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MAY 11, 2004
Date & Time On the 11th day of May, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:05 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss,
Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary
Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; Acting City Secretary Sylvia
Glover. With more than a quorum present, the following business
was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Minister Patty Weaver, Alta Mesa
Church of Christ.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 2004, were
approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Isaac Joseph
Presentations Johnson Day.
Mayor Moncrief presented a Proclamation for Wendy Davis Day to
Council Member Davis to commemorate her birthday May 16, 2004.
Mayor Moncrief presented a Proclamation for John Stevenson Day
to Council Member Stevenson to commemorate his birthday May
17, 2004.
Announcements Council Member Lane congratulated Dallas City Manager Ted
Benavides on his selection of David Kunkle as Chief of Police. He
stated that he had worked with Chief Kunkle previously and knew
he would be a great asset to the City of Dallas.
Council Member Davis and Mayor Moncrief congratulated Council
Member Silcox for conducting a very successful Diabetes
fundraiser last weekend.
Council Member Silcox expressed appreciation for the
acknowledgement and stated that the event was very well attended
and funds had been raised in excess of what was anticipated. He
thanked the Diabetes Association for there efforts and also the
Mootown Rockers for donating their time to provide music for the
event and urged everyone to get their blood sugar tested by their
doctor.
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Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. P-9958 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Haskin stated that the Fort Worth Human
Relations Commission had two vacancies and encouraged
interested individuals to apply through their Council representative
or by going on-line and downloading the Board and Commission
application.
C.P. #238 There was presented Council Proposal No. 238, dated March 11,
Withdrawn 2004, proposing that the City Council rename Houston Street to
Albert E. Chew Drive at the request of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the Council Proposal be withdrawn. The
motion carried unanimously.
Submit Property There was presented a resolution authorizing the Historic
for Historic & Preservation Officer to submit to the Historic and Cultural
Cultural Landmarks Commission the nomination of property located at 1604
Landmark Eighth Avenue for Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay Zoning
Overlay Zoning Designation. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Designation — Council Member Silcox, that the resolution be continued for two
Continued for weeks. The motion carried unanimously.
Two Weeks
OCS-1416 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1416 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
OCS-1417 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Payment to 1417 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Tarrant County City Council approve the payment to Tarrant County for Election
for Election Services provided during the February 7, 2004 Capital
Services for Improvement Program (CIP) Election. Council Member Moss made
February 7, 2004 a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the resolution
CIP Election be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14351 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3078 14351 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Increase authorize the City Manager to adopt Resolution No. 3078 fixing in
Maximum advance, as far as practical, the amount to be paid to outside legal
Amount to be counsel Alan Glen and other attorneys in the firm of Smith,
Paid to Smith, Robertson, Elliott and Glen an additional $30,000.00 making the
Robertson, Elliot total amount to be paid to Smith, Robertson, Elliot and Glen not to
& Glen for exceed $90,000.00 for assistance in legal issues concerning
SH121T Legal SH121T. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Assistance recommendation be adopted.
G-14352 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Extend Injury 14352 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Leave-of- approve an extension of injury leave pay benefits for Police Officer
Absence Pay Richard Radwan. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Benefits for recommendation be adopted.
Police Officer
Richard Radwan
G-14353 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15972 14353 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Authorize Silver consider and adopt the findings and opinions of the city staff; and
West Inc., d/b/a find that public necessity and convenience require the operation of
Silver West eleven (11) limousines upon the city streets, alleys and
Limousines to thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 15972 granting to Silver
Operate Eleven West Inc., d/b/a Silver West Limousines, the privilege to use the
Limousines streets, alley and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of
its limousine business, which shall consist of the operation of
eleven limousines for a period beginning on May 18, 2004, and
ending on May 17, 2009; specifying the terms and conditions of the
grant; providing for written acceptance by Silver West Inc., d/b/a
Silver West Limousines, such ordinance being subject to and
conditioned upon Silver West Inc., d/b/a Silver West Limousines
complying with all requirements of Article IV, Chapter 34, of the
City of Fort Worth Code (2203), as amended. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-14354 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3079 14354 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
File Nuisance authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement lawsuit
Abatement pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies
Lawsuit Against Code against Nitinbhai Patel, the owner of the Cowboy Inn located
Owner of at 3107 North Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76106. The Cowboy
Cowboy Inn at Inn located at 3107 North Main Street is an alleged common
3107 North Main nuisance under the law since it is habitually used for criminal
Street activity as defined in Chapter 125 of the Texas Civil Practice and
Remedies Code. This is evidenced by the criminal violations and
the final convictions that have occurred on the subject property;
and adopt Resolution No. 3079 authorizing the City Attorney to file
a lawsuit to abate the common or public nuisance at the Cowboy
Inn located at 3107 North Main Street.
City Attorney Yett stated that the Discussion section of the M&C
needed to be amended to delete the reference to the "Ranch Motel"
and replace it with the "Cowboy Inn."
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
14354 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14355 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3080 14355 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
File Nuisance authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement lawsuit
Abatement pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and Remedies Code
Lawsuit Against against Archana Patel & Mina Zaveri, the owners of the Sunrise Inn
Owners of located at 3518 North Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76106. The
Sunrise Inn at Sunrise Inn located at 3518 North Main Street is an alleged
3518 North Main common nuisance under the law, because it is habitually used for
Street criminal activity as defined in Chapter 125 of the Texas Civil
Practice and Remedies Code. This is evidenced by the criminal
violations and the final convictions that have occurred on the
subject property; and adopt Resolution No. 3080 authorizing the
City Attorney to file a lawsuit to abate the common or public
nuisance at the Sunrise Inn located at 3518 North Main Street.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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G-14356 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3081 14356 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
File Nuisance authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement lawsuit
Abatement pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and Remedies Code
Lawsuit Against against Kapka Corporation and Ken Patel Masters, the owners of
Owners of Valley the Valley View Motel located at 2009 East Lancaster Ave., Fort
View Motel at Worth, Texas. The Valley View Motel located at 2009 East
2009 East Lancaster Ave. is an alleged common nuisance under the law since
Lancaster it is habitually used for criminal activity as defined in Chapter 125
Avenue of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. This is evidenced
by the criminal violations and the final convictions that have
occurred on the subject property; and adopt Resolution No. 3081
authorizing the City Attorney to file a lawsuit to abate the common
nuisance at the Valley View Motel located at 2009 East Lancaster
Ave. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-14357 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #3082 14357 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
File Nuisance authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement lawsuit
Abatement pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies
Lawsuit Against Code against Hagop Kofdarali, the owner of the Villa Del Rio
Owner of Villa Apartments located at 5817 Boca Raton Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas.
Del Rio The Villa Del Rio Apartments located at 5817 Boca Raton Blvd. are
Apartments at an alleged common nuisance under the law because it is habitually
5817 Boca Raton used for criminal activity as defined in Chapter 125 of the Texas
Boulevard Civil Practice and Remedies Code. This is evidenced by the
criminal violations and the final convictions that have occurred on
the subject property; and adopt Resolution No. 3082 authorizing
the City Attorney to file a lawsuit to abate the common nuisance at
the Villa Del Rio Apartments located at 5817 Boca Raton Blvd.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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G-14358 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Initiate Certain 14358 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Zoning Changes authorize the City Manager to initiate the rezoning of certain
& Amendments property in the south end of Downtown from "J" Medium Industrial
to Downtown to "H" Central Business District; and authorize the City Manager to
Urban Design initiate an amendment to the Downtown Urban Design Standards
Standards for and the special view corridor map as they apply to the Lancaster
South End of Corridor Zone. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded
Downtown by Council Member Stevenson, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14359 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Submit FY2004- 14359 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
05 Funding authorize the City Manager to submit the City's FY2004-05 funding
Application to application to the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD)
CCPD Board of Board of Directors. Council Member Lane made a motion,
Directors seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Land Use
Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fee
Ordinance for water and wastewater. Mayor Moncrief asked it
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Dale Fisseler, representing Water Department, appeared before
Council, gave a staff report, stated that staff would request the City
Council to adopt an ordinance amendment at a future Council
meeting, and called attention to Mayor and Council No. 14360 as
follows:
G-14360 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amendments to 14360 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Land Use conduct hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Land Use
Assumptions, Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fee
Capital Ordinance for water and wastewater.
Improvement
Plan & Impact There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
Fee Ordinance hearing regarding proposed amendments to Land Use
Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fee
Ordinance for water and wastewater, Council Member Stevenson
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-14360 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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P-9954 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Survey 9954, dated May 4, 2004, from the City Manager recommending that
Equipment the City Council authorize the purchase of two Trimble model
robotic total stations from Geoshack for the Engineering
Department, Surveying Services Division, using the State of Texas
Catalog Information Vendors process for the amount of $67,741.40,
including freight cost to the receiving point with payment due 30
days from date of invoice. Council Member Picht made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9955 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Computer 9955 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Hardware, authorize an amendment of M&C P-9845 to allow purchase
Software & agreements with specific State of Texas Department of Information
Communications Resources (DIR) vendors; and authorize purchase agreements for
Equipment computer and communication equipment, hardware and parts in
the amounts of $135,000.00 for Dell Marketing Ltd., $45,000.00 for
Software House International, $65,000.00 for IBM Corporation,
$95,000.00 for Hewlett Packard Company, $50,000.00 for Affiliated
Telephone Equipment Inc., $55,000.00 for Presidio Corporation,
$55,000.00 for Southwestern Bell Communications, $55,000.00 for
Verizon and $75,000.00 for DIR Telecommunications Supply
Division; and authorize the agreements to begin on May 11, 2004,
and expire September 1, 2004 with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9956 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ord. #15973 9956 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Computer authorize a purchase agreement for the purchase of computer
Network network security software, software maintenance and staff training
Security with DYONYX for the Information Technology Solutions
Software NetIQ Department using the State of Texas Catalog Information Systems
Vendors process for an estimated cost of $279,982.00; and
authorize the renewal of a software maintenance agreement at a
cost no greater than 18 percent of the current software list price to
begin May 11, 2004, and expire May 10, 2005, with options to renew
for two additional one-year periods;
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and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15973 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the New Equipment Purchase Fund
in the amount of $279,982.00 to be obtained through the City's
Equipment Note Program approved on February 9, 1999, (M&C G-
12462) by Ordinance No. 13701 as amended, for the purpose of
funding Computer Network Security Software NetIQ, Software
Maintenance, and staff training from DYONYX for the Information
Technology Solutions Department. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9957 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Building Code 9957 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Books authorize a purchase agreement for building code books with
International Code Council, for resale to the public, with payment
due 30 days after receipt of invoice; and authorize this agreement
to begin May 11, 2004, and expire May 10, 2005, with options to
renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9958 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Grounds 9958 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Maintenance authorize a purchase agreement with Williams and Stroble through
Services the Texas Industries for the Blind and Handicapped of Fort Worth
to provide grounds maintenance services for the Parks and
Community Services Department with payments due 30 days from
the date of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin May 11,
2004 and end on May 10, 2005.
Mayor Moncrief stated that this was a reflection of staff going that
extra mile and congratulated them on their efforts.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9958
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney Yett stated that revised copies of PZ-2527 and PZ-
2528 were placed on the Council table. He added that the Council
meeting agenda was printed and posted correctly; however, the
number on these M&Cs were inadvertently switched.
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PZ-2527 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Timetable for 2527 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Proposed approve the annexation timetable for proposed voluntary
Annexation for annexation for limited purposes of approximately 277.33 acres of
Limited land, or .433 square miles (more or less) located north of Oakmont
Purposes of Boulevard, west of Hulen Street, south of Overton Ridge Boulevard
Approximately and east of Bryant Irvin Road in Tarrant County (AX-04-002),
277.33 Acres of Edwards Geren Limited) in compliance with the requirements of
Land Located Chapter 43 of the Local Government Code of the State of Texas;
North of and direct staff to comply with the statutory requirements for
Oakmont Blvd., limited purpose annexation of the subject property. Council
West of Hulen Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
St., South of Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
Overton Ridge carried unanimously.
Blvd. & East of
Bryant Irvin
Road in Tarrant
County (AX-04-
002, Edwards
Geren Limited)
PZ-2528 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Timetable for 2528 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Proposed approve the annexation timetable for proposed voluntary
Annexation of annexation of approximately 67.237 acres of land, or .105 square
Approximately miles (more or less) located at the intersection of Hwy 287 and
67.237 Acres of Harmon Road, west of Harmon Road and north of Hwy 287 in
Land Located at Tarrant County (AX-04-005, Quail Grove Addition, Phase 1) for full
Intersection of purposes in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the
Hwy 287 & Local Government Code of the State of Texas; and direct staff to
Harmon Rd.; prepare a service plan that provides for the extension of full
West of Harmon municipal services to the annexation area.
Rd. & North of
Hwy 287 in
Tarrant County
(AX-04-005,
Quail Grove
Addition, Phase 1)
Greg Hughes Mr. Greg Hughes, 2544 Stadium Drive, appeared before Council in
opposition of the proposed annexation. He expressed concern
about an increase in legal fees relative to SH121T and inquired if
the City had any environmental problem with the area.
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City Attorney Yett stated that the City was not aware of any
environmental problems.
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on changing the street names from East 18th Street,
portions of Cypress Street, Chambers Street, and Pine Street to
I.M. Terrell Circle South/North and I.M. Terrell Way (SN-04-001).
Mayor Moncrief asked it there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report, called attention to
Mayor and Council No. PZ-2529 as follows:
PZ-2529 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15974 2529 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
SN-04-001 adopt Ordinance No. 15974 changing the name of the 1300-1499
Changing Street blocks of East 18th Street to "I.M. Terrell Circle South", the 1300-
Names from E. 1499 blocks of Cypress Street and the 1700-1899 blocks of
18th St., Portions Chambers Street to "I.M. Terrell Circle North", the 1800-1999 blocks
of Cypress S., of Cypress Street and the 2000-2299 blocks of Pine Street to "I.M.
Chambers St., & Terrell Way", all which circle the I.M. Terrell School located in Fort
Pine St. to I.M. Worth, Texas.
Terrell Cir. S./N.
& I.M. Terrell There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
Way hearing on changing the street names from East 18th Street,
portions of Cypress Street, Chambers Street, and Pine Street to
I.M. Terrell Circle South/North and I.M. Terrell Way (SN-04-001),
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and
Council Communication No. PZ-2529 be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud expressed appreciation to Mr. Frank
Wallace and other members of the I.M. Terrell Alumni.
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C-20010 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15975 20010, dated March 23, 2004, from the City Manager recommending
Ord. #15976 that the City Council adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15975
AUI Contractors, increasing appropriations in the Solid Waste Fund in the amount of
L.P. $1,720,000.00 and deceasing the unreserved retained earnings by
the same amount, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the
Solid Waste Capital Improvements Fund; and authorize the transfer
of $1,720,000.00 from the Solid Waste Fund to the Solid Waste
Capital Improvements Fund; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 15976 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Solid Waste Capital Improvements Fund by $1,720,000.00 from
available funds, for the purpose of funding an agreement with AUI
Contractors for the design and construction of two Citizen Drop Off
Stations; and approve the execution of a Design/Build Agreement
with AUI Contractors, L.P. for two Citizen Drop Off Stations for a
total cost not to exceed $1,500,000.00. Council Member Picht made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
C-20062 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 20062 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 1 to CSC authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to City
#29101, Secretary Contract No. 29101 with JLB Contracting, LP in the
JLB Contracting, amount of $195,852.50, for HMAC Surface Overlay 2003-19,
LP increasing the total contract amount to $1,107,796.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20063 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Peachtree 20063 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Peachtree
Ltd Construction, Ltd in the amount of $613,705.00, for working 60
days for HMAC Overlay 2004-11 at various locations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-20064 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Austin Bridge & 20064 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Road, LP authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Austin
Bridge & Road, LP in the amount of $1,109,834.00, for 130 working
days for HMAC Surface Overlay 2004-12 at various locations. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20065 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Austin Bridge & 20065 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Road, LP authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Austin
Bridge & Road, LP in the amount of $1,065,376.00, for 130 working
days for HMAC Surface Overlay 2004-14 at various locations. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20066 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
TMD & 20066 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with TMD &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $908,685.00, for 130 working days
for HMAC Surface Overlay 2004-15 at various locations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20067 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
JLB Contracting, 20067 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
LP authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with JLB
Contracting, LP in the amount of $598,704.50 for 70 working days
for HMAC Surface Overlay 2004-9 at various locations. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20068 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order 20068 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
No. 4 to CSC authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 to City
27871, Conatser Secretary Contract No. 27871 with Conatser Construction, Inc. in
Construction, the amount of $58,590.00 to provide for increased pay item
Inc. quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to
$5,823,241.10. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-20069 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Rainier 20069 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to terminate City Secretary Contract No.
Company 29586 with Rainier Construction Company and to readvertise the
project for bids at the earliest possible convenience. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20070 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Stabile and Winn 20070 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stabile and
Winn Inc., in the amount of $546,818.50 for pavement
improvements to Riverside Drive and Angle Avenue. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20071 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Carter & 20071 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Burgess, Inc. authorize an award of contract to Carter & Burgess, Inc., in the
amount of $2,859,099.19, for Phase IV of the Program Management
Services for the Runway Extension Project at Fort Worth Alliance
Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20072 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Professional 20072 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Assistance authorize the City Manager to execute a concessionaire agreement
Services, d/b/a with Professional Assistance Services, d/b/a SkyMays Enterprises,
SkyMays LP for the establishment and operation of a restaurant in the
Enterprises, LP terminal building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20073 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Chiang, Patel & 20073 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Yerby, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
contract with Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc., for engineering services
related to the installation of Water Department security
improvements at treatment plants, increasing the cost by
$69,900.00, for a total contract cost not to exceed $1,034,665.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for designation of Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 17 and Tax Abatement Agreement with
Universal Health Services and related findings of fact by the City
Council for properties located in the Woodhaven Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (NEZ). Mayor Moncrief asked it there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Sarah Odle, representing the Housing Department, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report, called attention to Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-20074 as follows:
C-20074 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15977 20074 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Universal Health hold a public hearing concerning the designation of 1.918 acres of
Services vacant land as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 17; and adopt Ordinance No. 15977
designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as
"Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 17, City of
Fort Worth, Texas"; providing the effective and expiration dates for
the zone and a mechanism for renewal of the zone; and find that
the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement
Agreement with Universal Health Services are true and correct; and
authorize the City Manager to enter into the Tax Abatement
Agreement with Universal Health Services for the property in
accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and NEZ Basic
Incentives, as amended.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing for designation of Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 17 and Tax Abatement Agreement with
Universal Health Services and related findings of fact by the City
Council for properties located in the Woodhaven NEZ, Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Stevenson, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-20074 be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
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C-20075 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Lumbermen's 20075 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Investment authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Corp. Agreement with Lumbermen's Investment Corp. for the installation
of community facilities for the Parks of Deer Creek, Section 3.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-20076 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
HC Beck, LTD. 20076 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with HC Beck, Ltd., for the installation of community
facilities for RadioShack Riverfront Campus. Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Citizen Presentations reflected on the
agenda would be heard at this time.
Citizen Ms. Karen Foley, 3759 East Lancaster, appeared before Council
Presentations relative to beautification of medians by citizens and the City's
Karen Foley million dollar liability requirement.
Mayor Moncrief stated that the liability requirement was a standard
procedure in the City but that there was a waiver procedure. He
requested that she speak with City Attorney Yett to resolve her
concerns.
Lucy Harroll Ms. Lucy Harroll, 5208 Hidden Oaks Lane, Arlington, Texas,
appeared before Council relative to city beautification in Texas.
ZC-03-2861 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 13, 2004,
Text continued the hearing of the application of the Text Amendment
Amendment increasing maximum permitted lot coverage in the "A-5" One-
Denied Family District. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to heard in connection with
the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the Zoning Hearing
be closed, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-2861 be denied. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3069 was
Hearing adopted on April 20, 2004 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 April 22, 2004. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-03-313 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-003 Member Davis, that the application of the Estates of Eagle
Approved Mountain for a change in zoning of property located at 7100 block
of Eagle Ranch Boulevard, from "PD-358" & "R2" Townhouse/
Cluster Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for one-family residences on 40-foot lots with 5-foot side yards and
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial with exceptions and site plan required,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-313 and Site Plan No. SP-04-003, be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-03-320A It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 13, 2004,
SP-03-055 continued the hearing of the application of City of Fort Worth
Continued Until Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
June 1, 2004 2601 West 7t" Street, from "J" Medium Industrial to "PD/MU-2"
Planned Development/High Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-320A and Site Plan No. SP-03-055. Mayor Moncrief 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 City of Fort Worth Planning Department, Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket
No. ZC-03-320A and Site Plan No. SP-03-055 be continued until
June 1, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-013 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-021 Member Davis, that the application of Rolling Hills Property Limited
Approved Partnership for a change in zoning of property located in the 7300-
7400 blocks of McCart Avenue, from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all
uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus car wash and
excluding pawn shops and tattoo parlors, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
04-013 and Site Plan No. SP-04-021, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-04-019 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 13, 2004,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Stanley Dee &
Associates, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the
2700 block of Cantrell Sansom Road, from "PD-112" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "K" Heavy Industrial with
exceptions to "A-5" One-Family, "I" Light Industrial and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-019. Mayor
Moncrief 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 Stanley Dee & Associates, Inc., Council Member
Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-019 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-019A Mr. Larry Stevens, 2812 Calico Rock Drive, President of the
Denied Possum Creek Homeowners Association, appeared before Council
in opposition of the zoning change.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Stanley Dee & Associates,
Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the 2700 block of
Cantrell Sansom Road, from "PD-112" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "K" Heavy Industrial with exceptions to
"C" Medium Density Multifamily, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-019A, be
denied. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-031 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Community on Church
Growth and Development for a change in zoning of property
located in the 6300 block of W.J. Boaz Road, from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus
mini-warehouses and site plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
031, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-034 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 13, 2004,
Denied Without continued the hearing of the application of Arne M. Ray, Trustee for
Prejudice a change in zoning of property located at 3058 and 2850 Yuma
Street and 1300 Glen Garden Drive, from "PD-307" Planned
Development/Specific Use for multifamily and commercial mixed-
use to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for one-family
residential development at 7 units per acre and multifamily
development at 18 units per acre and site plan required, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-034. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
applicant, appeared before Council and requested this case be
withdrawn without prejudice.
Carl Pointer Reverend Carl Pointer, 2532 Timberline Drive, appeared before
Council in opposition of the zoning request and in support of the
case being withdrawn. He presented letters from the United
Community Association of South Fort Worth and the Glencrest
Civic League in support of the applicant's request for withdrawal of
the zoning application without prejudice.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Arne M. Ray, Trustee, Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
034 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-040 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 20, 2004,
SP-04-011 continued the hearing of the application of City of Fort Worth
Approved Environmental Management Department for a change in zoning of
property located at 5100 Martin Luther King Freeway, from "I" Light
Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for citizen
drop off station for collection of large non-hazardous household
waste, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-040 and Site Plan No. SP-04-011.
Mayor Moncrief 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 City of Fort Worth Environmental Management
Department, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Stevenson, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-040 and Site Plan No. SP-04-011 be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
ZC-04-044 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 13, 2004,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Mountain Way Group,
June 8, 2004 LLC. for a change in zoning of property located in the 9800 block of
West Freeway, from "PD-387" Planned Development for all uses in
"FR" General Commercial Restricted to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-044. Mayor Moncrief 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 Mountain Way Group, LLC., Council Member
Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-
04-044 be continued until June 8, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-045 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 13, 2004,
Denied Without continued the hearing of the application of Paul Homer Sweeney
Prejudice and Gwendolyn Sweeney for a change in zoning of property
located at 5413 and 5417 Bonnell Avenue from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-045.
Mayor Moncrief 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 Paul Homer Sweeney and Gwendolyn Sweeney,
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-045 be denied without prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously.
SP-04-019 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Fort Worth Country Day
School for a site plan of property located at 4200 Country Day Lane
for private school and commercial uses, Site Plan No. SP-04-019 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-051 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 13, 2004,
Approved continued the hearing of the application of Lee Financial Corp. for
a change in zoning of property located in the 9300 block of Crowley
Road and 2000 block of Cunningham, from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial and "C" Medium Density Multifamily to "A-5" One-
Family, "AR" One-Family Restricted and "C" Medium Density
Multifamily, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-051. Mayor Moncrief 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 Lee Financial Corp., Council Member Picht made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-051 be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-04-053 Mr. Jim Dunaway, 777 Taylor Street, Suite 1040, representing the
Continued for 30 applicant, appeared before Council and requested the zoning case
Days be continued for 30 days.
Jim Dunaway
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of RP/LPCII/ Ashton Woods
Homes for a change in zoning of property located in the 3000 block
of River Park Drive, from "G" Intensive Commercial to "R2"
Townhouse/Cluster Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-053, be
continued for 30 days. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-060 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Robert Petrie for a change in
zoning of property located at 1924 Jacksboro Highway, from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial
Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-060, be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
change. He stated that he had not received any input or telephone
calls from anyone in the neighborhood relative to this issue and
requested Council's favorable consideration.
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AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
ZC-04-062 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of United Riverside Rebuilding
Corporation for a change in zoning of property located at 2603 and
2624 La Salle Street, from "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-062, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-063 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of TXU Corporation for a
change in zoning of property located at 1201 South Sylvania, from
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus
outside storage of poles and spools used in electrical distribution
and service, screening fence required and waiver of site plan
recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-063, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-066 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Thomas Struhs (Wide Open
Spaces) for a change in zoning of property located at 705 East
Bluff Street, from "PD/487/DD" Planned Development/Demolition
Delay to "PD/487" Planned Development, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
066, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-067 Mr. Rogelio Marquez, 3728 S. Henderson, appeared before Council
Approved in support of the zoning change.
Rogelio Martinez
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Rogelio Marquez for a
change in zoning of property located at 3728 South Henderson
Street, from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-067, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-04-074 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Intown Living Development
Corp. for a change in zoning of property located at 809, 815, 817
and 821 Grainger Street, from "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-04-074, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-075 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued Until Member Davis, that the application of Tri Star Construction for a
June 8, 2004 change in zoning of property located at 913 East Berry Street, from
"I" Light Industrial and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-075, be
continued until June 8, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-077 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Sheng-Yung Tsou for a
change in zoning of property located at 9904-9912 Camp Bowie
Boulevard West, from "FR" General Commercial Restricted and
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus
mini-warehouse and site plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
077, be approved with waiver of site plan. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-082 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Gladys Hoyle for a change in
zoning of property located at 3513 Frazier Court, from "AG"
Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-082, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-083 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of Institute of General
Semantics for a change in zoning of property located at 2260
College Avenue, from "E/HC" Neighborhood Commercial/Historic
and Cultural Landmark to "PD/SU/HC" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus
one residential dwelling unit/Historic and Cultural Landmark and
site plan required only if building is expanded, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-04-083, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-085 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, representing the
Approved applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
change. He stated that the District 6 Alliance was not opposed to
this zoning change.
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Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the application of Granbury Heritage Limited
Partnership for a change in zoning of property located in the 9200
block of Old Granbury Road, from "I" Light Industrial, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, "C" Medium Density Multifamily, "F"
General Commercial, "CR" Low Density Multifamily, "AR" One-
Family Restricted and "G" Intensive Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, "R1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential, "C" Medium
Density Multifamily, "FR" General Commercial Restricted and "G"
Intensive Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-085, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-086 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Lennar Homes for a change in
zoning of property located at the northeast corner of McPherson
Road and Oak Grove Road, from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to
"A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-086, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-087 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Lennar Homes for a change in
zoning of property located at the southeast corner of Basswood
Boulevard and Sandshell Boulevard, from "D" High Density
Multifamily to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-087, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-088 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Karen Marie Foley for a
change in zoning of property located at 3759 East Lancaster
Avenue, from "PD-213" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus sale of used furniture to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus on-site residence and waiver of
site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-088, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-091 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-024 Member Davis, that the application of Bill Randal and Carolyn Sue
Approved Weston for a change in zoning of property located at 8100 Anglin
Drive from "AG" Agricultural to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for tea room, restaurant with sale of alcohol for on-
premises consumption, plant nursery, plant demonstration
gardens, area for weddings or receptions and outdoor storage,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-091 and Site Plan No. SP-04-024, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-092 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved/ Member Davis, that the application of Fort Worth Planning
Denied Department, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-092, be approved/denied as
indicated:
Approved:
412, 416, 424, 504 Alston Avenue; 412, 414, 422, 426, 428, 500, 504,
508, 512 Lipscomb Street; 301, 305, 309, 315, 317, 400, 401, 404,
405, 408, 413, 414, 417, 418, 420, 423, 424, 425#6, 429, 430, 500, 501,
504, 505, 508, 511, 514, 515, 516, 551 College Avenue; 808, 809, 810,
813, 816, 911, 913 W. Petersmith Street; 802, 804, 810, 814, 815, 816,
824, 908 Pennsylvania Avenue; 816 W. Tucker Street; 401, 405, 407,
417, 509 Fulton Street; from "D" High Density Multifamily, "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, "G" Intensive Commercial and "I" Light Industrial to
"MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use; and 508 Lipscomb Street, 431
Fulton Street; from "D/DD" High Density Multifamily/Demolition
Delay and "E/DD" Neighborhood Commercial/Demolition Delay to
"MU-1/DD" Low Intensity Mixed-Use/Demolition Delay.
Denied:
900 Pennsylvania Avenue; from "G" Intensive Commercial and
"ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted to "MU-1" Low
Intensity Mixed-Use.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-265 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 13, 2004,
Ord. #15978 continued the hearing of the application of the Text Amendment
Text regulating fences. Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
Amendment present desiring to be heard.
Approved
Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, stated that an
amended ordinance was provided to Council during the Pre-
Council meeting for their consideration. He summarized the
amendment relative to height limitations, fence material and
location.
There being no one else present desiring to heard in connection
with the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the Zoning Hearing
be closed, and Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-265 be approved as
amended.
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ORDINANCE NO. 15978
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, TO AMEND SECTION 5.304 "FENCES" OF
ARTICLE 3, "ACCESSORY USES" OF CHAPTER 5,
"SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS" TO PROHIBIT FENCES AND
WALLS IN THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FRONT YARD, PLATTED
FRONT YARD, OR PROJECTED FRONT YARD WITH CERTAIN
EXCEPTIONS; TO ALLOW FIVE FOOT FENCES IN THE FRONT
YARD AND SIX FOOT FENCES IN THE PROJECTED FRONT YARD
OF ONE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
PROVIDED THEY ARE OF AN OPEN DESIGN; TO ALLOW FENCES
SURROUNDING UTILITY FACILITIES IN THE MINIMUM REQUIRED
FRONT YARD, PLATTED FRONT YARD, OR PROJECTED FRONT
YARD; TO AMEND THE TABLE COMMENTARY IN SUBSECTION C
"PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS" FOR ONE-FAMILY
AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS; TO AMEND THE
TABLE COMMENTARY FOR MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICTS TO
CLARIFY THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED FENCE HEIGHT IN THE
FRONT YARDS OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS; TO ALLOW
FENCES IN THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FRONT YARD, PLATTED
FRONT YARD, OR PROJECTED FRONT YARD BY SPECIAL
EXCEPTION; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS
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.
ZC-04-061 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied With Member Silcox, that the application of Lucia Aguayo for a change
Prejudice in zoning of property located at 800 block of West Seminary Drive,
from "B" Two-Family to "FR" General Commercial Restricted,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-061, be denied with prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-064 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Davis, that the application of Bulmaro Holguin for a
change in zoning of property located at 3055 Deen Road, from "B"
Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
triplex and waiver of site plan requested, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
064, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-065 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied With Member Silcox, that the application of Alfonso Aceves for a change
Prejudice in zoning of property located at 2801 Weisenberger Street from "B"
Two-Family to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-04-065, be denied with prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously.
Reconsider Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
ZC-04-061 Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-061 be reconsidered
at this time to revise her original motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-061 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Silcox, that the application of Lucia Aguayo for a change
Prejudice in zoning of property located at 800 block of West Seminary Drive,
from "B" Two-Family to "FR" General Commercial Restricted,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-061, be denied without prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-079 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Denied Without tempore McCloud, that the application of J.D. Rose/Lacy Gosstree
Prejudice for a change in zoning of property located in the 1000 blocks of NE
10th Street and NE 11th Street, from "J" Medium Industrial to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-079, be denied without
prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-081 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Denied Without tempore McCloud, that the application of Girtha Jones for a change
Prejudice in zoning of property located at 1908 West Morphy Street, from "I"
Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-081,
be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-089 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Haskin, that the application of Bell Helicopter for a change
Prejudice in zoning of property located in the 9400-9900 blocks of Trinity
Boulevard, from "K" Heavy Industrial to "A-5" One-Family and
"R2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
089, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the recommended changes and amendments to Zoning
Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 15979
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 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.
Citizen Mr. Clyde Thompson, 5817 Sandra Drive, appeared before Council
Presentations relative to problems he was experiencing with brush pickup and
Clyde conflicting information in the City ordinance and information being
Thompson distributed by Code Rangers.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Council would investigate this issue
and advise Mr. Thompson of its findings.
Connie Ms. Connie Constance, 2901 Columbus Avenue, appeared before
Constance Council relative to illegal dumping on her property by contractors
repairing City roads.
Mayor Moncrief stated that Council would have staff look into this
matter.
The following individuals appeared before Council and requested
Council support a reparation resolution for an HR 40 study relative
to the cause and effects of slavery to African-American people:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
MAY 11, 2004
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Lee Muhammad, Minister Lee Muhammad 5016 Elgin
Bryan Represented Nation of Islam
Muhammad, Brother Bryan Muhammad 3607 E. Rosedale St.
Thomas Represented Fort Worth-Tarrant County P.O.W.E.R Organization
Muhammad, Brother Thomas Muhammad P.O. Box 150975, Dallas, TX
V.R. Robinson, Represented Africans & African Americans for Enslavement
Johnny Pastor V. R. Robinson P.O. Box 51235
Muhammad, Represented Washitaw Nation
Elijah McGrew, Brother Johnny Muhammad 2809 Finley
Errin Represented Fort Worth-Tarrant County P.O.W.E.R Organization
Muhammad, Brother Elijah McGrew 9524 Military
Roosevelt Sister Errin V. Muhammad P.O. Box 121693
Sutton, Jr., Represented the National P.O.W.E.R. Organization, Inc.
Ron Muhammad Reverend Roosevelt Sutton, Jr. 3813 Farrell Lane
Represented Fort Worth-Tarrant County P.O.W.E.R Organization
Brother Ron Muhammad 4200 Lisbon
Represented the National P.O.W.E.R. Organization, Inc.
Mayor Moncrief advised the speakers that the City had a normal
process of reviewing house bills at the federal and state level. He
added that Council could not take any action on this issue at this
time as it was not reflected on the agenda for consideration.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud and Council Member Moss stated
they would support such a resolution and that the City needed to
make a commitment to look at the study of the effects slavery had
on African-Americans.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:38 p.m.
G,� i , I SECRETARY MA OR