23843 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
3.M&C C-23844 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Desi2n/Build Contract in the
Amount of $1,328,929.00 with Sabre Communications Corporation for the Design and
Construction rte Reulacement of the Public Safetv Communications Tower at Rolling ills
Water Treatment Facility for the Information Technoloy,.y Solutions Department.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23844 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
4.MSC C-23845 - Authorize a Substantial Amendment to the City's 2007-2008 Action Plan;
Authorize a Chan2e in se and Exr)enditure of $720,000.00 ity Development Block
Grant Funds for the Te horize the City
Manager or His Designee to Execute an En2ineerin2 Design Agreement with Lee
Engineering, C, for $291,995.10 for the Pre aration of Construction Plans, SP eci is tl s and
Estimates a ate e Roadwav and e es r a Street Li2ht Installation the Terrell Hei2hts
Street Light Replacement Project.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23845 be approved with appreciation to staff. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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5.M&C C-23846 - Authorize the Cily Manager to Execute an Engineering Agreement w it
Kimley-Horn and Associateslnc.,in the Amount of$245,973.00 for the Design of Chapin Road
Brid2e (Proiect No. 00259) at Santa Clara Channel and Cravens Road Bridge Replacements
(Project No. 00302) at Wildcat Branch Channel.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23846 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
6.MSC C-23847 - Authorize the City Manner to Execute an Engineering Agreement in the
Amount of $287,746. 0 with Lockwood, An re & NeAEAMI_IELI_L rte_RgEign_RL_Last
Downtown Storm Drain Structural Rehabilitation Proiect (Proiect No. 01367).
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23847 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
7.M&C C-23848 - Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with James DeOtte
Engineering, Inc., in the Amount of$243 053.00 for the Greenfield Acres pLajflagE.Master Plan.
Council Member Burdette stated that this area was built out a number of years ago when the area was
owned by Tarrant County. He added that the area had major drainage problems and this was the first
step in getting those drainage issues solved.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23848 be approved with appreciation to staff. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
8.MSC C-23849 - Authorize a Sole Source Agreement for Continued Software Maintenance
and SuDDort from Sungard Public _Sector Inc., for the Water De art ment's Customer
Information and Billing System for an Amount Up to $102,700.00.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-23849 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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9.M&C C-23850 - Adopt an Appropriation rdinance Increasing th Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Special Gifts Fund in the Amount of$56,420.00, f rom Available Funds, for
...
the PurDose of Transferring Said unds to the General Fund to Conduct a Customer Analvtics
Study for the Library Department Authorize the Transfer of$56,420.00 from the Special Gifts
Fund and $5 2 r t e S ecia l Trust Fund to the General Fund; Adopt a Supplem etal
Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the General
Fund in the Amount of$112,840.00, from Available Funds,12_Conduct the Study; and Authorize
the City Manner to Execute a Professional Services Amement with Buxton Comr)anv in the
Amount of$138,0 un ction 00.00 to Conduct a Study in Connction with its Comprehensive Plan.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23850 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
18870-10-2009 and 18871-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
10.M&C C-23851 - Authorize the City Manner to Apply for and Accept a $183,336.00 Loan
Star Libraries Grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the Fort
Worth Library for the Program Year September 1, 2009, Through August 31, 2010; Authorize
the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission Relating to Such Grant; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the
Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Fund, Upon Receipt of the Grant for the
Purpose of Funding the Library's Comprehensive Plan, the Purchase of Library Materials and
the Summer Reading Program; Authorize a Non-Interest Bearing Inter-Fund Loan in the
Amount of $123,000.00 from the General Fund to the Grants Fund for Interim Financing to
Ensure Program Continuation from One (1) Grant Funding Period to the Next; and Authorize
the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Godfrey's Associates, Inc.,
for an Amount Up to $153,293.00 to Conduct a Master Facilities Study for the Library
Department in Conjunction with its Comprehensive Plan, with $123,000.00 being Paid from
Grant Funds and $30,293.00 coming from the General Fund.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. C-23851 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No.
18872-10-2009 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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XVI.PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - NON CONSENT ITEMS
1.OCS-1746 - Consideration of Joint Election Agreement nd Contract Between Tarrant Con ty
Elections Administrator and City of Fort Worth for Election Services for the SP vial Election to
be Held on November 3, 20092 at an Estimated Cost of $255,314.00 to Continue the Crime
Control and Prevention District and its One-Half Cent Sales Tax for Five Years
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. OCS-1746 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XVII.PUBLIC HEARING
1.First Public Hearin2 for a Pror)osed Citv-Initiated Annexation of Armroxim ate lv 442.5 Acres
of Land in Denton County, Located North of SH 114 and West of Interstate 35W. (AX-09-005
a.Rer)ort of Citv Sta
Ms. Allison Gray, Planning Manager, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b.Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that the public
hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
XVIII.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 September 28, 2009. Mayor Moncrief opened the public
hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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1.Zoning Do ket No. ZC-09-027 -_C
Lity of For r a eve e ex t
Amendment: Conservation Overlay Districts- An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinan e of
the Citv of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as Amended, Codified as Appendix "A" of
the Code of the Cily o Fort Wort Commission"
of Chapter 2, "Review Bodies", to Amend the Duties of the Urban Design Corrirriission and
Revise Subsections "E" and "F" Related to Conservation Districts; to Change the References to
"Design Districts" and Delete Mixed Use Growth Centers and Urban_Villages; Section 4.100
"Districts Established" to Add Design Overlay Districts to Subsection "A", "St)ecial Purt)ose
Districts"- Amend in its Entirety Article 4 "Conservation ("Cl)") Overlay Districts"
(Recommended for Approval) (Continued from Segtember 22, 2009}.
Council Member Burns stated that when he was first elected to the Council he requested that staff look
at the City's Conservation Districts. He added that a number of City staff and citizens had weighed in
on the issue over the course of the last year and half and stated that a few items still existed that needed
to be resolved before voting on the item. He advised that he would continue the item for three weeks in
hopes of getting the consensus that was needed.
Mr. Fran McCarthy, 1208 West Magnolia Avenue, Suite 212, appeared before Council in support of
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-027 and relative to the unique design features of the Fairmont
Neighborhood and the ability to protect the neighborhood without the full historic designation.
Motion: There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text Amendment,
Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-027 be continued until the November 3, 2009, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0) nays.
2.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-081 — Carniceria Pr
"E" Ne1 2hborhood Commercial to "PD/E" Planned Deve loment for All Uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial Plus B an
Waiver Recommended. (Recommended for Approval) (Continued from September 1, 2009).
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-081
relative to the vandalized building, the bingo parlor proceeds funding many local charities and the
applicant rehabilitation of the existing building:
Mr. Bill Woodward, P.O. Box 150685
Mr. Jesse Seawell, 4850 Countryside Court West
Mr. Johnny Snell, 11, 5212 Cool River Court, Mansfield, Texas, 76063
Mr. Jim Schell, representing the applicant, Attorney, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, provided
photographs of the building and identified the vandalism that had occurred.
Mr. Michael Schlueter, Applicant, 7304 Vanguard Court, Colleyville, Texas, 76034
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(ZC-09-081 Continued)
Ms. Peggy A. Shelton, 4412 Sahara Place, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
No. ZC-09-081 relative to the association of crime with bingo parlors.
Council Member Hicks asked the applicant how he would spend the $200,000.00 to $250,000.00 on
rehabilitation for the existing building.
Mr. Schlueter stated that he planned to replace all of the existing windows with solid material and
redesign and replace the damaged interior of the building, due to vandalism. He added that he would
work with the current landlord to secure more lighting around the building and in the parking lot.
Council Member Hicks stated she would support this item because she felt the building and location
would be better served with a tenant rather than remain vacant and attract vandalism. She noted that
the applicant planned to rehabilitate the building which would benefit the strip shopping center and
hopefully draw new tenants to the vacant areas. She also added that alcohol would not be sold at the
facility and that it would operate only during the evening hours.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-081 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0)
nays.
3. i c et - 7 — P from "A-5"
One-Fancily to "PD/S " Planned Development for Four (4) Detached Single Fancily Units and
One 1)Duplex on One (1)Lot, Site Plan Included. (Recommended for Denial).
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-087 be continued until the November 3, 2009, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0) nays.
4.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-088 — HMG Ridgriaar SNF LP, 2301 Lands End Boulevard, fr om
"PD-404" a e eve e t for All Uses in "CF" CommunitV Facilities with a 6-Foot
1 I s®nry Screening Wall Along the North Pror�erty Line and Monument Signage Only to "MU-
I" Intensity Mixed Use (Recommended for ApDroval).
Mr. Robert Baldwin, 401 Exposition Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
No. ZC-09-088 but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-087 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
to (0) nays.
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5.Zoning Doc et No. ZC-09-090 — Vuong V , 3255 North Beach Street; r om "PD-182" Planned
Development for All Uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial Plus Sale of Used Furniture, No
Outside Stora2e Permitted; Site Plan Waived to Amend "PD-182" to Include a Ga
Facifitj; Site Plan Wai ended for D
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-090 be denied. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0)
nays.
6.Zoning Doc et No. ZC-09-091 —Leggett, Leggett, & Leggett, 1701 McClellan Cour V from "E"
'
Neighborh od Commercial to "PD/E" Planned Develop ent for All Uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial Plus Retail Tire Facifily; Site Pla Waiver Reguested. (R commended for Denial)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-091 be denied. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0)
nays.
7.Zoning Do ket No. ZC-09-092 — Black Dog Land & Cattle LLC, 312 Precinct L
from "PD-638" PD/SU for Collection of Recycling Construction Waste Materials, Including
Grinding of Wood Products for Resale or Combustion in a Cogeneration Plant, Retail Sales of
Mulch Materials and CoggngEajj2n_f act jjj3, it �i a e Standards; Site Plan Reguire to
"K" Heavy Industrial (Recommended for Annroval).
Mr. Louis Galindo, representing Black Dog Land & Cattle LLC, 306 West 7h Street, Suite 600,
appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-092 and stated his client requested
the zoning revert back to the zoning which was in place before the specific use permit was granted.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, clarified that the
request was for a straight zoning classification and a site plan was not typically required. She added
that the Council had the option to waive or require a site plan.
Council Member Moss indicated his motion would include waiving of the site plan.
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-092 be amended as "PD" Planned Development for all uses in
"K" Heavy Industrial excluding Sexually Oriented Businesses, with waiver of the site plan.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0) nays.
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8.L2fljRg_REket No. ZC-09-093 — Che3:enne West Cheyenne LLC, 5 24 Lovell Avenue,from
"ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to ::L:_agjg!1borhood Commercial ( ecommended
for ADDroval).
Ms. Dee Dee Herring, representing Cheyenne West Cheyenne LLC, 6040 Camp Bowie Boulevard,
Suite 56, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-093.
Ms. Era Rose Smith, 5909 Locke Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
No. ZC-09-093, and relative to the close proximity of commercial businesses to residences. She
provided photographs of the residential and commercial areas directly related to the zoning request.
Council Member Burdette stated he had concerns about the property currently zoned as "ER"
Neighborhood Restricted and the request to change the zoning to "E" Neighborhood Commercial. He
further stated that the zoning would stay with the property if it was sold in the future. He pointed out
that if the property was rezoned that the entire block had the potential to become commercial. He
advised that he would make a motion for the request to be denied without prejudice.
Council Member Scarth requested clarification on how the property was originally zoned "ER"
Neighborhood Restricted.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, clarified that the
western half of the block was "ER" Neighborhood Restricted and the eastern half of the block was "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, so the entire block on both the north and south sides of Lovell was zoned
for some type of neighborhood commercial. She added that the block was zoned restricted on the west
and regular neighborhood commercial on the east, and that there was one lot zoned "C" Multi-family.
Council Member Burdette asked Ms. Burghdoff if the property could be used for what
the applicant had requested under the current zoning.
Ms. Burghdoff clarified that the massage therapy was the use that required the rezoning request.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-093 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0) nays.
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9.Zoning Doc et No. ZC-09-094 — Home Depot USA, Inc., 87 0 South FregAAE from "PD-281"
Planned Dejg!2nment for All Uses in "G" Intensive Commercial Plus Outside Storage and
Displav; Site Plan Required to "E" Neighborhood Commercial and Amend "PD-281" to Reduce
Acreage and Parkin Area; Site Ian
and Allow for More Outside Storage and Display
Included. (Recommende
Mr. David Drake, 511 East John Carpenter Freeway, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-088 but did not wish to address the Council.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, clarified that the
rezoning was a portion of the Home Depot parking lot for the proposed restaurant use.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-094 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0)
nays.
10.Zoning Doc et No. ZC-09-095—Lazy F. Inc. (Q adrant North Tarrant Partners, LTD.), 8501
Rav its Road- from "FR" General Commercial Restricted to "E" Nei2hborhood Commercial
(Recommended for A��roval).
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to Ms. Anita James, applicant, for meeting with him to
discuss the request.
Ms. Anita James, Applicant, 3225 Cumberland Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339,
completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-095 but did not wish to address the
Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-095 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
to (0) nays.
11.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-096 — Primary Realtv Assets LP 9600 Trinitv Boulevard- from
"A-5" One-Famill a nd "C" Medium to "PD/SU" Planned
Dsire loment/Smcific Use for Mini Warehouse; Site Plan Regu ire d. (Re omme d for
Approval as Amended)
Mr. Jim Schell, Attorney, representing the applicant, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, appeared before
Council in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-096 and requested an amendment to the zoning
request. He requested that area two (2) identified as 4.312 acres of proposed Lot 2, Block 1, Trinity
Bell Gardens, be deleted and area(3) 9.05 acres of Lot 2, Block 1, Trinity Bell Gardens be approved.
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(ZC-09-096 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-096 be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to (0) nays.
Mr. Schell provided a new legal description of the property for area 3.
12.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-097 — AIL Investment L.P., 10001 Old Denton Road and 10280
North Freewav; from "C" Medium Densitv Multi-Familv, "E" Nei2hborhood Commercial,"J"
Medium Industrial (Tract 1) and " " Medium Industrial (Tract 2) to " " Intensive Commercial
(Tract 1) and "C" Medium Density Multi-Fancily (Tract 2) (Recommended for Approval).
Mr. Thad Brundrett, Jacobs Engineering, 777 Main Street, completed a speaker card in support of
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-097 but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Scarth, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-097 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0)
nays.
13.Zoning Do ket No. ZC-09-098 — Poisson Rouge Proper!y Compan3:, 3700 & 37 Linden
Avenue and 3701 & 3705 Bvers Avenue; fro "A-5" One-Familv and, "B" Two-Famill to 91 191
Zero Lot Line/Cluster (Recommended for Denial).
Mr. David Marshall, representing the Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association, 2221 Ashland
Avenue, completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-098 but did not wish to
address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-098 be denied with prejudice. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to (0) nays.
14. Site Plan No. SP-09-003 — Christ C 3740 Bi Avenue,Lhapel Bible Church chman Ave Amended
Site Plan for Church Parkin2 and Accessory Bu1 ld1 n2s (Recommended for Aurmoval).
Mr. Rick Neves, representing Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3740 Birchman Avenue, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket No. SP-09-003 but did not wish to address the Council.
Mr. Chris Wilde, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Suite 100, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket No. SP-09-003 but did not wish to address the Council.
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(SP-09-003 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Site
Plan No. SP-09-003 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0) nays.
15.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-099— City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 10300 block of
West Cleburne Road-from "B" Two-Family, "RV Zer Lot Line/Cl ter, PP PP Low Den tj
Multi-Familv, and "E" Neighbor ood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-099 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
to (0) nays.
16.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-1 00 — City of Fort Worth Planning & Development Echo Heights
Nei hborhood Generally Bounded by US 287,Parker Henderson Road Mansfield Highway,
and Miller Aire nue-_from "AG'
Medium Density Multi-Fancily, "MH" Manufactured Housing, "E" Neighborhood Commercial.,
"FR" General Commercial Restricted, "F" General Commercial, "I" Light Industrial, "PD-
160"2"PD- 90" Planned Develoments to "A-10" One-Family, "A-7.5" One-Family, "A-5" ne-
Famill, "112" Townhouset Cluster,_I'MH" Manufactured Housing, " F" Communi!y Facilities,
"E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Armroval As Amendedl
Motion: Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-09-100 be approved as amended with appreciation to staff. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0) nays.
17.Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-101 — City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, South of
Avondale Haslet Road, West of Willow Springs Road, orth of Velda Kal Lane, and Eas of
Willow Crossin2 Drive; from "A 5" One-Fami1v to "A-43" One-Family (Rec mme d for
Motion: Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-09-101 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
to (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 Burdette made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Espino, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18873-10-2009
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 nine (9) ayes to (0) nays.
XIX. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1.Mr. Joe Don Brandon.P.O. x 1155." � a` i is Aga i st t e i as a`! er's Ice"
Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, was recognized by Mayor Moncrief but was not present in the
Council Chambers.
Mayor Moncrief introduced Mr. Zach Moutaouakil, Owner, Fort Worth Chop House and welcomed
him and his special guest to the Council meeting.
Mr. Moutaouakil introduced Mr. Faouzi Chaabi, Mayor of Rabat/Souissi, Morocco and a member of
the Moroccan Parliment.
Mayor Moncrief welcomed Mr. Chaabi to the Council Meeting and requested he approach the dais to
be introduced to the Council.
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XXI.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 20th day of October, 2009.
Attest: Approved:
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Marty endrix Michael J. Mon of
City Secretary Mayor