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Home My WebLink About2017/06/13-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13,2017 Present: Mayor Pro tem Dennis Shingleton,District 7 Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2 Council Member Brian Byrd, District 3 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 Betsy Price Council Member Cary Moon, District 4 Staff Present: David Cooke, City Manager Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney Ronald P. Gonzales, Assistant City Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton called the regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas. 11. INVOCATION—Pastor Dale Shorter, Harvest Assembly of God The invocation was provided by Pastor Dale Shorter, Harvest Assembly of God. 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 COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2017 Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that the minutes of the City Council Work Session and the Regular meeting of June 6, 2017, be approved. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13,2017 Page 2 of 10 V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communications G-19021 and C-28268 be removed from the Consent Agenda for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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. A. General- Consent Items 2. M&C G-19022 - Authorize Purchase of Sixty Driver Speed Feedback Signs from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $167,100.00, Using a Cooperative Contract for the Transportation and Public Works Department for the Installation of Electronic "Your Speed" Signage City-Wide for Speed Control Purposes (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) Mr. Mark Standage, 12833 Outlook Avenue, completed a comment card in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication G-19022. 3. M&C G-19023 - Authorize Acceptance of Funds from La Vida Urban Living, LLC, in the Amount of $35,624.00 to Provide Additional Funds for the Near Southside Medical District Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Improvements Project, Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund to the Council District 9 Street Repair and Reconstruction Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22757-06-2017 and 22758-06-2017 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) 4. M&C G-19024 - Authorize Temporary Closure of the Intersection of Cromwell Marine Creek Road at Marine Creek Parkway from June 6, 2017 Through August 15, 2017 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items 1. M&C P-12059 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with HD Supply Waterworks, LTD for Lead-Free Brass and Ductile Iron Fittings for a Total Amount Up to $615,000.00 for the First Year for the Water Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 2017 Page 3 of 10 2. M&C P-12060 - Authorize Amendment to Existing Purchase Agreements with RHeron, Inc., Loomex Industrial Services, LLC, and Southwest Industrial Services, Inc., to Increase the Agreement Amount by $150,000.00 for a New Annual Amount Up to $250,000.00 for Machine Shop Services and Fabrication for the Water Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 3. M&C P-12061 - Authorize Utilization of Cooperative Purchasing Agreements for Goods and Services Between the City of Fort Worth, Local Governments and Local Cooperative Organizations Authorized by the Texas Local Government Code (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 4. M&C P-12062 - Authorize Amendment to Existing Cooperative Agreement for Public Safety Supplies and Equipment to Increase the Amount by $100,000.00 for a New Annual Amount Up to $5,105,000.00 and to Add FarrWest Environmental Supply,Inc., as a Supplier(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) C. Land - Consent Items 1. M&C L-16043 - Authorize Sale of Forty-Three Tax-Foreclosed Properties Listed Below to Various Purchasers in the Aggregate Amount of $608,489.74, 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, 4, 5, 8 and 9) 2424 Northwest 20t`Street 2617 Janice Lane 2501 Northwest 20t`Street 807 West Kellis Street 2613 Angle Avenue 5201 Kilpatrick Avenue 1301 East Annie Street 2421 Las Brisas Street 937 East Arlington Avenue 1629 East Leuda Street 825 East Baltimore Avenue 2925 Louise Street 1321 East Bessie Street 928 Marion Avenue 5600 Blackmore Avenue 1428 East Mulkey Street 553 West Broadus Street 1024 Nelson Avenue 1017 East Cantey Street 830 East Powell Avenue 721 Cliff Street 1037 East Powell Avenue 5525 Curzon Avenue 4105 Ramey Avenue 5527 Curzon Avenue 1016 East Richmond Avenue 1201 East Daggett Avenue 608 East Robert Street 825 East Davis Avenue 1253 East Robert Street 3000 Elinor Street 1265 East Rosedale Street 3015 Elinor Street 1451 East Rosedale Street 5308 Fletcher Avenue 2523 Ross Avenue 838 East Harvey Avenue 3618 Ross Avenue 5301 Helmick Avenue 3509 Village Creek Road 5817 Houghton Avenue 5329 Wellesley Avenue 5821 Humbert Avenue Ms. Evon Harris, 2609 Sagebrush Drive #202, completed a comment card in support of Mayor and Council Communication L-16043. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 2017 Page 4 of 10 2. M&C L-16044 - Authorize Execution of a Temporary Workspace and Access Agreement in the Amount of $5,500.00 with Mark of Excellence Pizza Company d/b/a Domino's for the Use of a Portion of the Surface of Sylvania Park for a Period of 120 Days (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) E. Award of Contract- Consent Items 2. M&C C-28269 - Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC, in an Amount Up to $100,000.00 to Provide Assistance to Eligible Reliant Energy Customers, Authorize Execution of Agreement with Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC, for the CARE Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22759-06-2017 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 3. M&C C-28270 -Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of$572,299.00 of Urban Development Action Grant Miscellaneous Revenue in the Form of a Forgivable Loan to Texas Wesleyan University for the Renovation of Three Storefront Retail Spaces Located at 3012, 3014, 3016 East Rosedale Street and the Construction of Parking Lots to be Located at 3000 and 3016 East Rosedale Street, Authorize Execution of a Loan Agreement and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 22760-06-2017 and 22761-06-2017 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) 4. M&C C-28271 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 48358 with JLB Contracting, LLC., in the Amount of$221,900.00 to Include the Rehabilitation of Cain Court and Sidewalks on South Edgewood Terrace Thereby Increasing the Contract Amount to $1,221,900.00, Provide for Added Staff and Project Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 22762-06-2017 and 22763-06-2017 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 8) 5. M&C C-28272 - Authorize Execution of Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show for Use of Will Rogers Memorial Center to Provide for Construction and Donation by Lessee of Certain Improvements to the Facility and Authorize Rent Credit to Lessee in the Amount of One-Half the Cost of Improvements Not to Exceed $300,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) 6. M&C C-28273 - Authorize Execution of a Consent to Deed of Trust to Facilitate the Construction of a New Hangar Facility for Lease Site W3 with Marline Aviation, LLC, at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6) VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS 1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries End of Consent Agenda. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13,2017 Page 6 of 10 X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Upcoming and Recent Events Council Members Espino, 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. 3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel There was no approval of ceremonial travel. XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Chanizes in Membership on Boards and Commissions There were no changes 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. XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER B. General 1. M&C G-19025 - Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Designating Property at 4900 W. Vickery Boulevard as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 95, City of Fort Worth, Texas, for Expansion of an Existing Medical Manufacturing Facility for Smith & Nephew, Inc. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3) (PUBLIC HEARING) Mayor Pro tem Shingleton opened the public hearing. a. Report of City Staff Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic Development Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 2017 Page 5 of 10 A. General—Removed from Consent Agenda 1. M&C G-19021 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, Funds in the Amount Up to $60,000.00 from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, United Way-Capital One, Wal-Mart Community Foundation, Texas Health Resources, Fort Worth Independent School District, Crowley Independent School District, Tarrant County College District, and Other Organizations for the Community Action Partners' Rising Stars Youth Leadership Academy and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) Council Member Jordan requested that Council allow him to recuse from voting on this issue. Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that Mayor and Council Communication G-19021 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 22764-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 6-0, 1 recusal by Council Member Jordan, and Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. E. Award of Contract—Removed from Consent Agenda 1. M&C C-28268 - Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission Agreement with Beliz Brother, in the Amount of $297,260.33 for Fabrication, Installation and Contingencies for Artwork at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) Ms. Roxann Lindsay, 2900 Ridgeline, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication C-28268. Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28268 be approved. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS,ETC. 1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Carter Riverside High School JROTC Dreaming Forward Riverside Council Member Zadeh presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Carter Riverside High School JROTC Dreaming Forward Riverside to Ms. Suzanne Hoff, Fellowship of the Arts, and Major Eric Weeks, Carter Riverside High School JROTC. Cadets of the JROTC gave a brief presentation about the Dreaming Forward Riverside project. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 2017 Page 7 of 10 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-19025 be approved and Ordinance No. 22765-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 6-1, Council Member Jordan casting the dissenting vote, and Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. 2. M&C G-19026 - Conduct Public Hearing on the Application by Cl Affordable Preservation, LP, an Affiliate of Texas Housing Foundation, to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Non-Competitive Housing Tax Credits for the Proposed Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Casa, Inc., Located at 3201 Sondra Drive, Adopt Resolution of No Objection to the Application, Adopt Resolution Declaring a Need for and Authorizing the Texas Housing Foundation to Exercise its Powers Within the Territorial Boundaries of the City of Fort Worth and Authorizing a Cooperation Agreement Between the City and the Texas Housing Foundation (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) (PUBLIC HEARING) Mayor Pro tem Shingleton opened the public hearing. a. Report of City Staff Ms. Avis Chaisson,Neighborhood Services Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Citizen Presentations Mr. Robbye Meyer, 8801 Francis Trail, Austin, Texas, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and Council Communication G-19026 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton but did not wish to address Council. c. Council Action Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-19026 be approved and Resolution Nos. 4797-06-2017 and 4798-06-2017 be adopted. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 2017 Page 8 of 10 C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services 1. M&C P-12063 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with Multiple Vendors Participating in the Vehicle Equipment Repair List for the Property Management Department for a Combined Amount Up to $5,000,000.00 for the First Year(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) Mr. Isaiah Smith, P.O. Box 163411, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication P-12063 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton but did not wish to address Council. Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that Mayor and Council Communication P-12063 be approved. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. D. Land 1. M&C L-16045 - Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of a Portion of Anderson Park for the Purpose of Installing Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drainage Infrastructure Improvements in Anderson Park and Authorize Execution of a 120-Day Temporary Access Permit and Workspace License Agreement with Impression Homes LLC (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (PUBLIC HEARING) Mayor Pro tem Shingleton opened the public hearing. a. Report of City Staff Mr. Richard Zavala, Park and Recreation Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Citizen Presentations Mr. Scott Wilhelm, 5237 North Riverside Drive, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and Council Communication L-16045 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton but did not wish to address Council. c. Council Action Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication L-16045 be approved. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 2017 Page 9 of 10 F. Award of Contract 1. M&C C-28274 - Authorize Execution of Enhanced Community Facilities Agreement with American Airlines, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $950,000.00 for the Construction of Deceleration Lanes, Signaling and Sidewalk and Street Lights Improvements on Trinity Boulevard and American Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28274 be approved with excitement. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. 2. M&C C-28275 - Authorize Execution of Economic Development Program Agreement with NTP 35 LP or an Affiliate for a Mixed-Use Development to be Located at the Intersection of Interstate Highway 35W and U.S. Highway 287 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28275 be approved. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. 3. M&C C-28276 - Authorize Execution of Interlocal Agreements with Various Municipalities and Other Governmental Entities for Participation in the Environmental Collection Center Household Hazardous Waste Program (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28276 be approved. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Moon absent. XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Ms. Evon Harris, representing LightHouseDesign.org, 2609 Sagebrush Drive #202, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to a potential program award and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton but was not present in the Council Chamber. Mr. Jack Thompson, 1608 Lindsey and 1613 South Edgewood Terrace, appeared before Council relative to property ownership, back taxes, and homestead exemption. Mayor Pro tem Shingleton directed Mr. Thompson to meet with Council Member Biven, City Attorney Sarah Fullenwider, and Assistant City Manager Jay Chapa after the Council meeting. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13,2017 Page 10 of 10 Mr. Isaiah Smith, P.O. Box 163411, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to confederate memorials and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton but did not wish to address Council. Mr. Jim Strachan, 10201 Eureka Springs Court, appeared before Council relative to the Chapel Creek wall located on his property. Police Captain Vance Keyes, 8624 Paper Birch Lane, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to concerns and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton but was not present in the Council Chamber. XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, ROOM 290) XVIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:52 p.m. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 201h of June, 2017. Attest: Ap Mary J. KayseUjets cc City Secretary ayor