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2016_03.21 CC Minutesi KENNEDALE You're Here, Your Home www.cityofkennedale.com KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING March 21, 2016 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE WORK SESSION - 5:30 PM REGULAR SESSION - 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. II. 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 posted executive session items or to seek legal advice from the City Attorney on any item posted on the agenda. A. Joint meeting with the Library Advisory Board - Community Conversation led by Amanda King Library Director Amanda King lead a community discussion with the Library Board and City Council to find out what they want from the community. Members discussed their hopes and visions for Kennedale; how it affects them personally; and what can be done to make a difference. Amanda shared some of her thoughts concerning the future for the Library. B. Review Progressive Landfill expansion application submittal Gary Bartels, District Manager for Progressive Waste Solutions spoke to Council in regard to their State Amendment Application for the Fort Worth C & D Landfill, and how it will impact the community. He provided a brief history on the property and its operations, noting that the current estimated site life is 6.4 years. Mr. Bartels gave an overview of the current statistics for C & D Landfill, stating that the amendment changes would increase the site life to 12.5 years. He added that the amendment application was submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in March 2015, reviews and changes are now complete and the 30 -day public comment period began March 19 - April 18, 2016. Jeff Palutis, Director of Landfill Operations for Progressive Waste Solutions reviewed the amendment proposals. He stated that with land values going up and the closeness of homes to the facility, they propose to use mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls (MSE) to increase the height. The new height will be similar to the Fort Worth SE Landfill. He stated that to keep the soil from kicking out, they will use geo -grid in the walls to keep it from sliding, and vegetation will be grown on the outside of the walls. Photo renderings were provided to show what it would look; with views from each direction. There was discussion concerning trash on the roadways and the methane gas exhaust problem. Mr. Bartels stated that Progressive was working on some non - required proactive moves at this facility. He added that they want to be good neighbors in the community and would love to team 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817 -985 -2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169 I& .. up with Keep Kennedale Beautiful. C. Discussion of items on regular agenda No items were discussed at this time. III. REGULAR SESSION 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. Roy Boenig, resident of 1020 Kennedale Sublett Road informed Council that on Little Road before the City of Kennedale sign, the yellow stripping on the road is missing. He requested the City look at this issue due to safety concerns. Additionally, he stated that he thinks it was a bad decision to let the developer of the Vineyards put up a wood fence instead of a brick wall. 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 Charles Overstreet stated the he, Frank, and Liz attended the Brickworks Silent Auction at Kennedale Junior High School, adding that there was a good turnout for the fundraiser. Frank Fernandez stated that Walmart's plans to build a gas station have been put on the back burner for now. B. Updates from the Mayor Mayor Johnson stated that he and Bob went to Washington DC and had great talks with the American Geophysical Union concerning the clean -up at Village Creek. He also attended the governance training in Atlanta. In closing, he added that some of his students were in attendance to learn about local government. C. Updates from the City Manager City Manager Bob Hart reminded the Council that the Lake Arlington Village Creek Watershed meeting will be at 6:30, Thursday, March 24th at the Junior High School, and that they will elect a steering committee during the meeting. Page 2 of 5 X. MONITORING INFORMATION A. Monthly Financials - February 2016 B. Executive Limitations C. Ends Review - Balanced Scorecard Monitoring information updates are in the agenda packet for review. XI. INCIDENTAL ITEMS A. Tarrant County College facility review briefing This item was moved to the April meeting. B. Discuss and approve calendar for FY2016 -2017 budget preparations Finance Director Krystal Crump stated that the budget workshop was moved back a week to provide more time to receive reports for Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) and to accommodate vacation schedules, the workshop will be held on August 12 A planning session is scheduled for May 14 with the budget kickoff on May 27 all other dates remained the same as usual. Motion To approve the budget calendar. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Michael Walker. Motion passed Unanimously XII. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT) All matters listed under incidental items (consent) 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 February 15, 2016 meeting B. Consider approval of minutes from the March 4, 2016 special meeting C. Approval of city - developer agreement for Kennedale Seniors Addition D. Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for assistance in the reconstruction of True Gunn Road /Caylebaite Street/Municipal Drive, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement E. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a contract for electric supply F. CASE # PZ 15 -17 Consider approval of a final plat requested by Emanuel Glockzin for 332- 370 S. New Hope Rd, more particularly described as an approximately 23 -acre tract in the C. B. Teague Survey A 15 -06 and Robert C. Richey Survey A -1358, Tarrant County, Texas, conveyed from C D Fincher Estate to Emanuel Glockzin as recorded in instrument number D215220118. A preliminary plat was approved in November 2015. Motion To approve all required approval Items on (Consent) agenda. Action Approve, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Charles Overstreet. Motion passed Unanimously Page 3 of 5 XIII. DECISION ITEMS A. Update Future Transportation Plan in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1. Staff Presentation 2. Public Hearing 3. Staff Summary and Response 4. Action by the City Council City Planner, Rachel Roberts provided the staff presentation to approve the updates to the Future Transportation Plan in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Rachel stated that the future transportation component of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan was adopted in March 2012, with a more specific plan update for the Oak Crest area in August 2012. A major component of the Master Plan is the realignment of Oak Crest Drive so that the roadway will line up with Gilman Road, which is now located slightly to the south of the Oak Crest Drive intersection with Kennedale Parkway. Rachel concluded that City staff would like to include this realignment in the upcoming five -year Capital Improvement Program, but in order for the project to be included, it must be shown on the Future Transportation Plan. Public Hearing: Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing; there was no one present requesting to speak. Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing. Motion To approve Ordinance 595 updating Future Transportation Plan in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Action Approve, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington. Motion passed Unanimously B. Consider accepting the official certification of unopposed candidates for the 2016 general election. City Manager Bob Hart stated that this certification is a requirement of the Texas State Election Code, in order to declare all unopposed candidates elected. Motion To approve the official certification of unopposed candidates for the 2016 general election. Action Approve, Moved By Michael Walker, Seconded By Liz Carrington. Motion passed Unanimously C. Consider approval of Ordinance 591 canceling the May 7, 2016 election and declaring unopposed candidates elected to office Bob Hart stated that this Ordinance cancels the General Election and declares unopposed candidates elected to office. He added that the City will still hold a Special Charter Amendment Election on May 7, 2016. Motion To approve Ordinance 591 canceling the May 7, 2016 General Election and declaring unopposed candidates elected to office. Action Approve, Moved By Michael Walker, Seconded By Frank Fernandez. Motion passed Unanimously D. Consider approval of Ordinance 596 setting the speed limit on Kennedale Parkway to 40 miles per hour City Manager Bob Hart stated that there has recently been fifteen accidents in the area where QT, Burger King, and Popeye's is located. After analysis, staff recommends reducing the speed Page 4 of 5 limit, in that area, to 40 miles per hour (mph). Bob added that this will also change some of the driveway spacing requirements in this area and simplify the view of speed limits in Kennedale. Now, all residential speeds will be 25 mph, collector streets 30 mph, minor arterials 35 mph, and major arterials 40 mph. Motion To approve Ordinance 596 reducing the speed limit on Kennedale Parkway to 40 miles per hour. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet, Seconded By Kelly Turner. Motion passed Unanimously XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Johnson recessed into executive session at 7:34 p.m. A. 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. 6727 Hudson Village Creek Road Park Land Acquisition 2. Link Street Extension Right -of -Way Acquisitive B. The City Council may meet in closed session at any time during the work session or the regular 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 the following items: ension Right - of -Way 1. Round -About Damage Claim XV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED Mayor Johnson reconvened into open session at 8:16 p.m. No action required. XVI. ADJOURNMENT Motion To adjourn the March 21, 2016 regular City Council meeting. Action Adjourn, Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Charles Overstreet. Motion passed Unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. `` ��1111111I11�� KENNe��� r Y � A Y.h 4008 1111 11 % ATTEST: U� Leslie Galloway, City Secretary Page 6 of 5 APPROVED: