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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Special - 2/20/1964IV FEB 2 B M4 February 20, 1964 f Lubbock, Texas I` SPECIAL CALLED MEETING: The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 10:00 o'clock a.m. in a Special Session in the City Hall, the following members thereof being present, to -wit: Mayor Jack F. Strong and Councilmen W. E. Alderson, W. C. O'Mara, Rolan Simpson, and Marvin McLarty, Jr. Also present were City Attorney Fred 0. Senter, Jr., City Manager William J. Pitstick, Jr., City Secretary -Treasurer Lavenia Lowe as well as staff members. Absent: None. 64-23-70-193 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTATION TO HIGHWAY COMMISSION John Logan, executive Vice -President of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce appeared briefly to explain a forthcoming visit by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, County Commissioners Court, and City Council to the Texas Highway Commission on Tuesday, February 25, 1964, after a considerable discussion Councilman W. C. O'Mara was requested to represent the City Council at this presentation before the Highway Commission. 64-23-70-194 TAX EQUALIZATION PROGRAM Members of the City Council were advised that the Trustees of the Lubbock Independent School District had authorized a tax equalization program to be conducted for the tax year 1965 including all phases of the community: residential, commercial, industrial, undeveloped acreage, and personal property. After due discussion, Councilman O'Mara moved and Councilman Alderson seconded that the City undertake jointly with the School District a tax equalization survey by a qualified outside agency covering a comprehensive survey of taxable properties within the City, including, residential, commercial, industrial, undeveloped acreage, and personal property. Also included in the motion was authorization for the City Manager to secure proposals from qualified agencies to undertake this tax equalization survey. The City Manager was also instructed to contact Lubbock County officials to determine if they would like to be incorporated in an overall tax equalization survey. This motion carried by the following vote: Mayor Strong and Councilmen Alderson, O'Mara, and Simpson voting Yea, Councilman McLarty voting Nay. In connection with the discussion on taxes Councilman Alderson and Councilman Simpson were appointed as a committee of two to represent the City Council in the forthcoming appointment of a Board of Equalization for the tax year 1964. Councilmen Simpson and Alderson were also instructed to act in the City Council's behalf relative to any detailed discussion in connection with reorganization of the Tax Department. 64-23-70-195 Upon motion of Councilman O'Mara, seconded by Councilman Alderson, motion carried, Mayor Strong and Councilmen Alderson, O'Mara, Simpson, and McLarty vo l$ syn, none voting Nay, City Attorney Fred Senter was authorized to settle a Claim of Mildred n an amount not to exceed $200.00. 64-23-70-196 The City Council was requested to make a decision relative to hearing an appeal for a Chauffer's License as to whether it would be held at a special hearing or on a regular City Council meeting day. It was the decision of the City Council that they would hear this appeal at a regular meeting. 64-23-70-197 64-23-70-198 64-23-70-199 64-23-70-200 64-23-70-201 ZONING PROCEDURES A brief discussion was held relative to the improvement of handling and the timing for zoning procedures. It was the decision of the City Council that they would discuss this further at a later date. In connection with this, City Attorney, Fred Senter, stated that he would brief the law relative to high-rise apartments since this zoning hearing was forthcoming at the next meeting. SIDEWALKS A brief discussion was held relative to the possible revision of existing sidewalk ordinances and policies. Councilman Alderson made several specific requests with respect to the possible revision of the sidewalk ordinance and a brief discussion followed on this matter. The staff was instructed to incorporate these suggestions in a comprehensive ordinance and submit said compre- hensive ordinance in preliminary draft form to the City Council at an early date for consideration. 50TH STREET MEDIANS A problem relative to access to the United Super Markets Location at 50th and Q was discussed with the Council in connection with the existing medians on 50th Street. Director of Planning, Bob Burr, presented to the City Council one possible solution for this problem but it was not a recommendation. After due discussion Director of Planning,Bob Burr, was instructed to contact the property owners and discuss this solution with them. ELECTRIC RATES FOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION It was pointed out to the City Council that the Bureau of Reclamation has requested a proposal for the furnishing of electricity to one of the pumping stations for the Canadian River Authority. After due discussion it was the Council's decision that the existing commercial and industrial rates provided by the City of Lubbock would prevail in offering a contract to the Bureau of Reclamation for pumping purposes. INSTITUTIONAL ZONING -- 76TH STREET City Attorney Fred Senter briefly explained to the City Council the current statis on the 76th Street Zoning Case No. 1205 - Smithlawn Church of Christ. He informed them that he had filed an injunction relative to the continued operation of the Home for Unwed Mothers at this location. He also informed thea4 that the applicants had re -applied for a zoning change on a different basis than originally applied for. 64-23-70-202 PERSONNEL SURVEY The City Manager again suggested serious consideration of an outside consultant to develop a new Position Classification and Salary Plan for all City employees. This has been previously recommended and discussed in detail with the City Council on more than one occassion. A formal FEB 2 01964 11 L L proposal was presented in behalf of Griffenhagen-Kroeger , Inc. of Los Angles, a professional consulting firm in Public Administration and Finance relative to thissurvey. After due considerat it was moved by Councilman Simpson, and Seconded by Councilman O'Mara, motion carried, Mayor Stronf and Councilmen Alderson, O'Mara, Simpson, and McLarty voting Yea, none voting Nay, that the City Manager be authorized to contract as soon as possible for these consultant services whose fees for the Position Classification and Salary Plan are not to exceed $1.4,500 in accordance with the following contract: NO FURTHER BUSINESS COMING UP FOR CONSIDERATION, CALLED MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1964. ATTEST• /L ZL c� ��Zj. Lavenia Lowe, City,Secretary-Treasurer THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED FROM SPECIAL 4— JCK F. S RO G, Mayor READ AND APPROVED THIS THE 12th DAY OF March , JAC F. STRO G, Mayor / ATTEST: 1 Lavenia VWe, City Secr ary-Treasurer