2014_11.17 CC MinutesKENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
November 17, 2014
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
II. WORK SESSION
Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss:
a. Downtown Development Plan
Rachel Roberts opened the presentation by introducing Shal Roos, President of SJR Planning
Consultants. Shal Roos presented information for a consulting project to establish building codes
and design standards appropriate to create a special district for the downtown /old town area. City
Council and Planning and Zoning members discussed the process and goals for the project.
b. Development Code Update
Rachel Roberts provided a brief presentation articulating the reason for updating the development
code. City Council and Planning and Zoning members discussed the type of code and issues that
should be addressed by the consultant and staff as we move forward with the project.
III. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:06 PM.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Brian Johnson, Charles Overstreet, Mike Walker, Frank Fernandez, Kelly Turner, Liz
Carrington
Absent:
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE
VII. TEXAS PLEDGE
405 Municipal Drive, I<ennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817 -985 -2100 1 Fax: 817- 478 -71 69
VIII. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
No one present requesting to speak.
IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Updates from the Mayor
The Mayor attended the Taste of Asia event Friday, November 7, 2014 in support of United
Way. It was well attended.
B. Updates from City Council
Mike Walker announced that the Kennedale Football continues to win and is in the second
round of the playoffs.
Liz Carrington spoke to the success of the meet and greet event in Frank Fernandez
neighborhood. There was good food, good turnout and good discussion of a variety of topics.
Police and Fire Departments were also present.
Kelly Turner stated that the State of the City address with the chamber was received well by the
business community. He received several comments from businesses who were pleased with
the direction the city was taking.
C. Updates from the City Manager
No update with the exception of the reports mentioned below.
D. Governance /Operational Report including:
Bob Hart provided an update and overview of the following items.
1. Balanced Scorecard — Reviewed the map and outlined trends, all is looking favorable.
2. Village Creek Flood Study
3. Crime Activity Report — Police Chief Tommy provided a brief staff report updating City
Council and answering questions regarding year to date crime stats for the city.
4. Municipal Court Activity Report — The City Marshal report attached to the packet indicates
activity levels as expected.
X. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Consider approval of minutes from October 13, 2014 regular meeting
B. Receive a report from the Police Department for last year's asset forfeiture account.
Motion To approve the consent agenda as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet,
Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion passed Unanimously
XI. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consider Ordinance 557 approving amendments to the Drought Contingency and Emergency
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Water Management Plan
Staff report presented by Bob Hart requesting that the item be deferred to the December
meeting.
Motion To table Ordinance 557 until December. Action Table, Moved By Mike Walker, Seconded By
Kelly Turner
Motion passed Unanimously.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance 559 amending the city's schedule of administrative fees.
Staff presentation made by Sakura Moten - Dedrick outlining changes to the fee schedule.
Motion To approve Ordinance 559 as presented. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded
By Charles Overstreet
Motion passed Unanimously.
C. CASE # PZ 14 -08 Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 560 approval regarding a
request by the City of Kennedale for a zoning change for 23.8 acres from "C -2" General
commercial district to "I" Industrial district, at 7200, 7201, 7203, 7205, 7206, 7207, 7208, 7210,
7218, 7220, 7222, 7224, 7226, 7228, 7230, 7232, 7234, & 7236 & 3 unaddressed parcels on
Bloxom Park Rd, 7208, 7210, 7213, 7225, & an unaddressed parcel on Hudson Village Creek
Rd, and 4310, 4382, & an unaddressed parcel on Eden Rd S, legal descriptions of Wade H
Hudson Survey A 716 Tracts 2C, 2C01, 2CO2, 2CO3, 2C04, 2C04A, 2CO5, 2C06, 2C07, 2C08,
2C09, 2C10, 2C10A, 2C11, 2C12, 2C13, 2C18, 2C19, 2C20, 2C21, 2C22, 2C23, 2C24, 2C25,
2C25A, 2C25B, 2C14, 2C15, 2C16, & Peter Rouche Survey A1338 Tracts 1, 1B, 1C, 2, 2B, &
2C.
1. Staff presentation by Rachel Roberts explaining this request is to rezone property off Bloxom Park
Road as Industrial to comply with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
2. Public hearing
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing; there was no one present requesting to speak. Mayor
Johnson closed the public hearing.
3. Staff summary and recommendation
Staff had no additional comments to make.
4. Acton by the Council
Motion To Approve Case # PZ 14 -08 and Ordinance 560. Action Approve, Moved By Charles
Overstreet, Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion passed Unanimously.
D. Consider action authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers for a Section 205 Flood Control Study on a portion of Village Creek
Bob Hart provided the staff report regarding the Corps of Engineers interest in moving
forward on the village Creek Flood Control Study. The Initial Phase will be 14 -18 months
and the city's portion will be $200,000. Funding is available from the Storm water fund. The
Corps will pay the first $100,000 of the study, then they will split the cost of the next
$400,000 with the city. The estimated total cost for the project is $500,000, with the city's
total estimated cost of $200,000.
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Wayne Olson, City Attorney reviewed the standard agreement necessary to be signed by the
city. Should the council approve moving forward a letter of committal will need to be sent
with this agreement.
Motion To Approve the City Manager executing the agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers
for the Section 205 Flood Control Study on a portion of Village Creek. Action Approve, Moved By
Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Liz Carrington
Motion passed Unanimously.
Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 7:55 PM.
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
Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda, legal issues regarding
nonconforming uses, discussion of zoning issues in the city, and legal issues regarding the preparation
of developer's agreements.
1. Attorney consultation on development agreement
B. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the following:
1. Discuss Land Acquisition at 501 Dick Price Road.
XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 8:15 PM.
Action pursuant to executive session - Authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Goss for the
purchase of 13.5 acres at 1501 Dick Price Road.
Motion To authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Goss for the purchase of 13.5 acres at 501
Dick Price Road. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Charles Overstreet.
Motion passed Unanimously.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Charles Overstreet
Motion passed Unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 PM.
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