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Home My WebLink About2023/01/24-Minutes-City Council-WorksessionPresent: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 Mayor Mattie Parker Mayor Pro tern Gyna M. Bivens, District 5 (Via Video) Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2 Council Member Michael D. Crain , District 3 Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 4 Council Member Jared Williams , District 6 Council Member Leonard Firestone, District 7 (Via Video) Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8 Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Staff Present: David Cooke, City Manager Leann Guzman , City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall , City Secretary With a quorum of the City Council Members pres ent , Mayor Parker called the City Council Work Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 1:03 p.m. on Tues day, January 24 , 2023 , 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 or recent events. b. Organizational Updates and Employee Recognition(s) David Cooke , City Manager called on Jannette Goodall to introduce Katherine Cenicola as the New E lection /Council Support Coordinator and Tammi Castillo as the New Boards and Commissions Coordinator. City of Fort Worth Pagel Printed on 21212023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 Page 2 of6 David Cooke, City Manager called on Valerie Washington to recogmze William Rumuly for Earning Statewide Honor for "Court in the Community ". Recognition was given by Juan Perez, Texas Municipal Court Clerk Association. David Cooke, City Manager called on Lauren Prieur, Interim Transportation Public Works Director to recognize TPW 's Ashley Hagen for Exemplary Customer Service. Mayor Parker announced that the update from Dr. Ramsey would be taken out of order. 3. Update on Future Vision for Fort Worth Independent School District -Dr. Angelica Ramsey, Fort Worth Independent School District Presentation was made by Dr. Angelica Ramsey, Fort Worth Independent School District. c. Informal Reports 23 -00 1 101588 University Drive Construction Phasing to Minimize Traffic Impact -Lauren Prieur 23 -002 2023 Housing Tax Credit Applications -Victor Turner 23 -003 Annual Development Activity Report -DJ Harrell 23 -004 Appointment of 1300 Gendy Task Force -Fernando Costa 23 -005 Central Library Hours Reduction -Manya Shorr 23 -006 City of Fort Worth Internship Program -Dianna Giordano Council Members Flores and Beck requested recommendations on implementation of a robust internship program that includes paid internships and possible grant programs and methods to assist City departmental participation in the NextGen Youth Development Program. 23 -00 7 Fort Worth Meacham Airport Master Plan Update -Roger Venables City of Fort Worth Pagel Printed 011 2/2/2023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 Page 3 of6 23-008 October 2022 -Sales Tax Update -Richard Zavala 23-009 Removal and Enforcement of Bandit Signs -Brandon Bennett Council Member Flores requested staff circle back with him on clarification of bandit signs. 23-010 Update on MedStar EMS Response Planning -Ken Simpson, Dr. Jeff Jarvis , and Chief James Davis 23-011 Update on Police and Fire Payroll Improvements -Valerie Washington 23-012 Will Rogers Memorial Center ARP A-Funded Capital Projects Update - Mike Crum 23-013 Staffing Levels in Police 9-1-1 Communications Division -Robin Krouse Mayor Parker reminded staff to use Mayor and Council as a resource. 23-0 l 4 Strategy for Recruitment and Promotion of Diverse Police Officers -Julie Swearingin 23-015 Acquisition of Panic Buttons for Childcare Providers -Robert Alldredge 23-016 Critical Police Incidents, January 2021 through December 2022 -Robert Alldredge 23 -017 Curfew Ordinance for Minors -Robert Alldredge and William Rumul y 23-018 Policy Advisory/ Review Committee Update -Robert Alldredge 23-019 Update on Axon Police Technology Contract -Robert Alldredge City of Fort Worth Page3 Printed on 2/212023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 Page 4 of6 23 -020 Use of Decibel Meters to Enforce Noise Ordinance -Robert Alldredge Council Members Flores and Beck requested a follow -up on this IR to provide a list of the models of decibel meter readers and the frequency schedule for calibrating the meters. 23 -02 1 Proposed Creation of New Downtown Zoning Classification -Central Business District Peripheral ("HP") -Stephen Murray 23 -022 Report on the Policy and Procedures Relating to Opposition of a Zoning Case and Clarification on when a "Super-Majority" Vote is Required -Stephen Murray 23 -023 Proposed Registration Ordinance for Legal Short-Term Rentals -Dana Burghdoff 23 -024 Update on Panther Island Bridge Naming -Dana Burghdoff 2. Questions Regarding City Council M&C Log for January 31, 2023, Council Meeting There were no questions regarding the January 31 , 2023 City Council M&C Log. 4. Presentation on Botanic Garden Master Plan -Patrick Newman, Fort Worth Botanic Garden and BRIT Presentation was given by Patrick Newman, Fort Worth Botanic Garden and BRIT. 5. Fort Worth Convention Center Phase 1 Advisory Committee Update -Mike Crum, Public Events and Bob Jameson, Visit Fort Worth Presentation was made by Bob Jameson, Visit Fort Worth, Michael Bennett and William Johnson, Assistant City Manager. Council Member Beck recommended analyzing the potential to completely close the pedestrian area to turn it into a true pedestrian area. City of For/ Worth Page 4 Pri111etl 011 2/2/2023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 Page 5 of6 6. Briefing on One-Second Collaborative to Prevent Y outb Gun Violence - Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge, Police and Leab King, United Way of Tarrant County Presentation was given by Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge, Police Department and Regina Williams , Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, United Way of Tarrant County. 7. FY 2022 Fiscal Close -David Cooke, City Manager Presentation was given by David Cooke , City Manager. 8. City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports Mayor Parker requested an update on the implementation of the Fire Study recommendations. Council Members Flores and Beck requested a follow-up on IR 23-020 to provide a list of the models of decibel meter readers and the frequency schedule for calibrating the meters. Mayor Pro Tern Bivens and Council Member Flores requested a briefing on the functions of the Communications and Public Engagement Department. Council Member Beck requested a report on the formulation of the Intergovernmental Affairs Group. Council Member Beck requested a report on the outdoor public events permitting process and when Council notification is required for events such as street closures. Council Member Beck requested a report on implementing a policy relating to idling vehicles . Council Member Beck requested information on how the City communicates zonmg changes including signage and mail outs . Council Member Beck requested information on the location of AED's in City facilities ; other cities that have regulated their placement in private facilities and grants available to assist with the cost of the equipment. City of Fort Worth Page s Printed 011 2/212 023 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 Page 6 of6 Council Member Beck requested a report on the requirements for 1ssumg a moratorium on new development in certain areas. Council Member Flores requested a list of development projects that do not reqmre zoning changes by dollar amount. Council Member Blaylock requested a list of outstanding requests by Council (Staff Action Tracking). Council Member Williams requested an update on the policy relating to shopping carts . Council Member Williams requested an update on the capture of methane gas for energy production at the landfill. Council Members Nettles and Williams requested an analysis of extending the ours of community and recreation centers. Council Member Nettle s requested an analysis on decriminalizing possession of man Juana. Council Members Flores and Beck requested recommendations on implementation of a robust internship program that includes paid internships and possible grant programs and methods to assist City departmental participation in the NextGen Youth Development Program . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business , Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 4:49 p .m. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Counci he 2 st day of February, 2023. Attest: 'e~~ JetteS.Goodall ity Secretary Mayor City of Fort Worth Pa ge 6 Pri11ted 011 2/2/2023