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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 22,2015
2:3V P. Mr
The City Council of the City of Lubbock,Texas met in regular session on the 22nd of January,
2025,in City Council Chambers,City Hall, 162513th Street,Lubbock,Texas at 2:30 p. m.
2:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers,162513th Street,Lubbock,Texas
Present: Mayor Glen C.Robertson; Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt; Council Member Karen
Gibson; Council Member Jeff Griffith; Council Member Victor Hernandez; Council
Member Latrelle Joy; Council Member Floyd Price; City Manager James Loomis;
City Secretary Rebecca.Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver
Note: Council Member Jeff Griffith arrived in Executive Session;and Mayor Glen C. Robertson arrived
for Regular Session.
Note: City Council addressed agenda items in the fallowing order:
*Executive Session; 2.1-2.3;Citizen Comments;4.1;5.1-5.10;5.13-5.18; 5.11-5.12; 6.6;and
6.1-6.5.
1. Executive Session
The meeting was called into a closed session at 2:30 p.m.under the provisions of
Section 551,Texas Government Code. The meeting was called back into a public
session at 5:15 p.m.
L 1. 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.
L 1. 1. 1603 13th Street,Lubbock, Texas.
1. 2. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section
551.474, to discuss personnel matters.
1. 2. 1. City Attorney
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1. 2. 2. City Manager
1. 2. 3. City Secretary
1. 3. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 55 1.074,
to discuss personnel matters, regarding the duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments to
the Permit& License Appeal Boat-(] (PLAB), the Urban Design & Historic Preservation
Commission, and the Zoning Board of AdjUStIlIC11t,
2. Proclamations and Presentations
2. 1. Invocation by Reverend Paul Carpenter, First Christian Church
Reverend Paul Carpenter, First Christian Church, led the invocation.
2. 2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance were given by those in Council Chambers to the United States and
Texas flags.
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2. 3. Board Recognitions: Presented by Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Building Board of Appeals:
Stan Fry (unable to attend)
Electric Utilit-N, Board:
Jane Henry (unable to attend)
Libraries Board:
Andrew Curtis (unable to attend)
Urban Design & Historic Preservation Commission:
Cody Craig
3. Citizen Comments - Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2014-1201320, any citizen
wishing to appear before a regular meeting of the City Council shall:
Notify the City Manager's office of that fact, completing the form available at the
City Manager's office, or online at the following hyperlink:
Public Comments Sign-Up Form
and submit it no later than seventy-five (75) hours prior to the start of the meeting at
which the citizen wishes, to appear; or
sign up to speak at the City Council meeting itself,completing the form provided at
the meeting,with regard to any item posted on the City Council agenda.
No one appeared to speak.
4. Minutes
4. 1. November 18,2014 Special City Council Meeting(Electric Utility Board)
December 18,2014 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price,seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt to
approve the November 18, 2014 Special City Council Meeting(Electric Utility Board)
minutes and the December 18, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
5. 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 Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve items 5.1-5.10; and 5.13-5.18.
Vote:7.0 Motion carried
5. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No.
2015-00001,Amendment 8,amending the FY 2014-15 budget for municipal
purposes respecting the Capital Program to amend Capital Improvement Project
(CIP) 92393, Cell VI Final Expansion at Landfill 69; providing for filing; and
providing for a savings clause.
5. 2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No.
2015-00002, Amendment 9, amending the FY 2014-15 budget for municipal
purposes respecting position control to reclassify six firefighter positions; providing
for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
5. 3. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No.
2015-00007,Amendment 10,amending the FY 2014-15 budget for municipal
purposes respecting the Airport Fund;providing for filing; and providing for a
savings clause.
5. 4. Resolution-Finance: Resolution No.2015-80032 amending the intent to finance
expenditures to be incurred on the Municipal Facilities Replacement and Renovation
Projects approved by the City Council in the amended FY 2014-15 Budget and Capital
Program and to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations that will be
issued after the expenditure of funds to pay costs of such projects and equipment.
5. S. Resolution-Finance: Resolution No.2015-8.0033 authorizing the Mayor to execute
contract 12069 with Collectech Diversified,Inc. for the financial collection services, RFP
15-12069-TS.
5, 6. Resolution—Water Utilities: Resolution No.2015-80034 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Change Order 2 to contract 11556 with Red River Construction Company for
Southeast Water Reclamation Plant Outfall Project.
S. 7. Resolution—Water Utilities: Resolution No.2015-80035 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Change Order I to contract 11709 with Utility Contractors of America, Inc., for
South Lubbock Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 1/13 Capital Improvements Project.
5. 8. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance 2015-00003 abandoning and
closing a five foot wide public access easement located on Lot 989, Lakeridge Country
Club Estates,9 100 Vicksburg Avenue,Lubbock,Texas.
5. 9. Resolution-Aviation: Resolution No.2015-R0036 authorizing the Mayor to execute
contract 11852 with Dernattei Wong Architecture, Inc. for consultant services for the
consolidated rental car facility at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport,RFQ
14-11852-TS.
5. 10. Resolution-Community Development: Resolution No.2015-80037 authorizing the
Mayor to execute an Amendment to contract 11730 and all related documents with Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)for the Community Services
Block Grant(CSBG)to provide assistance to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income
communities, and empower low-income families and individuals to become self-sufficient.
5. 11. Resolution -Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2015-80041 authorizing the Mayor
to execute contract 12174 a license agreement with the YWCA of Lubbock for use of open
space in Leftwich Park.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerit, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Resolution No. 201 S-80041.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carried
Other: Council Member Victor Hernandez(RECUSE)
S. 12. Resolution -Parks and Recreation: Resolution No.2015-R0042 authorizing the Mayor
to execute contract 12173 an agreement with YWCA of Lubbock for shared parking in
Leftwich Park.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt,seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Resolution No.2015-R0042.
Vote:6 -0 Motion carried
Other: Council Member Victor Hernandez(RECUSE)
5. 13. Resolution -Health Services: Resolution No. 2015-R0038 authorizing and directing the
Mayor to execute contract 12178 for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock,a Community
Partnership Agreement with South Plains Community Action Association (SPCAA)Head
Start(HS)and Early Head Start(EHS) program to encourage participation in the various
head start activities provided by the SPCAA.
5. 14. Resolution-Library Services: Resolution No.2015-R0039 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Interlocal Agreement contract 12172 with the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission Edge Reimbursement program.
5. 15. Resolution -Fire: Resolution No. 2015-ROO40 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
purchase order contract 10012902 with Darn Fire Safety Equipment for 101-foot
aerial platform truck and a 78-foot ladder truck.
` -" 5. 16. Ordinance 2nd Reading--Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00004, for Zone Case
1917-F,a request ofCox/Dirks Architects, P.C.,for Fleming Investments Properties,for a
zoning change from C-4 Specific Use to C-4 limited to a hotel and all unconditionally
permitted C-3 uses on West Wind Tract P, 307 Frankford Avenue.
5. 17. Ordinance 2nd Reading--Planning: Ordinance No.2015-00005, for Zone Case 3243,
a request of Real Property Resources, Inc., for Betenbough Homes,for a zoning change
from T to R-I Specific Use on 169.745 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK,Section
23,southwest corner of 98th Street and Urbana Avenue.
5. 18. Ordinance 2nd Reading--Planning: Ordinance No.2015-00006,for Zone Case 3244,
a request of Burl Masters,for South Upland Development, for a zoning change from T to
GO on 3.739 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK,Section 19,south of 114th Street
and east of Upland Avenue.
6. Regular Agenda
6. 1. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No.2015-00008, for Zone Case
3047-0,a request of AMD Engineering, LLC, for Oakmont Estates Investments of
Lubbock, LLC, for a zoning change from R-I Specific Use to R-1 Specific Use for garden
homes with reduced rear setbacks on 5.85 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2,
Section 23, proposed Lots 156 through 173, Oakmont Estates Addition, north of 122nd
Street,adjacent to Vicksburg Avenue.
Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 5:32 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 5:32 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price,seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00008.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
6. 2. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No.2015-00009,for Zone Case
2895-K,a request of West Texas Engineering, LLC, for Robert Grimes, and Condray
Design for a zone change from GO to AM Specific Use on.979 acres of unplatted land out
of Block AK, Section 28 and to amend the Conditions of Ordinance#2013-00004 on
Tracts A, B,and C,Trails Garden Office Addition and 7.177 acres of unplatted land out of
Block AK, Section 28, 8707,8709, 8711, 8715,and 8721 Milwaukee Avenue.
Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 5:32 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 5:32 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price,seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Ordinance No.2015-00009.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
6. 3. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No.2015-00010, for Zone Case
3246,a request of Vincent Huebinger,for Verizon Wireless, for a zoning change from R-1
to R-1 Specific Use for a 120-foot telecommunications tower on 0.1291 acres out of 7.6 87
acres of unplatted land out of Block A, Section 77,902 East Erskine Street.
Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 5:33 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Vincent Huebinger,with Vincent Gerard&Associates, Inc.for Verizon Wireless,
appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 5:33 p.m.
Dennis Carrizales, Senior Planner, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No.2015-00010.
Vote:7 -0 Motion carried
6. 4. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No.2015-00011, for Zone Case
3247,a request of Vincent Huebinger,for Verizon Wireless, for a zoning change from T to
R-1 Specific Use for a 155-foot telecommunications tower on 0.1291 acres out of 4.19
acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section 21, 11410 University Avenue.
Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 5:39 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Vincent Huebinger,with Vincent Gerard&Associates, Inc.for Verizon Wireless,
appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 5.41 p.m.
Dennis Carrizales, Senior Planner, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerit, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00011.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
6. 5. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No.2015-00012 to annex a parcel
approximately 107.53 acres out of Section 4,Block AK,Lubbock,Lubbock County,
Texas, adjacent to the City limits north of 146th Street east of Quaker Avenue.
Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 5:43 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Terry Holeman, Director of Development Services for Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc.,
appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 5:51 p.m.
Andrew Paxton,Director of Planning, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Ordinance No.2015-00012.
Vote:5 -2 Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Victor Hernandez
Council Member Latrelle Joy
6. 6. Board Appointments-City Secretary: Consider two appointments to the Cultural Arts
&Grants Review Standing Sub-Committee,one appointment to the Keep Lubbock
Beautiful Advisory Committee,one appointment to the Permit& License Appeal Board,
three appointments to the Urban Design&Historic Preservation Commission,and four
appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Cultural Arts&Grants Review Standing Sub-Committee:
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson,seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
reappoint Martha McDonald.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
appoint Emily Wilkinson to replace Ann McDonald.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
Keep Lubbock Beautiful Advisory Committee: Motion by Council Member Latrelle
Joy,seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt to appoint Paige Holland to replace David
Abercia.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
Permit&License Appeal Board: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by
Council Member Jeff Griffith to appoint William McNamara to replace Brianna Ingram.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
Urban Design & Historic Preservation Commission:
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt,seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
reappoint Katherine Ehlers.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy,seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt to
appoint Abel Hernandez to replace Scott Schellhase.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
appoint Melanie Clark to replace Scott White.
Vote: 7-0 Motion carried
Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy,seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
reappoint Paul Goebel.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
reappoint Shelia Harris.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt,seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
promote Joe McKay to "member" position,replacing Glenn Patton.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt,seconded by Council Member Floyd Price
to postpone the replacement of Joe McKay as the "alternate"position to the February 12,
2015 Regular City Council Meeting.
Vote: 7 -0 Motion carried
5:54 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Robertson adjourned
the meeting.
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