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CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 23, 2024
10:00 A. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 23rd of January, 2024, in
City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas at 10:00 a.m.
10:04A.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
Conference Rooms CT201A and CT201B, 2nd Floor, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K,
Lubbock, Texas
Present: Tray Payne, Mayor; Shelia Patterson Harris, Mayor Pro Tem; Latrelle Joy, Council Member;
Christy Martinez-Garcia, Council Member; Steve Massengale, Council Member; Mark W.
McBrayer, Council Member; Dr. Jennifer Wilson, Council Member; W. Jarrett Atkinson, City
Manager; Courtney Paz, City Secretary; Chad Weaver, City Attorney
Note: City Council addressed agenda items in the following order:
•1.1; Executive Session; 3.1-3.2; Citizen Comments 4; 5.1; 6.1 S; 6.1-6.14; 6.16-6.31; and 7.1-7. 4.
1. Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as
appropriate.
1. 1. Discuss planning, goals, and budget priorities for the Lubbock City Council and the City of
Lubbock, and discuss the programs, expenditures and policies of the City Council and the City
of Lubbock, including but not limited to the Lubbock City Charter, ARPA funding, annexation
and growth, aquatics, substance abuse, municipal fees, transportation, infrastructure, solid waste,
streets, Gateway Fund, Civic Center, Lubbock Animal Services, libraries, community
engagement, capital improvements, facilities, parks and recreation, development services,
legislative agenda, public safety, public health, public safety infrastructure, code enforcement,
staffng levels, and future needs. This discussion may include a wide range of topics related to
the programs, operation, and policies of the City Council and the City of Lubbock. Action may
be taken by the City Council to give direction to the City Manager in regard to determining the
priorities and goals discussed.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation on planning, goals, and budget priorities for
the Lubbock City Council and the City of Lubbock and answered questions from City Council.
Topics discussed included: current priorities and the related outcomes for public safety, public
health, fiscal discipline, street bond, transfer station, public engagement, community
improvement, development services, economic development and redevelopment activities,
human resources and employee support, and parks and recreation; City of Lubbock awards; and
major ongoing projects. Mr. Atkinson presented on American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds, upcoming deadlines, and recommendations for the reallocation of funds.
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Bill Howerton, deputy city manager, gave a presentation on the homelessness program, ECHO
West Texas (Ending Community Homelessness Organization), which included the
organization's updates, goa(s, and ARPA funding for the program.
Shaun Fogerson, fire chief, gave updates on the Fire Academy and answered yuestions from
City Council.
Discussion ensued among City Council regarding priorities for the upcoming year. The
following priorities were identified.
Public Safetv:
Lubbock Police Department, including hiring a new police chief with experience in crime
reduction as it relates to gangs and drugs; Lubbock Animal Services, including increased
enforcement, reducing dangerous dog situations, and responding to staffng needs; Code
Enforcement, including increased enforcement, responding to staffing needs, and public
education; and Solid Waste's transfer station.
Public Health:
Mobile/neighborhood services and the need for additional units; partnerships with Lubbock
County for the new health care center; and accessibility to the intermediary care centers.
Fiscal Discipline:
Funding for street maintenance; grant opportunities; and maintaining high city staffng levels.
Community Improvement:
Parks, including maintenance, Lake 7, recreational opportunities, address uses of facilities,
and exercise equipment; Neighborhood Planning, including proper staffing and identifying grant
opportunities; Mobile Units for various departments such as Libraries and Public Health; and an
Aquatic Center for underserved areas.
Redevelopment:
Infrastructure Maintenance for streets, water, and sewage; and Downtown Lubbock including
Broadway Street and beautification.
Growth & Development:
Water Supply including Lake 7; proactive infrastructure development; economic development;
streets; and grant programs.
Or�anizational Improvement:
City staffing, including meeting staffng needs, summer internship programs, partnership with
schools, CDL program, and employee support; communication with the public, including
increased engagement, improvements to the public interface and the ease of access to the city
website and MyLBK App, increased public awareness, increased education, and LP&L
advocacy; and an emphasis on staff responsiveness.
There was a consensus among City Council to move forward with finalizing plans for the design
of the Broadway Streets project.
At the completion of the Work Session, City Council recesses into Executive Session.
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2.
Executive Session
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The meeting recessed at 12:39 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open
session at 2:00 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m.
2. 1. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section SS1.071, 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.
2. 1. 1. Discuss Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code and applicable City ordinances
2:00 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
3.
3. 1.
3. 2.
Ceremonial Items
Invocation
Senior Pastor Eleazar Lara, Encounter Grace Church, led the invocation.
Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance, to the United States and Texas Flags, were led by Mayor Pro Tem Shelia
Patterson Harris.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m.
4. Citizen Comments - According to Lubbock City Council Rules, any citizen wishing to
appear in-person before a regular meeting of the City Council, regarding any matter
posted on the City Council Agenda below, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the
meeting, no later than 2:00 p.m. on January 23, 2024. Citizen Comments provide an
opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items.
Sign ups:
• Joshua Shankels; Dora Cortez, member of the North and East Lubbock Coalition; Adam
Hernandez, chair of Lubbock Compact; and Kathyl Anderson appeared before City
Council to speak on item 7.2 (a resolution receiving a final report from the Amortization
and Strategic Downzoning Study Committee).
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5. Minutes
5. 1. November 13, 2023 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board
December 12, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
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Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Dr.
Jennifer Wilson, to approve the November 13, 2023 Special City Council Meeting -
Electric Utility Board minutes and the December 12, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
minutes.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. Consent Agenda - Items considered to be routine are 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 Latrelle Joy, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve items 6.1-6.14 and 6.16-6.31.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
G. 1. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00001,
Amendment 6, Amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Parks
Capital Project Fund; providing for fling; and providing for a savings clause.
b. 2. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00002,
Amendment 7, Amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Bell
Farms Public Improvement District Fund; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
b. 2. 1. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00003, amending Ordinance No.
2023-00097, with regard to the 2023 Service and Assessment Plan for the Bell Farms Public
Improvement District, by including additional funding for maintenance costs.
6. 2. 2. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0028 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 17715, with West Texas Services, Inc., dba Tom's Tree Place, for annual
maintenance for the Bell Farms Public Improvement District (PID) Playa Lake Park, Basin Park,
and right-of-way fence sections.
6. 3. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00004,
Amendment 9, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the North &
East Lubbock Neighborhood & Infrastructure Fund; providing for filing; and providing for a
savings clause.
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6. 4. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2024-R0029 approving the Central Business District Tax
Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Annual Report for October 1, 2022, through September
30, 2023, which will be distributed to the chief executive officer of each taxing unit levying
taxes within the Central Business District Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone, and to
the Comptroller of the State of Texas.
6. 5. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2024-R0030 approving the Lubbock Business Park Tax
Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Annual Report for October 1, 2022, through September
30, 2023, which will be distributed to the chief executive officer of each taxing unit levying
taxes within the Lubbock Business Park Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone and to the
Comptroller of the State of Texas.
6. 6. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Business Development: Ordinance No. 2024-00009 reviewing
classifcations for the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements
of property in the Cypress Ranch PID; approving, adopting, and fling with the City Secretary
the assessment role; levying 2024 assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements
to be provided in the district during FY 2024-25; fxing charges and liens against the property in
the district and against the owners thereof; and providing for the collection of the assessment.
6. 7. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0031 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Professional Services Agreement, Contract 17765, with West Texas Services, Inc., dba
Tom's Tree Place, for services related to median improvements in the North Overton Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) District boundary at Glenna Goodacre Boulevard.
6. 8. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0032 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Professional Services Agreement, Contract 17764, with West Texas Services, Inc., dba
Tom's Tree Place, for services related to right-of-way improvements in the North Overton Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) District boundary at 9th and l Oth Streets.
6. 9. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2024-00005 abandoning and closing
portions of a blanket garbage collection easement, a blanket underground utility for service
easement, an underground utility easement, a transformer pad easement, and a switching
enclosure easement, located in Section 37, Block AK to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County,
Texas.
6. 10. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2024-00006 abandoning and closing
an underground streetlight cable easement located in Lincoln 16 Addition, Lot 323, South
Queens Street, in the west portion of Section 6, Block JS, Lubbock County, Texas.
6. 11. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0033 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Dedication Deed and all related documents, from DSE
Properties, Ltd., in connection with certain real property located in Section 38, Block AK, GC &
SF R.R. Co. Survey, 689, Tract 9A1 & 11D, of the Lowery Subdivision, Lubbock County,
Texas, to be utilized for streets, public use, right of way, utilities, and other public purposes.
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6. 12. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0034 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Dedication Deed in connection with certain real
property out of Lot 1 of the LS Farms Addition to the City of Lubbock, located in the Section
38, Block AK, GC & SF R.R. Co. Survey, Lubbock County, Texas, to be utilized for streets,
public use, right-of-way and other public purposes, and all related documents.
G. 13. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0035 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Dedication Deed, and all related documents, from James
Duane Armstrong and wife, Jane Anne Armstrong, in connection with certain real property
located in Section 39, Block AK, GC & SF R.R. Co. Survey, Lubbock County, Texas, for street
right-of-way to be utilized for streets, public use, right-of-way, utility, and other public purposes.
6. 14. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0036 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Dedication Deed, and all related documents, from Gary
Kernell and Betty Kernell, in connection with certain real property located in Section 39, Block
AK, GC & SF R.R. Co. Survey, Lubbock County, Texas, to be utilized for streets, public use,
right-of-way, utilities, and other public purposes.
6. 15. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0027 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Street Use License Agreement, and related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and
Broadway Church of Christ, for a building encroachment in the street right-of-way, for a
transformer, storage, and air conditioner chiller room.
Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Mark
W. McBrayer, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0027.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Council Member Latrelle Joy (RECUSE)
6. 16. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0037 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement, Contract 16854, with Freese and
Nichols, Inc., for the final design, as well as bid phase services, for the West Lubbock Water
System Expansion Project.
G. 17. Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2024-R0038 ratifying the acts of the City
Manager in executing Contract 17807, and related documents, by and between the City of
Lubbock and Rangeline Utility Services, LLC, for the emergency repair of a water line.
6. 18. Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2024-R0039 authorizing the mayor to execute
Purchase Order 22300090 with GA Industries, to refurbish three large rotary ball valves used for
booster pump stations located at Post, Texas and/or Lake Alan Henry.
6. 19. Resolution - Facilities Management: Resolution No. 2024-R0040 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Service Contract 17843, with VEXUS Fiber, LLC, for the purchase and installation of
the Lubbock Emergency Communications District critical infrastructure fiber, in support of the
Public Safety Improvements Project.
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6. 20. Resolutions - Community Development: Resolution No.'s 2024-R0041; 2024-R0042;
2024-R0043; 2024-R0044; and 2024-R0045 authorizing the Mayor to execute fve Community
Development Block Grant Funding Agreements, and all related documents, by and between the
City of Lubbock and CASA of the South Plains, Community Health Center of Lubbock,
Lubbock Children's Health Clinic, YWCA of Lubbock, and Catholic Charities, diocese of
Lubbock.
6. 21. Resolution - Community Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0046 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Community Development Funding Contract 17816, and all related documents, with the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), for the Comprehensive
Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate
energy needs and to encourage consumers to control energy costs for years to come through
education.
6. 22. Resolution - Community Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0047 authorizing the Mayor to
execute a Community Development Funding Contract 17849, and all related documents, with
Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. (LSSS), to provide utility assistance to yualified
low-income persons and families, through the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program
(CEAP) administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
6. 23. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0048 authorizing the Mayor to
execute National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Contract
2023-112007, to enhance the programmatic activities of CDC Grant No.
SNU380T000306-OS-00, and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock, and
the National Association of County and City Health Officials.
6. 24. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0049 authorizing the Chief
Financial Offcer of the City of Lubbock to execute a Federal Transit Administration Section FY
2022 and FY 2023 Section 5339(a) Grant Agreement, in connection with Project ID
TX-2024-008-00, to be used for the purchase of ADA para-transit replacement vans.
6. 25. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0050 ratifying the actions of the
Chief Financial Officer in connection with the acceptance of an award under the FY 2022 & FY
2023 Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Grant (Project TX-2024-013-00), to provide
operating assistance, preventative maintenance, ADA para-transit, capital, and planning
assistance.
6. 26. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2024-R0051 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Purchase Order 33100050, with SHI Government Solutions, for the purchase of
Darktrace Software, to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of the City and Lubbock Power &
Light.
6. 27. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2024-R0052 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Purchase Order 33001815, with Dell Marketing LP, for the purchase of computers for
the annual scheduled computer replacement program.
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6. 28. Resolution - Lubbock Fire Rescue: Resolution No. 2024-R0053 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract 16038, with Brinkley, Sargent, Wiginton (BSW)
Architects, regarding a budget and term adjustment in the provision of Architect and
Engineering (A&E) services.
6. 29. Ordinance 2nd Reading - City Secretary: Ordinance No. 2024-00008, amending Section
1.02.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas, with regard to voting
precinct boundaries and the establishment of the same by the City Council; creating additional
and new voting precincts; and providing a map of the voting precincts and districts of the City of
Lubbock.
b. 30. Ordinance 2nd Reading - City Secretary: Ordinance No. 2024-00007 ordering the 2024
Regular Municipal Election of the City of Lubbock to be held May 4, 2024.
b. 31. Resolution - City Secretary: Resolution No. 2024-R0054 ordering a Special Election to fll the
vacancy in the position of Council Member, District 3, to be conducted May 4, 2024, and
authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an official Order and Notice of Special Election
for said special election.
7. Regular Agenda
7. 1. Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider appointments to the Community
Development & Services Board.
Motion by Council Member Latrelle Joy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shelia Patterson
Harris, to appoint Natalie Miller to replace William Stubblefeld.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 2. Resolution - Planning: Resolution No. 2024-R0055 receiving a final report from the
Amortization and Strategic Downzoning Study Committee (ASDSC), regarding amortization
and strategic downzoning.
Kristen Sager, director of planning, introduced the item and introduced Thomas Parker, chair of
the Amortization and Strategic Downzoning Study Committee. Thomas Parker, chair; and Jarrett
Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0055.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 3. Public Hearing - Finance: Resolution No. 2024-R0056 reauthorizing City fees charged as a
condition of constructing, renovating, or remodeling a residential or commercial structure, at
least once every ten years.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered yuestions
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from City Council.
Mayor Payne opened the public hearing at 2:46 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Payne closed the public hearing at 2:46 p.m.
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Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer
Wilson, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0056.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 4. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 5): Ordinance No. 2024-00010, for Zone Case
3058-G, a request of Seventeen Services, LLC. for Tommy Ford, for a zone change from Low
Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to Auto-Urban Commercial District (AC), at 7201 SOth
Street, located south of SOth Street and east of Upland Avenue, on 6.192 acres of unplatted land
out of Block AK, Section 35, and consider an ordinance.
Kristen Sager, director of planning; and Tyler Gentry, with Seventeen Services, LLC., gave
comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00010.
Vote: 6- 1 Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Latrelle Joy
2:52 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Payne adjourned the meeting.
The January 23, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the
27th day of February, 2024.
ATTE :
Courtney Paz, City Secretary