HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/05/14-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 14,2019
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 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 Cary Moon, District 4
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 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street,Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION—Pastor Joe Foster, New Rose Missionary Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Joe Foster,New Rose Missionary Baptist 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 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 7,2019
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2019, be approved. Motion
passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent.
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V. CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL RETURNS BY CITY SECRETARY
City Secretary Kayser advised Council that they had been provided with the certifications and
tabulations of the official elections returns from Tarrant, Denton and Parker Counties for the
General Election held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, for the purpose of electing the Mayor and eight
(8) City Council Members for their respective single member districts of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, with the certified cumulative returns for such election. She
stated as a result of the tabulations the following persons were hereby declared elected to the
City Council:
Mayor: Betsy Price
Council Member District 2: Carlos Flores
Council Member District 3: Brian Byrd
Council Member District 4: Cary Moon
Council Member District 5: Gyna M. Bivens
Council Member District 6: Jungus Jordan
Council Member District 7: Dennis Shingleton
Council Member District 8: Kelly Allen Gray
Council Member District 9: Ann Zadeh
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd,
acknowledging the receipt of the Certification of Official Election Returns and
directed that they be filed of record in the City Secretary's Office. Motion passed
8-0, Council Member Moon absent.
VI. A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS; DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 4, 2019 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that
Resolution No. 5085-05-2019 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Moon absent.
VII. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION
City Secretary Kayser and staff presented Certificates of Election to Mayor Elect Betsy Price and
Council Members Elect Carlos Flores, Brian Byrd, Gyna M. Bivens, Jungus Jordan, Dennis
Shingleton,Kelly Allen Gray and Ann Zadeh.
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VIII. ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE TO THE COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECT
City Secretary Kayser administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Elect Betsy Price and Council
Members Elect Carlos Flores, Brian Byrd, Gyna M. Bivens, Jungus Jordan, Dennis Shingleton,
Kelly Allen Gray and Ann Zadeh.
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton and Council Members Flores, Byrd, Bivens, Jordan,
Allen Gray and Zadeh expressed appreciation to their families, friends, citizens of Fort Worth
and staff for their support and provided comments relative to their vision for the future of Fort
Worth and their respective duties. Mayor Price read prepared comments from Council Member
Moon extending congratulations to all Council Members on their re-election and expressing his
appreciation to the citizens who allowed him to serve the City of Fort Worth.
IX. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication G-19538 be withdrawn
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
X. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
XI. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 8-0, Council
Member Moon absent.
A. General - Consent Items
2. M&C G-19539 - Authorize Establishment of Two Quiet Zones at Union Pacific
Railroad Crossings at E. Butler Street and Y C Shamblee Drive (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 8 and 9)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-12325 - Authorize Execution of a Purchase Agreement with DFW
Materials, LP for Crushed Limestone and Rip Rap Materials in an Annual
Amount Up to $1,500,000.00 and Authorize Five Renewal Options for the
Water Department, Park and Recreation Department, and the Transportation
and Public Works Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) )
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2. M&C P-12326 - Authorize Agreements with the Listed Vendors for Athletic,
Physical Education, Gymnasium Supplies and Equipment and Heavy Duty
Exercise Equipment and Related Accessories and Services, Using a
Cooperative Contract for City Departments in the Combined Annual Amount
Up to $1,000,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C P-12327 - Authorize Purchase Agreements for Software Upgrade to
Socrata Connected Government Cloud and Internal Data Sharing and Related
Services with Carahsoft Technology Corporation Using a Cooperative
Agreement for an Amount Up to $297,280.04 for the First Year and Authorize
Four One-Year Options to Renew at an Annual Cost Not-To-Exceed
$170,000.04 for the Information Technology Solutions Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-29119 - Authorize Execution of Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements
with Paisano Redi-Mix, Inc., H & H Concrete on Demand Inc., and CJA
Enterprises LLP for a Combined Annual Amount Up to $1,200,000.00 for
Asphaltic Road and Highway Materials and Authorize Four Renewal Options
for the Transportation and Public Works Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
2. M&C C-29120 - Amend M&C C-29029 Authorizing Execution of a Tax
Abatement Agreement with Stanley Black & Decker USA, Inc to Add
Wachovia Service Corporation as a Party to the Tax Abatement Agreement
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
3. M&C C-29121 - Ratify City Secretary Contract No. 51966, an Emergency
Construction Contract with Hayward Baker, Inc., in the Amount of
$227,418.00 for Repair of Tunnel Storm Drain, Eastern Hills Drainage
Improvements Project, Phase 2 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
4. M&C C-29122 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, Reimbursements from the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State
University-San Marcos in an Amount Up to $120,000.00, Authorize Execution
of Related Agreement with Texas State University-San Marcos for Operations
to Discourage the Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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5. M&C C-29123 - Authorize Execution of a Settlement Agreement and Release
to Terminate City Secretary Contract Nos. 29110-A4, A5, A6 and No. 47249
with Johnson Controls,Inc., in the amount of$411,734.47 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
6. M&C C-29124 - Authorize Execution of a Gas Supply Agreement with
Renovar Arlington, LTD., for the City to Provide Digester Gas from the
Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
7. M&C C-29125 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Manager at Risk
Agreement with The Fain Group, Inc., for the Alliance Park Phase I & II
Project with a Preconstruction Phase Services Fee in the Amount of$25,000.00
and a Construction Phase Services Fee of Seven Percent (7%) of the
Guaranteed Maximum Price within a Project Construction Budget of
$5,000,000.00. (2014 Bond Program) (2018 Bond Program) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
8. M&C C-29126 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if
Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2020 TexTreasures Grant from the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission in the Amount Up to $25,000.00 for the
Preservation of the Jubilee Theatre Records, Authorize Execution of Related
Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 23661-05-2019
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
XII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General—Removed from Consent Agenda
1. M&C G-19538 - Adopt Ordinance Prescribing the Number of Authorized Civil
Service Positions in Each Classification in the Police Department by
Eliminating Forty-Two Vacant Positions in the Classification of Police Officer
Intended as Temporary Overages (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
City Manager Cooke clarified that this action eliminates vacant positions for positions that were
over and above the authorized strength of the Police Department. He added that sometimes the
Police Department was allowed to over hire the number of positions as they were going through
training and recruit classes. The positions would be added when there was more authorized
strength related to training and recruiting and then eliminated when those positions became
vacant. He advised that this is a process that has been used over the years to track overages in the
City of Fort Worth Police Department.
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Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-19538 be approved and Ordinance No.
23662-05-2019. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent.
XIIL SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS,ETC.
1. Presentation by 2019 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial
Mr. Elliott Garsek, representing the 2019 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial, provided
background of the event and presented Mayor Price with a replica of the vase that the PGA Tour
presented to the Colonial Fort Worth in recognition as the most engaged community on the entire
PGA calendar.
2. Recognition of the KnoWhat2Do Emergency Preparedness Calendar
Contestants
Assistant Chief Homer Robertson, Fire Department, provided a brief presentation of the 2020
KnoWhat2Do Calendar Contest and Ms. Maribel Martinez, Emergency Management
Coordinator, introduced the winning artists:
Month Student Grade School
Cover Andres Gutierrez, Jr. 5 Diamond Hill Elementary
January Raul Ortega 5 Bonnie Brae Elementary
February Maralyn Espinoza 4 East Handley Elementary
March Emanuel Magana 5 Springdale Elementary
April Luz Cardoza 5 Dolores Huerta Elementary
May Katherine Williams 5 Alice Carlson ALC
June William Pinnell IV 5 North Hi Mount Elementary
July Ava Castro 4 South Hi Mount Elementary
August Jesus Guzman 5 Leadership Academy at Mitchell Blvd.
September Ruby Aranda 5 Springdale Elementary
October Charleston Amerson 5 Leadership Academy at Mitchell Blvd.
November Emely Herrada 5 Dolores Huerta Elementary
December Morryson Tutt 4 West Handley Elementary
3. Presentation of Proclamation for Streams & Valleys Day
Mayor Price presented a Proclamation for Streams & Valleys Day to Ms. Stacey Pierce,
Executive Director, Streams &Valleys.
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XIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton and Council Members Flores and Zadeh announced
upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XV. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that
Mr. Cory Malone be appointed to Position 9 on the Historic and Cultural
Landmarks Commission, effective May 14, 2019, and with a term expiring
October 1, 2019. She advised that Mr. Malone would be fulfilling the unexpired
term of Mr. Paul Randall. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon absent.
XVI. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or City
Council committees.
XVII. RESOLUTIONS
City Secretary Kayser advised that Resolutions 1-4 would be considered by one motion.
1. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of the AllianceAirport
Authority, Inc.
2. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of the Central City Local
Government Corporation
3. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Trustees of the Fort Worth Local
Development Corporation
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4. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Local
Government Corporation
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Allen Gray, that Resolution Nos. 5086-05-2019, 5087-05-2019, 5088-05-2019
and 5089-05-2019 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member Moon
absent.
5. A Resolution Establishing Allocation Priorities for Available Revenue Generated
from Project Financing Zone Number One
Motion: ;Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that Resolution No. 5090-05-2019, be adopted. Motion passed 8-0,
Council Member Moon absent.
XVIII.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-19540 - Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Amendment to the
Fiscal Year 2019 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget to Increase the
Budgets in the Recruiting and Equipment Initiatives by a Total of
$2,157,325.00, for a Police Recruit Class, and Decrease the Budgeted
Contribution to Fund Balance by the Same Amount, with No Net Increase to
the Overall Budget, and Adopt Ordinance Amending the City's Fiscal Year
2019 Budget to Reflect these Changes (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
Report of City Staff
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Christianne Kellet, Police Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no Citizen Presentations.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication G-19540
be approved and Ordinance No. 23663-05-2019 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0,
Council Member Moon absent.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-29127 - Authorize the Execution of a Construction Contract with
McMahon Contracting LP in the Amount of $4,572,234.77 for Roadway
Construction for Timberland Boulevard Phase Three from Park Vista to US
377, Authorize a Temporary Closure of Timberland Boulevard at Park Vista
Boulevard for Three Months and a Temporary Closure of Katy Road at US
377 for 10 Months for the Construction of Timberland Boulevard and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-29127 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 23664-05-2019 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Moon absent.
XIX. ZONING HEARING
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 hearing had
been given by publication in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper of the City of
Fort Worth, on April 25, 2019.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
1. ZC-19-060 - CD 9) - Amber Flores, 4120 Merida Avenue; From: "FR" General
Commercial Restricted To: "A-5" One-Family 0.24 acres (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that
Zoning Docket ZC-19-060 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Council Member
Moon absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 for the above-listed
cases, Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that the
hearing be closed, and Ordinance No. 23665-05-2019 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Council
Member Moon absent.
XX. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to Code
Compliance.
Mr. James Lewis, 5841 Westcrest Drive, appeared before Council relative to Justice.
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Mr. Max Krochmal, 1509 South Lake Street, appeared before Council relative to Police
Oversight/Race and Culture Task Force.
Mr. Jim Delong, 8704 Granite Court, appeared before Council relative to Politics and provided a
handout.
Mr. Bart Gutierrez, 1314 Evans, appeared before Council relative to Code Department and weed
mowing contractors. Mayor Price asked Mr. Gutierrez to meet with Assistant City Manager
Valerie Washington to address his concerns.
Ms. Pamela Young, 14221 Hobby Lane, appeared before Council relative to Community
Oversight of Police.
Ms. Mindia Whittier, 4108 South Bellaire Drive, appeared before Council relative to Community
Oversight Board and provided a handout.
Mr. Leroy Pena, 10005 Santa Garza Drive, Dallas, Texas, appeared before Council relative to
Fort Worth Police Oversight Review Board.
Mr. Waymond Brown, Sr., 4328 South Edgewood Terrace, appeared before Council relative to a
Citizen Review Board.
Mr. Angelico McKinney, 3562 West Boyce Avenue, appeared before Council relative to Civilian
Oversight Council.
Mr. Kenneth Lott, 2901 Race Street #2201, completed a Citizen Presentation Card relative to
Police Oversight and was recognized by Mayor Price, but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
Mr. Cory Session, 2901 East 4"' Street, appeared before Council relative to Race and Culture.
XXI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL,
ROOM 290)
XXII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:37 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 2 1"day of May, 2019.
Attest: Appr ed:
Maly J. K Betsy Pr'
City Secret Mayo