2020_07.21 Minutes_CC_RegularKENNEDALE
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REGULAR MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
J U LY 21, 2020 AT 4:30 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brian Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.
The Mayor and Councilmember Altom then read the Proclamation recognizing Joshua and
Christopher Sanchez, who were in attendance via VideoConference.
The Council recessed to Executive Session at 4:50 p.m. (accomplished by placing members of the
public and uninvolved staff in a virtual waiting room).
II. 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 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
C. PURSUANT TO §551.074 Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a
complaint or charge against an officer or employee; and the following:
1. Municipal Judge interviews and consideration of appointment
III. WORK SESSION
Mayor Johnson reconvened the open meeting at 6:35 p.m.
A. WORK SESSION REPORTS
1. Proclamation in recognition of Joshua and Christopher Sanchez, who organized a
fundraiser to help provide food and other needed items to senior citizens during the
COVID-19 Pandemic
THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER. IT WAS PRESENTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE MEETING
WAS CALLED TO ORDER, BUT BEFORE THE COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE (ITEM II.).
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2 Recognition of outgoing 2019-20 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Members
Several YAC members, including Jaiden Patel and Allie Murphy joined the meeting via
VideoConference. City Secretary Leslie Galloway announced the names of the 2019-20
YAC members and the Mayor and Council thanked them for their service to the City.
Councilmember Josh Altom requested that once meetings are held in -person again that
one YAC member be nominated to join the Council on the dais at each regular meeting.
3. Discussion, if desired, of 2020-21 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) applicants
Councilmember Linda Rhodes requested that the application period be extended if the
Council should approve expanding the age range for membership (Item IV.F.2)
4. Discussion of notification received from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) of an application for a Type IV Permit Major Amendment by the Fort Worth C&D
Landfill
Public Works Director Larry Hoover stated that the Fort Worth C&D landfill submitted an
application for 22 6 acres of lateral expansion to TCEQ and that staff proposed using this
as an opportunity to approach Waste Connections with a request for some or all of the
following: improvement to the appearance and functionality of the entrance and exit;
increased road cleaning; more aggressive measures to prevent debris and mud from
leaving the site; and increased fees per ton of waste accepted. There was some
discussion among the Council regarding the current fees, revenue usage, road condition,
odor issues, and a recent corrective payment made by Waste Connections. Following, it
was the consensus among the Council for staff to move forward with these requests.
MAYOR JOHNSON LOST CONNECTION TO THE MEETING FROM 6:52 TO 7:00 P.M., DURING WHICH
TIME MAYOR PRO TEM SANDRA LEE ACTED AS CHAIR.
5. Discussion of issues relating to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency
There was some discussion of utilizing CARES Funding for public safety compensation.
B REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
There was some discussion of the purpose, terms, and potential liabilities related to the
agreement with Kennedale ISD (Item IV.F.4.). City Manager George Campbell noted that
the City planned to also purchase hotspots for the Library to loan to patrons, which would be
included in an informal report to Council outlining potential CARES Funding expenditures.
Mayor Brian Johnson announced an upcoming CARES Funding virtual meeting.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Johnson opened the Regular Session at 7:02 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Participating via VideoConference: Mayor Brian Johnson (lost connection from 6:52 to 7:00 p.m.); Josh
Altom, Place 1; Chris Pugh, Place 2; Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Place 3; Linda Rhodes, Place 4; Chad
Wandel, Place 5; Absent: None. Staff Participating via VideoConference: City Manager George Campbell, City
Secretary and Communications Coordinator Leslie E. Galloway, City Attorney Drew Larkin, Finance Director Lakeita Sutton,
Public Works Director Larry Hoover, Fire Chief James Brown, Police Chief Tommy Williams, Library Director Amanda King,
Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Danielle Clarke, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Melissa Dailey, and Financial Analyst Debby Scott
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B INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U S. AND TEXAS FLAGS
The invocation and pledges were not carried out due to the meeting being held remotely.
C VISITOR AND CITIZEN FORUM
There were no requests to speak at this time.
D REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Updates from the City Council
■ Josh Altom, Place 1, did not have announcements at this time.
■ Chris Pugh, Place 2, stated that his workplace was now displaying signage provided
by Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price regarding mask wearing.
■ Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Lee, Place 3, did not have announcements at this time.
■ Linda Rhodes, Place 4, announced that her family had recently welcomed the birth of
two new grandchildren.
■ Chad Wandel, Place 5, announced that he had volunteered at the Tarrant Area Food
Bank, which would provide supplemental food items to a local food bank in exchange
for a four-hour volunteer shift by any citizen.
2 Updates from the Mayor
Mayor Brian Johnson announced that he continued joining the virtual COVID-19 updates
provided by Judge Glen Whitley on Wednesdays — and urged everyone to wear masks,
and practice good hygiene along with social distancing.
3. Updates from the City Manager
City Manager George Campbell did not have any announcements at this time.
4. Financial Reports for the City and the EDC
Finance Director Lakeita Sutton stated that staff was monitoring sales tax revenue
because of COVID-19 and that the City had received its CARES Funding allocation from
the County, which was placed into a newly -created Disaster Recover Fund that appeared
in this month's report along with the also new Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund.
5. Schedule of Investment Activity for quarter ending June 30, 2020
There was no discussion at this time.
E CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the minutes from the June 16, 2020 regular meeting
2 Case #PZ 20-04 To consider action on a request by Oak's Court Ltd for final plat of
approximately 2 acres of land at 921 Kennedale Sublett Road, legal description of Block
1, Lots 3-16, Oak's Court Addition, Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
Motion Approve. Action Approve the Consent Agenda, Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Lee,
Seconded By Rhodes. Motion passed unanimously.
F. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Consider approval of Ordinance 698, appointing a Municipal Judge, an Associate Judge,
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and an Alternative Associate Judge; and authorizing the Mayor to sign two-year contracts
for each
Motion Postpone. Action Postpone, pursuant to Executive Session, consideration of
appointing a Municipal Judge, an Associate Judge, and an Alternative Associate Judge,
Moved By Pugh, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Motion passed unanimously.
2 Consider approval of Ordinance 707, amending age requirements for membership on
the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Motion Approve. Action Approve Ordinance 707, amending age requirements for
membership on the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Lee,
Seconded By Wandel. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Consider making appointments to the 2020-21 Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Motion Postpone. Action Postpone consideration of making appointments to the 2020-
21 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to allow time for newly -eligible candidates to apply,
Moved By Mayor Pro Tem Lee, Seconded By Wandel. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Kennedale
Independent School District (KISD) providing for a grant from the City to the ISD for the
purchase of wireless hotspots to benefit KISD students
Motion Approve. Action Approve authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement
(ILA) with Kennedale Independent School District (KISD) providing for a grant in the
amount of $5,000 from the City to the ISD for the purchase of wireless hotspots to benefit
KISD students, Moved By Rhodes, Seconded By Mayor Pro Tem Lee. Motion passed
unanimously.
G PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings on this agenda.
H. TAKE ACTION NECESSARY, PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
1. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session
There was neither discussion nor action at this time.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motion Adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Pugh, Seconded By Wandel. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
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