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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 12, 2019
1:40 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock,Texas met in regular session on the 12th of February,2019,in
City Council Committee Room 103,City Hall, 1625 13th Street,Lubbock,Texas at 1:00 p.m.
1:04 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Committee Room 103, City Hall, 1625 13th Street,Lubbock,Texas
Present; Mayor Daniel M. Pope; Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith; Council Member Juan A. Chadis;
Council Member Randy 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 following order:
• 1.1.2; 1.1.1; 1.1.3; 1.2; 1.1.4; 1.3; Executive Session; 4.1-4.3; 5; 9.2-9.3; Citizen Comments
6.1; 7.1;8.1-8.12; 8.14-8.18; 8.13; 9.4; 9.7; 9.1; 9.5-9.6;and 9.8.
•Item 8.19 was deleted.
e Item 9.6 was postponed to the February 25, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting.
1. City Council convenes in Work Session in Committee Room 103 in City Hall-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. Hear and discuss the fallowing issues and provide guidance to staff as appropriate.
1. 1. 1. Street Maintenance
Wood Franklin, Division Director of Public Works, gave a presentation and answered
questions from City Council.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
City Council gave direction to staff to bring a future presentation to discuss brick streets.
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1. 1. 2. Housing Tax Credit Applications
Karen Murfee, Director of Community Development, gave a presentation and answered
questions from City Council.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager: Justin Pruitt, Business Development Director; and Bill
Howerton, Deputy City Manager, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Consensus from City Council to indicate on thetresolution the extra "support of the
project" wording and state that the project"contributes more than any other to the
revitalization efforts of the City" for the Metro Tower Lofts.
1. 1. 3. Gateway Enterprise Fund
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager,gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Blu Kostelich, Chief Financial Officer,gave a presentation and answered questions from
City Council.
1. 1. 4. Complete Census Count
Council Members had discussion,and City Council consensus was to conduct a Complete
Census Count in conjunction with Lubbock County.
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.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Mayor Daniel M. Pope briefed the City Council as to which
consent agenda items would be pulled.
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
1.3. At the completion of the Work Session,City Council recesses into Executive Session.
2. Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 2:44 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551,Texas Government Code. City Council recessed from Executive
Session at 4:51 p.m. The meeting was called back into a public session at 4:59 p.m.
2. 1. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.07 1, 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 55 1.
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2. 1. 1. Discussion of City Council Rules
2. 1. 2. Discussion of applicable state and municipal regulation of short term rental properties and
residential home sharing
2. 1. 3. Consideration of Judicial Review of DWC#18128999
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. Discussion of lease of City property
2.3. 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:
2.3. 1. City Attorney
2.3. 2. City Manager
2.3. 3. City Secretary
2.4. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code 55 1.074, to discuss
personnel matter,, regarding the duties, responsibilities,and/or appointments to the Planning and
Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
2.5. Adjourn from Executive Session
3. 4:30 p.m. -City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Hall Council Chambers
City Council reconvened at 4:51 p.m.
4. Ceremonial Items
4. 1. Invocation by Pastor Jeff McCreight, Rock City
Pastor Jeff McCreight, Rock City, led the invocation.
4.2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance were given by those in Council Chambers to the United States and Texas
flags.
4.3. Board Recognitions: Presented by Council Member Juan A. Chadis.
Urban Renewal/Neighborhood Redevelopment Commission
Marisa Huerta
Lawrence Valdez
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5. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:59 p.m.
6. Citizen Comments-According to Lubbock City Council Rules,any citizen wishing to
appear before a regular meeting of the City Council, regarding any matter posted on the
City Council Agenda,shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later
than 5:00 p.m.
6. 1. Sign-UPS:
Joe Gschwind appeared before the City Council to speak on item 8.1 (Budget Amendment
7)and item 8.2(Budget Amendment 10).
7. Minutes
7. 1. December 5, 2018 Special City Council Meeting- Lubbock Economic Development Alliance
December 18, 2018 Special City Council Meeting- Electric Utility Board
January 8, 2019 Special City Council Meeting- State of the City
January 10, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Juan A. Chadis to
approve the December 5, 2018 Special City Council Meeting(Lubbock Economic Development
Alliance) minutes,the December 18,2018 Special City Council Meeting(Electric Utility Board)
minutes,the January 8,2019 Special City Council Meeting(State of the City) minutes,and the
January 10, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting minutes with the following correction:
January 10,2019 Regular City Council Meeting minutes: Item 7.4-Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith
opened and closed the public hearing.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
8. 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 8.1-8.12; and 8.14-8.18.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
8. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2019-00012,
Amendment 7, amending the FY 2018-19 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Capital
Program to amend or establish the following Capital Improvement Projects(CIP):Amend CIP
92561 - 345KV Line Construction-Electric Reliability Council of Texas(ERGOT)
Interconnection; Establish CIP 92609 - Abernathy to North Transmission Line; Establish CIP
92610- Abernathy to Wadsworth Transmission Line; Establish CIP 92611 - Wadsworth to New
Oliver to Farmland Transmission Line; Amend CIP 92468-Autotransfon-ner Mackenzie; Amend
CIP 92407-Autotransformer Southeast;providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
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8.2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2019-00017,
Amendment 10, amending the FY 2018-19 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Lubbock Power and Light Operating and Capital Fund to Establish Capital Improvement Project
92613, Massengale Unit 8—Hot Section Overhaul, and appropriate funding; providing for filing;
and providing for a savings clause.
8.3. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2019-00018,
Amendment 8, amending the FY 2018-19 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 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program(CEAP);
providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
8.4. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2019-00019,
Amendment 9,amending the FY 2018-19 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Capital
Program, General Fund, Fleet Fund, and the Civic Center Fund,to amend or establish the
following: Amend the General Fund transfer to Fleet CIP; amend CIP 92547—General Fund
Vehicle Replacement FY 2017-18; Amend CIP 92575—General Fund Vehicle Replacement FY
2018-19-, Establish CIP 92612—General Fund 17-18 & 18-19 Vehicles—Tax Notes; Amend
Civic Center operating expense;providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
8.5. Ordinance 1st Reading-Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2019-00020 abandoning and closing
a portion of a 15-foot wide alley located adjacent to the south property line of Tract B,Adventure
Park Addition, 4802 Marsha Sharp Freeway.
8.6. Resolution-Engineering: Resolution No. 2019-R0025 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 14510 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for providing professional services for
the Loop 88 Utility Relocation Capital Improvements Project.
8.7. Resolution-Water Operations: Resolution No. 2019-80026 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 14479 with Center Point, for mowing and related landscape maintenance services at
Water Utilities Department facilities.
8.8. Resolution-Water Operations: Resolution No. 2019-80027 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Purchase Order 22300063 with Municipal Valve and Equipment, for the purchase of large
diameter valves for Pumping Station No.4.
8.9. Resolution-Street Maintenance: Resolution No. 2019-80028 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 14449 with West Texas Paving Inc., for Mill and Relay at various locations.
8. 10. Resolution-Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2019.ROO29 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Service Agreement 14465 with Triple Aim Ventures, LLC,d/b/a/TAV Health,to
provide consulting services for the City of Lubbock Health Department.
8. 11. Resolution-Facilities: Resolution No. 2019-R0030 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract
14437 with Lydick-Hooks Roofing Company, Inc., for roof replacement at the Garden and Arts
Center(GAC) located at 4215 University Avenue.
8. 12. Resolution-Facilities: Resolution No. 2019-80031 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract
14401 with Hamilton Roofing Company, Inc., for roof replacement at Fire Station#7 located at
202 Slide Road.
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8. 13. Resolution - Facilities: Resolution No. 2019-RO437 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract
14224 with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc., for the Construction Manager at Risk, for the
construction of three Police Department Substations.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; Wes Everett, Director of Facilities Management;and Greg
Stevens, Chief of Police, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale to approve Resolution No. 2019-R0037.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
8. 14. Resolution - Fleet Services: Resolution No. 2019-80032 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Purchase Order Contract 31043450 with Jim Bass Ford, Inc., for the purchase of two mid-size
SUVs for Lubbock Fire Rescue.
8. 15. Resolution- Fleet Services: Resolution No. 2019-80033 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Purchase Order 31043471 with Randall Reed Prestige Ford, for the purchase of seven mid-size
SUVs for the Police Department.
8. 16. Resolution- Fleet Services: Resolution No. 2019-R0034 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Purchase Order 31043393 with Bee Equipment Sales, LTD, for the purchase of one new 2019
Leeboy 695 Motor Grader for Alley Maintenance.
8. 17. Resolution - Police: Resolution No. 2019-80035 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase
Order 10021095, for the purchase of a Portable Security Tower from STAMM Manufacturing for
the Police Department.
8. 18. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2019-80036 approving a Downtown
Facade and Permittable Grant program or expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc.,to be provided to
the Charles Adams Studio Project, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5 of the Amended and
Restated Bylaws of Market Lubbock Economic Development Corporation.
8. 19. Ordinance 2nd Reading-City Secretary: Consider Ordinance No. 2019-00013,amending
Section 1.02.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock,Texas,with regard to
amending voting precinct boundaries;creating additional and new voting precincts; providing a
savings clause;and providing for publication.
This item was deleted.
9. Regular Agenda
9. 1. Public Hearing-Planning: Ordinance No.2019-00022, for Zone Case 3366,a request of
Hugo Reed&Associates, Inc., for Larry Elliott, for a zone change to Local Retail (C-2)(PZC
recommended Restricted Local Retail C-2A instead of C-2)from Transitional (T)at 5513
114th Street, southwest of the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 114th Street, 3.4 acres of
unplatted land out of Block E2, Section 24,AB 842 Tract C4 and the north 210.78 feet of Tract
C3.
Kristen Sager, Planning and Zoning Manager, gave comments and answered questions from City
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Council.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 5:46 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Terry Holeman, proponent,appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 5:52 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Steve Massengale to
approve Ordinance No. 2019-00022.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
9.2. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Planning: Ordinance No. 2019-00014, for Zone Case 2573-Q, a
request of AMD Engineering, LLC, for FTB Architects, for a zoning change to High-Density
Apartment(A-2) from Single Family Residential (R-1),Apartment Medical(AM), and Interstate
Highway Commercial(IHC), on 18.91261 acres of unplatted land out of Block JS, Section 1,
5402 1st Street, 5218 2nd Drive, and 120 North Slide Road.
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 Ordinance No.2019-00014.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
9.3. Ordinance 2nd Reading -Planning: Ordinance No. 2019-00015, for Zone Case 3369, a
request of Jason R. Bush, for Beck Steel, Inc., for a zoning change to Heavy Manufacturing
(M-2)from Interstate Highway Industrial (IHI)on Lot 2, Block 6A, Riverlawn Addition,the
east part of Lot I A, Lot 2, Hancock Addition, and Block A, Section 15 AB 85 Tract D14,401
North Loop 289.
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 Tem Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2019-00015.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
9.4. Ordinance 2nd Reading-Planning: Ordinance No. 2019-00016,amending Articles
40.03.2233, 40.03.2243,40.03.2483, 40.03.2493(a), 40.03.3103, and 40.04.015 of Chapter 40
(Zoning Code)of the Lubbock Code of Ordinances, by reallocating certain land uses among the
various existing zoning districts according to intensity of uses, including amendments to C-4,
M-1, and Specific Use zoning districts,to provide for the changes to said zoning districts;
providing a penalty clause; providing a savings clause; providing a consistency in application
Ll clause; and providing for publication.
AJ Fawver, Director of Planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council.
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Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Chad Weaver, City Attorney, gave comments and answered
questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jeff Griffith to approve
Ordinance No. 201900016.
Vote: 6 - I Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Randy Christian
9.5. Resolution - Planning: Resolution No. 2019-R0038 approving and granting a variance from the
applicable 180-day moratorium provisions of City of Lubbock Ordinance 2018-00115, for a
billboard permit application for Lamar Advertising, authorizing the relocation of an existing
billboard at 1628 50th Street to allow for proposed re-development of the property.
Kristen Sager, Planning and Zoning Manager; Gordon Wilkerson, representing the property
owners; and Mike Webster,proponent, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Council Member Juan A. Chadis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith to
approve Resolution No. 2019-80038.
Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried
9.6. Resolution - Planning: Consider a resolution approving and granting a variance from the
applicable 180-day moratorium provisions of City of Lubbock Ordinance 2018-00115, for a
billboard permit application for Lamar Advertising for the construction of a new billboard at
6702 19th Street.
This item was postponed.
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Griffith to postpone
this item to the February 25, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
9.7. Ordinance 1st Reading- Planning: Ordinance No. 2019-00021, repealing Ordinance No.
2018-00115,which extended the moratorium set forth in Ordinance No. 2018-00048 on
accepting, processing, or acting upon certain applications for any permits for the construction or
modification of any billboard, as defined by Section 40.01.003(23).
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and AJ Fawver, Director of Planning, gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Juan A. Chadis to
approve Ordinance No.2019-00021.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried F1
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9. 8. Board Appointment-City Secretary: Declare one apl)ointment by the Mayor to the Lubbock
Housing Authority Board ofCommissioners: Vccelia Mann.
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris, read into the record, the declaration of an appointment
by the Mayor to the Lubbock Housing Authority Board of Commissioners: Vecelia Mann.
6:05 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Pope adjourned the
meeting.
The February 12, 2019 Regular City COLInCil Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on
the 12th day of March, 2019.
DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR
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