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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 6/25/2015 CITY OF LUBBOCK REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 25, 2015 2:30 P. M. The City Council of the City of Lubbock,Texas met in regular session on the 25th of June, 2015, in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1.625 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 Glen C. Robertson; Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt; Council Member Karen Gibson; Council Member Jeff Griffith; Council Member Latrelle Joy; Council Member Floyd Price; City Manager James Loomis; City Secretary Rebecca Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver Absent: Council Member Victor Hernandez Note: Cily Council addressed agenda items in lheft)lloi,ving'order: Execulive &,ssion; 2.1-2.4; Citizen ("Oninients 3.1-3.2; CilizenCoinvnents (,Vgn-uj)s) 3.3; 4.1; 5.1-5.2; 5.4-5,10; 5J2-5.14,- 5,3,- 5.111- 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. 1. 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. 1. Purchase Power Agreement 1. 1. 2. McAlister Park 1. 2. Hold an executive session in accordance with theTexas Government Code, Section 55 1.07'.2, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 1. 2. L McAlister Park 1. 3. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, to discuss personnel matters. 1. 3. 1. City Attorney 1. 3. 2. City klana-er 1. 3. 3. City Secretary 1. 4. 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 BuIldinc, Board of"Appeals and the Junked Vehicle Compliance Board. 2. Proclamations and Presentations 2. 1. Invocation by Pastor Dale Mannon, Greenlawn Church of Christ Pastor Dale Mannon, Greenlawn 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. Broadway Festivals will present an invitation to the City Council and Lubbock citizens to attend the 4th on Broadway festivities. Jeremy Layman, President of the Broadway Festivals Board, appeared before City Council to present an invitation to the City Council and the Lubbock citizens to attend the 4th oil Broadway festivities. Mr. Layman gave a timeline of events and thanked the Council for their continued Support With Broadway Festivals. 2. 4. Board Recognitions: Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt Public Transit Advisory Board: Jim Gatteys (unable to attend) Veterans Advisory Committee: Matthew Harris Jesse Jalorno (unable to attend) Stevie Poole Water Board of Appeals: Patrick Cooke 3. Citizen Comments - Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2014-R0320, ally 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. 3. 1. Bill Curnow will appear before the City Council to discuss Community Development and Services Board FY 2015 funding recommendations. Bill Cumow appeared before the City Council to discuss the North& East Lubbock Community Development Corporation's Home Investment Partnership program. 3. 2. Carol Meek will appear before the City Council to discuss issues concerning natural landscaping and the health and safety issues, environmental benefits and cost benefits to cities of natural landscaping. Carol Meek appeared before the City Council to discuss issues concerning natural landscaping and the health and safety issues, environmental benefits and cost benefits to cities of natural landscaping. 3. 3. Sign-tips: Burley Owen appeared bet-ore the City Council to speak in opposition of item 5.11 (approval of funding recommendations for FY 2015-16). 4. Minutes 4. 1. May 28, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Z:p June 9, 2015 Special City Council Meeting Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to approve the May 28, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting minutes and the June 9. 2015 Special City Council Meeting minutes. Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried Other: Council Member Victor Hernandez (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 Mayor Pro Tem,Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to approve items 5.1-5.2; 5.4-5.10; and 5.12-5.14. Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried Other: Council Member Victor 1--lernandez (ABSENT) 5. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading -Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00065, Amendment 26, amendinC,a the adopted FY 2014-15 budget for municipal purposes respecting the operating budget for Market Lubbock, Inc. (MLI) - Lubbock Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Lubbock) and MLI - Lubbock Sports Authority; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause. 5. 2. Resolution - Public Works Engineering: Resolution No. 2015-R0207 authorizing the Mayor to execute contract 124 10 an Agreement for Professional Services with Kinlley Horn and Associates, Inc. for Construction Phase Services on 98th Street from University Aveniw to Interstate 27. 5. 3. Resolution —Water Resources: Resolution No. 2015-R0218 authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for the Continued purchase of water to SUpPIV the John Montford Prison Unit from the City's potable water system. Wood Franklin, City Engineer; Aubrey Spear, Director of Water Resources; and James Loomis, City Manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to approve Resolution No. 2015-R0218. Vote: 6 -0 Motion carried Other: Council Member Victor Hernandez(ABSENT) 5. 4. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2015-R0208 authorizing the City Council to accept on behalf of the City of Lubbock an easerrient from Richard B. Wiesen and wife, Patricia Wiesen, regarding the acquisition of right-of-way for the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant(NWRP) Project, easement being Out of Section 14, Block A., Lubbock County, Texas. 5. 5. Resolution -Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2015-R0209 authorizing the City Council to accept on behalf'ofthe Cit)' of Lubbock an easernent from Royalties Unlimited, Inc,, a Texas Corporation and The Paul L. Payne, Jr. Estate Trust regarding the acquisition of right-of-way for the Northwest Water Reclamation Project, easement being out of Section 18, Block A, Lubbock County, Texas. S. 6. Resolution - Human Resources: Resolution No. 2015-80210 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sagebrush. Solutions For medical, dental, and prescription plans claim audits. 5. 7. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2015-R021 I authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Wells Fargo Insurance Service, by and through its local representative, Sanford and Taturn Insurance Agency, for property and casualty brokerage services. 5. 8. Resolution - Civic Center: Resolution No. 2015-80212 authorizing the Mayor to ZD execute contract 12385 with Henthorn Commercial Construction, LLC to provide interior renovations at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center located at 1.501 Mac Davis Lane, R17P 15-12385-MA. 5. 9. Resolution - Facilities: Resolution No. 2015-8021 3 authorizing the Mayor to execute contract 12274 with Lydick-Hooks Rooting Company of Lubbock Inc., for the roof replacernent at Fleet Maintenance Complex located at 324 Municipal Drive, RFP 15-12274-TF. 5. 10. Resolution -Radio Shop: Resolution No.'s 2015-80214 and 2015-80215 authorizing; the Mayor to execute contract 12264 with OSI Batteries and contract 12184 with Battery Solutions. Inc. for replacement batteries and chargers for mobile radios, ITB 15-12184-PD. 5. 11. Resolution - Community Development: Resolution No. 2015-80219 authorizing the approval of funding recommendations proposed by the Community Development and Services Board (CDSB) for FY 2015-16, I'lie funding sources originate from United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG). Bill Howerton, Assistant City Manager; and Chad Weaver. City Attorney. gave comments and answered questions from City Council. Main Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Arn Gerlt to approve Resolution No. 2015-00219. Amendment by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to accept alternate recommendation 42. Vote on Amendment Vote: 2 -4 Failed NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson Mayor Pro Tern Jim Get-it Council Member Latrelle Joy Council Member Floyd Price Vote on Main Motion Vote: 4 -2 Motion carried NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson Council Member-Jeff Griffith 5. 12. Ordinance 2nd Reading: —Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00059, for Zone Case 2543-13, a request of Brent Birdwell for a zoning change from R-I Specific Use to Garden Office (GO) on Lot 32, Colonial I-leights Addition, 1912 98th Street. 5. 13. Resolution - Police Department: Resolution No. 2015-80216 authorizing the Mayor to execute contract 12396 96 for the purchase of the forms, manuals, and Supplies used for breath-testing in the laboratory alcohol and drug testing program, by and between the City I ZZ; of Lubbock and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) - Reprographics and Distribution Services Division, and related documents, 5. 14. Resolution - Police Department: Resolution No. 2015-R0217 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understandin4g,with Lubbock County regarding the division of the local allocation from the United States Department of Justice for the Fiscal Year 2015 Justice Assistance Grant Program. ZD 6. Regular Agenda 6. 1. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00066, for Zone Case 916-C, a request of Jennifer Paz, for Stripes LLC, for a zoning change Prom C-2 and C-4 to C-3 on 'Tract E, Tract H, and the north 42.75 feet of Tract J, Wilshire Park Addition, 2530 Parkway Drive and 102 and 108 Cherry Avenue. Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 5:48 p.m. Jennifer Paz, for Stripes LLC., appeared to speak, in favor. No one appeared to speak in opposition. Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 5:49 p.m. Motion by Council Member Floyd Price., seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to approve Ordinance No. 2015-00066, Vote: 5 - I Motion carried NAY: Mayor Glen C. Robertson Other: Council Member Victor Hernandez (ABSENT) 6. 2. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m .—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00067, for Zone Case 3003-E, a request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc.. for Fountain Hills LP, for a zoning change from GO to A-1 on 1.5 acres of unplatted land Out of Block AK, Section 21, south of 98th Street and cast of Milwaukee Avenue. Andrew Paxton, Director of Planning, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition. Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro 1"em Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to approve Ordinance No. 2015-00067. Vote: 5 - I Motion carried NAY: Council Member Latrelle Joy Other: Council Member Victor Hernandez (ABSENT) 6. 3. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00068, for Zone Case 3255-A, a request of Kay Pruitt, for Rusty Hendrick, for a zoning change from R-I to M-1 Z.� Specific Use for professional offices and warehouse uses on 3.077 acres ofunplatted land out of Block AK, Section 42, 7602 34th Street. Andrew Paxton, Director of Planning, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition. Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to approve Ordinance No. 2015-00068. Vote: 5 - I Motion carried NAY: Council Member Latrelle Joy Other: Council Member Victor Flernandez (ABSENT) 6. 4. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m. —Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00069, for Zone Case 3257-A, a request of Burl Masters, for 1585 Development LLC, for a zoning change from T to A-2, C-3, GO, R-2, and R-1 Specific Use on 303.576 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 1, south of 130th Street, between Indiana Avenue and University Avenue. Andrew Paxton, Director of Planning, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. Mayor Robertson opened the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition. Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 5:50 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to approve Ordinance No. 2015-00069. Vote: 5 - I Motion carried NAY: Council Member Latrelle Joy Other: Council Member Victor Flernandez (ABSENT) 6. 5. Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Building Board of Appeals, Four appointments to the Citizens Traffic Commission, one appointment to the Junked Vehicle Compliance Board, and one appointment to the Park & Recreation Board. Citizens Traffic Commission: Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to reappoint Bill Bates, Russell Madison, and Chris Ramirez. Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to appoint Lynne Duncan to replace Thomas Nichols. Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried Park & Recreation Board : Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt to appoint Peter Laverty to replace Scott Scarborough. Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried Building Board of Appeals: Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt to postpone indefinitely. Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried Junked Vehicle Compliance Board: Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt to postpone indefinitely. Vote: 6 -0 Motion carried 5:55 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Robertson adjourned the meeting. GLEK C. ROBERTSON, MAYOR A'1-rEST: Reb cca Garza. City Secre�.Irz)