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Home My WebLink About2018/06/12-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2018 Present: Mayor Betsy Price Mayor Pro tem Dennis Shingleton, District 7 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 Absent: Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2 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 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas. II. INVOCATION—Reverend John Miller, Chanel Assembly of God The invocation was provided by Reverend John Miller, Chapel 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 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2018 Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of June 5, 2018, be approved. Motion passed 7-0, with 1 abstention from Council Member Bivens and Council Member Flores absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2018 Page 2 of 10 V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication P-12209 be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. A. General - Consent Items 1. M&C G-19298 - Adopt Resolution No. 4944-06-2018 Authorizing the Employment of Kelly Hart & Hallman, L.L.P. as Outside Counsel, in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00, to Assist the City with Pension-Related Legal Issues (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 2. M&C G-19299 - Adopt Resolution No. 4945-06-2018 Authorizing the Employment of Kelly Hart & Hallman Law Firm as Outside Counsel, in an Amount Not to Exceed $85,000.00, to Assist the City in Responding to a Notice of Intent to File Citizen Suit Regarding Alleged Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Violations and Related Issues in Connection with Property Located in the Vicinity of the Brennan Avenue Service Center (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 3. M&C G-19300 - Adopt Resolution No. 4946-06-2018 Appointing Veronica Bailey as the Substitute Hearing Officer for the Automated Red-light Enforcement Program Pursuant to Chapter 22, Article XII, Section 22-366(c) of the City Code with the Authority to Administer Oaths, Issue Orders Compelling the Attendance of Witnesses and the Production of Documents and to Conduct Administrative Hearings (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 4. M&C G-19301 - Adopt Ordinance No. 23252-06-2018 Changing the Name of Bell Helicopter Boulevard Between Hurst Boulevard (SH 10) and Trinity Boulevard to Bell Flight Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2018 Page 3 of 10 5. M&C G-19302 - Adopt Ordinance No. 23253-09-2018 Changing the Name of Walsh Creek Boulevard Between Walsh Parkway to Cline Ridge Drive (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3) 6. M&C G-19303 - Authorize Two Temporary Closures of Evans Avenue at East Berry Street Beginning June 13, 2018 Through July 19, 2018 for Intersection Reconstruction and Upgrades to Signalization (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) 7. M&C G-19304 - Authorize Acceptance of the Donation of One 2018 Custom Animal Adoption and Transport Trailer from the North Texas Community Foundation Valued in the Amount of $56,500.00 for the City of Fort Worth Animal Care and Adoption Center (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 8. M&C G-19305 - Reallocate the Use of$620,521.08 in Previously Appropriated Capital Funds, Authorize Transfers in the amount of $203,908.29 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 23254-06-2018, 23255-06-2018, 23256-06-2018, 23257-06-2018, 23258-06-2018, and 23259-06-2018 to Support Capital Improvements at Various City Parks (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 and CITYWIDE) B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items 2. M&C P-12210 - Authorize the Purchase of Ten Ford F250 and Twenty-Nine Ford F350 Pickup Trucks from Caldwell Country Ford, LLC dba Rockdale Country Ford in an Amount Up to $1,282,343.00 for the Police Department through the Property Management Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS). E. Award of Contract - Consent Items 1. M&C C-28719 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement and a Radio Subscriber Services Support Agreement with Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System and for the Provision of Two-Way Radio Support Services at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 2. M&C C-28720 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement with the Castleberry Independent School District for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Two-Way Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2018 Page 4 of 10 3. M&C C-28721 - Authorize Execution of Two Encroachment Agreements with Sinclair Holdings LLC for the Construction of a Skybridge Over the Public Alleyway between 4th Street and 5th Street and a Pedestrian Tunnel Under the Public Right-of-Way in the 500 Block of Main Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) 4. M&C C-28722 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Advanced Paving Acquisition, LTD, in the Amount of $945,691.15 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Street Rehabilitation of Approximately 2.6 Lane Miles on Various Street Segments (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5, 6, and 9) 5. M&C C-28723 - Authorize Execution of Second Renewal and Amendment of City Secretary Contract No. 47525, a Professional Services Agreement with Shield Engineering Group, PLLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $594,030.00 for Staff Extension Services in Managing Transportation and Public Works and Water Department Capital Projects and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 23260-06-2018 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 6. M&C C-28724 - Authorize Execution of an Architectural Services Agreement with Elements of Architecture, Inc., in the Not to Exceed Amount of $140,922.00, for the Rehabilitation of the Pioneer Tower at the Will Rogers Memorial Center (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) 7. M&C C-28725 - Authorize Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 48814 with Nash West, LLC, to Increase Compensation by $105,300.00 for a Total Contract Amount Up to $194,805.00 and Extending the Term for Municipal Court Database Analysis and Configuration Services (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) 8. M&C C-28726 - Authorize Execution of a New Ground Lease Agreement with Mandatory Improvements with Daniel Griffith, for Lease Site 31N at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6) 9. M&C C-28727 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 2 in the Amount of $205,786.00 and the Addition of 30 days to City Secretary Contract No. 49527 with Condie Construction Company, Inc. for a Revised Contract Amount of $5,084,658.70 for Northside IV 24-Inch Water Transmission Main Along Bowman Roberts Road from Santa Gertrudis Street to Bailey Boswell Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2018 Page 5 of 10 10. M&C C-28728 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $185,947.01 to City Secretary Contract No. 50672 with Jackson Construction, Ltd., for a Revised Contract Amount of $3,010,558.01 for Walsh Ranch Sanitary Sewer Main Extension, Phase IVA and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 23261-06-2018 (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. B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services — Removed from Consent A14enda 1. M&C P-12209 - Authorize Execution of a Revenue Generating Agreement with Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services of Texas Inc., to Provide Electric, Plumbing and Compressed Air Services for Facility Users and Exhibitors at the Fort Worth Convention Center and Will Rogers Memorial Center with an Initial Three-Year Term (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 9) The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council Communication P-12209: Ms. Dianna Collum, P.O. Box 689, Kemp, Texas Ms. Angela Mooney, 4350 Fossil Creek Boulevard Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that Mayor and Council Communication P-12209 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS,ETC. 1. Presentation by Anmol Sanyasi, Troop 50, Boy Scouts of America Mr. Anmol Sanyasi, Troop 50, Boy Scouts of America, gave a brief presentation on his Eagle Scout project of collecting school supplies for refugee children residing at the Ladera Palms Apartments. City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication C-28773 was a donation and would be moved up on the Council Agenda. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2018 Page 6 of 10 5. M&C C-28733 - Authorize Acceptance of a Donation in the Amount of $65,000.00 from Fossil Creek Little League, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Authorize a Purchase Agreement with Restroom Facilities Ltd. Using Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard Contract No. 512-16, in the Total Amount of $218,982.00, for the Purchase, Design, Delivery, and Installation of a Restroom/Concession Building at Northwest Community Park (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28733 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 23262-06-2018 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. Mayor Pro tem Shingleton presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Lynn Nelson, Vice President, Fossil Creek Little League. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Upcoming and Recent Events Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton, and Council Members Moon and Bivens announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts. Mayor Price received the 2018 City Livability Award for the Fort Worth's FitWorth Program. Council Member Moon presented a Certificate of Recognition to TXU for their donation of trees for the City's landscape. 2. Recognition of Citizens There were no recognition of citizens. 3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton, that Council Member Zadeh be approved to travel to Budapest, Hungary, on August 22, 2018, through August 31, 2018. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2018 Page 7 of 10 XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions Motion: Mayor Price made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton, that Mr. Gannon Gries be appointed to Place 1 on the Urban Design Commission effective June 12, 2018, and with a term expiring October 1, 2019. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that Mr. Brian Black be appointed to Place 4 on the Building Standards Commission effective June 12, 2018, and with a term expiring October 1, 2020. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray, that Ms. Robyn Kelly be appointed to the Community Action Partners Council, effective June 12, 2018. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that Ms. Amanda Schulte be appointed to Place 9 on the Board of Adjustment - Residential effective June 12, 2018, and with a term expiring October 1, 2019. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES There were no presentations and/or communication from boards, commissions, and/or City Council committees. XIIL RESOLUTION 1. A Resolution to Notify the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement Fund of the City of Fort Worth that the Fort Worth City Council Intends to Consider and Vote on Amendments to the Retirement Ordinance Ms. Marsha Anderson, 770 Deauville Circle West, appeared before Council in opposition to the resolution. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12, 2018 Page 8 of 10 The following individuals appeared before Council undecided relative to the Mr. Jim Tate, 3855 Tulsa Way Mr. Isaiah Smith, P.O. Box 163113 Ms. Rita Vinson, 6216 Dovenshire Terrace, completed a comment card in opposition to the resolution. Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Resolution No. 4947-06-2018 be adopted. Motion passed 7-1, with Council Member Jordan casting the dissenting vote and Council Member Flores absent. XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER B. General 1. M&C G-19306 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the FY2018 Bond Program Fund in the amount of$269,171,000.00 to Provide Funding for Certain 2018 Bond Projects and Authorize use of Available Cash to be Reimbursed in the Fiscal Year 2019 Bond Program (2018 CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE) (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon, that Mayor and Council Communication G-19306 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 23263-06-2018 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. F. Award of Contract 1. M&C C-28729 - Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission Agreement with Sara Lovas in an Amount of $161,236.00 for Fabrication, Delivery, Installation, and Contingencies of an Artwork for the Golden Triangle Library, Located at 4264 Golden Triangle Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28729 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12,2018 Page 9 of 10 2. M&C C-28730 - Rescind M&C C-28274 and Authorize Execution of Enhanced Community Facilities Agreement with American Airlines, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,700,000.00 for the Construction of Road Improvements on Trinity Boulevard, American Boulevard and US Highway 360 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28730 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. 3. M&C C-28731 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc., in the Amount of$1,865,363.60 for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, HMAC (2018- 4), Hot-in-Place Recycling Street Rehabilitation at Multiple Locations Throughout the City of Fort Worth (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 5) Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28731 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. 4. M&C C-28732 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Northstar Construction, LLC, in the Amount of $1,088,614.50 for the Construction of Park Improvements at Deer Creek Park, Remington Pointe Park, and Foster Park and Provide for Additional Project Cost and Contingencies in the Amount of $171,309.64 for a Total Construction Phase Cost of$1,259,924.14 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, and 6) Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-28732 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Flores absent. XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to the City Council. Ms. Judy Taylor, 2604 Stark Street, appeared before Council relative to new employees for trees. Ms. Judith Hallam, 10625 Highland Ridge Road, appeared before Council relative to MHMR concerns. Mr. Jim DeLong, 8704 Granite Court, appeared before Council relative to racial unity. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 12,2018 Page 10 of 10 Mr. Stanley Fuller, 8740 Thistle Ridge Terrace, appeared before Council relative to race and culture in the City of Fort Worth. Mr. Charleston White, 1012 Fairweather Drive, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to no due process given of seized or destroyed property and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber. Ms. Susan Johnson Hallam, 10625 Highland Ridge Drive, appeared before Council relative to the revitalization of the Como neighborhood. 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 8:15 p.m. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 26t`day of June, 2018. Attest: Approve V MaryJ. er Betsy Price City Secret , Mayor