2019_10.15 CC Agenda
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING | OCTOBER 15, 2019
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, KENNEDALE, TX 76060
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
Anyone wishing to address the City Council regarding Work Session items may do so as that item is considered,
provided that a ‘Speaker Request Form’ is submitted to the City Secretary before the Work Session 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.
A. Discussion regarding implementation of a "fine-free" structure for the Kennedale Public Library
and an annual fee for those cardholders living outside the legal boundaries of the City of
Kennedale
B. Discussion of potential changes to the composition, charge, and meeting requirements for the
Utility and Infrastructure Board (UIB)
C. Discussion regarding proposal to conduct an impact fee study five -year update
D. 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 Indivisible."
VII. VISITOR AND CITIZEN FORUM
At this time, any person may address the City Council, provided that a ‘Speaker 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 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 regarding 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 Mayor
• Proclaiming November 2, 2019 as Arbor Day in the City of Kennedale
C. Updates from the City Manager
• Announcement of Parks Board Chair and Vice Chair, as elected by membership
D. Police Department Swearing-In Ceremony
IX. INCIDENTAL ITEMS
X. MONITORING INFORMATION
A. Monthly Financials for September 2019
B. Schedule of Investment Activity for quarter ending September 30, 2019
C. KEDC Financial Report for July 2019
D. KEDC Financial Report for August 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. Approval of the minutes from the 2:00 p.m. September 13, 2019 Special Meeting
B. Approval of the minutes from the 2:30 p.m. September 13, 2019 Special Meeting
C. Approval of the minutes from the Septem ber 17, 2019 Regular Meeting
D. Consider appointment of Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission
XII. DECISION ITEMS
A. Consider Resolution 561, adopting an amended City of Kennedale Purchasing Policy
B. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with STW Inc.
for financial software
C. Consider authorizing City Manager to enter into an agreement with Halff and Associates at a cost
of $16,500 for professional engineering services to evaluate the impacts and costs associated
with stabilizing the streambank adjacent to Valley Lane in an effort to mitigate erosion and prevent
future damage to the roadway
D. CASE # PZ 19-07 — Conduct a public hearing and consider Ordinance 670, regarding a request
by Trifecta Homes, LLC for a rezoning from “R3” Residential to “MF” Multi-Family for
approximately 4 acres located at 962 Corry A Edwards Drive, Emerald Crest Estates, Block 1, Lot
6, 968 Corry A Edwards Drive, Emerald Crest Estates, Block 1, Lot 5R, 1022 N. Bowman Springs
Road, Block 1, Lot 4R, 1028 N. Bowman Springs Road, Block 1, Lot 3R, 1034 N. Bowman
Springs Road, Block 1, Lot 2R, and 1040 N. Bowman Springs Road, Block 1, Lot 1R, City of
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
E. CASE #PZ 19-08 — Conduct a public hearing and consider Ordinance 681, regarding a request
by Trifecta Homes, LLC for a rezoning from “C1” Commercial to “MF” Multi-Family for
approximately 2.5 acres located at 801 Potomac Parkway, M. P. Lamar Survey, Abstract 987,
Tract 2, City of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
F. CASE #PZ 19-09 — Conduct a public hearing and consider Ordinance 682, regarding a request
by Devan Pharis for a rezoning from “R3” Residential to “MF” Multi-Family for approximately 11
acres located at 5306 Kennedale Sublett Road, Block 1, Lot 2, Vaquero Coker Addition, 5310
Kennedale Sublett Road, James R Hawkins Survey, Abstract 792, Tract 1L, 5308 Kennedale
Sublett Road, James R Hawkins Survey, Abstract 792, Tract 1G, 5308 Kenne dale Sublett Road,
James R Hawkins Survey, Abstract 792, Tract 1G, 5306 Kennedale Sublett Road, James R
Hawkins Survey, Abstract 792, Tract 1K Homesite, 5306 Kennedale Sublett Road, James R
Hawkins Survey, Abstract 792, Tract 1J, 5306 Kennedale Sublett Road, James R Hawkins
Survey, Abstract 792, Tract 1M Homesite, 1996 Palm Arbor 28x66 LB #PFS411170& Palm
Harbor, 3176 Hawkins Joplin Road, James R Hawkins Survey, Abstract 792, Tract 1H, 3190
Hawkins Joplin Road, James R Hawkins Survey, Abstract 792, Tract 1F, 1989 High Chaparral 28
x 56, LB #Tex0340915 Tiffany, 3196 Hawkins Joplin Road, James R Hawkins Survey, Abstract
792, Tract 1E, City of Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
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 Professional Conduct may
conflict with the Open Meetings Act, including discussion of any item posted on the agenda, legal issues regarding
the Open Meetings Act, and the following:
A. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding the contract with the City of Arlington for operations
and maintenance of the water and wastewater utility system and the early termination and release
agreement with Global Water Management, LLC
B. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding salvage yards, including A&A Pickup & Van , Inc., and
special exception/special use permits
XIV. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
XV. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE OCTOBER 15, 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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