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Item 1 - Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session at 8:30 a.m.
on the above date in the Council Chambers at Memorial Auditorium with the following
members present.
Stephen Santellana - Mayor
Bobby Whiteley - Mayor Pro Tem/At-Large
Jeff Browning - Councilors
Steve Jackson -
Larry Nelson -
Darron Leiker - City Manager
Kinley Hegglund - City Attorney
Marie Balthrop - City Clerk
Absent: Councilor Michael Smith, District 1, and Councilor Tim Brewer, District 4
Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Item 2a — Invocation
Reggie Coe, Chaplain, Grace Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b — Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Item 3a — Employee of the Month — Luis Trillo, Public Works — Street Maintenance
8:32 a.m.
Russell Schreiber, Director of Public Works, recognized Luis Trillo as the Employee of
the Month for July 2022 and shared a brief video. Mayor Santellana congratulated Mr.
Trillo and presented him with a plaque, letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check,
and thanked him for his service.
Item 4-5 — Consent Items
8:36 a.m.
Darron Leiker, City Manager, gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve the consent agenda.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 4 — Approval of Minutes of the June 21, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and City Council
Item 5 — Receive Minutes
(a) Library Advisory Board, March 22, 2022
(b) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board, March 25, 2022
(c) Landmark Commission, April 26, 2022
(d) Park Board, April 28, 2022
(e) Construction Board of Adjustment, June 13, 2022
(f) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, June 14, 2022
Item 6a(i) — Public Hearing on an Ordinance adopting the 2018 International
Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and associated amendments
8:37 a.m.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:37 a.m.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services, discussed the adoption of the 2018
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) as recommended by staff and the
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Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (CBOA) including one local amendment
to require carbon monoxide detectors in public pool equipment rooms when fuel-fired
equipment is housed inside the equipment room.
Councilor Browning asked if the detectors would be electrical or battery operated and Mr.
Floyd said they could be either.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 8:39 a.m.
Item 6a(ii) — Ordinance 24-2022
8:38 a.m.
Ordinance adopting the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and
associated amendments.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 24-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 6b — Ordinance 25-2022
8:39 a.m.
Ordinance amending Chapter 22 Article III of Buildings and Building Regulations to
formally adopt the 2017 National Electric Code and removing reference to the Board of
Electrical Examiners and making grammatical and semantic clarifications, and providing
for codification.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 25-2022 including Exhibit A.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley.
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services discussed the history and timeline of
adoption of the 2017 NEC, CBOA and local contractor meetings, and the proposed local
amendments in Exhibit A. The CBOA unanimously recommended adoption and
codification of the 2017 NEC, and staff recommends approval.
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Councilor Jackson asked for clarification on why this is being adopted, and why
contractors were against this. There was brief discussion regarding concerns being
addressed in various public meetings, and that the CBOA, homebuilders, and contractors
recommend approval with the proposed amendments. Councilor Jackson asked that
Councilors that are contractors not be allowed to vote. Mr. Hegglund discussed reasons
Councilors can be excused from voting, none of which apply in this instance.
Council thanked the CBOA for their input and reiterated that this ordinance and proposed
amendments have been vetted by the Homebuilders Association and electrical contracts,
and there have been various public meetings and ample time for contractor and citizen
input.
Mr. Hegglund discussed the actions required to adopt the 2017 NEC, and stated that all
requirements have been met and the City is compliant with state law.
Motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilors Jackson, and Nelson
Item 6c — Ordinance 26-2022
8:53 a.m.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to approve a request from Lloyd Taylor to vacate
and abandon a portion of Kenley Avenue consisting of approximately 0.15 acres running
North and South along Central Freeway.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 26-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 6d — Ordinance 27-2022
8:55 a.m.
Ordinance appointing a Municipal Judge for a term of two years to begin on August 1,
2022.
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Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Ordinance 27-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley
Councilor Whiteley moved to amend the main motion to appoint Diane Dockery as
Municipal Judge for a two-year term.
Motion to amend was seconded by Councilor Nelson and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Main motion as amended carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 7a — Public Hearing to receive citizen comments concerning Redistricting of
City Council Districts
8:59 a.m.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 8:59 a.m.
Marie Balthrop, City Clerk, discussed the current council district boundaries, proposed
boundaries, and the redistricting process. There were no public comments.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 9:02 a.m.
Item 7b — Public Hearing to receive citizen comments concerning the proposed
Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Annual Action Plan to reallocate $600,305 and continue certain previous
programmed funding through the CDBG — Coronavirus program
9:02 a.m.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 9:03 a.m.
Mr. Floyd discussed the process timeline and the proposed reallocation of $600,304.95
from the CDBG-CV funding due to cancelled programs and unreserved amounts. The
funds will be reallocated to Park Projects - $357,800, Bus Shelters $175,000, and the
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Emergency Repair Program $67,504.95. There was brief discussion regarding park
project locations, and bus shelters.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 9:14 a.m.
Item 7c — Public Hearing to receive citizen comments concerning the proposed
Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Annual Action Plan and the Draft HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)
Allocation Plan to allocate $1,572,080 in funding
9:14 a.m.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 9:14 a.m.
Mr. Floyd discussed the proposed amendment to HOME-ARP Funding for a total of
$1,572,080. He discussed the narrow scope of approved projects, and the Council
subcommittee recommendations. Under this amendment, $157,208 will be for grant
administration, $700,000 for First Step, Inc., and $714,872 of unreserved funds. Staff will
solicit for applications for the unreserved funds in 2023.
Councilor Nelson asked if the First Time Homebuyers is still under this program, and Mr.
Floyd stated that it was and would be discussed in the next item.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 9:17 a.m.
Item 7d — Public Hearing to receive citizen comments on Action Plan to allocate FY
2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of
$1,203,986, and FY 2022-2023 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
funds in the amount of$449,845
9:17 a.m.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 9:18 a.m.
Mr. Floyd discussed the annual CDBG and HOME funding allocations and proposed
action plan. The total funding available includes $1,203,986 of current funding and
$100,000 of reprogrammed funds from the prior fiscal year. The Council subcommittee
recommendations for CDBG funding are as follows: Child Care Inc. -$126,418, Christmas
in Action - $100,000, Senior Citizens — Meals on Wheels - $54,179, and various City
departments $1,023,389 for a total of $1,303,986.
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Mr. Floyd discussed the Council subcommittee recommendations for HOME fund
allocations of $449,845 for various programs to assist low-income citizens with housing.
Councilor Nelson asked if we still had a matching grant fund, and Mr. Floyd stated that
we no longer have that fund.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 9:23 a.m.
Item 8a(i) — Public Hearing to receive citizen comments on a Resolution for the
proposed 2022 Third Year Annual Action Plan of the adopted Five Year 2020-2024
Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan
9:23 a.m.
Mayor Santellana opened the public hearing at 9:23 a.m.
Mr. Floyd discussed the proposed 2022 Third Year Annual Action Plan, which includes
the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly known as the Section 8 Housing
Program. Mr. Floyd discussed the history of the program, qualifications, and current
program totals. The City currently pays the maximum allowable amount for rental
assistance, and is currently assisting 818 households with 504 on the waiting list.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Santellana closed the public hearing at 9:27 a.m.
Item 8a(ii) — Resolution 80-2022
9:27 a.m.
Resolution for the proposed 2022 Third Year Annual Action Plan of the adopted Five Year
2020-2024 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 80-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Item 8b — Resolution 81-2022
9:28 a.m.
Resolution awarding Construction Services Contract to MARRS Patriot Construction, LLC
for the Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Ramp Renovation Project for
the amount of$104,566.88.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 81-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson
Amy Fagan, Assistant Director of Health, discussed the proposed project and stated that
this project is fully funded with a Department of State Health Services grant.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8c — Resolution 82-2022
9:30 a.m.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the FY 2022 Patrick Leahy
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of up to $11,025.00.
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 82-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Jackson and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Item 8d — Resolution 83-2022
9:31 a.m.
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax
Corporation Board of Directors and amending the budget to include funding up to $35,000
to Downtown Wichita Falls Development, Inc. (DWFD) for the purchase and installation
of various streetscape elements downtown.
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Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 83-2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley
Jana Schmader, Director Downtown Wichita Falls Development (DWFD), discussed the
proposed project to purchase streetscape elements to be placed in various locations
downtown. The project will include benches, trashcans, pole banners, and pet waste
stations. Total cost of the project is $40,000, with $5,000 being funded by DWFD, and
$35,000 funded by the 4B Sales Tax Corporation. DWFD is committed to maintenance
and upkeep of all items, and they anticipate completion of the project in August.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilor Jackson
Item 9a — Staff Report— Wichita Falls Parks Presentation by the Park Board
9:39 a.m.
Jim Heiman, 1805 Clubview Street, Chairman of the Park Board, addressed the Council
and discussed citizen interest in parks, and the need for a comprehensive Master Parks
Plan.
Tom Taylor, Vice Chairman of the Park Board, recognized Dr. Mike Battaglino and Larri
Jean Jacoby for their hard work on this project. He discussed the park report and park
inventory that were previously provided to the Council. Mr. Taylor discussed the
importance of parks for quality of life, the need to update the Master Parks Plan, the large
workload of the Parks Department, current needs, and future goals. Current needs and
future goals include updating the Master Park Plan, park signage, restructuring the Park
Board, and a long-term park equipment replacement program. He stated that the staff,
Park Board, and citizens need guidance from the City Council on how to move forward.
Dr. Mike Battaglino, 5001 Cypress Avenue, acknowledged the great support from City
staff Blake Jurecek, Assistant City Manager and Terry Points, Parks General Services
Superintendent. This has been a collaborative project between the committee and staff,
and he expressed the importance of having a consultant to make recommendations to
move forward.
There was brief discussion regarding a need for a load of dirt for an infield at View Park,
and the Parks Board project priorities.
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Mr. Jurecek thanked the Parks Board and discussed the need to keep the board informed
of the City's plans and noted that the Master Park Plan funding will be considered during
the upcoming budget. He discussed safety issues that were highlighted during the
presentation and stated that they have been corrected.
Item 9b — Announcements concerning items of community interest from members
of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.
10:04 a.m.
Councilor Nelson thanked everyone for attending. He discussed his awareness program
and that he did not realize that we have 8-9 parks in District 2.
Councilor Whiteley congratulated Diane Dockery on her appointment and Luis Trillo for
being employee of the month. He thanked the Park Board for their presentation and
discussed the importance of parks. Councilor Whiteley stated he has received several
text messages and emails regarding proposed water costs. He discussed inflation and
the impact on citizens and asked that the Council look at those costs.
Councilor Jackson thanked the Park Board and Tom Taylor for stepping up during his
absence. Councilor Jackson and Councilor Nelson will be having lunch with the President
of the Farmer's Market this afternoon to try to come to a resolution.
Mayor Santellana expressed his appreciation to Lindsay Barker and her staff for the
Employee of the Month videos. Taco Fest is this weekend downtown and it will benefit
Zavalla Hispanic Cultural Initiative. He attended the Ranch Roundup and received many
compliments since the City has taken over the MPEC events and the level of service. He
addressed the Downtown Farmer's Market and how much he appreciates them and
hopes for a resolution.
Item 10 — Comments from the Public to Members of the City Council Concerning
Items That Are Not on the City Council Agenda
10: 10a.m.
Josie Rose, 1226 N. Rosewood, addressed the Council to discuss clean-up in Eastside.
Ms. Rose stated that there used to be clean-ups organized in Eastside in the past and
she wants to see this taken back up. She discussed concerns with elderly people not
being able to get to the city dump, trees that need to be cut, concerns with snakes and
other animals, and asked if the City could assist with dumpsters and volunteers.
Councilor Nelson will follow up.
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Item 11 — Executive Session
City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 10:13 a.m. in accordance with Texas
Government Code §551.072, §551.74, and §551.087.
City Council reconvened at 11:01 a.m.
Mayor Santellana reconvened in open session and announced that no votes or polls were
taken.
Item 12 — Appointments to Boards and Commissions
11:02 a.m.
Moved by Councilor Jackson to appoint Carol Murray to Place 3 on the 4B Sales Tax
Corporation with a term to expire 07/31/2024.
Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson and failed with the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Jackson and Nelson
Nays: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning and Whiteley
Moved by Councilor Whiteley to appoint Glenn Barham to Place 3 on the 4B Sales Tax
Corporation with a term to expire 07/31/2024.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilor Jackson
Moved by Councilor Whiteley to appoint Darron Leiker to Place 4 on the 4B Sales Tax
Corporation with a term to expire 07/31/2024.
Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilor Jackson
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Moved by Councilor Jackson to appoint Kevin Hunter to Place 6 on the 4B Sales Tax
Corporation with a term to expire 07/31/2024.
Motion seconded by Councilor Nelson and failed with the following vote:
Ayes: Councilors Jackson and Nelson
Nays: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning and Whiteley
Moved by Councilor Whiteley to appoint Michael Mills to Place 6 on the 4B Sales Tax
Corporation with a term to expire 07/31/2024.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilor Jackson
Moved by Councilor Whiteley to appoint Robert Clement to Place 8 on the Helen
Farabee Centers Board of Trustees with a term to expire 08/31/2024.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Moved by Councilor Whiteley to appoint Amy Bobrowitz to Place 1 on the Library
Advisory Board with a term to expire 07/31/2025.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
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Moved by Councilor Whiteley to appoint Betty Richie to Place 2 on the Library Advisory
Board with a term to expire 07/31/2025.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Moved by Councilor Whiteley to appoint Marianne Dowdy to Place 8 on the Library
Advisory Board with a term to expire 07/31/2025.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Moved by Councilor Whiteley to appoint Shunta McFadden to Place 9 on the Library
Advisory Board with a term to expire 07/31/2025.
Motion seconded by Councilor Browning and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Moved by Councilor Browning to appoint Simeon Hendrix to Place 10 on the Park Board
with a term to expire 12/31/2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Moved by Councilor Browning to appoint Josh Phillips to Place 11 on the Park Board
with a term to expire 12/31/2022.
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Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Moved by Councilor Browning to move Douglas McCulloch from Place 10 —Alternate 1
to Place 1 on the Planning and Zoning Commission with a term to expire 12/31/2022.
Motion seconded by Councilor Whiteley and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Jackson, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: None
Moved by Councilor Browning to appoint Matt Marrs to Place 10 —Alternate 1 on the
Planning and Zoning Commission with a term to expire 12/31/2023. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Browning, Nelson, and Whiteley
Nays: Councilor Jackson
Item 13 —Adjourn
Mayor Santellana adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of August 2022.
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step en Santellana, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marie Balthrop, RMC, MMC
City Clerk
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