HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/10/23-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Brian Byrd, District 3
Council Member Cary Moon, District 4
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Absent:
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5
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, October 23, 2018, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION — Reverend Shari Woodbury, Westside Unitarian Universalist
Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Shari Woodbury, Westside Unitarian Universalist
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 THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK
SESSION OF AND REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 16,2018
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular meeting of
October 16, 2018, be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Bivens
absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Flores,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Bivens absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-19403 - Authorize Temporary Closure of Brennan Avenue from
Guenther Avenue to Peak Street from October 24, 2018 Through February 24,
2019 for Construction Activities (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-12266 - Authorize Execution of a Revenue Generating Agreement with
Contemporary Services Corporation to Provide Exclusive Event Staffing
Services for Various Public Events, to Serve the Fort Worth Convention
Center and Will Rogers Memorial Center with an Initial Two-Year Term and
Authorize Three One-Year Renewal Options (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 9)
2. M&C P-12267 - Authorize Purchase of Four 2019 Ford F350 Pickup Trucks
from Jacksboro FM LLC., d/b/a Four Stars Ford in a Total Amount Up to
5136,956.00, for the Police Department Through the Property Management
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C P-12268 - Authorize Purchase of 17 RamProMaster Vans from
Grapevine DCJ, LLC and 1 Ford Transit Connect Van from Sam Pack's Five
Star Ford, LTD, in a Total Amount Up to 5415,619.00, for the IT and Police
Departments Through the Property Management Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C P-12269 - Authorize Purchase of a Hydro Excavator from Austin Truck
& Equipment Ltd dba Freightliner of Austin in an Amount Up to 5300,306.00,
for the Transportation and Public Works Department Through the Property
Management Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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D. Planning & Zoning- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3174 - Adopt Ordinance No. 23449-10-2018 Vacating the Remainder
of an Alley in Block B, Wray's Subdivision of Block 18-B, Fields Welch
Addition, Between West Rosedale Street and Oleander Street to be Replatted
with the Adjoining Property for a Multi-Family Development in the Near
Southside (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
2. M&C PZ-3175 - Adopt Ordinance No. 23450-10-2018 Vacating a Public Access
Easement within the Chapel Creek Subdivision and a Portion of Old
Weatherford Road between Proposed Academy Boulevard and the Frontage
Road for West Freeway to be Platted with the Adjoining Property for Phase 3
of the Chapel Creek Single-Family Detached Subdivision (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 3)
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-28904 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 23451-10-2018 to
Continue Funding Temporary Railroad Crossing Maintenance for the N.
Henderson Street and N. Commerce Street Fort Worth and Western Railroad
Crossings as Authorized Under City Secretary Contract No. 49230-A1
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition for the Texas Trail of Fame
Mayor Price presented a Certificate of Recognition for the Texas Trail of Fame to Mr. George
Westby.
2. Recognition of Lake Como Cleanup Participants
Council Member Byrd recognized the volunteers and staff who supported a litter cleanup at Lake
Como.
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X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Flores, Jordan, Allen Gray, and Zadeh announced upcoming
and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recollnition of Citizens
There were no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that the following be appointed/reappointed to Place 8 on various boards and
commissions, effective October 23, 2018, and with a terms expiring
October 1, 2020:
Appointment:
Mr. Monnie Gilliam — Board of Adjustment Commercial and the Alliance Airport
Board of Adjustment
Reappointments:
Mr. Steven Epstein—Board of Adjustment - Residential
Mr. Jeffery Postell—Building Standards Commission
Mr. Billy Ray Daniels, Jr. —Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission
Ms. Andrea Rogers-Henry—Library Advisory Board
Ms. LaShanda Davis—Park and Recreation Advisory Board
Mr. John Tandy—Urban Design Commission
Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Bivens 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.
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XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-19404 - Adopt Ordinances Appropriating a Total of$10,000,000.00 in
the Government Community Facilities Agreement Fund and the Water &
Sewer Community Facilities Agreement Fund for Fiscal Year 2019 Community
Facilities Agreement Projects and Delegating Authority to the City Manager,
or His Designee, on Receipt of Payments, to Effect Transfers within each Fund
Up to its Budgeted Total (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-19404 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 23452-10-2018 and 23453-10-2018 be adopted. Motion passed
8-0, Council Member Bivens absent.
2. M&C G-19405 - Authorize Appointment and Reappointments to the City's
Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, Places 2, 4, and 6 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-19405 be approved. Motion passed 8-0,
Council Member Bivens absent.
3. M&C G-19406 - Adopt Resolution Revising the Schedule of Standard Fines
and Late Fees for Parking Offenses (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-19406 be approved and Resolution
No. 4996-10-2018 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Bivens absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-28905 - Authorize Execution of an Inter-local Agreement with Fort
Worth Housing Solutions to Provide $4.5 Million in 2014 CIP Funds to
Construct a Shared Parking Structure, Pedestrian Streetscape Improvements
and Other Associated Public Infrastructure Related to the Transit Oriented
Development of Katy Station Lofts Located at West Vickery Boulevard and
South Main Street and the Fort Worth T&P Rail Station and Rescind the
Authorization Granted in M&C C-27938 to the Prior Public Partner, the Fort
Worth Transportation Authority, n/k/a Trinity Metro (COUNCIL DISTRICT
9)
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Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-28905 be approved. Motion passed 8-0,
Council Member Bivens absent.
2. M&C C-28906 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with
McClendon Construction Company, Inc., in the Amount of $7,215,420.75 for
Roadway Construction for Blue Mound Road and Willow Springs Road and
Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement with
Northwest Independent School District for an Amount Not to Exceed
$2,000,000.00 for the Construction of Willow Springs Road and Blue Mound
Road and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-28906 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 23454-10-2018 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Bivens absent.
XIV. ZONING HEARING
It appeared that the City Council continued Zoning Docket ZC-18-128 at the October 16, 2018,
Council meeting:
1. ZC-18-128 - (CD 7) - Licurgus S. Mahan III, 1200 block Meandering Road;
From: "B" Two-Family To: "FR" General Commercial Restricted 4.46 acres
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-18-128 be continued to the October 30, 2018, Council
meeting. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Bivens absent.
There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes
and amendments pertaining Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 for the above-listed case,
Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the hearing
be closed. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Bivens absent.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden:
Ms. Karin Cagle, 2618 5"'Avenue
Ms. Kit Jones, 2308 Ryan Place Drive
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Mr. Charles Dreyfus, 2416 Park Place, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to the Fort
Worth Botanic Garden and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald:
Mr. Tommy Brandon, 1200 Southern Oaks Court
Mr. Charles Hodges, 7301 Monterrey Drive
Ms. Charmion Polk, 4717 Garfield Drive#2312
Ms. Joycia"Sunshyne"Johnson, 6731 Bridge Street
Pastor Kenneth Jones, Jr., 5228 Goodman Avenue
Mr. Robert Boures, 4328 Segura Court South, appeared before Council relative to the Panther
Island project.
Mr. Lon Burnam, 2103 Sixth Avenue, appeared before Council relative to race and culture.
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 7:47 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 30th day of October, 2018.
Attest: Approved:
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Mary J. KayeC;sy
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City Secretar Mayor