HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/02/19-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2002
Date & Time On the 19th day of February, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:35 a.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 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. Council
Member Jim Lane was temporarily absent. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Craig Roshaven, First
Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church.
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 12,
2002, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Davis presented a Proclamation for the "Heart of
Presentations the Cowtown Marathon" Day.
Ms. Anne Moroneso, Chair of the Fort Worth Sister Cities Trier
Committee, introduced guests from Trier, Germany, here for the
Cowtown Marathon. Herr Johann Aubart expressed greetings to
the City from the Mayor of Trier and presented Council with a bottle
of wine from Germany. Council Member Picht accepted the wine
on behalf of the Council and presented each guest with a City pin.
Mayor Barr expressed the City's appreciation to these guests for
the hospitality they afforded several citizens and Council Members
who were visiting Trier during the September 11, 2001 tragedy. He
asked the delegation to please extend greetings to their Mayor
upon returning to Trier.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a proclamation for
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Week. Fernando Costa, Planning
Department Director, accepted the proclamation on behalf of Tim
Carter and the National Conference for Community and Justice.
Announcements Council Member Moss announced that the unveiling of the Historic
Wall at the Intermodal Transportation Center would be conducted
February 24, 2002, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and invited the
public to attend.
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Council Member Picht announced that a Town Hall meeting would
be conducted March 18, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at Southwest High
School located on Welch Street and Alta Mesa. He stated that
additional meetings would be held in other areas of the city at later
dates and invited everyone interested to attend.
Council Member Haskin announced that on March 4, 2002, at 7:00
p.m., the final meeting of the Gateway Park master plan would be
conducted at the East Regional Library. She invited the public to
attend.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud expressed condolences to the
families of Bertha Garcia and Bettye Rambo who recently passed.
Mr. McCloud also announced that an African-American Health Fair
would be conducted February 23, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at Texas Wesleyan College.
Council Member Wentworth stated that he attended a birthday
party in the Como area on February 16, 2002, for Ms. Jewel Moore
who was celebrating her 100th birthday. He asked that the Council
request staff prepare a proclamation to be presented to Ms. Moore
and her family in honor of the occasion. He also commended City
Secretary Pearson for her attendance at the party.
City Manager Jackson announced that the recruitment for the
Assistant City Manager for Capital Improvements and
Infrastructure would continue through March and culminate with a
selection once interviews are completed in April. He added that
Bridgette Garrett, Budget Administrator, had been appointed as the
interim Assistant City Manager for this position until the selection
process was completed. Mayor Barr congratulated Ms. Garrett on
her appointment.
Mayor Barr announced that 170 citizens attended the February 18,
2002 redistricting meeting where five redistricting plans developed
by citizens and organizations were presented. He stated that
another redistricting meeting would be conducted February 28,
2002, also at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Auditorium to obtain
further citizen comment, and where redistricting plans developed
by various Council Members would be presented. He added that
submitted plans could be viewed by the public in the foyer of City
Hall, on the City's website, the City Secretary's Office, Action
Center, and East Regional and Southwest Regional Libraries, and
that citizens could provide comments on the Redistricting Hotline
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at (817) 871-7371. Mayor Barr further stated that redistricting plans
from Council Members would be available for citizen review prior
to the February 28, 2002 redistricting meeting.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. G-13531 be withdrawn from the agenda.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Moss, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
OCS-1266 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1266 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.
OCS-1267 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Res. #2808 1267 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Setting Regular City Council adopt Resolution No. 2808 setting the regular zoning
Zoning Hearing hearing for March 19, 2002. Council Member Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13526 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2809 13526 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Representation adopt Resolution No. 2809 authorizing the maximum amount to be
for Texas paid to Gary Ingram of Jackson Walker, L.L.P. to represent the City
Commission on of Fort Worth, in the Texas Commission on Human Rights Claims
Human Rights of 13 employees, be increased to $30,000.00. It was the consensus
Claims of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13527 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Claims 13527 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Settlement — approve the proposed settlement of claims to Steven J. Munoz in
Steven J. Munoz the amount of $32,000.00 for Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) Charge No. 310A20223; and authorize the
appropriate City representatives to execute the documents
necessary to complete the settlement. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13528 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14974 13528 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
USA Tennis authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded,
1-2-3 Grants USA Tennis 1-2-3 Grants for the Parks and Community Services
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Department in the amount of $6,000.00; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 14974 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $6,000.00
from available funds for the purpose of funding application for and
acceptance of USA Tennis 1-2-3 Grants. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing regarding Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 40, City
of Fort Worth, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
desiring to be heard.
Ardina Washington, representing Economic Development,
appeared before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13529, as follows:
G-13529 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14975 13529 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Tax Abatement hold a public hearing concerning the designation of Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Reinvestment Zone No. 40, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and adopt
Zone No. 40 Ordinance No. 14975 designating a certain area in the City of Fort
Worth as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 40, City of Fort
Worth, Texas".
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 40, Council Member
Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13529 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-13530 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14976 13530 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Extension of adopt Ordinance No. 14976 extending a moratorium on acceptance
Moratorium on of concept plans, preliminary plats, unified residential development
Acceptance of site plans, and applications for building permits and other
Applications for development permits for certain properties located in the vicinity of
Development of the western shore of Lake Arlington, south of the 6100 Block of
Certain Property Ramey Avenue, east of the 2800-5300 Blocks of Interstate Loop 820
and north of Interstate 20, pending consideration of rezoning of
such properties. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
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G-13531 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. G-13531, Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinances for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 for Encumbrance Rollovers
and Designated Expenditures, be withdrawn from the agenda.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a public
hearing regarding the adoption of the 2002 Master Thoroughfare
Plan and Street Development Standards. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Joe Ternus, representing Transportation/Public Works, appeared
before Council, gave a staff report and called attention to Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-13532, as follows:
G-13532 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
2002 Master 13532 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Thoroughfare conduct a public hearing on the adoption of the 2002 Master
Plan Thoroughfare Plan and Street Development Standards.
Bob Templeton Mr. Bob Templeton, 405 Mineral Springs Court, Keller, Texas,
representing the Keller Independent School District (KISD),
appeared before Council and expressed KISD's support of the 2002
Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP).
Dick LeBlanc, Mr. Dick LeBlanc and Mr. Walter Damon, 5950 Bershire Lane #850,
Walter Damon Dallas, Texas, developers of the Crawford Farms Subdivision,
appeared before Council in support of the 2002 MTP.
Council Member Lane assumed his chair at this time.
Bob Needham Mr. Bob Needham, 12771 Old Weatherford Road, Aledo, Texas,
President, Old Weatherford Road Neighborhood Association,
appeared before Council in opposition of the 2002 MTP. Mr.
Needham raised concerns relative to water tank supply and
boundary lines as they applied to the Onken and Walsh properties.
Mayor Barr stated that firm decisions had not been made on the
plan and requested that he continue the dialogue with Mr. Jim
Dunaway to reach a compromise on his concerns.
Council Member Silcox requested that the Sid Richardson property
be removed from the 2002 MTP pending further review and
discussion.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the adoption of the 2002 Master Thoroughfare Plan and Street
Development Standards, Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the public hearing
be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13532 be
adopted by amending the M&C to exclude the Outer Loop, Heritage
Trace and the Sid Richardson property. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-13533 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Compromise 13533 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Settlement authorize the City Manager to execute a Compromise Settlement
Agreement with Agreement with Cacharel Texas Hawaii, Ltd. concerning the
Cacharel Texas Country Oaks mobile home park located on Nine Mile Bridge Road.
Hawaii, Ltd. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13534 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #14977 13534 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Lighting
Improvements to 1. Accept a $40,000.00 donation from the Fort Worth Adult
Rolling Hills Soccer Association for soccer field lighting improvements;
Park Soccer and
Complex
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14977 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Parks
Improvement Fund by $40,000.00 from available funds for
the purpose of accepting a donation for lighting
improvements to the Rolling Hills Park soccer complex; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to apply these funds toward the
proposed lighting improvements at the Rolling Hills Park
soccer complex.
Robin Shermer Ms. Robin Shermer, President, Fort Worth Adult Soccer
Association, appeared before Council and expressed appreciation
to Richard Zavala, Parks and Community Services Director, staff,
and Mayor Pro tempore McCloud for their efforts in improving the
City's soccer complexes. She presented the City with a check in
the amount of $40,000.00.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud thanked the Fort Worth Adult Soccer
Association for their patience, generosity, and for bringing
attention to the condition of soccer fields in the City.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted with
appreciation. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9546 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Soccer Field 9546 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Light Poles authorize a purchase agreement with Dealers Electrical Supply
Company for nine soccer field light poles for the Transportation
and Public Works Department for a total cost of $28,533.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9547 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Printing of the 9547 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
City Times authorize a purchase agreement with Gateway Direct for printing of
the City Times; and authorize this agreement to begin March 1,
2002, and expire February 28, 2003, with options to renew for two
successive one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9548 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Emergency 9548 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Repairs to Front confirm an emergency purchase with American LaFrance Aerials
Line Aerial for repairs to three front line aerial ladder trucks for the Equipment
Ladder Trucks Services and Fire Departments for the total estimated amount not
to exceed $65,898.50, with payment due 30 days from the date the
invoice is received. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
P-9549 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Folding Tables 9549 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
and Caddies authorize purchase agreements with multiple vendors for folding
tables and caddies for the Public Events Department for a cost not
to exceed $118,349.54 based on the low bid meeting specifications
with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice and freight
included in unit cost:
Bidder Item Total
Midwest Folding Tables Item Nos. 1 and 2 $41,652.79
Monroe Tables Item Nos. 3 thru 8 $76,696.75
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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P-9550 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Reject Bids for 9550 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Polygraph reject all bids for polygraph testing services for the Police
Testing Services Department. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted.
Capt. Rick Reflogal, representing the Fort Worth Police
Department, appeared before Council and stated that the City's
Polygrapher retired approximately two years ago and since that
time polygraph examinations had been performed by other
organizations. The department went out for bids but this revealed
an increase from $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 from previous service.
He added that training a City employee to perform the
examinations would take approximately one year and it was
determined to be more cost effective to hire a polygraph
technician.
City Manager Jackson stated that Management was committed to
saving the taxpayers' money by securing the most cost-effective
method for polygraph services whether through out-sourcing or by
a City employee.
The motion carried unanimously.
L-13245 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13245 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer authorize the acquisition and acceptance of one permanent
Easement and sanitary sewer easement and one temporary construction
Temporary easement described as part of M. Arochas Survey, A-2, Tarrant
Construction County, Texas, from W. C. Miller, required for Sewer Rehabilitation
Easement Project, Contract No. 48 (DOE 2114), for a total cost of $2,001.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13246 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Right-of-Way 13246 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Dedication Deed approve the acceptance of one right-of-way dedication deed
described as A-457, J. Edmonds Survey, Tarrant County, Texas,
from AIL Investment, LP (DOE 3491) for the purpose of
construction, use, maintenance, repair and reconstruction of a
public street at property located east of Ray White Road and south
of Wall-Price Keller Road, for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13247 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13247 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement and approve the acquisition of one permanent easement and one
Temporary temporary construction easement described as Lot 10C4, Block 10,
Construction Fort Worth Stockyards Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from
Easement Cheryl Rider, required for the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer Main
L-2231 (DOE 1830) for a total cost of $11,500.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13248 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13248 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as Blocks 9-12, Fox Run Addition, Phase 3,
Tarrant County, Texas, from Irvin E. Frank and Daniel H. Zellgson,
Trustees (DOE 2919) needed as a right-of-way for the purpose of
construction, placement, operation, upgrade, repair and
maintenance of an underground sanitary sewer line across
properties located south of Southwest Loop 820 and east of West
Cleburne Road, for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13249 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Lake 13249 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Worth Lease authorize the City Manager to approve the Option to Purchase and
Property Purchase Agreement contract, with the Lessees of the Lake Worth
lease properties to facilitate the direct sale of eligible Lake Worth
lease properties.
Joe Waller Mr. Joe Waller, 2533 Castle Circle, Chairman of the Steering
Committee on Lake Worth, appeared before Council in support of
this issue. He commended Dale Fisseler, Doug Rademaker, Craig
Matheny, and Council Member Wentworth on their work during this
process.
Clyde Jordan Mr. Clyde Jordan, 6325 Cahoba Drive, President, Lake Worth City
Club, appeared before Council in support of this issue. He
commended Council Member Wentworth on his leadership and
stated that he looked forward to working with staff on the
privatization of the lake.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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L-13250 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Right-of-Way 13250 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement and approve the acceptance of one right-of-way easement described as
Sanitary Sewer Tract 5, Eagle-Mountain Roanoke, Tarrant County, Texas, from
Line Easement Texas Utilities Electric Delivery Company and one sanitary sewer
line easement described as Abstract No. 55, A C H & B Survey,
Tarrant County, Texas, from Bond Ranch Investors, Ltd. (DOE
3537) for the purpose of constructing, laying, installing,
maintaining, operating, and repairing a sanitary sewer line across
the property located south along Boat Club Road at Lake Country
Estates to the north and east through Harbour View Estates North,
for a total cost of$20.00.
Council Member Moss informed Council that he had a conflict with
this issue, had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary, and would abstain from voting.
Council Member Wentworth 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
PZ-2357 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Consent 2357 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement with authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard Consent
FW Baker Agreement with FW Baker Building, L.P. for the installation of an
Building LP awning at 108 West 8t" Street. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2358 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #14978 2358 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement adopt Ordinance No. 14978 vacating a 2.5-foot wide by 180-foot
Vacation long utility easement as situated along the southern side of Lot 11,
(VA-01-1011) Block 1, Section Five, Cooks Meadow Addition, to the City of Fort
Worth. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18964 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Midwest 18964 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Wrecking authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Midwest
Company Wrecking Company for demolition and asbestos abatement
services for twenty-one residences at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport for the Engineering Department, Real Property
Services Division, in the amount of $118,075.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18965 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14979 18965 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #14980
Falkenberg 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14979 increasing the
Construction estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital
Company, Inc. Project Reserve Fund (CPRF) in the amount of $45,180.00
from the available funds for the purpose of funding a
contract to Falkenberg Construction, Inc. for expansion of
Fire Station No. 40; and
2. Authorize the transfer of $45,180.00 from the CPRF to the
Fire Services Fund, Fire Station No. 40 Expansion project;
and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14980 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Fire Services
Fund in the amount of $45,180.00 from the available funds
for the purpose of funding a contract to Falkenberg
Construction, Inc. for the expansion of Fire Station No. 40;
and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Falkenberg Construction Company, inc. for the expansion
of Fire Station No. 40 located in Lake Country Estates, in
the amount of $38,800.00 and a duration of 60 calendar
days.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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C-18966 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14981 18966 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Allison-Broyles
Contractors 1. Authorize the transfer of $229,945.00 from the Water and
Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14981 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $229,945.00 from the available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract to Allison-
Broyles Contractors for Polytechnic Heights Educational
Corridor Infrastructure Improvements, Phase Two - Water
Main Replacement on Avenues A, C, and E, Corner Avenue,
and McKenzie Street; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Allison-Broyles Contractors for Polytechnic Heights
Educational Corridor Infrastructure Improvements Phase
Two — Water Main Replacement on Avenue A, Avenue C,
Avenue E, Conner Avenue, and McKenzie Street in the
amount of$204,945.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18967 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #3 18967 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #24784— authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to City
Freese and Secretary Contract No. 24784 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the
Nichols, Inc. amount of $48,100.00 for a 36-inch water line from Fossil Hill
Estates to Harmon Road, thereby increasing the contract amount
to $426,174.91. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18968 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14982 18968 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
RJN Group, Inc.
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $245,292.00 from the
Water and Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund;
and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14982 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $245,292.00 from the
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available funds for the purpose of funding an engineering
agreement with RJN Group, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract LXV (65); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of
$235,292.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LXV
(65).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18969 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14983 18969 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
M. E. Burns
Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of $559,625.00 from the Water and
Inc. Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in
the amount of $485,079.00 and the Sewer Capital Project
Fund in the amount of$74,546.00 from available funds; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14983 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $559,625.00 and the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $74,546.00 from the
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with M.
E. Burns Construction, Inc. for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract 99KK; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with M. E.
Burns Construction, Inc. in the amount of $497,166.00 and 70
working days for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract 99KK.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-18970 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Calvary 18970 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Cathedral authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
International Agreement with Calvary Cathedral International for the installation
of community facilities for Lot 2R, Block 1, Mid-Town Church of
Christ Addition (Calvary Cathedral International was previously
located at 1600 West 5 Street). Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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C-18971 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14984 18971 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Tarrant County
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $332,614.00 from the
General Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14984 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Contract Street
Maintenance Fund in the amount of $332,614.00 from the
available funds for the purpose of funding an Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County for the reconstruction of
Bonds Ranch Road; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County for the reconstruction of
Bonds Ranch Road from 600-feet east of Wagley Robertson
to US287 and Bonds Ranch Road from US287 to the Fort
Worth city limits in Fort Worth, Tarrant County Precinct No.
3 at a total cost to the City not to exceed $332,614.00.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18972 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment to 18972 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
CSC #20060,
#20061, #23512 1. Authorize the City Manager to amend City Secretary
and #23685 — Contract No. 20060, a Management Agreement with Alliance
Alliance Air Air Management, Ltd. for the management, operation, and
Management, maintenance of the Fort Worth Alliance Airport extending
Ltd. the term and revising the compensation; and
2. Authorize an amendment to City Secretary Contract No.
20061, a Lease Agreement with Alliance Air Services, Inc.
extending the term; and
3. Authorize an amendment to City Secretary Contract No.
23512, a Ground Lease for Parcels 2 and 5 at Fort Worth
Alliance Airport extending the term; and
4. Authorize an amendment to City Secretary Contract No.
23685, a Ground Lease for Parcel 3 at Fort Worth Alliance
Airport extending the term.
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Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1081 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 12,
Ord. #14985 2002, continued the hearing in connection with Zoning Docket No.
Approved 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.
J. R. Kimball, The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition of the
Roger Ross, text amendment:
John Maddux,
Stuart Thomas Mr. J. R. Kimball 2211 Weatherbee
Mr. Roger Ross 2236 Mistletoe Avenue
Mr. John Maddux 2120 Ridgmar Boulevard #14
Dr. Stuart N. Thomas 2235 Huntington
Jerre Tracy, The following citizens appeared before Council in favor of the text
Dorothy Graves amendment:
Ms. Jerre Tracy 2734 Colonial Parkway
Ms. Dorothy Graves 2228 Mistletoe Boulevard
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the recommended changes and amendments to the Text
Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1081 be
adopted.
Council Member Silcox made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, to deny Zoning Docket ZC-01-1081.
The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Silcox, Moss, Picht,
and Wentworth
NOES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, and Davis
ABSENT: None
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The original motion and Ordinance No. 14985 Text Amendment
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox, Moss, Picht,
and Wentworth
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE NO. 14985
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TO AMEND SUBSECTION A,
"NOMINATION" OF SECTION 4.503, "PROCEDURE FOR
DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY", TO ALLOW A NOMINATION FOR
DESIGNATION OF AN AREA AS A HISTORIC AND CULTURAL
LANDMARKS DISTRICT BY THE OWNERS OF FIFTY PERCENT OR
MORE OF THE INDIVIDUAL TRACTS, PARCELS OR PLATTED
LOTS IN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT AND FIFTY PERCENT OR
MORE OF THE LAND AREA IN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT;
AMENDING SUBSECTION A "APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF
DESIGNATION" OF SECTION 4.504, "PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA
FOR REMOVAL OF DESIGNATION" TO REQUIRE SIGNATURES BY
THE OWNERS OF FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE OF THE INDIVIDUAL
TRACTS, PARCELS OR PLATTED LOTS IN THE DISTRICT AND
FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE OF THE LAND AREA IN THE DISTRICT
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO REMOVE A DESIGNATION;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF
ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND
NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Recessed/ Mayor Barr recessed the meeting at 12:06 p.m. and reconvened at
Reconvened 12:16 p.m. with eight members present and Council Member Davis
temporarily absent.
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
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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.
City Secretary Pearson informed Council that she had received a
memo from City Attorney Yett stating that Council may want to
hear Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-02-007 through ZC-02-037 together if
there were no cards in opposition.
Council Member Moss stated that he had a concern with ZC-02-007.
Mayor Barr advised the City Council that ZC-02-007, ZC-02-012 and
ZC-02-020 would be considered separately and that he had one
card in opposition of ZC-02-032.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-02-008 through ZC-
02-037, with the exception of ZC-02-007, ZC-02-012, ZC-02-020, and
ZC-02-032, application of the City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of various properties from "B"
Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, be heard and voted by
unanimous consent. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-007 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued for Member Haskin, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Two Weeks Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
5212 Pinson Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-007, be continued for two weeks. The
motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Zoning Docket Nos. ZC-02-008 through ZC-
02-037, with the exception of ZC-02-007, ZC-02-012, ZC-02-020, and
ZC-02-032, application of the City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of various properties from "B"
Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, be approved as follows:
ZC-02-008 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-008, 5521 Old Handley Road
ZC-02-009 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-009, 1617 Lindsey Street
ZC-02-010 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-010, 3227 Bideker
ZC-02-011 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-011, 1601 Langston Street
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ZC-02-013 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-013, 969 Elmwood Avenue
ZC-02-015 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-015, 1805 East Davis Avenue
ZC-02-016 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-016, 1017 East Lowden Street
ZC-02-017 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-017, 1121 East Harvey Avenue
ZC-02-018 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-018, 1728 East Arlington Avenue
ZC-02-019 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-019, 3343 Wilbarger Street
ZC-02-021 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-021, 2837 College Avenue
ZC-02-022 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-022, 5218 Blackmore Avenue
ZC-02-023 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-023, 5201 Helmick Avenue
ZC-02-024 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-024, 5132 Helmick Avenue
ZC-02-025 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-025, 5512 Fernander Drive
ZC-02-026 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-026, 5225 Farnsworth Avenue
ZC-02-028 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-028, 2966 Rosen Avenue
ZC-02-029 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-029, 2968 Rosen Avenue
ZC-02-030 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-030, 2224 Prospect Avenue
ZC-02-031 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-031, 3304 Strohl Street
ZC-02-033 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-033, 3100 Northwest 30th Street
ZC-02-034 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-034, 3025 Refugio Avenue
ZC-02-035 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-035, 2810 Northwest 17th Street
ZC-02-036 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-036, 3417 Chestnut Avenue
ZC-02-037 Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-037, 2701 Hutchinson Street
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-012 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1612 Amanda Avenue from "B" Two Family and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "E" Neighborhood Commercial be approved by
amending the zoning to "ER" Restricted Commercial and no
alcohol sales. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-020 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1629 South Henderson Street from "C/HC" Medium Density Multi-
Family/Historic and Cultural Landmark to "B/HC" Two-
Family/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
020, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-032 Mr. S. Sana, P. O. Box 810333, Dallas, Texas, appeared before
Approved Council in opposition of this zoning change. He stated that he
S. Sana owned Lots 1-3 and changing the zoning to "A-5" One Family
would create an unfair burden.
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John Garfield, representing the Development Department, informed
Council that there was a 35 foot supplemented building setback
requirement along the north property line and that Mr. Sana would
be restricted from building anything in this area or using it for
parking.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2607 Clinton Avenue from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-032, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr requested that staff speak with Mr. Sana to inform him
of his building options on his property.
ZC-02-049 It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2798 was
Ord. #14986 adopted on January 22, 2002, setting today at the date for the
Approved hearing in connection with Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-049, Text
Amendment providing for three alternate members on the
Downtown Design Review Board. 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 recommended Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-049 be adopted and that the following ordinance
be approved:
ORDINANCE NO. 14986
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING SECTION 2.104 TO
PROVIDE FOR THREE ALTERNATE MEMBERS ON THE
DOWNTOWN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-050 It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2798 was
Ord. #14987 adopted on January 22, 2002, setting today at the date for the
Approved hearing in connection with Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-050, Text
Amendment to extend the western boundary of the Central
Business District. 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 recommended Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-050 be adopted and that the following ordinance be
approved:
ORDINANCE NO. 14987
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 13896, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
SECTION 4.905(C) TO EXTEND THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF
THE AREA ELIGIBLE FOR "CENTRAL BUSINESS (`H') DISTRICT"
ZONING NORTH OF SEVENTH STREET FROM HENDERSON
STREET TO THE CENTER OF THE TRINITY RIVER; AMENDING
SECTION 6.301(G) TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTRUCTION OR
EXPANSION OF STRUCTURES IN THE "H" CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT IS EXEMPT FROM LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-051 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Ord. # 14988 Member Lane, that the application of Calvary Cathedral
Approved International by James Toal for Pier One for a change in zoning of
property located at the Northwest and Northeast corner of West 5th
and Penn Street from "D" High Density Multi-Family, "G" Intensive
Commercial and "J" Medium Industrial to "H" Central Business
District, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-051, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
James Toal Mr. James Toal, 500 W. 7th Street, appeared before Council in
support of the zoning change and expressed his appreciation to
the City Council and staff, stating that this was the first step in
keeping Pier One in downtown Fort Worth.
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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 Lane, that the hearing be closed and
that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14988
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.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 12:45 p.m. to:
1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following
pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are
exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of
the Texas State Bar Rules:
a) Cities of Denton, Texas, et al v. TXU Electric Service
Company, et al, Cause No. 009383 (134th Judicial
District, Dallas County);
b) Team Commercial Real Estate, LLC v. City of Fort
Worth, Cause No. 342-181398-99;
c) City of Fort Worth v. Infinity Outdoor, Inc., et al, Cause
No. 2000-004459-2;
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d) David Harold Davis, Jr. v. City of Fort Worth and
Officer Ruben O. Ruiz, Civil Action No. 4:02-CV-0100-
A;
e) Legal issues concerning the provision of jail services;
f) Legal issues concerning the sale of surplus and tax
foreclosure property;
g) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda
item;
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code;
and
2. Discuss the purchase, sale, lease, or value of real property in
accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations
with a third party;
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotias
authorized by Section 551.086 of the Texas Government
Code; and
4. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for
implementation of security personnel or devices, in
accordance with Section 551.076 of the Texas Government
Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:43 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
1:43 p.m.
CRETARY MAYOR