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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/09/08-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 89 1998 Date & Time On the 8th day of September, A.D., 1998, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 7:00 p.m., with the following members and officers present: Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Chuck Silcox; Council Members Jim Lane, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph McCloud, and Cathy Hirt; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Norm Steinke, Christ Luthern Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 1998, were approved unanimously. Special Presentations/ Chief Windham made a presentation to Police Introductions Reserves. Council Member McCloud presented a proclamation for 9-1-1 Week. Council Member Wentworth presented a proclamation for United Way Month. Mr.Paul Bounds and Officer Bishop made a Special presentation to Mayor Kenneth Barr. Consent Agenda On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth,the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 2 C.P. No. 204 There was presented Council Proposal No. C.P. No. Eugene McCray 204 as proposed by Council Members Silcox, Community Center McCloud, and Moss recommending that the City Council name the new community center to be constructed in Council District 5 the Eugene McCray Community Center. Mary McCray Mrs. Mary McCray, 6009 Maceo Lane, appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation for all of the kindness extended to her during the loss of her husband, Eugene McCray, and also thanked the City Council for renaming the park in District 5 Arlington Lake Eugene McCray Park. Marion T. "Jap" The following individuals appeared before the City Jones, Quincy Taylor, Council and expressed support for the naming of the and Sharon Community Center in Council District 5 the Eugene Armstrong McCray Community Center: Marion T. "Jap" Jones, 6300 Debra Court Quincy Taylor, 2122 Amanda Sharon Armstrong, 4605 Virgil Joella Young Sample Ms.Joella Young Sample,representing the Eastland & Eastwood Neighborhood Associations, 4529 E. Kellis Street, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to the naming of the Community Center to be constructed in Council District 5,the Eugene McCray Community Center. She advised Council that the citizens in that area were not included in the process. Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that Council Proposal No. C.P. No. 204 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Qil CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 3 Presentations/City Council Member McCloud gave a brief report from Council Committees the Safety and Community Development Committee meeting held earlier today. OCS-1008 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-1008 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. G-12269 There was presented Mayor and Council Historic and Cultural Communication No. G-12269, dated July 14, 1998, Landmarks from the City Manager recommending that the City Commission Council consider the appeal by DeAnn McKinley and Judith Crowder of the decision by the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission to deny their request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of two structures in the Fairmount Southside Historic District. Steven Cocanower, Mr. Steven Cocanower, attorney representing Ms. - Judith Crouder, and Judith Crouder and her sister, DeAnn-McKinley, De Ann McKinley 2112 College, appeared before the City Council and requested favorable consideration of the City Council for the demolition of the property located at 1012 Lilac. Jane Lomas, David The following individuals appeared before the City Cantu-Crouch, and Council and expressed support for the decision of Barbara Koerble the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission to deny the Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition and presented a petition: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 4 Jane Lomas, 2250 College Avenue David Cantu-Crouch, 1820 S. Henderson Street Barbara Koerble, 1815 5th Avenue Assistant City Attorney Marcella Olson appeared before the City Council and read the conditions that must occur relative to the demolition of a historic property. Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the appeal be denied and directed staff to report back to the Council within one year regarding the status relative to an honest effort made by the owners to market the property located at 1012 Lilac Street. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Silcox; Council Members Moss, Picht,Wentworth,McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Members Lane and Haskin ABSENT: None Citizen Presentation Eddie Humphrey Mr. Eddie Humphrey, representing the City Employees Division, Office & Professional Employees International Union Local No. 277, 641 Cherry Lane, appeared before the City Council and introduced the speakers regarding the unfair working conditions for City Employees. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 5 Dedra Mosley, Hazel The following individuals appeared before the City Odom, and Delores Council and expressed concern relative to the unfair Williams treatment of injured employees; inadequate phone system,improper chairs; and alleged discrimination against certain employees in the Municipal Court Department. City Manager Terrell advised the audience that he would get a copy of the tape and meet with Assistant City Manager Boswell and Mrs. Paniagua in order. to conduct a full investigation relative to the issues brought forth tonight. Pat Taylor Mr. Pat Taylor, 913 E. Northside Drive, appeared before the City Council relative to the City getting into the cattle business, funding the Fort Worth Herd Project . P-8681 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Communication No. P-8681 from the City Manager Remodeling Services recommending that the City Council authorize the at the Police Property_ purchase of remodeling services at the Police Room _ Department Property Room from Zeno Services,for the Transportation and Public Works Department, General Services Division, for $15,400.00 with payment terms net 30 days . It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8682 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8682 from the City Manager for Meter Reading recommending that the City Council authorize a Services purchase agreement for meter reading services for the Water Department with Bermex Contract Services based on the low bid meeting specifications CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 6 of$375 per read, with payment terms net 30 days, fo.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin October 1, 1998, and expire September 30, 1999,with options to renew for three additional one- year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8683 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8683 from the City Manager to provide Water and recommending that the City Council authorize a Sewer Pipe purchase agreement for water and sewer pipe for the Water Department with Metro Valve and Pipe, Inc. based on low bid, with payment terms of two percent 10 days, net 30, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge with agreement to begin September 8, 19989 and expire September 7, 1999,with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8684 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8684 from the City Manager to provide Pumps and recommending that the City Council authorize a Parts sole source purchase agreement with W.D. Graue, Inc. to provide Wemco pumps and parts for the Water Department based on unit prices with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. Salt Lake City, Utah, freight no charge, with agreement to begin September 8, 1998, and expire September 7, 1999, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 7 P-8685 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8685 from the City Manager to provide Manhole recommending that the City Council authorize a Frames and Lids purchase agreement for manhole frames and lids for the City of Fort Worth with Bass & Hays Foundry, Inc. based on low bid, with payment terms 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge, with agreement to begin September 8, 1998, and expire September 7, 1999, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8686 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Communication No. P-8686 from the City Manager Generators recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of two generators for the Transportation and Public Works Department from Cummins Southern Plains based on low bid not to exceed $26,423.00, with payment terms net 10 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8687 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase of Chlorine - Communication No. P-8687 from the City Manager Analyzers recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of four Capitol Control continuous chlorine analyzers for the Water Department from Metro-Quip, a documented sole source distributor, based on the unit price of $5,008.19 each with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. Arlington, Texas; freight prepaid and added to invoice. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. s CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 8 P-8688 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8688 from the City Manager to provide OEM recommending that the City Council authorize a Muffin Monster sole source purchase agreement to provide OEM Parts, Repair and Muffin Monster parts, repair and training for the Training Water Department with JWC Environmental with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. Santa Ana, CA., freight prepaid and added to invoice, with agreement to begin September 8, 1998, and expire September 7, 1999, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8689 There was presented Mayor and Council Purchase Agreement Communication No. P-8689 from the City Manager for Maintenance of recommending that the City Council authorize a MARS software sole source purchase agreement for maintenance of MARS software for the Information Systems and Services Department with GEAC Computer Systems, Inc., for a total amount of $121,204.00, with agreement to begin October 2, 1998 and expire October 1, 1999. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8690 There was presented Mayor and Council Amendment Communication No. P-8690 from the City Manager of Golf Management recommending that the City Council amend the Software System purchase agreement with Fairway Systems for software, hardware, and support for the City's Golf Management Software System to include Z Boaz and Rockwood Golf Courses for an estimated $42,026.16 f.o.b. Englewood, Colorado, freight prepaid and added. On motion of Council Member Wentworth,seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 9 L-12324 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-12324 from the City Pipeline Crossing Manager recommending that the City Council Agreement approve the acquisition of one Pipeline Crossing Agreement from Union Pacific Railroad Company at milepost 243.91, Dallas Subdivision, Tarrant County, Texas for a one-time acquisition cost of $69000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-12325 There was presented Mayor and Council Permanent Utility Communication No. L-12325 from the City Easement Manager recommending that the City Council approve the acquisition of one underground permanent utility easement located in the A.C. Warren Survey,Abstract 1687,from Hillwood/2470, Ltd. for $1.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16967 There was presented Mayor and Council Mid-State Utilities Communication No. C-16967 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Mid-State Utilities,_ Inc in the amount of $330,643.50 for Main M=207R Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5, Contract 3),Part 4,Unit 3. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16968 There was presented Mayor and Council Estrella Construction Communication No. C-16968 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Estrella Construction, Inc in the amount of $303,423.07 for Main 36SR Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5, i CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 10 Contract 2), Part 8, Unit 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16969 There was presented Mayor and Council Reject Bids Communication No. C-16969 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to reject all bids for Main 106R Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 4, Contract 2), Part 6, Unit 1 and to re-advertise the the project for bids at the earliest possible convenience. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16970 There was presented Mayor and Council Reject Bids Communication No. C-16970 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council reject all bids for Pavement Reconstruction (Unit 2) and Water and Sewer Replacements (Unit 1) on N.E. 29th Street (Runnels to Dean); Armando Avenue (Madrid to Cibolo); Cibolo Drive (Vega to El Greco); West Arlington Avenue (Forest Park to Dead End); Pelham Road (Clayborn to Floyd); and Hensell Place (Oliver to Tex) and to re-advertise the project for bids at a future date. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16971 - There was presented Mayor and Council McClendon Communication No. C-16971 from the City Construction Co.,Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with McClendon Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of$157,094.63 with 45 working days for the reconstruction of Richmond Avenue from Yuma Street to Riverside Drive. It was the consensus of CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 11 the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16972 There was presented Mayor and Council Chickasaw Communication No. C-16972 from the City Construction Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Chickasaw Construction in the amount of $44,480.75 and 40 working days for the reconstruction of Stonedale Road from Cumberland to Dead End. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16973 There was presented Mayor and Council Amend Annual Communication No. C-16973 from the City Agreement Manager recommending that the City Council approve the transfer of $40,000.00 from the Undesignated Project fund to the Air Monitoring Project within the Environmental Fund and to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 21649 with Industrial Hygiene and Safety Technology,Inc. (IHST), to increase the not to exceed amount to $120,000.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16974 There was presented Mayor and Council Texas Municipal Communication No. C-16974 from the City Services, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize a contract with Texas Municipal Services, Inc. to provide collection services for delinquent accounts for the Municipal Court on the basis of best evaluated proposal, with agreement to begin September 10, 1998, and expire on September 9, 1999, with options to renew for four additional one- year periods. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 12 C-16975 There was presented Mayor and Council Carson-Salcedo- Communication No. C-16975 from the City McWilliams, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 22565 with Carson-Salcedo-McWilliams, Inc. in the amount of $37,883.30 to provide additional design and survey services, thereby increasing the contract amount to $247,883.30. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16976 There was presented Mayor and Council Larry H. Jackson Communication No. C-16976 from the City Construction, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Larry H. Jackson Construction, Inc. in the amount of$684,718.65 for Main M-207R Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements(Group 5, Contract 3),Part 4,Unit 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16977 There was presented Mayor and Council Omega Contracting, Communication No. C-16977 from the City Inc. - Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Omega Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $308,840.01 for Main M-207R Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 5, Contract 3),Part 4,Unit 2. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16978 There was presented Mayor and Council Interlocal Assistance Communication No. C-16978 from the City Agreement Manager recommending that the City Council Tarrant County Auto authorize the City Manager to enter into the Theft Task Force Tarrant County Auto Theft Task Force Interlocal Assistance Agreement for the period beginning CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 13 October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 1999. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16979 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 13569 Communication No. C-16979 from the City Texas Natural Manager recommending that the City Council: Resource Conservation 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Commission agreement with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) in the amount of $112,580.00 to conduct an air pollution control program, which includes a complaint handling system, investigation and enforcement for outdoor air pollution during the period September 1, 1998 through August 1, 1999; and 2. Authorize a non-interest bearing inter-fund from the Environmental fund to the Grant Fund in the amount of$28,145.00 for interim financing of 25 percent of this project pending contract execution; and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13569 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant Fund in the amount of $112,580.00 subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for the purpose of funding the City of Fort Worth Air Pollution Control Program; and 4. Authorize the use of$38,292.00 in the General Fund as an in-kind match for this contract. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 14 C-16980 There was presented Mayor and Council Maintenance Communication No. C-16980 from the City Agreement with Manager recommending that the City Council Itron, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source maintenance agreement for maintenance support of the Automated Route Management and Meter Reading System (ARM-MRS), consisting of 21 Data Caps (hand-held units) and 1 personal computer with licensed software, for a total not to exceed $25,000.00, with agreement to begin September 1, . 1998 and end September 1, 1999. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16981 There was presented Mayor and Council Engineering Communication No. C-16981 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. in the amount of $301,343.00 to prepare plans and specifications for the Clear Fork Parallel Relief Sanitary Sewer. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-16982 There was presented Mayor and Council Engineering Communication No. C-16982 from the City Agreement with Manager recommending that the City Council Halff Associates, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for the General Support and Contract Administration Services for the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant(VCWWTP)Biosolids Processing and Disposal Projects, Contract 2, for a total fee not to exceed $167,200.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 15 C-16983 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. #13570 Communication No. C-16983 from the City J. D. Vickers, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Authorize the transfer of $649,398.50 from the Water and Sewer operating fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund ($423,875.00) and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund ($225,522.50); and 2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13570 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $423,875.00 and the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $225,522.50 from available funds; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J.D. Vickers,Inc. in the amount of $563,397.50 for water and sanitary sewer line replacements on Ramey Avenue(Wallace to Miller) and Wallace Street (Crenshaw to Ramey). On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-16984 There was presented Mayor and Council Community Facilities Communication No. C-16984 from the City Agreement with manager recommending that the City Council Beechwood Business authorize the City Manager to execute a Park Joint Venture Community Facilities Agreement with Beechwood Wright Construction Business Park Joint Venture for the installation of sanitary sewer mains to serve the properties located between Elizabeth Creek and Harriet Creek basins and execute a contract with Wright Construction in the amount of$921,300.75 for construction of CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 16 Elizabeth and Harriet Creek sewer mains. On motion of Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, seconded by Council Member McCloud, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-16985 There was presented Mayor and Council License Agreement Communication No. C-16985 from the City Aviation Heritage Manager recommending that the City Council Museum authorize the City Manager to execute a five year license agreement with the Aviation Heritage Museum for the placement and maintenance of the Aviation Wall of Honor in General Worth Square. On motion of Council Member Lane, and seconded by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. Budget Hearing It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the day to hold a public hearing in connection with the proposed budget for the 1998-1999 fiscal year to give every interested person or citizen an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Pat Taylor Mr. Pat Taylor, 913 E. Northside Drive, appeared before the City Council and stated that the storm warning system should remain in the budget; and advised Council of ways to collect back taxes due the City. L. Riggins Mr. L. Riggins, 2320 Benbrook Drive, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to the proposed Fire Department budget and advised Council that corrections should be made prior to its adoption. Adoption/Budget There being no one else present desiring to be heard Ord. # 13540 in connection with the proposed budget for the 1998-99 Fiscal Year, May Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCloud, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 17 that Ordinance No. 13540 establishing appropriations for the 1998-99 Fiscal Year, be adopted on second and final reading. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Silcox; Council Members Lane, Haskin, Moss, Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Member Picht ABSENT: None Adoption/Tax Rate Mayor Pro tempore Silcox introduced Ordinance Ord. # 13751 No. 13571 providing for the levy and collection of an annual ad valorem tax on all property, real, personal and mixed situated within the territorial limits of the City of Fort Worth, Texas owned in said City of Fort Worth, Texas, on the 1st day of January,A.D. 1998, except such property as may be exempt from taxation by the constitution and Laws of the State of Texas, and he made a motion to adopt the ordinance levying taxes and setting the tax rate for 1998 at $0.6076 for maintenance and operation and $0.2899 for debt service, seconded by Council Member Lane. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lane advised Council that he had T-Shirts made in honor of the heard coming to Fort Worth and stated that he also had one for Mayor Ron Kirk, City of Dallas, and requested that the news reporter that covers Dallas deliver it to him. Council Member McCloud requested that Zoning CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 18 Docket Nos. Z-98-104 and SP-98-022 be moved forwarded on the agenda and considered at this time. Luis Galindo Mr. Luis A. Galindo, 306 W. 7th Street, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that Ms. Alma Davila, applicant for a change in zoning, had a new proposal and stated that it was not the same requested proposed to the City Zoning Commission and requested a special hearing be granted. Eugene Oehler, The following citizens appeared before the City William Robinson, Council and advised Council that this encroachment Lynda Brender, and of a business would be harmful to their Art Brender neighborhood and expressed support for the denial of Zoning Docket Nos. Z-98-104 and SP-98-022: Eugene Oehler, 700 S. Sargent William Robinson, 505 Lanola Lynda Brender, 4121 Hampshire Art Brender, 4121 Hampshire Z-98-104 Council Member McCloud made a motion, seconded S-98-022 by Council Member Haskin, that the application of Denied Alma Davila for a change in zoning of property located at 600 South Oakland/4124 Panola Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for office and outside storage, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-104 and Site Plan No. SP-98-022, be denied. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-061 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of Continued for 60 August 11, 1998, continued the hearing of Parkside, days Ltd.,by Carter & Burgess, for a change in zoning of property located in the 2000 block of Western Center Blvd. from "I" Light Industrial to "C" Multi-Family & "F" Commercial; from "F" CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 19 Commercial to "AR" Residential; and from "CR" Multi-Family to "AR" 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 Lane made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the application of Parkside Ltd., by Carter & Burgess for a change in zoning of property located in the 2000 block of Western Center Blvd., Zoning Docket No.Z-98-061, be continued for 60 days. The motion carried unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2441 was adopted on August 18, 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 Star-Telegram, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth on August 21, 1998. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Z-98-087 Mr. Mark Bearden, 5900 E. Lancaster, appeared Mark Bearden before the City Council and advised Council and requested favorable consideration for a change in zoning of property located at 5734 and 5828 East Lancaster Avenue,Zoning Docket No. Z-98-087. He stated that he currently operates a car lot and an inspection garage which was zoned legal non- conforming, and advised Council that he was requesting the proper zoning on these properties so that they would be legal conforming. Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of Development Department, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that there could be no outside CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 20 storage in "FR" Restricted Commercial, and stated that the car repair would be allowed, but indoors only. Z-98-087 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Lane,that the application of Mark Bearden, for a change in zoning of property located at 5734 & 5828 East Lancaster Avenue from "E" Commercial to "FR" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-087, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Silcox; Council Members Lane, Moss, Picht, Wentworth, McCloud, and Hirt NOES: Council Member Haskin ABSENT: None Z-98-088 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, Approved seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the application of Robert D. Webb for a change in zoning of property located at 9900 White Settlement Road from "E" Commercial to "FR" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-088, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-090 Council Member Moss made a motion, seconded by SP-98-020 Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the application of Approved Bennet Liu for a change in zoning of property located at 13954 Trinity Blvd. from "G" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a hotel, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-090 and Site Plan No. SP-98-020, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 21 Z-98-091 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Approved Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the application of Ronald Rosen for a change in zoning of property located at 1115-1117, 1112-1116 6th Avenue and 1109, 1115-1117 Fairmount Avenue from "D" Multi-Family and "E" Commercial to "G" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-091, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-093 Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded Approved by Council Member Wentworth, that the application of Dana Craig Bloxom, for a change in zoning of property located at 7500 West Vickery Blvd. from "FR" Restricted Commercial to "PD/SU Planned Development/Specific Use for all "FR" Restricted Commercial and an indoor batting facility, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-093, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-094 Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded Approved by Council Member McCloud, that the application of John Butler for a change in zoning of property located at 4212 Old Benbrook Road from "C" Multi-Family to "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-094, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Barry Harper Mr. Barry Harper, 6525 Dakar Road, appeared before the City Council and requested that the application of Lumberman's Investment for a change in zoning of property located at 10250 South Freeway (I-35 W), Zoning Docket No. Z-98-096, be continued in order for the City to build hangers at Spinks Airport. G (& CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 22 at Spinks to lease the new hangers; however, the developer plans to construct a phase II to build more hangers. Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of the Development Department, appeared before the City Council and advised them that the zoning change would not prohibit the continued use as an airfield at this site. R. C. Alden Mr. R.C. Alden, 5821 Wessex Avenue, appeared before the City Council and questioned whether they would be able to legally fly off the runway once it was rezoned. Z-98-096 Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by Approved Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the application of Lumberman's Investment, for a change in zoning of property located at 10250 South Freeway (I-35 W) from "AG" Agricultural and "I" Light Industrial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-096, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, 3880 Hulen Ct., appeared before the City Council and advised Council that the applicant was requesting a 30-day continuance subject to the closing of the property. Z-98-098 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded Continued for 30 by Council Member Lane, that the application of days Ruth Ray and H.L. Hunt Foundation, for a change in zoning of property located in the 4000 block of Fossil Creek Blvd., from "R-1" Residental and "G" Commercial to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket Nos. Z-98-098, be continued for 30 days. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-099 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, SP-98-021 seconded by Council Member Hirt, that the Approved application of Cypress Realty, Inc./Golden Living CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 23 Communities, for a change in zoning of property located in the 2000 block of Green Oaks Road/6800 Plaza Pkwy from "G" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for mixed use of residential and commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z- 98-099 and Site Plan No. SP-98-021 for a retirement center, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-100 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Approved Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the application of W9/MBC Real Estate Limited Partnership for a change in zoning of property located at 700 E. 4th Street and 701 E. 5th Street from "J" Light Industrial to"H"Business,Zoning Docket No.Z-98- 100,be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-101 Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, Approved seconded by Council Member McCloud, that the application of Mira Vista Development Corporation for a change in zoning of property located in the 6900 block of Dirks Road (Alta Mesa Blvd.) from "R-1" Residential to "CF" Community Facilities, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-101, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. C.R. Bonilla and Messrs. C. R. Bonilla, 3204 S. Main Street, and Mike Creamer Mike Creamer, 4224 Karen Lane, appeared before Z-98-103 the City Council and answered questions relative to environmental issues relative to the outdoor Paintball game. Z-98-103 Council Member Wentworth made a motion, SP 98-023 seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the Approved application of West Texas Industries, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 2621 Roberts Cut-Off Road from "B" Two-Family„ "C" Multi-Family, and "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 24 Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "FR"Restricted Commercial plus outdoor Paintball game field, with Zoning Docket No. Z-98-103, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-98-105 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Approved Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the application of Jones Street Investment, Inc. for a change in zoning of property located at 715 Jones Street from "J" Light Industrial to "H"Business,Zoning Docket No. Z-98-105, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Assistant City Attorney Marcella Olson appeared before the City Council and advised Council that she had been talking with members of the Billboard Industry and stated that their concern regarding registration numbers on the sign and height of lettering. Z-98-107 Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion,seconded Continued for One by Council Member Hirt,that the Text Amendment, Month as amended by amending Section 17A, "Signs" concerning permitted alteration of nonconforming signs,Zoning Docket No. Z-98-107,be continued for - one month. 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, Mayor Pro tempore Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that the zoning hearing be closed and the following ordinances be adopted: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 25 ORDINANCE NO. 13572 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-98-082 Mr. Bud Hudgins, 722 N. Main Street, appeared Bud Hudgins before the City Council and advised Council that there was new information to present to Council regarding the application of Donald L. Hudgins, Jr. for a change in zoning of property located in the 3500 Block of Keller Haslet Road, Zoning Docket CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 26 No. Z-98-082, and requested that a Special Hearing be granted. Z-98-082 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Set for a Special Mayor Pro tempore Silcox, that the application of Hearing Donald L. Hudgins, Jr., by Dunaway Associates for a change in zoning of property located in the 3500 block of Keller Haslet Road from Unzoned to "AR" Residential,"C"Multi-Family&"D"Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-98-082, be set for a special hearing before the City Council on October 13, 1998. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Presentations Ms. Alice Warren, 3724 Murray Court, appeared Alice Warren before the City Council and informed the Council of alleged unfair treatment of black employees as it relates to opportunities to advance within Municipal Court. Sandra Blackmore Ms. Sandra Blackmore, 528 Chambers Creek, appeared before the City Council and advised Council of an on the job injury that she suffered while working in Municipal Court. The injury resulted in two surgeries and her being laid off from the City. Dean Lorance Mr. Dean Lorance, 754 Fernwood, appeared before the City Council and expressed appreciation to the Council for the five percent across the board raise for all City employees. He also informed Council that the City was losing a good many of experienced employees because of the low salaries. Sandra Hollie Ms. Sandra Hollie, 524 Chambers Creek, appeared before the City Council regarding the unfair working conditions of employees of Municipal Court. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 27 Christopher Shelby Mr. Christopher Shelby, 3209 Misty Valley Drive, appeared before the City Council and advised Council of his termination from the Transportation and Public Works Department, after 13 years of employment and excellent performance appraisals, once he was injured on the job. He advised Council that some of the employees were afraid of filing grievances and voicing their concern for fear of retaliation. Donna Washington Ms. Donna Washington, 4900 Barnett, appeared before the City Council and expressed concern relative to the poor working conditions, outdated computer equipment and chairs that employees were being required to use in the performance of their duties. Mayor Barr informed the audience that he would ask staff to investigate the concerns brought forth and requested that the information be provided to Council. Bert Smith Mr. Bert Smith, 6229 Wheaton Drive, appeared before the City Council and requested City Council assistance in correcting his water bills. Velma Ausbrooks, Ms. Velma Ausbrooks, 957 Vicki Lane; Monnie Monnie Gilliam, and Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane; and Joan Crownover, Joan Crownover 1041 East Robert Street, appeared before the City Council and expressed their concern with the poor quality of the reconstruction of streets in their area. The speakers advised Council that the contracts that were entered into with the City for the reconstruction of various streets have not been honored by the contractor. 0 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 PAGE 28 Mayor Barr informed the audience that he would ask staff to investigate the concerns brought forth and requested that the information be provided to Council. Bert Smith Mr. Bert Smith, 6229 Wheaton Drive, appeared before the City Council and requested City Council assistance in correcting his water bills. Velma Ausbrooks, Ms. Velma Ausbrooks, 957 Vicki Lane; Monnie Monnie Gilliam, and Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane; and Joan Crownover, Joan Crownover 1041 East Robert Street, appeared before the City Council and expressed their concern with the poor quality of the reconstruction of streets in their area. The speakers advised Council that the contracts that were entered into with the City for the reconstruction of various streets have not been honored by the contractor. Mayor Pro tempore Silcox requested that a list be provided of each street under construction in the City of Fort Worth and its status to the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee. Mayor Barr advised the citizens that the City have had some contractors who were not able to do the work and stated that it would take time to get another contractor in place. He stated that the reconstruction would be completed as soon as possible. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m. 4 TY (Eu- 6SUECO.ETARY MAYOR