HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/08/08-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 8, 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 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Agenda Item II The invocation was given by Council Member Salvador Espino.
Invocation
Agenda Item III The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Pledge
Agenda Item IV Upon a motion of Council Member Wheatfall, seconded by Council Member
Approval of Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 8, 2006, were approved
Minutes unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Agenda Item V Council Member Jordan presented a Proclamation for the USMC Combat
Special Helicopter Association Reunion Days to J. D. Barber, President USMC/Combat
Presentations Helicopter Association.
City Manager Boswell recognized former City Council Member Carlos Puente
in the audience with the Association.
Ms. Janie Christy, Fort Worth Independent School District, PIO Office
representative, introduced students Broderick Greer, Callie Anderson and Isaac
Mayo, who extended an invitation to the Mayor and Council to attend the Fort
Worth Independent School District First Day of School Celebration.
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Council Member Silcox presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Blue Soda
Team of the Ridglea Hills Elementary School and recognized School Sponsor
Lori Blakely, and Team Managers Lora and Ches Cecil. He informed Council
that the students proudly brought home fifth-place honors in the Elementary
Division of the Global Competition of Destination Imagination conducted in
May at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Agenda Item VI Council Member Silcox acknowledged the attendance of Boy Scouts from
Announcements Troop 330, Longhorn Council, of Birchman Baptist Church in the audience
working towards their Communication Badge.
Council Member Scarth expressed appreciation to the Office Depot stores for
their generous donation of over 300,000 school back packs across the country,
in which a great deal of them were donated in Fort Worth by the store off of
Montgomery along with other school supplies.
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to Mr. Frank Crumb, Water
Department Director, for attending a 7:00 a.m. meeting last Friday for the
Northwest Mayor's Roundtable in the Trophy Club area to discuss unique water
issues. He announced that Saturday, August 12, 2006, the Far North Fort Worth
Alliance would have a meeting at the Snooty Pig Restaurant at 9:00 a.m. He also
announced that a public meeting would be held on Roadway Improvement Fees
Thursday, August 17, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber
Council Member Jordan wished his Council Aid, Madelyn Gibbs, a Happy
Birthday.
Council Member Wheatfall announced that a public hearing would be held at
6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at the Eugene McCray Community
Center for the Residences at Eastland, a proposed tax credit property which
would be located at Eastland and Interstate 820, by the New Rock Development
and invited interested citizens to participate.
Agenda Item VII Mayor Pro tem Hicks requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Withdrawn from L-14217 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item VIII There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.
Continued/
Withdrawn By
Staff
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Agenda Item IX Upon a motion made by Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member
Consent Agenda Davis, the Council voted nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays to approve and adopt all
items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and amended as follows:
OCS-1569 M&C OCS-1569 - 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-15332 M&C G-15332 — Approving the settlement of the claim filed by Connie
Settlement of Mullinex; authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary settlement
Claim— Connie documents; and authorizing settlement payment in the amount of$35,000.00 to
Mullinex Connie Mullinex.
G-15333 M&C G-15333 — Declaring the necessity of taking an interest in a portion of
Condemnation— land described as Abstract 1047, Tract 1B07C1, John C. McCommas Survey,
William H. and Tarrant County, Texas, owned by William H. and wife Betty Bowles for right-
Betty Bowles for of-way in fee-simple title that is required for the construction of a cul-de-sac on
Cul-de-Sac on Mesquite Road (DOE 4572); and authorizing the City Attorney to institute
Mesquite Road condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the land.
G-15334 M&C G-15334 - Adopting Appropriation Ordinance No. 17086-08-2006
Ord. No. 17086- increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in
08-2006 the amount of $100,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding
FitFuture Kids FitFuture KIDS Fest on October 7, 2006, at Will Rogers Memorial Center;
Fest Sponsorship authorizing the use of this money in promotion and execution of the FitFuture
Funds KIDS Fest; and waiving any indirect costs to allow maximum use of funds
towards delivery of this community event.
G-15335 M&C G-15335 — Authorizing rejection of a proposal for animated video
Reject Proposal production and a media buy because the proposal received was non-responsive;
for "Buy and authorizing re-advertisement of these services.
Recycling"
Campaign Video
& Media Buy and
Authorize Re-
Advertisement
P-10431 M&C P-10431 — Authorizing non-exclusive purchase agreements for electrical
Electrical Supplies supplies with Dealers Electrical Supply Co. and Rexel Summers Electrical
Supplies for the City of Fort Worth based on the responsive bids received, with
payment due 30 days from date of an invoice; authorizing these agreements to
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begin August 8, 2006, and expire August 7, 2007, with options to renew for
four additional one-year periods; and authorizing the City Manager to execute
Interlocal Agreements allowing other public entities to participate in the bid
award in accordance to Local Government Code, Section 271.102,
"Cooperative Purchasing Program."
P-10432 M&C P-10432 — Authorizing an agreement with American Ice Machines, Inc.,
Lease of to lease used commercial-grade ice dispensing machines and storage bins to the
Commercial- City of Fort Worth and repair city-owned units; and authorizing this agreement
Grade Ice to begin September 5, 2006, and expire on September 4, 2007, with options to
Dispensing renew for four additional one-year periods.
Machines and
Storage Bins
P-10433 M&C P-10433 — Authorizing the sole source purchase of a Digital Expert
Mideo Digital Imaging System inclusive of a stereo zoom microscope, ergonomic sperm cell
Expert Imaging documenting microscope and requisite accessories and software from Mideo
System Systems for the Police Department Forensics Division for a total cost not to
exceed $42,984.84, with payment due 30 days from the date of invoice.
P-10434 M&C P-10434 — Authorizing the purchase of a new flatbed crew cab pickup
Flatbed Crew Cab truck utilizing Texas Association of School Boards Contract No. 208-04 with
Pickup Truck Columbus County Ford for the Fire Department for a cost not to exceed
$32,386.00 with payment due 30 days from the invoice date, with freight
included in the unit price.
L-14218 M&C L-14218 — Authorizing the City Manager to execute a sales contract with
Sale of City- 1700 Mistletoe Partners, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, for the direct sale of
Owned Surplus city-owned property located at 1201 12th Avenue (Lot 2, Block 1, Fire Station
Property No. 8 Addition) (DOE 4953) Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas for a sales
price of $195,256.00 plus appropriate closing costs; and authorizing the City
Manager to accept and record the appropriate instruments.
L-14219 M&C L-14219 - Authorizing the sale of tax foreclosed property located at 1610
Sale of Tax Peach Street, described as Lot 8, Block 1, AJ Wolcott Sub, to Mo Peracha,
Foreclosed d/b/a WestCrest Partners, LLC (DOE 920), in accordance with Section 34.05 of
Property the Texas State Property Tax Code for the total amount of $2,680.07; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute and record the appropriate document
conveying the property to complete the sale. {See page 18 for reconsideration
and subsequent action.}
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L-14220 M&C L-14220 - Authorizing the sale of tax foreclosed property located at 2937
Sale of Tax Gordon, described as Lot 10, Block 12, Prospect Heights Addition, to Brandon
Foreclosed Waits d/b/a Tierra Group, LLC (DOE 920), in accordance with Section 34.05 of
Property the Texas State Property Tax Code for the total amount of $9,986.00; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute and record the appropriate document
conveying the property to complete the sale.
L-14221 M&C L-14221 - Approving the acquisition of one permanent sewer line
Acquisition of easement and one temporary construction easement described as a portion of
Permanent Sewer Lot 19, Block 13, South Seminary Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from
Line and Robert Nelsen, located in South Fort Worth, required for the construction of
Temporary Sewer Infrastructure Improvements to serve the South Seminary Addition
Construction (DOE 4109); finding that the price offered in the amount of$8,000.00, plus an
Easement estimated closing cost of $1,000.00, is just compensation; and authorizing the
acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments.
L-14222 M&C L-14222 - Authorizing the sale of tax foreclosed property located at 4513
Sale of Tax Wichita, described as Lot 98, Block A-5, Oaklawn Addition, to Larry Peoples
Foreclosed d/b/a Tri-State Sports Entertainment, Inc. (DOE 920), in accordance with
Property Section 34.05 of the Texas State Property Tax Code for the total amount of
$19,585.32; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and record the
appropriate document conveying the property to complete the sale.
L-14223 M&C L-14223 - Authorizing the sale of tax foreclosed property located at 4909
Sale of Tax Fitzhugh, described as Lot 30, Block 1, Douglas Park Addition, to Roderick
Foreclosed Williams (DOE 920), in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas State
Property Property Tax Code for the total amount of$1,524.61; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute and record the appropriate document conveying the
property to complete the sale.
L-14224 M&C L-14224 - Authorizing the sale of tax foreclosed property located at 801
Sale of Tax Beach Street, described as Lot 1, Block 4, Sycamore Heights Addition, to the
Foreclosed City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department (DOE 920), in
Property accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas State Property Tax Code for the
total amount of$90,085.77; authorizing the City Manager to execute and record
the appropriate document conveying the property to complete the sale; and
dedicating the property as parkland.
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L-14225 M&C L-14225 - Authorizing the sale of tax foreclosed property located at 915
Sale of Tax Travis Avenue, described as Lot 30, Block 4, Park Sub, to Jerry Hawkins (DOE
Foreclosed 920), in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas State Property Tax Code
Property for the total amount of $13,169.57; and authorizing the City Manager to
execute and record the appropriate document conveying the property to
complete the sale.
L-14226 M&C L-14226 - Authorizing the acquisition of three vacant residential lots
Acquire Vacant described as Block 3, Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Morgan Heights Subdivision and
residential lots— one single family residential property located at 3154, 3156, 3158 and 3160
Lebow Channel Schadt Street, and in conjunction with the Lebow Channel Watershed
Watershed Improvements Project (DOE 4623); finding that the price offered in the amount
of$80,464.00, plus an estimated closing cost of$3,000.00 is just compensation;
and authorizing the execution of a purchase agreement with the owners and the
acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments.
L-14227 M&C L-14227 - Authorizing the acquisition of one vacant lot located at 1014
Acquire Vacant NW 36th Street on the West Side of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Lot for Noise for the Noise Mitigation Program (DOE 4301); finding that the price offered in
Mitigation the amount of $13,500.00 is just compensation for the acquisition of the
Program property plus an estimated real estate tax pro-rated amount not to exceed
$200.00 plus closing costs of $1,000.00 for a total cost of $14,700.00; and
authorizing the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments.
L-14228 M&C L-14228 - Authorizing the acquisition of six single-family residences
Noise Mitigation described as Blocks 1, Lots 14 and 16; Block 5, Lot 9; Block 4, Lots 16 and
Program 17; and Block 15, Lot 4, Worth Hills Addition, and located at 1110 and 1114
NW 36th Street, 3502, 3406, 3408 and 3410 Columbus Avenue, Fort Worth
Texas, from individual owners for the Meacham International Airport
Mitigation Program (DOE 5101); finding that the prices offered in the amount
of $54,500.00 for 1110 NW 36th Street, $54,000.00 for 1114 NW 36th Street,
$57,000.00 for 3502 Columbus Avenue, $53,000.00 for 3408 Columbus
Avenue, $73,000.00 for 3410 Columbus Avenue, and $51,500.00 for 3406
Columbus Avenue are just compensation, plus an estimated real estate tax
prorated amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for a total cost of $351,000.00; and
authorizing the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments.
C-21603 M&C C-21603 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
Barnett Way Use Agreement with Barnett Gathering, LP (Barnett Gathering) that grants
Gathering, LP Barnett Gathering a license to use a certain public right-of-way of the City of
Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a natural
gas pipeline.
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C-21604 M&C C-21604 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Right-of-
Stroud Energy, Way Use Agreement with Stroud Energy, Ltd., that grants Stroud Energy a
Ltd. license to use a certain public right-of-way of the City of Fort Worth for the
purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a natural gas pipeline
C-21605 M&C C-21605 - 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 a certain public right-of-way of the City of
L.L.C. Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a natural
gas pipeline.
C-21606 M&C C-21606 —Authorizing:
Ord. No. 17087-
08-2006 1. The transfer of $108,252.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund
Change Order No. to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $87,192.00 and
1 to CSC #33351 Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$21,060.00;
Conatser
Construction, TX., 2. Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance No. 17087-08-2006 increasing
LP estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $87,192.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of$21,060.00, from available funds for the purpose of executing
Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 33351 with Conatser
Construction, TX, LP.; and
3. The City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 33351 with Conatser Construction, TX., LP in the amount
of$108,252.00, thereby increasing the contract amount to $862,114.00.
C-21607 M&C C-21607 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1
Change Order No. to City Secretary Contract No. 32617 with William J. Schultz Inc., d/b/a Circle
1 to CSC #32617 "C" Construction Company, for Village Creek Basin Contract LXIX (69) -
William J. Schultz Contract 1, in the amount of$47,950.00, thereby increasing the contract amount
Inc., d/b/a Circle to $3,006,235.00.
"C" Construction
Company
C-21608 M&C C-21608 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract in the
Chiang, Patel and amount of $20,410.00 with Chiang, Patel and Yerby, Inc., for the design of
Yerby, Inc. Precision Obstacle Free Zones at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
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C-21609 M&C C-21609 - Authorizing:
Ord. No. 17088-
08-2006 1. The transfer of$390,972.38 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund
McClendon to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of$175,565.00 and
Construction Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of$215,407.38;
Company, Inc.
2. Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance No. 17088-08-2006 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund
in the amount of$175,565.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $215,407.38, from available funds for the purpose of
executing a contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc. for
pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main
replacement on Wales Avenue from Welch Avenue to Waltham Avenue
and Waltham Avenue from Welch Avenue to Wales Court; and
3. The City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon Construction
Company, Inc., in the amount of $695,992.44 for pavement
reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer main replacement on Wales
Avenue (Welch Ave to Waltham Ave) and Waltham Avenue (Welch
Ave to Wales Court).
C-21610 M&C C-21610 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
the engineering agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., City Secretary
Camp Dresser & Contract No. 27797, for the design of the Trinity River Pipeline Crossing at the
McKee, Inc. Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, increasing the total contract cost by
$333,113.00, from $299,629.00 to $632,742.00.
The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item X There were no changes in memberships on City's boards and commissions.
Presentations by
City Council
CP-258 There was presented Council Proposal 258 as proposed by Mayor Pro tem
Council Initiated Hicks proposing that the City Council authorize the initiation of a street name
Street Name change of Coffey Avenue to East Jewell Kelly Drive, from a point at East
Change—East Seminary Drive to its terminus at Horton Road, Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Jewell Kelly Dr. Texas.
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Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the rules of the "Council Proposals" in the City Council Rules of
Procedures be suspended to allow for the vote on the Council Proposal today,
rather than at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Council Proposal 258 be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to zero (0) nays.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed appreciation to Ms. Jewel Kelly for her years
of service in the Fort Worth Independent School District. She also noted that
Ms. Kelly's choir sang for Senator Moncrief when he was Governor for the
Day.
CP-259 There was presented Council Proposal No. 259 as proposed by Council
Inter-Local Member Salvador Espino proposing that the City Council authorize the
Agreement with initiation of an agreement with Keller Independent School District (KISD) to
Keller ISD provide free bus service for students within a two-mile radius of the new
schools located near the intersection of Alta Vista and Keller Hicks roads until
the installation of sidewalks and a signalization at the intersection are
completed at a cost not to exceed $120,000.00.
(Council Member Silcox stepped away from the dais.)
Peter Stamps Mr. Peter Stamps, 11604 Pheasant Creek Drive, appeared before Council in
support and requested that all of individuals present stand that were in favor of
approving the proposed Council Proposal (C.P.). He advised Council that this
was a matter of safety and shared photos relative to the conditions around the
school and requested that the proposal be approved.
Lora Lee Hogue Ms. Lora Lee Hogue, 5200 Winterberry Court, Executive Director of Newly
formed North Fort Worth Alliance, appeared and expressed support for the
proposed C.P. and stated that the roads needed to be repaired and the zoning of
multi-family developments should be stopped.
Pauline Veness Ms. Pauline Veness, 5312 White Willow Drive, representing Villages of
Woodland Springs, appeared before the Council and requested that the Cities of
Fort Worth and Keller work with government to get the needed roadways and
requested that Council look at a long range plan for this entire area since it is
growing so rapidly.
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Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the rules of the "Council Proposals" in the City Council Rules of
Procedures be suspended to allow for the vote on the Council Proposal today,
rather than at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Silcox absent.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Council Proposal 259 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Silcox absent. He expressed
appreciation to City Staff for their work. He stated that a traffic mitigation plan
should be put together to alleviate traffic on Keller-Hicks and Alta Vista. He
also thanked staff of KISD and the residents who were present at this meeting.
Council Member Burdette stated that the citizens needed a solution to this
problem, and that this was a temporary fix to the issue. He noted that the City
was growing rapidly and stated that the Council needed to do a better job with
controlling these new communities. He further stated that the Council needed
to ensure that the infrastructure was in place. He commended Council Member
Espino for this Council Proposal.
Council Member Jordan expressed his concerns and stated that the Council was
accustomed to handling problems head-on and that public safety was foremost,
but stated that the policies needed to be fixed also.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks expressed her support of the Council Proposal.
Mayor Moncrief expressed support of the Council Proposal and stated that the
City is growing dramatically, but that it needed to be quality growth. He stated
that the Council dealt with difficult issues constantly and that it was a
challenge, but stated that this issue was not just unique to this area, it was
happening all over the City. He expressed appreciation to the audience for their
participation in the process.
(Council Member Espino stepped away from the dais.)
Agenda Item XI There were no presentations or communications from boards, commissions
Committee and/or City Council Committees.
Presentations
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Agenda Item XIII City Secretary Hendrix introduced an ordinance on first reading setting forth an
Introduction of itemized estimate of the expense of conducting each department, division and
Budget office of the Municipal Government of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing
Appropriation Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006, and ending September 30, 2007, and
Ordinance for appropriating money for the various funds and purposes of such estimate;
Fiscal Year 2006- appropriating money to pay interest and principal sinking fund requirement on
2007 all outstanding general indebtedness; providing for public hearings upon this
ordinance before the entire City Council sitting as a committee of the whole;
and providing a savings clause for the repeal of all ordinances and
appropriations in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance; and for the
publication and final passage thereof.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Council action was not necessary at this time and
that the item would remain open until adoption of the budget.
Introduction of City Secretary Hendrix introduced an ordinance on the first reading providing
Fiscal Year 2006- for the levy and collection of an annual ad valorem tax on all property, real,
2007 Ad Valorem personal and mixed, situated within the territorial limits of the City of Fort
Tax Ordinance Worth, Texas, and all personal property owned in said City of Fort Worth,
Texas, on the first day of January, A.D. 2006, except such property as may be
exempt from taxation by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Council action was not necessary at this time and
that the item would remain open until adoption of the tax rate.
AGENDA ITEM XIV—REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
G-15336 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15336 from
Res. No. 3395-08- the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
2006
Legal Counsel— 1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to retain the law firm of
United States Silverberg, Goldman & Bikoff, LLP as outside counsel, pursuant to
Department of Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in
Transportation- representing the City regarding issues related to the new United States
China (2007) Department of Transportation (DOT US)-China (2007)Route Case; and
Route Case
2. Adopt a resolution fixing in advance that Silverberg, Goldman &
Bikoff, LLP will be paid by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and
no monies will be required from the City of Fort Worth.
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Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15336 be approved
and Resolution No. 3395-08-2006 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Espino
absent.
G-15337 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15337 from
Condemnation— the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Cole Family
Trusts— 1. Declare that negotiations between James Daniels & Associates, Inc., its
Relocation and agents and sub-agents, and the Landowners, to acquire the subject
Related parcel on behalf of the City of Fort Worth, were unsuccessful;
Construction of
FM 156 2. Declare the necessity to acquire, by condemnation, for the relocation
and related construction of FM156, a highway dedicated to public use, a
35.608 acre tract ("Subject Parcel") of the G. Overton Survey, Abstract
No. 972; the A. W. Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 1553; the J. D.
Beaton Survey, Abstract No. 1708; W. Sample Survey, Abstract No.
1207; and the L. A. Butler Survey, Abstract No. 64, located in Denton
County and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Fort Worth,
and owned by Susan Bonner Mead, Amy Cole Griffin and Don Cole,
Trustees of the following Trusts: Mary Jane Marshall Trust, Martin
Thomas Cole Trust, William Ralph Cole Trust, Jack Lewis Cole Trust,
Virginia Myrle Cole Trust and Robert Frank Cole Trust, all created
under agreement dated September 14, 1935, and Mary Jane Marshall
Trust, Martin Thomas Cole Trust, William Ralph Cole Trust, Jack
Lewis Cole Trust, Virginia Myrle Cole Trust and Robert Frank Cole
Trust, all created under agreement dated August 1, 1938
("Landowners");
3. Declare that the taking of the Subject Parcel is necessary and that the
Subject Parcel will be used in the relocation and related construction of
FM156, a highway dedicated to public use; and
4. Authorize the City Attorney and/or Whitaker Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer,
L.L.P. to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire fee simple
interest in the surface estate, but not the mineral estate, of the Subject
Parcel.
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Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15337 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Espino absent.
G-15338 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15338 from
Lawsuit against the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Patricia Ann Attorney to file a lawsuit pursuant to Chapter 54 and 211 of the Texas Local
Hammons Government Code against Patricia Ann Hammons, the owner of the property
located at 3210 Schwartz Avenue.
Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15338 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council
Member Espino absent.
G-15339 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15339 from
Ord. No. 17089- the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
08-2006
Federal 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept additional funding up to $220,000
Reimbursement from the Federal Highway Administration, in addition to $152,881.00
Grant— In-Kind matching funds from the City, under the Federal Congestion
Wayfinding Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program to be added to
Program previously approved funding for a coordinated wayfinding program;
2. Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing Local Project
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation previously approved by City Council under M&C C-
19365 on November 26, 2002, to reflect the additional aforementioned
funding; and
3. Adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund by $372,881.00 subject to execution
of the amended Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of additional
funding for the Wayfinding Program.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15339 be approved and Ordinance
No. 17089-08-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public hearing to
G-15340 adopt a resolution supporting the application of Acme Brick Company, for a
Res. No. 3396-08- Municipal Designation for the properties located at 2725, 2727, 2736, and
2006 2801-2937 West 7th Street, 2809, 2909, and 2917 West 6th Street, 2813-2925
Ord. No. 17090- Crockett Street, and 2824 and 2830 Morton Street, an approximately 20-acre
08-2006 site, including abutting rights-of-way to the Texas Commission on
Municipal Setting Environmental Quality, and adopt an ordinance prohibiting the potable use of
Designation designated groundwater from beneath the site in Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Kathryn Hansen, Regulatory/Environmental Coordinator for the
Environmental Management Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff
report and stated that the Council District should be corrected to District 9
instead of District 7, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-15340, as follows:
There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-15340 from
the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the application of Acme Brick Company,
for approval of a Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) for the
properties located at 2725, 2727, 2736, and 2801-2937 West 7th Street,
2809, 2909, and 2917 West 6th Street, 2813-2925 Crockett Street, and
2824 and 2830 Morton Street, an approximately 20-acre site, in Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and including abutting rights-of-way
("Site"), to allow the public the opportunity to give testimony;
2. Adopt the attached resolution supporting the application of Acme Brick
Company to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a
Municipal Setting Designation at 2725, 2727, 2736, and 2801-2937
West 7th Street, 2809, 2909, and 2917 West 6th Street, 2813-2925
Crockett Street, and 2824 and 2830 Morton Street, including abutting
rights-of-way, Fort Worth, Texas; and
3. 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 Worth," by the addition of
Section 4, designating CFW-MSD-0004, providing for the prohibition
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of the use of groundwater for potable and irrigation purposes in CFW-
MSD-0004, 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.
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
Burdette, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-15340 be approved and Resolution No. 3396-08-2006 and Ordinance
No. 17090-08-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight(8) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
L-14217 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14217 from the
Withdrawn City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the sale of tax
foreclosed property located at 110 Live Oak Street, described as Lot 2, Live
Oak Addition, to Mo Peracha, d/b/a WestCrest Partners, LLC. (DOE 920), in
accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas State Property Tax Code for the
total amount of $3,601.45; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and
record the appropriate document conveying the property to complete the sale.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks advised Council that she was concerned with the zoning
of this property and stated that it should be changed prior to the sale if it is not
in compliance with the surrounding zoning.
Mr. Doug Rademaker, Director of Engineering Department, appeared before
Council and stated that it would be staff's recommendation to withdraw this
item for review and bring back another Mayor and Council Communication at a
later date.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14217 be withdrawn from the
agenda. The motion carried carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0)
nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
PZ-2688 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2688 from the
Ord. No. 17091- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
08-2006
Vacating Portion 1. Adopt an ordinance vacating and extinguishing a portion of an alley
of Alley in Bellaire from a point at the east line of Lot 22 to the east line of Lot D-1 Block
Addition 22, Bellaire Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, being an alley approximately 280 feet long and 25 feet wide,
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and containing 7,000 square feet, or 0.16 acres of land; providing for
reversion of fee in said land, providing that the City shall retain all
existing utilities; and
2. Waive the purchase fee of$48,219.50.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2688 be approved and
Ordinance No. 17091-08-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Espino absent.
(Council Member Espino returned to his chair at the dais.)
PZ-2689 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2689 from the
Ord. No. 17092- City Manager recommending that the City Council:
08-2006
Vacating portion 1. Adopt an ordinance vacating and extinguishing a portion of Odessa
of Odessa Avenue Avenue from North Bellaire Drive to West Berry Street, located
in TCU Addition adjacent to Lot 1, Block 18, TCU Addition, an addition to the City of
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and Lots 1 through 6, Block 8,
Forest Park Addition; providing for the reversion of fee in said land; and
2. Waive the purchase fee of$141,411.19.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2689 be approved and Ordinance
No. 17092-08-2006 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes
to zero (0) nays.
C-21611 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21611 from the
City of Mansfield City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to execute a contract with the City of Mansfield for detention services.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21611 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-21612 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21612 from the
Baylor All Saints City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Medical Center to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with Baylor All Saints Medical
Center to install the offsite water improvements to serve the All Saints
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Episcopal Hospital Addition, Lot 1R, Block 1 (The Women's Hospital, Medical
Office Building, and Parking Garage), a new development in central Fort
Worth.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks, that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21612 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
C-21613 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21613 from the
Chapel Hill City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager
Venture, L.L.L.P. to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with Chapel Hill Venture,
L.L.L.P., a Georgia limited liability limited partnership, by Chapel Hill (Fort
Worth) AIP HI, L.L.L.P., a Georgia limited liability partnership, as general
partner; by Avanti Capital Associates, a Florida joint venture, as general partner
for the installation of water and sewer services to serve Chapel Hill, Phase IA, a
future single-family home development, located in far northwest Fort Worth.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Hicks,
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-21613 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Item XV It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing in
Budget Hearing connection with the proposed Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Appropriation Ordinance
and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinance. Mayor Moncrief opened the hearing and
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard, Mayor Moncrief stated that the
public hearing would remain open until final adoption of the subject ordinances.
Agenda Item IX Council Member Davis requested that the Consent Agenda be reconsidered at
Consent Agenda this time. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wheatfall. The
Reconsideration motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Council Member Davis requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
L-14219 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Upon a motion made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Davis, the Council voted nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays to approve and adopt all
items on the Consent Agenda as previously recommended and amended on
pages 3 through 8, with the exception of L-14219.
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L-14219 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14219 from the
Sale of Tax City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the sale of tax
Foreclosed foreclosed property located at 1610 Peach Street, described as Lot 8, Block 1,
Property AJ Wolcott Sub, to Mo Peracha, d/b/a WestCrest Partners, LLC. (DOE 920), in
accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas State Property Tax Code for the
total amount of $2,680.07; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and
record the appropriate document conveying the property to complete the sale.
Council Member Davis expressed concern relative to the zoning of "I"
Industrial for this property. She stated that she did not think that this was the
correct zoning and inquired if this could be reviewed prior to the City Council
taking action on this M&C.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Assistant Planning Department Director, appeared and
requested that this item be continued until the end of the agenda in order for
them to check the zoning of this property.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wheatfall, to continue Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14219 until
the end of the agenda. The motion carried unanimously, with nine (9) ayes and
zero (0) nays. {See page 26 for subsequent action.}
AGENDA ITEM XVIA—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that a notice was published in the Commercial
Hearing Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on July 16, 2006,
setting today as the date for the hearing in connection with recommended
changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896. Mayor Moncrief
opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
ZC-06-087 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of July 11, 2006, continued the
Ord. No. 17093- Text Amendment, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-087, concerning Development
08-2006 Standard Definitions. Mayor Moncrief opened the public hearing and asked if
Text Amendment there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Approved
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Text
Amendment, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wheatfall, that the Zoning Hearing be closed, and Zoning Docket No.
ZC-06-087 be approved, and the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 17093-08-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO.
13896, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING SECTION 4.803
"NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE" OF CHAPTER 4,
"DISTRICT REGULATIONS" TO RECLASSIFY WHERE CERTAIN USES
ARE ALLOWED; AMEND ARTICLE 1, "STANDARDS FOR SELECTED
USES" OF CHAPTER 5, "SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS", TO ADD
STANDARD FOR NON-ACCESSORY OUTSIDE STORAGE AND MINI-
WAREHOUSES; AMEND CHAPTER 9, "DEFINITIONS" TO ADD
DEFINITIONS FOR "MASSAGE PARLOR/BATH," "MASSAGE
THERAPY/SPA," "OUTDOOR STORAGE"; AND "TRANSMISSION
TOWERS"; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to (0) nays.
ZC-06-108 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of J. Staley Custom Homes for a change in zoning of
property located at 13025 Willow Crossing Drive from "AG" Agricultural to
"A-43" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-108, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-06-110 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of July 11, 2006, continued the
SP-06-016 hearing of the application of Gordon Pritchard for a change in zoning of property
Approved located at 3637 8th Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for Contractor's Office, Warehouse and Outside
Storage. Screening Fence on south side of property,Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-110
and Site Plan No. ZC-06-016. 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 Gordon Pritchard, Council Member Espino made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-110 and Site Plan No. ZC-06-016 be approved,
with appreciation to Mr. Pritchard. The motion carried unanimously nine (9)
ayes to (0) nays.
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ZC-06-115 Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of Mike McGuffin for a change in zoning of property
located in the 7300 thru 7700 Block of Randol Mill Road from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial and "C" Medium Density Multi-Family Residential
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for Clothing/Wearing Apparel
Sales, New; Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park for events only; Restaurant, Cafe,
Cafeteria; Stable, Commercial, Riding, Boarding or rodeo arena; Saddle or
harness repair or sales; Feed store, no processing/milling; One dwelling unit
when part of a business. To be developed under the "E" Neighborhood
Commercial development standards. Waiver of Site Plan recommended,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-115, be continued for one week to the August 15,
2006 Council meeting.
Mike McGuffin Mr. Mike McGuffin, 7373 Randol Mill, appeared before the Council and stated
that he could not afford another continuance. He further stated that no one had
requested a site plan.
Mr. Bob Riley, Director of the Development Department, appeared and advised
that if the site plan requested was a general map showing the layout, then this
could be accomplished today by approving the zoning request with a
requirement to have a site plan at the time of development. He added that this
would provide sufficient time for the site plan to be processed through the City
Zoning Commission.
Council Member Scarth amended his motion, and Council Member Davis
amended her second, that the application of Mike McGuffin for a change in
zoning of property located in the 7300 thru 7700 Block of Randol Mill Road
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "C" Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
Clothing/Wearing Apparel Sales, New; Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park for
events only; Restaurant, Cafe, Cafeteria; Stable, Commercial, Riding, Boarding
or rodeo arena; Saddle or harness repair or sales; Feed store, no
processing/milling; One dwelling unit when part of a business. To be developed
under the "E" Neighborhood Commercial development standards, with Site
Plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-115, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Michelle Kirchner Ms. Michelle Kirchner, 12428 Woodland Springs Drive, Keller, representing
ZC-06-118 the Developer, appeared before the Council and stated that Tract 5 was where
Continued to the golf course would be located, Tract 2 would have to be replatted, and 30
September 5, 2006 feet or so would be required for street right-of-way.
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Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the application of J.C. Lindsey Family Partnership for a change in zoning of
property located in the 1700 Block of Avondale Haslet Road from "A-5" One-
Family Residential to (Tract 3) "A-10" One-Family Residential; (Tract 4) "A-21"
One-Family Residential; & (Tracts 2 & 5) "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial with Site
Plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-118, be continued until September 5,
2006. The motion carried unanimously nine(9) ayes to zero(0)nays.
ZC-06-123 Ms. Dana Burgdoff, Assistant Director, Planning Department, appeared before the
Approved City Council and advised that the City did not own the property, but stated that in
instances when the demolition had already occurred, the City made application in
order to dispense with the"DD" demolition delay on the property.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the application of City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property
located at 1301 Summit Avenue from "H/DD" Central Business
District/Demolition Delay to "H" Central Business District, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-06-123, be approved. The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to
zero (0) nays.
ZC-06-129 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Approved Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of
property located at 3113 Lincoln Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential to
"A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-129, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-06-163 Council Member Burdette stated that it was his understanding that the
Approved opposition for Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-163 had been withdrawn and that
based on this information, he would make a motion to approve this zoning case.
Mr. Bob Riley, Director of Development, appeared before the City Council and
stated that the department had not received any written documentation
withdrawing the opposition, but stated that three out of the six people had
verbally withdrawn their opposition.
Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
that the application of City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property
located in the 1600 thru 1820 Block of Belle Place from "B" Two-Family
Residential and "C" Medium Density Multi-Family Residential to "A-5" One-
Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-163, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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ZC-06-165 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of Hickman Family Irrevocable Grandchildren's Trust for a
change in zoning of property located at 9200 Block of Clifford Street from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential to "G" Intensive Commercial,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-165, be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-06-166 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of One Woodland Springs, Ltd., for a change in zoning of
property located at 2800 Block of Keller Hicks Road and 3700 Block of the
Proposed Timberland Boulevard from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential and "CF" Community Facilities to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-166, be approved. The motion carried unanimously
nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-06-167 Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
SP-06-017 that the application of Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical
Approved Society for a change in zoning of property located at 1016 and 1020 East
Humbolt Street from "A-5/HC" One-Family Residential/Historic and Cultural
Overlay and "A-5" One-Family Residential to "PD/SU/HC" Planned
Development/Specific Use/Historic and Cultural Overlay for all uses in "A-5"
One-Family residential; plus: museum and offices. With Site Plan required,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-167 and Site Plan No. SP-06-017, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
Mayor Pro tem Hicks recognized and expressed appreciation to Ms. Sara
Walker, President of the Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical
Society and former City Council Member Frank Moss for their continued
efforts toward the preservation of the history in Fort Worth.
ZC-06-168 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
SP-06-018 that the application of Richard A. Skipper for a change in zoning of property
Continued to located at 2900, 2904, 2908, 2912 and 2916 Stuart Drive (Lots 20 and 21) from
September 5, 2006 "B" Two-Family Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for parking area, with a 6 foot chain link fence and a 30-inch landscape hedge
along the front yard and Site Plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-168 and
Site Plan No. SP-06-018, be continued until September 5, 2006. The motion
carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
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ZC-06-173 Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of Mike Cook for a change in zoning of property located at
5703 Crowley Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "F" General
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial; plus: Outside Storage of Nursery Plants and
Materials, and allow the continued use of two liquor serving bars, and waiver of
Site Plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-173, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0) nays.
ZC-06-175 Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Approved the application of AIL Investment, L.P. et, al., for a change in zoning of property
located in the 8499 Block of Old Denton Road from "AG" Agricultural, "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential; "E" Neighborhood Commercial and
"I" Light Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use and with Site
Plan required for Areas 2 and 3 and waiver of Site Plan recommended for Areas 1
and 4, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-175, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine(9) ayes to zero(0)nays.
Council Member Espino expressed appreciation to Hillwood for meeting with
the neighborhood and coming up with a compromise that was beneficial for
both sides.
(Council Member Wheatfall stepped away from the dais.)
ZC-06-176 Mr. Thad Brundrette, 777 Main Street, representing AIL Investment, appeared
Approved before the Council in support of the zoning change and gave a brief overview of
Thad Brundrette the project. He stated that one tract of land was south of SH 170 on the
Gateway to future Beach Street bounded on the west and on the east by Alta
Vista. He advised that the applicant was requesting the down zoning from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential.
He stated that this would be consistent with Saratoga Project. He further stated
that the property on the north side would be down zoned from "G" Intensive
Commercial to "C" Medium Density Multi-Family Residential to address the
need for potential multi-family opportunities along the gateway. He stated that
this was in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and would provide
commercial to the west, open green space to the east, and freeway to the south.
Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the application of AIL Investment, L.P. et, al., for a change in zoning of property
located in the 13100 Block of Alta Vista from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "G" Intensive Commercial to
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(Tracts 1 and 3) "A-5" One-Family Residential; (Tract 4) "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family Residential, and (Tract 2) "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-06-176, be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8)
ayes to zero(0)nays,with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
ZC-06-177 Mayor Pro tem Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
Approved that the application of Donald and Norma Marshall for a change in zoning of
property located at 2752 East 1st Street and 106 Baurline Street from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "E/HC" Neighborhood Commercial/Historic &
Cultural Overlay, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-177, be approved with
appreciation to Donald and Norma Marshall. The motion carried unanimously
eight(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Wheatfall absent.
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks stepped away from the dais.)
(Council Member Wheatfall returned to his chair at the dais.)
ZC-06-178 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis,
Approved that the application of City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property
located at 2100 thru 2321 Tremont Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential
to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-178, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Mayor
Pro tem Hicks absent.
ZC-06-180 Council Member Burdette made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Approved Wheatfall, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of
property located at 4259 Bryce, 2101 thru 2321 Hillcrest Street from "B" Two-
Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
06-180, be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero
(0) nays, with Mayor Pro tem Hicks absent.
(Mayor Pro tem Hicks returned to her chair at the dais.)
AGENDA ITEM XVIB—ZONING HEARINGS: CASES RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL
Tim Hess Mr. Tim Hess, 7025 Greenview Circle N., representing the Sandybrook
ZC-06-109 Neighborhood Association, appeared before the City Council in support of the
Denied with denial of Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-109.
Prejudice
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Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the application of Paramount Fine Homes for a change in zoning of property located
in the 6900 Block of John T. White Road from "A-5" One-Family Residential to "B"
Two-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-109, be denied with predjudice.
The motion carried unanimously nine(9)ayes to zero(0)nays.
ZC-06-172 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Denied with the application of Eddy Schuder, Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at
Prejudice 4620 Granbury Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for new and used car sales, minor service and repairs,
hours of operation, Monday thru Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with waiver of
Site Plan requested, Zoning Docket No. ZC-06-172, be denied with 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:
ORDINANCE NO. 17094-08-2006
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.
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 8,2006
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Item XV Mr. Eddie Brown, 1015 S. Jennings Avenue #1208, appeared before the
Citizen Council and expressed concern with getting the wrong information from City
Presentations staff. He also advised Council that he was a Katrina victim and he had no
Eddie Brown electricity and stated that he was unemployed. He informed Council that he
had not been able to find employment and did not know where to go for help.
Mayor Moncrief referred Mr. Brown to Assistant City Manager Libby Watson.
L-14219 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-14219 from the
Sale of Tax City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the sale of tax
Foreclosed foreclosed property located at 1610 Peach Street, described as Lot 8, Block 1,
Property AJ Wolcott Sub, to Mo Peracha, d/b/a WestCrest Partners, LLC. (DOE 920), in
accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas State Property Tax Code for the
total amount of $2,680.07; and authorizing the City Manager to execute and
record the appropriate document conveying the property to complete the sale.
Council Member Davis advised Council that the zoning of "I" Industrial was
incorrect and should have stated "MU-2" zoning and, with this information she
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wheatfall, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. L-14219 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously nine (9) ayes to zero (0)nays.
Agenda Item XVII There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Adjournment
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 15th day of
August, 2006.
Attest: Approved:
Marty Hen rix Michael J. ncrief
City Secretary Mayor