Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of October 22, 2024.
Body
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
October 22, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Michael Boyd, Nina Cobb, Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon, Ramon Alvarez and Riakos Adams
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, Deputy City Secretary Beatrice Canseco and Sergeant-at-Arms Wetli
Edmond Jones gave the invocation. Councilmember Cobb led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 1 - 11 for the October 22, 2024 Regular Session
PH-24-043 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Gary Davis on behalf of Whitley Trucking, LLC (Case #Z24-20) to rezone Lots 1-3, Block 1 out of the Cox Addition from “B-3” (Local Business District) to “B-C-1” (General Business and Alcohol Sales District). The subject property is locally addressed as 1906 North 8th Street, Killeen, Texas. Requires a ¾ majority vote).
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
Mr. Revell presented a request from the applicant to withdraw PH-24-043.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Boyd to accept the applicant’s request to withdraw PH-24-043. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Sean Price spoke regarding RS-24-196, RS-24-197 and DS-24-066.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding DS-24-066.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-24-192, RS-24-193, RS-24-196, RS-24-197 and DS-24-066.
Sherry Hawk-Yolpicella spoke regarding RS-24-193.
Consent Agenda
MN-24-025 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 17, 2024.
MN-24-026 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of October 1, 2024.
RS-24-192 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of a STEP grant.
RS-24-193 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with MRB Group for the design of the Emergency Homeless Facility, in the amount of $255,970.00.
RS-24-194 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of fleet vehicles and equipment, in the amount of $6,831,538.
RS-24-195 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a sixty (60) month lease with Pitney Bowes for the Utility Collections Division, in the amount of $111,012.
RS-24-196 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a letter of support for the creation of the Central Texas Water Alliance.
RS-24-197 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of Change Order #2 with HCS, Inc. for the construction of the Rosa Hereford Community Center Roof Replacement, in the amount of $1,716,736.27.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Gonzalez to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Public Hearings
PH-24-044 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by John Hart Bandas, P.E. on behalf of Laura MacManus and Greg A. MacDonald (Case #Z24-21) to rezone approximately 0.22 acres out of Lot 11, Block 1 of the Fisher Commercial Subdivision, Phase Three, from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 2303 Federal Street, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.22 ACRES OUT OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1 OF THE FISHER COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, PHASE THREE “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-2” (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions. The applicant, John Bandas, was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve PH-24-044. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-045 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Killeen Engineering & Surveying, LTD on behalf of John Helen Purser 1999 Trust and Gary W. Purser, Jr. (Case #Z24-24) to rezone approximately 21.77 acres, being a part of Lot 12 and all of Lots 11, 15, and 17, Block 1, Southwest Crossing Addition from “A” (Agricultural District) to “R-1” (Single Family Residential District). The subject properties are generally located northwest of Wells Fargo Drive between Trimmier Road and Turkey Trot Road, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 21.77 ACRES, BEING A PART OF LOT 12 AND ALL OF LOTS 11, 15, AND 17, BLOCK 1, SOUTHWEST CROSSING ADDITION FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions. Killeen Engineering & Surveying representative, Michelle Lee, was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve PH-24-045. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Discussion Item
DS-24-065 Killeen 2040 Comprehensive Plan implementation update
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
Mr. Revell presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-24-066 Discuss City Council Meeting Protocol
Mayor Nash-King presented this item to City Council for discussion.
Executive Session
DS-24-067 After Action Review Report of August 7th Incident
At 5:05 p.m., Mayor Nash King called for City Council to recess the meeting into Executive Session.
Per V.T.C.A., Government Code Section 551.089 - Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits.
At 5:41 p.m., Mayor Nash King reconvened the City Council meeting into Regular Session.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:42 p.m.