HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/01/13-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 13, 1998
Date & Time On the 13th day of January, A.D., 1998, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at 7:08 p.m., with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Eugene
McCray; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox,
Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph McCloud and
Cathy Hirt; City Manager Bob Terrell; City
Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Alice
Church. Becky Haskin was temporarily absent.
With a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Joplin Love,
Jubilee Temple CME Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCray,
seconded by Council Member Lane, the minutes of
the regular meeting of January 6, 1998, were
approved unanimously.
Special Presentation of 1997 Mayfest Proceeds by Randa
Presentations Jordan to Richard Zavala, Director of Parks and
Community Services Department.
The Humane Society of North Texas presented an
award to the Firefighters who saved the Chow and
puppies from the fire.
Mr. John Bartosiewicz, General Manager of The
"T", appeared before the City Council and briefed
Council on service changes and advised Council that
they would work through the problems that were
brought to their attention.
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Announcements Council Member McCloud advised the audience that
the art work on the Council Chamber walls was
done by the 4th grade Art Class at Como
Elementary School. He invited everyone to attend
the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day at
12:00 Noon on Thursday, January 15, 1998, in the
Council Chamber.
Mayor Barr reminded the audience that the City of
Fort Worth would be holding a bond election on
Saturday, February 7, 1998 and encouraged the
citizens to vote for the complete bond package so
that the City Council could accomplish its goals
without having an increase in taxes.
Council Member Silcox reiterated the importance of
the passage of the bond election and stated that he
was in full support since it would reduce taxes, and
could make the needed repairs to the Convention
Center and Public Events Facilities,street and sewer
improvements, and various projects.
City Manager Terrell advised Council and the
audience that the Human Resources Director had
been asked to investigate the allegations made by
staff regarding the Public Events Department, and
that appropriate action would be taken once a
determination was made.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, the consent
agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously.
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Appointments Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Lane, that Willie Starr be
reappointed to Place 8 on the Aviation Advisory
Board; that Gregory Scott be appointed to the
Building Standards Commission; that Karmen
Johnson be appointed the Fort Worth Commission
on the Status of Women; that Opal Lee be
reappointed to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks
Commission; and that Sonia Williams-Babers be
appointed to the Library Advisory Board, with a
term of office expiring October 1, 1998. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Silcox presented a brief report
relative to the Facilities and Infrastructure meeting
that was held earlier today and informed the
audience that the next meeting was scheduled for
February 10, 1998.
Res. # 2369 There was presented Resolution No. 2369
Bond Program reaffirming the Fort Worth City Council's
Projects 1998 Commitment to Completion of Previous Bond
Program Projects and Assuring the Citizens of Fort
Worth of a Timely Completion of the Proposed 1998
Bond Program Projects. On motion of Council
Member Silcox, seconded by Council Member Lane
the recommendation was adopted unanimously.
OCS-953 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-953 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.
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G-12106 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13299 Communication No. G-12106 from the City Manager
Water & recommending that the City Council:
Wastewater
Issues 1. Approve the transfer of$60,000.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Property and Casualty Insurance Fund, and
2. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 13299 increasing the estimated
receipts and appropriations in the property
and casualty insurance fund in the amount of
$60,000.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding outside counsel for legal
services related to Water and Wastewater
Issues.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
G-12107 There was presented Mayor and Council
Gift Deed Communication No. G-12107 from the City Manager
recommending that the City Council authorize the
acceptance and recording of the gift deed from the
Fort Worth Zoological Association. On motion of
Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council
Member McCloud the recommendation was adopted
unanimously.
P-8503 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8503 from the City Manager
Vehicles recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase of vehicles from various vendors based on
low bid meeting specifications for a total amount not
to exceed $3,843,724.57, f.o.b. destination, freight no
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charge, payment terms net 30 days, and authorize
rejection of all bids for item number 9. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8504 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8504 from the City Manager
Police recommending that the City Council authorize the
Motorcycles purchase of five police motorcycles for the City
Services Department from Kawasaki City of Irving,
based on low bid for an amount not to exceed
$46,010.00, fo.b. Fort Worth, freight no charge and
payment terms net 30 days. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-8505 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8505 from the City Manager
Aluminum recommending that the City Council authorize the
Sign Blanks purchase of aluminum sign blanks from Vulcan
Aluminum for the Transportation and Public
Works Department based on the lowest responsible
bid received, for a total of$19,205.80 with payment
terms net 30 days, fo.b. destination, freight prepaid
and allowed. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8506 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8506 from the City Manager
Recessed Impeller recommending that the City Council authorize the
Pump purchase of recessed impeller pump for the Water
Department from Sepco Industries Incorporated,
based on sole bid received, not to exceed $16,333.00,
payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination,freight
no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-8507 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. #13300 Communication No. P-8507 from the City Manager
Purchase recommending that the City Council:
Clarifier Drive
Mechanisms 1. Authorize the transfer of $280,310.00 from
the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Water Capital Project Fund, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13300
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $280,310.00 from
increased revenue for the purpose of funding
the purchase and installation of Clarifier
Drive Mechanisms, and
3. Authorize the purchase of clarifier drive
mechanisms form Westech Engineering and
installation of replacement clarifier drive
mechanisms from Windham Manufacturing
for the Water Department.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
P-8508 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8508 from the City Manager
Upholstery, recommending that the City Council authorize the
Laminating, & purchase of upholstery, laminating, and wood
Wood Finishing finishing services to complete the renovation of the
Services Central Branch of the Fort Worth Public Library
from Quality Furniture Service, based on low bid
meeting City specifications, for a total bid of
$27,580.00, net 30 days, freight on board
destination, no charge. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-8509 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8509 from the City Manager
Shotguns recommending that the City Council authorize the
purchase of shotguns for the Police Department
from G.T. Distributors, on the basis of sole bid
received for a total expenditure of $22,630.40,
payment terms one percent 10 net 30 days, f.o.b. -
destination, freight no charge. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
L-12160 There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease Communication No. L-12160 from the City
Agreement Manager recommending that the City Council
with Fort authorize the City Manager to execute a lease
Worth Rifle & agreement with the Fort Worth Rifle and Pistol
Pistol Club Club for 71.88 acres of land to be used as a shooting
range.
Regina Payton Ms. Regina Payton, 9608 Heron Drive, appeared
before the City Council and expressed opposition to
the proposed lease agreement with the Fort Worth
Rifle and Pistol Club. She advised that the
compromise did not address the excessive noise nor
did it address safety issues.
James Rau Mr. James Rau, 9329 Heron Drive, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council that the
Supreme Court had ruled that the landlord could be
held accountable for the endangerment caused by
the Pistol Club, and requested that the Council give
further consideration of this matter before granting
approval.
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Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. L-12160 be
adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCray; Council Members
Silcox, Picht, Wentworth,
McCloud, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Lane
ABSENT: Council Member Haskin
C-16530 There was presented Mayor and Council
Consent Communication No. C-16530 from the City
Agreement with Manager recommending that the City Council
City Center authorize the City Manager,or his designee,to enter
Development into a standard consent agreement with City Center
Company Development Company authorizing use of the right-
of-way for conduits under streets. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16531 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Communication No. C-16531 from the City
Order No. 2 Manager recommending that the City Council
Mid-State authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Utilities, Inc. Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 22663
with Mid-State Utilities, Inc., in the amount of
$28,040.00 and thereby increasing the contract
amount to $1,229,734.00. It was the consensus of the
City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
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C-16532 There was presented Mayor and Council
Walt Williams Communication No. C-16532 from the City
Construction Manager recommending that the City Council
Co., Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Walt Williams Construction, Co., Inc., in the
amount of$413,192.40 for the reconstruction of NW
30th Street(Ross Avenue to North Main Street),and
31st Street (Clinton Avenue to North Main Street)
and related water and sanitary sewer line
replacements. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-16533 There was presented Mayor and Council
Atkins Bros. Communication No. C-16533 from the City
Equipment Co., Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Atkins Bros. Equipment Co., Inc., in the
amount of $1,326,715.00 for Sanitary Sewer Main
42 and 54 Drainage Area Rehabilitation and Sewer
System Improvements (Group 4, Contract 1), Part
10, Units 1 and 2 Sewer Line Replacement. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16534 There was presented Mayor and Council
Engineering Communication No. C-16534 from the City
Agreement with Manager recommending that the City Council
RJN Group, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with RJN Group, Inc., for a
fee not to exceed $419,790.00 to prepare plans and
specifications for Main M-390 drainage area
sanitary sewer system rehabilitation and
improvements (Group 6, Contract 1), Part 9. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-16535 There was presented Mayor and Council
Larry H. Communication No. C-16535 from the City
Jackson Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Larry H. Jackson Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $720,646.25 for Mains 19 and 258
Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System
Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5,
Contract 1), Part 1, Units 1 and 2 - Sewer Line
Replacement. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-16536 There was presented Mayor and Council
Interlocal Communication No. C-16536 from the City
Cooperation Manager recommending that the City Council:
Agreement
between 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-
Fort Worth & year renewal to the existing interlocal
Haltom City cooperation agreement with Haltom City for
the provision of automated library service for
a term beginning January 1, 1998, and
2. Authorize that the revenue received under the
agreement be utilized for upgrades and
expansion of the Fort Worth Public Library's
Central site computer hardware,software and
related peripherals.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16537 There was presented Mayor and Council
Interlocal Communication No. C-16537 from the City
Agreement Manager recommending that the City Council
with Fort Worth authorize the City Manager to amend City
ISD Secretary Contract (CSC) No. 23409, an Interlocal
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Agreement with Fort Worth Independent School
District (ISD) for implementation of the Quantum
Opportunities Project, to change the source of
funding from Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)
Title IIC grant funds to JTPA Title IV grant funds.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16538 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13301 Communication No. C-16538 from the City
Ord. # 13302 Manager recommending that the City Council:
Change Order
No. 1 - Austin 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13301
Bridge & Road increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessments
Fund in the amount of $61,875.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding
Change Order No. 1 to contract with Austin
Bridge and Road for HMAC Surface Overlay
97-6 at Specified locations, and
2. Authorize the transfer of$61,875.00 from the
Special Assessment Fund to the Street
Improvement Fund, and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13302
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Street Improvements
Fund in the amount of $61,875.00 available
funds for the purpose of funding Change
Order No. 1 to contract with Austin Bridge
and Road for HMAC Surface Overlay 97-6 at
Specified Locations, and
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4. Authorize the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 22843 in the amount of
$61,237.50 providing for additional curb and
gutter removal and replacement in the
contract with Austin Bridge and Road and
increasing the contract amount to
$5779761.40.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16539 There was presented Mayor and Council
Extra Mile Inc. Communication No. C-16539 from the City
Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Extra Mile, Inc. for the construction of
alterations to the existing clubhouse at the Pecan
Valley Golf Course for $93,500.00 and a duration of
90 calendar days. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-16540 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13303 Communication No. C-16540 from the City
Architectural Manager recommending that the City Council:
Utilities, Inc.
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer
$1,372,814.00 from the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project
Fund, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13303
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $1,372,864.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding a
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contract with Architectural Utilities, Inc., for
Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements to Blower Building, Office,
Training Area and Control Room Facilities,
and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Architectural Utilities, Inc., for
the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant, Improvements to Blower Building,
Office, Training Area, and Control Room
Facilities in the amount of$1,328,994.00.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16541 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13304 Communication No. C-16541 from the City
Ord. # 13305 Manager recommending that the City Council:
Engineering
Agreement 1. Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Forefront Golf, Inc. Ordinance No. 13304 appropriating
$186,000.00 to the Municipal Golf Operating
Fund, and decreasing the unreserved,
undesignated retained earnings by the same
amount and transfer of said funds to the Golf
Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of
providing funding for an Engineering
Agreement with Forefront Golf, Inc., to
conduct a site analysis, prepare master plans,
and construct documents for the renovation of
Pecan Valley and Meadowbrook Golf
Courses, and
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2. Authorize the transfer of $186,000.00 from
the Municipal Golf Operating Fund to the
Golf Capital Project Fund, and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13305
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Golf Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $186,000.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding an
engineering agreement with Forefront Golf
Inc., for the renovation master planning for
Pecan Valley and Meadowbrook Golf
Courses, and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Forefront Golf, Inc. for a fee
not to exceed $186,000.00 to conduct a site
analysis, prepare master plans, and prepare
construction documents for the renovation of
Pecan Valley and Meadowbrook Golf
Courses.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-16542 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13306 Communication No. C-16542 from the City
Ord. # 13307 Manager recommending that the City Council:
CFA - One
Country Creek 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13306
Limited increasing the estimated receipts and
Partnership appropriations in the Special Assessment
Fund in the amount of $104,283.00 from
available funds for the purpose of funding an
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agreement with One Country Creek Limited
Partnership for installation of Community
Facilities - Park Creek Estates, Phase A
including N. Beach Street Improvements, and
2. Authorize the transfer of $104,283.00 from
the Special Assessments Fund to the New
Development Fund, and
3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13307
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the New Development Fund
in the amount of$104,283.00 from available
funds for the purpose of funding an
agreement with One Country Creek Limited
Partnership for installation of Community
Facilities - Park Creek Estates, Phase A
including N. Beach Street Improvements, and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
Community Facilities Agreement with the
developer, One Country Creek Limited
Partnership,for the installation of community
facilities for Park Creek Estates, Phase A,
including North Beach Street improvements.
On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by
Council Member Silcox the recommendation was
adopted.
C-16543 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order Communication No. C-16543 from the City
No. 1 - J.C. Evans Manager recommending that the City Council
Construction authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 23044
with J.C. Evans Construction, in the amount of
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$124,570.00 to provide additional construction items
and thereby increasing the contract amount to
$769,310.00. On motion of Council Member Picht,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the
recommendation was adopted.
C-16544 There was presented Mayor and Council
Change Order Communication No. C-16544 from the City
No. 1 - Manager recommending that the City Council
Texas authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Sterling Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 22952
Construction, Inc. with Texas Sterling Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $51,510.70 to provide for additional
construction items and thereby increasing the
contract amount to $761,630.70. On motion of
Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council
Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted.
C-16545 There was presented Mayor and Council
Demolish Communication No. C-16545 from the City
Substandards Manager recommending that the City Council:
Structures
45 locations 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute
contracts for the demolition of structures for
the City Services Department based on lowest
qualifying bid per unit as follows:
• Action Excavating for Units 2, 4,5, 6, 11
and 45 in the amount of$7,638.00, and
• ATCO Company for Unit 22 in the
amount of$1,780.00, and
• James Kennard d/b/a Kennard & Sons
Excavating for Unit 1 in the amount of
$850.00, and
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• Midwest Wrecking Company of Texas
for Units 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
189 199 209 219 239, 249 259 269 279, 289 299,
309 329 339 349 359, 369, 379 389 399 409 419
429 43 and 44 in the amount of
$45,225.00, and
• Calvin Sims d/b/a/ Calvin Sims
Excavating & Wrecking for Unit 31 in
the amount of$4,290.00, and
• Withdraw Units 3 and 7 from
consideration, and
• Total amount not to exceed $59,783.00,
f.o.b., Fort Worth, Texas.
2. Authorize a lien to be filed against each
property to cover the cost of demolition and
administration.
On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded
by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, the
recommendation was adopted.
C-16546 There was presented Mayor and Council
Agreement with Communication No. C-16546 from the City
Tarrant County Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County for the
reconstruction of the Loop 820 service road between
N. Main Street and Blue Mound Road adjacent to
the Railroad Development. On motion of Council
Member Lane, seconded by Council Member
McCloud the recommendation was adopted.
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Z-97-102 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of
Withdrawn November 11, 1997, continued the hearing of
without Bluffview Gardens, Ltd., by Dunaway Associates,
Prejudice for a change in zoning of property located at 5230
Bryant Irvin Road,from "C"Multi-Family to"R-2"
Residential. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone
present desiring to be heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
Council Member Lane, that the application of
Bluffview Gardens, Ltd. for a change in zoning of
property located at 5230 Bryant Irvin Road, be
withdrawn without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously.
At this time, Council Member Haskin assumed her
chair at the Council table.
Z-97-106 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of
Continued December 9, 1997, continued the hearing of Ron
for one month Investments, Ltd. - Fort Worth Club Bldg. &
Winfree Hotel, for a change in zoning of property
located at 608 - 612 Main Street, from "H" Business
District to "H/HSE" Business District/Highly
Significant Endangered. Mayor Barr asked if there
was anyone present desiring to be heard.
Council Member Hirt advised Council that the
applicant had requested a one month continuance on
Zoning Docket No. Z-97-106 and she made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of Ron Investments, Ltd. - Fort Worth
Club Bldg. & Winfree Hotel for a change in zoning
of property located at 608 - 612 Main Street, be
continued until February 10, 1998. The motion
carried unanimously.
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continued until It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of
February 10, 1998. December 9, 1997, continued the hearing of
The motion carried Fenichis, L.L.P. by Mary Kime, for a change in
unanimously. zoning of property located at 1202-1218 Jacksboro
Z-97-136 Hwy., from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned
Approved Development/Specific Use for used car sales on
Site plan ground level, make ready shop to include minor
Required auto repair, and one residence (residence at 1205
Terrace Avenue exists and may be retained until
demolished).No commercial vehicular or pedestrian
access to Terrace Avenue. Any new construction
may not exceed two stories or 30' in height and all
exterior lighting to be directed away from
residential property, with waiver of Site plan
recommended. Mayor Barr asked if there was
anyone present desiring to be heard.
Mary Kime Ms.Mary Kime, representing the applicant Fenichis,
3812 Brookdale, appeared before the City Council
and requested that the Council give favorable
consideration to the proposed zoning change. She
advised Council that this property was located in the
midst of commercial zoning and stated that she
would like to be able to use the property for car
sales.
Robert Petrie Mr. Robert Petrie, 1300 Jacksboro Hwy., appeared
before the City Council and expressed support for
the application of Fenichis for a change in property
located at 1202 - 1218 Jacksboro Hwy.
Larry Hudson, Mr. Larry Hudson, 1115 Terrace Avenue; Ms. Helen
Helen Martsukos, and Martsukos, 1121 Terrace Avenue; and Ms. Betty J.
Betty J. Robinson Robinson, 1201 Terrace Avenue, appeared before
the City Council and advised Council that they
would like to see a site plan so that they have some
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assurance that Ms. Kime would respect the
residential area affected by the proposed zoning
change.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Fenichis for a change in zoning of property located
at 1202-1218 Jacksboro Hwy.,Zoning Docket No.Z-
97-136, be approved and a site plan required. The
motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-146 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of
Approved December 9, 1997, continued the hearing of Rall
Ranch Co. - Tenancy by James R. Dunaway, for a
change in zoning of property located at 6300 Bryant
Irving Road, from "E" Commercial & "G"
Commercial to "R-1" Residential. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
Council Member Haskin, that the application of
Rall Ranch Co.-Tenancy by James R. Dunaway,
Zoning Docket No. Z-97-146, be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin excused herself from the
Council table at this time.
Z-97-125 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of
Denied December 9, 1997, set today as the date for a Special
Hearing regarding the application of Robert Petrie,
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for a change in zoning of property located at 1212
Terrace Avenue, from "B" Two-Family to "FR"
Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-
125. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard.
Louis Zapata Mr. Louis Zapata, P. O. Box 4350, representing
Robert Petrie,appeared before the City Council and
advised Council that every attempt he had made to
address the opponents concerns, and they agreed to
close off all access to Terrace Avenue. He requested
favorable consideration by Council on Zoning
Docket No. Z-97-125.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard,
Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Robert Petrie for a change in zoning of property
located at 1212 Terrace Avenue, which application
was recommended for denial by the City Zoning
Commission, be upheld. The motion carried
unanimously.
It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No.
2364 was adopted on December 16, 1997, 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 Fort Worth
Star-Telegram on December 19, 1997, the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth. Mayor Barr
asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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Z-97-147 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded
Approved by Council Member Lane, that the application of
The City of Fort Worth, for a change in zoning of
property located at 1137 Bessie Street from "C"
Multi-Family to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket
No. Z-97-147, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-97-148 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded
Approved by Council Member Lane, that the application of
The City of Fort Worth, for a change in zoning of
property located at 951 East Broadway Avenue
from "C"Multi-Family to "A" One-Family,Zoning
Docket No. Z-97-148, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-97-149 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded
Approved by Council Member Lane, that the application of
The City of Fort Worth, for a change in zoning of
property located at 1532 East Hattie Street from
"C" Multi-Family to "A" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-97-149, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-97-150 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded
Approved by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, that the application
of The City of Fort Worth, for a change in zoning of
property located in the 714 Kentucky Avenue from
"C" Multi-Family to "A" One-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-97-150, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Z-97-151 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded
Approved by Council Member Lane, that the application of
The City of Fort Worth, for a change in zoning of
property located at 1401 East Leuda Street, from
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"D" Multi-Family to "B" Two-Family, Zoning
Docket No. Z-97-151, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Haskin assumed her chair at the
Council table at this time.
Z-97-155 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
SP-97-026 Council Member Silcox, that the application of
Approved Berry Good Buys by Dunaway Associates, Inc., for
a change in zoning of property located at 1701 West
Berry Street from "E" Commercial and "B" Two-
Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific
Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus furniture
resale, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-155, and Site Plan
SP-97-026 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-97-160 City Secretary Church advised Council that Tindall
Storage had requested a continuation of Zoning
Docket No. Z-97-160 for 90 - 180 days.
Robin Reynolds Ms. Robin Reynolds, Historic Preservation Council,
1111 Foch, appeared before the City Council in
support of the proposed zoning change at 801 Grove
Street.
John Bartosiewicz Mr. John Bartosiewicz, General Manager of the Fort
Worth Transportation Authority, 1600 E. Lancaster,
appeared before the City Council and expressed
opposition to the proposed request for a continuance
and also to the proposed change in zoning. He also
advised Council that a continuance could possibly
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jeopardize the requested federal funding for the
intermodal project. He further presented Council
with a letter from James Toal expressing opposition
to the proposed zoning change.
Scott Tindall Mr. Scott Tindall,801 Grove Street,appeared before
the City Council and advised Council why he had
requested the continuance and requested favorable
consideration from the Council.
Walker Friedman Mr. Walker Friedman, 3824 Tulsa Way, appeared
before the City Council and expressed opposition to
the proposed continuation and to the proposed
zoning change and advised Council that the Tindall
Building was not considered as an historic
designation, but that Allied Electronic was
considered.
Gordan Marchant Mr. Gordan Marchant, Chairman of the Historic
and Cultural Landmarks Commission, appeared
before the City Council and answered questions of
the Council.
Z-97-160 Council Member Hirt expressed concern relative to
Denied the proposed request for a continuation of Zoning
Docket No. Z-97-160 and made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, that the application of
Montgomery Wards & Co. - Fakes & Co. for a
change in zoning of property located at 801 Grove
Street, be denied. The motion carried unanimously.
Z-97-162 Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
Approved seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of 607 Joint Venture by Robert H.
Sandlin, for a change in zoning of property located
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in the 6400 Block of Bob Hanger Road, from "E"
Commercial to "R-1" Residential, Zoning Docket
No. Z-97-162, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
Z-97-164 Messrs. Ed Childress, representing LandCon Inc.,
Ed Childress, 2501 Parkview Drive, Suite 610, Jim Thomason,
Jim Thomason, 3916 Ann Arbor Court, and Dan King, 712
and Dan King Briarwood,Hurst, Texas, appeared before the City
Council in support of the application of Lyndon A.
Johnson for a change in zoning of property located
in the 8100 Block of Nine Mile Bridge Road.
Kenneth Keating, The following individuals appeared before the City
Margaret G. Meeks, Council in opposition to the application of Lyndon
David Michael Aker, A. Johnson for a change in zoning of property
Eunice Givens,Kristy located in the 8100 Block of Nine Mile Bridge Road:
Coleman,William
Richerson,Steve Kenneth Keating, 8600 Shelby Lane
Swartz, Doris Margaret G. Meeks, 3805 Minot Avenue
Trammell, James David Michael Aker, 4629 Baytree
Trammell, Steve Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive
Hadley, Glenn Kristy Coleman, 8521 Shelby Lane
Nerwin, Maggie William Richerson, 2007 Stefani Ct., Arlington
Dwyer, Greg Steve Swartz, 8525 Shelby Lane
Henderson,and Doris Trammell, 8541 Shelby Lane
Barbara Greenwood James Trammell, 8541 Shelby Lane
Steve Hadley, 3605 Myrtle Springs
Glenn Nerwin, 7724 Aubrey Lane, NRH
Maggie Dwyer, 2809 Clovermeadow Dr.
Greg Henderson, 709 Pradera Ct. W.
Barbara Greenwood, 3825 Weyburn
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Z-97-164 Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
Denied seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of Lyndon A.Johnson by LandCon Inc.,
for a change in zoning of property located in the
8100 Block of Nine Mile Bridge Road,Zoning Docket
No. Z-97-164, be denied. The motion carried
unanimously.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard
in connection with recommended changes and
amendments to zoning Ordinance No.3011, Council
Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by
Council Member McCloud, that the zoning hearing
be closed and the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 13308
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE,
ORDINANCE NO. 30119 AS AMENDED, SAME
BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND
RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR
TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE OR 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 OF SUCH NUMBER, SHAPE AND
AREA AS MAY BE DEEMED BEST SUITED TO
CARRY OUT THESE REGULATIONS AND
SHOWING SUCH DISTRICTS AND THE
BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT
MAPS"; PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETATION,
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PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE
OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENAL CLAUSE PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously.
Haymon Mitchell, Jr. Mr. Haymon Mitchell, Jr., 4209 Hilldale Road,
Z-97-131 appeared before the City Council and requested that
the City Council give favorable consideration for a
change in zoning of property located at 4209 Hilldale
Road from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light Industrial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-97-131.
Ernest Thomas Mr. Ernest Thomas, 5928 Baylor, appeared before
the City Council and expressed support for the
proposed change in zoning of property located at
4209 Hilldale Road from "B" Two-Family to "I"
Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-131.
Z-97-131 Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion,
Denied seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the
application of Haymon Mitchell,Jr. for the proposed
change in zoning of property located at 4209 Hilldale
Road from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light Industrial,
Zoning Docket No. Z-97-131, which application was
recommended for denial by the City Zoning
Commission, be upheld. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Council Member Haskin stated that Code
Compliance efforts should also be directed to this
area.
Z-97-163 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
Mayor Pro tempore McCray that the application of
Dick Roberts by Michael D. Hodges, Zoning Docket
No. Z-97-163, be denied. The motion carried
unanimously.
Citizen Presentations
Javier. Lisle, Shirley The following individuals appeared before the City
Swallow, Dale Council and expressed concern relative to the
Timmer, Linda massacre that took place in Chiapas and the
Sandoval Foley, and humanitarian issues involved. They requested that
Johnathon Rivera support be given for the small city of acteal as one of
Fort Worth Sister Cities: Javier Lisle, 3324 W. 6th
Street, Shirley Swallow, 3140 Westcliff Road West,
Dale Timmer, 2733 Gordon, Linda Sandoval Foley,
1305 W. Magnolia, Johnathon Rivera, 1183 E. 3rd
Street.
Lon Burnam Mr. Lon Burnam, 2103 Sixth Avenue, appeared
before the City Council and advised Council that his
legislative district was approximately 50 percent
Hispanic, and he suggested that careful
consideration be given to the selection of a Fort
Worth Sister City.
Father Stephen Jasso Father Stephen Jasso, 214 N. W. 20th Street,
appeared before the City Council and stated that he
would like to give full support to International Sister
Cities. He expressed his feelings for the harsh
treatment of the people in Chiapas, and specifically
acteal but stated that he did not think that this
would be the proper venue.
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Maurice Spruell Mr. Maurice Spruell, 1010 E. Rosedale Street,
appeared before the City Council and expressed
concern relative to the housing "scams" that he said
were occurring in his community; high rates of TU
Electric Company; and the dissatisfaction of citizens
in the Como area with services of The "T".
Della Brooks Ms. Della Brooks, 1040 E. Mulkey, appeared before
the City Council regarding affordable housing;
discrimination with the CIP Program as it relates to
the southside and southeast sides of the City; and
regarding the situation involving the store clerk and
shooting of a black male.
Jean Franklin Ms. Jean Franklin, P. O. Box 6047, appeared before
the City Council expressing concern about Police
brutality within the Fort Worth Police Department,
and the total disregard of any type of punishment or
reprimand for their actions.
Mayor Barr informed Ms. Franklin that staff would
reopen the investigation and report back to the
Council on their findings.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
LL
CITY SECRETARY MAYOR