HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/01/14-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2003
Date & Time On the 14th day of January, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:08 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 Minister Anthony Gardner, Greater St.
Mark Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of January
7, 2003, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for Tom and
Presentations Carol Beech Day.
Announcements Council Member Haskin stated that the Stock Show parade was
held January 11, 2003, and expressed appreciation for everyone
who planned the events, especially those who provided coffee and
hot chocolate at La Grave Field.
Council Members Picht, Davis, and Wentworth recognized Boy
Scouts Kalib Helms from Troop 1136, Jay Stouffer from Troop 720,
and Marshall Mays from Troop 350, who attended the Council
meeting to earn their Citizenship in the Community badge. Each
Scout was presented with a City pin by the Council Member from
their district.
Council Member Lane echoed Council Member Haskin's comments
on the Stock Show parade and expressed appreciation to City of
Dallas Mayor Laura Miller for riding in the parade. He added that a
Hispanic/Mexican-American Rodeo would be showcased at the Will
Rogers Memorial Coliseum January 15-16, 2003, and the regular
rodeo would start January 17, 2003. He invited everyone to attend.
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Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. G-13855 be continued for one week.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
OCS-1325 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1325 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-13845 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Amend 2000- 13845 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
2003 amend the City's 2000-2003 Consolidated Plan to include the Worth
Consolidated Heights Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS). It was the
Plan to Include consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
Worth Heights adopted.
N RS
G-13846 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Extend 13846 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Temporary authorize an extension of the temporary closure of Northeast 21St
Closure of Street between North Calhoun Street and Grove Street from
Northeast 21St January 15, 2003, until April 16, 2003, to facilitate the replacement
Street of the existing double barrel box culvert with a triple box culvert. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13847 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Temporary 13847 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Closure of authorize a temporary closure of the sidewalks on Taylor Street
Sidewalks on from 4t" Street to 5t" Street, 4t" Street from Taylor Street to
Taylor Street Throckmorton Street, and 5t" Street from Taylor Street to
Throckmorton Street until January 30, 2003, to accommodate
completion of plans for future use of the Bank One building located
at 500 Throckmorton Street. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-13848 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15392 13848 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15393
Ord. #15394 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Fiscal Year awarded, four grants from the Governor's Office, Criminal
2003-2004 Justice Division in the amount of $228,418.00; and
Criminal Justice
Grant Proposals 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15392 increasing
appropriations in the Federal Awarded Assets Fund in the
amount of $129,686.00 from available funds, for the purpose
of funding the City's match for grants from the Governor's
Office, Criminal Justice Division; and
3. Authorize the transfer of $129,686.00 from the Federal
Awarded Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's
match; and
4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15393 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the State Awarded
Assets Fund in the amount of $58,670.00 from available
funds, for the purpose of funding the City's match for grants
from the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division; and
5. Authorize the transfer of $58,670.00 from the State Awarded
Assets Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's match; and
6. Authorize the use of volunteer services with an anticipated
value of $30,900.00; and
7. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15394 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $447,674.00 from available funds, for the
purpose of funding the Police Department's Domestic
Assault Response Team, Enhanced Domestic Assault
Response Team, Computer Crime Fraud Expansion and
SCRAM Sexual Assault Training; and
8. Authorize the City Manager to designate Libby Watson,
Assistant City Manager, as the authorized official to accept,
reject, or alter the listed grants, if awarded; and
9. Authorize a contract with Women's Haven at a cost not to
exceed $35,150.00 contingent upon receipt of the grant from
the Criminal Justice Division; and
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10.Authorize the City Manager to waive indirect costs in the
amount of $40,628.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13849 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15395 13849 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
FY2001-2002
Annual Building 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15395 increasing
Security Costs estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund, Municipal Court Building Security Fund in the amount
of $374,796.28 from available funds, for the purpose of
funding the reimbursement of FY2001-2002 annual security
costs; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $374,796.28 from the
Municipal Court Building Security Fund to the General Fund.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13850 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15396 13850 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Supplemental authorize the City Manager to accept Supplemental Environmental
Environmental Project funds for use by the Environmental Collection Center; and
Project Funds adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15396 increasing estimated
for receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
Environmental $3,000.00 from available funds, for the purpose of funding the
Collection Environmental Collection Center. It was the consensus of the City
Center Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13851 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Semi-Annual 13851 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Impact Fees adopt the Citizen Advisory Committee's Semi-Annual Progress
Progress Report report concerning the status of the Water and Wastewater Impact
of Water & Fees. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Wastewater CIP recommendation be adopted.
G-13852 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15397 13852 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Cowtown Brush accept donations totaling $32,664.54 for the Cowtown Brush Up
Up Project paint program; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15397
Contributions increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
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Trust Fund in the amount of $32,664.54 from increased revenues,
for the purpose of funding the Cowtown Brush Up paint program.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13853 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Petition & 13853 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Application Fee
for PID #11 in 1. Receive the petition for establishment of Fort Worth Public
Stockyards Area Improvement District No. 11 (PID No. 11) in the Stockyards
area; and
2. Accept the application fee of $150.00 to be used by City
staff for petition verification and establishing a proposed
assessment roll; and
3. Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to review the
petition to determine whether the petition includes the
necessary signatures and meets the other requirements of
Chapter 372, Subchapter A, Section 372.005 of the Local
Government Code (the Public Improvement District
Assessment Act); and
4. Schedule the petition for further consideration at a future
City Council meeting.
Steve Murrin Mr. Steve Murrin, 101 W. Exchange Avenue, appeared before
Council and expressed appreciation to the City and Assistant City
Attorney Cynthia Garcia for their assistance in this endeavor.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted with
appreciation to Mr. Murrin. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr thanked Mr. Murrin for his hard work to establish a PID
in the Stockyards and added that he hoped it would become the
catalyst that would bring everyone together.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing for the appeal of the decision of the Historic and Cultural
Landmarks Commission to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness
application for the property located at 1220 Buck Avenue. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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G-13854 Council Member Davis stated that she had received a request from
Continued Until the applicant requesting a delay until March 11, 2003, and made a
March 11, 2003 motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-13854 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council consider Mr. Jon Aubry's
appeal of the decision of the Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission (HCLC) to deny the application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness for certain work to be performed on the house at
1220 Buck Avenue, be continued until March 11, 2003. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13855 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. G-13855, Appropriation Ordinance and
One Week Authorization to Submit an Application for a 2003 Texas Parks and
Wildlife Regional Park Grant, be continued for one week.
G-13856 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15398 13856 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Settlement of
Claims of Police 1. Approve the proposed settlement of the lawsuit arising from
Officers — the alleged failure of the City to grant vacation days to the
Bradley W. City of Fort Worth police officers from November 10, 1996,
Hickey, et al v. through November 10, 2000; and
City of Fort
Worth, Cause 2. Authorize the payment of $30,000.00 to H. L. O'Neal for
Worth,
00 attorney's fees incurred on behalf of the plaintiff police
officers; and
3. Authorize the transfer of up $623,000.00 from the Property
and Casualty Insurance Fund to the General Fund; and
4. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15398
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $623,000.00 from available
funds, for the purpose of funding the settlement of all claims
of plaintiff police officers in Bradley W. Hickey, et al v. the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, Cause No. 348-185345-00, in the
248th Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas; and
5. Authorize the appropriate City representatives to execute the
documents necessary to complete the settlement.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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P-9731 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
New Bi-Fuel 9731 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Trucks authorize cancellation of the purchase of 16 new bi-fuel trucks
previously awarded to the Houston Galveston Area Council; and
authorize award of the purchase of 16 new bi-fuel trucks to Philpott
Ford, based on Tarrant County Bid No. 2003-008, at a cost not to
exceed $361,126.47 with payment due within 30 days of the date of
the invoice, and freight included in the unit price. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9732 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Commercial 9732 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Recorder & Fort
Worth Star- 1. Authorize a purchase agreement for the publication of City
Telegram notices and discretionary advertisements with the
Commercial Recorder; and
2. Authorize a purchase agreement for publication of
personnel advertisements, display advertisements, and
discretionary advertisements as deemed necessary with the
Fort Worth Star-Telegram; and
3. Name the Commercial Recorder as the official City
publication per Section 17 of the City Charter; and
4. Authorize this agreement to begin January 2, 2003, and
expire January 1, 2004.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9733 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Clarifier Parts 9733 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the sole source purchase of clarifier parts to rebuild one
Walker Process double pinion spur gear drive from Walker Process
Equipment for the Water Department in an amount not to exceed
$50,125.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9734 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Cantwell 9734 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Equipment & authorize a purchase agreement with Cantwell Equipment and
Diversified Diversified Service for generator parts, repairs, and scheduled
Service maintenance. Payment due within thirty days from the date
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invoices are received; and authorize this agreement to begin
January 14, 2003, and expire January 13, 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-9735 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
High Water 9735 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Warning authorize a purchase agreement for high water warning systems
Systems with High Sierra Electronics for the Transportation and Public
Works Department using the interlocal purchasing program with
pricing established by the State of Arizona; and authorize this
agreement to begin January 14, 2003, and expire January 13, 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-9736 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9736
Reject Bid #02- from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
0264 for Fire the rejection of Bid No. 02-0264 for the purchase of a fire rehab truck
Rehab Truck to be used by the Fire Department. Council Member Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
L-13485 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13485 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foreclosed consent to the sale of two tax foreclosed properties located at 818
Properties Springer Avenue and 4531 Blackstone Drive in accordance with
Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code (DOE 920) for a total of
$12,810.00; and accept as payment of City of Fort Worth taxes due
on the properties a proportional share of the purchase amount
received, less court costs and fees; and authorize the City Manager
to execute the appropriate deeds conveying the properties to Alvin
Collins. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13486 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-13486
Revision of M&C from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
#L-13458 on Sale the revision of Mayor and Council Communication No. L-13458 dated
of Tax December 3, 2002; and approve the direct sale of the tax foreclosed
Foreclosed property described as Lot 5, Block 72, Polytechnic Heights Addition to
Property Ronald Dansby, Sr. in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax
Code (DOE 920); and authorize the City Manager to execute an
appropriate deed conveying the property to Ronald Dansby, Sr. and
record the deeds. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-13487 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13487 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foreclosed authorize the sale of tax foreclosed property described as Lot 2A,
Property Block RF, Hallbrook Addition (1100 South Ayers Avenue) to Ernest
McGhee in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code
(DOE 920) for a total cost of $11,434.59; and authorize the City
Manager to execute an appropriate deed conveying the property to
Ernest McGhee, and record the deed. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13488 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Condemnation 13488 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Parcel of declare the necessity of condemning a parcel of land, Abstract No.
Land for 1262, Tarrant County, Texas, owned by the Boswell Family for one
Permanent permanent easement and one temporary construction easement
Easement & required to provide service to the annexed area south of Old
Temporary Decatur Road (DOE 3312); and authorize the City Attorney to
Construction institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the
Easement land. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13489 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ord. #15399 13489 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Sale of Tracts of
Land and Grant 1. Approve the sale of a portion of three separate tracts of land
Temporary described as 1.769 Acres, B. Lavois Survey, Abstract No.
Construction 991 (1304 Westport Parkway), 1.565 Acres, C. R. Harmon
Easements Survey, Abstract No. 737 (1404 Westport Parkway) and 2.161
Acres, C. R. Harmon Survey, Abstract No. 737 (1504
Westport Parkway) to the City of Haslet for right-of-way to
accommodate the reconstruction and widening of Westport
Parkway along the southern boundary of Fort Worth Alliance
Airport (DOE 3531); and
2. Find that the sales prices being accepted in the amounts of
$115,608.00 for 1304 Westport Parkway, $119,299.95 for 1404
Westport Parkway, and $164,733.00 for 1504 Westport
Parkway are Fair Market Value with a just compensation
amount to be received totaling $399,640.95; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15399 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airport Capital
Grant Fund in the amount of $399,640.95 from the proceeds
of the sale of a portion of three separate tracts of land
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located at 1304, 1404, and 1504 Westport Parkway to the City
of Haslet for the purpose of funding the reconstruction and
widening of Westport Parkway along the southern boundary
of Fort Worth Alliance Airport (DOE 3531); and
4. Authorize temporary construction easements described as
0.794 Acres (1304 Westport Parkway), 0.503 Acres (1404
Westport Parkway), and 0.699 Acres (1504 Westport
Parkway) to the City of Haslet for use during construction of
the roadway; and
5. Authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate
instruments.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13490 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease City- 13490 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
owned Lake authorize a lease with Ms. Irene Zamarripa for City-owned Lake
Worth Lease Worth lease property described as Lot 1, Block 19, Lake Worth
Property Lease Survey (4078 Peninsula Club Circle); and authorize this
lease to begin July 1, 2002, and expire June 30, 2007, with one-year
option to extend the five-year term; and approve the annual lease
rate of $1,235.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
appropriate documents. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13491 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13491 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Main approve the acceptance of one permanent water main easement
Easement & described as A-1497, Benjamin Thomas, Tarrant County, Texas,
Permanent and one permanent sanitary sewer easement described as A-1079,
Sanitary Sewer D. F. McCardy Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Pender
Easement Investment Corporation located along Business US287 and south
of Bonds Ranch Road for the Chapel Hill Addition offsite water
main project (DOE 3733) for a total cost of $2.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-13492 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Detention Pond 13492 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement approve the acceptance of one detention pond easement
Agreement & agreement and temporary construction easement described as
Temporary Abstract No. 1264, James Rogers Survey from Cityview Partners,
Construction L.P. for property located at the southwest corner of Interstate
Easement Highway 20 and Overton Ridge Boulevard (DOE 3886) necessary
for the installation, maintenance, operation, removal and repair of a
detention pond for a cost of $10.00, subject to City Council
approval of the award of contract to Site Concrete, Inc. for the
Cityview Detention project as outlined in Mayor and Council
Communication No. C-19413 dated January 14, 2003. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13493 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Surplus 13493 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Tax Foreclosed approve the sale of various surplus tax foreclosed properties in
Properties accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Tax Code for a total
of $104,786.94; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
appropriate deeds conveying the properties to the high bidder
complying with the bid specifications. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13494 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13494 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Underground approve the acceptance of one permanent underground water
Water Utility utility easement described as Lot 6A, Block 2, F. Cuella Survey,
Easement Tarrant County, Texas, from Teraspace Networks Alliance No. 1,
L.P., necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of
a sanitary sewer system for property located west of Independence
Parkway (DOE 0200) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13495 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Purchase & Sale 13495 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement authorize the City Manager to execute a written consent to a
purchase and sale agreement between Sterling-Fort Worth J.C.,
L.P. and Trajen Flight Support, L.P. relating to all of Sterling-Fort
Worth, J.C., L.P. leasehold interests at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-2451 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15400 2451 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of adopt Ordinance No. 15400 declaring certain findings; providing
0.656 Acres Out for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort
of J. Burnett Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 0.656 acres (.00102
Survey square miles) of land, more or less, out of the Jerry Burnett Survey,
AX-02-0012 Abstract No. 1923 Tarrant County, Texas (Annexation Case No. AX-
02-0012), which territory lies adjacent to the present corporate
boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory
annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the
inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of
Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every
prior ordinance in conflict herewith. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2452 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15401 2452 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street & Alley adopt Ordinance No. 15401 vacating portions of the 1300 and 1400
Vacations block of Talton Avenue (formerly Judd Street), Morningside Drive,
VA-02-084 Colvin Avenue, and a portion of the 2600 to 2800 block of Capulin
Avenue and Yuma Avenue, and 15-foot wide alley portions running
through blocks 21, 22, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 47, Ryan Southeast
Addition, Tarrant County, Texas.
Council Member Moss informed Council that he had filed a Conflict
of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary and would abstain from
voting on this issue.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
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C-19410 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
McGriff, Seibels 19410 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
& Williams of authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for excess
Texas, Inc. workers' compensation insurance with McGriff, Seibels & Williams
through North of Texas, Inc. through the North River Insurance Company for an
River Insurance amount not to exceed $209,395.00; and authorize this agreement to
Company begin January 1, 2003, and expire December 31, 2003, with options
to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19411 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tegrity 19411 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Contractors, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tegrity
Contractors, Ltd., Inc. in the amount of $167,660.00 for renovations
to the Bolt Street Public Safety Communications Center at 3000
West Bolt Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19412 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Assign Tax 19412 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Abatement consent to the assignment by AgFoods Limited Partnership
Agreement by (AgFoods) of its rights, duties and obligations under it Tax
AgFoods to Abatement Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 27004, to Opus
Opus Real Estate Texas V Limited Partnership (Opus); and authorize the
City Manager to execute a Consent to Assignment Agreement with
Opus. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19413 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Site Concrete, 19413 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Site
Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $725,301.75 for 100 working days
for the Cityview Detention Project; and approve the temporary
street closure of Overton Ridge Boulevard from IH20 to a median
opening 600 feet south of IH20 beginning Tuesday, January 21,
2003, through Monday, July 14, 2003. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19414 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Dustrol, Inc. 19414 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Dustrol, Inc.
in the amount of $103,200.00 for Surface Wedge Milling (2003-2) at
various locations for one year. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-19415 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Southwest 19415 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Research authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services
Institute agreement with the Southwest Research Institute for the
development of a Communications Master Plan for the Traffic
Management System for a fee not to exceed $377,000.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19416 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
B-C Company, 19416 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with B-C
Company, Inc. in the amount of $373,530.80 for runway guard
lights, signs and striping improvements at Alliance Airport. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19417 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
S.J. Louis 19417 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction of authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to wholesale
Texas, Ltd., LLP water contracts with the City of Burleson, City of Crowley, and
Bethesda Water Supply Corporation providing for cost
participation by these entities in the proposed water transmission
main extension to meet each customer's estimated
capacity/demand in 2020; and authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd., LLP,
in the amount of $2,781,800.00 for the Southside III, 36-inch Water
Transmission Main Extension from Cleburne Crowley Road to the
City of Burleson at Shannon Creek. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19418 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Conatser 19418 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,326,175.20 for a 36-inch
water line extension to serve Sendera Ranch, Contract II. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19419 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15402 19419 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
McClendon
Construction 1. Authorize the transfer of $781,349.00 from the Water and
Company, Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $698,032.00, and the Sewer Capital Project
Fund in the amount of $83,317.00; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15402 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $698,032.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $83,317.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding an award of
contract to McClendon Construction Company, Inc. for
Alternate "A" for the reconstruction of 28th Street Northwest
(Sherman Avenue to Titus Street), 28th Street Northwest
(Macie Street to Kearney Avenue) and 28th Street Northwest
(West Long Avenue to Ephriham Avenue) including water
and sanitary sewer replacements; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc. for Alternate "A" in
the amount of $1,223,718.85 for the reconstruction of
Northwest 28th Street (Sherman Avenue to Titus Street),
Northwest 28th Street (Macie Street to Kearney Avenue) and
Northwest 28th Street (Long Avenue to Ephriham Avenue)
including water and sanitary sewer main replacements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19420 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
BRB 19420 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Contractors, inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with BRB
Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,736,201.40 for a 36-inch water
line extension to serve Sendera Ranch, Contract I. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19421 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15403 19421 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Change Order#1
to CSC #27454 — 1. Authorize the transfer of $90,934.40 from the Water and
Conatser Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
Construction, the amount of $2,647.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund
Inc. in the amount of $88,287.40; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15403 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $2,647.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $88,287.40 from
available funds for the purpose of funding Change Order No.
1 to City Secretary Contract No. 27454 with Conatser
Construction, Inc.; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1
to City Secretary Contract No. 27454 with Conatser
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $111,283.40, thereby
increasing the contract amount to $926,570.85.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19422 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Eagle 19422 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction & authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Eagle
Environmental Construction and Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of
Services, Inc. $261,682.00 for the disposal of residual wastewater sludge and
liquid inside Digester No. 9 at the former Riverside Wastewater
Treatment Plant for the Water Department, with final payment due
30 days from the date of the invoice; and authorize the agreement
to begin January 14, 2003, and expire May 31, 2003. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19423 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15404 19423 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Miller Pipeline
Corporation 1. Authorize the transfer of $106,518.00 from the Water and
Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount
of $68,126.00, and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $38,392.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15404 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $68,126.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $38,392.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding an award of
contract to Miller Pipeline Corporation for locating and
deholing buried utilities; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Miller
Pipeline Corporation in the amount of $96,835.00 with the
option to renew for three additional one-year periods for
locating buried utilities using the vacuum excavation
method.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-19424 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
City of Keller 19424 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Fort Worth and the City of Keller for the
provision of wastewater services for Deerfield Addition, Phase III.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19425 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-19425
Can-Fer from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize
Construction the City Manager to execute a contract with Can-Fer Construction
Company Company in the amount of $527,900.00 for the sanitary sewer lift
station to serve Sendera Ranch, Ltd. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19426 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Historic 19426 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Landmark, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
d/b/a ArtSpace Agreement with Historic Landmark, Inc. d/b/a ArtSpace Texas, Inc.
Texas, Inc. for the installation of parkway improvements to benefit the Victory
Arts Center located at 3300 Hemphill Street along West Shaw from
Hemphill Street to Lipscomb Street that are required to meet
current City standards, for a total City participation cost of
$52,000.00. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19427 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Arthur Weinman, 19427 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Architects authorize the City Manager to execute an architectural design
agreement with Arthur Weinman, Architects to prepare
construction documents for the renovation of the Roseland
Theater Annex, located immediately north of the present Roseland
Theater, at a cost of $37,890.00. Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane requested staff to prepare an Informal
Report updating the Council on the status of the Roseland Theater.
C-19428 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Mooreland 19428 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Development authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Company, Inc. Agreement with Mooreland Development Company, Inc. for the
rehabilitation of existing facilities and installation of water and
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sewer services to serve a portion of South Oak Grove Estates,
Phase II and III of Blocks 7, 8, 12, and 13, on McPherson Road east
of Highway 135 in far southeast Fort Worth. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19429 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Hillsborough 19429 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Mady, L.P. authorize water and wastewater services to be provided to
Hillsborough Addition, which is located in the City of Fort Worth's
extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ); and authorize the City Manager to
execute a Community Facilities Agreement with Hillsborough
Mady, L.P. for the installation of community facilities for
Hillsborough Addition in Fort Worth's ETJ. Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19430 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Scott 19430 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Communities authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Developers Agreement with Scott Communities Developers Limited
Limited Partnership for construction of offsite sewer services to serve
Partnership Lago Vista at Bonds Ranch on Bonds Ranch Road, south of
Highway 287 in far northwest Fort Worth. Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-19431 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Continued for 19431 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
One Week authorize water and wastewater services to be provided to Wilshire
Valley Addition located outside of the Fort Worth city limits; and
authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Wilshire Valley Mady, L.P. for the installation of
community facilities for Wilshire Valley Addition in Fort Worth's
extraterritorial jurisdiction. Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Proposed second 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
Billingsley (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0010). Mayor Barr asked if there was
Survey anyone present desiring to be heard.
AX-02-0010
Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and advised Council
to institute annexation proceedings by the preparation of an
ordinance to be adopted at the meeting of February 4, 2003.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the second public hearing for 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
(Annexation Case No. AX-02-0010), Council Member Haskin made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the second public
hearing be closed and that staff be directed to institute annexation
proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be adopted at
the meeting of February 4, 2003.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2900 was
Hearing adopted on December 17, 2002, 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
December 20, 2002. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
ZC-02-180 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Terry's Ocean Containers for
a change in zoning of property located at 2001 West Loop 820
North from "A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for selected commercial uses, with site
plan required, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-180, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-234 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 12,
SP-02-023 2002, continued the hearing of the application of Chris Chappell for
Continued Until a change in zoning of property located at 4711, 4713, 4717 and
February 11, 4721 Byers Avenue from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to
2003 "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for day care centers,
schools, offices, places of worship, bed and breakfast homes and
inns, and other specified commercial uses, with monument signs
only, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-234 and Site Plan No. SP-02-023.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Andrew Yanez Mr. Andrew Yanez, 4605 Byers Avenue, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning change. He stated that it would create
problems with the resale of his property and requested Council deny
the zoning change.
Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard #406, representing
the applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
change. He stated that the applicant had tried to meet with everyone
interested in the proposed zoning change. He added that the
neighborhood supported the change and that the City Zoning
Commission unanimously approved the change. However, he would
not oppose the case being postponed to meet with Mr. Yanez.
Council Member Wentworth stated that he had reservations about
the zoning change until he spoke with Mr. Hopkins and the
applicant. He added that Mr. Yanez should have an opportunity to
meet with the applicant to resolve his concerns.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Chris Chappell, Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-234
and Site Plan No. SP-02-023 be continued until February 11, 2003.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-246 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of December 10,
Approved 2002, continued the hearing of the application of Cityview Partners,
LP for a change in zoning of property located in the 6300-6400
block of Overton Ridge Boulevard from "G" Intensive Commercial
to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for housing for
elderly persons subject to "CR" development standards and
provisions of Unified Residential Development site plan, with
waiver of planned development site plan recommended, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-246. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the application of Cityview Partners, LP, Council Member Silcox
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-246 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-272 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of December 10,
Approved 2002, continued the hearing of the application of John B. Sartain
and Pantego Bible Church for a change in zoning of property
located in the 6000-6200 block of John T. White Road and 900-1000
block of John T. White Road North from "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial to "PD/E" Planned Development/Specific Use for all
uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial with no alcohol sales
allowed, with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-02-272. Mayor Barr 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 John B. Sartain and Pantego Bible Church,
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-272 be approved by amending the zoning to "E"
Neighborhood Commercial as this would prohibit the sale of
alcohol being that the property was located across the street from
a church. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-282 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Lisa Jenkins Dryden for a
change in zoning of property located at 2204 Huntington Lane from
"A-5" One-Family to "A-5/HC" One-Family/Historic and Cultural
Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-282, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-283 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Gene Thompson for a
change in zoning of property located at 2508 College Avenue from "A-
5" One-Family to "A-5/HC" One-Family/Historic and Cultural
Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-283, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-285 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Approved Silcox, that the application of Longhorn Finance for a change in
zoning of property located 4444 South Freeway from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial Restricted,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-285, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-02-286 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Trinity 2.87 Partners, LP
for a change in zoning of property located in the 1600-1700 block of
Foch Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-286, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-289 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of L & S Land Company for a
change in zoning of property located north of the 2800-3100 block
of Sherman Avenue from "PD-451" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "A-5" One-Family with minimum lot size of 4,100
square feet and minimum lot width of 41 feet to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-289, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-290 Mr. Jim Walker, 331 Arbor Court, Euless, Texas, representing the
Continued Until applicant, appeared before Council in support of the zoning
February 11, change and requested the "PD" be amended to allow the property
2003 to be used as a trucking and transportation facility.
Jim Walker
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning change. They expressed concerns relative to safety,
economic, and environmental issues.
Ty Bush, Mr. Ty Bush 12608 Sweet Bay Dr
Brian Simpson, Mr. Brian Simpson 12617 Red Cedar, Euless, TX
lone Stanley, Ms. lone Stanley 12712 Chinaberry Ct
Craig Lewis, Mr. Craig Lewis 12809 Peach Tree Wy
Robert Ruiz, Mr. Robert Ruiz 12704 Red Cedar, Euless, TX
Tyler Russell, Mr. Tyler Russell 12664 Black Cherry Ln, Euless, TX
Brian Stanley, Mr. Brian Stanley 12712 Chinaberry Ct
Douglas Blake Mr. Douglas Blake 12708 Beech Tree Ln
Council Member Moss stated that heavy truck traffic in this area
disturbed the neighborhood. He requested staff evaluate the area
to determine how a 130-foot vehicle could safely navigate a turn
from Trinity Hills Boulevard onto Euless South Main Road.
Council Member Haskin requested that staff provide a briefing at
the February 11, 2003 Pre-Council Meeting relative to traffic
concerns on this portion of Trinity Boulevard.
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Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of CTC Transportation for a
change in zoning of property located at 3540 Euless South Main
Road from "PD-43" Planned Development/Specific Use for a
petroleum storage and distribution facility with conditions to "I"
Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-290, be continued until
February 11, 2003, to allow the community and owner time to
devise mutually agreeable terms to provide additional protection to
the neighborhood. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-291 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of James Avenue Baptist
Church for a change in zoning of property located at 5745 James
Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for a daycare and church subject to "E"
Neighborhood Commercial development regulations, with waiver
of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-291, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-292 Council Member Haskin stated that this property was located in an
Continued Until area dense with trees and expressed concern with deed
January 28, 2003 restrictions and setback requirements and asked that the applicant
respond.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, representing the applicant,
stated that the property was isolated and located at the very dead
end of Trinity Boulevard. He added that he could not foresee this
ever being residential property and since the property was not
platted there could be no setback. He also stated that he had not
met with Randall Harwood, Parks and Community Services
Planning and Resource Management.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the application of Hunter Ferrell Associates,
LP for a change in zoning of property located at the future
southwest corner of Trinity Boulevard and Riverpark Street from
"A-5" One-Family to "J" Medium Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-292, be continued until January 28, 2003. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-02-293 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Scott Communities
Developers, LP for a change in zoning of property located at 11000
Los Rios Drive from "A-21" One-Family to "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-293, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-294 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Southside Lofts, Ltd. for a
change in zoning of property located at 812 and 816 West
Broadway Avenue from "G" Intensive Commercial to "MU-2" High
Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-294, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-295 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of AIL Investments, LP for a
change in zoning of property located in the 8600 block of IH-35W
from "I" Light Industrial to "G" Intensive Commercial, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-295, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-296 Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
Continued Until appeared before Council and stated that staff recommended
February 4, 2003 continuing this case to allow the associated annexation to be
ratified on February 4, 2003.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Claudia Hosfelt and Guy and
Minnie Browning for a change in zoning of property located in the
3800-4000 block of Keller-Hicks Road and 11200-11300 block of
Alta Vista Road from "Unzoned" (Contingent) to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for single-family use with the 7,000
square feet average lot size and 6,000 square feet minimum lot
size, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-296, be continued until February 4,
2003. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-297 Mr. Garfield stated that he had received a letter from the applicant
Continued Until requesting this case be continued until February 11, 2003.
February 11,
2003
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Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of James L. Brittain for a
change in zoning of property located in the 10500 block of Crowley
Road (FM 731) from "B" Two-Family, "CR" Low Density Multi-
Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family
and "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-297, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-298 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Charles Petrek for a change
in zoning of property located at 9616 Camp Bowie West from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/1" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "I" Light Industrial, outside storage
areas must be paved and screened with 6-foot fence, and waiver of
site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-298, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-300 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15405 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-300, Text Amendment concerning
Approved shelters. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
Text be heard.
Amendment
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the Text Amendment, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-300 be approved,
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15405
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORGINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY ADDING A DEFINITION FOR A
"SHELTER"; AMENDING THE RESIDENTIAL AND
NONRESIDENTIAL USE TABLES TO ADD "SHELTER" AS A
PERMITTED USE IN "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT;
AMENDING THE USE INDEX TO ADD "SHELTER"; 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.
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ZC-02-301 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15406 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-301, Text Amendment concerning
Approved accessory buildings. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
Text present desiring to be heard.
Amendment
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the Zoning Hearing
be closed, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-301 be approved, and that
the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15406
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9,
"DEFINITIONS" TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS" AND "GARAGE, PRIVATE" AND TO ADD A
DEFINITION FOR "CARPORT/PORTE COCHERE"; TO AMEND
SECTION 5.301 OF CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 3, "SUPPLEMENTAL
USE STANDARDS" TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS; TO RENUMBER SECTIONS
5.301 THROUGH 5.305 OF CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 3, "ACCESSORY
USES"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7, "RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS" TO ADD A REFERENCE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL USE
STANDARDS IN CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 3, AND TO ADD A
LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF GARAGES/CARPORTS IN
RESIDENTIAL LOTS; TO AMEND SECTION 4.603, THE
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE AND SECTION 4.803, THE
NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE TO AMEND AND ADD
REFERENCES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS AND TO
INDICATE WHEN A SPECIAL EXCEPTION IS REQUIRED;
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-03-026 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-03-007 Member Moss, that the application of Fort Worth Sports Authority
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at 3601 Highway 114
from "PD/215 and 232" and "AG" Agricultural to "PD/SU" Planned
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Development/Specific Use and to amend Texas Motor Speedway to
include all regulations under Ordinance Nos. 12627 and 12866, with
site plan for race track and associated uses, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
03-026 and Site Plan No. SP-03-007, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-284 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-02-028 Member Haskin, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Approved change in zoning of various addresses as listed on attached
Exhibit A from "CF" Community Facilities, "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "J" Medium
Industrial, "J/HSE" Medium Industrial/Highly Significant
Endangered and "K" Heavy Industrial to "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed-Use "MU-2/HSE" High Intensity Mixed-Use/Highly Significant
Endangered and "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use plus shelters, with site
plan at 1321 East Lancaster, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-284 and Site
Plan No. SP-02-028, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-284 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-02-028 Member Davis that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
Denied change in zoning located at 1404 East Presidio; from "K" Heavy
Industrial to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-02-284 and Site Plan No. SP-02-028, be denied. The motion
carried unanimously.
SP-02-013 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Silcox, that the application of Terry's Ocean Containers for
a change in zoning of property located at 2001 West Loop 820
North, site plan for storage of outside containers, Site Plan No. SP-
02-013, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-154 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Davis, that the application of Courtney Family Trust for a
Prejudice change in zoning of property located at 104 and 106 Churchill Road
and 4658 White Settlement Road from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-154,
be denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-185 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Picht, that the application of Land Rover, Ltd. for a change
Prejudice in zoning of property located in the 2800-3050 block of Cherry Lane
from "PD-57" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in
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"ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted through "H" Central
Business with various exceptions and development restrictions to
"C" Medium Density Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-185, be
denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-287 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-02-027 Member Davis, that the application of Amjad S. Babaa for a change
Set for Special in zoning of property located in the 300 block of Rand Street from
Hearing on "B" Two-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU"
February 4, 2003 Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus uses related to the establishment
and operation of an auto diagnostics service facility and
supporting uses, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-287 and Site Plan No.
SP-02-027, be set for a special hearing on February 4, 2003. (See
Letter of Appeal). The motion carried unanimously.
SP-03-004 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Davis, that the application of CentrePort Venture, Inc. for a
Prejudice change in zoning of property located in the 14900 block of Frye
Road, site plan for office, Site Plan No. SP-03-004, be denied
without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr stated that citizen presentations would be heard at this
time.
Citizen Mr. Rick Flanagan, 1409 Avenue H, Grand Prairie, appeared before
Presentations Council regarding the sweeper/scrubber bid for Fort Worth
Convention Center.
Mayor Barr requested that City Manager Jackson provide a report
on the circumstances surrounding this issue and that a copy be
provided to Mr. Flanagan.
Council Member Silcox asked staff to provide a report explaining
why a gasoline-powered machine was being used in an indoor
facility.
Recessed/ Mayor Barr recessed the meeting at 8:43 p.m. and reconvened it at
Reconvened 8:58 p.m.
Special Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of December 17,
ZC-02-271 2002, set today as the date for a special hearing of the application
Approved of Beechwood Business Park Joint Venture for a change in zoning
of property located at the southeast corner of State Highway 114
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and FM 156 from "K" Heavy Industrial to "R-2" Townhouse/Cluster
Residential, "G" Intensive Commercial and "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-271 be approved. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
the zoning change:
Don Dykstra, Mr. Don Dykstra 807 Potomac PI., Southlake, TX
Dennis Hopkins, Represented Pulte Homes
Leslie Sagar, Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins 6850 Manhattan Blvd. #406
Susan Mead Represented Beechwood Business Park Joint Venture
Ms. Leslie Sagar 2190 Ottinger Rd., Keller, TX
Leslie Sagar & Associates, LLC
Ms. Susan Mead 201 Main St. Ste 600
Represented Jenkens & Gilchrist
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
the zoning change:
Dan Hagan, Mr. Dan Hagan 3016 Owenwood Dr.
Michael Dimaria, Represented American Airlines
Tim Ward, Mr. Michael C. Dimaria 2001 Worldwide Dr.
James O'Neil, Represented FedEx
Eddie Gossage, Mr. Tim Ward 2221 Alliance Blvd.
Mike Berry Represented Alliance International Airport
Mr. James J. O'Neil 2650 Lou Menk Dr.
Represented Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Mr. Eddie Gossage P. O. Box 500
Represented Texas Motor Speedway
Mr. Mike Berry 6217 Genoa Rd.
Represented AIL Investments, L.P.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the special hearing of the application of Beechwood Business
Park Joint Venture, Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the special hearing be
closed and Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-271 be denied.
Council Member Silcox made a substitute motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the special hearing be closed
and Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-271 be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox, Haskin, and Picht
NOES: Council Members Lane, Moss, Wentworth,
and Davis
ABSENT: None
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 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15407
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.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:55 P.M.
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