HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/12/03-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2013
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Absent:
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Joel Bums, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:09 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Marcus Brecheen, Gateway Church North
The invocation was provided by Pastor Marcus Brecheen, Gateway Church North.
Ill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER
19, 2013
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zirnmen-flan,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of November 19, 2013, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth
and Bums absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 6
ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
A. General- Consent Items
1. IM&C G-18065 - Authorize Closing a Section of Elizabethtown Cemetery Road
from Hupp, Drill Site to Litsey Road for a Period of Five Years (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize closing a section of
Elizabethtown Cemetery Road from Hugg Drill site to Litsey Road for a period of five years.
2. M&C G-18066 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Theo Limousine Company to Operate Two Limousines
Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of two limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Theo
Limousine Company is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the
City; Theo Limousine Company has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; Theo Limousine Company presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity
for two limousines; the general, welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the
addition of two limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No.
21044-12-2013 granting the privilege of operating authority to Theo Limousine Company for the
use of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine
business, which shall consist of the operation of two limousines for a one-year period beginning
on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Theo Limousine Company subject to
and conditioned on Theo Limousine Company complying with all requirements of Chapter 34,
Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11607 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with Documation
North Texas for Copiers and Multi-Functional Devices in the Amount Up to
$400,000.00 Annually for a Term of Five Years (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Lease
Agreement with Docurnation North Texas for copiers and multi-functional devices for all City
departments in the amount up to $400,000.00 annually for a term of five years.
2. M&C P-11608 - Authorize Purchase of a Thermal lrria2inp, Camera System from
L3 Communications, Inc., Using a Cooperative Contract for the Police
Department in the Amount of$282,630.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a Thermal
Imaging Camera System from L3 Communications, Inc., using General Services Administration
Cooperative Contract No. GS-35F-0306V for the Police Department in the amount of
$282,630.00.
3. M&C P-1.1.609 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with AeroComputers, Inc., Using
a Cooperative Contract for Computer Equipment and Software for the Police
Department in the Amount Up to $60,114.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with AeroComputers, Inc., for computer equipment and software using the General Services
Administration Cooperative Contract GSA-07F-6087R for the Police 'Department in the amount
up to $60,114.00.
4. M&C P-11610 - Authorize Purchase of Two 2013 Kawasaki Mules and Two 2014
Club Cars from Metro Golf Cars Using a Cooperative Contract for the Fire
Department in the Amount of$72,919.40 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of two 2013
Kawasaki Mules and two 2014 Club Cars from Metro Golf Cars using a Texas Multiple Award
Schedule Cooperative Contract No. 9-78040 for the Fire Department in the amount of
$72,919.40.
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5. M&C P-11611 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement with the Newman
Regency Group for Parts and Preventive Maintenance for the Water Department
in the Amount of$100,000.00 for the First Year (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement with the Newman Regency Group Inc., for parts and preventive maintenance for the
Water Department in the amount of$100,000.00 for the first year.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15641 - Authorize Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Located at 1315
East Jefferson Avenue to NextLots 4 L.L.C., in the Amount of $850.00, in
Accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and
Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the sale of a tax-
foreclosed property located at 1315 East Jefferson Avenue to NextLots 4, L.L.C., in the amount
of $850.00, in accordance with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and
Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Property Code; and authorize the execution and recording of the
appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the sale.
2. M&C L-15642 - Authorize Execution of a Stormwater Facility Maintenance
Agreement with HCA Management Services L.P., on Property Located on North
Tarrant Parkway East of Interstate 35W, North Freeway, Containing 0.080 Acres
of Land in Abstract No. 999, William McCowen Survey at No Expense to the City
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Storrnwater Facility Maintenance Agreement with HCA Management Services, L.P., on property
located on North Tarrant Parkway east of Interstate 35W, North Freeway, containing 0.080 acres
of land in Abstract No. 999, William McCowen Survey, at no expense to the City.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26573 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Systems Agreement
with the City of Euless for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way
Public Safety Radio System, at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications Systems Agreement with the City of Euless for participation in the City of Fort
Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System. The City of Euless will reimburse its share of
operations and maintenance to ensure no cost to the City of Fort Worth for annual
reimbursement estimated to be approximately in the amount of$7,100.00. In addition, the City
of Euless will reimburse the City of Foil Worth for its share of any Software Upgrade
Agreement.
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2. M&C C-26574 - Authorize Payment for the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2014
Membership Dues to the North Central Texas Council of Governments in an
Amount Not to Exceed $76,756.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize payment for the City's
Fiscal Year 2014 membership to the North Central Texas Council of Governments in an amount
not to exceed $75,756.00.
3. M&C C-26575 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Police Executive
Research Forum in the Amount of $80,000.00 to Serve as a Consultinp, Expert in
the Lawsuit Entitled Davis, et aL v. Romer, et al(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement with the Police Executive Research Forum in the amount of$80,000.00 to serve as a
consulting expert in the lawsuit entitled Davis, et al. v. Romer, et al.
4. M&C C-26576 - Authorize Execution of a License Agreement at Northside
Community Center and Southside Community Center for Use by the Fort Worth
Independent School District Adult Education Center (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2
and 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
License Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District for the use of certain
designated space at the Northside Community Center located at 1100 Northwest 18th Street, Fort
Worth, Texas 76106, and the Southside Community Center located at 959 East Rosedale, Fort
Worth, Texas 76104, for the operation of the Fort Worth Independent School District Adult
Education Center.
5. M&C C-26577 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Dunaway Associates, L.P., in the Amount of $158,345.00 for the Design and
Engineering of Park Improvements in Harmon Field Park (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
Engineering Agreement with Dunaway Associates, L.P., in the amount of $158,345.00 for the
design and engineering of park improvements in Hannon Field Park.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1906 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Certificate of Recognition to Alexis Belton
Council Member Allen Gray presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Alexis Belton,
Captain of the Texas Wesleyan University Ladies Golf Team, who finished the 2013 PGA
Minority Collegiate Golf Championship with a total score of 223.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communications G-18069 and G-18070
were donations and would be moved up on the agenda.
3. M&C G-18069 - Authorize Acceptance of a Donation of a Composting Toilet Unit
,Valued in the Amount of$25,000.00 for Use at the Fort Worth Nature Center &
Refuge from the Friends of the Nature Center & Refine, Inc., via a Grant from
the Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a donation of a
composting toilet unit valued in the amount of $25,000.00 for use at the Fort Worth Nature
Center and Refuge from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., via a
grant from the Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation.
Council Member Shingleton presented Certificates of Recognition to Mr. Rick Shepherd, Friends
of the Nature Center, and Ms. Adelaide Leavens, Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation, for the
donation.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18069 be approved with appreciation.
The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino,
Scarth and Bums absent.
4. IM&C G-18070 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from Mayfest, Inc., in the
Amount of $55,000.00 for Park Improvements at Trinity Park and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a grant from Mayfest,
Inc., in the amount of $55,000.00; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$55,000.00, subject to receipt of grant funds from Mayfest, Inc., for park improvements at
Trinity Park.
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Mayor Price expressed appreciation to Ms. Elizabeth Basham, Executive Director, Mayfest, Inc.,
but Ms. Basham was not present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18070 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21045-12-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Burns
absent.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
L Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Bivens and Allen Gray
announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. ChanjZes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mr. Chase Dustin be appointed to Place 7 on the Parks and Community
Services Advisory Board effective December 3, 2013, and with a term expiring
October 1, 2015. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council
Members Espino, Scarth and Burns absent.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Report by the Park Board Chair on Annual Accomplishments, the Municipal Golf
System and the 2014 Bond Prop_ram
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department, introduced Ms.
Sheila Hills, Chair, Parks and Community Services Advisory Board. She presented the Council
with the Board's mission and gave a brief summary of activities over the past year.
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2. Recommendations by the City Plan Commission Chair to the City Council
Regarding the Proposed May 2014 Bond Program
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, introduced Mr.
Charles Rand, Chair, City Plan Commission. He presented the Council with the Commission's
mission and gave a brief summary of activities over the past year.
The following individuals appeared in support of the May 2014 Bond Program:
Mr. Kevin Long, 2513 Daisy Lane
Mr. Bob Benda, 951 West 7th Street
Mr. David Pettit, 306 West 7th Street, Suite 1025
Mr. Brian Randolph, 2650 Meacham Boulevard
X111. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of October 15, 2013, continued for Zoning Docket ZC-13-092.
1. ZC-13-092 - (CD 9) - Willing Smith, 3501 Hulen Street, 4529-4545 Houghton
Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD/E"
Planned Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus semi
automatic car wash; site plan included. (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting,)
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Bums, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-092 be
denied without prejudice. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with
Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 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 November 18, 2013.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
2. ZC-13-127 - (CD 3) - Texas Christian University, 3589 Bellaire Drive North;
from: "C" Medium Density Multifamily and "CF" Community Facilities to:
"CF" Community Facilities (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
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Mr. Barry Hudson, representing Dunaway Associates, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, completed
a speaker card in support of ZC-1 3-127 but did not wish to address Council,
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-127 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums
absent.
3. ZC-13-142 - (CD 4) - Blue Maple Group LLC, 8463 Old Denton Road; from: "A-
5" One-Family to: "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for electronic
data storage center; site plan required. (Recommended for Approval by the
zoniny,Commission)
Mr. Jim Schell, 500 West 7th Street, 6th Floor, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-13-142 but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Scarth, Council Member Jordan made a motion,
seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-142 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members
Espino, Scarth and Burns absent.
The City Council, at its meeting of October 29, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-143.
4. ZC-13-143 - (CD 3) - Lockheed Martin Recreation Association Inc., Etal. 5750 &
5780 Bellaire Drive South and 3400 Bryant Irvin Road; from: "A-5" One-Family,
"C" Medium Density Multifamily, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "G"
Intensive Commercial, and "OM" Office Midrise to: "G" Intensive Commercial
and "PD/MU-2" Planned Development for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity
Mixed-Use with a waiver for minimum height and to exclude uses; site plan
waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. J.D. Smith, 3300 Bryant Irvin Road, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-13-143 but did not wish to address Council.
Mr. Jim Nolte, 6317 Locke Avenue, completed a comment card in opposition of Zoning Docket
ZC-13-143.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-143 be continued to the December 10, 2013, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members
Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
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5. ZC-13-157 - (CD 7) - Ray & Linda Snider, 9508 Park Drive; from: "AG"
,Alzricultural to: "A-2.5" One-Family (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-157 be continued to the March 4, 2014, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members
Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
6. ZC-13-158 - (CD 2) - Rita & Blas Rodriguez, _2421 Pearl Avenue; from: "A-5"
One-Family to: "PD/A-5" Planned Development for ail uses in "A-51' One-Family
plus inside storay-e of rooftim materials only; site Plan included. (Recommended
for Denial by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Espino, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-158 be
continued to the December 17, 2013, Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums
absent.
7. ZC-13-160 - (CD 2) - Mario Santiesteban[MSCTLS Properties, LLC, 2723 Pearl
Avenue; from: "A-5" One-Family to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Yadira Garcia, 4153 Longmeadow Way, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-13-160 but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Espino, Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-160 be continued
to the December 17, 2013, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 6
ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
8. ZC-13-161 - (CD 2) - Anthony Williams & Jehad Mesh Mesh, 3024 Refugio; from:
"A-5" One-Family to: "I'DIER" Planned Development for all uses in "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted plus restaurant with front yard parking;
site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval as Amended to
PD/ER plus restaurant and front yard parking)
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Espino, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-161 be
continued to the December 17, 2013, Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums
absent.
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9. ZC-13-163 - (CD 9) - Purple Properties, LLC., 3128 Sandage Avenue; from: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for Approval
by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Robert Reardon, 200 Bailey Avenue, Suite 309, appeared before Council. in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-13-163,
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Bums, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Sbingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-163 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members
Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
10. ZC-13-164 - (CD 8) - D. R. Horton Texas Ltd., 1200 Block of Sycamore School
Road; from: "Rl" Zero Lot Line/Cluster and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to:
"RI" Zero Lot Line/Cluster (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Mr. David Hopkins, 1509 Northwest 28th Street, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-13-164 but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman, that Zoninp, Docket ZC-13-164 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council, Members Espino, Scarth and Bums
absent.
11. ZC-13-166 - (CD 2) - NW 28th Street Properties, 1500 NW 28th Street, 2808-2812
Prairie Street; from: "A-5" One-Family to: "PD/E" Planned Development for all
uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus outside storage of two dumpsters and
one trailer; site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoninp,Commission)
Mr. Jim Schell, 500 West 7th Street, 6th Floor, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-13-167 but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Espino, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-166 be
continued to the December 17, 2013, Council meeting. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums
absent.
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12. ZC-13-167 - (CD 7) - Willow Ridge Residential Partners Ltd., 11470 & 11480
,Willow Springs Road; from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD-564"
Planned Development for "A-5" One-Family uses with minimum 6,000 sq. ft. lots;
site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-167 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 6
ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
13. ZC-13-168 - (CD 7) - RC Bluffs 11, LP, 5200 White Settlement Road; from: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial and "I" Light Industrial to: I'MU-V Low Intensity
Mixed-Use (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning, Docket ZC-13-168 be continued to the February 4, 2014, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members
Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
14. ZC-13-170 - (CD 7) - Sandra Emerson, 11323 Golden Triangle Circle; from:
"M11" Manufactured Housing to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-170 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 6
ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
15. ZC-13-171 - (CD-ALL) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development
Department, Text Amendment: Airport Overlay and Runway Protection Zones:
Meacham Airport: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as amended, codified as Appendix "A"
of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), to amend: Section 4.405
"Airport/Airfield Overlay" ("AO") District of Article 4 "Overlay Districts", of
Chapter 4, "District Regulations" to add a new section, Section 4.405E,
"Meacham International Airport"; providing regulations for Airport/Airfield
Overlay Zones ("AO") and Runway Protection Zone ("AO-RPZ") Restrictions
for incompatible uses within Runway Protection Zones for Meacham
International Airport; (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-171 be approved and Ordinance No. 21046-12-2013 be
adopted. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members
Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
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16. ZC-13-172 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planninp_ & Development, Meacham
Municipal Airport bounded by Meacham Road, Lonp_ Avenue, Limestone Terrace
& BNSF Railroad, from: "AG" Ap-ricultural, "A-5" One-Family, "E"
Neighborhood Commercial, "FR" General Commercial Restricted, "I" Lip_ht
Industrial, "J" Medium Industrial, "K" Heavy Industrial, "PD-848" and "PD-
848/HC" Planned Development for "I" Light Industrial uses plus airport related
uses with exclusions with historic overlay to: Add an Airport Overlay ("AO") and
Runway Protection Zones ("RPZ")(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Motion: On behalf of Council Member Espino, Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-172 be
approved. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members
Espino, Scarth and Burns absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases,
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 21047-12-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Burns absent.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18067 - Adopt Financial Manap_ement Policy Statements for Fiscal Year
2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt the Financial Management Policy Statements
for Fiscal Year 2014.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18067 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Burns
absent.
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2. M&C G-18068 - Approve Findings of City of Fort Worth Municipal J"udp_e Benita
F. Harper Regardinp_ the Application of Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab
Service to Operate Eighty Taxicabs Within the City of Fort Worth and Adapt
Ordinance Granting Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council consider and adopt the following recommendations of
City of Fort Worth Municipal Judge Benita F. Harper: that Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab
Service has provided to the Ground Transportation Coordinator a satisfactory application for
operating authority under Fort Worth Code of Ordinances Section 34-203; that Maredi
Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service has demonstrated the probable permanency and quality of
service, the experience in rendering such services in neighboring areas, and the past record and
experience in claims handing (there were no judgments) to claimants relating to operations; that
Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service has demonstrated the financial ability to provide
the service described in the application, and respond to claims arising thereunder by reason of
business operations, injury to persons or damage to property resulting from operation of a
vehicle for hire service; the character and condition of Maredi Corporation's d/b/a United Cab
Service vehicles satisfy all requirements of the City of Fort Worth for taxicabs; that Maredi
Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service and its officers, directors and persons with an economic
interest have the necessary character and past operating record to operate as requested under the
application; that all taxicabs in Maredi Corporation's d/b/a United Cab Service [fleet] are
dedicated to servicing Fort Worth or neighboring areas; the information presented during the
hearing demonstrates that the public necessity and convenience as defined in the Fort Worth
Code of Ordinance will be served by the granting of the application; that the general welfare of
the citizens of the City of Fort Worth will best be served by authorizing Maredi Corporation
d/b/a United Cab Service to operate 80 taxicabs upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and
adopt an ordinance granting the privilege of operating authority to Maredi Corporation d/b/a
United Cab Service for the use of the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the
conduct of its limousine business, which shall consist of the operation of 80 limousines for a
one-year period beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Maredi
Corporation d/b/a United Cab Service subject to and conditioned on Maredi Corporation d/b/a
United Cab Service complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-113068 be continued to the January 14,
2014, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with
Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums absent.
5. M&C G-18071 - Conduct a Public Hearing on PLAN 2023, a Ten Year Strategic
Action Plan for Downtown Fort Worth, Adopt Resolution Adopting PLAN 2023
and Amending the City's Comprehensive Plan to Incorporate the
Recommendations of PLAN 2023 by Reference (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2013
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It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing on PLAN 2023, a Ten-Year
Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Fort Worth to allow the public the opportunity to give
additional testimony and present written evidence regarding PLAN 2023; and adopt a resolution
adopting PLAN 2023, a Ten-Year Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Fort Worth and
amending the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the recommendations of PLAN 2023 by
reference.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, introduced Mr.
Alan Howeth, Plan 2023 Committee Chair. He provided Council with a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-1$071 be
approved and Resolution No. 4265-12-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council, Members Espino, Scarth and Bums
absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11612 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with the Fort Worth Star-
Telegram for the Publication of Official City Notices in the Amount Up to
570,730.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize a Purchase Agreement with the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram for the publication of official City notices in an amount up to $70,730.00 for one
year; and recognize the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as the City of Fort Worth's official newspaper.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication P-11612 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council, Members Espino, Scarth and Bums
absent.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS ,
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2013
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26578 - Authorize Renewal of Five Interlocal Agreements with Tarrant
County for the Construction Costs to Realign Harley Avenue Between University
Drive and Montgomery Street in a Revised Amount of $3,213,653.50, for the
Construction of Summer Creek Drive in the Amount of $500,000.00, for
Reconstruction of East Rosedale Street from US 287, West of Miller Avenue in the
Amount of$7,994,000.00, for the Reconstruction of East Rosedale Street Near the
Texas Wesleyan Campus in the Amount of$375,000.00, and for Improvements to
Ten Traffic Signals Along State Highway 183 in the Amount of $108,000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the renewal of Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County, Texas, for the construction project to realign Harley Avenue between University
Drive and Montgomery Street, City Secretary Contract No. 41877 in a revised amount of
$3,213,653.50; authorize the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County, Texas,
for the construction of Summer Creek Drive, City Secretary Contract No. 43321 in the amount of
$500,000.00; authorize the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County, Texas, for
the reconstruction of East Rosedale Street from US 287 to west of Miller Avenue, City Secretary
Contract No. 44514 in the amount of $7,994,000.00; authorize the renewal of the Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County, Texas, for the reconstruction of East Rosedale Street near the
Texas Wesleyan Campus, City Secretary Contract No. 44513 in the amount of$375,000.00; and
authorize the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County, Texas, for the
improvements to ten traffic signals along State Highway 183, City Secretary Contract No. 44498
in the amount of$108,000.00
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26578 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and
Bums absent.
2. IM&C C-26579 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant and Execution of a Contract
with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the
Community Services Block Grant Program that is Administered by the Parks and
Community Services Department in the Amount of $1,800,000.00 Through
December 31, 2014, Authorize Interfund Loan, Waive Indirect Costs and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2013
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a grant and the execution
of a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the amount of
$1,800,000.00 for the 2014 Community Services Block Grant program; authorize a non-interest
bearing interfund loan from the fund balance of the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the
amount of $300,000.00 for interim financing of this grant project pending contract execution;
and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount up to $1,800,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the same
purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26579 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21048-12-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 6 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino, Scarth and Bums
absent.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to street
lights on Mansfield Highway.
Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter Avenue, completed a citizen presentation card relative to cleanup
in the Lancaster area and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:28 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 1.0`' day of December, 2013.
Attest:
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City Secretary Mayor