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Home My WebLink About2015/12/08-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2015 Present: Mayor Betsy Price Mayor Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2 Council Member Cary Moon, District 4 Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5 Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6 Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7 Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8 Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9 Absent: Council Member W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3 Staff Present: David Cooke, City Manager Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney Mary J. 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 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas. II. INVOCATION- Pastor Tim Woody, City Life Center The invocation was provided by Pastor Tim Woody, City Life Center. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 1,2015 Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of December 1, 2015, be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communications G-18617 and C-27550 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1,2015 Page 2 of 7 VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. A. General- Consent Items 1. M&C G-18616 - Adopt Resolution No. 4544-12-2015 Authorizing the Continuation of Employment of Kelly, Hart & Hallman, LLP, as Outside Counsel to Advise the City Attorney's Office on Legal Matters Related to Water and Wastewater Issues and Provide Related Consulting Services to the Water Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 3. M&C G-18618- Adopt Ordinance No. 21986-12-2015 Amending Various Sections of Chapter 34, "Vehicles for Hire," Article VI, "Ground Transportation for Hire" of the City Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), to Repeal Vehicle Age Limit Requirements, to Require the Payment of Annual Fees Before the Issuance of an Operating License and to Authorize Payment of Annual Fees on a Pro-Rated Basis (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) E. Award of Contract- Consent Items 1. M&C C-27549 -Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement with the Town of Edgecliff Village for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for Interoperable Communications in Mutual Aid or Other Multi-Agency Operations at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS 1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries End of Consent Agenda. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1, 2015 Page 3 of 7 A. General- Consent Items Removed from Consent Auenda 2. M&C G-18617 - Approve Settlement of Claims in City of Fort Worth v. Site Concrete, Inc., Regarding Prematurely Failed Streets in North Fort Worth and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card relative to Mayor and Council Communication G-18617 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber. Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18617 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21987-12-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. E. Award of Contract- Consent Items Removed from Consent Auenda 2. M&C C-27550 - Authorize Rejection of All Proposals Received for Resource Recovery Services for the Code Compliance Department and Authorize Re- Advertisement (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card relative to Mayor and Council Communication C-27550 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber. Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27550 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS,ETC. 1. Presentation by Blue Zones Project Fort Worth Ms. Suzanne Duda, Vice President, Blue Zones Project Fort Worth, appeared before Council with an update on Blue Zones Project Fort Worth and recognized Blue Zone approved entities. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Upcoming and Recent Events Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Members Moon, Jordan, Shingleton, Allen Gray and Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1,2015 Page 4 of 7 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. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that the following appointments to the boards/commissions/committees be approved, effective December 8, 2015, and with terms expiring as follows: Fort Worth Human Relations Commission: Mr.John Luft to Place 4,with a term expiring October 1, 2016 Ms. Melissa Canas to Place 5,with a term expiring October 1, 2017 Ms. Eva Bonilla to Place 7, with a term expiring October 1, 2017 Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Ms. Michele McGregor to Place 3,with a term expiring October 1, 2017 Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or City Council committees. XIII. RESOLUTIONS 1. A Resolution Authorizing Execution by the City of Fort Worth, in its Capacity as an Owner City of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, of a Tax Abatement Agreement Between American Airlines, Inc. and Tarrant County for Construction of a New Corporate Headquarters and Related Uses on Property Located at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,that Resolution No. 4545-12-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1,2015 Page 5 of 7 2. A Resolution Approving, for Purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Education Revenue Refunding Bonds (Texas Christian University) to be Issued by Red River Education Finance Corporation Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Resolution No. 4546-12-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed undecided speaker cards relative to Resolution Item Nos. 3-6 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber. 3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Casting the City of Fort Worth's Six Hundred Twenty-Three (623) Allotted Votes for Candidate Joe Potthoff to the Board of the Tarrant Appraisal District Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Resolution No. 4547-12-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. 4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Casting the City of Fort Worth's Thirty-Five (35) Allotted Votes For Candidate Charles Stafford to the Board of the Denton Central Appraisal District Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Resolution No. 4548-12-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. 5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Casting the City of Fort Worth's Ten (10) Allotted Votes for Candidate Steve Harris to the Board of the Parker County Appraisal District Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that Resolution No. 4549-12-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. 6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Casting the City of Fort Worth's One (1) Allotted Vote for Candidate Mike Hurd to the Board of the Wise County Appraisal District Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Resolution No. 4550-12-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1,2015 Page 6 of 7 XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER B. General 1. M&C G-18619 - Adopt City of Fort Worth Community-Initiated and Funded Traffic Control Wrap Projects Policy and Procedures and Authorize Waiver of Fees for Woodhaven Community Development's Pilot Project (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18619 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. F. Award of Contract 1. M&C C-27547 - Authorize Execution of a License Agreement with Elan West 7th, L.P., to Construct Various Improvements for First Flight Park and Linwood-Jesse D. Sandoval Park and Authorize Acceptance of Improvements as City Property Upon Completion (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) Ms. Eva Bonilla, 362 Foch Street, completed a comment card in support of Mayor and Council Communication C-27547. Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino that Mayor and Council Communication C-27547 be approved as amended changing the amount listed for the park dedication fee from $189,000.00 to $187,000.00. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. 2. M&C C-27551 - Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Program Agreement with LVG Investments, LLC, or an Affiliate for a Phased, Mixed- Use Development at 5336 White Settlement Road, West of Roberts Cut Off Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27551 be approved as amended with the completion date to reflect December 31, 2023. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 1,2015 Page 7 of 7 3. M&C C-27552 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with C. Perry Builders, Inc., in the Amount of$5,155,700.00 for the Construction of a New Recreational Building and Provide for Administrative Costs in the Amount of $375,700.45 for a Total Anticipated Project Construction Cost of $5,531,400.45, Adopt Ordinance Finding Conditions Have Materially Changed so that $317,570.14 in 2004 Capital Improvement Program Funds Originally Designated for New Walks and Trails is Unnecessary for that Purpose and Therefore Allocated to the Victory Forest Recreation Center as an Eligible Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (2014 BOND PROGRAM) Ms. Victoria Bargas, 301 East Drew Street, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication C-27552. Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27552 be approved with much enthusiasm and Ordinance No. 21988-12-2015 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 21989-12-2015, 21990-12-2015 and 21991-12-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent. XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Mr. Christian Tackett, 5626 Ramey Avenue, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to use of bathrooms by gender preference and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber. Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to Joshua Graham & Associates PLLC 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 7:29 p.m. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 15`h day of December, 2015. Attest: e Mary J. I s C;yr P e City Sec try Mayor