HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/08/10-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2004
Date & Time On the 10th day of August, A.D., 2004, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:04 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 Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Donavan Wheatfall, Clyde
Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary
Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; Acting City Secretary Sylvia
Glover. Council Member Jim Lane was temporarily absent. With
more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Darius Johnston, Christ
Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5,
2004, were approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Roberta Florez summarized the activities of the 2004 Parks and
Presentations Community Services (PACS) Mobile Recreation Program Summer
Day Camp. She stated that 615 children participated in the
program this year and expressed appreciation to Council Member
Davis for recognizing the need for this program on the south side
of Fort Worth and for her encouragement.
Council Member Davis commended Ms. Florez and Ms. Sheri
Endsley, PACS South District Superintendent for their hard work
on this program. She also expressed appreciation to Carter &
Burgess, Pier One, Randy Gideon, Plaza Medical Center, and an
anonymous contributor, who made this program successful.
Council Member Lane assumed his chair.
Mr. Patrick Rummerfield, President, Next Steps Foundation,
appeared before Council and provided information relative to his
foundation, a spinal cord rehabilitation center. He requested that
Council provide him a letter supporting this type of rehabilitation
facility in Fort Worth.
Mayor Moncrief stated that he would draft a letter in support of the
facility for Council's consideration next week.
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Announcements Mayor Moncrief introduced Ms. Marty Hendrix, former City
Secretary from Lewisville. He stated that Ms. Hendrix would be
appointed this evening as the Fort Worth City Secretary, effective
August 16, 2004. He summarized her experience and qualifications
for the position and welcomed her to the City of Fort Worth.
Mayor Moncrief also announced that in honor of Fort Worth being
named as one of America's Most Livable Cities, a day-long
celebration would be held October 9, 2004 at Gateway Park. He
added that it would be a family picnic-type atmosphere and
encouraged everyone to attend.
Council Member Wheatfall announced that District 5 would host an
introductory meeting August 14, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at
the Eugene McCray Center. He stated that the purpose of the
meeting was to introduce himself to the community and to discuss
the vision and hopefully begin a summit for the status of District 5.
He added that over 100 invitations were sent to Neighborhood
Association presidents and members and encouraged them to
attend the meeting and be part of the process.
Council Member Lane stated that members of the Fort Worth Police
Department participated in the traffic stop of a tractor-trailer
transporting 75 undocumented men, women, and children from
Mexico. He commended the generosity of Esperanza's and Joe T.
Garcia's restaurants for providing food and beverages for these
individuals.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud expressed appreciation to Ms. Sylvia
Glover for her work as Acting City Secretary. He stated that she
had kept the department operating smoothly during this transition
process that included a Special Election. Ms. Glover received a
standing ovation from the Council and audience.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. C-20204 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
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Appointment of Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
City Secretary Member Silcox, that Marty Hendrix be appointed as City Secretary
effective August 16, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Haskin encouraged Council to submit their
nominations for appointment to the Scenic Preservation
Committee by September 1, 2004.
Ord. #16061 Council Member Davis introduced Ordinance No. 16061 on first
Budget reading setting forth an itemized estimate of the expense of
Ordinance — 1St conducting each department, division, and office of the Municipal
Reading of Government of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year,
Appropriation beginning October 1, 2004, and ending September 30, 2005, and
Ordinance for appropriating money for the various funds and purposes of such
2004-2005 Fiscal estimate; appropriating money to pay interest and principal sinking
Year fund requirement on 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 publication
and final passage thereof. Council Member Silcox seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
City Manager Jackson stated that workshops would be held on the
budget and public input received through public hearings before
final adoption of the ordinance. He asked that the public hearing
on the proposed Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Appropriation Ordinance
and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinance be held at this time.
City Attorney Yett stated that the recommended action was to
approve on first reading the appropriation ordinance and to accept
for introduction the ad valorem tax levy ordinance, to direct staff to
schedule a public hearing on both ordinances at each regularly
scheduled City Council meeting until final adoption of the
ordinances, and to direct staff to publish notice of the ordinances
in accordance with applicable law. As previously stated by the City
Manager, today's action is not final approval of either ordinance.
Budget Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
hearing in connection with the proposed Fiscal Year 2004-2005
Appropriation Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinance.
There being no one present desiring to be heard, Mayor Moncrief
stated that the public hearing would remain open until final
adoption of the ordinance.
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Ordinance City Manager Gary Jackson introduced the proposed ordinance
Levying Ad levying Ad Valorem Taxes for 2004 based on the City Manager's
Valorem Taxes estimates.
for 2004 Fiscal
Year Budget
Res. #3109 There was presented Resolution No. 3109 approving the Fiscal
Approve Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Tarrant County 9-1-1 District Budget. Council
Year 2004-2005 Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Tarrant County Haskin, that the resolution be adopted. The motion carried
9-1-1 District unanimously.
Budget
Mayor Moncrief recognized Mr. Blade Herrera from Boy Scout
Troop 144 who was attending the Council Meeting working on his
Communication Badge.
OCS-1432 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1432 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.
G-14451 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16062 14451 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Settlement of approve the proposed settlement of the claims of Plaintiffs in the
Lawsuit Entitled lawsuit entitled Shonna Bertlesman, et al. v. City of Fort Worth,
Shonna Texas; authorize the payment of $48,400.00 in back pay, with
Bertlesman appropriate payroll withholdings and retirement contributions, to
Lawsuit et al. v. Plaintiffs with the checks made payable to each Plaintiff; authorize
City of Fort the payment of $14,866.15 with the check made payable to Deats &
Worth Cause Levy, P.C., attorneys for Plaintiffs; authorize the appropriate City
#141-194976-02 representative to execute the documents necessary to complete
the settlement; authorize the transfer of $48,400.00 from the
Property and Casualty Insurance Fund to the General Fund; and
adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 16062 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the
amount of $48,400.00 from available funds, for the purpose of
funding the settlement of claims in the lawsuit, Shonna
Bertlesman, et al. v. City of Fort Worth, Texas in the District Court
of Tarrant County, Cause No. 141-194976-02. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-14452 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16063 14452 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Correct Ord. adopt Ordinance No. 16063 amending Ordinance No. 16001 to
#16001 reflect the correct zoning case number for Zoning Case ZC-03-320A
Concerning for property located at 2601 West Seventh Street. It was the
Zoning Case ZC- consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
03-320A adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing on designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 49,
City of Fort Worth, Texas. Mayor Moncrief asked it there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Ardina Washington, representing the Economic and
Community Development Department, appeared before Council,
gave a staff report, requested the public hearing be continued for
one week, and called attention to Mayor and Council No. G-14453
as follows:
G-14453 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Designating Tax 14453 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Abatement hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Reinvestment Zone No. 49, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt an
Zone #49 ordinance designating a certain area in the City of Fort Worth as
Continued for "Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number Forty-Nine, City of
one week Fort Worth, Texas".
There being no one present desiring to be heard in the public
hearing on designating Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 49,
City of Fort Worth, Texas, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Stevenson, that the public hearing
and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-14453 be continued
for one week. The motion carried unanimously.
G-14454 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Applications for 14454 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Partial Approval approve the applications from ten property owners for partial
of Historic Site approval of the Historic Site Tax Exemption for historically
Tax Exemption designated properties located at 2228 Mistletoe Avenue, 1711 6th
to Historically Avenue, 1417 Alston Avenue, 2112 Fairmount Avenue, 1405 South
Designated Henderson Street, 4221 Kenwood Court, 1401 South Henderson
Properties Street, 2200 College Avenue, 1508 Lipscomb Street, and 2325
Mistletoe Avenue. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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G-14455 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16064 14455 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Funds from Wal- accept a monetary donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the
mart Foundation Wal-mart Foundation; and adopt Supplemental Appropriation
for Fire Ordinance No. 16064 increasing estimated receipts and
Department appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $1,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding equipment and
furnishings for Fire Station 39. Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted with appreciation. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-14456 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #16065 14456 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Grant from authorize the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of
Amon G. Carter $36,000.00 from the Amon G. Carter Foundation to supplement the
Foundation to operation of the 2004 Parks and Community Services Summer Day
Assist Parks and Camp at Como Community Center; and adopt Appropriation
Community Ordinance No. 16065 increasing estimated receipts and
Services 2004 appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of
Summer Day $36,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the
Camp at Como operation of the 2004 Parks and Community Services Summer Day
Community Camp at Como Community Center. Council Member Stevenson
Center made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Stevenson expressed appreciation to the Amon G.
Carter Foundation, especially Sheila Johnson, granddaughter of
Amon G. Carter; Judy Needham from Fort Worth Independent
School District; John Robinson; members of the neighborhood
association and the area council who worked so hard for the
community center; and to Carol Brown from Parks and Community
Services.
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P-10000 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ord. #16066 10000 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Submachine authorize the purchase of submachine guns and accessories from
Guns and AmChar Wholesale, Incorporated for the Police Department based
Accessories on overall low total bid of $38,421.63. Shipping cost is included to
the receiving point with payment due 30 days after receipt of
invoice; and adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No.
16066 increasing appropriations in the Federal Awarded Assets
Fund in the amount of $38,421.63 from available funds, for the
purpose of funding the purchase of submachine guns and
accessories from AmChar Wholesale, Inc. for the Police
Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-10001 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Drinking Water 10001 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pump Impeller authorize the purchase of a drinking water pump impeller from
Oslin Nation for the Water Department based on the sole source
procurement of $28,814.00 including freight and payment due 30
days from the date of the invoice. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13874 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Avigation 13874 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement authorize and accept an avigation easement described as Lot 3,
Block 96, M.G. Ellis Addition, Tarrant County, Texas from
Romualdo Meza over property located south of Meacham
International Airport at 3105 Refugio Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas,
for the Meacham International Airport Noise Mitigation Program,
for a cost of $1.00; and authorize the acceptance and recording of
appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13875 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Condemnation 13875 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Land and declare the necessity of condemning a parcel of land, portion of
Permanent Abstract No. 1341, Tarrant County, Texas, owned by Vien Bui for
Easement one permanent easement and one right-of-way parcel required to
provide street improvements along Hitson Lane (DOE 2736); and
authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings
to acquire the interest in the land. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-20197 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Kimco 20197 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Montgomery consider approval of a Unified Sign Agreement for Montgomery
Plaza, L.P. Plaza, located at 2601 West 7t" Street. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20198 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 20198 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
College District authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
agreement with Tarrant County College District (TCCD) increasing
the scope in which TCCD will contribute tax increment to Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Downtown TIF). It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20199 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Alan Plummer 20199 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. in the amount of $79,106.00 for
Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2004, WSM-A. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20200 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Carter & 20200 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Burgess, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Carter & Burgess, Inc. for a fee not to exceed $111,509.00 to
prepare plans and specifications for the 36-inch Walnut Creek
Interceptor. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-20201 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16067 20201 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with
Commission on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the operation
Environmental of nine Whole Air Samplers by the City of Fort Worth at nine sites.
Quality The agreement amount is $347,200.00 for the year FY 2004-2005;
and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16067 increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$347,200.00 subject to execution of an interlocal agreement with
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the purpose
of funding the operation of nine Whole Air Samplers. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-20202 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Eagle 20202 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with Eagle
and Construction and Environmental Services, L.P. and Protect
Environmental Environmental Services, Inc. for emergency spill response
Services, L.P. services. These contracts will be for the period September 1, 2004,
and Protect through August 31, 2005, with the option to renew for two
Environmental additional one-year periods, at a not to exceed amount for each
Services, Inc. contract of $25,000.00 per year. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20203 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16068 20203 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with
Commission on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to operate three
Environmental continuous air monitoring stations (ozone monitoring stations) for
Quality the period September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 16068 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $60,000.00
subject to execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for the purpose of funding
the operation of three continuous Air Monitoring Stations. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-20204 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16069 20204 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with
Commission on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the operation
Environmental of local air pollution monitors at five sites. The agreement amount
Quality is $86,000.00 for FY 2004-2005; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 16069 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $86,000.00 subject to execution of an
interlocal agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality for the purpose of funding the operation of local Air
Pollution Monitors at nine sites.
City Manager Jackson stated that Section 1 of the ordinance
needed to be amended to change the number of air pollution
monitors from "nine" to "five".
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-20204 be adopted as amended. The motion
carried unanimously.
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C-20205 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16070 20205 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City
Commission on Secretary Contract No. 30188 with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Environmental Quality increasing the not to exceed amount of the
Quality contract from $347,200.00 to $349,430.71; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 16070 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $2,230.71
subject to receipt of an executed amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 30188 with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality for the purpose of funding the operation of Local Air
Pollution Monitors. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-20206 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Bethesda Water 20206 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Supply authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Corporation Uniform Wholesale Water Contract with Bethesda Water Supply
Corporation to provide water to Ashford Park and Vista Oaks
Additions and to acquire the Tarrant County Fresh Water Supply
Corporation #1 water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity;
and execute a Uniform Wholesale Wastewater Contract with the
Bethesda Water Supply Corporation. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20207 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16071 20207 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas Health authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a
and Human grant from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Services (HHSC) requesting up to $75,000.00 from the Year 2005 Child and
Commission Adult Care Nutrition Program (CACNP) for At Risk After School
Programs funds; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16071
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $75,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding a contract with the Texas Health and Human
Services Commission for a Child and Adult Care Nutrition Program
for At Risk After School Programs; authorize the execution of a
contract with HHSC for the CACNP for At Risk After School
Programs for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30,
2005, upon receipt of the grant; and authorize the City Manager to
waive the indirect costs as no salaries are involved. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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C-20208 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
McAlester 20208 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McAlester
Fence, Inc. Construction & Fence, Inc. in the amount of $236,000.00 for pond
dredging at Meadowbrook Golf Course. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-20209 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #16072 20209 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Texas
Department of Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the amount of
Housing and $15,000.00 to assist low-income households, affected by recent
Community storms, with cleaning supplies, bedding and other household
Affairs items; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 16072 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of $15,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs to assist low-income households affected by
recent storms; and authorize the City Manager to waive indirect
costs as no salaries are involved. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
First Public It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Hearing public hearing for the proposed voluntary full purpose annexation
Proposed of approximately 68.32 acres of land located at the northwest
Voluntary Full corner of Haltom-Bailey-Boswell Road and Park Road. Mayor
Purpose Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to heard.
Annexation of
Approximately Mr. Don Smoot, representing the Development Department,
68.32 Acres appeared before Council, presented a staff report, and stated that
Located at NW the second public hearing would be scheduled for August 24, 2004.
Corner of
Haltom-Bailey- Mr. Chuck Stark, 3304 Old Dennis, Weatherford, Texas,
Boswell Rd. and representing the applicant, appeared before Council in support of
Park Rd. the annexation. He summarized the proposed project and
(AX-04-007) requested Council's favorable consideration.
Chuck Stark
Council Member Stevenson stated that the City was very interested
in voluntary annexation. He requested that the applicant strongly
consider this project being a very diverse and quality project and
that the applicant meet with City staff to discuss the master plan.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the first public hearing for the proposed voluntary full purpose
annexation of approximately 68.32 acres of land located at the
northwest corner of Haltom-Bailey-Boswell Road and Park Road,
Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed. The motion
carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 3104 was
Hearing adopted on July 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 July 22, 2004. Mayor
Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
ZC-03-287 Ms. Marwa Alwahban, 1516 Natches Drive, Arlington, Texas,
SP-04-020 representing the applicant, appeared before Council in support of
Approved the zoning request.
M arwa
Alwahban Council Member Davis expressed concern that the site plan
reflected a chain link fence on this property. She stated that City
ordinance required that either a wood or masonry fence be
constructed and asked Ms. Alwahban if the applicant understood
the requirement.
Ms. Alwahban stated that she understood the provision that a
wood or masonry fence be constructed.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Gaylord T. Vany for a
change in zoning of property located at 1245 East Seminary Drive
from "F-R" General Commercial Restricted to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "F-R" General
Commercial Restricted and continued use of outside tire repair and
outside storage with screening fence around outside storage and
site plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-287 and Site Plan No.
SP-04-020, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-044 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 13, 2004,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Mountain Way Group,
September 14, LLC. for a change in zoning of property located in the 9800 block of
2004 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.
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Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, stated that staff
had received a letter from the applicant requesting this case be
continued until September 14, 2004.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of Mountain Way Group, LLC., Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Stevenson,
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-044 be continued until September 14,
2004. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-053 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 13, 2004,
Approved continued the hearing of 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.
Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, 777 Taylor Street #1040, representing the
applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
change.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of RP/LPCII/Ashton Woods Homes, Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Stevenson, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-053 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-068 Mr. Vincent Jarrard, 8409 Pickwick Lane #201, Dallas, Texas,
SP-04-041 applicant for the rezoning, appeared before Council and requested
Continued Until their favorable consideration.
September 14,
2004
Vincent Jarrard
Preston Phillips Mr. Preston Phillips, 2309 Goldenrod Avenue, appeared before
Council in opposition of the zoning change. He stated that the
Alliance Neighborhood Association had worked hard to prevent
further development of this type of business into the community.
He requested that Council deny the zoning request.
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Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the application of Ron Self for a change in
zoning of property located at 3500 NE 28th Street from "B" Two-
Family Residential and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "F-R"
General Commercial Restricted and "PD/SU" Planned Development
Specific Use and for car wash, lube center with site plan required,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-068 and Site Plan No. SP-04-041, be
continued until September 14, 2004 to meet with the community to
discuss this project.
Mr. Jarrard provided rebuttal and stated that the applicant was
approached by City staff to rezone this property and that the
development would enhance the corridor. He asked that Council
Member Haskin reconsider her motion to delay for one month.
Council Member Haskin stated that knowledge of this project was
provided her when she received her zoning book for review. She
added that the neighborhood had not been given an opportunity to
comment on the development.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-098 Mr. Preston Phillips, 2309 Goldenrod Avenue, appeared before
SP-04-026 Council in support of the requested zoning change and
Approved commended Calvary Cathedral for listening to and working well
Preston Phillips with the neighborhood on this rezoning.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Calvary Cathedral
International for a change in zoning of property located at 1701
Oakhurst Scenic Drive from "C-F" Community Facilities to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for church related activities and
signs that exceed the maximum height allowed in the "C-F"
Community Facilities District with site plan required, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-098 and Site Plan No. SP-04-026, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-145 Council Member Stevenson made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Bell Helicopter for a change
in zoning of property located in the 9500 block of Trinity Boulevard
from "K" Heavy Industrial to "R-2" Townhouse/Cluster Residential
and "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-145,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-146 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Farah Real Estate, L.P. for a
change in zoning of property located at 821 North Sylvania Avenue
from "F-R" General Commercial Restricted to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-146, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-149 Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Kathy Lehne for a change in
zoning of property located at 12409 Calloway Cemetery Road from
"K" Heavy Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "K" Heavy Industrial plus petroleum product
storage tanks and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-149, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-151 Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd., #406, representing
Approved the applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
Dennis Hopkins request and stated that the development would have approximately
10 or 11 lots.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Grana, Inc. for a change in
zoning of property located at 1000 Morrison Drive from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-151, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-152 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Edwards Geren, Ltd. for a
change in zoning of property located in the 5500 thru 5700 block of
South Hulen from "AG" Agricultural to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed
Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-152, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-04-153 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Texas Wesleyan University
for a change in zoning of property located in the 3100-3200 blocks
of East Vickery Blvd from "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use to "CF"
Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-153, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-154 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-04-038 Member Silcox, that the application of All Saints Catholic Church
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at 2001 & 2003 Ellis
Avenue from "CF" Community Facilities to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for community center and church
related activities with site plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
154 and Site Plan No. SP-04-038, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-155 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Davis Restorations, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located at 3713 Houston Street from
"J" Medium Industrial to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-155, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-159 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of Robert Petrie for a
change in zoning of property located at 1202 Jacksboro Highway
from "PD-263" to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use to
amended PD-263 to add sale of new furniture and appliances as a
permitted use with site plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
159, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-161 Council Member Wheatfall made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Bell Helicopter/Textron, Inc.
for a change in zoning of property located in the 9600 block of
Trinity Boulevard from "K" Heavy Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use (Waiver of Site Plan Recommended)
(Tracts 1 & 9); from "K" Heavy Industrial to "MU-1" Low Density
Mixed Use (Tract 2); from "K" Heavy Industrial to "A-5" One-Family
Residential (Tracts 3 & 6); from "K" Heavy Industrial to "F" General
Commercial (Tract 4); from "K" Heavy Industrial to "AG"
Agricultural (Tracts 5 & 10); from "K" Heavy Industrial to "R-2"
Townhouse/Cluster Residential (Tract 7); from "K" Heavy Industrial
to "CF" Community Facilities (Tract 8), Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-
161, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-162 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3019 Lee Avenue from "B"
Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-162, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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City Attorney Yett stated that Items 21 through 38 on the City
Council Agenda were City-initiated rezoning and recommended
that Council approve the zoning cases by making a single motion.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Items 21 through 38 on the City Council
Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-163 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3102 Prospect Avenue
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-163, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-164 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2906 Refugio Avenue from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-164, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-165 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2700 Refugio Avenue from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-165, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-166 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2621 True Avenue from "B"
Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-166, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-167 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3009 & 3011 Roosevelt
Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-167, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-168 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3000, 3002, 3004, 3006,
3008 & 3010 Roosevelt Avenue from "B" Two-Family Residential to
"A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-168, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-169 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 4907 Katy Street from "B"
Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-169, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-170 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 4400 East Rosedale Street
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-170, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-171 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 4013 Wiman Drive from "B"
Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-171, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-172 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3405 Ada Avenue from "B"
Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-172, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-173 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 5401 East Berry Street from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "E-R" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-173, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-174 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 5304 Anderson Street from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-10" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-174, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-175 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3004 Burger Street from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-10" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-175, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-176 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 5200 Cottey Street from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-10" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-176, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-177 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1725 South Hughes from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-10" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-177, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-178 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 5217 Pinson Street from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-10" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-178, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-179 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2110 Stalcup Road from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-7.5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-179, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-04-180 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 5410 Turner Street from
"B" Two-Family Residential to "A-10" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-180, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-181 Council Member Davis stated that she would meet with the
Continued Until applicant to discuss this request and made a motion, seconded by
September 14, Council Member Silcox, that the application of Wayside Church of
2004 God in Christ for a change in zoning of property located at 2100
Beckham Place from "J" Medium Industrial to "J/HSE" Medium
Industrial/ Historic/Significant/Endangered, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
04-181, continued until September 14, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-183 Ms. Libby Willis, 2300 Primrose Avenue, appeared before Council
Approved in support of this rezoning.
Libby Willis
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Joyce Cox for a change in
zoning of property located at 2704 East Belknap Street & 341
Blandin Street from "B" Two-Family Residential and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "B/DD" Two-Family Residential/
Demolition Delay and "E/DD" Neighborhood Commercial/
Demolition Delay, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-183, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-184 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Riverside Evangelistic
Temple for a change in zoning of property located at 620 North
Chandler Drive from "B" Two-Family Residential and "J" Medium
Industrial to "B/DD" Two-Family Residential/Demolition Delay and
"J/DD" Medium Industrial/Demolition Delay, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
04-184, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-185 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Riverside Baptist Church for
a change in zoning of property located at 3111 Race Street from
"CF" Community Facilities to "CF/DD" Community Facilities/
Demolition Delay, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-185, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-186 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of El Tex Investment Corp. for a
change in zoning of property located at 3204 East Belknap Street
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "E/DD" Neighborhood
Commercial/Demolition Delay, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-186, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-188 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Stevenson, that the application of New Life Christian
Church Apost. for a change in zoning of property located 2701 East
Belknap Street from "B" Two-Family Residential and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "B/DD" Two-Family/Demolition Delay
and "E/DD" Neighborhood Commercial/Demolition Delay, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-188, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-04-189 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Dennis C. Carlson and K.
Hokett for a change in zoning of property located at 2819 East
Belknap Street from "I" Light Industrial to "I/DD" Light
Industrial/Demolition Delay, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-189, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-190 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wheatfall, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for
a change in zoning of property located in the 2300-2600 blocks of
Bird Street, 900 block of Bird Place and 1000 block of Bird Court
from "B" Two-Family Residential to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-190, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Lane acknowledged Mr. Louis Zapata, former City
Council Member from District 2, in the audience.
ZC-04-192 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Mary Lynn Foust for a
change in zoning of property located at 3124 — 3126 East Belknap
Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "J/DD" Medium Industrial/
Demolition Delay, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-192, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-191 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud prefaced the following presentations
Approved/ by stating that the intent of this rezoning was to bring an entire
Denied Without community into compliance with the zoning ordinance.
Prejudice
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The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
the requested zoning change:
Shirley Lewis, Ms. Shirley Lewis 906 E. Lueda
Johnny Lewis, Mr. Johnny Lewis 953 E. Terrell Avenue
Terry Boyle Ms. Terry Boyle 1007 E. Broadway Street
Trey Cushman Mr. Trey Cushman, 3463 Bluebonnet Circle, appeared before
Council in opposition of the rezoning. He stated that he and his
father owned several multi-family properties relative to this zoning
case and were in the process of renovating the structures. He
added that rezoning the properties to single family would be costly.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Stevenson, that the application of City of Fort Worth,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-191, be approved/denied without
prejudice as indicated:
Recommended for Approval
700-1000 blocks of East Daggett Street, 700-1600 blocks of East
Rosedale Street, 1100-1200 blocks of South Freeway, 800-110
blocks of South Riverside Drive, 1000-1800 blocks of East Vickery
Boulevard, from "B, B/DD, C, CR, D, ER, E, FR, F, I, J to "A-5" One-
Family Residential & "A-5/DD" One-Family Residential Demolition
Delay (212 New York & 1104, 1109, 1125, 1128 E. Bessie) (See
Letter of Appeal)
Recommended for Denial Without Prejudice
1001 East Terrell Avenue and 1410 Tucker Avenue
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-04-150 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Set for Special Member Davis, that the application of Chadwick Holdings, Ltd. for a
Hearing change in zoning of property located in the 2100 linear feet south
of SH 114 and Cleveland—Gibbs Road intersection and 3300 linear
feet north of Litsey Road from "AG" Agricultural and "CF"
Community Facilities to "C" Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-150, be set for a special
hearing. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-04-105 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 13, 2004, set
SP-04-029 today as a special hearing of the application of J.L. Maberry for a
Special Hearing change in zoning of property located in the 9500 block of Santa
Continued Until Clara Drive from "A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
September 7, Development/Specific Use for one dwelling unit when part of a
2004 business; boat repair and storage; mini warehouses; office/
warehouses; outdoor storage; storage yards, building material;
warehouse or bulk storage; welding shop, custom work; and yards,
contractors, lumber or storage, (See Letter of Appeal), Zoning
Docket No. ZC-04-105 and Site Plan No. SP-04-029. 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 J.L. Maberry, Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-04-105 and Site
Plan No. SP-04-029 be continued until September 7, 2004. 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 Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 16073
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.
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Citizen Mr. Clifford Proffitt, P.O. Box 7484, representing the Carter
Presentations Riverside Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council
Clifford Proffitt relative to the Association's elections and the grand opening of the
Riverside Wal-mart August 25, 2004.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:47 p.m.
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'CITY SECRETARY MAYOR