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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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 2 of 16 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 3 of 16 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 4 of 16 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 5 of 16 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 6 of 16 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 7 of 16 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 8 of 16 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 9 of 16 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 10 of 16 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 11 of 16 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: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 12 of 16 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 13 of 16 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 14 of 16 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 15 of 16 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 3, 2003 PAGE 16 of 16 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