HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/06/02-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 2, 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
Council Member Gyna Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton, District 7
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 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Bishop Kenneth Spears, First Saint John Baptist Church
The invocation was provided by Bishop Kenneth Spears, First Saint John Baptist Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 19,
2015
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 19, 2015, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. OUTGOING REMARKS OF COUNCIL MEMBER DANNY SCARTH
Council Member Scarth stated that it was an honor to have served as the District 4 Council
representative for nine years and to serve the City and his district. He expressed appreciation to
his family, Council Aide Jeanine Ricks, City Council colleagues, City staff and the citizens who
had supported him.
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VI. PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND OTHERS TO COUNCIL
MEMBER DANNY SCARTH
Mr. Mike Wyss, 1315 East Tucker, appeared before Council and expressed appreciation to
Council Member Scarth for his service to the citizens of District 4.
The City Council expressed their appreciation to Council Member Scarth for his service to the
citizens of District 4 and to the entire City.
Mayor Price presented Council Member Scarth a bronze statue and expressed appreciation to
Council Member Scarth for his service to the the entire City.
(Council Member Scarth left his place at the dais and exited the meeting.)
VII. PRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION TO COUNCIL
MEMBER ELECT CARY G. MOON AND GYNA M. BIVENS
Mayor Price presented Certificates of Election to Council Member-Elect Cary G. Moon, District
4 and Council Member Gyna M. Bivens, District 5.
(Council Member Moon took his place at the dais.)
VIII. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO COUNCIL MEMBERS
ELECT BETSY PRICE, SALVADOR "SAL" ESPINO, W. B. "ZIM"
ZIMMERMAN, CARY G. MOON, GYNA M. BIVENS, JUNGUS JORDAN,
DENNIS SHINGLETON,KELLY ALLEN GRAY AND ANN ZADEH
City Secretary Kayser administered the Oath of Office to Council Members Elect Betsy Price,
Salvador "Sal" Espino, W.B. "Zim" Zimmerman, Cary G. Moon, Gyna M. Bivens, Jungus
Jordan, Dennis Shingleton, Kelly Allen Gray and Ann Zadeh.
IX. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS BETSY
PRICE, SALVADOR "SAL" ESPINO, W.B. "ZIM" ZIMMERMAN, CARY G.
MOON, GYNA M. BIVENS, JUNGUS JORDAN, DENNIS SHINGLETON,
KELLY ALLEN GRAY AND ANN ZADEH
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Members Zimmerman, Moon, Bivens, Jordan,
Shingleton, Allen Gray and Zadeh expressed appreciation to their families, friends, citizens of
Fort Worth and staff for their support and provided comments relative to their vision for the
future of Fort Worth and their respective duties.
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X. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication G-18489 be removed
from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
XI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
XII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
A. General - Consent Items
2. M&C G-18490 - Adopt Reserve Policy for Insurance Type Internal Service Funds
as an Attachment to the Previously Adopted Financial Management Policy
Statements (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt the Reserve Policy for the
City's Insurance Type Internal Service Funds as an attachment to the Financial Management
Policy Statements adopted on May 5, 2015.
3. M&C G-18491 - Authorize Transfer of Assets, Liabilities, Net Position and Fund
Balance from the Risk Management Fund, Workers' Compensation Fund and
Unemployment Compensation Fund to the Risk Financing Fund at the
Conclusion of Fiscal Year 2015 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of assets,
liabilities, net position and fund balance from the Risk Management, Workers' Compensation
and Unemployment Funds to a newly created Risk Financing Fund at the conclusion of Fiscal
Year 2015.
4. M&C G-18492 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Reizarding Application of Ash Limo Transportation, Inc., to Operate One
Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth and Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for
Hire Operating License (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: Ash Limo Transportation, Inc., has provided
all information required by Section 34-241(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended; Ash Limo Transportation, Inc., is qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine
service within the City; Ash Limo Transportation, 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 Ash Limo Transportation, Inc., to operate one
limousine on City streets for a one-year period subject to and conditioned on Ash Limo
Transportation, Inc., complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11756 - Authorize Purchase of One Asphalt Distributor Truck from
Southwest International Truck, Inc., in an Amount of $194,626.00, Using a
Buyboard Cooperative Contract for the Fleet Division of the Property
Management Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of one
asphalt distributor truck from Southwest International Truck, Inc., in an amount of$194,626.00,
using Buyboard Cooperative Contract No. 430-13 for the Fleet Division of the Property
Management Department.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27311 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement for Software Licensing
and Maintenance with Allen Systems Group, Inc., in an Amount of $132,116.00
for the First Year and Seven Months, Using a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
for the Information Technology Solutions Department (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of an
agreement for software licensing and maintenance with Allen Systems Group, Inc., in an amount
of $132,116.00 for the first year and seven months, using General Services Administration
Schedule Contract No. GS-35F-0456M for the Information Technology Solutions Department.
2. M&C C-27312 - Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with
Gray CPA Consulting, PC, in the Amount of $65,790.00 to Provide CaseWare
Financial Reporting Services and Training for the Financial Management
Services Department to Integrate with the PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource
Planning Solution for ERP Phase II (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Gray CPA Consulting, PC, in the amount of$65,790.00 to
provide CaseWare financial reporting services and training for the Financial Management
Services Department to integrate with the PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning Solution for
ERP Phase II.
3. M&C C-27313 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Freese
and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $271,622.00 for Construction Management
Services for the Trinity River Vision Central City Project Bridges on North Main
Street, Henderson Street and White Settlement Road and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances Consistent with the City's Commitment Not to Exceed $26.6 Million
in Expenditures for the Trinity River Vision Project (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2
and 9
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21759-06-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
amount of $271,622.00, from available funds, for the purpose of construction management
services for the Trinity River Vision Central City Project Bridges on North Main Street,
Henderson Street and White Settlement Road; authorize the transfer of $271,622.00 from the
Special Trust Fund Trinity River Vision Project to the Street Improvements 2008 Fund; adopt
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21760-06-2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Streets Improvements 2008 Fund in the amount of$271,622.00, from available funds, for the
same purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of$271,622.00 for the same purpose as reflected above.
4. M&C C-27314 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Lease and
Operating Agreement with the BAC Education Foundation, Inc., to Manage and
Operate the Former Guinn Elementary School Building Located at 600 East
Rosedale as a Business Incubator (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 44763, a Lease Operating Agreement with the
BAC Education Foundation, Inc., to manage and operate the former Guinn Elementary School
Building located at 600 East Rosedale as a business incubator to amend the payment schedule.
5. M&C C-27315 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Tarrant County
Homeless Coalition in the Amount of $50,000.00 to Provide Oversight and
Management of the City's Homelessness Program from June I to September 30,
2015 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition to provide oversight and management of the City's
homelessness programming from June 1 to September 30, 2015.
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6. M&C C-27316 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with North Rock
Construction LLC, in the Amount of $631,630.51 for Bridge Repair and
Rehabilitation at Seven Locations and Provide for Proiect Costs and
Contingencies for a Total Proiect Amount of $690,980.51 (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with North Rock Construction LLC, in the amount of $631,630.51 for bridge repair and
rehabilitation at the following locations, City Project No. 02575, and provide for project costs
and contingencies for a total project amount of$690,980.51:
BRIDGE OVER DISTRICT
East Allen Avenue Railroad 8
Hemphill Street Federal Property/Railroad 9
Alta Mesa Boulevard (East and West Sycamore Creek/Railroad 6
bound)
Trinity Boulevard (East and West bound) Railroad 5
Samuels Avenue Trinity River 2
West Felix Railroad 9
East Rosedale Street Sycamore Creek 8
7. M&C C-27317 - Authorize Amendment of Fire Services Mutual and Automatic
Aid Agreement with the City of Benbrook to Accurately Represent Updated
Geographic Boundaries (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the amendment of fire
services Mutual and Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Benbrook to accurately
represent updated geographic boundaries.
XIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY - CONSENT ITEMS
1- OCS - 1958 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
A. General - Removed from Consent Agenda
1_. M&C G-18489 - Adopt Appropriation Ordinance for Twenty-Two Positions
Being Transferred from the Capital Proiects Services Fund to the General Fund
and Discontinue Transfer of Funding from the Capital Proiects Services Fund to
the General Fund for a Twenty-Third Position (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing the
estimated receipts in the General Fund in the amount of $697,896.00 from available sales tax
revenue for the purpose of funding 22 positions being transferred from the Capital Projects
Services Fund to the General Fund effective May 30, 2015; and discontinue transfer of funds in
the amount of$33,681.00 from the Capital Projects Services Fund to the General Fund for a 23rd
position.
Dr. Anil Bangale, 5201 River Oaks Boulevard, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor
and Council Communication G-18489.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18489 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21761-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
XIV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC.
1. Recognition of Fort Worth Teen Court Winning 2015 Texas Teen Court
Association Competition
Chief Judge Ninfa Mares presented the coaching staff and teens that participated in the 2015
Texas Teen Court Association competition.
Mayor Pro tem Espino presented the winners with Molly pins.
2. Presentation of Proclamation of Fort Worth History Month
Council Member Zadeh presented a proclamation of Fort Worth History Month to Mr. Chris
Dennis, Assistant Director, Fort Worth Public Library.
3. Presentation of Proclamation of the Kiwanis Club of Fort Worth Day
Council Member Jordan presented a proclamation of the Kiwanis Club of Fort Worth Day to Mr.
Terry Slotsve, President, Fort Worth Kiwanis Club.
City Secretary Kayser advised that the Mayor and Council Communications G-18495 and G-
18496 were donations and would be moved up on the Council agenda.
B. General
3. M&C G-18495 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Gift from the Friends of the
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., in the Amount of$32,000.00 to Fund
Part-Time Staff Positions at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge for Fiscal
Year 2015, Authorize Transfer of Said Funds from the Special Trust Fund to the
General Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a monetary gift in the
amount of$32,000.00 from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., for the
purpose of funding salaries and benefits for Fiscal Year 2015 for part-time staff positions at the
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $32,000.00, subject to
receipt of a gift from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., for the same
purpose as reflected above; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of$32,000.00, from available funds, for
the same purpose as reflected above.
Council Member Shingleton presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Marty Leonard,
President, Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18495 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21762-06-2015 and 21763-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. M&C G-18496 - Authorize Acceptance of Playground Unlimited Maintenance
Endowment Funds from the Community Foundation of North Texas in the
Amount of $68,027.35 for the Renovation of the Playground at Patricia LeBlanc
Park and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 6)
It was recommended that the City Council accept the Playground Unlimited Maintenance
Endowment funds in the amount of$68,027.35 for the renovation of the playground at Patricia
LeBlanc Park; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Donations Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $68,027.35,
subject to receipt of funds from the Playground Unlimited Maintenance Endowment funds, for
the same purpose as reflected above.
Council Member Jordan presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Jennifer Harnish and Ms.
Marsha Stripe, Directors, Playground Unlimited.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18496 be approved with appreciation
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21764-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XV. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
L UpcominLy and Recent Events
Mayor Price, Mayor Pro tem Espino, and Council Members Zimmerman, Moon, Bivens, Jordan,
Shingleton, Allen Gray and Zadeh announced upcoming and recent events within the City and
various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citi7.ens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval for ceremonial travel.
XVI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Mayor Price announced appointments to the following standing City Council Committees:
• Council Member Shingleton to Chair of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee
• Council Member Allen Gray to the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
and removed from the Audit Committee
• Council Member Moon to the Audit Committee
2. Council Proposal No. 302 - Approve the Use of On-Duty Police Officers for the
150th Juneteenth Celebration Parade (Introduced at May 19, 2015, Council
Meetin
It was recommended that the City Council approve the Police Department's participation in the
150th Juneteenth celebration to be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015, by providing on-duty police
officers to manage the parade route at an estimated cost of$9,216.40.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman that Council Proposal No. 302 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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XVII. 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.
XVIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Acce tine the Final Report of the Task Force on Permanent
Supportive Housing and Adopting Permanent Supportive Housing Guidelines and
Recommendations
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the final report of the
Task Force on Permanent Supportive Housing and adopting permanent supportive housing
guidelines and recommendations.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Resolution No. 4459-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. A Resolution Reaffirming Support for the Creation of a Funders Council to
Promote Collaboration Among Foundations, Local Governments, and Other
Philanthropic Supporters of Local Initiatives to End Homelessness
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution reaffirming support of the creation
of a Funders Council to promote collaboration among foundations, local governments, and other
philanthropic supporters of local initiatives to end homelessness.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Resolution No. 4460-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
3. A Resolution Approving the Resolutions Adopted by the Fort Worth
Transportation Authority's Executive Committee, and Each Proposed Acquisition
Described Therein, to Acquire By Eminent Domain, If Necessary, Certain Parcels
of Land Located Within the Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Fort Worth,
Consisting of a Total of Approximately 28.18 Acres, for the Construction,
Extension, Improvement, or Development of Tex Rail
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the resolutions adopted
by the Fort Worth Transportation Authority's Executive Committee, and each proposed
acquisition described therein, to acquire by eminent domain, if necessary, certain parcels of land
located within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Fort Worth, consisting of a total of
approximately 28.18 acres, for the construction, extension, improvement, or development of
TEX Rail.
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Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Resolution No. 4461-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
4. A Resolution Requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development
Board in the Amount of $76,000,000.00 from the State Water Implementation
Fund for Texas (Swift) for the Water Department
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution requesting financial assistance from
the Texas Water Development Board in the amount of $76,000,000.00 from the State Water
Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) for the Water Department.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4462-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
5. A Resolution Amending Section 7.1 of the City Council Rules of Procedure to
Eliminate the Housing and Economic Development Committee and Add the
Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee as a New Standing City Council
Committee
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending Section 7.1 of the City
Council Rules of Procedure to eliminate the Housing and Economic Development Committee
and add the Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee as a new standing City Council
Committee.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the rules be suspended so action can be taken on the resolution.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Resolution No. 4463-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIX. ZONING HEARING
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 May 17, 2015.
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1. ZC-14-179 - CD 2 - S rinarocket LLC 6001 N. Main Street; from: "I" Li ht
Industrial to: "PD/I" Planned Development for all uses in "I" Light Industrial
plus game room; site plan included. Recommended for Approval by the Zonin
Commission)
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-14-079 be continued to the June 9, 2015, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
The City Council, at its meeting of May 5, 2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-15-022:
2. 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)
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-022:
Mr. Rick Herring, 1128 Bonnie Brae Avenue
Mr. George Felan, 3313 Hedrick Street
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-022 be denied without prejudice. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
The City Council, at its meeting of May 5, 2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-15-029:
3. ZC-15-029 - (CD 4) - Lawrence Duckett, Sr., 5904-5916 Etsie Street; from: "AG"
Agricultural to: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning
Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
Mr. Lawrence Duckett, 1940 Delga Street, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-15-029.
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-029 be continued to the June 9, 2015, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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4. ZC-15-033 - (CD 6) - FM 1187 Partners, L. P., 401 W. Rendon Crowley Road;
from: "PD-548" Planned Development for "FR" General Commercial Restricted
uses excludinjZ tattoo parlors and pawn shops; site plan waived to: Amend "PD-
548" Planned Development to include mini-warehouse; site plan included for
mini-warehouse only. (Recommended for Approval as Amended by the Zoning
Commission to include 8 ft. brick wall, relocate mechanical equipment and
dumpster to east property line, faux windows south wall, access door entry and
exit points and lighting locations)
Mr. Brad Tidwell, 201 Hawks Ridge Trail, Colleyville, Texas, appeared before Council in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-033.
Ms. Kenda Morales, 328 Chase Hill Lane, Burleson, Texas, appeared before Council in
opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-033.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton.
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-033 be continued to the June 9, 2015, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. ZC-15-034 - (CD 6) - SLF IV/Leaacy Capital LP, 9600 Block Summer Creek
Drive; from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: PD-971 "PD/D" Planned
Development for all uses in "D" High Density Multifamily with a maximum of 24
units per acre; site plan required. (Recommended for Approval by the ZoninL'
Commission)
Mr. Barry Hudson, representing Dunaway Associates, 3012 Gunnison Trail, completed a speaker
card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-034 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not
wish to address Council.
Mr. Peter Aberg, 3131 Maple, Dallas, Texas, completed a comment card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-15-034.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-034 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to
0 nays.
The City Council, at its meeting of May 5, 2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-15-036:
6. ZC-15-036 - (CD 2) - Blue Center, LTD., 6800 Blue Mound Road; from: "E"
Nei,2hborhood Commercial to: "PD/E" Planned Development for all uses in "E"
Neighborhood Commercial plus car wash; site plan included (Recommended for
Denial by the Zoninsi Commission) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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Mr. Justin Light, 500 West 7th Street, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-15-036 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-15-042 be continued to the June 9, 2015, Council meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
7. ZC-15-042 - CD 9 - Linda McLarty, 1701 May Street; from: "B" Two-Family
to: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted (Recommended for Approval as
Amended by the Zoning Commission to ER Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted)
Ms. Linda McLarty, 733 Evergreen Drive, Hurst, Texas, appeared before Council in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-15-042.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-042 be continued to the June 9, 2015, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
8. ZC-15-043 - (CD 3) - HOPE Farm, Inc., 5816-5828 Helmick Avenue & 5821
Farnsworth Avenue; from: "A-5" One-Family to: "CF" Community Facilities
(Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray. that Zoning Docket ZC-15-043 be continued to the September 15, 2015,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
9. ZC-15-044 - (CD 5) - A-1 Alarm and Service Corporation, 4901 Mansfield
Highway; from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "PDIE" Planned
Development for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus oil change, tire
repair, and auto inspection; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by
the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-044 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
10. ZC-15-045 - (CD 5) - Newport Holdings Inc., 10731 Mosier Valley Road & 10650
Tube Drive; from "AG" Agricultural and "C" Medium Density Multifamily to:
"C" Medium Density Multifamily (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
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Mr. Bryan Klein, 7075 Twin Hills Avenue #350, Dallas, Texas, appeared before Council in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-045.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-045 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9
ayes to 0 nays.
11. ZC-15-046 - (CD 3) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development/Petition for
Tanglewood Neighborhood, Generally bounded by Overton Park Drive East,
Autumn, Colonial Hills NA, and Villages of Stonegate HOA; from: "A-5" One-
Family to: "A-7.5 One-Family and "A-10" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Ms. Cara Kennemer, 3208 Chapparal Lane, appeared before Council in support. of Zoning
Docket ZC-15-046.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zadeh, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-046 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
12. SP-15-005 - (CD 9) - Autobahn Realty Partners, 116, 200 & 204 Adrian Drive;
Site plan for PD-234 for expansion of auto service repair garage. (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Site Plan SP-15-005 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Zoning Dockets ZC-15-048 through ZC-15-062 were surplus
properties and if there were no objection they could be considered all under one vote.
13. ZC-15-048 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3103 & 3105
N. Hays Street; from: "I" Light Industrial to: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial
Restricted (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
14. ZC-15-049 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 2801
Chenault; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
15. ZC-15-050 - (CD 9) - City of Fort Wortb Planning & Development, 2517 S.
Jennings; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
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16. ZC-15-051 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3602 Conway
Street; from: "K" Heavy Industrial to: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
17. ZC-15-052 - (CD 3) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 5700 Diaz
Avenue, from: "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "A-5" One-Family
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
18. ZC-15-053 - (CD 4) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3015 Elinor
Street; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
19. ZC-15-054 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 1524 E.
Robert Street, 1521 & 1525 Colvin Avenue; from: "FR" General Commercial
Restricted to: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
20. ZC-15-055 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 2807 Vanhorn
Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
21. ZC-15-056 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3005 E. 12th
Street; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
22. ZC-15-058 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 2712 Ennis
Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
23. ZC-15-059 - (CD 2) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 4824 Melody
Lane; from: "B" two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for Approval
by the Zoning Commission)
24. ZC-15-060 - (CD 9) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 2801 Creston
Avenue; from: "B" Two-Family to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
25. ZC-15-062 - (CD 8) - City of Fort Worth Planning & Development, 3021 Galvez
Avenue; from: "C" Medium Density Multifamily to: "A-5" One-Family
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Zoning Dockets ZC-15-048 through ZC-15-062 be approved. 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 Council Member Zadeh, that the
hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 21765-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XX. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18493 - Allocate $2,500,000.00 in 2014 Bond Program Urban Village
Funds to the Six Points Urban Village for Complete Streets Improvements in
Accordance with the 2007 Six Points Urban Village Master Plan and the 2015
Comprehensive Plan and Authorize Expansion of the Urban Village Boundary to
Oakhurst Scenic Drive (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
It was recommended that the City Council allocate the amount of$2,500,000.00 in 2014 Bond
Program Urban Village funds to the Six Point Urban Village to complete street improvements in
accordance with the 2007 Six Points Urban Village Master Plan and the 2015 Comprehensive
Plan; and authorize the expansion of the Six Points Urban Village boundary to Oakhurst Scenic
Drive; and amend the adopted 2007 Six Points Urban Village Master Village boundary change,
incorporate the current street design and charrette recommendations as plan changes and make
the necessary changes to amend and update 2015 Comprehensive Plan Appendix which
references the 2007 Urban Village Master Plan.
Ms. Debby Stein, 2907 Race Street, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication G-18493.
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication G-18493:
Ms. Flora Brewer, 6708 Ashbrook Drive
Ms. Jan Buck, 1513 North Sylvania Avenue
Mr. Pretlow Riddick, 3007 Race Street
Mr. Aaron Latchaw, 2105 Morning Glory
Mr. Rick Herring, 1128 Bonnie Brae Avenue
Mr. Benjamin Schalk, 2508 Westbrook Avenue
Mr. Michael Spencer, 3024 Goldenrod
Ms. Janice Michel, 2115 Primrose Avenue
Ms. Ashleigh Martin, 2100 Daisy
Mr. Peter Aberg, 3131 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18493 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. M&C G-18494 - Adopt Resolution Establisbing Revised Funding Plan for Retiree
Healthcare Authorize Transfer of Excess Reserves from the Group Health and
Life Insurance Fund to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing a revised funding plan
for retiree healthcare, which includes suspending the previously adopted contribution schedule to
the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust from operating budgets, designating excess
reserves in the Group Health and Life Insurance Fund for periodic transfer to the OPEB Trust
with City Council approval, directing funding recommendations for annual pay-as-you-go
requirements for retiree healthcare be included as part of the annual budget and continuing to
monitor and report on the City's OPEB liability; adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance
increasing receipts and appropriations in the Group Health and Life Insurance Fund in the
amount of$10,632,231.00, and decreasing the available fund balance by the same amount, for
the purpose of transferring excess reserves to the OPEB Trust that exceed the fund's newly
adopted reserve requirement; and authorize the transfer of $10,632,231.00 in excess reserves
from the Group Health and Life Insurance Fund to the OPEB Trust.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18494 be approved and
Resolution No. 4464-06-2015 and Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance No.
21766-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11757 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with DataProse, LLC, for an
Estimated Amount of $1,567,000.00 for the Initial Term, Using a Cooperative
Contract to Provide Utility Bill Printing and Mailing for the Water Department
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with DataProse,
LLC, for an estimated amount of $1,567,000.00 for the initial term, using the City of Plano's
Contract No. 2012-264-C to provide utility bill printing and mailing for the Water Department.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication P-11757 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15778 - Adopt Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Eminent
Domain for a Right-of-Way Easement on 0.0199 Acres of Land Owned by Repesa-
Confide International, Inc., Located at 4708 East Rosedale Street for the East
Rosedale Street Improvement Proiect from Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
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It was recommended that the City Council declare that negotiations between the City and the
landowner to acquire a right-of-way easement on 0.0199 acres of land for road improvements on
property owned by Repesa-Confide International, Inc., located at 4708 East Rosedale Street, Fort
Worth, Texas, were unsuccessful due to owners inability to convey the needed property interests;
declare the necessity to acquire the right-of-way easement for the East Rosedale Street
Improvement Project from Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road; adopt a resolution determining the
necessity for acquiring real property and authorizing the City to use its power of eminent domain
to acquire the property for the public use for the East Rosedale Street Improvement Project from
Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road; authorize the City Attorney to institute condemnation by
eminent domain proceedings to acquire the described right-of-way easement for the property;
authorize a payment pursuant to an award of commissioners or a negotiated settlement; and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept and record appropriate instruments.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Fort Worth City Council approve Mayor and Council Communication L-
15778 and Resolution No. 4465-06-2015 be adopted authorizing use of the power
of eminent domain to acquire 0.0199 acres of land for a right-of-way easement
from Repesa-Confide International, Inc., a Texas Corporation, also known as
Represa-Confide International, Inc., Jerry Berkowitz, President, needed for the
improvements to East Rosedale Street. The right-of-way easement to be acquired is
described by metes and bounds depicted by survey exhibit attached to this M&C.
The tract of land is located in Lot 5, Block 5, East Rosedale Heights Addition,
Tarrant County, Texas, also known as 4708 East Rosedale Street. The land rights
will be used for the East Rosedale Street Improvement Project. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27318 - Authorize Execution of Amendment 1 to the Design Procurement
Agreement with D.R. Horton - Texas, Ltd., in the Amount of $254,931.00 for
Additional Engineering Design for the Basswood Boulevard Bridge for a Revised
Amount of $713,570.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the
Design Procurement Agreement with D.R. Horton - Texas, Ltd., City Secretary Contract No.
45531, in the amount of$254,931.00 for additional engineering services related to the design of
the Basswood Boulevard bridge for a revised amount of$713,570.00; and adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Transportation Impact Fund in
the amount of$209,067.10, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27318 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21767-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
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2. M&C C-27319 - Authorize Execution of the Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 28358-E1 Extension and Restatement of the Contract for Collection
of Residential Garbage, Refuse and Bulky Waste, Recyclables, Certain
Commercial Solid Waste, Yard Waste, Construction and Demolition, and Large
Brush with Waste Management,Inc. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of Amendment No. 2 to City
Secretary Contract No. 28358-E1, extension and restatement of the contract with Waste
Management of Texas, Inc., for the collection of residential garbage, refuse and bulky waste,
recyclables, certain commercial solid waste, yard waste, construction and demolition, and large
brush to extend the deadline for Waste Management, Inc.'s requirement to convert its residential
fleet to compressed natural gas powered engines and to construct a new truck fleet support and
maintenance facility as required by Sections 10.A.3 and l O.A.4 of the contract.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27319 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XXI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Charles Walch, 4825 Highway Drive, completed a Citizen Presentation card relative to
Tarrant Appraisal District abuse and being adversarial to taxpayers and was recognized by
Mayor Price but was not present in the Council Chamber.
Reverend Kyev Tatum, Sr., representing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, 946 East
Ramsey Avenue, appeared before Council relative to police use of excessive force in the black
community.
XXII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XXIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 9:27 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Port Worth City Council on the 9`h day of June, 2015.
Attest: Ap ov
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Mary J. Wr a vador Espino
City Secretary Mayor Pro tem