HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/08/02-Minutes-City Council-Worksession CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker (Video - left at 3:40 p.m.)
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 (arrived at 2:49 p.m.)
Council Member Leonard Firestone, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Leann Guzman, City Attorney
Jannette Goodall, City Secretary
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Pro tem Bivens called the
City Council Work Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 1:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in the City Council Conference Room 2020 of the Fort Worth
City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas,
1. Report of the City Manager - David Cooke, City Manager
a. Upcoming and Recent Events
There were no upcoming and recent events.
b. Organizational Updates and Employee Recognition(s)
City Manager David Cooke called on Mayor Pro Tern Bivens to recognize City of
Fort Worth Employees for their outstanding service and contributions.
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Mayor Pro Tern Bivens called on Robert Sturns, Director of Neighborhood Services
to recognize the following employees:
— John Cain,Neighborhood Program Manager, Neighborhood Services
— Mike Chesshir, Housing Rehabilitation Tech II,Neighborhood Services
c. Informal Reports
22-104 April 2022 - Sales Tax Update - Cayce Lay Lamas
22-105 May 2022 - Sales Tax Update - Cayce Lay Lamas
22-106 Dredging of Ponds and Lakes in Parks - Dave Lewis
Council Member Beck requested staff provide map of the 13 ponds listed in
Informal Report - 22-106 on Dredging of Ponds and Lakes and information on
the plan for soil containment mitigation and disposal of the materials.
22-107 FY2023 Budget Public Engagement, Budget and Property Tax Setting
Calendar, and Schedule of Meetings - Richard Zavala
Council Members Flores and Firestone requested a list of public engagement
locations.
22-108 2022 Independence Day Fireworks Enforcement Detail - Fire Chief James
Davis
22-109 Update on Camp Bowie District, Inc. Banner Program in Public
Improvement District 19 - Historic Camp Bowie - Robert Sturns
22-110 Update on Placing Conduit/Fiber in Right-of-Way (ROW) - Michael Owen
2. Questions Regarding Significant Zoning Cases for August 9,2022 Council
Meeting
There were no questions regarding Zoning Cases for the August 9, 2022, Council
Meeting.
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3. Questions Regarding City Council Action Items for August 9, 2022, Council
Meeting
There were no questions regarding City Council Action Items for the August 9, 2022,
Council Meeting.
4. American Rescue Plan Act Project Submission and Selection Process-Tony
Rousseau,Financial Management Services
Presentation was made by Tony Rousseau, Assistant Director, Financial Management
Services and Catherine Perry, Financial Services Manager, Financial Management
Services
The following Direction was given to staff.
— Schedule a Special Called Work Session to provide additional details on the ARPA
recommended project by United Way relating to Reduction of Gun Violence
including the program budget including County funds, types of partners,
breakdown of percentage of administrative costs vs. amount provided to partner
organizations.
5. Broadband Strategic Planning—Kevin Gunn,IT Solutions and Joe Freddoso,Mighty
River,LLC
Presentation was made by Kevin Gunn, Director, IT Solutions and Joe Freddoso,
Consultant with Mighty River, LLC
The following Direction was given to staff.
— Mayor Pro Tern Bivens requested that staff extend invitations or notices to Mayor
and Council for future meetings or discussions with the Development Advisory
Committee on the City's Broadband Strategic Plan.
6. Update on Stormwater and Flood Areas—Jennifer Dyke,Transportation and Public
Works
Presentation was made by Jennifer Dyke, Interim Director, Transportation and Public
Work
The following direction was provided to staff:
Council Member Beck recommended staff adopt a collaborative approach across
the City for the management of storm water.
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— Council Member Beck requested a district map of potential high-water areas,
drainage pipes and development areas that impact drainage.
7. City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports
Provide an analysis and options for revisions to the City Code relating to allowable
amounts of impervious cover, use of green space and ability for residents to use the
MyFortWorth App to receive notification of flooding emergencies.
Council Member Firestone: Provide options for revising the City's Construction
ordinance to address loud music at construction sites.
Council Members Blaylock and Beck: Provide an analysis of how other Cities
address noise in entertainment districts, options available to Police for turning-off
music for safety purposes, addressing vehicle noise after certain hours and
recommended options for revisions to the Noise Ordinance.
Council Member Flores: Provide options on revisions to the sidewalk maintenance
program.
— Council Members Crain and Blaylock: Provide a report outlining which
Departments are responsible for the various Community Centers including the
relationship of the YMCA with the Community Centers.
Council Member Crain: Provide an analysis and options for the expansion of
scholarships for summer camps offered at the Community Centers including
funding to allow all participants to attend field trips.
— Council Member Beck: Provide an analysis and option for including a veteran
affairs liaison to serve as a resource and point of contact for veterans within the
City.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro tem Bivens adjourned the meeting at 4:12
p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 16th day of August, 2022.
Attest: Appr v d:
nnette Goodall Mattie arker
ity Secretary Mayor
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