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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/12/14-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1999 Date & Time On the 14th day of December, A.D., 1999, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:33 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth and Wendy Davis; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Gilbert Marez, Camino de paz Christian Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1999 were approved unanimously. Special Ms. Kay Atherton, Human Relations Commission Committee Presentations/ Chair, presented Human Relations Commission Awards to the Introductions following organizational representatives: Ms. Felicia Alexander Jordan Women's Second Chance Mr. Rick Savitz Camp Anytown Mr. Jeff Gwynn Fort Worth Star-Telegram Books Editor Dr. Al Meredith Wedgewood Baptist Church Ms. Beth Ewing Women's Center Mr. Luther Perry UMOJA Each recipient expressed their appreciation to the Human Relations Commission for the recognition and acknowledged members of their respective organizations. Mayor Barr thanked the Human Relations Commission for recognizing people who are making a difference in the City of Fort Worth. Miss Fort Worth 2000, Marshawn Evans, addressed the Council and presented information on her platform, United Against Crime- Uniting Youth for a Safer Future. CITY COUNCIL MEET RIG FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 2of17 Ms. Debbie Fultner, MSRN-CS, TCU Nursing Instructor, introduced Ms. Amy Stephens, a graduate nursing student, "Decreasing the Safety Risk of the Children in the Samuels Avenue Area". Ms. Stephens, representing her graduating class, briefly outlined their class project entitled "School Safety Proposal for Samuels Avenue/Rock Island Community. Council Member Davis stated that she had worked with the nursing students, as well as members of the Cornerstone Neighborhood Association and thanked them for their efforts on putting this proposal together. She added that she had contacted the railroad and Assistant City Manager Libby Watson and requested that they attend a neighborhood association meeting to address the safety concerns for the community's children. Ms. Gwen Neal, representing the Fort Worth League of Neighborhood Associations, presented a poem entitled "We the People". She also presented the City with a framed copy of the league's original logo. Mayor Barr accepted the logo on behalf of the City. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Announcements Council Member Haskin congratulated Mr. Michael Crain, Intern for the Mayor and Council, who will graduate with his law degree from Texas Wesleyan Law School, Friday, December 17, 1999. Res. # 2595 There was presented Resolution No. 2595 recommending that the Adopting an City Council adopt an annexation policy for the City of Fort Worth. Annexation On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Mayor Pro Policy for City of tempore McCloud, the recommendation, as amended, was Fort Worth adopted unanimously. Res. # 2596 There was presented Resolution No. 2596 recommending that the D/FW Airport City Council approve a resolution adopted concurrently by the Board City Councils of the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth authorizing the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board to proceed with the implementation of its proposed Capital Development Program, to develop the marketing plan for financing of the costs of the program, and to submit necessary financing documents to the City Councils for final concurrent approval. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Cis CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 3of17 C.P. # 210 There was presented Council Proposal No. 210 proposing that the Bring Back City Council adopt the illustration, hereinafter referred to as Molly "Molly," as the official logo of the City of Fort Worth and that the logo remain the property of the City of Fort Worth for its exclusive use. Council Member Lane made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Davis to change the wording on Council Proposal 210 to read as follows: "It is proposed that the City Council adopt the image of a Fort Worth Longhorn as part of a new official logo of the City of Fort Worth. It is further proposed that a Council committee be appointed by the Mayor by December 17, 1999 to work with the staff to develop a proposed Fort Worth logo and its economical phase into service and bring it back to the City Council for adoption in January of 2000." Amber Brown Ms. Amber Brown, 1934 Kensington, appeared before Council in opposition of changing the City's logo. The recommendation, as amended, carried unanimously. OCS-1107 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Liability Bonds 1107 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council approve the acceptance of liability bonds, as follows: PARKWAY CONTRACTOR INSURANCE COMPANY B & B, Inc. Western Surety Tealstone Construction Old Republic Surety Wrangler Concrete Construction, L.P. Hartford Casualty Insurance It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-1108 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Claims 1108 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETI G FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 4of17 OCS-1109 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. OCS- Res. # 2597 1109 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the Zoning Hearing City Council adopt Resolution No. 2597 setting the regular Zoning Hearing for January 11, 2000. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12754 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14021 12754 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amend Section adopt Ordinance No. 14021 amending Chapter 3 "Airports and 3-102 of the City Aircraft" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, of Fort Worth by: Deleting the title of Section 3-102 "Right-of-Way for Taxiing Code Aircraft" and retitling such section "Vehicle and Pedestrian Communications in Airport Movement Areas"; establishing communications protocol for pedestrians when walking and vehicles when driving on or across airport movement areas; establishing penalties for violations thereof; and deleting Section 3-104 "Vehicle Communications". It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12755 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14022 12755 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Fire Training Program 1. Accept funds in the amount of $4,000.00 from Tarrant County College; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14022 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $4,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the TSTI Firefighter Apprenticeship Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12756 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Impact Fee 12756 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Progress Report adopt the Citizen Advisory Committee's Semi-Annual Progress Report concerning the status of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 5of17 G-12757 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Membership in 12757 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Water authorize the continued participation and membership in the Environment Water Environment Research Foundation for the Water Research Department at an annual membership fee of$34,500.00. It was the Foundation consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12758 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14023 12758 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Gates Library Foundation 1. Authorize the Fort Worth Public Library to apply for a grant, Grant and if awarded, authorize the City Manager to execute a grant contract with the Gates Library Foundation, in the amount of $52,750.00 for the purchase of public access computers at East Berry, Ridglea, Riverside, Seminary South and E.M. Shamblee branches; and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14023 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $52,750.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding public access computers at the East Berry, Ridglea, Riverside, Seminary South, and E.M. Shamblee Branch Libraries. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12759 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Amend CSC # 12759 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council 23745 — Lake authorize the City Manager to: Como Area Council 1. Amend Contract No. 23745 with the Lake Como Area Council (LCAC) to reflect the addition of $63,150.00 in HOME Partnership Investment Program funds for a contract total of $477,650.00; and 2. Transfer $63,150.00 in HOME Lot Acquisition Funds to the Housing and Rehabilitation Center; and i CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 6of17 3. Transfer $62,500 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Year XX Model Blocks Housing and Rehabilitation funds to the CDBG Year XX Training and Employment Operating Support Center; and 4. Transfer $120,000.00 in CDBG Year XX Model Blocks Economic Development Fund to a new CDBG Year XX Community Facilities Center. Council Member Wentworth, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, to adopt Mayor and Council Communication No. G- 12759. The motion carried unanimously. G-12760 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. # 2598 12760 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Annexation Plan approve Resolution No. 2598, adopting an annexation plan as for City of Fort required by the Texas Annexation Act. On motion of Council Worth Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12761 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Ord. # 14024 12761 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Amend Section adopt Ordinance No. 14024, amending Section 201.000 of the 31-22 of the Subdivision Ordinance, codified as Section 31-22 of the Code of Code of the City the City of Fort Worth, providing that denial by Plan Commission of Fort Worth of Request for Vacation of Right-of-Way is appealable to City Council. On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12762 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Res. # 2599 12763 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Increase Legal adopt Resolution No. 2599 increasing to $250,000.00 the maximum Fees to Cantey amount authorized to be paid to the law firm of Cantey & Hanger & Hanger for legal services in a lawsuit filed by Pastusek Industries, Inc. and titled Pastusek Industries, Inc. v. City of Fort Worth and Sunbelt Industries Development Corporation, Cause No. 396-34326-HCA- 11. On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 7of17 G-12763 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G- Temporary 12763 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Closure of 8th authorize the temporary closure of 8th Street between Grove Street Street and Grove and Jones Street, and Grove Street between 7th Street and 8th Street Street for the period of December 14, 1999 to February 1, 2000. On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. P-8986 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P- Purchase 8986 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement for authorize: Gas Chromatograph- 1. A purchase agreement for maintenance of hardware and Mass software support for the chromatograph-mass spectrometer Spectrometer for the Water Department/Water Laboratory Services Division Maintenance with the Hewlett-Packard Company at a cost not to exceed $19,740.78 based on the documented sole source; and 2. This agreement to begin on December 14, 1999, and end December 13, 2000, with the option to renew for two additional one year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12680 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Lease 12680 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement with authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Cook Inlet/ Cook Inlet/VoiceStream PCS, L.L.C. ("VoiceStream") for use of a VoiceStream City communications tower, South Side Service site in order for PCS, L.L.C. VoiceStream to install an antenna and various communications equipment. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12681 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Authorize 12681 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Acquisition of approve the acquisition of a fee simple interest of one parcel of Land for land described as all of Lot 1, Block 1, William J. Bailey Addition, Corridor from Maxine Ragle Brooks and Carolyn Ragle Peterson, for Improvements corridor improvements at the intersection of Camp Bowie, Seventh Street, Bailey Avenue and University Drive (DOE 2001) for a total cost of $77,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 8of17 L-12682 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Purchase of 12682 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Right-of-Way approve the agreement between the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County to cooperatively purchase necessary right-of-way for the construction, operation and maintenance of water utilities and improvement of Hicks Road from US 287 to Harmon Road. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Davis, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. L-12683 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Ord. # 14025 12683 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14026 Purchase of 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14025 increasing the Land Adjacent estimated receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects to Southeast Reserve Fund by $310,000.00 from available funds for the Service Center purpose of funding the purchase of 6.86 acres adjacent to City- owned property located at the Southeast Service Center; and 2. Authorize the transfer of $310,000.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund for the purchase of 6.86 acres adjacent to City-owned property located at the Southeast Service Center; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14026 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Project Fund by $310,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the purchase of 6.86 acres adjacent to city-owned property located at the Southeast Service Center; and 4. Approve the purchase of the property described as 5700 Martin Luther King Freeway for a total of$310,000.00; and 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate deeds and closing documents, and allow Real Property Management to file the deed in the City's name. Council Member Moss, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, to approve Mayor and Council Communication No. L-12683. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 9of17 L-12684 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L- Ord. # 14027 12684 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: Ord. # 14028 Acquisition of 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Land for Fort Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center for the acquisition and Worth Nature donation of approximately 150 acres of undeveloped property Center & Refuge adjacent to the entrance road of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge; and 2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 14027 appropriating $400,000.00 in the Water and Sewer Operating Fund and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated retained earnings of the Water and Sewer Fund by the same amount for the purpose of assisting the City of Fort Worth acquire additional acreage adjacent to the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge; and 3. Approve the transfer of $400,000.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Lake Worth Trust Fund; and 4. Adopt Ordinance No. 14028 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake Worth Trust Fund in the amount of $600,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the acquisition, cleaning and securing of the property for the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge; and 5. Increase the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake Worth Trust Fund in the amount of $100,000.00 from a contribution from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center for the purpose of funding the acquisition, cleaning, and securing of the property for the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. William R. Mr. William R. Richerson, 2007 Stepfani Court, Arlington, TX, Richerson expressed his appreciation to the Council for their approval of this issue and thanked Council Member Wentworth and Mayor Barr for their efforts in support of this item. Council Member Wentworth commended the work of Mr. Bill Meadows, Ms. Marty Leonard, and the Amon Carter Foundation and stated that this was a great example of partnership between the public and private sector. CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 10 of 17 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, to adopt Mayor and Council Communication No. L- 12684. The motion carried unanimously. C-17776 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- APAC-Texas, 17776 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with APAC- Texas, Inc. in the amount of $303,389.25 for parking and roadway improvements at Lincoln, Oakland Lake and Trinity Parks. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17777 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Northstar 17777 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Northstar Inc. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $36,630.00 for new park development at Jennings, May, Saint Louis Park (JMSL). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17778 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Branch & Sons 17778 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council Contractors, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Branch & Sons Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $496,600.00 for the construction of lighting and parking improvements at Rockwood Park. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-17779 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Bracy Williams 17779 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: & Company 1. Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract with Bracy Williams & Company ending November 30, 1999, for one month to December 31, 1999, for an amount not to exceed $16,133.00; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a new one-year contract agreement beginning January 1, 2000, and ending December 31, 2000, for an amount not to exceed $189,000.00 with Terrence L. Bracy, acting as the duly authorized agent and a principal in the firm of Bracy Williams and Company for consultation and representation related to issues of concern before the Congress of the United States, the federal agencies, and the Administration. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 11 of 17 Council Member Wentworth, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 17779 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-17780 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C- Assignment of 17780 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council: CSC # 25211 by Sandpiper Inn to 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement Texas Avionics consenting to the assignment by Sandpiper Airport Inn, Inc. (Sandpiper) of its right, title and interest in the Hangar 2-S lease site (Leased Premises) at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (Airport) to Woody Woodard Family Partnership, Ltd., d/b/a Texas Aviation Services (Texas Avionics); and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement consenting to a deed of trust lien on and security interest in the Leased Premises between Texas Avionics and Mercantile Bank Texas (the Bank). Council Member Lane, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that Mayor and Council Communication No. C- 17780 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Mr. Sylvester Montgomery, Jr., 2906 North Houston Street, Presentations appeared before City Council regarding compensation for extra Sylvester work as a crossing guard. Montgomery, Jr. Mayor Barr directed staff to look into Mr. Montgomery's concerns. Council Member Silcox stated that this issue would be addressed at the next Safety and Community Development meeting, January 11, 2000. Z-98-121 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 9, 1999, continued the hearing of AVO, Inc. by Jackson Wilson, for a change in zoning of property located in the 8900 Block of Jacksboro Highway from "AG" Agricultural to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-121. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Jackson S. Mr. Jackson S. Wilson, 601 Bailey, representing the owner of the Wilson property, addressed Council and requested that this case be withdrawn from consideration. CITY COUNCIL MEETIWG FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 12 of 17 There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the application of AVO, Inc. by Jackson Wilson for a change in zoning of property located in the 8900 block of Jacksboro Highway from "AG" Agricultural to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-121, be withdrawn without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-088 It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of November 9, 1999, continued the hearing of the City of Fort Worth-Real Property, for a change in zoning of property located at 2225 East Lancaster Avenue, from "J" Light Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a wholesale ice cream distribution facility with additional conditions and a waiver of site plan, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-088. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Jorge Pascual Mr. Jorge Pascual, 4030 E. Belknap, addressed the Council and requested financial assistance from the City to comply with the additional conditions imposed by the City. Mayor Barr requested Mr. Pascual to speak with the City staff regarding his concerns. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Picht, that the application of City of Fort Worth-Real Property, for a change in zoning of property located at 2225 East Lancaster Avenue, from "J" Light Industrial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a wholesale ice cream distribution facility with additional conditions and a waiver of site plan, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-088, be approved, with the following amendment to paragraph 5: "Removal of existing free standing signs and poles with future property and business identification to be placed on the existing fence with lettering no more than 12 inches high." The motion carried unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2592 was adopted on November 16, 1999, 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 13 of 17 Recorder, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, on November 23, 1999. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Z-99-105 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council SP-99-029 Member Wentworth, that the application of American Retirement Approved Corporation for a change in zoning of property located in the 5700 Block of Bryant Irvin Road from "G" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a mixed use development and residential and assisted living facility, Zoning Docket No. Z- 99-105 and Site Plan No. SP-99-029, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-114 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Council SP-99-022 Member Davis, that the application of General Modular Approved Corporation by James Dubose for a change in zoning of property at 7700 South Freeway from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus outside storage with additional conditions, Zoning Docket No. Z- 99-114 and Site Plan No. SP-99-022, be approved. Mayor Barr inquired if there was any restriction concerning signage at this location. Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of Development, stated that there was restriction on temporary signs, but none for decorative flags. John Bennett Mr. John Bennett, 315 Lake Trail Court, Double Oak, TX, appeared before Council and stated that he was owner of the company and that the property had previously been used to sell mobile homes. He added that there was a sign attached to entrance gate, which reflected the name of his company and the existing pole sign reflected no information. However, he would remove the fence sign if requested. Council Member Haskin asked if there would be a buffer for the neighborhood in the rear of the property. Mr. Bennett replied there was a fence and shrubs would be planted inside the fence. He added that he had met with neighbors around the property and they had expressed no opposition to his business. Council Member Picht amended his motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, to restrict the placement of banners and flags at this location. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MEETIZ' " FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 14 of 17 AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud Council Members Lane, Silcox, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, and Davis NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT: None Z-99-125 Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Roenthen Real Estates, LLC by Lynn Elliott for a change in zoning of property located in the 600 Block of Travis Avenue from "CF" Community Facilities to "G" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-125, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-126 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Wentworth, that the application of City of Fort Worth for a change in zoning of property located at 2717 East 1St Street from "E" Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-126, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-129 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Haskin, that the application of Hillwood Development Corporation by Carter & Burgess for a change in zoning of property located in the 2500 Block of Alliance Gateway Freeway, from "G" Commercial to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z- 99-129, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-133 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Davis, that the application of Emma Jo Rector for a change in zoning of property located in the 4000 Block of Chenault and the 4000 Block of East 4th from "B" Two-Family to "F-R" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-133, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-99-134 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Lane, that the application of Henry and Eleanor McFarland for a change in zoning of property located at 3508 Raider Drive from "AG" Agricultural to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-134, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. 911TY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 15 of 17 Z-99-135 Council Member Davis stated that her husband had a business Approved relationship with the applicant and requested permission to abstain from voting on Zoning Docket No. Z-99-135. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Council Member Davis be allowed to abstain from voting on Zoning Docket No. Z-99-135. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Tom Struhs by Brookes Baker, for a change in zoning of property located at 601, 605 and 609 East 1St Street from "J" Medium Industrial to "H" Business, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-135, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Moss, Picht, and Wentworth NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Davis Z-99-136 Mayor Pro tempore McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Lane, that the application of Bass Properties by Dunaway Associates, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located in the 300 Block of South Oakland Boulevard/317 Sargent Street from "B" Two-Family and "FR" Restricted Commercial to "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-136, be approved. Council Member Haskin inquired if it was the intent of the property owners to place a pawn shop or liquor store at this location. Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Suite 100, representing the applicant, replied that a new Eckerd's Drug store would be placed on the property. Ms. Kovich informed the Council that a pawn shop or liquor store could not be placed at this location due to zoning restrictions. CITY COUNCIL MEETI FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 16 of 17 Council Member Davis excused herself from the Council table at this time. Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, representing the owner AVEX Properties, 3880 Hulen Street, appeared before the City Council and advised them that their firm was hired to do the zoning only and stated that neither the lot size nor sidewalks were discussed. This discussion would take place when the platting occurs. Z-99-137 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Silcox, that the application of Avex Properties by Carter & Burgess, Inc. for a change in zoning of property in the 4600 Block of Ray White Road from "AG" Agricultural to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-99-137, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. SP-99-026 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Approved tempore McCloud, that the application of Ridglea Baptist Church for a site plan for enlarging the existing "PD 260" in the 6100 Block of Calmont Avenue, Site Plan No. SP-99-026, be approved (See Z-97-049 and SP-97-102). The motion carried unanimously. SP-99-028 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Approved Member Haskin, that the application of The Academy at Waterhouse for a site plan for new construction of "PD 334" at 8998 Creek Run Road, Site Plan No. SP-99-028, be approved (See Z-98-078). The motion carried unanimously. There being no one else desiring to be heard in connection with recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin, that the zoning hearing be closed and that the following ordinance be adopted. * COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS DECEMBER 14, 1999 PAGE 17 of 17 ORDINANCE NO. 14029 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. Citizen Ms. Kimberly Dennis, 11212 Stone Road, Burleson, TX and Mr. Presentations John Hilcher, 900 Crockett Drive, Burleson, TX, addressed the Kimberly Dennis Council regarding the proposed Animal Control Ordinance. They John Hilcher expressed their appreciation to Mayor Pro tempore McCloud for his visit to their area. Council Member Silcox stated that he would meet with Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, Mr. Tom Davis, Director of City Services, and Mr. Paul Bounds, Superintendent of Code Compliance to discuss the animal control ordinance. He added that this issue would be reviewed at the January 11, 2000 Safety and Community Development Committee meeting. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 P. c CITY S TARY MAYOR