HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/05/24-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 24, 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
Peter Vaky, Deputy City Attorney
Ronald P. Gonzales, Assistant City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
11. INVOCATION—Pastor Milton Pace, Saintsville Cathedral Fort Worth
The invocation was provided by Pastor Milton Pace, Saintsville Cathedral Fort Worth.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 17, 2016
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of May 17, 2016, be approved. Motion
passed 9-0.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18741 - Adopt Resolution No. 4632-05-2016 Nominating the
Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company Campus Located at 509 W.
Vickery Boulevard, 9400 Blue Mound Road, 319 Lipscomb Street, 121
Jennings Avenue, and 125 South Jennings Avenue as an Enterprise Project,
Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas
Government Code(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
2. M&C G-18742 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture in an Amount Up to
$950,000.00 for the 2016 Summer Food Service Program and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22230-05-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C G-18743 1 Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding the Application of Don Clord Gunawardena d/b/a Air Car DFW
Limos to Operate One Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth and
Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
4. M&C G-18744 - Adopt Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements Plan
Citizen Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Progress Report on the Collection
and Expenditure of Water and Wastewater Impact Fees (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11874 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with InDepth
Utility Solutions, LLC, and Green Equipment Company, for a Total Amount
Up to $100,000.00 for the First Year for Sewer Inspection Equipment, Parts
and Repair for the Water Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15908 - Authorize Easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company,
LLC, for Electrical Equipment and Appurtenances for a Total of 0.7014 Acres
of Land Described as G. Overton Survey, Abstract No. 972, Denton County,
Texas, Parcel No. 8A — Exhibit "D-1", for the Hicks-Elizabeth Creek 138 kV
Transmission Line Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3112 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22231-05-2016 Vacating a Portion of
White Bear Trail, to be Replatted Into the Two Adjoining Residential Lots in
Presidio West (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
2. M&C PZ-3113 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22232-05-2016 Vacating Portions of
Coleman Street, Bundy Street, Jennie Street and Golfers Street, to be
Replatted with the Adjoining Property for the Firestone and Robertson
Distillery (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27727 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
and a Radio Subscriber Services Support Agreement with the City of
Westworth Village for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way
Public Safety Radio System and for the Provision of Two-Way Radio Support
Services at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C C-27728 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food
Program for At-Risk After-School Care Centers in the Amount Up to
$300,000.00 for the City's After School Snack and Supper Programs and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 22233-05-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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3. M&C C-27729 - Authorize Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds from the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the 2015
Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program in an Amount Up
to $14,888.00, Authorize Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 22234-05-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C C-27730 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Fort Worth
Independent School District in an Amount Up to $75,000.00 for Operation of
the Fort Worth After-School Program at Como Elementary School for the
2016-2017 School Year and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22235-05-
2016 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
5. M&C C-27731 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication C-27585 to
Change the Terms of the Community Development Block Grant Loan to North
Texas Area Community Health Centers, Inc., for the Northside Community
Health Center to be Located at 4900 and 4920 Jacksboro Highway to Allow the
City to Close on the CDBG Loan Prior to the Closing of the Tax Credits
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
6. M&C C-27732 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
Grant from the United Way of Tarrant County in an Amount Up to
$250,000.00 for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, Authorize
Execution of Agreement with the United Way of Tarrant County, Authorize
Allocation of a Portion of Assigned Staff Time Valued in an Amount Up to
$25,000.00 as an In-Kind Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
22236-05-2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
7. M&C C-27733 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with HDR Engineering, Inc., in an Amount Up to $850,000.00 for
Transportation Related Engineering Services for the 2018 Bond Planning
Process, Provide for Staff Costs and Contingencies for a Base Project Amount
of$1,000,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22237-05-2016 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
8. M&C C-27734 - Authorize Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of$400,000.00 to
City Secretary Contract No. 46017 a Professional Services Agreement with
Lamb-Star Engineering, L.P., for Construction Inspection Services Increasing
the Agreement Amount Up to $900,000.00 Annually (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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9. M&C C-27735 - Authorize Execution of a Discretionary Service Agreement
with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$57,381.93 for the Installation of Electrical Facilities to Serve the New Federal
Aviation Administration Building at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
10. M&C C-27736 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22238-05-2016 and
22239-05-2016 in the Combined Amount of $44,786.00 for Increased Project
Management Costs for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2011,
WSM-B, Located in the Alamo Heights Neighborhood (COUNCIL DISTRICT
9)
11. M&C C-27737 - Authorize Approval of Appropriation Ordinance No. 22240-
05-2016 in the Amount of$200,000.00 for Increased Project Management Cost
on Sewer Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract 2013A at
Various Locations Throughout the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
12. M&C C-27738 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22241-05-2016 in the
Amount of $55,000.00 for Increased Project Management Costs on Water
Main Replacements Contract 2013A at Various Locations Throughout the City
of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for World Olympic Day
Mayor Price presented a proclamation for World Olympic Day to Mr. Sammy Walker, President,
Southwest U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation.
2. Presentation of Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week in Fort Worth
Council Member Zimmerman presented a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week
to Mr. Doug Hooten, Executive Director, MedStar.
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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,
Shingleton, and Allen Gray 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
There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions.
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. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18745 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Settlement of All Claims with
Chesapeake Energy Corp., et al., Related to the Lawsuit in Cause No. 48-
268798-13, 48th District Court, Tarrant County, Texas, Authorize Execution of
All Agreements Necessary to Complete the Settlement and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute Amendments to Gas Leases with Respect to Chesapeake's
and Dorchester's Interests (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18745 be approved and Resolution No.
4633-05-2016 for settlement of all claims against Chesapeake Energy Corporation
and the other remaining defendants in Cause No. 48-268798-13, with Chesapeake
paying the City $15,000,000.00 by May 31, 2016; that the City Manager is
authorized to execute all documents to complete the settlement, and to amend the
current gas leases with Chesapeake and Dorchester Resources, L.P., so that the
calculation of royalties for production will be passed upon Houston Ship Channel
Index without direct or indirect reduction for any and all post production costs and
expenses; and that the City pay the law firm of Cantey Hanger $5,000,000.00 of
the $15,000,000.00 cash received under the settlement, plus expenses, as full and
final payment of legal fees due and owing be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C G-18746 - Amend Chapter 20 "Licenses and Miscellaneous Business
Regulations" by Repealing Article IV "Vendors", Division 2 "Pushcarts";
Amend Chapter 16 "Health and Sanitation", Article IV "Food
Establishments", to Add and Amend Certain Definitions in Division I "General
Provisions", Section 101 "Definitions"; to Delete Existing Section 132
"Pushcarts" in its Entirety, to Add a New Division 7 "Pushcarts" to Update,
Clarify and Prescribe the Requirements for Pushcarts Within a Single
Chapter, Article and Division and Providing for Reduced Fees for Fruit and
Vegetable Vendors (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Ms. Brandy O'Quinn, 1300 Summit Avenue, Suite 750, appeared before Council in support of
Mayor and Council Communication G-18746.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18746 be approved and Ordinance No.
22242-05-2016 with amendment to Section 16-172(d) to fulfill the important
public purpose of ensuring that nutritious foods are available to all people in the
City, if a food establishment permit is otherwise required for a fruit and vegetable
pushcart (such as one offering cut produce) a reduced fee of 50% off the regular
food establishment permit fee in accordance with the City fee schedule shall be
charged if at least 75% of the inventory of the cart consists of fruits and
vegetables, with the remainder consisting of non-potentially hazardous packaged
foods be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27739 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Gloria Armstrong for the Construction of a Single-Family
Dwelling Located at 940 East Leuda Street in the Evans and Rosedale
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27739 be approved.
Motion passed 9-0.
XIV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Second Public Hearing on Service Plan for Annexation AX-16-002,
Approximately 568.14 Acres of Land Known as Rock Creek Ranch,Including the
Proposed Fort Worth Campus of Tarleton State University, Located in Tarrant
County, West of the Intersection of Chisholm Trail Parkway with Granbury
Road, East of the Fort Worth and Western Railroad, in the Far Southwest
Planning Sector (Future Council District 6)
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.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 9-0.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Kelley O'Conan, 1708 East Leuda Street, appeared before Council relative to Glenwood
Park and provided handouts.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to Code
Compliance.
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Mr. Dan Johnston, representing DVA Productions, 1300 Gendy Street, appeared before Council
relative to the Fort Worth Community Arts Center and provided complimentary tickets for
Council and staff to the production of"Masked" on June 10-18-2016.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:43 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 7th day of June, 2016.
Attest: Ap rove
MJ. Kays Salvador"Sal" Espinoyecreary Mayor Pro tem