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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 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 2 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 3 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 4 of 23 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 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 5 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 6 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 7 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 8 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 9 of 23 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 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 10 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 11 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 12 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 13 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 14 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 15 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 16 of 23 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 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 17 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 18 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 19 of 23 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 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 20 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 21 of 23 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 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 22 of 23 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3,2008 PAGE 23 of 23 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