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03.08.2012 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING March 8, 2012 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bryan Lankhorst called the work session to order at 5:30 PM. IL WORK SESSION posted on the agenda. A. Update from the Youth Advisory Council. A group from the Youth Advisory Council presented a short survey to the council, displaying their likes and dislikes of certain visual aspects of the city. Likes included municipal buildings, TownCenter Park, the 9 -11 Memorial, the Section House, Sonora Park, and the new TownCenter retail area. Roads on the like list included the new Bowman Springs Road, Fellowship Academy, new bridges, and the roundabouts. Dislikes were based on appearance and not on business function. These included Chicken Express, Pecan Manor, Baseball Fields, unscreened businesses, and several dilapidated buildings and vacant lots throughout town. B. Discuss traffic routing and construction schedule for Sublett Road project Larry Hoover presented information related to temporarily making Sublett Road one -way to maintain safety during grading and construction. Councilmembers Carrington, Fernandez, and Turner expressed concerns regarding the length of the process and previous stipulations made related to maintaining two -way traffic. Sam Davis from JLB Construction approached the council describing the status of the project, current processes, and future timelines. Councilmember Clark asked that JLB consider a construction schedule that would allow for continued travel, at least one way, for the duration of the crosscutting process. C. Discuss establishing a water rate committee for water /sewer rate study Due to time constraints, this item was postponed until after executive session D. Discuss the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Adam Wood and Frangois De Kock form Halff and Associations presented the final draft of the 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817 -985 -2100 1 Fax: 817- 478 -7169 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, noting that the plan was intended to achieve the desired vision that current residents have for Kennedale's future. The presenters noted that the public participation portion of the process was attended by a very well- rounded cross - section of the community. The plan covers transportation, economic development, image and identity enhancements, and positive development. Specific areas of enhancement included biking and pedestrian connections between neighborhoods. III. REGULAR SESSION IV. ROLL CALL Roll Call Present Bryan Lankhorst (Not Voting), Frank Fernandez, John Clark, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington V. INVOCATION VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE VII. TEXAS PLEDGE "Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible. VIII. VISITORICITIZENS FORUM At this time, any person with business before the City Council not scheduled on the Agenda may speak, provided that an official 'Visitor /Citizen Request to Speak' Form has been completed and submitted to the City Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. All comments must be directed towards the Council as a whole, rather than individual councilmembers or staff. All speakers must limit their comments to the subject matter as listed on the 'Speaker's Request Form.' No formal action can be taken on these items. One resident signed up to speak. 1. Pat Doescher, President of the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce approached the council, expressing thanks for all of the help that everyone provided for the parade. The chamber hopes to continue to expand this event every year. Plans for the next event will begin this April. Senator Wendy Davis presented a proclamation to the Chamber and the City, which the Mayor read aloud. IX. REPORTSIANNOUNCEMENTS In addition to any specific matters listed below, the city council may receive a report about items of community interest, including but not limited to recognition of individual officials, citizens or departments, information regarding holiday schedules, upcoming or attended events, etc. A. Information and updates from the City Manager, if any: - Sexually oriented business closures City Manager Bob Hart noted the SOBS have now been closed. The city's automatic emergency notification system has now been updated to include automatic tornado warnings from the national weather service. Page 2 of 7 B. Information and updates from Councilmembers, if any: Liza Carrington gave an update on Art in the Park, noting that the race would be held on the 24` and that the festival would be held from March 30 through April 1. C. Information and updates from the Mayor, if any: - Board and Commission Dinner on March 29th. X. CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed under consent agenda have been previously discussed, require little or no deliberation, or are considered to be routine by the council. If discussion is desired, then an item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. A. Discuss and consider approval of the meeting minutes from February 9, 2012. B. Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Arlington regarding water and wastewater service. Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington Motion Passed Unanimously XI. REGULAR ITEMS A. Conduct a public hearing related to the potential removal of a traffic signal located at the intersection of Kennedale Parkway and Valley Lane. 1. Staff Presentation Bob Hart noted that TXDOT has asked for formal notification and public hearing information. 2. Public Hearing — The public hearing was opened by Mayor Lankhorst. No one signed up to speak so the hearing was closed. 3. Staff Response and Summary Safety concerns include the road incline and visibility issues to the North. There are three options: Signal removal, a change to traffic actuated light only, or change to protected left turn signals. 4. Action by the City Council The City will bring a formal recommendation to the Council in April. B. Public Hearing to receive comments and consider action on the revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of Kennedale 1. Staff Presentation Rachel Roberts approached the council, noting that the comprehensive plan must be updated every 5 years. 2. Consultant Presentation Frangois De Kock and Adam Wood of Halff and Associates briefly presented information on the plan, noting that public participation in the process was high and represented the community well. The presentation was a brief recap of what was presented during the work session. Page 3 of 7 3. Public Hearing Mayor Lankhorst opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak and the hearing was closed. 4. Consultant Response, if needed Mr. Wood and Mr. De Kock noted that it had been a pleasure working on the plan and that they were looking forward to its implementation. 5. Staff Response and Summary Ms. Roberts asked that the council look over the list of catalyst projects (handed out during the meeting) for further consideration at the next meeting. C. Discuss and consider AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF KENNEDALE BY AMENDING THE FORMER PLAN IN ITS ENTIRETY; PROVING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion To approve Ordinance 495 as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously D. Conduct a public hearing relative to Tarrant County Community Development and Housing for the 38th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project for water and sewer improvements. 1. Staff Presentation Larry Ledbetter approached the council, explaining that the 38 year project intends to replace sanitary sewer on Municipal Drive. The city's funding portion of this project is projected to be $50,000. 2. Public Hearing Mayor Lankhorst opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak and the hearing was closed. 3. Staff Response and Summary No staff response was necessary. E. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 386, to authorize funding participation with Tarrant County Community Development and Housing for the 38th year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for water and sewer improvements. Motion To approve Resolution 386 as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously F. Conduct a public hearing and consider action on CASE PZ 11 -1, a request to amend the QuikTrip Planned Development District, approximately 2.6 acres located at 1301, 1209, 1207 W Kennedale Pkwy, 5405 High Ridge Rd, 6605 SE Loop 820, and an unaddressed property on SE Loop 820, Kennedale,Tarrant County, Texas, more particularly described as Oak Crest Addition, Block 4, Lots 1A, 2A, 3A, 4, 5A, 6, and 7, a part of Lot 27, Lot 28A (the Well Lot), and Lot 28, Tarrant County, Texas, by amending regulations governing signs, parking, the approved concept plan, and the approved site plan, and amending the district boundaries. The rezoning is requested by QuikTrip. Page 4 of 7 1.Staff Presentation Rachel Roberts approached the council, noting that this store is a new prototype store that is intended to accommodate for a variety of customers and shopping needs. Quiktrip has made slight changes to their signage to better accommodate for the city's vision. 2.Applicant Presentation Jake Petras from QuikTrip noted that the architecture of this store is very different from past stores, and that this building is the most architecturally advanced design that the company has used so far. The store will offer several different types of food, including fresh and packaged. 3.Public Hearing Mayor Lankhorst opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak and the public hearing was closed. 4. Applicant Response No response was necessary. 5. Staff Response and Summary 6. Action by the City Council Motion To approve the Ordinance as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By John Clark Motion Passed Unanimously G. Conduct a public hearing and consider action on CASE PZ 12 -0, an Ordinance amending the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City of Kennedale, as amended, by amending section 17 -420 of the city code, regulations governing overlay districts; and by amending section 17 -424, regulations governing loading docks; providing that the ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances; providing a penalty clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 1. Staff Presentation Rachel Roberts explained that this ordinance cleaned up language and redirects to other sections within the code. 2. Public Hearing Mayor Lankhorst opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak and the public hearing was closed. 3. Staff Response and Summary No response was necessary. 4. Action by the City Council Motion To approve the Ordinance as presented. , Action Adjourn, Moved By John Clark, Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously H. Discuss and consider adoption of AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN ROADWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS; DIRECTING THE ERECTION OF SIGNS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS Page 5 of 7 HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Bob Hart noted that state law allows cities to establish a prima facie speed limit of not lower than 25 miles per hour. Kennedale's current prima facie speed is 30. Mr. Hart went through and explained the proposed limits by streets, (which can be found in the packet and /or ordinance) Motion To approve the ordinance as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By John Clark, Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously I. Discuss and consider approval of AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING SPEED LIMITS WITHIN SCHOOL ZONES ON CERTAIN ROADWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS; DIRECTING THE ERECTION OF SIGNS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Police Chief Tommy Williams approached the Council, explaining that this ordinance was meant to provide a cohesive ordinance regulating speed limits for al school zones, including Fellowship Academy. Motion To approve the ordinance as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington Motion Passed Unanimously J. Discuss and consider approval of AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE PROHIBITIONS ON THE USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE IN SCHOOL ZONES WITHIN THE CITY OF KENNEDALE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Turner noted that this ordinance may be difficult to enforce. Motion To approve the ordinance as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By John Clark, Seconded By Kelly Turner Motion Passed Unanimously K. Discuss and consider appointments to the Library Advisory Board. Sharon Dehnel approached the council and explained her background as a professional librarian and her desire to serve the community. Motion To appoint Sharon Dehnel to the Library Advisory Board, Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By John Clark Motion Passed Unanimously XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - 8:30 PM Page 6 of 7 A. The City Council and the Economic Development Corporation will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct may conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion on any item posted on the agenda and Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 1. Proposal from Speed Fab -Crete to purchase property at 1000 E Kennedale Parkway. XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED No action pursuant to executive session was necessary. Item II -C Discuss establishing a water rate committee for water /sewer rate study: Bob Hart noted that the implementation of a committee to study and review water /sewer rates may be in the city's best interest. The Council agreed. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Motion To adjourn. , Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson , Seconded By John Clark Motion Passed Unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 PM. APPROVED: A Mayor Bryan Lankhorst ATTES wd Cily Secretary, nethyst G. Cii Page 7 of 7