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Home My WebLink About2016/08/23-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 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 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 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, Mayor Pro tem Espino temporarily absent. II. INVOCATION—Pastor Rev Martinez, Corporate Chaplains of America The invocation was provided by Pastor Rey Martinez, Corporate Chaplains of America. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 2016 Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of August 16, 2016, be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Espino temporarily absent. V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.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 AUGUST 23,2016 Page 2 of 8 VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff. (Mayor Pro tem Espino took his place at the dais.) VII. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 9-0. A. General - Consent Items 1. M&C G-18797 - Authorize an Administrative Fee for United Way of Tarrant County in the Amount of $119,731.00 for Oversight and Implementation of Directions Home, the City's Homelessness Plan, and Authorize Reimbursement to United Way of Tarrant County in the Amount of$130,700.00 for Funds Paid to Tarrant County Homeless Coalition for Implementation of Directions Home Initiatives (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 2. M&C G-18798 - Authorize Application for Transfer of Part of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 10081 to the City and Authorize Agreement with Crowley 96 LLC, for the Provision of Water/Sewer Service at 1.25 Times the Retail Rate to Serve South Forks Estates Preliminary Plat, PP-15-065 Pursuant to City Code Section 35-60b, Uses Outside City, Located South of Cleburne Crowley Road West of Crowley City Limits (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction/Tarrant County) (South of COUNCIL DISTRICT 6) B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials,and Services- Consent Items 1. M&C P-11921 - Authorize Rejection of All Bids Received for Large Wood Shavings for the Public Events Department and Authorize Re-Advertisement (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) C. Land - Consent Items 1. M&C L-15941 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with West Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church for Office Space Located at 5335 Bonnell Avenue for the Police Department at a Cost of $9,900.00 for the Continuation of the Lease and the Primary Term (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2016 Page 3 of 8 E. Award of Contract - Consent Items 1. M&C C-27878 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Services Agreement with the City of Coppell 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-27879 - Authorize Execution of a Communications Services Agreement with the City of Justin 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) 3. M&C C-27880 - Authorize Execution of a Hangar and Ground Lease Agreement with Mandatory Improvements with Byam Propeller Services, Inc., for Lease Site 7S 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. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Upcoming and Recent Events Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino, and Council Members Zimmerman, Moon 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 for ceremonial travel. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2016 Page 4 of 8 XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions There were no changes in membership on boards and commissions. 2. Council Proposal No. 307 - One - Time Waiver of the Cobb Park Rental Fees for the Cycling for Sickle Cell Bike Ride/Leisure Walk (Note: Council procedure provides that Council Proposals are introduced at one meeting and followed by Council action the next Council meeting.) XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City Council committees. XIII. RESOLUTION 1. A Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that Resolution No. 4664-08-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0. XIV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Hearings on Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget and Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Tax Rate Mayor Price advised that on September 13, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, the City Council will vote on a proposed property tax rate of$0.835 on every $100.00 in valuation for all property owned in the City as of January 1, 2016. Mayor Price opened the public hearing. a. Report of City Staff Mr. Terry Hanson, Budget and Performance Office, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2016 Page 5 of 8 b. Citizen Comments The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the proposed budget and the proposed tax rate. Ms. Sandy Bauman, 1109 Cross Bend, Irving, Texas Mr. Robert El, 5816 Dallas Avenue #B Mr. Cleveland Harris, 9012 Sunridge Circle The following individuals appeared before Council undecided relative to the proposed budget and the proposed tax rate: Ms. Heather Griffith, 6213 Stone Lake Mr. Scott Smith, 2617 County Road 804A Ms. Roivon Evans-Moore, 3716 Vega Place Circle #53 Ms. Lois Demars, 5800 Highland Park #1077, completed a comment card in support of the proposed budget and proposed tax rate. Mr. Jonathan Morrison, 1915 Carverly Drive, completed a comment card undecided relative to the proposed budget and proposed tax rate. Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 9-0. XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER D. Land 1. M&C L-15942 - Consider Institution of the Annexation and Adoption of an Ordinance for Proposed Owner-Initiated Annexation of Approximately 9.9 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Located West of IH-35W, at Harmon Road and Golden Heights Road, in the Far North Planning Sector (FUTURE COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) Mr. Joe Paniagua, 8125 Mount Shasta Circle, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and Council Communication L-15942 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 L-15942 be approved and Ordinance No. 22364-08-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2016 Page 6 of 8 F. Award of Contract 1. M&C C-27881 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement with Bethany Handy and Christopher Handy for the Construction of a Single-Family Dwelling Located at 1321 Fairmount Avenue in the Magnolia Village Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27881 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. 2. M&C C-27882 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement with Deborah Ann Lewis for the Construction of a Single-Family Dwelling Located at 6151 Indigo Court in the Woodhaven Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27882 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. 3. M&C C-27883 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount of $3,079,663.55 for Round 1 of the Council District 9 Street Repair and Reconstruction Program and Near Southside Medical District Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Improvements, Provide for Additional Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project Construction Cost of $3,434,853.55, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27884 be approved and Resolution No. 4665-08-2016 and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22365-08-2016, 22366-08-2016, and 22367-08-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 2016 Page 7 of 8 4. M&C C-27884 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 45280, an Engineering Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in the Amount of$839,715.00 for a Revised Contract Amount of $1,583,854.00 for Sycamore Creek Drainage Basin Parallel Interceptor Improvements at Various Locations Within the Sycamore Creek Drainage Basin and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27884 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 22368-08-2016 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0. XVI. 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 July 29, 2016. Mayor Price opened the public hearing. 1. ZC-16-072 - (CD 7) - Whitehead-Smith Investments Ltd., 12755 Harmon Road; from: Unzoned To: "PD/D" Planned Development for all uses in "D" High Density Multifamily; site plan included (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Mr. Joe Paniagua, 8125 Mount Shasta Circle, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-16-072. The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-16-072: Mr. Troy Burnett, 2417 Freeland Ridge Drive Ms. Teresa Smith, 2430 Freeland Ridge Drive Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning Docket ZC-16-072 be continued to the August 30, 2016, Council meeting. 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 case, Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the hearing be closed. Motion passed 9-0. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23,2016 Page 8 of 8 XVII.CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to City Manager David Cooke. Mr. Diana Wilson, 5816 Village Court Circle#326, appeared before Council relative to new bus line in District 5. Mr. Isaiah Smith, P.O. Box 163411, appeared before Council relative to the criminalization of the homeless. Mr. Albert "Chip" Diano, 554 South Summit Avenue #622, appeared before Council relative to obtaining the City's help for the Fort Worth Transportation Authority budget. Ms. Maudia Hamilton, 6320 Willard Road, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to a community garden and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber. XVIII.EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B XIX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:19 p.m. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 30th day of August, 2016. Attest: Appro Mary J. e ets City Sec tary Mayo