HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/01/26-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2016
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
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
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 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Dr. Tim K. Bruster, First United Methodist Church
The invocation was provided by Dr. Tim K. Bruster, First United Methodist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 12,
2016
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 12, 2016, be approved. Motion
passed 8-0, Council Member Zimmerman recused.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26,2016
Page 2 of 17
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication G-18624 be continued
to the March 1, 2016, Council meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18641 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding the Application of Bereket Abraha and Filmon Abraha d/b/a North
Dallas Transportation to Operate One Limousine Within the City of Fort
Worth and Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C G-18642 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding the Application of Harold Gene Baldwin d/b/a On The Dot Limo
Service to Operate One Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth and
Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
3. M&C G-18643 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding the Application of Ricardo's Lone Star LLC d/b/a Like A Cheetah
to Operate Three Shuttles Within the City of Fort Worth and Authorize
Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
4. M&C G-18644 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22058-01-2016 Amending Chapter 15 of
the Fort Worth Fire Code to Align with the Requirements of Article II of
Chapter 15, Gas Drilling and Production, of the City Code (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11827 - Authorize Rejection of All Bids Received for Carpet and Floor
Tile Purchase, Installation and Repair for the Property Management
Department and Authorize Re-Advertisement (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2016
Page 3 of 17
2. M&C P-11828 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Acuity Brands Lighting,
Inc., for an Initial Annual Amount of$1,100,000.00 for Cobra Head Streetlight
Luminaires for the Transportation and Public Works Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C P-11829 - Ratify Emergency Procurement of Services from EthosEnergy
Power Plant Services, LLC, in the Amount of $151,401.00 for Emergency
Repair of the Steam Turbine for the Water Department (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15856 - Authorize Five-Year First Amendment to Lease Agreement
with Town Center Mall, L.P., for a Five-Year Total of $123,622.68 for Office
Space Located at La Gran Plaza Office Building, Suite 2495, 4200 South
Freeway for the Park and Recreation Department and Ratify Expenditures for
Rent in the Amount of$33,899.06 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
2. M&C L-15857 - Authorize Acquisition of a Permanent Sewer Facility
Easement in 0.414 Acres of Land and a Temporary Construction Easement in
0.389 Acres of Land Located at 12740 - 12750 Harmon Road from KLM
Partners, LLC, in the Amount of$118,362.00 for the Northside II Forty-Eight
Inch Water Main, Phase 1 Improvement Project No. 02082 and Pay Estimated
Closing Costs Up to $4,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22059-
01-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
3. M&C L-15858 - Authorize Acquisition of Fee Simple Interest in 1.253 Acres of
Land, Temporary Construction Easement in 1.530 Acres of Land, Permanent
Drainage Easement in 0.904 Acres and Permanent Slope Easement in 0.040
Acres, Described as Abstract No. 80, Joseph Bowman Survey, Located at the
Southwest Corner of NW Loop 820 and Old Decatur Road from Marine Creek
of Texas JV in the Amount of$508,871.00, Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to
$16,000.00 for a Total Cost of $524,871.00 for the Old Decatur Road
Reconstruction Project (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-27604 - Authorize Execution of Communications System Agreement
and Communications Tower License Agreement with the City of Arlington 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)
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26,2016
Page 4 of 17
2. M&C C-27605 - Authorize Execution of a Community Facilities Agreement
with Walton Development & Management TX, LLC,with City Participation in
an Amount Not to Exceed $412,746.00 for Oversizing of a Water Main Located
in the Chisholm Trail Ranch Addition to Serve the Chisholm Trail Ranch
Addition and Surrounding Areas and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
22060-01-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
3. M&C C-27606 - Adopt Resolution No. 4563-01-2016 Authorizing Execution of
a Funding Agreement in the Amount of $828,389.00 with the Texas
Department of Transportation for Construction, Installation and Maintenance
of a Communication System in the IH-35W Corridor from Downtown to
Denton County Line, Authorize Payment to the Texas Department of
Transportation in the Amount of $828,389.00 and Adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22061-01-2016 (2014 BOND PROGRAM)
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2,4, 7, 8 and 9)
4. M&C C-27607 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00 for
Drainage Design Review Services (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
5. M&C C-27608 - Authorize Execution of a Consent to Deed of Trust to
Facilitate the Construction of Three New Hangars for Lease Sites 16E, 17E and
18E with Copeland and Bullard, LLC, at Fort Worth Spinks Airport
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
6. M&C C-27609 - Authorize an Amendment to the Grant Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation to Increase Sponsor's Share by
$1.88,897.00 for a Total Sponsor's Share of$488,897.00 for the Construction of
a North Service Road at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, Authorize the Use and
Transfer of Mineral Lease Revenue for Sponsor's Share, Adopt Resolution No.
4564-01-2016 Providing for Same and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
22062-01-2016 and 22063-01-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
7. M&C C-27610 - Authorize Execution of Construction Contract with Steve
Dake Construction, Inc. d/b/a Dake Construction in the Amount of$515,976.00
for the Replacement of the Irrigation Pump Station at Pecan Valley Golf
Course, Provide for Project Administration and Contingencies in the Amount
of $54,807.00 for a Total Construction Cost of $570,783.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22064-01-2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2016
Page 5 of 17
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation by Castleberry High School on Traffic Warrant Study
Mr. James Ivey and the students of Castleberry High School gave a brief presentation on the
traffic warrant study.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication G-18646 was a donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
3. M&C G-18646 - Authorize Acceptance of a Donation Valued at $30,972.25 from
Woodhaven Community Development, Inc., for Landscaping at the East Regional
Library (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18646 be approved. Motion passed 9-
0.
Council Member Moon provided a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Becky Haskin, Board Chair
of Woodhaven Community Development, Inc. Ms. Haskin introduced Ms. Betty Robinson, one
of the original patriots for the East Regional Library.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Moon, Bivens and Shingleton 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.
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26,2016
Page 6 of 17
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mr. James Driskell be reappointed to Place 4 on the Building
Standards Commission, effective January 26, 2016, and with a term expiring
September 30, 2016. Motion passed 9-0.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Ms. Vicky Schoch be appointed to Place 1 on the City Plan Commission and the
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees,
effective January 26, 2016, and with a term expiring October 1, 2017. Motion
passed 9-0.
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 Approving, for Purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, Certain Refunding Bonds to be Issued by the Mesquite Health
Facilities Development Corporation for the Benefit of Christian Care Centers,
Inc.
Council Member Jordan requested that Council allow him to recuse from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Resolution No. 4565-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council
Member Jordan recused.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Resolution Nos. 2 through 13 would be considered under one
motion.
2. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Speedway TIF)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26,2016
Page 7 of 17
3. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Downtown TIF)
4. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the hoard (Southside TIF)
5. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Six, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Riverfront TIF)
6. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (North Tarrant Parkway TIF)
7. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Eight, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Lancaster Corridor TIF)
8. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Nine, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Trinity River Vision TIF)
9. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Lone Star TIF)
10. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (East Berry Renaissance TIF)
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26,2016
Page 8 of 17
11. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Woodhaven TIF)
12. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Trinity Lakes TIF)
13. A Resolution Acknowledging the Appointment of the Current Members of the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, City of
Fort Worth, Texas and Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (Stockyards/
Northside TIF)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Resolution Nos. 4566-01-2016, 4567-01-2016, 4568-01-2016, 4569-01-2016,
4570-01-2016, 4571-01-2016, 4572-01-2016, 4573-01-2016, 4574-01-2016, 4575-
01-2016, 4576-01-2016 and 4577-01-2016 be adopted. The motion carried 9-0.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18624 - Adopt Resolution Establishing Policy Regarding Use of City
Right-of-Way and Other City Property for Certain Infrastructure Related to
Wireless Communications Services (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. William Francis, 112 East Pecan, Suite 550, San Antonio, Texas, completed an undecided
speaker card relative to Mayor and Council Communication G-18624 and was recognized by
Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication G-18624 be
continued to the March.l, 2016, Council meeting.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2016
Page 9 of 17
2. M&C G-18645 - Authorize Acceptance of Six Monetary Donations to the Fire
Department Totaling $2,375.00 for the Purchase of Equipment for Fire Safety
Education Programs and for Furnishings for Fire Station 26 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18645 be approved with appreciation and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22065-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communications G-18647 through G-
18653 would be heard under one motion.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
4. M&C G-18647 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance to
Redesignate the Magnolia Village Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 511 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
5. M&C G-18648 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance to
Redesignate the Hemphill/Berry Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 711 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
6. M&C G-18649 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance to
Redesignate the Rolling Hills Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 811 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
7. M&C G-18650 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance to
Redesignate the Historic Handley Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 911 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
8. M&C G-18651 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance to
Redesignate the Trinity Park Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 15R (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
9. M&C G-18652 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance to
Redesignate the 28th Street/Meacham Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood
Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 37 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 4)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2016
Page 10 of 17
10. M&C G-18653 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance to
Redesignate the Northside Area as Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 39 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (PUBLIC HEARING)
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sarah Odle, Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council and gave a staff
report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communications G-18647
through G-18653 be approved and Ordinance Nos. 22066-01-2016, 22067-01-
2016, 22068-01-2016, 22069-01-2016, 22070-01-2016, 22071-01-2016 and 22072-
01-2106 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
11. M&C G-18654 - Conduct a Public Hearing on the Application by Mercantile
Apartments Ltd., to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
for Non-Competitive Housing Tax Credits for the Development of the
Mercantile Apartments to be Located at the Northwest Intersection of
Northern Cross Boulevard and Endicott Avenue Near Northeast Loop 820 and
Adopt Resolution of No Objection to the Application (COUNCIL DISTRICT
4) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Aubrey Thagard, Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
Mr. Joe Paniagua, 8125 Mount Shasta Circle, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Council Communication G-18654.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2016
Page 11 of 17
Mr. Robert West, 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3500, appeared before Council in opposition to
Mayor and Council Communication G-18654.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communications G-18654 be
approved and Resolution No. 4578-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 6-3, with
Council Members Jordan, Shingleton and Zadeh casting the dissenting votes.
12. M&C G-18655 - Conduct a Public Hearing on the Application by The
Broadmoor at Western Hills Ltd., to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for Non-Competitive Housing Tax Credits for the
Development of the Broadmoor at Western Hills Apartments to be Located in
the 2800 - 2900 Blocks of Broadmoor Drive near Calmont Avenue and Adopt
Resolution of No Objection to the Application Which Acknowledges that the
One Mile, Three Year Rule Applies to the Proposed Development (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 3) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Aubrey Thagard, Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
Mr. Joe Paniagua, 8125 Mount Shasta Circle, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication G-18655 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zadeh, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communications G-
18655 be approved and Resolution No. 4579-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26,2016
Page 12 of 17
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11830 - Authorize Execution of Contracts with D3W Industries, NRP
Group, Inc., U.S. Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, Premier Magnesia,
LLC, Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., and Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC, in
the Amount Up to $3,960,000.00 for the Initial Term for Odor Control Services
for the Water Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication P-11830 be approved.
Motion passed 9-0.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15859 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire a Fee Simple Interest in 0.295 Acres of Land for Right-of-
Way and 0.383 Acres for a Temporary Construction Easement from Property
Owned by Michael William Hawkins Located at 9632 Crowley Road for the
Risinger Road from Crowley Road to McCart Avenue Project (2014 BOND
PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15859 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council adopt Resolution No. 4580-01-2016 authorizing use of the
power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.295 acres of land for
right-of-way and 0.383 acres for a temporary construction easement from property
owned by Michael William Hawkins located at 9632 Crowley Road, needed for
improvements to Risinger Road from Crowley Road to McCart Avenue. The fee
simple interest and temporary construction easement to be acquired are described
by metes and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this Mayor and
Council Communication (M&C). The tract of land is located in Abstract No. 1462,
Tract 3C1, S.A. & M. G. RR. Co. Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, also known as
9632 Crowley Road. The land rights will be used for the Risinger Road from
Crowley Road to McCart Avenue Project, a public use. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C L-15860 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain to Acquire a Fee Simple Interest in 0.824 Acres of Land for Right-of-
Way and 0.229 Acres for a Temporary Construction Easement from Property
Owned by Thomas D. Gibbs and Grace Gibbs Located at 2150 West Risinger
Road for the Risinger Road from Crowley Road to McCart Avenue Project
(2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2016
Page 13 of 17
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15860 be approved and that the Fort
Worth City Council adopt Resolution No. 4581-01-2016 authorizing use of the
power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.824 acres of land for
right-of-way and 0.229 acres for a temporary construction easement from property
owned by Thomas D. Gibbs and Grace Gibbs located at 2150 West Risinger Road,
needed for improvements to Risinger Road from Crowley Road to McCart Avenue.
The fee simple interest and temporary construction easement to be acquired are
described by metes and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this
Mayor and Council Communication (M&C). The tract of land is located in
Abstract No. 1462, S.A. & M. G. RR. CO. Survey and Lot 1, Block 1, Gibbs
Industrial Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, also known as 2150 West Risinger
Road. The land rights will be used for the Risinger Road from Crowley Road to
McCart Avenue Project, a public use. Motion passed 9-0.
3. M&C L-15861 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain for a Fee Simple Interest on 0.806 Acres of Land and a Temporary
Construction Easement on 0.446 Acres of Land Owned by 2201 Risinger,
L.L.C. and Pamela L. Anderson, Trustee of the Anderson Marital Trust,
Located at 2201 West Risinger Road for the Risinger Road from Crowley Road
to McCart Avenue Project (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT
6)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication L-15861 be approved and
that the Fort Worth City Council adopt Resolution No. 4582-01-2016 authorizing
the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple interest on 0.806
acres of land and a temporary construction easement on 0.446 acres of land owned
by 2201 Risinger, L.L.C. and Pamela L. Anderson, Trustee of the Anderson Marital
Trust, located at 2201 West Risinger Road, needed for the improvements to
Risinger Road from Crowley Road to McCart Avenue Project. The fee simple
interest and temporary construction easement to be acquired are described by metes
and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this Mayor and Council
Communication. The tract of land is located in Abstract No. 1773, Tract 2C, Jacob
Wilcox Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, also known as 2201 West Risinger Road.
The land rights will be used for the Risinger Road from Crowley Road to McCart
Avenue Project, a public use. Motion passed 9-0.
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2016
Page 14 of 17
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27611 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2016 U.S. Department of Energy
Weatherization Assistance Program in an Amount Up to $500,000.00,
Authorize Related Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27611 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22073-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C C-27612 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant with the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs in the Amount Up to $7,000,000.00 for the
2016 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program, Authorize Related Contracts
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27612 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22074-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
3. M&C C-27613 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2016 Low-Income Housing Energy
Assistance Program in the Amount Up to $2,000,000.00, Authorize Related
Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27613 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22075-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
4. M&C C-27614 - Authorize Acceptance of 2016 Community Services Block
Grant Funds in the Amount Up to $3,000,000.00 from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27614 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22076-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2016
Page 15 of 17
5. M&C C-27615 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Alejandro Fabian Martinez for the Construction of a Single-
Family Dwelling Located at 5725 Kilpatrick Avenue in the Ridglea/Como
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27615 be approved. Motion
passed 9-0.
XV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Second 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. Michael Bennett, 500 West 71" Street
Mr. Tom Galbreath, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400 (provided handouts)
Mr. Juan Rangel, 2259 Lipscomb
Mr. Lee Saldivar, 1409 Ellis Avenue, Suite 105
Ms. Norma Garcia-Lopez, 5350 Fossil Creek Boulevard 4125, Haltom City, Texas
Ms. Rita Vinson, 6216 Dovenshire Terrace
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street#125
Mr. Fernando Florez, 2740 Hemphill (provided handouts)
Ms. Carmel Snyder, 1701 Rogers Road #311
Mr. David King, 819 Isbell Road
Mr. Ramiro Luna, 1836 West Davis, Dallas, Texas
C. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 9-0.
CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26,2016
Page 16 of 17
2. Second 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)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Mary Elliott, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and provided
a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of the public hearing and were
recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council:
Mr. Jonathan Ragsdale, 5751 Kroger Drive, Suite 185
Mr. Joseph Schneider, 13600 Heritage Parkway, Suite 200
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan,that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 9-0.
XVI. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of January 12, 2016, continued Zoning Docket ZC-15-160:
1. 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-10" One-Family (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission)(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan,that Zoning Docket ZC-15-160 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
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.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26,2016
Page 17 of 17
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
2. ZC-15-163 - (CD 6) - Sid Richardson Foundation, Pate Ranch LP, and Pate
Ranch Single Family LP, 6200-6400 blocks Alta Mesa/Dirks Road; from: "A-5"
One-Family, "C" Medium Density Multifamily and "FR" General Commercial
Restricted to: "A-5" One-Family and "FR" General Commercial Restricted
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Tom Galbreath, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, completed a speaker card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-15-163 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-163 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
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 Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that the hearing
be closed and Ordinance No. 22077-01-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
XVII.CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street, appeared before Council relative to Code Compliance.
Mr. Leroy Comley, 2604 Market Avenue, appeared before Council relative to a police
investigation involving a robbery.
Mayor Pro tem Espino directed Mr. Comley to meet with Assistant City Managers Washington
and Costa and Police Chief Fitzgerald after the meeting.
XVIII.EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:45 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 2nd day of February, 2016.
Attest: proved:
i
Mary . Kay Bets ric
City Secretary/