HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/06/06-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 6, 2017
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Brian Byrd, 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 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION — Nathaniel Cooke, Trinity Brazos Area of the Christian Church in
the Southwest
The invocation was provided by Mr. Nathaniel Cooke, Trinity Brazos Area of the Christian
Church in the Southwest.
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 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING, THE
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF
MAY 16, 2017
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
the minutes of the Special Called meeting, the City Council Work Session and the
Regular meeting of May 16, 2017, be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke advised that Mayor and Council Communications G-19013 and P-12055
would 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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-19012 - Adopt Ordinance No. 22732-06-2017 Increasing Receipts and
Appropriations in the Special Purpose Fund by $85,000.00, Subject to Receipt
of Funds to Make Upgrades to the Permitting and Development Process for the
Planning and Development Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C G-19014 - Adopt Procurement Card Policy as an Addendum to the
City's Financial Policy Statements and Authorize Incorporation of this Policy
Into the Overall Financial Management Policy Document (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
4. M&C G-19015 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22733-06-2017 Adjusting
Funding Sources for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Street Rehabilitation and
Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement by JLB Contracting, LLC,
Under City Secretary Contract No. 47386 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 8 and 9)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-12054 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to Existing
Contracts with FirstSouthwest, A Division of Hilltop Securities, Inc., FSC
Continuing Disclosure Services, A Division of Hilltop Securities, Inc., First
Southwest Asset Management, LLC, and Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc.,
Extending the Term of the Contracts for an Additional Year for the Financial
Advisory, Arbitrage Rebate and Continuing Disclosure Services for the
Financial Management Services Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C P-12056 - Authorize Purchase of Twelve Ford Explorer SUVs from
Silsbee Ford Inc., in an Amount Up to $308,184.00, Using TPASS Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement Through the Property Management Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-16041 - Authorize Sale of City-Owned Surplus Property Described as
Lot 31, Block 1, Graves and McDaniel Subdivision of Block 8, Evans South
Addition, Located at 914 East Oleander to Melchiors Holdings, LLC, for a
Total Purchase Price of$12,600.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
2. M&C L-16042 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest for Right-of-
Way in 0.287 Acres of Land Described as Lot 4, Block 22, Moore-Thornton &
Co. Addition, Located at 310 Hays Street, Lots 3A & 3C, Block 22, Moore-
Thornton & Co. Addition, Located at 300 and 304 Hays Street, and Lot 4B,
Block 11, Moore-Thornton & Co. Addition, Located at 1497 East Is', from
Various Owners for the Live Oak Connector Project from East 4th Street to
Weatherford Street in the Amount of $235,120.50 and Pay Total Estimated
Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $5,000.00 for a Total Cost of $240,120.50
(Grant Capital Federal Projects) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-28249 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Regional
Transportation Council/North Central Texas Council of Governments in an
Amount Up to $250,000.00 for the Development of the Fort Worth Active
Transportation Plan, Authorize Related Interlocal Agreement in the Amount
of $215,000.00, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22734-06-2017 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C C-28250 - Authorize Execution of Development Agreements in Lieu of
Annexation with Jeanne Shelton, Property Owner of Two Properties Located
in Potential Annexation Area 73-2 Adjacent to Council District 7 (FUTURE
COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
3. M&C C-28251 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture in an Amount Up to
$300,000.00 for the Child and Adult Care Food Program for At-Risk After-
School Care Centers, a Federally Funded Program Sponsored by the United
States Department of Agriculture for the City's After School Snack and
Supper Program, Authorize Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22735-06-2017 and Waive Indirect Costs (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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4. M&C C-28252 - Authorize Execution of Consent to Assignment of City
Secretary Contract No. 48635, a Tax Abatement Agreement with 2925 Race,
LLC, to Criterion Race Street I, LLC and Execution of an Enhanced
Community Facilities Agreement with Criterion Race Street I, LLC
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
5. M&C C-28253 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 6 to City Secretary
Contract No. 37036, an Engineering Agreement with TranSystems
Corporation d/b/a TranSystems Corporation Consultants, in the Amount of
$660,980.00 for Stormwater and Franchise Utility Relocations for the Trinity
River Vision-Central City Project and the Trinity Uptown Service Area, Phase
4 for a Contract Total in the Amount of $5,540,894.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22736-06-2017 and 22737-06-2017 (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
6. M&C C-28254 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 44649, an Engineering Agreement with Wade Trim, Inc., in the
Amount of $574,992.00 for Additional Engineering Services for the Westcliff
Drainage Improvements Project; Thereby Revising the Total Contract Amount
to $1,146,946.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 9)
7. M&C C-28255 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with
Amazon.com.kydc LLC, to Use 200 Parking Spaces for Truck Parking at the
Alliance Maintenance Facility Located at 2000 Eagle Parkway, Fort Worth,
Texas, 76177 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
8. M&C C-28256 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of
$580,264.00 from Project Contingencies for City Secretary Contract No. 48128
with FPI Builders, LLC, to Establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price and a
Revised Contract Amount of $8,080,264.00 for the New Sixth Patrol Division
Facility (CCPD Funded) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
9. M&C C-28257 - Authorize Execution of a Supplemental Letter Agreement
with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau to Provide a One-Time
Funding Increase in the Amount of $57,000.00 for Additional, Unexpected
Expenses Related to the Management, Administration and Operation of the
Fort Worth Herd and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22738-06-2017
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
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10. M&C C-28258 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the State of Texas Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division,
Victim of Crime Act Formula Grant Program in an Amount Up to $292,957.76,
Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, Authorize Amount Up to
$73,239.44 for the City's Match Requirement and Adopt Resolution No.
4785-06-2017 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
11. M&C C-28259 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2017 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog
Reduction Program Grant in the Amount of $166,320.00 from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice
and Authorize Execution of Related Agreement(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
12. M&C C-28260 - Authorize Execution of Professional Service Agreement with
the Police Executive Research Forum in an Amount Not to Exceed $284,417.10
to Provide Integrated Communications, Assessment and Tactics Training for
All City Police Officers (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
13. M&C C-28261 - Authorize Increase of Reimbursement Funds in an Amount
Up to $7,968.61 in Connection with the United States Bureau of Justice
Assistance Grant Funds as a Subrecipient of the City of Cleveland, Ohio, for
Providing Additional Law Enforcement Personnel and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 22739-06-2017 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
14. M&C C-28262 - Authorize Execution of a Hangar and Ground Lease
Agreement with Mandatory Improvements with Montex Drilling Company for
Lease Site 10S at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
15. M&C C-28263 - Ratify Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust to Facilitate a New
Hangar and Ground Lease Agreement for Lease Site 20E with Dumont Group
Properties VI,LLC, at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
16. M&C C-28264 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22740-06-2017 in the
Amount of $280,000.00, for Increased Project Management and Property
Acquisition Costs on Water Improvements on Ridglea Country Club Drive
Project Located in the Ridglea Club Estates Neighborhood (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 3)
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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A. General—Removed from Consent Agenda
2. M&C G-19013 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City's Lawsuits Against
Fernando Gonzalez and Kenneth Nealy in Tarrant County, Texas (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Mr. Jeff Lacy, 303 Main Street, Suite 200, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication G-19013.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-19013 be approved and Resolution No.
4786-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 7-2, Council Members Bivens and Allen
Gray casting the dissenting votes.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services — Removed from Consent
A enda
2. M&C P-12055 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for Night Vision Binoculars
with Defense Solutions Group, Inc., in an Annual Amount Up to $195,000.00
for the Police Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Bishop Mark Kirkland, 1732 Liberty Street, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication P-12055.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication P-12055 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to U.S. Small Business
Administration's Award Recipients
Mayor Price presented Certificates of Recognition to the U.S. Small Business Administration's
Award recipients, Ms. Debbie Paris, StraCon Services Group, selected as the U.S. Small
Business Administration's Texas Small Business Person of the Year for 2017, and Ms. Reginalea
"Reggi" Sturns-Kemp, Kemp and Sons, named the U.S. Small Business Administration's
Graduate of the Year for 2017.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton, and Council Members Espino, Bivens, Jordan, Allen
Gray, and Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council
districts.
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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
Mayor Price announced that Council Member Allen Gray had been appointed as Chair of the
Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mr. Edward P. Deegan to Place 7 on the City Plan Commission and to the
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees to fill
an unexpired term effective June 6, 2017, and with a term expiring
October 1, 2017. Motion passed 9-0.
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. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of the AllianceAirport
Authority, Inc.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon,
that Resolution No. 4787-06-2017. Motion passed 9-0.
2. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of the Central City Local
Government Corporation
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4788-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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3. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Trustees of the Fort Worth Local
Development Corporation
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon,
that Resolution No. 4789-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
4. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Local
Government Corporation
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Resolution No. 4790-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
5. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Housing
Finance Corporation
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Resolution No. 4791-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
6. A Resolution Appointing Three Members and One Alternate Member as Official
Voting Representatives to the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4792-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
7. A Resolution Approving for Purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, the Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Campus
Apartments to be Issued by Trinity River Public Facility Corporation
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zadeh,that Resolution No. 4793-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
XIV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of March 7, 2017, continued Zoning Docket ZC-16-185:
1. ZC-16-185 - (CD 7) - CADG WS44 LLC, 4621 Keller Hicks Road; From: "A-5"
One-Family and "I" Light Industrial To: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Denial by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-16-185 be denied. Motion passed 9-0.
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The City Council, at its meeting of May 2, 2017, continued Zoning Docket ZC-17-037:
2. ZC-17-037 - (CD 7) - 5001 Camp Bowie Partners LLC, 5001 Camp Bowie; From:
"F" General Commercial To: PD/MU-1 Planned Development for all uses in
"MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use with no waiver request; site plan included
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-17-037:
Mr. Robert Sell, 316 Ridgewood Road
Mr. Mark Phillips, 2240 Fairmount Avenue
Mr. Gage Yager, 2201 Ashland Avenue
Mr. Dan Shaunnessy, 1715 Thomas Place
Mr. "Skip"Ervin Manske, 5069 Pershing Avenue (provided handout)
Mr. Brett Cox, 6517 Malvey
Ms. Alann Sampson, 4809 Lafayette
Mr. Marshall Boyd, 1708 Carleton
Ms. Patricia Sheats, 3828 Monticello Drive
Mr. Gerald Hartsel, 5065 Pershing Avenue
Mr. Wade Chappell, 6329 Klamath Road
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-17-037:
Ms. Brenda Helmer, 4900 Birchman Avenue (provided handout)
Ms. Carla Simmons, 4928 El Campo Avenue
Ms. Pat Cipolla, 5025 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Mr. Brent Hyder, 4900 Bryce Avenue
Ms. Susan Urschel, 1312 Madeline Place
Mr. Robert Dolson, 3513 Dorothy Lane
Ms. Susann Larson, 5408 El Campo Avenue
Ms. Gayle Davis 845 North Bailey Avenue
Mr. Jon Kelly 1617 Western Avenue
Mr. William Schur, 912 North Bailey Avenue, completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning
Docket ZC-17-037 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-17-037:
Mr. Charles Team, 1608 Virginia Place
Mr. T. Marshall Boyd, 1708 Carleton Avenue
Mr. Dan Steblay, 1208 Washington Terrace
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The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-17-037:
Mr. Terry Hendricks, 1912 Ashland Avenue
Mr. Gary Schindler, 3821 Tulsa Way
Mr. Cass Edwards III, 4420 Calmont Avenue
Mr. Vaughn Ray, 1716 Clover Lane
Ms. Patsy Berry, 4924 Pershing Avenue
Ms. Judi Maulsby, 4024 Dexter
Ms. Susan McConnell, 3614 Crestline Road
Mr. Larry Miller, 3 821 Byers Avenue
Mr. Lin Morrisett, 4133 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Ms. Beth Kaufmann, 1600 Frederick Street
Mr. Paul Hunter, 3923 Lafayette Avenue
Ms. Lisa Bashore, 4728 Pershing Avenue
Ms. Marty Craddock, 4904 Dexter
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-037 be denied. Motion passed 6-3, Council Members
Byrd, Moon, and Zadeh casting the dissenting votes.
The City Council, at its meeting of May 2, 2017, continued Zoning Docket ZC-17-046:
3. ZC-17-046 - (CD-ALL) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development
Department: Text Amendment: Amend Urban Residential "UR" District
Standards; An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort
Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as Amended, Codified as Appendix "A" of
the Code of the City of Fort Worth, by amending Section 4.713, Urban
Residential "UR" District of Article 7 "Residential Districts", of Chapter 4,
"District Regulations" to: Revise in their entirety the development standards for
the district (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Phillip Poole, 2918 Wingate, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-17-046.
Ms. Judy Harman, 2222 Winton Terrace East, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning
Docket ZC-17-046.
Ms. Melissa Wade Hunter, 3923 Lafayette Avenue, completed a comment card in opposition to
Zoning Docket ZC-17-046.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-046 be continued to the August 1, 2017, Council
meeting. Motion passed 9-0.
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The City Council, at its meeting of May 2, 2017, continued Zoning Docket ZC-17-047:
4. ZC-17-047 - (CD-ALL) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development
Department: Text Amendment: Amend Mixed Use "MU-1" and "MU-2" District
Standards and Repeal "MU-1G" and "MU-2G"; An Ordinance Amending the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth, being Ordinance No. 13896, as
Amended, Codified as Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, by
amending Article 13 "Form Based Districts", of Chapter 4, "District
Regulations" to: Amend Sections 4.1300 'Low Intensity Mixed-Use ("MU-1")
District' and 4.1302 High Intensity Mixed-Use ("MU-2") District in their
entirety, revising development standards; Repeal Sections 4.1301 Low Intensity
Greenfield Mixed-Use ("MU-1G") District and 4.1303 High Intensity Greenfield
Mixed-Use ("MU-2G") District in their entirety and reserving the section
number; Amend Section 4.1200 "Form Based Districts Code Use Table" to revise
certain uses for "MU-1" and "MU-2" and to delete the columns for 11MU-1G"
and "MU-2G"; Amend Section 4.100 "Districts Established" to remove "MU-
1G" and "MU-2G"; Amend Chapter 5, Article I to add Section 5.147 "Bars and
Taverns"; Amend Chapter 9, "Definitions" to add definition for "cottage
industry"; and Amend Section 6.300, "Bufferyard and Supplemental Building
Setback" of Chapter 6 "Development Standards" to reflect applicable standards
for the revised "MU-1" and "MU-2" Districts (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Phillip Poole, 2918 Wingate, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-17-047 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Ms. Judy Harman, 2222 Winton Terrace East, completed a speaker card in opposition to Zoning
Docket ZC-17-047 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-047 be continued to the August 1, 2017, Council
meeting. Motion passed 9-0.
The City Council, at its meeting of May 16, 2017, continued Zoning Docket ZC-17-050:
5. ZC-17-050 - (CD 8) - Total E & P USA Barnett, LLC, 2212 E. 4th Street; From:
PD310 Planned Development/Specific Use for multifamily and commercial
subject to 37 acres of multifamily residential at a density of 30-36 units per acre,
7 acres of multifamily residential at a density of 30-50 units per acre, 12.5 acres of
retail, restaurant and commercial; site plan required To: "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for natural gas line compressor; site plan included
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
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Mr. Jimmie Hammontree, 5601 East 1St Street, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-17-050 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-050 be approved for "PD/SU" with time no less than
ten (10) years. Motion passed 9-0.
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 May 21, 2017.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
6. ZC-17-055 - (CD 8) - Gabriel and Iris Velazquez, 2300 McCurdy Street; From:
"A-5" One-Family To: PD/A-5 Planned Development for all uses in "A-5" One-
Family plus soccer fields; site plan included (Recommended for Denial by the
Zoning Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-17-055:
Mr. Gabriel Velasquez, 2300 McCurdy
Ms. Shaunta Watson, 1741 East Harvey
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Zoning Docket ZC-17-055 be denied. Motion passed 8-1, Council
Member Espino casting the dissenting vote.
The City Council, at its meeting of May 2, 2017, continued Zoning Docket ZC-17-060:
7. ZC-17-060 - (CD 5) - Bryan Prater, 7201 John T. White Road; From: "A-43"
One-Family To: "B" Two-Family (applicant request); "A-7.5" One-Family
(Zoning Commission recommendation) (Recommended for Approval as
Amended by the Zoning Commission to "A-7.5" One-Family) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-17-060:
Mr. Brian Prater, 5703 Arbor Valley Drive
Ms. Laura Walters, 500 Lead Creek Drive
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The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-17-060:
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street#125
Ms. Carol Merchant, 7209 John T. White Road (provided handouts)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-060 be denied. Motion passed 9-0.
8. ZC-17-065 - (CD 8) - Mereken Land & Production Company, 1001 Everman
Parkway; From: "J" Medium Industrial To: "G" Intensive Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Ms. Lynnette Payne, 777 Taylor Street, Suite 1126, completed a speaker card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-17-065 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zadeh,that Zoning Docket ZC-17-065 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
9. ZC-17-066 - (CD 6) - Adrian Almeida, 1130 McPherson Road; From: "A-43"
One-Family To: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning
Commission)
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-17-066:
Mr. Adam Harris, 1186 Rusticwood Court
Ms. Elida Harris, 1186 Rusticwood Court
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Zoning Docket ZC-17-066 be denied. Motion passed 9-0.
10. ZC-17-067 - (CD 5) - Eastchase Hospitality, LLC, 1251 Little Cina Lane; From:
"G" Intensive Commercial To: PD/G Planned Development for all uses in "G"
Intensive Commercial plus hotel; site plan included (Recommended for Approval
by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-067 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
11. ZC-17-068 - (CD 8) - Benjamin & Clara Hamrick, 2008 and 2020 Sycamore
School Road; From: "AG" Agricultural To: "E" Neighborhood Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
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Mr. Chris Biggers, 550 Bailey Avenue #400, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-17-068 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens,that Zoning Docket ZC-17-068 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
12. ZC-17-070 - (CD 9) - Marcus & Susan Semmelmann, 4366, 4370, 4374 W.
Vickery Boulevard; From: PD 225 "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use
for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus landscape contractor's office
and storage yard subject to provision of bufferyard requirements along the north
property line in compliance with Section 18.D; site plan approved To: Amend
PD 225 to remove storage yard with bufferyard requirements, add additional
property and provide site plan for office; site plan included (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Austin Baird, 2621 Plainsview Drive, Burleson, Texas, completed a speaker card in support
of Zoning Docket ZC-17-070 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-070 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
13. ZC-17-076 - (CD 8) - Al Alarm Service Corporation, 4728 Wichita Street; From:
"A-21" One-Family To: "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-076 be approved with no alcohol sales on site. Motion
passed 9-0.
14. ZC-17-077 - (CD 9) - GBRT McCart LLC, 3825 McCart Street; From: "FR"
General Commercial Restricted To: "I" Light Industrial (applicant request),
PD/FR Planned Development for "FR" uses plus warehouse with site plan
required for new construction (Zoning Commission recommendation)
(Recommended for Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission to
"PD/FR" uses plus warehouse, site plan required for new construction)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-077 be approved as amended by the Zoning
Commission to "PD/FR" uses, plus warehouse, site plan required for new
construction. Motion passed 9-0.
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15. ZC-17-078 - (CD 7) - Stanley Rowland, 6336 North Ridge; From: "ER"
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted To: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-078 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
16. SP-17-006 - (CD 9) - Baillargeon Realty, Inc., 211 University Drive; From: PD
928 Planned Development for "E" Neighborhood Commercial uses plus auto
service and car wash for auto dealership; site plan approved To: Amend PD 928
site plan to add the automatic car wash (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Mr. James Stephenson, 2821 West 7th Street, completed a speaker card in support of Site Plan
SP-17-006 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Site Plan SP-17-006 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
17. ZC-17-081 - (CD 9) - Arcon Builders, LLC, 315 Templeton Drive; From: "B"
Two-Family To: "UR" Urban Residential (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Ms. Mary Nell Poole, 2918 Wingate, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-
17-081 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-17-081 be approved. 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 cases,
Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton, that the hearing
be closed and Ordinance No. 22741-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-19016 - Authorize City of Fort Worth's Participation in Three Local
Government Investment Pools as Possible Investment Options for the City's
Investment Portfolio and Adopt Resolutions (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-19016 be approved and Resolution
Nos. 4794-06-2017, 4795-06-2017, and 4796-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
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2. M&C G-19017 - Adopt Ordinances Amending Chapter 32, Taxation, of the
City Code to Enact Admission, Stall, and Parking Venue Taxes Associated with
the Multipurpose Dickies Arena as Authorized by State Law and Approved by
the Voters of the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-19017 be approved and Ordinance
Nos. 22742-06-2017, 22743-06-2017, and 22744-06-2017 be adopted. Motion
passed 9-0.
3. M&C G-19018 - Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Designating
Property at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Located Within the City
of Fort Worth as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 91A, City of Fort
Worth, Texas, for Construction of a Corporate Headquarters Facility for
American Airlines, Inc., and Amend City Secretary Contract No. 47341 to
Include Such Additional Property (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic Development Department, appeared before Council and provided a
staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
c. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-19018 be
approved and Ordinance No. 22745-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
4. M&C G-19019 - Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Establishing
Standards of Care for Youth Programs in the City of Fort Worth for 2017
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sonia Singleton,Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council and provided
a staff report.
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b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-19019 be
approved and Ordinance No. 22746-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
5. M&C G-19020 - Adopt Ordinances Authorizing the Issuance of City of Fort
Worth, Texas, Tax-Exempt Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A, in an
Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $120,000,000.00 and City of Fort
Worth, Texas, Taxable Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B, in an
Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $150,000,000.00, Establishing
Parameters with Respect to the Sale of the Bonds, Delegating to the Designated
City Officials the Authority to Effect the Sale of Bonds, and Enacting Other
Provisions Relating to the Subject, and Authorize Necessary Transfers, and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-19020 be approved and Ordinance
Nos. 22747-06-2017, and 22748-06-2017, and Appropriation Ordinance Nos.
22749-06-2017, 22750-06-2017, and 22751-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-12057 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with BASF
Corporation, BHS Marketing, LLC, Brenntag Southwest, Inc., Chemrite, Inc.,
Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC, DPC Industries, Inc., Ferguson Enterprises,
Inc. d/b/a Pollardwater, FSTI, Inc., Geo Specialty Chemicals, Inc.,
Gulbrandsen Technologies, Inc., Lhoist North America of Texas, LTD, Pennco,
Inc., Petra Chemical Company, Polydyne, Inc., Praxair, Inc., Shannon
Chemical Corporation, Texas Lime Company, Univar USA, Inc., HD Supply
Facilities Maintenance, LTD d/b/a USAbluebook, Valley Solvent Company,
Inc. d/b/a Valley Solvents and Chemicals, and Vandana Gopalan d/b/a The
Bargain Source for Bulk Water Treatment Chemicals for a Total Amount Up
to $10,000,000.00 for the First Year for the Water Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication P-12057 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
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2. M&C P-12058 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Iteris, Inc., for Traffic
Signal Communication Network Wireless Radios, Vehicle Detection
Equipment, Accessories, Upgrades, Repairs and Installation Services, Using a
Cooperative Contract for an Amount Up to $1,750,000.00 for the First Year for
the Transportation and Public Works Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon,
that Mayor and Council Communication P-12058 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-28265 - Authorize Execution of Construction Contract with Woody
Contractors, Inc., in the Amount of $4,242,510.50, for the Construction of
Greenfield Acres Water, Sewer and Drainage Improvements Project, Provide
for Construction Services and Contingencies for a Total Construction Phase
Cost of $4,973,004.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-28265 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 22752-06-2017 and 22753-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
2. M&C C-28266 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser
Construction TX, LP, in the Amount of $2,732,782.00 for Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation, Contract No. 82 Located In and Near Meacham International
Airport, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Total Amount of
$3,151,482.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28266 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 22754-06-2017 and 22755-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
3. M&C C-28267 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Cole
Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $3,556,883.93 for Construction and
Installation of Improvements at Northwest Community Park, Provide for Staff
and Construction Contingency Costs in the Amount of$236,701.18 for a Total
Construction Phase Cost of$3,793,585.11 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28267 be approved with enthusiasm
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 22756-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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(Council Member Espino stepped away from the dais and left the meeting.)
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Bishop Mark Kirkland, representing the Greater St. Mark Church, 1732 Liberty Street, appeared
before Council relative to declining African American relations with the City.
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to the
crosswalk/walking bridge on 820 and Sun Valley.
Mr. Donald Fisher, 6925 Hatch Drive, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to
archeology material and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Mr. Roy Lee Richards, 1600 5th Avenue, appeared before Council relative to Assistant Chief
Abdul Pridgen and Deputy Chief Vance Keys.
Mr. Greg Hughes, 3408 View Street, appeared before Council relative to the National League of
Cities proposal.
Ms. Sharon Ford-Turner, 8316 Tallahassee Lane, appeared before Council relative to the
National League of City's report and injustice.
Mr. Michael Bell, representing Free Citizens of Fort Worth, P.O. Box 51240, appeared before
Council relative to equity and civility, and propriety in wielding governmental principles of
behavior.
Mr. Kevin L. Johnson, 5529 Decory Road, appeared before Council relative to community's
issues with the Police Department.
Pastor B.R. Daniels, Jr., representing the Faith and Community Leaders United (FCLU) of Fort
Worth, and the Circle of Clergy for Change (CCC) of Fort Worth, 1212 Cameo Drive, appeared
before Council relative to Fort Worth city management and the Police Department.
Mr. Gerald Banks, Sr., representing Equal Justice Now, 6861 Routt Street, appeared before
Council relative to the Craig family.
Ms. Pamela Young, 4352 Dulles Drive, appeared before Council relative to the NLC/REAL
Initiative and moving forward.
Mr. Leon Reed, 5045 Willington Drive, appeared before Council relative to police community
relations.
Ms. Carmen Cizek, 6424 Stonelake Drive, appeared before Council relative to community
security and safety.
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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 10:42 p.m., in
memory of Mr. Hubert James Foster, Sr., who passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 13th of June, 2017.
A Appro d:
onald P. Gonzales Dennis Shingleto
Assistant City Secretar Mayor Pro tem