HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/06/03-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 3, 2008
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Frank Moss, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Absent
Council Member Chuck Silcox, District 3
City Staff
Dale Fisseler, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
Mayor Moncrief introduced Ms. Brooke Barnett, Mayor for the Day, and advised that she
would call the meeting to order.
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor for the Day Brooke Barnett,
called the regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday,
June 3, 2008, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102, with Council Member Silcox absent.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Ms. Barnett won Mayor for the Day at a Kids Who Care event,
was a sophomore at Granbury High School and was active in theatre arts and the debate team. He
added that she wanted to attend the University of Texas and was interested in politics. He presented
Ms. Barnett with a certificate for Mayor for the Day, a key to the City and the commemorative
meeting gavel she used to call the meeting to order. He wished her success in her endeavors and
stated that he hoped she enjoyed her experience as Mayor for the Day.
Agenda Item II The invocation was given by Father Stephen Jasso, All Saints Catholic Church.
Invocation
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
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Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Council Member Burdette, seconded by Council Member
Approval of Burns, the minutes of the City Council Retreat on April 24 & 25, 2008 and
Minutes regular meeting of May 27, 2008, were approved unanimously eight (8) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
Agenda Item V Dr. Erica Swegler, Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease Council Member,
Special presented the Council with a plaque in recognition of the City receiving an
Presentations Honorable Mention Award for being deemed a Heart and Stroke Healthy City.
The plaque was accepted by Dan Reimer, Public Health Director, on behalf of
the City.
Mr. Gene Long, Coordinator of the Tarrant/Dallas Toy Run, presented the City
an Appreciation Award for the City's continued support of the toy run.
Mayor Moncrief asked Mr. Long for his assistance to inform members of the
motorcycling community to refrain from "racking their pipes" in the downtown
area. He stated that the excessive noise affected the citizens who lived in the
vertical neighborhoods downtown and asked Mr. Long to use his leadership
position to carry the message to the motorcycling community.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks presented a Proclamation for Fort Worth Home
Ownership Month to Cindi Leon, HUD Region VI Director; Jerome Walker,
Housing Director; Barbara Holston, President and CEO, FWHA; Jason Hall,
Senior Deputy Director, Fannie Mae, and Gage Godfrey Yager, Executive
Director, Trinity Habitat for Humanity.
Agenda Item VI Council Member Burns announced that as the weather got warmer one of the
Announcements unfortunate side affects was the increase in crime. He stated that one of the
ways citizens could address that problem and get involved in the community
was to get involved with the Citizens on Patrol (COP) program. He added that
the Police Department would conduct training for the COP program on
July 12, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Worth Police and Fire
Training Academy, 1000 Calvert. He asked that citizens interested in this
vitally important program to please call (817) 392-3900.
Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to Oncor, Community Action
Partners, the City's Housing Department and the Bioterrorism Health
Emergency Preparedness Team for supporting the City's Preparedness Seminar
on May 31, 2008, at the Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. He also
expressed appreciation to the District 5 residents who participated in the
seminar.
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Agenda Item VI Council Member Espino announced that this weekend at Texas Motor
Announcements Speedway, the Sam's Town 400 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series would be
(Continued) conducted on June 6, 2008, and on June 7, 2008, the Indy Racing League
Bombardier Lear Jet 550 would be conducted. He invited everyone to go out
and enjoy the races. He expressed appreciation to City staff for their support of
the Town Hall meeting at the North Tri-Ethnic Community Center on
May 27, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. for the community of the far greater north side and
Rosen Heights. He added that representatives from several City departments
were present and provided valuable information to the citizens who attended.
He also expressed appreciation to First Assistant City Manager Joe Paniagua,
Reid Rector, Director of Governmental Relations, and Cinde Gilliland,
Regional Transportation Coordinator, for attending the Latinos Unidos
Breakfast on May 31, 2008, at the Intermodal Transportation Center. He
acknowledged Boy Scouts from Troop 562, Longhorn Council, in the audience
who were attending the meeting working towards their Citizenship in the
Community Merit Badges. He pointed out that he had met with the Boy Scouts
earlier and presented each of them with "Molly" pins. Each of the scouts
introduced themselves before the Council.
Council Member Burdette expressed appreciation to Brandon Bennett, Acting
Code Compliance Department Director, and 13 staff members from Code
Compliance, for conducting a very successful Code Forum at the Como
Elementary School. He also stated that on May 31, 2008, at Casino Beach, the
first annual Lake Worth "Monster Dash" was conducted. He added that over
350 runners participated in the lK and 5K run and expressed appreciation to
race organizers for doing such a great job, especially Shelly Harper, Joe Waller
and Gale Cupp. He also expressed appreciation to the Police Department and
Parks and Community Services Department for their work on the race.
Council Member Scarth stated that he attended the Vision North Texas
Workshop on May 31, 2008, and attendees acknowledged the professionalism
and leadership of the Chairman of the North Vision Texas Advisory
Committee, Fernando Costa. He stated that all kinds of entities, government
and private, came together with Vision North Texas to look at good urban
planning, air quality, transportation and other issues of managing growth and
added that it was a great event.
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Agenda Item VI Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that the City had been working for a number of
Announcements years to bring about the revitalization of the area across from Texas Wesleyan
(Continued) University. She added that recently the City granted an abatement to ensure
those buildings were rehabilitated and invited everyone to join her on
June 7, 2008, at 11:30 a.m., at Polytechnic United Methodist Church, 1310
South Collard Street, to hear about the plans for commercial redevelopment
along that once vibrant corridor.
Agenda Item VII There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.
Withdrawn from
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII There were no items continued or withdrawn by the staff
Continued/
Withdrawn By Staff
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Jordan, seconded by Council
Consent Agenda Member Burdette, the Council voted eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Silcox absent, to approve and adopt all items on the Consent
Agenda as recommended and as follows:
OCS-1664 M&C OCS-1664 - 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.
P-10792 M&C P-10792 - Authorizing the rejection of all proposals received for
Rejection of Information Technology Staffing Services for the Information Technology
Proposal and Solutions (ITS) Department; and authorizing the issuance of a new Request for
Request for New Proposals (RFP).
Proposals
P-10793 M&C P-10793 - Ratifying an emergency purchase from Andritz for an amount
Purchase of Influent not to exceed $200,000.00 for rehabilitation of influent fine screens at the
Fine Screens Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Water Department.
P-10794 M&C P-10794 - Authorizing the sole source purchase of one gas
Purchase of Gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer and associated software 7890A Series GC
Chromatograph- Custom from Agilent Technologies, Inc., for the Police Department for an
mass Spectrometer amount not to exceed $77,835.22. The shipping cost will be prepaid and added
and associated to the invoice with payment due 30 days after date of invoice.
Software 7890A
Series GC Custom
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P-10795 M&C P-10795 - Authorizing a purchase of attack and supply fire hoses from
Purchase of Attack Casco Industries, Inc., for the Fire Department based on low bid meeting
and Supply Fire specifications at a cost not to exceed $39,610.00 with payment due 30 days
Hoses after receipt of invoice and freight is included in the unit price.
P-10796 M&C P-10796 - Ratifying an emergency purchase of boiler repairs with Tigert
Purchase of Boiler Company Inc., for the Public Events Department for an amount not to exceed
Repairs $36,886.33.
L-14567 M&C L-14567 - Authorizing the direct sale of five tax-foreclosed properties
Direct Sale of Five described as Abstract 702, Tract 1DOIA, John A. Hurst Survey; Abstract 702,
Tax-Foreclosed Tract 1D01, John A. Hurst Survey; Abstract 412, Tract 1501, Joseph C. Davis
Properties Survey; Abstract 412, Tract 1S, Joseph C. Davis Survey; and Abstract 412,
TractlT, Joseph C. Davis Survey to Dorex, Inc., located at 7900 Randoll Mill
and Cooks Lane in Far East Fort Worth near Interstate 30 for $80,735.02 in
accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code (DOE No. 920);
and authorizing the City Manager to execute and record the appropriate
instruments conveying the property to complete the sale.
L-14568 M&C L-14568 - Approving the acquisition of one Permanent Sewer Facility
Acquisition of One Easement and Temporary Construction Easement described as a portion of Lots
Permanent Sewer 18 thru 25B, Moore-Thornton & Co. Strips, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
Facility Easement from Ann L. Rhodes, located at 1300 East 4th Street in the Central Business
and Temporary District for the construction of the 7th Street Deep Tunnel Project; finding that
Construction the price offered in the amount of $45,425.00 plus estimated closing costs of
Easement
$2,000.00 is just compensation; and authorizing the acceptance and recording
of appropriate instruments (DOE 4009).
C-22833 M&C C-22833 - Authorizing the transfer of $19,098.00 from the Water and
Ord. No. 18123-06- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
2008 $1,255.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $17,843.00;
Amendment No. 3 to adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18123-06-2008 increasing estimated
CSC No. 34074— receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
Pavement $1,255.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $17,843.00,
Reconstruction and '
Water and Sanitary from available funds for the purpose of executing Amendment No. 3 to City
Sewer Replacements Secretary Contract No. 34074 with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc.; and
through Teague Nall authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 in the amount of
&Perkins, Inc. $44,803.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 34074 with Teague Nall & Perkins,
Inc., to provide additional engineering services on Canton Drive, Church Street
and Van Natta Lane, thereby increasing the contract amount to $329,838.00.
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The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X There were no changes by the City Council in memberships in the City's
Presentations by boards and commissions.
City Council
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-16148 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16148, dated
Ord. No. 18124-06- May 20, 2008, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2008 - adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 22, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the
Amend Speed Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by amending Subsections
Limits (e), (f) and (g) of Section 22-86 of Article III thereof by changing location,
extent and/or speed limits of certain speed zones; providing that this ordinance
shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of such code affecting
motor vehicles and traffic; providing a savings clause; providing a severability
clause; providing a penalty clause; and naming an effective date.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16148 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18124-06-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
G-16154 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 20, 2008, continued the
Public Hearing public hearing to adopt an ordinance for Standards of Care for Youth Programs
Ord. No. 18125-06- for 2008. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was
2008 anyone present desiring to be heard.
Standards of Care
for Youth Programs Mr. Anthony Meyers, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services
Department appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16154 as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16154 from
the City Manager recommending that the City Council hold a public hearing
and adopt by ordinance, Standards of Care for 2008 Youth Programs offered by
the Parks and Community Services Department.
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G-16154 Council Member Burns expressed appreciation to City staff for ensuring
(Continued) language was included in the ordinance that would allow the City to go through
and look at the Texas Sex Offender Registration Program to prohibit offenders
from gaining employment in the City's community park facilities and
community centers that would keep the City's children safe.
Mayor Moncrief expressed appreciation to Council Member Burns for bringing
this issue to the Council's attention and making sure that the City did not have
that lack of oversight for something that could affect the safety and well being
of the City's young people.
There being no one present desiring to be heard, Council Member Burns made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the public hearing be
closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16154 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18125-06-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
PZ-2783 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2783 from
Res. No. 3622-06- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt Joint Resolution
2008 and Agreement with the City of Burleson to apportion their exclusive
Joint Resolution extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) whereby the cities of Fort Worth and Burleson
with City of mutually agree on a common boundary for the ETJ boundary lines, promoting
Burleson orderly growth and development; and authorize the Mayor to execute the Joint
Resolution and Agreement.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2783 be approved and Joint
Resolution No. 3622-06-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
PZ-2784 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2784 from
Res. No. 3623-06- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution
2008 amending the City of Fort Worth's annexation plan to remove an approximately
Amending City of 68.1 acre tract of land located South of Timberland Boulevard and East of Old
Fort Worth Denton Road located in the Francisco Cuella Survey, Abstract No. 266, Tarrant
Annexation Plan County, Texas, from the plan.
Larry Eddleman Mr. Larry Eddleman, 600 Glen Vista, Keller, Texas, representing ARC
Management Company, appeared before Council in support of the annexation.
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PZ-2784 Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Planning and Development Department Deputy Director,
(Continued) explained that this property was part of a larger enclave that was placed on the
state mandated annexation plan that provided for a three-year period that must
be held before the property could be annexed. She pointed out that in order for
the owner to initiate the annexation in advance of that three-year timeframe, the
City must remove the property from that state annexation plan. She added that
this had to be done before proceeding with M&C PZ-2785.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2784 be approved
and Resolution No. 3623-06-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
PZ-2785 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2785 from
Ord. No. 18126-06- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
2008 declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary
Owner-Initiated limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of an
Annexation (AX-08- approximately 68.1 acre tract of land situated in the Francisco Cuella Survey,
004 Meadow Glen Abstract Number 266, situated about 13.0 miles north 8 degrees east of the
Estates MHP)
Courthouse, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX-08-004), which said territory
lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort
Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of
taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all
the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend
every prior ordinance in conflict herewith; providing that this ordinance shall
be cumulative of all prior ordinances not in direct conflict; providing for
severability; and naming an effective date.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2785 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18126-06-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
C-22834 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22834 from
Matrix Resources, the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize an amendment
Inc., Sentari to extend non-exclusive agreements with Matrix Resources, Inc., Sentari
Technologies, Inc., Technologies, Inc., and TEKsystems, Inc., for technology staffing
and TEKsystems, augmentation and placement services for the Information Technology Solutions
Inc. Department in an amount not to exceed $1,870,000.00; and authorize the
contract extensions to begin June 1, 2008 and continue for one year for each
vendor.
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C-22834 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
(Continued) Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22834 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
C-22835 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22835 from
Texas Midstream the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Gas Services, LLC. Manager to execute a public right-of-way use agreement with Texas Midstream
Gas Services LLC, (Texas Midstream Gas Services) that grants Texas
Midstream Gas Services a license to use certain public rights-of-way of the City
of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a
natural gas pipeline across Elva Warren Street, Butler Street, Joe Frazier Road,
Minden Road and Ripy Street.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22835 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
C-22836 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22836 from
Texas Midstream the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Gas Services, LLC. Manager to execute a public right-of-way use agreement with Texas Midstream
Gas Services LLC, (Texas Midstream Gas Services) that grants Texas
Midstream Gas Services a license to use certain public rights-of-way of the City
of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a
natural gas pipeline across Mitchell Boulevard, Cobb Park Drive, Blackwell
Lane, Glen Garden Drive and Old Mansfield Road.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22836 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
C-22837 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22837 from
Ord. No. 18127-06- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
2008 funds in the amount of $1,131,342.80, which includes the Water and Sewer
McClendon Operating Fund to Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $841,008.00
Construction and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $290,334.80; adopt an
Company, Inc. appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$841,008.00 and in the Sewer
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C-22837 Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$290,334.80, from available funds, for
(Continued) the purpose of executing a contract with McClendon Construction Company,
Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement; and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,115,582.39 for
pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on
Forbes Street (Miller Avenue to Hatcher Street), Griggs Street (East Berry
Avenue to Forbes Street), Eastover Avenue (Ramey Avenue to Avenue N),
Millet Avenue (Bishop Street to Campbell Street), and Millet Avenue (Wallace
Street to Dillow Street) (Project No. 00449).
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22837 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18127-06-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
C-22838 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22838 from
Ord. No. 18128-06- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the transfer of
2008 $1,218,996.31 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Tri-Tech Project Fund in the amount of$901,837.75 and the Sewer Capital Project fund
Construction, Inc. in the amount of$317,158.56; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$901,837.75 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$317,158.56, from available funds, for the purpose of executing a contract with
Tri-Tech Construction, Inc., for water improvements contract; and authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Tri-Tech Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $1,102,228.50 for Water Improvements Contract 2004 WM-F on
Ramey Avenue, Village Lane and Vinetta Drive (City Project No. 00155).
City Manager Fisseler stated that paragraph 1, line 2 of the Recommendation
section on the M&C needed to be amended to omit ".77" from the dollar
amount, reflecting the correct amount to be "$901,837.75."
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22838 be approved as amended,
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18128-06-2008 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
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AGENDA ITEM XIVA—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 May 15, 2008. Mayor Moncrief
opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
ZC-08-040 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-040, application of Janice
Approved Michel for a change in zoning of property located at 1601 N. Sylvania Avenue
from "B" Two Family Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for existing quadplex, and with site plan included.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-040, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
(Council Member Espino left his place at the dais.)
ZC-08-045 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-045, application of The
Approved Assured Group for a change in zoning of property located in the 7800 block of
Ederville Road from "PD-563" Planned Development for "E" Neighborhood
Commercial uses plus indoor amusement, burglar alarm sales and service,
express office, leather goods store, mini warehouse and exclude the sale of
alcohol for off premises consumption to Amend "PD-563" to include beer and
wine sales only for off premises consumption, tire sales and service repair and
automotive parts sales; to exclude package store, and with site plan required.
Drew Martin Mr. Drew Martin, 200 Bailey Avenue #310, representing the applicant,
appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. He advised that the
applicant was requesting a text amendment to the existing "PD" to allow for the
possible sale of property for a convenience store/gas station on the hard corner
of Cooks Lane and IH 30. He added that all the neighborhoods supported the
zoning change and the applicant had also received unanimous support from the
City Zoning Commission for the zoning change.
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ZC-08-045 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
(Continued) that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-045, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino
and Silcox absent.
ZC-08-055 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-055, application of the City of
Approved Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at 1300 Riverside Drive
from "J" Medium Industrial to "I" Light Industrial.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-055, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino
and Silcox absent.
ZC-08-056 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing for Zoning
Approved Docket No. ZC-08-056, Text Amendment for parking requirements for schools.
Ord. No. 18129-06- Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
2008 present desiring to be heard.
Text Amendment
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text
Amendment, Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Burdette, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-056, be approved and the
following ordinance adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18129-06-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX"A" OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), BY AMENDING SECTION 6.201,
OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS TO INCREASE THE PARKING
REQUIRED FOR ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND
TO REDUCE THE PARKING REQUIRED FOR HIGH SCHOOLS;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND PROVIDING A EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Espino and Silcox absent.
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ZC-08-057 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-057, application of Walter B.
Approved Welborn for a change in zoning of property located at 3225 Joyce Drive from
"FR" General Commercial Restricted to "I" Light Industrial.
On behalf of Council Member Silcox, Council Member Jordan made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Burns, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-057, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Members Espino and Silcox absent.
ZC-08-059 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing for Zoning
Approved Docket No. ZC-08-059, Text Amendment for sexually oriented business
Ord. No. 18130-06- distance measurement. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if
2008 there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Text Amendment
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text
Amendment, Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-059, be approved, and the
following ordinance adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18130-06-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDIANCE NO.
13896 AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), BY AMENDING SECTION 5.202 OF
ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 5, "SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES" TO
ADD REQUIREMENTS FOR MEASURING THE DISTANCE FROM A
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION AND A SCHOOL WHEN LOCATED WITHIN
A STRUCTURE WITH MULTIPLE SPACES AVAILABLE FOR
OCCUPANCY; 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 eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
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ZC-08-061 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-061, application of Guy Wood
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at 3209 Ramona Drive from "A-5"
One Family Residential to "I" Light Industrial.
On behalf of Council Member Silcox, Council Member Jordan made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Burdette, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-061, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Silcox absent.
ZC-08-062 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-062, application of Steven and
Approved Darlene Halfmann for a change in zoning of property located at 11012 Stone
Road from "CF" Community Facilities to "A-5" One Family Residential.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-062, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-066 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-066, application of Timber
Approved River, L.P. for a change in zoning of property located at 11500 Timberland
Boulevard from "A-5" One Family Residential to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-066, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-067 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-067, application by American
Continued Until Residential Communities Management Services, LLC, for a change in zoning
June 10, 2008 of property from Unzoned to "MH" Manufactured Housing.
City Secretary Hendrix advised that this case would be continued one week as
no address was reflected on the agenda.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-067, be continued until the June 10,
2008, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
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ZC-08-071 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-071, application of Everman
Continued Until Independent School District for a change in zoning of property located at 2500,
June 17, 2008 2504, 2520, 2524, & 2536 Sable Drive from "R2" Townhouse/Cluster
Residential and "CR" Low Density Multi-family Residential to "FR" General
Commercial Restricted.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-071, be continued until the June 17, 2008,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
ZC-08-076 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-076, application of Texas
Approved Christian University for a change in zoning of property located at 3070 Wabash
Avenue from "C" Medium Density Multi-family Residential to "PD-497"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed Use District except: ambulance dispatch station; blood bank; electric
power substation; probation or parole office; auto repair; paint and body shop;
boat rental or sales; cold storage or ice plant; gunsmithing, repair or sales; mini-
warehouses; newspaper distribution center; assembly of pre-manufactured parts
except for vehicles, trailers, airplanes, mobile homes; bottling works, milk or
soft drinks; manufacture of artificial flowers, ornaments, awnings, tents, bags;
cleaning or polishing preparations; small boats, novelties and clothing;
monument or marble works, finishing or carving only; monument works, stone;
paper box manufacture; rubber stamp manufacture; sheet metal shop;
warehouse or bulk storage; welding shop, custom work (not structural), and
with site plan waiver recommended.
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-076, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-078 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-078, application of John
Approved McMackin for a change in zoning of property located at 4814 Locke from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/E" Planned Development of all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial with site plan included.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-078, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
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ZC-08-080 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-080, application of Henslee H.
Approved Purselley for a change in zoning of property located at 4311 Bryant Irvin Road
from "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to "PD/E" Planned
Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial with restrictions as
follows: bed and breakfast; convenience store if they sell liquor or gas; liquor
or package store; mortuary or funeral home; dry cleaning store that does the dry
cleaning on premises; taxidermist shop; veterinary clinic with indoor kennels;
gasoline sales; recycling collection facility; storage or display, outside; batch
plant; trailer, portable; vendor, door-to-door; and vendor, food. Lighting to be
directed away and downward from the single family district. A stockade fence
with masonry columns required; and with site plan included.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-080, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-081 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-081, application of Trinity
Approved Bluff Development, Ltd., for a change in zoning of property located at 416,
420, 633 and 637 Samuels Avenue from "D" High Density Multi-family
Residential to include into "PD-488" Planned Development for all uses in "H"
Central Business District excluding the following uses: massage therapy;
sexually oriented business; recreational vehicle park; cold storage plant or ice
plant; gunsmithing, repair or sales; home improvement store; mini warehouses;
mortuary or funeral home; pawn shop; tattoo parlor; taxidermist shop; auto
parts supply, retail; automotive repair; paint and body shop; car wash, full or
self service; vehicle sales or rental, including automobiles, motorcycles, boats
or trailers. Building height shall be restricted to 72 feet or 6 stories, whichever
is greater. A transitional height plane of 45 degrees shall apply to portions of a
building above 45 feet or 3 stories, whichever is less, beginning at the wall
plane closest to the Trinity River and north district line, for buildings along
northern and western boundary of Area 2. Site plan waived. And, to include
into "PD-489" Planned Development for all uses in "H" Central Business
District, excluding the following uses: massage therapy; sexually oriented
business; recreational vehicle park; cold storage plant or ice plant; gunsmithing,
repair or sales; home improvement store; mini warehouses; mortuary or funeral
home; Pawn shop; tattoo parlor; taxidermist shop; auto parts supply retail;
automotive repair; paint and body shop; car wash, full or self service; vehicle
sales or rental, including automobiles, motorcycles, boats or trailers. Building
height shall be restricted to 20 stories. In addition, a transitional height plane of
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ZC-08-081 45 degrees shall apply to portions of a building above 45 feet or 3 stories,
(Continued) whichever is greater, for buildings along the cemetery amended from the
northern boundary of Gounah Street, with site plan waived.
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-081, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-082 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-082, application of CL FW
Approved Development, Inc./M & K. Feldman for a change in zoning of property located
at 1029, 1101 Cooks Lane and 8025 Sumac Hill Road from "A-5" One Family
Residential to "F" General Commercial.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-082, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-083 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-083, application of Trinity
Approved Bluff Development, Ltd., for a change in zoning of property located at 805 East
Belknap Street from "J" Medium Industrial to include into "PD-487" Planned
Development for all uses in "H" Central Business District, excluding the
following uses: massage therapy; sexually oriented business; recreational
vehicle park; cold storage plant or ice plant; gunsmithing, repair or sales; home
improvement store; mini warehouses; mortuary or funeral home; pawn shop;
tattoo parlor; taxidermist shop; auto parts supply, retail; automotive repair;
paint and body shop; car wash, full or self service; vehicle sales or rental,
including automobiles, motorcycles, boats or trailers. Height and development
restrictions subject to the development standards of the "H" district and with
site plan waived.
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-083, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-084 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-084, application of City of Fort
Approved Worth for a change in zoning of property located in the 3700 and 3800 blocks
of Oak Street and 13301 Euless Street from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One
Family Residential.
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ZC-08-084 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
(Continued) that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-084, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-085 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-085, application of City of Fort
Approved Worth, Stop 6/Poly Oversight Association for a change in zoning of property
located in the 4800 and 4900 blocks of Fitzhugh Avenue, 2400 block and 2509
Langston Street, 4700, 4800 and 4900 blocks of Ramey Avenue, 2500 block of
Sheraton Drive, 4800 and 4900 blocks of Sunshine Drive, 2400 block and
2500, 2512 Village Creek Road from `B/HC" Two Family Residential/Historic
and Cultural and "E/HC" Neighborhood Commercial/Historic and Cultural to
"A-5/HC" One Family Residential/Historic and Cultural.
Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to Beth Knight and other
members from the Planning and Development Department for working with the
community on the rezoning. He added that this was a small section of the
neighborhood that was being destroyed by duplexes that were vacant or not
occupied which was a real problem for the neighborhood.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-085, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-086 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-086, application of City of Fort
Approved Worth, Stop 6/Poly Oversight Association for a change in zoning of property
located in the 5200 and 5300 blocks and 5121 Anderson Street, 5200 and 5300
blocks of Carol Avenue, 2901, 2905, 2909, 2913 and 2917 Dillard Street, 5119
Draper Street, 5124 and 5200 Ramey Avenue, 2435 Village Creek Road, 5421
Cottey Street from "B" Two Family Residential, "B/HC" Two Family
Residential/Historic and Cultural and "FR/HC" General Commercial
Restricted/Historic and Cultural to "A-5/HC" One Family Residential/Historic
and Cultural and "ER/HC" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted/Historic and
Cultural.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-086, be approved with appreciation to the
Sunrise Neighborhood Association. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
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ZC-08-087 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-087, application of City of Fort
Approved Worth, Stop 6/Poly Oversight Association for a change in zoning of property
located at 5121, 5201 and 5209 Anderson Street, 5224 Carol Avenue, 4800
block of Fitzhugh Avenue, 4900, 4901 and 4904 Fitzhugh Avenue, 2435
Village Creek Road, 2950 Dillard Street from "A-7.5" One Family Residential
and "B" Two Family Residential to add Historic and Cultural overlay and
include design guidelines.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-087, be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
AGENDA ITEM XIVB—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL
ZC-08-032 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-032, application of Hulen
Denied Risinger, Ltd., for a change in zoning of property located in the 4300 block of
Without Prejudice W. Risinger Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General
Commercial Restricted.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-032, be denied without prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
ZC-08-036 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 6, 2008 continued the
Continued Until hearing of the application of Bentley Venture for a change in zoning of
August 5, 2008 property located at 651 John T. White Road North and 8600 Randol Mill Road
from "CF" Community Facilities and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "CR"
Low Density Multi-family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-036. 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, Council Member Scarth made
a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that the hearing be closed and
Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-036, be continued until the August 5, 2008, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Silcox absent. (See subsequent reconsideration on page 20).
ZC-08-042 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 6, 2008, continued the
Denied hearing of the application of Tammy Jones for a change in zoning of property
With Prejudice located at 5178 and 5182 011ie Street from "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
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ZC-08-042 Restricted to "C" Medium Density Multi-family Residential, Zoning Docket
(Continued) No. ZC-08-042. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Tammy Jones Ms. Tammy Jones, 5178 011ie, applicant for the zoning change, appeared
before Council in favor of the request and opposition of the denial. She stated
that she was pursuing state licensing in regards to the assisted living or group
home facility to assure that the facility met the health and safety requirements
for the residents. She also stated that the license would be renewed every one
to two years and advised that the facility would have monthly fire drills that
would be documented. She further stated that the windows would be altered to
meet City requirements.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she concurred with the City Zoning
Commission's recommendation to deny this request as the building was
previously a doctor's office. She added that she had previously delayed a
decision on this case for one month to contact some of the neighbors in the
area. She also stated that the City had received a response from Southeast Fort
Worth, Inc., who agreed with the City Zoning Commission's recommendation
to deny and pointed out that the zoning was not consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. She suggested that Ms. Jones meet with Ms. Dana
Burghdoff, Planning and Development Department Deputy Director, to discuss
other alternatives for the location site.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro tem Hicks
made a motion, seconded of Council Member Scarth, that the hearing be closed
and Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-042, be denied with prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
Mayor Moncrief stated that he had been advised by staff that the Council
needed to reconsider Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-036 and requested a motion to
reconsider.
Reconsideration of Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
ZC-08-036 that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-036, be reconsidered. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
City Attorney Yett advised that Council Member Scarth's motion was to
continue the zoning case for 90 days which would be September 2, 2008,
Council meeting and not August 5, 2008.
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ZC-08-036 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 6, 2008 continued the
Continued Until hearing of the application of Bentley Venture for a change in zoning of
September 2, 2008 property located at 651 John T. White Road North and 8600 Randoll Mill Road
from "CF" Community Facilities and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "CR"
Low Density Multi-family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-036. 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, Council Member Scarth made
a motion, seconded of Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that the hearing be closed and
Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-036, be continued until the September 2, 2008,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
ZC-08-074 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-74, application of Waterview
Approved Estates North, L.P., for a change in zoning of property located at 5045 S.E.
Loop 820 South from "MH" Manufactured Housing to "CR" Low Density
Multi-family Residential.
Gena Terrell Ms. Gena Terrell, 777 Main Street, representing the applicant, appeared before
Council in support of the request and opposition of the denial. She clarified
that the letters of opposition reflected in the staff report really addressed the
increase of traffic through the subdivision through the manufactured home site
to the west. She added that this was a private community and assured the
Council that the applicant would not be accessing that site and briefed the
Council on the route that would be taken. She added that the owners of the
Enchanted Bay site also owned this site and a buyer was interested in
purchasing the site for an upscale senior living community. She advised the
Council of the amenities of the development and added that density was 8.1
units per acre which was consistent with the existing manufactured home site.
She pointed out that the applicant was willing to put a restriction on the density
and assured the Council that the traffic would not be increased. She requested
the Council favorably consider the rezoning.
Council Member Moss stated that there had been some concerns about whether
he knew about the development and advised that he had been working with the
developer on this project, as well as Enchanted Bay and the Waterfront at
Enchanted Bay. He pointed out that the road through the mobile home park, if
used, would not be a conflict as it was a platted roadway that had been
addressed previously about being made part of Lakeshore Drive along
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ZC-08-74 Arlington Lake. He added that this would be a quality development and would
(Continued) add value to the overall development of the area.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
the City Zoning Commission's recommendation for denial be overturned and
Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-074 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
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 Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18131-06-2008
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 eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item XV Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, appeared before Council relative to the
Citizen "T" bus system. He expressed appreciation for the action taken at the labor hall
Presentations on Main Street and Victory Boulevard and added that great results were
Joe Don Brandon happening that involved the county and state. He stated that The "T" bus system
shut down at 7:00 p.m. and went to an hourly route which negatively affected
various job opportunities for the citizens of the City and requested the City's
assistance on working with The "T" for a 24-hour bus service. He also advised
that The "T" was putting buses in service that needed repair and asked Council to
address these issues.
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Agenda Item XV Mayor Moncrief assured Mr. Brandon that his concerns would be given to the
(Continued) City's representative on The "T" Board.
Mark McLean Mr. Mark McLean, 6416 Hilldale Road, appeared before Council relative to
fluoride in the City's water. He presented a letter from The National Treasury
Employees Union that addressed the inappropriateness of adding fluoride to the
City's water supply.
Mayor Moncrief asked Mr. McLean to meet with Dan Reimer, Public Health
Director, on this issue
Grayson Harper Mr. Grayson Harper, 3605 Bellaire Drive South, appeared before Council relative
to a resolution to impeach the President and Vice President of the United States.
Diane Wood Ms. Diane Wood, 2308 Aster Avenue, appeared before Council relative to a
resolution to impeach the President and Vice President of the United States. She
submitted another petition from individuals in support of the resolution and also a
resolution from the National Lawyers Guild supporting the impeachment.
Mayor Moncrief advised Ms. Wood that her opposition to urban gas drilling
would also be noted for the record.
Agenda Item XVH There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 10`" day of June,
2008.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Hen 'x Aichaeloncri
City Secretary Mayor