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Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of October 1, 2024.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
October 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Michael Boyd, Nina Cobb, Joseph Solomon (arrived via Zoom at 3:03 p.m.), Ramon Alvarez and Riakos Adams
Absent: Jose Segarra
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 Sierra
Mayor Nash-King gave the invocation. Councilmember Boyd 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 Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Presentations
PR-24-024 Families in Crisis ARPA Funding Update
Families in Crisis representatives, Suzanne Armour and William Hall, provided an update regarding the utilization and status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding previously approved for the organization by City Council.
PR-24-025 After Action Review Report of August 7th Incident
Staff Comments: Willie Resto, Executive Director of Information Technology
Mr. Resto presented this item to City Council. Mr. Resto was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 3 - 21 for the October 1, 2024 Regular Session
PH-24-027 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, providing for amendments to the City’s subdivision entry sign and perimeter wall regulations.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Solomon to table PH-24-027. Mayor Protem Gonzales seconded and amended the motion requesting staff provide additional information to City Council regarding composite fences. The motion and amendment carried 4-1, with Councilmember Boyd in opposition.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Solomon to place PH-24-027 on the agenda for November 5, 2024. Mayor Protem Gonzalez seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Councilmember Cobb left the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
Discussion Item
DS-24-064 Discuss and consider setting a date for the City Council Annual Special Workshop/Townhall.
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
Mr. Cagle presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Mr. Cagle was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Boyd to set the date for the City Council Annual Special Workshop/Townhall for Thursday, October 7, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-24-182, RS-24-183, RS-24-184, RS-24-185, RS-24-186, RS-24-187, RS-24-188 and RS-24-189.
Sean Price spoke regarding RS-24-182, RS-24-183, RS-24-184, RS-24-185, RS-24-186, RS-24-187, RS-24-188 and RS-24-189.
Consent Agenda
MN-24-024 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 3, 2024.
RS-24-178 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing members to vacant and unexpired terms on various boards, commissions and committees.
RS-24-179 Consider a memorandum/resolution nominating candidates for the Board of Directors of the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County for 2025.
RS-24-180 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 25-01, Water and Sewer Materials to multiple vendors, in the combined amount of $950,000 in Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-181 Consider a memorandum/resolution rejecting all bids received for Bid No. 24-45, Storage Tank Mixers.
RS-24-182 Consider a memorandum/resolution entering into a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police technology upgrades, in the amount of $13,725,000.
RS-24-183 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the inspection, cleaning and repair of Personal Protective Equipment through Lion Total Care, in the amount of $107,390 for Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-184 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of Fire Department Uniforms from Impact Promotional Services, LLC dba Got You Covered Work Wear & Uniforms, in the amount of $118,731 for Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-185 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the purchase/repairs of portable radios and mobile radios from Dailey & Wells Communications Inc., in the amount of $426,182.84 for Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-186 Consider a memorandum/resolution purchasing consumable medical supplies for the Fire Department, in the amount of $447,544 for Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-187 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment from North American Fire Equipment Company (NAFECO), in the amount of $248,894 for Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-188 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the Personal Protective Equipment for Killeen Fire Academy from 911 Safety Equipment LLC, in the amount of $77,480 for Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-189 Consider a memorandum/resolution purchasing a Power Pro 2 stretcher, Power Load system and ProCare Preventive Maintenance from Stryker Sales, LLC, in the amount of $80,865 for Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-190 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the General Land Office and Veterans Land Board for the City of Killeen to assume responsibility for Cemetery Management and Operation Services for the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.
RS-24-191 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Special Warranty Deed conveying approximately 0.188 acre of real property out of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Airport Park Addition to Providential Holdings Management, LC. The subject property is generally located on the west side of Rosewood Drive, south of the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (F.M. 2410), Killeen, Texas.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Public Hearings
PH-24-027 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, providing for amendments to the City’s subdivision entry sign and perimeter wall regulations.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTERS 26 AND 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S SIGNAGE AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS REGARDING SUBDIVISION ENTRY FEATURES AND SUBDIVISION PERIMETER WALLS; 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.
Anca Neagu spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
No action was taken on this item.
PH-24-040 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Boksuk Baldwin on behalf of True Fountain, LLC (Case #Z24-19) to rezone approximately 0.3 acres out of Lot 2, Block 1 of the Bunny Trail Village Replat No. 1 from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 3413 Abraham Drive, 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 .3 ACRES OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1 OF THE BUNNY TRAIL VILLAGE REPLAT NO. 1 FROM “R-1” (SINGLE FAMILY 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 Work Session. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Boksuk Baldwin 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-24-040. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
PH-24-041 HOLD a public hearing and consider a City initiated request (Case #Z24-22) to rezone part of Lots 5-9, Block 1 out of the Morris & Goode Addition from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 701, 703, 705, 707, and 709 East Avenue G, 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 0.8 ACRES BEING PART OF LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8, AND 9, BLOCK 1, OF THE MORRIS & GOODE ADDITION FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE-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 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-24-041. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
PH-24-042 HOLD a public hearing and consider a City initiated request (Case #Z24-23) to rezone Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 2 out of the Morris & Goode Addition from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 803, 805, 807, 903, 905, and 907 East Avenue G, 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 LOTS 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, AND 8, BLOCK 2, OF THE MORRIS & GOODE ADDITION FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE-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 Work Session. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Sean Price spoke in favor of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve PH-24-042. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Mayor Protem Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.