HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 10/25/2018 CITY OF LUBBOCK
f REGULAR. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 25, 2018
8:00 A.M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock,Texas met in regular session on the 25th of October,2018,at
the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane in the Terrace Suite,Lubbock,Texas at
8.+00 a.m.
At 11:38 a.m. the City Council recessed and reconvened in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1625 13th
Street,Lubbock,Texas at 3.02 p.m.
8:00 A.M.CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane in the Terrace Suite,
Lubbock, Texas
Present; Mayor Daniel M. Pope; Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith; Council Member Juan A. Chadis;
Council Member handy Christian; Council Member Latrelle Joy; 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 fallowing order.,
• 1.1; Executive Session; 3.1-3.2; 3.4; 3.3; 3.5-3.6; Citizen Comments; J.1; 6.3-6.9; 6.11; 6.1-6.2;
6,10; and 7.1-7.2.
1. Work Session -Items for presentation and discussion on such issues that may require
mare 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 planning, goals and priorities for the Lubbock City Council and the City of Lubbock,
and discuss the programs,expenditures and policies of the City Council and the City of
Lubbock, including but not limited to municipal fees, transportation, infrastructure,solid waste,
Civic Center, Libraries, community engagement, communications, governance,budget, mance
and debt,capital improvements, facilities, parks and recreation, health benefits,code
enforcement,and staffing levels. This discussion may include a wide range of topics related to
the programs,operation, and policies of the City Council and the City of Lubbock. Action may
be taken by the City Council to give direction to the City Manager in regards to determining
the priorities and goals discussed.
Jarrett Atkinson,City Manager, introduced this item and gave a presentation regarding Parks&
l Recreation; Loop 88; Transit; and Lubbock City Charter.
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Discussion ensued among City Council regarding planning, goals and priorities for the
Lubbock City Council and the City of Lubbock. There was also discussion on programs,
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expenditures and policies of the City Council and the City of Lubbock.
Bridget Faulkenberry, Director of Parks and Recreation;Johnny McLellan, Recreational
Services Manager; AJ Fawver, Director of Planning; Chris Mandrell, General Manager of
Citibus; Chad Weaver, City Attorney; and Rebecca Garza, City Secretary, gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
1.2. The City Council may discuss:
1)one or more Consent Agenda items that have been pulled from the Consent Agenda,
pursuant to Lubbock City Council Rules;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.
No items were discussed.
2. Executive Session
The meeting reconvened in open session at 3:02 p.m. and recessed into Executive Session
at 3:03 p.m. under the provisions of Section 551,Texas Government Code.The meeting
was called back into a public session at 5:12 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. Kirk, et al v. City of Lubbock, 2018-530,240 in the 72nd District Court,Lubbock County,
Texas
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. Public Safety Improvement Projects
2.3. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code 551.074, to discuss
personnel matters, regarding the duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments to the Central
Business District Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors.
2.4. Hold an executive session in accordance with Government Code 551.086 on the following
competitive matters of Lubbock Power& Light.
2.4. 1. Discuss and deliberate proposals and strategies related to plans, studies, and analyses for
system improvements, generation additions, or sales(other than transmission and
distribution system improvements inside the service area for which LP&L is the sole
certificated retail provider).
2.4. 2. Discuss and deliberate bidding and pricing information for purchased power, generation
and fuel, purchased power agreements, and related services and strategies.
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2.4. 3. Discuss and deliberate customer billing, contract,and usage information,electric power
pricing information, system load characteristics,and electric power marketing analyses
and strategies.
2.5. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.087, to
discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the govemmental
body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate,
stay,or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the
governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; and to deliberate the
offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described herein above.
3. Proclamations and Presentations
3. 1. Invocation by Captain Nathanael Doria,The Salvation Army of Lubbock
Captain Nathanael Doria,The Salvation Army of Lubbock, led the invocation.
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 to the Lubbock Alzheimer's Association in support of
their 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's Event
LCouncil Member Latrelle Joy presented a Special Recognition to the Lubbock Alzheimer's
Association in support of their 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's Event. Shannon Younger,
Program Coordinator with the West Texas Chapter Alzheimer's Association,and Sheryl Ryan,
volunteer with the Lubbock Alzheimer's Association, appeared to accept the recognition. Ms.
Ryan gave comments and thanked the Mayor and City Council.
3.4. Presentation of a Special Recognition celebrating the 2018 Honor Flight Participants
Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris and Mayor Daniel M. Pope presented a Special
Recognition celebrating the 2018 Honor Flight Participants. Several 2018 Honor Flight
Participants appeared to accept the recognition. Angela Allen, Vice President of the Texas
South Plains Honor Flight-, and TJ Patterson, 2018 Honor Flight Participant and former
Council Member, gave comments and thanked the Mayor and City Council.
3.5. Presentation to Lubbock Fire Rescue and the City of Lubbock, from the Insurance Services
Office and the State Fire Marshal's Office,for achieving the Insurance Services Office(ISO)
Class I Public Protection Certification
Insurance Services Office and the State Fire Marshal's Office presented a special recognition to
Lubbock Fire Rescue and the City of Lubbock, for achieving the Insurance Services Office
(ISO) Class I Public Protection Certification. Members of Lubbock Fire Rescue, Fire
Marshal's Office, City Council,and City Staff, appeared to accept the certificate. Jarrett
Atkinson, City Manager; Lance Phelps, Fire Chief, Phillip Bradley, with Insurance Services
Office;and Jesse Williams, with the State Fire Marshal's Office,gave comments.
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3. 6. Board Recognitions: Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith.
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance. Inc.
Chris Carpenter
Steven Brett Cate(unable to appear)
Market Lubbock Economic Develooment Corporation
Chris Carpenter
Steven Brett Cate(unable to appear)
Valencia Public Improvement District(PID)Advisont Board
Corey Lusk
James Jordan
Dr. Chrystal Jansz Rieken
4. Citizen Comments-According to Lubbock City Council Rules,any citizen wishing to
appear before a regular meeting of the City Council, regarding any item posted on the
City Council Agenda,shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting,no later
than 5:15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak.
5. Minutes
5. 1. May 30, 2018 Special City Council Meeting-Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
August 22,2018 Special City Council Meeting -Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
August 22,2018 Special City Council Meeting-Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
Press Conference
September 27, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Steve Massengale to
approve the May 30,2018 Special City Council Meeting(Comprehensive Plan Advisory
Committee)minutes,the August 22,2018 Special City Council Meeting(Lubbock Economic
Development Alliance)minutes, the August 22,2018 Special City Council Meeting(Lubbock
Economic Development Alliance Press Conference) minutes,and the September 27,2018
Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
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 Council Member Steve Massengale,seconded by Council Member Juan A. Chadis
to approve items 6.3-6.9; and 6.11.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
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6. 1. Resolution-Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2018-RO381 authorizing the Mayor to
recognize and support planned improvements to the Berl Huffman Athletic Complex,through a
partnership with Market Lubbock, Inc.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager;John Osborne, President and CEO of Lubbock Economic
Development Alliance (LEDA) and Market Lubbock, Inc.; and Keith Larremore,with FC
Dallas West Texas,gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Juan A. Chadis to
approve Resolution No. 2018-8038 1.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 1. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No.2018-00125,
Amendment 1,amending the FY 2018-19 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Capital Program to establish Capital Improvement Project(CIP)92607- Berl Huffman
Improvements; providing for riling; and providing for a savings clause.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager;John Osborne, President and CEO of Lubbock Economic
Development Alliance (LEDA) and Market Lubbock, Inc.; and Keith Larremore, with FC
Dallas West Texas, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Juan A. Chadis to
approve Ordinance No. 2018-00125.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
6.2. Resolution -Finance: Resolution No. 2018-RO382 expressing intent to finance expenditures
to be incurred for various capital projects and equipment approved by the City Council in the
FY 2018-19 Budget and Capital Program,and to reimburse the City from the proceeds of
obligations that will be issued after the expenditure of funds to pay costs of such projects and
equipment.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to approve
Resolution No. 2018-R0382.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
6.3. Resolution -Finance: Resolution No. 2018-80373 accepting the Actuarial Audit Report of
the Lubbock Fire Pension Fund(LFPF)Actuarial Valuations, Studies,and Reports.
6.4. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Right-of-Way: Ordinance No.2018-00123, abandoning and
closing a 0.407 acre tract of land that is a portion of 3rd Place,adjacent to Lots 18 through 24,
Block 1, Paul M. Crouch Addition, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.
6.5. Ordinance Ind Reading -Right-of--Way: Ordinance No. 2018-00124, abandoning and
closing a 6,546 square foot portion of a Stormwater Drainage and Impoundment Easement
dedicated by the plat of Tract "L", West Wind Addition, Lubbock, Lubbock County,Texas.
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6.6. Resolutions -Utility and Street Maintenance: Resolution No.2018-R0374, 2018-110375,
and 2018-RO376 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 14284 with West Infrastructure,
LLC,Contract 14331 with MUDco Ready-Mix, LLC,and Contract 14332 with Allen Butler
Construction, Inc., for the annual pricing of ready mix concrete materials.
6.7. Resolution-Community Development: Resolution No.2018-R0377 authorizing the Mayor
to execute Contract 14277 with Planks Heating and Air Conditioning,for Comprehensive
Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) service and repair.
6.8. Resolution-Fleet: Resolution No. 2018-80378 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase
Order Contract 31041502 with Syntech Systems, Inc., for the purchase and installation of
upgrades to the current Fuelmaster fuel dispensing and tracking system.
6.9. Resolution -Fleet: Resolution No. 2018-RO379 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase
Order Contract 31041401 with Tri-County Equipment and Repair,for the purchase of an Aljon
ADV 600 Factory Authorized Certified Remanufactured Landfill Compactor for the Abernathy
Solid Waste Landfill.
6. 10. Resolution-Facilities Management: Resolution No.2018-80383 authorizing the Mayor to
accept real property from Rocket Partners 1, LLC, which will be used for the construction of
the new Police Department South Substation.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Thomas Payne, with Rocket Partners 1, LLC, gave
comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith to
approve Resolution No. 2018-R0383.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6. 11. Resolution -Business Development: Resolution No. 2018-RO380 approving a program or
expenditure of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to be provided to WL Plastics
Corporation, pursuant to Section 501.073 of the Texas Local Government Code.
7. Regular Agenda
7. 1. Resolution-Planning: Resolution No. 2018-80384 approving and granting a variance from
the applicable 300-foot minimum distance provisions of City of Lubbock Ordinance
2009-00060, for an alcoholic beverage permit for the Off Campus Convenience Store at 1001
University Avenue, Suite 1025.
Jarrett Atkinson,City Manager;and Kristen Sager, Planning and Zoning Manager, gave
comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Juan A. Chadis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jeff Griffith to
approve Resolution No. 2018-80384.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
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7. 2. Board Appointments -City Secretary: Consider appointments to the Central Business
District Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors.
Central Business District Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of
Directors:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
reappoint David Alderson.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
Motion by ('0LInCil Member Latrclle Joy, seconded by Council Member Steve Massengale to
appoint Dan Williarns to replace Linda Charnales.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
6:38 P.m. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Pope adJourned the
meeting.
The October 25, 2018 RCgL11ar City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City COLHICil on
the 15th day of'Novernber., 2018.
DANIEL M. POPIAr, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Re+ca Garza, City S*'ecre re(a ry