HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/05/18-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 18, 1999
Date & Time On the 18th day of May, A.D., 1999, the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:40
a.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; Deputy City Attorney
William Wood; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more
than a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Jacquetta
Chambers, McMillian United Methodist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Mayor
Pro tempore Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of
May 11, 1999 were approved unanimously.
Special Council Member Haskin presented a Proclamation to Dr.
Presentations/ Betty McDaniel representing the Tarrant County Veterinary
Introductions Medical Association for Bite Prevention Week. Also
present were Jay Sabatucci representing the Texas
Department of Health, and Kelly Westbrook, Education
Officer for Fort Worth Animal Services. Dr. McDaniel
thanked the Council for the proclamation.
Dr. Sheila Mills, Principal of Westcliff Elementary School
and 15 of her students presented the City with birthday
cards commemorating the City's 150th celebration. Mr.
Steve Jones, their Spanish teacher led the students in
singing happy birthday to the City of Fort Worth, and
recognized Mayor Barr's birthday on May 22, 1999 by
singing happy birthday to him.
Council Member Hirt expressed her appreciation to her
family, Council Aide, City staff, and Mayor and Council for
all the support they provided her during her tenure in
office.
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Administration of The Oath of Office was administered by Mrs. Pearson to
Oaths of Office to Council Members Elect Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky
Council Members Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph
McCloud and Wendy Davis.
Council Member Davis assumed her seat at the Council
table.
Administration of The Oath of Office was administered by Mrs. Pearson to
Oath of Office to Mayor Elect Kenneth Barr.
Mayor Barr
Remarks of Newly Council Member Davis stated that she is honored to
Elected City Council represent District 9. She recognized several members of
Members & Mayor her family and thanked them and the volunteers who
worked so hard during her campaign. She thanked Dan
Roberts and David Minor, candidates for District 9, for
running issue-oriented and positive campaigns. She also
expressed her appreciation to Cathy Hirt for all the work
she had done in District 9.
Council Member Moss stated that he was excited about
starting his first full term in office and recognized his son
and father in the audience. He expressed his appreciation
for all the support he had received from the citizens in
District 5.
Mayor Pro tempore Lane thanked the citizens in District 2
and asked all members of the Council to agree to work
together in the next two years for the good of Fort Worth.
Council Member Haskin thanked her family for the support
they continue to provide her and recognized her mother
and the foreign exchange student residing with the Haskin
family. She expressed sincerest appreciation to Mary Lou
Patterson, her campaign manager, for all the work she did
in the campaign.
Council Member Picht stated that he appreciated the
confidence the citizens in District 6 had in him and
recognized his wife and son. He also expressed his
appreciation to Craig Murphy, his campaign manager, and
Christopher Turner, his aide.
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Mayor Barr and Mayor Pro tempore Lane made comments
regarding Council Members working together and
encouraged them to keep a positive tone when dealing
with issues of the City.
Election of Mayor Mayor Pro tempore Lane made a motion, seconded by
Pro Tempore Council Member Wentworth, to elect Council Member
McCloud as the new Mayor Pro tempore. The motion
carried unanimously.
Announcements Mayor Barr announced that a Public Hearing for the
Lancaster Corridor Redevelopment Project would be held
on May 24, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. at the Botanic Garden Center.
Continued/Withdrawn Mr. Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
Consent Agenda Communication Nos. P-8862 and P-8864 be removed from
the Consent Agenda.
Continued/Withdrawn Mr. Terrell requested that Mayor and Council
By Staff Communication No. P-8864 be removed from
consideration.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Lane seconded by Council
Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as amended, was
adopted unanimously.
OCS-1062 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Claims No. OCS-1062 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.
OCS-1063 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Res. # 2531 No. OCS-1063 from the Office of the City Secretary
Zoning Hearing recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2531 Setting Regular Zoning Hearing for June 8, 1998. On
motion of Council Member Haskin seconded by Council
Member Wentworth, the motion carried unanimously.
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G-12562 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13806 No. G-12562 from the City Manager recommending that the
Fund Repairs to City Council:
City Buildings and
Reimburse Funds for 1. Adopt Supplemental Ordinance No. 13806 increasing
Income Loss the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Insurance Fund in the amount of $637,748.52 from
available funds for the purpose of funding repairs to
City buildings and reimburse funds for income loss
from the May 5, 1995 hail storm; and
2. Approve the transfer of$19,869.76 to the General Fund,
and $5,751.00 to the Municipal Golf Fund.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-12563 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13807 No. G-12563 from the City Manager recommending that the
Public Rights-of-Way City Council adopt Ordinance No. 13807 granting a license
Agreement with to Metricom, Inc. for use of public rights-of-way in the City
Metricom, Inc. of Fort Worth for the purpose of constructing, maintaining
and operating a wireless digital data communications
radio network; requiring execution of a Public Right-of-
Way Use Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and
Metricom, Inc. regarding conditions and requirements
related to the use of public rights-of-way in the City of Fort
Worth and to the construction, maintenance and operation
of a wireless digital data communications radio network
and to the provision of related communications services
to residents of the City of Fort Worth and to reasonable
compensation to the City of Fort Worth for the use of the
public rights-of-way. On motion of Council Member
Haskin, seconded by Council Member Lane, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
G-12564 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Ord. # 13808 No. G-12564 from the City Manager recommending that the
Amending City Council approve Ordinance No. 13808 amending the
Environmental Code Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, by the
amendment of Chapter 12.5, "Environmental Protection
and Compliance," Article III, "Storm Water Protection" by
the deletion of the preamble; and further amending said
Chapter 12.5 by the amendment of Article III, "Storm Water
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Protection," Division I, "General Provisions," Section 12.5-
300, "Definitions," by the addition of definitions for
"Agricultural Storm Water Runoff," "Aquatic Monitoring
Organism," "Best Management Practices," "Cellar Dirt,"
"CFR," "City," "Contaminated," "Contamination,"
Cosmetic Cleaning," Discharger," "Environmental
Protection Agency," "Facility," "Fire Code," "Fire
Department," "Fire Protection Water," "Harmful Quantity,"
Mobile Commercial Cosmetic Cleaning," "Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System," "National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System," "NOI," "Non-Point
Source," "Notice of Intent," "NPDES," "NPDES Permit,"
"Operate," "Operator," "Person," "PH," "Point Source,"
"Pollutant," "Pollution," "Release," "State," "Storm
Water," "Storm Water Discharge Associated with
Industrial Activity," "Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan," "SWPPP," "TAC," "Texas Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System," "TPDES," "TSS (Total Suspended
Solids)," "Uncontaminated," "USC," "Water in the State,"
"Waters of the United States," and "Wetland;" and further
amending said chapter 12.5 by the amendment of Article
III, "Storm Water Protection," Division I, "General
Provisions," Section 12.5-302, "Discharge to MS4
Prohibited," Subsection (B), by the addition of a new
subparagraph (17), providing for a new affirmative
defense; and further amending said Chapter 12.5 by the
amendment of Article III, "Storm Water Protection," by the
addition of a new Division 3 entitled "Storm Water
Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity, Including
Construction Activity;" providing for the applicability of
the article; providing access to regulated facilities;
providing for the prohibition of unpermitted discharges;
providing for the submission of NOls to the City; providing
for strict compliance with permits; providing for the
modification of storm water pollution prevention plans.
On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by
Council Member Picht, the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the
Continued for One date for a public hearing and action concerning proposed
Week Amendment to Land Use Assumptions, Capital
Improvements Plan and Impact Fee Ordinance for Water
and Wastewater.
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Mayor Barr asked it there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
Lee Bradley, Jr., Director of the Water Department,
appeared before the City Council and presented a staff
report and requested that this item be continued for one
week to allow further public input.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, to continue this item for one
week. The motion carried unanimously.
G-12566 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Acceptance of Gift No. G-12566 from the City Manager recommending that the
from Fort Worth City Council accept a gift of topiary plans for the Botanic
Garden Club Garden from the Fort Worth Garden Club. On motion of
Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member
Wentworth the recommendation was adopted, with
appreciation, unanimously.
P-8857 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Change Order to No. P-8857 from the City Manager recommending that the
Purchase Agreement City Council authorize a change order to the purchase
agreement with Village Ford of Lewisville, Inc. for the
purchase of one additional four-door sedan for $14,812.00
and one additional long wide bed pickup truck with dual
fuel capability and tool box for $21,217.00, with terms
allowing payment in 30 days after receipt of the vehicles
and freight at no-charge. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8858 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8858 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Chiller City Council authorize:
Maintenance
Services 1. A purchase agreement with Johnson Controls for
maintenance services for the City Hall Annex Building
chiller; and
2. This agreement to begin May 18, 1999, and end on May
17, 2000, with renewal options for up to two successive
one-year terms.
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It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8859 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8859 from the City Manager recommending that the
for HVAC Filters City Council authorize:
1. A purchase agreement for the purchase of HVAC filters
from American Air Filter for use throughout the City of
Fort Worth; and
2. This agreement to begin May 18, 1999, and end May 17,
2000, with options to renew.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8860 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase of Tandem No. P-8860 from the City Manager recommending that the
Drum Portable City Council authorize the purchase of a tandem drum
Roller portable roller for the City Services Department from
Conley Lott Nichols Machinery Company for an amount
not to exceed $44,125.00, f.o.b. Fort Worth, Texas, freight
no-charge and net payment due at 30 days. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
P-8861 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8861 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Ceiling Tile City Council authorize:
Products
1. A purchase agreement for ceiling tile products from
Cowtown Materials for use by the Transportation and
Public Works Department, Building Services Division,
based on the low bid with payment terms of two
percent discount if paid in ten days, net payable in 20
days; and
2. This agreement to begin May 18, 1999, and end May 17,
2000, with options to renew for two terms.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-8862 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase of Hot Mix/ No. P-8862 from the City Manager recommending that the
Cold Lay Asphalt City Council authorize:
1. A purchase agreement with APAC-Texas, Inc. to
furnish hot mix/cold lay asphalt products to the City of
Fort Worth based on the low bid of $26.58/ton, f.o.b.
Fort Worth, freight no-charge, with payment terms of
net 30 days; and
2. This agreement to begin May 18, 1999, and expire May
17, 2000, with options to renew for two additional
years.
Mr. Terrell stated that the amount reflected in
recommendation number one should reflect the low bid as
being $27.80 per ton instead of$26.58.
Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud to approve Mayor and
Council Communication No. P-8862, as amended. The
motion carried unanimously.
P-8863 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8863 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Topsoil City Council authorize:
1. A purchase agreement with McCauley Dirt Company,
Inc. to furnish topsoil for the City of Fort Worth based
on the low bid of $10.50/cubic yard, f.o.b. Fort Worth,
freight no-charge, with payments terms of net 30 days;
and
2. This agreement to begin May 18, 1999, and expire May
17, 2000, with options to renew for two additional
years.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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P-8864 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8864 from the City Manager recommending that the
to Furnish Dog and City Council authorize:
Cat Food
Withdrawn 1. A purchase agreement with Mann Farm and Ranch to
furnish dog and cat food for the City of Fort Worth
based on the low bid, f.o.b. Fort Worth, freight no-
charge, with payment terms of net 30 days; and
2. This agreement to begin May 18, 1999, and expire May
17, 2000, with renewal options for two additional years.
It was the consensus of the City Council that this item be
withdrawn from the agenda.
P-8865 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8865 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Grass Seed and City Council authorize:
Sod
1. An annual purchase agreement for grass seed and sod
from Thomas Brothers Grass, ltd. for the City of Fort
Worth with payment terms of net 30 days; and
2. This agreement to begin May 18, 1999, and expire May
17, 2000, with options to renew for two additional one-
year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8866 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8866 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Maintenance of City Council authorize:
ViewDirect Software
1. A purchase agreement for maintenance of ViewDirect
software for MVS for the Information Systems and
Services Department with Mobius Management
Systems, Inc. based on the documented sole source as
follows; and
Vendor Amount Bid Bid Item
Mobius Management Systems,Inc. $ 2,930.76 Maintenance Core,Packet
Production
$14,653.80 10-month Maintenance
Contract of ViewDirect MVS
TOTAL $ 17,584.56
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2. This agreement to begin May 28, 1999, and end March
27, 2000.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8867 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Purchase Agreement No. P-8867 from the City Manager recommending that the
for Turbine Water City Council authorize:
Meters and
Accessories 1. A purchase agreement for turbine water meters and
accessories for the Water Department with Sensus
Technologies, Inc. based on the low bid of unit prices
meeting specifications. Payment terms are net 30 days
from date of invoice, freight no-charge; and
2. This agreement to begin May 18, 1999, and expire May
17, 2000, with options to renew for two additional one-
year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8868 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Rescind Purchase No. P-8868 from the City Manager recommending that the
Agreement for City Council:
Extermination
Services 1. Rescind the purchase agreement with Mid-Cities Pest
Control for extermination services; and
2. Award the purchase to the next low bidder, Pest Proof
Extermination Services, with terms of net 30 days,
f.o.b. destination, and freight no-charge.
On motion of Council Member Council Member Haskin,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the motion
carried unanimously.
P-8869 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Reject Bid for Crack No. P-8869 from the City Manager recommending that the
Sealer City Council authorize:
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1. Rejection of bid received for crack sealer on Runway
16U34R at Meacham International Airport (99-0113);
and
2. Re-bid of the runway crack sealer with revised
specifications.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council
Member Council Member Haskin, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
L-12506 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Amend CSC No. No. L-12506 from the City Manager recommending that the
11813, Improved City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
Ground Lease amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 11813, an
Agreement improved ground lease with Texas Jet, Inc. at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport, to add 3,796 square feet of
land to the existing leasehold. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17428 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Walt Williams No. C-17428 from the City Manager recommending that the
Construction City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
Company, Inc. contract with Walt Williams Construction Company, Inc. in
the amount of $122,873.50 for the reconstruction of Brady
Avenue from Carolyn Road to Granbury Road. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17429 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
S.J. Louis No. C-17429 from the City Manager recommending that the
Construction City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. in the amount
of $1,036,880.00 for construction of Sanitary Sewer Main
253A Rehabilitation near the Village Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
C-17430 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Amendment No. 1 to No. C-17430 from the City Manager recommending that the
CSC No. 24223 with City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
Multatech Amendment No. 1 to an engineering agreement with
Engineering, Inc. Multatech Engineering, Inc., City Secretary Contract No.
24223, for design and construction management of the
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addition of a digester gas fired engine/generator at the
Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, increasing the
total fee by $37,884.00 for a total of$563,545.00. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-17431 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Symington Solutions No. C-17431 from the City Manager recommending that the
City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Symington Solutions for the procurement of
an automated purchasing system, the development of an
automated accounts payable system, and the
modifications of these systems to interface with the City's
existing financial system, MARS, at a not to exceed fee of
$75,500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
C-17432 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication
Friends of the Old No. C-17432 from the City Manager recommending that the
Fire Station 10 City Council:
1. Authorize the transfer of $40,000.00 from Year XXIV
Community Development Block Grant unprogrammed
funds to Friends of the Old Fire Station 10 for
rehabilitation of the Old Fire Station 10 facility; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Friends of the Old Fire Station 10 for rehabilitation of
this facility.
On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2519
was adopted on April 20, 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 on April 30, 1999. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
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Z-99-020 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Lane, that the application of Joyce Marie
Simmons for a change in zoning of property located at
4120 Crenshaw Avenue, from "B" Two-Family to "E"
Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-020, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-043 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Approved Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of M.P.A.
Foundation for a change in zoning of property located in
the 3100 Block of Camp Bowie Blvd., from "D" Multi-
Family and "G" Commercial to "CF" Community Facilities,
Zoning Docket No. Z-99-043, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-99-046 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Wentworth, that the application of Fort
Worth Habitat for Humanity for a change in zoning of
property located at 1100 E. Hattie Street, from "F"
Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-
046, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-048 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Lane, that the application of R.B. Stallcup
by James R. Jennings for a change in zoning of property
located at 11240 Mosier Valley Road, from "AG"
Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-
048, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-052 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Approved Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of
Timberland Creek Companies, Inc. - Jim Chambers by
Three B. Whispering Oaks, Ltd. for a change in zoning of
property located in the 6200 Block of Ten Mile Bridge
Road, from "AG" Agricultural to "A" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-99-052, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-99-054 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by
Approved Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that the application of Kelly
B. Clark by Ernest Hedgcoth for a change in zoning of
property located at 9900 Jacksboro Highway from "AG"
Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-
054, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
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Z-99-055 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
SP-99-010 Council Member Picht, that the application of Alliance Air
Approved Services by Carter & Burgess for a change in zoning of
property located at 2221 Alliance Blvd., from "K" Heavy
Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/ Specific Use
for all uses in "K" Heavy Industrial plus an aircraft fueling
station, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-055, and Site Plan No. SP-
99-010, be approved. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-057 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Wentworth, that the application of Joe
Pena for a change in zoning of property located at 3102
Refugio Avenue, from "E" Commercial to "B" Two-Family,
Zoning Docket No. Z-99-057, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-99-053 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Lane, that the application of Jim Austin
for a change in zoning of property located at 4024 and
4025 Burton Avenue and 4026 Forbes, from "B" Two-
Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for
all uses in "E" Commercial except sale of alcoholic
beverages for off-premise consumption, plus mixed use of
office/retail and apartments, with site plan required (see Z-
98-166R and SP-99-008), Zoning Docket No. Z-99-053, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
SP-99-008 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Lane, that the application of Renaissance
Village for a site plan on property located at 4024, 4025,
4100, 4101, 4104, 4105, 4109, 4113 Burton Avenue; 4026,
4028, 4036, 4040, 4104 Forbes; 3000 3004, 3006, 3008
Miller; 4117 and 4119 E. Berry, Site Plan for all uses in "E"
Commercial except sale of alcoholic beverages for off-
premise consumption, plus mixed use of office/retail and
apartments, be approved. Approval is subject to vacation
of Burton Ave. and incorporation into site plan with
parking as shown (See Z-98-166R and Z-99-053). The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-98-166R Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Approved Council Member Lane, that the application of Omni Group,
Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 4028,
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4036, 4040, 4104 Forbes; 3000, 3004, 3006, 3008 Miller;
4100, 4101, 4104, 4105, 4109, 4113 Burton Avenue; 4117
and 4119 E. Berry, from "B" Two-Family, "E" Commercial
and "PD 177" to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "E" Commercial except sale of
alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption, plus
mixed use of office/retail and apartments, Zoning Docket
No. Z-98-166R, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-99-021 B Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Denied Without Council Member Haskin, that the application of Hawkins
Prejudice Custom Homes, L.P. for a change in zoning of property
located in the 2300 Block of Sycamore School Road from
"AG" Agricultural to "E" Commercial Zoning Docket No. Z-
99-21B, be denied without prejudice.
Z-99-035 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by
Denied Council Member Wentworth, that the application of Manor
Properties by Jackson S. Wilson for a change in zoning of
property located at 3229 and 3233 University Drive, from
"C" Multi-Family to "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-
99-035, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-99-044 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by
Denied Without Council Member Lane, that the application of Sealed Bid
Prejudice DFW, L.P. for a change in zoning of property located at
1400 E. Hurst Blvd., from 11PD/226" Planned
Development/Specific Use to "A" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-99-044, be denied without prejudice.
Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, 6850 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 406,
H. Dennis Hopkins represented the applicant and stated that a letter of appeal
was on file and requested that Council deny this request
for a change in zoning without prejudice.
Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, represented
Jim Schell Bell Helicopter and requested that this request be denied
with prejudice.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Special Hearing It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 13,
Z-99-031 1999, set today as the date for a Special Hearing on the
application of AST Research, Inc. by Alexander Properties,
L.L.C., dated March 10, 1999, for a change in zoning of
property located in the 5900 Block of Mark IV Parkway,
from "CR" Multi-Family, "F" and "G" Commercial to "C"
Multi-Family; from "F" and "G" Commercial to "AR"
Residential; and from "CR" Multi-Family, "F" and "G"
Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-
031. (See Letter of Appeal). Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mayor Barr excused himself from the Council table.
Louis Zapata Mr. Louis Zapata, 1500 W. 5t" Street, briefed the Council on
his efforts to satisfy the requirements of the City and of
the citizens in this area. He asked for Council approval on
the zoning change.
Larry Stevens Mr. Larry Stevens, 2436 McAdoo Lane, representing the
Northbrook Neighborhood Association, spoke in favor of
the rezoning.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, to close the Special Hearing
and approve the application of AST Research, Inc. by
Alexander Properties, L.L.C. for a change in zoning of the
property located in the 5900 Block of Mark IV Parkway,
from "CR" Multi-Family, "F" and "G" Commercial to "C"
Multi-Family; from "F" and "G" Commercial to "AR"
Residential; and from "CR" Multi-Family, "F" and "G"
Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-
031. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Barr assumed his place at the Council table.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with recommended changes and amendments
to Zoning Ordinance No. 3011, Council Member Lane
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that
the Zoning Hearing be closed and that the following
ordinance be adopted.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS
MAY 18, 1999
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ORDINANCE NO. 13809
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 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.
Public Hearing It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a
public hearing for the Appeal of the Order of the Building
Standards Commission regarding 3625 Kearney Avenue.
Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to
be heard.
Paul Bounds, representing the Code Compliance
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report.
John Baker Mr. John Baker, 3625 Kearney, stated that he bought this
property a year and a half ago and has done everything
that Code Compliance has requested. He asked the
Council to allow him to use the $16,000 fine to make
improvements on the property.
There being no one else desiring to be heard, Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Haskin, to close the public hearing and approve
the recommendation of the Building Standards
Commission regarding 3625 Kearney Avenue. The motion
carried unanimously.
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MAY 18, 1999
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Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the City Council on
J.W. Steiner Survey April 20, 1999, approved the annexation timetable for the
Abstract No. 1972 annexation of 2.604 acres of land out of the J.W. Steiner
Survey, Abstract No. 1972, Tarrant County, Texas, situated
at the southwest corner of Meadowbrook Drive and Dottie
Lynn Parkway, setting today as the date for the second
public hearing. Mayor Barr asked it there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and stated
that the Odessy Group, Inc., owner of the property, has
requested by letter that this item be withdrawn from
consideration.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the second public hearing for the
annexation of 2.604 acres of land out of the J.W. Steiner
Survey, Abstract No. 1972, Tarrant County, Texas, situated
at the southwest corner of Meadowbrook Drive and Dottie
Lynn Parkway, Council Member Moss made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the second public
hearing be closed and accept the request from the
applicant to withdraw this item from consideration. The
motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing It appeared to the City Council that the City Council on,
John F. Heath Survey April 20, 1999, approved the annexation timetable for the
Abstract No. 641 annexation of 111.833 acres of land out of the John F.
Heath Survey, Abstract No. 641, Tarrant County, Texas,
situated at the southwest corner of Dirks Road and
Granbury Road, setting today as the date for the second
public hearing. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
Mr. Kevin Lasher, representing the Development
Department, appeared before the City Council and
presented a staff report advising Council that staff should
be directed to institute annexation proceedings by the
preparation of an ordinance to be adopted at the meeting
of June 8, 1999.
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MAY 18, 1999
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in
connection with the second public hearing for the
annexation of 111.833 acres of land out of the John F.
Heath Survey, Abstract No. 641, Tarrant County, Texas,
situated at the southwest corner of Dirks Road and
Granbury Road, Council Member Picht made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Lane, that the second public
hearing be closed and directed staff to prepare an
annexation ordinance to be heard on June 8, 1999. The
motion carried unanimously .
Citizen Presentations Mr. Keith Ferguson, Associate Pastor at First St. John
Keith Ferguson Baptist Church, addressed the Council regarding the
number of accidents involving members of the church
turning into the church's parking lot off East Berry Street.
He stated that there are no signs or traffic lights in this
area and asked for Council assistance in resolving this
issue.
Mayor Pro tempore McCloud informed Mr. Ferguson that
he was aware of the problem and had brought it to the
attention of the Transportation and Public Works
Department.
Beth Renfro Mrs. Beth Renfro, 6924 Norma Street, addressed the
Council requesting a change in City ordinances to allow
homesteaded homeowners the right to do repairs and/or
additions to their homes. She attempted to enclose her
back porch but was informed by the City that she must
hire a contractor to do the work.
Mayor Barr thanked Mrs. Renfro for bringing this item to
the Council's attention and stated it was a concern of
Council that citizens live in safe homes. He asked her to
speak with Council Member Haskin and Daphne Polk in
the City Manager's office to resolve her concerns.
Walt Matzner Mr. Walt Matzner, 2733 Quinn Street, addressed Council
regarding the proposed sanitary sewer service line
between Quinn Street and Burchill Road. Mayor Barr
informed him that this approach is being used all over the
City and it is an effective way of using the trenchless
sewer.
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MAY 18, 1999
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Mayor Barr asked him to speak with Mayor Pro tempore
McCloud and Daphne Polk regarding this issue.
Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that the Council
meet in closed session for the following purposes:
1. To seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the
following pending or contemplated litigation or other
matters that are exempt from public disclosure under
article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules:
a) Legal issues concerning benefits payable to
deceased City employees
b) City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas et al., Cause
No. 48-171109-97
c) City of Dallas v. City of Fort Worth et al., Cause
No. 3:97-CV-2734-T
as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code.
2. To discuss the sale, purchase, lease or value of real
property, as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas
Government Code. The public discussion of this
matter would have a detrimental effect on the position
of the City in negotiations with a third party.
Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12:10
p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjo rned at 1 •52 p.m.
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