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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/11/19-Minutes-City CouncilCITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 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 Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4 Council Member Jared Williams, District 6 Council Member Macy Hill, District 7 Council Member Chris Nettles, District 8 Council Member Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Council Member Alan Blaylock, District 10 Present: Council Member Jeanette Martinez, District 11 Staff Present: David Cooke, City Manager Leann Guzman, City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary CALL TO ORDER With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Parker called the City Council Regular Session of the Fort Worth City Council to order 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas. INVOCATION - Rabbi Brian Zimmerman, Beth -El Congregation The invocation was provided by Rabbi Brian Zimmerman of Beth -El Congregation. City of Fort Worth Page I Printed on II/2212024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 2 of 13 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC. 1. 24-4723 Recognition for Veterans Day Mayor Parker, Council Members Beck, and Lauersdorf presented a certificate of recognition for Veterans Day. 2. 24-4724 Recognitions for Trinity Valley School Girls Field Hockey, Volleyball and Cross Country Teams Council Member Crain presented certificates of recognition to Trinity Valley School Girls Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Cross Country. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA There were no items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items to be withdrawn from the Council Agenda. Bob Willoughby appeared before Council in opposition of M&C 24-1013. Adrian Smith completed a speaker cards in opposition to M&C 24-1013 and M&C 24-1016 and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the chamber. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. A. General - Consent Items City of Fort Worth Page 2 Printed on 11/11/1014 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 3 of 13 1. M&C 24-1012 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Approving Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution No. 2024-10-269 Amending Chapter 6, Wastewater Pretreatment and Discharge Rules and Regulations, of the DFW International Airport's Code of Rules and Regulations Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 27303-11-2024 2. M&C 24-1013 (ALL) Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Increase of $300,000.00 in the Total Amount to be Paid to the Law Firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP as Outside Counsel to Assist and Represent the City in Matters Relating to Lawsuits Challenging the City's Short -Term Rental Ordinances for a Total Amount of $450,000.00 Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6024-11-2024 3. M&C 24-1014 (CD 10) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2025 Discretionary Airport Improvement Program Grant, if Awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration in an Amount Up to $12,500,000.00 for Airport Joint Reseal and Pavement Improvements and the Extension of Taxiway Papa at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Authorize the Use of Land Credits for the City's Match, in an Amount Up to $1,388,889.00, for a Total Amount Up to $13,888,889.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27304-11-2024 4. M&C 24-1015 (CD 10) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2025 Cargo Entitlement Airport Improvement Program Grant, if Awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration in an Amount Up to $1,500,000.00 for Airport Joint Reseal and Pavement Improvements and the Extension of Taxiway Papa at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Authorize the Use of Land Credits for the City's Match, in an Amount Up to $166,667.00, for a Total Amount Up to $1,666,667.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27305-11-2024 City of Fort Worth Page 3 Printed on 11/11/1014 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 4 of 13 5. M&C 24-1016 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with Multiple Vendors for Fleet Vehicle Services and Parts for an Initial Three -Year Term in a Combined Amount Up to $10,000,000.00 for Year One of the Initial Term, $11,500,000.00 for Year Two of the Initial Term, and $13,225,000.00 for Year Three of the Initial Term and Authorize One Two -Year Renewal Option in a Combined Amount Up to $15,208,750.00 for Renewal Year One and $17,490,062.50 for Renewal Year Two for the Property Management Department Motion: Approved. 6. M&C 24-1019 (ALL) Authorize Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with AC Printing, LLC, J-Peam, L.L.C., and Xpressdocs Partners, LTD. for Printing Services in a Combined Annual Amount Up to $1,800,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount for All City Departments Motion: Approved. 7. M&C 24-1021 (CD 4) Adopt a Resolution Nominating Haggar Clothing Co. at 5401 N. Riverside Drive, as a Half Enterprise Project Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6025-1 l -2024 8. M&C 24-1023 (CD 2) Adopt Resolution Nominating TTI, Inc.'s Facility at 3737 Meacham Blvd., as a Single Enterprise Project Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code Motion: Approved. Resolution No. 6026-11-2024 9. M&C 24-1026 (CD 6) Authorize Payment in the Amount of $558,731.10 to the Texas Department of Transportation Due to Construction Cost Overruns for the South Hulen Street and South Drive West Highway Safety Improvement Project (2022 Bond Program) Motion: Approved. E. Award of Contract - Consent Items City of For! Worth Page 4 Printed on 11/2212024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 5 of 13 1. M&C 24-1006 (CD 2 and CD 9) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount Up to $125,000.00 to Fund Two Construction Reimbursement Agreements with Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC for Rerouting Coaxial and Fiber Optic Communication Cables in Support of the Fort Worth Central City Flood Control Project and Reimbursable for the Same from Tarrant Regional Water District and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27306-11-2024 2. M&C 24-1007 (CD 2) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $13,600.00 for Increased Project Cost Associated with the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020, WSM-A Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Amend the Transportation and Public Works Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27307-11-2024 3. M&C 24-1009 (ALL) Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.5, "Environmental Protection and Compliance," Articles I and VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), as Amended to Revise Regulations Pertaining to Industrial Wastewater Facilities Discharging to the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facilities and the Trinity River Authority Central Regional Wastewater System, and Clarifying Regulations for Industrial Users Discharging to the Trinity River Authority Denton Creek Regional Wastewater System Motion: Approved. Ordinance No. 27308-11-2024 4. M&C 24-1010 (ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Legislative Services Agreement with Corley Consulting, LLC, D/B/A Corley Pipes Consulting, in an Annual Amount of $184,000.00 for Consultation and Representation of the City of Fort Worth on Federal Legislative Issues Before Members of the United States Congress, Officials of Federal Administrative Agencies, and the White House Administration Motion: Approved. City of Fort Worth page 5 Printed on 1112212024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 6 of 13 5. M&C 24-1011 (ALL) Authorize Amendment to City Secretary Contract Number 60415, a Professional Legislative Services Agreement with McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, to Increase the Annual Contract Amount to $158,000.00 for Consultation and Representation of the City of Fort Worth on State of Texas Legislative Issues Motion: Approved. 6. M&C 24-1017 (ALL) Ratify Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance and Execution of a Compost and Food Waste Reduction Program Cooperative Grant Agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture in an Amount Up to $300,000.00 for a Two -Year Period, Authorize a Cash Match of $100,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 Including a Transfer of $50,000.00 from the Solid Waste Fund for the City's Match Requirement for Fiscal Year 2025, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27309-11-2024 and 27310-11-2024 7. M&C 24-1024 (CD 3 and CD 6) Reject Bid of MW Panel Tech, Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Klutz Construction, LLC, in the Amount Up to $3,584,641.00 for the Construction of Channel Improvements for the 6th Avenue and Brandon Lane Channel Projects, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27311-11-2024 and 27312-11-2024 8. M&C 24-1027 (CD 4 and CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC dba Sunmount Paving Company, in the Amount of $2,875,570.00 for the 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract 2 at Various Locations Motion: Approved. 9. M&C 24-1028 (CD 2, CD 5 and CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Peachtree Construction Ltd., in the Amount of $3,605,084.95 for the 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract 3 at Various Locations Motion: Approved. City of Fort Worth Page 6 Primed on 1112212024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 7 of 13 10. M&C 24-1029 (CD 2 and CD 9) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 6 to an Engineering Services Agreement with TranSystems Corporation, d/b/a TranSystems Corporation Consultants, in the Amount of $440,550.00 for a Total Revised Contract Amount of $2,831,372.00 for the Design and Construction Phase Services on the Stormwater and Franchise Utility Relocations for the Fort Worth Central City Project, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program Motion: Approved. Appropriation Ordinance No. 27313-11-2024 11. M&C 24-1030 (CD 2 and CD 5) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Urban Infraconstruction, LLC, in the Amount of $3,156,248.00 for the 2025 Concrete Restoration Contract 1 Project Motion: Approved. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS 1. 24-4589 Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages or Injuries. End of Consent Agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Upcoming and Recent Events Council Member Flores and Williams announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts. 2. Recognition of Citizens There was no recognition of citizens. 3. Annroval of Ceremonial Travel There was no approval of ceremonial travel. City of Fort Worth Page 7 Printed on 1112212024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 8 of 13 PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL Council Proposal 1. CP-328 Waiver of Site Reservation Fees and/or Festival Equipment Rental Fees for the following 2023 and 2024 Events: Soul of Sycamore Juneteenth Festival, Tarrant County Harambe Festival, Tay Day Festival, and Kidney Awareness Celebration Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck, to suspend Council Rules of Procedure Section 5.2.1 to waive the second reading of Council Proposal CP-328 to allow it to be acted upon at this meeting. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck, that Council Proposal CP-328 be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. 2. CP-329 Waiver of Site Reservation Fees for the 2024 Event: Lake Comofest Motion: Council Member Williams made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens, to suspend Council Rules of Procedure Section 5.2.1 to waive the second reading of Council Proposal CP-329 to allow it to be acted upon at this meeting. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. Council Member Williams made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens, that Council Proposal CP-329 be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions - NONE There were no changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or City Council committees. City of Fort Worth Pave 8 Printed on 1112212024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 9 of 13 ZONING HEARING The City Council, at its meeting of November 12, 2024, continued Zoning Dockets ZC-24-115 and ZC-24-116. 1. ZC-24-115 (CD 9) Fort Worth Affordability Inc. / Daniel Smith-Ojala Partners, LP, 3100 and 3200 Hamilton Avenue, (8.01 acres), From: "C" Medium Density Multifamily, "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted To: "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed -Use (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) The following speakers appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-115: Daniel Smith Mary -Margaret Lemons Ashton Theiss Judy Schmeltekopf Chris Adkins Houston Simmons The following speakers appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-24-115: Chris Turner Janine Lund Eva Bonilla Peter Mosley Adrian Smith completed a speaker card in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-24-115 and was recognized by Mayor Parker but was not present in the chamber. Margaret DeMoss appeared before Council undecided in regards to Zoning Docket ZC-24-115. The following individuals submitted comment cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-115: Jonathan Ochstein Clay Mazur City ojFort Worth Page 9 Printed on 1112212024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 10 of 13 Brenda Colegrove submitted a comment card in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-24-115. Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-115 be approved as amended to a PD/MU-2 Planned Development -High Intensity Mixed Use with nonresidential uses limited to office, a maximum building height of five stories and a setback of twenty feet. Site plan waived. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. 2. ZC-24-116 (CD 9) fort Worth Affordability Inc./ Ojala Partners, LP, 3200 Sondra Drive, 140 & 158 Saint Donovan Street, 3200 Saint Juliet Street, (6.91 acres), From: "C" Medium Density Multifamily To: "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed -Use (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) The following speakers appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-116: Mary -Margaret Lemons Ashton Theiss Judy Schmeltekopf Chris Adkins completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-116 and was recognized by Mayor Parker but did not wish to speak. The following speakers appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-24-116: Gayle Davis Eva Bonilla Margaret DeMoss appeared before Council undecided in regards to Zoning docket ZC-24-116. Jonathan Ochstein submitted a comment card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-24-116. Brenda Colegrove submitted a comment card in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-24-116. City of Fort Worth Page 10 Printed on 1112212024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 11 of 13 Motion: Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that Zoning Docket ZC-24-116 be approved as amended to a PD/MU-2 Planned Development -High Intensity Mixed Use with nonresidential uses limited to office, a maximum building height of five stories and a setback of twenty feet. Site plan waived. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 21653-02-2015 for the above -listed cases, Council Member Beck made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crain, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 27314-11-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER B. General 1. M&C 24-1008 (CD 7 ETJ) Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in Approximately 152.5 Acres of Land Situated in the Jacob Wilcox Survey, Abstracts 1723 and 1704 (Tarrant Appraisal District Account Numbers 04279883, 04344316, 04743601, 40152650, 40152669, 40104494, 40104508, 42347830, 42614552, 4261456), in the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76108 from Pioneer Land & Cattle Co. and W.R. Collier, Trustee of the Separate Trust for the Benefit of Robert Gregory Collier and His Descendants, for the Open Space Conservation Program in an Amount Up to $3,959,970.56, Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $40,000.00, Authorize a Leaseback of the Property for a Term of Twelve Years, Authorize Up to $100,000.00 for Pre -Acquisition Costs and Staff Time, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025 -2029 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program) Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Nettles, that M&C 24-1008 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 27315-11-2024 and 27316-11-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. D. Land City ojFort Worth Page II Printed on 1112212024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 12 of 13 1. M&C 24-1022 (CD 7 ETJ) Authorize the Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in Approximately 41.667 Acres of Land Located at 6698, 6600, 6670, 6674, 6664, 6654, 6644, 6634, 6650, and 6620 Mahafy Street, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76135 in an Amount Up to $1,730,000.00 from John I. Mahaffey, David D. Mahaffey, Margery Mahaffey Brinkley, Francis Belle Mahaffey, Geraldine Davis Mahaffey, Charles V. Mahaffey, and Gregory L. Mahaffey, Individually and as Co -Trustees of the CVM Family Trust, with Reservation of Life Estate for 6674 Mahafy Street, for the Open Space Conservation Program, Pay Estimated Closing Costs in an Amount Up to $30,000.00, Authorize Up to $55,000.00 for Pre -Acquisition Costs and Staff Time, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program) Motion: Council Member Hill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck, that M&C 24-1022 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 27317-11-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. F. Award of Contract 1. M&C 24-1020 (ALL) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant for Sustainable Futures and Air Quality Planning in Fort Worth from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in an Amount Up to $20,000,000.00, Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Authorize Execution of a Partnership Agreement with the North Texas Commission Foundation in an Amount Up to $50,000.00 from Grant Award, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Lauersdorf, that M&C 24-1020 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 27318-1 1-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. City of Fort Worth Page 12 Printed on 11/2212024 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Page 13 of 13 2. M&C 24-1018 (ALL) Authorize the Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant for Greenspace Acquisition and Recovery Projects in Fort Worth from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in an Amount Up to $20,000,000.00, Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Authorize Execution of a Partnership Agreement with Taking Care of Texas dba Texan by Nature in an Amount Up to $50,000.00 from Grant Award, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Motion: Mayor Pro tem Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Beck, that M&C 24-1018 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 27319-11-2024 be adopted. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. 3. M&C 24-1025 (CD 8) Authorize Financial Actions that Support Columbia Renaissance Square Phase III, an Affordable Housing Development Located at 2757 Moresby Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76105, Authorize Execution of Loan Documents to Provide Federal Funding in an Amount Up to $8,023,547.40, and Find that the Financial Actions Supporting the Development Serve a Public Purpose and that Adequate Controls are in Place Motion: Council Member Nettles made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Bivens, that M&C 24-1025 be approved. Motion passed 10-0, Council Member Martinez absent. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 11:46 a.m. These minutes were approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 4th day of February, 2025. Attest: *etteSGoodall cry Ap ved; - —� �& a J,-/, " " Mattie Parker Mayor City of Fort Worth Page 13 Printed on 1112212024