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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 2/13/2024CITY OF LUBBOCK REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 2:00 P. M. The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 13th of February, 2024, in City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas at 1:30 p.m. 1:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED City Council Chambers, 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 1. City Council addressed agenda items in the following order: • Executive Session; 2.1-2. 2; Citizerr Comments 3; 4.1; 6.1-6. S; 6. 7-6. 8; 6. 6; S. 28; 5.1-5. 27; arrd 5.29. Executive Session The meeting recessed at 1:31 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 2:06 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 2:10 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. 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 1. 1. 3. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. Settlement offer for Claim 23-C-004A Settlement offer for Claim 23-C-200 North Park Tax Increment Financing District 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. North Park Tax Increment Financing District Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 2024 2:00 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers. City Council reconvened at 2:06 p.m. 2. CeremonialItems 2. 1. Invocation Pastor Alan Ehlo, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, led the invocation. 2. 2. Pledges of Allegiance Page 2 of 10 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 2:10 p.m. 3. 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 February 13, 2024. Citizen Comments provide an opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items. Sign ups: • Suzanne Beck Liner; Erica Bright, director of Reclaimed43; Mark Daniel, director of Love the Hub; Valerie Longoria, executive director of ECHO West Texas; Becky Robertson, executive director of Lubbock Impact; Jerry Ramirez; Dyllon Daulton; David Alderson, chair of the ECHO West Texas Board of Directors; and Ted Hogan, appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 5.28 (resolution supporting the formation of a local Continuum of Care). • Mary Duenes, survivor advocate for the Voice of Hope; Chase Smith, community director of Lubbock Open Door; Rynn Day, chair of Lubbock Open Door Board of Directors; Chad Wheeler, CEO of Lubbock Open Door; Amanda Acebedo, lead case manager in support of housing at Lubbock Open Door; Andrea Omojola, chief operating offcer of Lubbock Open Door; Chad Jackson, board member of Lubbock Open Door Board of Directors; Jaime Whee(er, surviving housing director of Lubbock Open Door; Quinn Paschal, board member of Lubbock Open Door Board of Directors and resident of Lubbock Open Door housing; and Erica Perry, director of social services for the Salvation Army, appeared before City Council to speak in opposition of item 5.28 (resolution supporting the formation of a local Continuum of Care). • Mary Guetersloh, with South Plains Homeless Consortium, appeared before City Council to speak on item 5.28 (resolution supporting the formation of a local Continuum of Care). Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 2024 I4. Minutes 4. 1. December 19, 2023 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board January 9, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Page 3 of 10 Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy, to approve the December 19, 2023 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board minutes and the January 9, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes. Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried 5. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Shelia Patterson Harris, seconded by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, to approve items 5.1-5.27 and 5.29. Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried 5. 1. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00017, Amendment 10, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the General Fund Capital Project Fund; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause. 5. 2. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00018, Amendment 11, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Grant Fund; providing for fling; and providing for a savings clause. 5. 2. 1. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0060 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 17695, and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock, and CredibleMind, Inc., for Behavioral Health 360 Program SaaS Annual Fees, Support, and Software Maintenance for the City of Lubbock Health Department. 5. 3. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00019, Amendment 12, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Gateway Streets Capital Project Fund; providing for fling; and providing for a savings clause. 5. 4. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2024-R0061 approving the North Overton 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 North Overton Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone, and to the Comptroller of the State of Texas. Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 2024 Page 4 of 10 5. 5. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0062 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 17757, with West Texas Services, Inc., dba Tom's Tree Place, for landscape maintenance services at the Roy Furr Pioneer Park at 6th Street and Avenue T, in the North Overton Public Improvement District. 5. 6. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0063 authorizing a Commercial Revitalization Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Bob Teaff, located at 2432 34th Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation. 5. 7. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0064 approving a Downtown Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Nashwell, LLC, located at 820 Main Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation. 5. 8. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0065 approving a Downtown Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc., located at 1602 Avenue N, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation. 5. 9. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0066 approving a Downtown Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Tom's Daiyuiri Place, LLC, located at 1802 Buddy Holly Avenue, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation. 5. 10. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0067 approving a Downtown Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Officewise Commercial Interiors, located at 1301 l3th Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation. 5. 11. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0068 approving a Downtown Grant Program (Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to WJW Holdings, LLC, located at 1507 13th Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation. 5. 12. Ordinance lst Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2024-00020 abandoning and closing portions of a Water Line Easement located south of 98th Street and east of Orlando Avenue in Tract A, James Morgan Offices Addition, City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. 5. 13. Ordinance lst Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2024-00021 abandoning and closing portions of an Underground Streetlight Cable Easement located at the southwest corner of 8th Street and Frankford Avenue, in Lot A, Travis Tubbs Addition, Lubbock County, Texas. 5. 14. Ordinance lst Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2024-00022 abandoning and closing portions of Street Right-of-Way located at 8th Street, east of Avenue G, and north of Lots 1 and 2, Block 74, of the Original Town of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 2024 Page 5 of 10 5. 15. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0069 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Street Use License Agreement, and related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and Red Feather Golf and Social Club LLC, for a portion of the right-of-way crossing Quaker Avenue south of 146th Street. 5. 16. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0070 authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract 16226, with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for one additional year to perform design services associated with the Bailey County Transmission Line Upgrades Capital Improvements Project. 5. 17. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0071 authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 4, for a credit, to Contract 15431, with Archer Western Construction, LLC, for services related to the Low Head C Pump Station. 5. 18. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0072 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 17773, a Development Agreement, with Elm Meadows Addition, LLC, for roadway improvements on Cedar Avenue at east 80th Street. 5. 19. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0073 authorizing the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement, Contract 17778, with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for the Water System Electrical Improvements Project. 5. 20. Resolution - Wastewater Utility: Resolution No. 2024-R0074 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 23105731, with Howden USA Company, for a replacement single-stage blower at the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant. 5. 21. Resolution - Utility and Street Maintenance: Resolution No. 2024-R0075 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 17753, with Pavement Restoration, Inc., for the Street Maintenance Asphalt Pavement Rejuvenation Program. 5. 22. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0076 authorizing the Mayor to execute four City of Lubbock Health Department - Substance Use Service Assistance Network Community Health Worker Program Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and the Salvation Army, Grace Campus, Grace Manor and Lubbock Lighthouse. 5. 23. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0077 authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Contract No. HHS000812700012, and all related documents, for SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology, surveillance, and enhanced laboratory activities, by and between the City of Lubbock and the State of Texas, acting by and through the DSHS. Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 2024 Page 6 of 10 5. 24. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0078 authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Research Agreement, and all related documents, originally executed March 24, 2020, Resolution No. 2020-R0106, by and between the City of Lubbock and Texas Tech University, for consultation and guidance regarding the Community Coalition Program and Prevention Resource Center Program. 5. 25. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2024-R0079 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 17991, with Brown-McKee, Inc., for construction of a new golf cart storage building to be located at Meadowbrook Golf Course. 5. 26. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2024-R0080 authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract 15678, with Bohannon Huston, Inc., for digital orthophotography and GIS data acquisitions. 5. 27. Resolution - Lubbock Fire Rescue: Resolution No. 2024-R0081 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 10027134, with Stryker Medical, for the acquisition of Advanced Life Support (ALS) Cardiac Monitors. 5. 28. Resolution - City Manager: Resolution No. 2024-R0059 supporting the formation of a local Continuum of Care, through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to address the homelessness issue in the City of Lubbock and surrounding area. Bill Howerton, deputy city manager, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council. Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Steve Massengale, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0059. Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried Other: Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson (RECUSE) 5. 29. Resolution - City Council: Resolution No. 2024-R0082 approving the updated City Council priorities as to decision-making, policy implementation, and budget formation. 6. Regular Agenda 6. 1. Resolution - City Manager: Resolution No. 2024-R0058 authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the purchase of electricity for all City of Lubbock facilities and infrastructure at a rate not to exceed $0.08112 per kWh for a term not to exceed 60 months. Blu Kostelich, chief financial officer, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council. Jennifer Mayberry, energy advisor with Tradition Energy, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. Regular Ciry Council Meeting February 13, 2024 Page 7 of 10 Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0058. Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried 6. 2. Resolution - City Manager: Resolution No. 2024-R0057 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease and Service Agreement, Contract 17905, and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc., for a device to enable the safe surrender of infants. Shaun Fogerson, fire chief, gave comments, answered questions from City Council, and introduced Summer Strauss, Alicia Powell, and Joseph Wallace, president of Lubbock Professional Firefighters Association. Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0057. Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried 6. 3. Public Hearing - Planning (District 2): Ordinance No. 2024-00011, for Zone Case 3111-A, a request of Parkhill for Starcare Specialty Health System, for a zone change from High Density Residential District (HDR) to Auto-Urban Commercial District (AC), at 3002 East 19th Street and 1950 Aspen Avenue, located south of East 19th Street and east of Aspen Avenue, on 87 acres of land out of Block B, Section 3, including MHMR Addition, Tract A, and consider an ordinance. Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered yuestions from City Council. Mayor Payne opened the public hearing at 3:19 p.m. Johna Anthony, with Parkhill, appeared to speak in favor. No one appeared to speak in opposition. Mayor Payne closed the public hearing at 3:22 p.m. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Shelia Patterson Harris, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00011. Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried 6. 4. Public Hearing - Planning (District 4): Ordinance No. 2024-00012, for Zone Case 3493, a request of R2M Engineering, LLC for Landshark Commercial Properties, LLC, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to Neighborhood Commercial District (NC), generally located north and south of 151st Street and west of University Avenue, on 8.71 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 2, and consider an ordinance. Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 2024 Page 8 of 10 Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered yuestions from City Council. Mayor Payne opened the public hearing at 3:26 p.m. Jason Brewer, with R2M Engineering, appeared to speak in favor. No one appeared to speak in opposition. Mayor Payne closed the public hearing at 3:27 p.m. Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00012. Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried b. 5. Public Hearing - Planning (District 4): Ordinance No. 2024-00013, for Zone Case 3496, a request of OJD Engineering, LLC for Toot' N Totum, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to Auto-Urban Commercial District (AC), at 2416 130th Street, located east of University Avenue and north of 130th Street, on 2.71 acres of unplatted land out of Block E, Section 15, and consider an ordinance. Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council. Mayor Payne opened the public hearing at 3:29 p.m. Michael Adams, with OJD Engineering, appeared to speak in favor. No one appeared to speak in opposition. Mayor Payne closed the public hearing at 3:30 p.m. Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Steve Massengale, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00013. Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried 6. 6. Public Hearing - Planning (District 5): Ordinance No. 2024-OOOl6, for Zone Case 3494, a reyuest of the City of Lubbock, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to Industrial Park District (IP), at 7401 Alcove Avenue, located north of Marsha Sharp Freeway and east of Alcove Avenue, on 70.65 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 31, and consider an ordinance. Erik Rejino, assistant city manager; and Wood Franklin, division director of public works, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; Wood Franklin, division director of public works; and Brenda Haney, director of solid waste, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 2024 Mayor Payne opened the public hearing at 3:56 p.m. Natalie Miller; and Joshua Shankles appeared to speak in favor. Page 9 of 10 Troy Brooks; Wesley Houck; Jana Noall; Maritza Ferraro; Marshall Drennan; Jeffery Paige; Billy Scott; Bonnie Brooks; Lee Mayhew; Faith Robinson; Tracy Edwards; Mike Gremillion; Leigh Green; Nate Douglas; and Dennis Brink appeared to speak in opposition. Mayor Payne closed the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Steve Massengale, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00016. Vote: 6- 1 Motion carried NAY: Council Member Mark W. McBrayer Motion by Council Member Mark W. McBrayer, to postpone this item to the June 25, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, no second. The motion was not considered. 6. 7. Public Hearing - Planning (District 5): Ordinance No. 2024-00014, for Zone Case 2923-A, a reyuest of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc. for Tom and Brenda Jones, for a zone change from High Density Residential District (HDR), to Neighborhood Commercial District (NC), generally located south of 87th Street, and east of Upland Avenue, Westwood Addition, Tract A-2-A, and a portion of Tract A-1-A, and consider an ordinance. Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council. Mayor Payne opened the public hearing at 3:32 p.m. Terry Holeman, with Hugo Reed and Associates, appeared to speak in favor. No one appeared to speak in opposition. Mayor Payne closed the public hearing at 3:35 p.m. Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00014. Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried Other: Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia (AWAY) Regular City Council Meeting February 13, 2024 Page 10 of 10 6. 8. Public Hearing - Planning (District 5): Ordinance No. 2024-00015, for Zone Case 3495, a request of Mark and Deborah Clark Trust, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2), to Heavy Commercial District (HC), at 7109 Marsha Sharp Freeway, located south of Marsha Sharp Freeway and west of Rochester Avenue, on 0.43 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 30, and consider an ordinance. Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council. Mayor Payne opened the public hearing at 3:37 p.m. Deborah Clark and Mark Clark, the proponents, appeared to speak in favor. No one appeared to speak in opposition. Mayor Payne closed the public hearing at 3:39 p.m. Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00015. Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried 7:29 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Payne adjourned the meeting. The February 13, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the Sth day of March, 2024. ATT ' T: Courtney Paz, City Secretary " l � TRAY PAYNE, MAYOR