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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/06/09-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 99 1998 Date & Time On the 9th day of June, A.D., 1998, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 7:10 p.m., with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox,Becky Haskin,Jeff Wentworth,Ralph McCloud and Cathy Hirt; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; Council Member Clyde Picht was absent. City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Lamarian Wallace, Greater St. Paul Baptist Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the minutes of the meeting of June 2, 1998, were approved unanimously. Presentations Introduction of Delegation from Nagaoka, Japan in Recognition of 10th Anniversary of Sister Cities Partnership. Recognition of Highland Hills "A" T-Ball Team, Championship Winners. Recognition of Highland Hills Lady Panthers Volleyball Championship Team. Council Member McCloud presented a proclamation for NeighborWorks Week. Council Member Lane presented a proclamation for Chisholm Trail Week to Robert McKibben. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 2 Announcements Council Member Haskin announced and wished Council Member Lane and her mother happy returns on their birthdays. Withdrawn/ Council Member Silcox requested that Mayor and Consent Agenda Council Communication Nos. C-16814, C-16815, C- 16816 and C-16817 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Withdrawn Council Communication Nos. C-16814, C-16815, C- 16816 and C-16817 be continued for two weeks. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointments Council Member Hirt advised Council that the Governmental Relations Committee met on June 4 and recommended the reappointment of Mr. Jim Austin, Jr. to the Tarrant County 9-1-1 Emergency Assistance District Board. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wentworth. The motion carried unanimously. Res. # 2406 There was presented Resolution No. 2406 approving Tarrant County the Fiscal Year 1997-98 Tarrant County Revised 9- Revised 9-1-1 1-1 District Budget. On motion of Council Member District Budget McCloud, seconded by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. OCS-986 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-986 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending that the City Council ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9 , 1998 PAGE 3 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-987 There was presented Mayor and Council Election Communication No. OCS-987 from the Office of the Contract City Secretary recommending that the City Council approve the Election Contract with Tarrant County for Election Services for the Special Election - District 5. On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by : Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-12229 There was presented Mayor and Council Traffic Signal Communication No. G-12229 from the City Manager Installation recommending that the City Council authorize the S. Hulen St. installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of South Hulen Street and Stonegate Boulevard. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-12230 There was presented Mayor and Council Traffic Signal Communication No. G-12230 from the City Manager Installation recommending that the City Council authorize the E. Lancaster Ave. installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection (Hwy. 180) of East Lancaster Avenue (Highway 180) and Sargent Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 4 G-12231 There was presented Mayor and Council Semi-Annual Communication No. G-12231 from the City Manager Impact Fees recommending that the City Council adopt the Water & Citizen Advisory Committee's Semi-Annual Wastewater Progress report concerning the status of the Water Capital and Wastewater Impact Fees. It was the consensus of Improvements the City Council that the recommendation be Plan adopted. G-12232 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13478 Communication No.G-12232 from the City Manager Cowtown recommending that the City Council: Brush Up 1. Accept donations totaling $1,435.84 from Home Depot and Harcourt Brace & Co., and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13478 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the amount of $1,435.84 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Cowtown Brush Up Program through donations from Home Depot and from Harcourt Brace and Company. On motion of Council Member Wentworth, seconded by Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for the public hearing regarding the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Highland Hills Community Programs. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9 , 1998 PAGE 5 Pamela Ware-Brooks, representing the Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Management Division, appeared before the City Council, presented a staff report and advised Council that today's hearing was to receive comments from interested citizens. She called attention of the Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12233 as follows: G-12233 There was presented Mayor and Council CDBG Communication No. G-12233 from the City Manager Highland recommending that the City Council authorize the Hills City Manager to approve the change of use of Community $46,862.00 in Community Development Block Grant Programs Year XXIII funds. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-12234 There was presented Mayor and Council Lighting Communication no. G-12234 from the City Manager System for recommending that the City Council: Runway 16 at Alliance 1. Authorize the transfer of$774,152.00 from the Airport Aviation Improvements Capital Projects Fund to the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to repay a loan authorized by M&C P-8158, and 2. Authorize the transfer of$403,317.77 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Aviation Improvements Capital Projects Fund. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 6 City Manager Terrell advised Council that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12234 should be amended, stating that Recommendation Number 2 should read "Authorize the transfer of$370,834.23 instead of $403,317.77 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Aviation Improvements Capital Project Fund." and that the Fiscal Information Certification Section should be amended to read: "After completion of the above transactions,the cash balance of the Capital Projects Reserve Fund will be $590559305.54. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member Lane, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12234 be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. L-12266 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition Communication No.L-12266 from the City Manager of One Pipeline recommending that the City Council approve the Agreement - acquisition of one Pipeline Agreement- Longitudinal Longitudinal Encroachment from Union Pacific Railroad Encroachment Company for an acquisition cost of$7,270.00, plus an administrative fee of $500.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12267 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-12267 from the City Manager a Pipeline recommending that the City Council authorize the License City Manager to approve and execute a Pipeline Agreement License Agreement with Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad Company (BNSF) for a total cost of$3,750.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 9 , 1998 PAGE 7 L-12268 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition Communication No. L-12268 from the City of Property Manager recommending that the City Council at 5420 Diaz Ave. approve the purchase of property located at 5420 Diaz Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, (Lots 29 & 30, Block 38, Chamberlain Arlington Heights, 2nd Filing), from Vitsky Y. Stillittano, for a purchase price of$4,650.00 plus closing costs of$1,000.00, for a total acquisition cost not to exceed $5,650.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate closing documents.It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16810 There was presented Mayor and Council Interlocal Communication No. C-16810 from the City Agreement with Manager recommending that the City Council Tarrant County authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the reconstruction of Rendon Road in front of Tarver- Rendon Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16811 There was presented Mayor and Council Engineering Communication No. C-16811 from the City Agreement Manager recommending that the City Council with Montgomery authorize the City Manager to execute an Watson engineering agreement with Montgomery Watson Americas, Inc. Americas, Inc., for the design and construction management of the South Holly Water Treatment Plant Coagulant Feed System Improvements, for a total fee not to exceed $274,067.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 8 C-16812 There was presented Mayor and Council Consent Communication No. C-16812 from the City Agreement for Manager recommending that the City Council Encroachment authorize the City Manager,or his designee,to enter into a standard consent agreement with Phoenix Property Company to authorize the use of the right- of-way to install private conduits under West 7th and West 5th Streets. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16813 There was presented Mayor and Council Architectural Communication No. C-16813 from the City Utilities, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Architectural Utilities, Inc., for the South Side 5.0 MG Ground Storage Tank, on low bid of $2,960,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16814 It was the consensus of the City Council that Continued consideration ' of Mayor and Council for two weeks Communication No. C-16814, Award of Contract to J.L. Bertram Construction & Engineering Co. for H.M.A.C. Surface Overlay 98-6 at Specified Locations, be continued for two weeks. C-16815 It was the consensus of the City Council that Continued for consideration of Mayor and Council Communication two weeks No. C-16815, Award of Contract to J.L. Bertram Construction & Engineering Co. for H.M.A.C. Surface Overlay 98-7 at Specified Locations, be continued for two weeks. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9 , 1998 PAGE 9 C-16816 It was the consensus of the City Council that Continued for consideration of Mayor and Council Communication two weeks No. C-16816, Award of Contract to J.L. Bertram Construction & Engineering Co. for H.M.A.C. Surface Overlay 98-9 at Specified Locations, be continued for two weeks. C-16817 It was the consensus of the City Council that Continued for consideration of Mayor and Council Communication two weeks No. C-16817, Contract with J.L. Bertram Construction & Engineering Co. for Reconstruction of Altamesa Boulevard from Trail Lake Drive to Hulen Street, be continued for two weeks. C-16818 There was presented Mayor and Council Davila Communication No. C-16818 from the City Construction, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Davila Construction, Inc., in the amount of $153,029.50 for Main 36SR Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5, Contract 2), Part 6, Unit 1 - Sewer Line Replacement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16819 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13479 Communication No. C-16819 from the City M.E. Burns Manager recommending that the City Council: Construction, Inc. 1. Authorize the transfer of $100,578.90 from the Water Operating Fund to the Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $94,834.60 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of$5,744.30, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 10 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13479 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$94,834.60 and in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $5,744.30 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with M.E. Burns Construction, Inc., for 8" water main and 8" sanitary sewer main replacement in Richmond Avenue. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16820 There was presented Mayor and Council Conatser Communication No. C-16820 from the City Construction, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction, Inc., in the amount of $494,388.00 for Main 36SR Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5, Contract 2), Part 6, Unit 2 - Sewer Line Replacement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16821 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13480 Communication No. C-16821 from the City McMahon Manager recommending that the City Council: Contracting, Inc. 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13480 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations by $66,523.25 in the Special Assessments Fund and in the Street CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9 , 1998 PAGE 11 Improvements Fund from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with McMahon Contracting, Inc., for construction of North Riverside Drive from Western Center Boulevard to 823 feet north, and 2. Approve a $66,523.25 fund transfer for the property owner's share of construction costs from the Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Fund, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McMahon Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $160,047.57 for the construction of North Riverside Drive (Western Center Blvd. To 823 feet north),and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Letter of Agreement with Westgold Realtor's, Inc., setting the terms for payment of assessments levied, and 5. Accept the dedication deed for street right-of- way from Westgold Realtors, Inc. for a total cost of$1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16822 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13481 Communication No. C-16822 from the City Texas Manager recommending that the City Council: Department of Health & Texas Diabetes Control CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 12 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and, if offered,accept and execute a grant contract with the Texas Department of Health (TDH) and Texas Diabetes Council (TDP/C) for $100,000.00 to be used to increase diabetes awareness and education at the community level, and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13481 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$100,000.00 subject to the receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Diabetes Council for the purpose of funding the Diabetes Awareness and Education in the Community Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Mr. Paul Bounds, representing the Code Compliance Division, appeared before the City Council and presented a staff report for both appeals of the Orders issued by the Building Standards Commission, and recommended that the City Council reverse the Building Standards Commission orders; allow the staff to enter into a compliance agreement requiring the developer to secure all of the Shannon Glen complex within 120 days; require the owner to post a $20,000.00 Nuisance Abatement Bond for ten years; authorize all required work be completed within five years of start of construction; seek community and staff input for a rehabilitation master plan; and submit a PD/SU application for the Shannon Glen Apartment complex by September 15, 1998. The OWN CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9 , 1998 PAGE 13 recommendation to Park Central Apartments was to reverse the Building Standards Commission decision and to allow staff to enter into a compliance agreement with the owner to complete all repairs within 210 days. Mr. Albert Stowell Mr. Albert Stowell, 1929 Queen Street, appeared before the City Council and gave a brief report. Jimmy Madison and Mr. Jimmy Madison, 7309 Fuller Circle, and Ms. Nannie Whitaker Nannie Whitaker, 1713 Colvin, appeared before the City Council and requested that they give favorable consideration for the proposed recommendation to reverse the decision of the Building Standards Commission and allow the renovation. Alyce Boyd, The following individuals appeared before the City Ann Marek, Council and expressed opposition to the proposed Charlene Lawrence, recommendation to reverse the decision of the Eunice Givens, Building Standards Commission and requested that W.G. Daniels, the City Council uphold the decision for demolition: Dorothy Fields, Della Brooks, Alyce Boyd, 7248 Ellis Road Carl Pointer, Ann Marek, 5366 Colony Hill Road Ida Piper, Charlene Lawrence, 7301 Ellis Road Velma Ausbrooks, Eunice Givens, 5500 Stafford Drive and Monnie Gilliam W.G. Daniels, 4800 S. Riverside Dorothy Fields, 3205 Abney Avenue Della Brooks, 1040 E. Mulkey Carl Pointer, 2532 Timberline Drive Ida Piper, 3213 Abney Avenue Velma Ausbrooks, 957 Vicki Lane Monnie Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 14 There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing for the appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 1300 Glen Garden Drive a/k/a 1408 Bahama Drive (Evergreen Apartments) be closed and that the proposed recommendations be adopted. Council Member Haskin made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that both public hearings by the Building Standards Commission be upheld and that they proceed with the demolition. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Lane and Haskin NOES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Silcox, Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt ABSENT: Council Member Picht The motion to approve the proposed recommendation to reverse the decision of the Building Standards Commission for the Evergreen Apartment complex carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT: Council Member Picht CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 9 , 1998 PAGE 15 Council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the public hearing for the appeal of the Order of the Building Standards Commission regarding 5200 East Lancaster Avenue (Park Central Apartments) be closed and that the proposed recommendations be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT: Council Member Picht The City Council took a five minute recess at this time. The City Council reconvened into regular session at 9:15 p.m.,with seven members present,and Council Member Picht absent. Z-98-036 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Continued until Council Member Wentworth,that the application of July 14, 1998 Mr. Ron Norman for a change in zoning of property located at 7300 Block of Granbury Road, Z-98-036, be continued until July 14, 1998. The motion carried unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2400 was adopted on May 19, 1998, 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 16 Star-Telegram, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth on May 22, 1998. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Z-98-048 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Paul A. Spindor by Quinton D. Webb, for a change in zoning of property located at 2842 Western Center Blvd from "AG" Agricultural to "G" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-048, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-050 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by SP-98-013 Council Member Lane, that the application of Continued G/WHIS McCart Joint Venture for a change in until July zoning of property located in the 3200 Block of 1491998 Sycamore School Road, Z-98-050, and the site plan, SP-98-013, be continued until July 14, 1998. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-054 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Rosalba R. Veloz, for a change in zoning of property located at 3320 North Terry Street from "E" Commercial to "B" Two-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-054, be approved, and authorized staff to waive her application fee. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-056 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded Approved by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Ski-Hi Enterprises, Inc. by H. Dennis Hopkins, for a change in zoning of property located in the 2900 Block of Stuart Drive, from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-056, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9 , 1998 PAGE 17 Z-98-058A Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission for a change in zoning of property located at 307 W 7th St., 1012-1020 W 7th. St., and 1204 W 7th St., from "PD 241919 "H" Business & "J" Light Industrial to add "DD" Demolition Delay Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-058A, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-058B Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission, for a change in zoning of property located at 711 Houston St. & 611 Throckmorton St. from "H" Business District to add, "DD" Demolition Delay Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-058B, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-058C Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member McCloud, that the application of Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission, for a change in zoning of property located at 1344, 1400 & 1406 North Main Street and 1422 North Houston St. from "E" Commercial & "J" Light Industrial to add "DD" Demolition Delay Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-058C, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-058D Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission, for a change in zoning of property located at 2401 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 18 Chestnut Drive, from "C" Multi-Family to add "DD"Demolition Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-98- 058D, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Mayor Barr advised Council that Zoning Docket No. Z-98-058E for a change of zoning of property located at 2000 South Main Street required a three- fourths vote by Council. Z-98-058E Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission, for a change in zoning of property located in the 2000 South Main Street, from "J" Multi-Family to add "DD"Demolition Delay Overlay,Zoning Docket No. Z-98-058E, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-058F Council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded Approved by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission, for a change in zoning of property located at 801 Verbena Street, from "C" Multi-Family to add "DD"Demolition Overlay,Zoning Docket No. Z-98- 058F, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. City Secretary Pearson advised Council that the property located at 3000 East Rosedale should be deleted from the proposed zoning request of Z-98- 058G. Z-98-058G Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded Approved by Council Member Lane, that the application of Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission, for a change in zoning of property located at 2916-2918, 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9 , 1998 PAGE 19 3008-3020 & 3021 East Rosedale Street, 1413-1415 Vaughn Street, 3228 Avenue G from "I" Light Industrial, "F" Commercial, "C" Multi-Family & "CF"Community Facilities to add"DD"Demolition Delay Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-058G, be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-058H Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded Approved by Council Member Lane, that the application of Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission, for a change in zoning of property located in the 816 East Vickery Blvd., from "J" Light Industrial to add "DD" Demolition Delay Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-058H, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-059 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded Approved by Council Member Lane, that the application of Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity by Kelly Ryan for a change in zoning of property located in the 1004 East Bessie Street, from "F" Commercial to "A" One-Family,Zoning Docket No. Z-98-059, be approved. 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 Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, that the zoning hearing be closed and the following ordinance be adopted: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 20 ORDINANCE NO. 13482 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, 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; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried unanimously. Z-97-137 Council Member McCloud made a motion,seconded Denied with by Council Member Lane, that the application of Prejudice Jim Loveless by Rick Akin, Zoning Docket No. Z- 97-137, be denied. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS JUNE 9 , 1998 PAGE 21 Z-98-006 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by SP-98-015 Council Member Haskin, that the application of Denied Terry B. Deckard, Zoning Docket Nos. Z-98-006 and SP-98-015, be denied. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-057 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Denied Council Member Silcox, that the application of Sophie Castillo, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-057, be denied. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Presentations Reverend Kenneth Reverend Kenneth Spears, 2401 Berry Street, Spears appeared before the City Council and made a proposal regarding the renovation of the Oakbrook Mall and requested Council to assist the community in re-building and not demolish this mall. The following speakers appeared in support of the renovation of the Oakbrook Mall property: Joe Scott, 1217 Dublin Drive Patrick Moses, 7333 Brentwood Stair Road Darryl Atwaters, 6014 Oakland Bend Drive Jeroid McKnight, 1005 E. Jefferson Avenue Tom Wilson, 4854 River Ranch Blvd. #1816 Council Member McCloud informed the audience that this item was not on for any action by the Council on tonight agenda, but stated that he was committed to meeting with Reverend Spears and interested citizens to explore opportunities for the restoration of this area. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS JUNE 9, 1998 PAGE 22 City Manager Terrell advised the audience that the Code Compliance Division had been requested to solicit bids for the demolition, but stated that this did not mean that the demolition would take place immediately. He advised them that this would give Council some idea of the cost involved. Della Brooks Ms. Della Brooks, 1040 E. Mulkey, appeared before the City Council regarding the problems created by Ed C. Wilson Construction Company's work on the street. She stated that water constantly ran down the street causing her water bill to be higher than normal. She advised Council that she had spoken with staff previously and that nothing had been done to correct the situation. Mayor Barr requested that staff investigate this matter and report to City Council. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. CITY SECRETARY MAYOR