HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/07/08-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 8, 2008
Present
Mayor Mike Moncrief
Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks, District 8
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Chuck Silcox, District 3
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
City Staff
Dale Fisseler, City Manager
David Yett, City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Moncrief called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Item II The invocation was given by Reverend Sultan Cole, Revealed Word Ministries.
Invocation
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Mayor Pro tem Hicks, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 17, 2008, were approved
Minutes unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item V Council Member Scarth presented a Proclamation for Recreation and Parks
Special Month to Mr. Steve Relyea, Parks and Community Services Advisory Board
Presentations Chair.
Mayor Moncrief advised anyone present in the Council Chamber to address the
Council on the 81h Avenue well site that the issue had been postponed by the
affected party indefinitely. He also advised that the meeting agenda was very
lengthy and to facilitate two citizen presentations on sensitive issues and reduce
the capacity of attendees in the Council Chamber, he would exercise the
prerogative of the chair and move those presentations to this portion of the
agenda.
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Citizen Corporal Richard Van Houten, 904 Collier Street, representing the Fort Worth
Presentations Police Officers' (FWPOs') Association, appeared before Council and expressed
Richard Van frustration with the negotiation process for Meet and Confer issues. He stated
Houten that Association representatives had full decision making authority during the
meetings but that City representatives did not appear to have the authority to
negotiate and make decisions. He added that after 12 months of meetings, a
solution was not even close to being achieved. He asked the following
questions:
1. Does the City's team have authority to make decisions and if so, why
had the City's team been unable to agree on any issues without having
the consent of the Council?
2. Has the City team been given instructions to avoid an agreement and if
not, why has the City's team only tentatively agreed to a preamble after
12 months of meetings?
3. Is the City Manager's Office authorized to make decisions in this
process and if not, should the FWPOs' Association be meeting with the
City Council instead?
Corporal Van Houten pointed out that the answers to the questions did not
mean as much to the Association as did the solutions. He added that City's
representatives needed the same authorization as the FWPOs' Association
representatives for the process to be successful. He added that completion of
the process would make the Fort Worth Police Department the best in the
nation.
Council Member Espino commended the FWPOs' Association for addressing
the Council on this issue. He stated that the negotiations for Meet and Confer
required a good faith effort for all parties involved for the process to be
successful. He recommended that representatives take a 30-day cooling-off
period to refocus and reprioritize efforts before restarting negotiations.
Council Member Jordan stated that he agreed with Council Member Espino's
recommendation; however, it did not mean that discussions needed to be
suspended as this process was not at the Council level yet. He added that
representatives for the FWPOs' Association and City could count on the
Council for support and encouraged them to continue to cooperate with one
another.
Council Member Silcox advised that he supported Council Member Espino's
recommendation for a 30-day cooling-off period.
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Richard Van Mayor Pro tem Hicks pointed out that the City already had the best Police
Houten Department in the nation and advised that without their involvement in
(Continued) southeast Fort Worth there would be no development or progress in that area.
She added that the negotiations needed to be completed sooner rather than later.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the City was very proud of the City's Police
Department. He provided the following statement in response to Corporal Van
Houten's comments:
"The City's negotiation team, as directed by the meet and confer statute, is
authorized to negotiate directly with the Police Officers' Association. Y'all helped
pass that bill, you know how it reads. Once an agreement is reached, it is then, and
only then, subject to ratification by this City Council, as well as your police
organization.
The City has a commitment to open communication, and to make a
reasonable attempt to address issues, find solutions, and ensure that compensation
is fair, reasonable, and competitive. Fort Worth has a long tradition of rewarding
value and creating incentivesa tradition that we have every intention to keep.
Fort Worth also has a reputation of working together to find win-win
solutions on behalf of the greater good of this community we all serve. In this case,
that would mean the final product of these negotiations would be balanced. It
would be a contract that meets both the city's needs and the needs of the POA.
Everyone should have skin in this game. That is what local control is all about,
and that is what this Council—and ultimately, the citizens of Fort Worth—are
looking for in a contract.
According to meet and confer statute—that you supported before the Texas
Legislature—the POA is required to negotiate with the team selected by the City
Manager and the Police Chief. The statute doesn't provide for negotiations with
this Council.
The management team has continually expressed its willingness to
negotiate, but let me be clear: The City is working in the shadow of an extremely
difficult and challenging budget process. It would be unwise and irresponsible for
the City to agree on a contract it can't pay for. Moreover, this would be unfair to
the tax payers of this City to whom we are directly responsible.
The safety of this City and all who call it home is a major priority for
me...for the members of this Council...our City Manager and his staff So while
we talk about a 30-day cooling off period, it is my hope that your Association will
return to the bargaining table on July 21, as was originally scheduled, because by
then we will have our financial information in hand to craft a compromise that will
be acceptable to you, this City, and our tax payers."
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Martha Chambers Ms. Martha Chambers, 3112 Tanglewood Trail, appeared before Council
relative to the construction of an adoption room at the Fort Worth Animal Care
and Control Center. She provided a history of efforts to fund the construction
of an adoption room and advised of the current inadequate practice used by the
Animal Care and Control Center to provide citizens an area to look at animals
eligible for adoption. She pointed out that sick animals and adoptable animals
were housed in the same cage and that capacity for caging animals was
exceeded at various times of the year and especially during the summer months.
She advised that a new adoption room would cost approximately $900,000.00
and suggested various ways to fund the construction of the facility. She
commended the efforts of the staff at the Animal Care and Control Center and
emphasized that she did not see this as an economic issue, but one of a basic
function of the City. She asked that the Council find a way to fund the
construction of the adoption center.
Council Member Silcox expressed appreciation to Ms. Chambers for her
presentation. He added that he had raised this issue several times during his
tenure on the Council and provided a history of efforts used to fund
construction of the adoption room. He inquired as to the status of the surgery
clinic at the Animal Care and Control Center and was advised by City Manager
Fisseler that the clinic was approximately 60 percent completed. He pointed
out that 18,000 animals were euthanized annually and that once the spay and
neuter clinic was operating, that number would be substantially reduced and a
cost savings realized by the City.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to everyone who was present in
the Council Chamber in support of this issue and commended Ms. Chambers
for spearheading the effort. She advised of the problem of stray animals in
southeast Fort Worth and agreed that the Council needed to find a way to
support the construction of the adoption room.
Council Member Scarth concurred with his colleagues' comments and that the
City would continue to search for a way to fund the adoption room. However,
he advised of the City's current budget situation and the possibility of employee
layoff s to meet budget demands.
Council Member Espino stated that this was really a public health and safety
issue. He added that educating the community would assist with reducing the
number of stray animals as well as the benefit of spaying or neutering pets. He
pointed out that the City needed to find a capital funding stream to support the
construction of the facility.
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Martha Chambers Mayor Moncrief stated that this issue had very strong support of the Council;
(Continued) however, the facility's construction was a budget matter and a matter of supply
and demand of City needs. He added that the City needed to get its financial
house in order first and pointed out that the City was facing a very difficult
budget challenge. He advised that the funding of the facility still had to be in
line with other funding priorities and that if there was a way to fund the facility
without detrimental consequences, the Council would find a way.
(Council Member Silcox left his place at the dais.)
City Secretary Hendrix advised that the presentation relative to Casa Manana's
50t birthday celebration would be rescheduled to a future Council meeting.
Agenda Item VI Council Member Burns announced that the Citizens on Patrol training would be
Announcements conducted on June 12, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fire and Police
Training Academy, 1000 Calvert, north of downtown. He encouraged everyone
to get involved with this program and pointed out that it was a very effective
way to impact crime in the neighborhood. He added that anyone needing more
information could contact him through his office at(817) 392-8809.
Council Member Jordan advised all City employees that the Employees'
Retirement Fund had been removed from the Texas State Pension Review
Board watch list. He commended the members of the Fort Worth Employees'
Retirement Fund Board and City staff for their efforts to improve to the fund.
He also announced that on the afternoon of July 1, 2008, the Environmental
Protection Agency signed and approved a state implementation plan on clean
air for the region. He added that various organizations approved the plan and
advised that it would take everyone working together to improve the air quality
in the region. He further advised that a meeting to develop the District 6
charrette was held on July 7, 2008, to put together a master plan and design for
the Summercreek Station, a train station in District 6. He advised of the need
for commuter rail in the City and added that the train station would be the first
in Fort Worth.
(Council Member Silcox returned to his place at the dais.)
Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to Attorney Robert West for
presenting a briefing on gas well leasing last evening held at the Eugene
McCray Center. He added there was significant attendance and appreciated the
center for hosting the presentation. He announced that everyone interested in
losing weight and learning about healthy food choices could attend a Healthy
Food Workshop on July 12, 2008, at the Minyards Food Store on 4245 E. Berry
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Announcements Street and Miller Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. He added that the clinic
(Continued) was sponsored by AgriLife Extension of Texas A&M University, Minyards and
the Fort Worth Health Department. He added that attendees would learn how
to reduce their grocery bills and eat healthy.
Council Member Espino announced that a Mini Town Hall meeting would be
conducted for the Scenic Bluff Neighborhood on July 17, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at
the Riverside Community Center. He also advised that Latinos Unidos would
be holding another breakfast meeting on July 26, 2008, at a place to be
determined and the subject would be the new Tarrant County College Campus
at the Radio Shack Corporate Campus. He added that he hoped there would
also be information on a new voter information outreach effort that would focus
on neighborhoods on the north side of the City. He also announced that another
Town Hall meeting would be conducted for the Diamond Hill community on
July 29, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Diamond Hill Jarvis High School. He recognized
Mr. Ron Shear, President of the Diamond Hill Neighborhood Association, in
the audience and commended him on his leadership in the community.
Mayor Moncrief advised that he would exercise the prerogative of the chair to
move to Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-08-090 and ZC-08-092 to allow Council
Member Silcox to be excused from the remainder of the meeting as he was not
feeling well.
AGENDA ITEM XVA—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the Notice of Special Hearing set today as
the date for the hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the hearing had
been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on June 19, 2008. Mayor Moncrief
opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
ZC-08-090 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-090, application of Patsy L.
Approved Cantrell for a change in zoning of property located at 7201 Camp Bowie
Boulevard from "PD-681" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, plus outdoor farmer's market, with site plan
waived to amend "PD-681" to include a pub/tavern, and with site plan waiver
recommended.
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ZC-08-090 Ms. Patsy Cantrell, 4954 FM 1187, Crowley, Texas, applicant, appeared before
(Continued) Council in support of the rezoning request. She advised that the proposed use
Patsy Cantrell was for an Irish Pub to occupy the current storefront vacant space. She added
that her family had been involved in the successful development of this area for
75 years and pointed out the success of the Edelweiss Restaurant at the
location. She stated that individuals in opposition of the rezoning had concerns
that were unfounded and encouraged the Council to support the rezoning
request.
Jarrod Roecker Mr. Jarrod Roecker, 7349 Brazos Avenue, appeared before Council in support
of the rezoning. He reiterated that the proposed storefront for the pub was
vacant and that a business in the shopping center would be of benefit to the
community. He pointed out that the owner of the business was embracing the
aviation heritage of Fort Worth and would name the business as the "Falcon
Pub." He commended Ms. Cantrell on her community involvement and
activism and emphasized that the opposition for the rezoning was routed in fear
and not logic. He stated that the rezoning would not have a negative affect on
the community.
Stephanie Busby Ms. Stephanie Busby, 1501 W. Spurgeon, appeared before the Council also in
support of the rezoning. She advised that the shopping center had been at this
location for 30 years and alcohol use had always been present. She pointed out
that much of the center had vacant storefronts which could attract criminal
activity and the pub would reduce that attraction. She also advised that the
applicant's family occupied a portion of the shopping center and asserted the
family would not be there if they felt it was an unsafe environment.
Phyllis Ann Clark Ms. Phyllis Ann Clark, 3716 Desert Ridge Drive, appeared before Council in
opposition of the rezoning. She stated that she lived directly behind where the
pub would be located and was opposed to the late hours, noise and smells that
would emanate from the business. She expressed concern with increased traffic
in the traffic circle adjacent to the shopping center and the safety of the children
and elderly residents in the area. She also advised of the flooding to her
property resulting from the runoff of the retail center and that nothing had been
done by Ms Cantrell to address that issue.
Mayor Moncrief advised Ms. Clark that a staff member would work with her
relative to her flooding issue.
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ZC-08-090 Mr. Larry G. Keils, 4409 Fairfax Street, appeared before Council in opposition
(Continued) of the rezoning. He advised that the proposed pub was 150 yards from a school
Larry Keils which was a safety concern for the children and the community did not need a
bar located that close to a school. He added that 134 people were opposed to
the rezoning and requested that Council deny the rezoning.
Council Member Silcox stated the existing property presently contained the
correct zoning; only the use was being changed. He advised that the storefront
was previously occupied by a Mexican and then an Italian restaurant that served
liquor. He further stated that a restaurant with an internal bar was an acceptable
use for the location and asked staff to further clarify the need for the zoning
change.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Planning and Development Department Deputy Director,
confirmed Council Member Silcox's statement and clarified that a pub was
considered to be a bar and was not allowed as a stand-alone use in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial. She added that under the "PD" zoning existing
today, a stand-alone bar, tavern or pub would not be allowed at the shopping
center. She pointed out that a restaurant that served alcohol or a store that sold
alcohol for off-premise consumption; i.e., a convenience store or similar use,
would be allowed under existing zoning.
Council Member Silcox referred to the success of another business owned by
the applicant, the Bull `N Bush, in the area on Montgomery Street. He pointed
out that the location had not been the site of a single criminal incident. He
added that he had attended several neighborhood association meetings for this
area and had a great respect for the people in opposition of this issue; however,
he believed the reasons for the opposition did not warrant a denial of the
rezoning.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-090, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-08-092 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-092, application of Edwards
Approved Geren Limited for a change in zoning of property located in the 2800 block of
Bryant Irvin Road from "PD-577" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, plus hotel, service station and retail stores over
60,000 square feet to "A-5" One Family Residential.
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ZC-08-092 Mr. Isaac Manning, 2128 Mistletoe, representing Edwards Geren Limited,
(Continued) appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. He advised the Council of
Isaac Manning the proposed up scale single-family residential development and requested their
favorable consideration.
Council Member Silcox pointed out that the single-family homes in this "A-5"
development would not be rental properties, but owner occupied homes. He
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that Zoning Docket No.
ZC-08-092, be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
(Council Member Silcox left his place at the dais and left the meeting.)
Mayor Moncrief advised that he would utilize the prerogative of the chair once
again and moved Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-041 forward on the agenda at this
time.
ZC-08-041 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-041, application of Ben &
Continued Until Peggy Kates/Destructors Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at
July 29, 2008 4900 Esco Drive and 4801 Freeman Drive from "J" Medium Industrial to
"PD/J" Planned Development for all uses in "J" Medium Industrial, plus
concrete crushing and recycling, with site plan included.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she had received a letter from the City of
Forest Hill on this issue and added that she would like the opportunity to
discuss the letter with staff. She made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-041, be continued until the July 29,
2008, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks advised those individuals present to address this issue
that her Council Aide would contact them to set up a meeting with them in the
near future.
Agenda Item VII City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Withdrawn from G-16187 be withdrawn from the consent agenda and that M&C G-16197 be
Consent Agenda moved up on the agenda and considered at the same time as that item.
Council Member Jordan requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
C-22891 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
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Agenda Item VIII City Manager Fisseler requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Continued/ C-22858 withdrawn from consideration. He advised that Council would take
Withdrawn By Staff action on the revised version of the M&C.
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Espino, the Council voted eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent, to approve and adopt all remaining items on the Consent Agenda
as recommended and as follows:
OCS-1669 M&C OCS-1669 - 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.
OCS-1670 M&C OCS-1670 - from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Liability Bonds City Council authorize the acceptance of these liability bonds, as follows:
PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
Dirtco dba Styles Contracting Merchants Bonding Company(Mutual)
Adelita Construction, Inc. RLI Insurance Company
AD Concrete SureTec Insurance Company
Longhorn C S, LLC. Western Surety Company
Stice Enterprises, Inc. American States Insurance Company
AMS Company, Inc. Western Surety Company
Dallas Concrete Contractors SureTec Insurance Company
G-16181 M&C G-16181 — Authorizing the City Manager to initiate certain rezoning
Brookside changes for the Brookside Neighborhood from "A-5" One-Family, `B" Two
Neighborhood— Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "I" Light Industrial to "A-10"
Initiate Rezoning One-Family and "A-5" One-Family, in accordance with the 2008
Comprehensive Plan.
G-16182 M&C G-16182 — Authorizing the City Manager to initiate certain rezoning
Stop Six changes for the Stop Six Neighborhood from "A-10" One-Family, "A-7.5"
Neighborhood— One-Family, "A-5" One-Family, "B" Two-Family, "C" Medium Density
Initiate Rezoning Multifamily, "O" High Density Multifamily, "CF" Community Facilities, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, "FR" General Commercial Restricted and "PD"
Planned Development to "A-5" One-Family, "CF" Community Facilities, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial and "PD" Planned Development, in accordance
with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan.
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G-16183 M&C G-16183 — Authorizing the City Manager to initiate certain rezoning
Village Creek changes for the Village Creek Neighborhood from "A-5" One-Family, `B"
Neighborhood— Two-Family, and "FR" General Commercial Restricted to "A-5" One-Family,
Initiate Rezoning "CF" Community Facilities and "E" Neighborhood Commercial, in accordance
with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan.
G-16184 M&C G-16184 — Adopting Resolution No. 3631-07-2008 to increase the
Res. No. 3631-07- amount to be paid to D. Lee Thomas to represent Sergeant Glenn Verrett in the
2008 lawsuit entitled Angelo Allums, Sr., and Janet Allums, Individually and on
Ord. No. 18152-07- behalf of minor Angelo Allums, III vs. City of Fort Worth, et al, Civil Action
2008 No. 4:07-CV-0001-Y; authorizing the maximum amount to be paid to D. Lee
Increase Maximum Thomas to represent Sergeant Glenn Verrett in the subject lawsuit to be
Amount to be Paid
to D. Lee Thomas in increased to $50,000.00; and adopting Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
the Lawsuit Entitled No. 18152-07-2008 increasing appropriations in the Risk Management Fund in
Angelo Allums, Sr. the amount of $25,000.00 and decreasing the unaudited, unreserved,
and Janet Allums, undesignated fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding the
Individually, and on authorization to increase the maximum amount to be paid to D. Lee Thomas to
Behalf of Minor represent Sergeant Glenn Verrett in the lawsuit entitled Angelo Allums, Sr., and
Angelo Allums III Janet Allums, individually, and on behalf of minor Angelo Allums III vs. City
vs. City of Fort of Fort Worth et al., No. 4:07-CV-001-Y.
Worth et al., No.
4:07-CV-001-Y
G-16186 M&C G-16186 — Authorizing payment not to exceed $50,000.00 to the United
Ord. No. 18153-07- States Treasury for arbitrage rebate; and adopting Supplemental Appropriation
2008 Ordinance No. 18153-07-2008 increasing appropriations in the General Debt
Arbitrage Rebate to Service Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 for the purpose of authorizing
United States payment of arbitrage rebate to the U.S. Treasury for General Purpose Bonds,
Treasury for Series 2003 and the City's Combined Tax and Revenue CO, Series 2003
General Pupose
Bonds, Series 2003 Bonds.
G-16188 M&C G-16188 — Approving settlement for claim filed on behalf of Blanca
Settlement of Claim Jaramillo for injuries resulting from a vehicular collision; authorizing the
Blanca Jaramillo payment of $54,000.00 to Blanca Jaramillo and Wayne Dawson, Attorney at
Law, in full and complete settlement of the referenced claim; and authorizing
the appropriate City personnel to execute any releases and agreements
necessary to complete the settlement.
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G-16189 M&C G-16189 - Approving settlement for claim filed on behalf of Jose Soto
Settlement of Claim for injuries resulting from a vehicular collision; authorizing the payment of
Jose Soto $52,000.00 to Jose Soto and Wayne Dawson, Attorney at Law, in full and
complete settlement of the referenced claim; and authorizing the appropriate
City personnel to execute any releases and agreements necessary to complete
the settlement.
G-16190 M&C G-16190 — Adopting the 2008 Prevailing Wage Rates for City-awarded
Adopt 2008 public works projects.
Prevailing Wage
Rates
G-16191 M&C G-16191 — Ratifying the City Manager's application for, and acceptance
Ord. No. 18154-07- of, a one-year grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security's
2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency Fiscal Year 2007 Fire Prevention and
Accept Funds for Safety Grant Program in the amount of $42,400.00; authorizing the City
Fiscal Year 2007 Manager to execute a contract with the Federal Emergency Management
Fire Prevention and Agency; authorizing the transfer of$10,600.00 as required for the City's twenty
Safety Grant
Program percent match from the General Fund to the Grants Fund; and adopting
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18154-07-2008 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $53,000.00 subject to
receipt of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security/Federal
Emergency Management Agency's FY 2007 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
Program.
G-16192 M&C G-16192 — Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $51,348.00 from the
Ord. No. 18155-07- Municipal Court Building Security Fund to the General Fund for the
2008 reimbursement cost of two parcel x-ray machines at $40,996.00 and $10,352.00
Reimbursement for security enhancements to doors accessing the A.D. Marshal Public Safety
Cost for Security and Courts Building; increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Enhancements to General Fund by $51,348.00 for the purchase of two parcel x-ray machines and
the A.D. Marshal
Public Safety and security enhancements for the A.D. Marshal Public Safety and Courts Building;
Courts Building and adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 18155-07-2008 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, Municipal
Court Building Security Fund in the amount of $51,348.00 for the purpose of
transferring funds to the General Fund for security enhancements to the A.D.
Marshal Public Safety and Courts Building.
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G-16193 M&C G-16193 — Adopting the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
Adopt CAC Semi- (CAC) Semi-Annual Progress Report concerning the status of the Water and
Annual Progress Wastewater Impact Fees.
Report for Water
and Wastewater
Impact Fees
G-16194 M&C G-16194 —Authorizing the Water Department to provide sewer service at
Authorize Sewer 1.25 times the retail rate to Mr. William Turrentine for the property located at
Service For 9805 9805 Creekside Drive, west of FM 2871 and south of Creekside, in Tarrant
Creekside Drive County and outside of the Fort Worth City limits pursuant to City Code Section
Located Outside the 35-60B "Uses Outside City"; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an
City of Fort Worth agreement for such services.
City Limits
P-10804 M&C P-10804 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for two-component epoxy
Two-Component adhesive with Roadrunner Traffic Supply, Inc., for the Transportation and
Epoxy Adhesive Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $66,900.00 based on the
sole bid received, with payments due 30 days after receipt of invoices.
P-10805 M&C P-10805 — Authorizing purchases for audio and visual equipment from
Audio and Visual Visual Interactive Dynamics, Tri-State Video Services, Inc., VSA, Inc., and
Equipment Videotex Systems, Inc., for the Cable Communications Office for an amount no
to exceed $28,642.77 as follows:
Vendor Items Total
Videotex Systems, Inc. 1-3, 8-12, 16-18 and 20 $16,513.71
VSA, Inc. 4, 6, 13-15 and 19 $8,644.06
Tri-State Video Services, Inc. 5 $2,915.00
Visual Interactive Dynamics 7 $570.00
P-10806 M&C P-10806 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for Washington-Style
Washington-Style lanterns and posts with Sun Valley Lighting for the Transportation and Public
Lanterns and Posts Works Department in an amount not to exceed $455,000.00.
P-10807 M&C P-10807 — Authorizing a purchase agreement for water bill envelopes
Water Bill with Texas Star Envelopes for the Water Department based on the low bid of
Envelopes unit prices meeting specifications in an amount not to exceed $43,750.00.
Freight is included in the unit price with payments due 30 days from receipt of
invoices.
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P-10808 M&C P-10808 — Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for ProMinent
ProMinent analyzers, repair parts, calibration and configuration tools with Macaulay
Analyzers, Repair Controls Company, for the Water Department in an amount not to exceed
Parts, Calibration $75,000.00 based on a five percent discount offered from manufacturers' list
And Configuration price with payments due within 30 days after receipt of invoices and freight
Tools included in unit prices.
P-10809 M&C P-10809 — Authorizing purchases of miscellaneous library supplies from
Miscellaneous Brodart Company and Gaylord Bros., Inc., for a total amount not to exceed
Library Supplies $41,441.80, freight included with payments due 30 days from receipt of
invoices.
P-10810 M&C P-10810 —Authorizing a purchase agreement with Forms World, Inc., for
Water Bill Paper water bill paper for the Water Department for an amount not to exceed
$35,819.28 based on sole bid received. Freight is included in the unit price
with payments due 30 days after receipt of invoices.
P-10811 M&C P-10811 — Authorizing the purchase of forklifts from Darr Equipment
Forklifts and Wheel Company for the Police Department and a wheel excavator from Holt Cat for
Excavator the Environmental Management Department using Texas Association of School
Boards Cooperative Contracts for a cost not to exceed $235,847.00. Payments
are due within 30 days of receipt of the invoices.
P-10812 M&C P-10812 — Authorizing the purchase of a Caterpillar 120M motorgrader
Caterpillar 120M from Holt Cat using a Texas Association of School Boards Cooperative
Motorgrader Contract for the Transportation and Public Works Department for a cost not to
exceed $246,634.00. Payments are due within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.
P-10813 M&C P-10813 — Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement with L-3
Wescam Thermal Communications Sonoma EO, Inc., for Wescam thermal imager repairs, parts
Imager Repairs, and components for the Police Department for an annual projected cost not to
Parts and exceed $70,000.00. The shipping cost will be prepaid and added to the invoices
Components with payments due 30 days after receipt of invoices.
L-14579 M&C L-14579 — Approving the correction to M&C L-14241 to correct the
Approve Correction property address for a single-family residential property to be acquired for the
of M&C L-14241 to Meacham International Airport Mitigation Program from 3410 Columbus
Correct Property Avenue to 3510 Columbus Avenue, described as Lot 5, Block 5, Airport Acres
Address to be Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas (DOE No. 5101).
Acquired for the
Meacham
International
Airport Mitigation
Program
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L-14580 M&C L-14580 — Authorizing the direct sale of a tax-foreclosed property at
Sale of a Tax- 4108 Baylor Street, described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 7, Guy E. Vance
Foreclosed Property Subdivision, located southeast of the intersection of US Highway 287 and
4108 Baylor Street Berry Street, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code,
to Mr. Milton Curry, in the amount of $99,145.03; and authorize the City
Manager to execute and record the appropriate instruments conveying the
property to complete the sale (DOE No. 920).
L-14581 M&C L-14581 — Authorizing the Conveyance of one permanent utility
Permanent Utility easement to Charter Communications located on City property on Gendy Street
Easement described as being a portion of Lot 2, Block 2, Ross Heights Addition, Tarrant
County, Texas, in the Cultural District of Fort Worth; and authorizing the
acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments (DOE No. 5608).
L-14582 M&C L-14582 — Approving the correction of M&C L-14540 to correct the
Correct M&C L- name of the grantor from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, d/b/a AT&T
14540 to Correct Texas, to the City of Fort Worth.
Name of Grantor
L-14583 M&C L-14583 — Authorizing the direct sale of a tax-foreclosed property at
Sale of a Tax- 5629 Fernander Drive, described as Lot 8, Block 19, Harlem Hills Addition, in
Foreclosed Property accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code, to Opening
5629 Fernander Doors for Women in Need, in the amount of $2,816.00; and authorizing the
Drive City Manager to execute and record the appropriate instruments conveying the
property to complete the sale (DOE No. 920).
L-14584 M&C L-14584 — Authorizing the acceptance of a land donation of 15.591
Accept Land acres, described as a portion of I and GN RR Co Survey, Abstract No. 827,
Donation for Hopkins Davidson Survey, Abstract No. 537, James H. Eastman Survey,
Proposed North Abstract No. 501, Tarrant County, Texas, and a portion of Hopkins Davidson
Riverside Drive Survey, Abstract No. 437, Tarrant County, Texas, in North Fort Worth from
Alliance Associates, L.P., Synergy Industrial Park, Ltd., and One Prairie
Meadows, Ltd., for the development of proposed North Riverside Drive; and
authorizing the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments (DOE No.
3792).
L-14585 M&C L-14585 — Authorizing the conveyance of one Oncor Electric Delivery
Conveyance of One Company easement on City property lease sites 34N and 35N, located at 240
Oncor Electric Texas Way, Meacham International Airport, described as being a parcel of land
Delivery Company in Block 1, Meacham Airport Addition, Tarrant County, Texas (DOE No.
Easement 5265).
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C-22881 M&C C-22881 — Authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Ord. No. 18156-07- awarded, a grant up to $180,000.00 from the United States Department of
2008 Housing and Urban Development for the City's housing counseling services;
Acceptance of Grant certifying that the activities to be funded with the United States Department of
from United States Housing and Urban Development Housing Counseling Grant are consistent
Department of with the City's Consolidated Plan; authorizing the City Manager to accept
Housing and Urban private donations up to $15,000.00 to further support the City's housing
Development
counseling program; authorizing a non-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the
General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $30,000.00 for interim
financing of this grant program pending contract execution; and adopting
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18156-07-2008 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund by up to $180,000.00 and $15,000.00 in the
Special Trust Fund, subject to receipt of a grant from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for housing counseling services.
C-22882 M&C C-22882 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement
Tarrant County Tax between the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector and the City of Fort Worth
Assessor-Collector for providing assessment and collection services of ad valorem taxes levied by
Services for 2008 the City for the 2008 tax year, Fiscal Year 2008, covering the period
Tax Year October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009, in an amount not to exceed
$200,000.00.
C-22883 M&C C-22883 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the
Texas Department Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily close two lanes of Interstate
of Transportation Highway 820 service road from 900 feet west of Marine Creek Parkway to 500
and Quick Water feet past Marine Creek Lake on Saturday, August 2, 2008, from 6:00 a.m. to
Productions 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 3, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Quick Water
Productions to temporarily close two lanes of Interstate Highway 820 service
road from 900 feet west of Marine Creek Parkway to 500 feet past Marine
Creek Lake on Saturday, August 2, 2008, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and
Sunday, August 3, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the Annual Cowtown
Drag Boat Nationals.
C-22884 M&C C-22884 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2
Amendment No. 2 to in the amount of $42,845.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 33939 with
CSC No. 33939 Komatsu/Rangel, Inc., d/b/a Komatsu Architecture, for additional design
Komatsu/Rangel, services to prepare construction documents for the interior finish out of the
Inc., d/b/a Komatsu Guinn Elementary School Building located at Interstate 35 South and Rosedale
Architecture Street.
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C-22885 M&C C-22885 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with AA
AA Applicators, Inc. Applicators, Inc., in the amount of $33,180.00, to reroof the Digester Boiler
Building at Village Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant located at 4500 Wilma
Lane.
C-22886 M&C C-22886 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1
Amendment No. 1 to in the amount of $87,006.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 35497 with
CSC No. 35497 TranSystems Corporation Consultant for drainage improvements to Kermit-
TranSystems Bonnie Channel and Culvert, 4600 block of Merida Avenue, Sarita Channel and
Corporation Waverly Park(Project No. 00484), revising the total cost to $219,311.00.
Consultants
C-22887 M&C C-22887 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1
Amendment No. 1 to in the amount of $35,480.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 35561 an
CSC No. 35561 Engineering Agreement with TranSystems Corporation Consultants, for
TranSystems Longstraw Channel improvements (Project No. 00625), revising the total cost
Coproration to $109,407.00.
Consultants
C-22888 M&C C-22888 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1
Amendment No. 1 to in the amount of$45,250.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 35495 with Stream
CSC No. 35495 Water Group, Inc., for Loving Avenue Channel and Culvert Improvements
Stream Water (Project No. 00626), revising the total cost to $164,547.00.
Group, Inc.
C-22889 M&C C-22889 — Authorizing the execution of one Storm Water Facility
BBCWO Maintenance Agreement from BBCWO Developers, LLC., for maintenance of
Developers, LLC one detention pond facility located north of McPherson Road and west of
Interstate Highway 35W frontage road in south Fort Worth(DOE No. 5847).
C-22890 M&C C-22890 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement
Texas Christian with Texas Christian University for office space of approximately 902 square
University feet located at 2900 West Berry Street for the Police Department.
C-22892 M&C C-22892 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement
Trinity Bluff with Trinity Bluff Development, LTD, for office space of approximately 1,340
Development, Ltd. square feet located at 800 Samuels Avenue for the Police Department.
C-22893 M&C C-22893 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional
Mental Health services contract with Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County for
Mental Retardation management, coordination and administration services for the Child Mental
of Tarrant County Health Initiative for an initial term of July 1, 2008, through September 29,
2008, with a grant-funded fee of$12,252.00, and if no cost extension funding is
obtained, for a renewal term of October 1, 2008, through September 29, 2009,
with a grant-funded fee of$49,009.00.
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C-22894 M&C C-22894 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Goodwill Industries Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc., to provide electronic waste collection,
of Fort Worth, Inc. reuse, recycling and disposal services to the Department of Environmental
Management for a period of one-year from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009, with
two options to renew for additional one-year terms.
C-22895 M&C C-22895 — Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License
Greater Southwest Agreement with the Greater Southwest Aero Modelers Club for use of a portion
Aero Modelers Club of the closed former Northeast Landfill located at 6901 Randol Mill Road as a
model airplane flying field.
C-22896 M&C C-22896 — Authorizing the City Manager to terminate City Secretary
Terminate CSC No. Contract No. 33804, a lease agreement with the Federal Aviation
33804 and Administration for the Automated Flight Service Station at Fort Worth
Authorize Meacham International Airport; authorizing the execution of a new
Supplemental Lease Supplemental Lease Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for
Agreement with 1,200 square feet located at 4651 North Main Street at Fort Worth Meacham
Federal Aviation International Airport for annual revenue of $8,400.00; and accepting the
Administration
transfer of a government-owned modular building containing approximately
850 square feet with estimated value of $645,167.00 at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport.
The motion carried. End of the Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X There were no changes presented by the City Council in memberships in the
Presentations by City's boards and commissions.
City Council
Council Proposal There was presented Council Proposal No. 276 proposing that the City Council
No. 276 authorize a waiver of the zoning change application fee in the amount of
Approved $3,740.00 for properties located in the 9900, 10800 and 11700 blocks of Trinity
Boulevard (owned by City of Hurst) and in the 11600 and 12200 blocks of
Mosier Valley Road (owned by City of Euless) for an existing golf course and
vacant land, subject to an application being made by August 11, 2008.
City Attorney Yett advised that in order to take action on this issue this
evening, the Council would need to vote to suspend the rules of procedure.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
to suspend the rules of procedure. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
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Council Proposal Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
No. 276 that Council Proposal No. 276 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
(Continued) eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
Agenda Item XII There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-1671 from
OCS-1671 the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council adopt an
Ord. No. 18157-07- ordinance revising and amending Chapter 2. "Administration," Article VIII.
2008 "Records Management" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as
Records amended, to update organizational placement of the City's Records
Management Management Program and reporting chain from the City Manager's Office to
the City Secretary's Office.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-1671 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18157-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
Agenda Item XIII There was presented a resolution paying tribute to Fort Worth Citizen, Mrs.
Res. No. 3632-07- Hazel Harvey Peace.
2008
Paying Tribute to Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
Mrs. Hazel Harvey that Resolution No. 3632-07-2008 be adopted with appreciation to City staff
Peace The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
Res. No. 3633-07- There was presented a resolution supporting the Air North Texas Goals and
2008 Mission Statement.
Supporting Air
North Texas Goals Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
and Mission that Resolution No. 3633-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
Statement unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
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Res. No. 3634-07- There was presented a resolution appointing Mayor Pro tem Kathleen Hicks,
2008 Council Member Jungus Jordan and Council Member Carter Burdette as
Appoint Alternates alternates to the Mayor's place on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
to Mayor's Place on Board.
the Dallas-Fort
Worth International Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
Airport Board
that Resolution No. 3634-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
AGENDA ITEM XIV—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
Council Member Jordan requested that Mayor and Council Communication
Nos. G-16187 and G-16197 be heard in succession as they related to the same
subject matter.
G-16187 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16187 from
Ord. No. 18158-07- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize an additional
2008 $260,213.00 for independent auditing services to Deloitte and Touche, LLP.,
Additional for the Fiscal Year 2006 Single Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial
Compensation to Report, establishing the Fiscal Year 2006 final audit fee at $1,463,713.00; and
Deloitte and adopt a su pp lemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations by LLP, for $260,213.00 in the General Fund and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated Completion of
2006 Single Audit General Fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of funding additional
and Comprehensive compensation to Deloitte & Touche, LLP, for the Fiscal Year 2006 Single
Annual Financial Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Report
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16187 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 18158-07-2008 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
G-16197 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16197 from
Ord. No. 18159-07- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental
2008 appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations for FY 2006 by
Ord. No. 18160-07- $3,604,415.00 in the General Fund Departments that are over budget and
2008 decreasing the unreserved, undesignated General Fund balance by the same
Ord. No. 18161-07- amount for the purpose of funding year end budget adjustments and providing a
2008
Fiscal Year 2006 balanced budget for FY 2006; adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance
Year End Budget increasing receipts and appropriations for FY 2006 by $588,929.00 in the
Adjustments Retirement Fund for the purpose of funding year end budget adjustments and
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G-16197 providing a balanced budget for FY 2006; and adopt a supplemental
(Continued) appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations for FY 2006 by
$61,752.00 in the Culture and Tourism Fund and decreasing the unreserved,
undesignated Culture and Tourism Fund balance by the same amount for the
purpose of funding year end budget adjustments and providing a balanced
budget for FY 2006.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16197 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18159-07-2008, 18160-07-2008
and 18161-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
G-16185 adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 22 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of the
Ord. No. 18162-07- City Code to add regulations for the parking of large and oversized recreational
2008 vehicles on private property and amending Article 11A-6 of Appendix B to the
Amend Chapter 22 Code of the City of Fort Worth. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing
"Motor Vehicles and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
and Traffic"
Mr. Brandon Bennett, Code Compliance Department Director, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report. He advised that Section 1, under the subheading
"Large recreational vehicle" needed to be amended to change "...that..." in line
two to "...than..." He called attention to Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-16185, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16185 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 22 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth by
amending Article I "In General" to change the definition of large recreational
vehicle and to amend Article VI "Stopping, Standing and Parking" to establish
regulations for the parking of large and oversized recreational vehicles on private
property; amending Article VI "Stopping, Standing and Parking" to provide that
violations of regulations relating to the parking of oversize commercial vehicles
and large and oversized recreational vehicles are criminal offenses rather than civil
offenses and adding the illegal parking of oversize commercial vehicles and large
and oversized recreational vehicles to the list of violations for which towing is
authorized; amending Appendix B of the Code of the City of Fort Worth by adding
enforcement of ordinances regulating the parking of oversized commercial vehicles
and large and oversized recreational vehicles to the duties of the Director of Code
Compliance in districts which are residentially zoned under the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance or used for residential purposes.
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G-16185 The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of the
(Continued) ordinance. They expressed concerns with being unable to park their
recreational vehicles (RVs) in the driveway on their personal property once the
ordinance was adopted; the setback requirement of ten feet from the sidewalk;
requirement of a screening fence to hide the RVs; no provision to obtain a
continuous permit for RV replacement; and security and costly fees of storage
facilities. They recommended the City adopt similar language used by the City
of El Paso's RV ordinance that stated "...cannot be more than 26 foot in length
and cannot obstruct the sidewalk..." and that the Council postpone action on
this ordinance until more studying of the issue is done.
Clayton McKay, Mr. Clayton McKay 1962 Downey Drive
Sherman Sickles, Mr. Sherman Sickles 7033 Treehaven Road
Cy Francis, Mr. Cy Francis 2104 Bettibart Street
Don Woodard, Mr. Don Woodard P. O. Box 24152
Dale Connor Mr. Dale Connor 4212 Bonita Drive
Marion Pratt Ms. Marion Pratt, 5116 Crown Road, appeared before Council in opposition of
the ordinance. She stated that she represented everyone who did not attend
meetings on this issue and advised that the ordinance needed to be stricter. She
pointed out that many times it was not just the RV being unsightly; that the RV
sometimes had two vehicles attached—one to drive the trailer and other vehicle
towed behind the trailer to drive once the RV reached its destination. She
advised that the lot line restrictions for a property should be enforced and stated
that RVs were actually classified as buildings and were obtrusive. She stated
that more discussion should be conducted on this issue.
Mr. Bennett responded to concerns about screening and oversized vehicles by
stating that the City addressed vision clearance obstructions and advised that in
the case of the 10 foot setback, the City believed that the first 10 feet was
critical for both vehicles driving down the street to see vehicles backing out of
the driveways and well as for people backing out of their property to see on-
coming traffic. He referred to two definitions in the ordinance relative to large
recreational vehicles; those greater than 26 feet but less than 40 feet, and
oversized recreational vehicles which were greater than 40 feet. He pointed out
a large recreational vehicle (26' to 40') could be parked in the driveway with a
continuation permit as long as it was not parked within 10 feet of the curb or
edge of an approved street and was not an obstruction or did not interfere with a
sidewalk.
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G-16185 Mayor Moncrief stated that no matter what action the Council took on this
(Continued) issue, not everyone would be happy with the decision. He pointed out that not
everyone appreciated looking at an RV parked in the driveway in their
neighborhood. He advised that staff reviewed requirements by other cities and
provided a recommended ordinance that he believed addressed the current
issues at this time. He added that he agreed with the staff s recommendation
and asked for the Council's support to adopt the ordinance.
Council Member Jordan asked if some of the property owner's uses would be
grandfathered under the current rules.
Mr. Brandon stated that he did not have the exact length of the vehicles of the
people that spoke, but believed than one of the vehicles was about 40 feet and
one was approximately a foot short of the setback from the street. He proposed
that staff would work with the existing RV owners.
Council Member Jordan requested that staff work with an exception rule
relative to continuous permits and for grandfathering existing RV owners.
Council Member Scarth stated that he received e-mails and telephone calls from
people who owned RVs and had problems with the ordinance; however, he did
not receive any e-mails from people who had problems with the RVs that were
located on the driveways next to them. He added that he was not sure he could
support the ordinance based on not hearing complaints from non-RV owners.
Council Member Burdette stated that there was not an ordinance that fit every
interest and that the constant role of the Council was to try and accommodate
everyone's viewpoint. He stated that although he supported the ordinance, staff
needed to use common sense and judicious judgment when enforcing the
ordinance.
Council Member Espino emphasized that the proposed ordinance did not
prohibit RVs in Fort Worth and advised that staff had been very flexible when
trying to find the right balance for the provisions in the ordinance. He added
that he would support adoption of the ordinance.
Mayor Moncrief requested that the Code Compliance Department staff exercise
judgment and flexibility when enforcing the ordinance.
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G-16185 There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro tem Hicks
(Continued) made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that the public hearing be
closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16185 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18162-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried seven (7) ayes
to one (1) nay, with Council Member Silcox absent and with Council Member
Scarth casting the dissenting vote.
G-16195 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16195 from
Ord. No. 18163-07- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
2008 Manager to execute a work order in the amount of$129,655.00 with Job Order
Ord. No. 18164-07- Contractor Alpha Building Corporation to renovate the Radio Lab Shop; adopt
2008 an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
Information the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$200,000.00 from
Technology
Solutions Radio Lab available funds, for the purpose of funding the renovations of the Information
Shop Technology Solutions Radio Lab Shop; authorize the transfer of $200,000.00
from the Special Assessment Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects
Fund for the renovation of the radio lab shop for the Information Technology
Solutions Department; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment Fund in the
amount of$200,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of transferring said
funds to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund to renovate the Information
Technology Solutions Radio Lab Shop.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16195 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 18163-07-2008 and 18164-07-2008 be adopted.
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.)
G-16196 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16196 from
Res. No. 3635-07- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution
2008 increasing the maximum amount to be paid to Cantey & Hanger for assisting
Cantey &Hanger the City with legal issues including, but not limited to, real estate concerning
the Southwest Parkway (SH 121T) by $100,000.00, thereby establishing the
maximum fee at $900,000.00.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16196 be approved and Resolution
No. 3635-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino and Silcox absent.
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G-16198 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16198 from
Ord. No. 18165-07- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental
2008 appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Increase CCPD Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Fund in the amount of
Fund to Fund $418,787.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated CCPD Fund balance
Unbudgeted by the same amount for FY 2006-2007 for the purpose of funding unbudgeted
Expenditures in
Neighborhood expenditures in the Neighborhood Patrol Officer and Stockyards Detail
Patrol Officer and Programs.
Stockyards Detail
Programs City Manager Fisseler advised that Section 3, Line 1 of the Ordinance needed
to be amended to change Ordinance No. "17749" to "17142".
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16198 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18165-07-2008 be adopted as amended. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
G-16199 adopt the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget
2008-2009 Crime totaling $51,341,543.00. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked
Control and if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Prevention District
Budget Interim Police Chief Patricia Kneblick appeared before Council, gave a staff
report and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16199,
as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16199 from
the City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
as required by law, regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Crime
Control and Prevention District Budget totaling $51,341,543.00; and close the
public hearing and approve the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Crime Control and
Prevention District Budget.
There being no one present desiring to be heard, Council Member Espino made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the public hearing be
closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-16199 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
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L-14586 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14586 from the
Condemn Land for City Manager recommending that the City Council declare the necessity of
Construction of taking an interest in a portion of land known as Tract 1C, J. R. Knight Survey,
Golden Triangle Abstract No. 902, Tarrant County, Texas, owned by Realty Capital Golden
Boulevard and Beach, Ltd., required for the construction of Golden Triangle Boulevard
Drainage improvements; declare the necessity of taking an interest in a portion of land
Infrastructure known as Tract 7B, Jesse Billingsley Survey, Abstract No. 70, Tarrant County,
Improvements
Texas, owned by Realty Capital Golden Triangle, L.P., required for the
construction of drainage infrastructure improvement (DOE No. 5773); and
authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire
the interests in the land.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14586 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
L-14587 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14587 from the
Acquisition of One City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the acquisition of
Permanent one permanent drainage and sanitary sewer facility easement and temporary
Drainage, Sanitary construction easement from Russell A. and Kathryn Wagner at 4059 Riveridge
Sewer Facility Court, described as a portion of Lot 21, Block 15, Overton West Addition, Fort
Easement and Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, located in southwest Fort Worth, for the
Temporary
Construction construction of drainage infrastructure improvements; find that the price offered
Easement in the amount of $114,377.25, plus an estimated closing cost of $5,000.00, is
just compensation; and authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
instruments (DOE No. 4716).
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14587 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
PZ-2787 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2787 from the
Ord. No. 18166-07- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance vacating
2008 and extinguishing a portion of South Calhoun Street, abutting Lots 11 and 12,
Vacating and Block 4 of Daggett's Second Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth,
Extinguishing a Tarrant County, Texas, containing approximately 224 square feet of land; and
Portion of South waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with
Calhoun Street
City policy (M&C G-15624).
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PZ-2787 Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
(Continued) Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2787 be approved and Ordinance
No. 18166-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
PZ-2788 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2788 from the
Ord. No. 18167-07- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance vacating
2008 and extinguishing a portion of an alley, located along lots O and P, Block 13,
Vacating and Hi-Mount Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Extinguishing a Texas, approximately 417 square feet of land; and waive any and all purchase
Portion of an Alley fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City policy (M&C G-15624).
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2788 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18167-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
PZ-2789 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2789 from the
Ord. No. 18168-07- City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance vacating
2008 and extinguishing a portion of Ferris Street, abutting Lot 18, Block 12 and Lot
Vacating and 9, Block 11 of Town of Tarrant Addition, an addition to the County of Tarrant,
Extinguishing a Texas, approximately 8,364 square feet of land; and waive any and all purchase
portion of Ferris fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City policy (M&C G-15624).
Street
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2789 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18168-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
PZ-2790 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
Public Hearing adopt an ordinance changing the name of Albertsons Drive to AWG Way,
Ord. No. 18169-07- located adjacent to Blocks 7 and 8, Carter Industrial Park Addition, from Joel
2008 East Road to John Burgess Drive. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing
Change the Name of and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard (Note: AWG is
tAlbertsons"A WG Way"Drive" Associated Wholesale Grocers).
o "A
Ms. Allison Gray, Development Coordinator, Planning and Development
Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2790, as follows:
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PZ-2790 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2790 from the
(Continued) City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
changing the name of"Albertsons Drive" to "AWG Way", located adjacent to
Blocks 7 and 8, Carter Industrial Park Addition, from Joel East Road to John
Burgess Drive.
There being no one present desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the public hearing be closed
and Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2790 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18169-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
C-22858 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn from Communication No. C-22858, dated June 17, 2008, Authorize the Application
Consideration for and Acceptance of$343,575.00 in Grant Funds from the Fiscal Year 2009
Criminal Justice Division Grant Funds, Authorize Provision of$189,688.00 in
Matching Funds and Assurances Required by the Criminal Justice Division and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, be withdrawn from consideration.
C-22858 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22858
Res. No. 3636-07- (Revised) from the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a
2008 resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $343,575.00 in
Ord. No. 18170-07- grant funds from the Fiscal Year 2009 Criminal Justice Division Grant Funds,
2008 the provision of$189,688.00 in matching funds and the making of assurances
Office of the required by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office; authorize
Governor, Criminal the City Manager to apply for accept, reject, alter, or terminate if awarded,Justice Division
Grants four 2009 grants from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
(CJD). These Fiscal Year 2009 grants include Sex Crimes and Registration
Monitoring (SCRAM) Cold Case Detective, Homicide Cold Case Investigation,
Domestic Assault Response Team and Enhanced Domestic Assault Response
Team; authorize the City Manager to agree to provide all matching funds and to
execute associated contract(s); authorize the City Manager to designate the
Assistant City Manager who oversees the Police Department as the authorized
official to accept, reject or alter the CID grants after they are awarded; provide
assurance that funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full in
the event of loss or misuse of CID grant funds; authorize the City Manager to
transfer $178,228.00 from the State Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund
for the City's match of the Homicide Cold Case Investigation, Domestic
Assault Response Team, and Enhanced Domestic Assault Response Team
grants; authorize the City Manager to transfer $11,460.00 from the Federal
Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's match of the Sex
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C-22858 Revised Crimes and Registration Monitoring Cold Case Detective Grant; and adopt an
(Continued) appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts an appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$533,263.00 subject to receipt of the grants from
the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the purpose of
funding the Sex Crimes and Registration Monitoring (SCRAM) Cold Case
Detective Grant, the Homicide Cold Case Investigations Grant, the Domestic
Assault Response Team (DART) Grant, and the Enhanced Domestic Assault
Response Team Grants (Enhanced DART) Grant.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22858 (Revised) be approved
and Resolution No. 3636-07-2008 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18170-07-
2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
C-22891 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22891 from the
JPMCC 2005- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
CIBC13 McCart to execute a lease agreement for approximately 6,587 square feet of office
Avenue, LLC space located at 7650 McCart Avenue with JPMCC 2005-CIBC13 McCart
Avenue, LLC, for the Police Department.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22891 be approved
with appreciation. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
C-22897 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22897 from the
Belknap Center, City Manager recommending that the City Council find that the statements set
LLC. forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with Belknap Center,
LLC, are true and correct; and authorize the City Manager to enter into the Tax
Abatement Agreement with Belknap Center, LLC, for the property located at
3825 Yucca Avenue in the Riverside Neighborhood Empowerment Zone in
accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy
and Basic Incentives.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22897 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
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C-22898 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22898 from the
William Steven City Manager recommending that the City Council find that the statements set
Brown forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreement with William Steven
Brown are true and correct; and authorize the City Manager to enter into the
Tax Abatement Agreement with William Steven Brown for the property located
at 4775 Bryant Irvin Court in the Ridglea/Como Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone in accordance with the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax
Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22898 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
C-22899 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22899 from the
Barnett Gathering, City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
L.P. to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Barnett Gathering, L.P.,
to grant a license to use a certain public right-of-way of the City of Fort Worth
for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a natural gas
pipeline across Hicks Field Road located 580 feet northeast of Business Hwy-
287.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22899 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
C-22900 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22900 from the
Texas Midstream City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Gas Services, LLC. to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Texas Midstream Gas
Services, LLC., to grant a license to use certain public right-of-way of the City
of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a
natural gas pipeline across Precinct Line Road, 400 feet north of Randol Mill
Road, and second crossing at Precinct Line Road, 2,000 feet south of Trammel
Davis Road and across Cooks Lane approximately 800 feet south of
Meadowbrook Road.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22900 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
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C-22901 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22901 from the
Texas Midstream City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Gas Services, LLC. to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Texas Midstream Gas
Services, LLC., to grant a license to use certain public right-of-way of the City
of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a
natural gas pipeline across Precinct Line Road, 2,313 feet north of Randol Mill
Road and across Handley Ederville Road, 64 feet north of Jack Newell
Boulevard.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22901 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
C-22902 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22902 from the
Crosstex North City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Texas Gathering, to execute a Public Right-of-Way Use Agreement with Crosstex North Texas
LP. Gathering, LP., to grant a license to use certain portions of Elizabethtown
Cemetery Road and public right-of-way for the purpose of constructing,
maintaining and operating a natural gas pipeline across Elizabethtown
Cemetery Road located 2,500 feet north of Litsey Road.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22902 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
C-22903 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22903 from the
Ord. No. 18171-07- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
2008 to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of
North Central Texas Governments for the Local Air Quality Traffic Signal Project to improve the
Council of traffic signals along Camp Bowie Boulevard, West Berry Street and Hemphill
Governments Street in the amount of $2,215,000.00; authorize the City Manager to accept
$1,772,000.00 in Regional Transportation Council local funds from North
Central Texas Council of Governments; authorize the transfer of $443,000.00
from the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund to the Grant Capital Projects Fund
for the local match; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$2,215,000.00 upon execution of Interlocal Agreement with the North Central
Texas Council of Governments for the Local Air Quality Traffic Signal Project
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C-22903 to improve the traffic signals along Camp Bowie Boulevard, West Berry Street
(Continued) and Hemphill Street; and authorize payment of $443,000.00 to North Central
Texas Council of Governments from the prepaid expenses account in lieu of
administrative fees, up front as the required 20 percent match.
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22903 be approved
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 18171-07-2008 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
C-22904 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22904 from the
A &F Elevator City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Company, Inc. to execute a contract with A & F Elevator Company, Inc., in the amount of
$380,895.00 to renovate the elevators in the Public Safety Building.
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22904 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
C-22905 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22905 from the
TCB,Inc. City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute an engineering agreement with TCB, Inc., in the amount of
$521,814.00 for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacements on 4A — Arnold Court, Blevins Street, Clarence Street East and
Clarence Street West; 4B — 29th Street, Aster Avenue, Eagle Drive, Fairview
Street and Marigold Avenue; 4C—Bird Street, Bonnie Brae Street, Bonnie Brae
Crossover, Clary Avenue, Concord Street and Dalford Street; 4D — Blue Flag
Lane, and Bryce Canyon Drive (Project Nos. 4A-00939, 413-00941, 4C-00942,
4D-00944).
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22905 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
C-22906 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22906 from the
Amendment No.3 to City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
CSC No.28404 to execute Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 28404 with Wade
Ord.No. 18172-07- and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $286,053.00 for additional engineering
2008
Wade and Associates, services thereby increasing the contract amount to $621,074.90; authorize the
Inc. transfer of$329,863.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water
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C-22906 Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$12,810.00 and Sewer Capital Projects
(Continued) Fund in the amount of $317,053.00; and adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$12,810.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $317,053.00 from available funds, for the purpose of
executing Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 28404 with Wade
& Associates, Inc., for sanitary sewer rehabilitation on Spring Branch Road and
near the Trimble Tech area.
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22906 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18172-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
C-22907 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22907 from the
Ord. No. 18173-07- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
2008 to execute a contract with JLB Contracting, LP, in the amount of$979,780.90
JLB Contracting, for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on
LP. portions of Colvin Avenue, Irma Street and East Robert Street; authorize the
transfer of$304,455.04 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$266,431.24 and Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $38,023.80; and adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of$266,431.24 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $38,023.80 from available funds, for the purpose of executing a
contract with JLB Contracting, LP, for pavement reconstruction and water and
sanitary sewer main and replacement on portions of Colvin Avenue, Irma Street
and East Robert Street (Project No. 00454).
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22907 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18173-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
C-22908 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22908 from the
Ord. No. 18174-07- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
2008 to execute a contract with Stabile and Winn, Inc., in the amount of
Stabile and Winn, $1,306,569.80 for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer
Inc. replacement on Edney Street (Hemphill Street to South Adams Street and 6th
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C-22908 Avenue to Sharondale Street) and Southcrest Drive (Townsend Drive to West
(Continued) Dead End); authorize the transfer of $521,408.44 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$276,395.93 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $245,012.51;
and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$276,395.93
and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $245,012.51 from
available funds, for the purpose of executing a contract with Stabile & Winn,
Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer replacement on
portions of Edney Street and Southcrest Drive (City Project No. 00448).
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22908 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18174-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
C-22909 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22909 from the
Ord. No. 18175-07- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
2008 to execute a contract with Stabile and Winn, Inc., in the amount of$961,772.00
Stabile and Winn, for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer replacement on
Inc. Geddes Street (Horne Street to Littlepage Street) and Halloran Street (Libbey
Avenue to South Dead End); authorize the transfer of $281,638.78 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $122,658.89 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$158,979.89; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$122,658.89 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$158,979.89
from available funds, for the purpose of executing a contract with Stabile &
Winn, Inc., for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer
replacement on Geddes Street and Halloran Street(Project No. 00291).
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22909 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18175-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
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C-22910 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22910 from the
Ord. No. 18176-07- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
2008 to execute Amendment No. 1 in the amount of$167,469.00 to City Secretary
Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 29667, an engineering agreement with Wade and Associates, Inc.,
CSC No. 29667 for additional engineering services on 8th Avenue and Missouri Avenue thereby
Wade and increasing the contract amount of $516,225.00; authorize the transfer of
Associates, Inc.
$208,669.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$58,465.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $150,204.00; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of$58,465.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$150,204.00 from available funds, for the purpose of executing Amendment
No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 29667 with Wade & Associates, Inc., for
water and sanitary sewer relocations on 8th Avenue and Missouri Avenue.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22910 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 18176-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
C-22911 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22911 from the
RJN Group, Inc. City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute an engineering agreement with RJN Group, Inc., in the amount of
$137,195.00 for Clear Fork Drainage Basin, M-210 Sanitary Sewer Relocation
on Mockingbird Lane and Hartwood Drive (City Project No. 01022).
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22911 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
C-22912 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22912 from the
Centex Homes, Inc. City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with Centex Homes, Inc., with
City participation in an amount not to exceed $28,302.00 for the construction of
a concrete drainage channel and underground storm drain system to serve the
Stone Wood Addition, an existing single-family development in east Fort
Worth.
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C-22912 Council Member Burdette advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest
(Continued) Affidavit with the City Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on
this issue.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22912 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent and with one abstention by Council Member Burdette.
C-22913 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22913 from the
Amendment No. 2 to City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
CSC No. 33249 to execute Amendment No. 2 in the amount of$250,038.00 to an engineering
Freese and Nichols, agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., City Secretary Contract No. 33249,
Inc. for the construction management of the Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant
Expansion, Raw Water Pump Station, Raw Water Intake and Raw Water
Transmission Pipeline located between Eagle Mountain Lake and intersection
of Boat Club Road and Robertson Road including the McCart Street pump
station thereby increasing the amount of the contract from $2,884,732.44 to
$3,134,770.44.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burns, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22913 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
C-22914 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22914 from the
Ord. No. 18177-07- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
2008 to execute an engineering agreement with Deltatek Engineering in the amount
Deltatek of$100,000.00 for the North Beach Street Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation;
Engineering authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; and adopt an appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $100,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
executing an engineering agreement with Deltatek for the North Beach Street
Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation at 4809 Ray White Road.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22914 be approved and
Ordinance No. 18177-07-2008 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
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AGENDA ITEM XVA—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
(CONTINUED)
ZC-08-007B It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 20, 2008, continued the
Approved hearing of the application of City of Fort Worth, Six Points Urban Village for a
change in zoning of property located at (Area 1), 2801 East Belknap, (Area 2),
2828 and 2832 East Belknap and (Area 3) 3007 and 3009 East Belknap, from
"P" Light Industrial and "J" Medium Industrial, to (Area 1) "PD/MU-1"
Planned Development for Low Intensity Mixed Use, plus automotive repair and
vehicles sales, (Area 2) "PD/MU-1" Planned Development for all uses in "MU-
1" Low Intensity Mixed Use, plus radiator service shop, automotive repair,
welding and machine shop and (Area 3) "PD/MU-1" Planned Development for
all uses in "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use, plus automotive repair and brake
shop and outdoor car lift, with site plan waiver recommended for all three sites,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-007B. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing
and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Fort Worth, Six Points Urban Village, Council Member Espino
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that the hearing be closed
and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-007B be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-030 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-030, application of McArthur
Approved and Cat Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at 3012 Altamesa
Boulevard from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/E" Planned
Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial, plus tire repair
sales and service, minor auto repair, oil change, state inspection and emissions
testing. No outside storage is permitted. Compliance with the sign ordinance,
and with site plan included.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-030 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-035A/B It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing for Zoning
Text Amendment Docket No. ZC-08-035AB, Text Amendment for Parking Surfaces (Residential
Continued Until and Non Residential): Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if
July 15, 2008 there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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ZC-08-035A/B There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text
(Continued) Amendment, Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Burns, that the hearing be closed, Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-035AB
be approved.
Council Member Burdette explained that he had various concerns with this
issue and made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-035AB be continued until the July 15, 2008,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
ZC-08-072 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-072, application of Russell Fox
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at 1391 SE Loop 820 and 1029 Oak
Grove Road from "PD-229" Planned Development for "E" Neighborhood
Commercial uses excluding package store, tattoo parlor, outdoor amusement,
and drive-in restaurant and "C" Medium Density Multifamily Residential to
"C" Medium Density Multifamily Residential and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial.
Dan Markson Mr. Dan Markson, 111 Soledad, Suite 1220, San Antonio, Texas, Vice
President of Development for the NRP Group, LLC, appeared before Council in
support of the rezoning. He provided a handout to the Council relative to the
company's experience and summarized the proposed apartment development.
He explained that his company provided affordable housing for working class
citizens and advised of the company's extensive experience and their many
successful developments of this nature in Texas and other states throughout the
country.
Mayor Moncrief advised Mr. Markson that Fort Worth supported quality
affordable housing and suggested that the publication title reflected in Mr.
Markson's handout be changed to "Quality Affordable Housing." Mr. Markson
agreed with the Mayor and advised that the magazine was published by a
private company who did an article on the NRP Group's developments in San
Antonio.
Jessie Guyden, Jr. Jessie D. Guyden, Jr., 1541 Milmo Drive, appeared before Council in support
of the rezoning. He stated that he was skeptical about this development coming
into his neighborhood until Mr. Markson invited him to visit similar
developments in San Antonio. He added that the apartment complexes were
very well maintained and appeared to be very new developments although they
were five years old. He encouraged the Council to support the rezoning and
submitted a number of petitions in support.
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ZC-08-072 The following individuals appeared before Council also in support of the
(Continued) rezoning:
Mr. Robert Voelker 3800 Lincoln Plaza, Dallas, TX
Mr. Anthony Moore 800 Cooper Circle #260, Arlington, TX
Ms. Zenora Williams 502 Cavendish Drive, Arlington, TX
Greg Scott Mr. Greg Scott, 1449 Glasgow Road, appeared before Council in opposition of
the rezoning request. He pointed out that the developer did not need the
Council's approval to build the apartment development as the property was
currently zoned for that use. He added that the true nature of the rezoning was
the tax incentives the developer would receive by the City and requested the
Council deny the rezoning request.
Laura Meeks Ms. Laura Meeks, 5640 Conlin Drive, appeared before Council also in
opposition of the rezoning request. She stated that she had lived and served this
community for many years and did not want any apartment complexes
constructed. She added these developments increased traffic and safety issues
and pointed out the difficulty residents of the community already had when
entering and existing the area. She pointed out that what the community
needed was positive development that would benefit the neighborhood.
Eunice Givens Ms. Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive, Vice President of the Highland Hills
Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council also in opposition of the
rezoning. She requested she be allowed to review the petition submitted by
individuals in support of the development to ascertain the legality as she knew
some of the individuals who signed the petition were not residents of the
community. She added that the development would create more noise and
pollution, increase traffic and contribute to the rise in crime in the area. She
encouraged the Council to overturn the decision of the City Zoning
Commission and deny the rezoning.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that the Council tried to promote quality affordable
housing for all residents. She pointed out that the property was already zoned
for multi-family and that the developer had agreed to reduce the density of the
proposed development. She added that she opposed the viewpoint that these
types of developments were only occupied by intoxicated residents. She
requested that the developer meet with residents of the neighborhood to address
their concerns.
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ZC-08-072 Mayor Moncrief advised that the developer had agreed to exclude various uses
(Continued) as part of the rezoning to minimize concerns of the neighborhood and pointed
out that the development would be beneficial to this community.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-072 be continued one week.
Council Member Espino pointed out that the developer was decreasing the
density of the apartment complex by 100 units and believed the apartment
complex would be a quality development. He added that the reality was that
there were people who needed to live in apartments and stated that everyone
needed to work together to address quality affordable housing in the City.
Council Member Scarth advised of his experience with a similar issue whereby
an apartment complex developer who had applied for tax credit incentives, but
did not receive the incentives because of opposition by the neighborhood. He
added that although the neighborhood opposed the complex, the apartments
were built anyway. He pointed out that this developer was willing to bring in a
variety of services and amenities to the area while providing quality affordable
housing, while excluding unwanted uses. He indicated his support of the
request and asked staff to assist with verbiage for an amendment to approve this
rezoning request that would prohibit the sale of alcohol.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Planning and Development Department Deputy Director,
advised that the approval would be for "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and
a "PD" Planned Development based on "E" Neighborhood Commercial
prohibiting alcohol sales and with waiver of a site plan. She advised that the
City would have an administrative site plan under the multi-family zoning that
would be reviewed.
Council Member Scarth made a substitute motion, seconded by Council
Member Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-072 be approved as amended
by staff
Mayor Moncrief stated that he did not want to oppose Mayor Pro tem Hicks's
motion; however, he pointed out that the Council did not see enough of this
type of development being built in the City. He added that the development
may not be everything that everyone wanted but that the developer had made
numerous concessions and encouraged support of the substitute motion.
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ZC-08-072 The substitute motion carried five (5) ayes to three (3) nays, with Council
(Continued) Member Silcox absent and Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council Members Moss
and Jordan casting the dissenting votes.
ZC-08-075 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-075, application of Lucy
Denied With Horning, et al., for a change in zoning of property located at 701 East Berry
Prejudice Street from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial
Restricted.
Kenneth Alexander Mr. Kenneth Alexander, 5821 Kilpatrick Avenue, agent representing the
applicant, appeared before Council in support of the rezoning request. He
advised that the City Zoning Commission unanimously approved the rezoning
and that he had letters of support from the surrounding businesses and residents
of the community and submitted those for the record.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks requested to speak to the property owner about the
appearance of the property. Mr. Albert Davis was in the audience.
Albert Davis At the request of Mayor Moncrief, Mr. Albert Davis, 3145 Lubbock Avenue,
owner of the adjacent shopping center, appeared before Council. He responded
to Mayor Pro tem Hick's inquiry about the unsightly appearance of the
shopping center by stating the lessee had the responsibility for the upkeep of the
shopping center.
Don Pierson Mr. Don Pierson, 1300 S. University Drive, appeared before Council in support
of the rezoning request.
Nizar Doar Mr. Nizar Doar, 1354 E. Berry Street, appeared before Council also in support
of the rezoning request. He stated that there was enough vacant property on
Berry Street and encouraged the Council to support the rezoning.
Gayla Alston Ms. Gayla Alston, 3204 S. Main, appeared before Council in opposition to the
rezoning request. She advised that the company had been operating illegally
and did not have a Certificate of Occupancy. She informed the Council that the
company had several citations issued by the Code Compliance Department for
violations of the Code. She added that the company was hazard to the
community and quoted a City staff report that reflected that the "...occupant
was operating illegally and was non-conforming..." She requested the Council
deny the rezoning request.
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Monnie Gilliam Mr. Monnie Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane, appeared before Council in opposition
of the rezoning request. He advised that the neighborhood and neighborhood
associations had not been involved with the rezoning process and requested the
Council deny the rezoning.
Christopher Bonilla Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Christopher Bonilla, 3204 S. Main, as also
being in opposition to the rezoning request and noted that Mr. Bonilla did not
wish to address the Council.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed concern with the appearance of the shopping
center and the problems experienced at the center. She pointed out that there
were already numerous auto uses on Berry Street and that the area needed
different types of development.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-075 be denied with prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
At the request of Council Member Espino, Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-094 was
heard at this time.
ZC-08-094 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-094, application of Ramon
Approved Verduzco for a change in zoning of property located at 2206 N.E. 28th Street
from "FR" General Commercial Restricted to `B" Two Family Residential.
Louis Zapata Former District 2 Council Member Louis Zapata, 2007 N. Houston, appeared
before Council in support of the rezoning request.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-094 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-077 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-077, application of WGK
Returned to the City Development, Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at 6351 North
Zoning Commission Freeway from "G" Intensive Commercial to "PD/G" Planned Development for
for Clarification all uses in "G" Intensive Commercial, plus hotel, with two adjustable
illumination lights in the front only, and with site plan included.
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ZC-08-077 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
(Continued) that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-077 be returned to the City Zoning Commission
to clarify whether the hotel would be a two or three-story structure. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
ZC-08-079 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-079, application of Marine
Approved Creek of Texas Joint Venture for a change in zoning of property located at 4401
Cromwell Marine Creek Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "F"
General Commercial.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-079 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-088 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-088, application of T. L. Kobs
Continued Until & R. W. Dowling, et al., for a change in zoning of property located at 2509
July 15, 2008 Merrick Street from "CF" Community Facilities to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-088 be continued until the July 15, 2008,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Silcox absent.
ZC-08-089 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-089, application of Jackie
Approved Duran Tatum for a change in zoning of property located at 2601 East Lancaster
Avenue from "F" General Commercial to "F/HC" General
Commercial/Historical and Cultural Overlay.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-089 be approved with appreciation. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
ZC-08-091 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-091, application of Manohar
Approved Rajput for a change in zoning of property located at 13304 Violet Lane from
"AG" Agricultural to "Rl" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential.
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ZC-08-091 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burdette,
(Continued) that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-091 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-096 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-096, application of Wall
Approved Homes of Texas, LLC., for a change in zoning of property located at 9705 and
9711 Old Granbury Road from "A-5" One Family Residential to "E"
Neighborhood Commercial (Tracts 1, 2 and 3) and "FR" General Commercial
Restricted (Tract 4).
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-096 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
ZC-08-100 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-100, application of Jose E.
Approved Mejia for a change in zoning of property located at 2518 Clinton Avenue from
"I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One Family Residential.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-100 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox
absent.
AGENDA ITEM XVB—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL
ZC-08-070 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-070, application of Millard
Denied Tierce for a change in zoning of property located at 5700 Curzon Avenue from
Without Prejudice "A-5" One Family Residential to "E" Neighborhood Commercial.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burns, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-070, be denied without prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
ZC-08-097 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-097, application of Southwest
Denied Basswood 35, L.P., for a change in zoning of property located at 2900
Without Prejudice Basswood Boulevard from "G" Intensive Commercial to "PD/G" Planned
Development for all uses in "G" Intensive Commercial, plus hotel, and with site
plan included.
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ZC-08-097 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
(Continued) that Zoning Docket No. ZC-08-097, be denied without prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
SP-08-061 There was presented Site Plan No. SP-08-061, application of Fort Worth
Denied Midtown Village, LP., for a site plan of property located at 2222 West Rosedale
Without Prejudice Street to amend "PD-558" to change the location, size and type of buildings
proposed.
Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Site Plan No. SP-08-061, be denied without prejudice. 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 Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 18178-07-2008
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, with Council
Member Silcox absent.
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Agenda Item XV Mr. Joe Don Brandon, P.O. Box 1155, was recognized as desiring the address
Citizen the Council relative to the Texas Black Workers Awards; however, Mr.
Presentations Brandon was not present in the Council Chamber.
Joe Don Brandon
Jerry Horton Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter Avenue, appeared before Council relative to a
proposed gas pipeline on Carter Avenue. She stated that the neighborhood was
still struggling with Chesapeake relative to placement of a gas pipeline in their
front yards. She added that there was a rumor that everyone on Carter had
signed waivers for the pipeline and dispelled that rumor. She asked what
progress Mayor Pro tem Hicks had made with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) to reroute the pipeline.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she met with representatives of TxDOT who
informed her that they were not willing to look at the southern part of I-30, but
encouraged Chesapeake to look at going on the northern part of I-30. She
added that she received notice that Chesapeake planned a meeting for July 14,
2008, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sycamore Community Center and encouraged
members of the community to attend. She added that she would also attend the
meeting and hoped that there would be some discussion about moving the
pipeline to the northern part of I-30.
Katie Ohayou Ms. Katie Ohayou, 2700 Carter Avenue, appeared before Council and also
expressed concerns with gas pipelines in her neighborhood. She expressed
concern with the health and safety of the neighborhood and advised that the
Council needed to develop guidelines for the company to prohibit them from
placing pipelines underneath residential property.
Diane Wood Ms. Diane Wood, 2308 Aster Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition of
urban gas drilling in the City.
Pete Warm Mr. Pete Wann, 2813 Ryan Place Drive, appeared before Council relative to
supporting construction of the adoption room at the Animal Care and Control
Center. He advised of his positive experience adopting his first dog and
encouraged the Council to pursue funding of the adoption room.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to support of a
resolution to impeach the President and Vice President of the United States:
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Agenda Item XV Ms.Nel LaBar 1609 Willow Lane, Euless, TX
(Continued) Ms. Linda Sandoval Foley 1012 Barton Hill Road#148
Mr. Robert Vann 7317 Ellis Road
Mr. Bruce Payne 2724 Lubbock Avenue
Mr. Grayson Harper 3605 Bellaire Drive South
Mr. Doyle Fine 612 Upton Avenue
Mr. James Russell 6300 Troon
Ms. Veronika Terrian 2555 Via Firenze 41138
Agenda Item XVII There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 11:29 p.m.
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 15th day of July,
2008.
Attest: Approved:
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Marty Adrix MicL J one
City Secretary Mayor