Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of June 13, 2023.
Summary
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
June 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Nina Cobb, Councilmembers Ramon Alvarez, Michael Boyd, Jessica Gonzalez (via Zoom), Jose Segarra, and Joseph Solomon
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Laura Calcote, and Sergeant-at-Arms Officer Reed
Edmond Jones gave the invocation. Councilmember Boyd led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Cobb to approve the agenda, with the exception of RS-23-093, and for that item to be tabled and reconsidered by City Council in a closed session. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Citizen Comments
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding governing standards and expectations. This topic was not listed on the agenda.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding CP-23-015.
Marcella Cook spoke regarding CP-23-015.
Presentations
PR-23-014 Citizen Survey Report Presented by Robert Heacock
Mr. Heacock presented the results of the ETC Institute survey, which was requested by City Council last year. The major findings included the citizenry’s perception of City services, customer service provided by the City and how the City compared nationally and at the state level. Suggestions were provided to advise how the City could improve certain services in the future.
PR-23-015 Rodeo Killeen Committee Request for Funds Presentation
Staff Comments: Janell Ford, Executive Director of Communications
Ms. Ford introduced Brett Gordon, representative of the Rodeo Killeen Committee, who gave a presentation regarding a request for future funding for Rodeo Killeen.
Citizens Petitions
CP-23-015 Mellisa Brown: Killeen Homelessness Situation
Discussion Items
DS-23-063 Discuss and consider a Letter of Appeal regarding the denial of a parade permit for Songhai Bamboo Roots Association.
Mellisa Brown, spoke on behalf of applicant, Darlene Golden, and presented her Letter of Appeal and provided reasoning for the parade permit denial to be reconsidered by the City Council. Fire Chief, Jim Kubinski, gave a presentation regarding the City’s stance concerning the denial of the parade permit.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve and uphold staff’s recommendation and for the City Manager to work with the applicant for the 2024 event. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. Motion carried unanimously (5-0), with Councilmember Boyd not voting.
Consent Agenda
MN-23-011 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 9, 2023.
MN-23-012 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
MN-23-013 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
RS-23-091 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of fleet parts from Heil of Texas in an amount not to exceed $132,000.
RS-23-092 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of fifty-six (56) computers (Mobile Data Terminals) for police vehicles fully equipped with emergency equipment through the Texas Department of Information Resources and the Texas Buy Board for a total cost in the amount of $217,390.33.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Cobb to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), with Councilmember Boyd not voting.
Resolutions
RS-23-080 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing members to the Bond Advisory Committee.
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
Following a motion of direction made by City Council at the March 30, 2023 Special City Council Workshop meeting, Mr. Cagle presented a resolution for City Council to appoint nine individuals to the Bond Advisory Committee at the May 9, 2023 Regular City Council meeting. Per the direction of Council, this item was brought back for Council recommendations and consideration.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Cobb to appoint and approve the nominees, as discussed and presented, for RS-23-080. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Public Hearings
PH-23-036 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by J-BREZ LLC - SERIES B (FLUM# 23-02) to amend the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM) from a ‘Neighborhood Commercial’ place type designation to an ‘Industrial’ place type designation for approximately 10.56 acres, being part of the Killeen Area Investment Corp Industrial Tract, Lot Pt. Tr. D and part of the J. J. Roberts Survey, Abstract No. 731. The property is locally addressed as 5200 East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO CHANGE APPROXIMATELY 10.56 ACRES, BEING 1.00 ACRE OUT OF THE J. J. ROBERTS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 73 AND 9.56 ACRES OUT OF THE KILLEEN AREA INVESTMENT CORP INDUSTRIAL TRACT, TRACT D, FROM A ‘NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL’ DESIGNATION TO AN ‘INDUSTRIAL’ DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their June 6, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell gave a presentation and 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 Mayor Protem Cobb to approve PH-23-036. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-037 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Franklin Land Associates, LLC on behalf of Whitis Investments, LTD (Case# Z23-02) to rezone approximately 1.098 acres out of the C. T. Bourland Survey, Abstract No. 137 from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “B-3” (Local Business District). The property is located on the east right-of-way of East Trimmier Road and north of Andalucía Lane, 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 1.098 ACRES OUT OF THE C. T. BOURLAND SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 137, 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 Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their June 6, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell gave a presentation and was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Vincent Cline spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve PH-23-037. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. The motion carried 5-1, with Mayor Protem Cobb in opposition.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Boyd, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.