HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/08/08-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2000
Date & Time On the 8th day of August A.D., 2000, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:20
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 David Yett;
City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum
present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by The Reverend I. Javier Loyo,
Iglesia San Juan Apostol Episcopal 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
August 1, 2000, were approved unanimously.
Special Ms. Gleniece Robinson, Library Director, briefed the
Presentations Council on the Summer Reading Program and stated that
there had been a 46 percent participation increase this
year. She thanked the Council for their continued support
and recognized the efforts of the library staff on the
success of the program. She introduced Ms. Geraldine
Hunn, Children's Librarian, who introduced 28 children that
earned Fort Worth Public Library Reading Club certificates.
Council Members presented the certificates to the children
from their district.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Certificate of
Recognition to Mr. Willie Starr for his generous support
and invaluable service on the Aviation Advisory Board.
Announcements Council Member Moss asked Reverend Ralph Emerson,
Minister of Rising Star Baptist Church, to brief the Council
on a special event occurring at the church. Reverend
Emerson stated that the church choir would record a CD of
original music on Sunday evening and extended an
invitation to each Council Member to attend the event.
Withdrawn from City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. L-12861, L-12863, and C-18177 be
withdrawn from the consent agenda.
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Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Davis, the consent agenda, as amended, was
adopted unanimously.
Ord. # 14286 Council Member Wentworth introduced Ordinance No.
Budget Ordinance — 14286 on first reading setting forth an itemized estimate of
First Reading of the the expense of conduction each department, division, and
Appropriation Office of the Municipal Government of the City of Fort
Ordinance for 2000- Worth for the ensuing Fiscal year beginning October 1,
2001 Fiscal Year 2000, and ending September 30, 2001, and appropriating
money for the various funds and purposes of such fund
requirement on all outstanding general indebtedness;
providing for public hearing upon this ordinance before the
entire City Council sitting as a Committee of the whole; and
providing a savings clause for the repeal of all ordinances
and appropriations in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance; and for publication and final passage thereof.
Council Member Silcox seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
Ordinance Levying City Manager Terrell introduced the proposed Ordinance
Ad Valorem Taxes for levying Ad Valorem Taxes for 2000 based on the City
2000 FY Budget Manager's estimates.
Res. # 2653 There was presented Resolution No. 2653 recommending
Setting Public that the City Council adopt the resolution setting public
Hearing for Proposed hearing on proposed taxes for 2000 tax increase and
2000 Tax Increase providing notice of such hearing. Council Member Davis
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth,
that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Res. # 2654 There was presented Resolution No. 2654 from the
Approval of FY 2000- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board
2001 Budget for recommending that the City Council approve the FY 2000-
D/FW Airport 2001 budget for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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Resolution There was presented a resolution from the City Council
Supporting a supporting a change in federal law requiring occasional
Change in Federal sellers and private collectors to conduct instant
Law Requiring background checks. Mayor Barr requested that City
Background Checks Secretary Pearson read Council Proposal No. 213 at this
Tabled time, as it was similar in nature to the resolution and to
allow both items to be discussed at the same time.
C.P. #213 There was presented Council Proposal No. 213 proposing
Tabled lease restrictions for gunshows on City Facilities.
Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth to suspend the rules and limit
discussion to 30 minutes for those in opposition and 30
minutes for those in support of these issues, and that the
speakers be selected randomly.
Council Member Davis suggested that the groups who
were present on both sides of the issue be allowed to
select their representatives to address the Council.
Council Member Silcox amended his motion and Council
Member Wentworth amended his second, to remove the
random selection clause. The motion carried unanimously.
Todd Bean The following citizens appeared before Council in
R.J. Adcock opposition of the resolution and Council Proposal:
Lynette Ames
Al Foster Mr. Todd Bean Route 5, Box 522, Alvin, TX
Ron Coleman Mr. R.J. Adcock 5700 Ledgestone
Gary Little Ms. Lynette Ames 7015 Town Bluff, Dallas, TX
David Reeder Mr. Al Foster 9617 Lea Shore
David Hess Mr. Ron Coleman 920 Mountain Terrace, Hurst, TX
Bill Ames Mr. Gary Little 3428 Woodbridge Dr., Forest Hill, TX
Steven Bates Mr. David Reeder 401 W. Simmons, Weatherford, TX
Mr. David Hess 2105 N. O'Connor, Irving, TX
Yvette Ostolaza Mr. Bill Ames 7015 Town Bluff, Dallas, TX
Mr. Steven Bates 5885 Westhaven Dr.
Ms. Yvette Ostolaza 100 Crescent Court#300, Dallas, TX
The following citizens appeared before Council in support
of the resolution and Council Proposal:
Ms. Nancy Stevens 4417 Norwich Drive
Ms. Gwen Marlin 960 Roaring Springs
Mr. Jeff Rodriguez 4901 Bryce Avenue #5
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Ms. Kelly Johnson 1305 W. Magnolia, Suite C
(Represented State Representative Lon Burnam)
Ms. Debbie Gelmini 1200 Winston Drive, Euless, TX
Ms. Jaquie Algee 770 Village Square Dr., Stone Mt., GA
Ms. Eunice Givens 5500 Stafford Drive
Mr. Wes Myers 1300 Summit Avenue
(Represented Congressional Candidate Mark Greene)
Ms. Tracie Gross 7505 Chapel Avenue
Ms. Joyce Monroe 712 W. Belknap
Ms. Vicki Bargas 301 E. Drew
Following a discussion among Council Members relative to
the opposition or support of these issues, Council Member
Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, that the resolution and Council Proposal be
tabled until a more appropriate time.
Mayor Barr stated that he had been advised by the City
Attorney that these issues would remain tabled until such
time that five members of the Council requested they be
placed back on the Council agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane;
Silcox; Moss; Picht; and Wentworth
NOES: Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council
Members Haskin and Davis
ABSENT: None
The Council Meeting recessed at 9:40 p.m. and reconvened
at 9:55 p.m.
Citizen Presentations Mr. Edward Drew, 1901 Stephenson Street, appeared before
Edward Drew City Council regarding Butler Housing Project/The New
Sign.
Donnell Ballard Mr. Donnell Ballard, 201 North Terry, appeared before City
Council regarding Ripley Arnold — No Place to Call Home
and expressed concern regarding relocation of the housing
project to Alliance Airport. Barbara Holston, Executive
Director of the Fort Worth Housing Authority, informed
Council that there were no plans to relocate Ripley Arnold
residents to Alliance Airport.
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OCS-1156 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Claims No. OCS-1156 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-12979 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Temporary Closure No. G-12979 from the City Manager recommending that the
of Heritage Trace City Council authorize the temporary closure of Heritage
Parkway Trace Parkway (formerly Park Glen Boulevard) between IH
1-35 and Old Denton Road from September 15, 2000, until
December 15, 2000, in order to widen the east end of the
existing intersection of Heritage Trace Parkway and Old
Denton Road. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a
public hearing concerning a request for variance from
distance regulations to allow sale of alcoholic beverages at
Palermo's Italian Cafe at 1000 West Magnolia Avenue.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
Mr. Bob Riley, Assistant Director of Planning and Resource
Management, appeared before the City Council, gave a
staff report and presented Mayor and Council No. G-12980,
as follows:
G-12980 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Request for Variance, No. G-12980 from the City Manager recommending that the
Palermo's Cafe City Council consider the request by Palermo's Italian Cafe
for a variance from the City's prohibition against the sale of
alcoholic beverages with 300 feet from a school.
Council Member Wentworth inquired if anyone from Fort
Worth Independent School District (FWISD) had been
contacted relative to this request.
Donald W. Scott Mr. Donald W. Scott, President of Fort Worth South, stated
that he had contacted the school district and there was no
objection to the variance.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore McCloud, that the public hearing concerning
the request by Palermo's Italian Cafe for a variance from
the City's prohibition against the sale of alcoholic
beverages within 300 feet from a school be closed and the
recommendation adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud; Council Members Lane,
Haskin, Moss, Picht, Wentworth and
Davis
NOES: Council Member Silcox
ABSENT: None
G-12981 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Change in Ownership No. G-12981 from the City Manager recommending that the
of W.K.C., Inc. City Council approve a change in the majority ownership of
W.K.C., Inc., the operator of New Orleans Nights Restaurant
and Bar, located at 7101 Calmont, Fort Worth, Texas, in
connection with the settlement agreement in W.K.C., Inc. v.
Zoning Board of Adjustment, et al., Cause No. 141-140307-
92 and in accordance with the provisions of the settlement
agreement. Council Member Lane made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
G-12982 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Res. # 2655 No. G-12982 from the City Manager recommending that the
Increase Legal Fees City Council adopt Resolution No. 2655 increasing from
to Cantey & Hanger $250,000.00 to $300,000.00 the maximum amount
authorized to be paid to Cantey & Hanger for legal services
in a lawsuit entitled Pastusek Industries, Inc. v. City of Fort
Worth, Sunbelt Industrial Development Corporation,
Tarrant Appraisal District, June Garrison, Tax Accessor-
Collector for Tarrant County, and the Fort Worth
Independent School District, Cause No. 141-181289-99.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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Council Member Haskin requested that Council be
provided regular updates regarding increases in legal fees.
City Attorney Yett stated he would keep Council informed.
P-9156 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9156 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Janitorial City Council authorize:
Supplies
1. A non-exclusive purchase agreement for janitorial
supplies with the following vendors for the City of
Fort Worth, based on low, responsive bids received
with payments due 30 days after receipt of invoice
with freight prepaid and allowed; and
a) Brooms/Brushes/Mops Nationwide Paper Company, Inc.
b) Cleaners/Degreasers Campbell Paper Company
c) Drinking Cups Campbell Paper Company
d) Floor Pads/Sponges Campbell Paper Company
e) Insecticide Nationwide Paper Company, Inc.
f) Paper Products Campbell Paper Company
g)Soap Campbell Paper Company
h)Waste Receptacles Nationwide Paper Company, Inc.
i) Kimberly Clark/Scott Items Nationwide Paper Company, Inc.
2. This agreement to begin August 8, 2000, and expire
on August 7, 2001, with three one-year options to
renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9157 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-9157 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Liquid Fertilizer City Council authorize:
and Pump Injection
System Services 1. A purchase agreement for liquid fertilizer and pump
injection system services with Professional Turf
Products for the Parks and Community Services
Department, based on the sole bid received, with
payments due within 30 days of the date of the
invoice and freight prepaid and added to the invoice;
and
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2. This agreement to begin August 8, 2000, and end
August 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-9158 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Reject All Bids for No. P-9158 from the City Manager recommending that the
Epoxy Adhesive City Council:
1. Reject all bids for Epoxy Adhesive for Traffic
Markers for the Transportation and Public Works
Department. The bids received were non-
responsive to the specifications and a limited
number of responses were received; and
2. Authorize a re-bid for epoxy adhesive.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
L-12860 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of No. L-12860 from the City Manager recommending that the
Permanent Waterline City Council approve the acquisition of one permanent
Easement waterline easement described as A-878, R. Matany Survey,
Denton County, Texas, from Roanoke Ranch and
Investment Company, required for construction and
extension of water service to the Creek of Beechwood
Business Park, for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be approved.
L-12861 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize No. L-12861 from the City Manager recommending that the
Conveyance of City Council:
Property and Accept
Avigation Easement 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the
appropriate deed conveying property described as a
1.150 acre tract of land in the Lorenzo D. Burnett
Survey, Abstract No. 177, Tarrant County, Texas, out
of a 22.869 acre tract of land described as Lot 3,
Block 205, Area 2, Section 4 CentrePort, an addition
to the City of Fort Worth, Texas, to CentrePort Joint
Venture, Inc.; and
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2. Authorize the acceptance, filing and recording by the
City of one avigation easement and release from
CentrePort Joint Venture, Inc. covering the same
property in favor of the Cities of Dallas and Fort
Worth and the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board.
City Manager Terrell stated that the Discussion portion of
the M&C needed to be corrected to reflect the property
being located in District 5 and not in District 4.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
L-12862 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize Acquisition No. L-12862 from the City Manager recommending that the
of Properties for City Council authorize the purchase of three properties
Highway located near House Anderson Road and Mosier Valley
Improvement Road and described as A22, TR2A, William Anderson
Survey, from Troy Aller, Sr.; A678, TR4CC01, Kitty House
Survey from Grant Nichols; and A678, TR 4R, Kitty House
Survey from Allen Tucker, all located in Tarrant County,
Texas, for highway improvement of Trinity Boulevard from
Arlington-Bedford Road to FM157, 6002-50-08 (DOE 0279),
for a total cost of $19,700.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12863 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize Transfer of No. L-12863 from the City Manager recommending that the
Dedication Deeds to City Council authorize the City Manager to transfer title to
State of Texas ten properties through dedication deeds to the State of
Texas for the Trinity Highway Expansion Project from
Arlington-Bedford Road to FM157 (DOE 0279), for a total
cost of $100.00. All properties are located in Tarrant
County, Texas.
City Manager Terrell stated that the Discussion portion of
the M&C needed to be corrected to reflect the property
being located in District 5 and not in District 4.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
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L-12864 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Authorize No. L-12864 from the City Manager recommending that the
Condemnation of City Council declare the necessity of taking an interest in
Parcel of Land Abstract 678, Kitty House Survey, Tarrant County, Texas,
and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation
proceedings to acquire the interest in the land required for
the construction of Trinity Boulevard from west of
Arlington-Bedford Road to FM157. Council Member Moss
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that
the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
L-12865 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acquisition of No. L-12865 from the City Manager recommending that the
Permanent Water City Council approve the acquisition of one permanent
Facilities Easement water facilities easement described as Lot K-A, Block 1,
Santa Fe Industrial Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, from
Fort Worth Independent School District, required for the
construction and extension of service for Lubbock Road
Elementary School (DOE 2892), for $1.00.
Council Member Moss informed Council that his wife was a
member of the FWISD Board, that he had filed a Conflict of
Interest affidavit with the City Secretary, and stated that he
would abstain from voting on this issue.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud; Council Members Lane,
Silcox, Haskin, Picht, Wentworth, and
Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
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PZ-2220 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14287 No. PZ-2220 from the City Manager recommending that the
Annexation of 11.385 City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14287 declaring certain
Acres of Land out of findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary
the Henry Robertson limits of the City of Fort Worth, providing for the
Survey annexation of a certain 11.385 acres (0.018 square miles) of
A-00-07 land, more or less, out of the Henry Robertson Survey,
Abstract No. 1259, 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, Texas; providing
that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in
conflict herewith. Council Member Haskin made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Moss, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
PZ-2221 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14288 No. PZ-2221 from the City Manager recommending that the
Annexation of 75.695 City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14288 declaring certain
Acres of Land out of findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary
the E. Shultz Survey limits of the City of Fort Worth, providing for the
and the D.C. Pace annexation of a certain 75.695 acres (0.118 square miles) of
Survey land, more or less, out of the E. Shultz Survey, Abstract No.
A-00-08 1439, and the D.C. Pace Survey, Abstract No. 1245, 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, Texas; providing that this ordinance
shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-2222 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14289 No. PZ-2221 from the City Manager recommending that the
Annexation of City Council adopt Ordinance No. 14289 declaring certain
282.650 Acres of findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary
Land out of the P.L. limits of the City of Fort Worth, providing for the
Cardwell Survey, the annexation of a certain 282.650 acres (0.442 square miles)
Thomas Epps of land, more or less, out of the P.L. Cardwell Survey,
Survey, and the J. Abstract No. 320, the Thomas Epps Survey, Abstract No.
Short Survey 395 and the J. Short Survey, Abstract No. 1236, all of
A-00-09 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, Texas; providing that this ordinance
shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18123 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Community Facilities No. C-18123, dated July 11, 2000, from the City Manager
Agreement - recommending that the City Council authorize the City
Lumbermen's Manager to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with
Investment Lumbermen's Investment Corporation, for the installation
Corporation of community facilities to serve the Parks of Deer Creek
Addition, Phase 1A. Council Member Picht made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Haskin expressed appreciation to
Goodwin & Marshall for their cooperation.
C-18175 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Amend Grant No. C-18175 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement with City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
TxDOT amendment to the agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) increasing the amount of the
reimbursement to the City of Fort Worth for alternative
fuels program funding from $143,400.00 to $203,620.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18176 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Davila Construction, No. C-18176 from the City Manager recommending that the
Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Davila Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$212,857.32 for construction of Dry Branch Creek Erosion
Protection Measures (DOE 1839). It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18177 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14290 No. C-18177 from the City Manager recommending that the
Richard Carr City Council:
Construction
Company 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $537,920.11 from
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer
Capital Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14290 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer
Capital Project Fund in the amount of $537,920.11 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with Richard Carr Construction Company for water line
improvements (Unit 1), sanitary sewer improvements
(Unit 11) and pavement reconstruction (Unit III) of
Sylvania Avenue (N.E. 28th Street to Premier Street),
Altaview Street (Kimbo to Chesser Boyer), Fairview
Street (Kimbo to Chesser Boyer), Tom Ellen Street
(Chesser Boyer to Fairview), Wesley Street (Kimbo to
Chesser Boyer) and Chesser Boyer Street (Tom Ellen to
Station 62+97 sanitary sewer line replacement only);
and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Richard Carr Construction Company in the amount
of $1,889,371.13 for water line improvements (Unit 1),
sanitary sewer improvements (Unit 11) and pavement
reconstruction (Unit III) of Sylvania Avenue (N.E. 28th
Street to Premier Street), Altaview Street (Kimbo to
Chesser Boyer), Fairview Street (Kimbo to Chesser
Boyer), Tom Ellen Street (Chesser Boyer to Fairview),
Wesley Street (Kimbo to Chesser Boyer) and Chesser
Boyer Street (Tom Ellen to Station 62+97 sanitary sewer
line replacement only).
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City Manager Terrell stated that the M&C and ordinance
needed to be amended to add "Premier Street (Fairview to
Mesquite)" to the section where the street names were
captioned.
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted
as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
C-18178 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14291 No. C-18178 from the City Manager recommending that the
William J. Shultz, Inc. City Council:
d/b/a Circle "C"
Construction 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $1,846,713.22
Company & Jackson from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Construction, Inc. Sewer Capital Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14291 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$1,846,713.22 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
main improvements to Units 1, 2 and 4 and award of
a contract with Jackson Construction, Inc. for
construction of Sanitary Sewer Mains M-321 and M-
423; 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
$1,224,047.00(Units 1, 2, and 4) and a contract with
Jackson Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$454,783.22 (Unit 3) for a total amount of
$1,678,830.22 for construction of the M-321 and M-
423 Sanitary Sewer Mains.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18179 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 14292 No. C-18179 from the City Manager recommending that the
M. E. Burns City Council:
Construction, Inc.
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1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $63,821.50
from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Sewer Capital Project Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14292 increasing
the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$63,821.50 from available funds for the purpose of
funding a contract with M. E. Burns Construction,
Inc. for Water Replacement Contract 98DD on
Chicago Avenue, Emerson Street, Lois Street, Velma
Street, and Timberline Drive; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with M. E. Burns Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$341,152.10 and 45 working days for Water
Replacement Contract 98DD on Chicago Avenue
(Panola Avenue to Hawlet Street), Emerson Street
(Miller Avenue to Edgewood Terrace), Lois Street
(Pate Drive to Eastover Avenue), Velma Street
(Dillard Street to Dead End), and Timberline Drive
(Bendry Street to Trueland Drive).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-18180 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Leigh Engineering, No. C-18180 from the City Manager recommending that the
Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a right-
of-way use agreement with Leigh Engineering, Inc. to allow
them to conduct environmental sampling in the City's right-
of-way on Rendon Road near the intersection of Rendon
Bloodworth Road. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18181 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Community Facilities No. C-18181 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement - Snikwah City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
L.P. Community Facilities Agreement with Snikwah L.P. for the
installation of community facilities to serve the Willow
Creek Addition, Blocks 19, 20, 21, 22, and 24. Council
Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
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C-18182 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Accept Bid from No. C-18182 from the City Manager recommending that the
North Texas Steel City Council:
Company, Inc.
1. Accept the bid from the apparent low bidder; and
2. Authorize the Project Manager, Austin Commercial,
Inc. to execute a construction contract with North
Texas Steel Company, Inc. for the base bid,
Alternates S6 and S7 (supply and erection of
structural steel and decking) for the Fort Worth
Convention Center in the amount of $5,218,870.00
and a duration of 240 calendar days; and
3. Authorize the payment of funds to Austin
Commercial, Inc. for payment to the construction
contractor under the contract, as work progresses.
Council Member Davis expressed her appreciation for the
selection of the North Texas Steel Company and made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously.
C-18183 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Fort Worth I.S.D. No. C-18183 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District
(FWISD) to operate after-school programs at selected
schools as a juvenile crime prevention measure.
Terry K. Boggs Mr. Terry K. Boggs, 5105 Winesanker Way, appeared before
Council in support of this program.
Council Member Moss informed Council that his wife was a
member of the FWISD Board, that he had filed a Conflict of
Interest affidavit with the City Secretary, and stated that he
would abstain from voting on this issue.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the recommendation be
adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud; Council Members Lane,
Silcox, Haskin, Picht, Wentworth, and
Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: Council Member Moss
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for
Annexation Case No. the first public hearing for the annexation of 40.000 acres
A-00-10 — Charles of land out of the Charles Tydings Survey, Abstract No.
Tydings Survey, 1276 and the J. Ivy Survey, Abstract No. 649, Denton
Abstract No. 1276 County, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
and the J. Ivy Survey, present desiring to be heard.
Abstract No. 649
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing Development, appeared
before the City Council, presented a staff report and
advised Council that staff should be directed to publish
notice setting August 22, 2000, as the second hearing.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation
of 40.000 acres of land out of the Charles Tydings Survey,
Abstract No. 1276 and the J. Ivy Survey, Abstract No. 649,
Denton County, Texas, Council Member Picht made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Moss, that the first
public hearing be closed, and that the second public
hearing be set for August 22, 2000. The motion carried
unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for
Annexation Case No. the first public hearing for the annexation of 2.662 acres of
A-00-11 — James land out of the James Eads Survey, Abstract No. 410,
Eads Survey, Denton County, Texas. Mayor Barr asked if there was
Abstract No. 410 anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing Development, appeared
before the City Council, presented a staff report and
advised Council that staff should be directed to publish
notice setting August 22, 2000, as the second hearing.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the first public hearing for the annexation
of 2.662 acres of land out of the James Eads Survey,
Abstract No. 410, Denton County, Texas, Council Member
Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox,
that the first public hearing be closed, and that the second
public hearing be set for August 22, 2000. The motion
carried unanimously.
Budget Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the
date for the hearing in connection with the proposed
budget for 2000-2001 fiscal year to give every interested
person or citizen opportunity to be heard. Mayor Barr
stated that the hearing would remain open until the budget
is approved.
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of July 18,
2000, continued the hearing of the Zoning Docket No. Z-00-
048, Text Amendment amending the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance No. 13896. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Z-00-048 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Continued for Two Council Member Wentworth, that an ordinance amending
Weeks the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort
Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified
as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended, to provide that retail stores with a
footprint exceeding 100,000 square feet in proximity to one-
family or two-family residential property are permitted only
in a planned development district; amending Section
4.305(C), "Specified Commercial Uses Permitted in `PD'
District Only", and Section 4.803, "Nonresidential District
Use Table", Zoning Docket Z-00-048, be continued for two
weeks. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-043 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of July 11,
Approved 2000, continued the hearing of the application of Gladney
Center, Inc. by Carter & Burgess, Inc., for a change in
zoning of property located in the 6200 Block of John Ryan
Drive from "G" Commercial to "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-043. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the application of
Gladney Center, Inc. by Carter & Burgess, Inc., for a
change in zoning of property located in the 6200 Block of
John Ryan Drive from "G" Commercial to "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-043, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-070 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of August 1,
Approved 2000, continued the hearing of Lumbermen's Investment by
Goodwin & Marshall, for a change in zoning of property
located in the 4400 Block of Risinger Road from "A" One-
Family to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-
00-070. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Lumbermen's Investment by Goodwin & Marshall, for a
change in zoning of property located in the 4400 Block of
Risinger Road from "A" One-Family to "CF" Community
Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-070, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2649
was adopted on July 18, 2000, 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 July 21, 2000. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Z-00-047 Council Member Davis requested Mr. Jackson Wilson,
SP-00-009 agent for All Right Parking, provide information relative to
Continued Until various areas on the site plan that were not reflected or in
September 12, 2000 compliance with the zoning ordinance. Mr. Wilson
addressed Ms. Davis' concerns and stated he would
provide a revised copy of the site plan that was approved
by the Zoning Commission. Council Member Davis stated
that she could not support this request at this time as more
information was needed regarding the property around the
duplex.
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Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the application of All Right
Parking by Jackson Wilson, for a change in zoning of
property located at 1701 and 1709 May Street from "B"
Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for commercial parking lot, and Site Plan No. SP-00-009, be
continued until September 12, 2000. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-055 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Richard L.
Poteet, for a change in zoning of property located at 3121
and 3125 Halbert Street from "E" Commercial to "PD/E"
Planned Development for all uses in "E" Commercial plus
plumbing contractor warehouse with additional conditions
and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No.
Z-00-055, be approved.
Council Member Haskin stated that this property is part of
the Historic Handley area and suggested that there not be
paving of the parking lot from west of the garage.
Council Member Moss modified his motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of
Richard L. Poteet, for a change in zoning of property
located at 3121 and 3125 Halbert Street from "E"
Commercial to "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in
"E" Commercial plus plumbing contractor warehouse with
additional conditions, no paving of the parking lot west of
the garage, and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-055, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-072 Mayor Barr stated that he had received a letter from, Mr.
Delayed Until Brad Hudgins, the applicant's representative to continue
October 3, 2000 this case until October 3, 2000.
Council Member Wentworth requested that Mr. John
Garfield, representing the Development Department,
confirm Mr. Hudgins' request. Mr. Garfield stated that Mr.
Hudgins had the permission of the property owner to
request continuance of the zoning case.
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Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the application of Margaret Schluter
by Dunaway Associates, Inc., for a change in zoning of
property located in the 13800 Block of Proposed North
Beach Street from Unzoned to "A" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-072, be delayed until October 3, 2000. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-077 Council Member Picht inquired if the requested zoning
Approved precluded the property being used for car sales. Mr.
Garfield stated that the zoning request was for car rental
not car sales.
Mayor Barr stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Joe
Dietrich objecting to the zoning change.
Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the application of William T.
Ellis, for a change in zoning of property located at 6200A
McCart Avenue from "E" Commercial to "PD/E" Planned
Development for all uses in "E" Commercial plus car rental
storage and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-077, be approved. 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
Z-00-081 Council Member Davis stated that residents of the Worth
SP-00-015 Heights Neighborhood Association had expressed
Approved concerns with security on this property.
Mr. Stephen Barnes, representing Abres ll, Ltd., stated that
the developer was committed to providing a residence to
either a Fort Worth Police Officer or courtesy patrol officer
at no cost, in return for providing courtesy patrol at this
location for several hours a night. He added that they do
not provide security, but courtesy patrols. However, it is
their preference to work with the Fort Worth Police
Department to have a police officer live on-site for the
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purpose of providing courtesy patrol. If this is not
possible, they would work with the Police Department to
have police officers present on site at certain hours.
Mr. Garfield recommended that rather than amending the
site plan that the actual zoning ordinance be amended to
provide a residential unit for security purposes.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the application of Town
Mail, Ltd. by Abres ll, Ltd., for a change in zoning of
property located in the N.E. Corner of 400 Block of West
Bolt to Seminary, from "K" Heavy Industrial and "F"
Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for mixed use residential and commercial with additional
conditions, to include the requirement that the
owner/developer of the property provide a residential unit
rent free to either a Fort Worth Police Officer or courtesy
patrol person, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-081 and Site Plan
No. SP-00-015, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-084 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Approved Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Cotton Depot,
LLC by Phillip Poole, for a change in zoning of property
located at 701 East 5th Street (700 East 4th Street), from
"H/DD" Business/Demolition Delay to "H/HSE"
Business/Highly Significant Endangered (see Z-00-048 for
recommendation of denial of request for removal of "DD"
Demolition Delay for remainder to property), Zoning Docket
No. Z-00-084, be approved.
Phillip Poole Mr. Phillip Poole, 3637 Watonga, provided Council with
background information relative to this zoning request.
The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Davis requested that denied portion of
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-084 also be presented at this time.
Z-00-084 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Denied Council Member Silcox, that the application of Cotton
Depot, LLC by Phillip Poole, for a change in zoning of
property located at 701 East 5th Street (700 East 4th Street),
from "H/DD" Business/Demolition Delay to "H" Business,
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Zoning Docket No. Z-00-084, be denied. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-085 Mayor Barr stated that he had received a request from the
SP-00-016 developer that this case be delayed until September 12,
Delayed Until 2000.
September 12, 2000
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that the application of
Hillwood Development Company by Quine & Associates for
a change in zoning of property located in the 5600 Block of
Basswood Boulevard from "C" Multi-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development/Specific Use for mini warehouse
with dwelling unit with monument sign not to exceed 80
square feet, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-085 and Site Plan No.
SP-00-016, be delayed until September 12, 2000. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-086 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis, that the application of Fort Worth
Scottish Rite by Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, for a
change in zoning of property located in the 2300 McCurdy
Street from "I" Light Industrial to "A" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-086, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-087 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Davis, that the application of Fort Worth
Area Habitat for Humanity for a change in zoning of
property located at 1233 South Tucker from "E"
Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-
087, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
SP-00-017 Mr. Lynn Sale, 100 E. Weatherford St., informed Council
Approved that the building would be a two-story addition with the
first floor to be used as a vehicle maintenance area and
office area, and the second floor would be used as storage.
He added that there would be no exterior storage of
vehicles.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the application of Lynn Sale for
a site plan at 2650 Premier Street for addition to detention
center complex, Site Plan No. SP-00-017, (See Z-99-022),
be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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Z-00-067 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
SP-00-012 Member Silcox, that the application of Jay's Salvage
Denied With Company by H. Dennis Hopkins, for a change in zoning of
Prejudice property located at 500 North Commerce Street, from "J"
Medium Industrial to "PD" Planned Development for all
uses in "J" Medium Industrial plus salvage transfer facility,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-067 and Site Plan No. SP-00-012,
be denied with prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with recommended changes and amendments
to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Lane
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
the Zoning Hearing be closed and that the following
ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14293
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.
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Citizen Presentations Mr. Alton Wilkerson, 2305 Farrell Lane, appeared before
Alton Wilkerson Council and expressed concerns regarding the traffic
congestion and litter at the MLK Center on weekends.
Mayor Barr directed City Manager Terrell to have staff
investigate Mr. Wilkerson's concerns and provide a report
to Council at a future meeting.
Chip Diano Mr. Chip Diano, 554 S. Summit Avenue #814, appeared
before the Council regarding ADA enforcement issues.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjo ned at 11:05 p.m.
CITY SE ETARY MAYOR