HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/09/18-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
Date & Time On the 18th day of September, A.D., 2001, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 10:15 a.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, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht,
Jeff Wentworth, and Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson;
City Attorney David Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council
Member Jim Lane was absent. With more than a quorum present,
the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Deacon Joe Milligan, Holy Family
Catholic Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 11, 2001, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Davis read a Proclamation for Fiestas Patrias Day.
Presentations
Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for United
Way Month to Ms. Viney Chandler, President of the local United
Way Chapter. Ms. Chandler stated that the United Way was
overwhelmed by the generosity of people as the result of the
tragedy in New York and Washington DC. She thanked the Council
for the proclamation and their continued support.
Council Member Silcox presented a Proclamation for Library Card
Sign-Up Month to Ms. Joella Simms. Ms. Simms accepted the
proclamation on behalf of the members of the Library Advisory
Board.
Council Member Moss presented a Proclamation for Prostate
Cancer Awareness Month to Ms. Mary Lynn Featherston,
representing the Cancer Society. Ms. Featherston stated that she
accepted the proclamation on behalf of Dr. Trey Morris and read a
statement prepared by Dr. Morris for presentation to the Council.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud read a proclamation for Racial
Equality Day. Mayor Barr stated that a copy of the proclamation
would be forwarded to the National League of Cities as part of the
City's report on efforts in this community.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 2 of 34
Mayor Barr commended members of the City staff, Assistant City
Manager Libby Watson, Police Chief Ralph Mendoza, and Fire
Chief Larry McMillian for the way the City responded to the crisis
in New York and activating the Crisis Center. He stated that we
were very fortunate that nothing happened in Fort Worth and
expressed appreciation to the staff on behalf of the City Council.
He stated that on Friday, September 14, 2001 an interfaith
conference was held at City Hall to facilitate discussion regarding
the events that transpired on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
Announcements Council Member Moss announced a District 5 appointees quarterly
boards and commission meeting would be held September 22,
2001 at 9:00 a.m. at the MLK Center and encouraged everyone
interested to attend.
Council Member Picht expressed condolences from the Council to
Assistant City Secretary Sylvia Glover at the passing of her
husband this past weekend.
City Manager Jackson announced that after a long and extensive
nation wide search, Mr. Joe Paniagua from Intergovernmental
Affairs/Grants Management, had been selected as the new
Assistant City Manager of Cultural and Neighborhood Services.
Mr. Paniagua addressed the Council and thanked Mr. Jackson for
providing him the opportunity to serve as an interim Assistant City
Manager. He added that he looked forward to working with the
Council and would work hard to address the issues and concerns
of the City's neighborhoods. He introduced his parents and
mother-in-law and stated that his promotion also honored his late
grandfather. He thanked various state leaders, previous City
Managers, and Assistant City Managers Mike Groomer, Libby
Watson, and Charles Boswell, and recognized the staff of
Intergovernmental Affairs/Grants Management. He expressed
deep gratitude to his wife, Elsa Paniagua, and his children for
being his inspiration and supporting him through the years.
Mayor Barr stated that the City was very proud of Mr. Paniagua
and that his work with the State Legislature had been remarkable.
Council Member Davis congratulated Mr. Paniagua and stated that
he had shown great innovation when solving problems. She
added that he would do a great job because he cared.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 3 of 34
Council Member Picht congratulated everyone who gave Mr.
Paniagua the experience and made him the great administrator he
had become.
Council Member Moss congratulated Mr. Paniagua and stated that
he would do a great job because of his willingness to work with all
segments of the community.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. C-18739 be continued for one week.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Moss, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Mr. Brent Hull be appointment to the
Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission, Place 9, effective
September 18, 2001 and with a term expiring October 1, 2003. The
motion carried unanimously.
Res. # 2774 There was presented Resolution No. 2774 selecting Portman
Portman Development, LLC and Phelps Program Management for
Development, Assistance in the Development of a Convention Center Hotel and
LLC and Phelps Parking Facility. Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
Program seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
Management for adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
Convention
Center Hotel and
Parking Facility
Res. # 2775 There was presented Resolution No. 2775 authorizing the City Staff
General Purpose to include in conjunction with the next General Purpose Bond Sale
Bond Sale/Issue the issuance of Certificates of Obligation to finance the
Certificates of replacement and expansion of the City's Siren Warning System.
Obligation —
Siren Warning Mayor Barr stated that the resolution had been revised to include
System the suggestion made by Council Member Haskin relative to the
inclusion of staff development of a regional warning system as
feasible.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted, as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 4 of 34
Council Member Davis commended Council Member Picht on his
efforts to make this resolution a reality and City Manager Jackson
for his work with the 9-1-1 District Board. Mayor Barr also
acknowledged the work of Assistant City Manager Paniagua.
Reconsider Mayor Barr stated that staff had requested the Council to
L-13140 reconsider Mayor and Council Communication No. L-13140,
September 25, previously approved September 11, 2001, Right of Way Acquisition
2001 of One Property for the Highway Improvement of Vickery
Boulevard from Henderson Street to BU287P (DOE 2820), at the
September 25, 2001 Council Meeting
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
13140, previously approved September 11, 2001, Right of Way
Acquisition of One Property for the Highway Improvement of
Vickery Boulevard from Henderson Street to BU287P (DOE 2820),
be reconsidered at the September 25, 2001 Council Meeting. The
motion carried unanimously.
OCS-1238 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1238 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-1239 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Res. No. 2776 1239 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the
Setting Regular City Council adopt Resolution No. 2776 setting the regular zoning
Zoning Hearing hearing for October 9, 2001. Council Member Davis made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
recommended be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13364 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Delayed Until 13364, dated September 11, 2001, from the City Manager
After Executive recommending that the City Council:
Session
1. Authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement
lawsuit, pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and
Remedies Code, against Pravin Bhakta, the owner of the
Golden Gate Motel at 7516 Highway 80 West. The Golden
Gate Motel is a public nuisance under the law because it is
habitually used for criminal activity evidenced by
convictions for activities on the property; and
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 5 of 34
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to file a
lawsuit to abate common or public nuisance at the Golden
Gate Motel.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-13364 be delayed until after Executive Session. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13364 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Delayed Until 13364 Revised from the City Manager recommending that the City
After Executive Council:
Session
1. Authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement
lawsuit, pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and
Remedies Code, against Pravin Bhakta, the owner of the
Golden Gate Motel at 7516 Highway 80 West. The Golden
Gate Motel is a public nuisance under the law because it is
habitually used for criminal activity evidenced by
convictions for activities on the property; and
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to file a
lawsuit to abate common or public nuisance at the Golden
Gate Motel.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that Mayor and Council Communication No.
G-13364 Revised be delayed until after Executive Session. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-13366 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Delayed Until 13366, dated September 11, 2001, from the City Manager
After Executive recommending that the City Council
Session
1. Authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement
lawsuit, pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and
Remedies Code, against CRW Investments, Inc., the owner
of the Villa del Rio Apartments (Villa del Rio) located at 5817
Boca Raton Boulevard. Villa del Rio is a public nuisance
under the law because it is habitually used for criminal
activity evidenced by convictions for activities on the
property; and
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 6 of 34
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to file a
lawsuit to abate common or public nuisance at the Villa del
Rio.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13366 be delayed until after Executive Session. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13366 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Delayed Until 13366, Revised from the City Manager recommending that the City
After Executive Council
Session
1. Authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement
lawsuit, pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and
Remedies Code, against CRW Investments, Inc., the owner
of the Villa del Rio Apartments (Villa del Rio) located at 5817
Boca Raton Boulevard. Villa del Rio is a public nuisance
under the law because it is habitually used for criminal
activity evidenced by convictions for activities on the
property; and
2. Adopt resolution authorizing the City Attorney to file a
lawsuit to abate common or public nuisance at the Villa del
Rio.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13366 Revised be delayed until after Executive Session. The
motion carried unanimously.
G-13373 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Reappointment 13373 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
of Civil Service confirm the reappointment of Dr. Stuart A. Youngblood as a
Commission — member of the City of Fort Worth Firefighters' and Police Officers'
Dr. Stuart A. Civil Service Commission for a three-year term beginning October
Youngblood 1, 2001, and expiring September 30, 2004. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-13374 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Voluntary 13374 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Cleanup Program authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
Agreement— 1608 with the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission for a
11th Avenue Voluntary Cleanup Program at the Water Department's Field
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 7 of 34
Operations facility located at 1608 11th Avenue. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13375 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14772 13375 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Accept Funds
and Adopt 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of
Ordinance with $493,628.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and
TDHCA for Community Affairs (TDHCA), increasing the FY2001
Comprehensive allocation from $865,406.00 to $1,359,034.00; and
Energy
Assistance 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14772 increasing the
Program estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $493,628.00 upon receipt of the funds from
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
the purpose of funding the Comprehensive Energy
Assistance Program; and
3. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's
Administrative Regulation 3-15, at a rate of 17.76 percent,
which is 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.
G-13376 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Receive Petition 13376 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
and Application
Fee for Public 1. Receive the petition for establishment of the Fort Worth
Improvement Public Improvement District (PID) No. 10 for the expansion
District No. 10 of the downtown PID No. 1 area; and
2. Accept the application fee of $150.00 to be used by City staff
for petition verification and establishing a proposed
assessment roll; and
3. Authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to review
the petition to determine whether it includes the necessary
signatures and meets the requirements of Chapter 372,
Subchapter A, Section 372.005 of the Local Government
Code (the Public Improvement District Assessment Act);
and
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 8 of 34
4. Schedule the petition for further consideration at a future
City Council meeting.
Kenneth Devero Mr. Kenneth Devero, 1000 Henderson #137, appeared before
Council and provided a briefing on PID #10. He added that the PID
had the support of its property owners and would enhance
development of the east side of downtown. He requested Council
favorably consider the PID when it comes back to them for a vote
in October.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13377 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Temporary 13377 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Closure of Main approve the temporary closure of Main Street between Yd Street
Street and 4t" Street to accommodate the Fort Worth Jaycees annual
Christmas tree display from November 13, 2001, until January 6,
2002. Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the Council set today as the date for a public
hearing regarding additional funding the Computer Aided Dispatch
Project. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
Deputy Chief Randy Ely, representing the Police Department,
appeared before the Council, gave a staff report, and called
attention to Mayor and Council Communication No. 13378, as
follows:
G-13378 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14773 13378 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. # 14774
Additional 1. Approve a mid-year adjustment to the FY2000-2001 Crime
Funding for CAD Control and Prevention District (CCPD) budget to transfer
Project $581,846.00 from the Mobile Data Computers/Computer
Aided Dispatch (CAD) Operating Expenses Program to the
CAD Project Transfer Program; and
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 9 of 34
2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14773
appropriating $799,421.00 to the Crime Control and
Prevention District Fund and decreasing the reserved,
undesignated Fund balance by the same amount for the
purpose of providing funding for the Computer Aided
Dispatch Project.
3. Authorize the transfer of $1,381,267.00 from the CCPD Fund
to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund; and
4. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14774
increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$2,611,663.00 from available funds for the purpose of
funding the Computer Aided Dispatch Project.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
G-13379 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14475 13379 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
FAA Assistance
at Alliance 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Airport for awarded, a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft Rescue (FAA) in the amount of $1,070,186.00 for the purchase of an
and Fire Fighting aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle and to upgrade
Vehicle and various airfield markings and lighting; and
Upgrade
Markings and 2. Authorize the use of land credits in the amount of
Lighting $118,910.00 for the City's in-kind local match of ten percent
of the project cost; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14475 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by
$1,189,096.00, subject to receipt of the grant for the
purchase of an aircraft rescues and fire fighting vehicle and
to upgrade various airfield markings and lighting at Fort
Worth Alliance Airport.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 10 of 34
G-13380 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14776 13380 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
FAA Assistance
at Alliance 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if
Airport for awarded, a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration
Extension of (FAA) in the amount of $6,523,141.00 for engineering,
Runway and earthwork, and related land acquisition for the extension of
Land Acquisition runway 16L/34R at Fort Worth Alliance Airport; and
2. Authorize the use of land credits in the amount of
$724,793.00 for the City's in-kind local match of ten percent
of the project cost; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14776 increasing
receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by
$7,247,934.00, subject to receipt of the grant for the
extension of Runway 16L/34R and related land acquisition.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9452 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Janitorial 9452, dated September 11, 2001, from the City Manager
Service and recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase
Supplies agreement for janitorial service and supplies with CTJ
Maintenance, Inc. for the Health Department based on low bid with
payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice and authorize this
agreement to begin October 1, 2001, and expire September 30,
2002, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9454 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Preventive 9454, dated September 11, 2001, from the City Manager
Maintenance and recommending that the City Council:
Repair of LLT-
300 Dehydrator 1. Authorize a sole source purchase agreement for preventive
System maintenance and repair of an LLT-300 Dehydrator System
from Harold James, Inc. for the Water Department with
payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice, based on
the following prices; and
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 11 of 34
• Hourly rate regular time at $67.00 per hour; and
• Hourly rate overtime at $100.50 per hour; and
• Parts at manufacturer's list price less 15 percent
discount; and
2. Authorize this purchase agreement to begin September 11,
2001, and expire September 10, 2002, with options to renew
for two additional one-year periods.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Picht, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
P-9458 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Elevator 9458 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Maintenance authorize a purchase agreement for elevator maintenance with
United Elevator Service Company for the City based on the low bid
with payment due 30 days after receipt of the invoice and authorize
this agreement to begin September 29, 2001, and expire September
28, 2002, with options to renew for four additional one-year
periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9459 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Preformed 9459 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Traffic Markers authorize a purchase agreement for preformed traffic markers with
multiple vendors for the Transportation and Public Works
Department based on the low bid meeting specification with
payment due 30 days from receipt of the invoice; authorize a
purchase agreement with Avery-Dennison/Stimsonite using the
State of Texas General Services Commission's contract for heat
activated thermoplastic tape; and authorize this agreement to
begin September 18, 2001, and expire September 17, 2002, with
options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13145 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Cancellation of 13145 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Lake Worth approve the cancellation of the 5-year commercial and septic
Leases leases with Steve Champion and Loreen Champion for the Lake
Worth property described as Lot 7, Block 12 (7540 Jacksboro
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 12 of 34
Highway) and Lot 6, Block 12 (7544 Jacksboro Highway), Lake
Worth Survey, in connection with the Texas Department of
Transportation expansion of Highway 199. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13146 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
One Permanent 13146 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Underground approve the acceptance of one permanent underground utility
Utility Easement easement and one temporary construction easement described as
and One Part of the S. Ledford Survey, Abstract 1825, and the B. Lavois
Temporary Survey, Abstract 999, Tarrant County, Texas, from AIL Investment,
Construction LP, required for the construction of a 48-inch water transmission
Easement main near Blue Mound Road, Haslet, Texas (Northside II Water
Transmission Main — DOE 1958) for a total cost of $2.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13147 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Sale of Lake 13147 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Worth Land approve the sale of city-owned Lake Worth land described as Lot
7, Block 12 (7540 Jacksboro Highway) and Lot 6, Block 12 (7544
Jacksboro Highway), Lake Worth Survey, to the Texas Department
of Transportation for the expansion of State Highway 199. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-13148 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
One Permanent 13148 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage approve the acquisition of one permanent drainage easement and
Easement and one temporary construction easement described as Part of I.
One Temporary Schoonover Survey, Abstract No. 1403, Tract Six, from Mary Ralph
Construction Lowe, required for the construction of storm drainage
Easement improvements in west Fort Worth on Hazlewood Drive (DOE 1966)
for a cost of $10.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-13149 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Release of 13149 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Distribution Line authorize the City Manager to accept the release of a distribution
Easement and line and right-of-way easement filed in Volume 3899, Page 0262,
Right-of-Way Tarrant County Deed Records, by TXU Electric Company to the
Easement City of Fort Worth, needed for the construction of Fire Station No.
8 (DOE 3222) and authorize the City Manager to accept and record
the appropriate instruments.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 13 of 34
Council Member Moss stated that he had a conflict with issue, had
filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary, and
would abstain from voting.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox; Haskin; Picht;
Wentworth; and Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
C-18738 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14777 18738, dated September 11, 2001, from the City Manager
Ord. #14778 recommending that the City Council:
Maximus, Inc.
1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14777 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Project
Reserve Fund in the amount of $25,000.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Maximus,
Inc. to investigate operational needs and alternatives for
relocation of service centers and offices of the
Transportation and Public Works, Equipment Services, and
Environmental Management Departments from the Harley
Avenue Maintenance Complex; and
2. Authorize the transfer of $25,000.00 from the Capital
Projects Reserve Fund to the General Fund/Non-
Departmental; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14778 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund
in the amount of $25,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding a contract with Maximus, Inc. to
investigate operational needs and alternatives for relocation
of service centers and offices of the Transportation and
Public Works, Equipment Services, and Environmental
Management Departments from the Harley Avenue
Maintenance Complex; and
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 14 of 34
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional
services contract with Maximus, Inc. to investigate
operational needs and alternatives for relocation of the
Transportation and Public Works, Equipment Services, and
Environmental Management Departments from the Harley
Avenue Maintenance Complex, for a fee not to exceed
$25,000.00.
City Manager Jackson stated that the Discussion section of the
M&C needed to be amended to include the following language:
"Maximus, Inc. has committed to 5 percent M/WBE participation on
this project."
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
C-18739 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued for Communication No. C-18739, dated September 11, 2001,
One Week Authorization to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of Landscape
Improvements Along IH30 and IH35W, be continued for one week.
C-18740 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
A-Agape 18740 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Contracting, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with A-Agape
Contracting, Inc. for Western Center Boulevard Bridge
Rehabilitation (BRM2001-17), in the amount of $260,031.54. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18741 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
A-Agape 18741 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Contracting, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with A-Agape
Contracting, Inc. for repair and repainting of the Felix Street bridge
over the Union Pacific Railroad and the East Berry Street bridge
over Sycamore Creek (BRM2001-16), in the amount of $165,978.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 15 of 34
C-18742 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
AII-Tex Paving, 18742 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with All-Tex
Paving, Inc. for HMAC Surface Overlay 2001-15 in the amount of
$1,140,485.00 for 75 working days. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18743 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Baird, Hampton 18743 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
& Brown, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement
with Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. to design street reconstruction
for the Greenway Addition Model Block (DOE 3089) in the amount
of $198,883.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18744 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Hall-Albert 18744 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hall-Albert
Company Construction Company for Main C1C4B Drainage Area Sanitary
Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6,
Contract 2) Part 8, Unit 3, Sections A and B, in the amount of
$460,235.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18745 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Carter & 18745 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Burgess, Inc. authorize the City Manager to exercise the sixth option to renew
the contract with Carter & Burgess, Inc. for professional
consulting services for the Fire Department, to begin October 1,
2001, and expire September 30, 2002, at an estimated cost of
$176,024.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18746 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
HNTB 18746 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with HNTB, an
engineering and planning firm with offices in Fort Worth and other
cities, for certain professional services to evaluate certain design
options for a modern roundabout at West Seventh/University
Village for a fixed fee of $21,000.00 It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 16 of 34
C-18747 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Stabile & Winn, 18747 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Stabile &
Winn, Inc. for the reconstruction of Grove Street from 7th Street to
8th Street in the amount of $387,988.76.
Council Member Davis stated that the fourth paragraph of the
Discussion section of the M&C needed to be amended to reflect
the remaining funds being $87,988.76 and not $387,988.76. She
announced that Tarrant County had agreed to pay $50,000.00 for a
portion of the reconstruction and that the final total should be
reduced by that amount to reflect their participation. She also
thanked Dan Walsh from the City's Transportation and Public
Works Department for his work on this project.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted, as
amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18748 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Westhill 18748 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute the second renewal of the
Inc. annual contract with Westhill Construction, Inc. for the
construction of 105 speed humps and 5 raised crosswalks and
ramps at various locations in the amount of $54,850.00. Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Budget Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
continuation of a hearing in connection with the proposed budget
for 2000-2001 fiscal year to give every interested person or citizen
opportunity to be heard. 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 proposed budget for 2001-2002 fiscal year,
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the public hearing be closed. The motion
carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 17 of 34
Adoption Tax Council Member Silcox introduced Ordinance No. 14779 providing
Rate for the levy and collection of an annual ad valorem tax on all
Ord. # 14779 property, real, personal and mixed, situated within the territorial
limits of the City of Fort Worth, owned in said City of Fort Worth on
the first day of January, A.D., 2001, except such property as may
be exempt from taxation by the constitution and laws of the State
of Texas, and he made a motion to adopt the ordinance levying
taxes and setting the tax rate for 2001 at $0.6461 for maintenance
and operation and $0.2189 for debt service, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopt Budget Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Ord. # 14745 Member Davis, that Ordinance No. 14745 establishing
appropriations for the 2001-2002 Fiscal Year, be adopted on
second and final reading. (NOTE: The Council Agenda
inadvertently reflected the ordinance number 14286 instead of
14745.)
Council Member Haskin expressed concern with allocating funds
to organizations that did not enhance the quality of life for Fort
Worth citizens. She requested staff review future budget
allocations to ensure the City receives quality of life benefits in
return.
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Annexation Case second public hearing for the annexation of approximately
No. AAX-01-1001 2,089.587 acres of land out of the Greenberry Overton Survey,
Delayed Until Abstract No. 1185, the William Bramlet and H. R, Ryan Survey,
7:00 p.m. Abstract No. 227, the M.E.P. & P. RR Company Survey, Abstract
No. 1144, the T. G. Wright Survey, Abstract No. 1136, and the
Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract No. 8, all of Tarrant County,
Texas; the Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract No. 1, Wise County,
Texas; and the Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract No. 1, Denton
County, Texas. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Davis, that Annexation Case No. AAX-01-1001
be delayed until 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 18 of 34
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Annexation Case second public hearing for the annexation of approximately 226
No. AAX-01-1002 acres of land out of the Jose Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265,
Delayed Until Tarrant County, Texas. Council Member Silcox made a motion,
7:00 p.m. seconded by Council Member Davis, that Annexation Case No.
AAX-01-1002 be delayed until 7:00 p.m. The motion carried
unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for
2817 Race Street continuation of a public hearing from July 24, 2001, for the Appeal
Continued One of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 2317
Week Race Street. Mayor Barr stated that this address was in District 2
and that Council Member Lane had been detained returning from
overseas. He added that Mr. Lane should be present to comment
and requested Council delay the public hearing for one week.
Mr. Paul Bounds, representing Code Compliance, advised Council
that the delay had been discussed with the owner of the property
and significant improvement had been made on the site. He added
that a delay would be appropriate.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the public hearing for appeal of the
Building Standards Commission for the property at 2817 Race
Street, be continued for one week. The motion carried
unanimously.
Citizen Dennis Myles and Cammie Carter, City of Fort Worth employees,
Presentations appeared before City Council regarding parking for City employees
Dennis Myles, working in the downtown area. Mayor Barr stated that parking was
Cammie Carter a serious issue and asked City Manager Jackson to have staff
investigate the parking situation and provide a report back to
Council.
Louree Foretich Ms. Louree Foretich, 2741 Avenue G., appeared before Council
regarding handicapped accessibility on City streets and alleged
malfunction of equipment and rude treatment by drivers on buses.
Mayor Barr thanked Ms. Foretich for her presentation and bringing
this matter to the Council's attention. He added that some of the
property she cited may be private property and therefore beyond
the control by the City. He asked her to meet with Assistant City
Manager Boswell to resolve her concerns with the City streets and
to provide specific information relative to her experience on buses
operated by the Transportation Authority.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 19 of 34
Council Member Davis suggested that the portion of tonight's
video containing Ms. Foretich's presentation be provided to the
Fort Worth Transportation Executive Committee for their review.
Mayor Barr concurred and directed staff to provide copies of the
video to the committee and to the members of the Mayor's
Commission on the Persons With Disabilities.
Pearlie Nelson Ms. Pearlie Nelson, 1905 S. Hughes, appeared before Council
relative to lawn mowing bills received from Code Compliance. City
Manager Jackson requested she meet with Assistant City Manager
Paniagua and Mr. Paul Bounds from Code Compliance to resolve
her concerns.
Riley Cantrell Mr. Riley Cantrell, 2300 Sundrop Court, appeared before Council
regarding various issues.
Executive It was the consensus of the City Council that they recess into
Session Executive Session at 11:54 a.m. to:
1. Seek the advise of its attorneys concerning the following
pending or contemplated litigation or other matters that are
exempt from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of
the Texas State Bar Rules:
a) Bradley W. Hickey, et al v. City of Fort Worth, Cause
No. 348-185345-00;
b) S. N. Livingston et al v. City of Fort Worth, Cause No.
352-176354-98;
c) Fort Worth Professional Fire Fighters Association,
Jim Tate, J. R. Sullivan, Landon Stallings, Pat
Vasquez, and Don Westmoreland, Jr., vs. City of Fort
Worth, Texas, Cause No. 17-185635-00;
d) Jail contract with Tarrant County, Texas;
e) Legal issues concerning fire service and mutual aid
agreements;
f) Nuisance abatement lawsuit against Pravin Bhakta,
owner of the Golden Gate Motel;
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 20 of 34
g) Nuisance abatement lawsuit against CRW Investment,
Inc., owner of the Villa Del Rio Apartments;
h) Legal issues concerning any City Council agenda
item;
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code;
and
2. Discuss the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in
accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations
with a third party; and
3. Deliberate concerning economic development negotiations
as authorized by Section 551.086 of the Texas Government
Code.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 1:45 p.m.
G-13364 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2777 13364 Revised from the City Manager recommending that the City
Authorize Council:
Nuisance
Abatement 1. Authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement
Lawsuit Against lawsuit, pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and
Pravin Bhakta Remedies Code, against Pravin Bhakta, the owner of the
Golden Gate Motel at 7516 Highway 80 West. The Golden
Gate Motel is a public nuisance under the law because it is
habitually used for criminal activity evidenced by
convictions for activities on the property; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2777 authorizing the City Attorney to
file a lawsuit to abate common or public nuisance at the
Golden Gate Motel.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13364 be withdrawn and that G-13364 Revised be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 21 of 34
G-13366 Revised There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2778 13366, Revised from the City Manager recommending that the City
Authorize Council
Nuisance
Abatement 1. Authorize the City Attorney to file a nuisance abatement
Lawsuit Against lawsuit, pursuant to Chapter 125 of the Texas Practice and
CRW Investment, Remedies Code, against CRW Investments, Inc., the owner
Inc. of the Villa del Rio Apartments (Villa del Rio) located at 5817
Boca Raton Boulevard. Villa del Rio is a public nuisance
under the law because it is habitually used for criminal
activity evidenced by convictions for activities on the
property; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2778 authorizing the City Attorney to
file a lawsuit to abate common or public nuisance at the Villa
del Rio.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
13366 be withdrawn and that G-13366 Revised be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Recessed It was the consensus of the City Council to recess at 1:47 p.m. to
reconvene at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of the Regular Zoning
Hearing.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into session at 7:10 p.m. to hear the
Regular Zoning Cases.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Annexation Case second public hearing for the annexation of approximately
No. AAX-01-1001 2,089.587 acres of land out of the Greenberry Overton Survey,
Abstract No. 1185, the William Bramlet and H. R, Ryan Survey,
Abstract No. 227, the M.E.P. & P. RR Company Survey, Abstract
No. 1144, the T. G. Wright Survey, Abstract No. 1136, and the
Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract No. 8, all of Tarrant County,
Texas; the Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract No. 1, Wise County,
Texas; and the Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract No. 1, Denton
County, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 22 of 34
Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report and
advised that staff should be directed to institute annexation
proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be adopted at
the meeting of October 9, 2001.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the second public hearing for the annexation of
approximately 2,089.587 acres of land out of the Greenberry
Overton Survey, Abstract No. 1185, the William Bramlet and H. R,
Ryan Survey, Abstract No. 227, the M.E.P. & P. RR Company
Survey, Abstract No. 1144, the T. G. Wright Survey, Abstract No.
1136, and the Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract No. 8, all of Tarrant
County, Texas; the Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract No. 1, Wise
County, Texas; and the Matthew Ashton Survey, Abstract No. 1,
Denton County, Texas, Council Member Wentworth made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the second
public hearing be closed and that staff be directed to institute
annexation proceedings. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for the
Annexation Case second public hearing for the annexation of approximately 226
No. AAX-01-1002 acres of land out of the Jose Chirino Survey, Abstract No. 265,
Tarrant County, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Ms. Cathy Davidson, representing the Development Department,
appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report and
advised Council that staff should be directed to institute
annexation proceedings by the preparation of an ordinance to be
adopted at the meeting of October 9, 2001.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the second public hearing for the annexation of
approximately 226 acres of land out of the Jose Chirino Survey,
Abstract No. 265, Tarrant County, Texas, Council Member Silcox
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the
public hearing be closed and that staff be directed to institute
annexation proceedings. The motion carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 23 of 34
Regular Zoning It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2763 was
Hearing adopted on August 14, 2001 setting September 11, 2001, as the
date for the hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Commercial Recorder
the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on August 21,
2001. On September 11, 2001, said zoning cases were continued
until today, Tuesday, September 18, 2001. Mayor Barr asked if
there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Z-01-103 Mayor Pro tempore stated that a letter had been received from the
Continued Until applicant requesting this zoning case be continued until November
November 13, 13, 2001 and made a motion, seconded by Council Member
2001 Wentworth, that the application of TX 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-01-103, be continued until November 13, 2001. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-01-090 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Deborah Muse by Mark Muse
for a change in zoning of property located at 6108 Willard Road
from "B" Two-Family to "FR" General Commercial Restricted,
Zoning Docket No. Z-01-090, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-091 Mr. Thad Brundrett, 777 Main Street, appeared before Council and
Approved stated that the Hillcrest Estates Homeowners Association had
received a letter from Mr. Collins and submitted copies of the letter
for the record. He added that the letter stated that all future
homeowners would be notified of the existence of the airport and
its operation, and identified a parcel on the preliminary plat to be
designated as a Runway Protection Zone. The letter further stated
that the parcel would remain undeveloped until the airport ceases
operation or is modified or terminated as described in the deed.
Mr. Brundrett stated that the neighborhood association agreed
with this provision and recommended approval of the zoning
change.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 24 of 34
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that the application of Don W. Collins for a change
in zoning of property located in the 3700-4100 Blocks of Keller
Haslet Road (SE Corner of Alta Vista) from "AG" Agricultural to "A-
5", "A-7.5" One-Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, and "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-
091, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1001 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of David Lee Dangerfield for a
change in zoning of property located at 6162 Meandering Road
from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for continued use of three dwelling units on one lot with
waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1001,
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1003 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss that the application of Jose Rivas for a change in
zoning of property located at 3221 Prairie Avenue from "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" One-Family Residential,
Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1003, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
AZC-01-1004 It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a
Ord. # 14780 hearing in connection with Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1004, Text
Text Amendment Amendment amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort
Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified as
Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Chapter 9,
"Definitions", amend the definition of "Residential District" to
include "Low Intensity Mixed Use (`MU-1') District", "High Intensity
Mixed-Use (`MU-2') District" and Planned Development Districts
that allow residential uses; excluding sexually oriented businesses
as permitted use in the "MU-2" District, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-
1004. Mayor Barr asked if there way anyone present desiring to be
heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council
Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that Ordinance No. 14780 Text Amendment amending the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No.
13896, as amended, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth, Chapter 9, "Definitions", amend the definition
of "Residential District" to include "Low Intensity Mixed Use (`MU-
1') District", "High Intensity Mixed-Use (`MU-2') District" and
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 25 of 34
Planned Development Districts that allow residential uses;
excluding sexually oriented businesses as permitted use in the
"MU-2" District, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1004, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1008 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Shell Oil Company by Steve
McKeever, for a change in zoning of property located at 13650 FAA
Boulevard from "F" General Commercial to "A-5" One-Family
Residential, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1008, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1011 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Keller Joint Ventures by
Carter & Burgess, for a change in zoning of property located at the
Northwest corner of Park Vista Boulevard and Keller Hicks Road
from "A-5" One-Family and "C" Medium Density Multi-Family to
"A-5" One-Family Residential and "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1011, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
AZC-01-1012 Council Member Haskin expressed concern with the lot size for the
ASP-01-1002 "AR" One-Family Restricted Residential Dwelling zoning. She
Approved added that she had been approached by several residents in this
area who requested the lot sizes be increased to allow larger
homes and less density. She noted that one of the proposed
dwellings did not have an entry that faced the street and that she
could not support such development.
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, representing the developer,
appeared before Council and stated that the development was
consistent with development to the north of the area. He added
that this was an appropriate land use for this area and the purpose
of the requested zoning change was to provide 5-foot side yards
on the properties.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the application of Keller Joint Ventures by
Carter and Burgess, for a change in zoning of property located at
the Northeast corner of Park Vista Boulevard and Keller Hicks
Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "PD/AR" Planned
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 26 of 34
Development for all uses in "AR" One-Family Restricted
Residential Dwellings with five foot side yards, Zoning Docket No.
AZC-01-1012 and Site Plan No. ASP-01-1002, be continued for one
month to allow Council to discuss the zoning change
Council Member Wentworth made a substitute motion, seconded
by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Keller Joint
Ventures by Carter and Burgess, for a change in zoning of
property located at the Northeast corner of Park Vista Boulevard
and Keller Hicks Road from "E" Neighborhood Commercial to
"PD/AR" Planned Development for all uses in "AR" One-Family
Restricted Residential Dwellings with five foot side yards, Zoning
Docket No. AZC-01-1012 and Site Plan No. ASP-01-1002, be
approved.
Council Member Davis asked City Manager Jackson to provide a
briefing to the Council relative to the concentration of
development in this area to assist them in evaluating requests for
zoning changes.
Mr. Jackson stated that he and staff had met with school
superintendents in each district on September 7, 2001 to inform
them of the zoning designations on property that was currently
undeveloped in their areas. He added that he would provide each
Council Member with the information folder from that meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox; Picht; and Wentworth
NOES: Council Members Haskin; Moss; and Davis
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
AZC-01-1013 Mayor Barr stated that staff had requested this case be continued
Continued Until until October 9, 2001.
October 9, 2001
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Moss, that the application of CYTEC Industries by City of
Fort Worth by Tom Higgins, for a change in zoning of property
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 27 of 34
located at 500 North Commerce, East of N. 5t" Street, from "J"
Medium Industrial to "MU-2" High Density Mixed Use, Zoning
Docket No. AZC-01-1013, be continued until October 9, 2001. The
motion carried unanimously.
ASP-01-1003 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Tempcool Inc. by Kevin
Ritter, amending "PD-113" site plan to add convenience store at
4304 Hemphill Street, Site Plan No. ASP-01-1003, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1014 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis that the application of Hillwood Alliance Residential,
LP by Bill McNabb, for a change in zoning of property located at
4851 Shiver Road from "A-5" One-Family to "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1014, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-01-088R Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-01-016R Member Davis, that the application of Academy Investments, L.P.I.
Approved by Jerry Detweiler, for a change in zoning of property located at
3712 through 3738 Clarke Avenue from "A-5" One-Family to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for Residential with
"AR" Residential Development Standards, with 10-foot side yards
on east side of each lot, two-car garages, and rear entry only from
paved alley, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-088R and Site Plan No. SP-01-
016R, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1040 Council Member Picht asked Mr. Ray if a one-week delay would
ASP-01-1001 cause any undue hardship on this development.
Doug Ray Mr. Doug Ray, 2730 Colt Lane, Crowley, Texas, appeared before
Council and stated that the one-week delay would create a
hardship. He stated that the City informed them that he was in
compliance to begin construction and after staking the property
they were stopped by the City after four days because the City did
not process the construction permits.
Council Member Picht asked staff to provide clarification on the
construction of this development.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 28 of 34
Mr. John Garfield, representing the Development Department,
stated that Mr. Ray had their building plan approved but because
the development was for Multi-Family, they had to submit a unified
site plan. When development did a review of the site plan it was
determined that the density was too high to meet the standards for
the lot and therefore they had to go back through the zoning
process to approve the four units on this lot.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Doug Ray for a change in
zoning of property located at 6325 Granbury Road from "CR" Low-
Density Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for a four-plex, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1040 and Site Plan
No. ASP-01-1001, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1029 Council Member Moss 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 various properties described
below from "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" and "A-43" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1029, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-017 The following residents appeared before Council in opposition of
Approved the zoning change for tracts as indicated:
Continued and
Set for Special Mr. Vaughn Bailey 3340 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Hearing on Tract 26
November 13, Mr. Ernest Thomas 5928 Baylor
2001 Tract 24
Vaughn Bailey, Stephen A. Myers 5720 Ensign Dr. W.
Ernest Thomas, Tracts 26 and 27
Sam Gibbons Ms. Judith Gaylord 5716 Ensign Dr. E.
Stephen Myers Tracts 26 and 27
Judith Gaylord Mr. Bob Williams 6116 N. Central Expressway #200
Bob Williams Tracts 8, 9, and 24 Dallas, TX
The following residents appeared before Council in support of the
Zoning Commission denial of the zoning change for tracts as
indicated:
Mr. Vaughn Bailey 3340 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Tract 17
Mr. Sam Gibbons 441 Haltom Rd
Tracts 4, 5, 6 and 15
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 29 of 34
Council Member Davis asked Mr. Moss if this case could be
delayed in order to conduct a workshop with the Council to
provide additional information relative to the rezoning.
Mr. Moss stated that only a few residents were in opposition but
the vast majority was in favor of the rezoning. He made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tempore, that the application of the City of
Fort Worth Planning Department for a change in zoning of tracts 1,
2, 3, 11, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, and 28, from "B" Two-Family, "C"
Medium Density Multi-Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial,
"FR" General Commercial Restricted "PD-81", "I" Light Industrial,
"IP" Industrial Park, "J" Medium Industrial and "MH" Manufactured
Housing to "A-5", "A-7.5" and "A-10" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. Z-01-017, be approved.
Council Member Davis made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the application of the City of Fort
Worth Planning Department for a change in zoning of various
properties described below, from "B" Two-Family, "C" Medium
Density Multi-Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "FR"
General Commercial Restricted "PD-81", "I" Light Industrial, "IP"
Industrial Park, "J" Medium Industrial and "MH" Manufactured
Housing to "A-5", "A-7.5" and "A-10" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. Z-01-017, be continued and set for a special hearing until
November 13, 2001 and directed staff to schedule a special
Council workshop to discuss the rezoning of this area along with
some sort of tour of the area.
Approved by Zoning Commission:
Tract 1 2600-2700 Block of Quail Road
5800-6500 Block of Willard Road
Tract 2 6500 Block of Henco Road
2600-2700 Block of Quail Road
5800-6500 Block of Willard Road
Tract 3 2600-2700 Block of Quail Road
Tract 8 5800-6000 Block of Grayson
Tract 9 5800-6000 Block of Eastland Street
5800-6000 Block of Grayson Street
Tract 11 3800-4300 Block of S. Cravens Road
5800-5900 Block of Oakdale Drive
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 30 of 34
Tract 16 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road
Tract 18 4200-5900 Block of E Loop 820 S
Tract 19 4200-5900 Block of E Loop 820 S
Tract 20 4200-5900 Block of E Loop 820 S
5700 Block of Martin Street
Tract 22 5700 Block of Martin Street
Tract 23 5700 Block of Martin Street
Tract 24 4200-5900 Block of E Loop 820 S
5400-5700 Block of David Strickland Road
5400-6000 Block of Laster Road
5400-5700 Block of Vesta Farley Road
5400-5600 Block of Sun Valley Drive
5500-5700 Block of Kaltenbrun Road
Tract 26 4200-5900 Block of E Loop 820 S
5500-5700 Block of E IH 20
5720 Block of Ensign Drive West
Tract 27 4200-5900 Block of E Loop 820 S
Tract 28 4200-5900 Block of E Loop 820 S
Denied by Zoning Commission:
Tract 4 6300 Block of Elizabeth Road
Tract 5 6313 Dowdell Road
Tract 6 3800-4300 Block of S. Cravens Road
Tract 10 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road
3800-4300 Block of S. Cravens Road
Tract 15 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road
Tract 17 5700-6500 Wilbarger Road
The motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1009 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved/Denied Member Davis, that the application of KD Arcadia Park and JDI
Investors by Carter and Burgess, for a change in zoning of
property located at the Northeast corner of North Tarrant Parkway
and Old Denton Road (N Riverside Drive) described as 181.29
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 31 of 34
acres from "AG" Agricultural, "AR" One-Family Restricted, "R-1"
Zero Lot Line/Cluster Residential, "C" Medium Density Multi-
Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to "A-5" & "A-7.5" One-
Family Residential, "C" Medium Density Multi-Family and "CF"
Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1009, be
approved, and that the portion described as 14.31 acres from "AG"
Agricultural, and "AR" One-Family Restricted, to "C" Medium
Density Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1009, be denied.
The motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1026 Council Member Haskin a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
Approved/Denied McCloud, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Without Department for a change in zoning of various properties described
Prejudice as below, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-1026, be approved/denied, as
Reflected reflected:
Approved:
Subarea 1: From "AG" Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial
Subarea 2: From "AG" Agricultural to "K" Heavy Industrial
Subarea 4: From "AG" to "K" Heavy Industrial
Subarea 5: From "AG" Agricultural to "FR" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted and "I" Light Industrial
Subarea 6: From "AG" Agricultural to "G" Intensive Commercial
Subarea 7: From "AG" Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial
Subarea 8: From "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family
Denied Without Prejudice:
Subarea 2: From "AG" Agricultural to "K" Heavy Industrial
Subarea 8: From "AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family
The motion carried unanimously.
AZC-01-1028 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved/Denied Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort Worth Planning
Department for a change in zoning of property described as
Subarea 1 from "AG' Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. AZC-01-1028, be approved and that Subarea 3 from
"AG" Agricultural to "A-5" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. AZC-01-
1028, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 32 of 34
Z-01-032 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 24, 2001,
Continued Until continued the hearing of Zoning Docket No. Z-01-032, Text
October 23, 2001 Amendment amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort
Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified as
Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, by amending
Chapter 9 to add definitions of food vendors, temporary vendors,
and transient vendors, amending Section 5.406 to establish
regulations concerning temporary vendors, amending the
Residential District Use Table in Section 4.603 to add vendor,
transient as a use by right under temporary uses starting with the
A-43 District, amending the Non-Residential Use Table in Section
4.603 to add mobile vendors under the temporary uses, to exempt
all events/activities/festivals approved by the Board of Adjustment
under Section 5.400 of the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Amusement,
Outdoor (Temporary)", all events/activities/festivals approved by
City Council, and all events/activities/festivals open to the public
for the purpose of providing entertainment, food and/or sales of
merchandise that last no longer than three days. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one else desiring to be heard in connection with
the Text Amendment amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified as
Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, by amending
Chapter 9, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that Zoning Docket No. Z-01-032, be
continued until October 23, 2001. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-01-075 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Silcox, that the application of Pilar and Silvia Silva by
Norte Architects, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at
2340 and 2344 N Chandler Drive E from "E" Neighborhood
Commercial to "FR" General Commercial Restricted, Zoning
Docket No. Z-01-075, be denied. See Letter of Appeal. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-01-039 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-01-006 Member Picht, that the application of Lowes Home Improvement
Approved by David Griffin, for a change in zoning of property located at 4305
Bryant Irvin Road from "PD242" Planned Development for all uses
in "G" Intensive Commercial plus outdoor storage and display to
include tool and equipment rental facility, Zoning Docket No. Z-01-
039 and Site Plan No. SP-01-006, be approved.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 33 of 34
Council Member Haskin expressed concern relative to the
additional 54 parking places and outside storage containers.
Mr. Garfield replied that the original zoning allowed for the 54
spaces and under the large retail regulation ordinance, outside
storage containers were now permitted.
After a lengthy discussion, the motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Silcox, Moss; Picht,
and Wentworth
NOES: Council Members Haskin and Davis
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
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 Silcox made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that the hearing be
closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14781
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.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
PAGE 34 of 34
Recessed and The Council recessed in to a brief Executive Session at 9:15 p.m.
Reconvened and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:30 p.m.
CITY S ARY MAYOR