HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/06/05-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 5, 2007
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 Wendy Davis, District 9
Absent
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
City Staff
Charles Boswell, 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 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102,
with Council Member Burdette absent and Council Member Davis temporarily absent.
Agenda Item H The invocation was given by Bishop John Wurz, Church of Jesus Christ of
Invocation Latter-Day Saints.
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Approval of Moss, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 29, 2007, were approved
Minutes unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Burdette
and Davis absent.
Agenda Item V Council Member Moss presented a Certificate of Recognition to Johnnie and
Special Zella Taylor for their leadership and mentorship in the Sunrise Edition and Stop
Presentations Six communities for more than 50 years.
(Council Member Davis assumed her place at the dais.)
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Council Member Espino presented a Proclamation for National
Homeownership Month to Keith A. Nelson, Assistant Secretary of
Administration, Housing and Urban Development.
Council Member Jordan presented a Proclamation for National Safety Council
to Arden Burg, Regional Manager for Texas Chapter of the National Safety
Council.
Ms. Shannon Hopper, Director of Sales and Marketing, Sheraton Fort Worth
Hotel and Spa, invited the City Council to the events preceding the opening of
their refurbished hotel on June 14, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Agenda Item VI Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to the District 8 Advisory Board
Announcements and residents for coming out for a quarterly meeting on June 4, 2007, at the
American Red Cross. She specifically thanked Acting Finance Director,
Richard Zavala, for leading the group in a spirited discussion on how to use
Barnett Shale dollars.
Council Member Silcox reminded everyone that sweeping grass clippings onto
City streets was illegal and punishable by fines. He stated that homeowners
and landscaping companies must not place grass clippings or leaves in the street
as they could clog City storm drains.
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to the leaders in District 6 that
came together on June 2, 2007, for their advisory group to discuss various
issues affecting District 6. He specifically thanked Jesse Torres from the
Planning and Development Department for presenting information on the
Comprehensive Plan. He also expressed appreciation to Police Chief Ralph
Mendoza and members of the Police Department that participated in a Police
Forum last week in District 6.
Council Member Espino announced that it was race weekend at Texas Motor
Speedway with the truck race on June 8, 2007, and the Indy Racing League on
June 9, 2007. He encouraged everyone to go out and enjoy the races. He also
expressed appreciation to the Mayor, Council Members and City staff who
participated in the NASCO Conference last week. He especially acknowledged
Assistant City Manager Dale Fisseler and Shirley Little, Assistant to the City
Manager/Mayor and volunteer committee for their efforts. He added that he
was privileged to speak at the Mayor's Global Awards luncheon and that it was
very impressive to see that Fort Worth was not only about cowboys and culture,
but about cowboys, culture, community and commerce.
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Council Member Davis announced that a Homebuyer's Fair that was geared
towards first time homebuyers would be held on June 9, 2007, at the La Gran
Plaza, from noon to 4:00 p.m. and that on June 13, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at
University Christian Church, a public meeting would be held to hear
community input on the urban village design plans for the intersection of Berry
Street and University Drive.
Council Member Scarth extended get well wishes to Ms. Billie Hurst, Council
Member Silcox's mother-in-law, who was recovering from surgery this week
and was a constituent in his district.
Council Member Silcox expressed appreciation to Council Member Scarth for
acknowledging his mother-in-law's surgery and stated that the surgery was
scheduled for today; however, the doctor's were fortunately able to avoid
performing the surgery and that she was at home recovering.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed condolences to Council Member Moss on the
recent passing of his father.
Council Member Silcox regretfully announced that Police Lieutenant Dean
Sullivan, Public Information Officer for the Fort Worth Police Department, lost
his daughter, Misty Gray, early today as a result of a head-on car collision. He
asked that today's meeting be adjourned in the memory of Claudie Moss, Sr.
and Misty Gray.
Council Member Moss stated that he appreciated the sympathy expressed and
added that his father was 90 years old and had led a very productive life.
Agenda Item VII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Withdrawn from C-22157 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Council Member Moss requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos.
L-14326 and L-14330 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Agenda Item VIII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Continued/ C-22157 be withdrawn from consideration.
Withdrawn By
Staff
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Consent Agenda Hicks, the Council voted eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Burdette absent, to approve and adopt all remaining items on the Consent
Agenda as recommended and as follows:
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OCS-1612 M&C OCS-1612 - from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Claims City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries
to the Finance/Risk Management Department.
G-15742 M&C G-15742 - Approving a six month extension of injury leave-of-absence
Extend Injury pay benefits for Firefighter William Thompson beginning May 10, 2007,
Leave-of-Absence through November 10, 2007.
Pay Benefits for
Firefighter
William
Thompson
G-15743 M&C G-15743 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the
Temporary State of Texas Department of Transportation, to temporarily close North Main
Closure of North Street (State Highway BUS 287) from Northeast 4th Street to Refinery Street
Main Street from beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2007, until 7:00 a.m. on Monday
Northeast 4th July 16, 2007; and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Street to Refinery Innovation Event Management, LP, for temporary closure of North Main Street
Street from (State Highway BUS 287) from Northeast 4th Street to Refinery Street
July 12-16, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2007, until 7:00 a.m. on Monday,
for Gran Fiesta July 16, 2007, for the Gran Fiesta.
G-15744 M&C G-15744 - Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional funding
Ord. No. 17578- in the amount of $179,898.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration to
06-2007 design and construct airfield pavement rehabilitation and pavement joint
Design and resealing, design airfield sign rehabilitation, design airport beacon relocation
Construction and purchase and install airfield lighting control panel at Fort Worth Alliance
Various Airport; authorizing the use of land credits in the amount of$9,468.31 for the
Improvements and City's in-kind local match of five (5) percent of the project cost; and adopting
Purchase and Appropriation Ordinance No. 17578-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and
Install Airfield appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $189,366.31, subject to
Lighting Control receipt of the revised grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, for the
and Monitoring purpose of the design and construction of various improvements at Alliance
System at Fort Airport.
Worth Alliance
Airport
P-10586 M&C P-10586 - Authorizing a purchase agreement for charter bus
Charter Bus transportation with Durham School Services for the Parks and Community
Transportation Services Department based on sole bid received with payment due 30 days
from receipt of invoice; authorizing the agreement to begin on June 5, 2007,
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and end August 17, 2007, with options to renew for two additional summer
periods; and authorizing the City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements
allowing other public entities to participate in this bid award in accordance with
the Local Government Code, Chapter 271.102, "Cooperative Purchasing
Program".
P-10587 M&C P-10587 - Authorizing the sole source purchase of an upgrade to the
Upgrade to automated reporting system for the Police Department from Tiburon, Inc., for
Automated an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 (including the initial year's maintenance,
Reporting System service and upgrades) with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and
authorizing execution of a License Agreement with Coplogic, Inc.
P-10588 M&C P-10588 - Authorizing a lease with an option to purchase agreement for a
Wheel Loader, wheel loader, dozer, excavator, soil compactor and track loader from Holt,
Dozer, Excavator, Texas, Ltd., d/b/a Holt CAT through its Texas Association of School Boards
Soil Compactor Buy-Board Contract No. 205-04; and authorizing this agreement to begin
and Track Loader May 29, 2007, and expire on November 28, 2007, with an option to renew for
an additional six (6) month period.
L-14327 M&C L-14327 - Authorizing the direct sale of a tax-foreclosed property
Sale of Tax described as Lot 2, Block 3, Urban Meadows Addition, located at 5154 Velma
Foreclosed Drive in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas State Property Tax Code
Property to New Harvest Community Baptist Church (DOE 920) in the amount of
$3,292.00; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and record the
appropriate documents conveying the property to complete the sale.
L-14328 M&C L-14328 - Authorizing the conveyance of one Permanent Drainage
Convey Easement and Temporary Construction Easement described as a portion of the
Permanent J. Bennett Survey, Abstract No. 178, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,
Drainage required for the construction of a concrete lined drainage channel, to the Fort
Easement and Worth Transportation Authority located in the CentrePort Development in east
Temporary Fort Worth(DOE 5267).
Construction
Easement
L-14329 M&C L-14329 - Approving the sealed bid sale of tax foreclosure properties as
Sale of Tax described below, in accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local
Foreclosed Government Code for a total of$24,865.00; and
Properties
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Bidder Property Address Legal Description
Neighborhood Land 1234 W. Bewick St. Lot 21,Block F, Clark Shaw
Corp. Addition
Cathy Triana 3820 N. Crump St. Lot 2,Block 3,Fostepco Heights
Addition
Cathy Triana 1224 Meriwether Lot 7,Block 1, Weisenberger
Ave. Addition#4
Mark Harwell 2019 Myrtle St. (E.) Lot 12,Block 72,Highland to
Glenwood Addition
Regina Puente 712 Powell Ave. Lot 173,Block 7,Hyde Park
Addition
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds conveying the
properties to the highest bidder complying with bid specifications.
C-22156 M&C C-22156 - Authorizing the transfer of$72,209.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17579- Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting Appropriation
06-2007 Ordinance No. 17579-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
Neel Schaffer, Inc. in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$72,209.00 from a
Storm Water Utility Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering
agreement with Neel Schaffer, Inc., for Academy Boulevard Culvert
Improvements (City Project No. 00479) and Grassland Court Drainage
Improvements Study; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Neel Schaffer, Inc., in the amount of $62,790.00
for Academy Boulevard Culvert Improvements and Grassland Court Drainage
Improvements Study.
C-22158 M&C C-22158 - Authorizing the transfer of$130,646.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17580- Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting Appropriation
06-2007 Ordinance No. 17580-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
LopezGarcia in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$130,646.00 from a
Group Storm Water Utility Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering
agreement with LopezGarcia Group, for the Forest Park-Parkview Storm Drain
Study (City Project No. 00674); and authorizing the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with LopezGarcia Group, in the amount of$113,605.00
for Forest Park-Parkview Storm Drain Study.
C-22159 M&C C-22159 - Authorizing the transfer of$169,063.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17581- Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting Appropriation
06-2007 Ordinance No. 17581-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
TranSystems in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$169,063.00 from a
Corporation Storm Water Utility Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering
Consultant agreement with TranSystems Corporation Consultants for drainage
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improvements to Kermit-Bonnie channel and culvert, Merida Avenue, Sarita
Channel and Waverly Park (City Project No. 00484); and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an engineering agreement with TranSystems Corporation
Consultants, in the amount of $132,305.00 for drainage improvements to
Kermit-Bonnie channel and culvert, 4600 block of Merida Avenue, Sarita
Channel and Waverly Park.
C-22160 M&C C-22160 - Authorizing the transfer of$57,852.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17582- Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting Appropriation
06-2007 Ordinance No. 17582-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
Stream Water in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$57,852.00 from a
Group, Inc. Storm Water Utility Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering
agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc., for the drainage study for future
storm drain improvements to Raider Channel (City Project No. 00660); and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Stream
Water Group, Inc., in the amount of $50,305.00 for the Drainage Study for
future Storm Drain Improvements to Raider Channel.
C-22161 M&C C-22161 - Authorizing the direct sale of 13 tax-foreclosed properties
KT Land, Ltd. described below to KT Land, Ltd., in accordance with Ordinance No. 13533;
and
Property Address Legal Description
905 Hattie St. Lot 21,Block 4,Union Depot Addition
1612 Hattie St. Lot 4,Block 10, Glenwood Addition
1532 Hattie St. Lot 9,Block 9, Glenwood Addition
929 Humbolt St. Lot 23,Block 2,Evans Addition
1204 Humbolt St. Lot 50,Block 4,McConnell Addition
355 Illinois Ave. S. 34-feet of Lot 1, Block 21, Union
Depot Addition
1224 Leuda St. Lot 7,Block 28,Union Depot Addition
928 Leuda St. Lot 8,Block 7,Union Depot Addition
936 Leuda St. Lot 10,Block 7,Union Depot Addition
1058 Pulaski St. Lot IA,Block 5,Lake Park Place
914 Stella St. Lot 2R,Block 5, JC Terrell Subdivision
1000 Terrell Ave. Lot 1,Block 1,Zabriskas Addition
1001 Tucket St. Part of Lot 19, Lot 20, Block 13, Union
Depot Addition
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds conveying the
properties to KT Land, Ltd., and record the deeds.
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C-22162 M&C C-22162 - Authorizing the transfer of$37,157.00 from the Storm Water
Ord. No. 17583- Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund; adopting Appropriation
06-2007 Ordinance No. 17583-06-2007 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
HDR Engineering, in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$37,157.00 from a
Inc. Storm Water Utility Fund transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering
agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Tony's Creek Detention
Rehabilitation Study (City Project No. 00486); and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an engineering agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in
the amount of$32,310.00 for the Tony's Creek Detention Rehabilitation Study.
C-22163 M&C C-22163 - Authorizing the City Manager to approve payment in the
TXU Electric amount of$32,346.28 to TXU Electric for upgrading electrical service for the
expansion of the Como Pump Station.
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
Presentations by that Lauren Lutz be appointed to the Youth Advisory Board effective
City Council June 5, 2007. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays,
Appointments with Council Member Burdette absent.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mercedes Moffett be appointed to the Youth Advisory Board and that Don
Young be appointed to Place 8 on the Urban Forestry Board effective
June 5, 2007, and with term expiring October 1, 2008, for Don Young
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
Agenda Item XHI There was presented a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth,
Res. No. 3493-06- Texas, canceling and changing various dates of the regularly scheduled City
2007 Council meetings for the months of June, July, August, November, December
Cancel and 2007, and January 2008, as follows:
Change Regular
City Council The City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., is hereby
Meeting Dates canceled.
The City Council meeting of Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., is hereby
canceled.
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The City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., is hereby
changed to Thursday, August 9, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting of Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., is
hereby canceled.
The City Council meeting of Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., is
hereby canceled.
The City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., is
hereby canceled.
The City Council meeting of Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., is hereby
canceled.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Resolution No. 3493-06-2007 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette
absent.
Agenda Item XIV There was presented a resolution granting approval to the Tarrant County
Res. No. 3494-06- Housing Finance Corporation for the use of the proceeds of its Series 2007
2007 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds to finance home mortgages for single
Approve Use of family homes located within the City.
Proceeds from
Series 2007 Single Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
Family Mortgage that Resolution No. 3494-06-2007 be adopted. The motion carried
Revenue Bonds to unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette
Finance Home absent.
Mortgages for
Single Family
Homes
AGENDA ITEM XV—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-15745 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15745 from
Ord. No. 17584- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental
06-2007 appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the
Payment for FY amount of $84,950.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund
2005 Single Audit balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding an additional increase
and in audit fees to Deloitte & Touche, LLP, for the completion of the Fiscal Year
Comprehensive 2004-2005 Audit; and authorize an additional $84,950.00 for independent
Annual Financial auditing services to Deloitte & Touche, LLP, for the Fiscal Year 2005 Single
Report Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, establishing the FY 2005
audit fee at $1,025,760.00.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15745 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 17584-06-2007 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
G-15746 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15746 from
Ord. No. 17585- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a supplemental
05-2007 appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the
Increase Fee for amount of $453,000.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund
FY 2006 Single balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding Fiscal Year 2006
Audit and Financial Auditing Services with Deloitte & Touche, LLP, for the Finance
Comprehensive Department; authorize the City Manager to execute an engagement letter with
Annual Financial Deloitte & Touche, LLP, for the FY 2006 Audit; and authorize an additional
Report $453,000.00 for independent auditing services by Deloitte & Touche, LLP, for
the Fiscal Year 2006 Single Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report, making the total estimated fee for the FY 2006 Audit $785,000.00.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15746 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 17585-06-2007 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing on
G-15747 Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15747 to consider a waiver for a
Continued Until high impact gas well permit requested by XTO Energy for the Tucker 1H, 2H
July 17, 2007 and Skinner 1H wells to be drilled on Pad-A of the Burkhalter Lease. Mayor
Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that because of illness, she had canceled meetings
with Mr. Dueease from XTO Energy to discuss this issue. She stated that she
and Mr. Dueease would meet next week; therefore, she would delay action on
this issue until July 17, 2007.
Walter Dueease Mr. Walter Dueease, 810 Houston Street, representing XTO Energy, appeared
before Council in support of the waiver for a high impact gas well permit and
supported Mayor Pro tem Hicks's decision to continue the public hearing.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
public hearing, Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the public hearing and Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-15747 be continued until the July 17, 2007, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
Council Member Moss requested that Mayor and Council Communication Nos.
G-15748, G-15749 and G-15750 be presented at the same time as they were
relative to Municipal Setting Designations.
Public Hearings It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing
G-15748 supporting the applications of Direct Fuels for a Municipal Setting Designation
G-15749 for the properties located at 12401, 12485 and 12625 Calloway Cemetery Road,
G-15750 Goodrich Corporation for a Municipal Setting Designation for the property
Continued Until located at 4000 South Highway 157, and Sun Coast Resources, Inc., for a
June 19, 2007 Municipal Setting Designation for the property located at 12409 Calloway
Cemetery Road Fort Worth, Texas, to the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality and adopt an ordinance prohibiting the potable use of designated
groundwater from beneath the site. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing
and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Brian Boerner, Environmental Management Department Director, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and Council
Communication Nos. G-15748, G-15749 and G-15750 as follows:
G-15748 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15748 from
Continued Until the City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
June 19, 2007 on the application of Direct Fuels, for approval of a Municipal Setting
Designation (MSD) for the properties located at 12401, 12485 and 12625
Calloway Cemetery Road, an approximately 46.004-acre tract, more fully
described as Lot 3, Block 1, Petroleum Industries, Inc., Addition and Lot 1,
Block 1, Petroleum Industries, Inc., Addition of the J.W. Calloway Survey,
Abstract No. 336, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to allow the public the
opportunity to give testimony; adopt a resolution in support of the application
of Direct Fuels to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a
Municipal Setting Designation at 12401, 12485 and 12625 Calloway Cemetery
Road, Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt an ordinance amending the Code of the
City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the amendment of Chapter 12.5,
"Environmental Protection and Compliance", Article IV "Groundwater and
Surface Water Quality", by amending Appendix "A" "Municipal Setting
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Designation Sites in Fort Worth", by the addition of Section 11, designating
CFW-MSD-0011, providing for the prohibition of the use of groundwater for
potable and irrigation purposes in CFW-MSD-0011; providing that this
ordinance is cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a fine of up
to $2,000.00 for each offense in violation of the ordinance.
G-15749 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15749 from
Continued Until the City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
June 19, 2007 on the application of Goodrich Corporation, for approval of a Municipal Setting
Designation (MSD) for the property located at 4000 South Highway 157, an
approximately 41.027-acre tract, more fully described as a tract of land situated
in the J. R. Wallace Survey, Abstract No. 1699 and being a portion of Lot 1,
Block 1 of the Menasco Manufacturing Company Addition, Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, to allow the public the opportunity to give testimony;
adopt a resolution in support of the application of Goodrich Corporation to the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a Municipal Setting
Designation at 4000 South Highway 157, Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt an
ordinance amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth(1986), as amended, by
the amendment of Chapter 12.5, "Environmental Protection and Compliance",
Article IV "Groundwater and Surface Water Quality", by amending Appendix
"A" "Municipal Setting Designation Sites in Fort Worth", by the addition of
Section 12, designating CFW-MSD-0012, providing for the prohibition of the
use of groundwater for potable and irrigation purposes in CFW-MSD-0012;
providing that this ordinance is cumulative; providing a severability clause;
providing a fine of up to $2,000.00 for each offense in violation of the
ordinance.
G-15750 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15750 from
Continued Until the City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
June 19, 2007 on the application of Sun Coast Resources, Inc., for approval of a Municipal
Setting Designation (MSD) for the property located at 12409 Calloway
Cemetery Road, an approximately 2.593-acre tract, more fully described as Lot
4, Block 1, Petroleum Industries Inc., Addition, Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas, to allow the public the opportunity to give testimony; adopt a resolution
in support of the application of Sun Coast Resources, Inc., to the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for a Municipal Setting Designation at
12409 Calloway Cemetery Road, Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt an ordinance
amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the
amendment of Chapter 12.5, "Environmental Protection and Compliance",
Article IV "Groundwater and Surface Water Quality", by amending Appendix
"A" "Municipal Setting Designation Sites in Fort Worth", by the addition of
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Section 10, designating CFW-MSD-0010, providing for the prohibition of the
use of groundwater for potable and irrigation purposes in CFW-MSD-0010;
providing that this ordinance is cumulative; providing a severability clause;
providing a fine of up to $2,000.00 for each offense in violation of the
ordinance.
Council Member Moss stated that a meeting was held on these issues and
attendees expressed the desire for another meeting to be held to gather more
information. He stated the meeting would be held at Treetop School on
June 14, 2007, where there will be an opportunity to present information to the
affected communities.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of MSDs 10, 11
and 12. They explained the appropriateness and value of an MSD, the benefits
of MSDs such as increased property values and pointed out that the MSDs
allowed for future development of the properties.
Gary Henson, Mr. Gary Henson 12625 Calloway Cemetery Road
Greg Rogers, (Represented Direct Fuels)
Steven George, Mr. Greg Rogers 750 N. St. Paul, Ste 200, Dallas, TX
Bruce Amig, Mr. Steven George 1605 Larkspur Drive, Arlington, TX
Allison Exall Mr. Bruce Amig 2730 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC
Ms. Allison Exall 1700 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, TX
Tom Heilman Mr. Tom Heilman, 12550 Trinity Boulevard, representing Flint Resources,
appeared before Council in opposition of the MSDs 10, 11 and 12. He stated
that a meeting was held on May 22, 2007, at the Regional Library with the
largest attendance for any MSD here thus far as reported by Brian Boerner,
Environmental Management Department. He added that the meeting on
June 14, 2007, would provide additional meeting to the areas affected and the
delay would not prejudice the applicant as the pollution had been present since
2002. He requested a delay for action on this issue until July 10, 2007.
Council Member Moss concurred with Mr. Heilman and stated that it would be
appropriate for the affected neighborhoods to meet with representatives of these
companies to receive information on the MSDs. He added that he would close
the public hearings and delay action on these items until June 19, 2007.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
public hearings, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tem Hicks, that the public hearings be closed and that action on Mayor and
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Council Communication Nos. G-15748, G-15749 and G-15750 be continued
until the June 19, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette absent.
L-14326 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14326 from the
Sale of Tax City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the direct sale of
Foreclosed tax-foreclosed property described as Lot 7, Block 2, Douglas Park Addition,
Property located at 4820 Fitzhugh Avenue in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas
State Property Tax Code to Roderick Williams (DOE 920) in the amount of
$2,470.99; and authorize the City Manager to execute and record the
appropriate documents conveying the property to complete the sale.
Council Member Moss advised City staff that he was concerned with the
housing stock being constructed in District 5, specifically from the standpoint
of City-owned property being sold to buyers who planned to rehabilitate or
construct new housing. He added that it was important for the Council and
Housing Department to have an opportunity to review proposals for these
properties because what the City was looking at was building neighborhoods.
He pointed out that if something was constructed that was not good for the
neighborhood, the neighborhood could be adversely affected and that was
exactly what was happening in parts of District 5, specifically where this
property is located.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14326 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
L-14330 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14330 from the
Sale of Tax City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the direct sale of
Foreclosed two tax-foreclosed properties as described below, in accordance with Section
Properties 34.05 of the Texas State Property Tax Code to Rbrown Construction LLC
(DOE 920)for the amount of$19,321.87; and
Property Address Legal Description
1932 Lloyd Ave. Lot 18, Block A, South Eastlawn Addition
2216 Eastover Ave. Lot 16, Block 2, Eastover Addition
Authorize the City Manager to execute and record the appropriate documents
conveying the properties to complete the sale.
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Council Member Moss reiterated his comments made relative to Mayor and
Council Communication L-14326. He stated that he would work with the
purchasers to determine exactly what was being proposed.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14330 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
City Manager Boswell stated that corrected copies of Mayor and Council
Communications Nos. L-14331 and L-14332 and their ordinances had been
distributed to the Council.
L-14331 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14331 from the
Ord. No. 17586- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
06-2007 to execute two option agreements to sell City owned property in the Evans and
Ord. No. 17587- Rosedale Project Area to Cypress Equities, L.P., in accordance with Chapter
06-2007 272 of the Texas Local Government Code; authorize the City Manager to
Sale of City execute appropriate deeds conveying the property to Cypress Equities, L.P., if
Owned Property the terms of the option agreements are satisfied; authorize the use of
$1,064,100.00 in Community Development Block Grant Program Income from
the proceeds of the land sale; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Revolving Loan Fund in the
amount of $1,064,100.00 from available funds for the purpose of transferring
said funds to the Grants Fund for Community Development Block Grant
Program Income; authorize the transfer of $1,064,100.00 from the Revolving
Loan Fund to the Grants Fund; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$1,064,100.00 from a Revolving Loan Fund transfer for the purpose of funding
Community Development Block Grant program income.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14331 be approved as
corrected, with appreciation and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 17586-06-2007
and 17587-06-2007 be adopted as corrected. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette absent.
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L-14332 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14332 from the
Ord. No. 17588- City Manager recommending that the City Council accept $7,985,887.14 from
06-2007 the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport for reimbursement for the
Purchase remaining balance of capital contributions for the initial development of DFW
Apartment Airport; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
Complexes for appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of
Demolition $4,575,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of transferring said funds to
the Specially General Fund for the purchase of property on Boca Raton for the
purpose of demolition; authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase
agreement with Blue Valley Apartments, Inc., to purchase the Oak Hollow
Apartment Complex located at 5901 Boca Raton for $2,250,000.00; authorize
the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with LSF5 Villa Del Rio,
LLC, to purchase the Villa Del Rio Apartment Complex located at Lot 1, Block
1, of the Spanish Oaks Apartment Addition, also known as 5817 Boca Raton
for $1,575,000; authorize the City Manager to execute any documents
necessary to complete the transactions as provided in the purchase agreements;
and authorize the expenditure of up to $750,000.00 for the demolition of the
structures on the property.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the
demolition. They expressed their appreciation to the Council for supporting
this issue and stated that the demolition would add value to their properties and
encourage change in the area.
Joe Epps, Mr. Joe Epps 828 Firewheel Trail
Lorenzo Evans, Mr. Lorenzo Evans 205 Silverleaf Drive
Barbara Holston, Ms. Barbara Holston 1201 E. 13th Street
Michele Flores Ms. Michele Flores 916 Sauda Drive, Arlington, TX
The Mayor and several Council Members expressed the importance of this
issue and the impact it would have on the redevelopment of the area. They
recognized the leadership of Council Member Scarth, the efforts of the
Economic and Community Development Department staff and Assistant City
Manager Dale Fisseler. They also congratulated the Woodhaven neighborhood
for their resolve in seeing this issue through to completion.
Mayor Moncrief also acknowledged the presence of former District 4 Council
Member Becky Haskin in the audience and credited her tenure on the Council
as being a tireless advocate and paving the way toward completion of this issue.
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(Council Member Silcox left his place at the dais.)
Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to Mayor Moncrief for his
leadership and to former District 4 Council Member Becky Haskin for setting
this issue in motion. He also expressed appreciation to City Manager Boswell,
the Economic and Community Development staff, Mr. Joe Epps and the
Woodhaven neighborhood for their hard efforts that resulted in a long term
good investment for the City
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14332 be approved as corrected
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 17588-06-2007 be adopted as corrected. The
motion carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Members Silcox and Burdette absent.
Recessed/ Mayor Moncrief recessed the meeting at 8:38 p.m. and reconvened the meeting
Reconvened at 8:48 p.m. with Mayor Pro tem Hicks temporarily absent and Council
Member Burdette absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing
L-14333 authorizing the conversion of approximately 0.585 acres of parkland at
Convert Parkland Southwest Community Park for construction of a sanitary sewer line. Mayor
for Construction Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present
of Sanitary Sewer desiring to be heard.
Line
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks assumed her place at the dais.)
Mr. Harold Pitchford, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Community
Services Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called
attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14333, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14333 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council conduct a public hearing
under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter
26, Protection of Public and Recreational Lands; find that no feasible or prudent
alternative exists for locating the proposed sanitary sewer line in Southwest
Community Park; find that the proposed sanitary sewer line includes all
reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland; and close the public
hearing and authorize the City Manager to convert approximately 0.585 acres
of dedicated parkland for use as a sanitary sewer line to be placed in the
southwestern portion of Southwest Community Park, being a portion of land
situated in Abstract No. 4, in the R. J. Ware Survey, Tarrant County, Texas.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. L-14333 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette absent.
C-22157 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn from Communication No. C-22157, Authorize Execution of Engineering Agreement
Consideration with LopezGarcia Group, for the Cooks-Ederville Culvert Erosion Protection
Study (Project No. 00667) and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, be withdrawn
from consideration.
C-22164 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22164 from the
Continued Until City Manager recommending that the City Council approve an interim
June 12, 2007 subordinate construction loan to FW-Eastland Housing Partners, Ltd., in the
amount of $900,000.00 from the City of Fort Worth utilizing its HOME
Program Fund Allocation conditioned on an award of Low Income Housing
Tax Credits by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs;
authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract for the project
with FW-Eastland Housing Partners, Ltd., for a two year term beginning on the
date of execution of the contract; and authorize the City Manager or his
designee to amend the contract if necessary to achieve project goals provided
that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations governing federal grant funds.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22164 be continued until the
June 12, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette absent.
C-22165 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22165 from the
Hometowne at City Manager recommending that the City Council approve a subordinate
Matador Ranch, construction/permanent loan to Hometowne at Matador Ranch, LP., in the
LP. amount of $650,000.00 from the City of Fort Worth utilizing its HOME
Program Fund allocation in conjunction with Low Income Housing Tax Credits
awarded on April 12, 2007, by the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs; approve acceptance of proceeds of multi-family bonds
issued by the Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation; authorize the City
Manager or his designee to execute a contract for the project with the
Hometowne at Matador Ranch, LP., for the project for a two year term
beginning on the date of execution of the contract; authorize the City Manager
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or his designee to amend the contract if necessary to achieve project goals
provided that the amendment is within the scope of the project and in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing federal grant funds;
and authorize the extension or renewal of the contract for up to one year, if
Hometowne at Matador Ranch, LP., requests an extension and is not in default
under the terms of the contracts.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22165 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
C-22166 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22166 from the
Museum Place City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the execution of a
Development developer agreement with Museum Place Development Group, Ltd., for the
Group, Ltd. Museum Place Sustainable Development Project; and authorize a change in the
name of the provider of the local matching funds from Cultural District
Development Initiatives, Inc., to Camp Bowie District, Inc.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22166 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
C-22167 adopt the proposed amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, MT-07-001,
Amend Master to add Avondale-Haslet Road as a Minor Arterial from future Wagley-
Thoroughfare Robertson Road to the Fort Worth/Haslet City limits. Mayor Moncrief opened
Plan, MT-07-001, the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
to Add Avondale-
Haslet Road as (Mayor Pro tem Hicks left her place at the dais.)
Minor Arterial
from Future Mr. Mark Rauscher, Planning and Development Manager, Transportation and
Wagley-Robertson Public Works Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report and
Road to Fort called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22167, as
Worth/Haslet City follows:
Limits
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-22167 from the
City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed
amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP), MT-07-001, to add
Avondale-Haslet Road as a Minor Arterial from future Wagley-Robertson Road
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to the Fort Worth/Haslet City limits. This MTP Amendment supports the
increasing east-west traffic movement in the area, modifies the alignment of
Avondale-Haslet Road to account for access requirements for future SH 170,
and is consistent with the City of Haslet's Master Thoroughfare Plan.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-22167 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks and Council
Member Burdette absent.
AGENDA ITEM XVIA — ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks returned to her place at the dais.)
ZC-07-002 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 1, 2007, continued the
SP-07-001 hearing of the application of M&M Properties, L.P., for a change in zoning of
Approved property located at 1116 and 1120 North Beach Street, 3910 Wheeler Street,
and 1151, 1155, 1161 and 1163 Harper Street from `B" Two Family
Residential, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "F" General Commercial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, plus auto parts supply, limited to an approximately 2,500 square
foot building area, and 35-foot wide driveway along Wheeler Street, with site
plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-002 and Site Plan No. SP-07-001.
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 M&M Properties, L.P., Council Member Scarth made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks that the hearing be closed and that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-07-002 and Site Plan No. SP-07-001 be approved with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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 Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on May 1, 2007. Mayor Moncrief opened the public
hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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ZC-07-010 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-010, application of Lily Pad
Approved Properties, L.P., for a change in zoning of property located at 2800 Sandage
Avenue from "B" Two Family Residential to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use for
residential uses, and with waiver of site plan recommended.
Melissa Wade Ms. Melissa Wade, 2700 Waits Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition
of the zoning change. She stated that the property was deteriorating and that
four for sale signs had gone up in the neighborhood since the proposed rezoning
was announced. She added that the property was an eyesore and requested the
Council deny the zoning change.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the applicant,
appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. He referred to Ms. Wade's
comments and stated the applicant proposed to construct a high quality
condominium complex on the property. He stated that meetings had been
conducted with neighborhood organizations and that the applicant was trying to
follow the plan to redevelop the area into an urban village.
Council Member Davis requested that Dana Burghdoff, Planning and
Development Department Deputy Director, explain the Comprehensive Plan
and why this property was included as part of the urban village and growth
center.
Ms. Burghdoff stated that the Texas Christian University area was designated
as a mixed use growth center within the City's Comprehensive Plan and this
particular block of Sandage Avenue was part of that mixed use growth center.
She explained that this encouraged higher density residential uses within that
growth center boundary. She added that along this block there were higher
density residential uses whereas blocks to the west and north might contain
more single family homes.
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks left her place at the dais.)
Council Member Davis stated that the proposed development was consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and that the change was compatible with the
existing land use. She added that it was the first of other stages of development
towards an urban village and that the project would add value to the area.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-010, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks and
Council Member Burdette absent.
ZC-07-017 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-017 and Site Plan No. SP-07-
SP-07-019 019, application of Gum Properties, Inc., for a change in zoning of property
Approved located at 2251 Altamesa Boulevard from "FR" General Commercial Restricted
to: "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for truck rental parking. Hours
of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a
maximum of 12 truck units shall be allowed at any given time. A rental unit is
defined as a truck unit or attached trailer, both shall constitute as two units.
Parking area is to be concrete, and shall be landscaped with a sidewalk to be
constructed, and with site plan required.
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks returned to her place at the dais.)
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-017 and Site Plan No. SP-07-019, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
ZC-07-026 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-026 and Site Plan Nos. SP-07-
SP-07-014 014 and SP-07-015, application of Texas Industrial Scrap Iron & Metal and
SP-07-015 Industrial Scrap Materials for a change in zoning of property located in the
Approved 3700 through 3800 blocks of North Commerce Street from "K" Heavy
Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "K"
Heavy Industrial, plus recycling and related uses, shredder, and outdoor
storage. Metal scrap materials not to be visible from public right-of-way, and
with site plans required.
Barry Hudson Mr. Barry Hudson, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Suite 100, representing the
applicant, appeared before Council in support of the rezoning. He addressed
concerns expressed relative to the appearance along Commerce Street and
stated that additional sidewalks and screening fence would be constructed. He
referred to the limitation of scrape metal pile heights to 12 feet across the entire
site and requested that this suggestion be revised to no higher than 12 feet
maximum within 30 feet of Commerce Street.
Council Member Espino stated that he supported this rezoning as this recycling
yard was the first to make efforts to provide outreach to the District and
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Meacham International Airport tenants. He added that the new shredder would
hopefully reduce the pile height as one of the challenges on north Main was the
pile height was very high. He encouraged the applicant to continue working
with the neighborhood to address traffic concerns. He also encouraged City
staff to assist him in finding funding for a formal North Main Planning Study.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-026 and Site Plan Nos. SP-07-014 and SP-07-
015, be approved with the modification as requested by the applicant that the
pile height be a maximum of 12 feet within 30 feet of Commerce Street. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
ZC-07-028 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-028, application of Raul Jaquez
Continued Until and Marisol Garcia for a change in zoning of property located in the 3400 block
June 19, 2007 of Galvez Avenue; from "J" Medium Industrial to "A-5" One Family
Residential.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that she needed to meet with the applicant to
address the industrial use on the southern portion of this area.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-028, be continued until the June 19, 2007, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Burdette absent.
ZC-07-031 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-031, application of Sameer
Approved Dalal for a change in zoning of property located at 402 West Rosedale Street;
from "G" Intensive Commercial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-031, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette
absent.
ZC-07-039 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-039, application of the City of
Approved Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at 3618 North Grove
Street; from "K" Heavy Industrial to "I" Light Industrial.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-039, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette
absent.
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ZC-07-075 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-075 and Site Plan No. SP-07-
SP-07-018 018, application of Bill Brammer for a change in zoning of property located at
Continued Until 716 South Jennings Avenue; from "G" Intensive Commercial to "PD/SU"
June 19, 2007 Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "FR" General Commercial
Restricted, with site plan required for an office building.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-075 and Site Plan No. SP-07-018, be until the
June 19, 2007, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette absent.
ZC-07-077 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-077, application of Javier and
Denied With Rosario Sandoval for a change in zoning of property located at 1025 East
Prejudice Seminary Drive; from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General
Commercial Restricted.
Council Member Davis advised that her representative on the City Zoning
Commission was not at the meeting where this zoning case was unanimously
approved. She stated that this zoning would provide opportunity for even more
auto sales along Seminary Drive and that she could not support the rezoning.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-077, be denied with prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette
absent.
ZC-07-079 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-079 and Site Plan No. SP-07-
SP-07-020 020, application of Jerry Cunningham for a change in zoning of property
Approved located at 5121 Mansfield Highway from "PD-642" Planned Development for
"FR" General Commercial Restricted uses plus outside storage of trailers to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "FR" General
Commercial Restricted, plus mini warehouse and outside storage, and with site
plan required.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-079 and Site Plan No. SP-07-020, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
ZC-07-081 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-081 and Site Plan No. SP-07-
SP-07-022 022, application of North Tarrant Ltd., et al., for a change in zoning of property
Approved located in the 7200 block of Blue Mound Road from "PD-608" Planned
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Development for "E" Neighborhood Commercial uses with mini warehouse,
and "FR" General Commercial Restricted to (Tract 1) "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial, plus
mini warehouse, and with site plan required.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-081 and Site Plan No. SP-07-022, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
ZC-07-084 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-084, application of the City of
Approved Fort Worth, Wedgwood Addition Neighborhood, for a change in zoning of
property located south of Altamesa Boulevard, east of Hulen Street, north of
Willow Way, and east of Woodway from "A-5" One Family Residential, and
"CF" Community Facilities to "A-7.5" and "A-10" One Family Residential.
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-084, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette
absent.
ZC-07-085 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-085, application of the City of
Approved Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located in the 7200 and 7300
blocks of Kuban Boulevard; from "A-5" One Family Residential to "A-43" One
Family Residential.
Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-085, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette
absent.
ZC-07-086 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-086, application of the City of
Approved Fort Worth, Morningside Neighborhood, for a change in zoning of property
located east of South Freeway, west of Cobb Park, north of Berry Street, and
south of Jessamine Street from "A-5" One Family Residential; "A-5/HC" One
Family Residential/Historical and Cultural Overlay; "B" Two Family
Residential; "B/HC" Two Family Residential/Historical and Cultural Overlay;
"CF/HC" Community Facilities/Historical and Cultural Overlay; "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted; "ER/HC" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted/Historical and Cultural Overlay; "E" Neighborhood Commercial;
"E/HC" Neighborhood Commercial/Historical and Cultural Overlay; "I" Light
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Industrial and "Y Medium Industrial to "A-5" One Family Residential; "A-
5/HC" One Family Residential/Historical and Cultural Overlay; "CF/HC"
Community Facilities/Historical and Cultural Overlay; "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted; "ER/HC" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted/Historical and Cultural Overlay; "E" Neighborhood Commercial;
"E/HC" Neighborhood Commercial/Historical and Cultural Overlay and "FR"
General Commercial Restricted.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-086, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Burdette
absent.
ZC-07-087 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-087, application of the City of
Continued Until Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located in the 3700 block of
June 12, 2007 Linden Avenue from "B" Two Family Residential to "A-5" One Family
Residential.
Mike Beaupre Mr. Mike Beaupre, 3720 Linden Avenue, appeared before Council in support of
the proposed rezoning. He stated that 72 percent of all property owners on the
block had signed a petition to rezone the 3700 block of Linden Avenue and that
100 percent of owner-occupied properties signed the petition as they wanted to
ensure all new development was single-family. He added that the rezoning was
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Richard Mr. Richard Chowning, 3809 Crestline Road, representing the Arlington
Chowning Heights Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in support of the
rezoning.
Trey Neville Mr. Trey Neville, 6336 Malvey Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition
of the proposed rezoning. He stated that he purchased two lots at the end of the
blocks with the intent of building duplex units. He added that he would like to
build sustainable homes and that he had met with the neighborhood to address
their concerns on high density. He asked for the City's assistance on
developing a middle ground for the rezoning.
Council Member Davis stated that this area was in Council District 7. She
added that Council Member Burdette did not advise her of his expressed intent
on this zoning case and that she did not want to move forward until Council
Member Burdette could address the issue.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-087, be continued until the June 12, 2007,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Burdette absent.
AGENDA ITEM XVIB—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL
ZC-07-011 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-011, application of Lily Pad
Denied Without Properties, L.P., for a change in zoning of property located at 3204 South
Prejudice University Drive and 3003 West Devitt from "C" Medium Density Multifamily
Residential to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-011, be denied without prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Burdette absent.
ZC-07-019 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-019, application of Curt
Returned to City Kautsch and Butch Purselley for a change in zoning of property located at
Zoning 5620, 5624 and 5628 Pershing Avenue from "A-5" One Family Residential to
Commission for "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for detached One Family "R-1"
Reconsideration Development, with 35-foot wide lots and rear entry garages and with waiver of
site plan requested.
On behalf of Council Member Burdette, Council Member Jordan made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-
019, be returned to the City Zoning Commission for reconsideration. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette absent.
ZC-07-023 There was presented Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-023 and Site Plan No. SP-07-
SP-07-012 012, application of Michael and Stephanie Garrett for a change in zoning of
Denied Without property located at 3418 North Commerce Street from "K" Heavy Industrial to
Prejudice "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "K" Heavy
Industrial, plus recycling, collection and distribution center, and with site plan
required.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-07-023 and Site Plan No. SP-07-012, be denied
without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Burdette absent.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896,
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 17589-06-2007
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 Burdette absent.
Agenda Item XVII Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Mark McLean, 6416 Hilldale Road, as
Citizen desiring to address the Council relative to fluoride; however, Mr. McLean was
Presentations not present in the Council Chamber.
Mark McLean,
Ron Linebarger Mr. (Tex) Ron Linebarger, 1611 Merritt Drive, Mansfield, Texas, appeared
before the Council relative to safety and security issues at D/FW International
Airport. He distributed a"press release" which he had prepared.
Mayor Moncrief advised Mr. Linebarger that the City Council may not be the
appropriate venue to voice his concerns on this issue and requested he present
his concerns to the D/FW International Airport Board.
L. Edward Mr. L. Edward Briscoe, Jr., 2240 Briardale Road, President of the Glencrest
Briscoe, Jr. Civic League, appeared before Council relative to the proposed placement of a
high impact gas well by the Four Sevens Oil Company at the Glen Garden
Country Club. He provided additional petitions of opposition to the location.
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He stated that the gas well needed to be a minimum of 600 feet from a
residential area and requested that this item be brought to the Council for full
discussion and action at the June 12, 2007, Council meeting.
Council Member Scarth asked Mr. Briscoe to confirm if he also had a company
that obtained signatures from residents for gas well leases. Upon Mr. Briscoe's
confirmation, Council Member Scarth advised Mr. Briscoe that it might be
more appropriate if the neighborhood was represented by someone who was not
also competing with the Four Sevens Oil Company rather than someone who
had a fairly obvious conflict of interest.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks stated that Council would receive a report from City staff
next week and added that she met with representatives of Four Sevens Oil
Company on June 4, 2007, and also spoke with the manager of the Glen Garden
Country Club today. She added that there were two houses within the 600 feet
boundary and both of the owners had signed waivers. She pointed out that staff
was working to address the issues raised by Mr. Briscoe at the May 29, 2007,
Council meeting including access to the property without having to go through
the neighborhood. She further stated that the Four Sevens Oil Company would
be meeting with the community on June 7, 2007, to answer concerns and
advised that City staff would also be present to answer questions.
Agenda Item XIX There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. in
Adjournment memory of Claudie Moss, Sr. and Misty Gray.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 12th day of
June, 2007.
Attest: Approved:
\ Marty 14ndrix Michael on of
City Secretary Mayor