HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/06/03-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 3, 2003
Date & Time On the 3rd day of June, A.D., 2003, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members
and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Mike Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss,
Clyde Picht, John Stevenson, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary
Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson.
With more than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Dr. Donald Hogg, Westminster
Presbyterian Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 2003,
were approved unanimously.
Special Mayor Pro tempore McCloud requested that the citizen
Presentations presentation listed on the agenda be heard at this time. He
introduced Ms. Charmione Johnson Polk who presented The
Original King Kids Youth Group. The group performed for the
Council and audience and delivered a message welcoming and
congratulating Mayor Moncrief and the newly elected Council.
Announcements Mayor Moncrief announced that the Fort Worth Town Hall meeting
would be held June 16, 2003, at the Fort Worth Community Arts
Center, 1309 Montgomery Street. He added that it would start with
an open house at 6:30 p.m. at which time residents could address
their concerns with department directors and City staff, and then at
7:30 p.m. citizens could address the Mayor and Council.
Council Member Lane stated that he had the pleasure of taking Ms.
Pope and The Original King Kids Youth Group to Budapest a few
years ago. He added that the group was available for
performances and also would accept donations, as they were
trying to replace their van.
Council Member Moss acknowledged the presence of Mrs. Eugene
McCray, widow of former Council Member and Mayor Pro tempore
Eugene McCray, in the audience.
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Council Member Silcox acknowledged the presence of his father-
and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Hurst, in the audience and
congratulated them on the occasion of their 53rd wedding
anniversary. He also announced that the Capital Improvement and
Infrastructure Committee would hold a public hearing June 11,
2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. He added that the
public hearing was to receive a report from City staff and also
receive public comment on the Master Thoroughfare Plan
Amendment for the realignment of Heritage Trace Parkway, Park
Vista Boulevard, and Golden Triangle Boulevard. He encouraged
everyone interested to attend the hearing.
Council Member Lane announced that the Texas Motor Speedway
would have truck races on Friday and IRL races on Saturday. He
also encouraged everyone to attend the Cats baseball games.
Mayor Moncrief acknowledged the presence of his wife, Rosie
Moncrief, in the audience.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. C-19606 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. C-19606 be continued until June 17, 2003.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Benjamin D. Loughry be appointed to Place 9
on the Aviation Advisory Board effective June 3, 2003, and with a
term expiring October 1, 2003. The motion carried unanimously.
C.P. #228 There was presented Council Proposal No. 228 from the City
Residential Council to instruct City staff not to issue zoning citations for
Carports residential carports for 120 days; instruct City staff not to accept
requests for variances from the zoning ordinance for carports for
120 days, with the understanding that no citations will be issued
for such carports pending consideration by the City Council of
amendments to the zoning ordinance concerning carports; upon
request and concurrence of the applicant, instruct City staff to
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seek a continuance for 120 days of requests for variances from the
zoning ordinance for carports that are currently pending before the
Board of Adjustment, with the understanding that no citations will
be issued for such carports pending consideration by the City
Council of amendments to the zoning ordinance concerning
carports; and instruct City staff to present proposed text
amendments revising the current regulations regarding carports to
the City Council within 60 days.
Mr. Bob Riley, Director of the Development Department, advised
Council that the applicants had a certain period of time in which to
comply or remove the structure, but that during this 120 day period
no further ticketing or enforcement would take place.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted with the
addition that all actions that were pending at this point be included
in this abatement as well as those that had been through the Board
of Adjustment. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis requested that notices be sent to residents
who had cases pending before the Board of Adjustment advising
them of this Council action.
OCS-1352 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1352 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-13985 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15576 13985 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Homeownership
Counseling 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept, if awarded, a grant of
Services up to $150,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) for Housing Counseling Services;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15576 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $150,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, for the purpose of funding housing
counseling services; and
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3. Certify that the activities to be funded with the Housing
Counseling Services funds are consistent with the City's
Consolidated Plan.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13986 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15577 13986 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pruitt Street adopt Ordinance No. 15577 vacating a 49.9 foot wide by
Vacation approximately 132.5 foot long portion of Pruitt Street, Lot 3-R,
VA-03-017 Block 1, Harris Hospital Addition, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13987 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15578 13987 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
North Texas adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15578 increasing estimated
Clean Air receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
Coalition $4,800.00, subject to receipt of the grant from the North Texas
Clean Air Coalition, for the purpose of funding air education
materials for the Environmental Management Department. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13988 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15579 13988 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Housing
Counseling 1. Authorize the City Manager to seek and receive private
Program donations and/or reimbursement of costs for services from
Donations lenders and other private sources; and
2. Accept donations totaling $20,394.00 to the Housing
Counseling Program from the donors on the list; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15579 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund in the amount of $20,394.00 from available funds for
the purpose of funding the Housing Counseling Program.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously
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G-13989 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2952 13989 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Trinity River Adopt Resolution No. 2952 adopting the Trinity River Vision Master
Vision Master Plan as a guide for future development along the Trinity River and
Plan & Appoint its major tributaries; amend the Comprehensive Plan to
Representatives incorporate the Trinity River Vision Master Plan; amend the Park,
to Trinity River Recreation and Open Space Master Plan to incorporate the Trinity
Vision River Vision Master Plan; and authorize the Mayor to appoint
Leadership representatives to the Trinity River Vision Leadership Council.
Council Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted.
Council Member Moss stated to ensure that the following revisions
presented at the Pre-Council meeting to the plan be included in the
resolution:
1. Page 130, under "Trail Heads", add as last bullet, "Class I —
on new park site proposed for the Meeker Addition between
River Legacy and Grand Prairie."
2. Page 133, add to the right of River Legacy Park "*Extend
trails from River Legacy Park to the City of Grand Prairie
trail system."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
P-9804 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Cancel & Rebid 9804 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Bid 03-0080 — authorize the rejection and rebid of Bid 03-0080 for a purchase
Aviation Fuel agreement to obtain aviation fuel for the Aviation Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9805 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Floor Materials, 9805 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Installation & authorize an annual purchase agreement for various floor
Repair materials, installation and repair with DMCA, Inc. for the City of
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Fort Worth based on the sole bid received, with payments due 20
days after receipt of invoice and with freight charges included in
unit prices; and authorize this agreement to begin June 3, 2003,
and expire June 2, 2004, with options to renew for four additional
one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9806 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Liquid Oxygen 9806 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize a purchase agreement for liquid oxygen with Matheson
Tri-Gas for the Water Department, based on low bid of unit price
per ton, with payments due within 30 days of the date of invoice
and freight at no charge; and authorize this agreement to begin on
June 3, 2003, and expire June 2, 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-9807 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Computer 9807 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Equipment, 1. Confirm master leases with Dell Financial Services and IBM
Software & Credit Corporation for the lease of computer equipment,
Services software, services and peripherals for the Information
Technology Solutions Department; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to continue to execute lease
schedules with Dell Government Leasing, Inc. and IBM
Credit Corporation through December 31, 2003; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into new obligations
under the master lease agreements for current and
anticipated schedules through December 31, 2003, for an
amount not to exceed $1.4 million for Dell Government
Leasing, Inc. and $400,500.00 for IBM Credit Corporation.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
L-13571 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sublease Office 13571 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Space authorize the Fort Worth International Center (FWIC) to sublease
available space on the ground floor of the Baker Building, located
at 711 Houston Street, to tenants involved in International Trade or
Relationships in order to generate rent revenue; and authorize the
FWIC to offer short-term no-cost leases to foreign companies
evaluating investment in Fort Worth. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13572 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13572 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Waterline approve the acceptance of one permanent waterline easement
Easement described as Lot 1, Block 37, Rosen Heights Addition, Tarrant
County, Texas, from Fundamentals Company, needed for the
construction of Holly/Northside II Phase I Waterline, for property
located at the corner of Northwest 26th and Ephriham Avenue (DOE
3635) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13573 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13573 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Main approve the acceptance of one permanent water main easement
Easement described as part of Tract 213, Abstract No. 407, E.B. Dishman
Survey, from Pulte Home Corporation of Texas, necessary for the
construction, maintenance and operation of water lines between
McCart Street and Crowley Road along the future Risinger Road
right-of-way for property located along Risinger Road between
McCart Street and Crowley Road (DOE 2968) for a cost of $1.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13574 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Purchase 13574 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Additional Land authorize the City Manager to purchase 8.0 acres of land in the
for Mallard Cove amount of $32,000.00 from Zena Land Development. This purchase
Park is for the continued land assemblage of Mallard Cove Park, as
approved under the standing Option/Right of First Refusal
Agreement (Mayor and Council Communication No. L-13498). It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
PZ-2484 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15580 2484 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Streets & Alleys adopt Ordinance No. 15580 vacating the following streets and
Vacation alleys located in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas:
VA-02-009
1. Seminary Street, a 40 foot wide by 1412 feet long right-of-
way lying between James Avenue on the west and Sixth
Avenue on the east, William W. Wheat Survey, Abstract No.
1645, and Blocks 1, 2, and 3, Hubbard Highlands; and
2. Broadus Avenue, a 60 foot wide by 1414 foot long right-of-
way lying between James Avenue on the west of Sixth
Avenue on the east and between Blocks 1, 2, and 3, on the
north and Blocks 4, 5, and 6, Hubbard Highlands; and
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3. Washington Avenue, a 60 foot wide by 398 feet long right-of-
way lying between Seminary Street and West Beddell Street
and Blocks 2, 3, 4, and 5, Hubbard Highlands; and
4. Hubbard Avenue, a 60 foot wide by 362 foot long right-of-
way lying between Seminary Street and Sixth Avenue,
Hubbard Highlands; and
5. Two alleys, one alley being 12 feet wide north and south 295
feet long; the second alley being 15 feet wide east and west
1,050 feet long, in Blocks 4 and 5, Hubbard Highlands; and a
certain part of the same alley being 15 feet wide and 46 feet
long in Block 6, Hubbard Highlands and Sixth Avenue.
Council Member Moss stated that he had a conflict regarding this
issue, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary, and would abstain from voting.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
C-19605 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend 19605 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement— authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City's
Tarrant Regional agreement with Tarrant Regional Water District (Water District) for
Water District participation in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of
Fort Worth, Texas (Downtown TIF), increasing the level at which
the Water District will contribute tax increment to the Downtown
TIF. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-19606 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued Until Communication No. C-19606, Approval of the Construction of a
June 17, 2003 Public Crossing of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF)
Railway Company Line at Bogie Drive and Authorization to Enter
into a Contract with Beechwood Companies and BNSF Agreeing to
Accept and Maintain the Right-of-Way Associated with the
Proposed Public Rail Crossing, be continued until June 17, 2003.
C-19607 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15581 19607 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Jackson
Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of $1,209,945.00 from the Water and
Ltd. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $381,238.00 and Sewer Capital Project Fund
in the amount of $828,707.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15581 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $381,238.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $828,707.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Jackson Construction, Ltd. for water and sanitary sewer
replacement contract for Berry Street from Waits Avenue to
Forest Park Boulevard; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Jackson Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $1,092,945.00
for water and sanitary sewer replacement contract for Berry
Street from Waits Avenue to Forest Park Boulevard.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19608 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15582 19608 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
S.H.U.C., Inc.
1. Authorize the transfer of $247,595.50 from the Water and
Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15582 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $247,595.50 from available
funds, for the purpose of funding a contract with S.H.U.C.,
Inc. for Water Replacements Contract 2000 WSM-H; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
S.H.U.C., Inc. in the amount of $220,095.50 for Water
Replacements Contract 2000 WSM-H.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19609 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15583 19609 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas
Department of 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute a grant
Health contract with the Texas Department of Health for $3,856.00
to be used for West Nile Virus education and prevention
through June 30, 2003; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15583 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $3,856.00 subject to receipt of the grant from
the Texas Department of Health, for the purpose of funding
West Nile Virus education and prevention.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19610 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Freese & 19610 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Nichols, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for construction management of the
northside pump station and ground storage reservoir
improvements, for a fee not to exceed $327,108.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19611 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC 19611 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
#26932 -
Polytechnic 1. Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 26932
Community with Polytechnic Community Development Corporation
Development (PCDC), executed on July 18, 2001; and
Corporation
2. Approve the reallocation of $22,187.02 in PCDC 1997 and
1998 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
from "PCDC Housing Development" to "PCDC Community
Facility;" and
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3. Approve the reallocation of $5,068.00 in PCDC 1997 CDBG
funds from "CFW Home Improvement Program Loans" to
"PCDC Community Facility;" and
4. Authorize contract performance for a period of up to 12
months to begin on the date of contract execution; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to extend or renew the contract
for up to an additional 12 months if the PCDC timely
requests an extension or renewal; and
6. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts, if
necessary, to achieve project goals provided that the
amendment is within the scope of the project and in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
7. Amend the Consolidated Action Plan for CDBG Year XXVIII
previously approved by the City Council and the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-19612 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend 19612 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreements - authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the
Tarrant County agreements with Tarrant County (County) and Tarrant County
& Tarrant Hospital District (Hospital District) for participation in Tax
County Hospital Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, City of Fort Worth (Downtown
District TIF), increasing the level at which the County and the Hospital
District will contribute tax increment to the Downtown TIF.
Council Member Moss stated that he had a conflict regarding this
issue, that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary, and would abstain from voting.
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Stevenson, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Picht,
Stevenson, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
C-19613 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amend CSC 19613 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
#27367 — authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City
Flatiron Building Secretary Contract No. 27367, a Community Facilities Agreement
Partners, Ltd. with Flatiron Building Partners, Ltd. to make certain sidewalk
improvements to the Flatiron Building located in the southwest
corner of 9t" Street to Houston Street. Council Member Davis made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19614 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15584 19614 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Inca-Sol
Environmental 1. Approve the transfer of $103,548.00 in undesignated funds
Services, Inc. in the Environmental Management Operating Fund to the
Environmental Management Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15584 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Environmental
Management Project Fund in the amount of $103,548.00 from
available funds, for the purpose of funding a contract with
Inca-Sol Environmental Services, Inc. for abatement and/or
demolition of various structures in the Evans and Rosedale
Business and Cultural District; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Inca-
Sol Environmental Services, Inc. for abatement and/or
demolition of various structures in the Evans and Rosedale
Business and Cultural District in the amount of $178,988.00.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the first
Proposed public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation of
Voluntary approximately 110 acres, north of SH114, west of FM156, and south
Annexation of of Sam Reynolds Road (Harriet Creek Ranch) (Annexation Case No.
110 Acres, North AX-03-0003). Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone present
of SH114, West desiring to be heard.
of FM156 &
South of Sam Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
Reynolds Road appeared before Council, gave a staff report and advised Council
(Harriet Creek that staff should be directed to publish notice setting June 17,
Ranch) 2003, as the second public hearing.
AX-03-0003
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the first public hearing for the proposed voluntary annexation
of approximately 110 acres, north of SH114, west of FM156, and
south of Sam Reynolds Road (Harriet Creek Ranch) (Annexation
Case No. AX-03-0003), Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the public hearing be
closed and that the second public hearing be set for June 17, 2003.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-03-134 It appeared that Zoning Commission at its meeting on May 14,
SP-03-019 2003, set today as the date for a hearing of the application of Jay
Continued for and Barbara Hedges for a change in zoning of property located at
120 Days 6500 Bridge Street from "PD/SU/G" Planned Development/Specific
Use/ Intensive Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for a City managed public collection/disposal facility,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-03-134 and Site Plan No. SP-03-019. (See
letter of appeal). Mayor Moncrief asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
City Manager Jackson provided a summary of the discussion at the
Pre-Council Meeting stating that the Council had received a
recommendation that the City provide for additional citizen
comment and input relative to this zoning request. He added that a
recommendation was also made to develop an ad hoc committee
to review various center design and location criteria, other
recommended sites, receive public input and present their findings
in 90 days.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Jay and Barbara Hedges for
a change in zoning of property located at 6500 Bridge Street from
"PD/SU/G" Planned Development/ Specific Use/ Intensive
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Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/ Specific Use for a
City managed public collection/disposal facility, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-03-134 and Site Plan No. SP-03-019, be continued until October
14, 2003.
Mayor Moncrief read the following names of individuals who did
not wish to address Council but were in support of the zoning
denial:
Ed Kimbell Mr. Ed Kimbell 701 High Woods
LaMonte Tucker Mr. LaMonte A. Tucker 4900 Granite Shoals
James Toal Mr. James Toal 500 W. 7t" St.
Norman Bermes Mr. Norman P. Bermes 316 Paloverde Ln.
Carol Higgins Ms. Carol Higgins 700 Havenwood Lane S.
James Williams Mr. James Williams 5025 Granite Shoals
Barbara Boyett Ms. Barbara Boyett 6008 Monterrey
Woody Kageler Mr. Woody V. Kageler 200 High Woods Tr.
Jeffrey Empante Mr. Jeffrey R. Empante 703 Sargent Ave.
Carol Toombs Ms. Carol Toombs 716 Lake Louise
Randy Toombs Mr. Randy Toombs 716 Lake Louise
Jean Jones Ms. Jean Jones 621 Blue Lake Dr.
Lindy Peterson Mr. Lindy Preston 7241 Normandy Rd.
Ruth Tucker Ms. Ruth K. Tucker 4904 Granite Shoals
M.L. Tucker Mr. M. L. Tucker 4904 Granite Shoals
Rick Reynoso Mr. Rick Reynoso 1401 Meadowood Village Dr.
Rita Narey Ms. Rita Narey 917 High Woods
Jerry Tinkle Mr. Jerry Tinkle 6159 Silverleaf Ct.
Nancy Kageler Ms. Nancy K. Kageler 200 High Woods Tr.
Evelyn Balch Ms. Evelyn Balch 828 Havenwood Ln. S.
Emmet Balch Mr. Emmet Balch 828 Havenwood Ln. S.
Margaret Mr. Margaret Borbolla 5016 Rock River Dr.
Borbolla Mr. Henry Borbolla, Jr. 5017 Rock River Dr.
Henry Borbolla Mr. Joseph M. Myer 417 Green River Tr.
Joseph Myer Ms. Virginia L. Myers P.O. Box 1714
Virginia Myers Ms. Colleen Tiernan 6021 Cholla
Colleen Tiernan Ms. Minerva A. Kimbell 701 High Woods
Minerva Kimbell
The following individuals appeared before Council in favor of the
denial and stated that although they agreed with the concept, the
land use was incompatible and the location unacceptable. They
expressed concerns that this facility would be detrimental to
current and future businesses in the area and urged the Council to
uphold the decision of the Zoning Commission to deny the zoning
case.
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Michael Martin Mr. Michael Martin 1401 Meadowood Village Dr.
Myron Dornic Mr. Myron Dornic 901 Main St., Dallas, TX
Alyce Boyd Ms. Alyce Boyd 7248 Ellis Rd.
Justin Ormsby Mr. Justin R. Ormsby 6000 Cholla Dr.
Louis McBee Mr. Louis A. McBee 1500 Oak Cliff Rd.
Nancy Carr Ms. Nancy M. Carr 701 Candlewood Rd.
Fran Bermes Ms. Fran Bermes 316 Paloverde Ln.
Peggy Terrell Ms. Peggy Terrell 5025 Marble Falls Rd.
Don Campbell Mr. Don Campbell 221 Willow Ridge Rd.
Peter Tropoli Mr. Peter Tropoli 2211 Loop 410 NE, San Antonio, TX
Jim Narey Mr. Jim Narey 917 High Woods Tr.
Council Member Picht made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, to uphold the decision of the Zoning
Commission and deny the zoning case. The motion failed by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Silcox, Moss, and Picht
NOES: Mayor Moncrief; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Stevenson,
and Davis
ABSENT: None
The original motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin stated that the 120-day continuance would
provide the opportunity for City staff to meet with affected
neighborhood associations and address their concerns.
Citizen Ms. Yolanda Eidson, 3015 Ellis Avenue, appeared before Council
Presentations relative to grass and weed clippings left street side and illegal
Yolanda Eidson dumping in her neighborhood. She also expressed appreciation to
the Council for their support of the cancer survivors Relay for Life
that was held at the Cats baseball field April 26, 2003. Mayor
Moncrief asked her to meet with Assistant City Manager Joe
Paniagua regarding her concerns.
Paul Hicks Mr. Paul Hicks, P. O. Box 331611, appeared before Council relative
to the trash program and Code Compliance enforcement. He
expressed concerns with the cost increase of $189 million, which
was up from the $120 million, for a ten-year program that was not
working. He added that Code Compliance needed to be more
involved with enforcing code violations.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS
JUNE 3, 2003
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James Snowden Mr. James H. Snowden III, 401 Amelia Lane, Aledo, Texas,
III appeared before Council and expressed concerns relative to the
Casa Manana Theatre renovations.
Rice Tilley Mr. Rice Tilley, 1600 W. 7th Street, representing Casa Manana,
appeared before Council and stated that the property where the
theatre was located was owned by the City and leased by Casa
Manana. He added that any renovations made to the facility
required Council approval and that before any renovations were
made, an analysis of the facility was performed to determine what
renovations were necessary to upgrade the facility. He further
stated that no one had previously expressed opposition to the
renovations being done and that 60 percent of the renovation had
been completed at this point.
Opal Lee Ms. Opal Lee, 417 S. Judkins, appeared before Council and
presented them with a schedule of the Juneteenth celebration for
this year. She also requested that the City consider entering into a
partnership with the Juneteenth Committee to assist them in
obtaining the use of City facilities for the celebration.
Council Member Lane stated that he had received a letter from the
Northbrook Association regarding missed trash collection and
unacceptable delays for brushy waste pickup and asked that the
letter be entered into the Council Minutes. {A copy of letter was
made a part of the Council Proceedings file for this meeting.}
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:30 p.m.
CITY StltCRETARY MAYORV