HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/09/12-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2000
Date & Time On the 12th day of September, A.D., 2000, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:31 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 Father Albert Tyl, Saint Patrick's
Cathedral.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Barr announced that it was one year ago this week that
the shooting incident occurred at Wedgwood Baptist Church
that resulted in the deaths of seven individuals. He added that
members of the Council were wearing ribbons and pins in
remembrance of this tragedy and commended the church and
the community in the strides made toward recovery.
Mayor Barr also stated that a major racial incident occurred in
the City this week and assured everyone that the Council and
City would not tolerate this behavior. He furthermore stated
that the City was aggressively pursuing those individuals who
perpetuated the attack.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 5, 2000, were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Silcox presented a Proclamation for 911
Presentations Awareness Month to 911 telecommunicators. A 911
representative thanked the Council for the proclamation and
invited them to attend the Open House Saturday, September 16,
2000 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the 1st Street and Jones location.
Council Member McCloud presented a Proclamation for Dick
Salinas Day to his sister, Ms. Juanita Salinas. Ms. Salinas
thanked the Council for the proclamation and invited them to
attend the festivities of Mexican Independence Day on
September 16, 2000. She also recognized Judge Perez who
served with the committee.
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Council Member Lane read a Proclamation for Diez y Seis de
Septiembre Day on behalf of Father Stephen Jasso, All Saints
Catholic Church.
Council Member Wentworth presented a Proclamation for
United Way Month. Mr. Tom Davis, Director of City Services
and Chairman of the City's United Way Campaign, informed the
Council that this year the City's goal was $312,000.00. He
stated that September 22, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. the City will kickoff
the campaign in Council Chamber and introduced Benton Clark,
Chief Operating Officer for the United Way. Mr. Clark thanked
the City for the proclamation and stated that contributions
received by the City have greatly enhanced the United Way's
ability to provide services to those in need.
Council Member Lane recognized Mr. Brad Gandy, Chairman of
the 44th Annual Pioneer Days, Mr. David Spendor, President,
and Mr. Gary Brinkley, representing the North Fort Worth
Business Association. Mr. Gandy thanked the Council for their
continued support of Pioneer Days and stated that various
activities would take place September 15-17, 2000. He invited
the Council to come out and enjoy the events and presented
them with a kerchief and poster commemorating the occasion.
Announcements Mayor Pro tempore McCloud announced that there would be a
parade September 16, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. in the Polytechnic area,
leaving from Texas Wesleyan College on Rosedale. He also
announced that Friday, September 15, 2000, Council Member
Picht and Tru would celebrate 45 years of marriage and gave
them best wishes from the Council.
Council Member Picht expressed appreciation to the Council for
their well wishes and stated that he attended the ribbon cutting
ceremony for the new building at Wedgwood Baptist Church
last weekend. He commended the members of the church for
their forward-looking spirit and for helping their community
heal.
Council Member Haskin thanked the members of the
Summerfield and Parkland neighborhoods for coming together
this past weekend to assist in the clean up of the family's home
affected by the racial incident this weekend. She also invited
the public to participate in Tarrant County's inaugural mass
transit effort by taking a ride on the Trinity Railway Express,
which would start operating September 16, 2000 at 10:00 a.m.
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Free rides would be conducted 12 times a day to Dallas
throughout the month from the Richland Hills Station located at
Hand ley-Ederville and Highway 121.
Withdrawn — Council Member Moss requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication No. L-12895 be withdrawn from the consent
agenda and Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and
Council Communication No. C-18232 be withdrawn from the
consent agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the consent agenda, as amended, was
adopted unanimously.
Appointments Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that Mr. Jack Adler be appointed to Place 3
on the Aviation Advisory Board effective September 12, 2000
and with a term to expire on October 1, 2001. The motion
carried unanimously.
OCS-1162 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1162 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-13009 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Licensing Tag 13009 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Fee for Low Council continue support of annual low cost rabies vaccination
Cost Rabies clinics in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) target
Vaccination areas by reducing the Public Health Department's licensing tag
Clinics fee during FY 2000-2001 from $7.00 to $3.00 per altered animal,
and from $12.00 to $5.00 per unaltered animal during these
vaccination clinics. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-9180 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Purchase 9180 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Agreement for authorize:
OEM Cummins
Diesel Parts and 1. A purchase agreement for OEM (original equipment
Engines manufacturer) Cummins diesel parts and engines with
Fort Worth Freightliner for the City Services Department.
Prices are based on the low bid of manufacturer's list
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price less a 29 percent discount for parts and an 8
percent discount for engines. Payment is due 10 days
from the date invoices are received, the City takes
ownership of the goods upon receipt, freight is not
charged; and
2. This agreement to begin September 23, 2000, and expire
September 22, 2001, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-9181 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Amend M&C P- 9181 from the City Manager recommending that the City
8877 Purchase Council:
Agreement for
Heating and Air 1. Amend M&C P-8877 and authorize a purchase agreement
Conditioner with an additional contractor K & M Service, Inc. to
Services provide heating and air conditioning services for the
Parks and Community Services (PACS) Department, with
payment due 10 days after receipt of invoice, freight at no
charge; and
2. Authorize this agreement to begin September 12, 2000,
and expire June 8, 2001.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12891 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ord. # 14332 12891 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Annexation of Council approve Ordinance No. 14332 declaring certain
2.662 Acres of findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits
Land out of the of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of a
James Eads certain 2.662 acres (0.004 square miles) of land, more or less,
Survey out of the James Eads Survey, Abstract No. 410, Denton
Annexation No. County, Texas, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins
A-00-11 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
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this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict
herewith; in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of
the Local Government Code of the State of Texas. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12892 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Ord. # 14333 12892 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Annexation of Council approve Ordinance No. 14333 declaring certain
40.000 Acres of findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits
Land out of the of the City of Fort Worth; providing for the annexation of a
Charles Tydings certain 40.000 acres (0.063 square miles) of land, more or less,
Survey and the out of the Charles Tydings Survey, Abstract No. 1276 and the J.
J. Ivy Survey Ivy Survey, Abstract No. 649, Denton County, Texas, which said
Annexation No. territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate
A-00-10 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; in
compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local
Government Code of the State of Texas. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12893 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12893 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Permanent Council approve the acquisition of one permanent sanitary
Sanitary Sewer sewer easement described as a portion of Lot 3, Mrs. Mittie
Easement Scott Tract, Shelby County School Land Survey, A-1375, Tarrant
County, Texas, from William and Carol Schultz (2/3 interest) and
Bank of America, Trustee (1/3 interest), required for the
construction of Sanitary Sewer Mains M-421 and M-423 (DOE
2730) for a cost of $2,400.00. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12894 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 12894 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Permanent Council approve the acquisition of one permanent easement
Easement described as A-565, Milly Gilbert Survey, Tarrant County, Texas
from Emerging Properties, required for the rehabilitation of
Sanitary Sewer Main-452 (DOE 3086) for a cost of $1.00. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
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L-12895 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease 12895 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement with Council authorize the City Manager to execute a lease
Tarrant County agreement with the Tarrant County Hospital District (TCHD) for
Hospital District a fourth consecutive year to lease space in the Northside, North
Tri-Ethnic, Southside and Worth Heights Community Centers to
operate a health clinic.
Council Member Moss informed Council that his wife was
employed by the Hospital District, that he had filed a Conflict of
Interest affidavit with the City Secretary, and would abstain from
voting on this issue.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, 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
L-12896 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Authorize 12896 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Condemnation Council declare the necessity of taking an interest in the
of Land property described as Lot 22, Block 4A, Mistletoe Boulevard,
Tarrant County, Texas, from James Huling and Tommie Jo
Jefferson, and authorize the City Attorney to institute
condemnation proceedings to acquire an interest in the parcel
of land which is required for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer
Main M-C1C4B Drainage Area (DOE 2473). Council Member
Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion
carried unanimously.
C-18224 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Effective Plan 18224 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Management, Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a consulting
Inc. agreement with Effective Plan Management, Inc. (EPM) to
provide group benefits consulting services to the City of Fort
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Worth on a fee basis of $5,000.00 per month for the period
beginning October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18225 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Stocker 18225 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Enterprises, Inc. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Stocker Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $264,761.00 for Main
21 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and
Improvements (Group 7, Contract 3) Part 5. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18226 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Southern 18226 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Paradise Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Construction, Southern Paradise Construction, Inc. in the amount of
Inc. $122,026.00 for Mains 183 and 333 Drainage Area Sanitary
Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6,
Contract 3) Part 4. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-18227 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Interlocal 18227 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement with Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Tarrant County Agreement with Tarrant County for the provision of disease
for Disease control services in an amount not to exceed $170,004.00. It was
Control Services the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-18228 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Interlocal 18228 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement with Council authorize the City Manager to accept and execute
Tarrant County Interlocal Agreements with municipalities that adjoin the City of
Municipalities Fort Worth for the purpose of rabies control during FY 2000-
for Rabies 2001. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Control recommendation be adopted.
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C-18229 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Interlocal 18229 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Agreement with Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal
Tarrant County Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
for Rabies for the purpose of providing rabies control services in the
Control in unincorporated areas of Tarrant County from October 1, 2000,
Unincorporated through September 30, 2001. It was the consensus of the City
Tarrant County Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18230 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Contract with 18230 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Tarrant County Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
for Office Space Agreement with Tarrant County to provide office space and
and Building building services at the City's Public Health Center located at
Services at the 1800 University Drive. In return, Tarrant County will pay the City
Public Health the amount of $247,025.00. It was the consensus of the City
Center Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-18231 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14334 18231 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Safety-Kleen, Council:
Inc.
1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14334 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Management Fund by $150,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with
Safety-Kleen, Inc. for hazardous waste disposal; and
2. Approve the transfer of$150,000.00 from undesignated to
the City Generated Hazardous Waste Disposal project
within the Environmental Project fund; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Safety-Kleen, Inc. for the packaging, transportation, and
disposal of hazardous waste at a total cost not to exceed
$150,000.00; and
4. Authorize this agreement to begin October 1, 2000 and
end September 30, 2001, with two one-year options to
renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-18232 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. # 14335 18232 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Accept Texas Council:
Parks and
Wildlife 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept additional matching
Department funds from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
"KIDFISH" Grant (TPWD) in the amount of $7,350.00 for the "KIDFISH"
Funds and Community Development Grant Program; and
Approve
Interlocal 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into
Agreement an Interlocal Agreement that sets forth conditions and
expectations of the TPWD and the City of Fort Worth in
the administration of the "KIDFISH" grant program; and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14335 increasing the
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of $7,350.00 subject to the receipt of the
funds from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for
the purpose of funding the "KIDFISH" Community
Development Program.
Council Member Picht acknowledged the efforts of Mr. Rusty
Arnold from the South Greenbriar Neighborhood Association
for spearheading the "KIDFISH" program. He invited all
interested to participate in various fishing events to be held on
October 22, 2000 and made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Budget Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date
for the continuation of a hearing in connection with the
proposed budget for 2000-2001 fiscal year to give every
interested person or citizen opportunity to be heard. Mayor
Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection
with the proposed budget for 2000-2001 fiscal year, Council
Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud, that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried
unanimously.
Adoption Tax Council Member Silcox introduced Ordinance No. 14336
Rate providing for the levy and collection of an annual ad valorem
Ord. # 14336 tax on all property, real, personal and mixed situated within the
territorial limits of the City of Fort Worth, owned in said City of
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Fort Worth, Texas on the 1St day of January, A.D., 2000, except
such property as may be exempt from taxation by the
constitution and laws of the State of Texas, and he made a
motion to adopt the ordinance levying taxes and setting the tax
rate for 2000 at $0.6312 for maintenance and operation and
$0.2438 for debt service, seconded by Council Member Haskin.
The motion carried unanimously.
Adopt/Budget Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Ord. # 14286 Member Davis, that Ordinance No. 14286 establishing
appropriations for the 2000-2001 Fiscal Year, be adopted, on
second and final reading, with the understanding that funding
for the DFW Film Commission would be withdrawn until such
time as a contract is brought forward for Council consideration.
The motion carried unanimously.
City Manager Terrell commended Assistant City Manager
Charles Boswell, Bridgett Garrett, Budget Administrator, and
the entire Budget staff for their hard work and preparation of
this year's budget for Council's approval.
Citizen Mr. Jacob Avila, 301 E. Drew, Director of LULAC District 21,
Presentations appeared before Council in regards to the City Manager's
Jacob Avila response to the Water Department incident.
Z-00-047 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of August 8,
SP-00-009 2000, continued the hearing of the application of All Right
Denied Without Parking by Jackson Wilson, for a change in zoning of property
Prejudice located at 1701 and 1709 May Street, from "B" Two-Family to
"PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for commercial
parking lot, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-047 and Site Plan No. SP-
00-009. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring
to be heard.
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,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-047 and Site Plan No. SP-00-009, be
denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-085 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of August 8,
SP-00-016 2000, continued the hearing of the application of Hillwood
Approved Development Company by Quine & Associates, for a change in
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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, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-085, and site plan for mini
warehouse with dwelling unit with monument sign not to
exceed 80 square feet, Site Plan No. SP-00-016. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, 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, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-
085 and site plan for mini warehouse with dwelling unit with
monument sign not to exceed 80 square feet, Site Plan No. SP-
00-016, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Zoning Hearing It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2657 was
adopted on August 15, 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
August 25, 2000. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Jackson Wilson Mr. Jackson Wilson, representing the applicant AA Group, Inc.,
appeared before the City Council and explained why the
applicant did not wish to have the PD/SU zoning and informed
Council that a convenience store is planned for this area. He
furthermore stated that there was opposition to the billboards
and that they were removed.
John Garfield Mr. John Garfield, Development Services Administrator, advised
the Council that the site plan had not been reviewed for
compliance with the landscape ordinance. The site plan only
showed the layout of the buildings and access to parking,
however any development must conform to landscaping
regulations.
Z-00-063 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of AA Group, Inc. for a
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change in zoning of property located at 4232 S. Henderson and
4233 Baldwin Avenue, from "A" One-Family to "E" Commercial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-063, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-069 Ms. Patrice M. Franklin, 5513 Humbert Avenue, appeared before
Patrice Franklin Council in opposition of the zoning change and requested
Council grant a 30-day extension to provide the neighbors an
opportunity to meet with the developer and address concerns of
the community.
Z-00-069 Council Member Wentworth stated that he had spoken with Mr.
Continued Until Tinsley and that a 30-day extension was agreed upon and made
October 10, 2000 a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the
application of Vic Tinsley Family Partnership/City of Fort Worth
by Dennis Hopkins, for a change in zoning of property located
at 5201-5237 Carver Drive from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU"
Planned Development Specific Use for all uses in "I" Light
Industrial with exceptions, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-069, be
continued until October 10, 2000. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-078 Council Member Davis asked Mr. Croston, developer of the
Approved property, of his intention for the use of the property. Mr.
Croston stated that the property would be used for an
expansion of the John Peter Smith Hospital campus. Council
Member Davis asked him to work with the Hemphill Task Force
for the landscaping of the property.
Council Member Moss informed Council that his wife was an
employee of the Hospital District, 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 application of Tarrant County Hospital
District by M. E. Croston, for a change in zoning of property
located in the 500 Block of West Allen, the 1600 Block of South
Jennings, and 1617 Hemphill, from "F" Commercial, "B" Two-
Family & "C" Multi-Family to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-078, be approved. 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
Z-00-080 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Lane, that the application of Brenda Varga and Joe
Whitacre by Dennis Box, for a change in zoning of property
located at 3512 House Anderson Road from "AG" Agricultural
to "PD/SU" Planned Development Specific Uses for Office
Warehouse, and waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-080, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-00-082 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of City of Fort
Worth Planning Department for a change in zoning of the
following properties, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-082, be approved.
3128 W. 7th Street from "J" Medium Industrial to"J/DD" Medium Industrial/
Demolition Delay
4736 Bryce Avenue from "C" Multi-Family to "C/DD" Multi-Family/Demolition
Delay
3204 Camp Bowie from "J" Medium Industrial to "J/DD" Medium Industrial/
Demolition Delay
4101 Camp Bowie from "PD/F" Planned Development/Commercial to
"PD/F/DD Planned Development/Commercial/Demolition Delay
4624 Camp Bowie from "F" Commercial to "F/DD" Commercial/Demolition
Delay
4630-38 Camp Bowie from "F" Commercial to "F/DD" Commercial/Demolition
Delay
4700-04 Camp Bowie from "F" Commercial to "F/DD" Commercial/Demolition
Delay
4705 Camp Bowie from "CF" Community Facilities to "CF/DD" Community
Facilities/Demolition Delay
4709 Camp Bowie from "F" Commercial to "F/DD" Commercial/Demolition
Delay
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2100 Clover Lane from "B" Two-Family to "B/DD" Two-Family/Demolition
Delay
4600 Dexter Avenue from "PD/E" Planned Development/Commercial to
"PD/E/DD" Planned Development/Commercial/Demolition Delay
4201-37 Lafayette Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "B/DD" Two-
Family/Demolition Delay
901 N. University Drive from "G" Commercial to "G/DD"
Commercial/Demolition Delay
929 (913) N. University Drive from "G" Commercial & "J" Medium Industrial
to"G/J/DD" Commercial/Medium Industrial/Demolition Delay
3800, 3801, 3812, 3816, 3824, 3830, 3840, and 3854 Tulsa Way from "C" Multi-
Family to"C/DD" Multi-Family/Demolition Delay
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-088 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Margaux Texas Venture,
Inc. by Dennis Hopkins, for a change in zoning of property
located in the 7200 Block of Blue Mound Road/Future
Basswood Boulevard, from "OM" Office Midrise to "E"
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-088, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-089 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of Cody Whelchel for a
change in zoning of property located at 3140 and 3144 Ramona
Drive from "A" One-Family to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket
No. Z-00-089, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-090 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Hawkins Custom Homes
by Dunaway & Associates for a change in zoning of property
located in the 2300 Block of Sycamore School Road from "AG"
Agricultural to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-090, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-091A Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Fort Worth
Housing Finance Corporation for a change in zoning of property
located at 3524-26 Avenue E from "B" Two-Family to "A" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-091A, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
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Z-00-091C Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Fort Worth Housing
Finance Corporation for a change in zoning of property located
at 2600-04 Clinton Avenue from "I" Light Industrial to "A" One-
Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-091C, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-00-095 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Moss, that the application of Basswood Properties, Inc.
by Freese & Nichols, Inc. for a change in zoning of property
located in the 7500 Block of North Freeway from "I" Light
Industrial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-095, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-097 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Briscoe Clark Company
LTD., by James W. Schell, for a change in zoning of property
located in the 18500 and 18600 Block of Highway 114 at Matany
Road from Unzoned, "C" Multi-Family, "A" One-Family and "E"
Commercial to "A" One-Family, "C" Multi-Family, and "E"
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-097, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-098B The following citizens appeared before Council in opposition to
Ord. # 14337 the zoning change:
Approved
Daniel Ripley Mr. Daniel Ripley 2229 Mistletoe Blvd.
Ron Formby Mr. Ron Formby P.O. Box 170609, Arlington, TX
(Represented Greater Fort Worth Builders Association)
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, that Ordinance No. 14337 amending the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance
No. 13896, as amended, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code
of the City of Fort Worth, establishing four new one-family
residential zoning districts with minimum lot sizes of 7,500
square feet, 10,000 square feet, one-half acre, and one acre;
establishing lot width, lot coverage, setback and height
requirements; establishing other development standards;
renaming "A" One-Family District as "A-5" One-Family District;
amending residential use table to delete reference to "A" One-
Family District and to reflect uses allowed in "A-43", "A-21", "A-
10", "A-7.5" and "A-5" One-Family Districts; amending
definition of "One- and Two-Family Residential Districts",
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Zoning Docket No. Z-00-09813, be adopted with the following
amendments:
a. The previously deleted references to 7,500 square foot
minimum lot size should be re-included .
b. The seconded "Whereas" clause should read:
"Whereas, although the City affirms its commitment to
affordable housing and recognizes the need for the
continued availability of small lot residential zonings..."
c. The third "Whereas" clause should read: "Whereas, the
City Council on adopting this ordinance affirms its intent
that the ordinance not be applied involuntarily to existing
zoned properties absent compelling circumstances.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Haskin, Moss, Wentworth,
and Davis
NOES: Council Members Lane, Silcox, and Picht
ABSENT: None
Z-00-099 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Stockyard Station
Partnership for a change in zoning of property located at 130
East Exchange Avenue (122 & 128 East Exchange) from "K/HC"
Heavy Industrial/Historical and Cultural Landmark to "K/HSE"
Heavy Industrial/Highly Significant Endangered, Zoning Docket
No. Z-00-099, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-083 Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club, appeared before Council
Returned to and requested that Council return this zoning case back to the
Zoning Zoning Commission for reconsideration.
Commission
Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the application of James Pruett by
Stephen Bolton, for a change in zoning of property located in
the 8800 Block of Calmont Avenue from "E" Commercial to
PD/I" Planned Development for all uses in "I" Light Industrial
with exceptions and waiver of site plan requested, Zoning
Docket No. Z-00-083, be returned to the Zoning Commission for
reconsideration. The motion carried unanimously.
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Z-00-091B Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council
Denied Without Member Silcox, that the application of Fort Worth Housing
Prejudice Finance Corporation for a change in zoning of property located
at 2732 Stalcup Road from "E" Commercial to "A" One-Family,
Zoning Docket No. Z-00-091B, be denied without prejudice. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-00-092 Mr. John M. Saltarelli, Attorney for the property owner,
Denied appeared before Council in opposition of the zoning denial.
John M.
Saltarelli Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the application of M. Arnove, LLP.,
by Stan Baker, for a change in zoning of property located at 201
North Academy Boulevard from "E" Commercial to "D" Multi-
Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-00-092, be denied. 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 Wentworth made
a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning
Hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 14338
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 Ms. Linda R. Spencer, 7129 Meadowbrook Drive, representing
Presentations Meadowbrook Residents, appeared before Council in
opposition of sidewalks being installed on their street. She
submitted a petition to the Council from the neighborhood of
those residents who opposed the sidewalk installation.
Council Member Haskin stated that she would continue to work
with the Meadowbrook neighborhood to resolve this issue.
Mayor Barr directed City Manager Terrell to gather information
on this issue and provide a report back to Council.
Joe Guerrero Mr. Joe Guerrero, 115 W. 2nd St., and Ms. Vicki Bargas, 301 E.
Vicki Bargas Drew, appeared before Council regarding the Water Department
incident.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:07 p.m.
CITY S CRETARY MAYOR