HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/04/11-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 11, 2017
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Dennis Shingleton, District 7
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
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, April 11, 2017, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION—Reverend Fritz Ritsch, Saint Stephens Presbyterian Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Reverend Fritz Ritsch, Saint Stephens Presbyterian
Church.
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.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2017
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that the minutes of the City Council Work Session and the Regular meeting of
April 4, 2017, be approved. Motion passed 8-1, Council Member Zimmerman
abstained.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication G-18981 be removed
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
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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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General - Consent Items
2. M&C G-18982 - Adopt Resolution No. 4767-04-2017 Authorizing Employment
of Jason T. Musick as Outside Counsel for Legal Services Related to a Certain
Workers' Compensation Claim and Authorizing Payment of Counsel Fees in
an Amount Not to Exceed $6,500.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided card relative to Mayor and
Council Communication G-18982 but was not present in the Council Chamber.
3. M&C G-18983 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22660-04-2017 Suspending Effective
Date of Rate Increase Proposed by Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and
Authorizing Retention of Consultants to Evaluate the Proposed Rates (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C G-18984 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22661-04-2017 in the
Amount of $8,194.00 for Increased Project Management and Inspection Costs
for the Walsh Ranch Pump Station Project, Located at 8000 E. Interstate 20
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials,and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-12022 - Authorize Execution of Contracts with CBRE, Inc., and TIG
Real Estate Services to Provide Marketing and Leasing Services, and Property
Management Services for the Houston Street Garage First Floor Building
Restaurant and Retail Spaces for the Property Management and
Transportation and Public Works Departments (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
2. M&C P-12023 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Installation and Design of
a Ross Virtual Set System and Other Related Camera Equipment from Digital
Resources, Inc., Using a Cooperative Contract for a Total Amount Up to
$1,000,000.00 for the City Manager's Office (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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3. M&C P-12024 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Pavement Leveling
Services with Nortex Concrete Lift and Stabilization, Inc., Using a Cooperative
Contract for an Annual Amount Up to $250,000.00 for the Transportation and
Public Works Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C P-12025 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreement for Public
Safety Supplies and Equipment, Using a Cooperative Contract in the
Combined Annual Amount Up To $5,005,000.00 for City Departments (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-16022 - Authorize Conveyance of an Easement to Oncor Electric
Delivery Company, LLC, for Electrical Equipment and Appurtenances for a
Total of 0.57 Acres of Land Described as Joseph Martin Survey, A-1017 and
the Sarah Gray Survey, A-558, a Portion of Block 3, Fort Worth Spinks
Airport Addition for Fort Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
2. M&C L-16023 - Authorize Direct Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Property Described
as Lot 8, Block 9, East 50 Feet, Located at 5213 Turner Street to Monica Lopez
Perez for a Total Cost of $4,400.00, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the
Texas Property Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
3. M&C L-16024 - Authorize Sale of Fifty-Two Tax-Foreclosed Properties to
Various Purchasers in the Aggregate Amount of $648,182.78, in Accordance
with Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of
the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2,3, 5, 8 and 9)
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-28172 - Authorize Execution of a Final Design and Commission
Agreement with Nonstop Inc., in an Amount of $50,000.00 for Final Design,
Fabrication, Installation and Contingencies for Artwork in Rockwood Park
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22662-04-2017 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
2. M&C C-28173 - Authorize Execution of a Joint Election Agreement and
Contract with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator for Election
Services for the General Election to be Held on May 6, 2017, for the Purpose of
Electing a Mayor and Council Members for City Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, and 9 in the Estimated Amount of $200,445.00, Authorize Payment of a
Seventy-Five Percent Deposit of the Estimated Cost in the Amount of
$150,400.00, and Authorize Payment of the Final Invoice, Including a Fifteen
Percent Contingency, in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,114.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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3. M&C C-28174 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with Dressman &
Mitchek Real Estate Holdings, LLC, for Approximately 708 Square Feet of
Space Located at 6737 Brentwood Stair Road, Suite 212, Fort Worth, Texas,
76112 to be Used by the Police Department for Office Space (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
4. M&C C-28175 - Approve Continuation of Memorandum of Understanding
with the United States Marshals Service for the Police Department's
Participation in the Violent Offender Task Force for Fiscal Year 2017 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22663-04-2017 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
5. M&C C-28176 - Authorize Execution of an Air Show Agreement with Alliance
Air Productions for a Term of Five Years with Two Options to Extend the
Agreement for an Additional One Year at Fort Worth Alliance Airport
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
6. M&C C-28177 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 29732, an Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement with WTW
Properties, Inc., at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
7. M&C C-28178 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 37288, an Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement with WTW
Properties, Inc., at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
8. M&C C-28179 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22664-04-2017 and
22665-04-2017 in the Collective Amount of $235,380.00 for Increased
Engineering Services, Project Management and Inspection Costs for the Water
and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2011, WSM-F Project (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
9. M&C C-28180 - Authorize Execution of the Second Renewal of City Secretary
Contract No. 42503 with James DeOtte Engineering, Inc., in the Amount of
$150,000.00 for Water and Sewer Design Services, Contract 2011 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22666-04-2017 and 22667-04-2017 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
10. M&C C-28181 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Flow-Line
Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,950,988.00 for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Contract 71, Part 2, Located Near the Greenway Neighborhood,
Provide for Additional Project Cost for a Project Total in the Amount of
$2,337,088.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22668-04-2017 and
22669-04-2017 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
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VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General—Removed from Consent Agenda
1. M&C G-18981 - Authorize Transfer of$500,000.00 in Previously Appropriated
Gas Related Revenues to the General Gas Lease Capital Projects Fund for
Street Related Community Facilities Agreement Projects and Adopt Ordinance
Appropriating Funds and Delegating Authority to Effect Transfers Up to the
Budgeted Total (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Mr. Doug Cuny, 304 Oakmont Lane North, appeared before Council undecided relative to
Mayor and Council Communication G-18981.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18981 be approved and Ordinance No.
22670-04-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition for the Fort Worth Zoo
Mayor Price presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Alexis Wilson, Public Relations
Director, Fort Worth Zoo, for the Zoo being selected as one of the nation's best zoos by USA
Today 2017 Readers' Choice Awards.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Espino, Zimmerman, Moon, Bivens, Allen Gray and Zadeh
announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
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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. RESOLUTION
1. A Resolution of the City of Fort Worth, Texas Determining the Costs of Certain
Public Improvements to be Financed by the Fort Worth Public Improvement
District No. 16 (Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley); Accepting a Preliminary Service and
Assessment Plan, Including a Proposed Assessment Roll; Directing the Filing of
the Proposed Assessment Roll with the City Secretary to Make Available for
Public Inspection; Calling a Public Hearing on May 2, 2017 to Consider an
Ordinance Levying Assessments on Property Located Within Improvement Area
No. 1 of the District; Directing City Staff to Publish and Mail Notice of Said
Public Hearing; and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related Thereto
Mr. Mark Kiker, 2708 Meadow Wood Drive, Flower Mound, Texas, completed a speaker card in
support of the resolution and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon,
that Resolution No. 4768-04-2017 be adopted with appreciation. Motion passed
9-0.
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XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18985 - Authorize Acceptance of a Donation of 60 MacBook Pro
Laptops for a Total Estimated Value of $101,190.00 from the Facebook
Corporation to Provide Technology for the City of Fort Worth's Community
Centers (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18985 be approved with appreciation.
Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C G-18986 - Conduct a Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution Re-Establishing
and Revising the Boundary and the Name of the Ridglea Village/Como Area
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone to the Como/Sunset Heights Area
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and Adopt Ordinance Re-Establishing and
Revising the Boundary and the Name of the Ridglea Village/Como Area as the
Como/Sunset Heights Area and Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 9) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sarah Odle, Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council and provided a
staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18986 be
approved and Resolution No. 4769-04-2017 and Ordinance No. 22671-04-2017 be
adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-12026 - Authorize Amendment to Existing Commercial Card
Agreement with JPMorgan Chase, N.A. for Purchasing Card Services to
Increase the Maximum Total Transaction Amount to $9,000,000.00 for City-
Wide Use for a Total Five-Year Contract Amount Up to $64,000,000.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Council Members Zimmerman, Moon, Jordan, Allen Gray, and Zadeh stated they had a normal
banking relationship with JPMorgan Chase, N.A., but it was not a conflict with Mayor and
Council Communication P-12026.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication P-12026 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
D. Land
1. M&C L-16025 - Approve Joint Ordinance and Boundary Agreement for 238.8
Acres of Land with the Town of Lakeside to Adjust the Boundaries Between
the City of Fort Worth and the Town of Lakeside (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7,
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION/TARRANT COUNTY)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-16025 be approved and Joint
Ordinance No. 22672-04-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C L-16026 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for Owner-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 13.865 Acres of Land in Denton
County, Located in the Far North Planning Sector, East of FM 156, North of
Intermodal Parkway and South of Highway 114 (FUTURE COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
Mr. Joseph Schneider, 9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite 200, completed a speaker card in support
of Mayor and Council Communication L-16025 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not
wish to address Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-16026 be approved and Ordinance No.
22673-04-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-28182 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Rock Life Holdings, L.P., for the Construction of a
Commercial Building for Use as a Veterinary Hospital and Clinic Located at
4801 West Freeway in the Como/Sunset Heights Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28182 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
2. M&C C-28183 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Victor Martinez and Jocelyn G. Navarro for the
Rehabilitation and Addition to a Single-Family Dwelling Located at 5416
Fletcher Avenue in the Como/Sunset Heights Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28183 be approved. Motion
passed 9-0.
3. M&C C-28184 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed
$1,800,000.00 for the Design of Harmon Road from US 81/287 to Golden
Triangle Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28184 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
4. M&C C-28185 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement Between
Tarrant County College District, Fort Worth Independent School District, and
the City of Fort Worth for a Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services
Education Initiative (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 7)
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28185 be approved. Motion passed
9-0.
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5. M&C C-28186 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Grant, if
Awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration in an Amount Up to
$1,000,000.00 for Various Projects at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Authorize
Use of Land Credits for Match, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28186 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22674-04-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
XV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of April 4, 2017, continued Zoning Docket ZC-17-035:
1. ZC-17-035 - (CD 3) - Chi Song LLC, 3632 Longvue Avenue; From: "CF"
Community Facilities To: "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Applicant Request),
"PD/CF" for all uses in "CF" Community Facilities plus event center (Zoning
Commission recommendation); site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended
for Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission to PD/CF plus event
center; site plan waiver) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that Zoning Docket ZC-17-035 be approved as amended by the Zoning
Commission to "PD/CF" plus event center and waiver of site plan recommended.
Motion passed 9-0.
There being no one 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 Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon, that the hearing be
closed and Ordinance No. 22675-04-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Sarah Ghafal, 4767 Kyle Avenue, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to speed
bumps and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Ms. LaSondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to
various issues and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
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Mr. Doug Cuny, 304 Oakmont Lane North, appeared before Council to encourage the City
Council to aggressively oppose Bluestone Natural Resources II, LLC. He also made comments
relative to the deportation of undocumented victims of crime who report to the Fort Worth Police
Department and commended Officer Daniel Segura for his relationship with the community.
Mr. Bobby Maldonado, 1617 Lee, appeared before Council relative to the drug problem taking
place on Lee Avenue and stated that resources were needed for Neighborhood Police Officer
Skelton.
Mayor Price directed him to meet with Assistant Police Chief Kraus and Assistant City Manager
Valerie Washington after the meeting.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL,
ROOM 290)
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:42 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 18th of April, 2017.
Attest: Appro ed:
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