>> Yes, Sir. Thank you very much.
>> Okay Council. I will call our public comment meeting to order. Back over to Jeannette. Iran's are gone. All right.
Made a mad. >> Amy and welcome to your City Council public comment meeting before mayor of Parker cause meeting to order. We ask that you please be seated in silence all electronic
devices. For those of you have requested to speak your when your name is called, please come forward to the center podium its podium has a countdown clock located to the speaker's right. That indicate
how much time is remaining when you have 30 seconds left will sound. Thank you for your attention. >> we can proceed with our invocation.
>> And occasionally provided by pastor Stephen bland. You know, from 7 city church. We stand for the indication remain standing for the pledges of allegiance. Shall
we. Pray heavenly father, we come to you this evening. In the name of Jesus Christ and we thank you for your wisdom, your power and your presence.
This evening we pray for mayor Parker are councilmen and women city manager and their staff. We ask that you bless their families, draw them close to yourself. Cover them
with your grace and protection. As our City Council meets this evening. Grant them wisdom guide their decision-making and give them
clarity of thought in mind as they work for the peace and prosperity of our city. major leadership make Fort Worth better and stronger. Help them
steward the resources of the city wisely courageously and uphold the goodness and justice each step of the way.
When tested help them lead with humility integrity and generosity. Were they encounter hardship. Give them strength. Were they experience anxiety. Give them peace. We
thank you for each of them. We welcome your presence here
tonight in Jesus name. >> First item is consideration of minutes from the June 10th June, 17th and June 24
meetings. >> And a motion a second Council and other discussion.
Please vote. Motion carries. Mary, we're not a public comments. Thank you, Ron, for speaker this evening is Brent
Beasley will be followed by Sabrina ball. >> Brand easily. Here to talk about the 4th education
partnership city academic report that we released last week. I want to 3 words that we seem to last from lexicon in today's political climate 3
words of falling into disuse. The first word is truth. truth is why we issue these reports every year about how many former students are at grade level in school. I think each
of you have one in front of you. There are 100, 70,000 kids in public schools in Fort Worth. And the truth is that only 37% of those kids. Our
meeting grade level standards. 63% are not. The truth is that there's not one City Council district or even half of the
kids are grade level. The truth is that for those 107 1,004th kids who are below grade level. Their future opportunities are shrinking as we speak. For Earth, we don't
be afraid to talk about the truth. The second word that we don't hear a lot in today's political environment is hope.
I have hope because for the first time since we started doing these report. Our kids did better last year than before. We went from 35
percent grade level to 37% and that doesn't sound like much. But 2 percentage points equals 3,400 kids whose lives have been changed. I hope because
our city leaders are taking action, for example, that city libraries and community centers. The summer about 400 kids were screened at a new city program for issues with
literacy. And so forth. We're doing something we don't have to be afraid to hope. And then the 3rd word that we don't use a lot in 2 days. Political
climate is love. We all want every child in for it to have access. A life changing power of a great education. All that
that means for their life and for their future. And why do we want this. It's not just for economic development. Or
for workforce, for the companies and 4. We want this because we love and care for people. Your sitting up here
because you love and care for the people of Fort Worth. People want to think that there's always some kind of ulterior motive to everything. But. >> Sometimes you do things because you love your
neighbor. And you're doing that in many ways and you can continue to do that. And so forth. We don't have to be afraid to talk about love. And
so let's let's speak the truth. Let's hold on to hope. Let's act out of love. We can do this together. Thank you very much.
>> Next speaker is Sabrina ball all about Monday.
Tackett. >> After the meeting ending dei programs and Fort Worth some council members chose to
insult to over 60 community members who came to share their real concerns. There are 2 statements that really stood out to me. Virtue signaling and nonsense. History tells me
I shouldn't be surprised that Councilwoman Hill and Mayor Parker's comments. You follow and some pretty big footsteps of women in U.S. history throwing up obstacles to equality and insulting those
without your status. You might wonder why I'm so insulted by your comments. I have lived under Republican rule for the last 30 years. And Texas is the proving ground for
Republican policies. I find the policies you have championed championed and FUNDRAISE for an estate to be damaging and dangerous to Texas. Families. So you tell me these 3 things are
nonsense. 47 that's not about dictator gone. That's our Texas public public schools, rank and funding in the nation. We have a crisis that Brent spoke of due to a systematic defunding of the
system, the creation of an alternative public school system that puts your profits for our kids and the adherence to a test. We agree is flawed and we are poised to eliminate
that is nonsense to me. This is the 21 teachers and students massacred in Uvalde in 2022. There have been over 50 mass shootings in our state in the last 5 years and the
great state of Texas and nationally gun violence is the number one cause of death in kids. It all you have to offer us thoughts and prayers. Maybe the men in the hallway in Uvalde. We're praying for the gunman to stop. That's not
just nonsense. That's insanity. And this is nevaeh crane, a dead teenager who died from sepsis after a miscarriage here in Texas and
ladies, this is the one that's most infuriating to me. We are all mothers. Our maternal mortality in this state is significantly higher since the ban and higher than in other
states. And the cause of the policies. You uplift it is now were dangerous. Mayor Parker for our Daughters to have children than it was for us when we have them. So pardon
me. We wanted to take the opportunity to check a regime determined to bring policies like these nationwide where we cannot escape the end. When you insult the people at the
city for caring. That's not called leadership. That's gaslighting. >> Our next speaker is Monday tackett followed by Bob Willoughby.
♪ ♪ I stand and full solidarity with Sabrina. After the public spoke on the diversity equity
and inclusion vote. We were chastised with words like nonsense and virtue signaling. Councilwoman Hill. You said you're tired of nonsense. But
let me share what nonsense actually looks like. This Council scolding citizens as if we were unruly children for
having the audacity to stand up for our values and worse. Just 2 days later we read an article announcing a
40 million dollar parking garage for the Texas. AM campus while you all are telling us that equity and inclusion are luxuries. We
can't afford. Mayor Parker your choice of virtue signaling harmonize is with your categorizing black and brown community concerns as
friends issues. In your recent New York Stock Exchange interview. You said it's an incredibly partisan time. Everyone seems to find things that divide being mayor is the
best shot. It's about building consensus and focus on what matters. But your vote and your admonishing town did the opposite. Pushing us further
apart. What you've shown us is that what matters to you is political loyalty not the values of the people. Y'all
could be protecting the citizens from Trump's racist bigoted agenda. But some of you are failing miserably. You could have spoken out against
voter suppression in Terre County right here. Yet. We're still waiting for some of your voice. You could be on the front lines of defending
democracy. But instead some of you dismiss it all as virtue signaling signaling and nonsense. That's poor leadership. And we expect better thank you. Bob. Will it
will be followed by Adrian Smith.
>> Spent 4 years as we have free City Council thanks to Mayor our comrade mayor Mattie Parker. This come up again in October. You probably can't read at a parade with that.
It's just noting this schedule. Now, all that other stuff about diversion and all these problems we have in the city. They don't mean a if you
don't have a mayor. That's on not on and answer questions. She does what she dictator. And a common shouldn't care. But you're diversions. Should about any of that are That's
it. That's why we not have free speech for 4 years. She took that from us. Assist know the new schedule. Tell you what go the City Council Webb shot. Well, the West that up the new schedule. It's on
their toes. You about it. But what they won't put their next to it is schedule. The American schedule. took it off and put this promise one on about 4 years ago in getting
away with it. They lied crane. Lot about it. They all lot about it. Even saw Jarrett the day he even lines that we didn't take away free speech. There is no free speech at City Council meetings import
work the puppet. Comment is gone off the agenda. She took it away. Know what She robbed my right. The better to speak. And then up for sale. This
should be a number one show flags up. Everybody. That's number one. But back free speech. Why don't you put it on the West Side. Now about this coming up in October.
What you put it out on your mailing list, OK. The community engagement sends out the notices and think 3 things you should know about or know about mad which doesn't tell you a real things you should
know about comrade Maddy. She's not a mayor. And I don't look for a run again that put 2 million dollars her campaign. So should get that in our pockets. Some of will
run again. So it's coming up in October, poppy. The 3rd. like 10 o'clock on. So they have no controversy. And they should put back schedule some
time people. Now I do a show from 12 through the one on you too. We're going to talk about it. Constantly reminding people to call these people and China put back schedule
like I said, they want put schedule on this city. Website because they don't want see schedule that's how bad it is. Should be. Number one. Should
be number one ever think when you let a person like this tax it like when you order know this person is not work. I mean, a partnership of people are all like it or not, not a lack never partnership with
anybody like these people out on the public market because they're not trustworthy. They're liars or to face and they won't come out confront me that at me from appearing runaway, not Christian. He
won't worse. Precise armed Iran, all. There is you will come out. Maybe you're an off like it did today. You're a coward. Thank you.
>> Our next speaker is Adrian Smith Adrian led by Chris. What I do one with the people. >> 1 billion 240 million,
60,000 all of Rona open a paw. Any bar is serving to the proverbs 22 7. City boss and
nothing more. In financial fraud discussed as a benefit for a city and its residents. 840 million dollar bond initiative has been for polls
or a city. And we'll be coming ballot issue in 2000, 26. This. Is my official open declaration. Opposition for
yet another excessive burden. Paul, we the people. A Fort Worth. those women stand as well as give voice and connect
opposition for his fraud to do so what conviction that is for the better of our city. 1 Billion.
240 million 60 thousand dollars. These bond measures will cost The Bonn since 2018
all the way up until the one you proposing. Next year. 1 billion plus dollars. You say what's in those bond. What
are some of the priorities identified in those bonds. Streets in mobility wants an open space public libraries, public safety animal care and
shelter facilities. I revisit the bond from 2018. A cost estimate a 399 1 Million. 500,000. What was in that bond
initiative. Streets in mobility, parks open space public libraries, public safety. You get the gist of
it. 2022 been an issue 560 million dollars. What was in it. I don't have to repeat myself. I thank you all get get the picture. I thank you
all. Understanding clearly state enough her. It's time now we the people of color of those who are watching and those who are listening. Next year is the opportunity to get
the middle finger to city. You say no to this bomb regardless of how good they try to make it. >> So. >> It's it's has to be a no. We have to make these
individuals responsible given grace to the elected. It's people's. you know, the lake so again, grace will graces. Grace needs to be given. Now.
Everyone upper hasn't been. Can some of you. I do respect. How you carry yourself. But to the people forward. We have to
start now. >> Chris, what we followed by
Manuel Mata. I'm Chris would from district 6. It was usually cold beer in our
fridge to my family called dare meant good conversation and a relaxing time. However, recently I found out about a young man who had shown no history of bad behavior. He
drank a few beers too many one night and the situation turned tragic ruining many lives studies show alcohol can lead to aggressive behavior. This
is due to alcohol's effect on the brain. Basically impaired judgment impulse control removing the break that stops
bad behavior. One study found 30% of prison inmates had been drinking when they committed their crime. I dearly. Departed, brother drink beer not liquor. Sometimes you drink too much beer. He lost a
few jobs and got into fights on those occasions. In addition, alcohol use increases. The currents and severity of domestic violence by reducing the ability to
resolve conflicts nonviolently. When my grandfather got drunk, he became mean. Putting my grandmother. Sorry, Grandma. Putting my grandmother in the
hospital several times. And locking my mom and her siblings out of the House. So they had to find a place to sleep. Personally instead of
turning to alcohol. I go for a ride on my electric bike. Cycling effects. The endocannabinoid system, the part of the brain linked to pleasure and mid it offers a
high with that. The consequences of regrettable actions and a hangover. As was learned from prohibition making drinking illegal will not slow alcohol consumption
down. However, city government can take steps such as establishing coalitions involving parents educators law enforcement and health care professionals. Organizing
awareness campaigns to provide opportunities for dialogue sharing experiences and addressing concerns related to alcohol use. Implementing school prevention programs.
That includes age appropriate education on alcohol and developing personal and social skills. Offering workshops to equip parents with skills to have open conversations about
alcohol with their children to establish clear rules and to monitor their kids activities. Utilizing various platforms, including TV. >> Radio, social media and
online campaigns to disseminate accurate information and raise awareness about the risks of alcohol use. Thank you for your time and consideration.
>> Next speaker is Manuel Mata followed by Ben Maples. >> My name is my way to my phone and I stay in district
2. I'm here to bring awareness about officers right. And right here. Is a 97 page report that shot approved it
cost a million dollars of taxpayer money on the up. I come down. On the actions and
misconduct of Fort Worth police officers. All of Except for a few. That weren't here know exactly what these 97 pages Intel officers lie.
They've turned off body camera. They never activated. you dumb all to get away with the misconduct and the supervisors and internal affairs investigates it but
then tells you that the officers were found in compliance of policies. So my interest now is these policies because he's the policies are
violating our First Amendment right to film. And to be members of the press are 5th Amendment right to remain silent. Our 4th Amendment right to refuse illegal
searches and seizures and our 14th Amendment of due process. That is absent in Fort Worth courts. I can move to
different neighborhoods because when I was in missus backs district. It took me 6 months to calm down them cops. I mean, your district now, is it going to take me 6 months
to control them. If I move to the West Side. Is it going to take me a year ago to the east Side. Is he going to take me years. The reason why people can't stand me is because I
won't stop and I will not back down from tyrants and it doesn't matter what uniform, what you have on. If you cannot respect the citizens that appointed Joe to the seat
shot shouldn't be in them. We the people does not mean a party Republican and Democrat, whatever it doesn't mean that
one guy gets to determine Texas. And that's what bothers me so much because not only that he's taking officers records off of databases. So
now when we filed complaints, they have none. Now, I will come. I left this alone. I y'all haven't seen me and months. But there is no way
I'm gonna move to a different neighborhood get harassed by police officers that don't understand. Turner versus driver Houston versus he'll
Terry versus Ohio and our basic human. He sent rights. Now, if you I want to stand by and watch me the city go
ahead. Because I didn't have an attorney and the one I did. So me out. I don't have one of those no more. So nothing is getting swept under the rug.
>> Our next speaker has been Maples followed by James Smith. MR Maples here. James
Smith. MR Smith. We followed by Alexander Mont, although.
>> No Council. My name is James Smith. Live in district. 8. To quote a friend of mine MR, George Vernon chiles.
Nobody wants to alleys ways are orphans from another Aaron. What often our finale is look like. say having a
city code of 12 inches of height limit for grass and weeds before it's considered a violation. Yes, property that you're to maintain is allowed to grow oppose upwards of 8
feet. Which is times the code amendment. Not to mention the blatant contradiction to the stated policy on your page as to when the alleyways would be
cut and our quote, the city of Fort Worth parking recreations department is responsible for more uncertain right of ways medium Sparks center facilities and recently some
alleys. During the during the peak growing season. This Evan Turner. It's typically mode. Every 14 days. Then offseasons
aka a long draw season recall some the more cycle is every 21 days in I received an e-mail from the department at the cutting of Miami would be every 3 months that's a
contradiction and it's unacceptable. The consideration to spend 58 million dollars to pave the alleyways would not be cost-effective. You say you
spend upwards of $800,000 to maintain alleyways. basis. If you want to divide that into 58 Million. That would give you 7 to 2 and a half years of
having maintenance of the current spending level. If they will cut a regular basis and before they reached 8 feet tall. I'm sure it will cost a lot less. Then what you're
spending now. It costs more dust to cut 8 feet grass and it would be 12 inches of grass. They always used by several utilities. Perhaps they should contribute to
maintenance the ways where possible. Adopt-a-highway program wouldn't be substantial suitable program for alleyways. If uniformity
was the desired effect. Would you want that behind your home. In the last 43 minutes.
42 minutes. Talk to I've almost 6 years. 6 years. 6
years. The city can do better. You're responsible city on things that you want to be responsible of. And I believe
the incident October 1220, 19. It's not a fringe. It wasn't a French. Justice will talk to
and that's work on the analysts think. >> Our next speaker is Alexander Montalvo followed by
William Barr can. >> All right. So we had another day of government meetings here in 4th in turn County. And what has continued
to trend of. key voting rights seeing weak leadership. And effective leadership throughout our city and county continues. being the largest
city in our County. The anemic response from the City Council in response to a judge o'hare. Just write what was trying to do and was successful in
doing. Is a disgrace. Jeannette, how long had you worked with the county. Then an employee of the county. And
in your statement you couldn't even get it out quick enough to help encourage residents assigned to speak to participate. It was after the fact. It was so last minute.
Should that not be a benefit to our City Council was something you ran on. Being unemployed. The county understanding services and all of these things. And when it
comes voting rights. Can do very, very little. Northside was target as a part of this plan. And your statement had a lot of questions. I don't
know. Those questions got answered. I doubt it. No rallying of the community. You are correct in saying that low voter turnout doesn't help that. You have thrived to
being on City Council with low voter turnout. So the past 10 years you have not done anything to actually help improve voter turnout in the north side community and you have sent thousands and 10's
of thousands of dollars to consulting companies. I'm a pretty signs. Pretty graphics. But don't actually connect with the community to get out
the vote. Once again, a disgrace. You can nod your head. No, but the numbers show the truth. And so. My councilman crane. Nothing.
Nothing was said. Publicly. You made a statement. Okay. So you didn't make statement publicly. And that the cowardly approach of not
making statements publicly to fight for. To fight for 4th residents, the fight for people in your district. Hey, I love how sensitive you are being right now. Crane because
you just exposes how weak you are. You can give me back and forth. But when judge is to attacking our city silence. >> you can do anything. >> And this is why you need to
go. And I know many your same for. As you've been mayor it's go time, right. My message to you, my message to so many of
the City Council. Is this time for y'all to go. You're weak leadership. It's not helping our city. We have authoritarian fascist regime.
Entire County doing everything they can to undermine. >> Hernandez >> time for you to Bill
Bergen. Thank you. Mayor Council. What a great place.
What a great city. Didn't happen over not its leadership. Its leadership that we have today's leadership from the past. But
we have to concentrate on that leadership and keep that leadership on target and keep that target. The city and the folks in the city of Fort Worth and not politics. Now.
There's a lot of you up there that I don't get along with. Could you stop the time for a minute to inspect joins in. I guess not just she's not
interested. It doesn't need to be about politics needs to be about the city and we need to work together as a city. I don't get along with every one of you up there. I just got
that they are done with trained minutes ago. Charlie up there. My gosh. rain or is this happened Come on now. Chris Knowles argue with him.
I don't get along with everybody. But everybody has one thing in mind and that is the betterment of the city making the city a lot better place. Served in the military.
And we had guys on your left guys on your I didn't care fees black. That's why I think every spoke Spanish spoke French and carefully was Yiddish. I think your views,
Muslim care about one thing. Get an M 16 could be handle it. When you have my back. I was told today. I was called
the day race. And I didn't care really except from where it came from. It was on a public forum and that came from this platform up here.
Respect. If you knew me and if you know my wife, you would know that I'm races. Leadership is very, very important. I know that you're
bored with what I'm saying right now, but it's important and you set an example by being a leader in today. You set a fine example for the leadership of Fort Worth and Fort Worth deserves better.
The city. That your colleagues up here deserve better. Thank you for your time. >> Council. That is the conclusion of our speakers.
This evening meeting is adjourned.