HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/09/21-Minutes-City Council-Worksession CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tem 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
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the City
Council Work Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 3:11 p.m. on Tuesday,
September 21, 2021, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas
Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
1. Report of the City Manager - David Cooke, City Manager
a. Changes to the City Council Agenda
City Manager Cooke advised that M&C 21-0711 (tax abatement) will be continued to
the November 9, 2021, Council meeting.
b. Upcoming and Recent Events
City Manager Cooke announced the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Diamond
Hill Community Center would be held on Friday, September 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at
1701 NE 26th Street.
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Fire Chief Jim Davis announced that September is National Preparedness Month to
raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that
could happen at any time.
c. Organizational Updates and Employee Recognition(s)
Chief Judge Danny Rodgers introduced Michelle Sims as the new Teen Court
Coordinator. He also announced the retirement of Substitute Judge Edward Valverde
after 35 years with the City.
d. Informal Reports
21-10660 2020 Review Year Results for Incentive Agreements - Robert Sturns
21-10661 Availability of Youth-Focused Community Centers and Libraries -
Victor Turner, Richard Zavala, and Manya Shorr
21-10662 Council District Vaccination Rates and City of Fort Worth Strategies -
Brandon Bennett
21-10663 COVID-19 Vaccination Reward Program - Dianna Giordano
21-10664 Financial Advisor Services Procurement- Reginald Zeno
21-10665 Forest Park Pool Replacement Project- Richard Zavala
21-10666 July 2021 - Sales Tax Update - Mark McAvoy
21-10667 Legislative Changes to Process for Selecting Members for the Board of
Directors of Appraisal Districts- Denis McElroy
21-10668 Monthly Development Activity Report- DJ Harrell
21-10669 Open Space Conservation Program Update - Brandi Kelp
21-10670 ARPA-Funded Tourism Development Grant for Visit Fort Worth -
Michael Crum
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21-10671 Proposal to Use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding to
Reinstate Public Events Department Capital Improvement Projects that were
Rolled Back Due to Revenue Shortfalls Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic -
Michael Crum
21-10672 Proposed Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to Address
Changes in State Law for Senate 'Bill 1585 Related to the Designation of Historic
Properties and House Bill 1475 for the Board of Adjustment - Justin Newhart and
Melinda Ramos
2. Current Agenda Items -City Council Members
3. Responses to Items Continued from a Previous Meeting
4. Proposed Council Meeting Changes —Sarah Fullenwider,Law and Ron Gonzales,City
Secretary's Office
5. Presentation on Budget Response-David Cooke,City Manager
6. Recommendation Regarding Proposed Community Policy Advisory Board—Kim Neal,
Police Oversight
7. City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports
Council Member Bivens: IR - Training on City's T-Drive for Council Members and
District Directors.
Council Member Crain: IR- Local Responsible Banking Ordinance
8. Executive Session (CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL,
ROOM 2020) - SEE ATTACHMENT A
21-1255 Executive Session
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 28th day of September,2021.
Attest: Appr d:
onald P. Gonzales Mattie arker
Acting City Secretary Mayor
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