HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/05/05-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 5, 2015
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2 (left at 8:47 p.m.)
Council Member W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Daniel Scarth, District 4
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7 (left at 8:23 p.m.)
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray,District 8
Council Member Ann Zadeh, District 9
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, May 5, 2015, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Pastor Alonzo Winston, Worth Hills Church of Christ
The invocation was provided by Pastor Alonzo Winston, Worth Hills Church of Christ.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 21,
2015
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of April 21, 2015, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communications C-27274, C-27275,
and C-27276 be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
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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 ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.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 Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18461 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Related to the Transfer of Two
Positions Associated with the Closing of the Office Services Fund (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21733-05-2015 increasing appropriations in the City Manager's Office budget in
the General Fund in the amount of $60,000.00, and reducing appropriations in the Non-
Departmental budget of the General Fund by the same amount, for the purpose of transferring
funding for two graphic artist authorized positions from the Office Services Fund to the General
Fund effective May 11, 2015.
2. M&C G-18462 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of DFW Diana Limousine, Inc., to Operate Five
Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle
for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: DFW Diana Limousine, Inc., has provided
all information required by Section 34-241(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986) as
amended; DFW Diana Limousine, Inc., is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine
service within the City; DFW Diana Limousine, Inc., has complied with the requirements of
Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended; and authorize the issuance
of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License to DFW Diana Limousine, Inc., to operate five
limousines on City streets for a one-year period subject to and conditioned on DFW Diana
Limousine; Inc., complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the
City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
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3. M&C G-18463 - Approve Findings of the Vehicle for Hire Review Board
Regarding the Renewal Application of The Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab
Services to Operate Sixty-Five Taxicabs Within the City of Fort Worth and
Authorize the Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Vehicle for Hire Review Board: The Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab
Services has performed satisfactorily under the terms of its operating authority; The Maredi
Corporation d/b/a United Cab Services is qualified to conduct its business and continues to
comply with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code; and authorize the issuance of a
Vehicle for Hire Operating License to The Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab Services to
operate 65 limousines on City streets for a one-year period subject to and conditioned on The
Maredi Corporation d/b/a United Cab Services complying with all requirements of Chapter 34,
Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
4. M&C G-18464 - Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a
Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture in the Amount Up to
$950,000.00 for the 2015 Summer Food Service Program and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the application for and
acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture in the amount up to
$950,000.00 for the 2015 Summer Food Service Program; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance
No. 21734-05-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$950,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from Texas Department of Agriculture, for
the purpose of underwriting the Summer Food Service Program, which provides nutritious
breakfasts, lunches and snacks that are prepared and delivered by a private vendor to youths 18
years of age and younger.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11750 - Authorize Non-Exclusive Purchase Agreements with BKW
Environmental Services, LLC, Communications Supply Corporation, Conney
Safety Products, LLC, MSC Industrial Supply Company, Saf-T-Gard
International, Inc., Saf-T-Glove, Inc. and Tava Products LLC, in the Amount Up
to $108,322.00 for the First Year for Safety, Personal Protective Equipment and
First-Aid Supplies (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize non-exclusive Purchase
Agreements with BKW Environmental Services, LLC, Communications Supply Corporation,
Conney Safety Products, LLC, MSC Industrial Supply Company, Saf-T-Guard International,
Inc., Saf-T-Glove, Inc., and Tava Products LLC, in the amount up to $108,322.00 for the first
year for safety, personal protective equipment and first-aid supplies.
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2. M&C P-11751 - Authorize Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Andritz
Separation, Inc., for Aqua-Screen Equipment and Repair for the Water
Department in the Amount Up to $100,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Sole Source Purchase
Agreement with Andritz Separation, Inc., for Aqua-Screen equipment and repair for the Water
Department in the amount up to $100,000.00 for the first year.
3. M&C P-11752 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Baker and Taylor, Inc., for
StandinIz Order and Continuations Services for the Library Department for an
Amount Up to $100,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
authorize a Purchase Agreement with Baker and Taylor, Inc., for standing order and
continuations services for the Library Department for an amount up to $100,000.00.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
4. M&C C-27277 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Economic
Development Program Agreement with 3900 Hemphill Street Partners, LP, City
Secretary Contract No. 45885, to Extend the Completion Deadline for the
Redevelopment Proiect of the Former Terry's Supermarket Located at 3900
Hemphill Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to Economic Development Program Agreement with 3900 Hemphill Street
Partners, LP, City Secretary Contract No. 45885, to extend the completion deadline for the
redevelopment project of the former Terry's Supermarket located at 3900 Hemphill Street.
5. M&C C-27278 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement AF-reement
with James Jacobson for the Rehabilitation of Two Apartment Buildinis on
Property Located at 2735 and 2737 Purington Avenue in the Oakland Corners
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a five-
year Tax Abatement Agreement with James Jacobson for the rehabilitation of two apartment
buildings on property described as Lots 19 and 20, Block 47, Sycamore Heights Addition, an
addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 2735 and 2737 Purington
Avenue in the Oakland Corners Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in accordance with
the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
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6. M&C C-27279 - Authorize Execution of a Five-Year Tax Abatement Agreement
with Patricia Oliver-Phillips, Cynthia Oliver-Ford and Emmett Oliver for the
Rehabilitation of a Single-Family House on Property Located at 2101 Timberline
Drive in the Rolling Hills Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a five-
year Tax Abatement Agreement with Patricia Oliver-Phillips, Cynthia Oliver-Ford and Emmett
Oliver for the rehabilitation of a single-family house on property described as Lot 2, Block 8,
Rolling Hills Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, located at
2101 Timberline Drive in the Rolling Hills Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), in
accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives.
7. M&C C-27280 - Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45641 with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the Amount of$448,353.36 to
Rehabilitate Street Sections of Binvon Street, Clover Lane, Green Avenue, James
Avenue, Marks Place, May Street, and Merida Avenue, Thereby Increasing the
Total Contract Amount to $2,258,154.51 and the Total Project Amount to
$2,643,654.54 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 7
and 9
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a transfer in the amount of
$285,289.00, $224,289.00 for Change Order No. 1, and $61,000.00 for project management and
material testing, from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amounts of $161,994.50 to the Water
Capital Projects Fund and $123,294.50 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; and transfer
$224,064.36 from Contract Street Maintenance Fund Unspecified to the project; and adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21735-05-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $161,994.50, from available funds, for the
purpose of funding street rehabilitation Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete at multiple locations; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21736-05-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $123,294.50, from available funds, for the
same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of Change Order No. 1 to City
Secretary Contract No. 45641 with JLB Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $448,353.36 to
rehabilitate sections of Binyon Street, Clover Lane, Green Avenue, James Avenue, Marks Place,
May Street, and Merida Avenue, thereby increasing the total contract amount to $2,258,154.51.
8. M&C C-27281 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45294 with Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $49,310.00 for
.Professional Services and Modifications to the Data-Base Used to Track and
Document Drainage Submissions for Private Development Projects, Thereby
Revising the Total Contract Amount to $89,310.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 45294, a Professional Services Agreement
with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $49,310.00 for additional modifications to the
database used to track and document drainage submissions for private development projects,
thereby revising the total contract amount to $89,310.00.
9. M&C C-27282 - Authorize Execution of a Credit Sales Agreement in the Amount
of$101,500.00 Between Trinity River Mitigation Bank, L.P., and the City of Fort
Worth for Wetland Mitigation at the North Service Center COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Credit
Sales Agreement in the amount of$101,500.00 between Trinity River Mitigation Bank, L.P., and
the City of Fort Worth for wetland mitigation at the North Service Center,
10. M&C C-27283 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary
Contract No. 43960, an Enaineerins! Agreement with RJN Group, Inc., in the
Amount of $94,095.35 for Village Creek Parallel Interceptor, M-503/M-244
Improvements on Quail Road, Ramey Avenue, East Rosedale Street and Handley
Drive for a Revised Contract Total of $443,835.35 and Proiect Total of
$541,835.35 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of
$142,095.35 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund;
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21737-05-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$142,095.35, from available
funds, for the purpose of funding Village Creek Parallel Interceptor, M-503/M-244
improvements; and authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No.
43960, an Engineering Agreement with RJN Group, Inc., in the amount of $94,095.35 for the
same purpose as reflected above, thereby increasing the total contract amount to $443,835.35.
11. M&C C-27284 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Cole
Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $612,560.90 for the Construction of
Streetscape Improvements Within the Ripht-of-Way of West Vickery Boulevard
as Part of the Chisholm Trail Parkwav Proiect (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Construction Contract with Cole Construction, Inc., in the amount of $612,560.90 for the
construction of streetscape improvements within the right-of-way of West Vickery Boulevard as
part of the Chisolm Trail Parkway Project.
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12. M&C C-27285 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Gary Paul Kutilek d/b/a The Landscape Alliance in the Amount of $322,953.00
for the Design, Engineering and Preparation of Construction Documents for
Northwest Community Park - Phase II (2014 Bond Program) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of an
Engineering Services Agreement with Gary Paul Kutilek d/b/a The Landscape Alliance in the
amount of $322,953.00 for the design, engineering and preparation of construction documents
for Northwest Community Park -; Phase II (2014 Bond Program).
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1955 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
E. Award of Contract - Removed from Consent Agenda
1. M&C C-27274 - Authorize Execution of a Master Professional Services
Agreement with Strategic Government Resources, Inc., in an Amount Not to
Exceed $366,000.00 Annually for Employee Training, Executive Recruitments and
Consulting Services (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Master Professional
Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources, Inc., for employee training,
executive searches and consulting services in an amount not to exceed $366,000.00 annually.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 2400 Cypress/8504 Ohara Lane, appeared before Council in opposition
to Mayor and Council Communication C-27274.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27274 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C C-27275 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Employment of Ricky Green as
Outside Counsel for Legal Services Related to Certain Workers Compensation
Claims and Authorizing Payment of Counsel Fees in an Amount Not to Exceed
$25,000.00 Per Year (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing employment of Ricky
Green and the Law Offices of Ricky Green, PLLC, as outside legal counsel to assist the City
Attorney's Office in advising the Human Resources Department and representing the City in
certain workers compensation claims, and authorizing payment of counsel fees in an amount not
to exceed $25,000.00 per year.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 2400 Cypress/8504 Ohara Lane, appeared before Council in opposition
to Mayor and Council Communication C-27274.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27275 be approved and Resolution No.
4442-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-27276 - Authorize Execution of Consent to Collateral Assignment of
Economic Development Program Aereement by Town Center Mall, L.P., to
Ladder Capital Finance LLC, Ladder Capital Finance I LLC, Ladder Capital
Finance II LLC and Ladder Capital Finance III LLC (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Consent to Collateral
Assignment of the Economic Development Program Agreement between the City and Town
Center Mall, L.P. to Ladder Capital Finance LLC, Ladder Capital Finance I LLC, Ladder Capital
Finance II LLC, and Ladder Capital Finance III LLC.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 2400 Cypress/8504 Ohara Lane, appeared before Council undecided
relative to Mayor and Council Communication C-27276.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27276 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Presentation of Proclamation for Lance Barrow Day
Mayor Price presented a Proclamation for Lance Barrow Day to Mr. Lance Barrow, CBS Sports
Producer. Mr. Elliott Garsek, Tournament Chairman, 2015 Crowne Plaza Invitational at the
Colonial Country Club, provided a brief presentation about the golf tournament.
2. Presentation of the 2016 KnoWhat21)o Emeraency Preparedness Calendar
Contest
Assistant Chief Patrick Vasquez, Fire Department, gave a brief presentation on the 2016
KnoWhat2Do Emergency Preparedness Calendar Contest and introduced the winning artists.
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City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication G-18468 was a donation
and would be moved up on the agenda.
F. Award of Contract
4. M&C G-18468 - Authorize Acceptance of Donation of an Outreach Bus and
Associated Procurement Costs Valued in the Amount of $65,000.00 from the
Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., to Benefit the Public
Natural History Education and Outreach Program at the Fort Worth Nature
Center and Refuge, Inc. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council accept a donation of an outreach bus and associated
procurement costs valued in the amount of$65,000.00 from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature
Center and Refuge, Inc., to benefit the public natural history education and outreach program at
the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc. Council Member Jordan presented a Certificate
of Recognition to Ms. Marty Leonard, President, Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18468 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
L Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Members Zimmerman, Bivens, Allen Gray and
Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
Council Member Zimmerman recognized Mr. Jason Hernandez, MedStar's 2015 Star of Life
Awardee.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval for 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. ZONING HEARING
The City Council, at its meeting of April 7, 2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-14-147:
1. ZC-14-147 - (CD 6) - AM Pate, Jr. et al, 6500-6800 Block Dirks Road/Altamesa
Boulevard; from: Unzoned to: "A-5" One-Family, "PD/G" Planned Development
for all uses in "G" Intensive Commercial and "PD/MU-2" Planned Development
for all uses in "MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use with exclusions and development
standards; site plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval as
Amended by the Zoning Commission to PD/G and PD/MU-2) (Continued from a
Previous Meeting)
Mr. Tom Galbreath, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, appeared before Council in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-14-147.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-147, be continued to the September 1, 2015, 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 Worth Star-Telegram, the official newspaper
of the City of Fort Worth, on April 17, 2015.
2. ZC-15-006 - (CD 7) - Crestmont Management Co., LLC, 1600 Montgomery Street
and 3609-3613 Crestline Road; from: "PD-770" Planned Development/Specific
Use for offices; site plan approved to: Amend "PD-770" PD/SU Planned
Development/Specific Use for camera shop, photography studio, art studio, office,
museum; site plan required. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Mr. Phillip Poole, 2918 Wingate, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-
006.
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The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-006:
Mr. Layne McConnell, 3614 Crestline Road
Ms. Beth Kaufmann, 1600 Frederick Street
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-006:
Mr. David Berning, 3612 Washburn Avenue
Mr. T.C. Albright, 3610 Crestline Road
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that ZC-15-006 be approved as submitted for a "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use with specific uses including a camera shop with site
plan required. The site plan will be submitted to the Zoning Commission on .Tune
10, 2015, and return to City Council at its meeting of June 16, 2015. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
(Council Member Shingleton stepped away from the dais and exited the meeting.)
3. ZC-15-016 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development-Lincoln
Avenue, 2501 & 2503 Lincoln Avenue; from: "FR" General Commercial
Restricted to: "PD/ER" Planned Development for "ER" Neighborhood
Commercial Restricted; site plan required. (Recommended for Approval as
Amended by the Zoning Commission to PD/ER and to specify lighting and waive
landscaping in rear buffer yard)
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-016:
Ms. Marcella Olson, 500 Main Street, Suite 800
Mr. Nicolas Camacho, 9112 Westwood Shores Drive
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-016 be continued to the June 16, 2015, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Shingleton
absent.
The City Council, at its meeting of April 7, 2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-15-022:
4. ZC-15-022 - (CD 4) - Nicki Nguyen, 3121 NE 28th Street; from: "B" Two-Family
and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "FR" General Commercial Restricted
(Recommended for Denial without Prejudice by the Zoning Commission)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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Mr. George Felan, 3313 Hedrick Street, completed a comment card in opposition to Zoning
Docket ZC-15-022.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-022 be continued to the June 2, 2015, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Shingleton
absent.
The City Council, at its meeting of April 7, 2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-15-029:
5. ZC-15-029 - (CD 4) - Lawrence Duckett, Sr., 5904-5916 Etsie Street; from: "AG"
AtZricultural to: "l" Liaht Industrial (Recommended for Denial by the Zoninp-
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-029 be continued to the June 2, 2015, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Shingleton
absent.
(Council Member Scarth left his place at the dais.)
6. SP-15-001 - (CD 6) - Summer Sycamore 1, LTD, 7500 Summer Creek Drive and
7424, 7426 Granbury Road; to: Site plan for PD-823 for multifamily, townhouse
and commercial uses (Recommended for Approval by the ZoninjZ Commission)
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Site Plan SP-15-001 be continued to the June 16, 2015, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Members Scarth and
Shingleton absent.
7. ZC-1.5-035 - (CD 9) - 3400 Hulen Partnership et, al., 4609-4617 Diaz Avenue,
4604-4616 and 4617-4621 Houghton Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family, "C"
Medium Density Multifamily, "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted and
"E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in
"E" Neighborhood Commercial; site plan included (Recommended for Approval
as Amended by the Zoniniz Commission with waivers to protected setback,
northside only, and signage along Houghton and Diaz, no parking along western
boundary, relocate dumpster off property Line)
(Council Member Scarth returned to his place at the dais.)
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The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-035:
Mr. Jim Schell, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600
Mr. Kim Martin, 2450 Oak Hill Circle #1611
Mr. J.D. Dudley, 1120 North Industrial Boulevard, Euless, Texas, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-035 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-035:
Mr. Michael Dimitri, 4105 Eldridge Street(provided handouts)
Mr. Ruben Jimenez, Jr., 4636 Bonnell Avenue
The following individuals completed speaker cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-035
035 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council:
Ms. Stella M. Jimenez, 4636 Bonnell Avenue
Mr. South Cole, 4201 Curzon Avenue
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-035:
Mr. Greg Jackson, 4617 Houghton Avenue
Mr. Glenn Garoon, 3742 Shelby Drive
Mr. Clayton Meis,4617 Diaz Avenue
Ms. Kim Perrard, 4617 Diaz Avenue
Mr. Frederick Gilbert, 4816 Curzon Avenue
Mr. Joey Harsdorff, 4737 Diaz Avenue
Mr. Jonathan Gilstrap, 3525 Stadium Drive
Mr. Wilson Woods, 3912 Thistle Lane
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-035:
Mr. Robert Smith, 4921 Bonnell Avenue
Ms. Billie Zith, 4921 Bonnell Avenue
Ms. Cara Kennemer, 3208 Chaparral Lane
Mr. Trey Sprinkle, 4901 Donnelly Avenue
Ms. Sherri Gilbert, 4832 Curzon Avenue
Ms. Amy Jacobs, 3721 Fox Hollow Street
Mr. Jonathan Johnson, 4.109 Micki Lynn
Ms. Shelley Finger, 4109 Micki Lynn
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-035 be continued to the May 12, 2015, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Shingleton
absent.
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8. ZC-15-036 - CD 2 - Blue Center LTD., 6800 Blue Mound Road; from: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to: "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus car wash; site plan included (Recommended for
Denial by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-036 and
were recognized by Mayor Price but were not present in the Council Chamber:
Ms. Janet Lynam, 8620 Bryson Lane
Mr. Jimmy Lynam, 8620 Bryson Lane
Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, Suite 600
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-036 be continued to the June 2, 2015, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Council Member Shingleton
absent.
(Mayor Pro tem Espino stepped away from the dais and exited the meeting.)
9. ZC-15-037 - (CD 3) - Terry & Sarah Alexander, 9617 Santa Monica Drive; from:
"A-5" One-Family to: "PD/A-5" Planned Development for all uses in "A-5" One-
Family plus group home 1; site plan waiver requested (Recommended for Denial
by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Terry Alexander, 9617 Santa Monica, appeared in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-037.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-037 be denied with prejudice. The motion
carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council
Member Shingleton absent.
10. ZC-15-038 - (CD 9) - Powers Acquisitions, LLC, 2636 Weisenberger Street &
2637 Whitmore Street; from: "J" Medium Industrial to: "PD/UR" Planned
Development for all uses in "UR" Urban Residential with maximum four stories
in height; site plan waiver recommended (Recommended for Approval by the
Zoning Commission)
Mr. Phillip Poole, 2918 Wingate, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-
038 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-038 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Member
Shingleton absent.
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11. ZC-15-040 - (CD 8) - Beautiful Feet Ministry, 1701 E. Hattie Street; from; "F"
General Commercial to: "CF" Communitv Facilities (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Ms. Lynnette Payne, 1547 North Highway 77, Italy, Texas, completed a speaker card in support
of Zoning Docket ZC-15-040 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-040 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Member
Shingleton absent.
12. ZC-15-041 - (CD 7) - Lighthouse Assembly of God, 4101 Golden Triangle
Boulevard; from: "R2" Townhouse/Cluster to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. John Miller, 14105 Maxwell Court, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-15-041 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Jordan, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-041 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Member
Shingleton 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 Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan that the
hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 21738-05-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Member Shingleton
absent.
XIV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18465 - Consent to Appointment of Jeffery Donahue, a Fire Protection
Engineer, Place 3, and Christina Thompson, a Property Manager, Place 4, to the
City's Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals (ALL COUNCIL
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It was recommended that the City Council consent to the appointment of Jeffery Donahue, a Fire
Protection Engineer, Place 3, and Christina Thompson, a Property Manager, Place 4, to the City's
Construction and Fire Prevention Board of Appeals.
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 2400 Cypress/8504 Ohara Lane, completed an undecided comment card
relative to Mayor and Council Communication G-18465.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18465 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Member
Shingleton absent.
2. M&C G-18466 - Adopt Financial Management Policy Statements for Fiscal Year
2015 Including Revised Reserve Policies for Governmental Funds (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt the Financial Management Policy Statements
for Fiscal Year 2015, which includes the following major changes: adoption of revised and
restated Reserve Policies for all governmental funds with separate reserve policies for the
General Fund and Debt Service Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Capital Project Funds,
excluding the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund; approve the City's Investment Policy
and Strategy, pursuant to the State's Public Funds Investment Act, Chapter 2256 of the Texas
Government Code, and eliminate the previous financial programs relating to reserve
requirements that will be superseded by the adoption of the revised Financial Management
Policy Statements.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18466 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Member
Shingleton absent.
3. M&C G-18467 - Authorize Transfers from Specified Capital Funds to the New
Equipment Purchase Fund in the Amount of 5551,431.45 and Vehicle Equipment
Replacement Fund in the Amount of S4,021,622.00 for the Purpose of Funding
Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014 Fire Equipment and Vehicle Purchases and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of$3,344,031.76,
Special Assessments Fund in the amount of$756,422.92, and Specially Funded Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of$472,598.77 from available funds, for the purpose of funding Fiscal Year
2013 and 2014 fire equipment and vehicle purchases; authorize transfers from the Capital
Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of $3,344,031.76, from the Special Assessments Fund in
the amount of$756,422.92 and from the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount
of$472,598.77 for a total of$4,573,053.45 to the New Equipment Purchases Fund in the amount
of $551,431.45 for the purpose of funding Fiscal Year 2013 fire equipment and vehicle
purchases and to the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund in the amount of$4,021,622.00 for
2014 fire equipment and vehicle purchases; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the New Equipment Purchases Fund in the amount of
$551,431.45 and the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund in the amount of$4,021,622.00 from
available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Conununication G-18467 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 21739-05-2015 and 21740-05-2015 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and
Council Member Shingleton absent.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15771 - Consider Institution and Adoption of Ordinance for the Owner-
Initiated Annexation of Approximately 468.04 Acres of Land in Tarrant County
Located South of Altamesa Boulevard and West of the Fort Worth and Western
Railroad (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was recommended that the City Council institute and adopt an ordinance declaring certain
findings; providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Fort Worth;
providing for full-purpose annexation of a certain 468.04 acres (0.74 square miles) of land, more
or less, out of the John F. Heath Survey, Abstract No. 641, Tarrant County, Texas (Case No. AX-
14-006), located generally south of Altamesa Boulevard and west of the Fort Worth and Western
Railroad, which said territory lies adjacent to and adjoins the present corporate boundary limits
of Fort Worth, Texas; providing that this ordinance shall amend every prior ordinance in conflict
herewith.
Mr. Tom Galbreath, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, completed a speaker card in support of
Mayor and Council Communication L-15771 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not
wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication L-15771 be continued to the
September 1, 2015, Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0
nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Member Shingleton absent.
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2. M&C L-15775 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication L-15716 Authorizing
Condemnation by Eminent Domain for an Easement Interest for Permanent
Drainage for the Lower Como Creek Erosion Control Improvements Proiect in
Property Located at 4020 Driskell Boulevard Owned by Minerva Gates, a City
Employee, in Order to Reduce the Square Footage Needed from 0.030 Acres to
0.012 Acres (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council amend Mayor and Council Communication L-15716
to reduce square footage needed from 0.030 acres to 0.012 acres for the permanent drainage
easement on property located at 4020 Driskell Boulevard owned by Minerva Gates, a City
employee, for the Lower Como Creek Erosion Control Improvements Project; adopt a resolution
authorizing the City to use its power of eminent domain to determine the necessity for acquiring
real property and authorizing its appropriation or condemnation for public use in the Lower
Como Creek Erosion Control Improvements Project; authorize the City Attorney to institute
condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to acquire the easement interest in the property;
authorize a payment pursuant to an award of commissioners; and authorize the City Manager or
his designee to accept and record appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
the Fort Worth City Council approve Mayor and Council Communication L-15775
and adopt Resolution No. 4443-05-2015 authorizing the use of the power of
eminent domain to acquire 0.012 acres of land for a permanent drainage easement,
located at 4020 Driskell Boulevard, Lot 25, Block 12, Sunset Heights South,
Section 2 Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, owned by Minerva Gates. The
permanent drainage easement will be used to construct the necessary improvements
to limit erosion of Lower Como Creek during heavy rain events. The permanent
drainage easement is described by the metes and bounds, and survey attached to
this Mayor and Council Communication. The motion carried unanimously 7 ayes to
0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Member Shingleton absent.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27286 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to Tax Abatement
Agreement with NGC Renewables, LLC, City Secretary Contract No. 44728, as
Previously Amended, to Reduce the Minimum Valuation of Business Personal
Property Investment Required for the First Phase of a Corporate Headquarters
and Manufacturing Facility Proiect Located at 5500 Alliance Gateway Freeway
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the
Tax Abatement Agreement with NGC Renewables, LLC, City Secretary Contract No. 44728, as
previously amended, to reduce the minimum valuation of business personal property required for
the first phase of a corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility project located at 5500
Alliance Gateway Freeway from $7,500,000.00 to $6,300,000.00.
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Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Scarth, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27286 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council
Member Shingleton absent.
2. M&C C-27287 - Authorize Agreement to Extend, Amend and Settle Claim to City
Secretary Contract No. 30908 with Renda Environmental, Inc., for the Village
Creek Water Reclamation Facility Solids Dewatering, Processing and Disposal
Program and Gas Turbine Operations and Maintenance Contract Increasing the
Contract by $21,919,056.00 for a Revised Five Year Cost of $67,330,360.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement to extend,
amend and settle claim to City Secretary Contract No. 30908 with Renda Environmental, Inc. of
the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Solids Dewatering, Processing and Disposal
Program and Gas Turbine Operations and Maintenance Contract increasing the contract by
$21,919,056.00 for a revised five-year, from April 2015 to March 2020, cost of$67,330,360.00.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27287 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 7 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Member
Shingleton absent.
XV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Ms. La Sondra Huggins, 2400 Cypress/8504 Ohara Lane, appeared before Council relative to the
Numbers 6, 8 and 72, T bus routes to extend to 8250 McCart/Ryan Family YMCA Monday
through Sunday, and 2015 IRS Tax liability inquiry fine of$300.00.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 9:07 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 12`h day of May, 2015.
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