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 silence all electronic devices. For those of you who are request requested to speak, when your name is called, please come forward to the center podium. The countdown clock is displayed on the chamber monitor and will indicate how much time is remaining. A bell will sound when you have 30 seconds left. Speakers registered on consent agenda items will be taken following the announcements of any items being pulled from consent. Speakers registered on non-consent items other than public hearing and zoning cases will be taken following council announcements. Each speaker will be given three minutes to speak. Thank you. Thank you and welcome to your for city council meeting. I'll call us to order. Please rise for the invocation. Tonight's invocation will be provided by Pastor Philip Ross, Beth Jesu Congregation. Please remain standing for the pledges of allegiance. Good evening. Thank you for having me here. If you would like, I invite you to join me in prayer. Our gracious and loving God, we thank you for this day and this opportunity to peaceibly and lawfully assemble. We know that with every opportunity comes responsibility. So may we be faithful to the calling and purpose we have been given in serving this city of Fort Worth. You know the challenges that face our city and the measures that need to be taken to overcome those challenges. Grant the mayor, city council members, and each person involved in decision-making wisdom and guidance to lead courageous and boldly. May they always advocate for the betterment of our city and its citizens. We ask your blessing upon their lives and their families. We pray for peace, prosperity, and health for our citizens and all that are impacted by our leadership. May tonight's meeting and discussions be fruitful and productive. As we discuss and present our petitions, may they all be done with wisdom, humility, dignity, and respect. May we strive for unity, peace, and justice. protect our first responders, healthcare workers, and all those who serve our mil in our military, protecting and defending our freedoms. We ask this all in your holy name. Amen. United States of America and to the stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Honor the Texas flag to the Texas one state one indivisible. Our first recognition will be recognition of the Fort Worth Independent School District Science Fair winners. Thank you, Janette. Give me just a second to get organized. So we have some amazing students here, council members from forth ISD science fair. This is an annual event that brings together students from various schools in our city to showcase their scientific projects. The fair provides an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate their creativity, innovation, and problem solving skills. It also encourages them to pursue careers in scientific fields. The students here today participated in the fair back in April and represent the top 10 highest scoring projects, earning them the distinction of tier one award winners. Please give them a round of applause. I'm going to I'm going to read their names. We have very important certificates we presented and Molly pins earlier, but we also want to invite these awesome students to come down here into the the the middle. And my colleagues on council are welcome to join me. First is Rocco Williams, the K through2 science coordinator. Where's Rocco? Awesome. Our students include tonight Jazelle Martinez. Project's name was Don't Forget the Drinks. Y'all can come on down. There's Miss Jazelle. Rosalie Austin, go the distance. [Applause] Orisa Hernandez, go the distance. [Applause] Isabella Claus, go the distance. Marilyn Morford, Colorado Dooks. Eloise Miller, absorbing sponges. [Applause] Abigail Zuk, absorbing sponges. Daisy Dryer, how does over stimulation affect memory? We need to know that one, y'all. I love that. And last, but certainly not least, Lucas Sanchez, rolling into physics, how ball size affects speed and distance. At this time, I'm going to have our council come down and take a picture with these awesome kiddos. [Applause] in the middle and then get closer. [Music] [Applause] Our next recognition will be a presentation of y'all means all. Okay, my friends that are here to celebrate Pride Month here in the city of Fort Worth, if you want to join me here, I'm going to say a few words from the DAS and then come down and join you. Absolutely, everybody. Deborah would like to steal a baby. I understand. She's the cutest thing I've ever seen. And to my friends that are there, I'm going to I'm going to speak from here and then I'm going to join you there in a moment. So, if I'm talking from to your back, you'll understand why. Awesome. So, this is a really important message at a very important time that the city of Fort Worth is truly committed to fostering a welcome community where all it all truly does mean all. We are here tonight to honor unique backgrounds, experiences, contributions for all people in our city, expanding opportunity for every resident. It is truly essential for Fort Worth's growth, prosperity, our long-term vision to be the most livable, and best managed city in the entire country. Our LGBTQ residents and entrepreneurs in Fort Worth are truly vital contributors to our city's success. They are brothers and sisters and they deserve to be recognized and I'm very proud to do so here tonight. It is imperative we must embrace people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to continue to build Fort Worth where every person is valued and truly free from discrimination. Our community's strength lies in its diversity and its unity. Today, when I was searching for the right words, I turned to the 2015 decision that established gay marriage in our country. These are the words of Justice Steven Kennedy. No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than they once were. as someone of as some of the petitioners in this cases demonstrate marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death. It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it. Respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization's oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right, equal dignity, respect, and love. That's what Fort Worth, Texas is all about. At this time, I'll come down proudly read this proclamation on behalf of all of you. [Applause] There's a few words here I may repeat, but I think it bears repeating. Y'all means all. Whereas the city of Fort Worth is committed to fostering a welcoming community where y'all means all. And whereas since 1999, June has been nationally recognized as LB LGBTQ Pride Month, a time to honor the history, resilience, and ongoing contributions of the LGBTQ and allied individuals across the US. And whereas as the 11th largest city in the nation, Fort Worth is home to one more than 1 million people and a community where populations, talents, and contributions strengthen the city's cultural and economic fabric, creating an economic output of approximately 150 billion as part of the region's total GDP of over 744 billion. And whereas celebrating Pride Month provides support for the city of Fort Worth's LGBTQ community and as an opportunity to act and engage in dialogue to strengthen alliances, build acceptance and advance equal rights and access to opportunity for all residents. Whereas LGBTQ residents and entrepreneurs in Fort Worth are vital contributors to this vitality. You drive innovation, creativity, and growth across key sectors. every sector of our community, our small businesses, the arts, healthc care, hospitality, education, and public service, further enriching the city's inclusive economy and cultural landscape. And whereas Fort Worth works in collaboration with business and civic partners such as local chambers of commerce, as well as our Fort Worth police and fire departments to build trust, foster understanding, and advance efforts that reflect the diverse fabric of our cities. Whereas honoring the unique backgrounds and experiences and contributions of all people and expanding opportunity for every resident are essential to Fort Worth's continued growth, prosperity, and our vision to be the most livable and best managed city in the country. And whereas our community strength, hear my words, does lie in its diversity and unity, embracing people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to build a more inclusive Fort Worth, where every person is valued and free from demiscrimination. Now therefore, I, Maddie Parker, the mayor of Fort Worth, do hereby proclaim that y'all means all and proclaim June as Pride Month in the city of Fort Worth. God bless. [Applause] We're going to take a picture, but I forgot one thing. My friend Felipe Deer just really wanted me to say his name on the microphone. Am I right? No, we Yes, absolutely. No, we appreciate all of you being here. Beautiful faces, beautiful families. It's Samantha, right? She is absolutely perfect. Has not cried once. Thank you for bringing her this evening. [Applause] All right. One, two, three. [Applause] Our next recognition will be the recognition of the 25th anniversary of the amphibian stage. [Applause] This recognition will be presented by Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck here. Thank you all my folks from Amphibian Stage. Um, this is really an honor tonight to get to recognize this group. If you have not had the opportunity to attend a performance at Amphibian Stage, they're always thoughtprovoking, really well done. Um, and you might even see some local members of your community there. Hey, Mike. Um, speaking of local members of our community, I think that means that Mike Brennan is acting in the next place since he showed up late to the um, okay, without further ado, here we go. Whereas, Amphibian Stage was founded in 2000 as an independent theater company and has served as a pillar of Fort Worth's theater scene for 25 years, producing groundbreaking, thought-provoking and original works that reflect and elevate the city's creative spirit and diverse cultural richness. And whereas Amphibian Stage has been a pioneer in the South Main Village, helping transform the area into a thriving cultural destination and anchoring Fort Worth's near Southside cultural arts district as a hub of creativity and community. Whereas Amphibian Stage is nationally recognized for its commitment to innovation in the performing arts, hospitality towards visiting artists and cultural tourist and its work in shining a national spotlight on highquality professional theater made right here in Fort Worth. And whereas Amphibian Stage launched Sparkfest in 2021, a vibrant new works festival that supports emerging playwrights, celebrates underrepresented voices, and creates a platform for fresh ideas, and bold storytelling, now proudly marking its fifth anniversary. And whereas Amphibian Stage continues to demonstrate excellence in the arts accessibility, community engagement, and public programming, providing opportunities for all people to experience the transformative power of a live performance. Now, therefore, the city of Fort Worth does hereby recognize the 25th anniversary of Amphibian Stage in the city of Fort Worth. And with that, I would like to ask Mr. Duffer if you could come up and say a few words about your lovely organization and then we'll get a picture when we're done. Thank you. Thank you, Council Member Beck and fellow council members. And thank you to the city of Fort Worth for this incredible honor. Uh Amphibian Stage is proud to be a part of Fort Worth's thriving arts ecosystem, one that fuels cultural tourism, supports our creative industry, and brings worldclass theater to our community. For the past 25 years, we've strived to produce innovative and engaging theater that inspires new ideas, opens new doors, and increases our understanding of the vast world around us. 25 years ago, this fledgling company started by our founding artistic director, Kathleen Klebro, desired to produce a summer show on the campus of TCU. The production was outstanding, of course, and instantly fans wanted more. So moving from the campus of TCU to the arts center and finally into its permanent home on the corner of South Maine and Vicky, the theater organization has carved its unique niche deep into the community. We have also gained acclaim from across the nation as we has presented many new world premieres, produced work by emerging and established playwrights, have hosted nationally recognized comedians as part of our comic residency, including two Saturday Night Live cast members. We've led exemplary educational and community programs such as decree tadpoles and have provided outstanding educational matineese to local schools. And we're quite proud of our annual festival that you just mentioned which is coming up Sparkfest. It begins this Friday. In it we'll produce 10 days of music, visual art, storytelling, poetry, new play readings, and an acting competition. And I think we're bringing in about 80 artists from across the country that will settle right in the north southside and stay in the new nobleman. And every year we we focus on a different underrepresented group in theater. And this year we're highlighting the indigenous artist bringing together some of the most talented native artists from all around the country. It's a spectacular festival and we invite you all to join us. But most amazing to me about the organization of all of this hard work is done by a small staff of five full-time employees. And we are happy exhausted people. And I am honored to lead this organization and work with this incredible ste team that stands behind me. And I wish each of you could see the hearts of these individuals. They deserve awards every day. This distinguished recognition affirms our mission and confirms the necessity of what we do on a daily basis and we will continue to contribute like you to the vibrancy of this great city of ours. Thank you. We are so deeply humbled by this. [Applause] Very good. Next will be a recognition honoring the 68A battalion and the three members from Fort Worth on the 80th anniversary of World War II. Council member Chris Nettles. This recognition is from you. Yes. Thank you, Mayor. Uh and uh Ke and those that are here, would you guys come up so that uh the audience can see you? And I don't know, Pastor Tatum, if you are um a representative uh can give a brief summary because I think it's important before I read the proclamation that we understand uh what does this mean to our country back in World War II and what does it means uh today. So, and then I'm going read the proclamation. You can see you. You can go ahead. Good evening, Mayor Parker and forward city council. My name is Kaylee Williams. I am 11 years old and I will be attending Newer National Academy in Arlington. On behalf of the Little Miss 68, we would like to thank you for honoring the all female black and Latina unit who served during World War II. Thank you to New Mount Rose Baptist Church and Ministers Coalition and the Buffalo Soldiers. We are committed to to to preser preserving the legacy of our black military heritage. Thank you very much. [Applause] Good evening, mayor and city council and all the citizens of Fort Worth. Uh we are here today to not only honor the 68 but the contribution of all black military personnel from American Revolution to the day. First lady to enlist in the United States Army. Her name was William Kathy. first lady to to enlist in the military after the Civil War. Her name was William Kathy. She served for two and a half years. And these ladies came on the back of her just like just like the soldiers of today was on the back of the Buffalo Soldiers. And our program will enhance all parts of the milback military. And it will be done at New Mount Rose Baptist Church. We will have a museum there, an after school program. It's outdoor educational program and it and it has the legacy of all diversity people of the city of Oware. Thank you, [Applause] girls. I know we had a moment to talk before, but I just wanted to take this time and thank you, Councilman Nuttles, for letting me come down here with you. um the legacy that you carry on in the um 68 is something so incredibly important. Um I shared with you that I spent some time in the army as well and if it weren't for women like those of the 68 that fought for their right to serve, people like me and people like uh Councilman Lowdorf's wife would not have had the opportunity to serve. and their desire to serve their country was so great that they chose to do so under some pretty tough circumstances when people counted them out and didn't think that they were the same or good enough as as the other female soldiers and they proved them wrong. And so what I say to you is thank you for making sure that we remember that they proved them wrong. And what I want you to do is go forth and prove them wrong and thank you for being strong little girls. Thank you. [Applause] So the city of Fort Worth special recognition presented to the 68A 8 and the Fort members in recognition of the honoring the 80th anniversary of World War II. Whereas the 44th Texas women served in the sixA battalion known as the yellow rose of Texas symbolizing grace under pressure, loyalty and service beyond self. Whereas the women's return home without full recognition now being honored uh with the congressional gold medal in 2022 officially awarded on o on April the 29th 2025 in emancipation hall and recognized through house resolution 1086 by the Texas house on May 22nd 2024. Whereas the Fort Worth proudly hosts the Texas 6LE8 project and the Little Miss 68 youth group which received national attention during the gold medal ceremony and the launch the the hope in the envelope campaign inspiring civic pride amongst youth. whereas their legacy reflects the highest idea of service, sacrifice, perseverance, inspiring generations of Texans and Americans. Now therefore, I, Councilman Chris Nettles, and the city of Fort Worth, honor the extraordinary contributions of the uh the fifth grade Florence Marie Ross, Sergeant First Class Helen Miner, Sergeant Lucille Smith for their service in the sixA battalion in their roles in World War II and the ongoing influence on the civil rights and gender equality. But it be therefore resolved that July 28th is recognized as Fort Worth women of the six tripaa battalion day. It is everlasting gratitude for the courage, service and pride enriching in Fort Worth, Texas signed on the 10th of June 2025. Awesome. Fix Our next recognition will be recognition of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated. Council Member Peoples, this is your recognition. I see some beautiful ladies in red tonight. Absolutely. So, I'm going to ask the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated to please join me down at the well. And so just as some history before I walk down to read the presentation, we're learning history tonight and you need to understand what African-American sororities and fraternities known as the Divine Nine mean to our community. During segregation, when African-Americans were not allowed into white institutions of higher learning, we founded our own. Also, conversely, when we were not allowed into organizations and sororities, we founded our own. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded in 1913 at Howard University, and our goal was to better society as a whole. Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated has over 350,000 college educated women and over a hund a thousand chapters nationwide. So, I'm going to join my Sora as I read this proclamation. [Applause] behind them is an amazing slideshow that I will forward to them so that they can see it. So today in the city of Fort Worth, special recognition is presented to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, the Fort Worth alumni chapter of which I am a proud member and our social action committee in recognition of services and social action. Since its founding in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated has remained committed to driving positive policy change and advancing social action at all levels of government and within international forums. For 87 years, the Fort Worth Alumni Chapter has carried forward this legacy as a steadfast pillar of strength and service in the community. With over 250 dedicated members, the chapter continues to uplift Fort Worth and its surrounding areas through impactful service, visionary leadership, and a deep commitment to empowerment. The city of Fort Worth proudly recognizes the social action committee and members of the Fort Worth alumni chapter for its outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication to advancing positive social change presented on this 10th day of June 2025. And uh Sora Con who is going to speak for us. S Angela Rainey, would you please come and make some remarks and let me s rainy you always get Thank you so much for this honor. Um on behalf of Fort Worth alumni Delta Sigma Theta in our president's absence, we are most eager to accept this and look forward to another 88 89 years and more to come. Thank you. [Applause] Mayor and Council, there are no items being withdrawn from the consent agenda. There are items to be continued or withdrawn by staff. Yes, the following MNC's will be continued to the uh June 24th meeting. MNC 25-0316, MNC-250320 and the companion zoning case of ZC-24162. Additionally, because the council members are out of the country, uh, two zoning cases will be continued to June 24th. ZC-25-032, that's the FedEx Corp. CUP case, and ZC25-078, the Toboa Park Reszoning MNC. That's it, Mayor. That gets us to the consent agenda speakers. Thank you. Our first consent agenda speaker is Justin Wells, followed by Bob Willoughby. Good evening, mayor and council. My name is Justin Wells with Dunaway Associates, 550 Bailey Avenue, and I am speaking on MNC 25-0494. Uh, and speaking on behalf of TCU. What the vacation request is is for a portion of Lev Avenue and an alley. Uh, just east of the portion of street. What this allows us to do is consolidate their east campus block and um it will help allow for you know TCU to continue development and just keep their property all consolidated and um it it helps enhance their you know proposed development. As you may have all seen, they're they're working uh very diligently on expanding their campus and their east dorms over in the area. I'm happy to field any questions you may have, but kindly ask for your support in these vacations. Thank you. Thank you, Justin. Our next speaker is Bob Willoughby followed by Travis Kle. Sorry to interrupt. I just find it very unprofessional that we I'm sorry you can't speak right now. Thank you so much for being here. Bob Willoughby, your zoning case will be heard on June 24th. Thank you. Is Bob Willoughby here? No. Bob to the center mic. Thank you. Just like that speaker before, you used to put it on the screen so people know what you're talking about. It's a shame you don't put it on the screen. No one knows what I'm talking about. This is about the supplementum of a police chief. We're uh got one filling in on a chief police, I believe. I can't find it right now. I put it on the screen, but it should be up there. Everything everybody talks about should be on the screen. It used to be before Maddie Parker was here. I got a wonderful question here. You're adding this person as a chief to the police. I've got a I got a suggestion who we ought to put on there. if they put this picture on the screen or not. They may not. I don't know. There it is. Okay. I don't understand why. You need to turn around. It's kind of crooked just a little bit. This officer here you ought to bring back and put on the uh Well, that's upside. There you go. Very good. Great coin. fwist5.com. Yeah, that's that's Fitzgerald. You gave him $5.5 million a few months ago. 5.5 million. Do you think you could bring him back and have him work just a little bit for that money? He did nothing for four years. and you paid him $5.5 million. And you know what? When I ask why, you don't answer. You put your head down like you got right now. Keep your head down. It's where it belongs. And shame. Now, you should call him and have him do just a little bit of work for that $5.5 million. Don't you think? Yeah. Right. Okay. Well, anyway, that's my point of view is that I think it'd be better to bring him back and have him do some work because he did nothing for four years but protect Bessie Price. He caught her robbing us so she didn't go to jail. and he got $5.5 million and the people got screwed. Point of order. Oh, here we go. Here we go. I was waiting for that. Right here. Here's the rules. Charles, I must I must update you on the city council rules that you don't know about. The public has a right to criticize, policies, procedures, programs, our service, city of the actions or emissions of city council or city staff. Bob says right here, we can say what we want on the consent an item you concerned about. He's hitting point of order when it's not not I say point of order cuz you're not talking you're attacking to people that aren't even here. Huh? I'm not attacking people that aren't here. But anyway, you 56 votes. Our next speaker is Travis Kle. Travis says no. He's not coming up. Is Adrienne Smith, Mr. Smith. Adrien Smith. I I am one with the people. So, I'm up tonight to speak about uh mayor and council communication uh 25-y um 0548. We give up so much for so little. Public right away. The primary purpose of a rightaway is to provide public access for travel and transportation including walking, biking and driving. Our rights. The public has the legal right to use the rightway for the its intended purposes and land owners cannot restrict this right. Block cameras operate under the guise of public safety. Usually crime deterrence and crime prevention. They have become an extension of law enforcement operations. However, many have become weapons of invasiveness whenever they are used with ill intent. Lastly, homeowner associate homeowner associations are private organizations that governs and manages resident residential communities. Basically, a self- sustaining government within itself. collects fees from residents. It creates and enforces rules established by it. So this particular item, it just uh basically speaks to our public right away being given over to a I would say a private company flock group for the purpose of establishing these flock cameras within a space that belongs to the public. Now I want to ask this council one simple question. You all are about to agree on a 20year term with this particular company. Who's going to oversee and make sure that this company is doing what it says that it's going to do in these 20 years? I guarantee a lot of you would not be sitting in those seats in 20 years. A lot of us would not be here in 20 years. So, who's going to ensure that this company is doing what it says it's going to do as it relates to its relationship with the city? Now, some language in here just just got me. It says most private cameras are located on private property. However, the city has identified private cameras which were inadvertently installed in the city's rightway. Flock which is this company has worked with the HOAs and businesses to relocate private cameras for the from the cities right away onto private property where feasible were feasible. So my question to you all why can't the HOAs have these cameras in their spaces and keep them out of our public spaces? The the forward PD already operates fly cameras. We don't need this particular company. Thank you council. That's the last of our speakers on the consent agenda. I can entertain a motion. Move. Motion carries. Next will be upcoming and recent events by council and approval of ceremonial travel if needed. Council member Flores, followed by council Larsdorf. Can't get the mic on. There it goes. Okay, perfect. Get the slideshow up there. Okay, first slide. Attended the Federasanas award over at the Cowgirl U Museum and uh we recognize our continued efforts of participation, representation in Fort Worth. and mayor uh myself uh Charlie Larstodorf and I think uh another council member did attend uh the 96 Fort Worth Memorial Day service at Mount Olivet Cemetery one day one hour to remember our honored dead because they gave their full measure to appreciate our representation from the uh JRB there and you can see uh Captain Ostedler who is uh present as well. Next slide please. All right. US Energy Development Corporation held its grand opening and flag ceremony in the stockyards at the newly renovated Armor and Company meat packing plant represented at 8 million renovation. Uh kudos to Bennett Partners winning Turner and KRS realy advisers for making that possible. Uh then on the bottom, Vistita Fort Worth arranged a reception for Jacqu Marque of the Van Klyber team to recognize and introduce the conductor Carlos Miguel Prietto who directed the orchestra for the 17th Vanc International Piano Competition. Also in attendance, Francisco Gaindo uh council general of Mexico was there and we participated in a uh ceremonial toast. Next slide, please. Right. Attended the uh Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce graduation for the Lansada program. 10 week bilingual entrepreneurial uh training for business growth and uh Lancar supports minority and womenowned small businesses with certification and public contracting guidance. So kudos to the forth Hispanic chamber and thank you to Artisella Rosa for hosting us there at the Rose Marine Theater. On the bottom half I have the honor and privilege of presenting a special recognition to basketball coaching legend Don Nelson. So special thanks to Pam Minnik, Donnie Nelson, his son Brad Hibin, Don Jury, Marty Travis, and Mr. Mirren for making all that possible. Next slide, please. All right. At the top, West Exchange Avenue in the stockyards is getting a sign. It's a ranch style sign. It's going to span across West Exchange. It's going to serve as a um a wayfinding sign and also draw attention, good attention, uh to that side of the stockyard. So, appreciation to Ruth Hooker for picking up the baton, working on the sign. Also appreciation to Paul Payne of the Fort Worth uh uh stockyards and uh Inc. TIFF board. Uh special recognition to Michael Henning and his staff for helping us make that a reality. Then on the bottom announcement, Sonito Summer July 5th and that's going to be the fourth Sun Summers uh presentation there at 303 Northwest 20th Street in Fort Worth. and that is uh thrown by our valued sponsors as well as uh North Side Historic District. So, y'all come on out and enjoy the fine tunes of our very own uh Latin Express. And that's all I have. Thank you, Carlos. Council Larsdorf. Yeah, I don't There we go. It's it's the tech. It's not us, I promise. Um so, just one for me. Uh just reminder that June is uh post-traumatic stress disorder awareness month. Um really just need to normalize that it's okay to not be okay. U and it's okay to say I'm not okay when someone asks. So you know just shout out to all of our first responders out there, all of our veterans um all of our, you know, trauma survivors are out there. Uh there's a lot of resources the city has um out there. There's, you know, tons you can always email our office. We can help you connect with with whatever it is that you may be needing. Um, and a good shout out to American Warrior Association for what they're doing with R3, with our first responders. Uh, just remember the person next to you, never know what they're going through or what they've been through. Um, and so, yeah, just remember June is uh, PTSD awareness month. That's all I have. Thank you, Charlie. Council member Nettles. All right. I have a few slides here. Go to the next one, please. this city of Fort Worth. Next slide, please. No, I didn't. All right. We had the grand opening at a new venue right here off of Lancaster in District 8. Um, it was an awesome uh venue. I should You guys should check it out on the east side. Here is some of our graduations uh ceremonies. I think is this the old slide? Did we get Did I get a new slide? You didn't get a new one. You didn't. Okay. This is the slide we're going to use. All right. So, I attended Everman's graduation, uh, OD Wise graduation, North Crowley, Crowley High School, uh, Young Women's Leadership Academy. It's important that we continue to invest in our young people. And so, it's awesome the opportunity to stand on stage and congratulate them on the work they did done. Next slide, please. Uh, we have I think I'm a little slower. Uh, groundbreaking in district 8. Uh this young man going to bring out some uh new development, some affordable housing project. Uh he's working with our housing development corporation. And so right there across from Polly High School going to bring about a couple of town homes. Next slide, please. All right. We had our stop uh stop center job fair uh for re-entry uh stop center job fair. We had Robert Stance was there and some other some of our officers there. over, I believe, about 700 uh applicants uh trying to look for jobs and we had probably over 60 uh jobs uh available for uh 60 different businesses there to offer those jobs in district 8. Next slide, please. All right. Uh on the Trinity annual jazz fest, uh had opportunity to join uh Councilwoman Peoples there. Uh it was a great event right there on the uh lawn. I had a probably I'm sure over 400 people there or more. I had an opportunity to listen to some good jazz on a Saturday evening. Next slide. We was able to welcome uh people from all over the world to participate. All right. The first foster grandparents program, Head Start recognition. These are senior citizens and they're called the grandparents. They go into our Head Start and they provide extra uh care for our young people. uh they are volunteers and so uh it is a very significant thing that they do to help not only just our children but our teachers who may not be making as much money to take care of our young people as a resource to them to encourage them along the day. It was probably about 25 different uh grandparents there and so this was their first year and uh recognition and so it was great to uh go and give them uh courage and support. Next slide. All right, we have a couple events that are happening. All of you are aware of June Junth National Holiday is coming up. And so you have the uh Junth walk on June 19th at Feritin Field, Fort Worth, Texas. The walk starts at 9:00 a.m. Staging starts at 7:30. So we encourage you to get out there early. Please dress as it's going to be hot. All right, put on your tennis shoes and let's walk for freedom. Also, we have the barbecue cookoff, which is Saturday, June 21st at Sycamore Park. And I believe that's also the same day as the parade. Is that correct? That starts at 10:00 a.m. Yes, 10:00 a.m. All right. Uh, in district 8, uh, or between 8 and 11. Um, next slide. Oh, sit. Thank you, Council Rebecc. Right. Okay. So, first and foremost, uh happy Pride. As you all just heard, it is Pride Month here in Fort Worth. Uh next slide. Okay, this is Here we go. I'm going to look up here. Uh thanks to everyone who participated in uh the Carry the Load event. This was the first year that we did an official City of Fort Worth team. I'd also like to thank my colleagues um here on council who all chipped in to make sure that each city employee that and their family member that participated got a t-shirt. Um they're really soft and really nice. Oh, thank you. I don't have to I don't have to break kneecaps. I think that's why I told them if they didn't bring checks, I was going to break kneecaps. So, thank you, mayor. I didn't want the detail to have to carry me away. Um so, um thanks to everyone who helped uh coordinate that and participate in it. It was truly a great event honoring um fallen military members and first responders. Next slide. Had the opportunity to tour Habitat for Habitat for Humanities Allen Village. Uh that's located located directly across from JPS. It's the first time that they have ventured into the town home construction. It's a really lovely development that's going to allow uh some amazing workforce housing to not rent but own right across from one of our biggest job centers in the city of Fort Worth. So, I'm excited to see that underway and um they will be uh if you are interested in purchasing one, you can um you can inquire now because I think sales are about to start. Next slide. Great. This past Saturday was a hot one, but thanks to the Fort Worth uh PD Central Division for putting together the amazing um uh safety fair that we had out um I believe in Councilman Nettle's district in in district 8. So, thank thank you for letting me crash that party. I appreciate that and thanks to PD for putting that together. Next slide. All right. So, we have some future events. Um, on this Friday is the Army, we will be celebrating the Army's 250th birthday. So, I hope you will join me here at city hall for that. Um, we won't just be proclaiming at US Army Day here in the city of Fort Worth. You can come too, Charlie. You're welcome. Um, but if you bring an old American flag, uh, you will receive, uh, an old, tattered, or torn American flag. You'll have the opportunity to receive a new one. Um, so a little added bonus if you want to attend. Next slide. Right. For all the anglers out there, we do have the Osprey Bass Angler Foundation 34th annual Youth Fishing Festival. Um, if you don't know how to fish, that's okay. If you don't have the tools, that's okay, too, because everything is free, the rods, the bait, the food, um, and the lessons. And he, uh, Texas Parks and Wildlife actually stocks this pond before the fishing uh, tournament with, uh, bass fish. So, um, don't go out there until the day of. Don't go take all the bass fish from the kids, but if you're interested in bass fishing, I'd highly recommend you head out there. Next slide. Uh, we do have Trinity Pride Fest coming up June 28th. That's a little different this year. We'll be taking over the South Main Village in the near southside from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. And I hope you will all join us out there. And then next slide. Last, but certainly not least, we want to congratulate the members of the Fort Worth Fire Department arson and bomb unit for earning both state and international recognition for their outstanding work in fire investigation and arson prosecution. And that is it. Thank you so much. And I believe that's all. Yes, mayor. That gets us to non-consent speakers. And I believe we have one. Thank you, Adrienne Smith. So this particular agenda item is uh the last um 25-0477 and it speaks to the um authorized ex execution of agreements with listed homeless service agencies in the amount up to $3,840,39 for homeless strategies initiatives and authorize three annual renewal options in a combined amount up to 11,520,117. This particular agenda item I am for um again it's not enough. It looks good on paper but it's not enough. Trust me when we all leave this facility tonight we're going to go to our homes. our homes of comfort. But around us, we still have unsheltered people in our city who have been unsheltered a lot for reasons that are out of their control. some mental, some because of drug addictions, some because of past incarcerations that they're coming home without any opportunities, some because rental rates have gone to the have gone through the roof. So hopefully this city when you take your vacation on next month, you think real hard about the homeless. I know we throw money, we we just throw money around this city like it's nothing. And I always say Dallas corruption. We know Dallas corruption. Dallas is corrupted big time. We we can see it. You can smell it. I'm starting to feel that way about Fort Worth, but I'm going to be reserved on that. I feel like we can do we can do better, Miss Beck. I feel like we can do better. It looks good on paper, you all, but we can do better. Mayor, you always tout how we are growing as a city. A million plus this, a million plus that. But mayor, how many individuals in Fort Worth that you are the mayor of are homeless? Talking about women, men, women, and youth. How many? The elderly. I know you all see it. I see it on a daily basis. And it breaks my heart. So to this council again. This is our problem to fix. We can do it. We can do it. But you all have to be serious about it. Remember, you spend 300 plus million dollars on this this facility. 300 plus million dollars. There you go. There go your homeless initiatives right there. But I digress. Thank you, Mayor. That concludes all of the non-consent speakers. Our next item will be 25-5192, board appointments from district 5. Council member Peoples. Mayor and fellow council members, I request your consideration to appoint the following individuals to their respective boards with partial terms effective June 10th, 2025 and ending October 1st, 2025. The first is Ms. Melinda Hamilton to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. I see Miss Hamilton here. Number two is Mr. CJ Johnson to the planning commission and capital improvements plan advisory committee for transportation impact fees. Number three is Mr. Mohan Gowali to the building standards commission. and four Charles Edmunds to the zoning commission and Fort Worth Alliance uh airport zoning commission. The respective applications and resumeumés are attached. Second. Thank you, Council Member Peoples. I've got a motion in a second. Any other discussion? If not, please vote. Motion carries. Next will be 25-5193. Board appointments from district 7. Council member Hill on there it goes. Okay. Uh request your consideration to appoint the following individual to fulfill the remaining term of a vacancy on the board listed below with a partial term effective June 10th, 2025 and ending October 1st, 2025. Shane Benner, Urban Design Commission. The respective application is attached and resume if provided. The original copy will be maintained in the city secretary's office. Second. We have a motion to second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Next will be 25-5194. Can an annotation a motion council for a new board appointment, Mr. Renan Horowitz to the DFW International Airport board. Second motion. Motion a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Thank you, council. Next is 25-5195. Entertain a motion. Council got a motion and a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is 25-5064. Motion and a second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Leanne is is I know that your team has worked really hard on all these resolutions pertaining to MedStar and Fire. Is Taylor here tonight or he not here? Well, he well-deserved vacation. I just want to publicly thank you and your entire team because it's been very delicate um and a lot of work. So, thank you. Sorry, council. We can keep going. Next will be MNC25-0487 and we have Derk Hole available if there are questions. Council otherwise we can entertain a motion. Second. Motion a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next will be MNC25-0512 and staff's available if you have questions. Any questions? Council, not council member Beck. Mayor, we do have a couple speakers. I apologize. I believe you. Hold on. Our first speaker is Jerry. There it is. Thank you. Jerry Tracy. Sorry about that. Jerry and Jerry will be followed by Evan Ferington. Good evening, Mayor Parker and city council members. It's an honor to be before you. Uh I am Jerry Tracy, executive director of Historic Fort Worth, Inc. a 501c3 preservation charity. And it's a great night tonight because we're on the same page and I love that. Um, I have come to thank you for your work that explores a partnership with the Fort Worth Independent School District to find a path forward for Fington Field to be renovated and upgraded according to the design guidelines of the Secretary of the Interior. Both Ferington Field and Billingsley Fieldhouse, the basketball gymnasium to the southeast of Ferington Field are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Moreover, the tax increment finance district proposed appears to not touch current academic or operations funding dedicated to the Fort Worth ISD. We are grateful for your effort to seek a solution for the future of the 1938 39 Fington Field. Designed by Preston MGaran Senior with Ball Relief sculptures by Eveon Sellers, a Fort Worth Circle artist, Fington Field stands as a testament to numerous victories, pride, and exceptional art and architecture. It is an ideal match for our cultural district. Thank you. Thank you, Jerry. We appreciate you. Next speaker is Evan Fington. That's you'll just hand them here. They'll make sure we receive those. Thank you. Uh Evan Ferington, Westworth Village. Uh I am the godson or the grandson and namesake of Evan Stanley Fairington. ES Ferington for whom Fington Field is named. My dad Stanley uh turned the first spade of dirt or construction of the stadium in 1938. He was 10 years old and kicked the first football at its inaugural game in 1939. Today it's his birthday. So he was born here in Fort Worth 98 years ago in 1927. So uh I think this was meant to be. Um, as I told the um, Texas Historical Commission, the field with its unique athletic and social history has been a port of pride for four generations of Fort Worthians who have battled, run, marched, and are celebrated there. It's a living, still used, common thread that unites the people of Fort Worth. Architecturally, art deco relief sculptures on the front of Ferington field have been described some of the earliest art in the cultural museum district. So, I am speaking because I think Bington Field is worthy of preservation and of improvement because I think once it's improved, if it is marketed properly, it could actually be a draw to bring people into Fort Worth to enjoy our uh hotels and restaurants and museums and the stockyards, etc. actually think it could be a win-win for the Fort Worth ISD and uh for the city and for the school children because they will have an improved stadium. Um so now to some of the fun stuff, some of the highlights of Fington Field. I think actually one of the most important things that has happened at Fington Field is that in 1940 the first African-American state high school championship game was played. Fort Worth IM Terrell High School defeated Austin Anderson High School 26 to nothing. Have a nice bus ride back to Austin. Um the spread offense was developed in Ferington Field with the uh Masonic Home Mighty Mits. The first televised football game in the southwest part of the United States took place in Fington Field in 1948. Um, the centennial ceremonies for the first 100 years were hel for Fort Worth were held in Ferington Field. Um, in the early 1960s, the Dallas Cowboys called over and wanted to use Fington Field for its games. But, uh, the athletic director at the time, Herman Clark, who played for my grandfather on the 1921 city championship team, North Side High School, uh, he turned them away. He said, "We have enough trouble keeping the field in repair after Friday night games." So they were almost the Fort Worth Cowboys. There's more, but anyway. Thank you, Mr. Fington. Yes, ma'am. Thank you. I especially like the the bit here that you included that Bob Schiffer's career started as a junior at TCU and he used to go out on the porch of the radio station across the street from Fington Field and describe Fington Field for the station manager. That's pretty great. Thank you for including this. That's That's the last of our speakers. Council entertain a motion. Yes, please. Yeah. it either one. Okay. Um I'm going to uh I want to share a couple words before we we make this motion. Um there's a lot of excitement around this tiff by many people because of the um opportunity that it gives the city of Fort Worth to save what is a beloved um stadium here in the city. Um we saw that back when the uh Fort Worth ISD uh had their bond proposal. We really one thing that came out of that is um the city really was worried about this particular piece of property and didn't want to and wanted to see it um remain. But the creation of this tiff is so much more than just the preservation of uh Fington Field. It's about being able to shape the future of that corridor in the city of Fort Worth. So, the Fington area, the West 7th Bar District, and down um down that corridor into downtown. And um as we do that as a city, it's imperative that we do that deliberately. And you have my word that um as we move through this tiff, um I will watch any projects that um come into that tiff like a hawk to make sure that they're right for Fington Field and they're right for our city. um and that they do one thing that I know both myself and council member Hill are incredibly concerned with and that is alleviate the um immense storm water issues that we have in the area as well. And so with that I move to approve this tiff. Thank you council member Hill. Um I do just want to reiterate what council member Beck just said and Jerry and Evan thank you so much and this is incredible history so thank you so much for sharing it. Um I do want to level set though too. I mean, this TIFF primarily is created for storm water and flood control, and I just want to make sure that we're clear on that, that the development is extra. Um, but this is here to help with the flood control and storm water in my eyes. Um, and as council member Beck said too, any development projects that come through, they'll be overseen by a tiff board. She and I will be very vigilant about making sure it's done appropriately and also maintains the integrity of how the tiff was formed. So, thank you. Thank you, Council Rebecc. If not, please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZC-24-132. We have one speaker on this item, Council Member Bllelock. Only if there's opposition, Patricia Fant. To my knowledge, there is none. Block. Okay. working. Yeah. Thank you for coming out. Uh there's no opposition to the case, so I motion to approve. Let's try one more time. There we go. Motion carries. Next is ZC-25-049. Council member Nettles, we have no speakers on this item. Thank you. Uh thank you, Mayor. I I do um this is going to be the Ellis Ranch, the 4,400 Ellis Ranch that's in Glen Crest and the Rolling Hills neighborhood association. And so I do want to articulate a few things before I make a motion. Um, I see Miss Pearly in the back, uh, who has some concerns about, uh, the street connectivity to her ne to her house. So, I'm gonna ask Stephen if Stephen will come up. Uh, we did discuss this in our, um, in our meeting last week with some of the Glen Crest neighbors. Um, and also if you can if you can put the uh site plan up for us as well. We also want to uh put that into the record so that we can uh make a motion on it. Okay. So, one of the Can we get this? Okay, we have you can go to the site plan. All right, that's site plan. So, to the top of that site plan, you see the street that continues into the existing neighborhood. Uh this street is um where Miss Pearly lives and it's already existing and it they want to continue that street into the new development. So can you give us our policy on that and if we can or cannot continue that street into the existing neighborhood? Sure. Typically, whenever there is a new subdivision that's built within or created, the streets that are existing, they stub out to the existing streets, and that's a platting uh concern. So, in this situation, since there's an existing street, whenever the plat goes before the plan commission, if it needs to, those streets will need to be stubbed out into the existing street. Okay. And I I believe uh one of the requirements it doesn't require a two entry way into this neighborhood, but what what code requires that street to be continued in? Is it the platting or is it the fire department? That's correct. Yes, sir. All right. And so um and then also on this they have selected the different lots. I think 24 different lots. Um, and we talked about earlier today the size of the street. I think I met with a couple of our uh attorneys on that. Uh, that is 50 ft wide. Is that correct? That's correct. For A5, the width is 50 feet. Okay. And this, uh, All right. I think that's the only question I have for you. Thank you, Stephen. Sir, thank you. All right. Uh, I did meet with the um with Glen Crest neighborhood and some of them are represented here today. This is a a plot of land that has been uh trying to be developed for some time now. And one of the a couple issues that we had was uh the type of homes that would be built into the historic neighborhood as well as the lot sizes. Now, this zoning change does move the lots to A5. Uh but however, our uh developer has committed that they will have different type of size lots and I'm going to actually articulate those in the motion tonight to not only just allow but require it as well as the streets that will be existing that will be created will be the same size street the 50ft uh streets that you guys have in your neighborhood as of today and most of your homes is about 20 to 30 feet um setbacks. I'm also going to require a 30 uh a 30 feet setback uh for the new development so that this new development will not take from the neighborhood but will add incentives to the neighborhood. And so my uh motion tonight is going to be a PD A5. We also have already put the site plan into um uh into the uh zoning tonight. uh plan development for all uses permit in A5 one family district with a development standard for a minimum of 30 feet front yard setback two lots both fronting Ellis Ranch designated for open space and mixture of resident lot sizes as follows 15 lots with the lot size of 5,000 to 6,000 square ft seven lots with the lot sizes of 6,000 to 7,500 square ft and five lots with the lot size greater than 7500 square feet with the site plan submitted as of tonight as it is. A motion and a second council. Any other discussion? Please vote. Motion carries. Would you like to repeat the motion, Chris? That was Jay's joke to my right, just so you know. Thank you. Our next item will be ZC-25- Z36. We have no speakers on this item. Council member Hill. Um, I move to approve with appreciation to Dana Bergdoff, Steven Murray, and Lynn Jordan for assisting me in this process and attending countless meetings with me as we met with property owners, tenants, and stakeholders, including the Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association. Got a motion council. Motion a second. Please vote. I think council member Crane may have dropped off. There we go. There he is. Okay. Motion carries. Next is ZC-25-054. Council Blick, we have one speaker on this item, Jessica Skarola. Hi y'all. Thanks. Um, so my name's Jessica. I live behind the property in question. Um to cut to the chase, we were sorry, we were told a couple of things to mitigate noise. Um I think that's the biggest concern that most residents would have about this. Um the first was that bay doors would be closed during the winter. Um I called 15 locations from this company in the area. Um and they basically told me that majority of them, if not all of them, do not close doors during the winter. It's a ventilation issue and they want to appear open. Um so that was an incorrect statement for us. The second incorrect statement comes by way of the hours. We were told operating hours would be from 9 to 6 Monday through Friday or Saturday I believe and then different on Sunday. Um the docket hours say 8 to 6. Um and then if you talk to their locations they also have a um open to 8:30 on Thursdays. So, for the fact that we're even discussing negotiating hours um kind of brings into question whether or not this is even a good location for this issue. If you're having to alter business hours, there must be a reason for it. Um the final thing um that I have is basically on noise. Um we were presented with some decibel information on noises and to spare you the details um a lot of them were equivalent to basically screaming and um really loud conversations some decibb similar to construction sites. Um the problem I had with them was that yes the averages themselves were quite loud. Um but the actual average is a definition meaning there's half above that. Um so for the fact that half the time those noises would be above those levels is concerning. um that is concerning to be backed right up to a neighborhood. So, for these reasons, we would ask that you would please um oppose this proposition. Thank you, Council Black. That's the last of our speakers. So, Jessica, thank you for coming out. I know it takes a lot of time to get down here and I appreciate you doing that. I was informed uh yesterday that the applicant had withdrawn their case. Uh, it's already on the agenda and with that it'll be cleanest for me just to deny it without prejudice. Got a motion, a second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZC-25-064. We have two speakers. Um, Council Member Flores. One only if there's opposition. Travis Kle followed by Alex Munz. I don't I do not think there's any opposition on this case. Okay. All right. Thank you, Mayor. Uh, move for approval. Got a motion, a second. Please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZC-25-067. We have one speaker on this item. Only if there's opposition. Council member Peoples, Mary P. I don't think there's opposition on this case. So, Mayor D5 welcomes the opportunity to gain more rooftops. So, I make a motion that we approve this. Got a motion, a second, council. Any other discussion? Not, please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZC-25-070. We have one speaker on this item. Um, Council Nettles, Bob Riley, only if there's opposition, and to my knowledge, there is none. Move for approval. Motion a second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZC-25-074. Council Peoples, we have no speakers on this item. And I'm I move for approval as amended by the zoning commission to PDCF plan development to only allow the following uses: place of worship, recreation, education, museum, cultural facility, and that a site plan is required. Got a motion, a second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZC-25-077. Council member Blick, we have one speaker on this item, Jessica Sarcola. Thank you, Jessica. Council member Bllelock. So, Jessica, again, thank you for coming down. Uh, this zoning case had tremendous neighborhood opposition, uh, both at zoning commission and at council. Uh, so much so that a super majority would be required to approve it. Uh, we don't have that now, but it's not really relevant anyway because I'm going to be uh motioning to deny with prejudice. A motion, a second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Next is ZC-25-050. Council Flores, we have one speaker on this item, John Ainsworth. Only if there's opposition. To my knowledge, there is none. Thank you, Mayor Parker. Uh first of I want to thank the developer for making u efforts to engage with the uh surrounding stakeholders and additionally uh Scott Penn with our part staff determined that there would be a trail opportunity adjacent to this development and they're working on the developer on that dedication. So with that I move for approval. Got a motion and a second council. Any other discussion? Not please vote. Motion carries. Next is SP-25-00006. Council member Peoples, we have one speaker on this item only. If there's opposition, I believe there is none. Mary Nell P. I believe we can entertain a motion. Council member Peoples, if you're ready. Uh, I have been in contact with this group and am very pleased with the way that they've reached out to me to try to ensure that they were working with the neighborhood and working with us here in district 5. And I would like to make a motion and recommend approval. Second. Got a motion, a second, council. Any other discussion? Not, please vote. Motion carries. Next is MNC D MNC 25-0509. Motion a second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Next is MNC25-0477. Got a motion and a second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Next is MNC25-058. A motion a second. Council, please vote. Motion carries. Mayor, that concludes all of the action items. Okay, I'm going to have my helper here. We're going to say meeting adjourned. Go ahead. Can you say meeting adjourned? Meeting adjourned. One more time. Great job. Okay, thank you.