HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/10/29-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 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 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
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
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 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29,
2019, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall;200 Texas Street, Fort
Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION- Reverend Karen Calafat, St. Luke's in the Meadow Episcopal
Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Karen Calafat, St. Luke's in the Meadow
Episcopal.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE
OF TEXAS
(State of Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,Texas,
one state under God, one and indivisible.")
The Pledges of Allegiance to the United States of America and the State of Texas were
recited.
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Shingleton,
that the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting of
October 29, 2019,be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
1. 19-0188 Minutes - October 22,2019 Work Session
2. 19-0185 Minutes - October 22, 2019 Regular Meeting
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 19-0266 be removed from the Consent Agenda
in its entirety and replaced by M&C 19-0269.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General-Consent Items
1. M&C 19-0266 Apply for and Accept, if Awarded, a 2019 Urban Outdoor
Recreation Grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, in an Amount Up
to $1,500,000.00 for the Design and Construction of the Fort Worth Nature
Center & Refuge Boardwalk, Phase II, Authorize City's Grant Match in an
Amount Up to $1,500,000.00, and Adopt Resolution and Appropriation
Ordinances(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Withdrawn.Replaced by M&C 19-0269.
2. M&C 19-0271 Verify Completion of the Rehabilitation Project for the Historic
and Cultural Landmark Property Located at 3000 S. Jennings Avenue and Declare
said Property to be Entitled to a Historic Site Tax Exemption (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 9)
Motion: Approved.
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B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials,and Services-Consent Items
1. M&C 19-0270 Authorize Two Purchase Agreements with Presidio Networked
Solutions, Inc. for the Ongoing Support and Maintenance of the City's Enterprise
Data and Voice Network Communications Systems, for the Information
Technology Solutions Department using State of Texas Department of
Information Technology Solutions Department using Cooperative Contracts in an
Annual Amount of$800,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 19-0272 Authorize Purchase of a Pavement Milling Machine from
Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. in an Amount Up to $688,500.00 for the
Transportation and Public Works Department Through the Property Management
Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C 19-0273 Authorize Execution of Agreement with the University of North
Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to Accept a Grant in the Amount of
$450,000.00 from the State of Texas for Operations of the Fort Worth Business
Assistance Center as Well as Renovations and Upkeep of Buildings on the Guinn
Elementary School Campus, Authorize Use of Interest in the Amount Up to
$5,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 23899-10-2019
2. M&C 19-0274 Authorize Execution of a Contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc., in
the Amount of $1,202,870.14 for Hot-in-Place Recycling and Asphalt Overlay
Improvements for Ramey Avenue (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
Motion: Approved.
3. M&C 19-0275 Authorize Execution of a Contract with Pavecon Public Works,
LP, in the Amount of $755,848.00 for Randol Mill Road Street Rehabilitation
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
Motion: Approved.
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4. M&C 19-0277 Authorize Rejection of Bids Received for the OLD FIRE
STATION NO. 12 Facility Renovation Project and. Authorize Re-Bid (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. 19-0168 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS,ETC.
1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Mason Angerbauer
Council Member Byrd presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Mason Angerbauer
for his innovative library boxes for Walsh Ranch.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Shingleton, and Council Member Allen Gray 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 ceremonial travel.
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
City Secretary Kayser advised that election for Mayor Pro tem would be moved to the
November 19, 2019, Council meeting.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
There were no presentations by the City Council.
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PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES - NONE
There were no presentations and/or communication from boards, commissions, or City
Council committees.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 19-0309 A Resolution for Trinity Metro Board of Directors
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd, that Resolution No. 5141-10-2019 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0..
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 19-0269 Conduct Public Hearing and Apply for and Accept, if Awarded, a
2019 Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department,
in an Amount Up to $1,500,000.00 for the Design and Construction of the Fort
Worth Nature Center & Refuge Boardwalk, Phase II, Authorize City's Grant Match
in an Amount Up to $1,500,000.00, and Adopt Resolution and Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: David Creek; b. Citizen Presentations;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on the M&C)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Park and Recreation Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no Citizen Presentations.
c. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that the public hearing be closed and Resolution No. 5142-10-2019
and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 23900-10-2019, 23901-10-2019,
23902-10-2019, and 23903-10-2019 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
19-0278 Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the General Gas Lease Capital
Projects Fund in the Amount of $2,000,000.00 for the Purpose of Development
and Operation of a Joint-Use Aquatic Facility between the City of Fort Worth,
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District and the YMCA of
Metropolitan Fort Worth in the 5800 Block of Marine Creek Parkway (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Jordan,that M&C 19-0276. Motion passed 9-0.
D. Land
19-0276 Authorize Execution of a Ground Lease Between the City of Fort
Worth and the American Quarter Horse Foundation for the Purpose of
Developing, Constructing and Operating a Facility to Include a Museum to be
Located at 1400 Gendy, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, Authorize a Partial Waiver of
Rent, and Find That the Partial Use of the Facility as a Museum Serves a Public
Purpose (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Mr. Isaiah Smith, P.O. Box 2650, Austin, Texas, appeared before Council in
support of M&C 19-0276.
Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication M&C 19-0276 be
approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 23904-10-2019 be adopted.
Motion passed 9-0.
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 October 11, 2019.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
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1. ZC-19-142 (CD5) First Corp International Inc., 5001 Kaltenbrun Road; From: "B"
Two-Family, "I" Light Industrial To: "I" Light Industrial 0.55 acres (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Zoning Docket ZC-19-142 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
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 Bivens made a
motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the hearing be closed,
and Ordinance No. 23905-10-2019 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1. 19-0114 Citizen Presentations
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to
zoning, code compliance, Mayor and City Council, and freedom of speech.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to police relations and a
police community oversight board:
Ms. Angie Crawford, 2904 Early Fawn Court
Mr. Arch Mayfield, 6140 Avery Drive 46103
Mr. Gerald Banks, Sr., 6861 Routt Street
Mr. Edward Brown, 4000 Hulen Place #129
Ms. Amber Shumake, 3817 Pershing Avenue
Ms. Zac Thompson, 2023 Glenco Terrace
Ms. Mindia Whittier, 4108 Bellaire Drive South
Ms. Lizzie Maldonado, 3016 Tex Boulevard
Ms. Elizabeth Roper, 5654 Glenmont Court
Mr. Doyle C. Fine. 800 Grainger Street
Reverend Lori King-Nelson, 3846 Wedgworth Road South
Mr. Alexander Cook, 3508 Leith Avenue
Ms. Angela Darden, 1520 Grantland Circle
Mr. Charleston White, 1012 Fairweather Drive
Mr. Jim DeLong, 8704 Granite Court
Ms. Katie Sherrod, 1870 Ederville Road South
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Ms. Tabitha Williams, 5408 Westcreek
Ms. Lakeisha Braziel-Davis, 4408 Littlejohn
Ms. Cindy Fountain, 406 West Smith Street
Mr. Daryl Davis, 9216 Vineyard Lane
Bishop Mark Kirkland, 6425 Vel Drive
Mr. Isaiah Smith, P.O. Box 2650,Austin, Texas
Ms. Dee Crane, 2517 Walnut Hill Circle, Arlington, Texas
Reverend Shelby Nowland, 129 Poinsettia Circle, Terrell, Texas
The following individuals completed Citizen Presentation cards relative to police
relations and a police community oversight board and were recognized by Mayor
Price but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Ms. Kimberly Lawrence, 2236 College Avenue
Ms. Barbara Clark, 1501 Saxony Road
Ms. Caitlin Dowdy, 3212 River Park Lane South#238
Ms. Emily Milne, 5200 East Berry Street
Mr. Joshua Stovall, 5620 Wales Avenue
Ms. Maryellen Hicks, 613 Green River Trail
EXECUTIVE SESSION (CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY
HALL, ROOM 290) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
1. 19-0108 Executive Session B
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:33 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 51'day of November 2019.
Attest: Appro d:
ary J. aye Dennis t
inglet
City Secretary Mayor P tem
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