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Home My WebLink About2016/02/16-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 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 Ann Zadeh, District 9 Absent: Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8 Staff Present: David Cooke, City Manager Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary L 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, February 16, 2016, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas. II. INVOCATION - Pastor Valerie Kitchens, Earth Changers International Ministries The invocation was provided by Pastor Valerie Kitchens, Earth Changers International Ministries. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The colors were presented by the Daggett Middle School's Junior Cadet Corp. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2016 Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of February 9, 2016, be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16,2016 Page 2 of 10 V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. 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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Bivens a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray absent. A. General- Consent Items 1. M&C G-18670 - Adopt Ordinance Nos. 22092-02-2016 and 22093-02-2016 Appropriating a Total of$5,000,000.00 in Additional Funds in the Government Community Facilities Agreement Fund and the Water & Sewer Community Facilities Agreement Fund for Fiscal Year 2016 Community Facilities Agreement Projects and Increasing Delegated Authority of the City's Chief Financial Officer/Director of Financial Management Services, on Receipt of Payments, to Effect Transfers Within Each Fund Up to its Budgeted Total (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 2. M&C G-18671 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding the Application of AA Limo LLC, to Operate One Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth and Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items 1. M&C P-11835 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Carey's Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., in the Amount Up to $107,250.00 for the First Year for Maintenance of the Specialty Range Ventilation System for the Police Department at the Public Safety Training Campus (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) 2. M&C P-11836 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Water Sampling Stations with HD Supply Waterworks, LTD., in the Amount of$57,000.00 for the First Year for the Water Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Page 3 of 10 3. M&C P-11837 - Authorize Purchase of Five Animal Control Trucks from Silsbee Ford, Inc., in the Amount of $278,425.00, Using a Buyboard Cooperative Contract for the Code Compliance Department Through the Property Management Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) C. Land - Consent Items 1. M&C L-15868 - Authorize Acquisition of Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easements in a Total of 0.588 Acres, Permanent Water-Sanitary Sewer Easements in a Total of 0.223 Acres and Temporary Construction Easements in a Total of 0.964 Acres from Various Landowners for the Trinity River Vision - Central City and the Trinity Uptown Service Area Phase 4, Project No. 00969 in the Amount of $202,745.60 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $8,500.00 for a Total Cost of $211,245.60 and Adopt Reimbursement Resolution No. 4589-02-2016 (TRV-RELATED EXPENSES ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE TRWD) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) 2. M&C L-15869 - Approve Settlement of Lawsuit Entitled City of Fort Worth v. Harvey 607, LP, et al, Cause No. 2013-005971-2 for Final Settlement Payment in the Amount of $150,497.00 to Acquire Property Interests for the Old Decatur Road Improvement Project (ETJ NEAR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) 3. M&C L-15870 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.554 Acres of Land for Right-of-Way and a Permanent Drainage Facility Easement in 0.335 Acres on Property Located at 12601 Katy Road from Frederik Floren, Individually and as Trustee, in the Amount of $134,920.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to $6,000.00 for a Total Cost of $140,920.00 for the Timberland Boulevard and Park Vista Boulevard Project (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items 1. M&C PZ-3098 - Authorize Initiation of Rezoning for Certain Properties Located on 8901 North Beach Street, 1300 Blocks of Kings Highway and Harper Street, 4005 Wheeler Street and 5817 and 5901 Boca Raton Boulevard, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16,2016 Page 4 of 10 E. Award of Contract- Consent Items 1. M&C C-27621 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services 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) 2. M&C C-27622 - Adopt Resolution No. 4590-02-2016 to Retain the Law Firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP, as Outside Legal Counsel with Compensation Not to Exceed $25,000.00 for Issues Related to Interpretation and Application of Federal Tax Law (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 3. M&C C-27623 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with United Way of Tarrant County in the Amount of $210,750.00 to Fund Various Social Service Programs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 4. M&C C-27624 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $191,462.00 for the Eastern Arlington Heights Drainage Improvements Investigation (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) 5. M&C C-27625 - Authorize Execution of a Hangar and Ground Lease Agreement with Mandatory Improvements with Tactical Aviation Services, LLC, for Lease Site 12S at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) 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. There were no special presentations, introductions, etc. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Page 5 of 10 City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communications G-18674 and G-18675 were donations and would be moved up on the agenda. 3. M&C G-18674 - Authorize Naming the Original Hiking Trail on Greer Island at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge as the Margaret Parker Trail (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18674 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray absent. 4. M&C G-18675 - Authorize Acceptance of Donations from the Fort Worth Tennis Association Valued at $43,000.00 for Tennis Court Improvements at Overton Park and McLeland Tennis Center (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 9) Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18675 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray absent. Council Members Zadeh and Zimmerman presented certificates to Mr. Joel Morgan, President, Fort Worth Tennis Association and to Christine Figley, Member, Fort Worth Tennis Association. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Upcoming and Recent Events Mayor Price and Council Members Moon, Bivens, Shingleton 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16,2016 Page 6 of 10 XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman that Ms. Allison Balson be appointed to Place 7 on the Community Development Council effective February 16, 2016, to fill an unexpired term which will expire on October 1, 2017. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray 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. RESOLUTION 1. A Resolution Appointing a Resident of the City of Fort Worth to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement Fund of the City of Fort Worth Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that Resolution No. 4591-02-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray absent. XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER B. General 1. M&C G-18672 - Consideration of Resolutions of Support and of No Objection for 2016 Housing Tax Credits Applications, and Approve Local Government Commitment for Proposed Affordable Housing Developments (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4, 6 and 7) Mr. Joe Paniagua, 8125 Mount Shasta Circle, submitted a speaker card in support of M&C G-18672 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council. Mr. Chris Applequist, 2800 Routh, Dallas, Texas, submitted a speaker card in support of M&C G-18672 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16,2016 Page 7 of 10 Mr. Tony Sisk, 5605 North McArthur, Suite 580, Irving, Texas, submitted a speaker card in opposition of M&C G-18672 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber. The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to M&C G-18672: Ms. Jean Latsha, 5014 W. Frances Place, Austin, Texas Mr. Taylor Marks, 3113 S. University Drive Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18672 be approved as amended as follows: - On page 2 of the M&C in the Discussion section under Resolutions of Support: 1. For the Harmon Senior Villas development, change the number of Permanent Supportive Housing units to 10 instead of 10% and make the same change to the attached Resolution of Support for this development. 2. For the Trails at McAlister development, change from a Resolution of Support to a Resolution of No Objection and amend the attached Resolution accordingly. - On page 2 of the M&C in the Discussion section under Local Government Commitment, add the following two items to the list of applications: 1. Churchill at Golden Triangle Community to be developed by Churchill Golden Triangle Community, L.P., an affiliate of Churchill Senior Communities, L.P., to be located at the 11000 block of Metroport Way. 2. The Standard at Boswell Marketplace to be developed by The Standard at Boswell Marketplace LP, an affiliate of Standard Residential, LLC, to be located at the northwest corner of Old Decatur Road and West Bailey Boswell Road; and Resolution Nos. 4592-02-2016, 4593-02-2016, 4594-02-2016, 4595-02-2016, 4596-02-2016, 4597-02-2016 and 4598-02-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Page 8 of 10 2. M&C G-18673 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Police Department Staffing to Increase the Number of Authorized Positions in the Classification of Corporal/Detective by Six, Increase the Number of Authorized Positions in the Classification of Sergeant by Three and Increase the Number of Authorized Positions in the Classification of Lieutenant by One, Thereby Increasing the Total Number of Authorized Civil Service Positions by Ten to Reflect Civil Service Staffing Changes Included in the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18673 be approved and Ordinance No. 22094-02-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray absent. F. Award of Contract 1. M&C C-27626 - Authorize Joint Ordinance and Boundary Agreement with the City of Crowley to Adjust the City Limit Boundaries Between the Cities of Fort Worth and Crowley (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6) Council Member Jordan stated that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item. Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27626 be approved and Joint Ordinance No. 22095-02-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 7-0, with Council Member Allen Gray absent and Council Member Jordan abstaining. 2. M&C C-27627 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 1 to a Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of $13,978,372.00, of Which City Participation is $4,033,064.00, to Incorporate the Construction Phase of the Chapel Creek Boulevard Bridge Over IH-30 and Authorize Payment to the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of $3,244,048.00, in Accordance with the Funding Agreement (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3) Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27627 be approved and Resolution No. 4599-02-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Page 9 of 10 3. M&C C-27628 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 4 to City Secretary Contract No. 37013 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $1,596,900.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations for the Trinity River Vision - Central City Project and the Trinity Uptown Service Area Phase 4, Provide for Project Costs for a Project Total in the Amount of$9,342,813.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Reimbursement Resolution (TRV - RELATED EXPENSES ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE TRWD) (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9) Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27628 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22096-02-2016 and 22097-02-2016 and Reimbursement Resolution No. 4600-02-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray absent. XV. 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 26, 2015. Mayor Price opened the public hearing. 1. ZC-15-167 - (CD 7) - AIL Investments, LP, 13800-13900 blocks Blue Mound Road/SH 156; from: Unzoned to: "K" Heavy Industrial (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the hearing be closed and Zoning Docket ZC-15-167 be continued to the March 1, 2016, Council meeting. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Allen Gray absent. XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS There were no citizen presentations. XVII.EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Page 10 of 10 XVIII.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:37 p.m. in memory of Mr. Michael Phillips, Mr. Gordon S. Swift, Jr., and James Richard"Jim"Nichols. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 1"day of March, 2016. Attest: ,.� Appr . ary J.-KaVs r Apo: City Secretary Mayor