HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0002) 012820 MinutesCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Jungus Jordan, District 6
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 Dennis Shingleton, District 7
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 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28,
2020, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort
Worth, Texas.
INVOCATION - Pastor Calvin Williams from Kingdom Advancement Ministries
The invocation was provided by Pastor Calvin Williams, Kingdom Advancement
Ministries.
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 tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that
the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting of January 14,
2020, be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
1. 20-0517 Minutes - January 14, 2020 Work Session
2. 20-0518 Minutes - January 14, 2020 Regular Meeting
ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that M&Cs 02-0038 and 02-0043 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ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Jordan, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0.
A. General - Consent Items
3. M&C 20-0046 Authorize Temporary Closure of Loving Avenue from Northwest
31 st Street to West Loraine Street from February 17, 2020 through July 17, 2020
for Construction Activities (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 20-0048 Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $204,283.36
from the 2014 Bond Fund and Authorize the Execution of Amendment No 3 to a
Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols Inc., in an
Amount not to Exceed of $98,042.00 for a Total Revised Contract Amount of
$482,667.00 for Additional Engineering Services in the Six Points Urban Village
Project and Update the FY 2020-2024 CIP (2014 Bond Program) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 9)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24019-01-2020
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5. M&C 20-0051 Adopt Resolution Approving the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation
Action Plan, January 2020 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5179-01-2020
C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C 20-0045 Authorize the Execution of a Lease Agreement with the Fort
Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce for Office Space in the Fort
Worth Business Assistance Center at 1150 South Freeway (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 20-0049 Authorize Acquisition of a Right of Way Easement Interest in
Approximately 0.839 Acres of Land, Located at 2620 Keller Hicks Road in the
William McCowen Survey, Abstract No. 999, Tract 11B, Tarrant County, Fort
Worth, Texas, from Property Owned by Ryan G. and Amanda D. Aldis for the
North Riverside Drive Improvement Project for a Total Purchase Price of
$403,325.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $2,000.00,
for a Total Cost of $405,325.00 (2018 Bond Program) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
Motion: Approved.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C 20-0040 Authorize Execution of an Amendment to a Communications
Services Agreement with the City of Saginaw for Expanded Services of the City of
Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Approved.
2. M&C 20-0044 Authorize Execution of Agreement with ReliaStar Life Insurance
Company in an Amount not to Exceed $420,000.00 for Stop Loss Insurance for
the City's Health Benefits Plan with an Effective Date of January 1, 2020 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Approved.
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3. M&C 20-0047 Authorize Execution of a Unit Price Contract with The Fain
Group, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000.00 for Task Order
Construction Services for the Installation of Projects Relating to Paving, Sidewalk
and Railroad Safety Improvements (2018 Bond Program) (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
Motion: Approved.
4. M&C 20-0050 Authorize Execution of Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County
for Participation in the Fort Worth's Citizen Drop Off Station Program (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Approved.
5. M&C 20-0052 Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, If Awarded, a Grant
From the Texas Department of Transportation in an Amount Up to $3,600,000.00
for Design, Engineering and Construction Services for the Replacement of Airfield
Lighting and Rehabilitation of Taxiways and Runway 17R/35L at Fort Worth
Spinks Airport, Authorize the Transfer of Up to $400,000.00 for the City's Match
Requirement, Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant
Related Agreements with the State of Texas, Represented by the Texas
Department of Transportation, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5180-01-2020 and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24020-01-2020
6. M&C 20-0053 Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gra-Tex Utilities, Inc., in
the Amount of $2,953,127.10, for the 2018 Water Line and Sanitary
Sewer Replacement WSM-L contract and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24021-01-2020 and
24022-01-2020
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. 20-0416 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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A. General - Removed from Consent Agenda
1. M&C 20-0038 Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 "Human Relations",
Article II: "Human Relations Commission" and Article III: "Discrimination" of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth Texas to Reflect the Organizational Changes
Related to the Creation of the Diversity and Inclusion Department, to Align
Personnel Policies and Procedures with City Practices, to Add Provisions Relating
to the Investigation of Complaints of Discrimination in Housing, Employment and
Public Accommodations, and to Align Investigative Methods and Procedures with
Federal Processing Criteria and Current Vernacular (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to M&C
20-0038:
Ms. Mindia Whittier, 4108 Bellaire Drive, South
Ms. Elizabeth Roper, 5654 Glenmont Court
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd, that M&C 20-0038 be approved and Ordinance No.
24023-01-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, with one abstention
from Council Member Bivens.
2. M&C 20-0043 Adopt
Management Fund by
Capital for Implementation
Continued Implementation
Capital Projects Fund
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Ordinances Increasing Appropriations in the Risk
$1,305,000.00, with $1,275,000.00 for a Transfer to
of the Cancer Prevention Program and $30,000.00 for
of the Active Shooter Program, and in the General
by $1,275,000.00 from Transferred Funds (ALL
Mr. Michael Glynn, 3805 Lankford Trail, appeared before Council in support of
M&C 20-0043.
Motion: Mayor Pro tern Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Byrd, that M&C 20-0043 be approved with appreciation and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24024-01-2020 and 24025-01-2020 be
adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation to Joe Pothoff for his Service on the Tarrant Appraisal
District Board
Mayor Price presented a proclamation to Mr. Joe Pothoff for his service on the
Tarrant Appraisal Board, and she introduced Mr. Jeff Law, County Chief Appraiser,
Tarrant Appraisal District.
2. Presentation of Recognition for Kendyll Locke, Crowley Independent School
District
Mayor Pro tem Jordan and Council Member Allen Gray presented a Certificate of
Recognition to Mr. Kendyll Locke, Crowley Independent School District (ISD) for his
academic achievements and as being one of two delegates to represent Texas in
Washington for their Senator Youth Program. The delegates will work directly with
Senators Cornyn and Cruz. Dr. Michael D. McFarland, Superintendent for Crowley
ISD was also there to congratulate Mr. Locke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Jordan, and Council Members Flores, Byrd, Bivens, Allen
Gray 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.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
There were no changes on boards and commissions.
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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. 20-0642 A Resolution Designating the Rosemont Neighborhood as the Neighborhood
Improvement Program Target Area for Fiscal Year 2020 and Supporting the Use of
$3,100,000.00 in Capital Funds for the Program
Mr. Stephen Hayes, representing Seminary Hills Neighborhood Association, Fort
Worth, appeared before Council in opposition to the resolution and provided a
handout.
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the resolution:
Mr. Phillip Breedlove, 3812 Livingston Avenue
Mr. Fernando Peralta Berrios, representing Las Familias Rosemont Neighborh000d Association, 3812
Gordon Avenue
Ms. Susan Barker, 3404 Townsend Drive
Mr. Alonzo Aguilar, 3725 Stuart Drive
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Resolution No. 5181-01-2020 be adopted with enthusiasm.
Motion passed 9-0.
2. 20-0643 A Resolution Supporting Efforts to Eliminate the Use of e-Cigarettes, Vaping
and Other Tobacco Products by Teens
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of the resolution:
Dr. Sreenivas Gudimelta, representing the American Heart Association, 6621 Cherry Hills Drive
Ms. Melinda Johnson, Chair, American Heart Association, Fort Worth
Ms. Lasondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane,
to the resolution and was recognized by
Council Chamber.
completed a speaker card in opposition
Mayor Price but was not present in the
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that Resolution No. 5182-01-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C 20-0042 Authorize the Execution of an Agreement in the Amount of
$4,464,308.00 with Bell Textron Inc. for the Purchase of a Bell 505 Helicopter for
the Police Department using existing CCPD Capital Projects Fund Appropriations
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the General Capital Projects Fund in the
Amount of $876,808.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Ms. Mindia Whittier, 4108 Bellaire Drive South, appeared before Council
undecided relative to M&C 20-0042.
Mr. Matt Zavadsky, 2900 Alta Mere Drive, completed a comment card in
support of M&C 20-0042.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that M&C 20-0042 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance
No. 24026-01-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. M&C 20-0039 Conduct a Public Hearing and Approve Amendment to the Fiscal Year
2020 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget to Increase the Budget in the
Recruiting and Training Initiative by a Total of $962,986.00 for a Police Recruit
Class, Decrease the Fund Balance by the Same Amount, and Adopt Ordinance
Amending the City's Fiscal Year 2020 Budget to Reflect these Changes (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Loraine Coleman; b. Citizen
Presentations; c. Council Action: Approve Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 Crime
Control and Prevention District Budget)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Loraine Colemen, Performance and Budget Office, appeared before Council
and provided a staff report.
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b. Citizen Presentations
There were no Citizen Presentations.
c. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 20-0039 be approved
and Ordinance No. 24027-01-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
2. M&C 20-0041 Conduct Public Hearing, Authorize Execution of Municipal Services
Agreement and Adopt Ordinance for the Proposed Owner -Initiated Annexation of
Approximately 412.02 Acres of Land in Tarrant County, Known as Cowley
Management, LLC., Located at 12250 Old Weatherford Road, in the Far
West Planning Sector, AX-19-012 (FUTURE COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
(PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff: Mary Elliott; b. Citizen Presentations;
c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Approve the M&C)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Mary Elliott, Development Services Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed a speaker card in
support of M&C 20-0041 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Ms. Lasondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided speaker card
relative to M&C 20-0041 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present
in the Council Chamber.
c. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that the public hearing be closed, M&C 20-0041 be approved, and
Ordinance No. 24028-01-2020 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0.
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ZONING HEARING
2. ZC-19-183 (CD3) Cowley Management for BOA Sorte, et al, 11600 - 12400 blocks
Old Weatherford Road; From: Unzoned To: "A-5" One -Family 407.81 acres
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Week)
The City Council, at its meeting of January 14-2020, continued Zoning Docket
ZC-19-183:
Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-19-183 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did
not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Jordan,
Zoing Docket ZC-19-183 be approved. Motion passed 9-0.
1. ZC-19-161 (CD9) Sevanne Steiner/Charlotte Hogan, 914 N. Sylvania Avenue; From:
"E" Neighborhood Commercial To: "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed Use 0.21 acres
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a
Previous Week)
The City Council, at its meeting of January 14-2020, continued Zoning Docket
ZC-19-161:
Ms. Sevanne Steiner, 6412 Shasta Trail, completed a speaker card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-19-161 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication ZC-19-161 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 Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Shingleton, that Zoning Ordinance No. 24029-01-2020 be adopted. Motion
passed 9-0.
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CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
1. 20-0583 Citizen Presentations
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street #125, appeared before Council relative to
Code Compliance, City Council, the Mayor, Citizen Presentations, zoning, and the
election.
Mr. Erik Richerson, 3318 S. Jennings Avenue, appeared before Council relative to
Hemphill, bulk trash and panhandling.
The following individuals appeared before Council relative to citizen presentations,
inequality in Fort Worth, transparency, having more visible engagement with the
Fort Worth Police Department, and blatant disparity:
Ms. Elizabeth Roper, 5654 Glenmont Court
Ms. Mindia Whittier, 4108 Bellaire Drive South
EXECUTIVE SESSION (CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY
HALL, ROOM 290) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
1. 20-0452 Executive Session B
ADJOURNMENT
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