HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 3/5/2024CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 5, 2024
1:30 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the Sth of March, 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: 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; Mitchell Satterwhite, Interim City Attorney
Absent: Tray Payne, Mayor
Note: Ciry Council addressed agenda items in the following order.•
• Executive Session; 2.1-2.2; Citizen Comments 3; 4.1; 5.1-5. 7; S. 9-5.18; and 6.1-6.12.
• Item No 5.8 was deleted.
1. 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 2:00 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 2:02 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. 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.
2. CeremonialItems
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2. 1. Invocation
Reverend Paul Carpenter, First Christian Church, led the invocation.
2. 2. Pledges of Allegiance
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Pledges of Allegiance, to the United States and Texas Flags, were led by Council Member
Steve Massengale.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 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 March 5, 2024. Citizen Comments provide an
opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items.
Sign ups:
• Brooks Jones; and Stace Jones appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 6.12
(an ordinance amending Chapter 18, "Taxation", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock).
4. Minutes
4. 1. February 13, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
February 19, 2024 Special City Council Meeting - Groundbreaking Ceremony
Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale, to approve the February 13, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes and
the February 19, 2024 Special City Council Meeting - Groundbreaking Ceremony minutes.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
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 Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve items 5.1-5.7 and 5.9-5.18.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
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Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
5. 1. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No.
2024-00023, Amendment 13, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes
respecting the Streets Capital Project Fund; providing for filing; and providing for a savings
clause.
5. 1. 1. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2024-R0103 expressing the intent to finance
expenditures to be incurred for various capital projects and equipment approved by the City
Council in FY 2023-24 Budget Amendment 13, and to reimburse the City from the proceeds of
obligations that will be issued after the expenditure of funds to pay costs of such projects and
equipment.
5. 2. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00024,
Amendment 15, Amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Parks
Capital Projects Fund; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
5. 3. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2024-R0104 authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement, by and between the City of Lubbock and the Purchasing Cooperative of
America, for the purpose of purchasing goods and services from vendors selected through the
competitive bidding process.
5. 4. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2024-RO105 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase, for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, medical professional
liability coverage from Landmark Insurance Company, for which the total amount shall not
exceed $16,939.74.
5. 5. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2024-R0106 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase, for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, property insurance from
Zurich American Insurance Company in the amount of $50,000,000 coverage limit for the John
T. Montford Dam, for a total premium in an amount not to exceed $263,588.00.
5. 6. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2023-R0107 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase, for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, package liability insurance
coverage from Gemini Insurance Company, for which the premium amount shall not exceed
$947,997.38.
5. 7. Resolutions - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2024-R0108 authorizing and directing the
City Manager to purchase, for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, inland marine insurance
coverage from Travelers Lloyd's Insurance Company, for which the premium amount shall not
exceed $19,305; pipeline liability insurance coverage from Federal Insurance Company, for
which the premium amount shall not exceed $5,150; crime insurance coverage from Travelers
Casualty & Surety Company of America, for which the premium amount shall not exceed
$7,626; and drones hull and liability coverage from Global Aerospace, Inc., for which the
premium shall not exceed $18,131.
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5. 8. Resolution - Risk Management: Consider a resolution authorizing and directing the City
Manager to purchase for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, workers' compensation
coverage from the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool, for which the total
amount shall not exceed $1,970,994.44.
This item was deleted.
5. 9. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0109 authorizing the Mayor to
execute an agreement, and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and the
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, providing for James Felberg, M.D. to serve as
Deputy Medical Director for the City of Lubbock Health Department.
5. 10. Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2024-RO110 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Purchase Order 25101687, with Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC, for the runway pavement
marking and removal at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
5. 11. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2024-RO111 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 17809, with West Texas Mowing, for grounds maintenance for Citizens
Tower and surrounding facilities.
5. 12. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2024-RO112 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 17826, with Incircle Management, Inc. for mowing services at the City of
Lubbock Cemetery.
5. 13. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2024-R0113 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Purchase Order 10027217, with Road Runner Bridge, for the purchase and installation
of a new pedestrian utility bridge with steel frame and timber decking, for Mackenzie Park
Lake.
5. 14. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2024-R0114 authorizing the City Council
to reject any and all bids received for the landscape and maintenance of I-27 from 13th Street to
19th Street.
5. 15. Resolution - Civic Centers: Resolution No. 2024-RO115 authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Application for Eligibility to Receive Surplus Property, for the transfer of one Baldwin
nine-foot grand piano to Texas Tech University, for use in the School of Music.
5. 16. Resolution - Civic Centers: Resolution No. 2024-ROl 16 rejecting any and all bids received for
the replacement and installation of blinds in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.
5. 17. Resolution - City Manager: Resolution No. 2024-R0117 approving a Memorandum of
Understanding, Contract No. 17928, with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, for
acceptance and review of grant applications on behalf of the City of Lubbock, related to an
American Rescue Plan Act workforce training grant program.
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5. 18. Resolution - City Manager: Resolution No. 2024-R0118 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Joyland Amusement Park Lease Agreement dated April 12, 2022, by
and between the City of Lubbock and Mackenzie Park Playground Inc. d/b/a Joyland
Amusement Park, abating the rental payments due for 2024 and modifying the termination date
to September 30, 2024.
6. Regular Agenda
Hold a Public Hearing in accordance with Chapter 214 of the Texas Local Government Code
regarding local amendments to the National Model Codes, as adopted by Items 6.1 through
6.11, below, including the International Residential Code and the International Building Code.
Mayor Pro Tem Shelia Patterson Harris opened the public hearing at 2:14 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pro Tem Shelia Patterson Harris closed the public hearing at 2:14 p.m.
6. 1. Ordinance lst Reading - Building Safety: Ordinance No. 2024-00025 amending Article
28.09 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances with adoption of the 2021 International
Building Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered yuestions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00025.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
6. 2. Ordinance lst Reading - Building Safety: Ordinance No. 2024-00026 amending Article
28.10 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances with adoption of the 2021 International
Plumbing Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00026.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
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6. 3. Ordinance lst Reading - Building Safety: Ordinance No. 2024-00027 amending Article
28.11 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances with adoption of the 2021 International
Mechanical Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00027.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
6. 4. Ordinance lst Reading - Building Safety: Ordinance No. 2024-00028 amending Article
28.12 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances with adoption of the 2020 National Electrical
Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00028.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
6. 5. Ordinance lst Reading - Building Safety: Ordinance No. 2024-00029 amending Article
28.14 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances with adoption of the 2021 International
Residential Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00029.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
b. 6. Ordinance lst Reading - Building Safety: Ordinance No. 2024-00030 amending Article
28.15 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances with adoption of the 2021 International Fuel
Gas Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
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Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00030.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
6. 7. Ordinance lst Reading - Building Safety: Ordinance No. 2024-00031 amending Article
28.16 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances with adoption of the 2021 International
Energy Conservation Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00031.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
6. 8. Ordinance lst Reading - Building Safety: Ordinance No. 2024-00032 adding Article 28.17 to
the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances with adoption of the 2021 International Existing
Building Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00032.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
6. 9. Ordinance lst Reading - Building Safety: Ordinance No. 2024-00033 adding Article 28.18 to
the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances with adoption of the 2021 International Swimming
Pool and Spa Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00033.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
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Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
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6. 10. Ordinance lst Reading - Building Safety: Ordinance No. 2024-00034 amending Chapter 28
"Building Regulations" Articles 28.01 - 28.08 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances to
reflect adoption of the 2021 International Codes and 2020 National Electrical Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00034.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
6. 11. Ordinance lst Reading - Lubbock Fire Rescue: Ordinance No. 2024-00035 amending
Article 10.01 and Article 10.03 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances with the adoption of
the 2021 International Fire Code.
Robert Wallace, director of development services, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00035.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
6. 12. Ordinance lst Reading - City Manager: Ordinance No. 2024-00036 amending Chapter 18,
"Taxation", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas by adding Article 18.05 to
provide for an exemption from property taxation for qualifying child-care facilities in
accordance with Section 11.36 of the Texas Tax Code.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions
from City Council. Brooks Jones and Stace Jones gave comments and answered questions from
City Council.
Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Steve
Massengale, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00036, for 100% exemption from property
taxation for qualifying child-care facilities.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Tray Payne (ABSENT)
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2:34 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Pro Tem Shelia Patterson
Harris adjourned the meeting.
The March 6, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the 9th day
of April, 2024.
ATTEST:
Courtney Paz, City Secretary