HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/03/21-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 21, 2017
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Council Member 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 Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Absent:
Mayor Pro tem Dennis Shingleton, District 7
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 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION— Dr. Warner Bailey, Director of Presbyterian Studies, Brite Divinity
School, Texas Christian University
The invocation was provided by Dr. Warner Bailey, Director of Presbyterian Studies, Brite
Divity School, Texas Christian University.
III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF
TEXAS
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were recited.
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IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL CALLED LEGISLATIVE
MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2017, AND THE JOINT FORT WORTH CITY
COUNCIL/FORT WORTH HOUSING SOLUTIONS BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS MEETING, CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7,2017
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that the minutes of the Special Called Legislative Meeting of March 1,
2017, and the Joint Fort Worth City Council/Fort Worth Housing Solutions Board
of Commissions Meeting, City Council Work Session and the Regular meeting of
March 7, 2017, be approved. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton and
Council Member Bivens absent.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-28152 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
(Council Member Bivens arrived at her place at the dais.)
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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zadeh, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 8-0,
Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent..
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18969 - Authorize Execution of an Contract with MuniCap, Inc., to
Provide Financial and Operational Administrative Services Related to the the
Quail Valley and Rock Creek Ranch Capital Public Improvement Districts in
an Amount Not to Exceed $350,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 6)
2. M&C G-18970 - Authorize Purchase of Sixty Driver Speed Feedback Signs in
the Amount of $168,336.60, Using a Cooperative Contract for the
Transportation and Public Works Department for the Installation of
Electronic "Your Speed" Signage Citywide for Speed Control Purposes (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-12010 - Authorize Execution of a Service Agreement with Helpdesk
Expert Automation Tool Software Company, Using a Cooperative Contract in
the Total Amount Up to $392,840.00, to Upgrade the Information Technology
Service Management Software for the Code Compliance and Information
Technology Solutions Departments for an Initial Three-Year Term (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-16013 - Authorize Direct Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Property Described
as Lots 19 and 20, Chamberlain Arlington Heights 2"d, Located at 5237
Fletcher Avenue for a Total Cost of $8,800.00 to The Bluebird Group, in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 3)
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-28148 - Authorize Execution of a Final Design and Commission
Agreement with Jim Hirschfield and Sonya Ishii, LLC, in the Amount of
$164,685.00 for Final Design, Fabrication, Installation and Contingencies for
Artwork for the Roundabout on East Rosedale Street at Mitchell Boulevard
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
2. M&C C-28149 - Authorize Execution of Amendment to City Secretary
Contract No. 45725, Economic Development Program Agreement with FW
Waterside Partners LLC, to Extend the Completion Deadline for the First
Phase of a Mixed-Use Development to be Located in the Vicinity of Bryant
Irvin Road and Arborlawn Drive(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
3. M&C C-28150 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Distinctive AFWS Designs, Inc., in the Amount of $100,000.00, with an
Option for Renewal, to Provide Flood Warning Services to the Stormwater
Management Division of the Transportation and Public Works Department
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C C-28151 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22630-03-2017 to
Continue Funding Temporary Railroad Crossing Maintenance for the N.
Henderson Street and N. Commerce Street Fort Worth and Western Railroad
Crossings as Authorized Under City Secretary Contract No. 44661-A1
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
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6. M&C C-28153 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22631-03-2017 in the
Amount of$62,384.00 for Increased Project Management and Material Testing
Costs on Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract No. 90, Located in the
Central Meadowbrook and Handley Neighborhoods (COUNCIL DISTRICTS
5 and 8)
7. M&C C-28154 - Authorize Amendment to the Loan Agreement with the
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth to Restructure Lien Provisions for the
Aquatics Facility (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
8. M&C C-28155 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with
Northstar Construction, LLC, in the Amount of $1,181,438.00 for the
Construction of Playground Improvements at Summerbrook, Titus Paulsel,
Southcreek, Arrow S, Camp Joy and Harvey Street Parks and Provide for
Additional Project Costs and Contingencies in the Amount of$81,000.00 for a
Total Construction Cost of $1,262,438.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4, 5, 6, 7
and 8)
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract—Removed from Consent Azenda
5. M&C C-28152 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the
Fiscal Year 2017 CJD Body-Worn Camera Grant Program in the Amount of
$186,120.00 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, Authorize Transfer in
the Amount of $46,530.00 from the Crime Control and Prevention District to the
Grants Fund for the City's Match Requirement, Adopt Resolution and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Ms. Pamela Young, 4352 Dulles Drive, appeared before Council undecided relative to Mayor
and Council Communication C-28152.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28152 be approved and Resolution No.
4760-03-2017 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 22632-03-2017 be adopted.
Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTION'S, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for Women's History Month
Mayor Price presented a proclamation for Women's History Month to Ms. Lillie Biggins,
President, Texas Health Harris Methodist.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members, Espino, Bivens 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
Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council
Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
to approve the appointment of Mr. Mike Wyss to Place 10 and the reappointments
of Mr. Reed Bilz to Place 2, Mr. John Luft to Place 4, and Mr. Arturo Martinez to
Place 8 of the Human Relations Commission effective March 21, 2017, and with
terms expiring October 1, 2018. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton
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.
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XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18971 -Approve Applications for Partial Approval of the Historic Site
Tax Exemption for 1916 Hurley Avenue and 2265 Washington Avenue
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18971 be approved. Motion passed 8-
0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
2. M&C G-18972 -Approve Application for Partial Approval of Historic Site Tax
Exemption for the Former Pinkston's Mortuary Building, a Highly Significant
Endangered Property Located at 821 East Terrell Avenue (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18972 be approved. Motion
passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
3. M&C G-18973 - Adopt Policy for Capital Public Improvement Districts (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18973 be approved. Motion passed
8-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
4. M&C G-18974 - Authorize Transfer of$4,110,182.83 from the Water & Sewer
Prior Lien Debt Service Fund to the Water & Sewer Debt Service Reserve
Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18974 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 26633-03-2017 and 26634-03-2017 be adopted. Motion passed
8-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
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5. M&C G-18975 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance
Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Total
Amount of $2,757,588.00 for Design and Construction of the CentrePort Trail
Project with City Participation in the Amount of $520,002.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18975 be approved with appreciation
and Resolution No. 4761-03-2017 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 26635-03-
2017 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-12011 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with IDT Payment Services,
Inc., for a Total Amount Up to $157,000.00 for the First Year for Preloaded
Expense Reimbursement Cards for the Police Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication P-12011 be approved. Motion
passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
2. M&C P-12012 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Genuine Parts
Company d/b/a NAPA Auto Parts in an Amount Up to $20,380,805.00 for the
Initial Three and One-Half Year Term for Fleet Parts Management and
Supply Services for the Property Management Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication P-12012 be approved. Motion
passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
D. Land
1. M&C L-16014 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication L-15861 to Adopt
Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent Domain to Acquire a Fee
Simple Interest in 0.806 Acres of Land for Right-of-Way, 0.407 Acres for a
Temporary Construction Easement and 0.046 Acres for a Permanent Slope
Easement from Property Owned by 2201 Risinger, LLC, and Pamela L.
Anderson, Trustee of the Anderson Marital Trust, Described as Abstract No.
1743, Jacob Wilcox Survey, Tarrant County, Texas, Located at 2201 West
Risinger Road for the Risinger Road from Crowley Road to McCart Avenue
Project (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
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Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication L-16014 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that the Fort Worth City Council approve Mayor and Council.
Communication L-16014 and adopt Resolution No. 4762-03-2017 authorizing the
use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple interest in 0.806 acres
of land for right-of-way, 0.407 acres for a temporary construction easement, and
0.046 for a permanent slop easement from property owned by 2201 Risinger,
LLQ', and Pamela L. Anderson, Trustee of the Anderson Marital Trust. This tract
of land is located in Abstract No. 1743, Jacob Wilcox Survey, Tarrant County,
Texas, also known as 2201 West Risinger Road. The land rights are needed and
will be used for improvements for the Risinger Road from Crowley Road to
McCart Avenue Project, a public use. The interests to be acquired are described by
metes and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this M&C. Motion
passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
2. M&C L-16015 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant
County for the Donation to the City of Approximately 41.326 Acres of Land
Identified as Echo Lake Park(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-16015 be approved. Motion passed 7-
1, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent and Council Member Allen Gray casting the
dissenting vote.
3. M&C L-16016 - Consider Approval of a Timetable and Conduct Public
Hearing for Proposed Owner-Initiated Annexation of Approximately 827.09
Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Located in the Eagle Mountain 8W and 10
Limited—Purpose Annexation Area, in the Far Northwest Planning Sector
(FUTURE COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Leo Valencia, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
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b. Citizen Presentations
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, appeared before Council undecided relative to Mayor
and Council Communication L-16016.
Mr. Brent Murphree, representing Kimley-Horn and Associates, 5750 Genesis Court, Frisco,
Texas, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council Communication L-16016.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication L-
16016 be continued to the March 28, 2017, Council meeting. Motion passed 8-0,
Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-28156 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc.,
in the Amount of $4,211,892.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Contract No. 2011 WSM-A, Part 1, Located in the Sylvan Heights West, Scenic
Bluff, Cookes Meadow and West Meadowbrook Neighborhoods, Provide for
Additional Project Costs for a Project Total in the Amount of $5,176,090.00
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5, 8 and 9 )
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28156 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 26636-03-2017 and 26637-03-2017 be adopted.
Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton absent.
XIV. 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 February 24, 2017.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
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1. ZC-17-038 - (CD 9) - Autobahn Realty Partners, LP., 117 N. University Drive;
From: "E" Neighborhood Commercial To: Amend PD 1030 to add additional
property for "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial plus display of autos for sale as part of the adjacent new and pre-
owned auto sales business. Used auto sales only is not permitted. Permanent
canopies for shading of autos for sale shall be permitted. Improvements shall be
made to the pavement before inventory may be placed. Provide minimum 6 ft.
wrought iron fence along southern property line. Lot lighting shall be directed
downward and shielded on the property. One 16 ft. tall x 8 ft. wide monument
sign similar to that of the existing dealership may be installed on one of the
properties. Site plan waiver requested only for the auto sales inventory lot; any
office or habitable structure shall require site plan approval. (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, appeared before Council undecided relative to Zoning
Docket ZC-17-038.
Mr. Roy Oujesky, 201 Main Street, Suite 2500, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-17-038 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Zoning Docket ZC-17-038 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro
tem Shingleton absent.
2. ZC-17-041 - (CD 7) - Fort Growth Partners, LP, 5333 White Settlement Road,
112, 116 McGee Drive; From: "A-5" One-Family and "I" Light Industrial To:
"MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Ms. Margaret Johnson, 121 McGee Drive, appeared before Council undecided relative to Zoning
Docket ZC-17-041 and provided handouts.
Ms. Mary Nell Poole, 2918 Wingate, Suite 100, appeared before Council in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-17-041.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-17-041 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor
Pro tem Shingleton absent.
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 Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that the
hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 26638-03-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro
tem Shingleton absent.
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XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Riley McCracken, Long Point Avenue, appeared before Council relative to the Military
Museum of Fort Worth.
Ms. Nichole Bennett, 812 West Richmond Avenue, completed a Citizen Presentation card
relative to justice for Jacqueline Craig and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in
the Council Chamber.
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, appeared before Council relative to election district
representation from 2000 to 2020.
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to scrap
metal in the apartment complex, street lights, and sidewalks, and street racing on Mansfield
Highway.
Mr. Chris Nettles, 2005 Belshire Court, appeared before Council relative to creating a Citizens
Review Board to improve police and community relations.
Mr. Gerald Banks, 6861 Routt Street, appeared before Council relative to the Craig family and
Officer Martin.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL,
ROOM 290)
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:04 p.m., in
memory of Mr. Julian Silkwood Ard who passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017, and Mr.
Kenneth Davis, Jr., who passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 28`h day of March, 2017.
Appr
onald P. Gonzales Betsy Price
Assistant City Secretary Mayor