HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/02/08-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2000
Date & Time On the 8t" day of February A.D., 2000, the City Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:11 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 Pastor D. C. McPherson, Mount Sinai
Missionary Baptist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of
February 1, 2000 were approved unanimously.
Withdrawn from Mayor Barr requested that Mayor and Council Communication No.
Consent Agenda C-17849 be withdrawn from the consent agenda.
Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn Communication No. C-17838 be withdrawn from the agenda and
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C-17849 be continued
for one week.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted
unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, that Judith Chico be appointed to Place 1; that
Beatrice J. Nealy be appointed to Place 3; that Modean Barry be
reappointed to Place 5; and that Dr. James Agyemang be
reappointed to Place 7 on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.
The motion carried unanimously.
Ord. # 14076 There was presented Ordinance No. 14076 by the City Council of
Tax and the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Directing Publication of Notice of
Revenue Intention to Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000; and Ordaining Other Matters Relating to
Obligation, the Subject. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Series 2000 Council Member McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Ord. # 14077 There was presented Ordinance No. 14077 by the City Council of
Tax and the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Directing Publication of Notice of
Revenue Intention to Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000A; and Ordaining Other Matters Relating to
Obligation, the Subject. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Series 2000A Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr explained to the listening audience that the passage of
the two previous items relative to the sale of Certificates of
Obligations were for the partial funding of improvements to
Spinks Field, taxiways at Meacham Field and the Fort Worth
Convention Center.
OCS-1119 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS-
Claims 1119 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-12802 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Increase 12802 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Maximum authorize the maximum amount of $65,000.00 to be paid to
Amount to be George Staples to represent Police Sergeant Gerald W. Teague in
Paid to George the lawsuit of A.J. Singleton vs. the City of Fort Worth, et al.; Civil
Staples Action No. 4:98-CV-238-Y. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
G-12803 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. # 2610 12803 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Increase adopt Resolution No. 2610 increasing by $50,000.00 the amount
Amount Paid to authorized to be paid to Gary Ingram and/or the law firm of
Gary Ingram Jackson Walker, L.L.P. for representing and advising the City in
and/or Law Firm civil rights litigation and related employment issues. It was the
of Jackson consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
Walker, L.L.P adopted.
G-12804 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Temporary 12804 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Closure of authorize the temporary closure of Jones Street between 8th and
Jones Street
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14th Street and 91h Street between Calhoun Street and Jones Street
for the period of February 7, 2000, to April 7, 2000. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-12805 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Appointment of 12805 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council,
City Attorney in accordance with Chapter VI, Section 1 of the Charter, approve
the appointment of David Yett as City Attorney, effective February
9, 2000. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. David Yett expressed appreciation to his wife, City Attorney
Adkins and to the Council for the opportunity to serve the City of
Fort Worth in this capacity.
Council Member Lane expressed appreciation to City Attorney
Wade Adkins for his service to the City and Mr. Adkins received a
standing ovation from the audience.
Mr. Wade Adkins thanked the City Council for allowing him to
serve as the City Attorney for the past 17 years and stated that he
was pleased with the Council's selection of David Yett as his
replacement.
G-12806 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Ord. # 14078 12806 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Ord. #14079
Adjusting the 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 14078 adjusting the total number of
Authorized Civil authorized Civil Service positions at each classification (rank)
Service Strength in the Fire Department for fiscal Year 1999-2000; providing for
in the Fire the creation of one additional Captain position, two additional
Department Lieutenant positions, three additional Engineer positions, and
eight additional Firefighter positions; providing a statement of
purpose and intent.
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2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14079
appropriating $777,639.00 in the General Fund and decreasing
the unreserved, undesignated General Fund balance by the
same amount for the purpose of funding additional Civil
Service staff for Fire Station 40.
On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
P-9008 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9008 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreements for authorize:
Agricultural
Fertilizer 1. Purchase agreements with multiple vendors for agricultural
fertilizer for the Parks and Community Services Department
based on low bids meeting specifications with payments due
30 days from date of invoice; and
2. This agreement to begin February 8, 2000 and end February 7,
2001, with options to renew for two successive one-year
periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9009 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9009 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Fiberglass authorize the purchase of fiberglass grating panels and
Grating Panels accessories from Control Process Systems for the Water
and Accessories Department on the basis of low bid in the amount of $18,995.00,
with payment terms of freight prepaid and added to the invoice,
with a 1-1/2 percent discount allowed if paid in 10 days; total
invoice to be paid in 30 days. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9010 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9010 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Commercial authorize the purchase of 17 commercial cook stoves from Texas
Cook Stoves Hotel and Restaurant Equipment for the Fire Department, based
on the low bid of$2,348.00 each, not to exceed $39,916.00, with
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payment terms of net 30 days, and freight no charge delivered to
each fire station as required. Texas Hotel and Restaurant
Equipment will provide sufficient personnel for the installation of
each stove at no additional charge to the City. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-9011 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Dictaphone 9011 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Logging authorize the amendment of M&C P-8944 to purchase additional
Recorders maintenance for the Dictaphone logging recorders for the Police
Maintenance Department with Dictaphone Corporation for an additional cost of
$19,404.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9012 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of 9012 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Aluminum Sign authorize the purchase of aluminum sign blanks from Vulcan
Blanks Signs on the basis of low bid in the amount of $22,864.50, with
payment terms of freight prepaid and added to invoice, with total
invoice to be paid within 30 days. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9013 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase of Cab 9013 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
and Chassis authorize the purchase of vehicles for the City Services
Trucks Department, Equipment Services Division from Classic Chevrolet,
Inc. and Village Ford of Lewisville, Inc. based on low bids, total
cost and terms as follows:
a. Classic — Total cost not to exceed $149,689.00 with
freight, manuals and options included in this price, and
payment is due within 30 days of date of invoice; and
b. Village Ford — Total cost not to exceed $307,656.00 with
freight, manuals and options included in the price and
payment is due within 10 days of date of invoice.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-9014 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9014 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreements for authorize:
Agricultural
Pesticides
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1. Purchase agreements with various vendors for agricultural
pesticides for the Parks and Community Services Department
based on low bids meeting specifications as follows, with
terms as indicated; and
Lesco, Inc. Payment due 30 days $ 2,199.00
from date of invoice
Estes Inc. Freight prepaid and $66,634.43
added; payment due
30 days from date of
invoice
United Horticultural Payment due 30 days $38,450.05
from date of invoice
Parkway Research Freight prepaid and $ 9,520.00
added; payment due
30 days from date of
invoice
Agro Distribution Payment due 30 days $ 7,658.35
from date of invoice
BWI-Dallas/Fort Worth Payment due 30 days $ 8,712.70
from date of invoice
2. The agreements to begin February 8, 2000, and end February 7,
2001, with options to renew for two successive one-year
periods.
City Secretary Pearson advised Council that lots would be cast in
order to determine the award of Item No. 14 inasmuch as identical
bids were submitted by Agro Distribution, LLC and United
Horticultural Supply.
Following the casting of lots by Robert Combs, representing Agro
Distribution, LLC and Charles Boswell, representing United
Horticultural Supply, Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the recommendation be
adopted and that Item No. 14 be granted to United Horticultural
Supply. The motion carried unanimously.
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L-12712 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Accept 12712 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Underground approve the acceptance of one sanitary sewer easement fully
Sanitary Sewer described as part of the J. Billingsly Survey, Abstract No. 70,
Easement Tarrant County from Keller Associates for $1.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12713 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12713 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent approve the acquisition of five permanent sanitary sewer
Easements easements (Lots 1, 15, 16, and 29, Blocks 7 and 8 of Westcliff
Addition and Lot 10, Block 4 of Sisk Heights Addition) from
various grantors required for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer
Main M-64 (DOE 2698) for a total cost of $5.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12714 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acceptance of 12714 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent accept and record two permanent water line easements located at
Water Line 4600 Mark IV Parkway, north of Meacham Boulevard, and more
Easements fully described as David Odom Survey, Abstract No. 1184, Parcel
Nos. 1 and 2, from the US Postal Service, for the purpose of
removing and replacing the existing fire hydrant (DOE 2846) for a
total cost of $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-12715 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12715 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Pipeline approve the acquisition of two pipeline licenses described as
Licenses Milepost 356.47 and Milepost 12.55 from Burlington Northern and
Santa Fe Railway Company for a one-time acquisition cost of
$2,500.00 each, a $500.00 processing fee (for both licenses) and a
$1,000.00 charge each for participation in licensor's blanket
insurance policy, for a total cost of $7,500.00, required for a water
transmission pipeline (Fossil Hill Estates, Phase I, NSIII
Transmission) (DOE 2762). It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12716 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12716 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Drainage Facility approve the acquisition of one Drainage Facility and Waterway
and Waterway Agreement from Union Pacific Railroad Company at Milepost
Agreement
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249.60, Tarrant County, Texas, for Sanitary Sewer Main 21, Part 3,
Unit 1, Group 7, Contract 3 (DOE 2488) and a one-time acquisition
cost of $4,593.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
L-12717 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Amendment 12717 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Correcting M&C amend M&C L-12694, to reflect that the Communications Tower
L-12694 — Tower lease with American Tower Corporation is City Secretary Contract
Lease No. 21415, rather than City Secretary Contract No. 21345, as stated
in the M&C. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12718 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12718 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Permanent approve the acquisition of three permanent sanitary sewer
Sanitary Sewer easements described as Lot 3, Block 16 and Lots 16 and 19, Block
Easements 18, Westcliff Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from various
grantors required for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Main M-
64 (DOE 2699) for a total cost of $3.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12719 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Right-of-Way 12719 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Acquisition
1. Approve the sale of 4,604 square feet of City-owned property
located at 700 West Rosedale to the State of Texas for
$218,600.00 for right-of-way acquisition; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deed
conveying the property to the State.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2172 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14080 2172 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Vacation adopt Ordinance No. 14080 vacating Lexington Street right-of-way
VA-99-021 containing 6,900 square feet, located between Block 2R, Firestone
Addition and Block 4, J. B. Rector Addition, and between West 5th
Street and West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant County,
Texas (VA-99-021). It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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PZ-2173 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Ord. # 14081 2173 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Partial Utility adopt Ordinance No. 14081 vacating a portion of a utility
Easement easement, along the west side of Lot 8-R, Block 52, Ridglea
Vacation Addition, Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant County, Texas (VA-99-078). It
VA-99-078 was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17838 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
B&H Utilities, Communication No. C-17838 Award of contract to B&H Utilities,
Inc. Inc. for North Side III North Beach Street Pump Station Expansion
Withdrawn and 36-inch Water Line Installation, be withdrawn from the
agenda.
C-17843 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Charles W. 17843 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Evans authorize the City Manager to enter into a one-year contract
agreement with Charles W. Evans for personal services involving
consultation and representation related to issues of concern to
the City of Fort Worth before the state legislature, the state
agencies and commissions and the Governor. The term of the
contract will be from March 1, 2000 to February 28, 2001. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17844 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14082 17844 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
McClendon
Construction 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $41,575.50 from the
Company, Inc. Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project
Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14082 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $41,575.50 from available funds
for the purpose of funding a contract with McClendon
Construction Company, Inc. for reconstruction of Bryce Street
and Water Line Improvements; and
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3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$187,570.85 for reconstruction of Bryce Street (Clover Lane to
Tremont Avenue) with new concrete pavement including water
line improvements.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17845 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14083 17845 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
D.R. Utilities,
Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $458,095.50 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14083 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of $458,095.50 from available
funds for the purpose of funding a contract with D.R. Utilities,
Inc. for Water Replacement Contract 98EE in Clara Street,
Hawthorne Avenue, Mission Avenue, and Townsend Drive; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with D.R.
Utilities in the amount of $409,013.50 and 55 working days for
Water Replacement Contract 98EE in Clara Street from West
Rosedale Street to Mistletoe Boulevard; Hawthorne Avenue
from Warner Road to Forest Park Boulevard; Mission Avenue
from Granbury Road to Bewick Street; and Townsend Drive
from Dickson Street to Biddison Street.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17846 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14084 17846 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Jackson
Construction, 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $1,091,015.00 from the
Inc. Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project
Fund in the amount of $805,485.00 and to the Sewer Capital
Project Fund in the amount of$285.530.00; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14084 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $805,485.00 and in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $285,530.00 from
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available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Jackson Construction, Inc. for Water and Sewer Main
Replacements in University Drive.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Jackson
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,088,015.00 for Water and
Sewer Main Replacements on University Drive at Camp Bowie
Boulevard/7t" Street.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17847 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Texas-Sterling 17847 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Texas-
Inc. Sterling Construction, Inc. in the amount of $440,000.00 for Water
Main Rehabilitation Contract II. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17848 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Conatser 17848 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser
Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $367,833.00 for Main C1C413
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2), Part 7, Unit 4. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-17849 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Freese & Communication No. C-17849, Engineering Agreement with Freese
Nichols, Inc. & Nichols, Inc. for the design of the North Holly Water Treatment
Continued for Improvements, be continued for one week.
One Week
C-17850 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Kingpin 17850 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Properties, L.P. authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the
City of Fort Worth and Kingpin Properties, L.P. for the purpose of
the expansion and use of the City of Fort Worth's existing flood
detention basin for equal volume storage capacity as required for
the development of the Kingpin Property. Council Member Haskin
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2606 was
adopted on January 18, 2000, setting today as the date for the
hearing in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3011, 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
January 24, 2000. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Z-99-109 Mr. Jim Schell informed City Council that his client, Shepherd
SP-99-023 Production Inc. had requested that Zoning Docket No. Z-99-109
Jim Schell and Site Plan No. SP-99-023 be withdrawn from consideration.
Withdrawn
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Shepherd Production, Inc.
for a change in zoning of property located in the 9900 Block of
Aledo Road, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-109 and Site Plan SP-99-023
for an equestrian college be withdrawn. The motion carried
unanimously.
William Cothrum Mr. William Cothrum, representing the applicant, Bush, Termini, &
Hale, 500 S. Ervay, appeared before the City Council and
requested favorable consideration for a change in zoning of
property located in the 8100 Block of Brentwood Stair Road from
"A" One-Family to "R-2" Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-139,
and informed Council that this was a single-family designation for
approximately 125 attached homes.
Paula Vastine The following individuals appeared before the City Council in
Norman, Doris opposition to the application of Bush, Termini & Hale and
Harrison, Kent requested denial of Zoning Docket No. Z-99-139, as follows:
Jedlicka, Alyce
Boyd, Dianne Paula Vastine Norman 7609 Spring Creek Ct.
Gibson, and Ray Doris Harrison 6724 Jewell
Leach Kent Jedlicka 1813 Lynnhaven Road
Alyce Boyd 7248 Ellis Road
Dianne Gibson 1833 Christy Court
Ray Leach 1913 Bay Oaks Court
In response to Council Member Silcox' inquiry, Ms. Ann Kovich,
Director of Development, appeared before Council and advised
them that there was not a minimum lot size set, but stated that
there could only be 12 units per acre.
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Council Member Haskin filed an affidavit and abstained from
voting on this item.
Z-99-139 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Denied Without tempore McCloud, that the application of Bush, Termini & Hale by
Prejudice Jeff Price for a change in zoning of property located in the 8100
Block of Brentwood Stair Road from "A" One-Family to "R-2"
Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-139, be denied without
prejudice. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss,
Wentworth, and Davis
NOES: Council Member Picht
NOT VOTING: Council Member Haskin
ABSENT: None
Z-99-151 Mr. Christopher Bonilla, 3204 S. Main, appeared before the City
Christopher Council and requested that the application of J. B. Watson, Zoning
Bonilla Docket No. Z-99-151 and accompanying Site Plan No. SP-99-032
for a change in zoning of property located at 9800 Oak Grove
Road be withdrawn without prejudice. He also advised Council
that he was protesting the recommendation of the City Zoning
Commission for approval of this case. He stated that this
proposed approval by the Commission would restrict the uses
that the property had prior to the requested change in zoning.
Z-99-151 Mr. Gary Martin, representing Garden Acres Neighborhood
Gary Martin Association, 1917 Oak Grove Road East, appeared before the City
Council and requested that the Council deny the request for
withdrawal and take action on the case as recommended by the
City Zoning Commission for a change to "PD/SU" Planned
Development Specific Use for a paintball park.
Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of Development, appeared before the
City Council and advised Council that Zoning Docket No. Z-99-151
involved two pieces of property, one zoned "I" Light Industrial and
the other "AG" Agricultural. She stated that the paintball park
could be placed on the property already zoned "I" but not on the
"AG" Agricultural. The City Zoning Commission approved the
zoning to "PD/SU" for a paintball park, with certain restrictions.
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Z-99-151 After a lengthy discussion by the Council, Council Member Haskin
SP-99-032 made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
Continued for application of J.B. Watson by Bonilla Group for a change in zoning
Two Weeks of property located in the 9800 Block of Oak Grove from "I" Light
Industrial and "AG" Agricultural to "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for a paintball park, Zoning Docket No.
Z-99-151 and Site Plan No. SP-99-032, be continued for two weeks.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-002 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Continued for Member Wentworth, that the application of Danny Morelock for a
Two Weeks change in zoning of property located at 2815 Bonnie Brae Drive
from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "E" Commercial with indoor storage of
remodeling equipment, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-002, with waiver of
site plan requested, be continued for two weeks. The motion
carried unanimously. (See subsequent action to reconsider this
case.)
Z-00-003 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Marine Creek Meadow, LP
by Gordon Swift for a change in zoning of property located at 6015
Marinemeadows, 5100-5101 Skymeadows, and 5101 Marineway
Drive for a change in zoning from "A" One-Family and "E"
Commercial to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-
00-003, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-004 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Rehab Consultants by
Dunaway Associates, Inc. for a change in zoning of property
located in the 1000 Block of West Rosedale Street from "PD-331"
Planned Development-Mixed Use Residential & "G" Commercial to
"G" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-004, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-005 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Davis, that the application of Centex Homes for a change
in zoning of property located in the 8800 Block of Ray White Road
(future Park Vista Blvd) from "AR" Residential to "CF" Community
Facility, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-005, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Reconsideration Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
of Z-00-002 Member Lane, that Zoning Docket No. Z-00-002 be reconsidered at
this time. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-002 Mr. Danny Morelock, 5409 Wedgemont Circle North, appeared
Danny Morelock before the City Council, advised Council what he was trying to
Continued for accomplish with the change in zoning and advised Council that he
Two Weeks was trying to sell the property.
Council Member Haskin informed Mr. Morelock that there was
some opposition to his requested zoning change by the
neighborhood and informed him that she would like to speak with
him and the neighborhood before voting on the zoning case.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the application of Danny Morelock, Z-00-002,
be continued for two weeks. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-006 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Tarrant County for a change
in zoning of property located in the 200 Block of East
Weatherford/114 N. Commerce Street from "J" Medium Industrial
and "J" Medium Industrial/Demolition Delay to "H" Business and
"H/DD" Business Demolition Delay (114 N. Commerce Street),
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-006, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-009 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of JJE Properties for a
change in zoning of property located at 901 Bonnie Brae Street
from "C" Multi-Family and "E" Commercial to "ER" Restricted
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-009, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-010 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis, that the application of Real Property
Management - City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of
properties located at:
4136 Avenue M 615 East Baltimore Ave.
1441 East Baltimore Ave. 3016 Canberra Ct.
1220 East Davis Ave. 3221 Grayson Street
2501 Oxford Ave. 1424 East Richmond Ave.
1812 East Tucker Street 5424 Wellesley Ave.
5721 Whittlesey Rd.
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from "B" Two-Family to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-
010, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-012 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Picht, that the application of Antonio Cadena for a change
in zoning of property located at 1401 East Long, 1304 and 1310
Dixie Street from "B" Two-Family and "E" Commercial to "FR"
Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-012, 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
Jim Schell Mr. Jim Schell, representing Autobahn Realty & Autobahn, Inc.,
901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before the City Council and gave
Council a brief history of the property, advising them that for a
period of time, Autobahn was unable to purchase Lot 2. He stated
that, since acquiring Lot 2, this was more of a cleanup of the
zoning.
Z-00-013 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Autobahn Realty and
Autobahn, Inc. by James Schell, for a change in zoning of
property located at 100-112 Adrian and 3013 White Settlement
Road from "E" Commercial, "B" Two-Family, "PD-202, "PD-216"
and "PD-234" to "FR" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No.
Z-00-013, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
SP-00-003 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Walmart Stores, Inc., for a
change in zoning of property located in the 3200 Block of
Sycamore School Road for a site plan amendment for retail store,
Zoning Docket No. SP-00-003, be approved. (See also Z-99-110
and SP-99-020). The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-122 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-00-004 Member Silcox, that the application of Nancy L. Skeen for a
Denied change in zoning of property located at 4833 Wichita Street from
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"E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for all uses in "E" Commercial plus industrial truck parking,
Zoning Docket No. Z-99-122 and Site Plan SP-00-004, be denied.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-009 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Member Wentworth, that the application of JJE Properties for a
change in zoning of property located at 901 Bonnie Brae Street
from "C" Multi-Family to "ER" Restricted Commercial (North
6503.3 Square Feet), Zoning Docket No. Z-00-009, be denied. 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 Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the zoning hearing be closed and
that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14085
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.
Adjournment There b ing no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:00 P.
CITY SFtfZETARY MAYOR