HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/11/19-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Absent:
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102, with Council Member Espino absent.
11. INVOCATION - Dr. Art Torpy, Faith United Methodist Church
The invocation was provided by Dr. Art Torpy, Faith United Methodist Church.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited,
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER
12, 2013
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the minutes of the Regular meeting of November 12, 2013, be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Espino absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member SNngleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays with Council Member Espino absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18061 - Authorize Settlement of Claim by Tarrant County - Payment of
Workers' Compensation as a Result of a Motor Vehicle Accident with a Police
Vehicle on October 1, 2011 at the Intersection of East Allen Avenue and South
Freeway (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a payment in the amount
of$71,834.25 to settle a claim by Tarrant County for a workers' compensation claim on October
2, 2011, at the intersection of East Allen Avenue and South Freeway; and authorize the
appropriate personnel to execute all documents to complete the settlement.
2. M&C G-18062 - Authorize Temporary Closures of Two Segments of Kansas
Street in Connection with Construction of the Trinity River Vision White
Settlement Bridge, and Authorize Temporary Closures of Streets Around Will
Rogers Memorial Center for the 2014 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock
Show (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 7 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize temporary road closures
for construction activities associated with the construction of the Trinity River Vision White
Settlement Bridge Project:
• Kansas Street from Commercial Street to Arthur Street beginning November 20, 2013,
through February 28, 2014; and
• Kansas Street from Greenleaf Street to Harold Street beginning November 20, 2013,
through February 28, 2014;
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Authorize temporary road closures for activities associated with the 2014 Southwestern
Exposition and Livestock Show:
• W.R. Watt Drive from Trail Drive north to Burnett-Tandy Drive beginning January 13,
2014, through February 9, 2014;
• Burnett-Tandy Drive from W.R. Watt Drive west to Gendy Street beginning January 13,
2014, through February 9, 2014;
• Gendy Street from Harley Avenue north to Lancaster Street beginning January 13, 2014,
through February 9, 2014;
• Harley Avenue from Gendy Street to Trail Drive beginning January 13, 2014, through
February 9, 2014;
• Linden Avenue from Trail Drive to the cell tower entrance beginning January 13, 2014,
through February 9, 2014;
• Lansford Lane from Montgomery Street to Gendy Street beginning January 13, 2014,
through February 9, 2014; and
• Trinity Park Drive from University Drive to Crestline Road January 23, 2014, January
24, 2014, January 27, 2014, January 29, 2014, January 30, 2014, February 3, 2014,
through February 7, 2014.
3. IM&C G-18063 - Ratify Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a Grant in
the Amount Up to $63,774.00 from the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of
the Governor of Texas to Operate the Diamond Hill Coalition After-School
Program, Designate Assistant City Manager for Community and Administrative
Services to Serve as the Authorized Official for the Grant, Adopt Resolution
Required by Grant Regulations, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for and
acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the
Governor of Texas in the amount up to $63,774.00 to operate the Diamond Hill Coalition After-
School Program from September 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014; designate the Assistant City
Manager for Community and Administrative Services to serve as the authorized official for this
grant with authority to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant; adopt Resolution No.
4264-11-2013 ratifying the submission of an application for a grant from the Criminal Justice
Division of the Office of the Governor under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Grant for the Diamond Hill Coalition After School Program; designating an authorized official;
and assuring repayment of grant funds in the event of loss or misuse; and adopt Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21038-11-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of $63,774.00, subject to a receipt of a grant, for the same purpose as
reflected above.
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services- Consent Items
1. M&C P-11606 - Authorize Purchase of Four One-Ton and Six 3/4-Ton Cab
Service Body Trucks from Caldwell Country Ford Using Cooperative Contract
for Multiple City Departments in the Amount of $365,276.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of four one-
ton and six '/-ton cab service body trucks from Caldwell Country Ford using Texas Association
of School Boards Cooperative Contract No. 358-10 for multiple City departments in the amount
of$365,276.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15636 - Authorize Conveyance of 25.658 Acres of Land Located in the
CentrePort Area to CentrePort Vent-tire, L.P., Accept and Record Avigation
Easement and Release from CentrePort Venture, L.P. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
General Warranty Deed conveying a 25.658 acre tract of land in the Vincent J. Hutton Survey,
A-681, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to CentrePort Venture, L.P.; and authorize
the acceptance, filing and recording by the City of an Avigation Easement and Release from
CentrePort Venture, L.P., covering the property conveyed in favor of the cities of Dallas and Fort
Worth and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board, previously known as the Dallas-
Fort Worth Regional Airport Board or successor thereof.
2. M&C L-15637 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in a Total of 0.788
Acres of Land for Right-of-Way from Turning Point Metroplex Fellowship for the
Garden Acres Drive Bridge Project No. 1802 Located Over IH-35W to Garden
Acres Drive in the Amount of$227,474.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the
Amount Up to $5,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in a total of 0.788 acres of land for right-of-way from Turning Point Metroplex
Fellowship for the Garden Acres Drive Bridge Project No. 1802 located over 1H-35W to Garden
Acres Drive; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $227,474.00 is Just
compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay Just
compensation, record the appropriate instruments and pay estimated closing costs in the amount
up to $5,000.00.
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3. M&C L-15638 - Accept Dedication of Approximately 4.939 Acres of Parkland and
Facility Improvements from Hillwood Alliance Residential, L.P., as an Addition to
Heritage Addition Park (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Accept the dedication of
approximately 4.939 acres of parkland and facility improvements from Hillwood Alliance
Residential, L.P., in accordance with the Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy,
as an addition to Heritage Addition Park.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26563 - Authorize Execution of a Drainage Channel Maintenance
_Agreement with Pearl Developments, LLC, on Property Located on the Southeast
Corner of White Settlement Road and the Future Soaring Hill Boulevard, at no
Cost to the City (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Drainage Channel Maintenance Agreement with Pearl Developments, LLC, on property located
on the southeast comer of White Settlement Road and the future Soaring Hill Boulevard, the
channel containing 1.764 acres of land in Tract 2E, Abstract No. 920, G.B. Kenney Survey, and
Tract IN2, Abstract No. 1886, J.P. Woods Survey, at no cost to the City.
2. M&C C-26564 - Authorize Execution of a Drainage Channel Maintenance
Agreement with Windridge A2A Developments, LLC, on Property Located on the
Southwest Corner of White Settlement Road and the Future Soaring Hill
Boulevard, at no Cost to the City(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Drainage Channel Maintenance Agreement with Windridge A2A Developments, LLC, on
property located on the southwest comer of White Settlement Road and the future Soaring Hill
Boulevard, the channel containing 16.856 acres of land in Tract 2, Abstract No. 920, G.B.
Kenney Survey, Tract IN, Abstract No. 1886, J.P. Woods Survey and Tract IB2, Abstract No.
1595, James S. Ward Survey, at no cost to the City.
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3' M&C C-26565 - Authorize Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2013 Violent Gan2 and
Gun Crime Reduction Pro2ram, Project Safe Neighborhoods, Grant Funds in the
Amount of $137,861.00 from Safe City Commission, Inc., Authorize Execution of
a Contract with Safe City Commission, Inc., and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance ofFiscal
Year 2013 \/in|eot Gang and {Sou Crime 8edoodom Program, Project Safe Neighborhoods, grant
funds in the amount of$137,861.00 from Safe City Commission, Inc.; authorize the execution of
u 0001caot with Safe City Commission, Inc., for implementation of the grant funded project; and
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21039-11-2013 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of$137,861.00, upon receipt of a grant from the
Safe City Commission, Inc., for the purpose of utilizing data-driven, intelligence-led
enforcement against violent gun and gang offenders.
'' M&C C-26566 - Authorize Execution of Amendment to City Secretary Contract
No. 44614 with Tarrant County for Forensic Laboratory Services to Increase the
Contract Authority in the Amount of$100,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount of
$150,000.00, Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasin
Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount of$100,000.00 and Decreasing
the Unassigned General Fund Balance by the Same Amount (ALL COUNCIL
The City Council approved the following reconnncudadoo: Authorize the czo:u(ioo of
amendment to City Secretary Contract Nu 44514 with Tarrant County for Forensic Laboratory
Services to increase the contract authority in the amount of $100,000.00 for a total contract
amount of $150,000.00; and adopt 8upp|ozoeo1u| Appropriation Ordinance No. 21040-11-2013
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the {]coeod Food in the amount of
$100"000.00, from available tbudx' for the same purpose as reflected above.
5' M&C C-26567 - Authorize Execution of an Engineerin$! Agreement with
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in the Amount of$575,828.00 for Sycamor
Creek Drainage Basin Parallel Interceptor Improvements at Various Locations
Within the Sycamore Creek Draina2e Basin, Provide for Project Mana2ement,
Real Property Acquisition and Utility Coordination Costs for a Project Total in
the Amount of $585,828.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following ce000unoodoiiou: }\otbodzc the booater of
$585`828.00 from the Water and Sev/nc Fund to the 8cvvoc Capital Projects Fund; adopt
Appropriation ()rdiva000 No. 21041-11-2013 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $505,828.00' from available funds, for the
purpose of funding a contract with Lockwood, Andrews &Newnam, Inc., for parallel interceptor
improvements at various locations within the Sycamore Creek Drainage Basin; and authorize the
execution of oou1cuct for the nucuu purpose as reflected above.
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6. M&C C-26568 - Authorize Payment of Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 41333 with Rebcon, Inc., in the Amount of $120,864.23 for Bridle
Deck and Electrical Modifications to the Phyllis J. Tilley Memorial Pedestrian
Bridge (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a payment of Change
Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 41333 with Rebcon, Inc., in the amount of
$120,864.23 for bridge deck and electrical modifications for the Phyllis J. Tilley Memorial
Pedestrian Bridge.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1905 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
Ix. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation of Fort Worth Transportation Authority Day
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman presented a proclamation for Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Day to Mr. Scott Mahaffey, Board Chairman for the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The
T). He stated that The T played an important role In protecting air quality through the use of
compressed natural gas. He added that The T encouraged development in Fort Worth and
throughout the region and congratulated them on their 30th Anniversary.
2. Presentation of Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Mayor Ward Matthews, representing the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, requested that
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Council kick off their annual Red Kettle Campaign in Fort Worth. Mayor Price rang the bell. and
placed the first donation into the kettle.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. UpeomirI2 and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman and Council Members Scarth, Bivens, Jordan, Shingleton and Bums
announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
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3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XL PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: On behalf of Mayor Price, Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Shingleton, that the following individuals be
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appointed/reappointed to the board/commission/committees ttees listed below, effective
November 19, 2013, and terms expiring as indicated:
Appointments:
• Mr. Jeff Law to the Aviation Advisory Board, with a term expiring October
1, 2015.
• Ms. Melissa Konur to the Building Standards Commission, with a term
expiring September 30, 2015.
• Ms, Victoria Puente to the Fort Worth Commission for Women, with a term
expiring October 1, 2015.
Reappointments:
• Mr. Dan Moore to the Board of Adjustment ustment - Commercial and the Fort
Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment, with a term expiring October
1, 2015.
• Mr. Paul Johnston to the Board of Adjustment - Residential, with a term
expiring October 1, 2015.
• Mr. Charles Rand to the City Plan Commission and the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee for Transportation Impact Fees, with a
term expiring October 1, 2015.
• Mr. Jason Hall to the Community Development Council, with a term
expiring October 1, 2015.
• Mr. Gannon Gries to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission,
with a term expiring October 1, 2015.
• Mr. Jerome Styrsk-y to the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring
October 1, 2015.
• Ms. Margaret Johnson to the Urban Design Commission, with a term
expiring October 1, 2015.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Espi-no
absent.
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Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth
that the following individuals be appointed/reappointed to the
board/commission/committees listed below, effective November 19, 2013, and
terms expiring as indicated:
Appointments:
• Ms. Bobbie Shosty McCurdy to the Library Advisory Board, with a term
expiring October 1, 2015.
• Ms. Diane Creswell to the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board,
with a term expiring October 1, 2015.
Reappointments:
• Mr. C.B. Team, IV, to the Appeals Board, with a term expiring September
30, 2015.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Espino
absent,
XII. 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.
XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18064 - Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $1,450,150.00 for Phase 11
to Phase I in the ERP Capital Proiect Fund, Authorize Execution of Contract
Amendment No. 16 to City Secretary Contract No. 37974 for an Amount Not to
Exceed $7,450,150.00 with eVer2e Group LLC, Provide ERP Support Services for
the City's PeopleSoft Human Resources[Payroll System ERP Phase I and Provide
Staff Augmentation Services for the City's PeopleSoft Financial Supply Chain
Management Software Implementation ERP Phase 11 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer in the amount of$1,450,150.00
from Phase 11 to Phase I in the ERP Capital Project Fund; and authorize the execution of
Conti-act Amendment No. 16 to City Secretary Contract No. 37974 with eVerge Group, LLC, for
an amount not to exceed $7,450,150.00 to provide ERP Support Services for the City's
PeopleSoft Human Resources/Payroll System ERP Phase I and to provide Staff Augmentation
services for the City's PeopleSoft Financial Supply Chain Management Software Implementation
ERP Phase 11.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18064 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Espino absent.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15639 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain for an Easement
Interest in 0.017 Acres of Land for Sewer and Drainage Located at 2955 Loving
Avenue Owned by Jaime Perez, an Easement Interest in 0.017 Acres of Land for
Sewer and Drainage Located at 2959, Loving Avenue Owned by Adrian Solls Also
Known as Adrian Solis and SerlZio Solis and a Fee Simple Interest in 0.017 Acres
of Land for Right-of-Way at 3000 Prairie Avenue Owned bV Jose Luis Tatoya for
the Lovin2 Channel Drainage Improvements Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowners to acquire an easement interest i-n 0.017 acres of land for sewer and drainage
improvements on property located at 2955 Loving Avenue, owned by Jaime Perez, an easement
interest in 0.017 acres of land for sewer and drainage improvements on property located at 2959
Loving Avenue owned by Adrian Solls also known as Adrian Solis and Sergio Solis and a fee
simple interest in 0.017 acres of land for right-of-way at 3000 Prairie Avenue owned by Jose
Luis Tatoya, were unsuccessftil because of the owners' failure to respond to the City's initial and
final offers; declare the necessity to acquire the easement or fee simple interest in each property
for the Loving Channel Drainage Improvement Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute
condemnation by eminent-domain proceedings to acquire the described easement or fee interest
in each property; authorize payment pursuant to an award of commissioners or a negotiated
settlement; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept and record appropriate
instruments.
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Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Fort Worth City Council approve Mayor and Council Communication L-
15639 and authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire 0.017 acres
of land for an easement for sewer and drainage improvements on property located
in Oak Grove Addition, Lot 2, Block 48, Tarrant County, Texas, and known as
2955 Loving Avenue from Jaime Perez; 0.017 acres of land for an easement for
sewer and drainage improvements on property located in Oak Grove Addition, Lot
3, Block 48, Tarrant County, Texas, and known as 2959 Loving Avenue from
Adrian Solls also known as Adrian Sols and Sergio Solis; and 0.017 acres of land in
fee for paving and drainage improvements on property located in Worthington Hills
Addition, Lot 2, Block 31, Tarrant County, Texas, and known as 3000 Prairie
Avenue from Jose Luis Tatoya. The easements and fee simple interest are needed
for the improvements to the existing Loving Channel and will be used for that
project. The acquisitions are described by metes and bounds and depleted by
survey plat attached to Mayor and Council Communication L-15639. The first
record vote applies to all units of property to be condemned under this Mayor and
Council Communication. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with
Council Member Espino absent.
Council Member Scarth left his place at the dais.
2. IM&C L-15640 - Authorize Condemnation by Eminent Domain for an Easement
Interest in 0.041 Acres of Land for a Permanent Sewer Facility Easement and
0.028 Acres for a Temporary Construction Easement Owned by Carroll Village,
Ltd., and Located on West Rendon Crowley Road, West of Hemphill Street and
Near Deer Creek Park for the Crowley Wastewater Meter Station Project
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowner to acquire a Permanent Sewer Facility Easement in 0.041 acres of land and a
Temporary Construction Easement in 0.028 acres of land owned by Carroll Village, Ltd., and
known as West Rendon Crowley Road, Abstract 1381, John Steele Survey, west of Hemphill
Street and near Deer Creek Park, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, were unsuccessful
because of the inability to agree on a purchase price for the easement; declare the necessity to
acquire an easement interest in the subject property for the Crowley Wastewater Meter Station
Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings by eminent domain
proceedings to acquire a permanent and temporary easement interest in the property; authorize
the payment pursuant to an award of commissioners and/or upon negotiated settlement in lieu of
condemnation by eminent domain-, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept and
record the appropriate instruments.
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Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Fort Worth City Council approve Mayor and Council Cwnuolouioutino L-
15640 and authorize use of the pnp/ec of eminent domain to acquire an eusooueoi
interest in 0.041 acres of land for a permanent scvvcr facility eaacoocot and 0.020
acres of land for a temporary construction easement on vacant property located on
VVeatIleudon Crowley Road, situated in the John Steel Survey, Abstract No. 1381,
Tarrant County, Texas, from owner Carroll Village, Ltd. The land dobta will be
used for the Crowley Wastewater Meter Project tup/ordo more accurately measuring
vvuutem/ortr flow. The easement interests are more specifically dcacdhcd in the
nnutca and bounds and surveys attached to Mayor and Council CoouDucioatiooL-
1,5640. The motion carried unan=imously 7 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members
Bopioo and 3cnrtbabsent.
E.
I M&C PZ-3042 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the Owner-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 64.9 Acres of Land at 12415 Oak Grove
Road South (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
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It was rc0000nlcodod that the City Council adopt an on]i000cc dcc\adu8 certain findings;
providing for the extension nf certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth; providing for
the annexation of an approximately 04.9 acre tract of land situated in the lIiruzo Little Survey,
Abstract Nu. 930, situated about 12.7 n-ffloa south 12 degrees east of the Courthouse, Tarrant
County Texas (Case No. A}{-13-009), known as 12415 Oak Grove Road South, p/Licb said
territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary lim�ts of Fort Worth, Texas;
providing that the territory annexed shall bear its pro rata part oftaxes; providing the inhabitants
thereof shall have all the privileges of all the citizens of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this
ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance io conflict herewith.
Mr. Bill Rnncno[' hhlO Bryant Irvin Road, Suite 200, cOcuylctcd a speaker card iu support 0f
Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3042 but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made amotion, seconded byCouncil Mcouhcr3binglctou,
that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3042 be approved and Ordinance No.
21042'11-2013 be adopted. The motion carried uouobooux\y7 ayes to nays with
Council Members Eapioo and Scarthabsent.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26569 - Ratify Lease A2reernent with Vanta2e Fort Worth Enerj4y,
,L.L.C., for Natural Gas Drilling Under City-Owned Property Known as 5900 East
Rosedale Street, Randolph Vallev, Block IR, Lot AIA (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
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It was recornmended that the City Council ratify the execution of a Lease Agreement for natural
gas drilling under City-owned property known as 5900 East Rosedale Street, }luudo1pb \/u}]ey,
E})ook )Il, Lot f\lf\, 7.610 acres more or less, in the amount of $22,830.00 to \/uutuge Fort
Worth Energy, I..l..C., for u two-year primary term.
Motion: Council Member I}iveus made u motion, seconded by Council Member Sbing]otou,
that Mayor and Council Conu-nunication C-26569 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to0 nays with Council Members Bspiooand Soortbubxeut.
2. M&C C-26570 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. I to Interlocal
Amement with Tarrant RelZional Water District for Project Costs Related to the
Trinity River Vision-Central City Proiect so as to Provide for Tarrant Re2ional
Water District Fundinp of Certain Infrastructure Improvements (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
It was reoonooncuded that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. ) to the
Iotodoca| Agreement with the 'runront Regional Water Z)ixtbot (City Secretary Contract No.
43425) pursuant to which Tarrant Regional Water District will fund certain financial obligations
of the City for work associated with the Trinity River Vision - Central City Project.
Motion: Council Member Bums made u motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26570 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino and Scarth absent.
3. M&C C-26571 - Authorize A2reement with TIAA-CREF to be the Third-Par
Administrator for the Citv of Fort Worth's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Ii was recommended that the City Council authorize an agreement with TIAA-CREF to he the
third-party administrator for the City Vf Fort Worth's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
Motion: Council Member Shing|otoo made u motion, seconded by Mayor Pro toru
Ibomcnnuu, that Mayor and Council Conomuuioudou [-26571 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to0 nays with Council Members Bspioo and
5cmrtbubacuL
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4. M&C C-26572 - Authorize Execution of Economic Development Propram
Agreement with Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC d1b/a
PennyMac, or an Affiliate for the Expansion and Renovation of Improvements
Located at 14800 Trinit_V Boulevard for a New Financial Services Facility and
Approve Certain Fee Waivers Associated with the Pro*ect(COUNCIL DISTRICT
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Econonuic Development
Program Ag7ecnnout with Private 2Qutinuo} Mortgage Acceptance Company, [.I.0 d/b/o
PexoyK8ao, or an 4ffi]iutod entity for the expansion and renovation of improvements located at
14000 7`duity Boulevard for a new fiouuniul services facility; and approve the waiter of certain
development fees related to this project.
Motion: Council MemherI3iveoo roudo a motion, seconded by Council Mccuhor 8liog]etou,
that Mayor and Council C000uuni cation C'26572 be approved. The motion carried
unarimously 7 ayes to 0 nays with Council Members Espino and Scarth absent.
Council Member Snudhreturned to his place ut the dais.
XIV. ZONING HEARING
The Notice of Special Roorb)g set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments io Zon=ing ()cdboaooeNo. \38g0 and that notice ofthe
hearing had been given by puh\inudou io the Fort Worth 8tupIe\egr4co, the official newspaper
mf the City of Fort Worth, ou November 4, 2Ol3.
1. ZC-13-131 - (CD 2) - Texas American Properties, 6900-7000 block of Boat Club
Road; from: Unzoned and "PD-670" Planned Development for a facility, to create
manufactured homes to: "A-5" One-Family, "C" Medium Density Multifamily
and "Ell Nei2hborbood Commercial (Recommended for Denial without Prejudice
by the Zonin Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoojug Docket ZC-13-131 be onoduucd to the January 14, 2014, Council
meeting. The motion carried u000imouulyk ayes to O unya with Council Member
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2. ZC-13-139 - (CD 6) - Varrichio Properties, 12415 Oak Grove Road South, from:
.Unzoned to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Mr. Bill Boomer, 6610 Bryant Irvin Road, Suite 200, completed a speaker card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-13-139 but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-139 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Espmo absent.
There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above listed cases,
Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 21043-11-2013 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Espino absent.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Gustavo Artigas, an artist from Mexico working with the Museum of Modem Ail, 3200
Darnell Street, gave a presentation on a demolition art project and provided ballot results from
his survey.
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle #326, appeared before Council relative to street
lights, police and motorcycle racing dangers.
Ms. Jerry Horton, 2608 Carter Avenue, appeared before Council relative to clean-up in the
Sycamore Heights Neighborhood.
Mayor Price recessed the Regular meeting at 10:47 a.m., on Tuesday, November 19, 2013.
XVI. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A CLOSED MEETING IN ORDER
TO:
1. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following pending or contemplated
litigation or other matters that are exempt from public disclosure under Article X,
Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code:
a. Legal issues concerning any item listed on todav's City Council meeting agendas;
and
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2. Deliberate the duties and discipline of Municipal Judge Stephanie Beamer as
authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.
Mayor Price adjourned the closed meeting at 11:06 a.m., on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, and
reconvened back into the Regular meeting at 11 :09 a.m.
XVII. ACTION REGARDING THE DUTIES AND DISCIPLINE OF MUNICIPAL
JUDGE STEPHANIE BEAMER
Ms. Susan Hutchinson, attorney for Municipal Judge Beamer, 611 South Main Street and 700
Westwood Center, Grapevine, appeared before Council in opposition of discipline taken against
her client.
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to the discipline of Municipal
Judge Stephanie Beamer:
Ms. Samantha Jensen, 2222 Course Way
Ms. Jackie Alexander, 441 East Hill Street
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shigleton, that copy of the report dated September 16, 2013, be filed with the City
Secretary's Office, continue Judge Beamer on administrative leave with pay and
direct staff to file a complaint with the Texas Commission for Judicial Conduct.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Espm' o
absent.
XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER)- SEE ATTACHMENT B
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:14 a.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 3rd day of December, 2013.
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