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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 14, 2017
2:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock,Texas met in regular session on the 14th of September,
2017, in City Council Chambers,City Hall, 1625 13th Street,Lubbock,Texas at 2;30 p.m.
2;30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers,City Hall, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock,Texas
Present: Mayor Daniel M. Pape; Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy; Council Member Juan A.
Chadis; Council Member Karen Gibson; Council Member Jeff Griffith; Council
Member Steve Massengale; Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris; City Manager
W. Jarrett Atkinson; City Secretary Rebecca Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver
Note: City Council addressed agenda Items in the following order:
• 1.1-1.3; Executive Session; 3.1-3.2; 3.4; 3.3; 3.5; Citizen Comments 4.1; Citizen Comments
(Sign-ups) 4.2; 7.7 Public Hearing portion('only); 5.1; 6.1-6.25; 6.27; 7.2; 7,1; 7.3-7.6; 7.7;
7,1-7,19; and 6.26.
•Item 7.7 failed.
1. Work Session -Items for presentation and discussion on such issues that may require
more in-depth consideration by the City Council,than Regular Agenda items. Action
may be taken on a Work Session item if the item indicates to the public the action to
be taken.
1. 1. Discuss the allocation and use of the North and East Lubbock Neighborhood and
Infrastructure Fund for FY 2017-18.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager, briefed on prior discussion, directives,and options. He also
answered questions from City Council.
1.2. Presentation and discussion concerning the recent City of"Lubbock Utilities town hall
meetings.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and David McCalla, Director of Electric Utilities/CEO for
LP&L, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council.
Matt Rose,Chief of Staff for Lubbock Power& Light, gave comments and answered
questions from City Council.
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1.3. The City Council may discuss:
1) one or more Consent Agenda items that have been pulled from the Consent Agenda,
pursuant to Resolution No. 2015-R0205;or 2)any item from the Regular Agenda,except an
item that requires a public hearing.All public hearings will be held during consideration of
the Regular Agenda.No action will be taken by the City Council during the Work Session.
Jarrett Atkinson,City Manager, discussed item 6.26 (Electric Rate/Tariff Schedule"Tariff'
of Lubbock Power& Light).The budget needs to be adopted prior to this item. This item
will be addressed last.
2. Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 3:20 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551,Texas Government Code.City Council recessed from
Executive Session at 5:19 p.m.The regular meeting was called back into a public
session at 5:19 P.M.
2. 1. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.071,
with legal counsel for advice about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement
agreement and on matters in which the duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary
Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with Chapter 551.
2. 1. 1. United States of America v. City of Lubbock, Texas filed in the Northern District of
Texas, Lubbock Division, Civil Action No: 5:15-cv-234
2. 1. 2. Auditorium/Coliseum
2.2. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section
551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease,or value of real property.
2.2. 1. Discuss Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code and Chapter 253 of the Texas Local
Government Code and relevant agreements and conveyances thereto concerning the
easternmost four and a half acres of land generally located within the area bordered
by 4th Street and Marsha Sharp Freeway on the north,Mac Davis Lane on the south,
and the Performing Arts Center on the east
2.2. 2. Auditorium/Coliseum
2.2. 3. Citizens Tower Complex
2.2. 4. 1611 10th Street, Lubbock,TX 79401
3. Proclamations and Presentations
3. 1. Invocation by Pastor Tom Lakey, First Assembly of God
Pastor Tom Lakey, First Assembly of God, led the invocation.
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3.2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance were given by those in Council Chambers to the United States and
Texas flags.
3.3. Presentation of a Special Recognition in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the South
Plains Fair.
Mayor Dan Pope presented a special recognition in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of
the South Plains Fair. Jennifer Wallace, CEO of Panhandle South Plains Fair,and several
board members appeared to accept the recognition. Ms. Wallace;and John Zwiacher,
President of the Panhandle South Plains Fair Board of Directors,gave comments and
thanked the Mayor and City Council.
Becky Hamilton, granddaughter of A. B. Davis who started the Panhandle South Plains
Fair,joined in the recognition,gave comments, and thanked the Mayor and City Council.
3.4. Presentation of a Special Recognition in honor of Hurricane Harvey First Responders.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager, gave an introduction of this item.
The Mayor and City Council presented a special recognition in honor of Hurricane Harvey
First Responders. Lance Phelps,Fire Chief-,Greg Stevens, Chief of Police; and Jay
Parchman, Director of Emergency Management, helped recognize the following First
Responders:
City of Lubbock Animal Services: Director,George Torres
City of Lubbock-GIS: GIS Planner, Sheri Rand
City of Lubbock Public Works: Supervisor, Brian Bearden
City of Lubbock Code Enforcement: Director, Stuart Walker
Lubbock Fire Rescue: Lieutenant Brett Assiter,Equipment Operator Jimmy Bacon,
Lieutenant Lance Barrett, Lieutenant Kade Bowman, Firefighter Reece Brazil, Firefighter
Dustin Brown,Lieutenant Kyle Christian, Firefighter Michael Davis, Captain Ed Donaho,
Lieutenant Michael Eberle, Firefighter Steve Horton, Lieutenant Albert Kraft, Lieutenant
Matt McGinnis,Firefighter Justin Musgraves, Equipment Operator Chris Norman, Captain
Kriss Paschall, Firefighter Landon W. Phelps, Firefighter Brady Rasco, and Equipment
Operator Jon Tunnel.
Lubbock Police Department: Sergeant Korie Archambault, Sergeant Mickey Chambliss,
Officer Tyler Cooper, Captain Roger Cox, Officer Rosa Cox, Officer Kimberlee Crain,
Captain Joshua Crouch, Lieutenant Matt Doherty,Officer Tyler Dowell, Detective Andrew
Evans, Officer Michael Everette, Officer Jared Flood, Officer John Geeslin, Detective
Rayland Goswick,Officer Spencer Hilliard, Officer Kelly Jennings, Officer Koley King,
Officer Bryson Lewis, Officer Erica Mater,Sergeant Corey Nunley, Officer Josh Ortiz,
Detective Chris Paine, Officer Samuel Rivera, Officer Norris Roberson, Sergeant Phillip
Rolan,Officer Collin Sherley, Officer Brandon Smith, Detective Sadie Stevens,Officer
John Sullivan, Officer Chris Talbert, Officer Thaddeus Townes,Officer Tim Vaden,
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Officer Colton Watkins, Officer Michael Wells, and Officer Michael Willis.
3. 5. Board Recognitions: Presented by Mayor Dan Pope
Permit and License Appeal Board
Serena Stevenson (unable to appear)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Victor Bobo
4. Citizen Comments -Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2014-80320, any citizen
wishing to appear before a regular meeting of the City Council shall: 1) Notify the
City Manager's office of that fact, by completing the form available at the City
Manager's office, or online at the following hyperlink:Public Comments Sign-1.117
Form and submit it no later than seventy-five(75) hours prior to the start of the
meeting at which the citizen wishes to appeal-; or 2) sign up to speak at the City
Council meeting itself, by completing the form provided at the meeting,with regard to
any item posted on the City Council agenda.
4. 1. 'Tracy .bindle will appear before the City Council to discuss the ad'justment of permit,
license, fees, and charges for services. Specifically in relation to Lake Alan Henry hunting
flees.
Tracy Tindle appeared before the City Council to diSLISS the adjustment of permit, license,
fees, and charges for services. Specifically in relation to Lake Alan Henry hunting fees.
4. 2. Sign-ups:
•Mike] Ward appeared before the City Council and gave comments on item 6.25
(Market Lubbock, Inc.); item 7.'10 (Budget FY 2017-2018); item 7,14 (allocation and
use of'North and East Lubbock Neighborhood and Infrastructure Fund); and item
7.17 (Health Benefits).
• Kenneth Ellis appeared before the City Council and gave comments on item 6.13
(annexing property).
• Gordon Harris and Phyllis Gant appeared before the City Council and gave
comments on itern LI (allocation and use ofNorth and East Lubbock Neighborhood
and Infrastructure Fund'), in opposition of North and East Lubbock COMMUnity
Development Corporation receiving funds.
• Patrick Kelly appeared before the City Council and gave comments on item 7.14
(allocation and use of North and East Lubbock Neighborhood and Infrastructure
FL111d), in opposition ot'North and East Lubbock C0111111LInity Development
Corporation receiving funds.
• Bill Bates appeared before the City Council and gave comments on item 7.17 (Health
Benefits).
5. Minutes
5. 1 July 18, 2017 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board
August 10, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting
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Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Karen
Gibson to approve the July 18,2017 Special City Council Meeting(Electric Utility Board)
minutes and the August 10, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
L.j Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
6. Consent Agenda-Items considered to be routine and enacted by one motion without
separate discussion.If the City Council desires to discuss an item, the item is removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Juan A. Chadis to
approve items 6.1-6.25;and 6.27.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
6. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2017-00103,
Amendment 36, amending the FY 201617 Adopted Budget for municipal purposes
respecting the Capital Program to amend Capital Improvement Project(CIP)91035, Water
Lines Ahead of Street Pavings; CIP 92454, Water Lines Ahead of Street Pavings FY
2016-17; CIP 92248, Street Maintenance Program; CIP 92435, Street Maintenance Program
FY 2016-17; CIP 91038, Sewer Line Replacement; CIP 92446, Sewer Line Replacement
FY 2016-17; CIP 91034, Water Line Replacement; CIP 92453, Water Line Replacement
FY 201617;providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
6.2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2017-00104,
Amendment 38, amending the FY 2016-17 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Grant Fund to accept and appropriate additional funding from the United States Department
of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG); and from the
Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(STEP) Comprehensive Grant;providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
6.2. 1. Resolution—Police: Resolution No. 2017-80318 authorizing the Mayor to execute an
agreement with the United States Department of Justice for an Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant to fund the Lubbock County joint Enforcement Initiative Program
enabling the Lubbock Police Department to repair and update equipment.
6.3. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2017-00105, the tenth supplement,
updating the Vintage Township Public Improvement District(PID) Service and Assessment
Plan and Assessment Roll.
6.4. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No.2017-00113,
Amendment 39,amending the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget for municipal purposes
respecting the grant fund to accept and appropriate additional funding from the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA) for the Community Services
Block Grant(CSBG); and to accept and appropriate funding from the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT)for the Safety City- Providing Education for a Safer Tomorrow
Grant; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
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6.5. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2017-00114,
Amendment 40,amending the FY 2016-17 Adopted budget for municipal purposes
respecting the General Fund to appropriate additional revenue from the sale of bonds
associated with tax notes refunding of master lease debt;to increase expenditures in
Non-Departmcntal budget capital lease principal payment and to increase expenditures for
equipment capital motor vehicles for vehicles and equipment to be funded from tax notes;
providing for filing;and providing for a savings clause.
6.6. Resolution -Finance: Resolution No. 2017-RO319 authorizing approval of the Lubbock
Emergency Communication District(LECD) Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
6.7. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2017-00106, abandoning and
closing a 20-foot wide alley located adjacent to Lots 4& 5, Block 113,Overton Addition
and a 34 square foot comer clip out of Tract 19B, Overton Park Addition, Lubbock County,
Texas, and located at 714 Avenue Q.
6.8. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2017-00107,abandoning and
closing a temporary access easement, located east of Avenue R and north of Glenna
Goodacre Boulevard, in Tract 19B, Overton Park Addition, Lubbock County, Texas,and
located at 714 Avenue Q.
6.9. Ordinance 1st Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2017-00115 abandoning and
closing two (2)temporary garbage service easements located in Section 10, Block E,
adjacent to Lot 57 and Lot 123, Stonebridge Community Addition,1711 100th Street.
6. 10. Ordinance 1st Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2017-00116 abandoning and
closing portions of an underground utility easement and a garbage service easement located
within Tract A, Wilshire Estates, Lubbock County,Texas.
6. 11. Resolution-Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2017-RO320 authorizing the Mayor to
execute a Street Use License with Kelsey Park Homeowners Association, Inc., for the right
and privilege to use a portion of dedicated streets for two(2)private water line
encroachments, located at 4305 140th Street and 4309 137th Street.
6. 12. Resolution-Public Works Traffic Engineering: Resolution No. 2017-RO321
authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. 13558, with the Lubbock Metropolitan
Planning Organization (LMPO), for traffic monitoring and reporting services which provide
information and crash data to update the LMPO Congestion Management Plan.
6. 13. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Planning: Ordinance No.2017-00108, annexing
approximately 11 acres adjacent to the city limits, described as the East 1/2 Section 8, Block
AK, Lubbock County, Texas,and commonly identified by the Lubbock Central Appraisal
District Reference Number 8116914, and adoption of the proposed service plan for the
annexed area.
6. 14. Ordinance-2nd Reading-Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00109, annexing
approximately 4 acres adjacent to the city limits,described as Block AK, Section 9, AB
161,Tracts 17 and 18, Lubbock County,Texas, and identified by the Lubbock Central
Appraisal District reference numbers R120929 and R120782,and adoption of the proposed
service plan for the annexed area.
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6. 15. Ordinance-2nd Reading- Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00110, annexing
approximately 22 acres adjacent to the city limits, described as 5E/4, Section 1, Block AK,
Lubbock County, Texas, and identified by the Lubbock Central Appraisal District
Reference Numbers 885586 and R151393,and adoption of the proposed service plan for
the annexed area.
6. 16. Resolution -Health: Resolution No. 2017-80322 authorizing and directing the Mayor to
enter into Agreement 13606 with StarCare Specialty Health System to participate in an
interagency collaborative effort to provide community based, gender specific, intervention
services to parenting males and expecting fathers involved in Department of Family and
Protective Services with substance use disorders or who are at risk of developing substance
use disorders; and to assist with identification of persons who meet priority population
criteria so that those identified may be invited to participate in the various activities
provided by StarCare.
6. 17. Resolution -Health: Resolution No.2017-80323 authorizing and directing the Mayor to
enter into Agreement 13604 with StarCare Specialty Health System to participate in an
interagency collaborative effort to meet the specific needs of the priority population,
including serving as an essential link between prevention, intervention,and treatment
services within the community.
6. 18. Resolution -Health: Resolution No.2017-80324 authorizing and directing the Mayor to
enter into Agreement 13605 with StarCare Specialty Health System to refer identified
individuals who meet the priority or target population to StarCare for education, outreach,
family services, referrals,and/or treatment.
6. 19. Resolution -Health: Resolution No. 2017-RO325 authorizing and directing the Mayor to
enter into Agreement 13564 with StarCare Specialty Health System to increase
opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices that will reduce incidence of HIV infection and to
provide alcohol, tobacco,and other drug prevention and intervention services to the
community at large.
6.20. Resolution-Animal Services: Resolution No.2017-RO326 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 13462 with Ark Animal Hospital for Pets, for Veterinary Services, RFP
17-13462-KM.
6.21. Resolution—Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2017-80327 authorizing the Mayor
to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Contract 97871, with
Lubbock County, for inmate labor services for cleaning and maintaining public
rights-of-way and other City owned, operated,or controlled properties.
6.22. Resolution-Fleet Services: Resolution No.2017-80328 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Purchase Order Contract 31034845 with Associated Supply Company, Inc. for
wheels for an AIJON Compactor used by Solid Waste Disposal.
6.23. Resolutions-Fleet Services: Resolution No.'s 2017-80329 and 2017-80330 authorizing
the Mayor to execute Contract 13363 with Racer Classic Car Wash, and Contract 13544
with Mister Car Wash, for car wash services.
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6.24. Resolution-Police: Resolution No. 2417-80331 authorizing the Mayor to execute for and
on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Interlocal Cooperation Contract Number 13535 for
General Store supplies, by and between the City of Lubbock and the Texas Department of
Public Safety(DPS).
6.25. Resolution -Economic Development: Resolution No. 2017-80332 approving a program
or expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc.to be provided to RTGS Broadway Development,
LP, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5 of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Market
Lubbock Economic Development Corporation.
6.26. Resolution-Lubbock Power and Light: Resolution No. 2017-80342 adopting the
Electric Rate/Tariff Schedule("Tariff')of Lubbock Power& Light(LP&L),the City of
Lubbock's municipally owned electric utility, applicable to all rate classes, effective October
1,2417.
This item was addressed following item 7.19.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager, and Andy Burcham, Assistant Director of Electric
Utilities/CheifFinancial Officer for LP&L,gave comments and answered questions from
City Council.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith,seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-R0342.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
6.27. Resolution -Lubbock Power and Light: Resolution No.2017-R0333 authorizing the
Mayor to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement,allowing for the provision of electric utility aid
to Requesting Signatories that have suffered catastrophic damage, as contemplated in the
Mutual Aid Agreement and further authorizing the execution of separate agreements with
such Requesting Signatories, in form and substance as provided in the resolution under
consideration.
7. Regular Agenda
7. 1. Public Hearing 5:15 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00118, for Zone Case
2007-E, a request of Clay Moore Engineering, for UCS Group, LLC, to amend the
conditions of Ordinance No. 7622 on Tract A-1,Avalon Addition, 6253 Slide Road.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6.51 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Clay Cristy,proponent, appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale to approve Ordinance No. 2017-00118.
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Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7.2. Public Hearing 5:15 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00117,for Zone Case
2255-R, a request of Wes Hallmark,for Triex Texas Holding, LLC, for a zoning
change from C-2 (Local Retail) Specific Use, to C-4 (Commercial) limited to a used car
sales lot and all unconditionally permitted C-3 uses on Tract A, Strong Davis Addition,
6530 Frankford Avenue.
Andrew Paxton, Director of Planning, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Wes Hallmark, proponent, appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:41 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith,seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Ordinance No. 2017-00117.
Vote: 6- I Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy
7.3. Public Hearing 5:15 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00119, for Zone Case
2995-W, a request of AMD Engineering, LLC, for Convacare, Inc., for a zoning change
from A-2 (High-Density Apartment), R-I (Single-Family Residential) Specific Use, and GO
(Garden Office),to AM Apartment-Medical)on 28.517 acres of unplatted land out of Block
AK, Section 29,6601 66th Street and 7102 Ironton Avenue.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale to approve Ordinance No. 2017-00119.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7.4. Public Hearing 5:15 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00120, for Zone Case 3323,a
request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc., for Kingdom Preparatory Academy, for a
zoning change from T (Transition)to C-2A(Restricted Local Retail) on 37.6 acres of
unplatted out of Block AK, Section 4, 146th Street and Memphis Avenue.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.
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No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale to approve Ordinance No. 2017-00120.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
7.5. Public Hearing 5:15 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00121, for Zone Case 3324,a
request of AMD Engineering, LLC, for Wooded Forest, for a zoning change from R-I
(Single-Family)to R-I Specific Use for townhomes and C-3 (General Retail)on 10.41
acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 43, 7011 19th Street and 6907 19th Street.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6-53 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale to approve Ordinance No. 2017-00121.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
7. 6. Public Hearing 5:15 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00122, for Zone Case 3325,a
request of Robert Campbell, for Hillside Christian Church, for a zoning change from T to
A-2 limited to church and church related uses on 37.7 acres of unplatted land out of Block
E-2, Section 16, 5202 114th Street.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:51 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale to approve Ordinance No.2017-00122.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
7. 7. Public Hearing 5:15 p.m.—Planning: Hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to
Chapter 40 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances to allow electronic signs as wall and
canopy signs, and consider an ordinance.
This item failed.
Chad Weaver, City Attorney; and Andrew Paxton, Director of Planning, gave comments
and answered questions from City Council.
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Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
Joe McKay, David Seim, and Bill Bates appeared to speak in opposition.
David Cea appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Juan A. Chadis, seconded by Council Member Karen
Gibson to approve this item.
Vote: I -6 Failed
NAY: Mayor Daniel M. Pope
Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy
Council Member Juan A. Chadis
Council Member Jeff Griffith
Council Member Steve Massengale
Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris
7.8. Public Hearing 5:15 p.m.-City Manager: Consider the Statement of Intent and
Application for Authority to Change Rates riled with the City of Lubbock by Southwestern
Public Serice Company d/b/a Xcel Energy on August 22, 2017.
Public Hearing Only.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
7.9. Resolution-City Manager: Resolution No.2017-80334 responding to a Statement of
Intent and Application for Authority to Change Rates filed with the City of Lubbock by
Southwestern Public Service Company(SPS)d/b/a Xcel Energy on August 22, 2017.
Chad Weaver, City Attorney; and Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager, gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy to
approve Resolution No.2017-8.0334.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
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7. 10. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No.2017-00111, approving and adopting
a budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18; approving summary of estimated and forecasted
revenues, appropriations,and utilization of net assets for all funds of the City; providing for
necessary transfers of funds between accounts and departments, if required; authorizing
reduction of spending by City Manager if necessary;re-appropriation of balances which
support authorized obligations or encumbered; providing for riling of adopted budget;
establishing civil service classifications and positions; appropriating funds for the Fiscal
Year 2017-18 Operating Budget and Capital Program of the City of Lubbock; approving all
permit, license, fees, and charges for service recommended to be adjusted; approving the
pay plan and positions; approving personnel;amending section 22.06.05 1(b) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising the dumping rates as contained therein;
amending section 22.06.185(a)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by
revising the solid waste removal rates as contained therein; amending subsections
22.04.04 1(b)and 22.04.04 1(f) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by
revising wastewater service rates as contained therein and setting an effective date for such;
amending section 22.03.084 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising
the water base charge as contained therein; amending section 22.03.085 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising the water volume rates as contained therein;
amending section 22.03.090(a)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by
revising the water service connections rate as contained therein; accepting the budgets for
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Market Lubbock, Inc., Civic Lubbock, Inc., and
Vintage Township Public Facilities Corporation; finding that proper notice of meeting
provided by law and ratifying such; providing for publication;and providing for a savings
clause.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager,gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Steve Massengale to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00111.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
7. 11. Resolution—Finance: Resolution No.2017-80335 ratifying the adoption of the FY
2017-18 budget that raises more tax revenue than was generated in the previous year.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Resolution No. 2017-80335.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
7. 12. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Finance: Ordinance No. 2017-00112, setting the tax rate and
levying a tax upon all property subject to taxation with the City of Lubbock for 2017;
apportioning said levy among the various funds and items for which revenue must be raised;
fixing the times in which said taxes shall be paid and assessing penalty and interest for
nonpayment of such taxes within the time provided.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Chad Weaver,City Attorney,gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
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Main Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith
to approve Ordinance No.2017-00112.
Amendment Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Latrelle Joy to approve Ordinance No. 2017-00112, that the property tax rate be increased
by the adoption of a tax rate of 0.53802, which is effectively a 2.22 percent increase in the
tax rate.
Vote on Amendment: 7-0 Motion carried
Vote on Main Motion as Amended: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 13. Resolution—Finance: Resolution No.2017-80336 amending the allocation of the Hotel
Occupancy Tax Revenues for FY 2017-18 and distributing receipts,net of collection
expenses,as authorized in Subsection 18.03.001(b)(2)of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Lubbock.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager,gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Steve Massengale to
approve Resolution No. 2017-80336.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
7. 14. Minuted Action -Finance: Discuss and take action to direct the City Staff in regard to the
allocation and use of the North and East Lubbock Neighborhood and Infrastructure Fund for
FY 2017-18.
Minuted Action Only.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager;and Rebecca Garza,City Secretary, gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith,seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale to adopt the City Manager's plan to use the funding for the North and East
Lubbock Neighborhood and Infrastructure Fund, through the Community Development
Department.
Vote: 5 -2 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy
Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris
7. 15. Resolution -Health Benefits: Resolution No. 2017-80337 that the Mayor of the City of
Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of
Lubbock,Contract 13424 for medical administration services, per RFP 17-13424-MA, by
and between the City of Lubbock and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and related
documents.
Jarrett Atkinson,City Manager;and Travis Sartain,Advisor with Marsh&McLennan
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Agency,gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Leisa Hutcheson,Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered
questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith,seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-80337.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
7. 16. Resolution-Health Benefits: Resolution No. 2017-80338 that the Mayor of the City of
Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of
Lubbock, Contract No. 13582 for administrative services relating to flexible spending
account(FSA)administration, per RFP 17-13424-MA, by and between the City of Lubbock
and ConnectYourCare, LLC.
Jarrett Atkinson,City Manager;and Travis Sartain,Advisor with Marsh& McLennan
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered
questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith,seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-110338.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
7. 17. Resolution-Health Benefits: Resolution No. 2017-80339 that the Mayor of the City of
Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of
Lubbock,Contract No. 13583 by and between the City of Lubbock and Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Texas, for enrollment of Medicare eligible participants into Medicare Advantage,
Medicare Supplemental and Medicare Part D RX plans,and related documents; AND
Contract No. 13584, by and between the City of Lubbock and Connecture, for Health
Reimbursement Account administration in connection with said plans,and related
documents.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager;and Travis Sartain,Advisor with Marsh & McLennan
Agency, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Human Resources, gave a presentation and answered
questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-80339.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
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7. 18. Resolution - Health Benefits: Resolution No. 2017-80340 that the Mayor of the City of
Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to CXeCLItC for and on behalfol'the City of
Lubbock, Contract No. 13557 for voluntary employee vision insurance. per RFI'
17-13424-MA, by and between the City ofLubbock and Davis Vision, and related
documents.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Travis Sartain, Advisor with Marsh & McLennan
Agency, gave comments and answered questions ('rorn City Council,
Leisa Hutcheson, Director of Hurnan Resources, gave a presentation and answered
questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2017-80340.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
7. 19. Resolution - City Secretary: Resolution No. 2017-80341 confirming the City Manager's
appointment of.limmy Castillo to the Civil Set-vice Commission.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris,, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle
Joy to approve Resolution No. 2017-80341.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
8:33 P.M. CITY COUNCIL AWOUIZNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Pope adjourned the meeting.
The September 14, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on
the 12th day of October, 2017.
DAN1171, M. POPE, MAYOR
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