HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/06/13-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 13, 2006
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 Donavan Wheatfall, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Carter Burdette, District 7
Council Member Wendy Davis, District 9
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 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Item H The invocation was given by Dr. Michael Dean, Travis Avenue Baptist Church.
Invocation
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 Wheatfall, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 2006, and the Joint
Minutes Meeting with Crowley Independent School District of June 1, 2006, were
approved unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item V There were no special presentations.
Special
Presentations
Agenda Item VI Council Member Espino announced that it was a very busy weekend in the City
Announcements with the Nascar races at Texas Motor Speedway and the Democratic State
Convention both taking place. He also expressed appreciation to his wife,
Elizabeth, for her support and stated that they celebrated their 18th wedding
anniversary June 11, 2006.
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Council Member Wheatfall announced that a Concert in the Park would be held
on June 16, 2006, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the MLK Center. He also
announced that the City's Juneteenth celebration would be conducted in the
Council Chamber on June 16, 2006, at noon.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to Carl Smart, Code Compliance
Department Director, and the Code Compliance staff for going out to southeast
Fort Worth to meet with pastors to get them involved with the Southside Pride
Initiative to clean up that area of the City. She also announced that relative to
the Juneteenth celebration, a number of activities would be held in District 8 on
June 17, 2006. She stated that starting at Hillside there would be the
rededication of that facility at 10:00 a.m. and then a parade that evening down
Evans. She encouraged everyone to attend the celebration.
Council Member Jordan announced that he and his wife celebrated their 36th
wedding anniversary Friday, June 9, 2006.
Council Member Silcox acknowledged the attendance of Boy Scouts from
Troop 42, Longhorn Council, in the audience who attended the meeting to work
towards their Communication badge. He also acknowledged the efforts of Ms.
Patsy Lemons, Citizens on Patrol member, for organizing a garage sale to
benefit the Police and Firefighters Memorial fund. He stated that she raised
$1,001.00 for the fund and expressed appreciation for her contribution.
Agenda Item VII There were no items withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Withdrawn from
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII City Manager Boswell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Continued/ G-15223 be withdrawn from consideration.
Withdrawn By
Staff
Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Wheatfall, seconded by Council
Consent Agenda Member Davis, the Council voted nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays to approve and
adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows:
OCS-1560 M&C OCS-1560 - 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.
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G-15227 M&C G-15227 - Adopting Resolution No. 3362-06-2006 authorizing up to an
Res. No. 3362-06- additional $15,000.00 to be paid to Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer,
2006 L.L.P., to aid the City in the land acquisitions, including condemnation work,
Increase for the relocation of FM 156.
Maximum
Amount to be Paid
to Whitaker,
Chalk, Swindle
and Sawyer,
L.L.P.
G-15228 M&C G-15228 - Authorizing the transfer of $150,000.00 from the General
Ord. No. 16977- Fund to the Critical Capital Projects Fund; and adopting Appropriation
06-2006 Ordinance No. 16977-06-2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
Hyde Park Transit in the Critical Capital Projects Fund in the amount $150,000.00 from available
Plaza Project funds, for the purpose of funding the Hyde Park Transit Plaza project.
G-15229 M&C G-15229 - Adopting the Citizen Advisory Committee's Semi-Annual
Citizen Advisory Progress report concerning the status of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees.
Committee's
Semi-Annual
Progress Report
P-10399 M&C P-10399 - Authorizing a sole source purchase of two Original Equipment
OEM Flowserve/ Manufacturer (OEM) Flowserve/Worthington non-clog sewage pumps at a unit
Worthington Non- price of$47,249.00 from Oslin Nation Company for the Water Department for
Clog Sewage a total amount not to exceed $94,498.00. Freight is included and payment is
Pumps due 30 days after receipt of the invoice.
P-10400 M&C P-10400 - Authorizing the sole source purchase of new Bayonet Breakers
Bayonet Breakers from Rental Equipment Contractor Supplies, Incorporated, and a Hydraflo
and Hydraflo Mobile Submersible Pump from Pump & Power Equipment Company for the
Mobile Water Department as listed below for a cost not to exceed $110,813.00 with
Submersible payment due 30 days from the invoice date. Freight is included in the unit
Pump price.
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Otv. &Description Unit Price Extended Total
Rental Equipment Contractor Supplies
2 ea. Bayonet Breakers $21,924.00 $ 43,848.00
Pump &Power Equipment Company
1 ea. Hydraflo Mobile Submersible $ 66,965.00
Pump
Total $110,813.00
P-10401 M&C P-10401 - Authorizing a sole source purchase agreement for Taser X26
Taser X26 Stun stun guns and accessories with GT Distributors for the Police Department with
Guns and payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice; and authorizing the
Accessories agreement to begin June 13, 2006, and expire June 12, 2007.
P-10402 M&C P-10402 - Authorizing the purchase of an Uninterrupted Power Supply
Uninterrupted from Power Supersite, Inc., a General Services Administration Vendor, for the
Power Supply Information Technology Solutions Department at a cost not to exceed
$50,930.00, with payment due 30 days after receipt of invoice.
C-21498 M&C C-21498 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
West Fork Way Use Agreement with West Fork Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (West Fork),
Pipeline Company, that grants West Fork license to use certain public rights-of-way of the City of
L.L.C. Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a natural
gas pipeline.
C-21499 M&C C-21499 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Consent
Marvin Waltz Agreement (for Homeowner) with Marvin Waltz authorizing continued use of
the right-of-way for encroachments for the property addressed at 3300 NW 26th
Street.
C-21500 M&C C-21500 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Encroachment
XTO Energy, Inc. Agreement with XTO Energy, Inc., authorizing use of the right-of-way for
various encroachments at 110 West 7th Street.
C-21501 M&C C-21501 -Recommending that the City Council:
Ord. No. 16978-
06-2006 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16978-06-2006 increasing
Ord. No. 16979- appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of
06-2006 $455,146.00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund
Tri-Tech balance by the same amount, for the purpose of transferring said
Construction, Inc. funds to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund to execute a
contract with Tri-Tech Construction, Inc., for Storm Drain
Improvements on 14th Street, Throckmorton Street and Houston
Street;
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2. Authorize the transfer of$455,146.00 from the Culture and Tourism
Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund;
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16979-06-2006 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $455,146.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Tri-Tech
Construction, Inc., for Storm Drain Improvements on 14th Street,
Throckmorton Street and Houston Street;
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tri-Tech
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $395,425.00 for Storm Drain
Improvements on 14th Street, Throckmorton Street and Houston
Street.
C-21502 M&C C-21502 - Authorizing the transfer of $163,372.00 from the Water and
Ord. No. 16980- Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
06-2006 $105,563.00 and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $62,809.00;
Stream Water adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 16980-06-2006 increasing estimated
Group, Inc. receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$105,563.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $62,809.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding an Engineering Agreement with
Stream Water Group, Inc., for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract
2005 WSM-A; and authorize the City Manager to execute an Engineering
Agreement with Stream Water Group, Inc., in the amount of $150,546.00 for
Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement on portions of Jasper Street, Beaumont
Street and Northside Drive, Contract 2005 WSM-A.
C-21503 M&C C-21503 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with JLB
JLB Contracting, Contracting, LP, in the amount of $741,600.10 for HMAC Surface Overlay
LP 2006-6 at various locations.
C-21504 M&C C-21504 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cost
Ord. No. 16981- Reimbursement Agreement with the United States Attorney's Office for the
06-2006 Northern District of Texas to assist in conducting law enforcement activities
United States under the Public Housing Safety Initiative; and adopting Appropriation
Attorney's Office Ordinance No. 16981-06-2006 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
for the Northern in the General Fund in the amount of$69,981.77 subject to execution of a Cost
District of Texas Reimbursement Agreement with the United States Attorney's Office, Northern
District of Texas, for the purpose of funding overtime and surveillance
equipment in the Police Department.
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C-21505 M&C C-21505 -Recommending that the City Council:
Ord. No. 16982-
06-2006 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit the following grant applications
North Central to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the
Texas Council of purpose of funding projects in the following amounts:
Governments Environmental Management Department (DEM)
a) "Household Hazardous Waste Disposal and Education Grant"
- $184,000.00
b) "Web game about household hazardous waste" - $23,000.00
c) "Used TV Recycling" -$200,000.00
d) "Theater Ad featuring Captain Crud and the Buddies" -
$44,000.00
Code Compliance Department
e) "Handheld Electronic Solid Waste, Recycling and Illegal
Dumping Education, Tracking and Enforcement" -
$125,000.00
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute the NCTCOG grant
contracts, if awarded;
3. Authorize the use of $4,162.00, $20,592.00 and $76,200.00
respectively, from the Solid Waste, Environmental Management and
Information Systems Fund as in-kind matching funds for these grants;
and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16982-06-2006 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount
of $676,954.00, subject to receipt of grants from the North Central
Texas Council of Governments, for the purpose of funding various
programs in the Environmental Management and Code Compliance
Departments.
C-21506 M&C C-21506 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Ord. No. 16983- Ponce Contractors, Inc., for asbestos abatement services of Harley Service
06-2006 Center structures in the amount of $36,324.25; approving the transfer of
Ponce $36,324.25 in undesignated funds in the Environmental Management Operating
Contractors, Inc. Fund to the Environmental Management Project Fund; and adopting
Appropriation Ordinance No. 16983-06-2006 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Environmental Management Project Fund in the amount
of $36,324.25 from a transfer from the Environmental Management Operating
Fund, for the purpose of funding a contract with Ponce Contractors, Inc., for
asbestos abatement services at Harley Service Center structures.
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The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Presentations by Wheatfall that Mr. George Petrovich, Jr. be appointed to the Board of
City Council Adjustment effective June 13, 2006, with a term expiring October 1, 2008. The
Appointments motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Ms. Cynthia Mass be appointed to the Crime Control and Prevention District
effective June 13, 2006. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero
(0) nays.
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
AGENDA ITEM XIII—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-15213 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15213, dated
Res. No. 3363-06- May 23, 2006, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2006 adopt a resolution providing that the City of Fort Worth elects to be eligible to
Participate in Tax participate in tax abatement pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and
Abatement and Tax Abatement Act, Tax Code, Chapter 312, Sections 312.001 through 312.211
Adopt Tax as amended; and establish a Tax Abatement Policy, including guidelines and
Abatement Policy criteria, governing property tax abatements for the City of Fort Worth.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15213 be approved
and Resolution No. 3363-06-2006 be adopted. The motion carried eight (8)
ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Silcox casting the descending vote.
G-15223 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. G-15223, dated June 6, 2006, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances for Expenses Related to the Remodel of City Hall and City Hall
Annex to Establish a Building Permit Center, Relocate the City Secretary
Offices and Expand the Office Areas of the Mayor/Council and the Community
Relations Department, be withdrawn from consideration.
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G-15223 Amended There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15223
Ord. No. 16984- Amended from the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a
06-2006 supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the General
Ord. No. 16985- Fund in the amount of $870,000.00 and decreasing the unreserved,
06-2006 undesignated fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of transferring
Remodel City Hall said funds to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund to remodel City Hall
and City Hall and the City Hall Annex; authorize the transfer of $870,000.00 from the
Annex to Establish General Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; and adopt an
Building Permit appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Center, Relocate Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $870,000.00 from
City Secretary available funds, for the purpose of funding the remodeling of City Hall and the
Offices and City Hall Annex to establish a Building Permit Center, relocate City Secretary
Expand Office Offices and expand office areas of Mayor/Council and Community Relations
Areas of Department.
Mayor/Council
and Community Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Relations Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15223 Amended be
Department approved and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16984-06-2006 and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 16985-06-2006 be adopted.
Council Member Silcox made reference to the $13M that had been earmarked
for this remodeling project that was originally reflected in the withdrawn M&C.
He made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that only
$870,000.00 be expended from this year's budget.
Mr. Robert Goode, Transportation/Public Works Department Director, clarified
that the amended M&C only reflected the $870,000.00 expenditure for Fiscal
Year 2006/2007. At this time, Council Member Espino withdrew his second of
the substitute motion.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
The original motion carried eight(8) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member
Silcox casting the descending vote.
G-15226 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
Ord. No. 16986- adopt an amendment to Article II of Chapter 15 "Gas Drilling and Production"
06-2006 to amend the distance setback requirements for high impact gas wells and
Amend Article H revise the regulations related to notice provisions, noise mitigation,
of Chapter 15 of landscaping, fencing and technical requirements. Mayor Moncrief opened the
the City Code public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Ms. Sarah Fullenwider, Assistant City Attorney, appeared before Council, gave
a staff report. She advised the Council that the well setback from the outer
surface boundary property line requirement had not been resolved and
suggested the current 75 foot boundary line requirement remain unchanged and
called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15226, as
follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15226, dated
June 6, 2006, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort
Worth, by amending Article 11 of Chapter 15, "Gas", entitled, "Gas Drilling and
Production," regulating the drilling and production of gas wells within the City
to provide revised regulations regarding distance, noise, and technical
provisions.
A lengthy conversation ensued amongst the Council and staff. Council
Members expressed concern with compatibility of the ordinance with the Fire
Code, noise decibel level, and alternatives for noise abatement until the August
1, 2006, date and ordinance provision effective date.
Lee Nicol Mr. Lee Nicol, 3882 South Hills Circle, appeared before Council in support of
the ordinance. He stated that the Gas Well Task Force held 22 meetings and
the ordinance reflected compromises by all parties involved. He asked that the
Council moved forward, approve the ordinance and address consequences as
needed.
Richard Dulaney Mr. Richard Dulaney, 3859 Black Canyon Road, appeared before Council in
support of the ordinance. He stated that the gas wells placed money in the
hands of the citizens and adds millions of dollars to the tax base. He
encouraged the Council to have the drilling in as dense a pattern as possible in
order to extract all of the minerals and he added gas well drilling is not that
dangerous.
Deborah West Ms. Deborah West, 14001 N. Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas, appeared before
Council in support of the ordinance. She requested the Council consider
extending the drilling operating hours to 8:00 p.m., having the ordinance
become effective September 1, 2006, for the noise abatement aspect, and that
the well setback from the surface boundary property line remain at 100 feet and
not increased to 175 feet as proposed.
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Gilbert Horton Mr. Gilbert Horton, 408 Park West Court, Decatur, Texas, representing Devon
Energy Corporation, appeared before Council in support of the ordinance. He
requested the Council provide more flexibility in gas well operating hours,
reconsider the well setback requirement from the property line, and suggested
leaving the 75 foot requirement in place until such time the issue was resolved
by all concerned parties.
Joel Ward Mr. Joel Ward, 2832 Claudette, Dallas, Texas, appeared before Council in
support of the ordinance. He requested that the noise abatement aspect of the
ordinance become effective September 1, 2006, and that two gas well
inspectors be employed to ensure enforcement of the ordinance.
Walter Dueease Mr. Walter Dueease, 810 Houston Street, representing XTO Energy, appeared
before Council in support of the ordinance. He added that his company made
every effort to mitigate noise at their wells and requested the compliance
deadline be closer to September 1, 2006. He encouraged the Council to
approve the ordinance and advised that a text amendment addressing the well
setback from the surface boundary property line issue could be presented at
Council meeting in the near future.
Bob West Mr. Bob West, 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3500, appeared before Council in
support of the ordinance. He predicted that gas well drilling would be
performed under every neighborhood within the City in the future. He
requested that the Council approve the ordinance as it would have an enormous
impact on the quality of life of all Fort Worth citizens.
Esther McElfish Ms. Esther McElfish, 7112 Martha Lane, appeared before Council in support of
the ordinance. She stated that there was some confusion on the final version
and requested that Council delay their vote for one week to allow the public to
obtain clarification. She added that an adequate number of inspectors would be
needed to ensure "Safety" first; that drilling operating hours not be allowed past
7:00 p.m.; and there be no drilling on Sundays.
Diane Wood Ms. Diane Wood, 2308 Aster Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition of
the ordinance. She expressed concern with misleading information from gas
well representatives; emphasized gas drilling caused water contamination and
global warming; and she pointed out the lack of any environmental impact
studies being performed. She requested that anyone on the Council in the oil
and gas business to recuse themselves from voting on this issue.
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Jeff Green Mr. Jeff Green, 4705 Wind Hill Court East, appeared before Council in
opposition of the ordinance. He expressed concern that no economic studies on
gas drilling had been performed and with contamination of ground water. He
stated that a setback of 1,000 feet from a property line was a better choice than
100 feet.
Sharen Hyde Ms. Sharen Hyde, 4705 Wind Hill Court East, appeared before Council in
opposition of the ordinance. She stated that there was a lot of data presented on
the ordinance; however, it was hard to understand. She added that the increase
of the noise level to 10 decibels was 6 times the noise level not .25 more and
expressed concern that there was no emergency management plan to address
safety and no cap to ensure the City was staying within safe OSHA levels for
noise.
Gary Hogan Mr. Gary Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run, President of the Chapel Creek
Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in opposition of the
ordinance. He stated that there were gas wells located within a mile and a half
of his neighborhood and that two subdivisions were planned for the area that
would be within 200 feet of well pad sites. He stated that he was an advocate
of building and drill setbacks of 600 feet and that the only time the City should
subject the citizens to the minimum setback of 200 feet should be when the
mineral rights owners and protected use residents had agreed and waivered to
avail themselves of their mineral resource rights. He alleged that the newspaper
misconstrued information on the 100 foot well setback from the property
boundary line issue which panicked and confused some people and
recommended that provision of the ordinance be tabled. He added that he was
opposed to pad site permitting and recommended that the drilling setback
remain at 600 feet. He further stated the consultants should be hired to perform
studies and be paid for by the industry. He recommended that mud drilling pits
should be reclamated within 120 days of initial drilling if another permit was
not in place and expressed concern with salt water disposal wells.
The Council deliberated with various suggestions being offered relative to
delaying the effective date of the setback provisions, concerns with sound
mitigation, delaying the public hearing for one more week, continuing the Gas
Well Task Force to address the well setback from the property boundary line
issues, daytime drilling operating hours, and moving forward with the
education aspect for citizens.
Council Member Davis proposed the following amendment to the ordinance:
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Add a new Section 8 to read as follows: "It shall be an affirmative defense to
prosecution for violation of Section 15-42.13 of this ordinance for violations
occurring before August 1, 2006, that the operator has taken all reasonable
available measures to reduce noise and immediately, diligently and in good
faith attempted to procure additional noise abatement equipment but was unable
to do so through no fault or delay of the operator."
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
public hearing, Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-15226 be approved and Ordinance No. 16986-06-2006
be adopted as amended by Council Member Davis and with the language that
stipulated the separate sound criteria for the fracing process, that the current
language on the well setback of 75 feet from the property line be retained
pending review and continued work by the Gas Well Task Force and the study
of Mr. Behren's. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)
nays.
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to members of the Gas Well
Task Force and to Assistant City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider for all their work.
(Council Member Espino stepped away from the dais.)
G-15230 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15230 from
Res. No. 3364-06- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution
2006 appointing Council Member Danny Scarth to the Board of Directors of the
Appoint Council following authorities and corporations effective June 13, 2006:
Member Scarth to
Boards of City's Corporation/Authority Term of Expiration
Development and Fort Worth Local Development Corporation July 1, 2007
Improvement Sunbelt Industrial Development Corporation July 1, 2007
Authorities Trinity Housing Finance Corporation July 1, 2007
Alliance Airport Authority July 1,2007
Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation July 1, 2007
Lone Star Airport Improvement Authority July 1, 2008
FW Lone Star Local Government July 1, 2007
Corporation
Central City Local Government Corporation May 30,2007
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15230 be approved
and Resolution No. 3364-06-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Espino
absent.
G-15231 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15231 from
Ord. No. 16987- the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize Amendment
06-2006 No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 28471 with Vanguard Resources, Inc., the
Amendment No. 2 provider of food services at City Hall and increase the subsidy to Vanguard
to CSC No. 28471 Resources, Inc., from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 monthly, not to exceed
for Increased $24,000.00 annually, beginning October 1, 2006, through the remainder of the
Subsidy for City contract period ending March 24, 2008; approve the transfer of $33,334.63
Hall Cafeteria from the General Fund to the Special Trust Fund; and adopt an appropriation
Operations ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $33,334.63 from available funds from a General Fund
transfer, for the purpose of funding a subsidy increase and Amendment No. 2 to
City Secretary Contract No. 28471 with Vanguard Resources, Inc., for City
Hall cafeteria operations.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15231 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 16987-06-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Espino
absent.
G-15232 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15232 from
Relocate Bridge & the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the payment of
Associates d/b/a $20,000.00 to Bridge & Associates d/b/a Ann Cummings Bridge from 4425
Ann Cummings West Vickery, Suite 100 and Block 1, Lot 3 located in the Vickery Corridor,
Bridge for Right- Parcel No. 87-Ala as relocation benefits in accordance with Uniform
of-Way for Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 for
Southwest the right-of-way for the Southwest Parkway (S.H. 121) (DOE 3777). This
Parkway payment is a total of the amount due to the business.
(S.H. 121)
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15232 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Espino absent.
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G-15233 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15233 from
Relocate Dietrich the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the payment of
Bros. Lawn $20,000.00 to Dietrich Bros. Lawn Service, LLC, from 4117 West Vickery
Service, LLC, for Boulevard and Block 4, Lots 9 through 13, Factory Place Addition located in
Right-of-Way for the Vickery Corridor, Parcel No. 69C-1 as relocation benefits in accordance
Southwest with Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act
Parkway of 1970 for the right-of-way for the Southwest Parkway (S.H. 121) (DOE
(S.H. 121) 3777). This payment is a total of the amount due to the business.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15233 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Espino absent.
G-15234 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15234 from
Relocate the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the payment of
Westbriar $20,000.00 to Westbriar Construction from 4117E West Vickery Boulevard and
Construction for Block 4, Lots 9 through 13, Factory Place Addition located in the Vickery
Right-of-Way for Corridor, Parcel No. 69-C-3 as relocation benefits in accordance with Uniform
the Southwest Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 for
Parkway the right-of-way for the Southwest Parkway (S.H. 121) (DOE 3777). This
(S.H. 121) payment is a total of all amount due to the business.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15234 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Espino absent.
G-15235 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15235 from
Ord. No. 16988- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
06-2006 amending Section 13-27 of Chapter 13, "Fire Prevention and Protection", of the
Amend Chapter Code of the City of Fort Worth (as amended), clarifying the terminology for
13, Section 13-27 providing for supplemental compensation in the form of assignment pay to
of City Code firefighters who are assigned to perform specialized duties within the Fire
Department; providing for elimination of eligibility for the category of Trainee
Instructor; providing for supplemental compensation in the form of assignment
pay for the category of Communications Chief, providing for elimination of
eligibility for the category of Community Relations Chief, providing for
supplemental compensation in the form of assignment pay for the category of
Support Services Chief, providing for supplemental compensation in the form
of assignment pay for the category of Hazardous Materials Responder -
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Battalion Chief, providing for supplemental compensation in the form of
assignment pay for the category of Public Educator; providing that this
ordinance does not create a new civil service classification or vacancy;
providing for adoption by reference of a statement of intent and purpose in
adopting this ordinance.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15235 be approved and
Ordinance No. 16988-06-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
G-15236 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15236 from
Res. No. 3365-06- the City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution in
2006 support of the application of GPI Interim, Inc., Sealy Shiloh, LP, and Texas
Support Star Industrial Group, Ltd., to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Application for for a Municipal Setting Designation at 1101-1107 Pamela Drive, 1103-1109,
Municipal Setting 1110, 1114 and 1118 South Airport Circle, and 1205 Texas Star Parkway,
Designation for Euless, Texas, that is within one-half mile of the corporate limits of the City of
Site Located in Fort Worth.
City of Euless
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15236 be approved and Resolution
No. 3365-06-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
L-14203 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14203 from the
Sale of City- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Owned Property to execute an option agreement to sell City fee-owned surplus property located
at the northwest corner of Hemphill Street and Rosedale Street to Pennsylvania
Avenue, L.P., in accordance with Chapter 272 of the Texas Local Government
Code; and authorize the City Manager to execute an appropriate deed
conveying the property to Pennsylvania Avenue, L.P., and record the deed, if
the terms of the option are satisfied.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14203 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Espino absent.
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
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PZ-2683 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2683 from the
Voluntary City Manager recommending that the City Council grant a petition for the
Annexation voluntary annexation of approximately 28.943 acres of land located east of
(AX-06-004, The Boat Club Road, north of Haltom Bailey Boswell Road and south of Park Drive
Parks at Boat (AX-06-004, The Parks at Boat Club) in Tarrant County. The adoption of the
Club) annexation ordinance will follow at a later date.
Council Member Burdette stated that he had filed a Conflict of Interest
Affidavit with the City Secretary's Office and would abstain from discussion
and voting on this issue.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2683 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Burdette abstaining.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing for a
C-21493 public hearing to approve termination of the existing Tax Abatement
Ord. No. 16989- Agreement with Zarif, Inc., for Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
06-2006 Reinvestment Zone No. 23, adopt an ordinance to designate Fort Worth
Zarif, Inc. Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 29 and authorize Tax
Abatement Agreement with Zarif, Inc., for property located at 2747-8th
Avenue, in the Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone. Mayor
Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Mr. John Cox, Development Project Coordinator for the Housing Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-21493, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21493, dated
June 6, 2006, from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Approve termination of the existing tax abatement agreement with
Zarif, Inc., for Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment
Zone (FWNERZ)No. 23;
2. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of 1.371 acres of land
as described in Exhibit "A" as FWNERZ Number 29;
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3. Adopt an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 16634 and amending
Ordinance No. 15815 by removing certain property from Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 13 of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas; designating the property so removed as "Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 29, City of Fort Worth, Texas";
providing the effective and expiration dates for the Zone and a
Mechanism for renewal of the Zone; and containing other matter related
to the Zone;
4. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the attached Tax
Abatement Agreement with Zarif, Inc., are true and correct;
5. Approve a five-year Municipal Property Tax Abatement for a property
located at 2747 8th Avenue in the Berry/University Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (NEZ) owned by Zarif, Inc.; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the Tax Abatement Agreement
with Zarif, Inc., for the property located at 2747 8th Avenue in the
Berry/University NEZ in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement
Policy and NEZ Basic Incentives, as amended.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public
hearing, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication
No. C-21493 be approved and Ordinance No. 16989-06-2006 be adopted. The
motion carried eight (8) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council Member Silcox
casting the descending vote.
C-21507 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21507 from the
CUNA Mutual City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Insurance Society to execute the Tax Abatement Agreement with CUNA Mutual Insurance
and Centreport Society; authorize the City Manager to execute the Tax Abatement Agreement
Properties, Inc. with Centreport Properties, Inc.; and find that the statements set forth in the
recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreements are true and correct; and authorize
the City Manager to waive related development fees in excess of$15,000.00.
City Manager Boswell stated that the first paragraph on page 2 needed to be
amended to correct the figures reflected as follows:
"CUNA will be required to employ a minimum 125 full-time employees (FTEs)
on site by December 31, 2008, then 400 FTEs by December 31, 2009."
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Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21507 be approved as
amended. The motion carried eight (8) ayes to one (1) nay, with Council
Member Silcox casting the descending vote.
C-21508 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21508 from the
Ord. No. 16990- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
06-2006
U.S. Attorney for 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a 3-
the Northern year grant from the Office for Victims of Crime in the amount of
District of Texas, $450,000.00 to support law enforcement efforts to identify and rescue
Department of victims of human trafficking;
Homeland
Security, 2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $50,000.00 per year for three
Immigration and years from the Federal Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the
Customs City's match;
Enforcement, and
Mosaic Family 3. Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Attorney
Services, Inc. for the Northern District of Texas, Mosaic Family Services, Inc., the
Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs
Enforcement, and the City to participate in the Northern Texas Anti-
Trafficking Task Team, a task force of both governmental and non-
governmental organizations from federal, state, regional and local
entities to facilitate effective law enforcement cooperation between the
aforementioned agencies to address victims of human trafficking; and
4. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$600,000.00, subject
to receipt of the Human Trafficking Task Team Forces and Victim
Services Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims
of Crime, for the purpose of funding efforts to identify and rescue
victims of human trafficking by the Police Department.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21508 be approved
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 16990-06-2006 be adopted with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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C-21509 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21509 from the
One SR L.P., a City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Texas Limited to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with One SR L.P., a Texas
Partnership by Limited Partnership by Centamtar Terrace, L.C.C., its General Partner, for the
Centamtar installation of water and sewer services to serve Sendera Ranch, Phase 1,
Terrace, L.C.C., Section 313, a future single-family home development, located in far northwest
its General Fort Worth, Texas.
Partner
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21509 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-21510 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21510 from the
Joint Ordinance City Manager recommending that the City Council approve the Joint Ordinance
No. 16991-06-2006 and Boundary Agreement with the City of Benbrook in conjunction with the
City of Benbrook Skyline Ranch Development; authorize the Mayor to execute the Joint
Ordinance and Boundary Agreement; authorize the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Benbrook related to the construction and
maintenance of two bridges over Walnut Creek; and authorize the City
Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Wilbow Skyline
Development Corporation (the "Developer") to memorialize the Developer's
commitment to pay for street repairs (if necessary) to Rolling Hills Drive as a
result of construction traffic traveling to/from the Skyline Ranch Addition and
costs associated with a traffic signal at FM 2871 should the Texas Department
of Transportation determine that one is needed.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Burdette, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21510 be approved
and Joint Ordinance No. 16991-06-2006 be adopted, with appreciation to the
Benbrook officials and City staff. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-21511 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21511 from the
Ord. No. 16992- City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
06-2006 to execute a contract with Intercon Environmental, Inc., to remove underground
Intercon and aboveground storage tanks at Harley Service Center with a not-to-exceed
Environmental, amount of $188,781.00; approve the transfer of $188,781.00 in undesignated
Inc. funds in the Environmental Management Operating Fund to the Environmental
Management Project Fund; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental Management
Project Fund in the amount of $188,781.00 from a transfer from the
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Environmental Management Operating Fund, for the purpose of funding a
contract with Intercon Environmental, Inc., to remove underground and
aboveground storage tanks at Harley Service Center.
City Manager Boswell stated that the third paragraph on page 2 of the M&C
needed to be amended to reflect Intercon Environmental, Inc.'s commitment to
45 percent M/WBE participation and not 41 percent.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21511 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 16992-06-2006 be adopted as amended. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-21512 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21512 from the
Ord. No. 16993- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
06-2006
Ord. No. 16994- 1. Adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations
06-2006 in the Risk Management Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 and
Res. No. 3366-06- decreasing the unreserved, designated fund balance by the same amount,
2006 for the purpose of transferring said funds to the General Fund to retain
O'Melveny & the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers as outside counsel, to assist the
Myers City Attorney in various matters concerning Public Law No. 96-192, §
29, 94 Stat. 35 (1980), "The Wright Amendment", and D/FW
International Airport and to represent the City in litigation concerning
such matters;
2. Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Risk Management Fund
Balance to the General Fund in the amount of$50,000.00;
3. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 from
available funds, for the purpose of retaining the law firm of O'Melveny
& Myers as outside counsel, to assist the City Attorney in various
matters concerning Public Law No. 96-192, § 29, 94 Stat. 35 (1980),
"The Wright Amendment", and D/FW International Airport and to
represent the City in litigation concerning such matters;
4. Authorize the City Manager to retain the law firm of O'Melveny &
Myers as outside counsel, pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City
Charter, to assist the City Attorney in various matters concerning Public
Law No. 96-192, § 29, 94 Stat. 35(1980), "the Wright Amendment",
and D/FW International Airport; and
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5. Adopt the resolution fixing in advance, as far as practicable, the amount
to be paid to O'Melveny & Myers in an amount not to exceed
$50,000.00.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Espino, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21512 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16993-06-2006, Appropriation
Ordinance No. 16994-06-2006 and Resolution No. 3366-06-2006 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
AGENDA ITEM XIVA — ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL
ZC-05-306 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2006,
SP-05-060 continued the Zoning Hearing of the application of Las Pulgas Bialando, Ltd.,
Continued Until et al., for a change in zoning of property located at 700 North University Drive,
November 14, and 1101, 1115, 1209, 1221 and 1229 Jacksboro Highway from "B" Two-
2006 Family Residential; "F" General Commercial; and "I" Light Industrial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/ Specific Use for all uses in "G" Intensive
Commercial, excluding various uses as described below, and with site plan
required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-306 and Site Plan No. SP-05-060:
Hospice
Nursing home
Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge, club, private or teen
Sexually oriented business
Cold storage plant or ice plant
Liquor store or package store (beer and wine sales
permitted within the Wal-Mart Supercenter)
Mini-warehouses
Mortuary or funeral home
Pawn shop
Tattoo parlor
Taxidermist shop
Paint and body shop (automotive repair permitted
within the Wal-Mart Supercenter)
Garage, storage only
Vehicle sales or rental, including automobiles,
motorcycles, boats or trailers
Trailer, portable sales, construction or storage
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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 Las Pulgas Bialando, Ltd., et al., Council Member Espino made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-05-
306 and Site Plan No. SP-05-060 be continued until November 14, 2006. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-06-021 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 9, 2006, continued the
Continued Until Zoning Hearing of the application of Midway Industrial Trust for a change in
July 11, 2006 zoning of property located in the 12000 block of Trinity Boulevard from "J"
Medium Industrial to (Tract 1) "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for"R-2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential subject to the following, with no front
entry garages, and with waiver of site plan recommended, and (Tract 2) "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-021:
1. Masonry: All dwelling structures located along and visible from the
Texas Star Golf Course will have effectively 100 percent rear masonry,
and 90 percent masonry on the ground floor of all structures, excluding
windows, doors and small areas not designed or engineered for
masonry;
2. Fencing: Will be constructed of tubular steel fencing material and
installed along the common property boundary lines contiguous with the
Subject Property and Texas Star Golf Course. Fencing will not be less
than 4-feet in height, and shall be painted black or dark brown in
accordance with customary industry standards;
3. Minimum Square Footage: Dwelling units in the various structures
(individual pods) will have a minimum size of 1,250 square feet of
living area, excluding garage, porches, and patios, the 1,250 square-feet
units will be limited to a maximum of one such unit per pod, all other
units will have a minimum size of 1,450 square-feet living area,
excluding garages, porches, and patios;
4. Garages: All dwelling units will have two (2) car, front entry garages;
and
5. Maximum Dwelling Units Per Structure: No individual dwelling
units will exceed a maximum of six (6) attached dwelling units.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the
application of Midway Industrial Trust, Council Member Wheatfall made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-
021 be continued until July 11, 2006. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
(Council Member Jordan stepped away from the dais.)
ZC-06-075 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 9, 2006, continued the
Approved Zoning Hearing of the application of Rodney Brown for a change in zoning of
property located at 4201 Hemphill Street from "E" Neighborhood Commercial
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, plus outside storage of three containers, and with
waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-075. 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 Rodney Brown, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and
Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-075 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
ZC-06-081 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 9, 2006, continued the
Approved Zoning Hearing of the application of 2006 Country Heather, L.P., for a change
in zoning of property located in the 7600 through 7700 blocks of Forest Hill
Drive from "M-H" Manufactured Housing to "A-R" One-Family Residential
Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-081. 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 2006 Country Heather, L.P., Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC--06081 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Jordan absent.
ZC-06-088 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of May 16, 2006, continued the
Ord. No. 16995- Zoning Hearing for Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-088, Text Amendment for
06-2006 natural gas compressors. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked
Approved if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the
Text Amendment, Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-06-088 be approved, and the following ordinance be adopted with the
amendment as discussed in the Pre-Council Worksession:
ORDINANCE NO. 16995-06-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED,
CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, BY AMENDING SECTION 5.139 "UTILITY TRANSMISSION
TOWER OR DISTRIBUTION LINE" OF CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1,
"SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS", TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR
NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 4.803,
NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE UNDER "PUBLIC AND
CIVIC USES, UTILITIES", TO INCLUDE NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR
STATIONS UNDER THE HEADING "ELECTRIC POWER
SUBSTATIONS" AND TO ADD REFERENCES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL
STANDARDS.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Jordan absent.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3349-05-2006 was adopted
Hearing on May 23, 2006, setting 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 25, 2006.
Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
ZC-06-093 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of Mohammad S. Iqbal for a change in zoning of property
located at 1513 Homan Avenue from "PD-233" Planned Development for
washateria, food store, barber shop to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial, excluding the following,
and with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-093, be
approved:
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Stealth Telecommunications Tower
Telecommunications antenna (on structure)
Utility transmission or distribution line
Amusement, outdoor
Theater, movie theater or auditorium
Recreational vehicle (RV) park
Pawn Shop
Tattoo parlor
Check Cashing Services
Liquor Store
Garage Parking Area
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Jordan absent.
ZC-06-096 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Approved that the application of John Special for a change in zoning of property located
408, 412 Wall Street and 1203, 1205, 1215 East Peach Street from "D" High
Density Multi-Family Residential and "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-1" Low
Intensity Mixed Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-096, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Jordan absent.
ZC-06-098 Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Approved Wheatfall, that the application of Tiggator Corp., for a change in zoning of
property located in the 5900 block of East 1st Street from "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family Residential to"AG" Agricultural, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-098,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Jordan absent.
ZC-06-100 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Approved Wheatfall, that the application of Tarrant County for a change in zoning of
property located at 114 North Commerce Street from "H/DD" Central Business
District/Demolition Delay to "H" Central Business District, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-06-100, be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
ZC-06-101 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Approved that the application of First Christian Church for a change in zoning of property
located at 604 (612) Throckmorton Street from "H/DD" Central Business
District/Demolition Delay to "H/HC" Central Business District/Historic &
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Cultural Landmark Overlay, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-101, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Jordan absent.
ZC-06-102 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of Dominga Corbin for a change in zoning of property
located at 1426 North Main Street from "J/DD" Medium Industrial/Demolition
Delay to "J/HC" Medium Industrial/Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-102, be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
ZC-06-103 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Approved that the application of Stuart and Gabriela Thomas for a change in zoning of
property located at 1412 Mistletoe Drive from "A-5/DD" One-Family
Residential/Demolition Delay to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-06-103, be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Jordan absent.
(Council Member Jordan returned to his chair at the dais.)
ZC-06-104 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Approved that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property
located at 204 East Mason Street from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5"
One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-104, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
AGENDA ITEM XIVB — ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL/DENIAL
ZC-06-092 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Approved/Denied Wheatfall, that the application of BOA Sorte, L.P., for a change in zoning of
property located in the 10800 through 11400 block of White Settlement Road
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "PD-48" Planned Development to A-
5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-092, be
approved/denied, as follows:
Approved:
10800 thru 11400 block of White Settlement Road; from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "A-5" One-Family Residential
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Denied:
10800 block of White Settlement Road; from "PD-48" Planned Development
for all uses in "E" with six foot masonry fence to "A-5" One-Family Residential
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
AGENDA ITEM XIVC—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL
ZC-06-089 Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Denied With the application of Noble Bay Holdings, Inc., for a change in zoning of property
Prejudice located at 1201 East Hattie Street from "F" General Commercial to "B" Two-
Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-089, be denied with prejudice.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-06-099 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Denied Without that the application of Tarrantula Investments for a change in zoning of
Prejudice property located at 3900 US Highway 377 South from "PD-279" Planned
Development to "PD-279" subject to office, retail sales and warehouse
distribution center, and with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-06-099, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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 Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 16996-06-2006
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 nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Item XV Mr. Willie Hudspeth, 623 Newton, Denton, Texas, appeared before Council
Citizen relative to the alleged treatment he had received from City personnel while
Presentations trying to permit his business endeavor. He stated that he was given
misinformation about air conditioning that resulted in him paying $500.00 for
unneeded service. He added that he had been unable to get his business started
because of the run around at City Hall, in particular the Development
Department.
Mayor Moncrief asked Mr. Hudspeth to meet with Mr. Bob Riley,
Development Department Director and Assistant City Manager Dale Fisseler to
resolve this issue.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks advised Mr. Hudspeth that his property was in District 8
and that she would be happy to meet with him and discuss this issue.
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Agenda Item XVII There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 201h day of
June, 2006.
Attest: Approved:
Marty 4ndrix Mic ael J. Koncri e
City Secretary Mayor