HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/08/29-Minutes-City Council-WorksessionCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023
Present:
Mayor Mattie Parker
Mayor Pro tern Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Carlos Flores, District 2
Council Member Michael D. Crain, District 3
Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4
Council Member Jared Williams, District 6
Council Member Macy Hill, District 7
Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8
Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10
Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11
Absent:
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 Parker called the City
Council Work Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
August 29, 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
City Manager David Cooke announced the following:
City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day.
Emergency services will be available as usual. There will be no changes in garbage,
recycle, yard waste or bulk collection schedules. Drop-off stations will be closed. If
you have questions or need assistance, call 817-392-1234.
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There is no Council Work Session on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The next meeting
is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
Council Budget Workshops are scheduled for Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 10:00
a.m. and Friday, September 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., if needed.
b. Organizational Updates and Employee Recognition(s)
City Manager David Cooke introduced William Rumuly to recognize the Goodwill
Summer Earn & Learn Program and the employees involved with the successful
program.
e. Informal Reports
23-0737 FY2024 Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport Budget - Chris
Poinsatte, DFW's Chief Financial Officer
23-0738 Chief Transformation Officer, FWLab Director Recruitment Process -
Dianna Giordano, Human Resources Director
23-0739 Library Director Recruitment Process - Dianna Giordano, Human
Resources Director
23-0740 Medical Director Reporting Structure in EMS and Fire Operations -
Valerie Washington, Assistant City Manager
Council Member Williams requested that the information be added to agenda
for the next Emergency Medical Response Ad Hoc Committee meeting.
23-0741 The Nuisance Abatement Litigation Process - Benjamin Sampract, Senior
Assistant City Attorney Section Chief
Mayor Pro tem Bivens requested staff provide a summary of the report.
23-0742 Water Utility Shut -Off Practices - Christopher Harder, Water Director
Mayor Pro tem Bivens requested staff provide a summary of the report.
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2. Questions Regarding Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions for
September 12, 2023, Council Meeting
Mayor Pro tem Bivens mentioned that one additional appointment, Charles Edmonds, will
be included.
3. Questions Regarding Significant Zoning Cases for September 12, 2023,
Council Meeting
There were no questions regarding significant zoning cases for September 12, 2023,
Council meeting.
4. Questions Regarding City Council M&C Log for September 12, 2023, Council
Meeting
There were no questions regarding City Council M&C Log for September 12, 2023,
Council meeting.
5. Update on CDFI Friendly Fort Worth — Christina Brooks, Diversity and
Inclusion Director and Glenn Forbes, CDFI Friendly Fort Worth
Presentation was provided by Christina Brooks, Diversity and Inclusion and Glenn
Forbes, CDFI Friendly Fort Worth.
6. Briefing on Annual Audit Plan — David Medrano, City Auditor
Briefing was provided by David Medrano, City Auditor.
7. Presentation on Legislative Wrap-up — TJ Patterson, Government Affairs
Liaison and Matt Murray, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Presentation was provided by T.J. Patterson, Government Affairs Liaison and Matt
Murray, Senior Assistant City Attorney.
8. Update on Broadband — Kevin Gunn, IT Solutions Director
This item was withdrawn at the request of staff and will be rescheduled.
9. City Council Requests for Future Agenda Items and/or Reports
Mayor Pro tem Bivens requested a presentation on the East Lancaster Update project
with input from Trinity Metro, Council of Governments and Transportation and Public
Works
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Mayor Pro tern Bivens requested a status on including geographical information on the
speaker registration forms.
Council Member Nettles requested a report/update on the recommendations received
from the Race and Culture Task Force for new Council Members.
Council Member Martinez requested information on the assistance provided to residents
for HVAC services and equipment including other resources available to residents.
Council Member Martinez requested information on what steps the City is taking to stay
ahead of another COVID outbreak, especially for City staff.
Council Member Williams requested information on the development requirements for
parking for schools (all types).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 2:40 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council o e 19' day of September, 2023.
Ap v :d:
konald P. Gonzales Mattie 3arker
Assistant City Secretary Mayor
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