HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/03/29-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 29, 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 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Randy Hardisty, Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Randy Hardisty, Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian
Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 22,
2016
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of March 22, 2016, be approved. Motion
passed 9-0.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-27650 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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray,that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18698 - Consent to Appointment of Chris A. Kaspar, an Architect,
Place 11, to the City's Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C G-18699 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding the Application of Karl Anton Holmes d/b/a Holmes Express Car
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-18700 - Adopt Resolution No. 4609-03-2016 to Enter Into a Multiple-
Use-Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation Pertaining to
Drainage Improvements in the IH-35W Right-of-Way Being Constructed as a
Part of the Champions Circle Development(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
4. M&C G-18701 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22132-03-2016
Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Donations
Fund in the Amount of$500,000.00 for the Fire Department's Participation in
Texas Task Force One and the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
5. M&C G-18702 - Adopt Resolution No. 4610-03-2016 Re-Appointing Jerry
Hataway and Dave Westen as Substitute Hearing Officers for the Fort Worth
Parking Violations Bureau and Designating the Substitute Hearing Officers to
Conduct Hearings and Appeals Pursuant to Chapters 7, 10, 12.5, 22 and 34 of
the City Code and to Perform Other Duties Assigned (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
6. M&C G-18703 - Authorize Execution of a Ground Lease Agreement with
Mandatory Improvements with FWS Realty, Ltd., for 63,299 Square Feet of
Ground Space Known as Lease Site NW-1, a Right of First Refusal on 14,127
Square Feet of Ground Space Known as Option D and a Construction Loan
Agreement and Advance Promissory Note in an Amount Up to $900,000.00 at
Fort Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
In the discussion recommendation of M&C G-18703 the adoption of an
appropriation ordinance was recommended(Ordinance No. 22133-03-2016).
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11850 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement with HSQ
Technology, A Corporation, in the Amount of $150,000.00 for the First Year,
for Repair Parts and Equipment for the Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisitions System for the Water Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C P-11851 - Authorize Agreement with Mainline Information Systems,
Inc., in an Amount Up to $166,040.00 for Licenses and Annual Maintenance
for IBM Maximo Software, for the Water Department Using a Cooperative
Contract (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C P-11852 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Innovyze,
Inc., in the Amount of$68,250.00 for the First Year, for Annual Maintenance,
Site Licenses and a Software Upgrade for the Transportation and Public
Works Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C P-11853 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Networkfleet, Inc., in the
Amount of $471,286.00 for an Automated Vehicle Location System for the
Property Management Department Using a Cooperative Contract (ALI.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
5. M&C P-11854 - Authorize Purchase of a Gas Chromatograph-Mass
Spectrometer Systems, Parts, Software and Support Services from All Business
Machines, Inc. d/b/a AttainIt in the Amount of $119,791.00, Using a
Cooperative Contract for the Water Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15883 - Authorize Conveyance of Seven Parcels of City-Owned Land
Listed Below Near Lancaster Avenue to the State of Texas Pursuant to
Transportation Code Section 203.055(c) and Accept Three Parcels of Land
Near Lancaster Avenue from the State of Texas to be Used for Improvements
to the Lancaster Avenue Corridor (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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M&C L-15883 (Continued)
Address/ Lep-al Description Acreage/
Parcel No. SgFt
S2 Sarah Gray Jennings Survey,Abstract No. 844,Portion of Lots 3,4, 0.336 acres/
5,and 6, Block 5,Jennings West Addition 14,621 SgFt
S4 Sarah Gray Jennings Survey,Abstract No. 844,Portion of Lots 1,3, 0.564 acres/
4, 5, and 6,Block 4,Jennings West Addition 24,568 SgFt
S8 Sarah Gray Jennings Survey,Abstract No. 844,Portion of Lot 5, 0.930 acres/
Block 3,Nance's Addition 40,519 SgFt
S 10 Sarah Gray Jennings Survey,Abstract No. 844,Portion of Lots 8 and 0.646 acres/
9, and a Portion of Lots 5,7, and 10,Block 4,Nance's Addition 28,128 SgFt
S 11 Sarah Gray Jennings Survey,Abstract No. 844,Portion of Macon 0.502 acres/
Street(a variable width undeveloped right-of-way 21,864 SgFt
S12 Sarah Gray Jennings Survey,Abstract No. 844,Portion of Macon 0.629 acres/
Street(a variable width undeveloped right-of-way) 27,414 SgFt
S14 Sarah Gray Jennings Survey,Abstract No. 844, Portion of Burnett 0.215 acres/
Street(a variable width undeveloped right-of-way) 9,374 SgFt
S5 Sarah Gray Jennings Survey,Abstract No. 844,Portion of Lot 1, 0.056 acres/
Block 4,Jennings West Addition 2,431 SgFt
S6 Sarah Gray Jennings Survey,Abstract No. 844, Portion of Lot 8, 0.064 acres/
Block 2,Nance's Addition 2,774 SgFt
S15 Sarah Gray Jennings Survey,Abstract No. 844, Portion of Lots 2 and 0.012 acres/
3, Block 3,Nance's Addition 530 SgFt
D. Planning & Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3101 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22134-03-2016 Vacating an Alley in
Block 11, Van Zandt's Park Addition Between University Drive and Norwood
Street to be Replatted by University Drive Holdings LP, with the Adjoining
Property for a Potential Hotel Development(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
2. M&C PZ-3102 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22135-03-2016 Vacating an Alley in
Block 10, Van Zandt's Park Addition Between University Drive and Norwood
Street to be Replatted by Greystar GP II, LLC, with the Adjoining Property
for a Proposed Multi-Family Development (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Mr. Robert Cronin, 550 Bailey Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communications PZ-3101 and PZ-3102 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not
wish to address Council.
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E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27648 - Authorize Transfer from the Information Technology Systems
Fund to the Information Systems Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of
$27,393.00, Authorize Purchase of Infrastructure Equipment and Services for
the Storage Environment from NetSync Network Solutions, in the Amount Up
to $308,302.00, Using a Cooperative Purchasing Contract for the Information
Technology Solutions Department and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
22136-03-2016 and 22137-03-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C C-27649 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Acacia Glass, LLC d/b/a
Apple Glass and Mirror in an Amount Up to $60,000.00 for the First Year for
Window and Door Glass Repair and Replacement for the City of Fort Worth
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C C-27651 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering
Services Agreement with Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the
Amount Not to Exceed $277,000.00 for the Design of Blue Mound Road from
Willow Springs Road to US Highway 81/287, a 2014 Bond Program Project, for
a Revised Engineering Services Contract Amount of $691,500.00, Provide for
Additional Project Management and Contingencies in the Amount of
$55,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22138-03-2016
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
5. M&C C-27652 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 46954 with Lane Construction Corporation in the Amount of
$633,304.83 for Construction of Runway Extensions for Runway 16L/34R,
Runway 16R/34L, Taxiway Alpha and Lighting Rehabilitation Work at Fort
Worth Alliance Airport Which Increases Phase I of the Construction Project to
$35,679,645.81 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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3. M&C C-27650 - Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance in the
Amount of $300,000.00 Increasing the Appropriation in the General Fund by
$300,000.00 and Decreasing the Assigned Fund Balance by the Same Amount
for all Associated Project Costs and Authorize Execution of a Contract with
Code Studio, Inc., to Prepare the Historic Stockyards Form-Based Code and
Historic District Standards and Guidelines Consultant Services for the
Planning and Development Department in an Amount Up to $250,000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
Ms. Andra Beatty, 4116 Juneberry, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication C-27650.
Ms. Melissa Wade Hunter, 3923 Lafayatte Avenue, appeared before Council undecided relative
to Mayor and Council Communication C-27650.
Ms. Diana Blox-Barbara, 3409 West Fuller Avenue, completed a comment card in support of
Mayor and Council Communication C-27650.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27650 be approved and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22139-03-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for Latin Express 40th Anniversary and Salute to
Cesar Chavez Day
Mayor Pro tem Espino presented a proclamation for Latin Express 40th Anniversary and salute to
Cesar Chavez Day to Mr. Carlos Saenz, Owner and musician of Latin Express.
2. Presentation of 2016 Mayfest, Inc.
Ms. Elizabeth Basham, Mayfest, Inc., Executive Director, gave a presentation and about 2016
Mayfest.
3. Presentation of Quarterly Celebration for Blue Zones Approved Organizations
Ms. Suzanne Duda, Blue Zones Vice-President, gave a presentation on the quarterly celebration
of Blue Zones approved organizations.
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City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communications G-18708, G-18709, G-
18710 and C-27658 were donations and would be moved up on the agenda.
5. M&C G-18708 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Gift from the Friends of
the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc., in the Amount of $39,358.00 to
Fund Part-Time Staff Positions at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge for
Fiscal Year 2016 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT
7)
6. M&C G-18709 - Authorize Acceptance of a Donation of a Highway Entry Sign
for the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Valued in the Amount of
$10,750.00 from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc.,
and Approve Development Fee Waivers (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communications G-18708 and G-18709 be approved, and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22140-03-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
Council Member Shingleton presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Marty Leonard,
President of the Friends of the Nature Center.
7. M&C G-18710 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation From the
Tarrant Regional Water District in the Amount of$200,000.00 for Golf Course
Improvements at Rockwood Park and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18710 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22141-03-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
Mayor Pro tem Espino presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Marty Leonard, Tarrant
Regional Water District Board Member.
6. M&C C-27658 - Authorize Acceptance of Donations from the Fort Worth
Botanical Society, Inc., in the Amount of $33,000.00 and Fort Worth Garden
Club in the Amount $33,000.00 to Help Fund a Strategic Planning Study for
the Botanic Garden, Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Contract
with EMD Consulting Group, LLC, in the Amount of $97,925.00 for a
Strategic Planning Study for the Botanic Garden and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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The following individuals appeared before Council undecided relative to Mayor and Council
Communication C-27658:
Mr. Charles Dreyfus, 2416 Park Place
Mr. Lon Burnam, 2103 Sixth Avenue
Mr. Robert Vann, 4236 Oak Park Court
Ms. Linda Hanratty, 4236 Oak Park Court, completed an undecided speaker card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication C-27658 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not
wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27658 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 22142-03-2016 and 22143-03-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-
0.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino, and Council Members Zimmerman, Moon, Bivens, Jordan,
Allen Gray and Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various
Council districts.
Council Member Jordan requested that the Police Department's 2016 Awards for Outstanding
Acts winners be reflected in the Council minutes:
Medal of Honor: Life Saving Award:
Officer Christopher M.Jones Officer Jesus Nava
Officer Byron Wylie Officer LaWanda Saunders
Medal of Valor: Officer Kellie Whitehead
Officer Ivan Gomez
Officer Jesus Nava Officer Aaron Scholl
Officer LaWanda Saunders Officer Matthew Larremore
Sergeant Robert Stewart Officer Aaron Cade
Officer Darrin Parr Officer Johnny Lopez
Officer Nathaniel R. Isbell Officer Cody Vistine
Officer Kellie Whitehead Officer Randy J.Driesenga II
Officer Ivan Gomez Officer Joshua Gonzales
Medal of Commendation: Officer B.Gailbraith
Officer Jeremy Keys
Sergeant Shane Drake Officer Kent Bickley
Chiefs Letter of Recoenition: Officer Cole Dickerson
Officer Lindsey K.Bowden
Officer Kent Bickley Sergeant Paul Genualdo
Officer Robert Scott Officer Nickolas Bryan Honea
Chiefs Letter of Appreciation (Civilian): Officer M.Crutsinger
Officer James L.Richey
Mr.Kristopher Hawthorne Officer Michael Sullivan
Sergeant Gary Lee Lantrip
Mr.Jeff Nash
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Certificate of Merit
Officer James E.Polyak Officer Timothy Lee
Officer Louis N.Kernes Officer Pilar Ramirez
Sergeant G.J.Loughman Corporal Tina Rene Van Houten
Detective J.J. Cedillo Officer Richard A.Elston
Detective Randy D. Watkins Officer Matthew Kaether
Detective Kyle Sullivan Officer Robert Scott
Detective Jeremy Rhoden Officer Michael Sones
Detective Thomas O'Brien Officer James Tate
Detective Merle D. Green Officer Jose Alfaro
Detective Matthew Barron Corporal Christopher Bookwalter
Detective Ernest C.Pate Officer Francisco Tejeda
Officer J.J.Jeanes Officer Joshua M.Ward
Officer Robert J.Presney Officer Harold Cussnick
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: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mr. Cory Henderson be appointed to Place 6 on the Community Development
Council effective March 29, 2016, and with a term expiring October 1, 2016.
Motion passed 9-0.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray
that Mr. Edward Lister be reappointed to Place 9 on the Aviation Advisory Board
effective March 29, 2016, and with a term expiring October 1, 2017. Motion
passed 9-0.
XIL 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.
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XIII. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution Directing the City Manager to Enter Into Negotiations for the Early
Termination of the Facilities Lease Agreement with Texas Aero Engine Services,
LLC, for Leased Premises Located at the Alliance Fort Worth Maintenance Base
and Execute a Lease Amendment
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Resolution No. 4611-03-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18704 - Authorize Approval of 2015 Ad Valorem Tax Roll (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18704 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C G-18705 - Authorize Payment of the City of Fort Worth's Assessed Pro-
Rata Allocation of the Tarrant Appraisal District's Budget for January
Through December 2016 in an Amount Up to $2,328,736.71 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18705 be approved. Motion
passed 9-0.
3. M&C G-18706 - Authorize Transfer from the General Fund to the Capital
Projects Services Fund in the Amount of $4,184,000.00 to Correct a Negative
Unrestricted Net Position in the Capital Projects Services Fund and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18706 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22144-03-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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4. M&C G-18707 - Adopt Ordinance Appointing the Municipal Judges, Chief
Judge and Deputy Chief Judge for a Two-Year Term Commencing April 1,
2016 and Ending March 31, 2018 and Setting the Salary for the Municipal
Judges, Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge (ALL COUNCIL, DISTRICTS)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18707 be approved and Ordinance No.
22145-03-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
8. M&C G-18711 - Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed City of Fort Worth
2016 Comprehensive Plan and Adopt Ordinance Approving the City of Fort
Worth 2016 Comprehensive Plan (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Eric Fladager, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication G-18711:
Mr. Randle Howard, 1920 Cliftbrook Court
Ms. Mary Nell Poole, 2918 Wingate Suite 100
Ms. Hazel James, 5021 Cottey Street
Ms. Regina Blair, 2701 Lena, completed a speaker and comment cards in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication G-18711 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in
the Council Chamber.
Ms. Hazel Wiltz, 1631 Saddle Creek Circle #1626, appeared before Council undecided relative
to Mayor and Council Communication G-18711.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh that
the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18711 be
approved adopting the 2016 Comprehensive Plan with the staff-recommended
Future Land Use Map amendments for the Linwood neighborhood as presented,
and adopt the two additional Future Land Use Map amendments in District 4 as
presented, and Ordinance No. 22146-03-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27653 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Reuben and Rosa Hernandez for the Rehabilitation of a
Single-Family House on Property Located at 101 W. Mason Street in the
Hemphill/Berry Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27653 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C C-27654 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Reyes Group, Ltd, in
an Amount up to $2,181,653.30, Including Potential Incentives, for
Construction of a Roundabout at the Intersection of Heritage Trace Parkway
and Tehama Ridge Parkway, Provide for Right of Way Acquisition,
Engineering, Project Management, Illumination and Contingencies for a Total
Project Budget of$3,491,699.00 (2014 BOND PROGRAM/TIF H7, CPN 02529)
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication C-27654:
Mr. Tim Wegienka, 2221 Frosted Willow Lane
Mr. Tom Reis, 10436 Mono Lake Road
Ms. Teri Cain, 8156 Timber Fall Trail, completed a comment card in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication C-27654.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27654 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
3. M&C C-27655 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the Amount of
$514,687.00 and Decreasing the Assigned Fund Balance by the Same Amount
for Funding True-Up with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27655 be approved and
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No. 22147-03-2016 be adopted. Motion
passed 9-0.
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4. M&C C-27656 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
MWH Americas, Inc., in the Amount of $989,477.00 for Engineering Services
for the Liquid Bio-Solids Storage Tanks Project at the Village Creek Water
Reclamation Facility and Provide for Project Management and Staff Costs in
the Amount of $75,000.00 for a Total Amount of $1,064,477.00 and Adopt
Reimbursement Resolution (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27656 be approved and Reimbursement
Resolution No. 4612-03-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
5. M&C C-27657 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of
$1,134,950.00 with Classic Protective Coatings, Inc., for the Sun Country
Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project, Located at 5800 W. Stewart
Feltz Road and Adopt Reimbursement Resolution and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27657 be continued to the
April 5, 2016, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0.
XV. COMPLAINT OF GIOVANNI HOMES CORPORATION V. ONC OR ELECTRIC
DELIVERY COMPANY .
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
Mr. Denis McElroy, City Attorney's Office, stated that this item is a utility complaint. He noted
that both parties were in attendance.
Mr. William Allred, representing Giovanni Homes Corporation, 900 Jackson Street, Dallas,
Texas, appeared before Council in support of the complaint.
Mr. John Stewart, representing Oncor Electric Delivery Company, 1115 West 7th Street,
appeared before Council in opposition to the complaint.
Mr. McElroy stated the City's position and recommendation as follows: because the complaint
at issue involves primarily contractual disputes and not a violation of the Utilities Code, and
seeks types of damages the City Council lacks the authority to grant, staff recommends that the
complaint be dismissed.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed and an order dismissing the complaint as proposed
by City staff be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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XVI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. First Public Hearing on Service Plan for AX-15-010, Located at the Southwest
Corner of W.J. Boaz and Old Decatur Road, in the Far Northwest Planning
Sector (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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
There were no citizen comments.
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.
XVII.ZONING HEARING
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of March 22, 2016, continued Zoning Docket
ZC-16-024:
1. ZC-1.6-024 - (CD 2) - Atallah Zitoon, 2923 N. Houston Street; from: "A-5" One-
Family to: "E" (applicant request), "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted
(Zoning Commission recommendation) (Recommended for Approval as
Amended by the Zoning Commission to "ER") (Continued from a Previous
Meeting)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-16-024 be continued to the April 5, 2016, Council meeting.
Motion passed 9-0.
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XVIII.CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to the Stockyards Historic District:
Ms. Melissa Wade Hunter, 3923 Lafayette Avenue
Mr. Paul Hunter, 3923 Lafayette Avenue
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to Fair Wage Fort Worth:
Mr. David Sorensen, representing Tarrant County Young Democrats, 1600 Pershing Avenue
Mr. Gary Livingston, 5841 Pearl Oyster Lane
Mr. Lon Burnam, 2103 Sixth Avenue
Mr. Alejandro Hukill Arias, 5025 Locke Avenue
Mr. Marco Rojas, Jr., 4724 Houghton
Mr. Steve Thornton, 1701 Lee Avenue
Mr. Charles Dreyfus, 2416 Park Place, completed a Citizen Presentation card to add remarks and
was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Mr. Lee Henderson, 1428 Virginia Place, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to Fair
Wage Fort Worth and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Mr. Keith Annis, 2530 Lipscomb, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to Fair Wage
Fort Worth and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Peter Rokkas, 616 North Riverside Drive, appeared before Council relative to Code
Compliance and Human Resources issues.
Mr. Randle Howard, 1920 Cliffbrook Court, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to
recommendations for improvements to planning and development and was recognized by Mayor
Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
XIX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 9:09 p.m.
These minutesapp ved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 29`h day of March, 2016.
Attest: Appr
]Mary J. 4A eT U etsy Price
City Seer ary Mayor