Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 9, 2024.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
April 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Nina Cobb, Councilmembers Michael Boyd, Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon (arrived at 5:08 p.m.), Ramon Alvarez, and Riakos Adams
Absent: Councilmember Jessica Gonzalez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Laura Calcote, and Sergeant-at-Arms Paholek
Mayor Nash-King gave the invocation. Councilmember Alvarez led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-24-067.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-24-065, RS-24-064, and RS-24-067.
Sean Prince spoke regarding RS-24-065 and RS-24-068.
Camron Cochran spoke regarding PH-24-010.
Consent Agenda
RS-24-064 Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting the annual audit report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
RS-24-067 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of Addendum No. 9 to Amended and Restated Water Supply Contract of April 1, 2004, for the WCID Water System Improvements Project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Resolutions
RS-24-065 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving revisions to the bylaws for the Senior Citizens Advisory Board.
Staff Comments: Kelly Snook, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
This item was presented to City Council during their April 2, 2024 Workshop meeting. Ms. Snook was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to deny RS-24-065. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
RS-24-066 Consider a memorandum/resolution declaring a vacancy on the Senior Citizen Advisory Board and appointing a member to fill the unexpired term.
Staff Comments: Kelly Snook, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
This item was presented to City Council during their April 2, 2024 Workshop meeting. Ms. Snook was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to appoint Raechelle Moffett to the Senior Citizen Advisory Board and to approve RS-24-066. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
RS-24-068 Consider a memorandum/resolution confirming the Municipal Court Judge’s annual evaluation and pay increase.
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
This item was discussed by City Council during their April 2, 2024 Workshop meeting. Mr. Cagle was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve RS-24-068. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Public Hearings
PH-24-009 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Lionel Reyes (Case #Z24-03) to rezone approximately 0.97 acres, being Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, out of Westcliff Estates, from “R-1” (Residential District) to “R-2” (Two Family Residential District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 5007 and 5009 Westcliff Road, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTIES LOCALLY ADDRESSED AS 5007 AND 5009 WESTCLIFF ROAD, KILLEEN, TEXAS; TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1, WESTCLIFF ESTATES, FROM “R-1” (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO “R-2” (TWO-FAMILY 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 Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their April 2, 2024 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve PH-24-009. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried 5-1, with Mayor Protem Cobb in opposition.
PH-24-010 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Killeen Code of Ordinances providing for regulations regarding vapor stores.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S LAND USE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN REGULATIONS REGARDING VAPOR STORES; 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: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their April 2, 2024 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Camron Cochran spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Michael Fornino spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
John Miller spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to deny PH-24-010. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried 5-1, with Councilmember Adams in opposition.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Segarra, seconded by Councilmember Solomon, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.