HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/12/10-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2002
Date & Time On the 10th day of December, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:05 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox,
Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, and Jeff Wentworth; City
Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary
Gloria Pearson. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud and Council Member
Davis were temporarily absent. With more than a quorum present,
the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Mike Marshall, First United
Methodist Church of Fort Worth.
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 December 3,
2002, were approved unanimously.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed his chair.
Special Council Member Lane and Ms. Shirley Ehrle presented Fire Chief
Presentations Charles Gaines with a framed print of Ms. Ehrle's original painting
tribute to firefighters after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
Mr. Lane stated that anyone interested in obtaining a copy of the
print should contact his office.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Certificate of Recognition
to Frank Giles for his service on the Historic and Cultural
Landmarks Commission.
Announcements Council Member Picht introduced Mr. Anthony Butorac who was
shadowing Mr. Picht's aide for the day. Mr. Picht stated that Mr.
Butorac addressed Council on the need for a skateboard park in
the City and thought it would be a good experience to have him
observe how the City operates.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud referenced a letter to Council from a
National League of Cities official who commented favorably on Fort
Worth's After School programs.
Continued/ City Attorney Yett requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. PZ-2438 be continued until January 7, 2003.
Staff
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Council Member Davis assumed her chair.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the consent agenda was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, to appoint Mrs. Keith R. Reardon to Place 2 on the
Library Advisory Board, effective December 10, 2002, and with a
term expiring October 1, 2004. The motion carried unanimously.
Res. #2898 There was presented Resolution No. 2898 by the City Council
Reappointment reappointing Mr. Michael Auping to Place 2, Mr. Albert Komatsu to
of Michael Place 4, Ms. Janet Tyson to Place 6, and Mr. Bill Runyon to Place 8
Auping, Albert to the Fort Worth Art Commission, effective December 10, 2002,
Komatsu, Janet and with terms expiring September 30, 2004. Council Member
Tyson & Bill Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that
Runyon to FW the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Art Commission
Ord. #15357 There was presented Ordinance No. 15357 providing for the
General Purpose issuance of General Purpose Refunding Bonds, Series 2002-A, in
Refunding an aggregate principal amount not in excess of $50,000,000.00,
Bonds, Series bearing interest at the rates hereinafter set forth, and providing for
2002-A the levy, assessment and collection of a tax sufficient to pay the
interest on said bonds and to create a sinking fund for the
redemption thereof at maturity; and ordaining other matters
relating to the subject. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr stated that petitions calling for an election prior to
issuance of certificates of obligation were delivered to the City
Secretary's office prior to the consideration of this item by the City
Council. The Office of the City Secretary was in the process of
reviewing the petitions to determine whether the petitions had
been signed by at least five percent of qualified voters who reside
in the City of Fort Worth. No action on this item would be taken at
this time. Under the Certificate of Obligation Act, if a petition
signed by at least five percent of the qualified voters of the City
protesting the issuance of the certificates of obligation was timely
submitted to the City, the certificates of obligation could not be
issued unless the issuance was approved at an election held for
such purpose. A special meeting of the City Council had been
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posted for Friday, December 13, 2002, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting
would be held in the City Council Chamber, at which time the City
Secretary would announce her findings regarding the petitions.
The City Council would decide what further action it would take
regarding this item.
Delayed Until There was presented an ordinance by the City Council providing
December 13, for the issuance of City of Fort Worth, Texas Combination Tax and
2002 Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2002-A (Convention
Center Hotel Project) in an aggregate principal amount not in
excess of $160,000,000.00; providing for the levy, assessment and
collection of tax sufficient to pay the interest on said certificates of
obligation and to create a sinking fund for the redemption thereof
at maturity; pledging certain revenues in support of said
certificates; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be delayed until
December 13, 2002. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1321 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1321 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-13821 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Appoint Sonyia 13821 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Byrd as Civil confirm the appointment of Sonyia Byrd as a member of the
Service Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission to fill
Commissioner the unexpired term of former member, Marla Lee. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13822 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
2003 State 13822 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Legislative
Program 1. Adopt the 2003 State Legislative Program; and
2. Authorize and direct the City Manager to distribute copies of
the City's State Legislative Program to members of the
Texas Legislature, to other cities, and to other interested
individuals; and
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3. Authorize and direct appropriate City officials to send letters
of support or to meet with state officials to discuss the
City's position on certain pieces of legislation as outlined in
the program.
Several Council Members stated that although they supported the
legislative program, they nonetheless wanted the opportunity to
voice their various concerns about some of the program's
priorities before the vote was taken. They specifically noted issues
related to use of voice analysis; whistleblower statute; photo
equipment at intersections; civil service act, and foreclosing on
property.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
P-9719 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Ornamental 9719 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Lights authorize a purchase agreement with Dealers Electrical Supply
Company for ornamental street lights for the Transportation and
Public Works Department based on the low bid meeting
specifications with freight included in the unit cost and payment
due 30 days after receipt of the invoices; and authorize this
agreement to begin December 10, 2002, and expire on December 9,
2003, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9720 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Pickup Trucks 9720 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the purchase of two pickup trucks from Lawrence
Marshall Dealerships for the City of Fort Worth at a total cost not to
exceed $47,569.00 with payment due within 30 days of the date of
the invoice and freight included in the unit price. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9721 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Police Patrol 9721 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Vehicles authorize the purchase of police patrol vehicles from Phillpott Ford
for a cost not to exceed $2,188,496.00 with payment due within 30
days of the date of the invoice and freight included in the unit
price.
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Deputy Police Chief Pat Kneblick appeared before Council and
provided a briefing on the safety status on the current fleet of
Crown Victoria automobiles. She stated that out of the 505
vehicles needing upgrade kits installed, only 42 remained to be
completed. She added that the 92 vehicles reflected on this M&C
would come retrofitted with manufacturer's recommended
modification.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
L-13445 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Disposal of 13445, dated November 12, 2002, from the City Manager
Surplus Right- recommending that the City Council concur with the state's plan to
of-Way dispose of right-of-way which lies within the city limits of Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, on Interstate Highway 30 at Photo Street, in
accordance with the established laws and regulations of the State
of Texas. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
L-13464 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Office 13464 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Space authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Block 76/81 Partners, L.P. for approximately 255 square feet of
office space located at 400 West 4t" Street for the Police
Department at a cost of $1.00 per year; and authorize the
agreement to begin December 1, 2002, and expire November 30,
2003, with automatic 12-month renewal options. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13465 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Office 13465 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Space authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Assured Business Park & Self Storage for approximately 722
square feet of office space located at 6465 East Rosedale Street,
Suite 3A1, for the Police Department at a cost of $1.00 per year;
and authorize the agreement to begin December 1, 2002, and expire
November 30, 2003, with two 12-month renewal options. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-13466 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Delayed Until 13466 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
December 13,
December 13, Subsequent to the sale of the Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation (Series 2002A), Convention Center
Hotel project, adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Hotel
Development Fund in the amount of $8,500,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of
the downtown campus of the Tarrant County College District
and for relocation expenses; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to purchase the downtown
campus of the Tarrant County College (TCC) District located
at 1500 Houston Street and 1400 and 1408 Throckmorton
Street for $5,500,000.00 plus $3,000,000.00 for relocation
expenses; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to lease back the downtown
campus to the Tarrant County College District until June 30,
2003.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be delayed until
December 13, 2002. The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2437 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. #15358 2437 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Limited Purpose approve Ordinance No. 15358 declaring certain findings; providing
Annexation of for the limited purpose annexation of a certain 1,238 acres (1.934
1,238 Acres square miles) of land, more or less, consisting of approximately
Located North & 178 acres in the Alexander, Crane, Harris and Brooks Survey,
East of Boat Abstract No. 55, J. A. McNutt Survey, Abstract No. 1151, S. E.
Club Road & Merrell Survey, Abstract No. 1009, and J. N. Reed Survey, Abstract
South of Bonds No. 1314, about 12 miles north, 34 degrees west, from the
Ranch (Eagle courthouse in Tarrant County, Texas and approximately 1,060
Mountain 8W & acres in the W. E. Boswell Survey, Abstract No. 1852, D. McCarty
10) Survey, Abstract No. 1079, J. A. McNutt Survey, Abstract No. 1151,
AX-02-0008 I. Reed Survey, Abstract No. 1314, J. N. Reed Survey, Abstract No.
1362, J. Simmons Survey, Abstract No. 1486, B. Thomas Survey,
Abstract No. 1497, and G. T. Walters Survey, Abstract No. 1696,
about 11.5 miles north, 33 degrees west, from the courthouse in
Tarrant County, Texas; which territory lies contiguous to the
present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing
that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict
herewith; and adopt a regulatory plan for the area.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: None
PZ-2438 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued Until Communication No. PZ-2438, Adoption of Ordinance Annexing
January 7, 2003 Approximately 7,744 Acres Located West of IH35 and North and
South of U.S. Highway 287 (287 Zone), for Limited Purposes and
Adopting Regulatory Plan (Annexation Case No. AX-02-0009), be
continued until January 7, 2003.
C-19376 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Effective Plan 19376 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Management, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Effective
Inc. Plan Management, Inc. to provide group benefit consulting
services for the City on a fee basis of $6,000.00 per month
beginning January 1, 2003, and ending no later than December 31,
2003. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19377 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
ExxonMobil 19377 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pipeline authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement
Company with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, in the amount of $164,990.07,
to inspect, recondition, and extend casing pipe for two pipelines
crossing the proposed improvements to North Tarrant Parkway
from IH-35W to US 377. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19378 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Champagne 19378 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Webber, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Champagne
Texas Webber, Inc. Texas in the amount of $5,849,367.88 for West Cargo
Taxiway improvements at Alliance Airport. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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ZC-02-181 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 12,
SP-02-014 2002, continued the hearing of the application of C & S Trailer
Approved World for a change in zoning of property located at 5725, 5729,
5733 and 5737 Wilkes Drive, 5728 and 5732 Asbury Avenue from
"B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
outside storage of trailers with conditions, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-181 and Site Plan No. SP-02-014. 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 C & S Trailer World, Council Member Moss
made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-181
and Site Plan No. SP-02-014 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-215 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 12,
SP-02-018 2002, continued the hearing of the application of Village Homes for
Approved a change in zoning of property located at 3305, 3309, 3315, 3317,
and 3321 West 6t Street and 715 Arch Adams Lane from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "C" Medium Density
Multi-Family with waiver of maximum density of 18 units per acre,
setbacks, height and open space requirements, subject to
conditions, and site plan for townhomes, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
215 and Site Plan No. SP-02-018. 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 Village Homes, Council Member Wentworth
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
Zoning Hearing be closed and that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-215
and Site Plan No. SP-02-018 be approved as agreed to by the
neighborhoods and the developer that the construction material
would be that of brick or stucco. The motion carried unanimously.
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2887 was
Hearing adopted on November 19, 2002, setting today as the date for the
hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Commercial
Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on
November 22, 2002. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
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ZC-02-225 Council Member Haskin stated that she had received a letter from
Approved the neighborhood association stating that this case needed to be
returned to the Zoning Commission for the addition of parking.
Joel Vera Mr. Joel David Vera, 238 W. 12th Street, Suite F, Dallas, Texas,
representing the applicant, appeared before Council and stated
that he had met with the neighborhood association and agreed to
submit a site plan for parking.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the application of David Cantu for a change in
zoning of property located at 1833 North Beach Street from "A-5"
One-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
office use only with "ER" development standards, and waiver of
site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-225, be
approved, as amended, with the addition of site plan required. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-231 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of IPCF, L.P. by Zena GP3, L.P.
for a change in zoning of property located in the 5400-5500 block of
Old Decatur Road from "D" High Density Multi-Family to "CF"
Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-231, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-239 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Daniel Hopkins for a change
in zoning of property located in the 8700-9800 block of Blue Mound
Road from "A-5" One-Family, "R-1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster, "CR"
Low Density Multi-Family, "IP" Industrial Park, "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, and "I" Light Industrial to "A-5, "A-7.5" One-Family,
"C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-239, be approved.
Council Member Haskin requested that in the future staff provide
Council with copies of multifamily zoning maps for these types of
cases.
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
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ZC-02-241 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 12,
Approved 2002, continued the hearing of the application of Harmon Road/287
Partners, L.P. and Orinda Capital Partners for a change in zoning of
property located in the 900-1800 block of East Harmon Road from
"AG" Agricultural, "IP" Industrial Park and "I" Light Industrial to
"A-5" One-Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "F" General
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-241. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Haskin advised staff that the requested change in
zoning was inconsistent with the comprehensive plan.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the application of Harmon Road/287 Partners, L.P. and Orinda
Capital Partners, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Davis, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-241 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-246 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued Until Member Lane, that the application of Cityview Partners, L.P. for a
January 14, 2003 change in zoning of property located in the 6300-6400 block of
Overton Ridge Boulevard from "G" Intensive Commercial to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for housing for elderly
persons subject to "CR" development standards and provisions of
Unified Residential Development site plan, and waiver of planned
development site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
246, be continued until January 14, 2003. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-247 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Dwight Mitchell for a
change in zoning of property located at 1215 and 1219 Galveston
Avenue and 158 West Magnolia Avenue from "D" High Density
Multi-Family and "J" Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-247, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-248 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Conine Residential Group for
a change in zoning of property located at 548, 600, 604, 608, 612,
616, 620, 624, 628 and 632 Waterchase Drive from "CR" Low
Density Multi-Family to "AR" One-Family Restricted, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-248, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-250 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3303 Northwest 24th Street
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-250, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-251 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3012 McKinley Avenue
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-251, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-252 Council Member Lane 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 3000 Prairie Avenue from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-252,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-253 Council Member Lane 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 at 2819 Prospect Avenue
from "FR" General Commercial Restricted to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-253, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-254 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3115 Ada Avenue from "B"
Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-254, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-255 Council Member Moss 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 at 3120 Avenue K from "B"
Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-255, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-256 Council Member Moss 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 2504 Dillard Street from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-256,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-257 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3121 and 3125 Millet
Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-257, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-258 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3421 Strong Avenue from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-258,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-259 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 3301 Avenue C from "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family to "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-259, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-260 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1525 Cannon Street from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-260,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-261 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1511 Illinois Avenue from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-261,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-262 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 950 East Oleander Street
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-262, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-263 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of the City of Fort Worth for a
change in zoning of property located at 1709 East Powell Avenue
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-263, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-264 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 1330 Stewart Street from
"B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-264,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-265 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 at 4216 Fair Park Boulevard
from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-265, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-266 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 at 733 West Kellis Street
from "B" Two-Family to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-266, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-267 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of the Fort Worth Housing
Finance Corporation for a change in zoning of property located at
2504 Clinton Avenue from "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-267, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-268 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-02-024 Member Silcox, that the application of Christ Chapel Bible Church
Approved for a change in zoning of property located at 3702 Calmont Avenue
from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "B" Two-Family plus church parking in
accordance with site plan and church and accessory buildings,
and site plan for church parking, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-268 and
Site Plan No. SP-02-024, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-269 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Realtex Ventures, Inc. for a
change in zoning of property located in the 1300 block of West
Everman Parkway from "R1" Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential to
"A-5" One-Family and "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket
No. ZC-02-269, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-270 Ms. Eva Bonilla, 7801 Grassland Road, appeared before Council in
Approved opposition of the zoning change. She requested that tattoo
Eva Bonilla parlors, pawnshops, and massage parlors not be allowed in the
development.
Tim Fleet Mr. Tim Fleet, 3613 Lovell Avenue, appeared before Council in
support of the zoning change. He stated that he had reached an
agreement with the neighborhood associations of the two adjacent
neighborhoods to include the prohibition of tattoo parlors in the
deed restrictions and requested Council's favorable consideration.
After a lengthy discussion, Council Member Picht made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Columbus Trail - 94, Ltd., for a change in zoning of property
located in the 5600 block of Columbus Trail from "PD-246" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial with conditions to "E" Neighborhood Commercial and
"PD/E" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial with restrictions, Zoning Docket No.
ZC-02-270, be approved by amending the planned development
relative to the remaining 18 acres to exclude tattoo and massage
parlors and waiver of site plan. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin,
Moss, Picht,and Wentworth
NOES: Council Member Davis
ABSENT: None
ZC-02-272 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued Until Member Lane, that the application of John B. Sartain and Pantego
January 14, 2003 Bible Church for a change in zoning of property located in the
6000-6200 block of John T. White Road and 900-1000 block of John
T. White Road North from "ER" Neighborhood Commercial to
"PD/E" Planned Development/ Specific Use for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial with no alcohol sales allowed, and
waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-272, be
continued until January 14, 2003. The motion carried unanimously.
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ZC-02-273 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of AIL Investments, LP for a
change in zoning of property located in the 1000-2000 block of
Litsey Road from "AG" Agricultural to "K" Heavy Industrial, Zoning
Docket No. ZC-02-273, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-274 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Ken Newell for a change in
zoning of property located at 8100-8400 Trinity Boulevard from
"PD-244" Planned Development/Specific Use for all existing zoning
categories ("E" Neighborhood Commercial, "G" Intensive
Commercial and "I" Light Industrial) plus sand and gravel mining
subject to restrictions and conditions to "A-5" One-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-274, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-276 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Harris Methodist Fort Worth
for a change in zoning of property located at 1108 West Cannon
Street and 612 South Adams Street from "CF" Community
Facilities and "D" High Density Multi-Family to "MU-1" Low
Intensity Mixed-Use, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-276, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-277 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council on
Continued for behalf of the applicant and requested this case be continued for
One Week one week to complete financing details.
Jim Schell
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Lane, that the application of Rita K. Beck, Trustee and
Bryan Commercial Partners, Ltd. for a change in zoning of property
located in the 13100-13400 block of South Pipeline Road from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, "FR" General Commercial Restricted
and "I" Light Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-277, be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
ZC-02-278 Council Member Lane expressed concern with uses of the rental
SP-02-025 hall relative to the type of events to be held, if alcohol would be
Approved allowed on the premises, and whether the neighborhood
association had been contacted about the development.
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Louis Zapata Mr. Louis Zapata, 302 NW 20th Street, representing the applicant,
appeared before Council and stated that the neighborhood
association had not been contacted; however, the required
notification signs had been posted. He added that the building
would be used to teach music to young children and would be
available to rent by local churches and organizations. He further
stated that no alcohol sales would be allowed in the facility.
John Garfield, representing the Development Department, stated
that the zoning did not restrict the provider of the facility from
having alcohol; however, that provision could be added to the
zoning.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Linacio (Nicho) Salenz for a
change in zoning of property located at 700 Northwest 30th Street
and 3000 and 3002 Refugio Avenue from "B" Two-Family and "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/
Specific Use for all uses in "FR" General Commercial Restricted
plus a rental hall for private functions, Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-
278 and Site Plan No. SP-02-025, be approved with an addition to
the PD that the owner agreed to hire local police to be on duty at
the facility during the hours of operation and when alcohol is
served. 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-02-277 Mr. W. T. Skip Leake, P. O. Box 201786, attorney for the applicant,
SP-02-021 appeared before Council. He stated that this would not be an
Denied extended stay property. He requested favorable consideration of
Skip Leake the zoning change contingent on approval from the Texas
Department of Transportation relative to curb cuts.
Eunice Givens Ms. Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive, representing the Highland
Hills Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in
opposition of the zoning change and requested it be denied with
prejudice.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Regal Hospitality, LLC by
Nash Patel for a change in zoning of property located at 2400
Southeast Loop 820 from "J" Medium Industrial to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "J" Medium
Industrial plus motel within 1,000 feet of a residential district,
Zoning Docket No. ZC-02-277 and Site Plan No. SP-02-021, be
denied. The motion carried unanimously.
ZC-02-249 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Denied With tempore McCloud, that the application of Tom Waltz for a change in
Prejudice zoning of property located at 2930 Travis Avenue from "B" Two-
Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for existing
fourplex, and waiver of site plan requested, Zoning Docket No. ZC-
02-249, be denied with prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection
with the recommended changes and amendments to Zoning
Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 15359
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE
NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY
RESIDENCE AND OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF
STORIES AND SIZE OF THE BUILDINGS AND OTHER
STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES,
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF
POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE
MUNICIPALITY INTO DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES
THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS"; PURPOSE AND CONFLICT;
PROVIDING CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Citizen Mr. George Vernon Chiles, 2800 Jennings, appeared before Council
Presentations and voiced his opposition to Fort Worth Police arresting citizens
George Chiles for failure to identify themselves.
Greg Shirey Mr. Greg Shirey, 6064 Wimbleton Way, appeared before Council
relative to an IT Solutions Department contract with Avizion and
the audit of the contract.
Blanca Castillo Ms. Blanca Castillo, P. O. Box 48434, Watauga, Texas, appeared
before Council and expressed concern about the Humane Society
of North Texas being unregulated. She asked Council to amend its
Legislative program to include regulation of the Humane Society.
Mayor Barr asked Ms. Castillo to speak with Assistant City
Manager Libby Watson and that she provide a report back to
Council.
The following citizens appeared before Council relative to
disparities in the numbers of unsolved murders and requested the
creation of a Cold Case Unit to specifically work unsolved murders.
Mr. Hector Carrillo 740 N. Sylvania
Mr. Ernest Mackey 2700 Carnation
Ms. Renee Estrada 2809 W. 5t" Street
Mr. Robert Houston 6012 Club House Drive, North
Richland Hills, Texas
Ms. Sandy Houston 6012 Club House Drive, North
Richland Hills, Texas
Mr. Lee Saldivar 3937 Ryan Avenue
Mr. Jamie Stuer 1527 Hemphill
Before excusing himself from the Council table, Mayor Barr
requested that the staff develop some next steps to reconcile the
discrepancies and to provide the best information available in a
format that is user friendly. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud assumed
the chair.
Council Member Davis asked that Council be provided with an
update on the results of the Police Department's decision to
dedicate existing resources towards solving these unsolved
crimes rather than create a Cold Case Unit and to report .
City Manager Jackson stated that the numbers would be reconciled
by staff and a report provided to Council next week. He added that
Police Chief Mendoza would be available next week to respond to
Council concerns.
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Council Member Lane asked that a copy of that report be provided
to these citizens.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:18 p.m.