HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/04/21-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 21, 2015
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4 (arrived at 7:09 p.m.)
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
Absent:
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. 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, April 21, 2015, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend Aaron Ashlock, Oak Knoll Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Aaron Ashlock, Oak Knoll Baptist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 14,
2015
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of April 14, 2015, be
approved. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members
Scarth and Allen Gray absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communications G-18459 and C-26267
be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Scarth and Allen Gray absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18458 - Consent to the City Manager's Appointment of Eric Jaramillo to
Place 5 on the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consent to the City Manager's
appointment of Eric Jaramillo to Place 5 on the Construction and Fire Prevention Board of
Appeals effective April 21, 2015,to fill a vacant position with term expiring October 1, 2015.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11749 - Authorize Purchase of Livestock Arena Panels and Gates from
W-W Manufacturing Co., Inc., in the Amount of$83,536.00 for the Public Events
Department(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of livestock
panels and gates from W-W Manufacturing Co., Inc., for the Public Events Department in the
amount of$83,536.00.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15772 - Authorize Direct Sale of Six Tax-Foreclosed Properties Located
Throughout the City of Fort Worth for a Total Sales Price of $60,086.46 to
Multiple Buyers, in Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 8 and 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of six tax-
foreclosed properties, as described below, located throughout the City of Fort Worth for a total
sales price of$60,086.46 to multiple buyers, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax
Code; and
Buyer Property Address Legal Description
Mr. Luis Rojo 1615 Belzise Terrace Lots 6 and 7, Block 4, Graham
Park Addition
Mr. Luis Rojo 943 Bessie Street South Part of Lots 19 and 20,
Block 1, Union Depot Addition
Vintage Marketing Group, 2918 Clinton Avenue Lot 14, Block 69, MG Ellis
LLC Addition
Texas Wesleyan 2827 Avenue A Being 0.156 acres, more or
University less, John Vanriper Survey,
Abstract No. 1590, also known
as Tract 31
Texas Wesleyan 2827 Avenue E Lots 9 through 11, Block 8,
University Boaz & Dillow Addition
Ms. Dorian F. Villegas- 4260 Cherokee Trail Lot 7, Block 2, Kellis Park
Silis Addition
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and record the appropriate instruments
conveying the properties to complete the sales.
2. M&C L-15773 - Authorize Direct Sale of Five Tax-Foreclosed Properties in the
Hillside MorninLIside Neighborhood for a Total Sales Price of $10,450.00 to Fort
Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. d/b/a Trinity Habitat for Humanity for
the Development of Low-Income Housing, in Accordance with Section 34.05(1) of
the Texas Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of five tax-
foreclosed properties, as described below, in the Hillside Morningside Neighborhood for a total
sales price of$10,450.00 to Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. d/b/a Trinity Habitat for
Humanity, in accordance with Section 34.05 (i) of the Texas Tax Code; and
Property Address Legal Description
1332 Driess Street Lot 12, Block 2, Greenwood's Subdivision of
Block 10, Evans South Addition
1412 Stewart Street Lot 17, Block 1, Greenwood Subdivision No.
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3, Evans South of 12
925 Irma Street Lot 10, Block 1, Graves and McDaniels No. 1
Subdivision
1103 Oleader Street East Lot 10A, Block 10, Spencer Addition
927 East Magnolia Avenue Lot 11, Block 2, Graves and McDaniels No. 1
Subdivision
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and record the appropriate instruments
conveying the properties to complete the sale.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
2. M&C C-27268 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Employment of Greta E. Cowart
of the Law Firm of Winstead, PC, as Outside Counsel for Legal Services Related
to Employee Health and Welfare Benefit Matters, and Authorizing Payment of
Counsel Fees in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4440-04-2015
authorizing the employment of Greta E. Cowart of the law firm of Winstead, PC, as outside legal
counsel under Chapter VI, Section 3, of the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney's Office in
advising the Human Resources Department in employee health and welfare benefit matters,
including the City's compliance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and
authorizing payment of counsel fees in an amount not to exceed$20,000.00.
3. M&C C-27269 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with P.C. Contractors, LLC,
in the Amount of $653,667.87 for the Construction of Approximately 50,375
Square Feet of Concrete Sidewalk and 65 Americans with Disabilities Act Barrier
Free Ramps Throughout the City of Fort Worth and Provide for Additional
Construction Costs and Contingencies for a Total Proiect Amount of$884,484.84
(2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 6, 7 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a contract
with P.C. Contractors, LLC, in the amount of $653,667.87 for construction of approximately
50,375 square feet of concrete sidewalk and 65 Americans with Disabilities Act barrier free
ramps throughout the City of Fort Worth and provide for additional construction costs and
contingencies for a total project amount of$884,484.84.
4. M&C C-27270 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Veolia ES Technical
Solutions, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Per Year for Packaging,
Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous, Special and Solid Waste Generated by
the City (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC, for packaging, transportation, and disposal of
hazardous, special, and solid waste generated by the City, with a contract amount not to exceed
$150,000.00 for a period of one year with three (3) one-year renewal options.
5. M&C C-27271 - Authorize Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 32504, as
Amended, a Lease Agreement with Linville and Smith Enterprises, Inc. a/k/a
Putt-Putt Golf, for Use of a Portion of North Z. Boaz Community Park to Revise
the Monthly Fixed (or Guaranteed) Rental Amount (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize an amendment to City
Secretary Contract No. 32504, as previously amended, a Lease Agreement with Linville and
Smith Enterprises, Inc. a/k/a Putt-Putt Golf, for use of a portion of North Z. Boaz Community
Park to revise the monthly fixed (or guaranteed) rental payments set forth below:
1. January 1, 2015, through April 30, 2015 - Amend the monthly fixed (or guaranteed)
rental payment from $4,250.00 to $3,750.00;
2. May 1, 2015, through December 31, 2019 - Amend the monthly fixed (or guaranteed)
rental payment from $4,250.00 to $2,500.00; and
3. January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2024 - Amend the monthly fixed (or guaranteed)
rental payment from $4,750.00 to $4,000.00.
6. M&C C-27272 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
a Grant from the American Library Association for an Exhibition to be Displayed
at the Central Library and a Grant Award in the Amount of$1,000.00 to Support
Related Programs, Authorize Execution of Grant Agreement and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for and
authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the American Library Association for the
Discover Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference traveling exhibition and a grant award of
$1,000.00 to support related programs, for the period January 2016 through December 2017;
authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement with the American Library Association; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21730-04-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount of $1,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the American
Library Association, for the same purpose as reflected above.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1954 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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(Council Member Scarth took his place at the dais.)
A. General- Removed from Consent Agenda
2. M&C G-18459 - Authorize Settlement of the Claims Related to the Lawsuit
Entitled Michael Anthony Reyes v. City of Fort Worth, No. CV 67-274773-14, in
the 67th Judicial District Court, Tarrant County, Texas and Authorize Execution
of Releases and Agreements Necessary to Complete the Settlement (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council approve the below-described settlement of the
referenced claim and authorize payment of a total of$76,055.03 to Michael Anthony Reyes and
his attorneys, Law Offices of Barry Martines, for the settlement of possible claims related to the
lawsuit styled Michael Anthony Reyes v. City of Fort Worth, No. CV 67-274773-14, in the 67th
Judicial District Court, Tarrant County, Texas; and authorize execution of releases and
agreements necessary to complete the settlement.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, addressed the Council relative to Mayor and Council
Communication G-18459.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18459 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
E. Award of Contract- Removed from Consent Agenda
1. M&C C-27267 - Authorize Execution of a Joint Election Agreement and Contract
with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator for Election Services for the
General Election to be Held on May 9, 2015, for the Purpose of Electing Council
Members of City Council Districts 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 in the Estimated Amount of
$132,780.00 and Authorize a Seventy-Five Percent Down Payment of the
Estimated Cost in the Amount of$99,600.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Joint Election Agreement
and Contract with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator for election services for the
General Election held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, for the purpose of electing Council Members
for City Council Districts 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 in the estimated amount of$132,780.00; and authorize
a 75 percent down payment on the total estimated cost in the amount of $99,600.00 to the
Tarrant County Elections Administrator.
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Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane, addressed the Council relative to Mayor and Council
Communication C-27267.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27267 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for Financial Fitness DFW Month
Council Member Jordan presented a proclamation for Financial Fitness DFW Month to Mr. Tim
McKinney, United Way of Tarrant County, Ms. Julie Gunter, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas,
Mr. Daniel Garcia, Business and Community Leaders of Texas, and Ms. Sonia Singleton,
Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services.
2. Presentation of Proclamation for National Osteopathic Medicine Week
Mayor Price presented a proclamation for National Osteopathic Medicine Week to Council
Member Dennis Shingleton, Senior Associate Dean Finance and Administration, Texas College
of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM), and Ms. Jamie Kowal, TCOM Student Representative.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino, and Council Members Zimmerman, Jordan, and Zadeh
announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
There were no changes on boards and commissions.
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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-18460 - Consider Variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code to Allow
Alcoholic Beverage Sales for Wine and Beer at Vindoli's Pizza & Subs Located at
4450 Boat Club Road (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council consider a request from Paul and Doris Cardarelli,
owners of Vindoli's Pizza & Subs, located at 4450 Boat Club Road for a variance from Section
4-4 of the City Code prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of Lake Worth
High School located at 4210 Boat Club Road. Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Beth Knight, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication G-18460
be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council
Member Allen Gray absent.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15774 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance Annexing
Approximately 21.5 Acres of Land in Tarrant County Located at 341 and 351
Longhorn Road, West of Main Street and North of Northwest Loop 820 for
Limited Purposes and Adopt Regulatory Plan (FUTURE COUNCIL DISTRICT
2)
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It was recommended that the City Council institute and adopt an ordinance declaring certain
findings; providing for limited purpose annexation of a certain 21.5 acres (.034 square miles) of
land, more or less, situated in the A. Albright Survey, Abstract No. 1849, Tarrant County, Texas,
located at 341 and 351 Longhorn Road, west of Main Street and north of Northwest Loop 820,
being all of that certain tract described as Tract 1 in the deed to Northwest Pipe Company, all of
that certain tract of land conveyed to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, all of that
certain tract of land described as 0.455 acre from Northwest Pipe Company to the City of
Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas, and being a portion of that certain 77.625 acre tract conveyed
to Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, Tarrant County Texas;
providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict herewith.
Mr. Bob Riley, 4117 Walnut Creek Court, completed a speaker card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication L-15774 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication L-15774 be approved and Ordinance No.
21731-04-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Council Member Bivens absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27273 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Blastco Texas Inc., in the
Amount of $1,488,675.00 for the Como Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation and
Repaint Proiect, Provide for Proiect Management and Contingencies for a Total
Proiect Amount of $1,732,510.00 and Adopt Reimbursement Resolution
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Blastco
Texas, Inc., in the amount of$1,488,675.00 for the Como Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation
and Repaint Project; and adopt a resolution expressing its official intent to reimburse
expenditures with proceeds of future debt for the Como Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation and
Repaint Project.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27273 be approved and
Resolution No. 4441-04-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
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XIV. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of April 14, 2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-14-152A:
1. ZC-14-152A - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 300 block
Longhorn Road; from: Unzoned to: "K" Heavy Industrial (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Bob Riley, 4117 Walnut Creek Court, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-14-152A and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-152A be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
The City Council, at its meeting of April 14, 2015, continued Site Plan SP-15-002:
2. SP-15-002 - (CD 2) - Stockyards 2000, LP, 2525 Rodeo Plaza, from: PD-
1017"PD/MU-2" Planned Development for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensitv
Mixed-Use plus stockyards, stables, and brewery, blacksmithing or wagon shop,
brewpub, brewery, distillery or winery, circus, feed store, no processiny-/milling,
furniture sales, with outside storage/display (new/used), livestock auction,
manufacture of basket material, bicycles, boots/ shoes, boxes, caskets, outdoor
sales kiosk, stable, commercial riding, boarding or rodeo arena, stockyards or
feeding pens (commercial or noncommercial), new vehicle sales or rental
including automobiles , motorcycles, boats or trailers with a maximum of six
vehicles for outdoor display, vendor transient, veterinary clinic with outdoor
kennels, retaining historic overlays. The above regulations will apply within the
Stockyards Planned Development/MU-2 District: One-story, 18 foot minimum
height; site plan required. All variances and modifications to this PD/MU-2
district shall be heard by the Zoning Commission and City Council to: Site plan
for PD-1017 for a permanent stage. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Concho Minick, 3667 Monticello, completed a speaker card in support of Site Plan SP-15-
002 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Site Plan SP-15-002 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0
nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
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There being no one present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended changes
and amendments pertaining to Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above-listed cases, Mayor
Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman that the hearing be
closed and Ordinance No. 21732-04-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to
0 nays, with Council Member Allen Gray absent.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Donald Fisher, 4836 East William Springs Road, completed a Citizen Presentation card
relative to cultural and historic preservation and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 8504 Ohara Lane and 2400 Cypress, appeared before Council relative
to District Court 348272614-14. U.S. District Court No. 4:14-785-CV-0, and the mayoral
candidacy and district vacancies.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business. Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:40 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 5th day of May, 2015.
Attest: A proved:
Mary J. K4kr 0 Bet rice
City Secretary Mayor