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2015_06.15 CC MinutesWORK SESSION - 5:30 PM REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. I1. WORK SESSION *NOTE: Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Citv Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the work session or the regular session to discuss aosted executive session items or to seek leaal advice from the Citv Attornev on any item posted on the agenda. A. Interview two applicants for the 2015 -16 Youth Advisory Council City Council interviewed Aaron Helm for the Youth Advisory Council. Emily Marr was not present. B. Website Reveal and Review City Secretary and Communications Coordinator Leslie Galloway provided a preview of the new design for the City's website. Galloway stated that the direction for the redesign was to incorporate a family /hometown feel that coincides with the City's vision statement. C. Discussion of items on regular agenda No items were discussed at this time. D. City Council may recess to Executive Session Executive Session was held at the conclusion of the Work Session. (Listed below) III. REGULAR SESSION 405 Municipal !Drive, I(ennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817 -985 -2100 1 Fax: 817- 478 -7169 Mayor Johnson opened the regular session at 7:00 p.m. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington, Charles Overstreet, Michael Walker Absent: None V. INVOCATION VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE VII. TEXAS PLEDGE VIII. VISITOR /CITIZENS FORUM At this time, any person with business before the Council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. There was no one present requesting to speak. IX. REPORTS /ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. Updates from City Council Liz Carrington stated that she attended a water conference at UTA with Bob Hart and Charles Overstreet. Liz noted that local groups explained the need to conserve water for the future, even though we are currently in flood conditions. Kelly Turner stated that he attended the Regional Emergency Preparedness Planning Council (EPPC) meeting last week, and was approached by other city representative's asking what we were doing in Kennedale to get so much recognized by local cities and the county. Kelly added that in the past, most people had not heard of Kennedale, but now they are seeking us out to ask questions. Mike Walker stated that he attended an Orientation Governance Workshop for the School Board and his input was well received. Charles Overstreet stated that he, along with Mayor Johnson, and City Manager, Bob Hart attended the Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership (SETT) meeting. He noted an interesting conversation with Arlington Mayor Williams concerning the development along US 287. Additionally, there was talk about possible projects for Kennedale with the County. Charles concurred with Kelly Turner that Kennedale is starting to get much more attention. B. Updates from the Mayor Page 2of7 Mayor Brian Johnson added that the construction of 1 -360 south of 1 -20 is scheduled to begin construction in September and is expected to be a two year project. He noted that the Interchange at I- 30 and 1 -360 should begin construction in January 2016. - Presentation of Sadie Ray Graff Educator Award to Wilda Turner Mayor Pro Tem, Kelly Turner presented the Sadie Ray Graff Educator Award to his mother, Wilda Turner. The award is presented through the Keep Texas Beautiful program. Wilda was honored for her dedication and countless hours spent teaching others about gardening. Wilda Turner accepted the award and thanked everyone. C. Updates from the City Manager 1. Comptroller awarded the City of Kennedale a Platinum Leadership Circle Award 2. Governance Report - Executive Limitations - Balanced Scorecard There was no discussion on these items. 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 minutes from the May 16, 2015 Council Workshop B. Consider approval of the minutes from the May 18, 2015 special meeting - Election Canvass C. Consider approval of minutes from May 18, 2015 regular meeting D. Consider approval of Resolution 455 authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee and authorize payment to Atmos Energy Corporation E. Consider approval of computer policy update Motion To approve consent agenda. Action Approve, Moved By Michael Walker, Seconded By Charles Overstreet. Motion passed Unanimously XI. REGULAR ITEMS A. Selection of a Mayor Pro -Tem Mayor Johnson recommended the reappointment of Kelly Turner as Mayor Pro Tem, stating that Kelly is the senior member of the Council and currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion To reappoint Kelly Turner as Mayor Pro Tem. Action Approve, Moved By Michael Walker, Page 3of7 Seconded By Liz Carrington. Motion passed Unanimously B. CASE # PZ 15 -05 Public hearing and consideration approval of Ordinance 575 establishing a new zoning district and district regulations for an area identified as the Downtown Village in the comprehensive land use plan. 1. Staff presentation 2. Public hearing 3. Staff response and summary 4. Action by the City Council 1. Staff presentation by Rachel Roberts who provided background information on the comprehensive land use plan establishing a Downtown Village character district. Rachel stated that this district covers the existing Old Town zoning district, as well as surrounding adjacent areas. She noted that the ordinance would establish four sub - districts for Old Town; the territory within the sub - district is made up of the current Old Town zoning district, TownCenter, and properties adjacent to, or surrounding those areas. She added that the Planning & Zoning Commission considered this ordinance during their May meeting and Public Hearing, where they recommended a number of changes to the original draft. Those changes have been incorporated into the plan and the Commission voted to recommend approval. Frank Fernandez questioned if all requested changes were incorporated. Rachel Roberts replied that they were; Roberts provided a map to show changes to the Old Town district and the sub - districts. Rachel added that manufactured homes would not be allowed, however, all existing ones will be grandfathered in. 2. Public Hearing Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing. 3. Staff response and summary Staff recommends approval of the request to establish a new zoning district and district regulations for the area identified as the Downtown Village. 4. Action by the City Council Motion To approve Case # PZ 15 -05; Ordinance 575. Action Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Motion passed Unanimously C. Case PZ 15 -06 Public hearing and consideration approval of Ordinance 576 regarding a city- initiated zoning change for various properties within an approximately 170 -acre tract in the City of Kennedale Addition, George A Lowery Addition, Gregory Addition, Prather Subdivision, Jacob Prickett Survey A- 1225, Roberson Addition, Sather Addition, Soto Addition, C B Teague Survey A -1506, Woodlea Acres Addition, James A Arthur Addition, Cazanda Rose Survey A -1285, B T Webb Subdivision, Municipal Page 4of7 Addition, C A Boaz Subd of J B Renfro Survey, Carol Heights, Jacob Prickett Addition, and Jesse B Renfro Survey A -1260, Tarrant County, Texas, to a sub - district with the "OT" Old Town zoning district. A. Staff presentation B. Public hearing C. Staff response and summary D. Action by the City Council 1. Staff presentation by Rachel Roberts who stated that this case is the zoning ordinance that would implement the text changes that were just adopted by Council tonight in the previous agenda item. Rachel noted that it is the next step in implementing the new zoning regulations for the area described as the Downtown Village in the comprehensive plan. She added that these areas would each take on a specific sub - district, which is listed in the Ordinance. Staff considers the rezoning to be in compliance with the comprehensive land use plan; and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at their May meeting and Public Hearing. 2. Public Hearing Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing. 3. Staff response and summary Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone various properties to a sub - district with the "OT" Old Town zoning district. 4. Action by the City Council Motion To approve Case # 15 -06; Ordinance 576. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington. Motion passed Unanimously D. Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a Letter of Agreement with the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for two Professional Service Agreements City Manager, Bob Hart informed Council that staff has been working with the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) to convert that area into single family residents. He stated that the TIRZ Board met today and approved two professional service agreements. The agreements include the engineering work to extend the wastewater line south into the area where the three racetracks are and for the alignment of New Hope Road. Bob stated that the New Hope Road alignment is important because the city received a grant through the State and Federal Bridge Program, which will replace the bridge on New Hope Road. Bob noted that the bridge will be completed before the road; so, in order to save money, it is important to make sure the elevations match. Bob reminded Council that this work is necessary under the Development Agreement with Texas Raceway. He noted that the cost for the two agreements was approximately $200,000. Bob stated that in order to move forward with the project, funding was needed for the two professional service agreements. He added that the TIRZ has no money at the present time and request the approval Page 5of7 for the Mayor to sign a Letter of Agreement with the TIRZ. The agreement would enable the City to loan the TIRZ the funds to pay for the two agreements. Bob added that the terms of the agreement would include the following stipulations: funds will be repaid to the City as TIRZ funds become available; no interest will be charged for the loan, and in the event the project is never completed, TCC, JPS, and Tarrant County will have no liability to repay the loan. Motion To authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Agreement with the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for two professional service agreements. Action Approve, Moved By Frank Fernandez, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Motion passed Unanimously Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 6:00 p.m. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. 1. City Manager's Annual Evaluation B. The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, lease, or value of real property 1. Land acquisition at 925 E. Kennedale Parkway XIII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 6:38 p.m. Motion To extend City Manager, Bob Hart's contract, currently to end in 2016, to extend 3 years to end in 2019. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington. Motion passed Unanimously Motion To establish City Manager, Bob Hart's base pay at $135,000. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Liz Carrington. Motion passed Unanimously XIV. ADJOURNMENT Motion Adjourn Action Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Motion passed Unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Page 6of7 ATTEST: Leslie Galloway, City Secreta � `�oe�y OF KEIVN�O ® / ®/ •� r i i • 111 Co 1 N `v �. Page 7of7 APPROVED: