HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/10/08-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 2002
Date & Time On the 8t" day of October, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:04 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 Dr. David Grebel, Texas Christian
University Director of Extended Education.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 1,
2002, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for
Presentations Osteopathic Medicine Week.
Council Member Davis presented a Certificate of Recognition to
former Board and Commission member Margaret DeMoss for her
service on the City Zoning Commission and the Fort Worth
Alliance Airport Zoning Commission.
Ms. Jane Schlansker, President-Elect of Fort Worth Sister Cities
International, introduced Mayor Tamio Mori and the Official
Delegation from Nagaoka, Japan. Mayor Mori presented a gift to
the City and Council Member Haskin presented him with a key to
the City.
Announcements Mayor Barr announced that October was Fire Prevention Month
and that this week was Fire Prevention Week. He asked that
everyone pause for a moment of observance to recognize the
courage and commitment of Fort Worth Firefighters and the fact
that they served our community day in and day out. He added that
the events of September 11, 2001, made everyone think about the
contributions of Firefighters and that they were role models for our
children. Mayor Barr also announced that on October 14, 2002, the
City would conduct a City-wide Forum on the Comprehensive Plan.
He stated that the forum would be held at the Convention Center
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starting a 6:00 p.m. where members of the community could ask
questions of staff, followed by a 7:00 p.m. briefing by the City
Council and City Plan Commission members. He added that this
was a visitation session for the Comprehensive Plan and input
from the community was very important.
Council Member Picht announced the resignation of his Council
Aide Cindy Crain, expressed his appreciation for all her efforts on
his behalf, and wished her well. He also introduced Geoffrey
Mitchell his new Council Aide. He also stated that the October 6,
2002 Fort Worth Star-Telegram contained an article on the
restoration of the B-36 aircraft. He added that the plane was
currently in a disassembled configuration at Lockheed-Martin and
hoped that one of the City's airports could find a permanent place
to preserve this aircraft as it was only one of four left in the world.
Council Member Moss complimented the Library Foundation on
the successful Library Festival held October 5, 2002. He added
that Library Director Gleniece Robinson and her staff did an
outstanding job and that the festival was an exciting experience.
Council Member Haskin stated that October 5, 2002, was the
American Heart Walk and that she was proud of all who
participated in this worthy cause. She also commended Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud for his assistance on October 4, 2002, to raise
money for the United Way by being a participant in the dunk tank.
She further expressed appreciation to City staff for their assistance
with the Handley Street Festival and extended congratulations to
Mayor and Council Intern Aricka Stegall on her 20th birthday.
Council Member Lane stated that those interested in preserving the
B-36 could attend the International Air Show being held at Alliance
Airport October 12-13, 2002. He stated that the show would be a
world-class event and part of the proceeds would go to the
Aviation Heritage Museum for preservation of the B-36 aircraft.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. P-9690 be continued for two weeks and that L-
Staff 13389 be continued for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
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Appointments Mayor Barr asked Council to consider appointing Mr. Daniel C.
Hernandez to Place 1 on the City Zoning Commission. He also
expressed his appreciation to Jeff King for his six years of service
as the Place 1 representative. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mr. Daniel C.
Hernandez be appointed to Place 1 on the City Zoning
Commission, effective October 8, 2002, and with a term to expire
October 1, 2003. The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin announced that there was a vacancy on
the Human Relations Commission and that anyone interested in
serving on this board could contact the Mayor or Council offices.
Res. #2874 There was presented Resolution No. 2874 authorizing the City
Financing and Manager to proceed with all related tasks associated with the
Construction of financing and construction of a Convention Center hotel. Council
Convention Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
Center Hotel McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted.
Assistant City Managers Joe Paniagua and Charles Boswell and
Public Events Director Kirk Slaughter presented a staff report
relative to the feasibility of constructing a Convention Center Hotel.
City Attorney Yett stated that the Council had the legal authority to
utilize Certificates of Obligation for construction of the hotel. He
added that the Bond Council and State Attorney General had
approved expenditure of the bonds.
Madelyn Gibbs Ms. Madelyn Rice Gibbs, 4601 Foxfire Way, representing the Fort
Worth League of Neighborhoods, expressed her appreciation to
staff for the presentation they provided to the league on the
proposed hotel. She asked that Council continue to keep the
community informed regarding this proposed project.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of
constructing a Convention Center Hotel:
Derek White, Mr. Derek White 200 Main Street
Chad Crandell, Mr. Chad Crandell 200 Main Street
Bob Jameson, Mr. Bob Jameson 200 Main Street
Larry Nickerson, Mr. Larry Nickerson 6055 Monte Vista Lane, Apt. 914
Steve Hollern, Mr. Steve Hollern 6471 Floyd Drive
Maria Barbiretti, Ms. Maria Barbiretti 6301 Basswood Drive
Stan Kennedy, Mr. Stan Kennedy 12345 Green Ash Drive
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Heywood Mr. Heywood Sanders 324 E. Huisache, San Antonio, TX
Sanders, Mr. Bruce Walker 134 Laurel Heights Place,
Bruce Walker, San Antonio, TX
Joan Crownover, Ms. Joan Crownover 1041 East Robert Street
Mike Kennedy Mr. Mike Kennedy 1301 Alexis Avenue, #336
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of
constructing a Convention Center Hotel:
Herb Biddle, Mr. Herb Biddle 5023 Pershing Avenue
Barry Tubbs, Mr. Barry Tubbs 7617 Skylake Drive
Quentin Mr. Quentin A. Christian 610 Brazos Street, Austin, TX
Christian, Ms. Mary Ruffing 3223 S. Atlantic Avenue #305
Mary Ruffing, Cocoa Beach, FL
Donald Mr. Donald Manworren 1520 Parliament Lane, Plano, TX
Manworren, Mr. Bill Harris 755 Main Street, Suite 4-D
Bill Harris, Monroe, CT
Bill Thornton, Mr. Bill Thornton 4108 Sarita Drive
Pat Smith, Ms. Pat Smith 3355 Beecave Road, Austin, TX
Douglas Harman, Mr. Douglas Harman 2222 Winton Terrace East
Devoyd Mr. Devoyd Jennings 1150 South Freeway
Jennings, Mr. Ed Casebier 100 E. 15th Street, Suite 630
Ed Casebier
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
Mayor Barr expressed his appreciation to all the staff that worked
on this endeavor, especially to Mr. Paniagua, Mr. Boswell, and Mr.
Slaughter for their hard work.
OCS-1309 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Liability Bonds 1309 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council authorize the acceptance of these liability bonds, as
follows:
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PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
A. Driskell Paving & Contracting RLI Insurance Company
Anchor Companies RLI Insurance Company
Anderson Paving, Inc. Western Surety Company
Armstrong-Berger, Inc. Western Surety Company
ASR Enterprises, Inc. Redland Insurance Company
Roy Ferrusca d/b/a Best-Tex CNA Surety
Construction
Boone Concrete Western Surety Company
C&C Concrete, Inc. RLI Insurance Company
Commercial Structures & Suretec Insurance Company
Interiors, Inc.
CSA Concrete, Inc. No. American Specialty Insurance
Company
David Lewis Builders Merchants Bonding Company
F.C.F. Concrete Western Surety Company/BIA
Sandra Gonzales & Hector Western Surety Company/BIA
Martinez
Victor Gonzalez Employers Mutual Casualty
Company
Heritage Commercial Western Surety Company
Construction
Kaufman Company Merchants Bonding Company
Miller Sierra Construction, Inc. Hartford Casualty Insurance
Company
Jose Morales Merchants Bonding Company
Francisco Mores Merchants Bonding Company
Miguel Ramirez d/b/a MR Mid-Century Insurance Company
Construction
Nu Build American Contractors Indemnity
Co.
Alex Aquayo d/b/a Orion Group Western Surety Company
R&R Concrete Western Surety Company/BIA
Ramirez Construction Company RLI Surety Company
RB Contracting Co., Inc. Continental Casualty Company
Sage & Bray Construction, Inc. Ohio Farmers Insurance Company
Shawn T. Mackey Construction State Farm Insurance Company
Snap Construction Services, Inc. Western Surety Company
TC2 Concrete Construction, Inc. Cumberland Casualty & Surety
Company
Vanguard Modular Building U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Systems LLC
Adrian Veliz Western Surety Company/ Bradley
Insurance
Mark Lewis York Merchants Bonding Company
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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OCS-1310 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1310 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Finance/Risk Management Department. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13755 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
GIS Software & 13755 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Internet-Based authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if granted, an
Training for FW- award for Geographic Information System (GIS) software and
Tarrant County internet-based training valued at $50,000.00 from Environmental
Emergency Systems Research Institute, Inc. to enhance the Fort Worth-Tarrant
Operations County Emergency Operations Center. It was the consensus of the
Center City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13756 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15274 13756 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Oleander Walk
Neighborhood 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15274 increasing
Development estimated receipts and appropriations in the Rental
Project Rehabilitation Program Fund in the amount of $80,000.00
from available funds, for the purpose of executing a contract
with Fort Worth South, Inc. for the Oleander Walk
Neighborhood Development Project; and
2. Authorize the transfer and use of $80,000.00 in rental
rehabilitation funds from the Rental Rehabilitation Program
Fund to the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation Fund
in order to execute a contract with Fort Worth South, Inc. for
the Oleander Walk Neighborhood Project.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13757 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Settlement of 13757 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Claims of
Firefighters—Jim 1. Approve the proposed settlement of the lawsuit arising from
Tate, J.R. the alleged failure of the City to grant vacation days to the
Sullivan, Landon City of Fort Worth firefighters from December 5, 1996,
Stalling, Pat through December 31, 2000; and
Vasquez & Don
Westmoreland, 2. Authorize the payment of $30,000.00 to B. Craig Deats for
Jr. v. City of Fort attorney's fees incurred on behalf of the plaintiff firefighters
Worth, Cause No. and pay court costs; and
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3. Authorize the appropriate City representatives to execute
the documents necessary to complete the settlement.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13758 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15275 13758 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Ord. adopt Ordinance No. 15275 amending Ordinance No. 10692 (the
#10692, grant of a franchise to TXU Gas Company) by clarifying the method
Franchise to in which franchise fees will be calculated and authorizing in certain
TXU Gas circumstances the lease of facilities owned by TXU Gas Company
Company and located within the public rights-of-way in the City of Fort
Worth; and further providing that this ordinance is cumulative;
providing a severability clause; finding and determining that the
meeting at which this ordinance is adopted is open to the public as
required by law; providing for publication; providing an effective
date; and providing for acceptance by TXU Gas Company. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13759 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15276 13759 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Ord. adopt Ordinance No. 15276 amending Ordinance No. 11634 (the
#11634, grant of a franchise to Oncor Electric Delivery Company,
Franchise to successor in interest to TXU Electric Company) by clarifying the
Oncor Electric method in which franchise fees will be calculated; and further
Delivery providing that this ordinance is cumulative; providing a
Company severability clause; finding and determining that the meeting at
which this ordinance is adopted is open to the public as required
by law; providing for publication; providing an effective date; and
providing for acceptance by Oncor Electric Delivery Company. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13760 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15277 13760 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15278
Accept Donations 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept donations and other
& Other Proceeds proceeds in the Special Gifts Fund; and
for Funding
Supplies, 2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15277
Equipment, & increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Library Materials Special Gifts Fund in the amount of $68,825.00 from
for FW Public available funds, for the purpose of funding supplies,
Library equipment, and library materials for the Fort Worth Public
Library; and
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3. Approve the transfer of $68,825.00 from the Special Gifts
Fund to the General Fund; and
4. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15278
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $68,825.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding supplies, equipment, and
library materials for the Fort Worth Public Library.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
G-13761 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15279 13761 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #15280
Use Principal & 1. Approve the use of principal and interest earned in the
Interest for Special Trust Fund to fund Library programs and activities;
Library Materials and
and Out-
Sourced 2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15279
Customer increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Service Training Special Trust Fund in the amount of $27,190.00 from
Classes at FW available funds, for the purpose of funding library materials
Public Library and out-sourced customer service training classes for the
Fort Worth Public Library; and
3. Approve the transfer of $27,190.00 from the Special Trust
Fund to the General Fund; and
4. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 15280
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $27,190.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding library materials and out-
sourced customer service training classes for the Fort Worth
Public Library.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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G-13762 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. #15281 13762 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Amend Chapter adopt Ordinance No. 15281 revising Chapter 22 Motor Vehicles and
22 Motor Pedestrians, Article VII "Bicycles" of the Code of the City of Fort
Vehicles & Worth, as amended, by repealing all provisions relating to
Pedestrians, mandatory registration of bicycles. Council Member Davis made a
Article VII motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the
"Bicycles" recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9675 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Janitorial 9675, dated September 24, 2002, from the City Manager
Service recommending that the City Council:
1. Authorize a purchase agreement with James Enterprise for
janitorial service and supplies for buildings occupied by the
Transportation and Public Works Department, Facilities
Management Division, Police Department, Code Compliance
Department, Cable Office, Construction Engineering,
Electronics, and the Environmental Management
Department based on the overall low bid of unit prices
listed below:
• Janitorial service and supplies shall be provided for
$10.38 per hour; and
• Stripping and waxing of floors without moving
furniture shall be provided for $0.0975 per square
foot; and
• Stripping and waxing of floors with the moving
furniture shall be provided for $0.1120 per square
foot; and
• Payment terms are net 30 days; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin October 1, 2002, and
expire September 30, 2003, with options to renew for four
successive one-year periods.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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P-9690 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. P-9690, dated October 1, 2002, Professional
Two Weeks Services Contract with Avizion Technologies Group, Inc. to provide
Interim Mainframe Operating Environment Support for the
Information Technology Solutions Department, be continued for
two weeks.
P-9691 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Computer 9691 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Security Audit of authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Secure
City's Commerce Systems to perform a computer security audit of the
Information City's Information Technology Network for the Internal Audit
Technology Department for an amount not to exceed $55,000.00; and authorize
Network this contract to begin on the date of contract execution, and expire
three months thereafter. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9692 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Maintenance & 9692 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Support of authorize a sole source purchase from HTE Government Software
Customer for maintenance and support of the customer information and
Information & billing systems for the Water Department for an amount not to
Billing Systems exceed $116,229.96; and authorize this agreement to begin October
8, 2002, and expire October 7, 2003. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9693 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
AS/400 9693 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Processor authorize the purchase of a maintenance contract from Compucom
Billing System Systems for an AS/400 processor billing system for the Water
Department, for an amount not to exceed $60,124.54; and authorize
this agreement to begin October 8, 2002, and expire October 7,
2003. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted
L-13389 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. L- 13389, dated August 20, 2002, Adoption of a
One Week Joint Resolution and Agreement with the City of Aledo to
Apportion Overlapping Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, to Release
Land Located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Fort Worth to
the City of Aledo, and to Accept Land Released from the
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Aledo, be continued for one week.
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L-13411 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13411 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as a portion of the John Bursey Survey,
Abstract No. 128 from Paul Andrews, Jr. and Judy Andrews for
property located east of Longvue Avenue and south of Chapin
Road (DOE 3680) necessary for the construction and maintenance
of a sanitary sewer line for the Marco Addition in the amount of
$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13412 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Conveyance of 13412 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Temporary authorize the conveyance of one temporary construction easement
Construction and one permanent sanitary sewer line easement described as part
Easement & of the John Breeding Survey, Abstract No. 188 to the City of Lake
Permanent Worth for the installation and maintenance of a sanitary sewer line
Sanitary Sewer at Edgemere Place to Lotus Trail in the amount of $2.00; and
Line Easement authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate instruments.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13413 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13413 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Utility Easement authorize the acceptance of one permanent utility easement and
& Temporary one temporary construction easement described as 9395 Silver
Construction Creek, Abstract No. 170, Tract 1C, H.T. Boydston Survey from
Easement International Abm, Inc. for the Castle Circle Sewer Force Main (DOE
3443) needed to provide sewer services for the Castle Circle Lift
Station and the residents of the South Shore Lake Worth area for a
total cost of $24,500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13414 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13414 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sewer Easement approve the acceptance of one permanent sewer easement and
& Right-of-Ways two right-of-ways described as A-1849, A.F. Albright Survey,
Tarrant County, Texas, from multiple property owners located east
of Old Decatur Road and north of NW Loop 820 (DOE 3883) needed
for the future development at The Quarry for a total cost of $21.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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L-13415 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13415 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Water Meter approve the acceptance of one permanent water meter easement
Easement described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 29, Remington Point from
Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School District located at
6000 Old Decatur Road (DOE 3679) necessary for the construction,
maintenance, inspection and operation of water meters in the
amount of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13416 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13416 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as a portion of the J. Chirino Survey, Abstract
No. 265 from G & G Development Partnership, LTD. for property
located east of Alta Vista Road and south of Keller-Haslet Road for
the McPherson Ranch, Phase 1 Project (DOE 3723) necessary for
the construction, maintenance and repair of a sanitary sewer line in
the amount of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-13417 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13417 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of two permanent sanitary sewer
Easements easements described as a portion of the John Bursey Survey,
Abstract No. 128 & 129 from Soldier Creek Ranch, L.L.C. and
Havener-Rupert Limited Partnership for property located east of
Longvue Avenue and south of Chapin Road (DOE 3680) necessary
for the construction and maintenance of a sanitary sewer line for
the Marco Addition for a total cost of $2.00. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13418 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13418 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acquisition of nine permanent sanitary sewer
Easements easements described as A-930, Track 41A, 41B, 44, 44A, 44C-
44C213, 44C2, 44D, 44F, 46, 48B, Hiram Little Survey, Tarrant
County, Texas, from various property owners for the off-site
sanitary sewer extension to serve Fort Worth Spinks Airport (DOE)
3408) needed for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a
sanitary sewer line adjacent to properties located in the 12000
block of Oak Grove Road South for a total cost of $23,236.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-13419 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Pipeline 13419 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Crossing authorize the City Manager to enter into a pipeline crossing
Agreement for agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company at milepost
Sanitary Sewer 608.70, Duncan Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas, for Sanitary
Main Sewer Main Replacement, Contract 2002A in north Fort Worth (DOE
Replacement, 3553) needed for the installation of 1,178 linear feet of 8-inch sewer
Contract 2002A pipe under Union Pacific Railroad Company tracks near the
intersection of Pecan Street and 30th Street for a one-time cost of
$2,594.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13420 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Permanent 13420 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easement & authorize the acquisition of one permanent easement and right-of-
Right-of-Way way described as Centerline at S72, 38-feet, 42 inches E97.58 feet,
North Holbrook Survey, from Oncor Electric Delivery Company for
the construction of the Westside IV Water Transmission Main near
Westpoint Boulevard and Bassett Locke Road (DOE 3540)
necessary for the construction and extension of the Westside IV
Water Transmission Main facility in order to provide water service
to the developing acreage west of Chapel Creek Boulevard and
north of Interstate 30 in west Fort Worth in the amount of $10.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19277 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
TxDOT 19277 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for construction,
maintenance and operation of continuous highway lighting on
IH820 from IH35W to Beach Street within the City of Fort Worth
(CSJ:0008-14-059). It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-19278 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Wendy Lopez & 19278 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
d/b/a with Wendy Lopez & Associates, Inc. d/b/a LopezGarcia Group for
LopezGarcia the design of water and sanitary sewer mains in Rosedale Street
Group from U.S. Highway 287 to I.H. 820 for a fee not to exceed
$428,249.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-19279 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Tarrant County 19279 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County to provide office space and building services at the
City's Public Health Center located at 1800 University Drive for
Fiscal Year 2002-2003. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19280 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
NCTCOG 19280 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the
period beginning October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2007.
This agreement covers administrative and implementation
assistance as part of the regional storm water management
program. For FY2002-2003, the City of Fort Worth's participant
cost share is $16,400.00. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19281 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Dannenbaum 19281 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Engineering authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
Corporation with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation, in the amount of
$167,195.11, for pavement reconstruction and water and sanitary
sewer replacement on Stanley Avenue from Berry Street to
Dickson Street and from Pafford Street to Bolt Street. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19282 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Change Order#3 19282 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
to CSC #27071 — authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to City
Eagle Secretary Contract No. 27071 with Eagle Contracting, L.P., in the
Contracting, L.P. amount of $75,383.08, thereby increasing the contract amount to
$16,507,360.29 for Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant - Facilities
Upgrade and 40 MGD Expansion, Phase 1 - Ozonation Facilities. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-19283 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Pier— FTW, Inc. 19283 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
find that the terms and conditions of the Economic Development
Program Agreement with Pier — FTW, Inc. (Pier 1) constitute a
custom-designed economic development program as outlined in
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the 2002 Comprehensive Plan; and authorize the City Manager to
execute the Economic Development Program Agreement with Pier
1.
City Attorney Yett stated staff recommended approval of the
agreement by including the following paragraph to Section 7:
7.6. Additional Right-of-Way Vacations
In addition to the Penn Street Right-of-Way, if requested by
Pier 1, the City Council may subsequently adopt an
ordinance or ordinances that provide for the vacation of
additional public rights-of-way on or adjacent to the Pier 1
site. As part of the consideration under this Agreement, the
City may forgo payment by Pier 1 of the value of such public
rights-of-way to which the City would otherwise be entitled
in return for the vacation thereof.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted as
amended. 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
Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to the Pier 1
representatives for electing to build their corporate headquarters in
Fort Worth.
C-19284 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Pier 1 — FTW, 19284 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a Community Facilities
Agreement with Pier - FTW, Inc. for the installation of community
facilities for a portion of Lots 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the R. L.
Carlocks Addition, all of Lot 1, Calvary Addition, and a portion of
the William Russell Survey, Abstract No. 151, and the A. Robinson
Survey, Abstract No. 1829. Council Member Wentworth made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
Mayor Barr expressed appreciation to Mr. Marvin Gerrard, Ron
Lawrence, and Mitch Weatherly for their commitment to the City,
and to Assistant City Managers Reid Rector and Marc Ott,
Economic and Community Development Director Tom Higgins,
Assistant City Attorney Peter Vaky, Water Department Director
Dale Fisseler, and Transportation/Pubic Works Director Robert
Goode, for their leadership roles.
C-19285 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Multiple 19285 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Developers authorize the City Manager to execute and Informal Community
Facilities Agreement with multiple developers for the installation of
street lights and street name signs for McPherson Ranch, Phase I;
Shadow Glen Estates; Heritage Glen, Section 2; and Vista Greens,
Phase I. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
C-19286 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #15282 19286 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
FWISD
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal of the
Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent
School District (FWISD) for the City to provide an
Attendance Court to adjudicate FWISD truancy cases; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept reimbursement from
the FWISD in the amount of $446,215.30 for all personnel
and other costs associated with implementation and
operation of the above-mentioned Attendance Court in FY-
2002-2003; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 15282 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund
in the amount of $446,215.00 subject to the renewal of an
Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent
School District, for the purpose of funding a Municipal
Attendance Court to adjudicate FWISD truancy cases.
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Council Member Moss informed Council that he had filed a Conflict
of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from
voting.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Picht, Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
C-19287 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
SafetyCom, Inc. 19287 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with SafetyCom,
Inc. for the installation of an Outdoor Warning System for an
amount not to exceed $2,816,109.46. Council Member Picht made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Recessed/ Mayor Barr recessed the meeting at 10:23 p.m. and reconvened at
Reconvened 10:38 p.m.
ZC-01-018A It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of September 17,
Ord. #15283 2002, continued the hearing of Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-018A, Text
Approved Amendment regulating telecommunications towers and stealth
Text telecommunication towers. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
Amendment present desiring to be heard.
Mayor Barr stated that revisions had been made to this case and to
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-218 and stated that they would be heard
consecutively as they both related to telecommunication towers.
He requested Assistant City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider summarize
the revisions to the text amendment. The revisions were read as
follows:
1. Replace the name "Design Review Committee" with "Scenic
Preservation and Design Review Commission" throughout
the text amendment.
2. Amend Section 9, Page 6, "Height:" to change the
permissible height of Stealth Telecommunications Towers
from 90 feet to 75 feet.
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3. Amend Section 14D, Page 9 as follows:
a. Subsection 3(c): Delete "...and future expansion
plans,..."
b. Subsection 3(i): Delete "...or..." on line three and
replace with "...and affidavits...". After "...sites..."
add "...within a half-mile radius..."
c. Subsection 3(j): Delete "...with written documentation
from existing site owners and/or operator which
confirm the statements provided."
4. Amend Section 14C, Page 9 as follows:
a. Subsection 2: After "...district..." add "... or use.
Stealth Telecommunications Towers shall be set back
200 feet from any One-Family or Two-Family District
or use."
b. Subsection 3: After "...Districts..." add "... or use.
Stealth Telecommunications Towers shall be set back
200 feet from any One-Family or Two-Family District
or use."
5. Amend Section 14L, Page 13 as follows:
a. Subsection 1: Replace paragraph with, "The Scenic
Preservation and Design Review Commission shall
review and approved, modify, or reject all designs as
required this Ordinance. Any requests for variances
or special exceptions must be granted by the Board of
Adjustments prior to design review by the
Commission."
b. Subsection 2: Replace "Committee" with
"Commission" and after "approve," insert "modify, or
reject..."
c. Subsection 3: Replace paragraph with, "Any person
or entity aggrieved by the decision of the Scenic
Preservation and Design Review Commission relating
to the review of designs required under this
Ordinance may appeal to the City Council by
submitting a written appeal to the City Secretary
within ten days after receipt of the notification of the
Commission's decision. The City Council shall
schedule a hearing on such appeal within 30 days
after receipt of the notice of appeal, or as soon
thereafter as reasonably practicable. The City Council
may uphold, reverse, or modify the Commission's
decision.
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Judy Harman Ms. Judy Harman, 2222 Winton Terrace East, representing Scenic
Fort Worth, appeared before Council in support of the text
amendment.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the Zoning Hearing
be closed, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-01-018A be approved as
amended, and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15283
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO.
13896, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH (1986), CONCERNING THE PERMITTED USE AND
HEIGHT OF TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND STEALTH
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS;
AMENDING SECTION 5.134 OF CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE I,
"TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA" TO PERMIT ANTENNAS IN ALL
DISTRICTS UP TO 12 FEET ABOVE THE STRUCTURE; AMENDING
SECTION 5.135 "TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER" TO ADD
TECHNOLOGY, AND REGISTRATION SECTIONS, SETBACK,
CONSTRUCTION, SCREENING AND FENCING REQUIREMENTS,
PROHIBIT OUTDOOR STORAGE AND COMMERCIAL MESSAGES,
AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REMOVAL OF
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS, STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATION
TOWERS AND STRUCTURES AND TO CREATE A DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 9.101, "DEFINED TERMS", TO
ADD DEFINITIONS RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS
AND STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS; TO AMEND
SECTION 4.603, THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE, TO
PROHIBIT TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AS A RESIDENTIAL USE
UNDER "PUBLIC AND CIVIC USES, UTILITIES" EXCEPT FOR
STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION
FOR ALL COLUMN HEADINGS "A" THROUGH "MH"; TO AMEND
SECTION 4.803, THE NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE TO
REFLECT WHEN TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND STEALTH
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS ARE PERMITTED OR REQUIRE A
SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR ALL COLUMN HEADINGS; PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-218 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of September 17,
Ord. #15284 2002, continued the hearing for Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-218, Text
Approved Amendment renaming "Scenic Preservation Commission" as
Text "Scenic Preservation and Design Review Commission", expanding
Amendment powers and increasing the size of the commission. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Assistant City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider summarized the
revisions to the text amendment. The revisions were read as
follows:
1. Amend Subsection 113, Page 2, to add after "...meetings."
"Wherever feasible, five of the nine appointees should be
practicing professionals from the fields of architecture,
landscape architecture, urban planning, real estate or law."
Delete "...a representative of the telecommunications
industry..." and replace with "...person with up-to-date
telecommunications technology expertise..."
2. Amend Subsection 1 E2, Page 4, to add after
"...approve,..." "...modify, or reject"...
3. Amend Subsection 1E3.1, Page 4, to add after
"...approve,..." "...modify, or reject"...; and Subsection
1E3.2, Page 5, to add after "...approve,..." "...modify, or
reject"...
4. Amend Subsection 1 E4, Page 5, to add after
"...approve,..." "...modify, or reject"...
5. Amend Subsection 1G, Page 6, to delete "The applicant..."
and replace with "Any aggrieved person or entity..."
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the Text Amendment, Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the Zoning Hearing
be closed, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-218 be approved as
amended, and that the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 15284
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING SECTION 2.102 "SCENIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION" OF CHAPTER 2, "REVIEW
BODIES", TO PROVIDE REVIEW OF STEALTH COMMUNICATION
TOWERS, SURFACE MOUNTED ANTENNAS AND PROJECTS FOR
DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICTS; TO ADD AN APPEAL PROCESS;
PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-135 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of September 10,
SP-02-007 2002, continued the hearing of the application of B-Square
Withdrawn Partnership for a change in zoning of property located at 205
Without Capps Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned
Prejudice 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 stated that a letter from the applicant had been
received requesting this case be withdrawn without prejudice.
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 Council Member Lane, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-135
and Site Plan No. SP-02-007 be withdrawn without prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2869 was
Hearing adopted on September 17, 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
September 19, 2002. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
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ZC-02-204 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3205 North Pecan Street
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-204, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-205 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2804 Lee Avenue from "B"
Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-205, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-206 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 620 Blue Lake Drive from
"A-5" One Family to "A-10" One-Family Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
206, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-207 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 4621 Avenue G from "B"
Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-207, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-208 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 5019 Fitzhugh Avenue from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-208,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-209 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 2616 East 1St Street from
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-209, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-210 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of the City of Fort Worth
for a change in zoning of property located at 5195 Erath Street from
"R1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-02-210, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-211 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 659 Crawford Street from
"D" High Density Multi-Family to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-211, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-212 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of John Stasikowski by the
Palladium Group for a change in zoning of property located at
1000, 1004, 1008 and 1012 Washington Avenue from "CF"
Community Facilities to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-212, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-213 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of May Street Joint
Venture by the City of Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission for a change in zoning of property located at 304, 306,
308 and 312 West Cannon Street and 655 May Street from "ER/HC"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted/Historic and Cultural
Landmark to "ER/HSE" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted/Highly Significant Endangered, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-213, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-216 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of D.R. Horton — Texas, Ltd. for
a change in zoning of property located the in 12700-12800 block of
Alta Vista Road from "A-5" One-Family to "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-216, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-217 Council Member Haskin expressed concern with 4,100 square foot
SP-02-019 lot size and asked that the Council consider increasing the lot size.
Continued Until
November 12, Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appearing on behalf of Mr. Jim
2002 Dunaway, stated that this request was a readjustment of a 500-acre
Jim Schell case that was previously approved by Council in June. He added
that there are developments that have smaller sized lots and that
the Dr. Janice Cooper, President of Fort Worth Independent School
District was in support of the zoning change.
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Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the application of L & S Land Company for a
change in zoning of property located in the 5200-5500 block of Azle
Avenue from "A-5" One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "A-5" One-Family with
minimum lot size of 4,100 square feet and minimum lot width of 41
feet, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-217 and Site Plan No. SP-02-019, be
continued until November 12, 2002. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-219 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Crawford Partners No. 2, Ltd.
for a change in zoning of property located east of the 10200 block
of Old Denton Road from "A-5" One-Family to "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-219, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-220 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-02-220 Member Wentworth, that the application of Kelly Capital Investors,
Approved Inc. by Taylor's Rental for a change in zoning of property located at
250 University Drive and the 3100 block of Wingate/St. Juliet Street
from "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all
uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus retail/showroom for
rental of equipment for construction, banquets, catering, and
events, warehousing, and outdoor display and storage of
equipment, with additional conditions, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
220 and Site Plan No. SP-02-220, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-221 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Taylor's Rental for a
change in zoning of property located at 811 University Drive and
3001 West 7t" Street from "G" Intensive Commercial and "J"
Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-221, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-222 Mr. Scott Stone, 401 Exposition Avenue, Dallas, Texas, appeared
Approved before Council in support of the zoning change. He stated that the
Scott Stone lot would be used as parking to support the adjacent new building
being constructed for the Lake Como Area Council. He added that
it was his intent to preserve as many trees as possible during
construction of the parking lot.
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Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Lake Como Area Council by
Stone Lowry Architects for a change in zoning of property located
at 5629 Houghton Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-222, be
approved, by amending the zoning to "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-223 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Charles and Dorothy Hill by
Rachel Thull for a change in zoning of property located at 709 and
715 Pennsylvania Avenue and 605 Travis Avenue from "D" High-
Density Multi-Family and "G/DD" Intensive Commercial/Demolition
Delay to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use and "MU-1/DD" Low
Intensity Mixed-Use/Demolition Delay, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
223, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-224 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15285 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-224, Text Amendment regulating the
Approved development of townhouses in mixed-use districts. Mayor Barr
Text asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Amendment
Don Scott Mr. Don Scott, 1606 Mistletoe, representing Fort Worth South, Inc.,
appeared before Council in opposition of the zoning change. He
requested this case be returned to the Zoning Commission for
reconsideration for the purpose of raising the density level for
"MU-1" zoning to a maximum of 24 units per acre.
Fernando Costa, Planning Director, appeared before Council in and
stated that staff supported Mr. Scott's recommendation. He added
that "MU-1" and "MU-2" regulations allowed for a density level of
40 and 60 of apartment units per acre. However, townhomes were
different because they were categorized as single-family and
owned by the occupant.
Ray Boothe Mr. Ray Boothe, 709-C West Magnolia Avenue, appeared before
Council in support of Mr. Scott's proposal. He stated that the he
was concerned with the lower density level restriction approved by
the Zoning Commission; however, the proposed amendment would
permit a larger density level and it was his intent that the
townhome development be 20 units per acre.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the Text Amendment, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the Zoning Hearing
be closed, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-224 be approved, by
amending the "MU-1" zoning density to allow a maximum of 24
units per acre and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15285
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING THE PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE LOW INTENSITY MIXED USE
("MU-1") AND HIGH INTENSITY MIXED USE ("MU-2") DISTRICTS
TO APPLY "MU-1" AND "MU-2" DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO
TOWNHOUSES AND OTHER ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT IN "MU-1" AND MU-2" DISTRICTS; AMENDING
THE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR TOWNHOUSES
IN "MU-1" AND "MU-2" DISTRICTS; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Picht,
and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox, Moss, and Wentworth
ABSENT: None
ZC-02-226 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a hearing
Ord. #15286 for Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-226, Text Amendment adopting
Approved supplemental use standards for boarding houses. Mayor Barr
Text asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Amendment
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with
the Text Amendment, Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the Zoning Hearing be
closed, that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-226 be approved, and that
the following ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO. 15286
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS
AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5,
"SUPPLEMENTAL USE STANDARDS" TO ADD REGULATIONS
FOR BOARDING HOUSES; TO AMEND SECTION 4.603, THE
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE AND SECTION 4.803, THE
NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USE TABLE TO REFLECT WHEN
BOARDING HOUSES ARE PERMITTED; PROVIDNG THAT THIS
ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDNG A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-01-1052 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-01-1018 Member Wentworth, that the application of Kelly Capital Investors,
Denied Without Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 250 University
Prejudice 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 plus outdoor
storage and display, with additional conditions, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-01-1052 and Site Plan No. SP-01-1018, be denied without
prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-200 Ms. Rosalba Veloz, 3512 N. Elm Street, appeared before Council in
Set for Special support of the zoning change. She stated that she had submitted
Hearing letters from the neighborhood in support of this request and asked
for favorable consideration of the zoning change.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Idefonzo and Rosalba Veloz
for a change in zoning of property located at 3220 Decatur Road
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "FR" General Commercial
Restricted, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-200, be set for a special
hearing on November 12, 2002. (See Letter of Appeal). The motion
carried unanimously.
ZC-02-201 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Davis, that the application of William W. Burley for a
change in zoning of property located at 2265 Evans Avenue from
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-201, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
OCTOBER 8, 2002
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ZC-02-203 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-02-017 Member Davis, that the application of Southern Crown, Inc. by
Denied Vinod S. Patel for a change in zoning of property located in the 700
block of Jefferson Avenue and Elmwood Avenue from "J" Medium
Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all
uses in "J" Medium Industrial plus hotel within 1,000 feet of a
residential district, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-203 and Site Plan No.
SP-02-017, be denied. 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, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the hearing be closed
and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15287
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.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:36 p.m.