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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/01/11-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 2000 Date & Time On the 11th day of January, A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:04 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend L. S. Wilson, East St. Paul Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Moss, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 2000 were approved unanimously. Announcements Council Member Davis announced that there would be a meeting of the Hemphill Corridor Task Force on Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in the library of Our Lady of Victory Church. Withdrawn from Council Member Haskin requested that Mayor and Council Consent Agenda Communication No. G-12783 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore McCloud, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to appoint Ms. Jacqueline Gill Woodard, Mr. Dan Peterkin, and Mr. Richard L. Burnett to the Human Relations Commission with terms to expire October 1, 2001. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MEETII FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 2 of 21 AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: None Res. # 2603 There was presented Resolution No. 2603 evidencing the consent Consent to of the City of Fort Worth, Texas to the financing of the Gardens Finance Care Center in Fort Worth, Texas, by the Rusk County Health Gardens Care Facilities Corporation and providing for the approval of the bonds Center by Rusk following a public hearing on the financing of such project. On County Health motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council Facilities Member Silcox, the recommendation was approved unanimously. Corporation OCS-1112 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1112 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-12781 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14052 12781 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Acceptance of Peer Advisory 1. Accept Peer Advisor Services Funds from Lockheed Martin Services and Tactical Aircraft and adopt Supplemental Ordinance No. 14052 Personal increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Services General Fund by $21,000.00 from available funds for the Contract purpose of funding a peer advisor at the Westside Workforce Center; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Personal Services Agreement with Mr. Perry Rutledge to serve as peer advisor at the Westside Workforce Center at a salary not to exceed $21,000.00 for the period beginning January 1, 2000, and ending June 30, 2000. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. M TY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 3 of 21 G-12782 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Accept Gift of 12782 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Steinway Piano accept a Steinway piano as a gift for the Fort Worth Public Central Library. This gift was donated by the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted with appreciation to the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. G-12783 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Accept Gift of 12783 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Bronze accept a bronze sculpture bench for the Fort Worth Public Sculpture Bench Library/East Regional Library. The gift was donated by the East Fort Worth Business Association in memory of Civic Leader Noel Wesley. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, to approve Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12783 with appreciation to the East Fort Worth Business Association for raising the funds and for the beautiful sculpture. The motion carried unanimously. G-12784 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14053 12784 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Heritage Park Center Grant 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the purpose of acquisition, relocation, demolition, and site preparation of the Heritage Park Center; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14053 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $1,500,000.00 upon receipt of the grant from the Economic Development Administration for the purpose of funding the acquisition, relocation, demolition and site preparation of the Heritage Park Center. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12785 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14054 12785 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Economic Development 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant in Initiative-Special the amount of $1,300,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Projects Grant Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the purpose of CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 4 of 21 restoring the gym and workshop area at the former Guinn School campus to house the Fort Worth MedTech Center; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14054 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $1,300,000.00 upon receipt of the grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of funding the restoration of the gym and workshop area at the former Guinn School Campus. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12786 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- MT-99-010 12786 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Master Plan adopt the amendment to the 1990 Master Thoroughfare Plan, MT- Thoroughfare 99-010, to realign Eagle Parkway along the southwest boundary of Plan the Lakes of Brookstone Addition. Council Member Picht made a Amendment— motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox that the Eagle Parkway recommendation be adopted. The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of the proposed thoroughfare: John Kirsch, Mr. John Kirsch 15718 Chapel Hill Court Danny A. Hunt, Mr. Danny A. Hunt P. O. Box 467, Keller, TX Rodney Nesbitt, Mr. Rodney Nesbitt 3800 Valetta Ranch Road, Roanoke, TX Sheryl Jordan, Ms. Sheryl Jordan P. O. Box 820602 Linda Maples Ms. Linda Maples Route 9, Box F6, Roanoke, TX Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, an attorney representing the developer, Mr. Paul Spain, presented various information regarding the proposed realignment. He strongly recommended approval of this issue. The following individuals appeared before Council in favor of the proposed thoroughfare: Mike Starek, Mr. Mike Starek 2309 Spring Road, Farmers Branch, TX Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett 3880 Hulen Street CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 5 of 21 Council Member Haskin made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to deny Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12786. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Haskin, Wentworth and Davis NOES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, and Picht ABSENT: None The original motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, and Picht NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Haskin, Wentworth and Davis ABSENT: None G-12787 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Authorize 12787 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Additional authorize the City Manager to increase by $25,000.00 the City's Funds for local match from $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 for a federal Design of Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Improvement grant to conduct Proposed preliminary engineering and an environmental assessment for the Trolley System proposed light-rail trolley system. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-8998 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 8998, dated January 4, 2000, from the City Manager Agreement for recommending that the City Council authorize: Publications and Naming City's 1. A purchase agreement with the Commercial Recorder for the Official publication of City notices and discretionary advertisements Publication for the City of Fort Worth based on the sole bid; and CITY COUNCIL MEETI v` FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 6 of 21 2. This agreement to begin January 4, 2000, and expire on January 3, 2001; and 3. Designation of the Commercial Recorder as the City's official publication per City Charter, Section 17. City Manager Terrell informed Council that the reference in paragraph three needed to be amended to reflect "City Charter, Chapter XXVII, Section 17". Council Member Davis requested that she be allowed to abstain from voting on this issue because she was involved in a legal case regarding the Commercial Recorder. Council Member Silcox, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, to approve Council Member Davis' abstention from voting on this issue. The motion carried unanimously. On motion of Council Member Silcox seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, the recommendation, as amended, was adopted unanimously. P-9001 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9001 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize: Irrigation Pumps, Parts 1. A purchase agreement for irrigation pumps and parts at and Repair manufacturer's list price less ten percent, and repair service at Service regular and overtime labor rates of $60/hour for the Parks and Community Services Department with Controller Service, Inc. based on the sole bid. Shipping cost is included to receiving point with payment due 30 days from date of invoice; and 2. This agreement to begin January 4, 2000, and expire on January 3, 2001, with options to renew for two additional one- year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C;TY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 7 of 21 P-9002 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 9002 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize: OEM MegaTrak and Tel-Star 1. A purchase agreement for original equipment manufacture Parts, (OEM) MegaTrak and Tel-Star parts, maintenance and upgrades Maintenance for the City Services Department with MegaTronics and Upgrades International Corporation, the documented sole source provider. Payment is due 30 days from date invoices are received, the City takes ownership of goods at the City's dock, and freight will be pre-paid; and 2. This agreement will begin January 11, 2000, and expire on January 10, 2001, with options to renew for two additional one- year periods. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. L-12699 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Acceptance of 12699 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Underground approve the acceptance of one underground water utility Water Utility easement described as part of A. McDonald Survey, Abstract No. Easement 786, Denton County, Texas from Alliance Commerce Center No. 1, Ltd. for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12700 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize 12700 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Purchase of approve the purchase of 96,154 square feet of land described a Land for Water portion of Tract 1, and 437 square feet of Tract 1A02, J.H. Duncan Storage Facility Survey, A-398, Tarrant County, Texas from Risinger Corporation and Hulen Meadows LP, for a water storage facility (DOE 2585) for a total cost of $95,628.00 which included estimated closing costs of $5,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12701 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize 12701 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Acceptance of accept and authorize one permanent five-foot water easement Permanent described as Lot 10A, Van Zant Farms Addition, Parcel No. 109 Water Easement and located at Old Decatur Road and Haltom-Bailey-Boswell CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 8 of 21 Intersection and Tarrant Parkway North at Wagley Robinson Road from Kenneth Reed for the development of Fossil Hill Estates, Phase 1 (DOE 2762), for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12702 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Conveyance of 12702 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Property and Acceptance of 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds Avigation conveying property described as a 9.221 acre tract of land out Easements of Block 313C, Area 3, Section 4, Centreport Addition, out of the James J. Goodman Survey, Abstract No. 583 and a 7.89 acre tract of land being a portion of Block 316, Area 3, Section 5, Centreport Addition, out of the James J. Goodman Survey, Abstract No. 583 and the Lorenzo D. Burnett Survey, Abstract No. 177, to CentrePort Joint Venture, Inc.; and 2. Authorize the acceptance, filing and recording by the City of Fort Worth of two avigation easements and release from CentrePort Venture, Inc., covering the same properties in favor of the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. PZ-2163 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Heard After Member Wentworth that Mayor and Council Communication No. Z-99-150 PZ-2163 ordinance annexing 290.23 acres of land in the William McCowen Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tarrant County, Texas (Annexation Case 99-09) be heard after Zoning Docket Z-99-150. The motion carried unanimously. PZ-2164 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. # 14055 2164 from the City Manager recommending that: Annexing 282.001 Acres 1. The City Council find that the inclusion of 282.001 acres of land out of the out of the M.E.P. and P.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 906 and the William A. Robinson Survey, Abstract No. 1119, Denton County, Texas, McCowen into the corporate limits of the City of Fort Worth will cause the Survey unincorporated area to be entirely surrounded by the corporate boundaries of the City of Fort Worth, and that the surrounding of said unincorporated area is, and is hereby found to be, in the public interest; and QTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 9 of 21 2. The City Council approve Ordinance No. 14055 declaring certain findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 282.001 acres (0.441 square miles) of land, more or less, out of the M.E.P. and P.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 906 and the A. Robinson Survey, Abstract No. 1119, Denton County, Texas, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth; finding and providing that surrounding certain unincorporated territory as a result of said annexation is in the public interest; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Moss, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. PZ-2165 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Zoning Changes 2165 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council for Tarrant authorize the City Manager to initiate certain zoning changes for County MUD the 1,559-acre area formerly known as Tarrant County Municipal District No. 1 Utility District No. 1 (the MUD). Property in the MUD would be rezoned from the "AG" Agricultural classification to various other classifications. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted with the following amendments: 1. Delete the map of Exhibit A and substitute it with the map entitled "Option B: Proposed Zoning Districts for the Area Formerly Known as Tarrant County Municipal Utility District #1, as Endorsed by the Landings Homeowners Association, 1/10/00.11 2. Delete the table identifying the proposed zoning classifications and the approximate acreage associated with each, and substitute the table provided. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETi` FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 10 of 21 C-17815 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Historic Fort 17815 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Worth, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Historic Fort Worth, Inc. in the amount of $50,833.00 for historic preservation research. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17816 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14056 17816 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Change Order No. 1 — CSC # 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $27,000.00 from the 25218 — M.E. Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Burns Fund; and Construction, Inc. 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14056 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $27,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Change Order No. 1 for water improvements in Westdale Drive; and 3. Authorize Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 25218 with M. E. Burns Construction, Inc. in the amount of $27,000.00 for permanent pavement repair in Westlake Drive from Hildring Drive to Sarita Drive, revising the contract total to $317,374.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17817 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14057 17817 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Texas Department of 1. Authorize the City Manager to contract with the Texas Housing and Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for Community the Weatherization Assistance Program grant in the amount of Affairs $47,778.00 for the period April 1, 1999, through March 31, 2000; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14057 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by up to $47,778.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding Weatherization Assistant Program Grant Contracts with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; and CMW ITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 11 of 21 3. Apply indirect costs in accordance with City Administrative Regulation 3-15 at a rate of 10.51 percent which represents the most recently approved rate for this department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17818 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Infinity 17818 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Contractors, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Infinity Contractors, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a 590 ton Centrifugal Chiller to replace the existing chiller at the Fort Worth Convention Center in the amount of $213,922.00 and for a duration of 120 calendar days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17819 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14058 17819 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: William J. Schultz, Inc., 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $277,031.00 from the d/b/a Circle "C" Water & Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Construction Fund; and Company 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14058 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of$277,031.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with William J. Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, for Sanitary Sewer Laterals 1659, 4805 and 7375 Rehabilitation (Mains 161 and 221 Drainage Areas); and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J. Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C Construction Company, in the amount of $246,031.00 for Sanitary Sewer Laterals 1659, 4805 and 7375 Rehabilitation (Mains 161 and 221 Drainage Areas). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17820 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Tri-Tech 17820 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tri-Tech Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,032,946.00 for Mains BR CITY COUNCIL MEET FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 12 of 21 and 279 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7, Contract 1) Part 3, Units 1 and 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17821 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Ord. # 14059 17821 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Conatser Construction, 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $60,839.00 from the Inc. Water & Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14059 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $60,839.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with Conatser Construction, Inc. for Main C1C4B Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Improvements to Part 13, Sections A and B; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction, Inc. in the amount of$299,785.60 for Main C1C413 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 23), Part 13, Sections A and B. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17822 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Evergreen 17822 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Systems, Inc. and IBM Credit 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Corporation Evergreen Systems, Inc. to design and implement an online service order system for the Information Technology Solutions Department at a cost not to exceed $147,695.00; and QTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 13 of 21 2. Approve the financing of the Evergreen Systems contract through IBM Credit Corporation using State of Texas Catalogue Purchasing Procedures for a term of 40 months at an interest rate of 5.9 percent, for a total expenditure not to exceed $163,040.00. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that Public Notice was given setting today as the date for the rehearing in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, and that notice of the rehearing had been given by publication in the Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on December 23, 1999. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. City Secretary Pearson read the following statement into record: "The following cases were approved by the City Council on December 14, 1999, after a public hearing at which parties in interest and citizens had an opportunity to be heard. State law requires that notice of the hearing must be published in a newspaper at least 15 days before the hearing. Because of error by the Commercial Recorder, the notice was not published. In order to correct this situation, the cases would be reheard by the Council. Notice of tonight's hearing was published as required by law." Council Member Haskin requested that Zoning Docket Nos. Z-99- 114 and SP-99-022 be removed from blanket consideration and vote. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis that the following zoning cases be approved: Z-99-105 & SP-99-029 — American Retirement Corporation, 5700 Block of Bryant Irvin Road Z-99-125 — Roentgen Real Estates, LLC by Lynn Elliot, 600 Block of Travis Street Z-99-126 — City of Fort Worth, 2717 East 1st Street CITY COUNCIL MEETI v FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 14 of 21 Z-99-129 — Hillwood Development Corporation by Carter & Burgess, 2500 Block of Alliance Gateway Freeway Z-99-133 — Emma Jo Hector, 4000 Block of Chenault & 4000 Block of E. 4th Z- 99-134— Henry & Eleanor McFarland, 3508 Raider Drive Z-99-135 — Tom Struhs by Brookes Baker, 601, 605 & 609 1St Street Z-99-136 — Bass Properties by Dunaway Associates Inc., 300 Block of S. Oakland Blvd/317 Sargent Street Z-99-137 — Avex Properties by Carter & Burgess Inc., 4600 Block of Ray White Road SP-99-026 — Ridglea Baptist Church, 6100 Block of Calmont Avenue (See Z-97-049 and SP-97-012) SP-99-028 —The Academy at Waterchase, 8998 Creek Run Road The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-114 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council SP-99-022 Member Lane, that the application of General Modular Corporation Approved by James Dubose for a change in zoning of property at 7700 South Freeway from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus outside storage with additional conditions, and the prohibition of flags and banners, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-114 and Site Plan No. SP-99-022, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT: None UiTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 15 of 21 There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the zoning hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 14060 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. It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2597 was adopted on December 14, 1999, setting today as the date for the hearing in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No, 13896, and that notice of the hearing had been given by publication in the Commercial Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on December 23, 1999. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Christopher Mr. Christopher Bonilla, 3204 S. Main, representing the applicant, Bonilla John Villanueva, appeared and requested favorable consideration of the Council for a change in zoning. Ms. Ann Kovich, Development Department Director, advised Council that the property had lost its non-conforming status and stated that it did not satisfy the density requirement of any Multi- Family District. CITY COUNCIL MEET ilM FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 16 of 21 Z-99-071 and Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council SP-99-031 Member Silcox, that the application of John Villanueva for a Approved change in zoning of property located at 1829 May Street from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for apartments and office, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-071 and Site Plan No. SP-99-031, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-121 Mr. Wayne Lee, representing the owner FJM Properties, appeared Continued Until before Council to request that the list attached to the zoning February 1, 2000 documents be changed to reflect that the carwash previously deleted, be added back to the list by the Zoning Commission. Marcella Olson, Assistant City Attorney, informed the Council that property owners would have to be re-notified of the addition of the carwash before Council could approve this zoning case. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of FJM Properties, LLC by Landcon, Inc., for a change in zoning of property located in the 3500 Block of Basswood Blvd. from "D" Multi-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for various uses, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-121, be continued until February 1, 2000. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-132 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Denied Member Davis, that the application of Noorallah Jooma by John A. Grant, III, for a change in zoning of property located at 1700 South Freeway from "FR" Restricted Commercial to "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-132, be denied. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-141 Ms. Mary Shelley, 1162 Debbie Street, appeared before Council in Mary Shelley opposition of this zoning change. Denied Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Yanal, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 1151 East Seminary Drive from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" and car wash, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-141, be denied. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-142 Council Member Wentworth, made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Silcox, that the application of McClure Development, Inc. �Y COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 17 of 21 by Dunaway and Associates, for a change in zoning of property located in the 10400 Block of Meadow Gate Drive from "E" Commercial and "C" Multi-Family to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-142, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-143 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Jana S. Haynes for a change in zoning of property located in the 900 Block of East Rendon Crowley Road East from "CR" Multi-Family, "CF" Community Facilities and "F" Commercial to "FR" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-143, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-144 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Lane, that the application of PBS & J by Theodore H. Gaertner for a change in zoning of property located in the 4600 Block of Henrietta Creek Road from "Unzoned/ETJ" to "A" One- Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-144, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-145 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Picht, that the application of Lumberman's Investment Corporation for a change in zoning of property located in the 10800 Block of South Freeway from "I" Light Industrial to "C" Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-145, be approved. Edward Eckart Mr. Edward Eckart, representing Lumbermen's Investment Corporation, appeared before Council to reply to inquiries by Council Members Haskin and Davis regarding density of apartments in this area. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, and Wentworth NOES: Council Members Haskin and Davis ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MEET IMM FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 18 of 21 Z-99-146 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Lane, that the application of Lumberman's Investment Corporation for a change in zoning of property located in the 8600 Block of South Hulen from "AR" Residential, "C" Multi-Family and "R2" Residential to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-146, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-147 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Lane, that the application of Kroger/377 L.P. for a change in zoning of property located in the 9500 Block of Ray White Road from "AG" Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-147, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-148 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Silcox, that the application of JBJ Development by Dunaway Associates for a change in zoning of property located at 4310 East Lancaster from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus used furniture sales, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-148, be approved. Waiver of site plan recommended. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-149 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Lane, that the application of Open Arms Home, Inc. by James Schell for a change in zoning of property located in the 5300 Block of Granbury Road from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus used furniture sales, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-149, be approved. Waiver of site plan recommended. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-150 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Hanover Properties by Jim Schell for a change in zoning of property located in the 4000 Block of Golden Triangle Blvd. from Unzoned/ETJ to "A" One-Family, "C" Multi-Family and "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99- 150, be approved. Gary Teague Mr. Gary Teague, 915 Florence Street, representing the owner of the property, briefed the Council on the type of property the owner would build and requested approval of this zoning case. 'UiTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 19 of 21 Dick LaBlanc Mr. Dick LaBlanc, the developer of the property, advised the Council of his plans regarding the property. Mark McPherson Mr. Mark McPherson, 101 E. Park Boulevard Suite 1021, Plano, TX, appeared before Council and stated he was representing the client of the 43-acre plant in the area who was in opposition to this zoning change. His client was concerned with the type of buffer that would be used to separate his client's property and the development. The motion carried unanimously. PZ-2163 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ- Ord. # 14061 2163 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Annexing 290.23 approve Ordinance No. 14061 declaring certain findings; providing Acres out of the for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort William Worth; providing for the annexation of a certain 290.23 acres McCowen (0.453 square miles) of land, more or less, out of the William Survey McCowen Survey, Abstract No. 999, all of Tarrant County, Texas, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part of taxes; providing that the inhabitants thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith. Council Member Haskin made a motion seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-152 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Parkwood Hill Development, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the 7800 Block of Parkwood Hill Blvd. from "IP" Industrial Park to "AR" Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-152, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-153 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Picht, that the application of Omni-Custer, L.P. by Robert J. Rockett for a change in zoning of property located in the 6200 Block of Westcreek Drive from "PD-15" Planned Development, "FR" Restricted Commercial & "CF" Community Facility to "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-153, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEEVROG FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 20 of 21 Z-99-138 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Denied Member Silcox, that the application of Baldemar and Alvarita Rios Brown for a change in zoning of property located in the 1100 Block of Samuels Avenue from "J" Medium Industrial to "B" Two- Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-138, be denied and to refund the $750.00 application fee. The motion carried unanimously. There being no one else desiring to be heard in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the zoning hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 14062 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. Citizen Mr. Richard Vickers, 3112 Sappington Place, Apartment 6, Presentations appeared before the Council regarding homeless people who are Richard Vickers mentally ill. Carolyn Ms. Carolyn Martchenke, 11101 Brownfield Drive, Burleson, TX, Martchenke representing the Garden Acres Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council and thanked Mayor Pro tempore McCloud for meeting with the association to address proposals to the animal and fowl ordinance. LMY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 21 of 21 The following individuals appeared before Council regarding selection criteria for the Human Relations Commission and voiced their opposition to any proposed Gay Rights ordinance. Mr. Larry Stevens 2436 McAdoo Lane John Lundelius 21126 1h Avenue Ms. Wanda Vandergriff 3709 Collinwood Avenue Mr. Tommy Whiteman 5653 Banky Road Mr. F. D. Jeffus 4700 N. Beach Street Council Member Picht clarified his opposition to the selection of the new appointees to the Human Relations Commission. He stated that one of the appointees had only lived in the area for 5 '/Y months whereas other applicants had resided in the area much longer and some had been on the waiting list for 2 '/Z years. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m. CITY SECIk&ARY MAYOR