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Home My WebLink About(0003) 020221 MinutesCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Present: Mayor Betsy Price Mayor Pro tern 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 (Video) Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7 Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8 (Video) Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9 (Video) Staff Present: David Cooke, City Manager Leann Guzman, Deputy City Attorney Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary CALL TO ORDER With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the City Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in the City Council Conference Room 2020 (formerly Room 290) of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas. INVOCATION - Rabbi Andrew Bloom, Congregation Ahavath Sholom The invocation was provided via conference call by Rabbi Andrew Bloom, Congregation Ahavath Sholom. 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. City of Fort Worth Page I Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 2 of 14 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Motion: Council Member Byrd made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon, that the minutes of the Work Session and the Regular Minutes of January 26, 2021, be approved. Motion passed 9-0. 1. 21-1174 Minutes - January 26, 2021 Work Session 2. 21-1175 Minutes - January 26, 2021 Regular Meeting ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 9-0. A. General - Consent Items 1. M&C 21-0082 (ALL) Authorize Financial Transactions in Certain Capital Project Funds to Facilitate the Clean -Up and Close -Out of Capital Projects, Address Projected Project Shortfalls, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. 24692-02-2021, 24696-02-2021 Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24691-02-2021, 24693-02-2021, 24694-02-2021, 24695-02-2021, and City of Fort Worth Page 2 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 3 of 14 2. M&C 21-0088 (ALL) Adopt a Resolution (1) Approving the Termination of the AllianceAirport Authority, Inc., (2) Authorizing City Staff to Prepare any and all Documents Necessary to Effect the Winding Up and Termination of the AllianceAirport Authority, Inc., and (3) Authorizing the Execution of All Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Winding Up and Termination of the AllianceAirport Authority Inc., Including, but not, Limited to, Transferring Title to All Funds and Property Owned by the AllianceAirport Authority, Inc. to the City of Fort Worth Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5339-02-2021 3. M&C 21-0091 (CD 3) Authorize the Temporary Closure of 500 Foot Section of Chapin Road between Old Weatherford Road and Wakecrest Drive from February 15, 2021 to March 31, 2021 for Construction Activities Motion: Approved. 4. M&C 21-0092 (ALL) Adopt Ordinances Adjusting Appropriations in Three Identified Projects in the Stormwater Capital Project - Bonds Fund to Facilitate their Clean -Up and Close -Out and Update the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 24697-02-2021, 24698-02-2021, and 24699-02-2021 5. M&C 21-0093 (CD 6) Authorize the Temporary Closure of West Cleburne Road between Rancho Verde Parkway and West Cleburne Crowley Road from February 3, 2021 to April 4, 2021 for Construction Activities Motion: Approved. 6. M&C 21-0095 (ALL) Authorize Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2022 in an Amount of $185,648.00, Adopt Resolution, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 5340-02-2021 and Appropriation Ordinance No. 24700-02-2021 City of Fort Worth Page 3 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 4 of 14 7. M&C 21-0096 (CD 7) Authorize the Acceptance of Funds in the Amount of $727,873.89 from the Alliance Airport Authority, Authorize the Execution of an Infrastructure Construction Agreement with Gulfstream Aerospace Services Corporation in the Amount of $636,323.00 for the Development of a Taxilane at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24701-02-2021 B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items 1. M&C 21-0084 (ALL) Authorize the Execution of Agreements with SRB Systems Inc., Luna Data Solutions, Inc., Insight Global LLC, TEKsystems, Inc., GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., and Apex Systems, LLC for Staff Augmentation Services in the Annual Amount of $2,550,000.00 Using Various Cooperatives and Ratify Expenditures in the Amount of $100,000.00 for the Information Technology Solutions and Water Departments Motion: Approved. 2. M&C 21-0085 (ALL) Authorize the Purchase of a Backhoe Loader from Holt Texas, LTD d/b/a Holt Cat, in the Amount of $123,222.48, Using Sourcewell Contract 032119 for the Aviation Department Through the Property Management Department Motion: Approved. 3. M&C 21-0094 (ALL) Authorize the Purchase of Two Farm Tractors and Two Rotary Mowers from Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment, Inc., for an Amount Up to $205,757.51, Using Cooperative Contracts for the Transportation and Public Works Department through the Property Management Department Motion: Approved. E. Award of Contract - Consent Items 1. M&C 21-0086 (ALL) Authorize Increase in Contract Amount of $175,000.00 for Agreement with Empyrean Benefit Solutions, for Cloud -Based Software and Services Associated with Online Benefits Administration for the Human Resources Benefits Division, Resulting in a Total First Year Cost of $575,000.00 Motion: Approved. City of Fort Worth Page 4 Printed on 21912021 2. M&C 21-0087 (ALL) Authorize Increase Agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Insured Medicare Advantage Plans for Plan Amount of $8,847,600.00 Motion: Approved. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 5 of 14 in Contract Amount of $352,600.00 for Company for Administration of Fully Year 2020 Resulting in a Total Annual 3. M&C 21-0089 (CD 7) Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County (Precinct 3) with City Participation in the Amount of $2,470,986.00 for Street Rehabilitation at Fourteen Locations Motion: Approved. 4. M&C 21-0090 (CD 7) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to an Engineering Services Agreement with Lamb -Star Engineering, L.P. in an Amount Up to $1,331,140.00 to Provide Additional Professional Engineering Services for the Meandering Road Project for a Revised Contract Amount of $2,481,140.00 Motion: Approved. 5. M&C 21-0098 (CD 8) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of $149,509.00 to an Engineering Agreement with JQ Infrastructure, LLC for Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Flow Meter Replacement, Authorize Execution of a Contract with Crescent Constructors, Inc., in the Amount of $6,317,000.00 for Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Flow Meter Replacement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 24702-02-2021 PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS 1. 21-1275 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries End of Consent Agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. - NONE There were no special presentations, introductions, etc. City of Fort Worth Page 5 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 6 of 14 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Upcoming and Recent Events Mayor Price and Council Members 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 for ceremonial travel. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions 21-1322 Board Appointment - District 4 Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Mr. Neftali Ortiz be appointed to Place 4 on the Aviation Advisory Board effective February 2, 2021, and with a term expiring October 1, 2022. Motion passed 9-0. 21-1323 Board Appointment - District 6 Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the following individuals be appointed to Place 6 on various boards and commissions effective February 2, 2021, and with terms expiring October 1, 2022: • Mr. Steve Ginsberg — Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission • Mr. Mike Gonzalez — Aviation Advisory Board Motion passed 9-0. City of Fort Worth Page 6 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 7 of 14 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. 21-1321 A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Neil Noakes to Police Chief and Department Head of the Fort Worth Police Department Ms. Cynthia Boling, 4717 Norma Street, appeared before Council in support of the resolution. Chief Neil Noakes, Police Department, was sworn in by City Secretary Kayser. PUBLIC HEARING 1. M&C 21-0083 (CD 9) Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code to Allow Mixed Beverage Sales for On -Premise Consumption at Jon's Grille Located at 2905 W. Berry Street (PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Arty Wheaton -Rodriguez; b. Public Comment; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C) Mayor Price opened the public hearing. a. Report of City Staff Mr. Arty Wheaton -Rodriguez appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Public Comment Mr. Jon Bonnell, 3463 Lantern Hollow Street, completed a speaker card via conference call in support of M&C 21-0083 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council. City of Fort Worth Page 7 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 8 of 14 c. Council Action Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed and M&C 21-0083 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. 2. M&C 21-0097 (CD 6) Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize the Use of a Portion of Deer Meadow Park by the Tarrant Regional Water District for an Integrated Pipeline Easement and Associated Infrastructure (PUBLIC HEARING - a. Report of City Staff. Richard Zavala; b. Citizen Presentations; c. Council Action: Close Public Hearing and Act on M&C) Mayor Price opened the public hearing. a. Report of City Staff Mr. Richard Zavala, Park and Recreation Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Public Comment There were no public comments. c. Council Action Motion: Mayor Pro tern Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the public hearing be closed, and M&C 21-0097 be approved. 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 January 31, 2021. City of Fort Worth Page 8 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 9 of 14 1. ZC-20-160 (CD 6) Jimmey Purselley, 800 -1000 blocks E. Rendon Crowley Road; From: "CR" Low Density Multifamily & "F" General Commercial To: Planned Development for all uses in "CR" Low Density Multifamily with development regulations for 45% open space; site plan waiver requested, 20.95 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Mr. Trey Jacobson, 124 East Edgewood Place, San Antonio, Texas, completed a speaker card via conference call in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-160 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council. Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-160 be continued to the February 16, 2021, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0. 2. ZC-20-142 (CD 2) Nathan Bontke, 1231 E. Harmon Road; From: "F" General Commercial To: "C" Medium Density Multifamily, 15.14 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-142 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council: Mr. Lance Chernow, 1132 Briarcliff Place Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia Mr. Travis Clegg, 9800 Hillwood Parkway, Suite 250 Mr. Gene Babb, 1220 Bluebell Court, Celina, Texas Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-142 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. City of Fort Worth Page 9 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 10 of 14 3. ZC-20-161 (CD 2) MCP18, LLC, 4533 Marine Creek Parkway, From: "G" Intensive Commercial To: "J" Medium Industrial. 1.37 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) The following individuals completed speaker cards via conference call in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-161 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council: Ms. Lauren Montgomery, 4447 North Central, Suite 110, Dallas, Texas Mr. Mike Carey, 2115 Falling Water Court, Cumming, Georgia Motion: Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-161 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. 4. ZC-20-178 (CD 8) Jason & Amy Everett, 3911 Race Street; From: "B" Two -Family, To: "FR" General Commercial Restricted, .16 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Mr. Karl Crawley, 2201 Main Street, Suite 1280, Dallas, Texas, completed a speaker card via conference call in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-178 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council. Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-178 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. 5. ZC-20-179 (CD 6) Harris Parkway Nursing, LLC, 5500- 5600 blocks of W. Risinger Road; From: "A-5" One -Family, "E" Neighborhood Commercial, "FR" General Commercial Restricted To: "C" Medium Density Multifamily, 22.5 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-179 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council. Ms. Linda Brown, 2010 Kessler Parkway, Dallas, Texas, completed a comment card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-179. Motion: Mayor Pro tern Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-179 be continued to the February 16, 2021, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0. City of Fort Worth Page 10 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 11 of 14 6. ZC-20-180 (CD 5) Shiny Homes, LLC 3013 Pate Drive; From: "E" Neighborhood Commercial To: "A-5" One -Family, .18 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Mr. Hossein Tavakoli, 3013 Pate Drive, completed a speaker card via conference call in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-180 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council. Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-180 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. 7. ZC-20-181 (CD 5) Mizael Becerra, 4900 Parker Henderson Road; From: "A-5" One -Family To: "I" Light Industrial, 2.09 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Ms. Aro Terrell, 3619 Shelby Drive, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-20-181. The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-20-181: Ms. Letitia Wilbourn, P.O. Box 15670 Ms. Sherry Dukes, 4420 East Kellis Street Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-181 be continued to the March 2, 2021, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0. 8. ZC-20-183 (CD 5) Jesus Vasquez, 5832 Eastland Street; From: "UR" Urban Residential To: "A-5" One -Family, .14 ac. (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission) Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that Zoning Docket ZC-20-183 be denied. Motion passed 9-0. 9. ZC-21-001 (CD 7) 1187 Holdings LLC, 4604 Lafayette Avenue; From: "A-5" One -Family To: "Planned Development for all uses in "A-5" One -Family plus two units in on one lot, site plan required for new construction, .15 ac. (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission) City of Fort Worth Page 11 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 12 of 14 Ms. Mechelle Thurston, 4850 Dexter Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-21-001 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council. Mr. Ronald Goldman, 1880 Hulen Street, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-21-001. Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Flores, that Zoning Docket ZC-21-001 be continued to the February 16, 2021, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0. 10. ZC-21-004 (CD 5) James Cushman, 9201 Trinity Boulevard; From: "J" Medium Industrial, PD 32 To: "I" Light Industrial, .29.52 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-21-004 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council: Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600 Mr. Bates Arnot, 2001 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray, that Zoning Docket ZC-21-004 continued to the February 16, 2021, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0. 11. ZC-21-008 (CD 9) Domain At The Bluff View, LLC, 901 Bennett Street & 915 Samuels Avenue; From: PD 1097, PD 1097/Demolition Delay To: PD 1097, 10.56 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-21-008 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council. Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Byrd, that Zoning Docket ZC-21-008 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. City of Fort Worth Page 12 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 13 of 14 12. ZC-21-009 (CD 6) BN Development Company, Inc., 10415 Crowley Road & 998 N. Crowley Road; From: "C" Medium Density Multifamily To: "A-5" One -Family, 32.10 ac. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Motion: Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-21-009 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, Mayor Pro tem Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that the hearing be closed, and Ordinance No. 24703-02-2021 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER There was nothing to report from the City Manager. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS 1. 21-1324 Public Presentations Ms. Julie Ledford, 2913 Handley Drive, appeared before Council via conference call relative to preserving historic Handley and provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Gerald Banks, Sr., 6861 Routt Street, appeared before Council relative to profiling, police brutality, wrongful arrest/killing, wrongful persecution, SB4, ending qualified immunity, guardianship services, etc. Mr. Tyler DeLuca, 844 Bristol Avenue, appeared before Council relative to policing and accountability. City of Fort Worth Page 13 Printed on 21912021 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Page 14 of 14 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m., in memory of Ms. Alene Washington who passed away on Friday, January 19, 2021. City of Fort Worth Page 14 Printed on 21912021