HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/01/12-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2016
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 Ann Zadeh, District 9
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
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 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend James C. Brown, Sweet Home Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend James C. Brown, Sweet Home Baptist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 15,
2015
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of December 15, 2015, be approved.
Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-27591 be removed
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 8-0,
Council Member Zimmerman absent.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18631 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with North
Central Texas Regional Certification Agency and Payment for the City of Fort
Worth's Fiscal Year 2016 Membership in the Amount of $39,888.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C G-18632 - Authorize Temporary Closure of NE 33rd Street Between
Long Avenue and I-35 Southbound Frontage Road from January 18, 2016 to
February 5, 2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
3. M&C G-18633 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
Grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in the Amount of
$87,475.00 to Fund Recycling Receptacles at Various Venues Around the City
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22022-01-2016 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11824 - Authorize Purchase of a Stake Body Truck from Industrial
Power,LLC, in an Amount of$60,050.00 for the Code Compliance Department
Through the Property Management Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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2. M&C P-11825 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with MJJ
Construction, New Era Contract Services, New World Industries, Inc., and
Real Estate Restoration and Construction, Incorporated for a Combined
Annual Amount of $165,000.00 for the First Year for Boarding and Securing
Services for the Code Compliance Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C P-11826 - Ratify Purchase Agreement with TYR Tactical, LLC, in the
Amount of $73,690.00 for the First Year, Using a Cooperative Contract for
Tactical Gear (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15848 - Authorize Execution of a General Warranty Deed Conveying
a Total of Approximately 13.803 Acres of Land in the Vincent J. Hutton
Survey, A-681, Being Lots 1A, 1B and 1C, Block 111, and Lot 1, Block 106,
Centrepoint, an addition the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to
CentrePort Business Park, LLC, and Accept Four Avigation Easement and
Release Instruments from CentrePort Business Park, LLC (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
2. M&C L-15849 - Authorize Direct Sale of a 1.9497 Acre Vacant Remnant Tract
of Land Described as Abstract No. 597, Franklin Huston Survey, Located
South of the Cleveland Gibbs Road and Litsey Road Intersection to Nolin
Ragsdale for a Total Sales Price of$14,000.00, in Accordance with Texas Local
Government Code, Section 272.001 (City Project No. 0909) (ETJ NEAR
COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
3. M&C L-15850 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.051 Acres
of Land for Right-of-Way on Property Described as Abstract No. 265, Jose
Chirino Survey, Located at 5301 West Caylor Road from Frank and Susan
Cline in the Amount of $21,447.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to
$1,500.00 for a Total Cost of $22,947.00 for the Timberland Boulevard and
Park Vista Boulevard Project (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
4. M&C L-15851 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest on a Total of
0.7976 Acres of Land Described as Abstract No. 70, Jessie Billingsley Survey,
Located at 4200 Keller Hicks Road from Nir Kamisa in the Amount of
$400,000.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to $12,000.00 for a Total Cost of
$412,000.00 and Authorize Payment of Relocation Assistance in the Estimated
Amount of $161,120.00 for the Park Vista Road Improvement Project and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22023-01-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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D. Planning& Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3096 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22024-01-2016 Vacating a Portion of
Cedar Street and an Alley in Block 89, Texas and Pacific Railway Addition, to
be Replatted by PauIos Properties, LLC, American Can! and Presbyterian
Night Shelter TC with the Adjoining Property to Provide Additional Security
and Parking for the Lancaster Lofts (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
2. M&C PZ-3097 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22025-01-2016 Vacating a Portion of
Fairmount Street and a Portion of an Alley in Block 1 E.F. Siedels Subdivision
of Block 12, Fields Welch Addition and an Alley in Block 1 J.N. Brookers
Subdivision of Block 11, Fields Welch Addition to be Replatted by Oleander
Investments, LLC, with the Adjoining Property for Two New Multi-Family
Developments in the Near Southside (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-27579 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to an Agreement
Between the City of Fort Worth, the North Texas Tollway Authority and the
Texas Department of Transportation Concerning Posted Speed Limits on the
Chisholm Trail Parkway Between Arborlawn Drive and IH-30 (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 3, 6 and 9)
2. M&C C-27580 - Authorize Acceptance of Additional Funds Through the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Fair Housing
Assistance Program Cooperative Agreement with the Fort Worth Human
Relations Commission for Fiscal Year 2016 in an Amount Up to $46,311.00,
Thereby Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $736,311.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22026-01-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C C-27581 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the City of Haslet 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)
4. M&C C-27582 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the Town of Northlake 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)
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5. M&C C-27583 - Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement
with Riverhills Development Co, LLC, with City Participation in an Amount
Not to Exceed $55,742.00 for Oversizing of an Eight-Inch Water Main to
Sixteen-Inch Water Main Located in the Edwards Ranch Riverhills Addition
to Serve the Edwards Ranch Riverhills Addition and Surrounding Areas and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22027-01-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
6. M&C C-27584 - Adopt Resolution No. 4560-01-2016 Authorizing an Increase
in the Total Amount to be Paid to John Allen Chalk, Sr., and the Law Firm
Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC, to Include Consulting Fees, as
Outside Counsel for Legal Matters Related to the Acquisition of Property
Owned by Bodycote Thermal Processing Inc., for the Multi-Purpose Arena and
Support Facilities Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
7. M&C C-27585 - Authorize Change in Use and Expenditure in the Amount of
$300,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds to North Texas
Area Community Health Centers, Inc., in the Form of a Subordinate
Forgivable Loan for the Northside Community Health Center to be Located at
4900 and 4920 Jacksboro Highway, Authorize Execution of Contract and a
Substantial Amendment to the City's 2011-2012 Action Plan (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
8. M&C C-27586 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Senior Citizen
Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc., in an Amount Up to $80,000.00 for
Fiscal Year 2016 for Program Services for Senior Citizens at Various
Community Centers (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9)
9. M&C C-27587 - Authorize Acceptance of Funds Through the
Intergovernmental Reimbursement Contract with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality for the Operation and Maintenance of a Nitrogen
Oxides Monitoring Network in the Amount of$35,000.00, Apply Indirect Costs
at Approved Percentage Rate and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22028-
01-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
10. M&C C-27588 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22029-01-2016 in the
Amount of$52,644.00 for the Police Department's Participation in the Federal
Bureau of Investigation's Tarrant County Safe Streets Task Force (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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11. M&C C-27589 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2016 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program High
Priority Grant from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the Amount Not to Exceed
$279,865.00, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreements, Authorize In-
Kind Match in the Amount Not to Exceed $70,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22030-01-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
12. M&C C-27590 - Authorize Increase in Estimated Receipts and Appropriations
in Connection with the Fiscal Year 2015 Agreement with the Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration in the Amount of $5,200.00 for the
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Task Force 2 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22031-01-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
14. M&C C-27592 - Ratify First Amendment to a Grant Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, in the Amount of$66,158.00
to Increase the Sponsor's Share to the Amount of$256,158.00 for Design Costs
Associated with the Construction of a Taxilane North of the Meacham
Administration Building, Authorize Execution of an Additional Amendment to
the Grant Agreement from the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation
Division, to Increase the Grant in the Amount of $42,440.00 for Additional
Design Costs Associated with this Project for a Total Sponsor's Share in the
Amount of $298,598.00, Authorize Use and Transfer of Gas Well Drilling
Revenue for City's Grant Match in an Amount Up to $298,598.00, Adopt
Resolution No. 4561-01-2016 Providing for Same and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 22032-01-2016 and 22033-01-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
15. M&C C-27593 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz,
Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company in the Amount of$547,635.00 for
Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract No. 2015 WSM-E, Part 2,
Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies in the Amount of$97,000.00 for a
Project Total in the Amount of $644,635.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 22034-01-2016 and 22035-01-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
16. M&C C-27594 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Freese & Nichols, Inc., for a Fee Not to Exceed $235,973.00 to Update the
Water and Wastewater Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements
Plan for the Purpose of Revising the Impact Fees Assessed for Water and
Wastewater and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22036-01-2016, 22037-
01-2016,22038-01-2016 and 22039-01-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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17. M&C C-27595 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 46391, an Engineering Agreement, with Freese & Nichols, Inc., in
the Amount of $134,567.00 to Include the Eastside and Holly Pressure Planes
for a Revised Contract in the Amount of$459,993.00 of the Original Update of
the Westside and Southside Pressure Plane Water Master Plan and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22040-01-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4, 5,
7, 8 and 9)
18. M&C C-27596 - Authorize Execution of an Amendment to the Previous
Agreement with the City of Keller for Continuance of Service and Billing Until
Such Time as Fort Worth Completes Construction of Necessary Water and
Sewer Facilities to the Deerfield Residential Area as well as the All Storage
Facility and Fort Worth Customers West of Highway 377 (NO COUNCIL
DISTRICT)
19. M&C C-27597 - Authorize Acceptance of Funds from America's Promise
Alliance in an Amount Up to $15,000.00 to Host a GradNation Community
Summit and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22041-01-2016 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
20. M&C C-27598 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with North
Rock Construction, LLC, in the Amount of$769,648.74 for the Construction of
Park Improvements at Oakland Lake Park, Sylvania Park and Lost Spurs
Park and Provide for Staff Costs and Contingencies in the Amount of
$203,207.16 for a Total Project Construction Cost of $972,855.90 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22042-01-2016 (2014 BOND PROGRAM)
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4, 7 and 8)
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract—Removed from Consent Agenda
13. M&C C-27591 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of$29,000.00
for the Police Department's Participation in the Internal Revenue Service,
Criminal Investigation's, North Texas Asset Forfeiture Financial Crimes Task
Force (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication C-27591 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27591 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22043-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0,
Council Member Zimmerman absent.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Mr. Ed Bass, Chairman of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, gave a brief
presentation and handed out Stock Show badges to the City Council.
2. Presentation of Proclamation for American Heart Association Day
Council Member Allen Gray presented a proclamation for American Heart Association Day to
Ms. Erika Anderson Morris, American Heart Association, and Ms. Sue Mitchell, survivor.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communications G-18638 and G-18639
were donations and would be moved up on the agenda.
5. M&C G-18638 - Authorize Acceptance of a Donation from the Evergreen
Foundation and its Participating Contractor Volunteers Valued in the Amount
of $12,500.00 for Landscape Improvements at Southwest Park (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18638 be approved.
Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
Council Member Jordan presented Certificates of Recognition to the following individuals:
• Mr. Andrew Lenz, Brickman Group
• Mr. Dan Jennings, Diamond Pro
• Mr. Jerry R. Lewis, Sundance Training
• Mr. Jim Reaves, Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
• Ms. Kelley Faulk, Texas Water Smart Foundation
• Mr. Larry Spain, Toro/Irritrol Irrigation Projects
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6. M&C G-18639 - Authorize Acceptance of Funding in the Amount of$66,342.00
and a Shelter for Trinity Park Valued in the Amount of $25,908.00 from
Mayfest, Inc. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18639 be approved. Motion
passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
Council Member Zadeh presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Elisabeth Basham,
Executive Director of Mayfest, Inc.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino, and Council Members Moon, Bivens, Jordan, Allen Gray
and Zadeh 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. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mr. Thomas Nolan Bainter be appointed to Place 2 on the Aviation Advisory
Board, effective January 12, 2016, and with a term expiring October 1, 2016.
Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
the following individuals be reappointed to Place 4 on the various boards listed
below, effective January 12, 2016, and with terms expiring October 1, 2016:
• Mr. Robert Riley, Board of Adjustment — Commercial, and the Fort Worth
Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment
• Mr. Joseph Dixon, Board of Adjustment— Residential
• Mr. Mark Brast, City Plan Commission and Capital Improvements Advisory
Committee for Transportation Impact Fees
Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
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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. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution Approving, for Purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code,
Obligations Issued by the Sanger Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation
for the Benefit of Fort Worth Country Day School, Inc.
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card relative to the
resolution 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 Resolution No. 4562-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council
Member Zimmerman absent.
XIV. ZONING HEARING
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 December 27, 2015.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
1. ZC-15-141 - (CD 2) - 199 Two Point Five, LP.,2228 Jacksboro Highway; from:
"FR" General Commercial Restricted to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. John Vecchio, 1430 Peachtree Northwest, Atlanta, Georgia, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-141 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-141 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Zimmerman absent.
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2. ZC-15-147 - (CD 4) - HD Development Properties, LP., 1151 Bridgewood Drive;
from: "G" Intensive Commercial; PD320 "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "G" Commercial plus outside storage as
delineated on the site plan. No storage or display of merchandise at rear (east)
side of building; Site plan required to: Amend PD320 "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for all uses in "G" with outdoor storage to expand
outside storage of display areas; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval
by the Zoning Commission)
Ms. Carrol Craig, 3454 Fossil Park Drive, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-15-147.
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-147 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Zimmerman absent.
3. ZC-15-150 - (CD 7) - Weber Ridge, LP., 9190 Tehama Ridge Parkway; from:
"G" Intensive Commercial 135W Central Zone Overlay to: "PD/G" Planned
Development for all uses in "G" Intensive Commercial plus hotel; site plan
included, 1-35W Central Zone Overlay (Recommended for Denial without
Prejudice by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-150 be denied without prejudice. Motion
passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
4. ZC-15-153 - (CD 9) - Clear Link Telephone Corporation, David Shanks, 3840 &
3850 South Freeway; from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial; PD 137 "PD-SU"
for all uses in "E" plus furniture refinishing, upholstery, and car upholstery and
fabric tops to: "FR" General Commercial Restricted (Recommended for Denial
without Prejudice by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Lenny Zak, 11624 Northview Drive, Aledo, Texas, appeared before Council in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-15-153.
Ms. Mandy Mendenhall, 116 Buckingham, Weatherford, Texas, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-153 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
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Ms. Victoria Bargas, 301 East Drew, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
ZC-15-153.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-153 be denied without prejudice. Motion passed 8-0,
Council Member Zimmerman absent.
5. ZC-15-154 - (CD 5) - Jose Santos, 3201 Avenue N; from: "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-154 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Zimmerman absent.
6. ZC-15-155 - (CD 3) - Christopher Chappell, 4601 Benbrook Highway; from: "F"
General Commercial/AO and PD547/AO Planned Development/Specific Use for
all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus a small animal facility with
outdoor exercise area; site plan required/Airport Overlay to: Expand PD547/AO
Planned Development for "E" Neighborhood Commercial uses plus canine day
care facility with exercise area; site plan waiver recommended /Airport Overlay
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Dennis Hopkins, 2131 North Collins Street, P.O. Box 637, Arlington, Texas, completed a
speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-155 and was recognized by Mayor Price but
did not wish appear before Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-155 be approved. Motion passed 8-0,
Council Member Zimmerman absent.
7. ZC-15-157 - (CD 6) - TD Group, LLC, 3132 Altamesa Boulevard; from: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to: "FR" General Commercial Restricted
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-157 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Zimmerman absent.
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8. ZC-15-158 - (CD 7) - Ellesmere Corporation, 7400 NW Highway 287; from:
"AG" Agricultural/I-35 Design Overlay to: "I" Light Industrial/1-35 Design
Overlay (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Mark Spear, 777 Main Street, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-
158 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-158 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council
Member Zimmerman absent.
9. ZC-15-159 - (CD 9) - Texas Christian University, 2903-2913 (odds) W. Cantey
Street; from: "C" Medium Density Multifamily/TCU Overlay to: PD Planned
Development for all uses in "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use excluding
ambulance dispatch station, blood bank, electric power substation probation or
parole office, auto repair, paint & body shop, boat rental or sales, cold storage or
ice plant, gunsmithing, repair or sales, mini-warehouses, newspaper distribution
center, assembly of pre-manufactured parts except for vehicle trailers, airplanes,
mobile homes, bottling works, milk or soft drinks, manufacture of artificial
flowers, ornaments, awnings, tents, bags, cleaning or polishing preparations,
small boats, novelties and clothing, monument works stone, paper box
manufacture, rubber stamp manufacture, sheet metal shop, warehouse or bulk
storage, welding shop, custom work (not structural); with the following waivers
to the MU-1 standards: 1) front yard setback on Cantey Street greater than 20
feet, 2) to not meet facade or fenestration requirements, 3) to not meet building
material masonry requirements, 4) to not provide building entries to the public
street, and 5) provide main entrances interior to the property; site plan waiver
recommended/TCU Overlay (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Mr. Barry Hudson, representing Dunaway Associates, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, completed
a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-159 and was recognized by Mayor Price but
did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-159 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council
Member Zimmerman absent.
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10. ZC-15-160 - (CD 3) - City of Fort Worth/Petition/Ridglea Country Club
Addition, Generally bounded by SH-183, Trinity River and Country Club Drive;
from: "CR" Low Density Multifamily to: "A-5" One-Family and "A-10" One-
Family (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-160 be continued to the January 26, 2016, Council meeting.
Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
11. ZC-15-161 - (CD 9) - American National Bank & Trust, 1500 & 1518 W. 7th
Street and 605 Penn Street; from: "J" Medium Industrial/Downtown Urban
Design District and PD321 Planned Development/Specific Use/Downtown Urban
Design District for multifamily and office/retail; site plan approved to: "H"
Central Business District/Downtown Urban Design District (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Barry Hudson, representing Dunaway Associates, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, completed
a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-161 and was recognized by Mayor Price but
did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-161 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Zimmerman absent.
12. ZC-15-162 - (CD 9) - 701 Hampton, LLC, 600-700 blocks N. Hampton Street,
1205 Delores Street, 1305 Johnson Street; from: "J" Medium Industrial to: PD/H
Planned Development for "H" Central Business District uses with Downtown
Urban Design District standards; site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Tom Galbreath, representing Dunaway Associates, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400,
completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-162 and was recognized by Mayor
Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-162 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council
Member Zimmerman absent.
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13. ZC-15-164 - (CD 7) - Oakbranch, LP, 3700 block West Bonds Ranch Road; from:
Unzoned to: "A-5" One-Family and "A-7.5" One-Family (Recommended for
Denial without Prejudice by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-164 be denied without prejudice. Motion
passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above-listed cases,
Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that the
hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 22044-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council
Member Zimmerman absent.
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18634 - Authorize Acceptance of Donation of a 2015 Diamond
Enclosed Cargo Trailer from American Kennel Club Companion Animal
Recovery Corporation and Local American Kennel Clubs Valued in the
Amount of$8,700.00 for Use by City of Fort Worth Animal Care and Control
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18634 be approved. Motion passed 8-
0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
2. M&C G-18635 - Adopt Ordinance Enacting the City of Fort Worth Public
Events Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2016, Including Capital
Projects and Capital Outlays and Appropriating Funds Therefor, and Approve
Public Events Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7
and 9)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18635 be approved and Ordinance No.
22045-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman
absent.
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3. M&C G-18636 - Adopt Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Special Purpose Fund in the Amount of $30,459.00 for
Donations to the Water and Garbage Fee Assistance and Plumbing Repair
Program (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18636 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22046-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Zimmerman absent.
4. M&C G-18637 - Allocate and Reaffirm Use of a Total of $1,264,743.28 in
Previously Appropriated 2004 Bond and 2013 Certificate of Obligation Funds
for the Completion of Identified Eligible Park Capital Projects and Take
Actions to More Properly Account for Receipt and Expenditure of
Miscellaneous Revenue for Park Capital Project, Including Adoption of
Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18637 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22047-01-2016 and 22048-01-2016 be adopted.
Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
7. M&C G-18640 - Authorize Transfer from the Special Purpose Fund to the
Special Donations Capital Fund in the Amount of $112,795.73 for the Trinity
Park Planning and Facilities Studies Project and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18640 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22049-01-2016 and 22050-01-2016 be adopted.
Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15852 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 31, Articles V and VI of
the Subdivision Ordinance Addressing Street Connectivity (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15852 be approved and Ordinance No.
22051-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman
absent.
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2. M&C L-15853 - Authorize Execution of Development Agreement with SLF IV
- 114 Assemblage, L.P., Amended Creation and Operation Agreement for
Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 1 and Amended Creation and
Operation Agreement for Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 2B
(ETJ/DENTON COUNTY and COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication L-15853 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council:
Ms. Marcella Olson, 500 Main Street, Suite 800
Mr. Ocie Vest, 417 Southridge Lakes Parkway, Southlake, Texas
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15853 be approved. Motion passed 8-
0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
3. M&C L-15854 - Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Fort Worth Independent School District Providing for a Right-of-Way
Easement Described as 1.792 Acres of Land Out of the Josiah M.C. Lynch
Survey, Abstract No. 955, to the City of Fort Worth for the Extension of Trail
Drive Located South of Lancaster Avenue and East of University Drive and
Providing for a First Amendment to the Release of Possibility of
Reverter/Payment of Proceeds Agreement Between the Parties to Clarify the
Payment of Proceeds to the City of Fort Worth (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication L-15854 be approved. Motion
passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
4. M&C L-15855 - Consider Approval of a Timetable for Proposed Owner-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 51.6 Acres of Land Situated in the
M.E.P. 8 P. R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 1138, the T. 8 P. R.R. Survey,
Abstract No. 1568, the R. Gongora Survey, Abstract No. 1892, in Tarrant
County Located Generally Along FM 156, South of Intermodal Parkway in the
Far North Planning Sector (FUTURE COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
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Mr. Leo Valencia, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and stated
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15855 approved the timetable but did not require a
public hearing. He added that the first public hearing for the annexation would take place later in
the Council meeting.
Motion: Council Member Singleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15855 be approved. Motion passed 8-
0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27599 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with FW Bluff Land, L.P., to Construct a 276 Residential Unit
Complex Located at Lot 1, Block 1R and Lot 1, Block 2R, Scenic Village in the
Six Points Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Permit Certain Payments to
the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation to Satisfy Affordable Housing
Requirements (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27599 be approved. Motion passed 8-0,
Council Member Zimmerman absent.
2. M&C C-27600 - Authorize Execution of an Architectural Services Agreement
with Perkins & Will, Inc., in the Amount of$654,900.00 to Provide Design and
Construction Administration Services for a Joint Branch Library and
Municipal Court Kiosk Facility Located at 4264 Golden Triangle Boulevard
(2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27600 be approved. Motion
passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
3. M&C C-27601 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with R&D Burns Brothers,
Inc., in the Amount of $1,026,022.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement Contract No. 2015 WSM-D, Part 2, Provide for Project Costs and
Contingencies in the Amount of $161,000.00 for a Total in the Amount of
$1,187,022.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27601 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 22052-01-2016 and 22053-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-
0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
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4. M&C C-27602 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with A&M Construction
and Utilities, Inc., in the Amount of $2,522,374.00 for Water and Sanitary
Sewer Replacement Contract No. 2015 WSM E, Part 1, Provide for Project
Costs and Contingencies in the Amount of $285,000.00 for a Project Total in
the Amount of $2,807,374.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27602 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22054-01-2016 and 22055-01-2016 be adopted.
Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
5. M&C C-27603 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with North Texas
Contracting, Inc., in the Amount of$2,405,695.00 for the Water Relocation on
State Highway 114, Part 3, at the Intersection of FM 156 and State Highway
114, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the
Amount of $2,752,211.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27603 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22056-01-2016 and 22057-01-2016 be adopted.
Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman absent.
XVI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. First Public Hearing on Charter Review Task Force Recommendations
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
The following individuals appeared before Council regarding the Charter Review Task Force
recommendations:
Mr. George Vernon Chiles, 2800 Jennings
Ms. Pauline Gasch-Valenciano, 3201 Sondra Drive #306
Mr. Fernando Florez, 2740 Hemphill
Mr. Jeff Harper, 2510 Hemphill
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Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street
Mr. Jesse Aguilera, 2112 Daisy Lane
Mr. David King, 819 Isbell Road
Mr. Pablo Calderon, 4813 Kemble Street
Mr. Jason Smith,2257 College Avenue (provided handouts)
Mr. Renny Rosas, P.O. Box 1481
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Zimmerman absent.
2. First Public Hearing for a Proposed Owner-Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 51.6 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Located Generally Along
FM 156, South of Intermodal Parkway in the Far North Planning Sector (AX-15-
002)
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Leo Valencia, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Zimmerman absent.
XVII.CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to Code
Compliance and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Coy Nall, 503 College Street, Grandview, Texas, completed a Citizen Presentation card
relative to expressing appreciation to City Council from farmers in the area and was recognized
by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
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Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed a completed a Citizen Presentation card
relative to criminal trespass CCC6 20 CT 1419173 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was
not present in the Council Chamber.
XVIII.EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:42 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on 261h day of January, 2016.
Attest: prove
Mary J. Ka Betsy Mice
City Secretary Mayor