HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/06/16-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 16,2015
Present:
Mayor Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member W.B. "Zim"Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Cary Moon, 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
Absent:
Mayor Betsy Price
Staff Present:
David Cooke, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Pro tem Espino called the regular
session of the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in the
City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth,
Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Reverend Carol Grant Gibson, St. Andrews United Methodist
Church
The invocation was provided by Reverend Carol Grant Gibson, St. Andrews United Methodist
Church.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2015
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of June 9, 2015, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-27337, C-27340 and
C-27345 be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-27340 be continued
to the July 21, 2015, Council meeting.
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication C-27337 and C-27351
be withdrawn from consideration.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
A. General - Consent Items
1. M&C G-18500 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
the Fiscal Year 2015 Common Good: Humanities in the Public Square and Latino
Americans: 500 Years of History Grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities in the Amount Up to $10,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify application for and authorize
acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2015 Common Good: Humanities in the Public Square
and Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities in an amount up to $10,000.00; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21778-06-
2015 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$10,000.00, subject to receipt of funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities, for the
purpose of bringing awareness, engagement and understanding of Latino American histories and
cultures to new audiences.
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B. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services - Consent Items
1. M&C P-11761 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with EAR Telecommunications
LLC, in the Amount Up to $344,766.00 for the First Year for Fiber Optic Services
and Support for the Transportation and Public Works Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with EAR Telecommunications LLC, for fiber optic services and support in the amount up to
$344,766.00 for the first year for the Transportation and Public Works Department.
2. M&C P-11762 - Approve Purchase of Three Remote Camera Surveillance
Trailers from Digital Management Solutions, Inc., for the Water Department in
the Amount of $127,818.00 from Fiscal Year 2013 Homeland Security Grant
Funds Using a Cooperative Contract (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve the purchase of three
remote camera surveillance trailers from Digital Management Solutions, Inc., for the Water
Department in the amount of $127,818.00 from Fiscal Year 2013 Homeland Security Grant
Funds using General Services Administration Cooperative Contract No. GS-07F-137CA.
C. Land - Consent Items
1. M&C L-15785 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.3285 Acres of
Land from Various Landowners for the Chapel Creek Bridge in the Amount of
$216,829.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs in the Amount Up to $10,000.00 for
a Total Cost of$226,829.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in a total of 0.3285 acres of land, described as Chapel Creek Plaza Addition, Lot
6, Block 1, Chapel Creek Plaza Addition; Lot 1, Block 1, Chapel Creek Plaza Addition; portion
of Lot 1, Block 1, Leonard Link Addition; portion of Lots 1, 2 and 5, Block H, Westland Acres
Addition; and portion of Lot 2, Block E, Western Acres Addition, from various land owners for
Chapel Creek Bridge; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $216,829.00 is just
compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just
compensation, record the appropriate instruments and pay the estimated closing costs in the
amount up to $10,000.00 for a total amount up to $226,829.00.
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2. M&C L-15786 - Authorize Acquisition of an Easement Interest in 0.1347 Acres of
Land for Right-of-Way on Property Located at 4650 Avenue G from the United
States Postal Service in the Amount of $67,100.00 and Pay Estimated Closing
Costs Up to $3,000.00 for a Total Cost of$70,100.00 for the East Rosedale Street
Improvement Proiect from Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 5)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a right-
of-way easement on 0.1347 acres of land located at 4650 Avenue G, Fort Worth, Texas, from the
United States Postal Service (USPS); find that the total purchase price in the amount of
$67,100.00 is just compensation; authorize a payment of $67,100.00 to the USPS along with
payment of the estimated closing costs up to $3,000.00 for acquisition of the easement interest;
and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents related to the
acquisition of the easement interests, accept the conveyance and record the appropriate
instruments for a total cost of$70,100.00 for the East Rosedale Street Improvement Project from
Miller Avenue to Stalcup Road.
3. M&C L-15787 - Authorize Conveyance of a Temporary Construction Easement
to the Tarrant Regional Water District for Excavation and Filling on City
Property at the Brennan Service Center Located at 2500 Brennan Street, Fort
Worth, Texas (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the conveyance of a
temporary construction easement to the Tarrant Regional Water District for excavation and
filling on City property at the Brennan Service Center, described as Tract 131-A, Tract 133-A,
and Tract 137, located at 2500 Brennan Street, Fort Worth, Texas, for the Trinity River Vision -
Central City Project for a period of seven years.
E. Award of Contract - Consent Items
1. M&C C-27330 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with North Texas - MCA, LLC d/b/a Medical Center of Alliance, for Participation
in the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for Interoperable
Communications in Mutual Aid or Other Multi-Agency Operations at No Cost to
the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with North Texas - MCA, LLC d/b/a Medical Center of
Alliance, for participation in the City of Fort Worth's Safety Public Radio System for
interoperable communications in situations involving mutual aid or other multi-agency
operations at no cost to the City of Fort Worth.
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Ms. Cristella Lerma, 3133 Lipscomb Street, completed a comment card in support of Mayor and
Council Communication C-27330.
2. M&C C-27331 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with C. Green Scaping, LP, in
the Amount of $670,337.80 for the Construction of Pedestrian and Streetscape
Improvements in the Hemphill/Berry Urban Village Along Hemphill Street and
Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Proiect Total Amount of
$916,853.85 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with C. Green Scaping, LP, in the amount of$670,337.80 for the construction of pedestrian and
streetscape improvements in the Hemphill/Berry Urban Village along Hemphill Street and
provide for project costs and contingencies for a project total amount of$916,853.85.
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication C-27331:
Mr. Paul Millender, 3121 Lipscomb Street
Mr. B J Masters 3521 Hemphill Street
Ms. Lisa Sims, 3201 Travis Avenue
Mr. David Holland, 3109 Lipscomb Street
Mr. David Cantu-Crouch, 1820 South Henderson Street
Ms. Jacqueline Dixon, 3129 Hemphill Street
Mr. Terry Thompson, 725 Woodland Avenue
3. M&C C-27332 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with The Fain Group, Inc., in
the Amount of $546,968.00 for the Construction of Pedestrian, Streetscape and
Water Line Improvements in the Ridglea Urban Village at the Intersection of
Camp Bowie Boulevard and Westridge Avenue and Provide for Project Costs and
Contingencies for a Proiect Total Amount of$622,805.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT
3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with The Fain Group, Inc., in the amount of $546,968.00 for the construction of pedestrian,
streetscape and water line improvements in the Ridglea Urban Village at the intersection of
Camp Bowie Boulevard and Westridge Avenue and provide for project costs and contingencies
for a project total amount of$622,805.00.
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4. M&C C-27333 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with HUB International
Texas Inc. in the Amount Up to $117,000.00 for Three Years for Broker of
Record, Loss Control and Related Consulting Services for the Financial
Management Services Department ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a contract
with HUB International Texas, Inc., in the amount up to $117,000.00 for three years, to serve as
broker of record, loss control, and procure property, boiler and machinery, environmental, and
other lines of insurance for the City as well as provide consulting and other broker-related
services for the City for the Financial Management Services Department.
5. M&C C-27334 - Authorize Execution of a Three-Year Contract with Aetna Life
Insurance Company for the Administration of the City's Employee Assistance
Program in the Amount of Up to $325,260.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a three-
year contract with Aetna Life Insurance Company for the administration of the City's Employee
Assistance Program in the amount up to $325,260.00.
6. M&C C-27335 - Authorize Execution of a Three-Year Contract with Discovery
Benefits, Inc., for Administration of the City's Flexible Benefit Plan, Health
Savings Account and COBRA in the Amount of Up to $294,714.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a three-
year contract with Discovery Benefits, Inc., for administration of the City's Flexible Benefit
Plan, Health Savings Account and COBRA in the amount up to $294,714.00.
7. M&C C-27336 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Tax Abatement
Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 46132, with American Airlines, Inc., for
the Construction of an Integrated Operations Center Adiacent to its Southern
Reservations Office Located at 4700 American Boulevard to Specify that
American Airlines, Inc., is the Lessee of Such Property (COUNCIL DISTRICT 51
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to the Tax Abatement Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 46132, with
American Airlines, Inc., for the construction of an Integrated Operations Center adjacent to its
Southern Reservations Office located at 4700 American Boulevard to reflect that American
Airlines, Inc., is the owner of a leasehold interest in that property.
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8. M&C C-27337 - Authorize Execution of Consent to Assignment of Economic
Development Program Agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 41267, as
Amended, by Columbia North Hills Hospital Subsidiary, L.P., to North Texas -
MCA, LLC (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication C-27337 be
withdrawn from the Council agenda.
9. M&C C-27338 - Amend Mayor and Council Communication C-27279, Which
Approved a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Tax Abatement Agreement with
Patricia Oliver-Phillips, Cynthia Oliver-Ford and Emmett Oliver on Property
Located at 2101 Timberline Drive in the Rolling Hills Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone to Reflect a Change in Ownership, Removing Emmett Oliver
and Replacing with Ida Oliver (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Amend Mayor and Council
Communication C-27279, which approved a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Tax
Abatement Agreement with Patricia Oliver-Phillips, Cynthia Oliver-Ford and Emmett Oliver on
property located at 2101 Timberline Drive in the Rolling Hills NEZ to reflect a change in
ownership by removing Emmett Oliver and replacing with Ida Oliver.
10. M&C C-27339 - Authorize Amendment to Agreement with United Way of
Tarrant County for Additional Funds in the Amount of $496,000.00 for the
Directions Home Plan as Recommended by the Task Force on Permanent
Supportive Housing (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or his
designee to execute an amendment to the agreement with United Way of Tarrant County for the
Directions Home Plan for additional funds in the amount of$496,000.00 as recommended by the
Task Force on Permanent Supportive Housing for a total contract amount of$2,655,020.00.
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11. M&C C-27340 - Authorize Execution of a Final Design Agreement with Etty Ish-
Horowitz and Kevin Sloan in an Amount Up to $90,268.00 for Final Design of the
Interstate 30 Gateway Monument and a City Held Amount Up to $15,284.00 for
City Proiect Management Costs and Contingencies for a Total Amount Up to
$105,552.00 and Authorize Execution of a Monument Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication C-27340 be
continued to the July 21, 2015, Council meeting.
12. M&C C-27341 - Authorize Execution of a Design Procurement Agreement with
Keystone Equity Partners, L.L.C., in the Amount of $480,636.00 for the
Engineering Design of Old Decatur Road from Loop 820 to Angle Avenue and
Convey a Forty Foot Access Easement (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a Design
Procurement Agreement with Keystone Equity Partners, L.L.C., in the amount of $480,636.00
for the engineering design of Old Decatur Road from Loop 820 to Angle Avenue; and authorize
the execution of a 40-foot-wide access easement to Keystone Equity Partners, L.L.0 (2014 Bond
Program).
13. M&C C-27342 - Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Trinity Railway
Express to Install a New Concrete Railroad Crossing Surface at 500 North Beach
Street in the Amounts of $80,000.00 for Materials and $10,000.00 for Staff Time
for a Total City Participation Cost of $90,000.00 (2014 BOND PROGRAM)
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter
into an agreement with the Trinity Railway Express to install a new concrete railroad crossing
surface at the 500 block of North Beach Street in the amount of $80,000.00 for the City's
participation of materials and $10,000.00 for staff time for a total City participation cost of
$90,000.00 (2014 Bond Program).
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14. M&C C-27343 - Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,
the Fiscal Year 2016 Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant in the
Amount of$36,156.00 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division, Authorize Execution of Related Agreement, Adopt Resolution
and Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Ratify the application for and
authorize the acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2016 Coverdell Forensic Sciences
Improvement Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in
the amount of $36,156.00; authorize the execution of an agreement with the State of Texas,
Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Coverdell Forensic Sciences
Improvement Grant; adopt Resolution No. 4471-06-2015 authorizing the application for and
acceptance of $36,156.00 in Grant Funds from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division for the Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant and the
making of assurances required by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office; and
adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21779-06-2015 increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $36,156.00, subject to receipt of a Fiscal
Year 2016 Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant from the State of Texas, Office of
the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the purpose of purchasing crime laboratory
equipment.
15. M&C C-27344 - Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount Not to Exceed
$199,675.00 with NewGen Strategies & Solutions to Provide Consulting Services
and Assist City in Negotiating the Standard Wholesale Wastewater Contracts
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize execution of a contract
with NewGen Strategies & Solutions in the amount not to exceed $199,675.00 to provide
consulting services and assist the City in negotiating a new standard Wholesale Wastewater
Contract.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1959 - Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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E. Award of Contract - Removed from Consent Agenda
16. M&C C-27345 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Northstar
Construction, LLC, in the Amount of $972,962.00 for the Construction of
Improvements at Forest Park and Provide for Staff Costs and Contingencies in
the Amount of $89,531.34 for a Total Construction Phase Cost of $1,230,493.34
(2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
City Secretary Kayser announced that a corrected version of Mayor and Council Communication
C-27345 was prepared and given to the Council Members at their place at the dais and it
reflected the changes briefly discussed by City Manager Cooke at the Pre-Council meeting
including, (1) an increase in the amount of staff costs and contingencies and a decrease in the
total construction phase costs and (2) revised discussion and FAC information.
City Secretary Kayser stated that the subject was corrected as follows:
Authorize the execution of a Construction Contract with Northstar Construction, LLC, in
the amount of $972,962.00 for the construction of improvements at Forest park and
provide for staff costs and contingencies in the amount of $130,531.34 for a total
construction phase cost of$1,103,493.34.
Mr. Charles Dreyfus, 2416 Park Place, appeared before Council undecided relative to Mayor and
Council Communication C-27345.
Council Member Zadeh stated for the record:
The project in this M&C is adjacent to Park Place Drive, which is also due for reconstruction and
is a major concern to residents in this area. I want to publicly express my commitment to getting
the Park Place project fully funded and completed and request staff bring back, as soon as
possible, options for Council consideration for funding reconstruction of Park Place Road in
connection with or immediately after the planned storm water drainage improvements. I hope
that my Council colleagues will support me in addressing that issue when the time comes.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27345 be approved as amended. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, ETC,
1. Presentation of Proclamation of Juneteenth Celebration
Council Member Allen Gray presented a proclamation for Juneteenth Celebration Day,
celebrating the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, to Mr. Kenneth
Alexander, Co-Chair of the MLK/Juneteenth Celebration Committee.
2. Special Presentation Honorinf "Adopt a Block"
Council Member Allen Gray presented a plaque to Mr. Gabriel Garcia honoring the "Adopt a
Block" Organization that volunteers for city projects cutting grass, cleaning trash, patching roofs
and renovating homes for the elderly on fixed incomes.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Mayor and Council Communication G-18503 was a
recognition and C-27352 was a donation and would be moved up on the agenda.
3. M&C G-18503 - Authorize Naming of the Gateway Park Concession Stand in
Honor and Memory of Jerry Stephens, Former President of the Ft. Worth Park
and Recreation Sports Advisory Council, Incorporated (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the naming of the Gateway Park Concession
Stand in the honor and memory of Jerry Stephens, former President of the Fort Worth Park and
Recreation Sports Advisory Council, Incorporated.
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication G-18503 and were recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to
address Council:
Mr. Gus Bates III, 3404 Park Hollow
Ms. Brenda Grubbs, 1108 Oakview
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18503 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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7. M&C C-27352 - Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Raydon,
Inc., in the Amount of$585,575.70 for Construction of Dog Park Improvements at
North Z. Boaz Park, Provide for Administration and Contingencies for a Total
Proiect Cost of$615,575.70, Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation from
the Amon G. Carter Foundation in the Amount of$150,000.00 and from the Fort
Worth Chamber Foundation, Inc., in the Amount of $100,000.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction
Contract with Raydon, Inc., in the amount of $585,575.70, for the construction of dog park
improvements at North Z. Boaz Park, provide for administration and contingencies for a total
project cost of $615,575.70; authorize the acceptance of $250,000.00 in monetary donations
from the Amon G. Carter Foundation and the Fort Worth Chamber Foundation, Inc., in the
amount of$100,000.00; and adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Donations Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $250,000.00,
subject to receipt of the funds from Amon G. Carter Foundation and Fort Worth Chamber
Foundation, Inc., for the purpose of funding dog park improvements at North Z. Boaz Park (2014
Bond Program).
Council Member Zimmerman presented a Certificate of Appreciation to recognize Animal
Welfare Fund at the Community Foundation of North Texas to Ms. Judy Needham, Fort Worth
Chamber Foundation.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27352 be approved with
appreciation and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21780-06-2015 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Members Bivens, Jordan, Shingleton, Allen Gray and Zadeh
announced upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
Mayor Pro tem Espino introduced Brian Renteria, President, Men Advancing New Opportunities
(MANO), a non-profit organization that empowers Latino males, to promote a 5K event that they
are hosting this Saturday, June 20. 2015, at JP Elder Middle School to raise funds.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
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3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
X1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Chances in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council
Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Mr. Brandon S. Burns be appointed to Place 4 (Art Professional - Design),
effective June 16, 2015, and with a term expiring September 30, 2015. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
2. Council Proposal No. 303 - Street Name Chante for Portion of Cass Street
Adiacent to Dunbar Hiah School, to Robert Hushes Street and Waiver of
Associated Fees
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to initiate a street name
change for the portion of Cass Street adjacent to Dunbar High School, north of Fitzhugh Avenue
and south of Ramey Avenue, to Robert Hughes Street; and waive the fee for the application in
the amount of $700 and the associated fees for replacing the street signs in the amount of
$1300.00.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that the rules be suspended so action can be taken on the proposal. The motion
carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Council Proposal No. 303 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to
0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communication from Boards, Commissions and/or City
Council Committees.
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XIII. RESOLUTIONS
1. A Resolution Supporting Safe Routes to School in Accordance With the
Comprehensive Plan the Walk Fort Worth Plan and the Blue Zones Pro'ectTM
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting Safe Routes to School
in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, the Walk Fort Worth Plan, and the Blue Zones
ProjectTM
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of the resolution:
Ms. Janice Michel, 2115 Primrose Avenue
Ms. Jan Buck, 1513 North Sylvania Avenue
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Resolution No. 4472-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Resolution Nos. 2 through 6 would be considered under one
motion.
2. A Resolution Appointing Cary Moon to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Fort Worth, Texas; Acknowledging
the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and Appointing a
Chairperson for the Board (North Tarrant Parkway TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Cary Moon to the Board
of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 7, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and appointing a
Chairperson for the Board (North Tarrant Parkway TIF), effective June 16, 2015, with a term
expiring December 31, 2015.
3. A Resolution Appointing Certain Members to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and
Appointing a Chairperson for the Board (East Berry Renaissance TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing certain members to the
Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 12, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and appointing a
chairperson for the Board (East Berry Renaissance TIF), effective June 16, 2015, with terms
expiring as reflected.
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4. A Resolution Appointing Cary Moon to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas; Acknowledging
the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board and Appointinij a
Chairperson for the Board (Woodhaven TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Cary Moon to the Board
of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 13, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board and appointing a
Chairperson for the Board (Woodhaven TIF), effective June 16, 2015, with a term expiring
December 31, 2016.
5. A Resolution Appointing Cary Moon to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas and
Acknowledging the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
(Trinity Lakes TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Cary Moon to the Board
of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 14, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and
acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board (Trinity Lakes TIF),
effective June 16, 2015, with a term expiring December 31, 2015.
6. A Resolution Appointing Dennis ShinWeton to the Board of Directors of Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas and
Acknowledain2 the Appointment of the Other Current Members of the Board
(Stockyards/Northside TIF)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Dermis Shingleton to
the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 15, City of Fort Worth, Texas;
and acknowledging the appointment of the other current members of the Board
(Stockyards/Northside TIF), effective June 16, 2015, with a term expiring December 31, 2016.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Resolution Nos. 4473-06-2015, 4474-06-2015, 4475-06-2015,
4476-06-2015, 4477-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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7. A Resolution Appointinp_ the Board of Directors of AllianceAirport Authority,
Inc.
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the Board of Directors
of AllianceAirport Authority, Inc., effective June 16, 2015, and with terms expiring July 1, 2017.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Resolution No. 4478-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
8. A Resolution Appointina the Board of Directors of the Central City Local
Government Corporation
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the Board of Directors
of the Central City Local Government Corporation, effective June 16, 2015, and with terms
expiring April 30, 2017.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Resolution No. 4479-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
9. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Local
Government Corporation
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution the Board of Directors of the Lone
Star Local Government Corporation, effective June 16, 2015, and with terms expiring May 31,
2017.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Resolution No. 4480-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
10. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Trustees of the Fort Worth Local
Development Corporation
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the Board of Trustees of
the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation, effective June 16, 2015, and with terms
expiring July 1, 2017.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh,
that Resolution No. 4481-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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11. A Resolution Appointing the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Housinp,
Finance Corporation
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing the Board of Directors
of the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation, effective June 16, 2015, and with teims
expiring July 1, 2017.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Resolution No. 4482-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
XIV. 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 28, 2015.
Mayor Pro tem Espino opened the public hearing.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Zoning Docket ZC-15-061 would be moved up on the
agenda.
6. ZC-15-061 - (CD 2) - Porfirio Bravo, 3219 Loving Avenue; from: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to: "A-5" One-Family (Recommended for Approval
by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Porfirio Bravo, 3219 Loving Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-15-061 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-061 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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The City Council, at its meeting of May 5, 2015, continued Zoning Docket ZC-15-016:
1. ZC-15-016 - CD 2 - City of Fort Worth Plannin2 & 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 buffervard) (Continued from a Previous Meeting)
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: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-016 be continued to the July 28, 2015
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor
Price absent.
City Secretary Kayser advised that Site Plan SP-15-001, SP-15-003 and SP-15-006 would be
heard under one motion.
The City Council, at its meeting of May 5, 2015, continued Site Plan SP-15-001:
2. SP-15-001 - (CD 6) - Summer Sycamore I, 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 Zoning Commission)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Site Plan SP-15-001 and were
recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address Council:
Mr. Steve Saxon, 5206 Homer Street, Dallas, Texas
Mr. Richard Myers, 909 Lake Carolyn Parkway, Suite 150, Irving, Texas
Mr. Darren Cain, 909 Lake Carolyn Parkway, Irving, Texas
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3. SP-15-003 - (CD 6) - Summer Sycamore I, LTD.,7500 Summer Creek Drive; Site
plan for PD-823 for convenience store with Gasoline sales. (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Site Plan SP-15-003 and were
recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address Council:
Mr. Steve Saxon, 5206 Homer Street, Dallas, Texas
Mr. Jon Featherston, 10755 Sandhill, Dallas, Texas
4. SP-15-006 - (CD 6) - Summer Sycamore I, LTD., 5300 block of Sycamore School
Road; Site plan for PD-823 for Starbucks and retail. (Recommended for Denial
without Preiudice by the Zonina Commission)
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Site Plan SP-15-006 and were
recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address Council:
Mr. Steve Saxon, 5206 Homer Street, Dallas, Texas
Mr. Ted Gupton, 3300 West 7th Street
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, to
approve SP-15-001, SP-15-003 and SP-15-006 as presented and to require entry
monument signs to be Mediterranean style using materials and design as provided
in the Dylan development, and identifying Summer Creek Crossing. The motion
carried 7 ayes to 1 nay, with Council Member Zadeh casting the dissenting vote and
Mayor Price absent.
5. SP-15-004 - (CD 7) - LVG Investments, 5306-5336 White Settlement Road, 127
Roberts Cut-off Road; Site plan for PD-724 for PDIMU-1. (Recommended for
Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission to Deny the waiver to provide
more than 100% parkina)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Site Plan SP-15-004 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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7. ZC-15-063 - (CD 9) - West Side Bank and Trust, 1401 & 1415 Rio Grande
Avenue, 1501 Summit Avenue; from: "G" Intensive Commercial to: "H" Central
Business District (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Tom Malone, 814 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 100, appeared before Council in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-15-063.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-063 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to
0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
8. ZC-15-065 - CD 4 - Lilly NT Investments LLC 7600 N. Beach Street; from:
"B" Two-Family to: "E" Nei hborhood Commercial Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-065 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0, nays with Mayor Price absent.
9. ZC-15-066 - (CD 6) - CRC McPherson 35, 10600 & 10700 South Freeway, 124
McPherson Boulevard; from: "C" Medium Density Multifamily to: "I" Light
Industrial (Recommended for Denial without Prejudice by the Zoning
Commission)
Ms. Vanessa McElroy, 5445 La Sierra Drive, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas, appeared before Council
in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-066.
Mr. Scott Thompson, 8235 Douglas Avenue, Suite 815, Dallas, Texas, completed a speaker card
in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-066 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did
not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, to
approve the rezoning as amended for "E" Neighborhood Commercial for
McPherson Plaza Addition, Block 1, Lot 2R2 and "F" General Commercial for
McPherson Plaza Addition, Block 1, Lots 2R3 and 2R4. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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10. ZC-15-067 - (CD 5) - Kenneth R. Farmer, 5024 Sun Valley Drive; from: "B" Two-
Family to: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
Mr. George Hill, Sempco Surveying, 3208 South Main Street, completed a speaker card in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-067 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not
wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-067 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
11. ZC-15-068 - (CD 5) - L. A. Jacobini, 4215 & 4293 Chickasaw Avenue; from: "E"
Neighborhood Commercial to: "I" Light Industrial (Recommended for Approval
by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Louis Jacobini, 3932 Bunting Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-15-068 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-068 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
12. ZC-15-069 - (CD 2) - Event Facilities Fort Worth, 1522-1536 (evens) Rockwood
Lane; Amend PD-870 to add accessory storage structures for event dirt.
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-069 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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13. ZC-15-070 - CD 2 - WGK Development, Inc. 6300 block of Old Denton Road;
from: "G" Intensive Commercial to: "PD/G" Planned Development for all uses in
"G" Intensive Commercial plus hotel; site plan included. Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Christopher Bonilla, 3800 Byers Avenue, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-15-070 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-070 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
14. ZC-15-071 - (CD 8) - Recovery Resource Council, 2750 Nies Street (SH 121);
from: "B" Two-Family to: "E" Neighborhood Commercial (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-071 be continued to the July 28, 2015,
Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor
Price absent.
15. ZC-15-072 - (CD 5) - Handley Church of Christ, 3029 Handley Drive, 3000 &
3012 Halbert Street; from: "A-5" One-Family to: "PD/SU" Planned
Development/Specific Use for event center with alcohol sales & restaurant; site
plan waiver recommended. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning
Commission)
The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-072:
Mr. Paul Kerpoe, 6717 Craig Street (provided handouts)
Ms. Judy Taylor, 2604 Stark Street
Mr. Tom Wacaster, 1600 Lynnhaven Road
Ms. Jean McClung, 1744 Yolanda Drive
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-072:
Mr. Mary Moss, 3001 Halbert Street
Ms. Penny Gagen, 3009 Halbert Street
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-072 be continued to the July 28, 2015, Council meeting. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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16. ZC-15-074 - (CD 7) - Knox Street Partners No. 7 LTD, 200 West Bonds Ranch
Road; from: "C" Medium Density Multifamily to: "E" Neighborhood
Commercial (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-074 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
17. ZC-15-075 - (CD 4) - Properties West-MAK LP, 4301 Fossil Creek Boulevard;
from: "G" Intensive Commercial to: "A-5" One-Family and "E" Neighborhood
Commercial (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Bill Makens, 3313 Marquette Court, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-15-075 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address Council.
Mr. Jim Makens, 3231 Harwood, Bedford, Texas, completed a comment card in support of
Zoning Docket ZC-15-075.
Motion: Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-075 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
18. ZC-15-076 - (CD 9) - Kensington Realty Inc., 117 Adrian Avenue; from: "B"
Two-Family to: "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for parking lot; site
plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoniny- Commission)
Ms. Marlene Beckman, 2300 Medford Court East, appeared before Council in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-15-076.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-076 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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19. ZC-15-077 - CD 7 - Fort Worth Growth Partners LP 113-129 Athenia 201
Sunset 110-204 & 105 Nurse 4843 White Settlement; from: "B" Two-Family
and "E" Neighborhood Commercial to: "MU-1" Low Intensi Mixed-Use
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Phillip Poole, 2918 Wingate, Suite 100, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-15-077 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-077 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
20. ZC-15-078 - (CD 9) - Texas InTown Homes LLC, 2800, 2804, and 2808 Wingate;
from: "A-5" One-Family to "UR" Urban Residential (Recommended for
Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Ms. Mary Nell Poole, 2918 Wingate, Suite 100, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-15-078 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-078 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
21. ZC-15-079 - (CD 3) - Service King Paint & Body LLC, 2951 W. Loop 820 South;
from: "F" General Commercial to: "PD/F" Planned Development for all uses in
"F" General Commercial plus showroom with warehouse storage; site plan
included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Ms. Melissa Huffman, 207 La Jolla Cove, Westworth Village, Texas, appeared before Council in
support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-079.
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-079 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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22. ZC-15-080 - (CD 7) - Mansions at Timberland Retail LP, 11401 N. Riverside
Drive; from: "G" Intensive Commercial to: "C" Medium Density Multifamily
(Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
The following individuals completed speaker cards in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-080 and
were recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address Council:
Mr. Richard Shaheen, 550 Bailey Avenue
Mr. Barry Hudson, Dunaway Associates, 3012 Gunnison Trail
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-080 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
23. ZC-15-082 - (CD 9) - CATI, CATL Properties, L. Espino, H. Herrera, P. Ruiz,
2709, 2712, 2723 and 2727 Wingate Street; from: "A-5" One-Familv to: "UR"
Urban Residential (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Ms. Mary Nell Poole, 2918 Wingate, Suite 100, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning
Docket ZC-15-082 and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but did not wish to address
Council.
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-082 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8
ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price 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 Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray, that the
hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 21781-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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Mayor Pro tem Espino opened the public hearing for ZC-15-084.
24. ZC-15-084 - CD-ALL - City of Fort Worth Plannin & Development: Text
Amendment: Amend Land Use Cate ories for Mixed-Use Zoning District
Conceptual Land Use Plan• An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Fort Worth being Ordinance No. 13896 as amended codified as
Appendix "A" of the Code of the City of Fort Worth 1986 by Amending:
Subsection H.I. "Administrative Review Requirements" "Conceptual Land Use
Plan" of Sections 4.1300 Low Intensity Mixed-Use ("MU-1") District, 4.1301 Low
Intensity Greenfield Mixed-Use ("MU-1G") District, 4.1302 High Intensity
Mixed-Use "MU-2" District and 4.1303 High Intensity Greenfield Mixed-Use
("MU-2G") District," to remove One- and Two-Family Residential and
Multifamily Residential as separate categories and combine into a single "All
Residential" land use category Recommended for Approval by the Zonin
Commission)
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that public hearing be closed, Zoning Docket ZC-15-084 be approved and
Ordinance No. 21782-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes
to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18501 - Adopt Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Ordinance Authorizing the
Issuance and Sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water and Sewer System
Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2015A, in an Aggregate
Principal Amount Not to Exceed $145,000,000.00, Establishing Parameters with
Respect to the Sale of the Bonds, Delegating to the Designated City Officials the
Authority to Effect the Sale of the Bonds, Enacting Other Provisions Relating to
the Subiect and Declaring an Immediate Effective Date and Approve Cash
Defeasance, Using Surplus Debt Service Funds, of all or a Portion of Certain
Outstanding Water and Sewer System Bonds in the Maximum Aggregate
Principal Amount of$23,955,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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It was recommended that the City Council adopt a twenty-sixth supplemental ordinance
authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Fort Worth, Texas, Water and Sewer System
Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2015A, in an aggregate principal amount
not to exceed $145,000.00; establishing parameters with respect to the sale of the bonds;
delegating to the designated City officials the authority to effect the sale of the bonds; enacting
other provisions relating to the subject; approve the sale of the bonds subject to certain
parameters being met; approve the execution of an agreement for the retirement of the refunded
obligations, if any, and other instruments related to the issuance of the bonds; and approve the
cash defeasance of all or a portion of certain outstanding Water and Sewer System Bonds in the
maximum aggregate principal amount of$23,955,000.00 using surplus debt service funds.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18501 be approved and the Twenty-
Sixth Supplemental Ordinance No. 21783-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
2. M&C G-18502 - Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of General Purpose
Refunding and Improvement Bonds Series 2015A in the Aggregate Principal
Amount Not to Exceed $150,000,000.00, Establishing Parameters with Respect to
the Sale of the Bonds, Delegating to Designated City Officials the Authority to
Effect the Sale of the Bonds, Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the Subject
and Declaring an Immediate Effective Date (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance providing for the issuance of City
of Fort Worth, Texas, General Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2015A, in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $150,000,000.00; establishing parameters with respect
to the sale of the bonds; delegating to designated City officials the authority to effect the sale of
the bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; approve the sale of the bonds subject
to certain parameters being met; approve the execution of an agreement for the retirement of the
refunded obligations, if any, and other instruments related to the issuance of the bonds; and
provide for the levy, assessment and collection of a tax sufficient to pay the interest on said
bonds and the creation of a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18502 be approved and Ordinance No.
21784-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Price absent.
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4. M&C G-18504 - Consider Variance from Section 4-4 of the City Code to Allow
Alcoholic Beverage Sales for Wine and Beer at Funkytown Food Mart Located at
4800 Wichita Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council consider a request from Carawan, LLC, owner of the
proposed Funkytown Food Mart, located at 4800 Wichita Street for a variance from Section 4-4
of the City Code prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of the Metropolitan
Church of Christ located at 3201 Martin Street.
Mayor Pro tem Espino opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Department Director, Planning and Development, appeared before
Council and provided an explanation of reasons for proposed amendments/staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Jake Ramsey, 801 Cherry Street, Suite 2000, appeared before Council in support of Mayor
and Council Communication G-18504.
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication G-18504:
Mr. Bernard Hamilton, 2508 Glen Garden Avenue
Ms. Kay Smith, 2400 Alloway Drive
Mr. Howard Rattliff Jr, 2781 Glen Garden Drive
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the public hearing be closed and the variance requested in Mayor
and Council Communication G-18504 be denied. The motion carried unanimously
8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27346 - Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinances and Authorize
Use and Transfer of Funds in the Amount Not to Exceed $5,324,072.00, Authorize
Use of $1,723,920.00 from Available Funds and Authorize Execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC,
in the Amount Not to Exceed $6,997,362.00 for Equipment and Professional
Services Using a Texas Department of Information Resources Contract for the
Purpose of Beginning the Replacement of the City's Network and Telephone
Systems for Total Project Costs for the First Phase in the Amount Not to Exceed
$7,047,362.00, Which Includes $50,000.00 of Previously Appropriated Funds to be
Used for the Project (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt a supplemental ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Information Systems Fund in the amount of$3,442,000.00 and
decreasing the assigned fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of replacing the City's
Network Infrastructure and Telephone System; authorize the use of available funds in the
amount of$200,000.00 and authorize transfer of funds in the amount of$3,642,000.00 from the
Information Systems Fund to the Information Systems Capital Projects Fund; adopt a
supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Capital Projects Reserve Fund, Gas Lease Revenues, in the amount of $1,682,072.00, from
available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; authorize the transfer of funds in the
amount of $1,682,072.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund, Gas Lease Revenues, to the
Information Systems Capital Projects Funds; adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Information Systems Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $5,324,072.00 from available funds, authorize use of funds from the
Information Systems Capital Projects Fund for the City's Network and Telephone Systems in an
amount up to $1,723,290.00 for equipment and professional services using Texas Department of
Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-2544; and authorize the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement in the amount not to exceed $6,997,362.00 with Presidio
Networked Solutions Group, LLC, for the same purpose as reflected above, for total project costs
for the first phase in the amount not to exceed $7,047,362.00, which includes $50,000.00 of
previously appropriated funds to be used for the project.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27346 be approved and Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 21785-06-2015, 21786-06-2015 and 21787-06-2015
be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price
absent.
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2. M&C C-27347 - Authorize Execution of a Three-Year Agreement with United
Healthcare Services Inc. for Administration of the City's Medical and Disease
Mann ement Pro rams in the Amount Up to $3,473,600 Annually ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year
agreement with United HealthCare Services, Inc., for administration of the City's self-funded
group Medical and Disease Management Programs in the amount up to $3,473,600.00 annually.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-27347 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
3. M&C C-27348 - Authorize Execution of an A14reement with Aetna Life Insurance
Company for a Fully Insured Preferred Provider Orizanization Medicare
Advantage Plan with Prescription Drug CoveralZe for a One-Year Contract in the
Amount of Up to $7,349,472.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Aetna
Life Insurance Company for a fully insured Preferred Provider Organization Medicare
Advantage Plan with Prescription Drug coverage for a one-year contract amount of up to
$7,349,472.00.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27348 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
4. M&C C-27349 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Brio Services, LLC, for
an Amount Not to Exceed $1,603,103.00 to Provide Prop_ram and Software
Configuration Program Management for the Upgrade of the Water Department's
Work Order and Asset Management System and Authorize Execution of a
Contract with Total Resource Management, Inc., for an Amount Not to Exceed
$1,237,884.08 to Provide Software Interface Development and Two Years of
Hostiniz Services to Support the Asset Management System Upgrade (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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JUNE 16,2015
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It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Brio
Services, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $1,603,103.00 to provide program and software
configuration program management for the upgrade of the Water Department's Work Order and
Asset Management System known as Maximo; and authorize the execution of a contract with
Total Resource Management, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $1,237,884.00 to provide
software interface development, technical services and two years of hosting services to support
the Maximo software.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27349 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with Mayor Price absent.
5. M&C C-27350 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with S.J. Louis Construction
of Texas Ltd., in the Amount of $1,645,417.20 for Cultural District/Will Rogers
Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Part 4, on Montgomery Street, Provide
for Proiect Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total of $1,772,417.20 and
Adopt Reimbursement Resolution (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with S.J. Louis
Construction of Texas Ltd., in the amount of $1,645,417.20 for Cultural District/Will Rogers
Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Part 4, on Montgomery Street, provide for project
costs and contingencies for a project total of$1,772,417.20; and adopt a resolution expressing
the official intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt for the Cultural
District/Will rogers Water and Sewer Improvements, Part 4 Project.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-27350 be approved and Resolution No.
4483-06-2015 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays, with
Mayor Price absent.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 16, 2015
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6. M&C C-27351 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 to City Secretary
Contract No. 44073 with Freese & Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of$598,940.00 for
Additional Engineering Services for the Lake Worth Trail Phase I Final Design,
Thereby Revising the Contract Amount to $981,378.00, Authorize Execution of an
Interlocal Agreement with the Tarrant Regional Water District in the Amount of
$528,453.00 for Recreational Enhancements to the Lake Worth Trail Project,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, Authorize Transfer in the Amount of
$658,834.00 from the Lake Worth Gas Lease Fund to the Park Gas Well Leases
Prosect Fund, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts
and Appropriations in the Lake Worth Gas Lease Capital Improvement Fund in
the Amount of $658,834.00 from the Gas Well Revenue, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Park Gas
Well Leases Prosect Fund in the Amount of$1,187,287.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT
7)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication C-27351 be
withdrawn from the Council agenda.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Charles Dreyfus, 2416 Park Place, completed a citizen presentation card relative to
"Remarks" and was recognized by Mayor Pro tem Espino but was not present in the Council
Chamber.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro tem Espino adjourned the Regular meeting at
8:55p.m. in honor of Mr. Orrnette Coleman, who was born in Fort Worth and considered the
inventor of free jazz.
Attest: 'k A oved:
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Mary J. a r is rice
City Se ary Mayor