Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 14, 2023.
Summary
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
March 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Ken Wilkerson (arrived at 5:07 p.m.), Councilmembers Jessica Gonzalez, Riakos Adams (via Zoom), Michael Boyd, Jose Segarra, Nina Cobb, and Ramon Alvarez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Laura Calcote, and Sergeant-at-Arms Officer Smith
Don Smith gave the invocation. Mayor Nash-King led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Presentation
PR-23-003 Fire Department Award Presentation / Aviation Department Award Presentation - Fort Hood Garrison Commander
Fort Hood Garrison Commander, Chad Foster, presented the Community Partnership Award to the Fire and Aviation Departments.
Citizen Comments
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-23-050, RS-23-051, and RS-23-054.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-23-048.
Anca Neagu spoke regarding RS-23-048.
Consent Agenda
MN-23-005 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 14, 2023.
RS-23-046 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid Number 23-19 for the Terminal Apron Rehabilitation Phase II Project to GDS LLC d.b.a. Ambrozi Contracting, in an amount of $392,099.
RS-23-047 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with the Texas Office of the Governor for the purpose of purchasing bullet resistant shields for the Killeen Police Department, and authorizing the purchase of said equipment from Armor Research Company, in an amount not to exceed $157,092.60.
RS-23-048 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for the purpose of providing De-escalation instructor training to law enforcement.
RS-23-049 Consider a memorandum/resolution to authorize a Letter of Agreement with Pipeline Analysis, LLC for Wastewater Flow Monitoring Study in an amount of $352,598.
RS-23-050 Consider a memorandum/resolution ratifying an agreement with Lloyd Gosselink for legal services related to Oncor Electric v. The City of Killeen and acquiring the street lighting system.
RS-23-052 Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting the FY 2022 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Jag Grant) and approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Temple and Bell County.
RS-23-053 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the investment reports for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.
RS-23-054 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing Councilmembers to the Youth Advisory Commission Subcommittee.
OR-23-005 Consider an ordinance amending an ordinance ordering a General Election to be held on May 6, 2023 to elect a district councilmember for each of the City of Killeen’s four districts.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-002 ORDERING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCILMEMBER FOR EACH OF THE 4 DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN APPLICATION TO HAVE THEIR NAMES PRINTED ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOT; SPECIFYING THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION LAWS SHALL CONTROL ALL QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO SUCH ELECTION; PRESCRIBING THE CONTENTS OF THE OFFICIAL BALLOT; PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION; DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES, AND PROVIDING FOR POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CONTAINING MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Wilkerson to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of RS-23-051. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Resolutions
RS-23-051 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Temple for Regional Homelessness Cooperation and a Strategic Plan.
Staff Comments: Danielle Singh, Assistant City Manager
Ms. Singh was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve RS-23-051. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Councilmember Adams left the meeting and did not vote.
RS-23-055 Consider a memorandum/resolution to authorize the City Manager to review proposals from 5 and enter into a contract with the energy provider whose bid provides the best value for the City.
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve RS-23-055. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Mayor Protem Wilkerson stepped away from the meeting.
Public Hearings
PH-23-014 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the FY 2023 Annual Budget of the City of Killeen to adjust revenue and expenditure accounts in multiple funds.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FY 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN TO ADJUST REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS IN MULTIPLE FUNDS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Miranda Drake, Director of Budget
This item was presented to City Council during their March 7, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Drake was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Protem Wilkerson returned to the meeting.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve PH-23-014. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-015 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Michael J. Whellan, on behalf of Central Southwest Texas Development, LLC (Case #Z22- 54), to rezone approximately 203.2 acres, being Killeen Area Investment Corp. Industrial Tract, Lot PT TR C, D, & Abandoned Dogwood Blvd.; La Cascata Addition, Block 00A, Lot 1-4 & Killeen Airport Addition, Block 001, Lot PT 1, (W PT OF 1) from “B-5” (Business District) and “M-1” (Manufacturing District) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) with “B-3” (Local Business District), “R-3A” (Multifamily Apartment Residential District), and “RT-1” (Residential Townhouse Single Family District) uses. The property is locally addressed as 1401 Rio Boulevard, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 203.2 ACRES OUT OF THE KILLEEN AREA INVESTMENT CORP. INDUSTRIAL TRACT, LOT PT TR C, D, & ABANDONED DOGWOOD BLVD.; LA CASCATA ADDITION, BLOCK 00A, LOT 1-4 & KILLEEN AIRPORT ADDITION, BLOCK 001, LOT PT 1, (W PT OF 1), FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) AND “M-1” (MANUFACTURING DISTRICT) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) WITH “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT), “R-3A” (MULTIFAMILY APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), AND “RT-1” (RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT) USES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; 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 March 7, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
The applicant, Kevin Hunter, representative for Central Southwest Texas Development, was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Wilkerson to approve PH-23-015. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-016 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by John Vela on behalf of JYKM Splawn Ranch, LLC (Case #Z23-01) to amend the existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Lot 1, Block 1, Splawn Ranch Retail to allow package stores (i.e., liquor stores) as a permitted use. The property is locally addressed as 10640 S. Fort Hood St., Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SPLAWN RANCH RETAIL TO AMEND THE EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO ALLOW FOR PACKAGE STORES (i.e., LIQUOR STORES) AS A PERMITED USE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; 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 March 7, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
The applicant, John Vela, representative for JYKM Splawn Ranch, LLC, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Anca Neagu spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Wilkerson to approve PH-23-016. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. Motion carried 5-1, with Councilmember Boyd in opposition.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Segarra seconded by Mayor Protem Wilkerson and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.