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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING | AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 5:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS | 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, KENNEDALE, TX 76060 I. WORK SESSION A. Budget Workshop for the FY 2026-2027 Budget II. CALL TO ORDER A. ROLL CALL B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. AND TEXAS FLAGS “Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God; One and Indivisible." III. PUBLIC COMMENT The Kennedale City Council welcomes comments from the public. Those wishing to speak must sign in prior to the start of the meeting. Speakers may speak on any topic, whether on the agenda or not. The Kennedale City Council cannot act upon, discuss issues raised or make any decisions at this time. Speakers under citizens’ comments shall observe a three-minute time limit. Inquiries regarding matters not listed on this agenda may be referred to staff for research and/or possible future action by the board. IV. PUBLIC HEARING A. PZ Case #26-04 conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 14,” SIGNS” Table 14.7 “Permanent Sign Requirements” and Section 14.8.15. “Prohibited signs. The PRIMARY action being to amend “pole sign” provisions and “changeable electronic variable message (CEVMS)” standards. zoning districts affected include the “Employment Center Districts (EC-1 and EC-2)” AND “COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (C-0, C-1, C-2, & I). B. PZ Case #26-10 Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 3 "Agricultural and Residential Districts" Subsection 3.7 "Townhome Regulations". Amendments to include standards for lot and building configuration, building height, and parking standards. V. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION A. Ordinance # 799 Consider a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 14,”SIGNS” Table 14.7 “Permanent Sign Requirements” and section 14.8.15. “Prohibited signs. The PRIMARY action being to amend “pole sign” provisions and “changeable electronic variable message (CEVMS)” standards. Zoning districts affected include the  “Employment Center Districts (EC-1 and EC-2)” AND “COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (C-0, C-1, C-2, & I).(P&Z Case 26-04) B. Ordinance # 801 Consider a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 3 "Agricultural and Residential Districts" Subsection 3.7 "Townhome Regulations". Amendments to include standards for lot and building configuration, building height, and parking standards. (P&Z Case #26-10) C. YMCA Contract VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, the Kennedale City Council determines that a Closed or Executive session of the Board is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.074 personnel matters (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; Section 551.073 - deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.087 - deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; Section 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas Government Code as set out above, the Kennedale City Council will reconvene in Open Session in order to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed during Executive Session. A. Boards and Commissions Appointment Status Description: Section 551.074 Personnel Matters (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. Regarding: Animal Control Board VII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION VIII. ADJOURNMENT _____________________________ Tina Cox Interim City Secretary CERTIFICATION: I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AUGUST 4, 2026 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 THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), THE CITY OF KENNEDALE WILL PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS ATTENDING MEETINGS. THIS FACILITY IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES ARE AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR SIGN INTERPRETER SERVICES MUST BE MADE FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING BY CALLING 817-985-2104 OR (TTY) 1-800-735-2989. A QUORUM OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL, KENNEDALE EDC, THE KENNEDALE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, KEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION, PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWNCENTER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, OR TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT DISTRICT MAY BE PRESENT.