HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0003) 081021 MinutesCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tern Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Cary Moon, District 4
Council Member Jared Williams, District 6
Council Member Leonard Firestone, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Ronald P. Gonzales, Acting City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the City
Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday,
August 10, 2021, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Father Darryl Pigeon, All Saints Episcopal Church
The invocation was provided by Father Darryl Pigeon, All Saints Episcopal Church.
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: Mayor Pro tern Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck, that
the minutes of the Work Session and the Regular meeting of August 3, 2021, be
approved. Motion passed 9-0.
1. 21-1204 Minutes - August 3, 2021 Work Session
2. 21-1205 Minutes - August 3, 2021 Regular Meeting
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that M&C 21-0544 be removed from the Consent Agenda
for individual consideration.
ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General - Consent Items
2. M&C 21-0545 (CD 4) Adopt Ordinance Correcting Ordinance No.
23736-08-2019, in Order to Correct the Legal Descrption from Previously
Approved Zoning Case ZC-19-103, 8000-8100 blocks Monterra Boulevard
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 24981-08-2021
3. M&C 21-0549 (CD 4 and CD 8) Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance to
Provide Additional Funding for the East 4th Street and East 1st Street
Improvement Project in the Amount of $250,000.00 for the East 4th Street -East
1st Street On -Street Bike Lane Construction Services and City Staff Costs and
Amend the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (2018 Bond
Program)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24982-08-2021
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4. M&C 21-0557 (CD 9) Approve Request of Harvest Ministries International Inc.
for Temporary Street Closure of Main Street from 8th Street to 9th Street from
October 14, 2021 through October 18, 2021 to Accommodate the 2021 Fort
Worth Gospel Festival
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 21-0560 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 in the Amount
of $1,001,146.76, to an Infrastructure Construction Agreement with the Fort
Worth Zoological Association for the Elephant Springs Phase II Project for a
Revised Amount of $2,224,993.76 (2018 Bond Program)
Motion: Approved.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0547 (ALL) Authorize an Agreement for Cement Lime and Cement
Super Slurry with Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. in an Annual Amount up
to $1,168,070.00 and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for the same
amount for the Transportation and Public Works Department
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 21-0548 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with
Agilent Technologies Inc., Biotage LLC, Fox Scientific Inc., Hach Company, and
VWR International, LLC for Lab Supplies, Consumables, and Replacement Parts
in a Combined Annual Amount Up to $720,000.00 for the Water Department and
Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options For the Same Annual Amount
Motion: Approved.
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C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0555 (CD 2) Authorize Conveyance of an Easement to Atmos Energy
Corporation for a Gas Service Line and Related Appurtenances for a Total of
0.129 Acres to Provide Service to the Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Located at 201 American Concourse, Fort Worth, TX 76106
Property Description: 0.129 acres of permanent utility easement and 0.114 acres of
temporary workspace easement known as Part of Lots B-1 and C-1, Block 1,
Meacham Airport Addition situated in the S.A.& M.G.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 1464,
Tarrant County, Texas, located at 201 American Concourse
Motion: Approved.
D. Planning & Zoning - Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0546 (CD 7) Adopt Attached Ordinance Vacating Portions of Elizabeth
Town Cemetery Road and Old Litsey Road, Both Prescriptive Rights -of -Way, to
be Replatted with the Adjoining Property for an Industrial Development in Alliance
Center North
Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 24983-08-2021
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 21-0550 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with Pape -Dawson Engineers, Inc. in the Amount of $380,665.00 to Update and
Improve Flood Risk Mapping Products, Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement
Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24984-08-2021 and
24985-08-2021
2. M&C 21-0552 (CD 5) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
DeOtte, Inc. in the Amount of $545,029.00 for Design of the South Cravens Road
Hazardous Road Overtopping Mitigation Project, Adopt Attached Appropriation
Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24986-08-2021
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3. M&C 21-0553 (CD 7) Authorize Execution
Pape -Dawson Engineers, Inc. in the Amount
Comanche Trail Hazardous Road Overtopping
Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the
Improvement Program
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of an Engineering Agreement with
of $505,685.00 for Design of the
Mitigation Project, Adopt Attached
Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24987-08-2021
4. M&C 21-0554 (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc. in the Amount Up to $957,800.00 for
Project Development Services for the Channel Restoration Programmable Project,
Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the Fiscal Years 2021-2025
Capital Improvement Program
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24988-08-2021 and
24989-08-2021
5. M&C 21-0556 (CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with RJM
Contractors, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,232,239.00, Including 7.5
Percent for the Owner's Construction Allowance for the Police Evidence and Fire
Arson Renovation at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex for a Total Anticipated
Project Cost of $3,750,000.00 (CCPD Funded)
Motion: Approved.
6. M&C 21-0558 (ALL) Authorize a Sole Source Agreement with Carey's Heating
and Air Conditioning, Inc. to Maintain, Monitor and Repair the Air Ventilation
System for the Weapons Range for the Fort Worth Police Department in the
Annual Amount of $157,250.00
Motion: Approved.
7. M&C 21-0559 (CD 3 and CD 4) Authorize Execution of an Engineering
Agreement with Multatech Engineering Inc. in the Amount of $274,031.00 for the
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation, Contract 110 Project and Adopt
Attached Appropriation Ordinance
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24990-08-2021
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8. M&C 21-0563 (CD 3) Ratify Execution of a Sublease Agreement with LVTRise,
Inc. for Approximately 900 Square Feet of Space in the Rise Community Center
Located at 8201 Calmont Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas to be Used as a Library by
the Fort Worth Public Library
Motion: Approved.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 21-1289 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Removed from Consent Agenda
1. M&C 21-0544 (ALL) Authorize Submission of the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal
Year 2022 Funding Application to the Crime Control and Prevention District
Board of Directors in the Amount of $94,935,970.00
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to M&C
21-0544:
Mr. Lon Burnam, 2103 6th Avenue (via conference call)
Mr. Thomas Torlincasi, 1515 6th Avenue
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard
Ms. Tamera Hutcherson, 1015 South Jennings Avenue #1307
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Flores, that M&C 21-0544 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. - NONE
There were no special presentations, introductions, etc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Bivens and Council Members Flores, Williams, Firestone, Nettles and
Beck announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council
districts.
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2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval for ceremonial travel.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
There were no presentations by the City Council.
PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES - NONE
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or
City Council Committees.
RESOLUTIONS
1. 21-1586 A Resolution Appointing Person to the Board of Directors of Multipurpose
Arena Fort Worth, DBA Trail Drive Management Corp.,
a Texas Non -Profit Corporation
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that Resolution No. 5440-08-2021 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
2. 21-1587 A Resolution Appointing The Board of Directors of Lone Star Local
Government Corporation
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Williams, that Resolution No. 5441-08-2021 be adopted. Motion passed
9-0.
3. 21-1595 A Resolution Establishing June 19th, known as Juneteenth, as a Paid City
Holiday
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council in support of
the resolution.
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Mr. Brandon Edmonson, 4721 Van Zandt Drive, completed a comment card in
support of the resolution.
Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Bivens, that Resolution No. 5442-08-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. 21-1588 First Public Hearing on Service Plan for Full -Purpose Annexation of
Approximately 3.805 Acres of Land (AX-21-009) for Public Right -of -Way in Tarrant
County, South of McPherson Boulevard and North of Stewart Feltz Road, for
Eastern Half of Old Granbury Road
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Mary Elliott; b. Public Comment; c.
Council Action: Close Public Hearing)
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
1. Report of City Staff
Ms. Mary Elliott, Development Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
2. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
3. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Beck, that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C 21-0562 (CD 9) Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of a Portion of
Trinity Park for the Installation of a Public 36-Inch Sanitary Sewer Force Main with
Maintenance Area
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. David Creek; b. Citizen Presentations;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C)
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Mayor Parker opened the public hearing.
1. Report of City Staff
Mr. David Creek, Park and Recreation Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
2. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
3. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Beck
Nettles, that the public
Motion passed 9-0.
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
made a motion, seconded by Council Member
hearing be closed and M&C 21-0562 be approved.
1. M&C 21-0551 (ALL) Appropriate Previously Authorized Gas Lease Distributions
of $8,200,000.00 from the General Gas Lease Capital Projects Fund and
$2,885,000.00 from the Water and Sewer Gas Lease Capital Projects Fund to the
Open Space Appropriations Project, Accept Monetary Donation in the Amount of
$64,409.79 from the Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area, Inc. for Costs Related
to the Acquisition of Broadcast Hill, Return Unused Corpus in the Amount of
$68,352.80 to the Open Space Appropriations Project, Authorize the Use of
$75,000.00 for Land Protection and Parking at Broadcast Hill, Authorize the Use
of $50,000.00 for Pre -Acquisition Costs Related to Open Space Acquisitions,
Amend the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program, and Adopt
Attached Appropriation Ordinances
Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Crain, that M&C 21-0551 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 24991-08-2021, 24992-08-2021, 24993-08-2021, 24994-08-2021,
24995-08-2021, and 24996-08-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C 21-0561 (CD 3 and CD 8) Authorize the Execution of a Construction
Contract with The Fain Group, Inc., in the Amount of $1,588,264.00 for the
Construction of the Lake Como Park and Oakland Lake Park Dam Improvements
Projects, Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years
2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (2018 Bond Program)
Motion: Council Member Crain made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Nettles, that M&C 21-0561 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
Nos. 24997-08-202 land 24998-08-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
The City Council may not discuss or deliberate about a topic not specifically listed on the
Agenda, including those presented during the Public Comments section of the Agenda
(Tex. Gov't Code § 551.042)
1. 21-1360 Public Presentation
Ms. Nysse Nelson, 5200 White Settlement Road, appeared before Council via
conference call relative to the usage of City facilities.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to redistricting:
Mr. Fernando Florez, 2740 Hemphill (via conference call)
Mr. Lon Burnam, 2103 6th Avenue (via conference call)
Mr. Thomas Torlincasi, 1515 6th Avenue
Mr. Bruce Miller, 3932 Weyburn Drive
Ms. Janet Brown, 3408 Cockrell Avenue
Mr. Byrwec Ellison, 4600 Briarhaven Road (gave presentation)
Ms. Kathryn Kroll, 6208 Brentwood Drive
Mr. Xavier Luera, 5718 Meadowbrook Drive, completed a Public Presentation card
relative to congestion on West 7th Street and was recognized by Mayor Parker but
was unreachable via conference call.
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The following individuals appeared before Council relative to the cruising
ordinance:
Mr. Tony Green, 1329 Hurley Avenue (via conference call)
Ms. Ariella Villa, 2901 Travis Avenue (via conference call)
Mr. Mickey Moreno, 1939 Hurley Avenue (via conference call)
Mr. Daniel Garcia Rodriguez, Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Gloria Mendoza, Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Alison (no last name given), Fort Worth, TX
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 617 Fay Boulevard, appeared before Council relative to the
City Council and elections and provided a video.
Mr. George Chiles, 2901 Travis Avenue #74, appeared before Council relative to
the Police Officers' Association and Citizen Review.
Mr. Doyle Fine, 800 Granger Street, appeared before Council relative to public
health and safety.
Mr. James Smith, 1208 East Allen Avenue, appeared before Council relative to the
memorialization of I35 in Atatiana Jefferson's memory.
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There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
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