HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/06/11-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 11,2019
Present:
Mayor Pro tem Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Brian Byrd, District 3
Council Member Cary Moon, District 4
Council Member Gyna Bivens,District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Absent:
Mayor Betsy Price
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton called the
regular session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019,
in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION—Pastor Randy Hardisty, Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian
The invocation was provided by Pastor Randy Hardisty, Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian.
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 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 4,2019
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that
the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular meeting of
June 4, 2019, be approved. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member
Flores 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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council
Member Flores absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-19551 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 23687-06-2019
Correcting Certain Financial Accounts by Increasing the Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the HUD Section 108 Loan Fund in the Amount of
$28,539,931.80 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 8)
2. M&C G-19552 - Adopt a Resolution No. 5096-06-2019 Authorizing Execution
of Amendment No. 1 to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for Purchase and Installation of Traffic Signal
Communication Equipment for the Regional Traffic Signal Retiming Project
(CSC No. 52111) to Increase the Number of Locations from 33 to 140 at no
Additional Cost(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C G-19553 - Adopt Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements Plan
Citizen Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Progress Report (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-12339 - Authorize Purchase Agreements with immixTechonology, Inc.
for KRONOS Workforce TeleStaff On-Premise Software Licensing,
Professional Services, Support and Maintenance Using a Cooperative
Agreement with immixTechnology, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed
$462,120.19 for the First Year and Four Renewal Options in an Annual
Amount of $60,540.00 for the Information Technology Solutions Department
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-16226 - Authorize the Sale of City-Owned Surplus Property Described
as 0.148 Acres in the A. Van Norstrand Survey, Abstract No. 1584, Located on
the 2500 Block of Roberts Cut-Off Road to the City of River Oaks, for a Total
Purchase Price of$19,478.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
2. M&C L-16227 - Authorize Acquisition of a Drainage Facility Easement, Right
of Way Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Rights in
Approximately 1.861 Acres of Land from Property Owned by X Heritage
Trace Village, LTD, Located in the Josiah Survey, Abstract No. 1600, Tarrant
County, Fort Worth, Texas, for the Harmon Road - Golden Triangle Blvd to
US 287 Project in the Amount of$844,600.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs
in the Amount Up to $6,000.00, for a Total Cost of $850,600.00 (2018 Bond
Program) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-29144 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 49326, a Professional Services Agreement with Brown & Gay
Engineers, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $600,000.00 and an Additional
Term of 12 months for Staff Extension Services in Managing Transportation
and Public Works Capital Projects (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C C-29145 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 50902 to Increase the Ground Space of Lease Site 31N and
Authorize Execution of a Consent to Leasehold Deed of Trust to Facilitate New
Hangar Construction with Daniel Griffith, at Fort Worth Spinks Airport
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
3. M&C C-29146 - Authorize Execution of Amendment Number 1 to City
Secretary Contract No. 48070 with Bermex, Inc. to Enable a Meter Reading
System Upgrade, Update Pricing for a Total Contract Amount not to Exceed
$2,931,600.00 and to Include One Additional Annual Renewal Option (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C C-29147 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement
with Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $930,000.00 for Engineering-
Related Professional Services for CentrePort Trail Phase I & Phase II
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
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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 Proclamation for LGBTQ Pride Month
Council Member Zadeh presented a proclamation for LGBTQ Pride Month to Honorable Joel
Burns and Mrs. Sharon Herrera.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Council Members Byrd and Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within the City and
various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
Mayor Pro tem Shingleton presented Keys to the City to Mr. Jason Goober and Mr. Jeff King for
their assistance with the kidnapping recovery of 8-year old Salem Sabatka a few weeks ago.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XI. 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
Ms. Melissa Konur be reappointed to Place 9 on the City Plan Commission and
the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee on Transportation Impact Fees,
effective June 11, 2019, and with a term expiring October 1, 2021. Motion passed
7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Flores absent.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or City
Council committees.
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XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Appointing Two Persons to the Board of Directors of
Multipurpose Arena Fort Worth,A Texas Non-Profit Corporation
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd, that Resolution No. 5097-06-2019, be adopted. Motion passed 7-0,
Mayor Price and Council Member Flores absent.
2. A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Develop and Implement the Plan
for Closure and Re-purposing of Sycamore Creek Golf Course into a
Community Park by October 1,2019 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd, that Resolution No. 5098-06-2019, be adopted. Motion passed 7-0,
Mayor Price and Council Member Flores absent.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-19554 - Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Variance from Section 4-
4 of the City Code to Allow Beer and Wine Sales for On-Premise Consumption
at Bad Axe Throwing Located at 1200 E. Lancaster Avenue (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Pro tem Shingleton opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Nicholas Jahr, 1200 East Lancaster Avenue, appeared before Council in support of Mayor
and Council Communication G-19554.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon,
that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication G-19554
be approved. Motion passed 7-0,Mayor Price and Council Member Flores absent.
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D. Land
1. M&C L-16203 - Authorize Execution of Municipal Services Agreement for the
Proposed Owner-Initiated Annexation of Approximately 115.026 Acres of
Land in Denton County, Located North of Intermodal Parkway and South of
Highway 114 off of FM 156, in the Far North Planning Sector, AX-19-001
(FUTURE COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
2. M&C L-16204 - Adopt Ordinance for the Owner-Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 115.026 Acres of Land and 35.589 Acres of Right-of-Way in
Denton County, Located North of Intermodal Parkway and South of Highway
114 off of FM 156, in the Far North Planning Sector, AX-19-001 (FUTURE
COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
XV. ZONING HEARING
It appeared that the City Council, at its meeting of April 9, 2019, continued the public hearing.
1. ZC-19-039 - (CD 7) - M. T. Cole Family Partnership 42, NP-OV Fort Worth
Project 1, 14500 - 15300 FM Road 156; From: Unzoned To: "K" Heavy
Industrial 115.02 acres (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communications L-16203 and L-16204 and Zoning Docket
ZC-19-039 be continued to August 6, 2019. Motion passed 7-0, Mayor Price and
Council Member Flores absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-29148 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement
Agreement with Patrick J. Wells for the Rehabilitation of a Single-Family
Dwelling Located at 2941 Travis Avenue in Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
Area 6 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-29148 be approved. Motion
passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Flores absent.
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2. M&C C-29149 - Authorize Execution of Contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc., in
the Amount of$3,903,205.00 for FY 17 Round 3 of the Council District 9 Street
Repair and Reconstruction Program and Near Southside Medical District
Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Improvements on Various Streets, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-29149 be approved with
enthusiasm and Appropriation Ordinance No. 23688-06-2019 be adopted. Motion
passed 7-0, Mayor Price and Council Member Flores absent.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Ingrid Ebbers, 401 Scrub Oak Court, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to the
Stockyards Cattle Drive and wrong way drivers on Exchange Avenue and was recognized by
Mayor Pro tem Shingleton but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to Code
Compliance, the Mayor and City Council.
Mr. Jerome Johnson, representing the Highland Hills Neighborhood Association, 5632 Cando
Drive, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to public health and safety concerns in
Highland Hills and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton but was not present in the
Council Chamber..
Ms. Lasondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to
herself and was recognized by Mayor Pro tern Shingleton but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
Ms. Mary Williams, 2533 Malvern Trail, appeared before Council relative to the Southeast Fort
Worth Dollar Store.
Mr. Peter Rokkas, 616 North Riverside Drive, appeared before Council relative to the homeless
and how to generate money for the homeless.
Ms. Sandra Shelton, 6008 Welch Avenue, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to the
proclamation for LGBTQ Pride Month and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton but
was not present in the Council CHamber.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to police relations and the
community:
Bishop Mark Kirkland, representing St. Mark Church, 6425 Vel
Ms. Angela Darden, 1520 Grantland Circle
Minister Dominique Alexander, representing the Next Generation Action Network (NGAN),
2512 East Overton Road, Dallas, Texas
Ms. LaDonna Meyers, 4916 Flamingo Road
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Mr. Gerald Banks, Sr., 6861 Routt Street
Pastor B.R. Daniels, 1212 Cameo Drive
Mr. Jesse Taylor, 4408 Village Creek Road
Mr. Michael Bell, P.O. Box 51240
Mr. Oscar Sutphen, 1900 Ash Crescent
Mr. Jimmy Blackwell, 5116 Norma Street
Mr. Cleveland Harris, 9012 Sunridge Circle 4111
Pastor Kyev Tatum, 2864 Mississippi Avenue, P.O. Box 523
Mr. Chris Nettles, 1121 East Bowie Street
Mr. Rodney McIntosh, 5420 Conroy Street
Mr. Cory Hughes, 9624 Willow Branch Way
Mr. Damon Crenshaw, representing, NGAN, 7441 Marvin D. Love Freeway, Suite 310, Dallas,
Texas
Mr. Ernest Walker, representing The American Black Cross, 1500 Berry Street, completed a
speaker card relative to the community and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Shingleton but
was not present in the Council Chamber.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL,
ROOM 290)
XVIIL ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton adjourned the Regular meeting at
8:44 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 18t" day of June, 2019.
Attest: Appro
Mary J. Kay tsy P ice
City Secretary Mayor