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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/04/08-Minutes-City Council µ� CITE' COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 1997 Date & Time On the 8th day of April,A.D., 1997,the City Council of the City of Fart 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, Becky Raskin,Jewel Woods,Bill Meadows,Virginia Nell Webber, and Cathy Hirt. Assistant City Manager Charles Boswell, Deputy City Attorney Bill Woods; City Secretary Alice Church. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted. Invocation The invocation was given by Assistant City Secretary Gloria Pearson. 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 April 1, 1997, were approved unanimously. Special Introduction of Delegation from Budapest,Hungary, Presentation Trier, Germany and Reggio Emilia, Italy, by Sister Cities Representatives. Introduction of Delegation from Reutov, Russia. Presentation of proclamation for Selective Service Awareness Month for Major Carl Kist an Lieutenant Audrey Tittle by Council Member Lane. Presentation from aggtt Elementary PTA. oft the E.M. aggett Park Wrought Iron Fence by Mrs. Dana Settle. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 2 Presentation of proclamation declaring April as Don't Trash Fort Worth Month in the City of Fort Worth by Council Member Hirt. Withdrawn/ Assistant City Manager Boswell requested that Consent Mayor and Council Communication Nos.C-15986 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Council Member Lane requested that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11857 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member Woods, the consent agenda, as amended, was adopted unanimously. Appointment Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, Railtran seconded by Council Member Haskin, that Council Policy Comm. Member Jewel Woods be appointed to the Railtran Policy Committee. The motion carried unanimously. Presentations/ Council Member Silcox congratulated City Comms. from Secretary Church, Assistant City Manager Libby City Council Watson, and Development Director Ann Kovich for their presentation to Neighborhood representatives on how to access Cite government. Council Member Lane expressed appreciation. to City Manager Terrell, Assistant City Manager Terrell,Assistant City Manager Mike Groomer,Mr. Bruton Smith, Mr. Eddie Gossa e, all the City Staff involved in the success of the Motor Speedway opening, and to the fans... Council 1e ber Webber also added former flavor Kay Granger to the list of people to thank for Texas Motor Speedway. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 3 Mayor Barr informed Council and the citizens that Van Cliburn was supposed to play at the opening ceremonies, but stated that there was a mis- communication involving the helicopter picking him up and expressed appreciation for his willingness to participate. Res. # 2270 There was presented Resolution No. 2270 regarding Northlake Northlake Boundary Adjustments. On motion of Boundary Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Adjustments Member Woods, the recommendation was adopted. OCS-889 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-889 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. + BEI-0181 On the 8th of April 1997, the City Council Ord. # 12950 established today as the date for the benefit hearing Assessment Paving for the assessment paving of DeVitt Street from DeVitt Street Hemphill Street to Jennings and that notice was given in accordance with Article 1105b, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mrs. Racquel Velasuez, representing the Department of Transportation. and Public Works, appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that the independent appraisal had been presented to Council that it was staffs opinion that p eVitt Street was bend repair and that the street should be replaced that the assessments' should be waived under the new policy and called attention of the City, Council to Mayor and Council -108 6/ CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 4 Communication No. 11H-0181, which recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12950 than 1. Closed the benefit hearing, and 2. Levied the assessments as proposed; and 3. Acknowledged that in each case the abutting property was specially benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the amount assessed for the improvement of DeVitt Street from Hemphill Street to Jennings Street. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit hearing for the assessment paving of DeVitt Street from Hemphill Street to Jennings Street, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the benefit hearing be closed and the recommendations adopted,waiving the assessments. The motion carried unanimously. BH-0182 On the 8th day of April 1997, the City Council Ord. # 12951 established today as the date for the benefit hearing Assessment Paving for the assessment paving of Harding Street from Harding St. 35th Street to 38th Street and that notice was given in accordance with Article 11051 , Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be hear... Mrs. Racquel Velasue , representing the Department of Transportation and Public Forks, appeared efore the City Council and advised the City Council that the independent appraisal had been presented to Council; that it was staff's opinion that Harding Street was b yfond repair and that the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 5 street should be replaced that the assessment should be waived under the new policy, and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-4182,which recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12951 that: 1. Closed the benefit hearing, and 2. Levied the assessments as proposed; and 3. Acknowledged that in each case the abutting property was specially benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the amount assessed for the improvement of Harding Street from 35th Street to 38th Street. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit hearing for the assessment paving of Harding Street form 35th Street to 38th Street, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the benefit hearing be closed and the recommendations adopted waiving the assessment. The motion carried unanimously. BU-0183 On the 8th day of April 1997, the City Council Ord. # 12952 established today as the date for the benefit hearing Assessment Paving , for the assessment paving ofJennings Avenue from Jennings Avenue Magnolia Avenue to 1elis Gwozdz and that notice was given in accordance with Article 11051 . Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes. favor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard.. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 199'7 PAGE 6 Mrs. Racquel Velasquez, representing the Department of Transportation and Public Works, appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that the independent appraisal had been presented to Council; that it was staffs opinion that Jennings Avenue was beyond repair and that the street should be replaced that the assessment should be waived under the new policy; and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-0183, which recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12952 that: 1. Closed the benefit hearing; and 2. Levied the assessments as proposed; and 3. Acknowledged that in each case the abutting property was specially benefitted in enhanced value in excess of the amount assessed for the improvement of Jennings Avenue from Magnolia Avenue to Feliks Gwozdz. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit hearing for the assessment paving of Jennings Avenue from Magnolia Avenue to Feliks Gwozdz, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the benefit hearing be closed and the recommendations adopted waiving the assessments. The motion carried unanimously. A5 r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 7 BH-0184 On the 8th day of April 1997, the City Council Ord. # 12953 established today as the date for the benefit hearing Assessment Paving for the assessment paving of Runnels Street from Runnels Street 28th Street to Diamond Avenue and that notice was given in accordance with Article 1105b, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Mrs. Racquel Velasquez, representing the Department of Transportation and Public Works, appeared before the City Council and advised the City Council that the independent appraisal had been presented to Council; that it was staff s opinion that Runnels Street was beyond repair and that the street should be replaced that the assessments should be waived under the new policy, and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. BH-0184, which recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 12953 that: 1. Closed the benefit hearing; and 2. Levied the assessments as proposed; and . Acknowledged that in each case the abutting property was specially benefitted in enhanced value in excess oft the amount assessed for the improvement of Runnels Street from 28th t Street to Diamond Avenue. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the benefit hearing fort the assessment ant avin of Runnels Street from 28th Street to Diamond Avenue,, Council Member Lane CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 8 made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the benefit hearing be closed and the recommendations adopted,waiving the assessments. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Pamela Ware Brooks, representing the Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Management Division, appeared before the City Council and advised them regarding this matter, stating that the purpose of this public hearing was to receive comments and called attention of Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11819. G-11819 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12954 Communication No. G-11819, dated March 18, 1997, Consolidated from the City Manager recommending that the City Action Plan Council: 1. Approve the City's Consolidated Action Plan (CAP) Grant Application for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAP grants consist of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Shelter Grant Program ESG)and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grants, and 2. Adopt A propriations Ordinance No. 12954 increase the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants fund in the amount of$1 ,994,00 . 0 from available funds for the purpose of funding the Community Development Block Grant Program ($17,815,000.00). the Home Investment Partnership Program gra ($231,390,000.00), t o Emergency Shelter Grant Program CITE'COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 9 ($207,000.00), and the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS Program ($582,000.00) through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and 3. Authorize the use of $43,937.50 from the Radisson Parking Garage account as the City's cash match, and transfer $43,937.50 from the Radisson Parking Garage revenue account to the 1997 ROME Program account, and 4. Authorize the use of$60,000.00 in City-owned properties, at appraised value, as in-kind match for the 1997 NOME Program. An increase above this amount in in-kind properties will reduce the City's cash match requirements, and 5. Authorize the use of $150,000.00 resulting from the forbearance of taxes as in-kind match for the 1997 HOME Program. An increase above this amount in the forbbaarance of taxes will reduce the City's cash match requirements, and 6. .Apply indirect cost rate as applicable for the Grants Fund in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulation 3-15. Ms. Joella Sample, 4529 E. Kepis, appeared before the City Council and requested favorable consideration of funding for the Coming ' Program and advised Council that they were continuously making positive steps with the youth. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 199'7 PAGE 10 There being no one else present desiring to be heard relative to the public hearing for the Consolidated Action Plan (CAP)Grant Application (CDBG,ESG, HOME and HOPWA Grants) for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the public hearing be closed and the recommendations adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-11854 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12955 Communication No.G-11854 from the City Manager TxDOT recommending that the City Council: Installation of traffic signal 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a grant IH-35W application, if offered, accept the grant and enter into a contract in the amount of $100,000.00 with Texas Department of Transportation, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No.12955 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$100,000.00 subject to receipt of the Grant for the purpose of funding the installation of a Traffic Signal System along a portion of IB-35'x' through a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 199'7 PAGE 11 G-11855 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. #2271 Communication No.G-11855 from the City Manager Homeowners recommending that the City Council adopt Voluntarily Resolution No. 2271 adopting policies and Displaced procedures governing the provision of temporary relocation assistance to voluntarily displaced homeowners under the City's Community Development Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. Ms. Margy McMennamy, representing the Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Management Division, appeared before the City Council and advised them regarding this matter, stating that the purpose of this public hearing was to receive comments and called attention of Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11856. G-11856 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. #12956 Communication No.G-11856 recommending that the Minyard Food City Council: More Project 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for, by amendment of the U.S. Department . of Housing and Urban Development (K grant B-94-MC-48-0010 and accept,if offered, a $6,604,000.00 Economic Development Initiative (E I) grant from BUD, and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance " o. 12956 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$7,260,000.00 subject to receipt of the grant for the purpose of funding aGrocery CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 12 Store Retail Center in the Weed and Seed Target Area through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with HUD for the receipt and payment of the Section 108 loan. Mr. James McGehee, Jr., 4700 Alwood Court, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11856. Council Member Silcox question the length of the term for the payback of the loan, and was advised that the Minyard Food Store had a twenty year note. There being no one else present desiring to be heard relative to the public hearing for the Authorization of Section 108 Loan and Economic Development Initiative Grant Application for Minyard Food Store Development Project, Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion,seconded by Council Member Lane, that the public hearing be closed and the recommendations adopted. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Mr. Jim teler, 2008 Mims,s appeared before the Presentations Cite Council and requested that the City Council Jim oteler reinstate the Landscape Committee. Ms. Margy McMenna y, representing the Inter govern mental Affairs and Grants Management Division, appeared before the City Council an advised them regarding this otter, stating that the purpose of this public hearing was to receive � r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 13 comments and called attention of Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11857. G-11857 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12957 Communication No.G-11857 recommending that the Section 108 City Council: Loan 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for a Section 108 loan from the U.S. Department of a housing and Urban Development (HUD) and accept, if offered, a $5,000,000.00 Section 108 loan and a $1,000,000.00 Economic Development Initiative Grant from HUD; and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12957 increasing an estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in a amount up to $5,000,000.00 for Section 108 funds and $1,000,000.00 in EDI funds subject to the receipt of the grant/loan, and 3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the HUD for the receipt and payment of the Section 108 loan. Council Member Silcox questioned the loan stability for the smaller local businesses and questioned what was in lace should they default on the loan. Assistant City Manager Guajar o appeared afore the City Council and advised Council that the local businesses would use their collateral first and the the CDBG fund. Ile also stated that the individual property, owners could lease out the property, but that they would still be the responsible par qv. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 199 7 PAGE 14 Council Member Meadows inquired regarding the leveraging of the Section 108 Doan programs. Council Member Lane disclosed that his brothers law firm was one block away and his home approximately ten blocks away from North Main Mercado Project. There being no one else present desiring to be heard relative to the public hearing for the Authorization of Section 108 Loan and Economic Development Initiative Grant Application for North Main Mercado Project,Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the public hearing be closed and the recommendations adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-11858 There was presented Mayor and Council Crime Communication No. G-11858 from the City Manager Control & recommending that the City Council authorize the Prevention City Manager to submit the City's funding District application to the Crime Control and Prevention Board of District Board of Directors. Directors Funding Council Member Silcox stated that the funding for clerical and secretarial staff should be from General Funds and not out of the Crime tax fund. Chief Windham appeared before the City Council and advised them that, since the decentralization of the police Department,these positions were lost,and stated that the Police Officers had to be responsible for the administrative function and that he though it should be funded from the Cri me tax. A CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 15 Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded,by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11858 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCray; Council Members Lane, Haskin, Woods, Meadows, Webber and Hirt NOES: Council Member Silcox ABSENT; None G-11859 There was presented Mayor and Council Partial Tax Communication No. G-11859 from the City Manager Exemption recommending that the City Council approve the 2529 College Ave. owner's application for partial tag exemption for 2529 College Avenue following its designation as a Historic and Cultural Landmark. On motion of Council Member Hirt,seconded by Council Member Meadows, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-11860 There was presented Mayor and Council Partial Tax Communication No.G-11860 from the City Manager Exemption recommending that the City Council approve the 2434 Rogers Ave. owners application for partial tax exemption for 2434 Rogers Avenue following its designation as a Historic and Cultural Landmark. On motion of Council Member Hirt,seconded by Council Member Meadows, the recommendation was adopted unani ousiv. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 16 G-11861 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2272 Communication No.G-11861 from the City Manager Cantey & recommending that the City Council adopt Danger Resolution No. 2272 increasing to $200,000.00 the maximum amount authorized to be paid to Estil Vance and the law firm of Cantey & Manger for their services in a lawsuit filed by Pastusek Industries, Inc. against the City of Fort Worth and Sunbelt Industrial Development Corporation. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-11862 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2273 Communication No.G-11862 from the City Manager Kelly, Hart & recommending that the City Council adopt Halllman Resolution No. 2273 increasing to $75,000.00 the maximum amount authorized to be paid to Glen Johnson and the firm of Kelly, Bart and Hallman for their services in a lawsuit filed by the Fort North Independent School District against the City of Fort Worth and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Council Member Meadows advised Council that he filed a conflict of interest affidavit on Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11862. Mayor Pro to pore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane,that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11862 be adopts The motion carried by the following rote: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 17 AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCray, Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Woods, Webber and Hirt NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Meadows Mr. J. Chapa, representing the Department of Economic Development, appeared before the City Council and advised them regarding this matter, stating that the purpose of this public hearing was to receive comments and called attention of Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11863. G-11863 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. #12958 Communication No. G-11863 from the City Manager Fort Worth recommending that the City Council hold a public Reinvestment hearing concerning the designation of Fort Worth Zone No. 27 Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 27,and adopt Ordinance No. 12958 amending the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, by designating certain property in Denton County as Fort Worth Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 27. There being no one else present desiring to be heard relative to the public hearing for the adoption of the Ordinance designating the Fort Worth Reinvestment Zone Number 27, Council Member Webber made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro to pore McCray, that the public hearing be closed and the recommendations adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote: r CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 18 AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCray; Council Members Lane, Haskin, Woods, Meadows, Webber, and Hirt NOES: Council Member Silcox ABSENT. None G-11864 There was presented Mayor and Council Res. # 2274 Communication No.G-11864 from the City Manager Fort Worth recommending that the City Council adopt Alliance Resolution No. 2274 approving the request of funds Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for improvements at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, and authorize the City Manager to execute an Airport Project Participation Agreement governing the receipt and use by the City of funds granted by TxDOT for improvements at the Airport. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCray, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. G-11865 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. #12959 Communication No.G-11865 from the City Manager Combination recommending that the City Council: Tax &. Revenue Certificates of 1. Adopt Ordinance N . 12959 by the City Obligation, Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Series 1997 providing for the issuance of $2,500,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,Series 1997; providing for the Levy, assessment and collection of a tax sufficient to pay the interest on said Certificates of Obligation and to create a Sinking Fund for the redemption thereof at atur ty; pledging certain surplus revere .m in A CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 19 support of said certificates; prescribing the form of said Certificates of Obligation; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject, and 2. Authorize the $2,500,000.00 City of Fort Worth,Texas,Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1997, be sold to Coastal Securities, the bidder offering the lowest true interest rate of 5.17643%. Council Member Silcox inquired whether or not there was an estimated time for the completion and opening of the Animal Shelter. Assistant City Manager Watson informed Council that the estimated opening would be March 1998. Council Member Meadows made a motion,seconded by Council Member Silcox,that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11865 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. G-11866 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. ## 12960 Communication No. G-11866 from the City Manager General recommending that the City Council: Purpose Bonds, Series 1997. 1. adopt Ordinance No. 12960 an ordinance providing for the issuance of fifteen million dollars ($15,000.00) of the general purpose bonds, Series 1997, of the City of Fort ''forth, Texas,bearing interest at the rates hereinafter set forth, and providing for the levy, assessment and collection of a tax sufficient to pax the interest on said bends and to create a Sinking Fund for the redemption thereof at maturity, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FLIRT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 20 2. Authorize the $15,000,000.00 City of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Bonds, Series 1997, be sold to Hutchinson,Shockey,Erley Co., the bidder offering the lowest true interest rate of 5.54788%. Council Member Silcox requested a copy of the proposed streets included in the sale of $15,000,000.00 for General Purpose Bonds. Assistant City Manager Boswell informed Council that a tentative listing would be provided. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11855 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. P-8277 There was presented Mayor and Council Cellular Communication No. P-8277 from the City Manager Telephone recommending that the City Council authorize a Service purchase agreement for cellular telephone service for the City of Fort Worth with Southwestern Bell Mobile System/Progressive Concepts, Inc., on low overall bid per unit prices with agreement is to begin April 21, 1997, and end April 20, 1998, with the option to renew annually for four additional years. Council I'Member Meadows made a mofton,seconded by Council Member Silcox,that Mayor° an Council Communication No. P-8277 be denied. The motion carried unanimously. P-8277 There was presented Mayor and Council (Revised) Communication No. -8277 (Revised) from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City M Manager to execute a one-year All G � G CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 21 purchase agreement for cellular telephone equipment and service for the City of Fort Worth with Progressive Concepts, Inc. using Southwestern Bell Mobile Services for an estimated $600,000.00 annually to begin April 21, 1997, and end April 20, 1998, with the option to renew annually for up to four additional years. On motion of Council Member Meadows, seconded by Council Member Woods the recommendation was adopted. P-8280 There was presented Mayor and Council Electrical Communication No. P-8280 from the City Manager Supplies recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for electrical supplies for the City of Fort Worth with Dealers Electrical Supply, based on discounts from the Trade Service Publication, column three, payment terms two percent net 30 days, with freight costs included in prices bid, with agreement to begin April 10, 1997 and end April 9, 1998, with the option to renew for two additional years. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8281 There was presented Mayor and Council Hydraulic Communication No. P-8281 from the City Manager Equipment recommending that the City Council authorize a Repair & purchase agreement for hydraulic repair and Replacement re lace ent for the City of Fort Worth with TI1D Hydraulics, Incorporated based on low bid, payment terms 2 percent discount if paid in 10 days, net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge with agreement to begin April 8, 1997, and end April 7, 1998,with two options to renew for one year each It as the consensus of the Go, Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 22 P-8282 There was presented Mayor and Council Pavement Communication No. P-8282 from the City Manager Markers recommending that the City Council authorize a purchase agreement for pavement markers for the City of Fort Worth,with multiple vendors, based on low overall bid per unit prices, meeting City Specifications, net 30 days, Lo.b. destination, freight no charges with agreement to begin April 1, 1997, and end March 31, 1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-8283 There was presented Mayor and Council Educational Communication No. P-8283 from the City Manager Opportunities recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of computer/telecommunication technology related training/educational opportunities, on as needed basis, from IBM, Inc., Verhoeff Information Packages, Inc., Bay Networks, Inc., Technology Education Centers, Viewstar Corporation, University of Texas - Arlington, Mastering Computers, Inc., Learning Tree International, CompUSA Inc,, Platinum Technology, Inc., Candle Corporation, Intelect, Inc., Anixter, Inc., DPEC, Inc., 3 Com, Inc., Berger, Inc., and any other vendors as approved by the Information Systems and Services Director, for an amount not to exceed $154,000.00, and agreement to begin April 1, 1997, and end March 31, 1998. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. -8284 There was presented Mayor and Council Sewer Communication No P-8284 from the City Manager Inspection recommending that the City Council authorize the Qystem purchase of sewer inspection system for the Water Department from STM Equipment /used on best evaluated proposal for as amount not to exceed S4- 82,4- 87.00, net f.o.b. Fort Worth, freight no charge. ,r? � CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 23 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation was adopted. C-15980 There was presented Mayor and Council "Long-Term" Communication No. C-15980, dated April 1, 1997 Solids from the City Manager recommending that the City Dewatering, Council authorize the City Manager to execute Processing & Amendment No. 1 to the "Long-Term" Solids Disposal Dewatering, Processing and Disposal contract with Oscar Renda Contracting Inc., (City Secretary Contract No. 20283) to adjust quantities to reflect actual daily solids production, include annual CPI adjustments and add grit processing. Assistant City Manager Boswell advised Council of an amendment to be made to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15980, stating that the following MlWBE statement should be added "Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., is in compliance with the City's MJWBE Ordinance by committing to an additional 33% MIWBE participation on this amendment." Council Member Webber requested permissions of the City Council to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. 15980. Council TMember Meadows made a motion,seconded by Council Member Silcox, that Council Member Webber be permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. C 15980. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Meadows made a motion,seconded b y Council e er Silcox, that Mayor and Council 60mmunication No. C-15980 be adopted, as ended. The motion carried by the following vote: V CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEAS APRIL 8, 1997 PACE 24 AYES. Mayor Barr, Mayor Pro tempore McCray; Council Members Lane, Silcox,Raskin,Woods,Meadows, and Hirt NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Webber C-15984 There was presented Mayor and Council Conatser Communication No. C-15984 from the City Manager Construction, recommending that the City Council authorize the Inc. City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction, Inc., in the amount of$374,907.00 for Sanitary Sewer Main M-219, Drainage Area Rehabilitation, and Sewer Improvements, Part II, Unit 1-Sewer Line Replacement. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15985 There was presented Mayor and Council Lease Communication No. C-15985 from the City Manager Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize the Air Carrier City Manager to execute a lease with Air Carrier Avionics, Inc. Avionics, Inc. for conventional hangar spaces 7-N and S-N and improved surrounding land at Meacham International Airport. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted... Mrs. Pamela Ware Brooks, representing the Intergovern mental Affairs and Grants Management Division, appeared before, the City-, Council and advised the m regarding this matter, stating that the purpose of this public bearing was to receive CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 25 comments and called attention of the City Council to Mayor and Council Communication No. C-15986. C-15986 There was presented Mayor and Council Fort Worth Communication No. C-15986 from the City Manager Ser., Inc. recommending that the City Council approve the transfer of$75,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Unprogrammed funds from previous years to SER-North Side Resource Center Program and, execute a contract with SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc. in an amount up to $75,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for the operation of the North Side Resource Center for a period beginning April 8, 1997, and ending May 31, 1998. There being no one else present desiring to be heard relative to the public hearing for Fort Worth SER, Inc., to provide Job Search/Job Placement Assistance for Low and Moderate Income Residents, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hakin, that the hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication No. 0- 15986 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously. C-15987 There was presented Mayor and Council Change Order Communication No.C-15987 from the City Manager No. I with recommending that the City Council authorize the Infrastructure City Manager to execute Change Order No. I in the Services, Inc. amount of$55,246.00 with Infrastructure Services, Inc., to provide for additional quantities and increasing the contract amount to $173,286.00, and authorize final payment in the amount of$67,195.80. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 199'7 PAGE 26 C-15988 There was presented Mayor and Council Community Communication No. C-15988 from the City Manager Facilities - recommending that the City Council authorize the Timber City Manger to execute a Community Facilities Chase Agreement with Timber Chase Development Co. Development Inc., for the installation of community facilities for Co., Inc. River Trails Addition, Phase IV, Section 1. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15989 There was presented Mayor and Council Carter & Communication No. C-15989 from the City Manager Burgess, recommending that the City Council authorize the J.B. Davies City Manager to enter into contracts with the firms & Associates of Carter & Burgess, J.B. Davies & Associates and & Salcedo & Salcedo & Associates for construction services for Associates various sewer improvement projects on a requirements basis with each contract limited to $100,000.00. Council Member Meadows requested permission of the City Council to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication no. C-15989 inasmuch as his firm had a business relationship with Carter, & Burgess. Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by Council Member Woods, that Council Member Meadows oe s e permitted to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No.. C-15989. The motion carried unanimously. Assistant City Manager Boswell advised Council of an amendment to be made to Mayor and Council Communication -15989, stating that the following 1 ANt B E statement should be added "'Barter and Burgess, Inc.,J.B. Davies & A sociates, C CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 27 and Saleedo & Associates are all in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 10% M1WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 10%." Council Member Woods made a motion, seconded by Council Member Haskin,that Mayor and Council Communication No, C-15989 be adopted, as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCray; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Baskin, Woods, Webber and Hirt NOES: None ABSENT; None NOT VOTING Council Member Meadows Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the Council hear all four cases for the application of Tuckers Earth Haulers, Inc., at the same time. The motion carried unanimously. -087 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of March 4, 1997, continued the hearing of Tucker's Earth Haulers, Inc., for a change in zoning of property located. at 11415 - 11425 Mosier Valley Road from "AG" Agricultural to "PD SL" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Commercial plus cotrctor"s storage and equipment yard, for landscape materials including " '-, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 28 compost, dirt, sand, gravel and storage yard and building height of 45'. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. The following individuals appeared before the City Council in support of the application of Tucker's Earth Haulers, Inc.. Dana Wenzel 1010 W. Euless Blvd., Euless Tx Allen Tucker 11500 Mosier Valley Rd. David Hancock 3400 House Anderson Road Rev. Lloyd Austin 3324 House Anderson Road Lesley Coleman 4208 Brambleton Pl. Helen Ausbrooks 8081 Marion D. Love Frwy. Bruce Bolzenthal 1008 Circle Lane, Bedford, Tx James Gilleylen 1341 W. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 815, Dallas, Tx Jerry Surber 6434 Maple Avenue Gutierrez Casimiro 3140 Jimeson The following individuals appeared before the City Council in opposition to the application of Tucker's Earth Haulers, Inc.. Vada Johnson 3414 Raider Drive Jean Gilmore 3325 Fite Street Noel 'Wesley 3520(louse Anderson Road Brenda Varga 3512 House Anderson Road Bernadette Boldware 3520 house Anderson Rd There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the application of Tuckers Earth Haulers, Inca Zoning Docket No. -964- tie adopted. The motion carne byr the following to CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 29 AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCray; Council Members Silcox, Woods, Webber and Hirt NOES: Council Member Haskin and Lane ABSENT: None SP-97-001 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of March 4, 1997, continued the site plan of Tucker's Earth Haulers, Inc., 11415 - 11425 Mosier Valley Road, for contractor's storage and equipment yard, landscape materials including compost, dirt, sand, gravel storage and building height of 45'. Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the site plan for Tucker's Earth Haulers, Inc., Zoning Docket No. SP-97-001, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCray; Council Members Silcox, Woods, Webber and Hirt NOES: Council Member Haskin and Lane ABSENT: None Z-96-088 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of March 4, 1997, continued the hearing of Tucker's Earth Haulers, Inc for a change in zoning of property located at 11655 Mosier Valley Road from "AG" Agricultural to " D/SU Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in ,"J" Light Industrial plus machine shops, storage clay, shale and glass products,welding shop and cement mixing CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 30 plant, Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the application of Tucker's Earth Haulers, Inc., Zoning Docket No. Z-96-088 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCray, Council Members Silcox, Woods, Webber and Hirt NOES: Council Member Baskin and Lane ABSENT: None SP-97-002 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of March 4, 1997, continued the site plan of Tucker's Earth Haulers, Inc., 11655 Mosier Valley Road, site plan for machine shops, storage of clay, shale and glass products, welding shop and cement mixing plant. Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the site plan for `T'ucker's Earth Haulers, Inc., Zoning Docket ego. SP-971-002 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: May or Barr; Mayor Pro tempore M cCray Council Members, Silcox, Woods, Webber and flirt NOES:: Council Member I-faskin and tune CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 31 ABSENT: None Council Member Meadows made a motion,seconded by Council Member Silcox, to move Zoning Docket No. Z-97-015 forward on the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Z-97-015 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a Special Dearing regarding the application of Fort Worth I-35 North Limited Partnership by Carter&Burgess,for a change in zoning of property located at 7300 1-35W North Freeway, from "I" Light Industrial to "C" Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-015 be approved. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Gary DeFrain, Thad Mr. Gary DeFrain, representing Fort Worth 1-35 Brundrett, and Susan North Limited Partnership, 8235 Douglas, Dallas; Prescott Mr. Thad Brundrett, 3880 Hul n Street, and Mrs. Susan Prescott, 6716 Black Wing Drive, appeared before the City Council and requested favorable consideration of the City Council for the proposed zoning change of property located at 7300 1-35 W North Freeway from "I" Light Industrial to "C" Multi-Family. Larry °ri er, Paul Messrs. Larry rider, 5501 Crater Lake Drive; Paul Montgomery, Tim Montgomery, 4001. Mesa Ridge rive; Tim Sralla, Sralla, a � Fenske, 4000 Mesa Ridge,; Mar y Fenske, 49'12 Glen. Springs and John Propp Trail and John Propp, 5516 Br yce Canyon Dr., appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to the application of Fort Worth 1-35 North Limited art er hi and requested that the Council uphold the recommendation of the City Zoning Commission for denial. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 32 Council Member Makin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that the application of Fort Worth 1-35 North Limited Partnership,Zoning Docket No. Z-97-015, be denied. Council Member Silcox made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the application of Fort Worth 1-35 North Limited Partnership, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-015, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Barr, Mayor Pro tempore McCray; Council Members Silcox, Woods, Meadows, Webber and Hirt NOES: Council Member Haskin and Lane ABSENT: None Z-97-014 It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of March 13, 1997,continued the hearing of Fossil Park Joint Venture, for a change in zoning of property located in the 7200 Block of Old Denton Road from "C" Multi-Family to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No.Z-97-014.Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. `here being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Woods, that the application of Fossil Park.Joint Venture, Zoning Docket No. Z-97- 14, be adopted. T e motion carried unanimously. lig CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 3 Z-96-147 Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded*by Text Council Member Hirt, that the text amendment Amendment amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Communications the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No, 3011, Towers as amended, codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) concerning siting of communications towers and antennas, by adopting definitions of "Antenna" and "Tower"; deleting Communications Towers as principal use in the "C- F" Community Facilities District; prohibiting communications towers in the "H" Commercial District; establishing 75 foot height restriction for communications towers in the "I" Light Industrial District; providing that towers and antennas shall not be located in a scenic district or corridor w=ithout special exception approval by the Board of Adjustment; establishing development regulations for communication towers and antennas, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-147, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-96-148 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the text amendment amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 3011, as amended., codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Font Worth (1986), as amended, concerning dish satellite antennas, to allow dish satellite antennas as an accessory use in the "A Agricultural District "MU" Mo ile Rome District "O-V Flood Main District, "A" One-Family Residential District and "L-B" Restricted Commercial District and as a principal use in the "CF" Community a cilities District and "I" Light Industrial Districtl establishing location, height, screening and setback requirements for satellite dishes, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-148, be approved. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL, 8, 1997 PAGE 34 The motion carried unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2264 was adopted on March 18, 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 March 21, 1997, the official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Z-97-424 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Evelyn Frances Teich Cherry by Carolyn Teich Richbourg for a change in zoning of property located in the 2345 - 2309 8th Avenue from "I" Light Industrial, to "A" One-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-424, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-97-425 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded approved by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Finney and Willingham Partnership by Carl Golab for a change in zoning of property located in the 6140 Block of North Free way from 11G" Commercial to ACS ' Commercial Sign Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-025, be denied. Bill Willingham and Messrs. Bill Willingham and Carl Cola , 7041 Carl Colab Preston.Road,Suite 445,Dallas,appeared before the City Council and requested favorable consideration of the application of Kinney and Willingham Partnership, Zoning Docket . - 7-i . 5- AN CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 35 Council Member Lane made a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Webber, that the application of Kinney and Willingham Partnership, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-025, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro tempore McCray, Council Members Lane, Woods, Meadows, and Webber NOES: Mayor Barr; Council Members Haskin, Silcox, and Dirt ABSENT: None Z-97-026 Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, approved seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Sandra McGlothlin for a change in zoning of property located at 5036 David Strickland Road from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-026 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-97-029 Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, approved seconded by Council Member Meadows, that the application of Minyard Properties Inca for a change in zoning of property located in the 4200 Block East Berry Street from "A" One-Family and "E ' Commercial to "P SU Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in the "E"' Commercial District except the following: 1. Off-Premise Signs 2. `beaters 3 the and massage treatment 4. Taxidermist it 5. General Parking CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 36 b. Garages (storage of vehicles) 7. Liquor store 8. Golf course, miniature golf or driving range 9. Mortuaries and funeral homes 10. Recording studios 11. Recreational vehicle parks 12. Dancing 13. Swimming pools (commercial) Alcohol sales for off-premise consumption as an accessory use to a retail store, or as part of a restaurant, is permitted. Site plan required. SP-97-006 Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, approved seconded by Council Member Silcox that the site plan of Minyard Properties,Inc., located in the 4200 Block East Berry Street, site plan for grocery store and other retail uses, Zoning Docket No. SP-97-005 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-97-031 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by approved Council Member Silcox that the application of Michael & Katherine Johnston for a change in zoning of property located at 2434 Rogers Avenue from "A" One-Family to " C" One- Family/Historic and Cultural Overlay, Zoning Docket No. 7-031, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-97-032 Council Member Dirt made a motion, seconded by approved Council Member Silcox that the application of Delores Kindred for a change in zoning of property located at 2529 College Avenue from "B"' Two- CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 37 Family to"B/HC"Two-Family/Historic District and Cultural Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-032, 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, Mayor Pro tepore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hirt, that the zoning hearing be closed and the following ordinances adopted; ORDINANCE NO. 12961 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 30111 AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT NORTH (1986), AS AMENDED, CONCERNING SITING OF COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS, BY ADOPTING DEFINITIONS OF "ANTENNA" AND "TOWER"; PROVIDING THAT COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS SHALL NOT BE LOCATED IN THE "CF"' COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT WITHOUT SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ; P F M I T T I N G CMN-11III N IC AT1 NHS TOWERS AS A PRINCIPAL USE IN THE 1G" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; PROHIBITENG COMMUNICATIONS ICATIf NS TOWERS IN THE "II" CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING 75 FOOT HEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS IN THE "I" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ; PROVIDING HA COMMUNICATIONS TOWERSSHALL NOT BE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 38 LOCATED IN A SCENIC DISTRICT OR CORRIDOR WITHOUT SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. 12962 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3411, AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), AS ENDED, CONCERNING DISH SATELLITE ANTENNAS, TO ALLOW DISH SATELLITE ANTENNAS AS AN ACCESSORY USE IN THE "AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, 4-MH"" MOBILE HOME DISTRICT, ``04" FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT, A" ONE FAMILY DISTRICT A ND "E-r" RESTRICTED ME CIAL DISTRICT AND AS A PRINCIPAL USE IN THE CF , C TNIIU=NITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND "41" FIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING LOCATION, HEIGHT, SCREENING AND SETBACK E UI E NTS FOR SATELLITE DISHES; PROVIDING THAT IS ORDINANCE SII ALL BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CITE' COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 39 PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. 12963 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 3011, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE 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, PU P SE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT TnisORDENANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE F ALL INANCES; P ROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERAIILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENAL CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE ATE. The motion carried unanimously. �l CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 40 Z-97-027 Mr. Douglas Diller appeared before the City Council Douglas Diller and requested that the application of Tennison A. Royal for a change in zoning of property located in the 7400 Block of forth Freeway,Zoning Docket No. Z-97-027, be set for a special hearing on June 10, 1997. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Tennison A. Royal, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-027, which application was recommended for denial by the Zoning Commission, be upheld. Mayor Pro tempore McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Webber, that the application of Dennison A.Royal,Zoning Docket No. Z-97-027, which application was recommended for denial by the Zoning Commission, be granted a special hearing on June 10, 1997. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES. Mayor Pro tempore McCray and Council Member Webber NOES: Mayor Barr, Council Members Lane, Silcox, Tlaskin, Woods, Meadows, and Hirt A S N'T: None The motion to uphold the Zoning Commission for denial of Zoning Docket No. Z- 97027 carried by the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH,TEXAS APRIL 5, 1997 PAGE 41 AYES: Mayor Barr, Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, Woods, Meadows, Webber, and Hirt NOES. Mayor Pro tempore McCray ABSENT: None Z-97-034 Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by Denied Council Member Meadows that the application of Mrs. A.T. Boots by Reynold Palos, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-030, be denied. The motion carried unanimously. Z-97-013 It appeared that the City Council set today as the approved date for the Special Dearing regarding the application of Rita Baker by T. Killebrew for a change in zoning of property located at 5901 Locke Avenue from "B" Two-Family to "PD/SU"" Planned Develo' pment/Specific Use for office and internal file storage, Zoning Docket No. Z-97-013. Mayor Barr asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. H. Dennis Hopkins Mr. H. Dennis Hopkins, representing the applicant, Rita Baker, 6850 Meadow Wood Lane, Suite 4061, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that he had a petition which contained signatures of individuals in the immediate vicinity in favor of the proposed zoning change. Dennis Bailey Mr. Dennis Bailey, 5828 Locke Avenue, appeared before the Ci v Council and expressed opposition to the application of Rita Baker for a change in zoning of property located at 5901,' Locke. Avenue. All CITY COUNCIL MEETING PORT WORTH, TEXAS APRIL 8, 1997 PAGE 42 There being no one else present desiring to be heard, Council Member Meadows made a motion,seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Rita Baker by T. Killebrew, Zoning Docket No. Z- 97-013 be approved, reversing the recommendation of the City Zoning Commission for denial. The motion carried unanimously. SP-97-003 It appeared that the City Council set today as the date for a Special hearing regarding the site plan of Rita Baker by T. Killebrew, for property located at 5901 Locke Avenue, Site Plan for office and internal file storage. Council Member Meadows made a motion,seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the site plan for Rita Baker, Site Plan SP-97-003 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Presentations Judy Lundgren Ms. Judy Lundgren, 7200 Sunset, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council give favorable consideration to the proposed final draft of the Ad Hoe Committee revising the smoking ordinance. James Parker Mr. James Parker, 3617 Winifred Drive, appeared before the City Council and requested that the citizens receive a tai abatement. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. s ZZ / � ., CITY SECRETARY w �..,�k..F.. MAYOR