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11.07.2012 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING November 7, 2012 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM. II. WORK SESSION A. Presentation on the'Rachel's Challenge' program. Rita Whatley, Kennedale High School Principal presented information on the anti - bullying program 'Rachel's Challenge,' and asked for the Council's support. The program will be held on November 14 ", 2012. B. Discuss a petition against on- street parking on a portion of Woodlea Lane. Bob Hart and Police Chief Williams gave background information on the issue to Council. Paula Channel] approached the council with a petition against street business parking in front of her home. Johnny Morrisson, owner of Morrison's Automotive, also approached the council with a packet of information from surrounding neighbors supporting his claim that on street parking was not a problem. C. Presentation and discussion related to an automated meter infrastructure, customer information system, and utility billing system. Bob Hart, Sakura Dedrick, Amy Owens, and Larry Ledbetter provided information on this topic. John Cockrell and Mike Healy from the Global Water company approached the council and explained the benefits of this metering program with regard to conservation, increased quality of service, and meeting customers' expectations. D. Governance discussion and drafting of policies. Bob Hart suggested that at this point council discuss item D later in the agenda, after executive session, and instead discuss regular items D and E at this time. Item XI -D regarding QuikTrip monument sign. Item XI -E regarding monument sign maintenance agreement. III. REGULAR SESSION Mayor Clark called the regular session to order at TOOPM. IV. ROLL CALL Present: John Clark, Brian Johnson, Liz Carrington, Frank Fernandez, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner. V. INVOCATION f l • ! - ii 1 -• - / - -• - 11 VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE VII. TEXAS PLEDGE VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM Two individuals signed up to speak during the forum. 1. Michael Chandler of 700 E Kennedale Parkway approached the Council, expressing his appreciation for the recent recycling program 'Bring It' implemented by the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Corporation. 2. Jeremiah Wunneberger, Administrative Director of the Kennedale Chamber of Commerce approached the council and announced several upcoming events, including the Ribbon Cutting at QuickTrip on November 14` ", the Christmas in November event at the Fire Station on November 13, and the next monthly luncheon on November 14 3. A member of the Salvation Army approached the Council, asking for participating in this year' Red Kettle Campaign. IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Clark announced that he had spoken with second graders at Delany Elementary regarding the city and a mayor, and how their jobs function. Councilmember Johnson noted that he and Bob Hart would be presenting at the Texas Municipal League conference next week regarding council /staff relations. Bob Hart noted that the City would be receiving an award from the Texas Municipal league at next week's conference, announced week as official 'Municipal Court Week,' and announced that the awards display case was complete. City Attorney Wayne Olson announced that there would be a booth at the Texas Municipal League conference. 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. Consider approval of meeting minutes from September 12, 2012 and October 3, 2012 regular meetings. B. Consider amendments to the police department's non - consent wrecker contract. Motion Approve the consent agenda as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Motion Passed Unanimously XI. REGULAR ITEMS A. CASE PZ # 12 -05 to receive comments and consider action on a request by ASE Ice to amend Page 2 of 5 Section 17 -421 of the Kennedale city code by adding Ice Sales — Retail to the Schedule of Uses as a permitted use with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in the "C -1" Restricted Commercial, "C -2" General Commercial, and "I" Industrial zoning districts. A. Staff presentation Rachel Roberts presented information on the case. B. Applicant presentation Matt Arno approached the council, noting that he wanted to place an ice vending sales business in town. C. Public hearing Mayor Clark opened the public hearing. Ernest Harvey, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, requested to speak. He commented that he would like Council to issue a conditional use permit. D. Applicant response No applicant response was necessary. E. Staff response Rachel Roberts noted that as this is a conditional use permit, Council can apply conditions to the permit to address concerns they may have. Motion Approve CASE PZ# 12 -05 as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Charles Overstreet. Motion Passed Unanimously B. CASE PZ # 12 -06 to receive comments and consider action on a request by ASE Ice for a Conditional Use Permit as required in Section 17 -421 of the Kennedale city code to allow Ice Sales — Retail at 198 E Broadway, legal description of C A Boaz Subdivision Lot 36E, Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas. A. Staff presentation Rachel Roberts presented information on the case. B. Applicant presentation Matt Arno approached the council, C. Public hearing Mayor Clark opened the public hearing No one signed up for the public hearing and it was closed. D. Applicant response No applicant response was necessary. E. Staff response Rachel Roberts responded to the Mayor's questions regarding this case's potential effect on a future rail stop and how it fits with the comprehensive land use plan. Motion Approve CASE PZ# 12 -06 as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Frank Fernandez. Motion Passed Unanimously C, Consider CASE # PZ 11 -06 to review and consider action on an ordinance amending Chapter 12, Section 12 -4 and Chapter 17, Sections 17 -413A, 17 -414, and 17 -431 of the Kennedale city code Page 3 of 5 (1991), as amended, by amending regulations governing outdoor display of merchandise and amending definitions. A. Staff Presentation Rachel Roberts and Bob Hart presented information on the case. B. Public Hearing Mayor Clark opened the public hearing. No one signed up to speak at the public hearing and it was closed. C. Staff Response and Summary Rachel Roberts responded to general questions regarding the case. Motion Deny CASE PZ# 11 -06. , Action Deny, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Ayes: Brian Johnson, Liz Carrington, Charles Overstreet, Kelly Turner Nays: Frank Fernandez Motion Passed (4 -1) D. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with QuikTrip for construction of an entrance sign on Kennedale Parkway. Bob Hart presented information on this topic to council, noting that the sign was originally planned for placement on the QT property but needed to be constructed in a different location due to utility issues. Motion To authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with QuikTrip for construction of an entrance sign on Kennedale Parkway. , Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Charles Overstreet. Motion Passed Unanimously E. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation regarding maintenance of city entrance sign within the right -of -way. Motion To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation regarding maintenance of city entrance sign within the right -of -way. , Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Motion Passed Unanimously F. Consider a resolution to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation related to the program for pedestrian improvements. Bob Hart presented information on this item, noting that the grant is requires 80/20 funding and would provide for a sidewalk on a portion of the east side of Kennedale Parkway. The city's portion would amount to approximately $250,000 and we would have four years to complete the project. Rachel Roberts addressed council's concerns regarding the application process, master plan, and general sidewalk design. Motion To authorize Resolution 401 as presented. , Action Approve, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Liz Carrington. Motion Passed Unanimously Council recessed into executive session at 8:45PM. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. The City Council 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 Page 4 of 5 Meetings Act, including discussion on any item posted on the agenda and legal issues regarding right of way acquisition. 1. Right of way acquisition related to Link Street construction. XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED XIV. WORK SESSION, CONTINUED Council reconvened into open session at 9:07PM. No action pursuant to executive session was necessary. XV. ADJOURNMENT Motion To adjourn. , Action Adjourn, Moved By Brian Johnson, Seconded By Charles Overstreet. Motion Passed Unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 9:10PM. APPROVED: Mayor John Clark ATTEST: //�z Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary Page 5 of 5