Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of January 24, 2023.
Summary
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
January 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Ken Wilkerson, Councilmembers Jessica Gonzalez, Riakos Adams, Michael Boyd (attended via Zoom), Jose Segarra, Nina Cobb, and Ramon Alvarez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Laura Calcote, and Sergeant-at-Arms Officer Sierra.
Councilmember Cobb gave the invocation.
Councilmember Gonzalez led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Cobb to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Presentations
PR-23-002 Killeen Star Award
Mayor Nash-King and Councilmember Gonzalez recognized Killeen citizen, Jacqueline Hewitt, for being an outstanding community member.
Citizens Petitions
CP-23-001 Abigail McClane: Shameful Treatment of Black Journalist
Ms. McClane was not present for this item.
CP-23-002 Mellisa Brown: Water
Ms. Brown spoke regarding water shortage concerns within the Killeen area and the state in general.
Citizen Comments
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding agenda items RS-23-021, RS-23-022 and OR-23-003.
Anca Neagu spoke regarding agenda items RS-23-022 and OR-23-003.
Discussion Items
DS-23-012 Discuss Gilmore Center (Rosa Hereford Community Center)
Executive Director of Recreation Services, Kelly Snook, presented this item. Ms. Snook highlighted the timeline of events surrounding the Gilmore Center, which was demolished in March 2022, because of structural concerns. A bid for new construction of the facility was held in December 2022 but no bids were received. Therefore, the project would be re-bid in February 2023, with the deadline to submit bids on March 9, 2023.
Consent Agenda
RS-23-014 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the purchase/repairs of portable radios and mobile radios in an amount not to exceed $336,902.89.
RS-23-015 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of a recycling baler for the Killeen Recycling Center in an amount not to exceed $323,275.
RS-23-016 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 23-09, Recycling Baler Building, to HCS Inc. in the amount of $68,200.
RS-23-017 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement with Iteris, Inc., for the Traffic Management Center Upgrade, in the amount of $128,196.
RS-23-018 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement in an amount not to exceed $982,975, and a 5-year Annual Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $141,089 with Aqua-Metric Sales Company for advanced water metering infrastructure.
RS-23-019 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of a roll-off truck for the Solid Waste Division in the amount of $234,852.
RS-23-020 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding RFP#22-46, HVAC and Lighting Replacement at Killeen Civic & Conference Center, to Parkhill for Architectural and Engineering Services in the amount of $157,500.
RS-23-021 Consider a memorandum/resolution to enter into an agreement with the Killeen Economic Development Corporation to provide economic development services.
RS-23-022 Consider a memorandum/resolution amending the Parks, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan, establishing eight Parks Benefits Zones.
RS-23-023 Consider a memorandum/resolution confirming the City Auditor's annual evaluation and pay increase.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Wilkerson to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. Councilmember Adams made an amendment to the motion to remove item OR-23-003 from the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Wilkerson. The amended motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Segarra in opposition. The original motion carried unanimously (7-0).
OR-23-003 Consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Animals, by reducing the number of citizens appointed to the Animal Advisory Committee.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-36, ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion to disapprove OR-23-003 was made by Councilmember Adams. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion to approve OR-23-003 was made by Councilmember Segarra. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Wilkerson. Motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Adams in opposition.
Public Hearings
PH-23-003 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31, Sec. 31-393, Vacant Structures in the Historic Overlay District, to amend the Vacant Structure Registration.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE VACANT STRUCTURE REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION FEES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Kate Kizito, Director of Downtown Revitalization
This item was presented to City Council during their January 17, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Kizito was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Michael Austin spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Khandiese Cooper spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Joe Solis spoke in favor of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Wilkerson to approve PH-23-003. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. Motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-23-004 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Mitchell Associates, Inc. on behalf of Vanessa VanWinkle (Case #Z22-53) to rezone approximately 1.965 acres out of the Robert Cunningham Survey, Abstract No. 199, LT 62 LLEWELYN EST 3 (Unrecorded) from “A” (Agricultural District) to “A-R1” (Agricultural Single Family Residential District). The property is locally addressed as 3495 Love Road, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 1.965 ACRES OUT OF THE ROBERT CUNNINGHAM SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 199, BEING LT 62 LLEWLYN EST 3 (UNRECORDED), FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO “A-R1” (AGRICULTURAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Protem Wilkerson left the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Planning and Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their January 17, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell 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 Adams to approve PH-23-004. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-005 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Joel Davis on behalf of JTERRIS, LLC (Case #Z22-55), to rezone Lot PT G, H, Block 1, Simmons 1st, from “R-1” (Single Family Residential District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District). The property is locally addressed as 519 53rd Street, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.18 ACRES BEING LOT PT G, H, BLOCK 1, SIMMONS 1ST, FROM “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO “R-3F” (MULTIFAMILY 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 Planning and Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their January 17, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in favor of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve PH-23-005. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-006 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting a voluntary annexation petition for approximately 6.30 acres of land lying contiguous to the existing city limits, generally located south of West Stan Schlueter Loop, east of the Eagle Valley subdivision, and west of the Mesa Verde subdivision.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS, TO INCLUDE LAND LYING ADJACENT TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, BEING APPROXIMATELY 6.30 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE W.L. HARRIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1155; DECLARING SAID LAND TO BE A PART OF SAID CITY; DECLARING SAID LAND AND ITS INHABITANTS AND ANY FUTURE INHABITANTS OF SAID LAND TO BE ENTITLED TO ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER LANDS AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY AND TO BE BOUND BY THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY; EXTENDING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Planning and Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their January 17, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Applicant, Gorge Meza, spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Mellisa Brown spoke against the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez to approve PH-23-006. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-007 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the PY 2021/FY 2022 Community Development Department Annual Action Plan associated with the supplemental funding from HUD known as the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME ARP) program funds and adopt the Killeen HOME ARP Allocation Plan.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PY 2021/FY 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FROM HUD KNOWN AS THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP) PROGRAM FUNDS AND ADOPT THE KILLEEN HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Leslie Hinkle, Executive Director of Community Development
This item was presented to City Council during their January 17, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Hinkle 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.
Marcella Cook spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Brian Hawkins spoke in favor of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve PH-23-007. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-008 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the FY 2023 Annual Budget of the City of Killeen to adjust revenue and expenditure 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 ADJUST REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE 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, Director of Budget
This item was presented to City Council during their January 17, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Drake 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.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve PH-23-008. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Cobb, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.