Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 14, 2023.
Summary
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
February 14, 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 (arrived at 5:02 p.m.), and Ramon Alvarez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Laura Calcote, and Sergeant-at-Arms Officer Wetli.
Don Smith gave the invocation. Councilmember Boyd led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Citizen Comments
Michael Fornino spoke regarding agenda item RS-23-032.
Kristin Wright spoke regarding agenda item RS-23-032.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding agenda item RS-23-032.
Analuisa Carrillo spoke regarding agenda item RS-23-032.
Brian Hawkins spoke regarding agenda item RS-23-032.
Discussion Items
DS-23-017 Discuss Council Interaction with Youth Advisory Commission
Staff Comments: Kelly Snook and Denise Colley, Recreation Services Department
Councilmember Adams requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion regarding Council interaction with the Youth Advisory Commission.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Adams to establish a subcommittee comprised of three councilmembers and establish a schedule to periodically meet with the Youth Advisory committee. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Consent Agenda
MN-23-003 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of January 10, 2023.
RS-23-024 Consider a memorandum/resolution to readopt the Financial Governance
Policy, to include the Investment Policy, as amended.
RS-23-025 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing Contract Amendment No. 1 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for changes to the original scope of the South Water Supply Project in the amount of $312,543.
RS-23-026 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing re award for Bid No. 22-02, Pavement Marking Services, to D.I.J. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $300,000.
RS-23-027 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment from NAFECO in the amount of $192,746.75.
RS-23-028 Consider a memorandum/resolution to approve inspection, cleaning, and repair of Personal Protective Equipment through Lion Total Care in an amount not to exceed $61,626.
RS-23-029 Consider a memorandum/resolution to approve a Fire Apparatus Service Agreement between Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC and the Killeen Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
RS-23-030 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-23-031 Consider a memorandum/resolution of support for an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for an affordable housing development funded through the low-income housing tax credit program.
RS-23-033 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding RFQ 22-42, Professional A&E Design and Management Services for the Emergency Operation Complex and Fire Station No. 4, to Martinez Architects in the amount of $1,305,000.00.
RS-23-034 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone interlocal agreements with Bell County and Central Texas College.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. Motion carried 6-0, with Mayor Protem Wilkerson abstaining.
Resolutions
RS-23-032 Consider a memorandum/resolution to adopt a Homelessness and Mental Health Strategic Plan.
Staff comments: Danielle Singh, Assistant City Manager
This item was presented to City Council during their February 7, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Singh was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve RS-23-032. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. Motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Public Hearings
PH-23-009 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Killeen Engineering & Surveying, LTD, on behalf of HCL Family, LLC, (Case #Z22-56) to rezone approximately 0.311 acres, being part of Lot 1, Block 1, HCL Plaza Addition, from “B-2” (Local Retail District) to “NBD” (Neighborhood Business District). The property is locally addressed as 310 N. Fort Hood 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 0.311 ACRES BEING PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HCL PLAZA ADDITION, FROM “B-2” (LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT) TO “NBD” (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT), PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND 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 7, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
The applicant’s representative, Anca Neagu, was available 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 Segarra to approve PH-23-009. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Wilkerson. Motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Adams, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.