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Withdrawn from Council Member Haskin requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. G-12783 be withdrawn from the consent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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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