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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/11/10-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Present: Mayor Betsy Price 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 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 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, in the City Council Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas. II. INVOCATION - Dr. Michael Dean,Travis Avenue Baptist Church The invocation was provided by Dr. Michael Dean, Travis Avenue Baptist Church. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zadeh, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of November 3, 2015, be approved. Motion passed 9-0. V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Cooke requested that Mayor and Council Communication G-18604 be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Page 2 of 11 VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF There were no items to be continued or withdrawn by staff. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Council Member Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,that the Consent Agenda be approved as amended. Motion passed 9-0. A. General- Consent Items 1. M&C G-18603 -Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator Regarding the Application of Waco Eagle, Inc. d/b/a Waco Streak, to Operate Three Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Authorize Issuance of a Vehicle for Hire Operating License(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials, and Services - Consent Items 1. M&C P-11806 - Authorize Purchase of a Light and Air Fire Truck from Chastang Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Chastang Ford, in the Amount of$534,000.00, Using a Cooperative Contract for the Fire Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) E. Award of Contract- Consent Items 1. M&C C-27522 -Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement with the Dallas County Commissioners Court Acting on Behalf of the Dallas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department 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) 2. M&C C-27523 -Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement with the City of Lake Worth 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) CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Page 3 of 11 3. M&C C-27524 - Authorize Execution of an Encroachment Agreement with Oleander Investments, LLC, for the Construction of a Pedestrian Bridge that will Encroach Above the 7th Avenue Public Right-of-Way (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS 1. Notice of Claims for Alleged Damages and/or Injuries End of Consent Agenda. A. General 2. M&C G-18604 - Authorize Transfer of $200,000.00 from the Culture & Tourism Fund to the Culture & Tourism Capital Projects Fund for Continuing Expenses of the Multi-Purpose Arena and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) Mayor Price advised that she filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this issue. She asked Mayor Pro tem Espino to temporarily preside for Mayor and Council Communication G-18604. Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18604 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 21965-11-2015 and 21966-11-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Price abstained. (Mayor Price resumed presiding at the meeting.) IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS,ETC. 1. Presentation by Compassion Fort Worth Mr. Brent Petersen, representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, provided a slide presentation that summarized the purpose and activities of Compassion Fort Worth since August 2014. Pastor Tim Woody, representing Compassion Fort Worth, introduced the members of the Committee for Compassionate Fort Worth and announced that the Mayor's Week of Compassionate Service would take place on January 16 through 24, 2016. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Page 4 of 11 2. Presentation by Cowtown Marathon Ms. Heidi Swartz, Executive Director, Cowtown Marathon, introduced the Cowtown board members and staff, gave a brief presentation on the upcoming Cowtown 2016 event and outcome from the CALF Run and FitWorth Culinary Cook-off. She presented thank you plaques to various City departments and Mayor Price for their help and contributions with the ice storm during the February 2015 Cowtown Marathon. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF 1. Upcoming and Recent Events Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Members Zimmerman, Moon, Bivens, Jordan, Shingleton, and Allen Gray 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 for ceremonial travel. XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Changes in Membership on Boards and Commissions Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Mr. Monnie Gilliam be appointed to Place 8 on the Building Standards Commission, effective November 10, 2015, and with a term expiring September 30, 2016. Motion passed 9-0. 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. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10,2015 Page 5 of 11 XIII. RESOLUTION 1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Changing and Canceling Various Regularly Scheduled City Council Meetings for the Months of January 2016 Through December 2016 Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Resolution No. 4534-11-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0. 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 October 23, 2015. 1. ZC-15-127 - (CD 8) - John Hixson, 1804 & 1812 Bessie Street; from: "B" Two- Family to: "FR" General Commercial Restricted (Recommended for Denial by the Zoning Commission) The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-127: Mr. John Hixson, 715 West Harris Road, Arlington, Texas Mr. Jose Rodriguez, 3328 Katrine Court, Haltom City, Texas Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-127 be denied. Motion passed 9-0. 2. ZC-15-128 - (CD 8) -Lisa Hixson, 4205 Panola Avenue; from: "A-5" One-Family to: "ER" Neighborhood Commercial Restricted (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Mr. John Hixson, 715 West Harris Road, Arlington, Texas, completed a speaker card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-128 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council. Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan,that Zoning Docket ZC-15-128 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Page 6 of 11 3. ZC-15-129 - (CD 7) -James Harris Properties, Village Homes,205 & 213 Nursery Lane; from: "B" Two-Family to: "PD/UR" Planned Development for all uses in "AR" One-Family Restricted with a waiver to the block pattern; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) 8 Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moon, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-129 be continued to the November 17, 2015, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0. 4. SP-15-011 - (CD 6) - Rick Scotto, 7200 McCart Avenue; from: PD565 "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for all uses in "E" Neighborhood Commercial plus car wash and excluding pawn shops and tattoo parlors; site plan required to: Amend PD565 site plan to rebuild car wash into a semi-automatic car wash. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Site Plan SP-15-011 be continued to the November 17, 2015, Council meeting. Motion passed 9-0. 5. ZC-15-132 - (CD 7) - Thomas Shawn Bailey & Dayton Bailey, 11785 & 11815 Alta Vista Road; from: "A-10" One-Family to: "PD/A-10" Planned Development for all uses in "A-10" One-Family with waivers to: up to 50% lot coverage reduce front yard setback to 20 ft., side yard setback at 5 ft. increase maximum square footage for accessory buildings up to 1,000 sq. ft. and allow accessory buildings in the front yard no storage of boats or recreational vehicles; site plan included (Recommended for Approval as Amended by the Zoning Commission for accessory structures to include the same architectural design as the main building) Mr. Phillip Chaffin, 927 Glenhurst Road, Keller, Texas, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-132. Ms. Navjot Bajwa, 11751 Alta Vista Road, appeared before Council in opposition to Zoning Docket ZC-15-132. Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-132 be approved for accessory structures to include the same architectural design as the main building. Motion passed 9-0. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Page 7 of 11 6. ZC-15-133 - (CD 8) - Chesapeake Land Development Co., LLC, 2001 E. 4th Street: from: PD310 "PD/SU" Planned Development/Specific Use for multifamily and commercial use subject to 37 acres of multifamily residential at a density of 30 to 36 units per acre, 7 acres of multifamily residential at a density of 30-50 units per acre, and 12.5 acres of retail, restaurant and commercial; site plan required to: "PD/F" Planned Development for all uses in "F" General Commercial plus net poles up to 170 ft. in height, wall signage more than 10% coverage per facade and monument sign not to exceed 9' 5 1/2" in height; site plan included. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Mr. Ray Oujesky, 201 Main Street, Suite 200, appeared before Council in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-133. Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-133 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. 7. SP-15-012 - (CD 7) - LVG Investments, 5306-5336 (even) White Settlement Road, 127 Roberts Cut-Off Road; from: PD724 "PD/MU-1" Planned Development/Low Intensity Mixed Use plus bars, farmers market, and mobile vendors with development standards; site plan required to: Amend PD724 site plan to reconfigure buildings and parking and to include amphitheater. (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Site Plan SP-15-012 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. 8. ZC-15-136 - (CD 9) - Niseforo & Celsa Gil, 221 Wimberly Street; from: "B" Two-Family to: "UR" Urban Residential (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Ms. Mary Nell Poole, 2918 Wingate, Suite 100, completed a card in support of Zoning Docket ZC-15-136 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address Council. Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen Gray, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-136 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. 9. ZC-15-137 - (CD 9) - Linwood Park Redevelopment Ltd, 2800 & 2837 Weisenberger; from: "A-5" One-Family to: "UR" Urban Residential (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission) Motion: Council Member Zadch made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Zoning Docket ZC-15-137 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10,2015 Page 8 of 11 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 Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 21967-11-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0. XV. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER B. General 1. M&C G-18605 - Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Designating Property at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Located at 13951 Trinity Boulevard Within the City of Fort Worth as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 91, City of Fort Worth, Texas for Construction of a Corporate Headquarters Facility for American Airlines, Inc.(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (PUBLIC HEARING) Mayor Price opened the public hearing. a. Report of City Staff Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic Development Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report. b. Citizen Presentations There were no citizen presentations. C. Council Action Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Espino, that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18605 be approved and Ordinance No. 21968-11-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0. D. Land 1. M&C L-15825 - Approve Amended and Restated American Airlines Ground Lease Agreement Between the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board and American Airlines,Inc., for New Corporate Headquarters Facility Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication L-15825 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Page 9 of 11 2. M&C L-15826 - Authorize Direct Sale of Eight Tax-Foreclosed Properties Described Below for a Total Sales Price of $26,902.84 to Fort Worth Housing Authority, in Accordance with Section 34.051 of the Texas Property Tax Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) Property Address Legal Description 1539 Amanda Avenue Abstract No. 411, Tract 12, Daniel Dulaney Survey 1712 Dillard Street Lot 4, Block 8, Walter Willi Subdivision 1612 Effie Street Abstract No. 411, Tract 10, Daniel Dulaney Survey 5001 Ramey Avenue Lot IA, 1C, and 2, Simon & Max K. Mayer Subdivision 5105 Ramey Avenue Southeast Corner of Lot 10 and Southwest Corner of Lot 11, Simon& Max K. Mayer Subdivision 5105 Ramey Avenue Less the Southeast Corner of Lot 10 and Northwest Corner of Lot 11, Simon & Max K. Mayer Subdivision 5059 Willie Street Abstract No. 411, Tract 28C, Daniel Dulaney Survey 5011 Ramey Avenue Lot 4 and 5, Less the Southwest Corner, Simon & Max K. Mayer Subdivision Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Jordan, that Mayor and Council Communication L-15826 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. F. Award of Contract 1. M&C C-27525 - Authorize Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Paymentech, LLC, to Provide Credit Card Processing Services for City Departments for an Annual Amount Up to $1,700,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) Mayor Pro tem Espino and Council Members Zimmerman, Moon, Jordan, Allen Gray, and Zadeh stated that they had a normal banking relationship with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., but that it was not a conflict with Mayor and Council Communication C-27525. Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27525 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10,2015 Page 10 of 11 2. M&C C-27526 - Authorize Execution of an Economic Development Program Agreement with American Airlines, Inc., and Tax Abatement Agreement with American Airlines, Inc., and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board for Construction of a Corporate Headquarters on Property at Dallas- Fort Worth International Airport Located at 13951 Trinity Boulevard Within the City of Fort Worth (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27526 be approved. Motion passed 9-0. Mayor Price advised that she filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary's Office and would abstain from voting on this issue. She asked Mayor Pro tem Espino to temporarily preside for Mayor and Council Communication C-27527. 3. M&C C-27527 - Authorize Execution of Master Agreement for the Development, Construction and Operation of a Publicly Owned Multi-Purpose Arena and Adjacent Support Facilities in the Vicinity of Harley Avenue and Gendy Street with a Total Estimated Project Budget of More Than $450,000,000.00, of Which the Public Contribution Will Not Exceed $225,000,000.00, Waive Related Development and Permitting Fees and Authorize Execution of Other Related Documents (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27527 be approved. Motion passed 8-0, Mayor Price abstained. (Mayor Price resilmed.presiding at the meeting.) 4. M&C C-27528 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Cy Young Industries, Inc., in the Amount of $674,195.00 Plus $25,805.00 in General Contingency Allowance for a Total Contract Amount of $700,000.00 for the Renovation of the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena Seating and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) Motion: Council Member Zadeh made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication C-27528 be approved and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21969-11-2015 be adopted. Motion passed 9-0. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2015 Page 11 of 11 XVI. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS Mr. Willie Jones, 3929 Royal Crest Drive, appeared before Council relative to drainage issues on Royal Crest Drive. Ms. Geraldine Polk, 3913 Royal Crest Drive, appeared before Council relative to drainage issues on Royal Crest Drive. Mr. Ryan Irving, 3929 Royal Crest Drive, appeared before Council relative to drainage issues on Royal Crest Drive. Mayor Price directed Mr. Jones, Ms. Polk and Mr. Irving to meet with Assistant City Manager Jay Chapa 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 8:27 p.m. These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on t of November, 2015. Attest: > prove Mary J. e etsy P ice City Sec ary Mayor