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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING I FEBRUARY 18, 2020
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
WORK SESSION AT 5:30 PM I REGULAR SESSION AT 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brian Johnson called the Work Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. WORK SESSION
A. WORK SESSION REPORTS
1. Receive a presentation, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding domestic
violence ordinances
Mayor Johnson introduced Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter, who noted that he was speaking in a
dual capacity — both as a neighboring Mayor and as President of One Safe Place — and
thanked the City of Kennedale and Kennedale ISD for their partnership with the organization.
Also present for this discussion were KISD Superintendent Chad Gee and KISD Board Vice
President John Clark. Mayor Shetter offered background, purpose, and observed results of
these two ordinances, adopted by the City of Burleson to better serve victims of domestic
violence, that were now being offered as model Ordinances to other Cities.
Mayor Shutter stated that the "Child Witness" Ordinance essentially made the commission of
unjustified violence in the presence of a child a standalone misdemeanor offense; and that
the "Strangulation" Ordinance establishes a protocol of providing emergency medical
response on scene by default (without requiring that the victim request it). There was some
discussion of statistics, the benefits of such protocols and charges, logistics of implementing
these two Ordinances by police officers on a call, additional training required, and how these
types of Ordinances fit into the current State political environment.
At 6:28 p.m., Mayor Shetter concluded his presentation, at which time he left the meeting and
the Council moved from the floor of the Council Chambers to the dais to continue the Work
Session.
2. Receive a presentation, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding game
room regulation
Mayor Johnson stated that this item was postponed to allow time to gather more information.
3. Presentation and discussion regarding the 46th Annual Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program proposal by the City of Kennedale for rehabilitation of water lines
along Third Street
Public Works Director Larry Hoover stated that this project was for waterline improvements in
the 400 to 600 blocks of Third Street, which would include abandoning in -place an existing
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asbestos cement line, removal of a galvanized line, and replacement with a 12" PVC line.
There was some discussion of the zoning classifications within the projects limits, future plans
for this area, and household income requirements necessary to qualify for CDBG funds. In
response to a question from Councilmember Rhodes regarding a parcel noted as being F-1
Commercial but not shown on the map, Hoover stated that he would look into that.
B. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
There was no discussion at this time.
Mayor Johnson recessed to Executive Session at 6:39 pm.
111. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PURSUANT TO §551.071 - 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:
1. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding Destiny/USA Prime Baseball
2. Discussion with the City Attorney regarding salvage yards, including A&A Pickup & Van,
Inc., Apache, Abs 1 Auto Parts, and special exception/special use permits
B. PURSUANT TO §551.072 - Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property:
1. 1001 W Kennedale Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76140
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PURSUANT TO §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):
1. 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)
IV. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Brian Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Brian Johnson; Josh Altom, Place 1; Chris Pugh, Place 2; Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Lee,
Place 3; Linda Rhodes, Place 4; Chad Wandel, Place 5; ABSENT: NONE; STAFF: City Manager George
Campbell, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator Leslie E. Galloway, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Melissa Dailey, Director of Finance and Information Technology Lakeita Sutton, Director of HR and Administrative Services Danielle
Clarke, Library Director Amanda King, Public Works Director Larry Hoover, Fire Chief James Brown, Police Chief Tommy Williams,
City Attorney Drew Larkn
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. AND TEXAS FLAGS
Pastor Greg Adams of Covenant Life Baptist Church offered the invocation
C. VISITOR AND CITIZEN FORUM
• John Htvale, 418 Coker Valley Drive, spoke about his concerns regarding the process of
notifying residents of meetings, zoning requests, or hearings; and the importance of retail
development with the growing population.
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In response, Mayor Johnson stated that zoning cases required that the City send letters to all property
owners within 200 feet of the property line. City Manager George Campbell noted that the Star -Telegram
was the City's official newspaper and that staff watched closely to ensure notices appeared as required.
• Sara Johnson, 700 Crestview Drive, thanked the Fire Department for their recent
response to an event at her church, expressed concerns about the 9-1-1 dispatch, and
(on behalf of Patricia Tarkington and Linda Neal of the Kennedale Senior Center)
thanked the City Councilmembers who supported the baked potato fundraiser.
• Cheryl Wallingford, 332 S New Hope Road, spoke regarding several concerns about
the Kennedale Seniors development, specifically lighting and wildlife.
• Richard Weber, 2703 Crestmoor Court, Arlington, requested that staff research the
financial records of EDC land sales related to 1083 Bowman Springs Road (location of
Spirals Gymnastics).
At the request of Mayor Johnson, City Manager George Campbell offered an update regarding Mr. Webers
previous request for research regarding the posting of an October 3, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission
(P&Z) agenda, noting that there had possibly been error regarding the posting of the agenda, specifically
online; and that staff was now taking steps to ensure that it did not occur again, including the addition of the
posting time and date to agenda certifications. He added that the only item on the agenda in question was a
preliminary plat, which it was his understanding that, had the P&Z not met, the plat would have been
approved by procedure of law 30 days after being filed (assuming it met the subdivision requirements); and
therefore no corrective action would have been necessary, even if there was an error in the meeting posting.
D. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Updates from the City Council
• CHAD WANDEL, Place 5, thanked Mike's Taqueria in Arlington for allowing use of
their kitchen for the Senior Center baked potato fundraiser.
• LINDA RHODES, Place 4, thanked Director of HR and Administrative Services
Danielle Clarke and staff for their work on the Employee Banquet; announced that she
attended the FUMC Quarter Auction benefitting the Boy Scouts and that the February
auction would benefit Kennedale Community Theatre in the Park, noting that Laurie
Sanders could offer further details.
• MAYOR PRO TEM SANDRA LEE, Place 3, thanked Sara Johnson and Thelma
Kobeck for their work via Senior Outreach — Kennedale, noting that she had attended
their meeting the previous evening; and announced that she also attended the
monthly birthday party at the Senior Center and thanked staff for the new interior
paint.
• CHRIS PUGH, Place 2, thanked Director of HR and Administrative Services Danielle
Clarke and staff for their work on the Employee Banquet, announced that the FUMC
Community Dinner was every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Dover Hall, noting that he and
his wife Alayne would be cooking red beans and rice this week.
• JOSH ALTOM, Place 1, congratulated the candidates who filed for the May election;
and announced that he had spoken with several citizens regarding 9-1-1 dispatch
concerns; and that he was unable to attend the upcoming Census meeting, but
watched the NLC webinar regarding the topic.
2. Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Johnson announced that he would be serving as Chair of the CDBG Grant Committee
meeting and attending the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District Board meeting; that he was
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appointed as the Mayor's Council Chair for the Legislative and Transportation Committee for
the coming year; that he would be on Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price's Cowtown Marathon
relay team; that he would be in the Kennedale Community Theatre in the Park's Production of
"Bye, Bye Birdie" in April; that he would be hosting a Facebook Live Q&A with
Councilmember Pugh at 7:30 p.m. the next day; and that staff was coordinating a date when
NCTCOG Transportation Director Michael Morris could speak regarding complete street
design on Kennedale Parkway, the redesign and upcoming reconstruction of the 287/1-
20/Loop 820 interchange (the "Southeast Connector"), and Safe Routes to School (SRTS).
Mayor Johnson read a Proclamation in support of the 2020 Census.
3. Updates from the City Manager
There was no discussion at this time.
4. Financial Reports for the City and the EDC
There was no discussion at this time.
5. Fire Department Badge Pinning Ceremony
Fire Chief James Brown introduced Kinsmon Lancaster, noting that during his probationary
period he promoted to Driver Engineer.
Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Altom then swore him in.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the minutes from the January 21, 2020 regular meeting
Motion Approve. Action Approve the Consent Agenda, Moved By Wandel, Seconded
By Rhodes. Motion passed unanimously.
F. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Consider adoption of Resolution 566 in support of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
plan for infrastructure improvements in the Crestdale area around James F. Delaney
Elementary and James A. Arthur Intermediate Schools and the 2020 application for
SRTS funding
Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey stated that staff planned to
submit an SRTS application for sidewalks and traffic calming to the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG), which would require this resolution of support.
• Sara Johnson, 700 Crestview Drive, stated that the rerouting of Arthur Drive had
improved traffic flow on some streets, but had worsened congestion and parking
issues on Crestview Drive.
Motion Approve. Action Approve Resolution 566 in support of the Safe Routes to School
(SRTS) plan for infrastructure improvements in the Crestdale area around James F. Delaney
Elementary and James A. Arthur Intermediate Schools and the 2020 application for SRTS
funding, Moved By Pugh, Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Johnson noted that these types of projects often took three years to complete.
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2. Consider adoption of Resolution 567, approving the sale of 7215 Bloxom Park Road, real
property owned by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey stated that, at the direction
of the EDC Board, staff had offered this vacant lot (listed at $85,000 and currently contracted
at $82,000) and the vacant lot listed in the next agenda item (currently contracted at the
listing price of $75,000) for sale at market rates; and that approval of these related
Resolutions by the Council was required to complete the sales.
• John Hivale, 418 Coker Valley Drive, spoke regarding a need for additional places
that residents could spend money locally.
Motion Approve. Action Approve Resolution 567, approving the sale of 7215 Bloxom Park
Road, real property owned by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Moved By
Wandel, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee.
In response to a question from Councilmember Rhodes, Dailey stated that staff was unaware
of what plans the purchasers might have for the properties, but that they were each located in
an industrial park and zoned Industrial.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. Consider adoption of Resolution 568 approving the sale of 7224 Bloxom Park Road, real
property owned by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey noted that this parcel was
priced slightly lower as it was more challenging to develop.
• John Hivale, 418 Coker Valley Drive, spoke regarding a need to generate capital for
the City and to offer ways for people to spend their money locally.
Motion Approve. Action Approve Resolution 568 approving the sale of 7224 Bloxom Park
Road, real property owned by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Moved By
Pugh, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Motion passed unanimously.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CASE # PZ 20 01 — Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Azam Shaikh
for a replat of approximately 1 acre of land at 800 Shady Bend Drive, legal description of
Block 1, Lot 36, Shady Creek East Addition, Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
Mayor Johnson noted that this item was a ministerial task if the plat meets all subdivision
requirements. Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey stated that
this lot in Shady Creek East was unique in that it was larger than most neighboring lots and
did allow for separate rear access; and that all requirements for replat had been met.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
• Azam Shaikh (Owner), 800 Shady Bend Drive, stated that he was available to
answer any questions.
There was some discussion of setbacks, access via Border Street, and flood mitigation.
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Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.
Motion Approve. Action Approve a request by Azam Shaikh for a replat of approximately 1
acre of land at 800 Shady Bend Drive, legal description of Block 1, Lot 36, Shady Creek East
Addition, Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas, Moved By Pugh, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem
Lee. Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Johnson recessed to Executive Session at 7:54 p.m.
Mayor Johnson reconvened the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
H. TAKE ACTION NECESSARY, PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
1. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session
Motion Approve. Action Approve authorizing the City Attorney to take action against Apache
and ABS 1 Auto Parts, Moved By Wandel, Seconded By Altom. Motion passed
unanimously.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Wandel, Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
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