HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 1/13/2026CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 13, 2026
12:30 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 13th of January, 2026, in
City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas at 12:30 p.m.
12:30 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: Ciry Council addressed agenda items in the following order:
. Executive Session; 2.1-2.2; Citizen Comments 3; �.1; 5.1-5.26; and 6.1-6. 6.
• Item No. 6.6 failed.
1. Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 12:30 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open
session at 2:10 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 2:12 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. Chapter 22 - Code of Ordinances
1. 1. 2. North Park Tax Increment Financing District
1. 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.
1. 2. 1. Chapter 22 - Code of Ordinances
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1. 3. 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
Central Business District Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors,
Community Development & Services Board/Urban Renewal Agency Board of Commissioners,
Lubbock Business Park Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, North
Overton Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, North Park Tax
Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, Urban Design & Historic
Preservation Commission, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
1. 4. Hold an executive session 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.
2:00 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 2:10 p.m.
2. CeremonialItems
2. 1. Invocation
Council Member David Glasheen led the invocation.
2. 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 2:12 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 January 13, 2026. Citizen Comments provide an
opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items.
Sign ups:
• Chris Bourne; Brian Hall; and Roxy Cardenas appeared before City Council to speak in
favor of item 6.6 (an ordinance to eliminate the increase in fees charged for the use of the
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Berl Huffman Turf Fields).
4. Minutes
4. 1. December 2, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Tim
Collins, to approve the December 2, 2025 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 Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon
Harris, to approve items 5.1-5.26.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
5. 1. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-00001,
Amendment 11, respecting the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Services Grant; providing
for fling; and providing for a savings clause.
5. 2. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-00002,
Amendment 12, respecting the Lubbock Power & Light Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget.
5. 3. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2025-00145, abandoning and closing
a portion of an Access Easement, located in Tracts A and B of High Point Village Addition, in
Section 12, Block JS, Lubbock County, Texas, on the south side of Kent Street, east of north
Frankford Avenue, and west of north County Road 1700.
5. 4. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2025-00146, abandoning and closing
an underground utility easement located in Section 28, Block E-2, Lubbock County, Texas, at
the northwest corner of Slide Road and 57th Street.
5. 5. Ordinance lst Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2026-00003 abandoning and closing
a portion of the right-of-way of 27th Street and the alley between Avenues C and D, north of
29th Street, located in Block 5, Usleaman's Addition, Section 7, Block B, as recorded in
Volume 91, Page 463 of the Deed of Records of Lubbock County, Texas.
5. 6. Ordinance lst Reading - Right-of-Way: A corrective Ordinance No. 2026-00004 abandoning
and closing a street, located in Section 42, Block AK, Rolling Plains Addition, Lubbock County,
Texas, along Yuma Avenue between 32nd Street and 34th Street, directing the City Engineer to
mark the official maps of the City to reflect said abandonment and closing; providing a savings
clause; providing for publication; and repealing Ordinance No. 2025-00097.
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5. 7. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2026-R0001 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Memorandum of Agreement, by and between the City of Lubbock and Rafter T Enterprises,
LLC., for the purchase of a 0.1111-acre parcel located in Section 43, Block AK, Lubbock
County, Texas (Parcel 36), located on the east side of Upland Avenue, and south of 26th Street,
and north of 28th Street, to be utilized for the 2022 Street Bond Project.
5. 8. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2026-R0002 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Memorandum of Agreement, by and between the City of Lubbock and Randy Scott Snodgrass
and Holly Elizabeth Snodgrass, for the purchase of a 0.0517-acre parcel located in Section 42,
Block AK, Lubbock County, Texas (Parcel 56), located on the west side of Upland Avenue,
across from 30th Street, to be utilized for the 2022 Street Bond Project.
5. 9. Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2026-R0003 approving and ratifying the actions
of the Director of Purchasing, in executing Purchase Order 23106153, with Vulcan Industries,
LLC., for the emergency replacement of two drum screens for the #1 and #3 Rotary Drum
Thickeners used in the treatment process at the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant.
5. 10. Resolution - Human Resources: Resolution No. 2026-R0004 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 1 to Contract 19198, by and between the City of Lubbock and WEX Health,
Inc., an employee benefits platform, to incorporate additional commercial liability insurance
terms and conditions, regarding insurance coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act.
5. 11. Resolution - Human Resources: Resolution No. 2026-R0005 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 1 to Contract 18415 (Resolution No. 2025-R0016), by and between the City of
Lubbock and Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC, to expand the scope of services to include Request
for Proposal service related to the procurement of 457 Plan vendors.
5. 12. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0006 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Purchase Order 27126185, with Complete Coach Works, for the purchase of parts for,
and repairs to be made to Citibus # 1905, a 2019 Gillig 40-foot bus.
5. 13. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0007 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Purchase Order 27126229, with Iris Infrared & Intelligent Sensors, for the purchase of
Automatic Passenger Counters.
5. 14. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0008 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Amendment No. 2 to #MGA-2022-2026-LUBBOCK-046, the Master Grant Agreement,
by and between the City of Lubbock and the Texas Department of Transportation, to incorporate
updated provisions of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements.
5. 15. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0009 approving a Downtown
Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Flip's LBK Inc.,
located at 1406 Avenue Q, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated
Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.
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5. 16. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0010 approving a Downtown
Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Taylornation
Holdings, LLC, located at 310 Buddy Holly, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended
and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.
5. 17. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R001 l confirming that the City of
Lubbock is in support of the proposed 9% Housing Tax Credit application to be submitted to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for the Garden Homes of Upland
Heights development, to be located at 10305 Upland Avenue, Lubbock, Texas.
5. 18. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0012 confirming that the City of
Lubbock is in support of the proposed 9% Housing Tax Credit application to be submitted to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for the Parkview Place Apartments
rehabilitation project, located at 6402 Hartford Avenue in Lubbock, Texas.
5. 19. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0013 accepting a Special Warranty
Deed from the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA), granted to the City of
Lubbock, for real property located at tracts within the Lubbock Rail Port, as described in the
Special Warranty Deed exhibits.
5. 20. Resolution - Fleet Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0014 ratifyina and approving the
emergency actions of the Solid Waste and Fleet Operations Departments in executing payments
to S2 Manufacturing, for the equipment rental of a Landfill Compactor at the West Texas
Region Disposal Facility in Abernathy, Texas.
5. 21. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2026-R0015 authorizing the Mayor to
execute an Addendum to Purchase Order 33001616, with ThinkGard, LLC, extending the term
of the Service Agreement for six months, for a Managed Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution.
5. 22. Ordinance lst Reading - City Secretary: Ordinance No. 2026-00005 ordering the 2026
Regular Municipal Election of the City of Lubbock to be held May 2, 2026.
5. 23. Ordinance lst Reading - City Secretary: Ordinance No. 2026-00006 amending and adopting
the boundaries of voting precincts and districts of the City of Lubbock as required by Section
1.02.004(c) of the Code of Ordinances.
5. 24. Resolution - City Secretary: Resolution No. 2026-R0016 adopting a voting system for use in
any one or more elections ordered by the City of Lubbock, at all Early Voting and Election Day
polling locations in Lubbock County.
5. 25. Resolution - City Secretary: Resolution No. 2026-R0017 authorizing a joint election with other
eligible governmental units in Lubbock County, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract
for services with Lubbock County and the eligible governmental units, for said joint election(s),
- through September 30, 2026.
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5. 26. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2026-R0018 suspending for 45 days, from December 23,
2025, to February 6, 2026, the effective date proposed by West Texas Gas Utility, LLC,
regarding its application to increase it's gas utility rates under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure
Program filed on or about October 24, 2025, pursuant to section 104.301 of the Gas Utility
Regulatory Act.
5. Regular Agenda
b. 1. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2026-R0019 authorizing publication and posting of
notices of intention to issue City of Lubbock, Texas Certificates of Obligation, General
Obligation Bonds, and Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds.
Joe Jimenez, chief financial offcer; and Matt Boles, with RBC Capital Markets, gave a
presentation and answered yuestions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Tim
Collins, to approve Resolution No. 2026-R0019.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 2. Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider appointments to the American Windmill
Museum, Inc. Board of Directors, Animal Services Advisory Board, Board of Health, Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee, Central Business District Tax Increment Financing
Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors, Community
Development & Services Board/Urban Renewal Agency Board of Commissioners, Cultural Arts
Grants Review Standing Sub-Committee, Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation Board of
Directors, Libraries Board, Lubbock Business Park Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment
Zone Board of Directors, No►�th Overton Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of
Directors, North Park Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, Public
Transit Advisory Board, Urban Design & Historic Preservation Commission, Veterans Advisory
Committee, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Courtney Paz, city secretary, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
American Windmill Museum, Inc. Board of Directors: Appointment of Tilmon Hurt to
replace Raquel Gonzales.
Animal Services Advisory Board: Appointment of Henry Tarango to replace Aaron Chavarria.
Board of Health: Appointment of Dr. Duke Appiah to replace Brandan Fokken.
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee: Appointment of Clark Lammert to replace
Thomas Payne.
Central Business District Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of
Directors: Reappointment of Robert Taylor, Brett McDowell, and Gabriel Vitela.
Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors: Appointment of Darryl Holland to replace Emily
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Wilkinson.
Community Development & Services Board/Urban Renewal Agency Board of
Commissioners: Reappoinment of Jay Warnick and Aimee George; and the appointment of
Maria Gomez to replace Leo Flores.
Cultural Arts Grants Review Standing Sub-Committee: Reappointment of Paula January.
Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors: Appointment of Tim Green to
replace Carl Russel and Brian Albiar to replace Tom Couture.
Libraries Board: Reappointment of Patricia Maloney, Jan Ramirez, and Derrick Raybon.
Lubbock Business Park Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors:
Reappointment of Christopher Hook, Tony Whitehead, and Dr. Kathy Rollo.
North Overton Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors:
Reappointment of Timothy Pridmore.
North Park Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of
Directors: Reappointment of Kevin Glasheen, David Wilkerson, and Randy Allen.
Public Transit Advisory Board: Appointment of Ronald Ator to replace Perla Sosa.
Urban Design & Historic Preservation Commission: Reappointment of Baynetta Jordan and
Randy Henson; and the appointment of Sally Shelton to replace Tamra Walter and Patsy Jackson
to replace David Chapa.
Veterans Advisory Committee: Appointment of Fabian Martinez to replace Norman Bearden.
Zoning Board of Adjustment: Reappointment of Shannon Spencer and D'Juana McPherson;
the promotion of Tracy Thomason to a member position to replace Joe Phea, Jr.; and the
appointment of Mike Kerr to an alternate position to replace Rafael Gutierrez, the appointment
of Bretton Villareal to an alternate position to replace Danielle Craig, and the appointment of Ian
"Cole" Watts to an alternate position to replace Tracy Thomason.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Tim
Collins, to appoint, reappoint, and promote the aforementioned citizens to the American
Windmill Museum, Inc. Board of Directors, Animal Services Advisory Board, Board of
Health, Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, Central Business District Tax
Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of
Directors, Community Development & Services Board/Urban Renewal Agency Board of
Commissioners, Cultural Arts Grants Review Standing Sub-Committee, Lubbock Housing
Finance Corporation Board of Directors, Libraries Board, Lubbock Business Park Tax
Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, North Overton Tax Increment
Financing Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, Public Transit Advisory Board, Urban
Design & Historic Preservation Commission, Veterans Advisory Committee, and the
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Brayden Rose, to
reappoint the aforementioned citizens to the North Park Tax Increment Financing
Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Council Member David Glasheen (RECUSE)
6. 3. Public Hearing - Finance: Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 394.9025 of
the Texas Local Government Code, regarding a proposal by the Lubbock Housing Finance
Corporation to issue one or more series of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds in an
amount of not more than $22,000,000, for the beneft of 1102 58th Street Lubbock Apartments,
LP, in connection with the acquisition, rehabilitation, and eyuipping of approximately 152
multifamily rental housing units located at 1102 58th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79412, known as
The Ella Apartments.
Public Hearing Only.
Joe Jimenez, chief financial officer, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Mayor McBrayer opened the public hearing at 2:45 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor McBrayer closed the public hearing at 2:45 p.m.
6. 4. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2026-R0020 approving the request by the Lubbock
Housing Finance Corporation to issue one or more series of tax-exempt multifamily housing
revenue bonds, in an amount of not more than $22,000,000, for the benefit of 1102 58th Street
Lubbock Apartments, LP, in connection with the acquisition, rehabilitation, and eyuipping of
approximately 152 multifamily rental housing units located at 1102 58th Street, Lubbock, Texas
79412 known as The Ella Apartments.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon
Harris, to approve Resolution No. 2026-R0020
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 5. Public Hearing - Planning (District 2): Ordinance No. 2026-00007, for Zone Case 788-B, a
request of R2M Engineering, LLC, for Lubbock Turf, LLC, for a zone change from Low
Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to Residential Estate District (RE), at 421 and 501 North
Ivory Avenue and 702 and 802 East Erskine Street, located west of North Ivory Avenue and
south of East Itasca Street, on 168.072 acres of unplatted land out of Block A, Sections 1 and 77.
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Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
Mayor McBrayer opened the public hearing at 2:50 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor McBrayer closed the public hearing at 2:50 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Gordon Harris, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy
Martinez-Garcia, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-00007.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 6. Ordinance - City Council: Consider an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend Ordinance
No. 2025-00112, to eliminate the increase in fees charged for the use of the Berl Huffman Turf
Fields and adopting as the appropriate fee, the same fees charged in FY2024-25.
This item failed.
Mayor Mark W. McBrayer and Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia introduced the item and
answered yuestions from City Council. Matt Wade, city attorney; and Jarrett Atkinson, city
manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon
Harris, to approve this item.
Vote: 3 - 4 Failed
NAY: Council Member Tim Collins
Council Member David Glasheen
Council Member Brayden Rose
Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson
3:12 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor McBrayer adjourned the meeting.
The January 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on
the l Oth day of February, 2026.
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RK W. McBRAYER, M,�IYOR
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Court Paz, City Secre ry
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