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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/09/10-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 Date & Time On the 10th day of September, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:07 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 Imam M. Bakhach. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Moss, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 2002, were approved unanimously, and the corrected minutes of the special meeting of August 27, 2002, were approved unanimously. Special Police Chief Ralph Mendoza and Neighborhood Police Officer Billy Presentations Gray presented Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Mays a Police Department Certificate of Recognition for their actions to avert a burglary by a murder suspect in the Riverside area. Mr. Mays expressed appreciation for the recognition and stated that if everyone came together towards a common goal, we could work our differences out. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud commended Mr. and Mrs. Mays and stated that their action had made the Riverside area and City a safer place to live. Announcements Mayor Barr stated that "a year ago tomorrow, our nation felt the pains of terrorism when disaster struck in New York City and Washington D.C. It was a sad day in America and around the world. There have been many changes for all of us since September 11. But the adversity that struck our nation brought out the best in America and in Fort Worth. We have come together, as people only do in difficult times. Families have re- established their priorities. Our friends are more important to us today. Our faith has taken a more significant role in our lives. Our community is more essential to us today. The result is that today we are closer as families and as a community and as a nation. Scores of precious lives were lost on September 11. We all know that many of those lost were firefighters and police officers. The events of 9/11 have made us keenly aware of the importance of CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 2 of 27 these people who provide emergency services to us. But thousands more emergency workers around the county risked their safety in the hours and days after the attacks to be sure we all were safe. We appreciate our emergency service workers - our firefighters, police officers and medical response workers - today more than ever before. City government has the obligation to make sure we are prepared to respond to any emergency, be it natural or man-made. I can speak with confidence that our city is prepared; and our emergency workers are prepared. And, we say thanks all of those who serve us and who have worked hard this past year to improve our readiness." Mayor Barr then asked everyone in attendance to please stand and join him in a moment of silence in honor of all those that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud invited everyone to attend a Community Conversation on Infant Mortality, September 12, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel. Council Member Lane invited everyone to attend the 16th of September Celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2002, starting approximately at 4:30 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 214 NW 20 h Street. Withdrawn from City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication No. G-13728 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council Withdrawn By Communication Nos. G-13730 and G-13731, be continued until Staff September 17, 2002. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Moss, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. OCS-1304 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1304 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 3 of 27 Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for the benefit hearing for adoption of Appropriation Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown) and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-203, as follows: BH-203 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH- Ord. #15228 203 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #15229 PID #1 - 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 10, 2002, concerning Downtown the proposed property assessments for Public Improvement District (PID) No. 1 (Downtown) for FY2002-2003; and 2. Close the benefit hearing; and 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15228 closing hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 during Fiscal Year 2002-2003; fixing charges and liens against property in the district and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15229 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $702,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year 2002-2003 funding for Improvement District No. 1. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with BH-203 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 1 (Downtown) and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the benefit hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-203 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 4 of 27 Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for the benefit hearing for adoption of Appropriation Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 10 (Expanded Downtown) and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-204, as follows: BH-204 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH- Ord. #15230 204 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #15231 PID #10 — 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 10, 2002, concerning Expanded the proposed property assessments of Fort Worth Public Downtown Improvement District (PID) No. 10 (Expanded Downtown) for FY2002-2003; and 2. Close the benefit hearing; and 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15230 closing hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 10 during Fiscal Year 2002-2003; fixing charges and liens against property in the district and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15231 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $34,035.00 from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year 2002-2003 funding for Improvement District No. 10. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with BH-204 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 10 (Expanded Downtown) and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the benefit hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-204 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 5 of 27 Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for the benefit hearing for adoption of Appropriation Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen Area) and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-205, as follows: BH-205 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH- Ord. #15232 205 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #15233 PID #6 — Park 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 10, 2002, concerning Glen Area the proposed property assessments of Fort Worth Public Improvement District (PID) No. 6 (Park Glen Area) for FY2002-2003; and 2. Close the benefit hearing; and 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15232 closing hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6 during Fiscal Year 2002-2003; fixing charges and liens against property in the district and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15233 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $1,198,566.00 from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year 2002-2003 funding for Improvement District No. 6. Jan Putnam Mr. Jan R. Putnam, 7617 Parkside Trail, appeared before Council in opposition of the PID levy. He stated that he owned a home in Marshall, Texas, and that his taxes for that property were less than $100.00 annually. He asked what the levy would provide property owners in the PID. Ms. Brown responded the assessment would provide enhanced landscaping, construction and maintenance of perimeter fencing, increased security patrol and irrigation of plants. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 6 of 27 Don Klick Mr. Don Klick, 8450 Trace Ridge Parkway, appeared before Council in support of the PID. He provided the following suggestions to improve the PID: 1. Honor more of our Fort Worth Police that get results. Could PID 6 members recognize officers who had made felony or property crime arrest in the PID this year and get a list of these officers? 2. Could they get a monthly crime summary showing crime statistics for Fort Worth north of 820 and how that compares to crime statistics in Keller or in North Richland Hills? 3. Could the PID as a pilot project hire a retired police or sheriff detective to work just on solving crimes in the PID? 4. Could the PID offer rewards for arrests or does it have to be neighborhood groups? 5. Could the crime statistics be provided by census tract or zip code and made available on the web? Steve Kosek Mr. Steve Kosek, 8000 Truxton Court, PID 6 Property Manager, appeared before Council in support of the PID. He briefed the Council on the current improvements made by the PID and those that would be made once the construction on Beach Street was completed. Council Member Haskin stated that the PID 6 neighborhood was very active and had created a beautiful area to live. She commended Mr. Kosek and the residents of PID 6 for their efforts. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with BH-205 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 6 (Park Glen Area) and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the benefit hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-205 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for the benefit hearing for adoption of Appropriation Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage Area) and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 7 of 27 Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-206, as follows: BH-206 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH- Ord. #15234 206 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #15235 PID #7 — Heritage 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 10, 2002, concerning Area the proposed property assessments of Fort Worth Public Improvement District (PID) No. 7 (Heritage Area) for FY2002- 2003; and 2. Close the benefit hearing; and 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15234 closing hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 during Fiscal Year 2002-2003; fixing charges and liens against property in the district and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15235 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $83,453.00 from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year 2002-2003 funding for Improvement District No. 7. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with BH-206 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage Area) and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the benefit hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-206 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Benefit Hearing It appeared that the City Council established today as the date for the benefit hearing for adoption of Appropriation Ordinance for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie) and levying of assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 8 of 27 Ms. Linda Brown, representing the Finance Department, appeared before Council, gave a staff report, and called attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-207, as follows: BH-207 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. BH- Ord. #15236 207 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. #15237 PID #8 — Camp 1. Hold a benefit hearing on September 10, 2002, concerning Bowie the proposed property assessments of Fort Worth Public Improvement District (PID) No. 8 (Camp Bowie) for FY2002- 2003; and 2. Close the benefit hearing; and 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 15236 closing hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain improvements and/or services provided in Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 8 during Fiscal Year 2002-2003; fixing charges and liens against property in the district and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of such assessments; reserving unto the City Council the right to allow credits reducing the amount of the respective assessment to the extent of any credit granted; and 4. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15237 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment District Fund in the amount of $234,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year 2002-2003 funding for Improvement District No. 8. David Beyer Mr. David Beyer, 4201 Camp Bowie Boulevard, appeared before Council in opposition of the PID. He stated that there must be enhanced property values to levy the assessment and that no improvements had been made to increase property values. Joe Smith Mr. Joe Smith, 8304 Camp Bowie West, appeared before Council and asked what improvements would be made to his area. Mac Churchill Mr. Mac Churchill, 325 N. Bailey, Chair of Historic Camp Bowie, appeared before Council and provided an overview of various projects planned for PID 8. Mayor Barr asked Mr. Churchill to meet with Mr. Smith after the Council meeting to provide him information on improvements to Camp Bowie West. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 9 of 27 Rebecca Low Ms. Rebecca Low, 3112 Softwind Trail, appeared before Council in support of the PID. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with BH-207 for the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie) and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003, Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the benefit hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-207 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13727 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. #2868 13727 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Retain Otto J. authorize the City Manager to retain Otto J. Hetzel and Joseph G. Hetzel & Joseph Schiff for the purpose of providing legal and professional services G. Schiff for related to public housing issues confronting the City from time to Legal Services time; and adopt Resolution No. 2868 fixing in advance, as far as for Public practicable, the amount to be paid to both Mr. Hetzel and Mr. Schiff Housing Issues not to exceed an aggregate of $15,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13728 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Continued One 13728 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Week authorize the City Manager to execute a Broker of Record Agreement with Palmer & Cay of Texas, Inc. thereby establishing Palmer & Cay of Texas, Inc. as the City's broker to secure property and boiler and machinery insurance and to provide consulting services associated with other insurance policies or coverages for an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for the first year's services; and authorize this agreement to begin September 1, 2002, and expire August 31, 2005, with options to renew for two successive one-year periods. Bert Williams Mr. Bert C. Williams, 1700 Ellington Drive, appeared before Council and advised them that he was unaware that a decision had been made on this agreement and inquired about the waiver of the M/WBE participation, and requested a one-week continuation of this issue. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, to continue Mayor and Council Communication No. G-13728 for one week. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 10 of 27 G-13729 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. #15238 13729 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: FAA Grant for Phase IV of 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute a grant Noise Mitigation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Program at FW amount of$4,000,000.00 for assistance in acquiring land and Meacham Airport purchasing avigation easements for noise compatibility at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; and 2. Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $444,444.00 from the Aviation Improvements Capital Projects Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's match; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15238 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $4,444,444.00 subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding Phase IV of the Noise Mitigation Program at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13730 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued Until Communication No. G-13730, Amendment of Ordinance No. 13543, September 17, as Amended by Ordinance Nos. 13672, 13673, 13674, and 13842 2002 Codified as Chapter 2, Article VI, Division I' Entitled "Employees' Retirement Fund" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, to Establish a Deferred Retirement Option Program and to Provide Members with an Opportunity to Purchase Credited Service by Paying the Actuarial Cost for a Buy-Up Option, be continued until September 17, 2002. G-13731 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Continued Until Communication No. G-13731, Adoption of Fiscal Year 2002-2003 September 17, Schedule of Rates and Charges for the City of Fort Worth Airports, 2002 be continued until September 17, 2002. G-13732 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Rename 13732 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Riverside rename the Riverside Community Center located at 201 South Community Sylvania Avenue, to the Andrew "Doc" Session Community Center to Andrew Center. "Doc" Session Community Center CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 11 of 27 Sarah Walker Ms. Sarah Walker, 2767 East 1St Street, appeared before Council in support of renaming the community center. She expressed appreciation to Richard Zavala and Willa Lister of the Parks and Community Services Department for their assistance and requested Council favorably consider renaming the community center. Donald Marshall Mr. Donald Marshall, 2612 East 1St Street, appeared before Council in support of renaming the community center. He expressed appreciation to several City departments who provided information and assistance to rename the community center. He added that "Doc" Sessions was a pillar in the Riverside Community and requested Council's approval of renaming the community center. Cory Session, Mr. Cory D. Session, Sr., 2901 East 4t" Street, appeared before Sr. Council in support of renaming the community center in honor of his uncle. He stated that he was deeply grateful and honored to have the center renamed in recognition of his uncle's efforts in the Riverside community. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-9664 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Source 9664 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Document authorize a purchase agreement with Microfilm Systems, Inc. for Microfilm source document microfilming services for the City of Fort Worth Services based on the low bid with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin September 10, 2002, and expire September 9, 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-9665 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Fire Hydrants & 9665 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Repair Parts 1. Authorize a purchase agreement with multiple vendors to provide fire hydrants and repair parts for the Water Department based on the bid of unit prices and discounts with payments due 30 days from the date of invoice and freight cost included in the bid; and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 12 of 27 Vendor Item No. Clow Valve Company 1 and 2 Hughes Supply, Inc. 3 and 4 Act Pipe and Supply 5 Co., Inc. Utility Plus, Inc. 6 and 7 2. Authorize this agreement to begin September 10, 2002, and expire September 9, 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-9666 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Traffic Signal 9666 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Poles & Arms 1. Authorize a purchase agreement with multiple vendors for traffic signal poles and arms for the Transportation and Public Works Department based on the low bid with freight included in the unit price and payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice: Vendor Item Nos. Structural & Steel 1-5 and 8-10 Products Valmont Industries, 6 and 7 Inc. 2. Authorize this agreement to begin September 23, 2002, and expire September 22, 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-9667 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- 55 Gallon Drums 9667 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement with Questar, Inc. for new 55 gallon drums for the Environmental Management Department, based on the low bid meeting specifications with payments due 30 days from the date of the invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin September 10, 2002, and expire September 9, 2003, with options to renew for two successive one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 13 of 27 P-9668 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Click2Gov Web- 9668 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Based Billing authorize a sole source purchase of a Click2Gov web-based billing System system from HTE Technology, in the amount of $75,956.00 with payment due 30 days from the date the invoice is received. The Click2Gov system is the only off-the-shelf system that is compatible with CISCO, the Water Department's current customer information and billing system. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13399 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Purchase 13399 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Property at approve the acquisition of approximately 2,437 square feet of land Southwest described as Block 4 Less Tri Out, Lot 113, Jennings West Corner of Cherry Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, located at the southwest corner Street & 13th of Cherry Street and 13 Street from Anna Belle P. Thomas at a cost Street for of $20,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Parking Lot recommendation be adopted. L-13400 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13400 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Drainage approve the acquisition of three permanent drainage easements Easements & and three temporary construction easements from STS Temporary Construction, Inc., Dreiling Realty, LLC d/b/a Sanctuary Homes, Construction and Kenny Jones, respectively, for property located east of Ray Easements White Road and South of Wall-Price Keller Road in the Deerfield Addition in north Fort Worth (DOE 3767) necessary for the construction and maintenance of a storm drain for a total cost of $6.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13401 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent 13401 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Drainage Utility approve the acquisition of one permanent drainage utility Easement, easement, two permanent sanitary sewer easements and one Permanent permanent water line easement from D.R. Horton, Texas Ltd. Sanitary Sewer located in the J. Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265, located east of Easements and Alta Vista Road and south of Keller Haslet Road for the McPherson Permanent Water Ranch Phase 1 project (DOE 3723) necessary for the construction, Line Easement maintenance and repair of a storm drain, water line and sanitary sewer lines, for a total cost of $4.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 14 of 27 L-13402 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Lease 13402 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Eugene G. Eugene G. Lawley, III and Catherine E. Lawley for City-owned Lawley, III & property located at 301 Harmon Road (DOE 0668) for a cost of Catherine E. $1,100.00 per month; and authorize this agreement to begin Lawley September 15, 2002, and expire September 14, 2003, with options to renew for two one-year periods and the provision that the City may terminate the lease at the conclusion of each term. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13403 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Purchase 13403 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Property, approve the acquisition of one parcel of land, three permanent Permanent easements and three temporary construction easements from Easements & Chapel Creek Limited Partnership for the Westland Water Tank Temporary expansion and Westside IV Water Transmission Main (DOE 3540) Construction near Westpoint Boulevard and Bassett Locke Road for a total cost Easements of $7.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19232 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- McClendon 19232 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon Company, Inc. Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $556,023.00 for payment reconstruction and water and sanitary sewer replacements on Peach Street (North Live Oak Street to Wilderman Street), Bluff Street (North Live Oak Street to Wilderman Street), and Grant Street (Peach Street to Gounah Street), with a completion time of 280 working days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19233 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Empire Disposal, 19233 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a five year agreement granting non-exclusive privilege to Empire Disposal, Inc. to use public streets, alleys, and thoroughfares within the City of Fort Worth for the business of collecting municipal solid waste. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 15 of 27 C-19234 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- RJN Group, Inc. 19234 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $399,527.00 for the Wholesale Wastewater Customer Meter Stations Site Selection and Design. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-19235 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- FWHFC 19235 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Approve the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation (FWHFC) application for Municipal Property Tax Abatement for the Eastcrest Subdivision; and 2. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the Tax Abatement Agreements with FWHFC are true and correct; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into tax abatement agreements with FWHFC for the development of sixteen single-family homes in the Eastcrest Subdivision located in the Stop Six Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in accordance with the NEZ Basic Incentives. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Silcox ABSENT: None C-19236 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Breadwinners, 19236 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Inc. authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent agreement with Breadwinners, Inc. authorizing use of the right-of- way for a sign located at 500 Commerce Street. Council Member Haskin inquired if a requirement for removal of the sign once the business ceased to operate could be added to the contract. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 16 of 27 City Attorney Yett responded and stated that such a provision had been added to all standard consent agreements. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-19237 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Curly's Frozen 19237 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Custard, Ltd. authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard consent agreement with Curly's Frozen Custard, Ltd. authorizing use of the right-of-way for a fence located at 4017 Camp Bowie Boulevard. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-19238 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. #15239 19238 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Amendment #8 to CSC #24692 — 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15239 increasing Austin estimated receipts and appropriations in the Public Events Commercial, Inc. Improvements Fund in the amount of $350,000.00 upon receipt of a contribution from the Carter Foundation for the purpose of funding construction improvements to the Water Gardens; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 8 to City Secretary Contract No. 24692 with Austin Commercial, Inc. for additional construction and construction management services for the expansion and renovation of the Fort Worth Convention Center for an additional cost not to exceed $1,650,000.00; and 3. Authorize Austin Commercial, Inc. to execute agreements with AUI Contractors, Inc., and other contractors for construction improvements to the Water Gardens — Phase 1- B: Renovations to the "Y" and Spray Pool in the total amount of$1,737,000.00; and 4. Authorize the payment of funds to Austin Commercial, Inc. for payment to the construction contractors as work progresses. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 17 of 27 C-19239 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Amendment #1 19239 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council to CSC #26904— authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Gershman, Secretary Contract No. 26904 with Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Brickner & Inc. for Phase II of the study of the City of Fort Worth's Solid Waste Bratton, Inc. and Recyclable Management System, by $150,000.00 and amend the total contract cost not to exceed $375,000.00. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht ABSENT: None Budget Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for the hearing in connection with the proposed Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Appropriation Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinances. 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 proposed Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Appropriation Ordinance and Ad Valorem Tax Levy Ordinances, Mayor Barr stated that the hearing would remain open until the final adoption of the budget. ZC-02-047 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 11, 2002, Withdrawn continued the hearing of the application of Waterchase Land Without Partners for a change in zoning of property located at 8900 Creek Prejudice Run Road from "F" General Commercial to "C" Medium Density Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-047. (See Letter of Withdrawal). Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of Waterchase Land Partners, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-047, be withdrawn without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 18 of 27 Council Member Picht excused himself from the Council table at this time. Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2861 was Hearing adopted on August 20, 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 August 22, 2002. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. ZC-02-104 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of the City of Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission for a change in zoning of property located in the 2900 Block of Crestline Road (Van Zandt Cottage) from "A-5 One-Family to "A-5/HC" One- Family/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02- 104, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. SP-02-003 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 13, 2002, Returned to continued the hearing of the application of Tarrant County for a Zoning change in zoning of property located at 2701 Kimbo Road to Commission amend site plan for "PD-325" Planned Development for a detention center to add 4 buildings, an 8-foot fence and a 10-foot setback, Site Plan No. SP-02-003. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Gary Kirby Mr. Gary Kirby, 100 E. Weatherford Street, representing Tarrant County, appeared before Council in support of the amendment to the site plan. He provided a briefing outlining the changes to the site plan and requested Council's favorable consideration. Council Member Picht assumed his chair. Robert Chesser Mr. Robert Chesser, 3217 Kimbo Road, President of the Bonnie Brae Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in opposition to the amended site plan. He stated that the Neighborhood Association had agreed on the original site plan and had not been contacted relative to the proposed changes. Council Member Davis asked staff if the site plan could be returned to the Zoning Commission for review, being that the site plan was different from what the commission originally approved. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 19 of 27 Assistant City Attorney Marcella Olson responded that, at Council's request, the site plan could be returned to the Zoning Commission. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of Tarrant County, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that Site Plan No. SP-02-003, be returned to the Zoning Commission. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-02-135 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 9, 2002, SP-02-007 continued the hearing of the application of B-Square Partnership Continued Until for a change in zoning of property located at 205 Capps Street October 8, 2002 from "J" Medium Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "J" Medium Industrial plus construction of a 9,000 square foot building on a 10,000 square foot lot, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-135 and Site Plan No. SP- 02-007. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of B-Square Partnership, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-135 and Site Plan No. SP- 02-007, be continued until October 8, 2002. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-02-178 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 13, 2002, Approved continued the hearing of the application of the City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at the northeast corner of Riverside Drive and East Fourth Street form "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "J" Medium Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02- 178. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of the City of Fort Worth, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-178, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 20 of 27 ZC-02-179 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Withdrawn Member Davis, that the application of Ahmad Family Partnership Without for a change in zoning of property located in the 5500 Block of Prejudice Brentwood Stair Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus offset and screen printing, signage restricted to monument signs, and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-179, be withdrawn without prejudice. (See Letter of Withdrawal). The motion carried unanimously. ZC-02-183 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Approved Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Charter Communications for a change in zoning of property located at 4500 West Vickery Boulevard from "CR" Low Density Multi-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "G" Intensive Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-183, be approved. Council Member Silcox informed Council that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Silcox ZC-02-184 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Davis, that the application of Bellaire Oaks, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 1400 East Hurst Boulevard from "PD-226" Planned Development/Specific Use for sand and gravel mining plus existing "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "F" General Commercial uses to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-184, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 21 of 27 ZC-02-186 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Continued Until Member Davis, that the application of Hawa Elshaikh for a change October 8, 2002 in zoning of property located at 100 Beach Street from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-186, be continued until October 8, 2002. The motion carried unanimously. (See subsequent action from reconsideration of this zoning case.) ZC-02-187 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located in the 400-600 Block of East 4t" Street from "J" Medium Industrial and "J/HC" Medium Industrial/Historic and Cultural Landmark to "H" Central Business and "H/HC" Central Business/Historic and Cultural Landmark, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-187, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-02-188 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Davis, that the application of William W. Horn for a change in zoning of property located in the 3600 Block of Williams Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "I" Light Industrial to "CR" Low Density Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-188, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT: None Mayor Pro tempore McCloud excused himself from the Council table at this time. ZC-02-190 Council Member Haskin inquired how much of the property was Approved located within the flood plain. Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Boulevard #406, representing the applicant, appeared before Council and stated that a significant portion, over 50 percent of the property was in the flood plain. He explained that the property was being reclaimed from the flood plain. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 22 of 27 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the application of Ken Newell for a change in zoning of property located in the 8200-8300 Block of Trinity Boulevard from "AG" Agricultural and "PD-224" Planned Development for all uses in "I" Light Industrial and "IP" Industrial Park plus sand and gravel mining to "A-5" One-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-190, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed his chair. ZC-02-191 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Lane, that the application of Laredo National Bank for a change in zoning of property located in the 3800 Block of Post Oak Boulevard from "F" General Commercial to "C" Medium Density Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-191, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT: None ZC-02-192 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Scott Tindall by the City of Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission for a change in zoning of property located at 801 Grove Street from "J/DD" Medium Industrial/Demolition Delay to "J/HSE" Medium Industrial/Highly Significant Endangered, Zoning Docket No. ZC- 02-192, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-02-193 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Davis, that the application of Southfork Development, Ltd. for a change in zoning of property located at 8562 Corral Circle from "AR" One-Family Restricted to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-193, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 23 of 27 ZC-02-194 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Davis, that the application of Trinity River Group, L.P. for a change in zoning of property located at 1500 East Northside Drive from "0-2" Floodplain to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus hotel/motel within 1000 feet of a residential district with accessory use for restaurant/bar, and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-194, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-02-195 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Fort Worth Independent School District for a change in zoning of property located in the 1000-1200 Block of Dashwood Street from "D" High Density Multi- Family to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02- 195, be approved. Council Member Moss informed Council that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from voting. 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 ZC-02-196 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Lane, that the application of 5th Street Partners, L.P. for a change in zoning of property located at 2925 and 2929 West 5th Street from "CF" Community Facilities and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-196, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 24 of 27 ZC-02-197 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Foch Street, L.P. for a change in zoning of property located at 821 Foch Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-197, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-02-198 Mr. Lee Nicol, 3882 South Hills Circle, appeared before Council in Approved support of the zoning change. He stated that he had met with the Lee Nicol Chapel Creek Neighborhood Association and requested that zoning for the entire area be changed to "A-5" One-Family with the exception of the small area requested to be rezoned "CF" Community Facilities. Gary Hogan Mr. Gary R. Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run, appeared before Council in support of the changes requested by Mr. Nicol. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Nicol and Mr. James Harris for their work with the neighborhood association. He also acknowledged the assistance provided by Doo Kim from the Water Department relative to the zoning change. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Chapel Creek, L.P. for a change in zoning of property located in the 10500-11000 Block of Westpoint Boulevard from "A-5" One-Family, "B" Two-Family, "R- 1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential, "C" Medium Density Multi- Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One Family, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-198, be approved by amending the zoning change to "A-5" One Family and "CF" Community Facilities. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-02-199 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council SP-02-016 Member Wentworth, that the application of Centex Commercial Approved Development for a change in zoning of property located at 6300 Granbury Cut-Off Road from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for senior retirement apartments, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-199 and Site Plan No. SP-02- 016, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-02-182 Mr. David Skinner, 1115 W. Abram Street Suite D, appeared before Approved/Denied Council in support of the zoning change. He provided Council David Skinner with background information of the property to be rezoned and requested their favorable consideration. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 25 of 27 Harry Taylor Dr. Harry Taylor, 2125 Cooks Lane, representing the Hollow Hills Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in support of the requested zoning change. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the application of James H. Moore, Trustee for a change in zoning of property described below, ZC-02-182, be approved/denied, as follows: Approved: 2500 Block of Cooks Lane (7.098 acres) From "A-7.5" One-Family to A-5" One-Family Denied: 7900 Block of Meadowbrook Drive (5.431 acres) From "A-7.5" One-Family to "A-5" One-Family The motion carried unanimously. ZC-01-017 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of March 19, 2002, Denied continued the hearing of the application of the City of Fort Worth Without Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located at Prejudice 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road (5736 Wilbarger Road) from "J" Medium Industrial to "A-7.5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-017. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of the City of Fort Worth Planning Department, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-017, be denied without prejudice. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 26 of 27 ZC-02-133 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of August 13, 2002, Withdrawn continued the hearing of the application of Barry Menting for a change in zoning of property located at 6401, 6405, and 6409 East Lancaster Avenue form "F" General Commercial to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-133. (See Letter of Appeal). Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Ray Umber Mr. Ray Umber, 5206 Chaperito Trail, Arlington, Texas, appeared before Council and stated that they received a letter from the City which stated that the current use of this property was consistent with current zoning and therefore requested withdrawal of the zoning change. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the application of Barry Menting, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-133, be withdrawn. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to reconsider Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-186, application of Hawa Elshaikh for a change in zoning of property located at 100 Beach Street from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial Restricted, as the applicant was present in the Council Chamber. The motion carried unanimously. ZC-02-186 Mr. Tariq A. Hassan, 100 Willow Ridge #113, appeared before Continued for Council in support of the zoning change. He stated that the One Week property had been previously used as a car lot and that a delay of Tariq Hassan one month would create a financial hardship. Mr. Bob Riley, Development Department Director, advised Council that the property had been previously used as a car lot; however, it had lost its non-conforming use, as it had remained vacant for two years. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Hawa Elshaikh for a change in zoning of property located at 100 Beach Street from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-186, be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 PAGE 27 of 27 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 15240 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. Citizen Ms. Ann Yang, 800 Custer Road #248, Richardson, Texas, Presentations appeared before Council relative to Falun Gong, a traditional Ann Yang Chinese art of self-refinement of mind and body. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.