HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/02/04-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 4,2014
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
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 Burris, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
I. 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 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76102.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Valerie Kitchens, Earth Changers International
Ministries
The invocation was provided by Pastor Valerie Kitchens, Earth Changers Intemational
Ministries,
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY
28, 2014, AND JOINT MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2014, BETWEEN THE
FORT WORTH CITY COUNCIL AND HISTORIC AND CULTURAL
LANDMARKS COMMISSION
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 28, 2014, and Joint
Meeting of January 28, 2014, between the Fort Worth City Council and Historic
and Cultural Landmarks Commission, be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
V1. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
the Consent Agenda be approved as amended to change the ordinance for Mayor
and Council Communication C-26659 to reflect Fort Worth Spinks Airport instead
of Fort Worth Meacham Airport. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18119 - Authorize Use of Interest in the Amount of$3,347.75 from State
Grant Funds Allocated Through the University of North Texas Health Science
Center for Operational Costs of the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the use of interest in the
amount of $3,347.75 from State grant funds allocated to the City of Fort Worth through the
University of North Texas Health Science Center for operational costs of the Fort Worth
Business Assistance Center; authorize the transfer of interest earned from State grant fund
project Fiscal Year 2008 to Fiscal Year 2013 in the amount of $3,347.75; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21112-02-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of$3,347.75, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the
operations of the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center.
Mr. Donald Martin, 1941, Ashley Drive, completed a comment card in opposition of Mayor and
Council Communication G-18119.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11622 - Authorize Purchase of Five Trailers from Interstate Trailers.,
Inc., for a Combined Total in the Amount of $113,595.00 Using a Cooperative
Contract for the Transportation and Public Works and Water Departments (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of five
trailers from Interstate Trailer, Inc., for a combined total in the amount of $113,595.00 using
Texas Association of School Board Cooperative Contract No. 425-13, for the Transportation and
Public Works and Water Departments,
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C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15655 - Authorize Easement to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
d/b/a AT&T Texas, for Communication Equipment and Appurtenances for a
Total of 0.733 Acres of Land at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to
Serve Lease Site 12N, Located at 4301 North Main Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT
2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize granting an easement to
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas, for communication equipment and
appurtenances for a total of 0.733 acres of land located in the James Wallace Survey, Abstract
No. 1605, part of Block 1, at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to serve lease site 12N,
located at 4301 North Main Street.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-26657 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Durable
Specialties Inc., in the Amount of $295,000.00 to Install New Traffic Signal
Hardware and Control Equipment at Three Traffic Sip-nals on State Highway 183
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution, of a
construction contract with Durable Specialties Inc., in the amount of $295,000.00 for the
installation of new traffic signal hardware and control equipment at three traffic signals on State
Highway 183.
Mr. Donald Martin, 1.941 Ashley Drive, completed an undecided comment card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication C-26657.
2. M&C C-26658 - Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant
County to Perform Blood Analysis in Coniunction with the Tarrant County No
Refusal Prolzram in the Amount of $27,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County to perform blood analysis in conjunction with the Tarrant
County No Refusal Program in the amount of $27,000.00; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 21113-02-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$27,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation
for the purpose of performing blood analysis in conjunction with the Tarrant County No Refusal
Program.
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3. M&C C-26659 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 34065, an Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement for Lease Sites
W3, W4, W5 and W6, Authorize Execution of a Ground Lease Agreement with
Mandatory Improvements for Lease Site W5 with Spinks West Side Associates,
LLC, at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, Authorize Reimbursement to Spinks West
Side Associates, LLC, in the Amount of$140,000.00 for Apron Construction Costs
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of Amendment
No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 34065, an Unimproved Ground Lease Agreement for lease
sites W3, W4, W5 and W6; authorize execution of a Ground Lease Agreement with mandatory
improvements for lease site W5 with Spinks West Side Associates, LLC, at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport; authorize reimbursements in the amount of $140,000.00 to Spinks West Side
Associates, LLC, for Apron Construction Costs; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21114-02-
2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in
the amount of $140,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of reimbursing Spinks West
Side Associates, LLC, for construction of a concrete apron on lease site W5 at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport; authorize the transfer in the amount of$140,000.00 from the Airports Gas Lease Project
Fund to the Municipal Airports Fund; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21115-02-2014
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airports Fund in the amount of
$140,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of reimbursing Spinks West Side Associates,
LLC for mandatory improvements made to the lease site W5 at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1912 = Notice of Claims for Alleged Damalzes and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
Ix. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS,ETC.
1. Presentation of Certificate of Recot4nition to Jeff Wentworth
Mayor Price presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Jeff Wentworth for more than 10 years
of dedicated service on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board. She also expressed appreciation
for his time as District Ts Council member from 1997 to 2003.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Espino, Scarth, Bivens, Jordan, Shingleton and Bums
announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
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2. Recof4nition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mr. John Michael Gonzales be appointed to Place 6 on the Community
Development Council effective February 4, 2014, and with a term expiring October
1, 2014. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Authorizing the City Manaf4er to Initiate the Creation of an Airport
Overlay for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
initiate the creation of an airport overlay for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4280-02-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
2. A Resolution Appointing the Chief Financial Officer to the Board of Trustees of
the Employees' Retirement Fund of the City of Fort Worth
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Aaron Bovos to Place
13 as the Chief Financial Officer to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement Fund of
the City of Fort Worth.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Resolution No. 4281-02-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XIV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of January 14, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-143.
1. ZC-13-143 - (CD 3) - Lockheed Martin Recreation Association Inc., Etal. 5750 &
5780 Bellaire Drive South and 3400 Bryant It-vin Road; from: "A-5" One-Family,
"C" Medium Density Multifamily, "E" Neilzhborhood Commercial, "G"
Intensive Commercial, and "OM" Office Midrise to: "G" Intensive Commercial
and "PD/MU-2" Planned Development for all uses in "MU-2" Hij4h Intensity
Mixed-Use with a waiver for minimum height and to exclude uses; site plan
waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
(Continued from a Previous Meetinp,)
Ms. Flora Brewer, 6708 Ashbrook Drive, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-I 3-143 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. 'ferry Montesi, 2101 Bradford Park, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-13-143.
'fhe following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-13-143 and
were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council:
Mr. Michael Bennett, 2429 Rogers Avenue
Mr. Jeff Whitacre, 801 Cherry Street, Unit 950
Mr. Edward Manuel, 4032 Pershing
Mr. J.D. Smith, 148 North Natural Spring Lane, Azle
Mr. Larry Fowler, 420 Commerce Street, Suite 500
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-143 be approved as amended for PD/MU-2, plus
brewpub and excluding massage parlors, tattoo parlors and auto uses; to allow
minimum height of one story, to limit the maximum height to five stories, and to
allow construction of a maximum of 800 multi-family units, subject to the
following requirements:
• A maximum of 400 multi-family units may be constructed in the area
bounded by Bryant Irvin Road, the Tninity River, and Tributary CF-5
(Clearfork Tributary 5).
• A maximum of 400 multi-family units may be constructed south and west of
Tributary CF-5 (Clearfork Tributary 5), provided, however, no multi-family
units may be constructed south or west of CF-5 until a bridge is constructed
over CF-5 and a road is constructed in accordance with City standards to
connect the property to Bellaire Drive.
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Move to approve PD/G plus brewpub, a maximum height of five stories and
excluding massage parlors, tattoo parlors and auto uses. Site plan included for both
zoning districts. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
The City Council, at its meeting of January 14, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-158.
2. ZC-13-158 - (CD 2) - Rita & Blas Rodriguez, 2421. Pearl Avenue; from: "A-5"
One-Family to: "PD/A-5" Planned Development for all uses in "A-5" One-Family
plus inside storage of roofing materials only; site plan included. (Recommended
for Denial by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-158 be continued to the February 11, 2014, Council
meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
The Notice of Special Hearing set today as the date for the hearing in connection with
recommended changes and amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 and that notice of the
hearing had been given by publication in the Fort ff"orth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on January 10, 2014.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
3. ZC-13465 - (CD 5) - Nicholas Martin Jr., 8913 Randol Mill Road; from: PD 933
"PD/R2" Planned Development for "R2" Townhouse Cluster use limited to six
units per acre; site plan required to: Amend PD 933 to "PD/CR" Planned
Development for "CR" Low Density Multifamily to allow 6 fourplexes plus
clubhouse for senior housing; site plan included (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Ms. Carol Smith, 8920 Hunters Glen Trail., completed an undecided comment card relative to
Zoning Docket ZC-13-165.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-165 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
The City Council, at its meeting of December 3, 2013, continued Zoning Docket ZC-13-168.
4. ZC-13-168 - (CD 7) - RC Bluffs 11, LP, 5200 White Settlement Road; from: "E"
Neiahborhood Commercial and "I" Light Industrial to: "MU-I" Low Intensity
Mixed-Use (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued
from a Previous Meeting)
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-168 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. ZC-13-175 - (CD 9) - Hulsey Properties LLC, 2119 Mistletoe Boulevard; from:
"I" Lipht Industrial to: "(JR" (Jrban Residential (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-175 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
6. ZC-13-179 - (CD 7) - LVG Investments, 5300-5600 Blocks of White Settlement
Road; from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial and "PD-724" Planned
Development for "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Uses plus bars, farmers market,
mobile vendors, hotels, motel within 1,000 feet from a residential district with
development standards; site plan required to: Amend "PD-724" Planned
Development for "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use plus bars, farmers market,
mobile vendors, hotels, motel within 1,000 feet from a residential district, to add
property and allow a single use building up to five stories, with development
standards; site plan required (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bums,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-179 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
The City Council, at its meeting of January 7, 2014, continued Zoning Docket ZC-1,3-180.
7. ZC-1.3-180 - (CD 7) - City of Fort Worth/Petition for Hillcrest Addition, 1900-
2300 blocks of Carleton and Western Avenues; from: "B" Two-Family and
"B/HC" Two-Family/Historic & Cultural Overlay to: "A-5" One-Family and
retain "HC" Historic & Cultural Overlay (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-13-180:
Mr. David Claire, 2301 6th Avenue
Ms. Amy Yudiski, 1709 Carleton Avenue
Mr. Sam Tallis, 1.709 Carleton Avenue
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The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-13-180:
Mr. Bret Starr, 2203 Carleton Avenue
Ms. Beth Kaufman, 1600 Frederick Street
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-13-180 and
were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council:
Mr. Peter Thompson, 3905 Lafayette Avenue
Ms. Gloria Thompson, 3.905 Lafayette Avenue
Mr. Kelly Jo Nial, 1909-1911 Belle Place
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Zoning Docket ZC-13-180 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
8. ZC-13-182 - (CD 8) - Richard Hoang, 1105 S. Ayers; from: "FR" General
Commercial Restricted to: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended for Denial by the
Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-13-182 be denied. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
9. ZC-14-001 - (CD 2) - PCI Grand Ave.,LLC, 1203 Lee Avenue and 502 Grand
Avenue; from: "A-5" One-Family to: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-001 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
10. ZC-14-002 - (CD 8) - Estate of Beverly Flint, James Smith, Jr., Donald Frisbie,
Ortha V. Williams, Gwendolyn Williams, Doris Robinson, John Defin III & B. H.
Thompson, John & Lynn Farley, 1409-1511 (odds) Illinois Avenue; from: "A-5"
One-Family to: "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for a friary; site plan
included (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-14-002 and
were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council:
Mr. Monnic Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane
Mr. Glen Hahn, 930 West I st Street, Suite 201
Friar Hoffman, 1003 Terrell Avenue
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Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-002 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays,
11. ZC-14-004 - (CD 2) - Charles R. Lasater, 7300 Blue Mound Road; from: "A-5"
One-Family to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-14-004 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council,
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-14-004 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to
0 nays.
12. ZC-14-007 - (CD 7) - A-S 104 Timberland Town Center, 12570 N. Beach Street;
from: "PD-855" Planned Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood
Commercial with no maximum building size; site plan waived to: Amend PD-855
to add an auto parts store; site plan included for the auto parts store only
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Jim Schell, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600, appeared before Council in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-14-007.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-007 be approved with addendum to site plan to delete
the rear wall sign and allow no red bollards, and include an architectural plan that
requires that the EIFS above the glass fenestrations to be light tan in color, the
building constructed with score joints and have a stucco-like finish. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
13. ZC-14-008 - (CD 8) - Nu-Way Industries, 3200-3252 Evans Avenue; from: "A-5"
One-Family to: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended for Denial by the Zonintz
Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition of Zoning Docket ZC-14-008:
Ms. Bettye Richardson, 3245 Evans Avenue
Mr. Monnie Gilliam, 1100 Vicki Lane
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-14-008 be denied. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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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 Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman, that the
hearing be closed and that Ordinance No. 21116-02-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18118 - Conduct Public Hearings on the Need to Continue the Curfew
Ordinance for Minors, Review the City's Curfew Ordinance for Minors and Its
Effects on the Community and on Problems the Ordinance was Intended to
Remedy, and Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 23-1.9 of City Code, Curfew
Hours for Minors, to Extend the Curfew for an Additional Three Years (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from a Previous Meeting) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council review the City's Curfew Ordinance for Minors and
its effect on the community and on problems the ordinance was intended to remedy; conduct
public hearings on January 28, 2014, and February 4, 2014, regarding the need to continue the
curfew ordinance for minors; and following the second public hearing on February 4, 2014,
adopt an ordinance amending Section 23-19, "Curfew Hours for Minors", of the Code of the City
of Fort Worth, as amended, by revising the effective date and by adding an amended sunset
provision; and providing a penalty not to exceed $500.00.
The City Council, at its meeting of January 28, 2014, continued the public hearing for Mayor and
Council Communication G-18118:
a. Report of City Staff
Sergeant Casey Dean Mills, Police Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff
report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18118 be
approved and Ordinance No. 21117-02-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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D. Land
1. M&C L-15656 - Authorize Acquisition of Approximately 4.0 Acres of Land
Located on the South Side of Mosier Valley Road and West of Vine Street and
Knapp Street from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District for the
Creation of the Mosier Valley Park for $260,000.00, Plus $25,000.00 for Closing
Costs and Dedicate the Property as Parkland (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize acquisition of approximately 4.0 acres of
land located in the W.R. Loving Survey, Abstract No. 944, intending to be all of Tract 613, Tract
6K, Tract 6S and Tract 6T, Tarrant County, Texas, on the south side of Mosier Valley Road and
west of Vine Street and Knapp Street form the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School
District for the creation of the Mosier Valley Park for $260,000.00 plus $25,000.00 for closing
costs; authorize the acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments; and dedicate the
property as parkland upon conveyance.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Mayor and Council Communication L-15656 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C L-15657 - Authorize Easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC
for Electrical Equipment and Appurtenances for a Total of 0.716 Acres of Land at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to Serve Lease Site 12N, Located at
4301 North Main Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize an easement to Oncor Electric Delivery
Company, LLC, for electrical equipment and appurtenances on a total of 0.716 acres of land
located in the James Wallace Survey, Abstract No. 1.605, part of Block I., at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport to serve lease site 12N, located at 4301 North Main Street; and
authorize the execution and recording of all necessary documents to complete the conveyance.
Council Member Scarth advised that he had filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and would be abstaining from voting on this item.
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication L-15657 be approved. The motion carried
8 ayes to 0 nays with I abstention by Council Member Scarth.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26660 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Park Ridge Multi-Family L.P., for Phase 11 of the Berkeley Apartments
Located at 2521 Frazier Avenue in the Berry/University Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize a five-year Tax Abatement Agreement for
Phase 11 of the Berkley Apartments multi-family development located at 2521 Frazier Avenue in
the Berry/University Neighborhood Empowen-nent Zone, in accordance with the Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives with a reduction of the set aside
of units for persons with incomes at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income form 20
percent to 10 percent with Park Ridge Multi-Family L.P.
Mr. Kenneth Barr, 3101 Avondale Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication C-26660 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Mr. Michael Appleman, 2600 Block of Highview Terrace, completed a comment card in
opposition of Mayor and Council Communication C-26660.
Motion: Council Member Bums made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26660 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C C-26661 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with J.C.
Commercial, Inc., in the Amount of $3,252,777.00 to Construct a Community
Facility to be Leased by United Community Centers, Inc., in the Evans-Rosedale
Business and Cultural District, Provide for Staff and Proiect Costs and
Contingencies for a Total Proiect Cost Not to Exceed the Amount of$4,900,000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a construction contract with
J.C. Commercial, Inc., in the amount of$3,252,777.00 to construct the Community Facility to be
]eased by United Community Centers, Inc., located at the corner of Evans Avenue and East
Humbolt Street in the Evans-Rosedale Business and Cultural District, provide for staff and
project costs and contingencies for a total project cost not to exceed the amount of
$4,900,000.00,
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26661 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Dianna Wilson, 5816 Village Course Circle 4326, appeared before Council relative to police
issues and clean-up on Mansfield Highway.
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street 4125, appeared before Council relative to Section I IA-
100, "Criminal Remedies".
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 201.4
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XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 8:09 p.m., in
memory of Mr. Robert Hsueh, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board Chairman, who passed away on
Sunday, February 1, 2014.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 11 to day of February, 2014.
Attest: Appr ved"--
Mar Betsy Price
City Secretary Mayor