HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 7/23/2024CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 23, 2024
12:00 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 23rd of July, 2024, in City
Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas at 12:00 p.m.
12:02 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas
Present: Mayor Mark W. McBrayer; Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia; Council Member Tim
Collins; Council Member David Glasheen; Council Member Gordon Harris; Council Member
Brayden Rose; Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson; City Manager W. Jarrett Atkinson; City
Secretary Courtney Paz; City Attorney Matt Wade
Note
1.
Ciry Counci! addressed agenda items in the folloN�ing order:
• Executive Session; 2.1-2. 2; 3.1-3.2; Crtizen Comments -�; 5.1; 6.19; 6.1-6.18; 6. 20-6. 21; 7.1-7. 4;
and 6.19.
• Item No. 6.19 N�as amended.
Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 12:03 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open
session at 1:29 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 3:17 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. Vital Statistics
1. 2.
1. 2. 1.
1. 2. 2.
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.
19th Street and Avenue X
Commercial Lease Amendment for property located at 5034 Frankford Avenue, Lubbock,
Texas, 79424
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1. 3. Hold an executive sesssion in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.087, to
discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body
has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or
expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body
is conducting economic development negotiations; and to deliberate the offer of a financial or
other incentive to a business prospect described herein above.
1. 3. 1. Lubbock Economic Development Alliance update regarding ongoing LEDA economic
development projects and negotiations with business prospects including any related
financial incentives offered or discussed.
1:00 p.m. or immediately following Executive Session - The City Council reconvenes in City Council
Chambers in Work Session regarding items for presentation and discussion on such issues that may
require in-depth consideration by the City Council.
City Council reconvened at 1:29 p.m.
2. Work Session - Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide
guidance to staff as appropriate.
2. 1. Recognition of Mandela Washington Fellows
Mayor Mark McBrayer presented a special recognition and honorary city of Lubbock
citizenships to the students participating in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young
African Leaders Program at Texas Tech University. Michael Johnson, associate director of
international grants administcation and pactnerships at Texas Tech University Office of
International Affairs, gave comments on the importance of the Mandela Washington Fellowship
Program and introduced the students.
2. 2. Discuss Sewer Lateral Committee Recommendations and Policies
Wood Franklin, division director of public works, gave a presentation and answered questions
from City Council. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from
City Council.
Discussion ensued among City Council over the Sewer Lateral Committee
recommendations and policies.
There was a consensus among City Council that before making any changes to the ordinance,
funding for the current capital improvement program would continue for the first three months
of Fiscal Year 2024-2025, to allow for adequate public notice, awareness, and education
regarding any changes to the ordinance. There was also a consensus for the creation of a
fnancial assistance program.
The prevailing recommendation by City Council is for the city to return the fnancial
responsibility to the property owner beginning January l, 2025.
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Other recommendations made by City Council for consideration included: establishing time
limits for city assistance; creating an option for citizens to pay the cost of repairs over time; and
a hybrid model where both the homeowner and the city would cover the cost of repairs.
Direction was given to the city manager to present options to administer a financial assistance
program.
3:03 p.m. - The City Council continues in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
3. CeremonialItems
3. 1. Invocation
Senior Pastor Michelle L. Schubert, New Hope Church LBK, led the invocation.
3. 2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance, to the United States and Texas Flags, were led by Mayor Pro Tem
Christy Martinez-Garcia.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:17 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 July 23, 2024. Citizen Comments provide an
opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items.
Sign ups:
•Alma Gopie and Barbara Lieck appeared before City Council to speak on item 2.2 (Sewer
Lateral Com►nittee Recommendations and Policies).
• Brigid Krizek submitted a written comment to the City Council on item 2.2 (Sewer Lateral
Committee Recommendations and Policies).
• Colby Norris, treasurer of the Highland Oaks Homeowner's Association, appeared before
City Council to speak in favor of item 7.4 (resolution and order for a special city election
regarding the annexation of property known as the Highland Oaks Subdivision).
• Belinda Kay, resident of the Highland Oaks Subdivision; and Gregg Kay, resident of the
Highland Oaks Subdivision, appeared before City Council to speak in opposition of item
7.4 (resolution and order for a special city election regarding the annexation of property
known as the Highland Oaks Subdivision).
5. Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
July 23, 2024
5. 1. June 25, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
June 25, 2024 Special City Council Meeting - Swearing-In Ceremony
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member
Brayden Rose, to approve the June 25, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes and the
June 25, 2024 Special City Council Meeting - Swearing-In Ceremony minutes.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
b. 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 Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Dr.
Jennifer Wilson, to approve items 6.1-6.18 and 6.20-6.21.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 1. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00100,
Amendment 40, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Civil
Service Positions; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
6. 2. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00101,
Amendment 41, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Airport
Capital Project Fund and Airport Operating Fund; providing for filing; and providing for a
savings clause.
6. 3. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00102,
Amendment 42, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Operating Budget for Market Lubbock Inc.-Visit Lubbock and Sports Authority; providing for
filing; and providing for a savings clause.
G. 4. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-00103,
Amendment 43, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Cable
Services Fund; providing for fling; and providing for a savings clause.
6. 5. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0321 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1) Right-of-Way Deed and one (1) Drainage
Easement Deed, and all related documents, in connection with certain real property located in
Section 8, Block JS, Lubbock County, Texas (Parcel 4), on the west side of North Milwaukee
Avenue and on the north side of Erskine Street, to be utilized for the 2022 Roadway Bond
Project.
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6. 6. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0322 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1) Street, Public Use, and Right-of-Way Deed, and
all related documents, in connection with certain real property located in Section 39, Block AK,
Lubbock County, Texas (Parcel 31), at the southwest corner of 34th Street and Upland
Avenue, to be utilized for the 2022 Roadway Bond Project.
6. 7. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0323 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1) Street, Public Use, and Right-of-Way Deed, and
all related documents, in connection with certain real property located in Section 42, Block AK,
Lubbock County, Texas, at the southwest corner of 34th Street and Upland Avenue, to be
utilized for the 2022 Roadway Bond Project.
6. 8. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0324 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1) Street, Public Use, and Right-of-Way Deed, and
all related documents, in connection with certain real property located in Section 1, Block D-6,
Lubbock County, Texas (Parcel 6), on the west side of Upland Avenue across from 12th
Street, to be utilized for the 2022 Roadway Bond Project.
6. 9. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0325 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1) Street, Public Use, and Right-of-Way Deed, and
all related documents, in connection with certain real property located in Section 1, Block D-6,
Lubbock County, Texas (Parcel 7), on the west side of Upland Avenue, north of 12th Street, to
be utilized for the 2022 Roadway Bond Project.
6. 10. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0326 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1) Street, Public Use, and Right-of-Way Deed, and
all related documents, in connection with certain real property located in Section l, Block D-6,
Lubbock County, Texas (Parcel 8), at the southwest corner of Upland Avenue and 9th Street, to
be utilized for the 2022 Roadway Bond Project.
6. 11. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0327 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1) Street, Public Use, and Right-of-Way Deed, and
all related documents, in connection with certain real property located in Section 1, Block D-6,
Lubbock County, Texas (Parcel 13), on the west side of Upland Avenue, south of 4th Street,
north of 8th Street, to be utilized for the 2022 Roadway Bond Project.
6. 12. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0328 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1) Street, Public Use, and Right-of-Way Deed, and
all related documents, in connection with certain real property located in Section l, Block D-6,
Lubbock County, Texas (Parcel 16), at the southeast corner of Upland Avenue and 4th Street, to
be utilized for the 2022 Roadway Bond Project.
6. 13. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0329 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1) Street, Public Use, and Right-of-Way Deed, and
all related documents, in connection with certain real property located in Section 1, Block D-6,
Lubbock County, Texas (Parcel 21), at the northeast corner of Upland Avenue and 19th Street,
to be utilized for the 2022 Roadway Bond Project.
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6. 14. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0330 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1)Street, Public Use, and Right-of-Way Deed, and
{1) Water Line Easement Deed, and all related documents, in connection with certain real
property located in Section 38, Block AK, of the GC & SF R.R. Co. Survey, Lubbock County,
Texas (Parcel 12), on the east side of Upland Avenue, at the railroad crossing, to be utilized for
the 2022 Roadway Bond Project.
6. 15. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R033 I authorizing the Mayor to accept a
Real Estate Sales Contract, and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and
Lubbock Land Holdings, LLC, for the purchase of real property located in Lot 21, 82nd Acres
Addition to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, on the east side of I-27, south of 82nd Street,
to be used for drainage improvements on the 2022 Roadway Bond Project.
b. 16. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0332 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Change Order No. 2 to Contract 16162, with Landmark Structures, LP, related to the
construction completion of the 2.0 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tanks at 3rd Street and
University Avenue and 87th Street and Avenue P.
6. 17. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0333 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Public Works Contract 18144, with West Texas Paving, Inc., for Unpaved Roads Improvements
C.O. Phase 4.
6. 18. Resolution - Facilities Management: Resolution No. 2024-R0334 authorizing the Mayor to
execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Mutual Termination of Lease Agreement,
and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and Dolgencorp of Texas, Inc.,
regarding property at 2015 SOth Street-Unit B.
6. 19. Resolution - Civic Centers: Resolution No. 2024-R0338 approving the recommendation from
the Cultural Arts Grant Review Sub-Committee and the Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors,
for the 2024 Cultural Arts Grant Program, using Hotel Occupancy Tax funds collected at the end
of Fiscal Year 2022-23.
This item was amended.
Matt Wade, city attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member David Glasheen, seconded by Council Member Brayden Rose,
to remove this item from the consent agenda.
Vote: 6- 1 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia
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Motion by Council Member David Glasheen, seconded by Council Member Brayden Rose,
to make the following amendment:
• to remove First Friday Art Trail from the recipient list to receive Hotel Occupancy
Tax grant funds.
Vote on Motion to Amend
Vote: 5- 2 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia
Council Member Gordon Harris
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member
Brayden Rose, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0338, as amended.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 20. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2024-R0335 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 18160, with Vexus Fiber Internet Services, for upgrades of internet services for
various City departments.
6. 21. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2024-R0336 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 18193, with Unite Private Networks, to provide Secondary Business Internet
Service connections for Citizens Tower and multiple City locations.
7. Regular Agenda
7. 1. Public Hearing - Planning (District 3): Ordinance No. 2024-00104, for Zone Case 763-D, a
request of Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. for Buslon, Inc., for a zone change from Low Density
Single-Family District (SF-2) and Medium Density Residential District (MDR) to Medium
Density Residential District (MDR), at 5311 Bangor Avenue, located north of 54th Street and
east of Bangor Avenue, on approximately 5.9 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section
28.
Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Mayor McBrayer opened the public hearing at 3:54 p.m.
Parker Zee, with Woda Cooper Companies, on behalf of the proponent, appeared to speak in
favor.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Mayor McBrayer closed the public hearing at 3:55 p.m.
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Motion by Council Member David Glasheen, seconded by Council Member Brayden Rose,
to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00104.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 2. Public Hearing - Planning (District 6): Ordinance No. 2024-00105, for Zone Case 2538-MM,
a request of K-9 Kennels, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to
Heavy Commercial District (HC), at 1607 and 1715 Alcove Avenue, located north of 19th Street
and east of Alcove Avenue, on approximately 6.1 acres of unplatted land out of Block D-6,
Section 1.
Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Mayor McBrayer opened the public hearing at 3:57 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor McBrayer closed the public hearing at 3:57 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Tim
Collins, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-00105.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 3. Public Hearing - Planning: Hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 43.0694(a) of the
Texas Local Government Code, regarding the City of Lubbock's intent to annex an area of land
consisting of approximately 374.74 acres of real properly commonly known as the Highland
Oaks Subdivision, located within an area located south of 146th Street (F.M. 7500), east of
Frankford Avenue, north of Woodrow Road (F.M. 7600), and west of Slide Road (F.M. Road
1730) into Lubbock's corporate limits.
Public Hearing Only.
Kristen SaDer, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Mayor McBrayer opened the public hearing at 3:58 p.m.
Tim Goebel; Ron Braunhardt; and David Conklin, appeared to speak in favor.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Mayor McBrayer closed the public hearing at 4:03 p.m.
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7. 4. Resolution and Order - City Secretary: Resolution No. 2024-R0337 and order for a special
city election to be held on November 5, 2024, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code
Section 43.0696, regarding the annexation of approximately 374.74 acres of real property
commonly known as the Highland Oaks Subdivision, located within an area located south of
146th Street (F.M. 7500), east of Frankford Avenue, north of Woodrow Road (F.M. 7600), and
west of Slide Road (F.M. Road 1730).
Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0337.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
4:11 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor McBrayer adjourned the meeting.
The July 23, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the 27th day
of August, 2024.
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MARK W. McBRAYER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Courtney Paz, City Secretary