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FEBRUARY 12, 2002
Date & Time On the 12th day of February, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:16 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 Reverend Steve Wagnon, Prayer of
Faith Temple.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 5,
2002, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for
Presentations Engineers Week.
Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for Congenital
Heart Defect Awareness Day.
Mr. Jay Long, Fort Worth Coca-Cola Bottling Company
representative, and Mr. Ronnie Morris, Area Vice President for
Coca-Cola, presented the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Torch to
the City of Fort Worth and to Master Equilla Mobley, who was the
winner in the contest drawing.
Ms. Hazel Harvey Peace addressed the Council and stated how
proud she was to have carried the torch for the City and advised
Council that she was donating her torch to the Fort Worth Public
Library to be displayed in the Hazel Harvey Peace Section of the
Children's Library.
Announcements Mayor Barr introduced his wife, Karen, in the audience who had
brought two special guests with her, Ms. Silvia Riva and Mr. Mauro
Bigi from our Sister City, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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Council Member Haskin announced that the final meeting on the
Gateway Park master plan would be held March 4, 2002, at 7:00
p.m. at the East Regional Library.
Mayor Barr announced that the public meeting relative to the
redistricting process was held Monday and stated that it was a
very productive meeting. He added that Council was presented
with five maps and that they could be viewed on the City's web
page and citizen comments could be received by calling the
Redistricting Hotline at (817) 871-7371. He stated that the next
public hearing would be held Thursday, February 28, 2002, at 7:00
p.m. at Will Rogers Memorial Center Auditorium.
Mayor Barr announced that there was a Regional Summit on
Emergency Preparedness conducted last Friday, with about 300 in
attendance. He stated that North Central Texas Regional Council
of Governments would address some of the communication and
linkages issues. He further stated that overall we were well
prepared for any terrorist threat. He expressed appreciation to
Assistant City Manager Libby Watson and other staff members
who were involved with this successful summit.
Withdrawn from Council Member Moss requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. C-18954 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Communication Nos. L-13241 and C-18956 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. L-13241 be withdrawn from the agenda.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
OCS-1265 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1265 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 Department. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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G-13515 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2804 13515 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Representation adopt Resolution No. 2804 authorizing the maximum amount to be
in Lawsuit - Luis paid to Jay Rutherford to represent the City of Fort Worth in the
T. Hernandez et subject lawsuit be increased from $75,000.00 to $130,000.00. It
al vs. City of Fort was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
Worth et al, Civil be adopted.
Action No.
4:99-CV-318-Y
G-13516 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2805 13516 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Legal Counsel to retain George Staples, Attorney at Law, as outside legal counsel to
Represent Board represent the Board of Adjustment in a hearing on the appeal by
of Adjustment Restaurant Associates, Inc. from denial of a specialized certificate
for Appeal by of occupancy for a sexually oriented business at 2300 Cobb Street,
Restaurant pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter; and adopt
Associates, Inc. Resolution No. 2805 providing that, as far as practicable, the sum
to be paid to George Staples for his services in this matter will not
exceed $3,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
G-13517 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Over-the-Street 13517 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Banners to authorize the installation of over-the-street banners in the 400
Promote 2002 Block of West 7t" Street and in the 300 Block of Main Street to
Entrepreneur promote the 2002 Entrepreneur Expo, and waive the fees
Expo associated with displaying over-the-street banners. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13518 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14959 13518 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
CLG Grant to
Prepare 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a Certified Local
Inventory of Government (CLG) grant application in the amount of
Historic Schools $2,100.00 to the Texas Historical Commission for the
in Fort Worth "Historic Public Schools" project and to accept the grant;
and
2. Authorize the use of $1,400.00 in General Fund salaries
and fringe benefits as the 40 percent in-kind match for this
grant; and
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3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14959 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of $3,500.00 for the purpose of funding
authorization to apply for and accept a Certified Local
Government Grant to prepare an inventory of Historic
Schools in Fort Worth.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13519 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14960 13519 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Grant to NTCAC
for Community 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application to
Grant Program the North Texas Clean Air Coalition (NTCAC) for a
Community Grant Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute the
NTCAC grant contract, if awarded; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14960 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $7,450.00 from the available funds for the
purpose of funding grant application to North Texas Clean
Air Coalition.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13520 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14961 13520 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appoint Simon adopt Ordinance No. 14961 appointing Simon C. Gonzalez and
C. Gonzalez and Brian W. Salvant as Municipal Judges for the unexpired portion of
Brian W. Salvant a two year term commencing February 18, 2002, and ending on
as Municipal March 31, 2002, or until a successor is qualified and appointed in
Judges accordance with state law.
Council Member Haskin requested that the City Council be
thoroughly briefed about the judges when this issue comes before
them in March.
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Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Moss, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: None
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing regarding the January 9, 2002 draft of the City of Fort
Worth 2002 Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Fernando Costa, representing the Planning Department, appeared
before Council, presented a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13521, as follows:
G-13521 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
January 9, 2002 13521 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Draft of City's
2002 1. Conduct the public hearing on the January 9, 2002 draft of
Comprehensive the City's 2002 Comprehensive Plan with revisions to
Plan Appendices D and E, as described in the memo to the Mayor
and City Council from Assistant City Manager Charles
Boswell dated January 31, 2002, to allow the public the
opportunity to give testimony and present written evidence;
and
2. Adjourn the public hearing; and
3. Schedule discussion of the public comments at the
February 19, 2002 Pre-Council meeting.
Linda Clark Ms. Linda Clark, 2842 5t" Avenue, appeared before the City Council
and expressed gratitude to the City Council for the newly revised
Comprehensive Plan, with hope that the Berry Street Initiative
would become part of the 2003 update.
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Jim Parr Mr. Jim Parr, President Elect for the Greater Fort Worth
Association of Realtors, Inc., 2301 Ridgmar Plaza # 19, appeared in
favor of the Comprehensive Plan, with two additional requests: 1)
the updated Comprehensive Plan include a clear statement of
policy that City Council initiated rezoning, which reduces the value
of property without the consent of the property owner, would not
be used as an implementation tool; and 2) that the discussion of
rezoning contained in the plan be revised to reflect the actual
policy of the Comprehensive Plan and its intention to use Council
initiated rezoning as an implementation tool where necessary.
Mayor Barr informed Mr. Parr that he did not believe that the City
Council would take a position one way or another on this issue.
Dan Sykes Mr. Dan Sykes, President of the Presbyterian Night Shelter, 777
Main Street, Suite 1300, appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that the Comprehensive Plan should address the
crucial and immediate problem of homelessness and that the City
should provide direct and substantial funding.
Linda Johnson Ms. Linda Johnson, President of the Overton Woods Homeowners
Association, 3405 Rustwood, appeared before the City Council and
expressed continued support for the 2002 update, but stated that it
was predicated on maintaining the residential character of the
neighborhood. She stated that the Association was on record
opposing the interchange at the intersection of the proposed
SH121 and Bellaire Drive South.
Byron de Sousa Dr. Byron de Sousa, Chair of the City Plan Commission, appeared
before the City Council in support of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan
update and expressed appreciation to staff for their leadership.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the January 9, 2002 draft of the City of Fort Worth
2002 Comprehensive Plan, Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the public hearing
be closed and that a discussion of the public comments be
scheduled at the February 19, 2002 Pre-Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-13522 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14962 13522 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Appoint adopt Ordinance No. 14962 appointing Franklin D. Clark, Jr., Ann
Substitute Y. Collins, Darcy A. Deno, Nemuel E. Pettie, James E. Pritchard,
Municipal and Patricia L. Summers as Substitute Municipal Judges for the
Judges remainder of an unexpired one-year term commencing February
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18, 2002, and ending March 31, 2002, or until a successor is
qualified and appointed in accordance with state law. Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-13523 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2806 13523 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Joint Resolution approve Joint Resolution No. 2806 with the City of Lake Worth
with City of Lake recognizing that the cities will cooperate in addressing drainage
Worth issues and road access issues in the area along the boundary line
between the cities near the intersection of SH199 (Jacksboro
Highway) and I1-1820. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13524 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14963 13524 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Reduce Number approve the request from Cowboy Cab Company to reduce the
of Taxicabs - number taxicabs it is authorized to operate on public streets,
Cowboy Cab alleys and thoroughfares of the City of Fort Worth; and approve
Company Ordinance No. 14963 amending City Ordinance No. 14234
reducing the number of taxicabs (from 100 to 25) that Cowboy Cab
Company is authorized to operate on public streets, alleys and
thoroughfares of the City of Fort Worth. Council Member Picht
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13525 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14964 13525 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Reduce Number approve a request from Darya, Inc. d/b/a Executive Taxi to reduce
of Taxicabs the number of taxicabs it is authorized to operate on public
Authorized - streets, alleys and thoroughfares of the City of Fort Worth; and
Darya, Inc. d/b/a approve Ordinance No. 14964 amending City Ordinance No. 14233
Executive Taxi reducing the number of taxicabs (from 100 to 30) that Darya, Inc.
d/b/a Executive Taxi is authorized to operate on public streets,
alleys and thoroughfares of the City of Fort Worth. Council
Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
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P-9545 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Reflective and 9545 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Non-Reflective
Sign Sheeting 1. Authorize a purchase agreement with multiple vendors for
reflective and non-reflective sign sheeting for the
Transportation and Public Works Department, with
payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice and freight
included in the unit price; and
Item Nos. Company
1-7 Nippon Carbide Industries (USA),
Inc.
8-26 3M Company
2. Authorize this agreement to begin February 12, 2002, and
expire February 11, 2003, with options to renew for two
successive one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13241 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. L-13241, Approve the Sale of the Tax
Foreclosure Surplus Property located at 1347 Richmond Avenue to
the Adjoining Property Owner Joyce Harris (DOE 920), be
withdrawn.
L-13242 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13242 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of three permanent sanitary sewer
Easements easements described as part of Tract 2135, Abstract No. 1972, J. M.
Steiner Survey and part of Lot 6, Block 3, Hollow Hills Addition,
Tarrant County Texas, owned by James R. Dunnagan, and part of
Tracts 31C and 31D, Abstract No. 1341, R. R. Ramey Survey,
Tarrant County, Texas, owned by Sierra Developers, Inc. required
for the Meadowbrook Annexation Case No. A-00-21 Sewer
Extension (DOE 3296) for a total cost of $3.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-13243 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13243 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Foreclosure approve the sale of tax foreclosure property described at Lot 8,
Property Block 3 (2228 Bethune Street), Stallcups Third Filing to Sweet
Home Missionary Baptist Church (DOE 920) in accordance with
Section 34.015 of the Texas State Property Tax Code; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed
conveying the property to Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church,
and record the deed. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-13244 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Extension 13244 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
for Office Space authorize the City Manager to execute a lease extension for office
space located at 2001 East Loop 820 South for the Police
Department from H. J. Clinton, Sr. at a cost of $7.800.00 per year;
and approve the lease extension term of one year beginning March
1, 2002, and expiring February 28, 2003, with two options to renew
for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2352 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #14965 2352 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer adopt Ordinance No. 14965 vacating a 20-foot wide by 700-foot
Easement long sanitary sewer easement located in Lots 26 through 31, Block
Vacation 26, and Lots 17 and 18, Block 22, Marine Creek Estates Addition,
VA-01-1010 Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2353 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #14966 2353 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 14966 vacating eight 10-foot by 10-foot utility
Vacation easements, located in Lots 2, 4, 6 and 8, Block 4, and Lots 2, 4, 6
VA-01-1017 and 8, Block 5, The Vineyards at Heritage Addition, Fort Worth,
Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2354 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #14967 2354 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 14967 vacating a portion of a utility easement
Vacation situated along the west line of Lot 20, Block 5, Coventry Hills
VA-01-1021 Addition, Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-2355 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #14968 2355 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 14968 vacating a portion of a utility easement
Vacation situated along the east lot line of Lot 19, Block 5, Coventry Hills
VA-01-1022 Addition, Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2356 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #14969 2356 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Annexation of adopt Ordinance No. 14969 declaring certain findings; providing
224.681 Acres of for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort
Land Out of Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 224.681 acres
Ramon Gangara (.351 square miles) of land, more or less, out of the Ramon
Survey, Abstract Gangara Survey, Abstract No. 563, the Texas & Pacific Railroad
No. 563; Texas & Company Survey, Abstract No. 1568, and the Alexander, Crain,
Pacific Railroad Harris & Brooks Survey, Abstract No. 55, Tarrant County, Texas;
Company said 224,681 acres of land (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0001),
Survey, Abstract which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present
No. 1568; and corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the
Alexander, Crain, territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing
Harris & Brooks that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the
Survey, Abstract citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall
No. 55, Tarrant amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith. Council Member
County Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
AX-02-0001 that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18951 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Constructors & 18951 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Constructors
& Associates, Inc. in the amount of $74,900.00 for renovations to
the Will Rogers Memorial Center meeting rooms. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18952 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14970 18952 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
S.H.U.C., Inc.
1. Authorize the transfer of $477,212.86 from the Water and
Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount
of $321,012.05, and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the
amount of$156,200.81; and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14970 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $321,012.05 and in the Sewer
Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $156,200.81 from the
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract to
S.H.U.C., Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements
Contract STM 99BB; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
S.H.U.C., Inc. in the amount of $424,202.86 for Water and
Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract STM 99BB, for 75
working days.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18953 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14971 18953 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Amendment #1
to CSC #27005 — 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $43,674.00 from the
Baird Hampton & Water and Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
Brown, Inc. the amount of $18,330.00, and the Sewer Capital Project
Fund in the amount of$25,344.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14971 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $18,330.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $25,334.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding Amendment No.
1 to engineering agreement with Baird Hampton & Brown,
Inc. for sanitary sewer extension to serve Fort Worth
Spinks Airport; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
City Secretary Contract No. 27005, an engineering
agreement with Baird Hampton & Brown, Inc. in the amount
of $43,674.00 to provide for additional design and survey
services, thereby increasing the contract amount to
$171,176.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-18954 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Harris Methodist 18954 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Hospital Fort authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts to disburse
Worth and JPS $65,414.00 in Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS)
Main Hospital funds and equipments to Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth,
and $10,981.00 in decontamination and personnel protective
equipment to the John Peter Smith Main Hospital. The U. S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Emergency
Preparedness has approved these funds for this purpose under
the MMRS contract.
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
C-18955 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Industrial 18955 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Hygiene and enter into an annual agreement with Industrial Hygiene and Safety
Safety Technology, Inc. for industrial hygiene and asbestos assessment
Technology, Inc. services for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year for the
period February 1, 2002, to January 31, 2003, with the option to
renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18956 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
CH2M Hill 18956 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CH2M Hill for
engineering services related to a comprehensive vulnerability
assessment of the water system for a cost not to exceed
$292,300.00.
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City Manager Jackson advised Council that the commitment of 51
percent should be corrected to read 26 percent M/WBE
participation.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-18956
be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18957 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Carter & 18957 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Burgess, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement with Carter & Burgess, Inc. in the amount of $69,100.00
for the design and preparation of construction documents for Far
North Community Park Phase II Development. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18958 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14972 18958 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Texas State
Library and 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant
Archives for the Interlibrary Loan Program in the amount of
Commission and $258,430.00 from the Texas State Library and Archives
U.S. Dept. of Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education; and
Education
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant contract with
the Texas State Library and Archives Commission relating
to such grant; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14972 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by
$258,430.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding
Interlibrary Loan Services pursuant to a grant from the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the U.S.
Department of Education for the Interlibrary Loan Program;
and
4. Authorize the City Manager to apply indirect costs
according to Administrative Regulation 3-15 using the most
recently approved indirect cost rate of 22.69 percent for this
department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-18959 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Carter & 18959 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Burgess, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Carter &
Burgess, Inc. for platting and survey services associated with the
Texas Motor Speedway for a lump sum fee of $45,000.00. Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18960 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Rodeo Plaza, Inc. 18960 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a License Agreement with
Rodeo Plaza, Inc. for the rights to manage and operate the
Cowtown Coliseum, the adjoining run-out barn, and the outside
arena. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Lane acknowledged the presence of the
distinguished Mayor of Northside, Mr. Steve Murrin.
C-18961 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Coda 18961 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the reallocation of $23,277.00 in Year XXVI Community
Inc. Development Block Grant unprogrammed funds for renovation of
the Bradley Center; and authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Coda Construction, Inc. in the amount of $118,508.12
for renovation of the Bradley Center, including alternates 1, 2, and
3, with a contract time of 60 calendar days. Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18962 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Res. #2807 18962 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
TxDOT
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2807 approving a Local Transportation
Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the
Texas Department of Transportation for a Surface
Transportation Program/Metropolitan Mobility Project for
Lancaster Avenue from IH-35W to Henderson Street; and
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2. Authorize the execution of the LPAFA with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and approve the
City's share of the total design and construction costs
estimated to be $3,537,000.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to remit a check in the amount of
$25,000.00 made payable to the TxDOT representing first
payment as required by the LPAFA.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18963 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Cancel Existing 18963 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Contract, CSC cancel the remainder of the Phase Two portion of City Secretary
#25669 — New Contract No. 25669 with EDAW, Inc. in association with Gideon
Contract with Toal, which was a contract balance of $434,942.00; and authorize
EDAW, Inc. the City Manager to enter into a new contract with EDAW, Inc. in
association with other engineering and planning firms for urban
design and engineering services for a Surface Transportation
Program/Metropolitan Mobility Project for Lancaster Avenue from
IH-35W to Henderson Street, in the amount of $1,318,284.00.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2798 was
Hearing adopted on January 22, 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 January 23,
2002. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
ZC-01-018A It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2798 was
Continued Until adopted on January 22, 2002, setting today as the date for the
April 9, 2002 hearing in connection with Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-018A, Text
Amendment regulating telecommunications towers and stealth
telecommunications towers. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared and advised Council that this proposal creates two types
of towers, telecommunication and stealth towers. He further
stated that stealth towers were allowed in all zoning districts, but
with some requiring a Special Exception through the Board of
Adjustment and that the stealth towers would need to be reviewed
by the Design Review Board.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the recommended Text Amendment, Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-018A be continued until
the April 9, 2002 City Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-01-1052 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 8, 2002,
SP-01-1018 continued the hearing of the application of Kelly Capital
Continued until Investments for a change in zoning of property located at 250
March 19, 2002 University Drive from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial for retail/showroom for equipment
rental plus outdoor storage and display, hours of operation 7:00
a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, no storage of
materials above height of fence, and no intrusion by lights on
adjacent property, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1052 and Site Plan SP-
01-1018. (See Letter of Continuance). 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 Kelly Capital Investments, Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1052 and
Site Plan No. SP-01-1018 be continued until March 19, 2002. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1074 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Continued until tempore McCloud that the application of Texas Christian
March 19, 2002 University for a change in zoning of various properties Zoning
Docket No. ZC-01-1074, be continued until March 19, 2002. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-01-1081 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of January 29,
Continued for 2002, continued the hearing in connection with Zoning Docket No.
One Week ZC-01-1081, Text Amendment changing requirements for property
owners to nominate area for designation as Historic and Cultural
Landmarks District and apply for removal of Historic and Cultural
Landmarks District designation. 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 Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Zoning Docket No.
ZC-01-1081 be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-01-1084 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Larry E. Smith for a change
in zoning of property located at 3208-3212 Joyce Drive from "FR"
General Commercial Restricted to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-01-1084, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-001 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Scott Homes, LLC for a
change in zoning of property located in the 3000-3800 Block of
Bonds Ranch Road West from "AG" Agricultural to "A-10" and "A-
21" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-001, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-002 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
11301-11441 Northpointe Court from "R-2" Townhouse/Cluster
Residential to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-002, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-003 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued until Member Haskin, that the application of Alan Blakeman for a
March 19, 2002 change in zoning of property located in the 13100 Block of Euless
Street from "AG" Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-003, be continued until March 19, 2002. The motion
carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-004 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Mike Sandlin Homes, Inc. for
a change in zoning of property located in the 6000 Block of W. J.
Boaz Road from "CR" Low Density Multi-Family, "AR" One-Family
Restricted and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-
Family, "AR" One-Family Restricted and "CR" Low Density Multi-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-004, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-038 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-02-001 Member Moss, that the application of Polytechnic Community
Approved Development Corporation for a change in zoning of property
located at 2841 Avenue G from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for neighborhood meeting
rooms, office and four apartments, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-038
and Site Plan SP-02-001, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, representing the applicant, Reilly Brothers Property
Co., 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before the City Council and
requested minor changes be approved relative to Site Plan, SP-02-
002. He delivered a copy of the revised site plan to each Council
Member and advised the Council that 35 percent of the property
was still landscaped.
ZC-02-040 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-02-002 Member Silcox, that the application of Reilly Brothers Property
Approved Company for a change in zoning of property located in the 3100
Block of West Loop 820 from "F" General Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "F" plus office,
shop, vehicle maintenance and repair, (inside only) vehicle
washing, material testing and inside storage (all associated with a
general contractor business), and site plan required, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-040 and Site Plan SP-02-002, be approved, as
amended, with minor changes to the site plan. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-041 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of James L. Cabello for a
change in zoning of property located at 501, 507, 511 and 515 East
Weatherford Street from "G" Intensive Commercial to "H" Central
Business District, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-041, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Special Zoning It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 13,
Hearing 2001, continued the Special Zoning Hearing concerning the
ZC-01-017 application of the City of Fort Worth Planning Department for a
Continued until change in zoning of properties described below, Zoning Docket
March 19, 2002, No. ZC-01-017, be approved/denied as reflected:
with
readvertisement Approved:
of Tracts 15 and
17 Tract 9 5800-6000 Block of Eastland Street and 5800-6000
Block of Grayson Street from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "A-5" One-Family
Denied:
Tract 10 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road and 3800-4300 Block of
South Cravens Road from "B" Two-Family to "A-10"
One-Family
Tract 15 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road (6025 Wilbarger Road) from
"IP" Industrial Park to "A-10" One-Family
Tract 17 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road (5736 Wilbarger Road) from
"J" Medium Industrial to "A-10" One-Family
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 the City of Fort Worth Planning Department,
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the Special Zoning Hearing for Zoning Docket
No. ZC-01-017, be continued until March 19, 2002, with Tract 15 to
be readvertised as a change in zoning from "IP" Industrial Park to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "A-10"
One-Family and stable. Tract 17 to be readvertised from "J"
Medium Industrial to "A-7.5" One-Family instead of "A-10" One-
Family.
Vaughn Bailey Mr. Vaughn Bailey, 3340 Camp Bowie Blvd., appeared before the
City Council in opposition to the proposed down zoning of "A-7.5".
He stated that it should be a less restrictive zoning, and that that if
it would be helpful, he would be happy to work with Council
Member Moss and staff for a more suitable zoning designation.
The motion carried unanimously.
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City Attorney Yett advised the City Council that staff had reviewed
these changes and the Council has the power to adopt this zoning.
He stated that because this case was noticed under another
requested zoning change, state law requires the case to be
renoticed.
ZC-01-080 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-01-014 Member Davis, that the application of West Comm Investment,
Denied Without Ltd., for a change in zoning of property located in the 700 Block of
Prejudice Country Road #4005 (southeast quad of Hicks Road and Wagley
Robertson Road) from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus extraction of oil and gas drilling
production, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-080 and Site Plan SP-01-014,
be denied without prejudice and the application fee refunded. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-101 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-01-017 Member Davis, that the application of Beechwood Business Park
Denied Without Joint Venture by James W. Schell for a change in zoning of
Prejudice property located east of FM-156 and south 3/4 mile of SH-144 from
"K" Heavy Industrial to "PD-SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "K" Heavy Industrial plus oil and gas
mining/drilling production, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-101 and Site
Plan SP-01-017, be denied without prejudice and the application
fee refunded. The motion carried unanimously.
SP-01-1001 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Davis, that the application of Beechwood Business Park
Prejudice Joint Venture for a change in zoning of property located east of
FM-156, south of SH-114 and north of Elizabeth Creek amending
"PD-403" site plan for all uses in "K" Heavy Industrial plus gas
mining and drilling production plus substation, Site Plan No. SP-
01-1001, be denied without prejudice and the application fee
refunded. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-005 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Returned to Member Silcox, that the application of Kim Tran for a change in
Zoning zoning of property located at 1912 Northeast 28th Street and 2712
Commission Glendale Avenue from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus entertainment hall for public rental
with alcohol use and site plan waiver requested, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-005, be returned to the Zoning Commission for
rehearing.
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Leticia Ocura Ms. Leticia Ocura, 3108 Runnels, appeared before the City Council
and stated that this zoning change would allow the sale of alcohol
and advised that the community was trying to make the area more
attractive in order to attract tourists. She further advised that the
owner of the property had not attempted to clean up the trash.
Gloria Sample Ms. Gloria Sample, 2611 Glendale Avenue, appeared before the
City Council and advised them that there was no need for another
place to sale alcohol; a City park abuts the property; and stated
that there was trash everywhere. The young adults also seemed to
congregate and play loud music on the lot, as late as 3:00 a.m.
She spoke in favor of the denial of Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-005.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-006 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied With Member Davis, that the application of John Gann for a change in
Prejudice zoning of property located at 3200 Browning Court from "A-5"
One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for the
continued use of a single family home with two garage apartments
and site plan waiver requested, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-005, be
denied with prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the recommended changes and amendments to
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14973
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO.
13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES,
AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE AND OTHER
PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE
BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND
OTHER OPEN SPACES, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND
THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING
THE MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF
UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:47 p.m.
CITY(,WRETARY MAYOR