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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/03/11-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11, 1999 Date & Time On the 11th day of March, A.D., 1999, 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 Jim Lane; Council Members Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph McCloud and Cathy Hirt; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend A. V. Fisher, Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member McCloud seconded by Council Member Haskin the minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1999, were approved unanimously. Special Presentations/ Council Member Haskin presented Dorothy Wing with a Introductions Proclamation for American Red Cross Month. Council Member Hirt presented a Proclamation for 1999 Fort Worth Outstanding Women's Day to the eight honorees who were introduced by Mrs. Mary Ann Epps. Willa Lister of the Parks and Community Services Department presented plaques to various organizations in appreciation for their work and assistance with the City's Cowboy Santa program. The recipients honored were: Children 2,000 Foundation, Texas Lil's Dude Ranch; Lockheed Martin Employees Contri-Club; Ridgmar Mall; Channel 8, Santas Helpers; Vandervoort's Dairy; and the United States Marine Corps Reservists. Announcements Council Member Silcox announced that the Zoning Commission would conduct a Public Hearing on April 14, 1999 for the purpose of reviewing amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Withdrawn/Consent City Manager Bob Terrell requested that Mayor and Council Agenda Communication No. 17305 be moved from the consent agenda and be withdrawn from the Council agenda. CITY COUNCIL MEETIN9" FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 2of18 Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Res. No. 2504 There was presented Resolution No. 2504 directing the City Direct City Manager to Manager to pursue available federal, state, and local funds Pursue Funds for the planning and redevelopment of high priority commercial corridors in the Central City areas of Fort Worth. On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by Council Member Moss, the resolution was adopted unanimously. C.P. No. 207 There was presented City Council Proposal No. 207 as Amendment to City proposed by Council Member Picht, recommending that the Code Concerning Fort Worth City Council amend the City Code Provisions Taxicab Franchises Concerning Taxicab Franchises. Council Member Picht, made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud that Council Proposal No. 207 be approved. Council Member Silcox made a substitute motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Lane that consideration of this proposal be delayed until after the Government Relations Committee meeting April 13, 1999. The substitute motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr, Mayor Pro tempore Lane, Council Members Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: None City Council Council Member McCloud gave a brief report from the Committees Safety and Community Development Committee. OCS-1043 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Liability Bonds No. OCS-1043 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows: C* COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 3of18 Parkway Contractor Insurance Company Bridge&Company Western Surety Company Charles E. Mask Western Surety Company Gene Walker&Sons Concrete Contractors RLI Surety Insurance Company It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1044 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Claims No. OCS-1044 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. Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing concerning allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Site Improvement Activities Related to the Mercado de Fort Worth Project and Planning and Acquisition Activities Related to the Heritage Center Project. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Richard Tucker, representing the City Manager's office, appeared before the City Council and gave a staff report calling attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. 12497, as follows: G-12497 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Allocation of CDBG No. G-12497 from the City Manager recommending that the Funds City Council authorize the transfer and change of use of $300,000.00 in Unprogrammed Funds from Year XXIV Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and authorize: 1. The use of $100,000.00 in CDBG funds for site improvement activities associated with the Mercado de Fort Worth project; and 2. The use of $185,000.00 in CDBG funds for acquisition activities related to the Heritage Center project; and 3. The use of up to $15,000.00 in CDBG funds for planning and consulting services related to the Heritage Center Project. CITY COUNCIL MEETIN ? FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 4 of 18 There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro tempore Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12497 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing concerning amending of the Arlington Heights Sector Plan to reflect expansion of Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas, west of Haskell Street. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Fernando Costa, Director of Planning, appeared before the City Council and gave a staff report calling attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. 12498, as follows: G-12498 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13727 No. G-12498 from the City Manager recommending that the Amendment to City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13727 amending the Arlington Heights Arlington Heights 1984 Sector Plan, as amended, for a Sector Plan portion of the North Hi-Mount area generally bound by West 7t" Street on the north, Haskell Street on the east, Clarke Avenue on the south, and mid-block between Haskell and Dorothy Lane on the west, changing the land use designation from single-family and two-family residential uses to community facility uses for the Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas expansion. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox to move Zoning Docket Nos. Z-98- 177 and SP-98-034 up from the Zoning Agenda for consideration at this time. The motion passed unanimously. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12498, and the application of Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas by Phillip Poole for a change in zoning of property located at 1000 Montgomery Street from "B" Two-Family, "C" Multi- Family & "F" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned C P. COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 5of18 Development/Specific Use for a medical facility master planned campus, with site plan required, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-177, and Site Plan No. SP-98-034, be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for a public hearing concerning approval and appropriation of mid-year adjustments to the FY 1998-99 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Police Chief Thomas Windham, representing the Fort Worth Police Department, appeared before the City Council and gave a staff report calling attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. 12499, as follows: G-12499 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13728 No. G-12499 from the City Manager recommending that the Crime Control and City Council: Prevention District Budget 1. Approve a mid-year adjustment to the FY 1998-99 Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Fund budget to fund a two percent across-the-board pay increase for all sworn police personnel at a cost of$936,000.00; and 2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 13728 increasing appropriations by $936,000.00 in the CCPD Fund and decreasing the unreserved, designated fund balance by the same amount for the purpose of providing funding for a five percent across-the-board pay increase for police Civil Service personnel; and 3. Approve the transfer of $936,000.00 from the CCPD Fund to the General Fund. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Lane, that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12499 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETIN FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 6 of 18 P-8798 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Amend M&C P-7698 No. P-8798 from the City Manager recommending that the for Additional City Council amend M&C P-7698 for additional authorization Computers, Parts, and to purchase computers, parts, peripheral equipment, Software software, and services for the Information Systems and Services Department (IS&S) from the State of Texas Catalog Purchasing Procedure for an additional $3,000,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8799 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of Material No. P-8799 from the City Manager recommending that the Handling Equipment City Council authorize the purchase of material handling equipment for the City Services Department from Future Equipment Company, Inc., Clemons Tractor Company, Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment, Inc., and Southwest Material Handling Company, based on the low bid meeting specifications for a total amount not to exceed $258,032.00, f.o.b. destination, freight no-charge and payment terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8800 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of No. P-8800 from the City Manager recommending that the Miscellaneous City Council authorize the purchase of miscellaneous Equipment equipment for the City Services Department from Big Tex Trailers, Honda Kawasaki West, United Rental, Inc. and Moody Day Company, Inc. based on the low bid meeting specifications, for a total amount not to exceed $90,451.60, f.o.b. destination, freight no-charge and payment terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8801 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of Trucks No. P-8801 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of trucks for the City Services Department from Village Ford of Lewisville, Inc., Classic Chevrolet, Inc. and Allen Samuels Ford, based on the low bid meeting specifications for a total amount not to exceed $446,647.00, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge and payment terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 7of18 P-8802 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Interlocal Agreements No. P-8802 from the City Manager recommending that the for Goods and City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Services interlocal agreements between the City of Fort Worth, the City of Grapevine and other governmental entities who request such interlocal agreements for the purchase of goods and services. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8803 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase of No. P-8803 from the City Manager recommending that the Demolition Services City Council authorize the purchase of demolition services from A-1 Demolition for the following sites, based on the low bid of $59,175.00 with payment due within 15 days of the date of invoice: 5321 Greenlee Street $10,900.00 923 East Tucker Street $ 8,300.00 5108 Panola Street $33,000.00 3104 Handley Drive $ 6,975.00 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8804 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Purchase Agreement No. P-8804 from the City Manager recommending that the for Automotive and City Council authorize: Equipment Batteries 1. A purchase agreement for automotive and equipment batteries for the City Services Department with Nationwide Battery Distributors based on the low bid and manufacturer's list price less discount quoted, with payment due 30 days from receipt of invoice, City takes title at the City's dock with no freight charge; and 2. This agreement to begin May 21, 1999 and expire on May 20, 2000, with options to renew for two additional one- year periods; and 3. The City Manager to enter into interlocal purchase agreements with any other governmental entities, as requested, based on the same prices, terms and conditions of the original agreement. CITY COUNCIL MEETIN FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 8of18 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12444 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acceptance of No. L-12444 from the City Manager recommending that the Permanent Utility City Council approve the acceptance of three permanent Easements utility easements described as Lots 1-R-A to 1-R-E, Block A; Lots 1-R-F to 1-R-K, Block A; and Lots 1-R-A to 1-R-E, Block B of the Ralph Bunche Addition, from the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12445 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acquisition of No. L-12445 from the City Manager recommending that the Permanent Sanitary City Council approve the acquisition of one permanent Sewer Easement sanitary sewer easement described as Lot 11, Block 1, Burchill Addition, from Mary Johnson, for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12446 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Authorization for No. L-12446 from the City Manager recommending that the Condemnation for City Council declare the necessity of taking an interest in a Acquisition of portion of Lot 21, Block 134, Belmont Park, Fort Worth, Permanent Utility Tarrant County, Texas, owned by T. E. Chandler and Easement authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in the land. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12447 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Approve License No. L-12447 from the City Manager recommending that the Agreement with City Council authorize the City Manager to approve and Dallas Area Rapid execute the license agreement with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Transit (DART) for construction and maintenance of a 24- inch wastewater pipeline known as sanitary sewer main 106R in DART's right-of-way at Mile Post 630.96 near the intersection of Schwartz Avenue and Long Avenue, for a total cost of $2,975.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. ITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 9 of 18 L-12448 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acquisition of No. L-12448 from the City Manager recommending that the Permanent Utility City Council accept four permanent utility easements as Easements described, in the Ridgmar Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, for a total cost of$4.00. Grantor Legal Description Larry M. &Paula Parrish Lot 18, Block 50 Jack H. &Sadie Ruth Thompson Lot 17, Block 50 Lewis Wilson Lot 16, Block 50 James H. Phillips, III Lot 14, Block 50 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12449 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Acquisition of No. L-12449 from the City Manager recommending that the Permanent Sanitary City Council accept one permanent sanitary sewer Sewer Easement easement described as Tract 8, Abstract 1287 (1201 Wesleyan Street) from Texas Wesleyan University, for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12450 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Lease Office Space No. L-12450 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a new lease for 400 square feet of office space at 6901 North Beach Street from Community Dynamics — Fort Worth at a cost of$1.00 per year; and 2. Approve the lease term of one year commencing December 29, 1998, and expiring December 28, 1999, with two options to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17303 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Amend CSC No. No. C-17303 from the City Manager recommending that the 22117 — Lease City Council authorize the City Manager to amend City Agreement with Rudd Secretary Contract ("CSC") No. 22117, a lease agreement Properties with Rudd Properties for the Department of Employment and Training's Northside Workforce Center, 2100 North Main Street, to add 785 square feet of leased space for an CITY COUNCIL MEET%13 FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 10 of 18 additional $887.05 per month in rent for the period of March 1, 1999, to September 15, 2001, increasing the total monthly rental amount to $10,939.18. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17304 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Change Order No. 1 to No. C-17304, from the City Manager recommending that the CSC No. 24358 with City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Conatser Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 24358 with Construction Conatser Construction, Inc. in the amount of $15,255.00 to provide for additional pay item quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to $402,399.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17306 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Freese & Nichols, Inc. No. C-17306 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services contract with Freese & Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $157,600.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17307 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Kebo Services, Inc. No. C-17307 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Kebo Services, Inc. in the amount of $434,083.60 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract XLIV (44), Unit 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17308 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Conatser No. C-17308 from the City Manager recommending that the Construction, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction, Inc. in the amount of $585,497.00 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract XLV (45), Unit 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17309 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Change Order No. 4 to No. C-17309 from the City Manager recommending that the CSC No. 23465 with City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change Circle "C" Order No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 23465 with Circle Construction, Inc. "C" Construction, Inc. in the amount of$62,850.00 to iTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 11 of 18 provide for additional quantities, thereby increasing the contract amount to $1,921,936.50. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17310 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Turner Collie & No. C-17310 from the City Manager recommending that the Braden, Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. in the amount of $234,750.00 to prepare plans and specifications for Main C1C4B Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2), Part 7. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17311 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Estrella Construction, No. C-17311 from the City Manager recommending that the Inc. City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Estrella Construction, Inc. in the amount of $339,497.00 for Main 207R Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5, Contract 3), Part 8, Unit 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17312 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Halff Associates, Inc. No. C-17312 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $156,750.00 to prepare plans and specifications for Main C1C4B Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 2), Part 6. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17313 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13729 No. C-17313 from the City Manager recommending that the Texas State Library City Council: and Archives Commission and U.S. 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if DOE awarded, a grant for the Inter-library Loan Program in the amount of $222,287.00 from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the U.S. Department of Education; and CITY COUNCIL MEET M FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 12 of 18 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant contract with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission relating to such grant, if awarded; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13729 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant Fund in the amount of$222,287.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding resource sharing and interlibrary loan services through a grant from the US Department of Education and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission; and 4. Apply indirect costs according to Administrative Regulation 3-15 using the most currently approved indirect cost rate of 34.93 percent for the department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17314 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Amendment No. 1 to No. C-17314 from the City Manager recommending that the Contract with Genesis City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Design Group, Inc. Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $31,600.00 to the architectural design contract with Genesis Design Group, Inc. for the design of the Mercado de Fort Worth Plaza located at 1430 Main Street. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17315 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Corgan Associates, No. C-17315 from the City Manager recommending that the Inc. City Council approve an architectural design contract with Corgan Associates, Inc. in the amount of $65,670.00 for the renovation and preservation of the Marine/Roseland Theater. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17316 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Reject Bids No. C-17316 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids received for Main 390 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 6, Contract 1), Part 12 and to readvertise the project for bid at the earliest OTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 13 of 18 convenience. On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17317 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Ord. # 13730 No. C-17317 from the City Manager recommending that the Circle "C" City Council: Construction 1. Authorize the transfer of $1,620,422.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund ($1,042,735.00) and the Sewer Capital Project Fund ($577,687.00); and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13730 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$1,042,735.00 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $577,687.00 from available funds; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J. Schultz d/b/a/ Circle "C" Construction in the amount of $1,500,410.00 for the Water and Sewer Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract 98A "MWSERR98A". On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Moss, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-17318 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication Texas Bank, No. C-17318 from the City Manager recommending that the Brownwood and Fort City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Worth Jet Center Consent Agreement regarding an Assignment and Deed of Trust Lien between Texas Bank, Brownwood (Bank) and Fort Worth Jet Center, Inc. (FWJC) pertaining to FWJC's leases (City Secretary Contract Numbers 9750, 10797, 11886, 12963, 19775, and 21582) at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport so that the Bank may secure FWJC's indebtedness to the Bank for leasehold improvement loans. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Lane, seconded by Council Member Moss, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 14 of 18 Z-99-019 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of February Continued Until 9, 1999, continued the hearing of Magnolia Media Group, April 13, 1999 Ltd. by West Loop 820 Partners, for a change in zoning of property located in the 9600 Block of Westpoint Blvd., from "C Multi-Family", to "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z- 99-019. Mayor Barr informed the council that the applicant requested consideration from Council for a 30-day extension. Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. Z-99-019 be continued until April 13, 1999. The motion carried unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2492 was adopted on February 16, 1999, 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, and the Fort Worth Star Telegram on February 24, 1999. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Z-98-161 Mayor Pro tempore Lane made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of William Morris Bond for a change in zoning of property located at 3312 Azle Avenue, from "B" Two—Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for an office, with a site plan approved by the Zoning Commission, that the fee be waived, and recommended Zoning Docket No. Z-98-161, be approved. Mr. William Bond, 5061 White Settlement Road, appeared and advised the Council of improvements made to the property. Mayor Barr advised Mr. Bond to work with John Garfield in the Development Department, to obtain a site plan for this property and that the fee would be waived. The motion carried unanimously. CY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 15 of 18 Z-99-014 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Approved Pro tempore Lane that the application of HSM DEVCO, LTD. c/o Henry S. Miller by Winkelmann & Associates for a change in zoning of property located in the 6700 Block of Bridge Street from "G" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "G" Commercial plus outside storage, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-014, be approved. Joe Epps Mr. Joe Epps, 828 Firewheel Tr., appeared before the City Council to express his support for this proposed zoning change. The motion carried unanimously. SP-99-005 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Mayor Approved Pro tempore Lane, that the application of Home Depot/Bridgewood Center for a site plan for property located in the 6700 Block of Bridge Street, Site Plan No. SP- 99-005, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-021A Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Hawkins Custom Homes, L.P. by Dunaway Associates, Inc. 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-99-021A, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-023 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Approved Pro tempore Lane , that the application of Calvin and Myrtle Tobias by Benny Tucker, Agent — President, Mosier Valley Community Area Council, Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at 3517 Garrett Street from "AG" Agricultural to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-023, be approved. Benny Tucker Mr. Benny Tucker, 3416 Raider Drive, addressed the City Council and expressed his appreciation for the zoning approval. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEET FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 16 of 18 Z-99-024 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Council SP-99-003 Member Silcox, that the application of The Palladium Group, Approved Inc., by H. Dennis Hopkins for a change in zoning of property located in the 1500 Block of West 7th Street, from "J" Light Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for multi-family, office/retail and parking, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-024, and Site Plan No. SP- 99-003, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-025 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member McCloud, that the application of Tarrant Acquisition, LTD., by H. Dennis Hopkins, for a change in zoning of property located in the 8500 Block of Trinity Blvd. from "PD 224" ("1", "G", "0-21', "IP", "C", "AG", "E" districts plus sand and gravel mining) to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-025, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-026 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Hirt, that the application of Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located in the 2800 Block of Alameda Street from "D" Multi- Family to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z- 99-026, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-027 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by SP-99-004 Council Member Silcox, that the application of All Saints Approved Episcopal Church by Dunaway Associates, Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at 5001 Dexter Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a church education building with living area, with site plan required, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-027 and Site Plan No. SP-99-004, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-028 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Marine Creek Ranch, Limited by James W. Schell for a change in zoning of property located in the 5700 Block of Bowman Roberts Road from "E" Commercial to "R-1" Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-028, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. OTY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 17 of 18 Z-99-029 Council Member Wentworth 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 5000-5036 Diaz Avenue from "C" Multi- Family to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-029, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-030 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Approved Pro tempore Lane, that the application of Jose Mora by Renny Rosas for a change in zoning of property located at 1416 North Main Street from "J" Light Industrial to "J/HC" Light Industrial/Historic and Cultural Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-030, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Special Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the Z-98-171 date for a special hearing concerning the proposed application of Choice Homes by Vernon Porter, for a change in zoning of property located in the 2500 Block of Highcrest and the 2500 Block of Bruce, from "ER" Restricted Commercial to "A" One-Family. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moss that Zoning Docket No. Z-98-171 be withdrawn from consideration without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously. There being no one else desiring to be heard in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3011, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the Zoning Hearing be closed and the following ordinance adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETIa FORT WORTH, TEXAS MARCH 11, 1999 PAGE 18 of 18 ORDINANCE NO. 13731 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3011, 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 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 PENAL CAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Presentations Mr. Francisco Hernandez, 2108 Alston Avenue, and Mr. Francisco Henandez, Jerry Fields, 6809 Vista Ridge Drive West, addressed the Jerry Fields City Council and expressed their concerns regarding the condition and the number soccer fields available to be used by players. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. �M,J_a.3,0 a ( � ((I, CITY S TARY MAYOR