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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/03/20-Minutes-City Council FORTWORTH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 2001 Date & Time On the 20th day of March, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:16 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, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Member Chuck Silcox was temporarily absent. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted. Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Bruce Craft, Christ Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2001 were approved unanimously. Special Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for Presentations Mental Retardation Awareness Month. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to former Boards and Commissions Members, as follows: Vernell Sturns — Crime Control & Prevention District Salvador Espino — Building Standards Commission Council Member Lane introduced the Fort Worth Herd employees who presented City Manager Terrell with a bronze of a Longhorn and two Native Americans representatives of the Comanche and Apache tribes presented him with a feather and explained the meaning of their presentation. Mr. Terrell expressed his appreciation to them and to Council for allowing him the opportunity to serve the City of Fort Worth as City Manager. Announcements Council Member Lane announced that a Cowboys & Indians historic Rockwood Golf Tournament would be held April 28, 2001 and invited all interested citizens to attend. He asked that citizens contact Ben Tamakura at 817-841-0867 for additional CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 2 of 24 information. Withdrawn from Mayor Barr requested that Mayor and Council Communication Consent Agenda No. P-9318 be withdrawn from the consent agenda as requested by Council Member Silcox. City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9313 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Res. # 2714 There was presented Resolution No. 2714 in opposition to Opposing H.B. 1849 House Bill 1849 relating to the Employees' Retirement Fund of Relating to the City of Fort Worth. Employees' Retirement Fund of Mr. Todd Cox, 7516 Jamie Renee Lane, North Richland Hills, City of Fort Worth Texas appeared before Council in opposition of this resolution. Todd Cox City Attorney Yett informed Council that Council Member Wentworth did not have a conflict of interest in voting on this item. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Res. # 2715 There was presented Resolution No. 2715 relating to the Relating to Council's Council's position on Meet and Confer Legislation and related Position on Meet issues. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by and Confer Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, to continue this item for one Legislation week to allow Council more time to review the proposed resolution. Council Member Wentworth made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the issue be voted as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, and Picht CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 3 of 24 ABSENT: Council Member Silcox OCS-1196 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Liability Bonds OCS-1196 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of these liability bonds, as follows: PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY A&A Construction National American Insurance Abstract Construction Company Fidelity& Deposit Company of Maryland Allen,Wayne Const Company, Inc. Western Surety Company Andrews Paving Gulf Insurance Company Bell, Norman, III dba Bell Concrete Atlantic Alliance Fidelity& Service Surety CMS, LLP RLI Insurance Company Centex Construction Co., Inc. Travelers Casualty&Surety Company Collier, Larry Concrete Merchants Bonding Company Coronado, Domingo Concrete Western Surety Company Double R Concrete Construction Western Surety Company Garza, Armando Western Surety Company Gomez Concrete Construction Western Surety Company Hays, Keith dba Keith Hays Constr Old Republic Surety History Maker, LLC Atlantic Alliance Fidelity&Surety Co. Horizon Homes, Ltd. Employers Mutual Casualty Company Innovative Customized Services, Inc. Old Republic Surety KMJ Contractors, Inc. Hartford Casualty Insurance Company Kingdom Roofing Western Surety Company Martin Excavation Hartford Casualty Insurance Company Masden Concrete Co., Inc. Western Surety Company Morgan, Robert dba Morgan Concrete Western Surety Company Probuild Construction Co., Inc. Hartford Casualty Insurance Company Renaissance Fine Homes, Inc. Western Surety Company S&W Construction, Inc. RLI Insurance Co. Sonora, Jose M. dba Joe's Concrete Western Surety Company It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1197 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Claims OCS-1197 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages and/or injuries to the Risk Management Department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1198 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Moved to End of OCS-1198 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 4 of 24 Agenda that the City Council adopt a resolution setting the regular zoning hearing for April 10, 2001. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that this issue to moved to the end of the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. OCS-1199 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Res. # 2716 OCS-1199 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending Appointing Election that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2716 appointing Judges and the proper election officials for the May 5, 2001 City Council Alternate Judges for Election. May 5, 2001 Election Council Member Moss requested that Rochelle Hall be appointed as the Election Judge for precincts 1132 and 1477. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. G-13178 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Appoint Gordon G-13178 from the City Manager recommending that the City Pritchard, Jr. to Council authorize the City Manager to appoint Gordon D. Construction and Pritchard, Jr. to Place 13 of the City's Construction and Fire Fire Prevention Prevention Board of Appeals, to fill the unexpired term of a Board former member that ends October 1, 2001. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13179 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Temporary Closure G-13179 from the City Manager recommending that the City of Eleventh Street Council authorize the temporary closure of Eleventh Street between Houston Street and Throckmorton Street from March 20, 2001, until April 3, 2001, for the purpose of constructing an 18-foot by 15-foot manhole to replace an existing manhole. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-13180 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Ord. # 14551 G-13180 from the City Manager recommending that the City Application for EDA Council: Special Projects Grant CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 5 of 24 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 from the Economic Development Administration for the purpose of improving street infrastructure in the Montgomery Park Business Center; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14551 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $1,000,000.00 subject to the receipt of the grant from the Economic Development Administration for the purpose of funding infrastructure in the Montgomery Park Business Center. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13181 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Ord. # 14552 G-13181 from the City Manager recommending that the City Amend Policy for Council: Installation of Community 1. Approve the amendments to the "Policy for the Facilities Installation of Community Facilities", and; Agreements 2. Approve Ordinance No. 14552 establishing unit prices for City participation in Community Facilities Agreements; and 3. Approve the new Section 16 to the "Traffic Engineering Design Standards and Guidelines" of the Transportation and Public Works Department. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-13182 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Settlement of G-13182 from the City Manager recommending that the City Lawsuit Entitled Council approve the proposed settlement of the lawsuit entitled Sunny Graham v. Sunny Graham v. City of Fort Worth, Civil Action No. 4:97-CV- City of Fort Worth 1068-A; authorize the payment of $50,000.00 jointly to Sunny Graham and her attorney, Art Brender; and authorize the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 6 of 24 appropriate City representatives to execute the documents necessary to complete the settlement. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-18183 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Temporary Closure G-18183 from the City Manager recommending that the City of Portions of Council approve the temporary closure of portions of Bertrose Bertrose Avenue Avenue and Bunting Avenue from March 26, 2001 to July 1, and Bunting Avenue 2001. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-9313 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9313 from the City Manager recommending that the City Agreement for Soft Council authorize a purchase agreement for soft body armor Body Armor with GT Distributors, Inc. for the Police Department based on the low bid meeting specifications, freight included in the unit price and authorize this agreement to begin March 20, 2001, and expire March 19, 2002, with options to renew for one additional one-year period. City Manager Terrell stated that page 2 of the bid tabulation had been omitted and that a copy of the page had been provided. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. P-9314 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9314 from the City Manager recommending that the City Agreement to Lease Council authorize a purchase agreement with American Ice and Service Used Machines, Inc. to lease and service used ice dispensing Ice Dispensing machines and storage bins for the City of Fort Worth and Machines and authorize this agreement to begin March 20, 2001, and expire Storage Bins March 19, 2002, with options to renew for four additional one- year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 7 of 24 P-9315 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9315 from the City Manager recommending that the City Agriculture Tractor Council authorize the purchase of one agriculture tractor from Zimmerer Kubota and Equipment at the low bid received for a cost not to exceed $20,648.00 with payment due 30 days from the date the invoice is received and the City takes ownership of the tractor upon receipt. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9316 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9316 from the City Manager recommending that the City Agreement for Council authorize a purchase agreement with United Rentals Traffic Barricade Highway Technologies No. 372 for traffic barricade services for Services the City of Fort Worth based on the overall low bid with shipping cost included in the unit price; payment due 30 days from the date of invoice; and authorize this agreement to begin March 20, 2001, and expire March 19, 2002, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9317 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9317 from the City Manager recommending that the City Opticom Priority Council authorize the purchase of Opticom Priority Control Control Systems Systems replacement parts from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Replacement Parts Inc. for the Transportation and Public Works Department for a cost not to exceed $75,575.00 based on the low bid with freight included in unit prices and payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9318 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Continued for One 9318 from the City Manager recommending that the City Week Council authorize the purchase of 13 commercial treadmills from Body Works Fitness Equipment for the Fire Department based on the low bid price of $39,000.00 meeting specifications with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice and freight included in the unit price. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 8 of 24 Mayor Barr requested on behalf of Council Member Silcox that this item be continued for one week. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-9318 be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. P-9319 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of 9319 from the City Manager recommending that the City Outboard Motor Council authorize the purchase of one 18-foot outboard motor Boat boat from Jordan Marine, Inc. at the low bid for a cost not to exceed $24,508.00 with payment due upon receipt of the invoice and the City takes ownership of the boat at the vendor's facility. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9320 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase of Sewer 9320 from the City Manager recommending that the City Flushing Truck and Council authorize the purchase of one sewer flushing truck for Service Truck $92,709.07 (bid number 01-0043) and one service truck with air compressor for $62,060.16 (bid number 01-0044), from Southwest International Trucks for the Water Department at the low bid for a cost not to exceed $154,769.23 with payment due 30 days from the date the invoice is received and the City takes ownership of the equipment upon receipt. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-9321 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Rescind Purchase 9321 from the City Manager recommending that the City Agreement for Flood Council rescind the purchase agreement with Texas Estate Insurance Services for the Housing Department; award the agreement to the next low bidder, Key and Piskuran Insurance for $291.00/year per housing unit; and authorize this agreement to begin March 20, 2001, and expire March 19, 2002, with ten additional one-year options for renewal. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-13008 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Lease Renewal with 13008 from the City Manager recommending that the City Parking Co. of Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year lease America-Fort Worth, with the Parking Company of America-Fort Worth, Inc. for a CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 9 of 24 Inc. parking lot located at 1102 Taylor Street to be utilized by City employees at a cost of $850.00 per month with term of lease which began December 1, 2000, and ending December 1, 2001. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13009 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize Purchase 13009 from the City Manager recommending that the City of Properties for the Council approve the purchase of properties for the Evans Evans Avenue and Avenue and Rosedale Street Business and Cultural District Rosedale Street from five sellers for a total cost of $417,123.00 and authorize Business and the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds and closing Cultural District documents and allow the Engineering Department, Real Property Management Division to file the deeds in the City's name. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13010 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent Utility 13010 from the City Manager recommending that the City and Sanitary Sewer Council approve the acceptance of one 15-foot permanent Easements utility easement and one 15-foot permanent sanitary sewer easement described as Lot 1, Block 1E, Mercantile Center Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from Richard A. Griffin, for the purpose of installing, repairing, maintaining, altering, replacing, relocating, rebuilding, removing, and operating drainage and utility facilities over, under, and across the property located north of Meacham Boulevard and east of Sylvania Avenue (DOE 2961) for a total of $20.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13011 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent Sidewalk 13011 from the City Manager recommending that the City and Traffic Signal Council approve the acceptance of one permanent sidewalk Easement and traffic signal easement described as A-658, D. C. Harrison Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Holdaray Partners, Ltd., for the construction and maintenance of a public sidewalk and a traffic signal on the corner of the owner's property (DOE 3165) for a cost of $1,630.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 10 of 24 L-13012 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent Sidewalk 13012 from the City Manager recommending that the City and Traffic Signal Council approve the acceptance of one permanent sidewalk Easement and traffic signal easement described as A-1589, John Vanriper Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Hunt Petroleum Corporation, for the construction and maintenance of the sidewalk and traffic signal on the corner of the owner's property (DOE 3165) for a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13013 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent Water 13013 from the City Manager recommending that the City and Sanitary Sewer Council approve the acceptance of one permanent water and Easement sanitary sewer easement described as a portion of A-641, John F. Heath Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, from Legacy Cityview Limited Partnership, for the construction, maintenance and repair of water and sanitary sewer lines to serve the property and surrounding areas (DOE 3148) for a cost of $10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13014 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Permanent Drainage 13014 from the City Manager recommending that the City and Temporary Council approve the acquisition of one permanent drainage Construction easement and one temporary construction easement described Easement as a part of S. Sublett Survey, A-1443, Tarrant County, Texas, from James S. Nobles, required for the construction and rehabilitation of Martha Lane Drainage Channel (DOE 1088) for a total cost of $4,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-13015 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acquisition of 13015 from the City Manager recommending that the City Residential Council authorize the acquisition of four single-family Properties and residences and one vacant lot located on the east side of Vacant Lot Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth, Texas, from individual owners in conjunction with the Meacham International Airport Mitigation Program; find that the price offered in the total amount of $169,400.00 was just compensation for the acquisition of the five properties; and authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 11 of 24 recommendation be adopted. L-13016 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Right-of-Way 13016 from the City Manager recommending that the City Acquisition Council approve the right-of-way acquisition of one parcel described as Lot 1, Block 1, Majestic Addition, from Leggett, Leggett, & Leggett, a co-partnership, for bridge and approach reconstruction at Randol Mill Road and East Loop IH-820 (DOE 2542) for a total cost not to exceed $108,000.00. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. L-13017 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Sale of City-Owned 13017 from the City Manager recommending that the City Lake Worth Lease Council approve the sale of various City-owned Lake Worth Survey Properties properties and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds conveying the property to the highest bidder for each property. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. PZ-2292 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Ord. # 14553 PZ-2292 from the City Manager recommending that the City Alley Vacation Council adopt Ordinance No. 14553 vacating a portion of an VA-00-048 east-west alley 16 feet wide by a variable length of 210 to 220 feet containing approximately 0.079 acres, and located west of Vaughn Street and lying between East Rosedale Street and Avenue G, Lots 1-4 and Lots 12-16, Block 28, Polytechnic Heights Addition in the City of Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18497 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Burlington Northern 18497 from the City Manager recommending that the City and Santa Fe Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement Railway Company with the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company for the installation of concrete crossing surfaces on McCart Avenue for a total cost not to exceed $34,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18498 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Bowsher 18498 from the City Manager recommending that the City CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 12 of 24 Construction Council confirm an emergency procurement contract with Company Bowsher Construction Company, Inc. for replacement of the culvert at the intersection of Bourine Street at Donnelly Avenue, based upon the low bid of $50,770.00 and additional work in the amount of $11,882.00, for a total cost of $62,652.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18499 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- TxDOT 18499 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for furnishing traffic signal equipment for the downtown and Lancaster Avenue connections for the relocation of IH-30 at the following locations: Henderson Street/Lancaster Avenue, Henderson Street/Rio Grande Street, Lancaster Avenue/Lamar Street, and Lancaster Avenue/Jones Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18500 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Freese and Nichols, 18500 from the City Manager recommending that the City Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Alliance Airport southwest access taxiway and cargo apron in the amount of $367,620.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18501 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Change Order#2 18501 from the City Manager recommending that the City CSC #25767 Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order S. J. Louis No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 25767 with S. J. Louis Construction, Inc. Construction, Inc. for the 36-inch Northside III Water Main from Fossil Hill Estates to Harmon Road, in the amount of $39,281.02 to provide for increased and additional pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to $1,869,902.09. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18502 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14554 18502 from the City Manager recommending that the City Southland Council: Contracting, Inc. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 13 of 24 1. Authorize the City Manager to rescind the contract with Southland Construction, Inc. for Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Mains 226 and 227 and Laterals 1616 and 1635; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $646,906.15 from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14554 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $646,906.15 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Southland Contracting, Inc. for Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Mains 226 and 227 and Laterals 1616 and 1635; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Southland Contracting, Inc. for Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Mains 226 and 227 and Laterals 1616 and 1635 in the amount of $580,906.15. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18503 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- TNRCC 18503 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for the renewal of the City's participation in the Supplemental Environmental Project program. The term of the agreement is from February 1, 2001, through January 31, 2003. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18504 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14555 18504 from the City Manager recommending that the City TDHCA Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of $905,800.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Community CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 14 of 24 Services Block Grant for the year 2001; and 2. Accept the 2000 Incentive Award of $5,000.00 and reimbursement of conference tuition fees for $195.00; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14555 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $910,995.00 subject to the receipt of funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the purpose of funding Community Services Block Grant programs; and 4. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's Administration Regulation 3-15 at a rate of 17.76 percent, which represents the most recently approved rate for this department, and apply the new, approved rate when available. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-18505 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- FW Sports 18505 from the City Manager recommending that the City Authority, Inc. and Council authorize the City Manager to execute the LaGrave Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Worth, Reconstruction Fort Worth Sports Authority, Inc. and LaGrave Reconstruction Company, L.L.C. Company, L.L.C. regarding the construction and operation of a ballpark. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18506 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Hillwood 18506 from the City Manager recommending that the City Development Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a standard Corporation consent agreement with the Hillwood Development Corporation to permit the temporary placement of signs in the right-of-way at the Park Glen Subdivision. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18507 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Charter 18507 from the City Manager recommending that the City Communications, Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 15 of 24 Inc. agreement to reimburse Charter Communications, Inc. for Traffic Management Center Communications and the cost of installing cable television drop connectors to traffic signals for the purpose of traffic signal communications in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-18508 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Reject Bids for 18508 from the City Manager recommending that the City Rolling Hills Water Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids for the Treatment Plant Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant — Facilities Upgrade and 40 MGD Expansion, Ozone System Equipment Purchase Contract. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Barr stated that citizen presentations would be heard at this time. Council Member Silcox assumed his chair at this time. Citizen Mrs. Karen "Kay" Terrell, 7629 Nutwood, appeared before Presentations Council and thanked the outgoing City Manager for his hard Karen Terrell work and dedication and for making the City of Fort Worth a better place to live. She also thanked the Mayor, Council, City Staff, all the City employees and citizens for the support they gave her husband over the past years. Riley Cantrell Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before the City Council regarding upcoming election and political issues. Edward Drew Mr. Edward Drew, 1901 Stephenson, appeared before the City Council regarding a summary of personal business services. Z-00-103 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of February 13, Continued Until 2001, continued the hearing of the application of Texas June 12, 2001 Housing & Economic Resources by H. Dennis Hopkins for a change in zoning of property located in the 4900 Block of Glen Eden from "C" Multi-Family and "F" Commercial to "A-5" One- Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-103. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud informed Council that he had received a request from Mr. Hopkins that this case be continued until June 12, 2001 and made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 16 of 24 zoning case be continued until June 12, 2001. The motion carried unanimously. Z-00-159 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of February 13, Continued Until 2001, continued the hearing of the application of C & G April 10, 2001 Development Partners by H. Dennis Hopkins for a change in zoning of property located at the Northeast Corner of Alta Vista Road/Keller Haslet from Unzoned to "A-5" One-Family and "A- 7.5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-159. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be continued until April 10, 2001. The motion carried unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2709 was adopted on February 27, 2001, setting today as the date for the hearing in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, and that notice of the hearing had been given by publication in the Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on March 5, 2001. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Z-00-157 Council Member Haskin expressed concern relative to Approved approving the plat application to build at this location with a gas pipeline under the property and consideration of smaller lot sizes by the owner. Ann Kovich Ms. Ann Kovich, 1200 Summit #600, representing the applicant stated that the pipeline belonged to Cook Pipeline Company and was no longer in use and that the Federal Regulatory Commission had approved the line as being abandoned. She added that the applicant was committed to replatting if the abandonment was not approved and not necessarily replatting for smaller lots. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the application of Zena GPI L.L.C. by Robert Betancur for a change in zoning of property located in the 7300-7400 Block of Randol Mill Road from "AG" Agriculture to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-157, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-01-008 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Ord. # 14556 Council Member Silcox, that Ordinance No. 14556 amending Approved the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 17 of 24 being Ordinance No. 13896, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, establishing two new Mixed-Use Zoning Districts entitled "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use District and "M-2" High Intensity Mixed- Use District; establishing uses to be allowed, establishing setback, encroachment, and height requirements; establishing other development standards; amending nonresidential district use table to reflect new districts and uses to be allowed; amending list of established districts to reflect new districts; amending bufferyard and supplemental setback area requirements table to reflect applicable standards, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-008, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Davis expressed appreciation to Fernando Costa, Director of the Planning Department and his staff for working on this ordinance. She also thanked all the members of the community for their input, and the Zoning Commission for their work to resolve the concerns of the citizens. Z-01-009 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Moss that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning Department for a change in zoning of properties described below Zoning Docket No. Z-01-009, be approved: a. Tract 1: Burton Place Addition, Lots 26-32 from "CR" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; b. Tract 2: Burton Place Addition, Lots 33-34 from "B" Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; c. Tract 3: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block 1, Lots 1-14 and 61-64 from "B" Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; d. Tract 5: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block E, Lots 43 and 44; Block F, Lot 3 from "B" Two-Family to "A-7.5" One- Family; e. Tract 6: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block G, Lot 30 from "FR" Restricted Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family; f. Tract 7: Johnson, Enoch S. Survey, A-853, Tract 3 from "ER" Restricted Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family; g. Tract 8: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block D, Lot 53 from "B" Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; h. Tract 9: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block D, Lots 58-61 from "B" Two-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; i. Tract 10: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block G, Lot 16 from "C" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 18 of 24 j. Tract 11: Cook's Meadow Addition, Block G, Lots 12-14, 19, 22 from "C" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; k. Tract 17: O'Neal, H.R. Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1; Mack, Gerald C. Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1; Eastbrook Addition, Block 1, Lots 5, 6, 7 from "CR" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; I. Tract 18: Ramey, Robert R. Survey, A-1341, Tract 20A from "CR" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family. Wayne Usry Mr. Wayne Usry, 8034 Meadowbrook Drive, appeared before Council in favor of the zoning change. Clay Brants The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition of John Molyneaux the zoning change: Marlene Walker John Trice Mr. Clay Brants 3740 Somerset Lane Mr. John Molyneaux 4008 Tamworth Ms. Marlene Walker 120 High Oak Drive Mr. John M. Trice 7525 Laurie Drive. 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 Z-01-010 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of David Mosby by Hany Sharaf, for a change in zoning of property located at 1324 Hemphill Street from "ER" Restricted Commercial to "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-010 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-01-011 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by SP-01-003 Council Member Davis, that the application of Pyramid Homes Approved by Randy Hagen, for a change in zoning of property located in the 9000-9200 Block of Christopher Circle from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for Single- Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-011 and Site Plan No. SP-01-003, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 19 of 24 Z-01-013 Council Member Davis asked the owner of the property to SP-01-005 address concerns relative to landscaping and complaints from Approved residents regarding odors from the company. Mr. Jack Milner, 1402 Thetford Court, Southlake, Texas, stated that he had met with neighbors and assured them that the company would not receive or process any more manure and informed them of the material that would be processed for recycling. He stated that there would be an 8-foot wall constructed on the north side of the property for screening purposes and that they would comply with landscaping requirements of the City of Fort Worth. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Thelin Recycling Company LLC. by James W. Schell for a change in zoning of property located at 5225 Thelin Street from "PD 204" Planned Development/Specific Use for recycling of roofing material to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for recycling of roofing materials comprised of wood, composite asphalt shingles and commercial built-up roofing material, including composting of organic materials, together with the wholesale and retail sales of recycled materials and other landscaping materials, with additional conditions, Zoning Docket No. Z-01- 013 and Site Plan No. SP-01-005, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-01-014 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Lane, that the application of Art and Lynda Brender by Paul Koeppe, for a change in zoning of property located at 608 Eighth Avenue from "PD/323" Planned Development/Specific Use for office to "PD/HSE" Planned Development/Specific Use/for Office/Highly Significant Endangered Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-014, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-01-015 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Ord. # 14557 Member Davis, that Ordinance No. 14557 amending the Approved Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by amending Sections 4.905(C) and 6.301(G) to extend the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 20 of 24 northern boundary of the Central Business District eligible for "Central Business District (`H') District" zoning to include the area between Henderson Street and North Main Street to the center line of the Trinity River and to provide that construction or expansion of structures in the expanded Central Business District is exempt from landscape requirements, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-015, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-01-016 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Haskin, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning Department for a change in zoning of property located in the 400-800 Blocks of West Belknap Street at North Henderson Street and North Taylor Street from "D" Multi- Family and "J" Medium Industrial to "H" Business District, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-016, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-01-009, Tract 4 Mayor Barr informed Council that he would not vote on Tract 4 Denied as his brother had a business relationship with the developer. He asked Mayor Pro tempore to assume his chair. Cheryl Williams Ms. Cheryl Williams, 1901 Cliffbrook Court, appeared before Council in opposition of the denial and requested that Council approve the zoning change to "A-7.5" One-Family. John Trice Mr. John M. Trice, 7525 Laurie Drive, appeared before Council and proposed the creation of a subcommittee that would provide instruction to the Zoning Commission relative to the placement of educational facilities for residents. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud advised Mr. Trice that educational facilities are not determined by the City Council, but by the Fort Worth Independent School District. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning Department for a change in zoning of properties described Tract 4, Johnson, Enoch S. Survey, A-853, Tract 2A06 from "C" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family (See letter of appeal), Zoning Docket No. Z-01-009, be denied, and the moratorium lifted since the land had been vested and a plat approved one month prior to the moratorium. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 21 of 24 AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Mayor Barr Z-01-009, Tracts 12- Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council 19 — Separate Vote Member Moss, that the application of City of Fort Worth Taken Planning Department for a change in zoning of properties described below Zoning Docket No. Z-01-009, be set for a special zoning hearing on June 5, 2001. a) Tract 12: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1S from "C" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; (See letter of appeal on Tracts 12-16) b) Tract 13: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1P1 from "ER Restricted Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family c) Tract 14: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tracts 1, 1R, 1N, 1Q from "E" Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family; d) Tract 15: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tracts 1P, 1M, 1L (Pt) from "PD-58" to "A-7.5" One-Family; e) Tract 16: Madden C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1L (Pt) from "PD-59" to "A-7.5" One-Family; f) Tract 19: Ramey, Robert R. Survey, A-1341, Tracts 31A1 and 31 B from "E" Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family. Wayne Usry Mr. Wayne Usry, 8034 Meadowbrook Drive, representing the Hollow Hills Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council in favor of delaying this zoning case until June 5, 2001. He stated that the delay would allow them to work with the applicant on a land use acceptable to everyone concerned. Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council in opposition of the delay until June 5, 2001 and asked that Council uphold the Zoning Commission's decision and deny the zoning change. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 22 of 24 Dennis Elliott Mr. Dennis Elliott, 1420 Downhill Drive, Arlington, Texas, appeared before Council in favor of the zoning denial on Tract 19 and in opposition of delaying a decision from Council until June 5, 2001. He briefed Council on possible uses for this tract of land and requested they uphold the Zoning Commission's decision to deny the zoning change. Richard O'Neal Dr. Richard O'Neal appeared before Council and stated that the homeowners' had a truly vested interest in the development of this land and requested that Council give them a few more months to address their concerns with the developers. On advice of the City Attorney, Council Member Wentworth made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Tract 19 be heard separately from Tracts 12-16 and that the moratorium be lifted as a plat had been filed prior to the moratorium being in place. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Picht, and Wentworth NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Haskin, Moss, and Davis ABSENT: None Z-01-009, Tract 19 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Denied Council Member Silcox, uphold the decision of the Zoning Commission to deny the application of City of Fort Worth Planning Department for a change in zoning of Tract 19, Ramey, Robert R. Survey, A-1341, Tracts 31A1 and 31B, from "E" Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family and that the moratorium be lifted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Picht, and Wentworth NOES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Haskin, Moss, and Davis CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 PAGE 23 of 24 ABSENT: None Z-01-009, Tracts 12- Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council 16 — Set for Special Member Moss, that the application of City of Fort Worth Zoning Hearing on Planning Department for a change in zoning of properties June 5, 2001 described below Zoning Docket No. Z-01-009, be set for a special zoning hearing on June 5, 2001. a) Tract 12: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1S from "C" Multi-Family to "A-7.5" One-Family; (See letter of appeal on Tracts 12-16) b) Tract 13: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1P1 from "ER Restricted Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family c) Tract 14: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tracts 1, 1R, 1N, 1Q from "E" Commercial to "A-7.5" One-Family; d) Tract 15: Madden, C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tracts 1P, 1M, 1L (Pt) from "PD-58" to "A-7.5" One-Family; e) Tract 16: Madden C.P. Survey, A-1012, Tract 1L (Pt) from "PD-59" to "A-7.5" One-Family; The motion carried unanimously. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 14558 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 24 of 24 PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Mr. Sugg, representing Ms. Ann Garcia, appeared before Presentations Council and expressed concerns relative to the quantity of Ann Garcia permits taxicab franchises were required to be issued. Mayor Barr asked that staff prepare a report that addressed Mr. Sugg's concerns and provide the report to Council. Jackie Andrews Mr. Jackie D. Andrews, 511 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, Louisiana, appeared before Council regarding fair housing and free trade. OCS-1198 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Res. # 2717 OCS-1198 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending Setting Regular that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2717 setting the Zoning Hearing regular zoning hearing for April 10, 2001. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 20, 2001 Page 24 of 24 Citizen Mr. Sugg, representing Ms. Ann Garcia, appeared before Presentations Council and expressed concerns relative to the quantity of Ann Garcia permits taxicab franchises were required to be issued. Mayor Barr asked that staff prepare a report that addressed Mr. Sugg's concerns and provide the report to Council. Jackie Andrews Mr. Jackie D. Andrews, 511 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, Louisiana, appeared before Council regarding fair housing and free trade. OCS-1198 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. Res. # 2717 OCS-1198 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending Setting Regular that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2717 setting the Zoning Hearing regular zoning hearing for April 10, 2001. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m. AhJ CITY RETARY MAYOR