Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of June 27, 2023.
Summary
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
June 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Nina Cobb, Councilmembers Ramon Alvarez, Michael Boyd, Jessica Gonzalez, Jose Segarra, and Joseph Solomon
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Holli Clements, Deputy City Secretary Beatrice Canseco, and Sergeant-at-Arms Officer Swain
Don Smith gave the invocation. Mayor Protem Cobb led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Presentations
PR-23-016 Youth Entrepreneurship Program Presentation
Youth Entrepreneurship Program Representative, Dee Garcia, gave a presentation regarding a program that is free to the community and geared toward teaching eligible youth about business practices.
Citizen Comments
Julie Oliver spoke regarding RS-23-094.
Louie Minor spoke regarding RS-23-094.
David Bass spoke regarding RS-23-094.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-23-094 and RS-23-104.
Jonathan Okray spoke regarding RS-23-094.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-23-108 and RS-23-094.
Anca Neagu spoke regarding RS-23-094.
Consent Agenda
MN-23-014 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 23, 2023.
RS-23-095 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the renewal of Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Flex Support Plan, in an amount of $116,640.00.
RS-23-096 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the renewal of a Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $176,527.88.
RS-23-097 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid Number 23-30 for the Hangar Door Replacement Project to NNAC Inc., in an amount of $110,340.34.
RS-23-098 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid Number 23-32 for the Terminal HVAC Improvements Phase II-Vestibule Door Upgrades at Killeen Fort-Hood Regional Airport to Valcorp Enterprises, LLC, in the amount of $299,832.
RS-23-099 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the replacement and installation of duct work at Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 8 by The Brandt Companies, LLC, in the amount of $81,260.00.
RS-23-100 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 23-21, E. Trimmer Road Bridge Repair, to JHL Construction, in the amount of $387,882.50.
RS-23-101 Consider a memorandum/resolution to amend the Heart of Texas Landscape & Irrigation agreement by adding nine fire stations to the current landscape contract and renewing the agreement for an additional year, in an amount of $286,138.34 for FY23.
RS-23-102 Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Terminal Program Grant for the Solar Project at Killeen Fort-Hood Regional Airport.
RS-23-103 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the investment reports for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
RS-23-104 Consider a memorandum/resolution renewing Group Employee Medical and Pharmaceutical Benefits with United Healthcare and employee dental insurance with MetLife, effective October 1, 2023.
RS-23-105 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing Councilmembers to Audit Committee.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Resolutions
RS-23-094 Consider a memorandum/resolution ratifying an agreement with Sheils Winnubst for Legal Services.
Staff Comments: Holli Clements, City Attorney
This item was presented to City Council during their June 20, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Clements was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
At 5:49 p.m., Mayor Nash-King called for City Council to recess the meeting into executive session.
Per V.T.C.A., Government Code, § 551.001, the City Council will receive advice from legal counsel regarding the ratification of an agreement for legal services related to pending litigation.
At 6:31 p.m., Mayor Nash-King reconvened the City Council meeting into Regular Session.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Cobb to approve RS-23-094, with an amendment to not exceed $100,000, and for any additional expenses to be considered and voted upon by the City Council. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried 5-1, with Councilmember Solomon in opposition.
RS-23-108 Consider a memorandum/resolution readopting the Governing Standards and Expectations as amended.
Staff Comments: Holli Clements, City Attorney
This item was discussed by City Council at the June 20, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Clements gave a presentation and was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve RS-23-108. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Cobb. The motion carried 5-1, with Mayor Protem Cobb in opposition.
Public Hearings
PH-23-038 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the FY 2023 Annual Budget of the City of Killeen to increase revenue and expense accounts in multiple funds.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FY 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN TO INCREASE REVENUE AND EXPENSE ACCOUNTS IN MULTIPLE FUNDS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Miranda Drake, Assistant Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their June 20, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Drake was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
With no one appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve PH-23-038. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-039 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan describing use of funds and authorizing application for an allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funds (1st of 2 Public Hearings).
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE 2023-2024 PROGRAM YEAR(PY) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN DESCRIBING THE USE OF FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR, ALLOCATION, AND EXPENDITURE OF $1,255,131.00 IN PY 2023-24/FISCAL YEAR 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS; AND THE APPLICATION OF $607,371.00 IN HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FUNDS, THE USE OF $479.43 PRIOR YEAR 2021-22 PROGRAM INCOME FOR A TOTAL EXPENDITURE OF $607,850.43 OF HOME FUNDS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Rashawn Smith, Community Development Administrator
This item was presented to City Council during their June 20, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Smith was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Jack Richards spoke regarding Killeen Creators Funding.
Kristin Wright spoke regarding Killeen Creators Funding.
Marcella Cook spoke regarding Killeen Creators Funding
Malika Richard spoke regarding Killeen Creators Funding.
Electra Thornburg spoke regarding Killeen Creators Funding.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
No action was taken on this item.
PH-23-040 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by ILI, LLC on behalf of CPB Investments, Inc.; House Cross Associates, LTD; and Melva L. Van Dyke (Case# Z23-14) to rezone approximately 31.005 acres out of Thomas Robinette Survey, Abstract No. 686 and Lot 1, Block 1 of Elms Creek Addition Phase 2 from “AR-1” (Agricultural Single-Family Residential District), “R-3A” (Multifamily Apartment Residential District), and “B-3” (Local Business District) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) with “SF-2” (Single-Family Residential District), “R-3A” (Multifamily Apartment Residential District), and “B-3” (Local Business District) uses. The property is generally located east of South Clear Creek Road and south of Janelle Drive, 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 31.005 ACRES OUT OF THOMAS ROBINETTE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 686 AND LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF ELMS CREEK ADDITION PHASE 2 FROM “AR-1” (AGRICULTURAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), “R-3A” (MULTIFAMILY APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), AND “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) WITH “SF-2” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), “R-3A” (MULTIFAMILY APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), AND “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) USES; 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 June 20, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions. The applicant and founder of ILI, LLC, Joseph Sear, was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
With no one appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve PH-23-040. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), with Councilmember Alvarez not voting.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Boyd, seconded by Councilmember Solomon, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.