2019_06.20 CC Agenda
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING | JUNE 20, 2019
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION AT 5:30 PM | REGULAR SESSION AT 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
NOTE: Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, the City 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.
II. WORK SESSION
A. Discussion of policy regarding residential outdoor storage
B. Discussion of policy regarding short-term rentals
C. Discussion of items on the regular agenda
III. REGULAR SESSION
IV. ROLL CALL
V. INVOCATION
VI. UNITED STATES PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
“Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisib le."
VII. VISITOR AND CITIZEN FORUM
At this time, any person may address the City Council, provided that a ‘Speaker’s Request Form’ is submitted to the
City Secretary before the meeting begins. Speakers are allotted three (3) minutes, must limit their comments to the
subject indicated on the submitted form, and should address the Council as a whole, rather than individual
Councilmembers or staff. No formal action or discussion may be taken at this time. Those wishing to speak about an
agenda item should indicate as much on the “Speaker’s Request Form” and will be called upon to speak when the
Council considers that item.
VIII. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
In addition to any items listed below, the Mayor and Councilmembers may give or receive reports r egarding items of
community interest, including, but not limited to, recognition of officials, citizens, staff, or departments; information
regarding holiday schedules; and upcoming or attended events.
A. Updates from the City Council
B. Updates from the City Manager
C. Updates from the Mayor
IX. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
X. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials for May 2019
B. KEDC Financial Report for April 2019
XI. REQUIRED APPROVAL ITEMS (CONSENT)
Consent items are matters that have appeared on previous agendas, require little or no deliberation, or are
considered routine. If discussion is desired, any item may be removed from Consent and considered separately.
A. Consider approval of the minutes from the May 21, 2019 Regular Meeting
B. Consider approval of the minutes from the May 31, 2019 Special Meeting
C. Consider approval of the minutes from the June 1, 2019 Special Meeting
XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Consider appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem
B. Consider approval of Ordinance 661, increasing the membership of the Youth Advisory Council
(YAC) from 15 to 25 places
C. Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of Ordinance 662, designating a tax abatement
reinvestment zone for approximately 13.55 acres of land, known as Lot 1A2, Block 1 of the Harris
Corporation Addition, City of Kennedale, Texas, and generally located at Linda Road and Gail
Drive
• Staff Presentation
• Public Hearing
• Staff Response and Summary
• Action by the City Council
D. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Tax Abatement and Chapter 380 Agreement
with Compressed Air Systems, L.L.C.
E. Consider authorizing the EDC President to enter into an Economic Development and
Performance Agreement with Compressed Air Systems, L.L.C
F. Consider approval of Ordinance 663, amending the Kennedale Municipal Code, by amending
Exhibit A “Schedule of Fees” of Section 2-3, “Fees for licenses, inspections, permits, etc.” to
provide for a residential building permit fee based on square footage
G. Consider approval of Ordinance 664, amending Chapter 3 – "Animals" of the Kennedale Municipal
Code to add regulations regarding the keeping of certain fowl, livestock, and potbellied pigs within
the City
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 Profession al Conduct may
conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda and legal issues
regarding the Open Meetings Act.
A. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding settlement agreement between Ron Sturgeon, et
al and the City of Kennedale
B. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding salvage yard special exception/special use permits
C. Discussion with City Attorney regarding Public Information Act, including requests for City
Attorney invoices
D. Discussion with City Attorney regarding legal issues associated with Economic Development and
Performance Agreement, Tax Abatement, and Chapter 380 Agreement with Compressed Air
Systems for project located at Harris Corporation Addition, Block 1 Lot 1A2 (Linda Road)
Pursuant to Section 551.087 – (1) deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the
governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay,
or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting
economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business
prospect described by Subdivision (1):
E. Economic Development and Performance Agreement, Tax Abatement, and Chapter 380
Agreement with Compressed Air Systems for project located at Harris Corporation Addition, Block
1 Lot 1A2 (Linda Road)
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XV. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE JUNE 20, 2019 KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WAS POSTED INSIDE THE MAIN
ENTRANCE OF CITY HALL (405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE), IN A PLACE CONVENIENT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL
PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES; AND THAT SAID AGENDA WAS POSTED AT LEAST SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS PRECEDING THE
SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
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LESLIE E. GALLOWAY, CITY SECRETARY
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reasonable accommodations for persons attending meetings. This facility is wheelchair accessible and
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