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Home My WebLink About1996/05/14-Minutes-City Council MR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 1996 Date & Time On the 14th day of May, A.D., 1996, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session, at 10:10 a.m., with the following members and officers present; Attendance Mayor Pro tepore Jewel Woods; Council Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Becky Haskin, Eugene McC'ray, Bill Meadows, Virginia Nell Webber, and Kenneth Barr; City Manager Bob Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins, City Secretary Alice Church. There is currently one vacancy on the City Council; therefore, the quorum necessary for a Council Meeting is five Council Members, and the number of votes necessary to carry a regular motion is also five. With more than a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Ted Kitchen, Christ Chapel Bible Church. Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes On motion of Council Member Haskin, seconded by Council Member McCray, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 1996, were approved unanimously. Special Presentations A proclamation for Long-Term Ombudsman ay was resente to Harriet Griffin and Laur lee Harris. Special presentation of "The Grand American Avenue.- 1850-1920" traveling exhibition by the :Fart Worth Am erican Institute of Architects was presented to the City of Fort Worth by lr. Aubrey lilnt CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1.996 PAGE 2 Withdrawn/Consen t City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Agenda Council Communication No. G-11474 be withdrawn from the consent agenda. Continued/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and Withdrawn Council Communication No. G-11481 be continued for two weeks. Consent Agenda Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Barr, that the consent agenda, as amended, be approved unanimously. Appointment Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lane, that M . Maria Shelton be appointed to Place 8 on the Aviation Advisory Board, with a term of office expiring October 31, 1998. The motion carried unanimously. Ad Hoc Committee on There was presented Resolution No. 2170 concerning Citizen Forum Ad Hoc Committee on Citizen Forum on Policing Res. # 2170 Strategies, appointing Virginia Nell Webber, who will serve as Chairperson; Eugene McCray, William Meadows, and Jim Lane and four members of the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, Rosa Nave jar, John Isom, Helen Sides and David O'Brien. On motion of Council Member Webber, seconded by Council Member Lane, the resolution, as amended, was adopted. Mayor Pro to ore Woods expressed appreciation to staff at Meacham international Airport for the successful Open Douse that took place this past week-end and advised Council that 15 students were taken on a trip to Nassau, and for some it was their first time to CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 3 Council Member Lane advised Council that each student would be writing an essay and suggested that the winner be given an opportunity to read the essay at one of the Council meetings. OCS-810 There was presented Mayor and Council Liability Bond Communication No. OCS-810 from the Office of the Approval City Secretary recommending that the City Council authorize the acceptance of liability bond issued to Jack H. Bryant, Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. OCS-811 There was presented Mayor and Council Claims Communication No. OCS-811 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. -11474 There was presented Mayor and Council Assessment Communication No. -11474 from the City Manager Eastland Street recommending that the City Council approve the from Miller Ave. final assessment roll for the paving of Eastland to Carey St. Street from Miller Avenue to Carey Street, and authorize the issuance of certificates as evidence of the special assessments levied against the abutting property owners on Eastland Street. Council Member Webber requested permission of the City Council to abstain from voting on Mayor and Council Communication No. 11474,. Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Barr, that Council Member Webber be permitted to abstain from voting on CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS I'4°IAY 14, 1995 PAGE 4 Mayor and Council Communication No, G-11474. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Meadows made a motion, seconded by Council Member Has ' , that Mayor and Council Communication No. {;-11474 be adapted. The motion carried by the fallowing vote. AYES; Mayor Pro tepore Woods; Council Members Lane, Silcox, Haskin, McCray, Meadows, and Barr NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: Council Member Webber G-11475 There was presented Mayor and Council Assessment Communication No. G-11475 from the City Manager Grove Street recommending that the City Council approve the from Long Ave. final assessment roll for the paving of Grove Street to 38th Street from Long Avenue to 38th Street, and authorize the issuance of certificates as evidence of the special assessments levied against the abutting property owners on Grove Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. -11476 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12516 Communication No. G-1 1476 from the City Manager Water & Sewer recommending that the City Council adopt System Subordinate r finance No. 12516 directing publication of notice Lien Revenue of intention to issue eater and sewer system Bonds subordinate ien mwenue to s. It was the consensus of the Ci y Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS 1 14, 1996 PAGE 5 G-11477 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord # 12517 Communication No. G-11477 from the City Manager Public Events recommending that the City Council adapt Dept. Special Appropriations Ordinance No 12517 increasing the Trust Fund estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $11,514.18 from available funds for the purpose of funding improvements to concession operations, purchasing improvements or equipment, and advertising, marketing and promoting usage of Will Rogers Memorial Center, and authorize the use of these funds as outlined in accordance with the City's purchasing and expenditure guidelines. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11478 There was presented Mayor and Council Partial Tax Communication No. G-11478 from the City Exemption Manager recommending that the City Council 1500 Elizabeth Blvd. approve the application for partial tax exemption eligibility of the property at 1500 Elizabeth Blvd. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11479 There was presented Mayor and Council Partial "fax Communication NNo. -11479 from the City Manager Exemption recommending that the Ciq Council approve the 1251 W. Magnolia application for partial tax exemption eligibility of the property at 1251 W. Magnolia. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, 'TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 6 G-11480 There was presented Mayor and Council Banners - Communication No. G-11480 from the City Manager N. Main, recommending that the City Council authorize the Belknap, City Manager or his designee, to enter into a consent Commerce, agreement with North Texas Coco Cola Bottling Co., Weatherford, to permit installation of banners, celebrating the Jones, & 14th St. Olympic Torch Run, in the right-of-way of N. Main, Belknap, Commerce, Weatherford, Jones and 14th Streets for the period beginning May 14, 1996, and ending May 22, 1996. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. G-11481 Continued It was the consensus of the City Council that for Two Weeks consideration of Mayor and Council Communication No. G-11481, Proposed Administrative Appeal Addressing the Number of Dogs and Cats Roused at Residences, be continued for two weeks. P-7901 There was presented Mayor and Council Water Treatment Communication No. P-7901 from the City Manager Program recommending that the City Council exercise the first renewal option on the purchase agreement with United Worth Hydro Chem Corp. to supply a water treatment program and service to the Transportation and Public Works Department based on the bid of $1,910.00 per month with payment terms net JO days, f.o.b. destination, Aith agreement to begin May , 1996, and end May 7, 1997, with one o to renew for one year each. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7902 There was presented Mayor and Council High ressur Communication o. P-7902 from the City Manager e er Cies er -recommending that the 0q, Council authorize the purchase of a i pressure sewer cleaner from 1 � an G 1C Trucks of Dallas on low bid meeting led CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1496 PAGE 7 specifications of$51,300.00, with payment terms net upon delivery, Lo.b. destination, and freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adapted. P-7903 There was presented Mayor and Council Small Communication No. P-7903 from the City Manager Equipment recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of small equipment to include 12 blowers, 23 concrete saws from Davis Sales and Service for $20,431.00, and 3 generators from Zimmerer Kubota for$4,200.00 on low bid per unit price not to exceed $24,631.00, with payment terms net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. P-7904 There was presented Mayor and Council Code.Blue Communication No. P-7904 from the City Manager Jackets, Caps, recommending that the City Council authorize the & T-Shirts purchase of CODE;BLUE jackets, caps and t-shirts for the Police Department from J & J Specialties on the total low bid meeting specifications of$10,'713.54, payment terms of 1 1/2 percent 10 days, net 30, for a total not to exceed $10,552.84, f.o.b. Fort Worth, freight no charge. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. There was presented Mayor and Council Continued for Communication No. -7905 from the City Manager one weep recommending that the City Council authorize the Rejection of rejection of bid 95-04-53 for mowing services for the Bids for City Services Department, o e Enforcement mowing services . sio , and authorize, a rebid, and the purchase of Dying se ices for an estimated $40,000.00 until July 15, 1996, the interim period necessary for the CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 8 rebid process with the various vendors with pricing and terms consistent with the previous contract, bid 95-01156, M&C P-7415. In response to Council Member Silcox's inquiry as to why the bids for mowing services were being rejected, Mr. Tom Davis stated that the original bids required workers compensation, which eliminated many small contractors, and advised Council that staff determined that the workers compensation requirement was not necessary. Council Member Silcox requested the City Attorney to review this matter and provide the Council with more information relative to liability for the City. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Meadows, that Mayor and Council Communication No. P-7905 be continued for one week. The motion carried unanimously. L-11727 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-11727 from the City Manager permanent recommending that the City Council approve the utility easement acquisition of the permanent utility easement more temporary fully described as Parcel 20, dock. 6, Glen Carden construction Ad ition and the temporary construction easement easement for a total of$2.00. It was the consensus of the City, Council that the recommendation be adopted. Lt 1728 Where was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition. of Communication No. L-11728 from the City Manager two single-family recommending that the City Council authorize the residential fee simple acquisition acquissition of two roperties in 1. ping-, roperti s. "texas, ftw the purpose of expanding D W Airport; find that the prices offered by the Airport are just x CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 9 compensation; and authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11729 There was presented Mayor and Council Acquisition of Communication No. L-11729 from the City Manager permanent & recommending that the City Council approve the temporary acquisition of a permanent easement and a construction temporary construction easement for construction of easement a 24" waterline to serve the proposed Texas Motor Speedway and surrounding development for a total of $20,601.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. L-11730 There was presented Mayor and Council Condemnation Communication No. L-11730 from the City Manager for permanent recommending that the City Council declare the sanitary sewer necessity of taking an interest of a portion of land out easements of Tract 30 and 30A of the David Strickland Survey, Abstract 1376, Tarrant County for construction of a sanitary sewer main, and authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the interest in this land. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. -1.1.7 1 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12518 Communication No. L- 11731 from the City Manager Acquisition of recommending that the City Council: permanent temporary 1. Approve the acquisition of a permanent construction easement and a temporary construction ction easement easement for construction and maintenance of waterline and a sanitary sewer line to serve the proposed Texas Motor Speedway and surrounding evelo e t an CITY COUNCIL MEETING FLIRT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 10 2. Authorize the transfer of$49,927.55 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Commercial Paper Project Fund in the amount of$18,985.48 and Sewer Commercial Paper Project Fund in the amount of $30,942.07, and 3. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12518 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Commercial Paper Projects Fund in the amount of $18,985.48 and the Sewer Commercial Paper Projects Fund in the amount of $30,942.07 from available funds for the purpose of funding impact fees, 4. Find that $10,010.00 and other consideration is just compensation for both easements, and 5. As other consideration, authorize the payment of Impact Fees in the amount of$18,985.48 for Water and $30,942.07 for sewer, and 6. Authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments, and 7. Authorize the execution of a contract for easements with Roanoke Ranch an Investment Company. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 11 C-15448 There was presented Mayor and Council Amend M&C Communication No. C-15448 from the City Manager C-15393 - recommending that the City Council amend M&C C- Ned K 15393 to clarify the scope of work, and authorize the Burleson & City Manager to execute an engineering agreement Associates, Inc. with Ned IC Burleson and Associates, Inc., for the preparation of an environmental assessment plan, develop closure plans, site reuse alternatives, and prepare a final closure report for the Riverside Wastewater Treatment Plant for a total fee not to exceed $99,340.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15449 There was presented Mayor and Council Card. # 12519 Communication No. C-15449 from the City Manager Larry H. recommending that the City Council: Jackson Const., Inc. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $369,882.00 from Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; and 2. Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12519 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $369,882.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract with ar H. Jackson Contruction Inc., for Unit I Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract L Unit 11 2-Inch H.MLA. .. Resurfacing of 25th Street and Prospect Avenue; and 3. Authorize t he City Manager to execute contract witb L r ty H. Jack-son Construction, Inc., in the amount of $330,251.00 and sixty working a for Unit I Sanitary Sewer All CITY COUNCIL MEETING FLIRT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 12 Rehabilitation Contract L, Unit II 2-inch H.M.A.C. Resurfacing of 25th Street from Houston to Prospect and Prospect Avenue from 24th Street to 25th Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15450 There was presented Mayor and Council American Roofing Communication No. C-15450 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with American Roofing for the replacement of roofs on ten structures at the Cretline Maintenance Complex in the amount of$54,984.00 and 120 calendar days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15451 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12520 Communication No. C-15451 from the City Manager Texas Department recommending that the City Council authorize the of Human Services City Manager tot 1. Submit a grant, if awarded, and execute a contract with the Texas Department of Human Services requesting $546,307.00 for the 1996 Summer Food Service Program which se -es lunches- and snacks to low-income children during the summer, an . Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 1252 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the grants Fund in the amount of $546,307.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding the 1996 Summer Food e `ice Program through a grant from the Texas Department of Human Services, and ANN NINO CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 1 3. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulation 3-15 (21.52°lam) which represents the most recent approval rate for this department. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15452 There was presented Mayor and Council Texas Department Communication No. C-15452 from the City of Transportation Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Multiple Use Agreement with the 'Texas Department of Transportation for the use of state highway right-of- way for renovation of boat ramp facilities of Arrow S. Park. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15453 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12521 Communication No. C-15453 from the City National Power Manager recommending that the City Council: Rodding Corp. 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $368,234.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund, and 2. Adopt Appropriations r i ance -No. 12521 increasing the estimated receipts an appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $368,234.00 from available f forte purpose of funding for the all- is _ eter samtaryr sewer cleaning for sanitary seer main 19 and 258 drainage areas, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 14 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with National Power Rodding Corp. in the amount of $350,715.00 for the Small- Diameter Sanitary sewer Cleaning for Sanitary Sewer Main 19 and 258 Drainage Areas. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15454 There was presented Mayor and Council Boyd, Inc. Communication No. C-15454 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Boyd, Inc., for the replacement of the roofs on Fire Stations 4, 14, 24 and 26 to include the alternate bid in the amount of $39,640.00 for 60 calendar days. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15455 There was presented Mayor and Council Millwood Communication No. C-15455 from the City Manager Property recommending that the City Council authorize the Company City Manager to execute a Community Facilities Agreement with the developer, Hillwood Property Company, for the installation of commu i ty facilities for the Box Culverts Improvements North Tarrant County Parkway at White Branch i y. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15456 There was presented. Mayor and Council Texas Communication No C-154-56 from the City Environmental Manager recommending that at t e City, Co cii' Constru&tjon authorize the City Manager to execute, a contract e ent Inc. with Texas Environmental Construction CITY C(3UNCIZ,MEETING FLIRT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 15 Management, Inc., in the amount of$33,508.00 for outdoor restroom and pathway improvements at Sycamore Creek Golf Course. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15457 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12522 Communication No. C-15457 from the City J.L. Bertram Manager recommending that the City Council: Construction & Engineering, Inc. 1. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 12522 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessments Fund in the amount of $20,640.96 and in the Street Improvements Fund in the amount of $20,640.96 from available funds for the purpose of funding the reconstruction of Ayers from Avenue M to Rosedale; and 2. Approve a $20,640.96 fund transfer for the property owners' share of construction costs from the Special Assessments Fund to the Street Improvements Fund, and 3. Approve a $110,162.66 fund transfer from the Streets Assessment Project to the Ayers Street construction Project in the Grants Fund-, and 4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J.L. Bertram Construction and Engineering, I c., in the amount of $586,34- 5-05 f for the, reco tructi of Ayers- row Avenue M to Rosedale. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 1 , 1996 PAGE 16 It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15455 There was presented Mayor and Council Poe Engineers, Communication No. C-15458 from the City Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the City Secretary Contract No. 19405 in the amount of$30,867.44 with Poe Engineers, Inc., for survey, design, plan preparation and reproduction required for changes on the Castle Circle Project. It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15459 There was presented Mayor and Council Artspace, Communication No. C-15459 from the City Texas, Inc. Manager recommending that the City Council: 1. Rescind M&C C-15243, approved on January 23, 1996, which authorized the Mousing Department to contract with Tarrant County Housing Partnership {TCHP), to allow TCPIP to enter into a subcontract agreement with Artpace, Texas, Inc., and 2. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $287,000.00 from ro r e d work phase to Artspace, Texas, Inc., an 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with ArtSpace, Texas, Inc. in the amount of $287,000.00, for two years, commencing with the date of execution. It was the owe of the City Council that, the re.commendation be adopted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTII, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 17 C-15460 There was presented Mayor and Council Black & Veatch Communication No. C-15460 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Black & Veatch, in the amount of$549,200.00 for the Sanitary Sewer Main 1068 .Drainage Area Rehabilitation and Sewer Improvement (Group 4, Contract 2). It was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be adopted. C-15461 There was presented Mayor and Council Ord. # 12523 Communication No. C-15461 from the City Texas Department Manager recommending that the City Council of Housing & authorize the City Manager to: Community Affairs Community 1. Apply for and accept funds in the amount of Services Block Grant $520,373.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs which is the remaining balance for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 1996 allocation, and . Adopt Appropriations Ordinance No. 12523 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant Fund in the amount of $520,373.00 fro.. increase revenues for the purpose of funding contract extension it the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Co ; u #ty Services Bl k Grant Nleighborhood Resources Development Program, and RM CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 18 3. Apply indirect cost rates in accordance with the City's Administrative Regulations 3-15, at a rate of 21.52%, which represents the most recently approved rate for this department, and apply the new, approved rate when available. On motion of Council Member Webber, seconded by Council Member Lane, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. C-15462 There was presented Mayor and Council NDC Fort Communication No. C-15462 from the City Worth Affordable Manager recommending that the City Council: Housing I, LTD 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for a loan in an amount up to $500,000.00 with NDC Fort Worth Affordable Housing I, Ltd., for the rehabilitation of the Riverbend Manor Apartments, and 2. Authorize the contract performance period to be one year, commencing with the date of execution. On motion of Council Member Webber, seconded by Council MemberMeadows, the reconunendation was adopted un sly. C-15463 There was presented Mayor and Council Texas Employment Co a nation No. C-15463 from the City Commission tan er recommending that the City Council authorize the City 1 ag r to execute a contract i&ith tlw17exas Emplc�yment Comnuission to provide, Retraining Services, under the o Trai in gig Ad CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 19 Partnership Act Title III program for an amount not to exceed $78,000.00, beginning July 1, 1995 and ending June 30, 1996. On motion of Council Member Lane, seconded by Council Member Barr, the recommendation was adopted unanimously. It appeared to the City Council that they set today as the date for continuation of Z-95-115, Rall Ranch Co-Tenancy, 6800 Block of Bryant Irvin Road from "E" Commercial to "R-1" Residential. Mayor Pro tempore Woods asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Z-95-115 Continued It appeared that the City Council at its meeting of until August hearing February 13, 1996, continued the hearing of Rall Ranch Co-Tenancy for a change in zoning of property located in the 6800 Block of Bryant Irvin Road from "E" Commercial to "R-1" Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-95-115. Mayor Pro tempore Woods asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Jim Dunaway Mr. Jim Dunaway, 1501 Merrimac Circle, Suite 100, appeared before the City Council and requested that the Council continue this zoning heaning until the August Zoning hearing. Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded by Council Member Barr. that the application of Rail Ranch Co-Tenancy for a change in zoning of property located in the 6800 Block of Bryant Irvin Road from "'E" Commercial to 1" Residential, Zoning Docket No. -115, e continued ntil August 13, 19%.. e motion, carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 20 It appeared to the City Council that Resolution No. 2164 was adopted on April 23, 1996, 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 the 26th day of April, 1996. Mayor Fro tempore Woods asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard. Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, representing the applicant, TCR South Central 1995, Inc., appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council continue the hearing for a change in zoning of property located at 5350 Overton Ridge Boulevard from "G-" Commercial to "D" Multi-Family, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-014, until August 13, 1996. Z-96-014 Continued Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded until August hearing by Council Member Barr, that the application of TCR South Central 1995, Inc., for a change in zoning of property located at 5350 Overton Ridge Boulevard fro. .. "G" Commercial to "D" Multi- Family, Zo 'ng Docket No. Z-96-014, be continued until August 13, 1996. The motion carried unanimously. Elizabeth Cesser Ms. Elizabeth Chesser Naugle, 1113 Westover, Naugle College tation, Texas, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council give favorable consideration for a change in zoning of ro located at 3351501 ,Northeast 28th Street, and advised Council that the zomng change would allow the use of the property to return to its original intended esi nation. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 21 David Pillow Mr. David Pillow, 3409 NE 29th Street, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to the application of Elizabeth Chesser Naugle for a change in zoning of property located at 3501 Northeast 28th Street, from "E" Commercial to "PD/ST" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in the "F-R" Restricted Commercial District and the outside display of new tires and storage of used tires, with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-024. Carole Boyer Ms. Carole Boyer, representing the Bonnie Brae Neighborhood Association, 3301 N. Beach, appeared before the City Council and presented a petition expressing opposition to the application of Elizabeth Chesser Naugle, Zoning Docket No. Z-96- 024, and advised Council that the group did support "F-R" Restricted Commercial zoning, with no outside storage of tires or automobiles. Z-96-424 approved Council Member Ha kin made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Elizabeth Chesser Naugle for a change in zoning of property located at 3501 Northeast 28th Street, from "E" Commercial to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific use be approved for all uses in the " " Restn'cted Commercial District; and that the request for outside displky of new tires and storage of used tires, with Nvaiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-024, be amended v6th the elimination of outside storage of tires and junk vehicles. The motion carne i . osy. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 22 Z-96-025 Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Silcox, that the application of Fred Parker, for a change in zoning of property located at 4305 Frazier Avenue from "A" {erne-Family Residential to "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in the "E" Commercial District subject to retention of residential structure on front of lot, no access to Frazier Avenue from the subject property, provision of a 6' screen fence along the back of the residence as presented in the submitted site plot plan contained in the case file, with waiver of site plan recommended, Zoning Docket loo. Z-96-025, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Haskin requested that the Code Enforcement Division work with the owner and assist with the removal and clean-up of the property. At this time Council Member Haskin excused herself from the Council table. Citizen Presentation Mr. Larry Tunnell, 1131 East Lancaster Avenue, Larry Tunnell appeared before the City Council and advised Council that he was allegedly attacked by a Fort Worth Police Officer while waiting for a bus. City Manager Terrell advised Mr. Tunnefl oft the process that would be taken y the Internal Affairs Division and referred him to Captain Grady Judd. Council Member 11askin assumed er chair at the Council table at this time. CITE' COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 23 City Secretary Church advised Council that the zoning of the Fairmount Association would be divided up by streets and voted on separately instead of reading all of the addresses under one Zoning Docket No. Z-96-030. Z-96-434 Fairmount Ms. Rose Lynn Scott, 2337 Mistletoe Avenue, Association appeared before the City Council and requested Rose Lynn Scott that the City Council give favorable consideration for the zoning of the Fairmount area. Cean Gros Ms. Gean Gros, 2010 Hurley, appeared before the City Council and expressed opposition to the proposed change in zoning from "C/HC" Multi- Family Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay to "A/HC" One-Family Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay and "C/HC" Multi-Family Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay to "B/HC" Two-Family Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-430. City Secretary Church advised Council that this first group of streets would be for a change in zoning of properties from "C/HC" Multi-Family Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay to "A, C" One -Family Historic and Cultural Landmark Overl ay Zoning et No. Z-96-030. Council Member Webber excused erself from the Council table at this time. Council Member r a a e a motion, seconded y Council N1111ember Silcox, that the fllon properties be approved.- All CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 24 Z-96-030 FAIRMOUNT ASSOCIAT CAN 1312 5th Avenue (King Sub. of Field Welch Addition; Block B, Lot 4) 1322 5th Avenue (Ding Sub. of Field Welch Addition, Block B, Lots 5, 6B, and 7A) 1328 5th Avenue King Sub. of Field Welch Addition; Block B, Lot 7B18) 1400 5th Avenue King Sub. of Field Welch Addition; Block C, Lot 1) 1401 5th Avenue (Kings Sub. of Field Welch Addition; Block 1),. Lot 14) 1404 5th Avenue (King Sub. of Field Welch Addition; Block C, Lot 2) 1500 5th Avenue (Loyds Addition; Block 5, Lot 1) 1723 5th Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Block 6, Lots 12, 13 & N 112 14) 1905 5th Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Block 16, Lots 3&4) 1921 5th Avenue (Fairmount Addition, Block 16, Dots 11&12) 1931 5th Avenue (Fairmount Addition, Bieck 16, Lots 15, 16, 17, & 18) The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sikox, that the following properties rove 1610 t venue (Stewart Addition; lock 3, Lot ) 16116th .Avenue Stewart Addition; Block 4, Lot 4) 1615 6th Avenue (Stewart Addition; Block 4, Lot 5) 1623 6th Avg ue (Fairmount A ition; Block 4, Lot 1, 2& ) 1712 6th Avenue (Fairmount Addition- l k 8, Lots 2-55&26) ASM S CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 25 1800 6th Avenue (Fairmount Addition, Block 13, Lots 31 & 32) 1820 6th Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Black 13, Lots 21 & 22) 1829 6th Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Block 14, Lots 15 & 16) 1320 S. Adams (D.S. Ross Sub. Division; Block 26, Lot 7G) The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the following properties be approved: 1325 S. Adams Street (D.S. Ross Subdivision; Block 26, Lot 2C) 1407 S. A (Swastika Addition; Block 2, Lot 12) 1424 S. Adams (Swastika Addition; Block 1, Lot 7) 1425 S. Adams (Swastika Addition; Block 2, Lot 8) 1500 S. Adams (Loyd's Addition; Block 3, Lot 1) 1544 S. Adams (Loyds Addition; Block 3, Lot 2) 1516 S. Adams Q.B. Daniel Addition; Block 5, Lot 2) 1600 S. Adams Q.B. Daniel Addition; Block 5, Lot 3) 1601 S. Adams ( .B. Daniel Addition; Block 4, Lot ) 1603 S. Adams (J.B. Damiel Addition'; Block 4, Lot 5) 1604 S. Adams Q.B. Daniel Addition; Block , Lot 4) W - CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 26 1612 S. Adams Q.B. Daniel Addition; Black 5, Lot 6) 1616 S. Adams (Bondies Sub of Bellevue Mill Addition; Block 3, Lot 1) 1620 S. Adams (Bondies Sub of Bellevue Hill Addition; Block 3, Lot 2) The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the following properties be approved: 1503 Alston Avenue (R.C. Males Subdivision; Lot 6) 1706 Fairmount Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Block 9, Lots 29-30) 1709 Fairmount Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Bieck 8, Lots 5-6) 1717 Fairmount Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Block 8, Lots 9&10) 1720 Fairmount Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Black 9, Lot 21$x22) 1721 Fairmount Avenue (Fairmount Addition, Block 8, Lot 11) 1725 Fairmount Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Block. 8, Lot 13) 1728 Fairmount Avenue (Fairmount Addition, Block 17&18) The motion carried n i . ly. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PACE 27 Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the following properties be approved. 1636 Henderson Street (Jersey Hill Subdivision; Lot 15) 1505 Hurley Avenue (Loyds Addition; Block 8, Lot 5) 1516 Hurley Avenue (Stewart Addition; Block 1, Lot 11) 1517 Hurley Avenue (Stewart Addition; Block 2, Lot 2 1601 Hurley Avenue (Loyds Addition; Block 2, Lot 3) 1604 .Hurley Avenue (Stewart Addition; Bloch 1, Lot 9) 1607 Hurley Avenue (Stewart Addition; Block 2, Lot 4) 1609 Hurley Avenue (Stewart Addition; Block 2, Lot 5) 1615 Hurley Avenue (Stewart Addition; Block 2, Lot 6) 1616 Hurley Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Block 1, Lot 9) 1617 Hurley Avenue (Fairmount .Addition; Block 2, Lot 1) The motion carried unanimously.ly r ✓la CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 28 Council Member Darr made a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the following properties be approved: 1604 Lipscomb Street (Bellevue Hill Addition, dock B, Lot 2) 717 W. Powell Avenue (Powells Subdivision; Block A1, Lot A) 1501 Washington Avenue (Loyd's Addition, Bloch 1, Lot 6) 1508 Washington Avenue (Loyd's Addition; Block 2, Lot 3) 1615 Washington Avenue (Leach's Subdivision; Block 1, Lot 3) 1617 Washington Avenue (George B. Bondies Addition; Bloch (None), Lot 12) 1619 Washington Avenue (George B. Bondies Addition; Block (None), Lot 11) The motion carried unanimously. City Secretary Church advised Council that this next group of streets would be for a change in zoning of properties from "C/HC" Multi-Family Historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay to "B/HC" Two-Family historic and Cultural Landmark Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-%-030. Council Nklember Haskin assumed er chair at the Council table. Council Member Barr de a motion, seconded by Council Member Silcox, that the following properties be rove CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y14, 96 PAGE 29 1920 5th Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Bieck 17, Lets 37&38) 1932 5th Avenue (Fairmount Addition; Bieck 17, Lots 31&32) 1401 7th Avenue ( cAnuity & Nye Subdivision; Block D, Lots 1&2) 1405 7th Avenue (McAnulty & Nye Subdivision, Block D, Lets 34) 1405 S. Adams Street (Swastika Addition; Block 2, Lot 13) 1417/1419 S. Adams Street (Swastika Addition; Block 2, Lot 10) 1421 S. Adams Street (Swastika Addition; Block 2, Lot 9) 1508 S. Adams Street (Loyds Addition; Block 3, Lot 3) 1511 S. Adams Street (Loyds Addition; Block 2, Lot 4) 1513 S. Adams Street J.B. Daniel Addition; Block 3, Lot 4) 1326 College Avenue (Brooks & Bailey Subdivision Block 2, Lot 7) 1610 Hurley Avenue (Stewart Addition; Block 1, Lot 8) The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded Approved y CouncH _Nlember N11cCray, that the application of Billie Farrar, for a change in zoning of roe y located at 8500 Block of Ray White Road from "C" Multi family to E" Commercial and from Commercial to "F-R" Restricted Commercial,, ercial, Zoning et No. Z )3 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 1 , 1996 PAGE 30 Z-96-033 Council Member Raskin made a motion, seconded Approved by Council Member McCray, that the application of One Country Creek, LTD., for a change in zoning of property located at 7000 and 7100 Blocks of North Beach Street from "C" Multi-Family to "A" One Family District, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-033 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-96-034 Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded Approved by Council Member Meadows, that the application of Sandra McGlothlin for a change in zoning of property located at 5208 Vesta Farley Road from "B" Two-Family to "I" Light Industrial, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-034 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-96-036 Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Meadows, that the application of Mental health Association for a change in zoning of property located at 3128 West 4th Street from "C" Multi-Family to "E-R" Restricted Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-036 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-96-037" Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded Approved by Council Member Meadows, that the application of Stephen and Jill Harpold for a change in zoning of property located t 2016 Pembroke Drive from " One-Family to " C" One-Family/Historic Cultural Overlky, Zoning Docket No. 37 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Continued ,rou cil e r IcCray a e a motion, seconded until Sepjember 10, by Council e r Lane, that the application of 19% Vincent Stag liano for a change in zoWng of property located at 144, 50 Trinity Boulevard from CITE' COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 31 "J" Light Industrial to "C" Multi-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-039, be continued until the meeting scheduled for September 10, 1996. The motion carried unanimously. Z-96-040 Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by Approved Council Member Meadows, that the application of Texas Wesleyan University for a change in zoning of property located at 1300 Wesleyan Drive from "C-F" Community Facilities to "CF/HC" Community Facilities/Historic and Cultural Overlay, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-040 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-96-042 Council Member IHaskin made a motion, seconded Approved by Council Member Lane, that the application of Pulte Rome Corporation for a change in zoning of property located at 7800 Block of North Beach Street from "C" Multi-Family and E" Commercial to "A" One-Family Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-042 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Z-96-043 Council Member Silcox made a motion, seconded. Approved by Council Member Barr, that the application of Oak Bend Partners for a change i zo Wn of property located t 7200 Block Oakmont Boulevard from Commercial to "E" Co ercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-043 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Council 1-Nilember Webber assumed her chair r at the Council table at this time. m n u` a CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 32 Z-96-044 Continued Council Member McCray made a motion, seconded until June 11, 1996 by Council Member Meadows, that the application of Thomas A. Dwyer for a change in zoning of property located at 13450 Trinity Boulevard from "E" Commercial to "F" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-044, be continued until June 11, 1996. The motion carried unanimously. Thad Brundrett Mr. Thad Brundrett, representing the applicant, Gary Sheffield, appeared before the City Council and requested that the City Council continue the hearing for a 30-day period to allow . sale of property to be completed. Z-96-045 Continued Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded by until June 11, 1996 Council Member Raskin, that the application of Gary Sheffield for a change in zoning of property located in the 7000 Block of Teal Drive from "C" Multi-family and "E" Commercial to "AR" Residential, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-045, be continued until June 11, 1996. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of the Development Department, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that the Text Amendment, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-046 was written to address adult care for indiAduals who were not in ursin home facility, and so that the ordinance for Day Care included ore than children. Z-96-046 Council Member Raskin made a motion, seconded Texxt Amendment y Council Member er arr, that Zoning et No. Z-96-046, e t Amendment, e approved. The oti carried nai ousiy CITY COUNCIL MEETING FLIRT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 33 Council Member Lane excused himself from the Council table at this time. Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of the Development Department, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that the Text Amendment, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-047 was written to clean up the "R-1 Residential District" and "R-2 Residential District" regarding setbacks revising platting requirements for zero lot line. Z-96-447 Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded Text Amendment by Council Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. Z-96-447, Text Amendment, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Ann Kovich, Director of the Development Department, appeared before the City Council and advised Council that the Text Amendment, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-449 should be continued for two weeks so that it would parallel with M&C C-11481 on the number of animals at a residence, that was continued earlier in the meeting. Z-96-449 Council Member Barr made a motion, seconded. by Text Amendment Co cil Member Silcox, that Zoning Docket No. Z- Continued for 96-049, Text Amendment, be continued for tv Two '*fee - weeks in order to coincide wit the continuance of the related Mayor and Council Commumication. The motion carried unamimously. Council Member Silcox requested that staff look into the matter of the ing of farm animals within the City ii its. w z z CITY C'C)UNCH,MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 34 Council Member Barr requested that the proposed text amendment be publicized in the City Page. Council Member Lane assumed his chair at the Council table at this time. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3011, Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member McCray, that the hearing for cases recommended for approval be closed and the following ordinances be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 12524 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, STRUCT S, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY RESIDENCE OR OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS A OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, ST ET AND LOADING, N DENSITY 4 OF LATI N , AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING ML1,NT1C1 1TV INTO DISTRICTS OF SUCH NUMBER, SHAPE AND AREA ASMAY BE DEEMED BEST SUITED TO CARRY L7 T11E,SE REGULATIONS AND v OL, K DAR-JES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT C INMAPS"; PROVIDING FOR LNIXERPRETATRYNN, CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT NORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 35 PURPOSE AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A PENAL CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. 12525 AN ORDINANCE 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 FORT WORTH (1986), AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1, "DEFINITIONS", BY REPEALING THE DEFINITION OF "DAY CARE CENTER", AMENDING SECTION 2-B.A.1.I, "CF" COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT', TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO "DAY NURSERY" TO "DAY CARE CENTERS", AMENDING SECTION 8.A.71 'lE-R ' RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL MERCIo DISTRICT , TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO "DAY CARE S" TO A S" AND TO CHANGE "SCHOOLS" "KINDERGARTENS";. AM EN IffiNG SECTION .C.13, "BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT", TO ALLOW OPERATION OF DAY CARE CENTERS ANID KINDERGARTE-NNS IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS HOUIR-S OF OPERATIONTO 6:00 A.M. TO 80-00 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 36 P.M.; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; PRO DING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FO PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL, NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. 12526 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 30129 AS AMENDED, CODIFIED AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH (1986), AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 4A, "R-I RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT", TO REVISE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR CORNER LOTS; REVISING PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ZERO LOT LINE AND CLUSTER MOVIE DEVELOPMENTS; REQUIRING SUBMISSION OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR SN11ALL LOT AND ZERO LOT LINE V LOPS N7S IN CERTAIN CASES; AMENDING C I N 4R, 1- RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTff, TO REQtJRE SUBMISSION OF DENTLOP-MENT PLANS FOR TOWNHOUSE AND CLUSTER HOME DEVELOPMENTS; PROVIDING A SE-VTRABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDI-NNG AT a AIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 37 PAMPHLET FO PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Meadows excused himself from the Council table at this time. Bob Rockett and Mr. Bob Rockett, 6701 Monterrey, and Mr. John John Conrad Conrad, 7301 Ellis Road, appeared before the City Council and spoke in favor of the recommended denial of Zoning Docket No. Z-%-041. Mr. Conrad suggested that it be denied with prejudice. Z-96-041 Denied with Council Member Haskin made a motion, seconded Prejudice by Council Member Silcox, that the application of Maria Arana for a change in zoning of property located at 6700 Brentwood Stair Road from "F-R" Restricted Commercial to "E" Commercial, Zoning Docket No. Z-96-041, be denied with prejudice. The motion carried unanimously. Citizen Presentations Beverly Sims Ms. Beverly Sims, .6935 Craig Street, appeared fore the City Council and requested that the City Council direct the Animal Overpopulation Committee to take a broader look at the, cat leas sue and advised Council that the committee soul be expanded in order to incorporate a fresh approach. Sharon ron -fir_ strong Ms. Sharon Armstrong, Virgil, appeared before the City Council ur 91 n the Council to expedite the police forum. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS MAY 14, 1996 PAGE 38 City Manager Terrell advised Ms. Armstrong that the Council passed a resolution netting up an Ad Hoc Committee this morning to develop the city- wide forum. James Clark Mr. James Clark, 3320 Hamilton, appeared before the City Council and requested the restoration of balance within the justice system. Leroy Haynes Reverend Leroy Baynes, representing the African American Summit, 4601 Wichita, appeared before the City Council and requested that Judge Francine Lyles be treated fairly and justly and not used as a political pawn. James Logan Mr. James Logan, 6600 Sheridan Road, appeared before the City Council and advised Council of actions of the Code Enforcement Division, stating that he had been issued fraudulent tickets and that he was constantly being harassed by the City to pay the tickets. ]Executive Session It was the consensus of the City Council that they meet in a closed session at It-.53 a.m. to seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending litigation or other matters which are exempt from blic disclosure under Article X, Section of the Texas State Bar l a) No rthwest Independent School I istrict v. Cite of Fort Worth, FW Sports Authority, Inc., Texas Motor Speedway, Inc., et al., No. W CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORT WORTH, TEXAS Y 14, 1996 PAGE 39 b) Matters concerning gas cost and City Gate Rate of Lone Star Gas Company as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Reconvened The City Council reconvened into regular session at 12625 p.m. Adjourned There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12,25 p.m. a r CITY SECRETARY( AYGR PRO TEMPORE