HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 4/14/2026CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 14, 2026
12:30 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 14th of April, 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
Attorney Matt Wade; Deputy City Secretary Jimmy Maynard
Note: City Council addressed agenda items rn the fo/lo��ing order:
• Executive Session; 1. -l. l; 2.1; 3.1-3.2; Citizen Comments -l; 5.1; 6.1-6. 31; and 7.1.
1. Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 12:31 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions
of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 2:16
p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 2:34 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 - City Code of Ordinances
1. 1. 2. Cause No. 07-26-00168-CV, Seventh District Court of Appeals
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 - City Code of Ordinances
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 Lake Alan
Henry Board of Appeals and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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1. 4. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code 551.0761 to discuss and take
action on measures to protect a critical infrastructure facility.
1. 4. 1. Software related to Critical Infrastructure
• Resolution No. 2026-R0 l 32 related to software related to Critical Infrastructure.
Immediately following Executive Session, the City Council reconvenes in City Council Chambers in
Work Session.
City Council reconvened at 2:16 p.m.
2. Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate.
2. 1. Preview City Website
Jarrett Atkinson, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City Council.
Lacey Rose, director of communications and public engagement, gave a presentation and answered
questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: Project Overview; Timeline; New
Features; and a preview of the new website.
2:00 p.m. - City Council continues in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council concluded work session and began regular session at 2:30 p.m.
3. CeremonialItems
3. 1. Invocation
Pastor Alan Ehlo, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 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 2:34 p.m.
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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 April 14, 2026.Citizen Comments provide an opportunity for citizens to
make comments and express a position on agenda items.
No one appeared to speak.
5. Minutes
5. 1. March 4, 2026 Special City Council Meeting - State of the City
March l0, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon
Harris, to approve the March 4, 2026 Special City Council Meeting - State of the City minutes
and the March 10, 2026 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 Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Tim
Collins, to approve items 6.1-6.31.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 1. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0034,
Amendment 18, respecting the Airport Capital Projects Fund and Passenger Facility Charge Fund
in connection with Capital Improvement Project 9291 l, to Replace the Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting vehicle at the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport; and further to establish
Capital Improvement Project 92956 for the West General Aviation Ramp Rehabilitation.
6. 1. 1. Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2026-R0133 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase
Order 25102096, with Siddons - Martin Emergency Group, LLC, for a replacement Aircraft Rescue
and Fire Fighting Vehicle at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
6. 1. 2. Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2026-R0134 authorizing the Mayor to execute Work Order
No. 003 to Contract 18761, with RS&H, Inc., for professional architectural/engineering services, for
the LBB West General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation - Preliminary Engineer's Report, Design, and
Bidding Services at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
6. 2. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0035,
Amendment 19, respecting the Traffic Capital Projects Fund to establish Capital [mprovement
Project 8714, 13th Street & Slide Road Intersection Traffic Signals.
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6. 2. 1. Resolution - Public Works Traffic Operations: Resolution No. 2026-R0135 authorizing the
Mayor to execute Advanced Funding Agreement No. 0905-06-121, with the Texas Department of
Transportation, for traffic signal improvements at the intersection of 13th Street and Slide Road.
6. 3. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0036,
Amendment 20, respecting the Abandoned Vehicle Fund.
6. 4. Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0037,
Amendment 21, amending the FY 2025-26 Budget for Municipal Purposes, respecting the Lubbock
Power and Light Operating and Capital Fund related to establishing Capital Improvement Project
92955, Eeeder Optimization, and appropriating funding; and increase miscellaneous revenue in
Fund 211.
6. 5. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0043,
Amendment 22, amending the FY 2025-26 Budget for Municipal Purposes respecting the Streets
Capital Project Fund and Impact Fee Streets Zone E Fund, in connection with Certificate of
Obligation Funding for 1 14th Street: Quaker Avenue to Indiana Avenue, and 82nd Street and Mactin
Luther King Boulevard-22B.
6. 6. Resolution - Risk Management: Resolution No. 2026-R0136 authorizing the Mayor to execute,
for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Compromise Settlement Agreement and Release of All
Claims, in a lawsuit involving a motor vehicle collision, by and between the City of Lubbock and
Meghan Watson (Cause No. CG2025-CV-0750).
6. 7. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2026-O0038, abandoning and closing a
portion of an alley located within the J.J. Dillard Addition in Section 7, Block B, Lubbock County,
Texas, between Avenue A and Avenue B, immediately north of 30th Street.
6. 8. Ordinance lst Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2026-O0044, and related documents,
abandoning and closing a portion of a drainage easement located in Tracts F& H2, of the Commons
South Addition, in Section 22, Block E2, Lubbock County, Texas, north of 122nd Street and east of
Quaker Avenue.
6. 9. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2026-R0137 authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Memorandum of Agreement, by and between the City of Lubbock and Trinity Fellowship Church of
Lubbock, for the purchase of right-of-way real property located in Section 23, Block AK, Lubbock
County, Texas (Parcel 4), located at the southwest corner of Upland Avenue and 103rd Street, to be
utilized for the 2024 Street Bond Project.
6. 10. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2026-R0 l 38 authorizing the Mayor to execute Change
Order No. 1 to Contract No. 19137, and related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock
and West Texas Paving, Inc., for updates to roadway lwghting, pavement, curb ramps, sidewalks,
utility layouts, valve locations, and related plans, profile, and quantity information.
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6. 11. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2026-R0139 authorizing the Mayor to execute for and
on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Amendment No. 2 to that certain Professional Services
�_a Agreement (Resolution No. 2025-R0062, Contract 18659) for services in connection with the Lake
7- Permit Application and Pre-National Environmental Policy Act Documentation, by and between
the City of Lubbock and HDR Engineering, Inc., to expand the scope of services to include
conducting additional analysis and resource documentation and expedite the development of a draft
Environmental Assessment, and related documents.
6. 12. Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2026-R0140 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Service Contract 19332, with Polydyne, Inc., for the purchase of Liquid Polymer for Sludge
Handling at the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant.
6. 13. Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2026-R0141 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Service Contract 19322, with Oliphint Enterprises, LLC, for Pest Control Services at the Southeast
Water Reclamation Plant and the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant.
6. 14. Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2026-R0142 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Purchase Order 23106179, with Diamond D Irrigation and Ag. LLC., for pivot irrigation systems at
the Lubbock Land Application Site and the Hancock Land Application Site.
6. I5. Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No.'s 2026-R0143 and 2026-R0155 authorizing the
Mayor to execute Contract 19282 with Perguson Waterworks, for solid-state ultrasonic water
meters, and Contract 19562 with Metron Farnier, LLC., for advanced fire hydrant meters.
6. 16. Ordinance lst Reading - Public Works Traffic Operations: Ordinance No. 2026-O0045
amending Section 20.05.102 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances, with regard to the
establishment of speed limits, to change the speed limits on the Loop 88 Main Lanes and Frontage
Roads; Indiana Avenue, from l l4th Street to 135th Street; and Quaker Avenue from 102nd Street to
140th Street.
6. 17. Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0144 authorizing the Mayor to
execute a Medicaid Administrative Claiming Services Agreement, Sole Source Contract 19484, and
all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and JBI, Ltd., for services related to
claim submission, compliance monitoring, and other services related to activities of the Lubbock
Public Health Department, which may be eligible for Federal Financial Participation.
6. 18. Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2026-R0145 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 19436, with JSM Airport Services, LLC, for Operations and Maintenance of the Baggage
Handling System at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
6. 19. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0146 authorizing the Mayor to
execute an Interlocal Agreement, Contract 19464, by and between the City of Lubbock and Dallas
Area Rapid Transit, for a GoPass Subscription and License for a mobile ticketing application for
Citibus.
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6. 20. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0147 approving a Downtown Grant
Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Geary Law, PC, located
at 601 Broadway, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the
Market Lubbock Development Corporation.
6. 21. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0 l 48 making findings that the
Centerpointe Public Improvement District meets the cequirements of Chapter 372 of the Texas
Local Government Code; accepting the Centerpointe PID Petition, which covers a portion of an area
in the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, generally bounded on the east by North Avenue
U, on the south by Drake Street, on the west by North University, and on the north by Georgetown
Street; and cal(ing for a public hearing to receive public comment on the formation of a public
improvement district in the area depicted and described.
6. 22. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2026-R0149 ratifying the procurement of
emergency repair services related to the dock and boat slips located at the Sam Wahl Recreational
Area at Lake Alan Henry and authorizing the Mayor to execute Public Works Contract 19564, by
and between the City of Lubbock and Dependable Docks, LLC.
6. 23. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2026-R0150 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 19483, with Leisure Pool and Spa Supply [nc., for the supply of water treatment chemicals
for the three public splash pads.
6. 24. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2026-R0151 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Purchase Order 10029305, under GSA Contract 47QTCA19D00CF, and related documents,
with Kahua, Inc., for a Project Management Information System.
6. 25. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2026-R0l 52 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Purchase Order 33002101, with SHI Government Solutions, for Cloud Platform.
6. 26. Resolution - Police: Resolution No. 2026-R0153 rejecting any and all bids received for the
Uniforms for Police, per [TB 26-19182-YB, and that no contract be entered into pursuant to said
invitation to bid.
6. 27. Resolution - City Manager: Resolution No. 2026-R0154 suspending the effective date (April 21,
2026) of the proposed rate increase for Atmos Energy, approving the City's participation in the
alliance of Atmos Texas Municipalities and retaining the law firm of Herrera Law & Associates to
represent the City's interest in matters related to Atmos Energy's rate case before the City and
Atmos Energy's application at the Railroad Commission of Texas; intervene in the proceedings at
the Railroad Commission; and in appeals should such proceedings develop. A ninety-day
suspension of the proposed rates will allow City staff and outside counsel to review and negotiate
the reyuested rate increase.
6. 28. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 2): Ordinance No. 2026-O0039, for Zone Case
774-D, a request of L1N2 Corporation, for a zone change from Light Industrial District (LI) to Heavy
Commercial District (HC), at 1129 Southeast Loop 289, located north of Southeast Loop 289 and
southwest of East Slaton Road, Plan-Ex No.l Addition, Lot 6, City of Lubbock, Lubbock County,
Texas.
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6. 29. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 3): Ordinance No. 2026-O0040, for Zone Case
3542, a request for zone changes in City Council District 3 from Low Density Single-Family
District (SF-2), High Density Residential District (HDR), Neighborhood Commercial District (NC),
and Heavy Commercial (HC) to Office District (OF) and Auto-Urban Commercial District (AC), at
4321 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lots i-2, Dyer Addition and Lot 4, Block 4, less the right-of-way,
Jarrott Addition, 4302 22�d Place, Lot 3, Block 4, John W Jarrott Addition, 4301 Marsha Sharp
Freeway, Lots 1, 2, and 5, Block 4, John W Jarrott Addition, 4110 22nd Place, Lots 1-2, Block 6,
John W Jarrott Addition, 4120 22�d Place, Lot 4, Block 6, John W Jarrott Addition, 4122 22nd
Place, Lot 3, Block 6, John W Jarrott Addition, 4119 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lot 3, Cope
Addition, 4115 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lot 2-A, Cope Addition, 4105 Marsha Sharp Freeway,
Lots 1-B-1 and 1-C, less the right-of-way, Cope Addition, 4105 19�h Street, Lot 5, less the
right-of-way, Ashley Addition, 4009 19�h Street, Lots 1-A and 2, less the right-of-way, Ted Quan
Addition, 4001 19�h Street, north part of Lot 3, Charles Addition, 1914 Nashville Avenue, the
south 171.6 feet of Lot 3, Charles Addition, 2006 Nashville Avenue, Lot 1-B, Ted Quan Addition,
3901 19�h Street, Tract A, J O Smith Addition, 3723 19�h Street, Lot 6, less 381 square feet and the
northwest part of Lot 5 and 645 square feet of closed 19`�' Street, Block l, Murphy Place Addition,
3703 19�h Street, Lots 1-4 and Lot 5, less the northwest part, Block l, Murphy Place Addition,
3704 20�h Street, Lots 7-14, Block 1, Murphy Place Addition, 3802 and 3804 21S� Street, Lots 5-8,
Units l-5, Building B, Block 2, Reeder Addition, 3801, 3809, and 3815 21S� Street, Lots 1-8, Block
1, Jim Floyd Addition, 4001 and 4003 215� Street, Lots l-2 and 759.375 square foot strip out of
Block B, Section 15, Block 1, Agnew-Kendrick Addition, 3802 22�d Street, Lots 10-14, Block l,
Jim Floyd Addition, 4002 22�d Street, Lot 17, Block l, Agnew-Kendrick Addition, 2107 Oxford
Avenue and 4010 22nd Street, Lots 9-16, Block 1, Agnew-Kendrick Addition, 2201 Oxford
Avenue, Tracts B-1 and C, Williams Addition, 4002 and 4014 22"d Place, Tracts B-2 and A,
Williams Addition, 4417 50'" Street, Lots 1-B and 1-C, Block 1, Sylvan Dell Heights Addition, and
4501 SO�h Street, Lot 8-A, Block 8, Sylvan Dell Heights Addition.
6. 30. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 4): Ordinance No. 2026-O0041, for Zone Case
3553, a request of Parkhill for Baxter Trusts, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family
District (SF-2), Medium Density Residential District (MDR), Neighborhood Commercial District
(NC), and Auto-Urban Commercial District (AC) to Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) and
Auto-Urban Commercial District (AC), generally located west of Indiana Avenue and south of
114th Street, on 20.26 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section 22.
6. 31. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance No. 2026-O0042, pursuant to Chapter 43 of the
Texas Local Government Code, for a request for annexation from Krich Real Estate Holdings, LLC
and Richardson Real Estate, LLC, to annex property located south of 130th Street (Loop 88) and
west of Frankford Avenue, containing approximately 3.355 acres, out of Section 9, Block AK,
Lubbock County, Texas, and commonly identified by the Lubbock Central Appraisal District
Reference Numbers Rl 19776, R314702, and R159896.
7. Regular Agenda
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7. 1. Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider appointments to the Animal Services Advisory
Board, Audit & Investment Committee, Board of Health, Capital Improvements Advisory
Committee, Civic Lubbock, [nc. Board of Directors, Keep Lubbock Beautiful Advisory Committee,
Lake Alan Henry Board of Appeals, Libraries Board, Park and Recreation Board, Public Transit
Advisory Board, StarCare Board of Trustees, Veterans Advisory Committee, and the Zoning Board
of Adjustment.
Jimmy Maynard, deputy city secretary, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Animal Services Advisory Board: Reappointment of Jessica Smith and Zelda Cuevas.
Audit & Investment Committee: Reappointment of Keith Mann.
Board of Health: Reappointment of Dr. Lara Johnson; and the appointment of Jessica Martinez to
replace V icki Chapa.
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee: Reappointment of Matt Vance; and the appointment
of Keith Patrick to replace Thomas Parker and Monica Delgado to replace Marciano Morales, Jr.
Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors: Appointment of Jennifer Martinez to replace Grace
Gonzales.
Keep Lubbock Beautiful Advisory Committee: Reappointment of Hilary Watkins and Eman
Attaya; and the appointment of Matthew Cely to replace Brian Melakian and Eric Walker to replace
Kris King.
Lake Alan Henry Board of Appeals: Appointment of Diesta Kuhn to replace Kevin Atkins and
John Mason to replace Kelly McGinnis.
Libraries Board: Appointment of Pierce Adams to replace Ken Gunselman.
Park and Recreation Board: Reappointment of Keith Thompson; and the appointment of Michael
King to replace Chris Lonngren and Shelby Cotton to replace Brent Hodges.
Public Transit Advisory Board: Reappointment of Jason Potter; and the appointment of Will
Adams to replace Jesus Mendoza.
StarCare Board of Trustees: Appointment of Suzanna Cisneros to replace Robert Kazee for the
remainder of the term ending on August 31, 2026 and for the subsequent term beginning August 31,
2026 and ending August 31, 2028.
Veterans Advisory Committee: Reappointment of Casey Doyle, Tammy Lowrey, and Angela
Boyd; and the appointment of Alexandria Lavey to replace Mike Caffey.
Zoning Board of Adjustment: Appointment of Maricruz Martinez to replace Bretton Villareal in
an alternate position.
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_ Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy
` Martinez-Garcia, to appoint and reappoint the aforementioned citizens to the Animal Services
Advisory Board, Audit & Investment Committee, Board of Health, Capital [mprovements
Advisory Committee, Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors, Keep Lubbock Beautiful
Advisory Committee, Lake Alan Henry Board of Appeals, Libraries Board, Park and
Recreation Board, Public Transit Advisory Board, StarCare Board of Trustees, Veterans
Advisory Committee, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
2:39 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor McBrayer adjourned the meeting.
The April 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the 12th day
of May, 2026.
MARK W. McBRAYER, YOR
ATTEST
Courtney z, City Secretary