Good evening and welcome to the city council meeting. Before mayor Parker calls the meeting to order, we ask that you please be seated and that you silence all electronic devices. City council meetings are conducted for the official business of the city council and to receive input from residents. Individuals attending the meeting shall observe rules of decorum and not engage in disorderly conduct that interferes with the ability of others to observe or to participate in the meeting without disruption or a fear of intimidation. Speakers who engage in any conduct or encourage such conduct that interferes with the meeting,
including loud and prolonged yelling or other noise creating acts which make it difficult for the city council to conduct or continue with the meeting, will have their mic muted and will be removed from the chamber. For those of you who have requested to speak, when your name is called, please come forward to the center podium. The countdown clock is displayed on the left monitor and will indicate how much time is remaining. A bell will sound when you have thirty seconds remaining. Before you begin your comments, please state your name. Thank you. Thank you, Jeanette, and good evening. Welcome to the December ninth city council meeting.
Our meeting is now called to order. Tonight's invocation will be given by Rabbi Andrew Bloom from congregation Ahath Shalom. Please rise for the invocation and remaining remain standing for the pledges of allegiance. That was close. Avad Shalom. But thank you. Rabbi, I tried. Eternal God, source of wisdom and understanding. We gather before you this day as a dedicated leaders, servants, and stewards of this great city of Fort Worth. We ask that your guiding presence upon our mayor, Maddie Parker, upon all the members
of our city council, upon our city staff, and upon the countless volunteer leaders who give their time, talent, and hearts to strengthen and uplift our community. Our tradition teaches, behold how good and how pleasant it is when people dwell together in unity. May this spirit of unity guide every conversation this evening. May respectful dialogue, shared purpose, and collaboration be the foundation of all that we undertake.
Grant us the humility to listen deeply, the courage to speak with compassion, and the wisdom to recognize the divine image in every person who calls Fort Worth home. Remind us that leadership is not about power, but about service, not about recognition, but about responsibility. As the Deuteronomist in the book of Deuteronomy writes, justice, justice shall you pursue. May we pursue justice with mercy, progress with partnership, envision with values rooted in respect and dignity for all.
Bless this gathering and bless all who labor seen and unseen for the well-being of our neighborhoods, our families, and our shared future. Strengthen those who stand in the breach, inspire those who cast bold visions, and encourage those who work quietly for the common good. May our hearts remain open, our dialogue remain honest, and our actions reflect the highest calling of leadership to serve with a servant's heart, to heal with humble hands, and to leave our city stronger, kinder, and more united than we found it.
And let us say, amen. Council, before we begin the pledges, we do have a special group. Cub Scout pack eighty eight is here to help us lead the pledge. Where are these gentlemen? Y'all can come on up, please. These are some awesome young men I got to meet in my office earlier. They wanna help us lead the that's perfect. You can use that microphone. It's, one it's 88 and +1 95. And +1 95. Thank you. Hold up. Hold up, guys. Hold up.
That's perfect. Y'all are looking good. Okay. Now keep going. You're good. Come over. Keep no. Come on. Keep going. Keep going. You're going good. Wave it everybody. Aren't they cute? They're awesome. Okay. Y'all ready to lead the pledge? You're in charge. Your flag's right behind you. Y'all see the flags? Here it is. Okay. I pledge allegiance to the flag of United States Of America and to the Republic of which it stands, one nation under God, one humble, with liberty and justice for all.
Under the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to the Texas, one state under God, one indivisible. Great job, Great job. Thank you so much. Next will be special presentations with the first one being a presentation of the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign kickoff. Okay. Good evening. If my friends from the Salvation Army wanna join me, nice to see y'all. Thank you for being here. Oh, wonderful. I got a bell, y'all, just what you wanted me to have.
Look at that. The Salvation Army's iconic Red Kettle campaign is not only a cherished Christmas tradition, it's the largest and longest running fundraiser of its kind, providing vital support for neighbors facing poverty, addiction, and homelessness year round. In 2024, The Salvation Army of North Texas raised more than 1,500,000.0 through the campaign, and this year has set an increased goal of 1,600,000.0 to meet the growing need for assistance. Here in Fort Worth, we are hoping to reach the Kettle goal of $191,645.23,
to be exact, for this year's holiday campaign, and we're seeking 200 volunteers and 20 volunteer groups to fill two hour shifts as bell ringers. Just two hours of your time can provide a night of shelter for 10 individuals, 50 hot meals or gifts for a forgotten angel this season. During this holiday season, don't we all agree it is important to remember that not everyone in our city has a warm home or a guaranteed meal? This is where Fort Worth spirit shines bright, because here in Fort Worth, we always step up for our neighbors in need.
At this time, I'm gonna allow captain Acosta to to speak on on behalf of Salvation Army. We do have a special recognition on behalf of the city of Fort Worth of the mayor's office that we could present as well. And after the captain's remarks, if the council wants to come down, and we'll take photographs and, of course, put money in the red kettle. Oh, thank you so much. Thank you, Brian. Appreciate you. Good evening. I am captain Acosta representing the Salvation Army of Northside. Thank you, Mayor Mattie Parker, for participating in the twenty twenty four Fort Worth Area Mayor's Red Kettle Challenge. We very much appreciate your leading the charge to help provide hope and help to
neighbors in need. We continue to see increasing demands for our services and we anticipate that your support will help to provide meals through our community meals and food pantry programs, as well as, much needed funds for, emergency disaster services, and such services that The Salvation Army provides year round. We look forward to the City of Fort Worth's participation in an even more successful Mayor's Red Kettle Challenge in this year, 2025. We also welcome you, to tour the Salvation Army of Northside and witness your generosity
in action. We truly appreciate your partnership and support, and may God richly bless you. Thank you. Great. Council, y'all wanna come on down? Not very good at all. Okay. Everybody now gets to practice their Horned Frog. Okay? If chancellor Daniel Pullen will please join me at the podium. If you weren't aware, you've been living under a rock, I think, because we've had an awesome opportunity over the last month to celebrate the eleventh chancellor of Texas Christian University. Congratulations, Chancellor, it's great to see you.
I know we have some wonderful students I want you to introduce here in a moment. But this is a significant milestone that really reflects the immense responsibility and influence of this amazing institution, TCU, Texas Christian University, on the city of Fort Worth, on our region, really across Texas. I know that we're all confident in Chancellor Pullen's ability to guide TCU into the future with innovation, vision, and commitment, not just to the students that call TCU their home university, but to the entire city of Fort Worth. And for that, we are incredibly grateful. At this time, I'd like to invite our chancellor to say a few words, and,
of course, our council members are welcome to join us for photograph. Almost everyone on this dais, I think, has a great connection to TCU. We'd like to celebrate in your new role. Go ahead. Thank you. Of course. Well well, thank you, mayor Parker, and thank you to the council. It's an exciting time to be a horned frog, by any metric. The university is peaking and it's peaking because we have chosen in a very deliberate way to operate a university at the intersection of academics and community. And so I wanna thank all the leaders, certainly the elected officials, all those that choose to invest their time and ideas and talents and conversations like we're having tonight
to make Fort Worth a better place, and to allow us to operate a flagship institution at the highest level. I'm particularly proud of our students. Thank you all for being here tonight. It's finals week on campus. It is a non trivial investment of your time as well. And this is our leadership team from the Student Government Association and at every turn they have been our partners in progress, just as the council has, just as the mayor has, just as the broader citizenry and the other leaders across our community. We have big plans. This has been a mutually beneficial partnership for over a century as Fort Worth has
poured into TCU and TCU has poured into Fort Worth. That chemistry is very, very catalytic. It will not change. It will only deepen. So it's my honor to have the opportunity to serve and lead this institution. It is my great joy, not only professionally, but personally to call Fort Worth home. And I just wanna thank every single person for believing in TCU and believing in what education can mean to drive community. Go, Frogs. Okay. As I return back to my seat, I'm gonna invite councilor Martinez to present the seventy fifth anniversary of Riverside Middle School.
Marion Council, I have the distinct honor and pleasure to recognize Riverside Middle School tonight for their seventy fifth anniversary. And principal Anel Salivar is here, and she will join me at the podium. So I just wanna share, principal Salivar, that it's been a pleasure working with your staff. We've been a part of two events at the schools, and and and that has been a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and to connect with the staff and and the students there at the school. So, very excited to recognize you tonight, and I will read this special recognition.
The City Of Fort Worth special recognition presented to Riverside Middle School on the occasion of its seventy fifth anniversary, whereas Riverside Junior High School first opened its door on 09/06/1950 with an initial enrollment of 960 students, thus beginning a seventy year tradition of educational excellence and service to the Riverside community. And whereas the original building was masterfully designed in the international style by esteemed Fort Worth architect Joseph r Pelich, and whereas the school continually adapted to its growing student
body, undergoing significant expansions in 1957 and later transitioning in 1968 from Riverside Junior High, grade seven through nine, to Riverside Middle School, grade six to eight, to align with district wide changes. And whereas throughout its history, Riverside Middle School has been guided by 18 principals and produced distinguished alumni who have become leaders serving as university presidents, CEOs and board chairmen, Broadway and television stars, politicians, judges, and community leaders locally and nationally. Now, therefore, I, councilwoman Ginnett, and city of Fort Worth, proudly recognize and celebrate Riverside
Middle School on its, well, sorry, its dedicated administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni for seventy five remarkable years of outstanding public education and profound service to the city of Fort Worth and extend best wishes for continued success for many decades to come. Congratulations. Would you like to say a few words? Thank you, everyone. Good evening. I am, Anel Saldivar. I am the principal of Riverside Middle School. I would like to thank, first and foremost, superintendent doctor Karen Molinar for providing me the opportunity to be part of the Riverside community this school year.
We recently had our seventy fifth anniversary celebration in which alumni through the decades from the fifties, seventies, nineties, two thousands shared stories with me on how the campus and the teachers have not only impacted them during middle school, but also continue to do so with their relationships, their careers, and skills in their current lives. I would sincerely like to thank the city of Fort Worth and especially councilwoman Janette
Martinez, District 11, for the recognition and continued support of the Riverside community. Thank you. Next will be a presentation of a recognition celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the Women's Business Council Southwest. Mayor and council, I am joined here today by Bliss Coulter, who is the president and CEO of the Women's Business Council Southwest. We are celebrating today the thirtieth anniversary of the Women's Business Council. Some facts about the council, it's one of 14 regional partners.
It covers the areas of North Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, empowering thousands of women entrepreneurs to grow, compete, and succeed in a marketplace. It has opened the doors to over, 1,300 large and small women's business enterprises, offering access to over 50 corporate members throughout our region. And I think it's important to note that with the help and support offered by the WBCS, we have gen they have generated an impressive 12,300,000,000.0,
that's billion with a b, in revenue and over 46,000 jobs across our state, demonstrating the organization's profound impact on our local and regional economy and its continued success in increasing the business certificates by 26%. In today's economy and in today's climate, it's so important that we have organizations like you making sure that we are fostering, women's small businesses, not just the creation, but the growth as well so that, those underrepresented businesses, continue to maintain a strong presence
in our economy. So thank you for what you do. And, Bliss, the mic or phone is all yours. Great. Thank you so much. Like, councilwoman Beck mentioned, my name is Bliss Coulter, the president and CEO of the Women's Business Council. I am deeply honored to accept this, acknowledgment from you all, and thank you for recognizing the work that we do to elevate, to certify, and to empower small and women owned businesses across our region. This acknowledgment not only, recognizes for our organization, but for every entrepreneur who's ever taken a risk, for anyone who has created a job, who has strengthened their community, and
who dares to lead. It is, thankful as well for the corporations and the members who support us, their commitment to supplier diversification and transforming someone's dream and turning it into reality, and the to the counts, the countless advocates and volunteers and staff who work every day to advance economic growth. So at WBCS, our mission is simple but powerful. It's It's to open doors in any way that we can. And so to ensure that small and women owned businesses have access to contracts, to capital, to connections, to whatever it takes for those to thrive.
So today's acknowledgment reinforces the importance of our mission and that we are grateful to stand with leaders such as yourself. And, thank you again so much for this acknowledgement and recognition. Yeah. And our last presentation will be recognition of the graduating class of the Lanzier program. How are y'all? Thanks for being here. Mayor, council, I'm honored today, to bring the third Spanish, cohort of the Lands'Art, of entrepreneurship program, here to for graduation.
I think it was when I first started, mayor pro tem, Gina Bivens had said to us, I want you to go to NLC and get involved because if you bring back one idea, it it was worth it. And three or three or so years ago, in a chance meeting there with, the Kauffman Foundation entrepreneurship organization and NLC. They were looking at, programming to help, underserved businesses and entrepreneurs, especially with a $15,000 grant. So we worked hard with the chamber, the district three office and the chamber to
put together a program to help entrepreneurs, with basic skills that they need, so they could succeed. And so this is the third class. They also have another they've been another another two classes with English speakers. Over 40 entrepreneurs have taken the program to give them skills. And so I just wanna say thank y'all and congratulations for grad graduating and, going through the program and continuing to do all those things that we need entrepreneurs to do to learn, succeed, and strive here in Fort Worth, Texas. And I think you're gonna wanna say a few words on behalf of the group. Right? Thank you, councilman. Good evening, mayor Parker, mister Jay Chapa, councilwoman, and councilman.
It is my great honor to stand here. It is one of my biggest honors to be able to stand here and know that our students that are graduating are here with their families. It's a really big deal. This marks a completion of our third cohort in Spanish, and we've got more in progress. But I personally wanna thank you. I've had I have not had the opportunity to personally thank you because you brought this opportunity to my predecessor, and it's been, it's been great to be able to inherit this. The Hispanic Chamber works on quite a bit of programs, but this one is incredibly
impactful. Why? Because families are involved. These are the making of CEOs and entrepreneurs, and these are the shaping of individuals that we get to meet with them on one on one consultations as a team and get to see them, in many cases, form their own LLCs. So thank you for the opportunity and for giving this to the chamber. And if I can say one last thing, I'd love for our professor, Veronica Sotto, to say a couple of words as she's the one that leads them for ten weeks. Thank you. Thank you. Good evening. Hi, everyone. My name is Veronica Sotto, and I want to take, this opportunity to say thank
you for the opportunity to recognize these amazing entrepreneurs. As you mentioned, is everything started with just one idea, but given the right information, developing the skills, the business practice in The United States, everything in one spot, in one stop solution is a great path to succeed. So thank you so much and we hope we can keep your support to keep growing the community. Thank you so much. Thank you. The picture? Up here. Thank you all. I just want first to say thank you for the Lord to give us this
opportunity, but also I wanna say thank you for Erica and all the Hispanic Chamber. I want everyone to know the effort that they do for doing that for entrepreneurs, doing training, and put in a lot of effort. So they get a lot of resources a lot of the time. There's 10 people working on the team, doing a great effort. So I just wanna say thank you for all the authorities here. I wanna say thank you for everyone who represent and put the effort to entrepreneurs and from the Hispanic community. So I really appreciate.
I give thanks to the Lord that you are doing this effort and these opportunities. Thank you to everyone. Thank you very much. Next will be items to be withdrawn from the consent agenda. We have two items to withdraw. M and C 25 dash one one two four, is being withdrawn from the consent agenda to request of council member Peoples. And M and C 25 dash one one five eight is being withdrawn from the consent agenda so that council member Hill, can make a motion and additional revisions. Items to be continued or withdrawn by staff?
We have two items. M and C 25 dash one one eight three. It'd be it's going to be continued to January 13 by council. And the January 13 council date by staff, and MNC 25 Dash1082 is being continued at January 13 by staff. Ma'am, that gets us to the consent speakers, and I believe there are two. Thank you, Jeanette. Charlie Price will be followed by Adrian Smith. Is Charlie here? Hi, Charlie. Charlie Price, Development Corporation of Tarrant County at the Old South Pancake Castle on the 2nd Floor. Okay?
So, we're basically one of your community housing development organizations and, we've been asking for a 50% tax exemption on a couple of properties on the agenda. So, we just wanna say thank you for considering it. It's a small, small, small tax exemption. I know staff is probably against it because it takes away from tax revenue, which has been an issue. At the same time, I think it's necessary because what we're gonna spend the money for is security upgrades, straight up. Lock cameras, more cameras, work with the PD where the cameras need to be, all
kinds of different things like that. So and we're your local nonprofit. And my board has challenged me to work more in the city of Fort Worth. Because I've in the past, I've worked quite a bit out of multifamily outside of the city of Fort Worth. But we wanna be the general partner that keeps these properties affordable for the long term and not the short term. Thank you. Thank you, Charlie. Our next speaker is Adrian Smith. Is mister Smith available? Council, that's conclusion of our speakers on the consent agenda. Got a motion and a second by council member Nettles.
Oh, of course, council member Nettles. Just a second. Go ahead. The two items he just spoke on, do we remove those off the consent agenda? They haven't. Well, eleven twenty four was removed off consent. Yes. By council member Peoples. Okay. Yes. Got a motion and a second. Or, actually, can someone else confirm that it was okay to second. Okay. Thank you. Any other discussion, counsel? Please do. For clarification, are we also removing eleven twenty nine? Mister Price signed up on both of them? No. We're not removing it from consent agenda. Correct? Only only eleven twenty four is being removed.
Thank you. Got a motion of second council. Any other questions? Please vote. Motion carries. Next will be m and C25Dash1124. Council member Beck? No. That's council member Peoples. It's marked. Sorry. So it's marked incorrect in the agenda on my agenda. No? It's council member. I know. But I'm just saying, do we need to correct the record? Because mine says CD9. It's for 1124. Yes. Sorry. 1124. Is CD5? Yes. So it should be CD5.
Yes. We need to correct the record. Thank you. Councilor Peebles? As mayor and council, I ask that we move this until the January 13 meeting. I was only given notice of this yesterday at 05:00, and I would like to visit with staff about it. Got a motion and a second by council member Peoples. Any other discussion? Please vote for continuance. Motion carries. Next is MNC 25 dash 1158. Actually, council member Hill has a motion for that one.
Council member Hill. I move to approve m and c 25 dash one one five eight with the following revisions. Provide section one one point one point one of the policy to authorize staff to administratively approve street closure requests for public events for periods up to three hundred and sixty five days that are requested by any person, organization, or business entity by changing the words three days to three sixty five days and deleting all language relating to the types of of organizations or businesses as shown in the revised language that has been distributed to the city council and filed with the city secretary's office.
Got a motion to second council. Please vote. Need a try one more time. Motion carries. Next will be upcoming and recent events and recognition of citizens by council. Council member Flores. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, mayor. Alright. First slide, please. Alright. Back in November, Turkey was in the air and, I went ahead and did some shopping at Walmart, nearly cleared the amount of, frozen turkeys for the Northside Community Center's turkey bingo. We delivered that to them, and, they went quickly. So bingo's pretty, pretty competitive sport there at the center.
Below that, NLC, several of us, council members went to NLC, joined in a number of sessions, one including a session for Mayor Pro Temps and deputy mayors in which we discussed common interests, relating to our city's growth and made my way home via text rail. So it was very convenient. Next slide. Alright. Christmas is upon us and at the stockyards, it's in full swing. Lit the Christmas trees at, in front of the Stockyard Station and also in front
of Hotel Drover, and, that was, very well attended. A lot of people there. And then also the GM Parade of Lights, several of us also attended in downtown. Next slide, please. Okay. I have the, privilege, being invited to a, business leadership capstone class by professor Lopez over at Tarrant County College South Campus, and we spoke about things, pertaining to municipal government, economic development, and how the city supports its small business. So appreciated the time in front of those students.
Below that, FIFA World Cup. We've been talking about that, doing a lot of things here in Fort Worth lately about that. So, a few of us attended the twenty twenty draw party there at Billy Bob's Texas, and that was a lot of fun. Next slide. Okay. Back to the Stockyards. Twenty fourth annual Stockyards Christmas parade was this weekend, and we went through underneath the new, West Exchange sign. So that was a lot of fun extending that parade route. Great weather. The weather cooperated at the very end. Lots of folks. Appreciate everyone who came out. And I have a couple of announcements.
Let's see. Mercado de la Rosa. It's a Christmas celebration that's going on December 13 from one to five. And there you can find a lot of local buys, unique gifts, handmade crafts, and lots of festive treats. So be sure you come out and check that out. Then we have tamale atole. I don't know how many people know what, atole is. I know we know what tamales are. But, atole is a traditional Mexican hot beverage, and that's made with milk, water, cinnamon, and, with, masa flour. So you actually get to make your own tamales.
So, we're gonna be doing that over at, well, let's see. Yeah. That's under where the, historic Northside District. We're gonna come together and, you know, learn something from that. It's gonna be the Mercado Advanced Center. So be sure you come on out, have fun, and improve your tamale making skills, and that's all I have. Thank you, Carlos. Council member Peoples. Arnie. And so I wanna thank, I saw Roger Venables out in the audience tonight, but, I had the honor with my staff of visiting with the Fort Worth Aviation team.
And we took a tour of Meacham International Airport tour in advance of the World Cup and what we're going to be doing. It was absolutely a fabulous day. We got to not only meet with different departments and tour the airport, but we also got to visit with our amazing members of our, firefighters department and also our police unit, who who was, housed there. And you can see me with the helicopter. They did not take me up, mayor, but it is, an amazing, piece of equipment
with the eye in the sky. And I got to sign the plane, and I just wanna thank, the team at Meacham that handles our aviation department. They're a small but mighty team, and we are in good hands. And the skies are extremely safe. Next slide, please. And in keeping with that, I then went from there to Sunrise, McMillan Elementary for their fall fair and resource fair. And that young man in that bottom picture is so smooth. I had to tell him, he said, hello.
My name is and so he was a great example of what happens, when you work with young people and you get them prepared for the future. And so the next, slide is then keeping with things in the air. For any of you who have gone to DFW Airport lately, and I understand that, they're doing a lot of work there, and some people have complained about the exits. You are in for a fabulous treat.
We are one of the busiest airports in the country, and the DFW team is committed to making air travel not only safe, but convenient and accessible. And so, they the whole airport team came together and took us on a tour. Me and my team, it was absolutely fabulous. I, got to go to the new Terminal F and look out. It is going to be a wonderful experience for travel, and it will only continue
to make us, attractive to travelers all over the country. So that was great. And then the final thing is, so I came back. I went to National League of Cities and came back, and so I continue to work and partner with Fort Worth ISD, but they have a new chief of communications, and community partnerships, Tierney Tennant. And I got a chance to host, a meet and greet with her and ask her all kinds of questions, and we are all focused on improving student outcomes.
So I was glad to be able to do that with the Doc bookstore. And then I think my final slide is, oh, I, attended my first National councilman Crane is exactly right. You will meet many people there and find out great things. I went to many sessions and came back, with several nuggets and to dos. Councilman Blaylock, thank you for steering me in the right directions for something. So I enjoyed my time with council member Beck, Flores, Crane, Nettles, and me.
It was and Blaylock. It was a good time and money well spent for the city because I came back with ideas about tackling issues like homelessness and other things. And then I think that's the final thing I have. Happy holidays. And one of the things that you won't see is on Saturday, I will be participating with other elected officials in the state of the six. It is an annual, it is an annual, conference put together by doctor Gwen Morrison
and other elected officials from the East Side Of Fort Worth to talk about issues and how we focus on solving them. So, that will be Saturday from two to four. And if anybody's interested, reach out to my office, and we will get you information on it. Thank you, ma'am. And council member Hall. Thank you, ma'am. Alright, you guys. I want you to bear with me because I'm gonna take it back a little bit in time because I'm a little behind on my presentations. But to begin and kick it off, on October 11, I had the pleasure of attending Lake Como's one hundred and twentieth anniversary.
Lake Como was founded the community was founded in nineteen o five, and so me being a former history teacher, history is my jam. We had a great time. I learned a lot of new things about the history of not only Lake Como but Fort Worth, and I had some really great food. And I got to pick up a couple of new treats too. Next slide. On 10/28/2025, Waste Management, made District six their home opening their new recycling facility. The new, facility is located on Hemphill And Reisinger Road, and they will have the
capacity of a 144,000 tons of recyclables per year. So welcome to district six waste management. Next slide. On 10/29/2025, I got to, participate in a groundbreaking for Audubon. Audubon is investing in District six and bringing us new, six, brand franchises, and so we broke around there. It was the coldest, windiest morning, I believe on record so far in 2025, but we are excited to have Audubon, coming to District 6.
Next slide. I had a pleasure of being a participant in a conversation with Councilman Hall, by Fort Worth Families Forward who invited me to participate at Harmony Science Academy. Y'all know I say all the time that I'm an educator, so it was great to talk to parents, and learn how I can be an advocate for them, not only in District 6, but throughout the city and how we can improve, the safety in our schools and also improve literacy across our community. Next slide. I know that we are mentioning land man screening on November 6 already, but I
had to show the picture because I thought me and councilwoman Beck looked really, really cute that night. We had a great time. I was a little starstruck, and it was just a great time. It was just a great place to be and a great time to be there. I have to say guilty. That was my first land man episode, and now I'm You're hooked. Hooked, obviously. So thank you for that. Next slide. The Veterans Day parade. I attended my first Veterans Day parade, here in the city of Fort Worth on November 11, and I've been to a lot of parades in my day. I had a great time. I got to ride in the model t car with, miss teen, Fort Worth.
And so it was great as a daughter of a veteran. My father's a veteran. My stepfather's a veteran. My mom's a veteran. My husband's a veteran. I am literally the only non veteran. So, thank all of our veterans for our service for their service. Next slide. We held our district six bond meeting on 11/13/2025. We had pizza, so we had a full house. So everyone was there. I wanna say thank you to staff, for coming out and making that, a huge success. And, also, I wanna thank Tarleton, University of the Fort Worth campus for welcoming us and open their doors and hosting us for that, evening of information and exchange.
Next slide. I stopped by on November 15 at the Como Legacy's annual co drive because there is something always nonprofit amazing and community impactful happening in Como. And so they had their annual co drive, and I just wanna say thank you to the nonprofit Como Legacy for their continued service in the community. Next slide. Deborah didn't mention it, but I was there at DFW with her. Okay? We were the only two council people there, and she did not even I co starred with Deborah Peoples on 11/17/2025 at DFW at the Integrated Operations Center.
So it was great. We're both kinda nerds in that regard, so it was a great tour. Next slide. Steer Fort Worth held their elected officials reception. It's hard to believe Mary, you can help me remember how long ago it was that Steer Fort Worth started out. I think I was considered a young up and coming leader then. Yeah. And yeah. So I'm I'm now an old lady, so I get to go and speak to the young people, the up and coming leaders. But it was a great reception. It was great to be amongst the other electives and just to hear all the energy of our new, the new generation of leaders that are coming forward. Next slide. Meals on Wheels.
This is my plug, my shameless plug for volunteerism. It only takes one hour, one day of week to make a difference in someone's life in our community. I did take that day, that one hour, and I got to, on November 24, to deliver meals to, some of our residents in, in the D 6 community. So if you haven't volunteered with Meals on Wheels, it's really simple, really easy. I, encourage you to sign up. Next slide. The Ryan Family YMCA hosted their community Thanksgiving dinner. They just opened their doors to the D 6 community and surrounding neighbors to come
and have, good food, good fellowship, and great music and entertainment, and so it's it's a good time to be there. Next slide. The GM Financial Parade of Lights, yeah, it should have been the Sunday before because it was cold on November 30, but it was a great time. I'm thankful for DFWI for inviting us all out. The hot cocoa served as hand warmers, and, all of the lights in the parade were fantastic. So it was great to see my other fellow councilman there, and, my BFF and friends were able to join me. So next slide.
Just a few announcements. The mayor's community engagement workshops and neighborhood awards. I repeat, the community engagement workshops and neighborhood awards, it's happening. So it's now open and it closes on Friday, January 17 at 5PM. Please, nominate, someone for projects that they're doing in, our community and that are making a difference. Next slide. We have one more immunization clinic. So if you still need immunizations for your your, students, your children, December 13, this weekend is the last opportunity. Next slide. And this is the last slide.
I promise. The Work On Me toy drive is going to be going on until December 18. They're a nonprofit, Work On Me that operates out of D 6, and so I will be volunteering, with them, coming soon. But, I encourage you to donate if you haven't to a toy drive either to work on me or another here. Our students and our children would appreciate the support and just having something nice under the tree. Next slide. And that is all. I just wanna wish everyone in District 6, thank you so much. It's been a fun, quick, fastest ever six months, and I wish you a a
magical holiday and a happy New Year. Thank you, ma'am. Thank you, doctor Hall. And council member Beck? Is it not working? Hi. Council member Brett Metals has Oh, I'm sorry, Chris. I apologize. You did have a few. Just kidding. Well, I must correct the record. Waste management is in District 8, but we share it, so we appreciate that. First, had opportunity for a conversation with, families, forward families, talking about, our education. Next slide. The turkey giveaway at True Love Sanctuary as well as Forest Hills Civic Center, had
an opportunity to meet, a lot of constituents and help out in a time of need. Next slide. Also attending the parade of lights with other council members as well as, Trinity Metro, the joy of life. Next slide, please. We have a town hall meeting with police chief Eddie Garcia to discuss issues and concerns on South Riverside. So we're asking all neighborhoods connected to South Riverside to come out on Wednesday, December 10 from 05:30 to 06:30. And I believe those are all my slides. Thank you. Thank you, Chris. Council member Beck. Okay.
So first up, while I was not able to attend the leadership Fort Worth elected officials extravaganza, I was able to work with or meet with our young leadership Fort Worth folks, our eighth graders that are part of the leadership Fort Worth program. And got to speak with them about the power of influence and so it was really great to hear what eighth graders think influences. It's also a little alarming the influence they think we have.
If we only had the level of influence that that we had I think probably we'd control the weather and win the lotto and wouldn't be here, but it was good to give them perspective. Next slide. Yesterday we cut the ribbon of the new expansion to the convention center. If you have not driven down Commerce Street in the last week or so, I would highly recommend you do so. One it's straight. So no longer do you have to take a curve, but you get to see the the backside of our in process newly renovated convention center and it's truly beautiful.
I mean if you get a chance to go in and look at the the inside as well, it's really exciting to see what we're bringing here to Fort Worth. Next slide. Okay. It is not too late. If you're sitting here and your belly is rumbling and you don't know what you want to do for dinner, call i4telli, order a pizza, and all the 15% of the proceeds will go back to Lily b Clayton, this evening. Next slide. Okay. If you need a Christmas tree and you have not purchased your Christmas tree yet or if you already have and you want to get another one, the Optimist Club
is selling their live Christmas trees on the corner of University In Lancaster and the Farrington Field parking lot. I don't know how many years they've been out there now. I know that I've never known a Fort Worth without Christmas season with it without them, set up out there. But so you know, those proceeds from the Christmas tree sales go directly back into the Optimist clubs programs. And here in the city of Fort Worth, it's really about youth sports for them. So please make sure you go out and spread some Christmas cheer by getting a Christmas tree out at Barrington Field.
Next slide. Okay. We've got more Christmas activities. So Santa will be in Sundance Square the thirteenth, the fourteenth, the nineteenth and the twenty first. If you are unsure if you've been naughty or nice, now that's your opportunity to go and check-in with Santa. Make sure you get on the good list. We also have December 12, How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Burnett Park. Next slide. Also on December 12 from six to nine and we have free pictures with Santa and the annual glass tree lighting at Cinecas studios on Magnolia.
Next slide. December 12 at ten a. M. We have the unveiling of the Logan Street mural with our parks and rec department. Next slide. Okay, coming up January 22 is our point in time count. That's when volunteers around the city go out and quite literally count the homeless individuals in our community. If you have never volunteered for point in time, my challenge is for you to volunteer this year. Not only is it an incredibly humbling experience to see how members of our community
live, but you really are doing a great service for our community helping us the breadth of that problem, in our community. So I'd, please consider bundling up and joining us for a night at point in time. And that is all I've got. Thank you. And council member Martinez? Thank you, mayor. Alright. Well, last month, I attended the Riverside Arts District mural dedication and had the privilege of presenting local artist, Juan Velasquez, with the special recognition for his work on the new mural, located on Ray Street right off Sylvania.
So if you haven't had a chance, please drive by. It's very beautiful. I'd like to thank Guillermo Sigala senior and junior of Car Niceria La Superior for their generous contribution to funding this project and for providing the wall space for the mural. Thanks is also due to city manager Jay Chapa who provided community partnership funding for this project, and congrats to RAD on a successful community project. Next slide, please. After the mural dedication, I made my way to tour, the Kinfolk House in Pali Heights. It's truly Full space, that incorporates art in the community, and they produce some very powerful exhibitions.
So if you if you haven't had the chance to go there yet, I highly recommend it. But right now, they're only open by appointment, so please check out their website for contact information. Next slide, please. A little friendly competition took place on Saturday, November 22, where I had the honor of throwing the first pitch at the Carter Riverside versus Oakhurst annual clash on the river kickball game. Congratulations to Carter Riverside who won 10 to three. Next slide, please. And councilwoman Beck already shared this, but for those in the South Hemphill Heights neighborhood and surrounding area, the Loudoun Street mural unveiling is this Friday, December 12 at 10AM.
Donuts with Dad on Saturday, December 13 at the Wirt Heights Community Center from 11AM to 1PM is another great event. Next slide. Victory Force Community Center is hosting a toy drive from now until December 15. Donations are, accepted from the hours of 8AM to 8PM. And on December 20, Andrew Doc Sessions and Eugene McCray, Community Center are both hosting holiday events. Kids can get pictures with Santa and enjoy free treats. To all those in attendance and watching virtually, I wish you a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year. And last but not least, I want to take this opportunity to wish my chief of staff, Rachel Avellano, a happy belated birthday, Rachel. Y'all wanna wish her happy birthday later on today? She's right over here. So happy birthday, Rachel. Thank you. Thank you, Jeanette. I just have one that I don't have a visual for you, but for those that are, trying to think about Christmas, there is a free bike giveaway in Council District 9, councilor Beck's District at Farrington Field on this Saturday, December 13. Gates open at 06:30, and a free bicycle will be given one per vehicle.
And if you've never been, it is incredible an incredible event, and families line up as early as 4AM to get in line for that bicycle opening at 06:30. So I hope to see you there on Saturday. Mayor, next will be, nonconsent speakers. Thank you. Our first speaker is Bob Bowlby followed by Adrian Smith. Just resolutions, which now the way the agenda is, you don't know what we're talking about since, Matty Parker, you've been here. Got no idea. I gotta say that the commissioner's court has a decency to put their announcements at the very bottom and don't make people sit here for half an hour and watch
your celebrity show. And then you can still put it on the screen, but put it at the end. Put it at the end, and you can go home early because no one will be here. I appreciate that. We would too, probably, because they all wanna get home with their loved ones and not be down here watching y'all. So Bob, is there anything else I can do? Point. Here it is. This, Ray's. You're talking about for city manager. Now when you go to the city website, you you download this. This is what they put on there right here, the the amount stuff. I'll tell you what, it'd be really good. Maybe if you add a little bit and show what the city manager's salary is. How much is the, attorney's salary is?
How much the secretary's salary is? How much is 5%? You know, the city manager, what do you do anyway? You run from me. You had you hadn't done anything. You run away from the camera. So I don't know what you do to earn 5% more, but, you know, we overpay our city manager enough that you've been paid up the next twenty years. You don't need 5% raise. You already got it for the next twenty years. So I say no. 100% no. There's things the city needs more important than giving you more money. You're already overpaid. Am I off track yet? Okay. So far, I don't have no point of order. Oh, there we go.
You know, Jared. I miss Jared. He was number one. He was poo. Point of order police. But anyway, 7% for the other one. Now here's something I wanted to bring up too. Has anybody in the history of Fort Worth ever got denied their raise? Anybody? Out there in the public market, you get paid by your your qualifications about what you do. Here, you just gotta get in that seat, and you automatically got raises. I mean, mister Cook was the worst manager. You know, he got penalized. Not, when he got penalized, his penalty was really a bonus.
He was not allowed to oversee Sundance Square. That's less work. Woah. And then he still got his raise. How how do you do that? So, no, I I think no raises right now until we get some, real mayor first thing. That's what we need. More than ever, we had to remove Unity Park and put in a merit that cares about the people and about our money and respects this job, and that will move your public comments to the bottom of the agenda so we don't have to listen to you. Thank you. Merry Christmas, Bob. Our next speaker is Adrian Smith. Adrian is not a pleasant. Counsel, that's the end of our nonconsent agenda speakers. Thank you.
Got a motion. Actually, we don't have that yet. Just a second. Keep going. Our next item will be, 25 dash five six four six, changes in membership for District 5. Council member Peebles. I would press your consideration to appoint pastor John Reed who is here with us tonight to the Urban Design Commission board with an effective term 12/09/2025 and ending 10/01/2027. It would be his first term for the Urban Design Commission, and I it is
my pleasure because he is one of the hardest working people that I know. His respective application and resume are available upon request, and the original copies will be maintained in the city secretary's office. Motion to second. Counsel, please vote. Motion carries. Next will be 25 dash five six four eight, which is at large board appointments. That's me. There we go. Counselor, per the guidelines, reflecting ordinance number two seven nine hundred dash o eight twenty twenty five following at large appointments, which will begin term 12/09/2025 ending 10/01/2027 as follows.
Jacob Wurman, position one, capital improvements advisory committee. Louis Charles Edmonds, position three, capital improvements advisory committee and transportation impact fee. Clarence Johnson, capital improvements. Jim Jim Tidwell, position seven, capital improvements. Jeremy Raines, alternate one, capital improvements. And Ty Lambert, alternate two, capital improvements. And then the following appointments will begin 12/09/2025 through 10/01/2026 for your consideration. Joseph Snyder, position two, capital improvements. John Stevens in position four, capital improvements.
And Caroline Kranz, position six, capital improvements. All applications and resumes are available upon request in city secretary's office. Motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next will be 25 dash five six one five. A motion in a second council. Please vote. Motion carries. Next will be 25 dash five six one six. Motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six one nine. Motion and a second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six two zero.
Motion and second, please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six two one. Motion and a second. Please vote. Nice, strong work, Tom. Thank you. Motion carries. Nexus 25 dash five six two two. Motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six two three. Motion second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six two four. Motion and a second. Please vote.
Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six two five. Motion and a second counsel. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six two six. Motion second. Please vote. Motion carries. Access 25 dash five six two seven. Motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six two eight. Motion is second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six two nine. Motion second, please vote.
Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six five zero. Motion a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six five one. Council member Hill. And abundance of caution, I'd like to recuse myself due to my position at TCU. Motion and second. Oh, yeah. Thank you. Motion and second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25 dash five six five six. Second. Motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is twenty five dash five five seven eight. Second. Motion is second. Counsel, please vote.
Motion carries. Next is 25Dash5649. Second. Motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is M and C 25Dash1123. Staff's available if you have questions. Motion and a second counsel. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is MNC twenty five dash one one two six. Thank you, councilor Hall. We have a few speakers on this item. Our first is Peter Irvin followed by Nellie Camaffey. It's, Jim Fee, and she'll not be making it today. So my name is Peter Irvin.
I'm a member of the Pointer Crossing HOA board of directors and a resident of District 6. I can actually see the location of this proposed development when I look west or will look east from my front yard. I am in favor of approving all items on the agenda for m c twenty five eleven twenty six. This is because, by and large, approving these items will not contribute to Fort Worth's looming infrastructure maintenance cost explosion. Since the money for the tax credit comes from the federal government, the city will still be able to collect property taxes needed to pay for public roads, etcetera, associated
with the Dominion townhomes. This is in line with the strong towns development philosophy as I referenced at last week's public comment meeting. I also support the Dominion townhome development because we are staring down the barrel of a gun loaded with booming population growth. Fort Worth is expected to double in size the next five ish years. That means we will have 1,000,000 more people to feed, to employ, and to house. If we are what if we, as a city, fail to build the housing now, then the consequences will be dire. San Francisco is an example of what happens when a city disregards future growth in
favor of a comfortable now. Home values there now reach for the stars, and that will happen to to Fort Worth if we fail to build denser neighborhoods here. Before we get excited about the potential to own million dollar homes, consider the truth that Fort Worth is not San Francisco. California caps property tax increases at 2% year over year. Texas sets the cap at 10% for those with homestead exemptions. San this means that San Francisco property taxes double every thirty five years for everybody. Whereas here in Texas, property taxes can double every seven per homestead exemptions unless you
rent or own a business, in which case there is no limit to what they may become the following year. By similar argument, insurance premiums will also rise. If We The People do not aid those delivering denser housing development, then taxes and insurance will bleed our wallets dry. While I do not while I do agree that taxes and insurance are necessary, I do not intend to let the government or insurance companies snatch a literal fortune every year out of my wallet for the privilege of keeping a roof over my head.
And so I support building denser housing in general and the Dominion Townhomes in particular. I've heard a variety objection a variety of objections to the Dominion townhome development. These include noise, dust, increased increased crime traffic, etcetera. There are solutions to all of these challenges, and they start with increasing the property tax base in our area. We want more community centers, then we need more people paying taxes. We want a better bus system, then we need more people buying tickets. We want more from our library, then we need more people borrowing books.
Our next speaker is Kyrie Duckett followed by Jacqueline West. Mayor, council, Tyree Duckett, with the many of the applicant. Thank you for allowing me to come and speak tonight, and I wanna begin by thanking you, councilwoman Hall, and your team for your collaboration in the neighborhood, for the conversations we've had with them for the past few months. At our last our our most recent neighborhood meeting, we had, one of our potential neighbors come and ask us and ask me specifically if I would suggest building the proposal before you today in my neighborhood. And during that conversation, I was able to tell them about Ron Mel and East
Range Crossings. Ron Mel is a Dominion employee who lives in Denver, Colorado, and every day, he is able to walk or bike to East Range Crossings, which is a little over half a mile from his neighborhood. Unlike most Dominion employees, though, Ronnell is a partner and owner in East Range Crossings. He'd gotten that same question enough times at community meetings like we attended that he decided to go and build something in his own neighborhood. That's the type of company Dominion is. And ever since each East Range Crossings was built, we've seen more stores and restaurants in that neighborhood.
We've seen more other homes. We've seen a grocery store open. We've seen more transit stops at East Range Crossings. And like all Dominion properties, home values in that neighborhood have gone up, not down. That's a conversation that we've attempted to have and want to continue having with the the community near the proposed, developments at 9100 Makartt and for the rest of District 6 for the years to come. That's the promise that Dominion makes as a company as a long term owner, and we believe that option that is available for you tonight, that yes vote means that you're committing to partner with a long term owner on a site that's already zoned
for townhomes that will not just have someone come in, lease it up, put it full of people with cheap materials, and then be gone in five years because they don't care about the long term results for the community. But Dimitium, as an owner, maintains all of our properties and continues to invest in them and main, maintains ownership for a minimum of fifteen years. In addition, we've heard concerns, some of which Peter addressed, and some of which you've received as part of your council packet from the neighbors about crime, about community centers, about density. If this proposal were to be successful, we'd be contributing to infrastructure improvements along 9100
McHart Ave. Those would come out of the project's budget, not from city funds. We've committed to working with the YMCA of Greater Fort Worth to give free and reduced memberships at the local Ryan Family YMCA cent YMCA for residents at the potential Dominion community because as one of the neighbors heads, idle minds are the devil's plaything, and we don't want idle minds any more than anyone else. And, additionally, we've committed to working with the school district to provide pedestrian crossings and, infrastructure as part of this development so that kids and students at our property can have safe crossings to school.
We appreciate your time and consideration, and thank you again, doctor Hall, for the work of your team, And thank you again for, considering this resolution this evening. Our next speaker is Jacqueline West followed by Derica Patterson. Greetings, mayor and council persons council members. My name is Jacqueline West, and I live in Pointe Crossing in District 6 for the last twenty years. I'm here today to voice concerns about agenda item, 25 dash one one two six
and its potential impact on our community. First, I'm concerned about the added strain on public safety. With more than 1,000 new residents planned for this townhome, there will be increased pressure on the Fort Worth Police Department who are already understaffed. We need to ensure our police force is adequately staffed and supported to keep our communities safe. Second, our local schools are already facing capacity issues. Additional students could worsen overcrowding and further stretch resources, ultimately affecting the quality of education
our our children receive. There are also significant concerns about the impact on infrastructure, traffic, roads, and utilities, as well as the limited resources currently available for youth programming and community services. As our population grows, we need more investment in our kids, our families, and the basic systems that keep our community functioning. But my biggest concern is the long term sustainability of this development. We don't just need more rental housing.
We need real pathways to home ownership. Affordable housing does not have to mean renting forever. I urge the city to consider options such as a community land trust, which would allow working class families a chance at shared equity ownership instead of being locked into permanent renting cycles or rental cycles. Additionally, this land presents an opportunity to increase the 2026 bond program allocation for affordable housing By offering financing options that are more attainable than traditional loans, the bond program
can help more families achieve homeownership, something this proposed development simply cannot provide. In conclusion, I ask you to vote in a way that preserves the integrity of District 6, invest in long term community resources, and ensure that any development on this land contributes to, not extracts from our community. Thank you for your time and for listening to the voices of residents like myself. Hi. Martin Maloski. Yes. Go ahead.
Thank you, Derica. Okay. Good evening, mayor and council. My name is Derica Patterson, and I'm the president of Rainbow Ridge HOA and a District 6 resident. And I'm speaking today to oppose the tax credit request for Dominion's proposed 328 unit unit affordable housing income restricted development. I want to begin by clarifying something very important. Affordable housing should not mean encouraging families to become lifelong renters. It should mean creating pathways to ownership and stability. As shared in this very chamber by the president of Trinity Habitat for Humanity, the
outcomes of children who grow up in stable owner occupied homes are dramatically better academically, economically, and socially. We do not have comparable data demonstrating those outcomes for high density income restricted rental complexes, and we have not been shown revenue positive projections that match the benefits of homeownership driven models. Next, I want to be clear that I have done my homework. I attended both informational sessions, conducted an independent on-site evaluation of one of their properties in Arlington, and had several direct conversations with the staff.
Their professionalism is appreciated, but it doesn't erase the long term financial implications of this request. First, the tax credit completely undermines the purpose of impact fees. Impact fees exist to help cities offset the burden of new development on roads, utilities, fire, police, and public services. But a 4% housing tax credit paired with the developer stated intention to seek a future property tax exemption means the city receives this impact fee one time, loses property tax revenue every single year thereafter, and while the added strain on police, fire, school,
and roads continue indefinitely. In other words, the tax credit cancels out the revenue needed to sustain the impact of the development. Second, our infrastructure cannot absorb this density. We are already dealing with overcrowded schools, limited childcare availability, congested traffic, minimal youth programming, no public transit support, overextended police resources. Adding 700 to over a thousand residents before addressing these deficiencies is irresponsible and inequitable. Third, the p the Fort Worth PD staffing is already strained as admitted by the
police chief and other city leaders on numerous occasions consecutively for the last several years. Dividing limited coverage across thousand more residents is not feasible. The develops the development's proximity to the police station also raises legitimate privacy and safety issues for the officers in today's climate, especially with Dominion's inability to fence their property that is being built on public streets. Finally, the issue is not that dominion the issue is not dominion. The issue is compatibility and financial sustainability, a high dense income restricted rental complex that
cannot be gated, located in a straight corridor, and structured around tax credits and future exemption is not a long term revenue positive partnership for Fort Worth. Our next speaker is Martin Molaschi followed by Frank Thomasson. Hello, madam mayor, council members. I'd like to talk about livability. When I first moved down to Texas, to Fort Worth 10 ago, I had a rusty old car that broke down a lot. I was living in apartment building, on South Hill and across the street from the
Aldi. And that was a perfect location if I don't have reliable transportation. Not everybody does because I was able to walk to the grocery store. There was things to do in the area. There's sidewalks. There were bus stops. There's different things going on in that area where you don't necessarily need to use your car all the time. I had neighbors who didn't have a car at all, and they were able to walk to work. If you've ever been to that intersection at 9100 Makartt, it's Makartt And Riesinger.
There's nothing there. There's no grocery stores. There's nowhere to buy groceries. I have been on the Rosemary Ridge HOA since it started five years ago, and we've have been begging for a grocery store in our area. There's no grocery stores. You can't buy groceries unless you have a car, and you can drive somewhere to get groceries. There there's no really there's not a lot of places to to go work where you can walk to. There's no playgrounds. We've been begging for playground for years, and we don't have that.
So you're gonna drop a thousand people in here where there's already overcrowded school. There's nowhere to buy groceries, you know, unless you have a reliable car. There's nowhere to not a whole lot of place to work where you can walk to because there's not sidewalks, and people walk along Riesinger all the time. And it's it's kinda terrifying because, you know, Riesinger has a reputation for fatalities. And, you know, you're gonna have a thousand people there, no sidewalks, not a lot
of bus stops, and there's no grocery stores. There's not a lot of stuff to do. People are going to be walking along Riesinger, and you're putting people's lives at risk. We already have lots and lots of homes. We have a lot of apartments. We have a lot of rental units. And like other people said, it'd be be good if people could own, you know, their homes or their condos because then they can get equity. But communities need vision. We we need a vision for development. It can't just be homes on top of homes on top of the homes. There needs to be things to do, you know, like, maybe, like, stuff for the
youth to do. You know, put in put in a area where people can do kids can do sports, where they will be occupied, bring a grocery store to the area. It just doesn't make sense. It just kind of it just seems like, you know, we're just setting us to the entire community to fail, including potential future tenants who will just be there where with no transportation. Thank you, Martin. Vote no. Thank you. Frank Thomason followed by Ashley Curtis. Good evening, mayor and, council members.
My name is Frank Thomason. I'm a president of District 6, and I serve as the board president for the Landau Springs HOA. As most of my neighbors said, this area is a very very small area that they're looking to put in these 300 townhomes, up to 1,000 residents. It's single point of entry is a one lane road in and out, and it is directly behind our current police station, which I I feel is gonna be create a little bit of an operational risk in this area or police department.
I wanna echo what some of the other people have said when they've come up here. It's not just at our schools that are at capacity. A lot of our schools, unfortunately, in District six are also underperforming. And I think this would be an injustice for not only these residents that might come in, but, you know, our students that are already currently in the school district. So, you know, I think that the school districts are trying to do a lot to improve that, but dropping in three to 500 more kids on these schools, I don't know how they're gonna do it. So, and additionally, I wanna ask the city council to do two things.
First, I wanna ask them to deny this resolution, but also I wanna see the city council maybe potentially rezone this area. So I don't think R 2 is a very good use of this land. I think there's some other things that the city could do here, such as community fill facilities, parks, maybe some mixed use development, or just low density residential. It would be better fit for this area. So I appreciate your time. Thank you for allowing me to speak. Our next speaker is Ashley Curtis followed by Barnett Person.
Hi. I'm Ashley Curtis. I am a resident of District 8. I'm on the border of District 6 And 8 because I live right off of Reisinger Road. So when I look at this development, I actually see my house from the top view. I have lived in Southwest Fort Worth and, specifically, 76123, my basically, my entire life. I do remember this area being nothing but cows and no businesses, and I love having, you know, more grocery stores and things of that nature. But with that also came we had affordable housing off of Sycamore.
We had affordable housing on the other side of Sycamore. And my family ultimately had to move from the Meadow Creek area because of the things that were happening. Now my family has moved. I have moved back to that area. But I I did tell my husband if this does go through, I will move, and my neighbors have said the same thing. I have only owned this home for three years now. And to see this area continuing to be a, hey. We're going to dump this type of things on us. I as a realtor, I believe in affordable housing, but I don't think that having
so much of a rental capacity we have private owners that have rentals already, that are making it affordable. I actually asked a friend of mine that actually would meet the criteria to move here, and she herself said, I still cannot afford that. Her home that she pays for right now, she pays less than that and still has a four bedroom. But you know what? She's gaining equity. She's gaining, private home ownership and everything else, the beauty of it. But she's not going to do that if she was a renter. Another thing is the crime in our area.
It is something. Because where I live, I hear the trucks and the policemen come down all the time down our street. And someone could say, well, that's because where you live. But you know what? It is kinda funny that I hear it all the time, and I'm hearing the apps and everything going off. And I say, you know what? That is something that is a concern. Because just because the resident gets approved, me, I've also been in property management as well. That does not stop someone from having their friends stay with them or their relative be with them.
So that is a real factor. So not only are you going to have, I guess, two per every room, but that does not include the people that could possibly also stay with these people as well. So I would like to say either you adjust it so it's not so many residents in one area, but I also wanna say that we need to consider that because we also have had a huge amount of liquor stores also come into this. So if we are going to do something like this, let's spread it around Fort Worth. Don't let everything be in Southwest Fort Worth.
That's all. Thank you. Our next speak speaker is Barnett Person. Good evening, council. My name is Barnett Person. I'm a resident of District 6 for the last seventeen years. My concern is, is the development that's proposed in that area right now. I understand the development needs to build, but as a resident, I understand there's a need to have a planned development. As it stands now, what is planned for the district is there's infrastructure is not
set up. We don't have the infrastructure for another thousand residents. Reisinger Road starting at Summer Creek Drive to I 35 is already overburdened. Number of accidents, number of traffic fatalities, We just can't handle another without any plan. The only ingress and egress to the planned communities is like one of my, residents said, it's a one road one lane road in and out. Schools, doctor Hall, as the educator, you should understand.
We should have decent public education, plan education as opposed to just dumping kids into a school and burden them with an overcrowded setting. And this is what you're doing right now if you pass this, is that you're dumping individuals into already infrastructure that is not set up. We need to build infrastructure first. That means roads. That means schools. That means public safety. Our police department is overbearing. We just do not have the infrastructure for what is proposed at this time, and
you will be just putting an extra burden on not only your police department, your fire department, your education system. Doctor Hall and mister Nettles, you down there on hemp Hemphill and Reisinger with the opening of the waste management. You understand the need for that road improvement of that road. You saw it. You see an amount of trucks, cars, individuals that come down that road. That is the road that goes into this development 9100, Makartt.
It is the only road, the only artery that runs from Summer Creek Drive to I 35 is rising the road, and it's already overburdened with accidents and a number of other fatalities. And thank you for your time. Thank you. Council member Hall, that's the conclusion of our speakers. I don't know what the we're trying we're trying to Alright. Thank you, mayor. So, as councilwoman for District 6, I want to first and foremost extend my sincerest
gratitude to all our stakeholders, our residents, our faith based community, our nonprofit partners, our school districts. I wanna thank you all for your engagement and your thoughtful feedback regarding m and c two five dash one one two six. Your voice and the commitment to our community are invaluable. I also wanna take the time to thank the Dominion developers for their interest in District 6 and for their willingness to engage with my office throughout this process. After careful consideration, I am recommending denial of m and c two five dash one one two six.
Thank you, doctor Hall. We've got a motion on the floor and a second. Thank you. I'm gonna motion and a second into discussion from counsel. Please vote. Thank you. Motion carries. Next will be MNC twenty five dash one zero nine five. Motion to second council, please vote. Motion carries. Next is M and C 25 Dash1133. Motion and a second counsel. Please vote. Motion carries. Just as a reference, M and C twenty five one one eight three was continued
to January, thirteenth. It gets this to zoning. First one is ZCDash24Dash173. Councilman Crane? Yes. I'm gonna move to deny without prejudice. Should a second council please vote? Motion carries. Next is z c dash two five dash zero eight eight. Council member Beck, we have three speakers on this item. The first is Rick Garcia followed by Anita Horkey. Good evening, Mayor Parker, council members. My name is Rick Garcia and I'm president of the Pasco Neighborhood Association. I just wanted to restate a few key points about this case because this isn't
just about one property. It's about the long term integrity of A5 zoning across our city. What happens here sets a precedent for every single family neighborhood in Fort Worth. If this, as a reminder, this property used to be a single family home that fit the character of the block. The applicant chose to demolish it, not to rebuild a home, but to pursue a commercial parking lot. That was a speculative decision based on the assumption that zoning protections could be pushed aside. The lot is surrounded on three sides by homes and a personal parking lot does not belong in an A5 residential district.
If this is approved, it sends a message that any home in any single family neighborhood can be bought, torn down, and replaced with commercial use. That weakens the stability that zoning is designed to provide citywide. For all these reasons, we respectfully ask the council to uphold the zoning ordinance, protect the integrity of the residential neighborhoods, and to deny this request with prejudice. Thank you very much. Our next speaker is Anita Horkey followed by Michael Hoaio. Is Anita present? Oh, sorry. Hi, Anita. Good evening. My name is Anita Horkey, and I live a couple of blocks from the subject
property. I respectfully request that you deny the conditional use permit. The last fifteen plus years, past and current residents in the Pasquale neighborhood have worked hard to preserve the single family residential character of the neighborhood. We worked with our council representative in 2008 to have most of the neighborhood rezoned to A5 single family. We never envisioned that the warehouses and light industrial uses on the most eastern street of the neighborhood would one day become bars and event venues. The proposed parking on the A5 Lot would be for the adjacent bar, a business
that has already caused problems for neighbors. The requested parking lot will not solve those problems. It will simply help the neighborhood grow and attract more patrons. There will still be cars lining the neighborhood streets during the bar's busy business hours. You may ask how I, how can I state that so confidently? It's because the property has been used as a parking lot on and off for the last five years in violation of the zoning ordinance. Even when the A5 Lot is full of cars, there are plenty more vehicles parked on nearby streets.
Here are some photos to show what I'm describing. The first one on the screen was taken in April 2021, when I drove by and discovered 26 cars parked on the A5 Lot. The property owner's mother, who spoke to me, said her son told her it was okay to use the parking lot, excuse me, the lot for parking. I knew otherwise from talking with city staff. Page two please. This photo shows the privacy fence that was constructed illegally on the property in November 2023. I understand that the code enforcement case for the illegal fence remains open twenty five
months later. Page three, please. I drove by the lot the night before the Zoning Commission hearing for this case, just to see if cars were parked there. There were. I decided to drive by a few more times before the November 11 city council meeting when the case was first heard. Every time, I saw vehicles parked illegally on the A 5 Lot. Page four, please. Page five, please. Page six, please. Thank you. I wish it were rare to see vehicles parked illegally on the vacant A5 lot, but it isn't. On October 8, when the zoning commission heard this case, the applicant told me and
several others in person before the hearing that he didn't care about the outcome of the case. He later testified at the hearing that he didn't care about the outcome. Unlike the applicant, I do care about the outcome of this case. Please help us protect our neighborhood and prevent further commercial encroachment into our neighborhood by denying the conditional use permit. Thank you. Thank you. Michael Howieo? Hi, Michael. Thank you, Howie. Excuse me. How well. How well. How well are you doing? Okay. How well are you doing? There we go. Okay. Blessings to the rabbi.
What a what a invocation. With that being said, the Cub Scouts, that's what our neighborhood's about. We are definitely a melting pot, and we are a buffer to TCU. When I first moved in, twenty plus years ago, the TCU guys were girls were up and down the street. But now they are streaming up and down the street because they found Fiesta. And it's a great trip straight from TCU. So we are here as a neighborhood to protect the integrity and the public safety
and the public health of everybody that goes to TCU as a pre med, pre law, accounting engineer, and also the little cub scouts that are popping up in our neighborhood from the families that have moved in. A year ago, I was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin going door to door. Wow. I met somebody. They said, where are you from? I said, Fort Worth. He said, TCU? And I said, two blocks away, his daughter was going to TCU as a nursing
student from Milwaukee. And I said, don't worry about it. If you need anything, here's my number. Call me, and I'll help out. TCU is a remarkable institution, and it is deserves a remarkable neighborhood next to it. And our neighborhood is already remarkable, and we will protect the TCU students that live in our neighborhood. I have, like, 12 next to me. So guess what? Please, for the public safety and the public health, please deny this parking lot.
And that's it. And with please deny with prejudice so we don't have to do this again. Thank you. Thank you, Michael. Council member Beck has the conclusion of our speakers. I will move to deny with prejudice. Motion and a second. Counsel, please vote. Motion carries. Next is z CDash25Dash160. We have one speaker on this item, Elliot Stovall, council member Peoples. Good evening, counsel. My name is Elliot Stovall. I'm a project engineer for this project. I'm here on behalf of the owner, mister Jammer mister Jammer, just to answer any
question that you may have. Also, let me inform you that the owner has met with the community. He has met with the historical Stop Sinks Neighborhood Association. He has met with the historical Carver Heights neighborhood, through the through the, assistance of, Deborah Peoples, councilwoman Deborah Peoples' office. And these community organizations were first against zoning e, after the meeting, after meeting with them and voicing concerns. They are in support of zoning e r for the site, and I wanna like
to go forward with zoning ER. We'd like you to consider to approve zoning ER for that site. Thank you. Thank you, mister Stovall. Councilman Peoples? Well, mister Stovall, thank you very much for that. And as you all know, we move this to the agenda tonight to give you an opportunity to meet with those neighborhood associations. And so I think you know, as I told you and I told your client, I am in favor of of commercial development and economic development in that neighborhood, but
also know that ER would allow, would prevent the sale of alcohol and liquor and that I am adamant about for that neighborhood. So I am glad that you are in favor of the ERSOS, designation. And then I saw mayor and council. I would like to, move that we approve, the request to zone from a five SSO, one family residential to, ERSOS SSO.
Got a motion and a second counsel. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZCDash25Dash156. Council member Hill. Second. Motion a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZCDash25Dash139. We have two speakers, councilor Martinez. The first is Kayla Deanda followed by Christina Valencia Snoke. Good evening, mayor and council members. This is my beautiful mother standing next to me. My name is Kayla Deanda. A little bit about myself, I've worked at JPS Hospital since 2021, where I've grown
into a role as a lab support specialist, and I'm also a full time student at Tarleton State University, working towards my medical laboratory scientist degree. We are here today to request approval of the CUP for 520 And 516 West Mokey Street, which is essential to establish safe, organized, and compliant parking for our long term project for a community venue on Hempfield Street. Nothing on Hempfield can move forward without parking on Mokey. I grew up at 413 Page Street, just around the corner from Hempfield and Mokey. My grandparents still live in this neighborhood today.
This community has been home to my family in four generations, which is why this project is so important to me. These properties also carry a long history. Since nineteen thirty, twenty four thirteen Hempfield operated as a grocery store, and the Hemphill lot served as its parking. Over the years, it became a glass company. However, when it burned down, the Hemphill and Hemphill parcel split. But the original parking area remained, and you can still see the old concrete from those previous parking lots today. Our goal is to restore that historic use in a modern responsible way so the
Hanfield property can once again support a community focused business. We also have strong neighborhood support. We walked the area and collected a petition, and many neighbors expressed excitement about improving these slots. The zoning commission, the Jennings Bay Saint Louis Neighborhood Association, and the Hemphill Corridor Development Collective have also shown support. I am committed to helping revitalize the Hemphill And Moke Corridor in a positive and community oriented way. I respectfully ask for your approval of the CUP for 520 And 516 West Moki
Street. Thank you for your time. Thank you. Thank you. Our next speaker is Christina Valencia Snoke. Good afternoon. I'm actually my friend, Angie Blokowitz, is president of JMSL. She was not able to attend today, but she sent her speech. And if I'm allowed to say her speech, I'd like to. Oh. Okay. I'm here today in support of the family and business owners who live in JMSL area and own the properties directly surrounding the proposed zoning change. This is not an outside developer, not an investment group, not someone parachuting in and
cashing out. This is a rooted family in Jamacelle that has maintained their properties, participated in neighborhood conversations, and consistently shown up for community needs. They are invested because this is their home, not just their project. Approving this zoning request creates a pathway for them to activate their other spaces into an event venue that will serve the neighborhood with intention and community building moments that our area historically lacks. We talk often about wanting development that reflects the community, that lifts the people who
already live here rather than displacing them. This is that opportunity. It is rare that a zoning case represents legacy residents building something for the neighborhood rather than a project imposed on us. I encourage you to support this family's vision that preserves their presence, strengthens our Hemphill Corridor, and gives JMSL a space built with heart, accountability, and long term commitment to community greatness. And if I could just say something on my part, I'm from Rosemont, and I regret that we couldn't take a vote on this case.
I think that an event center like this family wants to do is much needed. I don't think we have a space like that on Hemphill Street to celebrate family events. I remember a few years ago attending a fiftieth birthday party for a cousin of mine, and the little hall that was on Hemphill was just very, down ridden, needing lots of repairs. It just wasn't a nice space, and it ended up turning into a game room. And, I just wanna give a shout out to, our councilwoman Martinez for working with
our neighborhood police officer in getting that shut down recently in the last month. So we can trust with this family that they will not turn this event center eventually into a game room, because of their long standing reputation. And as I said, it's just a much needed resource that we need on Hemphill Street. And that's it. Thank you. Councilor Martinez, this is the conclusion of our speakers this evening. Thank you, mayor. I move to approve. Motion in a second council. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is z c dash two 5 dash one 65.
Councilor Rahal. And a motion in a second council, please vote. Motion carries. Next is z c dash two 5 dash 168. I've got a motion a second. I do have speakers, but they're all four, so I'm assuming they'd be okay not speaking. Getting confirmation for audience. Okay. Motion to second, please vote. Motion carries. Next is z c dash 25 dash 169. Motion to second, please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZCDash25Dash176. Motion to second. Please vote. Motion carries.
Next is ZCDash25Dash177. Motion is second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZCDash25Dash179. Motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZCDash25Dash180. Councilmember Nettles. Motion is second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZCDash25Dash182. Motion to the second council. Please vote. Thank you. No worries. Motion carries. Next is ZCDash25Dash190.
Got a motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is m and c 20 5Dash1122. Motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is M and C 20 5Dash1101. Council member Hill. If you have language on okay. Go ahead. Oh, there we go. I moved that the Fort Worth City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the following, 49,941 square feet and 22,817 square feet of permanent water main easement rights and 34,836 square feet, 3,145 square feet, and
10,915 square feet of temporary construction easement rights from real property owned by John m Bonds, owner of real property located at 2701 Pedon Road and 2600 Bonds Ranch Road situated in the MEP and PRR co survey, abstract number one one one zero and tracks three b one, three f one, three g, and two d, George a Criner survey, abstract number 296. Oh, got more. Just wait. A 145,000 a 168 square feet and 72,372 square feet of permanent water main easement
rights and 58,054 square feet and 58,003 square feet of temporary construction easement rights owned by Pete and Joe Bonds Family Limited Partnership, owner of property located at 2701 And 3401 Pedon Road situated in the MEP and PRR co at survey abstract number 1110 and the George a Kriner survey abstract number 296, and being part of Track 3. 13 thou I'm sorry. 17,824 I have another one after this.
17,824 square feet of permanent water main easement rights and 12,896 square feet of temporary construction easement rights owned by Steven m Tidwell and Gwyneth Tidwell, owners of property located at 12259 Business Highway 8, 287 North situated in the WM Durham survey abstract number 1787 and being part of Tract 1 C. And 3,219 square feet of temporary construction easement rights owned by Gen Texas thirty one LLC. Owner of property located at 12812985 Northwest Highway 287, situated in the MEP and our
co survey, abstract number 1131, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Land rights and the subject property are needed for the North Side, 24 inch water transmission main project, and a public project which will enhance system capability, improve live reliability, and support continued growth and water demand in North Fort Worth. The property interest to be acquired is described by the meets and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached as mayor and council communication. And the first vote applies to all units of property to be condemned, and the minute shall reflect that the first vote applies to all units.
Motion and a second. Yeah. Please vote. Councilman Hall stepped away. Thank you. Motion carries. Next is MNC 25 dash one 1 six 3. I move that the Fort Worth City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the use of the power of imminent domain to acquire the following. 7,961 square feet of permanent water main easement rights and 47,575 square feet of temporary construction easement rights owned by the ADG Capital Holdings Limited, owners of property located at 2701 Pedon Road, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, situated in the Memphis, El
Paso, and Pacific Road Railroad Company survey, abstract number 1109, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. And 9,150 square feet of permanent water main easement rights and 11,032 square feet of temporary construction easement rights owned by VLMC Incorporated. Owners of property located on the western line of Boat Club Road, South Robertson Road, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and situated in the William E Conwell survey act abstract number 346, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
And 8,118 square feet of permanent water main easement rights and 12,181 square feet of temporary construction easement rights. Owned by Jean Longspa, owner of property located at 6984 Boat Club Road, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and being a portion of track two out of the William e Conwell survey abstract number 342, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. And 1216 square feet of permanent water main easement rights and 1,819 square feet of
temporary construction easement rights owned by Jerry Longspaar, Theodore Buckey, and Joe Josephine Buckey, owners of property located at 6984 Boat Club Road, Tarrant County, Texas, situated in the William e Conwell survey, abstract number 342, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. And 19,579 square feet of permanent water main easement rights, and 27,271 square feet of temporary construction easement rights owned by VLMC Incorporated, owners of property located on the northern
line of Robertson Road, East of Boat Club Road, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and being a portion of the AS Robert survey, abstract number 1262, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. And 11,400 square feet of square 11,000 square feet of permanent water main easement rights and 17,099 square feet of temporary construction easement rights owned by the villages of Eagle Mountain Owners Association, owners of property located at 6359 Eagle Pier Way, City Of Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, being Lot 1 X, Block 8, Villages Of Eagle Mountain, and in addition to the City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. And 42,417 square feet of permanent main easement rights and 69,234 square feet of temporary construction easement rights owned by the We Buy Land LLC, under the property located at 7350 Lake Country Drive, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and being Lot 1, Block 1 of the Paul Krauss addition in addition to the City Of Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas. This property is necessary for the North Side at three fifty four inch water transmission main phase one project that will move potable water from the Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant to our retail customers in North Fort Worth as well as wholesale customers that border our Northern City limits. The property interest is it to be acquired as described by the meets and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this mayor and council communication. The first vote applies to all units of property we condemn, and and the minute shall reflect that the first vote applies to all units. Motion and a second.
I feel like legal is punkiness. I know. Motion. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is m and c 25Dash1169. House member Crane. Sorry, Michael. There we go. The punk the punking continues. Here we go. You thought you're gonna get out easy tonight. I move that the Fort Worth City Council adopt the resolution authorizing use of the power of imminent domain to acquire 2.174 acres of land in permanent easement and approximately 2.524 acres for temporary easement acquisition from real property owned by Lago Cantera LLC.
Subject property is located at 4905 Corrienti Lane in the T. G. Zachary at survey abstract number 1759 and FM Wells survey abstract number one six three seven City of Benbrook, Tarrant County, Texas. The land rights and the subject property are needed for the Mary's Creek Force main, a public use that provides for transporting wastewater to the future Mary Mary's Creek water reclamation facility in order to treat wastewater produced in the rapidly developing western part of the city. Property interest to be acquired is described by meets and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this mayor and council communication.
Motion and a second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Next is m and c 25 dash 1171. And you thought you were done, but we're not. I move that the Fort Worth City Council adopt the resolution authorizing use of the power of an imminent domain to acquire 2.704 acres of land and permanent easement and approximately 2.625 acres for a temporary easement acquisition from real property owned by Chapin Holdings LLC. The subject property is located at 4501 West Loop 820 South in the T.
G. Zachary survey, abstract number 1759, City Of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. The land rights in the subject property are needed for the Mary's 4 Mary's Creek Force Main, a public use that provides for transporting wastewater to the future Mary's Creek water reclamation facility in order to treat wastewater produced in the rapidly developing western part of the city. Property interest to be acquired is described by meets and bounds and depicted by survey exhibits attached to this mayor and council communication. Motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries.
Next is MC25Dash1173. Councilor Martinez. Customer. There we go. Okay. Hello? Okay. I'd like to thank staff for, making this acquisition possible and preserving more native prairie land in District 11. I enthusiastically move to approve. Motion a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Mayor that concludes all of the action items. Thank you. Council meeting is adjourned.