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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 23, 2015
2:30 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 23rd of April,2015, 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, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas
Present: Mayor Pro Tern 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
Absent: Mayor Glen C. Robertson
Note: Citja Council addressed agenda items in the following orcler:
EyecitliveSession; 2.1-2.3,- 2.5; 2,4; Citizen Comments 3.1-3.3; Citizen Cominents
(Sign-uj;s) 3,4; 43; 5,1-5.10; 0.],- 6.3-6.6; 6.2; and 6.7-6.10.
1. Executive Session
1. 1. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.074,
to discuss personnel matters, regarding the duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments to
the Junked Vehicle Compliance Board and Water Board of Appeals.
1. 2. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section
551.074, to discuss personnel matters.
1. 2. 1. City Attorney
1. 2. 2. City Manager
1. 2. 3. City Secretary
2. Proclamations and Presentations
2. 1. Invocation by Pastor David Langford,
, Quaker Avenue Church of Christ
Pastor David Langford, Quaker Avenue Church of Christ, 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.
2. 3. Presentation of a special recognition of National Travel and Tourism Week, May 2 - 10,
2015,
Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt presented a special recognition for National Travel and Tourism
Week. May 2 - 10, 2015. Tim Collins, Chair of the Visit Lubbock Board; John
Osborn, President & CEO of.'Visit Lubbock; Holly Givens, Director of Marketing and
Communications at Visit Lubbock; and Scott Harrison, Director of Sports for Lubbock
Sports Authority, appeared to accept the recognition. Tim Collins gave comments and
thanked the City Council,
2. 4. Presentation of a special recognition of National Community Development Week.
Council Member Victor Hernandez presented a special recognition for National
Community Development Week. Karen M Urfee, Director of Community Development;
and staff members, appeared to accept the recognition.
2. 5. Board Recognitions: Presented by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt
Board of Health:
Cameron Herring (unable to attend)
Matthew Lambert(unable to attend)
Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors:
Jacob Seidernan
Keep Lubbock Beautiful Advisory Committee:
L.V. Andrews (unable to attend)
Christi Chadwell
Sharma Hat-grave
David Lloyd
North Overton Tax Increment Financin� Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors:
Patrick Murfee
3. Citizen Comments -Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2014-80320, 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:P'ublic Comments Sign-Uv 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,
3. 1. Sarah Smith will appear before the City Council to discuss items 6.7 and 6.8,
Sarah Smith appeared before the City Council to speak in favor of items 6.7 and 6,8
(Chickens).
3. 2. Roderick Smith will appear before City Council to discuss items 6.7 and 6.8.
Roderick Smith appeared before the City Council to speak in favor ofiterns 6.7 and 6.8
(Chickens).
3. 3. Katherine Smith will appear before the City Council to discuss items 6.7 and 6.8.
Katherine Smith did not appear.
3. 4. Sign-Lips:
Matthew Harris, Deanna Pearson, Michael Tackitt, and Amy Tackitt appeared
before the City Council to speak in favor of items 63 and 6.8 (Chickens).
4. Minutes
4. 1. March 25, 2015 Special City Council meeting(Texas Municipal League)
March 26. 2015 Regular City Council Meeting
April 7, 2015 Special City Council Meeting
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve the March 25, 2015 Special City Council Meeting (Texas Municipal League)
minutes, the March 26, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting minutes, and the April 7, 2015
Special City Council Meeting minutes.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
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 Jeff Griffith
to approve items 5.1-5.10.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
5. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00033,
Amendment 16, amending the FY 2014-15 Budget for Municipal purposes respecting the
Solid Waste Fund by decreasing the transfer payment in lieu of property tax (PILOT);
respecting the Storm Water Fund by decreasing the transfer PILOT- respecting the
Wastewater Fund by decreasing the transfer PILOT. respecting the Water Fund by
decreasing the transfer PILOT; respecting the General Fund by decreasing the transfers;
providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
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5. 2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00034,
Amendment 17, amending the FY 2014-15 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Grant Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the National Recreation and Park
Association for tile Out-of-School Time Programs Grant; to accept and appropriate
funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Click-it or Ticket
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant; providing for filing; and providing
for a savings clause.
S. 3. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading- Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00035,
Amendment 18, amending the FY 2014-15 Budget for Municipal purposes respecting the
Capital Program to amend Capital Improvement Project(CIP)91003, Bailey County
Wellfield Improvements, and CIP 92255, Bailey County Well Field Supply Line/Pumping
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System; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
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5. 4. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2015-80126 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
renewal of the interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with North Central Council Of
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Governments Purchasing Cooperative for actuarial shared services.
Resolution- Public Works: Resolution No. 2015-80127 authorizing the Mayor to
execute contract 12')29 with Parkhill Smith and Cooper, Inc. for the Engineering and
Construction Coordination of North University Streetscape Improvements Phase 2.
S. 6. Resolution—Public Works Engineering: Resolution No. 2015-80 128 authorizing the
Mayor to execute contract 12080 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for engineering services
associated with Preliminary and Final Design of Pump Station 10, RFC 15-12080-MA,
S. 7. Resolution - Traffic Engineering: Resolution No. 2015-80129 authorizing the Mayor
to execute contract number 12330 with Aegis ITS for systems software
maintenance provided by Aegis ITS through RFP 12-10382-RH.
5. 8. Ordinance 1st Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2015-00036 abandoning and
closing, a 5-foot underground utility easement and a 8-foot x 8-foot switching enclosure
easement located it, Tracts A, B, C, Bhakta Addition Lubbock County, Texas.
5. 9. Resolution—Human Resources: Resolution No.'s 2015-80130 and 2015-RO130A
authorizing g the Mayor to execute agreement 1231.4 with MHBT. Inc, for health benefits
cons ultant/broker services; and agreement 1231.3 with Milliman. Inc. and MHBT, Inc. to
provide actuarial set-vices and reporting services to RDS (Retiree Drug Subsidy) for
prescription drug costs for post-65 retirees.
5. 10. Resolution -Radio Shop: Resolution No. 2015-R0131 authorizing the Mayor to
execute contract 12224 with Houston's Tower Service, Inc. for tower maintenance,
painting and lighting repair, RFP 15-12224-TF.
G. Regular Agenda
6. 1. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00037, for Zone Case
2690-8, a request ofGRACO Real Estate Development for a zoning change from C-3 to
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Interstate Highway Commercial (IHC) on 4.580 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK,
Section 44, 2402 West Loop 289.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt opened the public hearing at 5:55 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt closed the public hearing at 5:55 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00037.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 2. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 201.5-00042, for Zone Case
2173-1-1, a request of Paul Fields, for Fields Land & Cattle, Ltd., for a zoning change from
C-2 to C-4 Specific Use for mini warehouses on Lot I B2, Whisperwood Financial
Addition, 220 Slide Road.
Andrew Paxton, Director of Planning, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt opened the public hearing at 5:56 pm.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt closed the public hearing at 5:56 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00042,
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 3. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00038, for Zone Case
321 1-A, a request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc.. for Fountain Hills LP, for a zoning
change fi-orn R-1 Specific Use to R-1 Specific Use for Garden Homes oil 3.8 acres of
unplatted land out of Block AK. Section 21, north of 114th Street and west of Frankford
Avenue,
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt opened the public hearing at 5:55 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in Favor or opposition.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt closed the public hearing at 5:55 p.rn,
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith,seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00038.
Vote: 6 -0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 4. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00039, for Zone Case
3252, a request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc., for Ron Steele, for a zoning change
from R-1 to R-I Specific Use for Garden Homes on 2.8 acres of unplatted land out of
Block E-2, Section 5, south of 24th Street and west of Slide Road.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt opened the public hearing at 5:55 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt closed the public hearing at 5:55 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith,seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00039.
Vote. 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 5. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m. —Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00040for Zolle Case
2573-N, a request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc., for Urner Hospitality, for a zoning
change from A-2, C-3, and Interstate Highway Commercial (IHC) to IHC for a hotel
on two acres Of unplatted land Out of Block JS, Section 1, north of 2nd Drive and west of
Slide Road,
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt opened the public hearing at 5:55 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt closed the public hearing at 5:55 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00040.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 6. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00041, for Zone Case
3253, a request of David Barrett for a zoning change from Transitional (T) to Interstate
Highway Commercial (IHC) on 0.911 acres of unplatted land Out of Block AK, Section
31, 7427 Marsha Sharp Freeway.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt opened the public hearing at 5:55 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt closed the public hearing at 5:55 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00041.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSEN"r)
6. 7. Public Hearing 5:30 pan.— Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00043, a request Of City Of
Lubbock, to amend Chapter 40 of the Code of Ordinances by amending Division 3, R-I
Single Family Districts, to allow for the keeping of more than four chicken hens as a
conditional use.
Chad Weaver, City Attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Gerlt opened the public hearing at 5:58 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Larry Simmons; Johnny Zobac; and Shayna Williams appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Pro Tem Gerlt closed the public hearing at 6:04 p.m.
Main. Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 2015-00043.
Amendment by Council Member Victor Hernandez, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to increase the maximum number of chicken liens allowed to be kept at one
residence, without applying for a mUltipet permit, frorn (4) to (6).
Vote on Amendment
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
Main Motion Vote with Amendment
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 8. Ordinance lstReaching- Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00044, arequest of tile City
of Lubbock, to amend Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Lubbock, Entitled
"Animals" by amending Section 4.07.001, "Keeping of Other Animals;Nuisance
Conditions" to allow for the Keeping of Chicken liens Subject to certain restrictions;
providing a penalty; providing a savings clause; and providing for publication.
Motion by Council Member Victor Hernandez, seconded by Council Member Karen
Gibson to approve Ordinance No. 2015-00044 (itern 6.8) and conform to the amended
version of Ordinance No. 2015-00043 (item 6.7) respecting the number of chicken hens
allowed.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 9. Resolution -Planning: Resolution No. 2015-RO132 approving and granting a variance
from the applicable 300-feet nlinillnUrn distance provisions of City of Lubbock Ordinance
2009-00060 at the location oF6012 82nd Street, Suite A, for an on-premise alcoholic
beverage permit.
Andrew Paxton, Director of Planning, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Victor
Hernandez to approve Resolution No. 2015-RO 132.
Vote: 5 - I Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 10. Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Animal
Services Advisory Board, three appointments to the Junked Vehicle Compliance Board,
three appointments to the Park and Recreation Board, and three appointments to the Water
Board of Appeals.
Animal Services Advisory Board: Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded
by Council Member Latrefle Joy to appoint Michael Cole to replace George Torres.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Junked Vehicle Compliance Board:
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
appoint Roger Karr to replace David Howard.
Vote: 6 -0 Motion carried
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
appoint Pete Ruiz to replace Stephen Leist.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Jeff'Griffith to
appoint Kyle Winter to replace Robert Strawn.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Park & Recreation Board:
Motion by COL11161 Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
reappoint Beth Bridges.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
reappoint Jarnes Douglass.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
appoint Jane Nagy to replace Peter Laverty.
Vote- 6 - 0 Motion carried
Water Board of Appeals:
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
reappoint Benjamin Alexander.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
appoint Todd Klein to replace Bill Craft.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
appoint Kathy Lust to replace Alex Scarborough.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
6:18 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to cone before C.'.OUncil, Mayor Pro Tran Gerit
adjourned the meeting.
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GL_ ,N/C;.ROBERTSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebe ca Garza, City Secretax