Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 28, 2023.
Summary
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
February 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Ken Wilkerson (via Zoom), Councilmembers Jessica Gonzalez, Riakos Adams, Michael Boyd, 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 Montes.
Mayor Nash-King 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. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Citizen Comments
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-23-040, RS-23-041, RS-23-042, RS-23-043, and RS-23-045.
Jack Ralston spoke regarding RS-23-038, RS-23-043, and RS-23-045.
Anca Neagu spoke regarding OR-23-004.
Consent Agenda
MN-23-004 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of January 24, 2023.
RS-23-035 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) for a household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event.
RS-23-036 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an election services contract with Bell County.
RS-23-037 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid #23-26 KFD Firefighting/Lifesaving Equipment #22.05 to Stryker Sales, LLC, in the amount of $160,108.44.
RS-23-039 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for the construction, administration, and oversight of a corporate hangar at the Killeen Fort Hood Regional Airport, in the amount of $304,000.
RS-23-040 Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting the Phase I self-evaluation site assessment report for ADA compliance as required by the Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve the Consent Agenda, removing RS-23-042. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez.
Councilmember Adams made an amendment to the motion to remove RS-23-038, RS-23-041, RS-23-043, and OR-23-004 from the Consent Agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. The amended motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Segarra in opposition. The original motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Resolutions
RS-23-038 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid Number 23-06 for construction of the Corporate Hangar II project to Native American Services Corporation, in the amount of $5,335,019.32.
Staff Comments: Mike Wilson, Executive Director of Aviation
This item was presented to City Council during their February 21, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Wilson was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve RS-23-038. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Wilkerson. Motion carried unanimously (7-0).
RS-23-041 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with CP&Y Meeting the Challenge, for Phase II of the Americans with Disabilities assessment of all public rights of ways, in the amount of $1,204,293.
Staff Comments: Leslie Hinkle, Executive Director of Community Development
This item was presented to City Council during their February 21, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Hinkle was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve RS-23-041. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. Motion carried unanimously (7-0).
RS-23-042 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Inc., for a needs assessment and conceptual layout of a new Killeen City Hall and Municipal Court Complex, in the amount of $108,295.
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
This item was presented to City Council during their February 21, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Cagle was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to table RS-23-042 until the April 4, 2023 City Council Workshop. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb.
Councilmember Boyd made an amendment to the motion directing the City Manager’s Office to develop a preliminary needs assessment in relation to a new city hall building and municipal court annex to present to City Council by the proposed April 4, 2023 City Council Workshop. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams.
Councilmember Segarra motioned a call the vote. Motion to call the vote was seconded by Councilmember Adams. Motion to call the vote carried unanimously (7-0). The amended motion carried 5-2, with Councilmembers Alvarez and Segarra in opposition. The original motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Alvarez in opposition.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd directing staff to coordinate field workshops for City Council to visit three to five recently constructed municipal buildings to explore building layouts, to research the benefits of consolidating staff departments, and to discuss and determine the appropriate approach to present to the citizens of Killeen for consideration. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb.
Councilmember Adams motioned a call the vote. Motion to call the vote was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. Motion to call the vote carried 5-2, with Councilmembers Alvarez and Segarra in opposition. The original motion carried 5-2, with Councilmembers Alvarez and Segarra in opposition.
RS-23-043 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Intent with Rehab Warriors, PBC to support a workforce development program for veterans.
Staff Comments: Danielle Singh, Assistant City Manager
This item was presented to City Council during their February 21, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Singh was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to deny RS-23-043. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. Motion carried 5-2, with Councilmembers Alvarez and Segarra in opposition.
Ordinances
OR-23-004 Consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 Animals, adopting backyard chicken regulations and amending miniature swine regulations.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ANIMALS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, ADDING PROVISIONS RELATED TO BACKYARD CHICKENS AND MINIATURE SWINE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Danielle Singh, Assistant City Manager
This item was presented to City Council during their February 21, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Singh was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve OR-23-004, amending the number of chickens from twelve (12) to eight (8). Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. Motion carried 6-1, with Mayor Protem Wilkerson in opposition.
Resolutions
RS-23-045 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a settlement agreement with Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC, regarding payment of franchise fees.
At 6:23 p.m., Mayor Nash-King called for City Council to recess the meeting into Executive Session.
Per V.T.C.A., At 6:36 p.m., Mayor Nash-King reconvened the City Council meeting into Regular Session.
Councilmember Alvarez left the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve RS-23-045. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Public Hearings
PH-23-010 HOLD a public hearing on the Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plans for Program years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 to provide new construction of affordable rental housing.
Staff Comments: Leslie Hinkle, Executive Director of Community Development
This item was presented to City Council during their February 21, 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.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve PH-23-010. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-011 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Tanner Brandt on behalf of PAW Holdings of Texas, LLC (Case #Z22-57) to rezone approximately 0.34 acres out of the W. H. Cole Survey, Abstract No. 201 from “R-1” (Single Family Residential District) to “B-3” (Local Business District). The properties are locally addressed as 2650 and 2652 Trimmier 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 0.34 ACRES BEING W H COLE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 201, FROM “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS 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 February 21, 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 Segarra to approve PH-23-011. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-012 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Cornelius Rogers on behalf of StarPointe Realty Partners I, LLC (Case#Z22-58) to rezone approximately 3.0 acres, being Lot 1, Block 1 Vandyke Addition, from “R-1” (Single Family Residential District) to “B-3” (Local Business District). The property is locally addressed as 6300 S. Fort Hood St. 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 3.0 ACRES BEING BLOCK 1, LOT 1, VANDYKE ADDITION, FROM “R-1” (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS 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 February 21, 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 Segarra to approve PH-23-012. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-013 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the FY 2023 Annual Budget of the City of Killeen to adjust 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 ADJUST 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, Director of Budget
This item was presented to City Council during their February 21, 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.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve PH-23-013. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Discussion Items
DS-23-019 Policy Naming/Renaming of City Facilities & Name Changes/Renaming of City Streets
Staff Comments: Leslie Hinkle, Executive Director of Community Development
Ms. Hinkle presented the draft Policy to City Council for consideration.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Boyd to adjust Division 6, Subsection C, #13 to state, “the City reserves the right to change the name to maintain consistency with these policies and grandfather existing facility names.” Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Boyd to further adjust Division 6, Subsection C under New Facilities to adjust the wording to, “at least 90 days prior to the opening of a new facility, the City Council has priority to propose a name to the City Manager for consideration.” Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. The motion carried 4-1, with Councilmember Gonzalez in opposition.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Segarra, seconded by Councilmember Adams, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.