HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/07/10-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 10, 2001
Date & Time On the 10th day of July, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:37 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 Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Clyde Picht, and
Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David
Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Members Frank
Moss and Jeff Wentworth were absent. Council Member Jim
Lane was temporarily absent. With a quorum present, the
following business was transacted.
Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Barnie Ramirez, Fort Worth
Harvest Church.
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 June 26,
2001, were approved unanimously.
Special City Secretary Pearson advised Council that the Certificate of
Presentations Recognition to Mary Ann Kleuser for service on the Fort Worth
Commission on the Status of Women Advisory Board would be
mailed.
Announcements Mayor Barr informed the viewing and listening audience that the
first redistricting meeting would be held Thursday, July 12, 2001
at 7:00 p.m. at the Travis Avenue Baptist Church, South
Complex. He further stated that instructions on the use of
redistricting equipment and software and the distribution of
maps and other information would take place at 5:30 p.m. He
also announced that additional meetings would be held July 23,
24, and 30th of this month to receive input relative to the
redrawing district lines.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud invited everyone to attend Public
Information Meetings regarding the re-use of the Modern Art
Museum July 16, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mercado; July 17, 2001
at 7:00 p.m. at the Southside Community Center, 959 E.
Rosedale; and July 18, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Modern Art
Museum.
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Council Member Davis stated that the July 12, 2001 redistricting
meeting would focus on Districts 8 and 9 and encouraged
residents of those areas to attend the meeting.
Council Member Silcox stated that in Council Member
Wentworth's absence, he attended a groundbreaking for Texas
Motor Ford, which was relocating into Fort Worth from White
Settlement.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Ord. # 14686 There was presented Ordinance No. 14686 directing publication
Issue Combination of notice of intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue
Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001A; and ordaining other
Certificates of matters relating to the subject. Council Member Silcox made a
Obligation, Series motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the ordinance
2001A be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Ord. # 14687 There was presented Ordinance No. 14687 directing publication
Issue Combination of notice of intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue
Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 200113; and ordaining other
Certificates of matters relating to the subject. Council Member Silcox made a
Obligation, Series motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the ordinance
2001 B be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a
public hearing to adopt a resolution approving the 2001-2002
Crime Control Plan and Budget as adopted by the Directors of
the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Assistant City Manager Libby Watson appeared before Council,
presented a staff report and called attention to the resolution,
as follows:
Res. # 2751 There was presented Resolution No. 2751 approving the 2001-
2001-2002 CCPD 2002 Crime Control Plan and Budget as adopted by the
Plan and Budget Directors of the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention
District.
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Council Member Haskin requested that staff review the
substandard structures list to ascertain whether these
properties could be refurbished or could be demolished using
CCPD funds in order to alleviate some of the problems.
Council Member Davis inquired about the Police Department's
action to move up recruitment plans and asked if it affected
this proposed budget.
Assistant City Manager Watson stated that recruitment funds
were not associated with this budget. The City Council must
initiate a request for such funds and submit it to the Crime
Control and Prevention District Board.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the public hearing be closed and that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1224 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1224 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.
G-13208 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued Until 13208, Revised, dated June 5, 2001, from the City Manager
July 24, 2001 recommending that the City Council approve the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Basic Incentives for all NEZs
designated by the City Council, including the Stop Six NEZ and
authorize the inclusion of NEZ property tax abatement to the
City's Tax Abatement Policy Statement for Qualifying
Development Projects. Council Member Davis made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-13208 Revised be continued until
July 24, 2001. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13263 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14688 13263, dated June 5, 2001, from the City Manager
Amend Fort Worth recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14688
Fire Code amending and revising the Fort Worth Fire Code by amending
Sections 105, 3402, and 3406 and adding Appendix K, to provide
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for regulation of mobile fueling via amendment of Section 13-1
of Chapter 13, "Fire Prevention and Protection," of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended; providing for the
issuance of permits.
Jim Boyd Mr. Jim Boyd, One West Mootain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas,
and representing Striker Mobile Fueling, appeared before
Council and stated that mobile refueling is a generally accepted
and recognized operation regulated by the Department of
Transportation and that drivers are trained and certified
operators. He added that the ordinance was very restrictive and
requested Council not penalize refueling companies or their
customers.
Council Member Lane assumed his chair at this time.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted with the
following amendments to the Mobile Fueling Permit Fees
subsection, listed as Section K101 and Table K101.1 in section
2 of the ordinance:
Section K101
K101.1 Mobile fueling permit fees. Mobile fueling permit fees
will be assessed, as set forth in Table K101.1. Permits shall
renew annually. Permit fees shall be reviewed on the one-year
anniversary date of passage of this ordinance and at such times
thereafter as the City Council shall determine.
Table K101.1
Mobile Fueling Permit Fees
Initial Permit Fee For Each Site For Each Refueling Vehicle
$1,000 (flat fee)
1St — P vehicle: $200.00
4th — 6 th vehicle: $400.00
7th — 10th vehicle: $600.00
11 or more: $800.00
Permit Renewal Fee $500 Same as Initial Permit Fee
The motion carried unanimously.
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G-13264 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued for One 13264, dated June 5, 2001, from the City Manager
Week recommending that the City Council:
1. Adopt an ordinance adjusting the total number of
authorized civil service positions at each classification
(rank) in the Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2000-2001;
providing for the creation of one additional lieutenant
position; and
2. Adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance
appropriating $41,313.00 to General Fund and decreasing
the unreserved, undesignated General Fund balance by
the same amount for the purpose of providing funding for
an increase in Civil Service staffing, a lieutenant, in the
Fire Department.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-13264 be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 19,
2001, continued the public hearing to authorize execution of a
Unified Sign Agreement and approval of a sign plan with Arnold
Pent of Sundial Development Corporation and MJCH
Corporation for Landmark Lakes Center located at 6400 N.W.
Loop 820. Mayor Barr stated that based on conversations with
Council Member Wentworth and staff that this issue needed to
be continued until July 31, 2001.
G-13276 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Continued Until 13276, dated June 19, 2001, from the City Manager,
July 31, 2001 recommending that the City Council consider approval of a
Unified Sign Agreement with Arnold Pent of Sundial
Development Corporation and MJCH Corporation for Landmark
Lakes Center located at 6400 N. W. Loop 820. Council Member
Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that the public hearing and Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-13276 be continued until July 31, 2001.
The motion carried unanimously.
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G-13294 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Accept Deed in Lieu 13294 from the City Manager recommending that the City
of Foreclosure on Council approve the acceptance of the deed from Habitat for
3009 Hemphill Citizens of Texas, Inc. for the residential property located at
Street 3009 Hemphill Street and authorize the City Manager to execute
the deed in lieu of foreclosure, allowing the deed to the property
to be filed in the City's name. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13295 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Design of 13295 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Infrastructure Council authorize the City Manager to approve $60,000.00 for
Improvements to the City's portion of the cost of the design for infrastructure
Fort Worth Cultural improvements to the Fort Worth Cultural District in support of
District the construction of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and expansion of
the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13296 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Bulletproof Vest 13296 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Partnership Grant Council authorize the City Manager to accept a grant from the
Act of 1998 U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $21,101.83 for
funding under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of
1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-13297 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Waive Zoning 13297 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Application Fee for Council authorize the waiver of the $750.00 application fee for a
3601 Ellis Avenue zoning change for Block 17, Lot 8 (3601 Ellis Avenue),
Washington Heights Addition. Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13298 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14689 13298 from the City Manager recommending that the City
City Manager Council adopt Ordinance No. 14689 amending Chapter 2
Execution of "Administration" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
Certain Contracts amended, by providing that contracts for the purchase of
to Purchase electricity may be executed by the City Manager without City
Electricity Council approval so long as the term of such contract does not
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exceed twenty-four (24) months and sufficient funds have
previously been appropriated by the City Council for that
purpose. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13299 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14690 13299 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Appoint Gabriella Council adopt Ordinance No. 14690 appointing Gabriella K.
K. Bendslev as a Bendslev as Municipal Judge for the unexpired portion of a two-
Municipal Judge year term commencing July 16, 2001 and ending March 31,
2002, or until a successor is qualified and appointed in
accordance with state law. Council Member Lane made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13300 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Private Street 13300 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Acceptance Policy Council approve the Private Street Acceptance Policy for the
City of Fort Worth. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Davis, that the recommendation
be adopted with appreciation to the staff for their hard work.
The motion carried unanimously.
G-13301 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Transportation 13301 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Projects for Council authorize the City Manager to nominate nine
Funding through transportation projects for funding through the North Central
NCTCOG Land Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Land
Use/Transportation Use/Transportation Joint Venture Program. The proposed
Joint Venture transportation projects are associated with private development
Program initiatives along the West Seventh Street corridor, the Hemphill
Street corridor, Vickery Boulevard, the downtown portion of
Lancaster Avenue, Sundance Square, the East Lancaster
Avenue corridor, the Camp Bowie Boulevard corridor, Bonds
Ranch Road, and Grove Street.
Phillip Poole Mr. Phillip Poole, 3637 Watonga, appeared before Council in
support of expending funds to create a point of beginning for
such a mixed-use development.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, amending the recommendation to
nominate only five of the nine transportation projects for
funding, as listed in order of priority: West Seventh Street
Corridor, Historic Handley, Hemphill Street Corridor, Westridge-
Bryant Irvin and T&P Terminal. The motion carried
unanimously.
P-9410 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Hazardous Tree 9410 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Removal and authorize a non-exclusive purchase agreement for hazardous
Disposal Services tree removal and disposal services with Rivers Tree Service and
(Horton) Northeast Tree Service for the Parks and Community
Services Department, based on the responsive bids received
with payments due 30 days after the date of the invoice and
authorize this agreement to begin July 10, 2001, and expire July
9, 2002, with options to renew for four successive one-year
periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9411 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Fire Apparatus 9411 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Brush Trucks authorize the purchase of two fire apparatus brush trucks from
Westex Welding Company for the Fire Department based on the
overall low bid for a cost not to exceed $108,910.00, with
payment due within 30 days from receipt of the invoice. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9412 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Southwest Stall 9412 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Service authorize a purchase agreement to provide portable animal stall
rental with Southwest Stall Service for the Public Events
Department based on the low bid meeting specifications, with
payment due 30 days from the date of the invoice and authorize
this agreement to begin July 10, 2001, and expire July 9, 2006,
with an option to renew for one successive five-year period. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
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P-9413 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Alternate Fleet Fuel 9413 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Cards authorize an amendment to M&C P-8673 for a one-year
extension of the purchase agreement for alternate fleet fuel
cards with Fuelman Gascard of DFW for the Equipment
Services Division for a total estimated cost of $300,000.00,
payment due 30 days from the date the invoice is received and
authorize this agreement to begin August 18, 2001, and expire
August 17, 2002. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
P-9414 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Meals for Summer 9414 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Food Program rescind the purchase agreement with The Paper Plate, Inc. to
furnish meals for the Summer Food Program for the Parks and
Community Services Department and award the purchase
agreement to Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County,
Inc. beginning June 25, 2001, through August 10, 2001. Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
L-13085 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Tax 13085 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Foreclosure Council approve the sale of various surplus tax foreclosure
Property to properties in Polytechnic Heights Addition and Eastlawn
Neighborhood Addition to Neighborhood Housing Services of Fort Worth, Inc.
Housing Services for a total of $3,754.00, in accordance with Ordinance No. 13533,
authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds
conveying the properties to Neighborhood Housing Services of
Fort Worth, Inc. and record the necessary documents. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13086 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13086 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Waterline Easement Council accept one permanent waterline easement described as
Lot 58, Block 104, Park Glen Addition, Tarrant County, Texas,
from Centex Homes (DOE 3223) for the construction and
maintenance of a waterline to extend service to Island Circle, for
a cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13087 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Space — 2564 13087 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Sand Street Council authorize the City Manager to execute a lease with
Halawa View Apartments d/b/a Riverbend Properties for 2564
Sand Street, Building 8, of approximately 2,700 square feet in
the Riverbend Business Park for the Police Department at a
cost of $1.00 per year for neighborhood police officers and off-
duty officers, and authorize the lease term to begin July 10,
2001, and expire July 9, 2002, with five options to renew for one
year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13088 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Agreement— 13088 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Seminary Hills Park Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease
Site agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District for
use of 6.18 acres in Seminary Hills Park as a school/park site.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2306 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14691 PZ-2306 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Street Vacation Council adopt Ordinance No. 14691 vacating the 1000-1100
VA-00-004 Block of McKenzie Street from Nashville Avenue to Avenue "D"
situated adjacent to Blocks 3, 4, 5 and 6 and the 2700-2800
Block of Avenue "C" from McKenzie Street to Nashville Avenue
situated adjacent to Blocks 4 and 5, Boaz and Dillon Addition,
Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2307 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14692 PZ-2307 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Utility Easement Council adopt Ordinance No. 14692 vacating a 10-foot by
Vacation approximately 687-foot utility easement situated in Lots 1 and 2,
VA-00-051 Block 1, and a 15-foot by approximately 626-foot utility
easement situated in Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Starks Addition, Fort
Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-2308 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14693 PZ-2308 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Utility Easement Council adopt Ordinance No. 14693 vacating a 20-foot by 210
Vacation foot utility easement in Lot 1, Block 1, Sprint Communication
VA-00-057 Addition, Fort Worth, Texas. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
PZ-2309 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14694 PZ-2309 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Miscellaneous Council adopt Ordinance No. 14694 vacating a 4,645-foot by 68-
Street Right-of- foot vacation of King Pen Boulevard and High Iron Crossing, a
Way, Drainage and 427.5-foot by 30-foot drainage and utility easement, a 4,610-foot
Utility Easement by 10-foot utility easement, and a 17.32-foot by 15-foot drainage
Vacations easement located in Lot 2, Block B, Railhead Fort Worth, Phase
VA-01-034 I. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a
public hearing and street name change from Bankhead
Highway/Weatherford Highway (Highway 80 West/Spur 580) to
"Camp Bowie West", from Camp Bowie Boulevard at Lackland
Road, west to Interstate Highway 30. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the Council, gave a staff report, and called
attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2310, as
follows:
PZ-2310 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Ord. # 14695 PZ-2310 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Street Name Council adopt Ordinance No. 14695 changing the name of
Change from Bankhead Highway/Weatherford Highway (Highway 80/Spur
Bankhead Highway/ 580) to "Camp Bowie West", from Camp Bowie Boulevard at
Weatherford Lackland Road, west to Interstate Highway 30.
Highway to "Camp
Bowie West"
SN-00-004
Mac Churchill Mr. Mac Churchill, 9000 1-30 West, and Chairman of Historic
Camp Bowie, appeared before the City Council and requested
favorable consideration of the street name change.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the public hearing be closed and the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18648 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Carter & Burgess, 18648 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering
services agreement with Carter & Burgess, Inc. to prepare plans
and specifications for a Congressional High Priority project for
a new interchange at IH-35W and North Tarrant Parkway for a
lump sum fee to $706,992.00. The City will be reimbursed 80
percent of the costs by the Texas Department of Transportation
to prepare the plans and specifications. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18649 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Green Scaping 18649 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Company Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Green Scaping Company for brick pavement repair 2001-9 at
Main Street from Weatherford Street to 9t" Street and
miscellaneous curb and gutter at downtown locations, in the
amount of $176,404.00 for 90 working days. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18650 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Carter Construction 18650 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Company Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Carter Construction Company for parking lot improvements at
South Z Boaz Park in the amount of $99,842.60. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
Special Zoning It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of June 12,
Hearing 2001, continued the Special Zoning Hearing concerning the
Z-01-047 application of Henry Rahmani by PCC Consulting Engineers,
Continued for One Inc., for a change in zoning of property located in the 9200
Week Block of Crowley Road and the 2100 Block of Cunningham
Road from "AG" Agricultural and "J" Medium Industrial to "A-5"
One-Family. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
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Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, and representing Mr.
Rahmani, recommended the following changes to the initial
submission:
The proposed zoning change be amended to PD-A-5, with all
uses permitted in A-5 Zoning. Subject to the following
restrictions — (1) dedication of a public park covering
approximately 6.5 acres, more or less, of which approximately
2'/2 - 3 acres lie outside of the designated floodplain area. This
park runs along Cunningham Lane in the northern portion of the
subdivision; (2) construct a jogging trail, athletic field, barbecue
areas, a covered gazebo and concrete benches; (3) construct a
wood screening fence with steel posts along the entire
perimeter of the subdivision, except for the northern line of
same, which runs and abuts the park land; (4) install
landscaping along such fence line, consisting of red-tip
photinias on five-foot centers; and (5) waiver of site plan
requested.
Bob Riley, Director of Development Department, appeared and
advised Council of the differences in having a park in a
Community Facility Agreement and the present proposal for PD-
A-5.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the application of Henry Rahmani by PCC
Consulting Engineers, Inc., for a change in zoning of property
located in the 9200 Block of Crowley Road and the 2100 Block
of Cunningham Road from "AG" Agricultural and "J" Medium
Industrial to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-047,
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the proposed zoning docket, as
amended, be continued for one week, with a site plan provided
for the park area only. The motion carried unanimously.
Reconsideration of It was the consensus of the City Council, at its meeting of June
Zoning Docket No. 19, 2001, to set today as the date to reconsider Zoning Docket
Z-01-040 No. Z-01-040, previously approved by Council on June 12, 2001.
Continued Until Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
August 9, 2001 heard.
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H. Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd. #406, appeared
before Council and requested a two-week delay on this issue as
he met with residents and learned that other residents of the
area had not been notified of the proposed zoning change. He
requested the delay in order to meet with all concerned
residents.
Madelyn Gibbs Ms. Madelyn Gibbs, 4601 Foxfire Way, appeared before Council
and stated that she was concerned with the proposed zoning
not being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. She
requested a four-week delay in order to have all residents
notified and meet with Mr. Hopkins. Ms. Gibbs also presented a
petition from homeowners in opposition of the property zoning
change.
Cheryl Koirtyhann Ms. Cheryl Koirtyhann, 7021 Misty Meadow, appeared before
Council and expressed appreciation to the developer and
landowner for meeting with the residents of the area to discuss
the rezoning. She requested Council consider a four-week
delay to ensure all residents could meet with Mr. Hopkins.
David Turner Mr. David Turner, 10264 W. Rancho Diego Lane, appeared
before Council and stated that he was in the process of closing
on his new home. He added that he was not informed by the
builder of the subdivision of the proposed zoning change and
also requested a four-week delay on this issue.
Dean Fry Mr. Dean M. Fry, 10236 West Rancho Diego Lane, and Mr.
Richard Haley Richard Haley, 10232 West Rancho Diego Lane, appeared
before Council and expressed appreciation to Mr. Hopkins for
meeting with them to discuss the proposed rezoning.
Council Member Picht inquired how many homes in the area
were under contract.
Ms. Koirtyhann responded by stating that there existed a total
of 64 buildings and 42 were occupied in the Panther Heights
area. She added that this number did not include any lots that
had been sold.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Trinity Partners by H.
Dennis Hopkins for a change in zoning of property located (in
the 5500 Block of Stuart Phelps Road from "C" Multi-Family, "E"
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Commercial, "G" Commercial & "I" Light Industrial to "A-43"
One-Family, "C" Multi-Family, "E" Commercial and "G"
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-040, be continued until
August 9, 2001. The motion carried unanimously.
Citizen Mr. Elvin Lynn Estes, 3525 6th Avenue, appeared before City
Presentations Council regarding the Police Department and Risk Management
Elvin Lynn Estes Issues.
Mayor Barr informed Mr. Estes that the City Manager had
distributed a report to the Council regarding this issue and that
Council would review the matter.
George Barnes Mr. George Barnes, 5300 Helmick, appeared before Council and
expressed concerns regarding development in the Como area.
He asked that Council improve traffic control and restrict
building heights of the proposed development in Ridglea, which
is adjacent to the Como Community. He further suggested that
Como be included as an empowerment zone on its own.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:02 p.m.
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