HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/05/06-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 6, 2008
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Chuck Silcox, District 3
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Absent
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
City Staff
Dale Fisseler, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with Council Members Espino and Scarth absent.
Agenda Item II The invocation was given by Pastor David Daniels, Pantego Bible Church.
Invocation
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Council Member Jordan, seconded by Council Member
Approval of Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 29, 2008, were approved
Minutes unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and
Scarth absent.
Agenda Item V Mayor Pro tem Hicks presented a Proclamation for National Train Day to Ms.
Special Joy Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Passenger Services, Southwest
Presentations Amtrack.
Council Member Jordan presented a Proclamation for Panthers's Day in
Panther City to Mr. Tommy Braket, North Crowley High School Basketball
Coach, and members of the Texas Class 5A Championship Team.
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Agenda Item V Council Member Burdette presented a Proclamation for the Fort Worth Cats
Special Week to Carl Bell, owner and CEO of the Cats Baseball team and other
Presentations members of the Cats organization. Mr. John Dietrich, President of the Cats
(Continued) organization, recognized former major league baseball players Maury Wills and
Jack Lindsey who played shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers and cited their
contributions to the organization. The proclamation celebrated their opening
day on May 8, 2008, and the beginning of their 120th season.
Agenda Item VI Council Member Burns advised the Council of a fire at the home of Jesse and
Announcements Elena Sandoval last week that claimed the life of Elena. He requested that the
meeting be adjourned in her memory. He announced that the Fairmount
Neighborhood Association would conduct their 26th Annual Tour of Homes on
May 10-11, 2008, from noon to 6:00 p.m., starting with a parade on Magnolia
Street. He also announced that a public meeting on the redesign for Burnett
Park would be conducted on May 7, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. at the Intermodel
Transportation Center and invited everyone interested to attend.
Council Member Silcox advised of an informational handout relative to grass
clippings that was available in English and Spanish. He provided information
on the handout's contents and reminded everyone that blowing grass clippings,
leaves and other debris in the streets was illegal and punishable by a fine up to
$2,000.00.
Council Member Burdette announced that the newly formed West Point
Neighborhood Association would conduct their meeting on May 8, 2008, at
7:00 p.m. at Chapel Creek Fellowship Church, at 501 Academy Boulevard and
encouraged everyone interested to attend.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to City Manager Fisseler,
Assistant City Manager Tom Higgins, and her aide Devan Allen, for attending a
very successful District 8 Advisory Board Meeting on April 29, 2008. She also
encouraged everyone in the City to go and vote on May 10, 2008, in the Bond
Election and other elections being held.
Council Member Jordan echoed Mayor Pro tem Hicks's announcement relative
to voting in the May 10, 2008, Bond Election. He announced that the City was
in the midst of the storm season and there had been a real issue this year with
brush and trees being picked up. He added that it was important for citizens to
remember that when laying brush on the curb to ensure the brush was not
placed underneath electrical lines, near fences or structures or co-mingled with
trash, so as not to endanger the life of those individuals picking up the brush
piles. He further stated that he had asked staff for an informational handout on
this issue to ensure the word gets out.
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Agenda Item VI Mayor Moncrief announced that he attended a meeting on May 5, 2008, at
Announcements University Christian Church, that was called by members of the faith
(Continued) community to address the issue of homelessness in the City. He stated that over
400 people and members of all faith traditions were present and came together
on a mission to make the connection of faith, housing and hope. He added that
a member of each faith addressed the issue of homelessness and all listened to
what one another had to say and all agreed that something needed to be done to
address homelessness now. He assured everyone that the Council and City
would continue to focus efforts on homelessness and pointed out that a majority
of homeless people were comprised of women and children.
Agenda Item VII City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Withdrawn from C-22793 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Continued/ G-16128 and C-22793 be continued until the May 13, 2008, Council meeting
Withdrawn By Staff and that P-10777 be withdrawn from consideration.
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Jordan, the Council voted seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent, to approve and adopt all remaining items
on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows:
Agenda Item XII M&C OCS-1658 - from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
OCS-1658 City Council authorize the acceptance of these liability bonds as follows:
Liability Bonds
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
Advanced Paving Acquisition, Ltd. SureTec Insurance Company
Bubco Group, Inc. RLI Insurance Company
The Fain Group, Inc. Merchants Bonding Company
Hidalgo Industrial Services, Inc. SureTec Insurance Company
Daniel Kinser RLI Insurance Company
Jose Maldonado d/b/a Maldonado
Construction RLI Insurance Company
Ox Concrete RLI Insurance Company
S.P.S.D., Site Planning Site
Developing SureTec Insurance Company
Steele &Freeman, Inc. Federal Insurance Company
Steward Construction State Farm Fire & Casualty Company
Texas Concrete Contractors RLI Insurance Company
Western Star Concrete Western Surety Company
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OCS-1659 M&C OCS-1659 - from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Claims City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries
to the Finance/Risk Management Department.
G-16123 M&C G-16123 - Approving the settlement of a claim filed by The Dent Law
Settle Claim Filed Firm on behalf of Kimberly Burba; authorizing the payment of $95,000.00 to
by The Dent Law Kimberly Burba and The Dent Law Firm in full and complete settlement of the
Firm on Behalf of referenced claim; and authorizing the appropriate City personnel to execute any
Kimberly Burba releases and agreements necessary to complete the settlement.
G-16124 M&C G-16124 - Authorizing the City Manager to appoint Mr. Thomas M.
Appointment of Lewis to Place 3, Fire Protection Professional, of the City's Construction and
Place 3 to Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, effective May 6, 2008, and with a term
Construction and expiring October 1, 2009.
Fire Prevention
Board of Appeals
G-16125 M&C G-16125 - Authorizing the City Manager to accept, if awarded, a grant
Ord. No. 18073-05- amendment from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount of
2008 $55,666.00; and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18073-05-2008
Accept Grant increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airport Grants Fund in
Amendment from the amount of $55,666.00, subject to the grant amendment from the Federal
FAA for Purchase Aviation Administration, for the purchase of a new airport rescue firefighting
of New Airport
Rescue Firefighting apparatus at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Apparatus at
Alliance Airport
G-16126 M&C G-16126 - Authorizing the City Manager to reimburse Hillwood
Reimburse Hillwood Development Corporation in the amount of $102,889.18, for user refunds on
Development on-site credits for Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Phase I Water Facilities,
Corporation for including the Airport Tract, Freeway Tract and Southern Tract in north Fort
Water System User Worth.
Refunds on On-Site
Credits
P-10782 M&C P-10782 - Authorizing the purchase and installation of an automated
Automated biochemical oxygen demand reader analyzer and on-site training from Thermo
Biochemical Oxygen Fisher Scientific for the Water Department for an amount not to exceed
Demand Reader $29,778.00. The delivery, installation and on-site training cost are included,
Analyzer and On- with payment due 30 days after date of invoice.
Site Training
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P-10783 M&C P-10783 - Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for Cues camera
Cues Camera repair parts and service with Texas Underground, Inc., for the Water
Repair Parts and Department.
Service
L-14525 M&C L-14525 - Authorizing the direct sale of a tax-foreclosed property
Direct Sale of Tax- described as Lot 19, Block 29, Southland Subdivision, at 943 East Harvey
Foreclosed Property Avenue in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code
(DOE 920), to Rosemary Wright, in the amount of$5,505.61; and authorizing
the City Manager to execute and record the appropriate instruments conveying
the property to complete the sale.
L-14526 M&C L-14526 - Accepting the dedication of 5.385-acre tract of parkland and
Accept Dedication facility improvements, situated in the John Jennings Survey, Abstract No. 873,
of Parkland and Sycamore Pointe Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, located south of Sycamore
Facility School Road and east of Hawkwood Trail, from Sundance Springs, Ltd., in
Improvements for accordance with the Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy for
Sundance Springs Sundance Springs Park.
Park
C-22788 M&C C-22788 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Unified Sign
WRI Gateway Agreement with WRI Gateway Station, L.P., for the Gateway Station Shopping
Station, L.P. Center located at 12846, 12848 and 12850 South Freeway.
C-22789 M&C C-22789 - Accepting contract Amendment No. 1 to the United States
Ord. No. 18074-05- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Agreement
2008 FF206KO76002 in the amount of $8,500.00; and adopting Appropriation
Amendment No. I to Ordinance No. 18074-05-2008 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
U.S. HUD in the Grants Fund in the amount of$8,500.00, plus current and future accrued
Agreement interest from available funds, for the purpose of funding attendance at training
FF206K076002
related to the Fair Housing Assistance Program National Policy Conference.
C-22790 M&C C-22790 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute renewal and
Renewal and Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 35101 with Eaton Electrical
Amendment No. I to for a total of $30,323.00 for preventive maintenance of Uninterrupted Power
CSC No. 35101 - Supply systems located at various City facilties.
Eaton Electrical
C-22791 M&C C-22791 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
Amendment No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 27951, an engineering agreement with Chiang,
CSC No. 27951 - Patel & Yerby, Inc., in the amount of $48,564.69 for Holly Pressure Plane
Chiang, Patel & Water Transmission Main Improvement, thereby increasing the contract
Yerby, Inc. amount to $569,281.69.
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C-22792 M&C C-22792 - Authorizing the execution of one Storm Water Facility
W/J Haywire I, LP Maintenance Agreement from W/J Haywire I, LP, and the City of Fort Worth
Municipal Utility District No. 2 for property located north of White Settlement
Road, east of the Tarrant/Parker county line in the City's extraterritorial
jurisdiction (DOE 5453).
C-22794 M&C C-22794 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with RKM
RKM Utility Utility Services, Inc., in the amount of $1,773,770.00 for the construction of
Services, Inc. Southland Terrace Drainage Improvements (Project No. 00090).
C-22795 M&C C-22795 - Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $802,195.25 from
Ord. No. 18075-05- the Water Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting
2008 Appropriation Ordinance No. 18075-05-2008 increasing estimated receipts and
Conatser appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$802,195.25
Construction TX, from available funds, for the purpose of authorizing the City Manager to
LP execute a contract with Conatser Construction TX, LP, for Sanitary Sewer
Contract LV (55), Part 4 for Water Main Replacement on Foch Street; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the amount of $674,380.25 for Sanitary Sewer Contract LV (55),
Part 4 on Foch Street(Project No. 00431).
C-22796 M&C C-22796 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Intercon Intercon Environmental, Inc., in the amount of$260,000.00 for demolition and
Environmental, Inc. asbestos abatement services for 40 structures adjacent to Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport.
C-22797 M&C C-22797 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Renewal No. 1 to
Renewal No. I to City Secretary Contract No. 36011, an annual contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning,
CSC No. 36011 - Inc., in the amount of $24,990.00 for the Fort Worth Water Department
Ace Pipe Cleaning, Emergency Response Contract (located Citywide).
Inc.
C-22798 M&C C-22798 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract related to
Cities of Keller and the billing of treated water with the Cities of Keller and Southlake.
Southlake
C-22799 M&C C-22799 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment
First Amendment to to the Wholesale Wastewater Contract with the City of Kennedale (City
CSC No. 20141 - Secretary Contract No. 20141) to allow for a second point of wastewater
City of Kennedale connection.
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
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Agenda Item X Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Presentations by that Victoria Powell be appointed to Place 9 on the Board of Adjustment —
City Council— Commercial effective May 6, 2008, and with a term expiring October 1, 2009.
Appointments The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
AGENDA ITEM XIII—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-16127 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16127 from
Ord. No. 18076-05- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental
2008 appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Res. No. 3616-05- Water and Sewer Fund by $50,000.00 and decreasing the unreserved,
2008 designated fund balance of the Water and Sewer Fund by the same amount for
Increase Payment the purpose of authorizing the maximum amount to be paid to Gregory
for Expert Witness
Services Regarding Geotechnical to be increased to $150,000.00 for expert witness services
Premature Street regarding premature street failures; and adopt a resolution authorizing the
Failures maximum amount to be paid to Gregory Geotechnical (Geotech) be increased
to $150,000.00 to further fund the contract with Geotech.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16127 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 18076-05-2008 and Resolution No.
3616-05-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and Scarth absent.
G-16128 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Increase Funds for Communication No. G-16128, Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
FY 2007-2008 for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Rollover Encumbrances and Designated
Encumbrance Expenditures in the amounts of $2,073,742.66 for the Crime Control and
Rollovers and Prevention District Fund; $66,649.00 for the Group Health Insurance Fund;
Designated $81,192.00 for the Municipal Parking Fund; $21,000.00 for the Solid Waste
Expenditures—
Continued Until Fund; $2,182,113.00 for the Water and Sewer Fund; and $285,220.00 for the
May 13, 2008 Workers' Compensation Fund, be continued until the May 13, 2008, Council
meeting.
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G-16129 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16129 from
Submit CCPD the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Board Members Manager to submit to the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board
Amendment to FY members an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 CCPD Budget to
2007-2008 CCPD appropriate $897,803.00 to fund a range training simulator, police vehicles and
Budget for Range accelerant detection equipment for the Fort Worth Police Department and the
Training Simulator,
Police Vehicles and Fort Worth Fire Department.
Accelerant
Detection Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Equipment that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16129 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
G-16130 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16130 from
Submit FY 2008- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
2009 Funding Manager to submit the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 funding application to the Crime
Application to Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Board of Directors.
CCPD Board of
Directors Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16130 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
P-10777 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Toro Communication No. P-10777, dated April 29, 2008, Authorize the Purchase of
Groundsmaster Four New Toro Groundsmater Mowers from Professional Turf Products and
Mowers and John One New John Deere Tractor from Saginaw Implement Using Texas
Deere Tractors - Association of School Boards Contracts for the Parks and Community Services
Withdrawn from Department for a Cost Not to Exceed $172,550.14, be withdrawn from
Consideration
consideration.
P-10777 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10777 Revised
Toro from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the
Groundsmaster purchase of four new Toro Groundsmaster mowers from Professional Turf
Mowers and John Products and two new John Deere tractors from Saginaw Implement using
Deere Tractors Texas Association of School Boards contracts for the Parks and Community
Services Department for a cost not to exceed $172,550.14.
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P-10777 Revised Otv. &Description Unit Price Extended Total
(Continued)
TASB 225-05, Professional Turf
Products
1 ea. Toro Groundsmaster
580-D $ 69,817.10
2 ea. Toro Groundsmaster 7210 Side
Discharge $18,579.18 $ 37,158.36
1 ea. Toro Groundsmaster 7210 Rear
Discharge $ 19,043.68
TASB 225-05, Saginaw Implement
2 ea. John Deere 5325 Tractor $23,265.50 $ 46,531.00
Total $172,550.14
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-10777 Revised be approved.
The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
L-14527 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14527 from
Acquire Property the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the acquisition
for Lebow Channel of the Diamond Motel located at 1501 Northeast 28th Street, Lot 6R, Block 64,
Drainage W.A. Archer Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Improvement Texas, for the Lebow Channel Drainage Improvement Project; find that the
Project negotiated purchase price agreed upon in the amount of $1,125,000.00, plus
estimated closing costs of $12,000.00 is just compensation; and authorize the
City Attorney to accept, execute and record the appropriate instruments
(DOE 4623, Project No. 0084) to acquire fee simple interest in the surface
estate, but not the mineral estate, of the property.
On behalf of Council Member Espino, Council Member Jordan made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Burns, that Mayor and Council Communication
No. L-14527 be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and Scarth absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
L-14528 authorize conversion of approximately 1.267 acres of parkland at Glenwood
Convert Parkland Park located at 900 South Riverside Drive for the installation of sanitary sewer
for Installation of improvements. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there
Sanitary Sewer was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Improvements
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Public Hearing Mr. Harold Pitchford, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services
L-14528 Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
(Continued) Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14528, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14528 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter
26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; find that no feasible or
prudent alternative exists to locating the needed sanitary sewer in Glenwood
Park; find that the proposed sanitary sewer includes all reasonable planning to
minimize harm to Glenwood Park; and close the public hearing and authorize
the City Manager to convert approximately 1.267 acres of parkland for the
installation of sanitary sewer improvements in Glenwood Park at 900 South
Riverside Drive, located south of Humbolt Street, Terrell Avenue and Leuda
Street, east of Park Manor Drive, north of Avenue D, Avenue E and Rosedale
Street and west of South Riverside Drive.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-14528 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and Scarth
absent.
L-14529 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
Convert Parkland authorize conversion of approximately 1.33 acres of parkland at Mallard Cove
for Installation of Park located at 375 Shadow Grass Drive for the installation of a gas pipeline to
Gas Pipeline to transport natural gas and authorize the execution of a license agreement with
Transport Natural Texas Midstream Gas Services. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing
Gas and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Harold Pitchford, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services
Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14529, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14529 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter
26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands; find that no feasible or
prudent alternative exist for the location of the proposed gas pipeline for
Mallard Cove Park; find that the proposed gas pipeline includes all reasonable
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L-14529 planning to minimize harm to the parkland, and including that the pipeline will
(Continued) cross under Mallard Cove Park; and close the public hearing and authorize the
City Manager to convert approximately 1.33 acres of dedicated parkland for a
pipeline easement for a 24-inch gas pipeline in Mallard Cove Park at 375
Shadow Grass Drive, located north of Randol Mill Road, northwest of Shadow
Grass Drive, east of Trinity Court and south of the West Fork of Trinity River.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, on behalf of Council Member Scarth, Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed
and Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14529 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
C-22793 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Burnsco Communication No. C-22793, Authorize Execution of a Contract with Burnsco
Construction, Inc.— Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $259,844.00 for the Construction of
Continued Until Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements (Contract "E") at Luther Channel,
May 13, 2008 Colonial Channel and Smithfield Creek Channel (Project No. 00097), be
continued until the May 13, 2008, Council meeting.
C-22800 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22800 from the
Cross Development City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Keller, LLC to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with Cross Development Keller,
LLC, for the construction of a box culvert across Golden Triangle Boulevard
between Alta Vista and Katy Road with City participation in an amount not to
exceed $300,000.00; and waive the limitation of Section II, Paragraph 11 of the
Policy for the Installation of Community Facilities that limits City participation
and recommend City participation in accordance with Local Government Code
212.072 and the Unit Price Ordinance Nos. 14552 and 17967-02-2008.
On behalf of Council Member Espino, Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-22800 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and Scarth
absent.
C-22801 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22801 from the
Oscar Renda City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Contracting, Inc. to execute a contract with Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., in the amount of
$4,188,061.11 for Southside II Water Transmission Main, Part 2 from north of
the Everman Road/Oak Grove Road intersection to south of Altamesa
Boulevard (City Project No. 00303).
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C-22801 Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
(Continued) that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22801 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
C-22802 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22802 from the
Ord. No. 18077-05- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
2008 to execute an agreement with the Near Southeast Community Development
Near Southeast Corporation to coordinate new neighbor crime watches, to stop drug trafficking
Community and use of drugs, and to educate citizens to reduce their exposure in the targeted
Development area bound by East Lancaster on the north, Interstate 35W South on the west,
Corporation East Berry on the south and South Riverside on the east; authorize the City
Manager to accept $18,244.00 from the Near Southeast Community
Development Corporation for the City to provide overtime while participating
in a Joint Law Enforcement and Neighborhood Program; and adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $18,244.00 subject to receipt of the grant from
Near Southeast Community Development Corporation for the purpose of
funding for the Joint Law Enforcement and Neighborhood Program.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22802 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
Agenda Item XIV It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first public
First Public Hearing hearing for a proposed owner-initiated annexation of approximately 68.8 acres
for Owner-Initiated of land in Tarrant County, located south of Timberland Boulevard and east of
Annexation Old Denton Road (AX-08-004 Meadow Glen Estates MHP). Mayor Moncrief
(AX-08-004 opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
Meadow Glen heard.
Estates MHP)
Ms. Beth Knight, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Department
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and requested that the second
public hearing be held on May 13, 2008.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the first
public hearing, Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Jordan, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and
Scarth absent.
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AGENDA ITEM XVA—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
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 April 16, 2008. Mayor Moncrief
opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
ZC-07-208A There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-208A, application of the City
Approved of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at 7900 through 7950
John T. White Road from "G" Intensive Commercial to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial.
On behalf of Council Member Scarth, Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-208A, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Members Espino and Scarth absent.
ZC-08-007A There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-007A, application of the City
Continued Until of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at(Area 1) 2707, 2711
May 20, 2008 and 2719 Race Street, (Area 2) 2800, 2900 and 3000 blocks of East Belknap
Street and exclude 2819, 3001 and 3003 East Belknap Street from `B" Two
Family Residential, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "F" General Commercial,
"I" Light Industrial, "J" Medium Industrial and "PD-78", "PD-447" and "PD-
759" Planned Developments to "PD/MU-l" Planned Development for all uses
in "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use, plus bar, tavern, automotive repair and
vehicle sales, with waiver of site plan requested.
On behalf of Council Member Espino, Council Member Jordan made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-007A, be
continued until the May 20, 2008, Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and
Scarth absent.
ZC-08-028 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-028, application of St. Thomas
Approved the Apostle Catholic Church for a change in zoning of property located at 2920
Northwest 27th Street from `B" Two Family Residential to "CF" Community
Facility.
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ZC-08-028 On behalf of Council Member Espino, Council Member Jordan made a motion,
(Continued) seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-028, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Members Espino and Scarth absent.
ZC-08-034 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-034, application of Lighthouse
Approved Fellowship, UMC, for a change in zoning of property located at 7200, 7400 and
7500 Robertson Road from "A-5" One Family Residential to "CF" Community
Facility.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-034, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and
Scarth absent.
ZC-08-037 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-037, application of Trinh T. Le
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at 3829 Marigold Avenue from "A-
7.5" One Family Residential to "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted.
On behalf of Council Member Scarth, Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-037, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Members Espino and Scarth absent.
ZC-08-038 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-038, application of 287
Approved Management, LLC, for a change in zoning of property located 10160 Blue
Mound Road from "AG" Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-038, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and
Scarth absent.
ZC-08-039 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-039, application of Amal Kelly
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at 1600 Amanda Avenue from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One Family Residential.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-039, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and
Scarth absent.
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ZC-08-043 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-043, application of Eagle
Approved Mountain Saginaw ISD for a change in zoning of property located at 10155
Saginaw Boulevard from "PD-424" Planned Development for a traditional
neighborhood development of Chapel Hill to amend "PD-424" Planned
Development to allow for a bus maintenance warehouse facility in the T4C
area, with site plan included.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-043, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and
Scarth absent.
ZC-08-044 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-044, application of Shraddha,
Approved L.P., for a change in zoning of property located at 7301 West Freeway from"F"
General Commercial and "I" Light Industrial to "PD/F" Planned Development
for all uses in "F" General Commercial, plus an additional hotel on an existing
hotel site, with site plan included.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-044, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and
Scarth absent.
Mayor Moncrief stated that he had been advised by City Attorney Yett that
Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-08-046 through ZC-08-054, Zoning Hearing items
XVa 10 through 18 on the posted agenda, were all City-initiated zoning
changes and could be voted by the Council through a single motion.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-08-046 through ZC-08-054 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
ZC-08-046 Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-046, application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 1716 Washington Avenue from `B/HC"
Two Family Residential/Historic and Cultural Landmark to "A-5/HC" One
Family Residential/Historic and Cultural Landmark.
ZC-08-047 Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-047, application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 3800 Radford Road from "B" Two
Family Residential to "A-5" One Family Residential.
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ZC-08-048 Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-048, application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 3117 Ross Avenue from "B" Two
Family Residential to "A-5" One Family Residential.
ZC-08-049 Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-049, application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 1113 Baltimore Avenue from `B" Two
Family Residential to "A-5" One Family Residential.
ZC-08-050 Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-050, application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 1261 Richmond Avenue from "B" Two
Family Residential to "A-5" One Family Residential.
ZC-08-051 Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-051, application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 2805 Crenshaw Avenue from `B" Two
Family Residential to "A-5" One Family Residential.
ZC-08-052 Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-052, application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 1726 Davis Avenue from `B" Two
Family Residential to "A-5" One Family Residential.
ZC-08-053 Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-053, application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 1005 Harvey Avenue from "B" Two
Family Residential to "A-5" One Family Residential.
ZC-08-054 Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-054, application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of property located at 2404 Jones Street from "B" Two
Family Residential to "A-5" One Family Residential.
ZC-08-060 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing for Zoning
Ord. No. 18078-05- Docket No. ZC-08-060, Text Amendment for residential developer signs.
2008 Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
Text Amendment present desiring to be heard.
Approved
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text
Amendment, Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the zoning hearing be closed, Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-
060 be approved and the following ordinance be adopted:
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ZC-08-060 ORDINANCE NO. 18078-05-2008
Ord. No. 18078-05-
2008 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
Text Amendment ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO.
(Continued) 13896, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), BY AMENDING SECTION 6.404,
TEMPORARY ON-PREMISE SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT TO ALLOW
TEMPORARY SUBDIVISION SIGNS FOR NEW SINGLE AND TWO
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS; 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 unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
AGENDA ITEM XVB—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL
ZC-07-168 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 1, 2008, continued the
SP-07-060 hearing of the application of Martimiano Aguayo for a change in zoning of
Continued Until property located at 2008 Jacksboro Highway from `B" Two Family Residential
May 20, 2008 and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/E" Planned Development for "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, plus banquet hall and auto sales, with site plan
required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-168 and Site Plan No. SP-07-060. Mayor
Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Martimiano Aguayo, on behalf of Council Member Espino,
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-168 and Site Plan No. SP-07-060 be continued
until the May 20, 2008, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and Scarth
absent.
ZC-08-002 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-002 and Site Plan No. SP-08-
SP-08-001 001, application of Dorsey Interest, L.C., for a change in zoning of property
Denied with located at 2711 West Cantey Street, 2803 through 2837 Lubbock Avenue and
Prejudice 2800 through 2836 Merida Avenue from `B" Two Family Residential and "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential to "PD/MU-l" Planned
Development to establish a five story "MU-1" residential use only with
underground parking, and with site plan required.
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ZC-08-002 Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 3014 Pitkin Drive, Arlington, Texas, representing the
SP-08-001 applicant, appeared before Council in support of the denial by the Zoning
(Continued) Commission. He requested that the Council deny the request without prejudice.
H. Dennis Hopkins
Council Member Burns advised Mr. Hopkins that any material change in the
application would allow the applicant to return tomorrow with a new
application. He added that he did not think a denial was too onerous on the
applicant as long as the applicant came back with a material change.
Mr. Hopkins stated that it had been his experience that it sometimes came down
to the decision by the City staff to determine what was a material change. He
again requested that the Council decide whether the application could come
back within a year or not.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Planning and Development Department Deputy Director,
stated that if the applicant were to submit a change in the zoning request, it
could still be a "PD for the same use. However, if it were substantially
different with regard to height, number of units proposed, building layout or
orientation, the staff would consider that to be a different project and a different
request. She added that even if this case was denied with prejudice, City staff
would allow that type of a different request to come forward as soon as
tomorrow.
Andrew Ruiz Mr. Andrew Ruiz, 2528 Greene Avenue, appeared before Council in support of
the denial. He provided a handout to the Council relative to the neighborhood's
point of view and stated that the community had a lot of experience working
successfully with developers; however, this time the community did not work
well with the developer on this issue. He also addressed the community's
concern with increased traffic and greater density.
Linda Antinone Ms. Linda Antinone, 2705 Merida, appeared before Council in support of the
denial. She advised that the development was not compatible with the
neighborhood and expressed concern with the size of the project. She pointed
out that having a five-story building next to a community comprised of well
maintained low density housing was not appropriate.
Keith Asheraft Mr. Keith Ashcraft, 2556 Waits Avenue, President of the University Place
Homeowners Association, appeared before Council in support of the denial. He
advised the Council of the negative issues referenced in the handout provided
by Mr. Ruiz and stated that what the applicant was proposing was a net increase
in density to the area without addressing a solution to existing problems. He
outlined other issues and stated that his concern was traffic in the area.
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ZC-08-002 Council Member Burns challenged the developer and members of the
SP-08-001 community to meet and develop a solution suitable for all parties involved. He
(Continued) made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No.
ZC-08-002 and Site Plan No. SP-08-001 be denied without prejudice.
Ms. Burghdoff explained that a motion to deny with prejudice would prevent
the applicant from resubmitting the same request for one year from the date of
denial; however, the applicant could come back to the Council with a different
request tomorrow. She added that with a motion to deny without prejudice, the
applicant could resubmit the same application tomorrow.
Council Member Burns revised his motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-002 and Site Plan No. SP-08-001, be denied
with prejudice. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Members Espino and Scarth absent.
ZC-08-036 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-036, application of Bentley
Continued Until Venture for a change in zoning of property located at 651 John T. White Road
June 3, 2008 North and 8600 Randol Mill Road from "CF" Community Facilities and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "CR" Low Density Multi-Family Residential.
Bert Magill Mr. Bert Magill, 5851 San Felipe #700, Houston, Texas, representing the
applicant, appeared before Council in opposition of the denial by the Zoning
Commission and in favor of the zoning change. He provided an explanation to
the Council of the applicant's efforts to meet with various groups to provide
information on the development. He advised of his meetings with City staff
and their recommendation of"CR" zoning being better suited to the area. He
pointed out that the applicant had scheduled an open house on May 28, 2008,
relative to providing information on the development and requested the Council
delay their decision until June 3, 2008, to allow the applicant to work with the
neighborhood on this issue.
Mike Moore Mr. Mike Moore, 201 Main Street, Suite 801, also representing the applicant,
appeared before Council in opposition of the denial and in favor of the zoning
change. He advised the Council that he had spoken with Council Member
Scarth very recently on this issue and that Council Member Scarth had agreed
to a 30-day delay.
On behalf of Council Member Scarth, Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-036, be
continued until the June 3, 2008, Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and
Scarth absent.
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ZC-08-042 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-042, application of Tammy
Continued Until Jones for a change in zoning of property located at 5178 and 5182 011ie Street
June 3, 2008 from "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family Residential.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she would like to meet with the residents in
this area on this issue and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-042, be continued until June 3, 2008. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
ZC-08-058 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-058, application of KDR
Approved Capital, Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at 4600 through 4616
Diaz Avenue and 4605 through 4617 Geddes Avenue from "B" Two Family
Residential and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/E" Planned
Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial, excluding the
following uses, and with site plan required:
(A)Public and Civic Uses
Natural Gas Compressor Station
Electric power sub-station
Water supply, treatment or storage facility
Ambulance dispatch station
Hospital
Utility transmission or distribution line
(B) Commercial Uses
Large retail store
Theater, movie theater, or auditorium
Theater, drive-in
Cold storage plant or ice plant
Firewood sales
Garage, storage only
Gasoline sales
(C) Transportation
Airport, aviation field, heli-stop or landing area; passenger station
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ZC-08-058 (D)Waste
(Continued)
Recycling collection facility
(E) Accessory Uses
Itinerant Vendor, edible items
Residence for security purposes
Batch plant, concrete or asphalt (temporary)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following limited uses will be permitted:
A. A parking area or garage, so long as such use is in conjunction with, or
auxiliary to, an onsite business.
B. A temporary residence for security purposes.
C. A temporary trailer (portable) used for construction or storage
purposes.
Dawn Lane Ms. Dawn Lane, 3705 Jeanette Drive, appeared before Council in opposition of
the denial by the Zoning Commission and in favor of the zoning change. She
advised that her family owned property at 4613 Geddes and that the proposed
development of an Arby's and a bank was very compatible with the area. She
added that they would much rather have this development in the community
rather than the previous proposal of a Quik Trip gas station as the new
development would have little impact on the community. She requested that
the Council approve the zoning change.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the applicant,
appeared before Council in opposition of the denial by the Zoning Commission
and in favor of the zoning change. He echoed Ms. Lane's comments and
requested the Council overturn the decision of the City Zoning Commission to
deny the zoning.
Council Member Burdette provided a short history of the zoning case and
added that the commercial development was compatible to the location. He
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the City Zoning
Commission's recommendation for denial be overturned and Zoning Docket
No. ZC-08-058, be approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and Scarth absent.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896,
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18079-05-2008
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 seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Scarth absent.
Agenda Item XV Mr. Joe Brandon, P.O. Box 155, appeared before Council relative to Sports
Citizen Labor Service/Sylvania Labor Service. He advised the Council of the condition
Presentations of the business at 104 S. Main Street and associated building code violations,
Joe Brandon including the roof of the building, access to restroom facilities, the amount of
tires stored at the business and the condition of the business's van.
Mayor Moncrief agreed that there appeared to be Code violations on this
property and asked Mr. Brandon to meet with Brandon Bennett, Code
Compliance Department Assistant Director, to resolve this issue.
Joe Villagrana Mr. Joe Villagrana, 8212 Willow Glen Court, appeared before Council relative
to the unsightly and hazardous debris being placed in the creek behind his home
in the Wedgwood area. He provided pictures of the creek area. He stated that
the problem started with a leaking sewer manhole located above the ground in
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Agenda Item XV the creek area. He explained the City had fixed the leak and reinforced the
Citizen creek bank in that area with broken pieces of concrete. He added the City was
Presentations now placing large pieces of concrete that contained rebar in the creek to
(Continued reinforce the embankment. He expressed concern with safety as children often
played in and around the creek, and during heavy rains it was causing that area
to collect water.
Council Member Jordan advised Mr. Villagrana that he would look at this issue
tomorrow since this area was in his Council District. He and Mayor Moncrief
requested that Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa meet with Mr.
Villagrana and provide the Council with more information about the creek
behind Mr. Villagrana's home.
Diane Wood Ms. Diane Wood, 2308 Aster Avenue, appeared before Council relative to the
Council endorsing a resolution to impeach the President and Vice President of
the United States and also urban gas drilling. She provided a copy of a
resolution introduced to the House of Representatives in New Hampshire for
the impeachment and asked that Council endorse a similar resolution. She
asked about injection wells within the City and addressed concern with the
waste created from the fracing process.
Mayor Moncrief advised Ms. Wood that there were no salt water wells
currently being operated in the City.
Ms. Susan Alanis, Planning and Development Department Acting Director,
advised that there was one well operating, but it was not accepting salt water at
this time. She added that it was granted between the time the last ordinance
was created in 2006 and the moratorium was established. She added that it
would be allowed to operate and the City would work with the operator to
ensure it was fairly limited in terms of the sites it could accept salt water from.
Grayson Harper Mr. Grayson Harper, 3605 Bellaire Drive South, appeared before Council
relative to the Council endorsing a resolution to impeach the President and Vice
President of the United States.
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Agenda Item XVII There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m. in
Adjournment memory of Mrs. Elena Sandoval.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 13th day of
May, 2008.
Attest: Approved:
MarqHen x tMichael oncrief City Secretary