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Date & Time On the 9t" day of April, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:15 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 Demetrius Warren, Bethel
Salter A.M.E. Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2,
2002, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Fair Housing
Presentations Awareness Month to Karen Anisman, Chair of the Human Relations
Commission.
Council Member Lane presented a Proclamation for Child Abuse
Prevention Month to Dan White, President of Lives for Children.
Citizen Mrs. Mollie Lasater, 1301 Humble Court, appeared before Council
Presentation regarding adaptive reuse of the Modern Art Museum.
Announcements City Manager Jackson stated that City Council had received an
update from staff relative to the ordinance on mobile vendors. He
added that the Council would reevaluate the ordinance within 30-45
days and during that time enforcement of the curfew hours would
be suspended. Mr. Jackson encouraged the vendors present in the
Council Chamber to meet with staff in the Pre-Council Chamber
where they were to receive additional information and present their
concerns.
Council Member Lane underscored Mr. Jackson's comments that
the enforcement of the curfew hours would be suspended, but not
the requirements of a permit and inspections by the Health
Department.
Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. C-19041 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda.
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Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was
adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, to reappoint Jim Austin to the Tarrant County 9-1-1
Emergency Assistance District Board, effective April 9, 2002, and
with a term expiring April 1, 2004. The motion carried
unanimously.
Res. #2824 There was presented Resolution No. 2824 by the City Council of
D/FW Airport the City of Fort Worth, approving the issuance and sale of
Facility Dallas/Fort Worth (D/FW) International Airport Facility Improvement
Improvement Corporation American Airlines, Inc. Revenue Bonds, Series 2002 if
Corporation specified parameters are met; approving documents related
American thereto; and related matters. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a
Airlines, Inc. motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the resolution be
Revenue Bonds, adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Series 2002
Ord. #15066 There was presented Ordinance No. 15066 by the City Council of
Amend to the City of Fort Worth, amending in part the 32nd Supplemental
Concurrent Concurrent Bond Ordinance relating to Dallas/Fort Worth (D/FW)
Bond Ordinance International Airport Joint Revenue Commercial Paper Notes.
Relating to D/FW
Joint Revenue City Attorney Yett stated that Article II, Eligible Project, of the
Commercial ordinance needed to be amended to add "...by the Board and
Paper Notes Cities..." after "...amended and revised..."
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the ordinance be adopted, as amended. The
motion carried unanimously.
Res. #2825 There was presented Resolution No. 2825 by the City Council of
Villas of the City of Fort Worth, approving restated Articles of Organization
Eastwood and first amended and restated Regulations of the Villas of
Terrace, LLC Eastwood Terrace, LLC. Council Member Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the resolution be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1275 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1275 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-13585 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Extension of 13585 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Injury Leave-of- approve Police Officer Robert L. Coe's second request for an
Absence Pay for extension of injury leave-of-absence pay benefits for four months.
Police Officer It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
Robert L. Coe be adopted.
G-13586 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15067 13586 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Provide
Continuing 1. Accepts funds in the amount of $1,392.76 from the Texas
Education and Comptroller of Public Accounts to provide continuing
Training to Fire education and training to persons licensed under Chapter
Department, Fire 415 of the Texas Local Government Code; and
Investigation
Division 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15067 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust
Fund, Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
(LEOSE) Funds in the amount of $1,392.76 from available
funds for the purpose of funding continuing education and
training for the Fire Department, Fire Investigators.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13587 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Nominate 13587 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Certain authorize the City Manager to nominate various transportation
Transportation projects for funding through the North Central Texas Council of
Projects for Governments (NCTCOG) 2002 Strategic Programming Initiative.
NCTCOG 2002 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Strategic Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
Programming carried unanimously.
Initiative
G-13588 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Delayed Until 13588 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
After Executive approve the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Luis T. Hernandez, et
Session al v. City of Fort Worth, et al, Civil Action No. 4:99-CV-0318 for
$750,000.00, plus taxable court costs not to exceed $25,000.00, and
reasonable guardian and litem fees as approved by the court, in
order to complete this settlement.
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City Attorney Yett advised Council that staff recommended
delaying this issue until after Executive Session.
Mayor Barr stated that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13588 would be delayed until after Executive Session.
P-9566 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Continued for 9566, dated March 19, 2002, from the City Manager recommending
Two Weeks that the City Council authorize an amendment to City Secretary No.
26677 with Avizion Technologies Group, Inc. for the Information
Technology Solutions Department to expand the level of services
provided using State of Texas Catalogue purchasing procedures.
David Miller, Director of IT Solutions, briefed Council on the
expansion of services that would be provided by Avizion through
the contract amendment. He advised Council that an independent
third party could perform the same services, but would have to
work in tandem with Avizion representatives until their contract
expired which would result in additional cost to the City.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Mayor and Council Communication P-9566
be continued for two weeks.
Greg Shirey Mr. Greg Shirey, 6064 Wimbleton Way, appeared before Council in
opposition of amending the contract. He addressed Council
Member Wentworth's query relative to upgrading operating
systems by former employees, by stating that staff never received
direction from IT Solutions management staff to upgrade the
systems and management was unresponsive to employee
suggestions to upgrade the operating systems.
The motion carried unanimously.
P-9574 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Reject Bid and 9574 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Authorize Rebid authorize rejection of the sole bid from the Senior Citizen Services
for Summer of Greater Tarrant County, Inc.; and authorize rebid of the Summer
Food Program Food Program for the Parks and Community Services Department.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
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L-13268 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13268 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as A-417, W. M. Doshier Survey, Tarrant
County, Texas, from Marine Creek Meadows (DOE 3458) for a cost
of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13269 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13269 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility approve the acceptance of one 15-foot permanent utility easement
Easements and one 60-foot permanent utility easement described as A-1611,
C. C. Whyte Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Gehan-Arcadia,
L.P. (DOE 3483) for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13270 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13270 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage approve the acceptance of three permanent drainage easements
Easements described as A-1690, Samuel P. William Survey, Tarrant County,
Texas, from Hillwood Alliance Residential, LP (DOE 3641) for a total
cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13271 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13271 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage, Utility approve the acceptance of one permanent drainage, utility and
and Recreational recreational access easement described as A-1797, Thomas Logan
Access Survey, and one permanent drainage and utility easement
Easement and described as A-1868, S. T. Rhodes Survey, Tarrant County, Texas,
Permanent from G & G Development Partnership, Ltd. (DOE 3496) for a total
Drainage and cost of $2.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Utility Easement recommendation be adopted.
L-13272 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13272 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as A-641, John F. Health Survey, Tarrant
County, Texas, from Rail Properties (DOE 3480) for a total cost of
$10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-13273 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Unimproved 13273 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Ground Lease authorize the City Manager to execute and Unimproved Ground
with Mr. Jake Lease with Mr. Jake Huffman for mandatory improvements for
Huffman 3,000 square feet of unimproved land on the east side of Fort
Worth Spinks Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13274 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Office Space for 13274 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Mission authorize the City Manager to execute an annual Terminal Building
Research Office Lease Agreement with Mission Research Corporation for
Corporation 3,400 square feet of office space on the second floor of the
Terminal Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13275 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
T-Hangar Units 13275 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
14S-B and 14S-E authorize the City Manager to execute a T-Hangar Lease
from Pastime Agreement with Pastime for T-Hangar Units 14S-B and 14S-E at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13276 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Terminal 13276 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Building Office authorize the City Manager to execute a Terminal Building Office
Lease Lease Agreement for Suite "G" with Rick Gatlin d/b/a Wings Above
Aviation at Fort Worth Spinks Airport. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13277 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Office Space for 13277 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
World Airline authorize the City Manager to execute an annual Terminal Building
Dispatcher Office Lease Agreement with World Airline Dispatcher Schools for
Schools 2,496 square feet of office space on the second floor of the
Terminal Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13278 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13278 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Foreclosure
Surplus 1. Approve the direct sale of tax foreclosure property located
Property at 1347 Richmond Avenue to the adjoining property owner
Ms. Joyce Horrice for a cost of$3,942.50; and
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2. Authorize City staff to meet with Tarrant County, the Tarrant
County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, the
Tarrant County Hospital District, the Tarrant County Junior
College, the Tarrant County Education District Board, and
the Fort Worth Independent School District for approval of
the direct sale for appraised market value; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to accept and record the
appropriate instruments.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-19031 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #2 19031, dated April 2, 2002, from the City Manager recommending
to CSC #25212 — that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Sandpiper Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 25212 with
Airport Inn, Inc. Sandpiper Airport Inn, Inc. for Lease Site 1-S at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport. Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19036 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Polytechnic 19036 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Community
Development 1. Authorize the reallocation of $175,000.00 in existing Fiscal
Corporation year 2001 Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
grant funds; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract and
ancillary loan documents with the Polytechnic Community
Development Corporation (PCDC), not to exceed a total of
$175,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2001 HOME funds, to rehabilitate
the property located at 2841 Avenue G; and
3. Authorize the contract to begin on the date of execution, and
expire twelve months thereafter; and
4. Authorize extension or renewal of the contract for up to one
year, if the PCDC requests an extension; and
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5. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract, if
necessary, to achieve project goals, provided that the
amendment is within the scope of the project and in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19037 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Stanfield 19037 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Enterprises, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stanfield
d/b/a S&J Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a S&J Electric in the amount of $247,267.75 for
Electric the construction of new traffic signals at the intersections of
Amon-Carter Boulevard/Sovereign Road, Amon-Carter Boulevard/
FAA Boulevard, and Anderson Boulevard/Eastchase Parkway
(Project No. TPW-TE-2002-00013). It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19038 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15068 19038 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Jackson
Construction, 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $297,556.00 from the
Ltd. Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15068 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $297,556.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract to Jackson
Construction, Ltd. for a 24-inch line replacement on Camp
Bowie Boulevard from Eldridge Street to Hulen Street; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Jackson Construction Ltd. in the amount of $265,676.00 and
50 working days for a 24-inch ductile iron water line
replacement on Camp Bowie Boulevard from Eldridge Street
to Hulen Street.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19039 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #2 19039 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #23672 — authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Dunaway engineering agreement with Dunaway Associates, Inc. (City
Associates, Inc. Secretary Contract No. 23672) to modify plans and specifications
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for the design of the Northside II Water Transmission Main from
Harmon Road to Fort Worth Alliance Airport, increasing the
contract by $116,042.70, from $254,342.88 to a total of $370,385.58.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19040 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15069 19040 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Black &Veatch
Corporation 1. Authorize the transfer of $184,640.00 from the Water and
Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15069 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $184,640.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an engineering agreement
with Black & Veatch Corporation for Sanitary and Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract LXI (61); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation in the amount of
$176,640.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract LXI
(61).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19041 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Friends of the 19041 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fort Worth authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the
Public Library, Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library, Inc. to receive and sell
Inc. materials discarded from the collections of the Fort Worth Public
Library.
City Attorney Yett advised Council that under Discussion, first
sentence should be amended to state "a non-profit 501 (c)(3)".
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
19041 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-19042 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15070 19042 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Rope
Construction, 1. Authorize the transfer of $83,289.50 from the Water and
Inc. and Stabile Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund;
& Winn, Inc. and
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2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15070 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $83,289.50 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract to Rope
Construction, Inc. for Wesleyan Drive from Rosedale Street
to Vickery Boulevard Unit I: Water Replacements; and award
of contract to Stabile & Winn, Inc. for Wesleyan Drive from
Rosedale Street to Vickery Boulevard Unit II: Paving
Improvements; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Rope
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $72,233.50 and 30
working days for Wesleyan Drive, Unit I: Water
Replacements; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Stabile & Winn, Inc. in the amount of $278,969.75 for 60
working days for Wesleyan Drive, Unit II: Paving
Improvements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19043 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Malcolm Pirnie, 19043 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. for the Village Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant Corrosion and Odor Control Preliminary Design,
for a total cost not to exceed $299,100.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19044 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment of 19044 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Developer's approve the amendment to the Developer's Agreement with
Agreement with Sendera Ranch, Ltd.; and authorize the City Manager or a designee
Sendera Ranch, to execute a contract amendment. It was the consensus of the City
Ltd. Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19045 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 19045 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County for the construction of a surface arking lot for
LaGrave Field in the area bounded by Northeast 6t Street, North
Commerce Street, and Northeast 5t" Street at a lump sum cost to
the City of$130,000.00.
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City Manager Jackson stated that the second sentence of the third
paragraph in the Discussion section of the M&C needed to be
amended to add that Tarrant County would also provide "and
materials" necessary to construct the parking lot.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-19046 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Amendment #— 19046 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #27204— authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
National Cowgirl Community Facilities Agreement with the National Cowgirl
Museum and Museum and Hall of Fame, Inc. (City Secretary Contract No. 27204)
Hall of Fame, for the installation of community facilities for the National Cowgirl
Inc. Museum and Hall of Fame to include the construction of a plaza at
no cost to the City. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr expressed appreciation to the museum for the donation
of the plaza and Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to J.
D. Johnson and the District Attorney's Office for their assistance
on this issue.
C-19047 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15071 19047 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Fort Worth
Housing Finance 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a financial assistance
Corporation agreement in the amount of $615,000.00 with the Fort Worth
Housing Finance Corporation for the public purpose of the
development of low and moderate income housing; and
2. Authorize the transfer of $315,000.00 in Years 25, 26 and 27
Community Development Block Grant Program Income and
$300,000.00 from Rental Rehabilitation Program Income to
Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15071 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Fort Worth
Housing Finance Corporation Fund in the amount of
$615,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding
financial assistance with Villas of Eastwood Terrace Project.
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Council Member Wentworth recommended the Discussion section
of M&C be amended to include the following:
"The Financial Assistance Agreement between the City and the
Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation shall specify that the
Financial Assistance Agreement between the Fort Worth Housing
Finance Corporation and the Villas of Eastwood Terrace, LLC shall
provide that if the Villas of Eastwood Terrace, LLC sells the project
before all payments are made to the Fort Worth Housing Finance
Corporation, the Villas of Eastwood Terrace, LLC shall pay the Fort
Worth Housing Finance Corporation the outstanding loan balance
from the sale proceeds."
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-018A It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of February 12,
Continued Until 2002, continued the hearing of Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-018A, Text
June 11, 2002 Amendment regulating telecommunications towers and stealth
telecommunications towers. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council and stated that staff recommended this
case be continued until June 11, 2002.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the recommended changes and amendments to the Text
Amendment, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-018A be
continued until June 11, 2002. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1052 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of March 19, 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
May 14, 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 material
above height of fence, and no intrusion by lights on adjacent
property, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-1052 and Site Plan No. SP-01-
1018. (See Letter of Continuance). Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before Council and stated that a letter had been received
from the applicant requesting this case be continued until May 14,
2002.
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 Zoning
Docket No. ZC-01-1052 and Site Plan No. SP-01-1018 be continued
until May 14, 2002. The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2818 was
Hearing adopted on March 19, 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
March 22, 2002. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
ZC-02-027 Council Member Haskin 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
6851 Anderson Boulevard from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family
and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-027, be approved by
changing the zoning designation to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial with restriction of alcohol sales and consumption, and
waiver of site plan. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-042 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Manuel T. Espinoza for a
change in zoning of property located at 1236 Gould Avenue from
"C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted, with site plan required at time of
development, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-042, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-047 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of March 19, 2002,
Continued Until continued the hearing of the application of Waterchase Land
June 11, 2002 Partners for a change in zoning of property located at 8900 Creek
Run Road from "F" General Commercial to "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-047. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition of the
zoning change:
Dianne Gibson Ms. Dianne Gibson 1833 Christy Court
Fletcher Phillips Mr. Fletcher L. Phillips 7601 Ripple Creek Court
Alyce Boyd Ms. Alyce Boyd 7248 Ellis Road
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Waterchase Land Partners, Council Member
Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
zoning hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-047 be
continued until June 11, 2002. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-052 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of St. Andrews United
Methodist Church of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property
located at 505, 509, 515 and 519 South Freeway, 709 East Annie
Street, and 500, 504 and 522 Missouri Avenue from "I" Light
Industrial to "I/HC Light Industrial/Historic and Cultural Landmark,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-052, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-056 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Glenda Phillips for a change
in zoning of property located at 1129 East Allen Avenue from "B"
Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
existing restaurant and residence with hours of operation from 6
a.m to 6 p.m., with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-056, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-057 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of Ora Dunlap for a change in
zoning of property located at 1238 Lincoln Avenue from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted, with site plan required at time of development, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-057, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-058 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Continued Until tempore McCloud, that the application of Anne Graham for a
May 14, 2002 change in zoning of property located at 1950 Hemphill Street from
"A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
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for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial with no alcohol
sales, with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-02-058, be continued until May 14, 2002. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-059 Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd #406, representing the
Delayed Until applicant, appeared before Council in favor of the zoning change.
End of the He stated that the zoning map needed to be changed to reflect the
Agenda metes and bounds as submitted on the application. He added that
H. Dennis the development would be a gated community of villas, not
Hopkins apartments.
The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition of the
zoning change. They expressed concerns relative to not being
notified of the zoning change and streets not supporting the
additional traffic. They requested the zoning be changed to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use with site plan
required. They also requested representatives of the community
be included in the site plan approval process.
Ms. Dianne Gibson 1833 Christy Court
Mr. Fletcher L. Phillips 7601 Ripple Creek Court
Ms. Sharon Yannarella 821 Hunters Glen Trail
Mr. Bill Buehler 8721 Racquet Club Drive
Mr. John Black 805 Hunters Glen Trail
Ms. Wanda Conlin 1755 Martel Avenue
Council Member Moss asked Mr. Hopkins if his client would be
opposed to the "PD/SU" zoning change and the requirement that a
site plan be submitted at time of development. Mr. Hopkins stated
that the "R-1" Zero lot line/Cluster Residential zoning was needed
and that he would have to confer with his client relative to the site
plan requirement.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the application of The Academy at
Waterchase for a change in zoning of property located at 8990
Creek Run Road from "PD-344" Planned Development/Specific Use
for private golf course/club house and related uses to "R-1" Zero
Lot Line/Cluster Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-059, be
delayed until the end of the agenda. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-02-063 Mr. Robert D. Cupp, 6054-A East Lancaster Avenue, owner of the
Approved property, appeared before Council and asked their favorable
Robert D. Cupp consideration of the zoning change. He stated that he was not
going to build another structure, just make improvements to the
existing shooting gallery.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Robert D. Cupp for a change
in zoning of property located at 6054-A East Lancaster Avenue
from "FR" General Commercial Restricted and "K" Heavy Industrial
to amend "PD-278" for all uses in "FR" Restricted Commercial plus
indoor shooting gallery to include two additional lots, and waiver
of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-063, be
approved.
Council Member Haskin requested that the site plan be required on
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-063.
After further discussion, Council Member Wentworth requested
that Council approve the application as it was originally submitted,
with waiver of site plan. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis excused herself from the Council table at
this time.
ZC-02-064 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2617 Malone Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-064, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-065 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1019 Blandin Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-065, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-066 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
3000 Columbus Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-066, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-02-067 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located
2802 Chestnut Avenue from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-
5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-067, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-069 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1300 Northeast 28th Street from "K" Heavy Industrial to "I" Light
Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-069, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-071 Mr. Fernando Costa, Planning Department Director, appeared
Approved before Council and stated that the surrounding area was
predominantly zoned B-2 Family.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2503 Wilkinson Avenue from "F" General Commercial to "D" High
Density Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-071, be approved
by changing the requested zoning to "B" Two-Family. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-072 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
810 Crawford Street from "D" High Density Multi-Family to "MU-2"
High Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-072, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-073 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1308 Arizona Avenue from "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High
Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-073, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-074 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located in
the 1000 Block of East Rosedale from "C" Medium Density Multi-
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Family to "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-074, be approved by changing the requested zoning to "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Davis assumed her chair.
ZC-02-075 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2509 Martin Luther King Freeway from "I" Light Industrial to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-075, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-076 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
2835 Fitzhugh Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-076, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-077 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1444 East Richmond Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-077, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-078 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at
1704 Judd Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-078, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-079 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud 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
1008 Bessie Street from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "A-5"
One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-079, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-080 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
1712 East Morningside Drive from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-080, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-081 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
1247 East Arlington Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-081, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-082 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
1924 Christopher Drive from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-082, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-083 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
1928 Christopher Drive from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-083, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-084 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
1316 Langston Street from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-084, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-085 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
2514 Willspoint Court from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-085, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
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ZC-02-086 Council Member Haskin 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
3716 Northeast 28th Street from "B" Two-Family and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-086, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-087 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Centreport Venture, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located at 14500 Statler Boulevard
from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "FR" Restricted
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all
uses in "FR" General Commercial Restricted with ten percent
landscaping requirement if site used for parking, with waiver of site
plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-087, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-088 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Sarah Adams for a change in
zoning of property located at 1212 East Lancaster Avenue from "J"
Medium Industrial to "J /HSE" Medium Industrial/High Significant
Endangered (only for building on east side of Lot 5R, Block 88,
Texas and Pacific Addition), Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-088, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-014 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located in
the 800 Block of North Freeway from "I" Light Industrial to "MU-2"
High Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-014, be denied.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-060 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Davis, that the application of Gustavo Castaneda for a
change in zoning of property located at 3104 Grover Street from
"A-5" One-Family to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-060,
be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-059 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Silcox, that the
Approved application of The Academy at Waterchase for a change in zoning
of property located at 8990 Creek Run Road from "PD-344"
Planned Development/Specific Use for private golf course/club
house and related uses to "R-1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential,
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Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-059, be approved by changing the
requested zoning to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for all uses in "R-1" Zero Lot Line/ Cluster Residential and site plan
required prior to development. 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 Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15072
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.
City Manager Jackson stated that the meeting with the mobile
vendors was successful but that additional meetings were required
to ensure clarification of the ordinance. He added that the
meetings would be scheduled and Council provided updates as
required.
Recessed/ Mayor Barr recessed the meeting at 9:22 p.m. into Executive
Reconvened Session and reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
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G-13588 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Authorize 13588 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Settlement approve the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Luis T. Hernandez, et
Agreement in al v. City of Fort Worth, et al, Civil Action No. 4:99-CV-0318 for
Lawsuit— Luis. $750,000.00, plus taxable court costs not to exceed $25,000.00, and
T. Hernandez, et reasonable guardian and litem fees as approved by the court, in
al v. City of Fort order to complete this settlement. Council Member Lane made a
Worth, et al, motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the
Civil Action No. recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
4:99-CV-0318
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:47 p.m.
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