HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/11/01-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda
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There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns that
the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M &C G -17430 - Authorize the Acquisition, Jointly with the City of Dallas, from the
State of Texas of a Tract of Land Containing Approximately 34,547 Square Feet
Located Adiacent to the South Side of the State Highway 114 Right -of -Way for the
Benefit and Use of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for $86,370.00 and
Pay Estimated Closing Costs of $1,600.00 for a Total of $87,970.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Acquisition, Jointly
With the City of Dallas, From the State of Texas of a Tract of Land Containing Approximately
34,547 Square Feet Located Adjacent to the South Side of the State Highway 114 Right -of -Way
for the Benefit and Use of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for $86,370.00 and Pay
Estimated Closing Costs of $1,600.00 for a Total of $87,970.00.
2. M &C G -17431 - Authorize Payment to the Retired Employees' Group Death
Benefit Fund for Payments of Retiree Death Benefits Under City Code in the
Amount of $175,000.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Payment to the Retired
Employees' Group Death Benefit Fund to Pay for Retiree Death Benefits in Accordance With
Section 2 -227 of the City Code in the Amount of $175,000.00.
3. M &C G -17432 - Approve Findings of the Vehicle for Hire Review Board Regarding
Application of Aries Shuttle - Dallas, LLC, to Operate Eleven Shuttles within the
City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and Adopt the Following
Findings of the Vehicle for Hire Review Board: The Public Necessity and Convenience Require
the Operation of Eleven (11) Shuttles Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares; Aries
Shuttle - Dallas, LLC, is Qualified and Financially Able to Conduct a Shuttle Service Within the
City; Aries Shuttle - Dallas, LLC, has Complied With the Requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; Aries Shuttle- Dallas, LLC, Presented Facts in Support of Compelling Demand and
Necessity for Eleven (11) Shuttles; the General Welfare of the Citizens of the City Will Best be
Served by the Addition of Eleven (11) Shuttles Upon City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares;
and Adopt Ordinance No. 19955 -11 -2011 Granting the Privilege of Operating Authority to Aries
Shuttle - Dallas, LLC, for the Use of the Streets, Alleys and Public Thoroughfares of the City in
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(G -17432 Continued)
the Conduct of its Shuttle Business, Which Shall Consist of the Operation of Eleven (11)
Shuttles for a Three (3) Year Period Beginning on the Effective Date, Providing for Written
Acceptance by Aries Shuttle - Dallas, LLC, Subject to and Conditioned on Aries Shuttle - Dallas,
LLC, Complying With All Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of
Fort Worth (1986), as Amended.
4. M &C G -17433 - Approve Findings of Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Renewal Application of Wynne Enterprise I, LP, d /b /a Wynne Sedan &
Limousine Group, to Operate Twenty -Two Limousines within the City of Fort
Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and Adopt the Following
Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The Public Necessity and Convenience
Require the Operation of 22 Limousines Upon the City Streets, Alleys and Thoroughfares;
Wynne Enterprise I, LP, d /b /a Wynne Sedan & Limousine Group is Qualified and Financially
Able to Conduct a Limousine Service Within the City; Wynne Enterprise I, LP, d /b /a Wynne
Sedan & Limousine Group has Complied With the Requirements of Chapter 34 of the City
Code; Wynne Enterprise I, LP, d /b /a Wynne Sedan & Limousine Group Presented Facts in
Support of Compelling Demand and Necessity for 22 Limousines; the General Welfare of the
Citizens of the City Will Best be Served by the Addition of 22 Limousines Upon City Streets,
Alleys and Thoroughfares; and Adopt Ordinance No. 19956 -11 -2011 Granting the Privilege of
Operating Authority to Wynne Enterprise I, LP, d /b /a Wynne Sedan & Limousine Group for the
Use of the Streets, Alleys, and Public Thoroughfares of the City in the Conduct of its Limousine
Business, Which Shall consist of the Operation of 22 Limousines for a Three (3) Year Period
Beginning on the Effective Date, Providing for Written Acceptance by Wynne Enterprise I, LP,
d /b /a Wynne Sedan & Limousine Group, Subject to Wynne Enterprise I, LP, d /b /a Wynne Sedan
& Limousine Group, Complying With All Requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code
of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as Amended.
5. M &C G -17434 - Authorize Allocation of $447,678.00 for Fiscal Year 2012 Costs
Associated with Running the Rent Free, City Operated Adoption Center Located
within PetSmart, Inc., Store No. 187 Located at 4800 Southwest Loop 820 and Store
No. 2065 Located at 2900 Heritage Trace Parkway in Fort Worth, Authorize
Dedication and Deposit of Donations, Site Generated Adoption Revenues and
PetSmart Charities Adoption Reward Program Revenues to the Special Trust
Fund, Authorize Transfer of $447,678.00 from the Special Trust Fund to the
General Fund, Authorize Solicitation and Acceptance of Donations for Adoption
Center Operations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(G -17434 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Allocation of
$447,678.00 for Fiscal Year 2012 Costs for the Operation of Two (2) Satellite Pet Adoption
Centers Within PetSmart, Inc., Store No. 187, Located at 4800 Southwest Loop 820 and Store
No. 2065, Located at 2900 Heritage Trace Parkway in Fort Worth; Authorize Revenues
Generated From Donations, Pet Adoptions at the PetSmart Adoption Center and PetSmart
Charities Adoption Rewards Program Throughout the Year be Deposited in the Appropriate
Section of the Special Trust Fund and Dedicated to the Special Purpose of Funding Operations of
Satellite Pet Adoption Centers; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 19957 -11 -2011 Increasing
the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, From Available Funds, for
the Purpose of Transferring Said Funds to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2012 Costs for the
Operation of Two (2) Satellite Pet Adoption Centers With PetSmart, Inc.; Authorize the Transfer
of $447,678.00 From the Special Trust Fund to the General Fund; Adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19958 -11 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the General Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Fiscal
Year 2012 Costs for the Operation of Two (2) Satellite Pet Adoption Centers With PetSmart,
Inc.; and Authorize City Staff to Solicit and Accept Donations for Adoption Center Operations.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M &C P -11317 - Authorize Purchase Agreement for High Voltage Switchgear and
Motor Rewind Maintenance and Repair Services with Shermco Industries, Inc.,
Using a Tarrant Regional Water District Contract No. 11 -028 for the Water
Department in the Amount of $1,250,000.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement for
High Voltage Switchgear and Motor Rewind Maintenance and Repair Services With Shermco
Industries, Inc., Using Tarrant Regional Water District Contract No. 11 -028 for the Water
Department in the Amount of $1,250,000.00 for the First Year.
2. M &C P -11318 - Authorize Non - Exclusive Purchase Agreements with Winfield
Solutions LLC, BWI Companies and Red River Specialties, Inc., for Agricultural
Pesticides and Herbicides for all City Departments for a Combined Amount of
$70,000.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Non - Exclusive Purchase
Agreements With Winfield Solutions, LLC, BWI Companies and Red River Specialties, Inc., for
Agricultural Pesticides and Herbicides for All City Departments for a Combined Amount of
$70,000.00 for the First Year.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
3. M &C P -11319 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with Longhorn Harley- Davidson
and Wild Child Cycles, LLC, for Police Motorcycle Maintenance for the Equipment
Services Department for a Combined Amount of $130,500.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Purchase Agreements
With Longhorn Harley- Davidson and Wild Child Cycles, LLC, for Police Motorcycle Repair and
Maintenance for the Equipment Services Department for a Combined Amount of $130,500.00
for the First Year.
4. M &C P -11320 - Authorize the Purchase of a Centrifugal Pump and Motor from
Smith Pump Company, Inc., for the Water Department in the Amount of
$92,300.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Purchase of a
Centrifugal Pump and Motor From Smith Pump Company, Inc., for the Water Department in the
Amount of $92,300.00, Which Includes Delivery, With Payment, Less 10 Percent Retainage.
5. M &C P -11321 - Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Kinloch
Equipment & Supply, Inc., for Repair Services and Replacement Parts for the
Equipment Services Department for an Amount of $75,000.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement With Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc., for Repair Services and Replacement Parts
for the Equipment Services Department for an Amount of $75,000.00 for the First Year.
6. M &C P -11322 - Authorize a Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Texas
Underground, Inc., for Repair Services and Replacement Parts for the Equipment
Services Department for an Amount of $150,000.00 for the First Year.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement With Texas Underground, Inc., for Repair Services and Replacement Parts for the
Equipment Services Department for an Amount of $150,000.00 for the First Year.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M &C L -15276 - Authorize Option Agreement for the Sale of Fee - Simple Properties
Owned by the City of Fort Worth Along the North Side of Lancaster Avenue
Between Throckmorton Street and Monroe Street for the Appraised Value Up to
$650,000.00 to the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(L -15276 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an Option Agreement for
the Sale of Fee -Owned Properties Located on the North Side of Lancaster Avenue Between
Throckmorton Street and Monroe Street, in Compliance With Chapter XXI, Section 5 of the Fort
Worth City Charter and With Local Government Code Section 272.001(b)(6) and (g) for the
Appraised Value Up to $650,000.00 to the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation; and
Authorize the Execution and Recording of the Appropriate Instruments Conveying the Properties
to Complete the Sale if the Terms Under the Option Agreement are Satisfied.
2. M &C L -15277 - Authorize the Acquisition of Easement Interest in 0.090 Acres of
Land for a Permanent Sewer Facility Easement and 0.091 Acres for a Temporary
Construction Easement, Located on Twelfth Avenue, North of Rosedale and East of
Forest Park Boulevard from SHG Resources, LP, in the Amount of $56,600.00, and
Pay Estimated Closing Cost of $3,000.00 for a Total Cost of $59,600.00.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the Acquisition of
Easement Interest in 0.090 Acre of Land for a Permanent Sewer Facility Easement and 0.091
Acre for a Temporary Construction Easement on Twelfth Avenue, North of Rosedale and East of
Forest Park Boulevard, Described as a Portion of Lot 2 -R, Block 2, Medical Centre Addition,
From SHG Resources, LP, for the Construction of the Medical District Water and Sewer System
Improvements, Part 4, for $56,600.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Cost of $3,000.00; Find That
the Amount of $56,600.00 Appraised Value is Just Compensation; and Authorize the Acceptance
and Recording of Appropriate Instruments.
3. M &C L -15278 - Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with the Fort Worth
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Office Space at the Northside Community
Center.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of a Lease
Agreement With the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Designated Office Space at
the Northside Community Center.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M &C C -25254 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement in the
Amount of $61,138.00 with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., for Design of the
Ridglea Urban Village Streetscape Improvements Proiect.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
(C -25254 Continued)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of an
Engineering Services Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $61,138.00 With Kimley -Horn
and Associates, Inc., for the Design of the Ridglea Urban Village Streetscape Improvements
Proj ect.
2. M &C C -25255 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
TranSystems, Inc., in the Amount of $243,322.00 for the Preparation of Plans,
Specifications and Construction Estimates for Intersection Capacity Improvements
Proiects at Various Locations in the Far North and Far Northwest Sectors.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of an
Engineering Services Agreement With TranSystems, Inc., d/b /a TranSystems Corporation
Consultants in the Amount of $243,322.00 for the Preparation of Plans, Specifications and
Construction Estimates for Intersection Capacity Improvements Projects at Various Locations in
the Far North and Far Northwest Sectors.
3. M &C C -25256 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Vendigm Construction,
LLC, in the Amount of $294,630.00 for Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation at Seven
Locations.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of a Contract
With Vendigm Construction, LLC, in the Amount of $294,630.00 for Bridge Repair and
Rehabilitation at South University Drive (North Bound), Over Trinity River; South University
Drive (South Bound), Over Trinity River; East Seminary Drive (West Bound), Over Sycamore
Creek; East Seminary Drive (East Bound), Over Sycamore Creek; Ridgmar Meadow Drive, Over
Kings Branch; Conner Avenue, Over Tributary of Sycamore Creek; and LTjg Barnett Road,
Over Trinity River.
4. M &C C -25257 - Authorize Individual Agreements Each in an Amount of
$150,000.00 with TranSystems Inc., and Kimley -Horn & Associates, Inc., for On-
Call Traffic Engineering Services on Various City Proiects.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the Execution of
Individual Engineering Service Agreements With TranSystems, Inc., and Kimley -Horn &
Associates, Inc., for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services. The Term of Each Agreement is One
(1) Year With Two (2) One (1) Year Renewal Options. The Annual Amount of Each Contract is
Up to $150,000.00.
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(VII. CONSENT AGENDA Continued)
5. M &C C -25258 - Authorize Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $143,832.00 to City
Secretary Contract No. 38486 with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for Additional Design
Services for the Extension of Stone Road, Alsbury Boulevard Improvements and
Water and Sewer Improvements Around Spinks Airport, Authorize Contingency
and Proiect Management Expenses for Transportation and Public Works
Department in the Amount of $238,000.00, Authorize Use of Mineral Lease
Revenues and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Amendment No. 2 in the
Amount of $143,832.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 38486 With Freese and Nichols, Inc., for
Additional Design Services for the Extension of Stone Road, Alsbury Boulevard Improvements
and Water and Sewer Improvements Around Spinks Airport, Thereby Increasing the Total
Contract Amount to $1,220,997.00 and Allow Payment of $238,000.00 to Cover Contingency
and Project Management for the Transportation and Public Works Department; Authorize Use of
Existing Revenue Derived From Mineral Leases on City -Owned Airports in the Amount of
$381,832.00 for Design and Project Management Services Associated With Expansion and
Improvement of Stone Road and Alsbury Road at Fort Worth Spinks Airport; and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 19959 -11 -2011 Increasing the Estimated Receipts and
Appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose
of Funding Design and Project Management Services Associated With the Expansion.
6. M &C C -25259 - Authorize a Master Utility Adiustment Agreement Between the
City of Fort Worth and North Tarrant Express Mobility Partners, Texas
Department of Transportation, and Bluebonnet Contractors, LLC, for the North
Tarrant Express Highway Expansion Proiect.
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize Execution of an
Agreement With North Tarrant Express Mobility Partners, Texas Department of Transportation
and Bluebonnet Contractors, LLC, for the Relocation of Approximately 714 Linear Feet of 36-
Inch Water Main at the Beach Street and IH -820 Intersection, Within the General NE Loop 820
From IH -35W to Southwestern Railroad (DART or 1700 Feet East of State Highway 377) (NTE
Segment 1 -TXDOT CSJ No. C- 0008 -14 -059) Project Limits, at No Cost to the City of Fort
Worth.
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1. Presentation of Proclamation of Texas Motor Speedway Race Weekend
Mayor Price presented the Proclamation for Texas Motor Speedway Race Weekend to Mr. Eddie
Gossage, President, Texas Motor Speedway, and stated that since opening in 1997, Texas Motor
Speedway had generated more than $2 billion in financial opportunity for area businesses and
workers in addition to bringing the City and immediate surrounding area an extraordinary
economic impact. She stated that the NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Texas Motor Speedway were
the largest attended, single -day sporting events in the State of Texas annually. She pointed out
that each NASCAR race weekend generated approximately $75 million in economic benefit
regionally and attracted approximately 350,000 to 400,000 fans to the area.
Mr. Gossage expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and
encouraged everyone to attend the race weekend activities.
2. Presentation of Proclamation of Perio erative Nurse Week
Council Member Scarth presented the Proclamation of Perioperative Nurse Week to Ms. Anne
Mattern, Clinical Education Specialist — Perioperative Services, Texas Health Harris Methodist
Hospital Fort Worth, and Ms. Krista Johnson, RN, President, AORN Fort Worth. He stated that
perioperative nurses specialized in the care of patients immediately before, during and after
surgical intervention. He further advised that serving in a variety of settings, perioperative nurses
worked hard to provide the best care possible for surgical patients by assessing individual patient
needs prior to surgery in addition to preparing the operating room and patient for surgery. He
pointed out that surgical patients relied on the skills, knowledge and expertise of perioperative
registered nurses, who improved surgical safety and the quality of patient care. He stated that
Perioperative Nurse Week recognized the contributions perioperative registered nurses made to
patient safety and the opportunities and challenges that faced the profession.
Ms. Johnson expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and stated
the perioperative nurses were proud to be working in the profession and serving patients in and
around the City.
Council Member Burns presented a Certificate of Recognition to Downtown Fort Worth
Initiative, Inc, to Dr. Marie A. Holliday, Chair, Festivals and Events Committee and Ms. Joy
Webster, Chairman, Board of Directors, Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. He advised that
the City congratulated the Main Street Arts Festival for being honored with the 2011 Grand
Pinnacle Award by the International Festivals and Events Association's (IFEA) at their 56th
Annual World Convention and Expo held in Fort Worth at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel.
He stated that each year the event production team, Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., staff
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and volunteers joined forces with Fort Worth -based Pinkerton Design and Fort Worth -based
Ad/PR firm, Concussion, and produced the Main Street Arts Festival, the largest free, four (4)
day visual arts and entertainment festival in the Southwest. He pointed out that the festival
competed with the world's top festivals and events to be named "best in its class" in addition to
winning more than a dozen other awards for its outstanding marketing campaign, and bringing
home the gold medal for the third time in four (4) years. He further stated that the Grand
Pinnacle Award was a distinguished honor, which recognized the hard work put into the event by
numerous people and sent a strong message to the global community that all of the partner
groups with Main Street Arts Festival strived for excellence by caring for the product they put
forward to their participants, attendees and supporters.
Dr. Holliday expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for the recognition and recognized
the members of Downtown Fort Worth Initiative, Inc., who attended the meeting. She
encouraged everyone to attend the Parade of Lights on November 25, 2011, and the Main Street
Arts Festival April 19 -22, 2012.
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Council Member Jim Wilson, Place 5, Benbrook City Council, and President of Lockheed
Martin Recreational Bicycle Club, stated he was representing the cycling community and
expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for implementing the Bike Plan in Fort Worth,
which was adopted in February 2010. He presented a PowerPoint presentation that was created
by Planning and Development entitled "Bike! Fort Worth" detailing the changes the City made
by implementing the Bike Plan.
Mr. John Roberts, President, Fort Worth Bicycle Association, 3629 Ryan Avenue, appeared
before Council and stated there were over 400 members in the association. He expressed
appreciation to the Mayor and Council for approving and implementing the Bike Plan in Fort
Worth during the tough economic times. He stated the Bike Plan made the City more livable and
encouraged economic development in the City.
Mayor Price recognized the bicyclists that were in attendance and advised that the City would
host a 100 mile ride in June 2013 and encouraged everyone to begin training for the event.
L. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Member Burns announced the kick -off event for Mayfest 2012 would be held on
November 2, 2011, at 3:30 p.m., at Trinity Park and encouraged everyone to attend. He also
announced the mastermind behind Chicago's famed Millennium Park would help mark the 10th
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anniversary of Fort Worth Public Art on November 3, 2011, at 12:00 p.m., at the Fort Worth
Convention Center, Room 200. He further announced that the Forest Park Towers dedication
would be held on November 5, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. He also advised that the Pet Walk would be
held on November 19, 2011, at Trinity Park and stated that registration began at 9:00 a.m., and
the walk would start at 10:00 a.m.
Council Member Jordan expressed appreciation to all of the churches in the area that hosted
Halloween and Fall Festival events. He recognized Christ Church and Pastor Darius Johnson for
their activities and stated over 8,000 children and adults attended their Fall Festival event. He
expressed appreciation to the Police and Fire Departments and the Citizens on Patrol and stated
that Police Chief Jeff Halstead commented that the call report for the Halloween holiday did not
show any major crime activity.
Council Member Hicks announced the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association would
hold their Annual Humane Society Charity event on November 14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., and stated
for more information to contact 817 - 713 -3179 or the District 8 Office at 817 - 392 -8808. She also
announced that City Hall would come to District 8 on November 3, 2011, for the 7th Annual
District 8 Town Hall meeting at the Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood Police Center, 1100
Nashville Avenue. She advised that registration would begin at 5:30 p.m., and the program
would begin at 6:00 p.m. She pointed out that Mayor Betsy Price and City Manager Tom
Higgins would provide welcome remarks and that presentations would be made by various City
departments.
Council Member Scarth announced the East Fort Worth Business Association Dinner would be
held on November 3, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at St. Rita Catholic Church and encouraged everyone to
attend the event.
Mayor Price recognized members of the MBBC cycling club who attended the meeting. She also
announced the Digital Town Hall meeting was a great success and pointed out a number of
excellent comments were received.
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(XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL #1 Continued)
New Appointments:
Mr. Jake Petras, Place 5, Board of Adjustment - Commercial and Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Board of Adjustment, with terms expiring on October 1, 2013.
Ms. Gyna Bivens, Place 5, City Plan Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory
Committee for Transporation Impact Fees, with terms expiring on October 1, 2013.
Reappointments:
Ms. Rubby Smith, Place 5, Building Standards Commission, with term expiring on
September 30, 2013.
Mr. Richard Reyero, Place 5, Golf Advisory Committee, with term expiring on October 1, 2013.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan
that the following individuals be reappointed to the following boards and
commissions, effective November 1, 2011, with terms expiring on the dates
indicated below. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays,
with Council Member Moss absent.
Reappointments:
Michael Ward, Place 7, Building Standards Commission, with term expiring on
September 30, 2013.
Ms. Karen Edwards - Fisher, Place 7, Fort Worth Commission for Women, with term expiring on
October 1, 2013.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth that
Ms. Eunice Givens be appointed to Place 8 on the Appeals Board, effective
November 1, 2011, with a term expiring on September 30, 2013. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
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There were no presentations and /or communications from Boards, Commissions and /or City
Council Committees.
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HEARING XIII. ZONING
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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It appeared that the City Council at its regular meeting on October 18, 2011, continued Zoning
Docket No. ZC -11 -044.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -044 be continued until the November 15, 2011, Council
meeting.
(Council Member Scarth left his place at the dais.)
Ms. Amparo Alejandro, 1216 Clinton Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning
Docket No. ZC -11 -044, and requested this item be delayed until the next night Council meeting
so more neighbors could attend the meeting after work.
Mr. Robert Snoke, 3820 6th Avenue, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket
No. ZC -11 -044, and stated that the residents in the area deserved to keep their neighborhood as a
residential area. He stated that the residents had worked very hard through the years against
commercial encroachment and requested the Council deny this item.
Mr. Francisco Alejandro, 1216 Clinton Avenue, completed a speaker card in opposition to
Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -044, but did not wish to address the Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks that
the original motion to continue Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -044 until the November
15, 2011, Council meeting be amended to continue Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -044
until the December 6, 2011, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Scarth and Moss absent.
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(ZC -11 -056 Continued)
It appeared that the City Council at its regular meeting on October 18, 2011, continued Zoning
Docket No. ZC -11 -056.
Ms. Rachel Wiggins, 1510 Chennault Avenue, representing the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve
Base ( NASJRB) appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -056 and stated
that this zoning change would align the property with the Comprehensive Plan. She pointed out
that the industrial district aided the goals of the 2008 Joint Land Use Study Report for the
NASJRB by removing incompatible residential zoning from the southern Accident Potential
Zone. She advised that she attended a meeting with City staff and citizens and had answered all
of the citizens' questions.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket No.
ZC -11 -056 and stated that they had lived in this area since the 1950's and this zoning change
was a violation of their rights. They stated that they would be required to purchase homeowners
insurance because of the newly designated Accident Potential Zone and that they objected to the
creation of a crash zone. They added that they had gotten used to the aircraft noise and supported
the Air Force and other reserve forces and advised the majority of the residents in the area earned
their living at some point on the base. They also added that they had a signed petition from area
residents in opposition to this item and pointed out that this area was a low water pressure area
which would cause major fire concerns if there was an accident in the industrial area. They stated
that the former Carswell Air Force Base invaded the residential area and that the Accident
Potential Zone should have been cleared in the 1960's.
Mr. Donald Watson, 3240 Reagan Drive
Mr. James McDowell, 3237 Reagan Drive
Mr. G.W. McDowell, 3133 Marquita Drive
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Member Shingleton clarified that this zoning change
did not change the use of this property and did not affect the residents living in their homes.
They stated this change would protect the base and the residents in the future and pointed out
that losing the NASJRB would be a serious detriment to the City. They added that the Accident
Potential Zone had been in place for many years and every military base was required to have
one.
Mr. James McDowell was referred to Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa to discuss his
concerns.
(Council Member Scarth returned to his place at the dais.)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 15 of 30
(ZC -11 -056 Continued)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton that Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -056 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
It appeared to the City Council that 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 October 14, 2011.
Mr. Chad Haynes, 4022 Keller Hicks Road, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket No. ZC -11 -099, but did not wish to address the City Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -099 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
4. ZC-11-102 - Worthington National 6 ,,,, t
Medium Densi Multifamily to "I" Light Industri mended for Approval
as Amended)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 16 of 30
6. ZC-11-104 - W. 1. Cook Foundation,. I QQO, �& fQ20 Southland and 927 8th Avenue,,
from: "D" Hi2h Densitv Multifamil3:, "E" Nei hborhood Commercial,_�FR"
General Commercial Restricted, and "G" Intensive Commercial to: "G" Intensive
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Commercial (Recommended for Approval)
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-I 1-104 be approved. The motion carried seven (7) ayes
to zero (0) nays, with one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan and Council
Member Moss absent.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks
that Zoning Docket No. ZC-11-104 be reconsidered. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Council Member Jordan advised he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that Zoning Docket No. ZC- I 1- 104 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with one (1) abstention by Council Member Jordan
and Council Member Moss absent.
7. ZC-11-105 - Lorin Stolz and Adair Constructiop.*.1 i�y,,,,.Ip��,.IQIIO,.IQI�4,,,.4nd
10180 Hicks Field Road; ... frqT: "K" Heavy Industrial to: "I'DIK" Planned
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site plan included. (Recommended for Approval)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman that Zoning Docket No. ZC- I 1- 105 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
8. ZC-11-106 - BDRC Hulen Place, LTD., 4000 Hulen Street; from: "PD-16" Planned
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Mr. Jim Schell, 901 Fort Worth Club Building, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket No. ZC-I 1-106, but did not wish to address the City Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino
that Zoning Docket No. ZC- I 1- 106 be approved as amended for 8 foot masonry
fence along residential property. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 17 of 30
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Zero Lot Line/Cluster to: "CF" Communitv Facilities (Recommended for
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman that Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -107 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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Ms. Gena Terrell, 5751 Kroger Drive, Suite 185, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket No. ZC -11 -108, but did not wish to address the City Council.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -108 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
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The following individuals completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
No. ZC -11 -110, but did not wish to address the City Council.
Mr. Marty Rader, 310 Creekside Drive, Keller, Texas 76248
Mr. Rob Johnson, 1608 Knox Road, Keller, Texas 76262
Mr. Jared Ervin, 2712 Triangle Leaf Drive
Mr. Gene McCutcheon, 1440 Carrollton Parkway, Carrollton, Texas 75010
Mr. Burl Martin, 51 Alamosa Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks that
Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -110 be approved. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
12. ZC-11-111 - International Union of Operating Engineers Chapter 178, 6300
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training and a height maximum of 120 feet for training ec ui ment; site
included. (Recommended for Approval)
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 18 of 30
(ZC -11 -111 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -111 be approved. The motion carried unanimously
eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that Zoning Docket No. ZC -11 -112 be approved with appreciation to staff. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Moss absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896, Council Member Hicks made a
motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, that the hearing be closed and that the
following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 19960 -11 -2011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, BEING ORDINANCE NO. 13896, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND LAND FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY, RESIDENCE AND
OTHER PURPOSES, THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF THE
BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN
SPACES, OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING, AND THE DENSITY OF
POPULATION, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES DIVIDING THE MUNICIPALITY INTO
DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF UPON "DISTRICT MAPS "; PURPOSE
AND CONFLICT; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF
ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
AND NAMING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
V. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 19 of 30
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The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing Concerning the
Designation of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 77, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and
Adopt an Ordinance Designating a Certain Area in the City of Fort Worth as "Tax Abatement
Reinvestment Zone Number Seventy- Seven, City of Fort Worth, Texas "; Providing the Effective
and Expiration Dates for the Zone and a Mechanism for Renewal of the Zone; and Containing
other Matters Related to the Zone; Pursuant to and in Accordance With Chapter 312 of the Texas
Tax Code.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen rese a s
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth that
the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council Communication
No. G -17415 be approved and Ordinance No. 19961 -11 -2011 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member
Moss absent.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 20 of 30
(G -17435 Continued)
The recommendation was that the City Council Schedule a Public Hearing for
December 6, 2011, on the Proposed Ordinance Repealing the Moratorium on Salt Water
Disposal Wells; and Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth, by Amending
Chapter 15, "Gas ", Article II, "Gas Drilling and Production ", Section 15 -42, to Provide for the
Permitting of Salt Water Disposal Wells.
Council Member Shingleton clarified that the Council was not changing their vote from what
occurred at the October 25, 2011, Council meeting. He stated this item was simply requesting
more public hearings to prepare for the decision in April 2012.
Ms. Serena Keeler, 1405 South Henderson Street, completed a speaker card in opposition to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17435 and stated December was a difficult month for
people to come to City Hall to speak on items of concern. She pointed out that she felt like this
was another way for the gas well companies to sneak something in at the citizens' expense. She
expressed concerns about safety and stated that the citizens were not being heard. She stated that
City Council and staff members were going to lunch with representatives from the gas well
companies and finalizing deals outside of public forum. She indicated that she would like to see
a different tone between the citizens and the gas well companies to promote more meaningful
dialogue to address the concerns of the citizens.
Mr. Jim Ashford, 6209 Riverview Circle, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G -17435 and stated he was opposed to salt water disposal wells and
advised that injection wells were causing earthquakes in Texas and across the United States. He
stated that he provided a handout at the October 25, 2011, Council meeting regarding the details
of an earthquake that occurred near San Antonio, Texas, on October 20, 2011, that was a 4.8
magnitude. He pointed out that the earthquake occurred directly below an injection well. He
stated that if these earthquakes occurred in a densely populated area they would ruin homes,
businesses and roads. He encouraged the Council to continue the moratorium on salt water
disposal wells.
Ms. Libby Willis, 2300 Primrose Avenue, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G -17435 and encouraged the Council to reject this item. She also
stated that there needed to be more transparency relative to how items were presented on the
Council agenda.
Mr. Steve Epstein, 1617 Steinburg Lane, completed a speaker card in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication No. G- 17435, but did not wish to address the Council.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication No. G -17435 and were recognized by Mayor Price, but were not present in the
Council Chamber.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 21 of 30
(G -17435 Continued)
Mr. Rita Vinson, 6216 Dovenshire Terrace
Mr. Robert Snoke, 3826 6th Street
Mr. Gary Hogan, 2117 Rolling Creek Run, completed an "undecided" speaker card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17435 and was recognized by Mayor Price, but was
not present in the Council Chamber.
Council Member Scarth reiterated that the item was to request more public hearings to prepare
for the decision in April 2012, which in his opinion would be considered more transparent since
more public outreach would be conducted. He stated that the public was getting a month's notice
that the City would hold a public hearing on this item to solicit comments at the
December 6, 2011, City Council meeting.
Council Member Espino advised that he had been transparent in requesting a report by City staff
on a possible pilot program for a salt water disposal well in north Fort Worth in the Alliance
Corridor near the I -35 industrial area. He stated that the area could be an appropriate place for a
salt water disposal well and the discussions should be kept open at this time since a moratorium
would drive the wells outside the City limits. He pointed out that the wells could still be placed
next to a Fort Worth neighborhood and the City would not have any control since they would be
outside the city limits. He also advised that the truck traffic in north Fort Worth was causing the
very limited roadways to deteriorate even faster.
Council Member Hicks questioned why this item was on the agenda when the Council just voted
last week to continue the moratorium for another six (6) months. She stated that it was unfair to
indicate that Council and staff were acting on behalf of the drilling companies. She advised that
she spoke with Jason Lamers, the City's Public Information Officer and he stated that the
citizens would have the opportunity to look at the proposal and make comments on the City of
Fort Worth's website. She also pointed out that the issue of the injection wells affected all the
citizens of Fort Worth. She re- emphasized that the Council needed to adhere to what they
decided last week and keep the moratorium at least until April 2012. She indicated that she
would be voting against the proposal.
Council Member Jordan indicated that Council voted just last week to turn down all
recommendations on this issue. He pointed out that 30 days did not represent adequate public
process.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks that
the public hearing on Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17435 be
conducted in March 2012.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 22 of 30
(G -17435 Continued)
Council Member Burns advised that he would support that motion but it was important that
Council not wait until March to have public hearings on this issue. He pointed out the
importance of educating the citizens and allowing them to participate in the public process and
that waiting until March did not give adequate opportunity for this to take place.
Council Member Jordan advised that he would amend his motion to request that city staff come
back to Council on December 6, 2011, with a defined public hearing process schedule with a
tentative decision for final public hearing in March 2012.
Council Member Scarth expressed his concern with why there would not be a public hearing on
December 6, 2011, because that would get the process started earlier. He pointed out that if there
would be a defined plan for public discourse on this issue then he would be in support of the
motion. He reiterated that he wanted to avoid the misconception that Council was somehow
trying to rush this issue through.
Council Member Jordan advised that he did not have a problem with staff making a presentation
on December 6, 2011, in the Pre - Council meeting about what the public process would be,
similar to the redistricting plan and updates. He emphasized that this was a difficult issue and
that he wanted to put the public mind at rest that a decision would not be made on this issue until
March 2012.
Council Member Hicks expressed that this was a very important issue and that it was essential
that the public be engaged in this process. She pointed out that it was clear by the number of
e -mails and phone calls received that there was much confusion among the citizens about this
issue. She indicated that she supported having a discussion in the Pre - Council meeting on
December 6, 2011, about the process.
Council Member Espino indicated that the public process should be started as soon as possible
and that the first public hearing could be held on December 6, 2011.
Council Member Jordan stated that his amended motion was to deny Mayor and Council
Communication No. G -17435 as stated and requested City staff to provide a detailed schedule of
public hearings and the notification process on December 6, 2011, relative to the moratorium on
salt water disposal wells, with a final decision on the item in March 2012.
Mayor Price stated that this was intended to be the opening of the first public hearing to begin
the dialogue on this issue and that the wording on the Mayor and Council Communication
No. G -17435 was confusing. She added that when Council did move forward on this issue that
Mr. Rick Trice, Assistant Director, Gas Well, Planning and Development Department, would be
available to the neighborhood associations for information and that Council would also be
available to address any concerns.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 23 of 30
(G -17435 Continued)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks that
Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17435 be denied and requested City
staff to provide a detailed schedule of public hearings and the notification process
on December 6, 2011, relative to the moratorium on salt water disposal wells, with
a final decision on the item in March 2012. The motion carried unanimously eight
(8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Apply for Federal
Grant Funding Under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery
Discretionary Program of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in the Amount of
Approximately $26,400,000.00 for Construction of the White Settlement Bridge Project With a
Local Match in the Amount of $14,200,000.00 to be Provided by the Tarrant Regional Water
District.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that Mayor and Council Communication No. G -17436 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15279 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize 1
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(Council Members Espino and Jordan left their places at the dais.)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
The recommendation was that the City Council Conduct a Public Hearing Under the Guidelines
Set Forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and
Recreational Lands; Find That No Feasible or Prudent Alternatives Exist to Use Z Boaz North
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 24 of 30
(L -15279 Continued)
Golf Course, at 3200 Lackland Road, Fort Worth, Texas, Located South of Calmont Avenue,
East of Alta Mere Drive and North of Camp Bowie West Boulevard, as Proposed; Find That the
Proposed Use Includes All Reasonable Planning to Minimize Harm to the Parkland and
Including That the Proposed Use Will Have No Impact on Use of the Surface of Parkland as
Specified; and Close the Public Hearing and Authorize Approval of the Use of the Subsurface of
Parkland for the Drilling and the Extraction of Natural Gas From an Off -Site Location:
A. Retort of City Staff
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Ms. Rachel Wiggins, 1510 Chennault Avenue, representing the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve
Base ( NASJRB) appeared before Council and stated that the NASJRB was not opposed to or in
favor of specific drilling in the City. She advised that the NASJRB requests early coordination
with the NASJRB of any new rig structures in the area because any structures of great height
could have an impact on their ability to use their instrument landing system.
C. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton that the public hearing be closed and that Mayor and Council
Communication No. L -15279 be approved. The motion carried unanimously six (6)
ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino, Jordan and Moss absent.
E. Planning & Zoning
-2 - Approv e Timetable for Proposed Ci!y-Initi ted Annexation and
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Authorize itiati i for Approximatell 12.3 Acres of Land c to
North of Team Ranch Road and West of West Loon 820 Soutl►, AX -12 -001,
Monserrat Commercial , in the Far West Sector in Accordance with the 2
Comprehensive Plan.
The recommendation was that the City Council Approve the Proposed Annexation Timetable in
Order to Annex approximately 12.3 Acres of Land, Located North of Team Ranch Road and
West of West Loop 820 South, AX -12 -001, Monserrat Commercial, in the Far West Sector, for
Full Purposes in Compliance With the Requirements of Chapter 43 of the Local Government
Code of the State of Texas; Direct Staff to Prepare a Service Plan That Provides for the
Extension of Full Municipal Services to the Annexation Area; and Authorize the City Manager
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 25 of 30
to Initiate Certain Zoning Changes for the Annexation Area in Accordance With the 2011
Comprehensive Plan.
(PZ -2961 Continued)
(Council Member Jordan returned to his place at the dais.)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks
that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ -2961 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously seven (7) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Members Espino
and Moss absent.
F. Award of Contract
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize Execution of Contract Amendment
No. 13 to City Secretary Contract No. 37974 With eVerge Group of Texas, Ltd., for an Amount
Not to Exceed $1,798,116.00 for Implementation Services Related to the Upgrade of the City's
PeopleSoft Human Resources/Payroll System; and Authorize Execution of Contract Amendment
No. 6 to City Secretary Contract No. 37970 With International Consulting Acquisition
Corporation d /b /a STA Consulting, for an Amount Not to Exceed $399,168.00 for
Implementation Support Services and Oversight Assistance for the Upgrade of the City's
PeopleSoft Human Resources/Payroll System to the Next Software Version.
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25260 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 26 of 30
(C -25261 Continued)
The recommendation was that the City Council Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund in the
Amount of $1,143,748.75, and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Stormwater
Utility Fund Balance by the Same Amount for the Purpose of Transferring Said Funds to the
Stormwater Capital Projects Fund for Paving, Storm Drainage, Water and Sanitary Sewer
Improvements Associated With Phase 2 of the Harley Avenue Realignment Project; Authorize
the Transfer of the Funds From the Stormwater Utility Fund to the Stormwater Capital Projects
Fund; Adopt an Appropriation Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations
in the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding
Improvements Associated With the Project; Authorize Transfer of $248,570.50 From the Culture
and Tourism Fund to the Street Improvements Fund for Paving, Striping and Fencing of a
Portion of the Surface Parking System at Will Rogers Memorial Center; Adopt an Appropriation
Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Street Improvements
Fund, From Available Funds, for the Purpose of Funding Paving, Striping and Fencing a Portion
of the Surface Parking System at Will Rogers Memorial Center; and Authorize Execution of an
Infrastructure Construction Agreement With Event Facilities Fort Worth, Inc., in the Amount of
$8,550,644.80 for Improvements Associated With Phase 2 of the Harley Avenue Reconstruction
Proj ect.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25261 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 19962 -11 -2011, 19963 -11 -2011 and 19964 -11 -2011
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with
Council Member Moss absent.
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The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize a Five (5) Year Tax Abatement
Agreement With CB &C Management, LLC, for the Property Located at 3309 Lawnwood Street
in the Riverside Neighborhood Empowerment Zone in Accordance With the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25262 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 27 of 30
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The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize the Execution of a Tax Abatement
Agreement With Alcon Laboratories Holding Corporation or an Affiliate Thereof for the
Expansion and Renovation of the Existing Alcon Campus Located at 6201 South Freeway, Fort
Worth, Texas; and Authorize the Waiver of Certain Related Development Fees.
Motion: Council Member Hicks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan that
Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25263 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
4 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Coburn's Cateri
- , -ry,icell Inc., Ito I Provide, 'ElvIlluslive I Coulcesslion, land, Alcohollic, I Beverage, I Services, I at
the Will Rogers Memorial Center for a Period of Five Years.
The recommendation was that the City Council Authorize Execution of a Contract With
Coburn's Catering Service, Inc., to Provide Exclusive Concession and Alcoholic Beverage
Services at the Will Rogers Memorial Center for a Term of Five (5) Years to Begin on
February 1, 2012, and Expire on January 31, 2017, With Options to Renew for Five (5) One (1)
Year Terms.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hicks
that Mayor and Council Communication No. C -25264 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss
absent.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present desiring to be
heard.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Page 28 of 30
Beth Knight, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
(XV. PUBLIC HEARING #1 Continued)
b. Citizen Comments
There was no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the public hearing
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton
that the public hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously eight (8) ayes to
zero (0) nays, with Council Member Moss absent.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Abraham Rivera, 1334 Myrtle Street, appeared before Council and presented pictures of
renovations that he had made to several properties on the eastside of Fort Worth and Magnolia
Street. Mr. Rivera stated that Code Compliance Officers had issued him numerous citations and
that he eventually went bankrupt. He advised that the Code Compliance Department should be
on a shorter leash. He pointed out that he had $15,000.00 in citations and that he had a Judge and
a Prosecutor in Fort Worth tell him that he was a "slum lord ". He stated that he was an investor
in Fort Worth who lost money and that the properties he invested in were still in disrepair. He
advised that if the Code Compliance Department would have been less aggressive in issuing
citations that area of the City would have nicer homes and more investors would have gone into
that area. He requested that the City look into this because the current atmosphere discouraged
any investment into the area.
Council Member Hicks thanked Mr. Rivera for bringing this issue forward to the Council. She
advised that on the four -plex issue, Council Member Ralph McCloud rezoned this area to single
family a number of years ago and that the neighborhood was very much in favor of a single -
family neighborhood. She disagreed that the Code Compliance Department discouraged
development. She pointed out that she, Mayor Price, and Council Member Shingleton were at a
large ground - breaking on the south side where there was a multi - million dollar development
involving the building of residences. She reiterated that there was a great deal of revitalization
going on in the area. She stated that the majority of the calls received were code related and that
Code Compliance Officers responded to issues that were raised by individuals in the
neighborhood. She referred Mr. Rivera to Mr. Brandon Bennett, Director, Code Compliance
Department, and advised that she and Mr. Bennett would be happy to speak with him further
about any issues that he was having with the Code Compliance Department.
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Mr. Rivera stated that he applauded the fact that there were large investments in that area but that
development was small compared to allowing thousands of investors to go into the area rather
than one (1) large investor.
(XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Continued)
Council Member Hicks clarified that the investment and redevelopment she was referring to was
not small. She advised Mr. Rivera that all investors and builders must play by the rules in any
neighborhood within the City.
Mr. Rivera stated that he was not alluding to the fact that the investment was small but that there
could be more investors developing property in the area.
Mayor Price asked Mr. Brandon Bennett, Director, Code Compliance Department, to discuss the
matter further with Mr. Rivera.
The following individuals appeared before Council regarding Occupy Fort Worth — Burnett Park
and advised that they were speaking on behalf of Occupy Fort Worth. They stated that Occupy
Fort Worth was a peaceful assembly and that they were exercising their first amendment right to
assemble peacefully and protest income inequality and corporate influence over government.
They advised that the protesters wanted to coexist peacefully with local authorities and wanted to
establish a relationship and build a rapport between Occupy Fort Worth and the City Council.
They invited all members of the City Council to experience Occupy Fort Worth and observe how
they facilitate true democracy by attending their general assembly that began every night at
7:30 p.m. They pointed out that the City of Dallas had made arrangements to allow Occupy
Dallas to set up tents and that the City of Fort Worth should do the same. They encouraged the
City Council to build a cooperative relationship with those individuals who chose to join the
causes of Occupy Fort Worth.
Mr. Bryan Frederick, 8665 Las Vegas Court, #2010
Ms. Paula Smith, 2321 Treemont
Mr. Joey Daniel Retana, 3400 Block of S. University
Mr. Doyle C. Fine 11, 7206 Northhaven Road, Dallas, Texas 75230
Ms. Jo Jones, 6340 Lakeworth Boulevard, #136, appeared before Council and stated as a
participant in the Occupy Fort Worth protest she expressed her frustration with her inability to
express her 1st Amendment rights to peacefully assemble and express her grievances to the
government. She pointed out that she was one of the five (5) individuals who were peacefully
arrested while sleeping. She stated that Occupy Fort Worth was a 24/7 protest and that they
needed the tents to protect them from the elements. She read a letter from the City Council of
New York to Mayor Bloomberg in support of Occupy Wall Street's right to assemble at Liberty
Plaza and pointed out that the City Council of Irvine, California voted in favor of allowing the
protesters to have tents.
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(XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Continued)
Ms. Hanna Tidwell, 4432 Aspen Way, Haltom City, Texas 76137, appeared before Council and
spoke on behalf of the Occupy Fort Worth protesters who were arrested on October 15, 2011.
She advised that it was their belief that the arrests were less effective in promoting civil
democracy than in deterring good -will for present and future protesters and those who
sympathized with their cause.
Ms. Mary Kares, 9828 Goodnight Circle, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the
Occupy Fort Worth movement and expressed that this movement gave her hope in this country
for herself and her children.
Mayor Price advised that Ms. Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager, was available to discuss the
Parks and Community Services Department regulations regarding park usage.
Mr. William Busby, 1501 West Spurgeon Street, completed a citizen presentation card and was
recognized by Mayor Price, but was not present in the Council Chamber.
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 15`h day of November, 2011.
Attest:
Approved:
Marty Hen 'x Betsy
City Secretary Mayp