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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/01/07-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2003 Date & Time On the 7t" day of January, A.D., 2003, 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 Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Dr. Ted Kitchens, Christ Chapel Bible Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the minutes of the special meeting of December 13, 2002, and the regular meeting of December 17, 2002, were approved unanimously. Special Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Certificate of Presentations Recognition to Ms. Marla Lee for her service on the Civil Service Commission. Announcements Council Member Moss announced that a meeting of the Fort Worth's Preservation Plan Steering Committee would be held January 26, 2003, at the Botanic Garden Center Lecture Hall, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard. Council Member Haskin announced that on the morning of January 10, 2003, citizens would once again be able to travel over the East First Street bridge. She added however, that Beach Street bridge at 1-30 would close on January 11, 2003. Council Member Picht acknowledged the presence of several aviators in the Council Chamber. Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication No. P-9730 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication Nos. G-13833 and L-13455 be withdrawn from the Staff agenda. City Attorney Yett stated that Council's prior action on December 17, 2002, to deny the appeal relative to M&C G-13833 would stand. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 2 of 14 Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, to appoint and reappoint the following individuals to the boards and commissions indicated effective January 7, 2003, and with terms expiring as reflected: Appointment - Aviation Advisory Board: James D. Godfrey Expires: October 1, 2004 Reappointments: Board of Adjustment/FW Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment: Bill Frey Expires: October 1, 2004 Building Standards Commission: Pilar Pena Expires: September 30, 2004 City Plan Commission: Dr. Byron Sousa Expires: October 1, 2004 City Zoning Commission/FW Alliance Airport Zoning Commission: Jungus F. Jordan Expires: October 1, 2004 FW Commission on the Status of Women: Jane Berberich Expires: October 1, 2004 Library Advisory Board: Dr. Jane G. White Expires: October 1, 2004 Parks and Community Services Advisory Board: Katherine Rhodes Expires: October 1, 2004 The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, to appoint the following individuals to boards and commissions indicated effective January 7, 2003, and with terms expiring October 1, 2004: Board of Adjustment/FW Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment: Janice D. Michel City Zoning Commission/FW Alliance Airport Zoning Commission: Rick Herring Community Development Council: Carlos D. Saenz The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 3 of 14 Ord. #15386 There was presented Tenth Supplemental Ordinance No. 15386 Issuance and authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas Sale of Water & Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Sewer System Bonds, Series 2003. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, Revenue seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be Refunding & adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Improvement Bonds, Series 2003 Res. #2902 There was presented Resolution No. 2902 establishing a Citizens' Establish Committee on Fort Worth's Future and appointing the Citizens' membership. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Committee on Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be Fort Worth's adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Future and Appoint Membership C.P. #223 There was presented Council Proposal No. 223 by Mayor Pro Designate tempore McCloud, to designate the Rolling Hills Area as a Rolling Hills Area Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ); and authorize the City as NEZ Manager to prepare a resolution and ordinance to designate the Rolling Hills area as an NEZ and Reinvestment Zone. City Attorney Yett stated that a revised version of the Council Proposal was distributed to Council during Pre-Council. The revision established a designation date of January 21, 2003. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted, as revised. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1324 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1324 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-13833 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. G-13833, dated December 17, 2002, Pubic Hearing on Appeal of Downtown Design Review Board Decision to Deny a Request for a Free Standing Pole Sign for the Parthenon Restaurant located at 401 North Henderson Street, be withdrawn. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 4 of 14 G-13838 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Reappointment 13838 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to Construction authorize the City Manager to reappoint Mr. Fred Parker (Home & Fire Prevention Builder) to Place 4, Mr. Doug Utter (Permit Master Electrician) to Board of Place 8, and Mr. Jerry Webb (HVAC Contractor) to Place 10 Appeals, Places effective January 7, 2003, and with terms expiring October 1, 2004. 4, 8, & 10 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13839 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Appointment to 13839 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction & authorize the City Manager to appoint Mr. Rarick Boucher Fire Prevention (Alternate Permit Master Electrician) to Place 12 effective January Board of 7, 2003, and with a term expiring October 1, 2004, Mr. Grady Kane Appeals, Places (Alternate Master Plumber) to Place 13 effective January 7, 2003, 12, 13, & 14 and with a term expiring October 1, 2003, and Mr. Larry Love (Alternate HVAC Contractor) to Place 14 effective January 7, 2003, and with a term expiring October 1, 2004. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13840 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- TAD Payments 13840 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council for January authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $1,030,523.94 for through the City of Fort Worth's assessed allocation of the Tarrant September 2003 Appraisal District's (TAD) 2003 budget for the months of January through September 2003. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13841 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Temporary Street 13841 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Closure for 2003 approve the request of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Southwestern Show to temporarily close the following streets beginning Exposition & Wednesday, January 8, 2003 through Monday, February 3, 2003: Livestock Show • W. R. Watt Drive, from Harley Avenue to Burnett-Tandy Drive; and • Burnett-Tandy Drive, west to Gendy Street; and • Gendy Street, from Burnett-Tandy Drive north to Lancaster Avenue; and • Trinity Park Drive, from University Drive to Crestline Road (January 16, 20, 22, and 28, 2003). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 5 of 14 G-13842 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Payment from 13842 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council NAPA Auto Parts authorize acceptance of payment from NAPA Auto Parts in the for Purchase of amount of $713,772.23 for purchase of the City's parts inventory. City's Parts It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation Inventory be adopted. G-13843 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15387 13843 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Institute of Museum & 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if Library Services awarded, a grant in the amount of $6,390.00 from the Conservation Institute of Museum and Library Services for the Log Cabin Project Support Village; and Grant for Log Cabin Village 2. Authorize the use of $3,821.00 in in-kind services and $2,700.00 in a cash match for the required match of this grant; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15387 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $6,390.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which includes additional matching funds in the amount of $3,821.00 through in-kind services and a monetary contribution of $2,700.00 paid directly to the conservator to total $12,911.00, for the purpose of funding the professional conservation treatment of the eighteenth and nineteenth century furniture at the Log Cabin Village. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13844 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15388 13844 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Museum Assessment 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if Program III Grant awarded, a grant in the amount of $2,970.00 from the for Log Cabin American Association of Museums for the Log Cabin Village Village; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15388 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $2,970.00, upon receipt of a grant from the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 6 of 14 American Association of Museums, for the purpose of funding consultant fees for the Museum Assessment Program's Public Dimension Assessment of the Log Cabin Village; and 3. Authorize the use of $780.00 for registration fees, contingent upon award of the grant. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9730 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Fax Machine 9730 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Maintenance & authorize a purchase agreement with multiple vendors for fax Supplies machine maintenance and supplies for the City of Fort Worth based on the low bid per category with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin January 7, 2003, and expire January 6, 2003, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. City Manager Jackson stated that the Recommendation section of the M&C needed to be amended to reflect the agreement would expire January 6, 2004 and not January 6, 2003. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9730 be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously. L-13455 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Withdrawn Communication No. L-13455, dated November 26, 2002, Approval for Proposed Disposal of Surplus Drainage Easement in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, on R.M. 2871, Tract 12-98, be withdrawn. L-13480 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13480 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easements approve the acceptance of thirteen permanent easements in the Sylvan Heights Addition, from various owners located along Dry Branch Creek (DOE 3629) for a total cost of $13.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13481 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Underground 13481 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Public Utility approve the acceptance of one underground public utility Easement easement described as the Eli Shriver Survey, Abstract No. 1455 from Engle Homes/Texas, Inc. for the Heritage Addition located CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 7 of 14 south of Heritage Trace Parkway and west of Trace Ridge Parkway (DOE 3816) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13482 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Tax 13482 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Foreclosed approve the sale of 19 surplus tax foreclosed properties to the Fort Properties Worth Housing Finance Corporation in accordance with Ordinance No. 13533 for a total cost of $28,578.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds conveying the properties to the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation, and record the deeds. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13483 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Avigation 13483 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Easements authorize the acceptance of the avigation easements described as Lot 2 and Lot 8, Block 77, M. G. Ellis Addition (3003 and 3015 Lee Avenue) from Pado Corporation, Inc. for the Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Noise Mitigation Program (DOE 3138) for a total cost of $2.00; and authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13484 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of Tax 13484 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Foreclosed approve the direct sale of the tax foreclosed property described as Property Lot 7, Block 8, Dixie Wagon Manufacturing Company Addition (3462 Weber Street) to the adjoining property owner Medardo Medillin in accordance with Section 34.05(h) of the Texas Tax Code (DOE 920) for a cost of $5,174.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute an appropriate deed conveying the property to Medardo Medillin, and record the deed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2438 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. #15389 2438, dated December 10, 2002, from the City Manager Limited Purpose recommending that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 15389 Annexation of declaring certain findings; providing for the limited purpose 7,744 Acres annexation of a certain 7,744 acres (12.14 square miles) of land, Located West of more or less, in the H. Robertson Survey, A-1259, J. Hibbins IH35 & North & Survey, A-639, S.C.T. Ford Survey, A-531, I. & G.N.R.R. Co. Survey, South of US Hwy A-1956, J.A. Gill Survey, A-570, Heirs of Benjamin Thomas Survey, 287 (287 Zone) A-1497, E.H. Elkins Survey, A-487, J.P. Alford Survey, A-53, M.E.P. AX-02-0009 & P.R.R. Co. Survey, A-1136, M.E.P. & P.R.R. Co. Survey, A-1144, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 8 of 14 W. Bramlett and H.R. Ryan Survey, A-227, M.E.P. & P.R.R. Co. Survey, A-1132, C. Boyd Survey, A-225, M.E.P. & P.R.R. Co. Survey, A-1129, C. Boyd Survey, A-212, M.E.P. & P.R.R. Co. Survey, A-1131, S.R. Lacy Survey, A-990, J.C. Bates Survey, A-226, J. Righley Survey, A-1268, M.E.P. & P.R.R. Co. Survey, A-1130, H. Robertson Survey, A-1259, M.E.P. & P.R.R. Co. Survey, A-1111 and M.E.P. & P.R.R. Co. Survey, A-1109, J. Walker Survey, A-1600, W. Redfield Survey, A-1348 and S. Lockhart Survey, A-977, all in Tarrant County, Texas; which territory lies contiguous to the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all prior ordinances not indirect conflict, and adopt a regulatory plan for the area. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. Council Member Lane made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, to approve the M&C with the following two amendments: 1. Amend the legal description for Area A in Section 1 of the ordinance to exclude the 140 acres that make up the industrial park at Old Hicks Field, with the Save and Except legal description provided to Council; and 2. Amend the map attached to the ordinance as Exhibit "A" to remove the 140 acres from Area A. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, and Picht NOES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Haskin, Wentworth, and Davis ABSENT: None The original motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Members Lane, Silcox, and Picht ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 9 of 14 C-19405 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Bracy Tucker 19405 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Brown, Inc. authorize the City Manager to enter into a new contract agreement with Bracy Tucker Brown, Inc. for consultation and representation related to issues of concern before the Congress of the United States, federal agencies, and the Administration; and authorize the term of the contract to begin January 1, 2003, and expire December 31, 2003. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19406 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Century Services 19406 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Company authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Century Services Company for Unit I Worth Heights Model Block Concrete Sidewalk Improvements and Unit II Far Greater Northside Model Block Concrete Sidewalk Improvements in the amount of $240,820.35. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19407 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #15390 19407 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Tri-Tech Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of $733,660.00 from the Water and Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $667,087.00, and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $66,573.00; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15390 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $667,087.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $66,573.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding an award of contract to Tri-Tech Construction, Inc. for reconstruction of 26th Street Northwest, Contract 7, together with associated water and sanitary sewer line improvements; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tri- Tech Construction, Inc. in the amount of $878,287.59 for reconstruction of Northwest 26th Street, Contract 7 together with associated water and sanitary sewer line replacements. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 10 of 14 C-19408 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Perma Systems 19408 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council General authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Perma Contractors, Inc. Systems General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $282,393.54 (base bid, plus alternate bids) for the replacement of playgrounds at Eastover, Little People, Maddox, and McDonald Parks. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19409 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Perma Systems 19409 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council General authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Perma Contractors, Inc. Systems General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $192,399.54 (Base Bid, plus Alternate Bid Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4) for the replacement of playgrounds at Oakland Lake, Trader's Oak and Sylvania Parks. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of December 17, 3112 North 2002, continued the public hearing for Appeal of the Order of the Pecan Street Building Standards Commission regarding 3112 North Pecan HS-01-325 Street. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mr. Mike Camp, representing Code Compliance, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and requested that Council reverse the order of the Building Standards Commission, demolish the structure for a fee of $500.00 and waive all civil penalties. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 3112 North Pecan Street, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Council reverse the decision of the Building Standards Commission, waive the civil penalty, and accept the agreement with Ms. Marie McDowell, the owner of the property. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 26, 5716 Fletcher 2002, continued the public hearing for Appeal of the Order of the Avenue Building Standards Commission regarding 5716 Fletcher Avenue. HS-02-32 Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 11 of 14 Mr. Mike Camp, representing Code Compliance, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and requested that Council uphold the decision of the Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty of$750.00. William Johnson Mr. William Johnson appeared before Council and stated that he thought he had until January 27, 2003, to complete repair of the property. He added that he had been working on another property that was now completed, and he could devote his efforts to repairing this property. He requested Council provide him more time to complete repair. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 5716 Fletcher Avenue, Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed and that Council uphold the decision of the Building Standards Commission by assessing a civil penalty of$750.00. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public 2700 Pearl hearing for Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Avenue and Rear Commission regarding 2700 Pearl Avenue and rear structure. Structure Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be Continued Until heard. January 28, 2003 Mr. Mike Camp, representing Code Compliance, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and requested that Council continue this case until January 28, 2003, to allow the owner to complete repair of the property. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the Appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 2700 Pearl Avenue and rear structure, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be continued until January 28, 2003. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the Proposed public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of Voluntary approximately 48 acres in the Jesse Billingsley Survey, Abstract Annexation of 48 No. 70, located south of Keller Hicks Road, east of Alta Vista Road Acres in Jesse and north of Golden Triangle Road, Tarrant County, Texas. Mayor Billingsley Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Survey AX-02-0010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 12 of 14 Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department, appeared before Council, presented a staff report and advised Council that staff should be directed to publish notice setting January 14, 2003, as the second public hearing. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 48 acres in the Jesse Billingsley Survey, Abstract No. 70, located south of Keller Hicks Road, east of Alta Vista Road and north of Golden Triangle Road, Tarrant County, Texas. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the first public hearing be closed and that the second public hearing be set for January 14, 2003. The motion carried unanimously. Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that Notice of Public Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with the 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 December 19, 2002. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. ZC-02-299 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council and Ord. #15391 provided a briefing on the requested zoning change. He further Approved stated that the proposed zoning change represented an Jim Schell extraordinary down zoning of over 350 acres in southwest Fort Worth. Eva Bonilla, Ms. Eva Bonilla, 7801 Grassland appeared before Council and expressed qualified support of the zoning change but requested Council require a Planned Development for all uses in "F", the use of monument sign and not pole signs and to add a fifth restriction, to four restrictions previously agreed to by the developer, that would prohibit bars, taverns, cocktail lounges and clubs. Mike Noskin Mr. Mike Noskin, 8025 Sunscape Lane, appeared before Council in support of the zoning change. Mark Mr. Mark V. Oppenheimer, 8424 Whippoorwill Drive, appeared Oppenheimer before Council in opposition of the zoning change. He stated that portions of this planned development abutted the proposed alignment of the proposed 121 Parkway, which could increase the cost of the parkway project. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 13 of 14 After a lengthy conversation, Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Ramco Realty, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the 7900-8200 block of Summer Creek Drive, 5300-6000 block of Columbus Trail and 7500-7800 block of Granbury Road from "CR" Low Density Multi-Family, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "G" Intensive Commercial and "F" General Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "F" General Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC- 02-299, be approved by adding to the commercial site a "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "F" General Commercial except SOBs, tattoo parlors, gambling establishments and shooting galleries or weapons firing ranges, and waiver of site plan. 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 Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 15391 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 7, 2003 PAGE 14 of 14 Citizen Mr. Howard Chadwick, 5336 Carver Drive, appeared before Council Presentations regarding the street conditions at 5336 Carver Drive. Mayor Barr Howard informed Mr. Chadwick that repair of the streets would have to be Chadwick rebuilt under a Capital Improvement Program. He asked that staff investigate this issue and provide a report back to Council. Lesa Houston Ms. Lesa Houston, 5448 Anderson Street, appeared before Council regarding police towing of vehicle. Mayor Barr asked City Manager Jackson to provide information on this issue and provide a report back to Council. Bill Guy, The following individuals appeared before Council relative to Neil Anderson, ensuring the B-36 aircraft was retained in Fort Worth as part of the Joe Carr, city's aviation history. They stated that the aircraft could be Robert Adams, relocated to the NAS Joint Reserve Base in an enclosed facility to Buster protect it against weather and other factors. Cleveland, Don Pyeatt Mr. Bill Guy 531 Aviator Drive Mr. Neil Anderson 6629 Meadow Haven Drive Mr. Joe N. Carr 537 Paint Pony Trail North Mr. Robert Adams 2226 Brigadoon, Arlington, Texas Mr. Buster Cleveland 1612 Jenson Road Mr. Don Pyeatt 1610 Martel Avenue Mayor Barr stated that Council had received a proposal on this issue because of the concern that the aircraft could leave the city. He added that at the January 9, 2003 DFW International Airport Board meeting, he would request the Board to table this item until a later time. Council Member Picht stated that he supported keeping the B-36 in Fort Worth and expressed appreciation to these individuals for addressing this issue with Council. Edward Briscoe, Mr. Edward Briscoe, Jr., 2240 Briardale Road, representing the Jr. Glencrest Civic League, appeared before Council relative to illegal dumping sites and requested Council impose fines on violators. Greg Shirey Mr. Greg Shirey, 6064 Wimbleton Way, appeared before Council relative to the contract with Avizion Technologies Group, Inc. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. CITIj ECRETARY MAYOR