HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 5/11/2021CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 11, 2021
1:00 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the llth of May, 2021, in
City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas, and via video conference
and teleconference at 1:00 p.m.
1:02 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas,
and via video conference and teleconference
Present: Mayor Daniel M. Pope; Mayor Pro Tern Steve Massengale; Council Member Juan A. Chadis;
Council Member Randy Christian; Council Member Jeff Griffith; Council Member Latrelle
Joy; 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:
• Citizen Comments 1; 2; 3.1-3.3; Executive Session; 5.1-5.3.2; 5.4; 5.3.3; Citizen Comments 6;
7.1; 8.1-8.24; 9.1-9.11.
• Item 9.9 failed.
1. Citizen Comments - According to Lubbock City Council Rules, any citizen wishing to
appear in -person before a regular meeting of the City Council, regarding Item 2. below,
shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later than 1:00 p.m. on May
11, 2021. If a citizen is attending the meeting by video or teleconference, they may submit
a citizen comment by email at citizencomments(a),mylubbock.us, no later than 11:00 a.m. on
May 11, 2021. Submitted comments must include name and address. Each comment will
be read aloud for a period of time not to exceed three minutes pursuant to City Council
Rules. Citizen Comments is an opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a
position on agenda items. Any comment received that is in the nature of asking a question
will be referred to an appropriate member of the City staff for a response.
There were no comments received via email.
Sign ups:
• Mikel Ward appeared before City Council to speak in favor of Item 2 (a resolution
canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the City of Lubbock Special Election).
• Don Caldwell appeared before City Council to speak in favor of Item 3.3 (Mac Davis
Tribute Proposal and Discussion).
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2. Resolution - City Secretary: Resolution No. 2021-R0165 canvassing the returns and declaring
the result of the City of Lubbock Special Election held on May 1, 2021, pertaining to a
citizen -led proposition to adopt an ordinance outlawing abortion within the City of Lubbock
and declaring Lubbock a sanctuary city for the unborn.
Rebecca Garza, city secretary, read the results received from the May 1, 2021 Special Election.
Votes for the proposition, 21,427; votes against the proposition, 12,874; total votes cast in the
Special Election, 34,301.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Steve
Massengale to approve Resolution No. 2021-R0165.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
At the conclusion of this item, the City Council will begin the Work Session.
City Council convenes in City Council Chambers in Work Session regarding items for presentation and
discussion on such issues that may require in-depth consideration by the City Council. No action will be
taken by the City Council in Work Session.
3. Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as
appropriate. r
3.1. Parks Master Plan Update
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Colby VanGundy, director of parks & recreation,
introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City Council. Aaron Tuley,
with Halff Associates, gave a presentation on the Parks Master Plan and answered questions
from City Council. Topics discussed included: stakeholder listening sessions; an assessment of
current park conditions; collaborative efforts with Texas Tech University; and the Canyon
Lakes Master Plan.
3.2. Update and Discussion regarding transition to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)
David McCalla, director of electric utilites; and Matt Rose, LP&L government relations &
public affairs manager, gave a presentation on the status of Lubbock Power & Light's transition
to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Topics discussed included: construction,
certification, and testing updates; plans related to the transition to ERCOT; and outages and
communications planning. Mr. McCalla also introduced Chris Sims, director of grid control and
compliance; Tom Fox, operations manager; Cody Kirk, transmission operator certifier;
Michael Coomer, substation supervisor; and Kody Morris, transmission distribution manager,
who will be the primary staff members responsible for overseeing the transition to ERCOT. I
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Council member Randy Christian gave a presentation on the Mac Davis Tribute proposal as it
relates to the formation of the Mac Davis Tribute Committee, progress made to date, potential
locations for the tribute, and next steps. Council member Christian also detailed Mac Davis'
background, accomplishments, and his impact on the Lubbock community.
At the completion of the Work Session, City Council recesses into Executive Session.
4. Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 2:19 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open
session at 4:38 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 5:20 p.m.
4.1. 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.
4.1. 1. Sanctuary City for the Unborn Ordinance
4.1. 2. Leticia Aguilar v. City of Lubbock, Cause No. 2021544153 pending in the 237th Judicial
District Court of Lubbock County, Texas
4.2. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, to
discuss personnel matters, the appointment, employment, evaluation or reassignment of the
following:
4.2. 1. City Attorney
4.2. 2. City Manager
4.2. 3. City Secretary
4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Regular Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 4:38 p.m.
5. Ceremonial Items
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5.1. Invocation
Pastor Larry Polk, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, led the invocation.
5.2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance, to the United States and Texas Flags, were led by Mayor Pro Tem Steve
Massengale.
5.3. Proclamations and Presentations
5.3. 1. Presentation of a Special Recognition in honor of the 2021 Annual Ride of Silence and in
memory of cyclists who have been killed due to a bicycle/motorist collision
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale presented a Special Recognition in honor of the
2021 Annual Ride of Silence and in memory of cyclists who have been killed due to a
bicycle/motorist collision. Paul Friener, with the West Texas Cycling Association, gave
comments and thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognition. Mr. Freener also
encouraged all Lubbock citizens to participate in the 2021 Annual Ride of Silence,
scheduled to be held on May 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
5.3. 2. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Lubbock
Police Department
Mayor Daniel M. Pope presented a Proclamation in recognition of the 100th Anniversary
of the Lubbock Police Department. Floyd Mitchell, chief of police, thanked
all the members of the Lubbock Police Department for their dedication to keeping the
community safe and gave remarks on the founding and history of the Lubbock Police
Department. Chief Mitchell also presented commemorative 100th Anniversary badges to
the following individuals: Mayor Daniel M. Pope; Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale;
Council Member Juan A. Chadis; Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris; Council
Member Jeff Griffith; Council Member Randy Christian; Council Member Latrelle Joy;
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; Chad Weaver, city attorney; Rebecca Garza, city
secretary; Bill Howerton, deputy city manager; Jesica McEachern, assistant city
manager; Brooke Witcher, assistant city manager; Blu Kostelich, chief financial officer;
Shaun Fogerson, fire chief; and Monte Monroe, Texas state historian/archivist of the
Southwest Collection. Mr. Monroe, along with Sergeant Brandon Price, gave comments
on the history of the Lubbock Police Department and the research that was undertaken
for this recognition.
5.3. 3. Presentation of a Special Recognition congratulating the Northwest Water Reclamation
Plant for receiving the 2021 George W. Blake, Jr. Facility Safety Award by the Water
Environment Federation
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and John Turpin, assistant director of public works,
presented a Special Recognition congratulating the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant
for receiving the 2021 George W. Blake, Jr. Facility Safety Award by the Water
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Environment Federation. Mary Gonzales, wastewater treatment plant/water reclamation
supervisor, gave comments and thanked her staff and City of Lubbock administration for
their support. Additionally, Ms. Gonzales introduced the following staff members, who
were in attendance to receive this recognition: Craig Henderson, Bill Boyd, Berta Reyna,
and Isaac Perez.
5.4. Board Recognitions: Presented by Mayor Daniel M. Pope.
Animal Services Advisory Board
Grant Gerlich
Junked Vehicle Compliance Board
Margaret Kelley (unable to attend)
Lake Alan Henry Board of Appeals
Christopher Blake Seiler
Krista Jones (unable to attend)
Urban Design/Historic Preservation Commission
Lal Williams
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 p.m.
6. Citizen Comments - According to Lubbock City Council Rules, any citizen wishing to
appear in -person before a regular meeting of the City Council, regarding any matter
posted on the City Council Agenda below, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the
meeting, no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 11, 2021. If a citizen is attending the meeting by
video or teleconference, they may submit a citizen comment by email at
citizencomments(&mylubbock.us, no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 11, 2021. Submitted
comments must include name and address. Each comment will be read aloud for a period
of time not to exceed three minutes pursuant to City Council Rules. Citizen Comments is
an opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items.
Any comment received that is in the nature of asking a question will be referred to an
appropriate member of the City staff for a response.
No one appeared to speak in person; and no comments were submitted via email.
7. Minutes
7.1. March 24, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
March 30, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board
April 13, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting
April 14, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Coffee with the Mayor
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Juan A.
Chadis to approve the March 24, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Lubbock
Economic Development Alliance minutes; the March 30, 2021 Special City Council
Meeting - Electric Utility Board minutes; the April 13, 2021 Regular City Council
Meeting minutes; and the April 14, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Coffee with the
Mayor minutes.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
8. Consent Agenda - Items considered to be routine are 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 Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris, seconded by Council Member
Latrelle Joy to approve Items 8.1-8.24.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
8.1. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2021-00042,
Amendment 19, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Grant
Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the Federal Aviation Administration.
8.2. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2021-00043,
Amendment 20, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Grant
Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
8.2. 1. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2021-R0166 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract HHS001019500024, under the COVID-19 Immunizations Grant Programs,
and any associated documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and the Texas Department
of State Health Services.
8.3. Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2021-00053,
Amendment 21, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
General Fund to appropriate funding for Fleet Capital Improvements.
8.4. Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2021-00054,
Amendment 22, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Lake
Alan Henry Fund to appropriate funding for the purchase of customer service and payment
equipment.
8.5. Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2021-00055,
Amendment 23, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Lubbock Power & Light Capital Budget; providing for filing; and providing for a savings
clause.
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8.6. Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2021-00056,
Amendment 24, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
General Fund for the addition of one full-time position.
8.7. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2021-R0167 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 15810 with Heritage-RM dba Sanford & Tatum Insurance Agency and USI
Southwest, Inc. for consulting and broker services for property and casualty insurance.
8.8. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Right -of -Way: Ordinance No. 2021-00044, abandoning and
closing a portion of a sewer line easement, located in Section 25, Block E-2, Lubbock County,
Texas.
8.9. Resolution - Right -of -Way: Resolution No. 2021-R0168 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Street Use License/Groundwater Monitoring Well Permit with the Air Force Civil Engineering
Center (AFCEC) to install and maintain seven groundwater monitoring wells for collecting
water samples.
8.10. Resolution - Right -of -Way: Resolution No. 2021-R0169 rejecting all bids received for ITB
21-15787-MA, for the sale of property at 1502 Vanham Avenue, Wilson, Texas.
8.11. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2021-R0170 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for
the Loop 88 Sewer Line Relocation Project.
8.12. Resolution - Public Works Solid Waste: Resolution No. 2021-R0171 authorizing the Mayor
to accept and execute, on behalf of the City of Lubbock, four Garbage Service Collection
Easements, in connection with real property described as Lots 5 through 8, Villas of Country
Place Addition to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.
8.13. Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2021-R0172 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
new five-year Interlocal Water Sales Agreement, and all related documents, with the Lubbock
Cooper Independent School District - Woodrow Campus, for the continued purchase of water
from the City's potable water system.
8.14. Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2021-RO173 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 15645, and all related documents, with West Texas Services, Inc. DBA Tom's Tree
Place, for landscape and tree maintenance, for the Water Utilities Demonstration Garden
located at 406 Municipal Drive.
8.15. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2021-R0174 approving a Downtown
Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Sally Blair,
LLC at 1320 19th Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated
Bylaws of Market Lubbock Economic Development Corporation.
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8.16. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2021-R0175 approving a Downtown
Grant Program (Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Torres
Misc. at 1630 13th Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5 of the Amended and Restated
Bylaws of Market Lubbock Development Corporation.
8.17. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2021-R0176 approving an East- Side
Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Angelina
Moses for the Mackenzie Village Shopping Center, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Market Lubbock Economic Development Corporation.
8.18. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2021-R0177 approving an East Side
Grant Program (Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Angelina
Moses for the Mackenzie Village Shopping Center, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Market Lubbock Economic Development Corporation.
8.19. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2021-R0178 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 15878, with James Padgett Painting, Inc., for providing professional services
for the installation of public art in the Broadway Tunnel, generally located between Avenue A
and Avenue E on Broadway.
8.20. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2021-R0179 ratifying the acts of
the Mayor in executing, for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Amendment No. 5 to the
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement, Contract No.
537-18-0127-0001, and any associated documents, between the City of Lubbock and the State
of Texas acting by and through its Department of State Health Services.
8.21. Resolution - Community Development: Resolution No. 2021-R0180 authorizing the Mayor
to accept for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a General Warranty Deed associated with
vacant lots located in the Phyllis Wheatley Addition, and owned by the Urban Renewal Agency
of the City of Lubbock, Texas.
8.22. Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2021-R0181 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Purchase Order 25101354, with ADB Safegate, for the terminal apron lighting retrofit at the
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
8.23. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2021-R0182 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Service Contract 15849, with Vexus Fiber, for the upgrade and installation of Dark
Fiber to add capacity and increased stability to the Public Safety radio system.
8.24. Resolution - Police: Resolution No. 2021-R0183 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase
Order 10023971, with Lexipol LLC, for policy and document management services through a
proprietary web -based platform for the Lubbock Police Department. E
9. Regular Agenda
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9.1. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance No. 2021-00045, for Zone Case 2538-5, a
request of Westar Commercial Realty, LLC for Texas Green, LLC, for a zone change to Light
Manufacturing District (M-1) from Single -Family District (R-1), generally located south of
19th Street and east of Gatland Avenue, on 4.735 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK,
Section 41.
Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 2021-00045.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
9.2. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance No. 2021-00046, for Zone Case 2921-C, a
request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc. for UMC Health System, for a Specific Use for a
Hospital on property zoned Commercial District (C-4) at 11003, 11011 and 11109 Slide Road,
located south of 11 Oth Street and east of Slide Road, on 13.6 acres of unplatted land out of
Block E2, Section 16.
Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 2021-00046.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
9.3. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance No. 2021-00047, for Zone Case 3047-Z, a
request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc. for TK & RB Investments, LLC, for a zone change
to General Retail District (C-3) from Central Business District, General (CB-3) Specific
Use, generally located south of 114th Street and west of Quaker Avenue, on 1.1 acres of
unplatted land out of Block E2, Section 23.
Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 2021-00047.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
9.4. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance No. 2021-00052, for Zone Case 3145-H, a
request of Cox/Dirks Architects P.C. for Ramar Communications, for a Specific Use for
Antennas, Towers and Alternative Tower Structures, on a property zoned Central Business
District, Civic Center (CB-5) at 612 Avenue 0, located north of 8th Street and west of Avenue
0, Memorial Center Addition, Block 7, Lot 3-A.
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Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 2021-00052.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
9.5. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance No. 2021-00048, for Zone Case 3257-K, a
request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc. for 1585 Development LLC, for a zone change to
Local Retail District (C-2) from Garden Office District (GO) and Apartment Medical District
(AM) at 13501 and 13701 Indiana Avenue, located south of 135th Street and east of Indiana
Avenue, on 1.3 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 1.
Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 2021-00048.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
9.6. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance No. 2021-00049, for Zone Case 3428, a
request of Gregory Dane Church, for a zone change to Two -Family District (R-2) with a
Specific Use for a Travel Trailer Park from Two -Family District (R-2), Commercial District
(C-4), and Interstate Highway Commercial District (IHC), generally located north of 77th
Street and east of Avenue P, on 35.897 acres of land out of Block E, Section 5.
Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 2021-00049.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
9.7. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance No. 2021-00050, for Zone Case 3429, a
request of SK Architecture Group for True North, for a zone change from Neighborhood
Service District (C-1) to Family Apartment District (A-1) at 2124 15th Street, located on the
north side of 15th Street and east of Avenue V, Overton Addition Block 53, Lot 13.
Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 2021-00050.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
9.8. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance No. 2021-00051, for Zone Case 3430, a
request of Centerline Engineering, LLC for Blackstone Development, for a zone change to
Local Retail District (C-2) and Single -Family District (R-1) with a Specific Use for Garden
Homes from Transition District (T), generally located north of 110th Street and west of
Milwaukee Avenue, on 28.15 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 22.
Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 2021-00051
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
9.9. Ordinance 1st Reading- Planning: Consider a request for Zone Case 2565-E, a request of
Vipul and Indira Patel, for a Specific Use for a Travel Trailer Park on property zoned Interstate
Highway Commercial District (IHC), at 5930 Avenue Q South Drive, located south of 58th
Street and east of Avenue L, Carlton Heights Addition, Tract A, and the northwest part of Tract
F, totaling 2.85 acres of land out of Block E, Section 2, and 5903 Avenue L, located south of
58th Street and east of Avenue L, on 8.138 acres of unplatted land out of Block E, Section 2,
and consider an ordinance.
This item failed.
Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council. Neil Patel, representing the proponents, gave comments and answered questions from
City Council.
Motion by Council Member Randy Christian, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve this item.
Vote: 0 - 7 Failed
NAY: Mayor Daniel M. Pope
Mayor Pro Tern Steve Massengale
Council Member Juan A. Chadis
Council Member Randy Christian
Council Member Jeff Griffith
Council Member Latrelle Joy
Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris
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9.10. Resolution - City Manager: Resolution No. 2021-R0184 approving the settlement agreement
between the cities of Amarillo, Lubbock, Dalhart, and Channing, and Atmos Energy
Corporation, regarding the Atmos Application to Increase Rates, filed with the City on
September 30, 2020.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Blu Kostelich, chief financial officer, gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Resolution No. 2021-R0184.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
9.11. Resolution - City Manager: Resolution No. 2021-R0185 approving the Notice of Intent to
Reduce Rates from Atmos Energy Corporation within the incorporated area of Lubbock.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Blu Kostelich, chief financial officer, gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Resolution No. 2021-R0185.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
5:56 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Pope adjourned the meeting.
The May 11, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the 8th day
of June, 2021.
DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR
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Rebe6a Garza, City Secr tar