HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/10/20-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 20,2015
Present:,
Mayor Betsy Price
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 Pro tem Salvador Espino, District 2
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 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, in the City
Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION- Pastor Darius Johnston, Christ Church
The invocation was provided by Pastor Darius Johnston, Christ Church.
111. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of October 13, 2015, be
approved. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3090 be withdrawn
from the Consent agenda. A new M&C will be brought back at a later date.
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VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
There were no additional items to be continued or withdrawn by staff.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 8-0,
Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18591 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding the Application of Corban Limousine Services, LLC, to Operate One
Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth and Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for
Hire Operating License(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C G-18592 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding the Application of My Limo, LLC, to Operate Four Limousines Within
the City of Fort Worth and Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating
License(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
3. M&C G-18593 -Adopt Ordinance No.21948-10-2015 Approving Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport Board Resolution No. 2015-09-168, Amending Chapters 2, 3,
9 and Appendix I of the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport Board Regarding Traffic Regulations, Miscellaneous Offenses
and Airport Security (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
C. Land -Consent Items
1. M&C L-15818 - Authorize Direct Sale of a Tax-Foreclosed Property Described as
the West Part of Lots 11 and 12, Block 2, White's Subdivision, Located at 951 E.
Rosedale Street for a Total Sales Price of $58,641.61 to Brian Villegas, in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8)
2. M&C L-15819 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 0.324 Acres of
Land for Right-of-Way on Property Described as Lot 1, Block 2, Timberland
Addition, Located at 12720 Timberland Boulevard from N.H. Theodore in the
Amount of$42,350.00 and Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to $2,000.00 for a Total
Cost of$44,350.00 for the Timberland Boulevard and Park Vista Boulevard Project
(2014 BOND PROGRAM) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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D. Planning & Zoninp-- Consent Items
1. M&C PZ-3090 - Adopt Ordinance Vacating Shire Meadow Drive to Accommodate
a New Large Grocery Store Development and Surrounding Pad Sites for Cencor
Acquisition Company,Inc. (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication PZ-3090 be
withdrawn from the Council agenda.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-27508 - Authorize Execution of Nonexclusive Contracts with iTech
Environmental Services, Inc., and EnviroQuest Inc., for Lead-Based Paint
Inspection and Risk Assessment Services for the Neighborhood Services
Department in a Combined Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00 for the First Year
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
2. M&C C-27509 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Fort Worth
Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce to Assist Minority and Women
Business Enterprises and Small Businesses for a Cost Not to Exceed $117,457.00 for
the Period of November 1, 2015, Through September 30, 2016 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
3. M&C C-27510 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Fort Worth Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce to Assist Minority and Women Business Enterprises and
Small Businesses in an Amount Not to Exceed $135,551.00 for the Period of
November 1,2015,Through September 30,2016 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
4. M&C C-27511 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 6 to City Secretary
Contract No. 45895, a Professional Services Agreement with CP&Y, Inc., in an
Amount Up to $74,350.17 to Provide Additional Construction Phase Services for the
Receiver/Transmitter Relay and Taxiway H Improvements Project at Fort Worth
Alliance Airport (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries
End of Consent Agenda.
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IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS,ETC.
1. Introduction of Incoming City of Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald
Chief Joel Fitzgerald addressed Council and expressed appreciation to City Manager Cooke for
the opportunity to serve the citizens of Fort Worth. He also commended Interim Chief Rhonda
Robertson for her hard work.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcoming and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Moon, Bivens, Jordan, 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 citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
There was no approval of ceremonial travel.
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mr. Dan Moore be reappointed to Place 1 on the Board of
Adjustment — Commercial and Fort Worth Alliance Airport Board of Adjustment,
effective October 20, 2015, and with a term expiring October 1, 2017. Motion
passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Zimmerman, that Mr. Barry Wallis be reappointed to Place 7 on the Library
Advisory Board, effective October 20, 2015, and with a term expiring October 1,
2017. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions, and/or City
Council committees.
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XIII. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18594 - Adopt Ordinance Amending the Project and Financing Plan for
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Thirteen, City of Fort Worth, Texas,
Woodhaven TIF, to Authorize the Use of Economic Development Program Grants,
Pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and Update
Projected Revenues (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Carol Griffith, Economic Development Department, appeared before Council and provided a
staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
Council Member Moon made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18594 be approved and Ordinance
No. 21949-10-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
C. Purchase of Equipment, Materials, and Services
1. M&C P-11802 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with American Facility Services,
Inc., for Janitorial Services with an Estimated Annual Cost of $1,325,000.00 (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Moon, that Mayor and Council Communication P-11802 be approved. Motion
passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
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F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-27512 - Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation from the Fort
Worth Chamber Foundation, Inc., in the Amount of $100,000.00, Authorize
Execution of Change Order No. 2 to City Secretary Contract No. 46853 with
Raydon, Inc., for Installation of New Dog Park Amenities at North Z. Boaz Park in
the Amount of$101,136.45 for a Total Contract Amount of$697,906.15 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance(2014 BOND) (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27512 be approved with
appreciation and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21950-10-2015 be adopted. Motion
passed 8-0,Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
XIV. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Sixth Public Hearing for a Proposed Owner-Initiated Annexation of Approximately
468.04 Acres of Land Situated in the Heath, John F. Survey, Abstract No. 641,
About 9.2 Miles South 32 Degrees West of the Courthouse in Tarrant County,
Located Along South of Altamesa Boulevard, West of the Fort Worth and Western
Railroad. (AX-14-006,Area 55-2)
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Leo Valencia, Planning and Development Department, appeared before Council and
provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Comments
Mr. Tom Galbreath, 550 Bailey Avenue, Suite 400, completed a speaker card in support of the
annexation and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,that
the public hearing be closed.Motion passed 8-0,Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
XV. 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 September 23,2015.
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Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
1. ZC-15-130 - (CD 9) - Bertilla Ventura, 405 Wimberly Street; from: "B" Two-
Family to: "UR" Urban Residential (Recommended for Denial without Prejudice
by the Zoning Commission)
Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that
Zoning Docket ZC-15-130 be denied without prejudice. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor
Pro tem Espino absent.
2. ZC-15-134 - (CD 7) - 4905 White Settlement, Fort Worth Growth Partners, 113-129
Athenia, 105-112, 204 Nursery, 201 Sunset and 4905 & 4921 White Settlement
Road; from: "MU-1" Low Intensity Mixed-Use to: "PD/UR" Planned Development
for all uses in "UR" Urban Residential with maximum four stories in height, with
conceptual site plan. (Recommended for Approval as Amended by the Zoning
Commission with conceptual site plan)
Mr. Phillip Poole, 2918 Wingate, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-15-134 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-134 be approved to reflect "PD/UR" Planned
Development for all uses in "UR" Urban Residential including the odd addresses
between 113 and 129 Athenia Drive, with a maximum four stories in height,
maximum 40-unit per acre, with a conceptual site plan that includes a 40-foot
maximum building setback and a 25-foot setback for a wall or fence on Athenia
Drive and Sunset Lane, and a five foot front yard wall along White Settlement
constructed of at least two different materials with lettering not to exceed three feet
in height. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem Espino absent.
3. ZC-15-135 - (CD 7) - Fort Worth Growth Partners, 300 block of Nursery Lane &
Sunset Lane; from: "B" Two-Family to: "UR" Urban Residential (Recommended
for Approval by the Zoning Commission)
Mr. Phillip Poole, 2918 Wingate, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket
ZC-15-135 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,
that Zoning Docket ZC-15-135 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro tem
Espino absent.
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There being no one else present desiring to be heard in connection with the recommended
changes and amendments pertaining Zoning Ordinance No. 13896 for the above-listed cases,
Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that the
hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 21951-10-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Pro
tem Espino absent.
XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Bob Willoughby, 6731 Bridge Street, appeared before Council relative to the Code
Compliance Department.
Mr. Edward Malone, 3906 Carey Street, appeared before Council relative to noise issues after
hours regarding businesses in residential area.
Mayor Price directed Mr. Malone to meet with Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa after the
meeting.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION(PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER)- SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Attest: 5Betsy
:
Mary J. Kayser ce
City Secretary