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Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of August 20, 2024.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
August 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Michael Boyd, Nina Cobb, Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon, Ramon Alvarez and Riakos Adams
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, Deputy City Secretary Beatrice Canseco and Sergeant-at-Arms Emeana
Edmond Jones gave the invocation. Councilmember Segarra led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Work Session
Discuss agenda items for the August 20, 2024 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-24-139.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-24-141, RS-24-146, RS-24-151 and RS-24-152.
Sean Price spoke regarding RS-24-139, RS-24-140, RS-24-144, RS-24-145, RS-24-146, RS-24-147, RS-24-148, RS-24-150 and RS-24-152.
Consent Agenda
MN-24-020 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of July 23, 2024.
RS-24-139 Consider a memorandum/resolution dissolving the Crime Solutions Committee.
RS-24-140 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the Killeen Arts Commission grant recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-141 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with Johnson Fitness and Wellness for the purchase and installation of fitness equipment at the City of Killeen Family Recreation Center, in the amount of $177,563.51.
RS-24-142 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid Number 24-31 to TTG Utilities, Inc., for the Taxiway E Relocation Project at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $6,844,245.
RS-24-143 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for the Construction Phase of the Taxiway E Relocation Project at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $781,036.
RS-24-144 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the appointment of an Executive Director of Human Resources.
RS-24-145 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the appointment of an Executive Director of Parks and Recreation.
RS-24-146 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with Freedom Urgent Care for medical services at the estimated cost of $65,000 for FY 2024.
RS-24-147 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement with Prestige Worldwide Technologies for Four (4) Cla-Val Control Valves at Pump Station No. 4, in the amount of $53,561.76.
RS-24-148 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement with Austin Armature Works, LP for Three (3) Pumps at Pump Station #4, in the amount of $114,968.00.
RS-24-149 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a letter of agreement with The Brandt Companies, LLC, for four (4) variable frequency drives at lift station No., 2 in the amount of $75,927.
RS-24-150 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement for The Brandt Companies, LLC, to provide and install two (2) Motor Control Centers (MCC’s) for Lift Stations #22 and #23, for a total amount of $130,671.00.
RS-24-151 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC, for the Water Line Rehabilitation Phase 1 Project, in the amount of $2,798,170.
RS-24-152 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. for Architectural/Engineering Services to Act as the City’s independent Representative for Design/Build Projects in the amount of $724,096.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Public Hearings
PH-24-030 HOLD a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget.
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Cagle was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Michael Fornino spoke in opposition of the proposed budget.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the proposed budget.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion of direction was made by Mayor Protem Gonzalez to set the date of September 3, 2024 to consider adoption of the budget. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-031 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Avanti Legacy Westwood, LP, on behalf of WB Whitis Investments, Ltd., (Case #Z24-06) to rezone approximately 3.6277 acres, being Lot 1, Block 1, Fox Creek Commercial Phase One from “B-5” (Business District) to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with “R-3A” (Multifamily Apartment Residential District) uses. The subject property is locally addressed as 3001 Illinois Avenue, 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 PROPERTY LOCALLY ADDRESSED AS 3001 ILLINOIS AVENUE, KILLEEN, TEXAS; TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 3.62 ACRES OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, FOX CREEK COMMERCIAL PHASE ONE, FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) W/ “R-3A” (MULTIFAMILY APARTMENT 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 Work Session. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Vice President of Development with Madhouse Development Services, Inc., Michael Tamez, was available to provide additional information and to answer questions on behalf of the applicant.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Michael Fornino spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Jason Bretado spoke in favor of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve PH-24-031. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-032 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance (Case #Z24-11) to rezone Lots 1-6 and 8-16, Block 1, Sunrise Vista, from “B-3” (Local Business District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District). These properties are locally addressed as 1100-1102 and 1104-1115 Horizon Drive, 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 1100-1102 AND 1104-1115 HORIZON DRIVE, KILLEEN, TEXAS; TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF LOTS 1-6 AND LOTS 8-16, BLOCK 1, SUNRISE VISTA, FROM “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS 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 Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Michael Fornino 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-24-032. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-033 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Quintero Engineering, LLC, on behalf of JSCH Properties, LLC & Earl Horn, (Case #Z24-15) to rezone approximately 1.9 acres out of the George W. Cartwright Survey, Abstract No. 159 from “R-1” (Single Family Residential District) to “B-3” (Local Business District). The subject property is locally addressed as 7003 E. Rancier Avenue, 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 PROPERTY LOCALLY ADDRESSED AS 7003 E. RANCIER AVENUE, KILLEEN, TEXAS; TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 1.9 ACRES OUT OF THE GEORGE W. CARTWRIGHT SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 159 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 Work Session. 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-24-033. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-034 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Gena Cannon on behalf of Morris Venture Partners V, LLC (Case #Z24-16) to rezone a part of Lot 1, Block 1, 190 Retail Center Third Addition from “B-5” (Business District) to “B-C-1” (General Business and Alcohol Sales District). The subject property is locally addressed as 1600 Lowes Boulevard, Suites 600 and 800, 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 PROPERTY LOCALLY ADDRESSED AS 1600 LOWES BOULEVARD, SUITES 600 AND 800, KILLEEN, TEXAS; TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF BLOCK 1, LOT 1, 190 RETAIL CENTER THIRD ADDITION, FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “B-C-1” (GENERAL BUSINESS AND ALCOHOL SALES 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 Work Session. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Azura Nail Salon General Manager, Mark Coley, was available to provide additional information and to answer questions on behalf of the applicant.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Michael Fornino spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
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-24-034. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Solomon in opposition.
PH-24-035 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, providing for amendments to the subdivision plat approval process.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL PROCESS; 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 Work Session. Mr. Revell 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.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Gonzalez to approve PH-24-035. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Discussion Item
DS-24-052 Discuss and consider the October City Council Meeting Schedule.
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
Mr. Cagle presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Solomon to reschedule the October 15, 2024 City Council meeting to October 22, 2024. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
DS-24-053 Discuss and consider the December City Council Meeting Schedule
Mayor Nash-King presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Boyd to reschedule the December 17, 2024 City Council meeting to December 10, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Councilmember Requests for Future Agenda Items
RQ-24-009 Presentation regarding the Women in Municipal Government Conference
Councilmember Cobb presented this item to City Council for consideration to present at a future City Council meeting.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Adams to approve RQ-24-009 and place the presentation on the City Council agenda for September 17, 2024. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez. The motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Segarra in opposition.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Adams, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.