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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 5, 2015
3:30 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 5th of November,
2015, in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1.625 13th Street, Lubbock,Texas at 3:30 p. m.
3:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock,Texas
Present: Mayor Glen C. Robertson; Mayor Pro Tern Jim Get-it; Council Member Karen
Gibson; Council Member Jeff Griffith; Council Member Victor Hernandez; Council
Member Latrelle Joy; Council Member Floyd Price; City Manager James Loomis;
City Secretary Rebecca Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver
Note: Mayor Glen C. Robertson was present for Executive Session only.
Note.- City Council addressed agenda items in the following order:
•ExecufiveS'ession; 2.1-2.3; Cilizen Con7menis 3.1; 2.4; 4.1; 5.1-5.3,, 5.5-5.18; 5.4; and
6.1-68.
•Items 6.7 and 6.8 ivere postjoned to the Alovember 19, 2015 Regular Ciq, Council Meeting
1. Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 3:30 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code, The meeting was called back into
a public session at 5:15 p.m.
1. 1. 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
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the Planning and Zoning Commission,
1. 2. 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
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agreement and on matters in which the duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary
Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with Chapter 551.
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1. 2. 1. R.E. Janes Gravel Company v. Zachary Covar, Executive Director of the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality, The Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality; its Commissioners Bryan Shaw, Carlos Rubenstein, Toby Baker; and the
City of Lubbock. Cause Number 14-15-00031-CV; 14th Court of Appeals, Houston,
Texas.
1. 2. 2. Cause No. 2015-515,597—Michele Lee, Individually and Stephen Lee, Individually
and as representative of the Estate of Morgan Lee vs. The City of Lubbock, Texas.
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1. 3, Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section
551.074, to discuss personnel matters.
1. 3. 1. City Attorney
1. 3. 2. City Manager
1. 3. 3. City Secretary
2. Proclamations and Presentations
2. 1. Invocation by Dr. Don Holladay,Agape United Methodist Church
Dr. Don Holladay, Agape United Methodist Church, led the invocation.
2. 2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance were given by those in Council Chambers to the United States and
Texas flags.
2. 3. Presentation of a Special Recognition to Chandler Bownds in recognition of his
achievements as a professional bull rider.
Council Member Karen Gibson presented a special recognition to Chandler Bownds,for his
achievements as a professional bull rider. Chandler and his parents appeared to accept the
recognition and he thanked the Mayor and City Council.
2. 4. Presentation of a Special Recognition to Team Texas, a girls youth soccer team, as they
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prepare to compete in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Championships in Orlando, Florida.
Council Member Latrelle Joy presented a special recognition to Team Texas for their
achievement in beinc, invited to compete in the ESPN Wide World of Sports
Championships in Orlando, Florida. Team members Brecklin Keneda,Lexi Moore,
Mikayla Cardenas. and Addie Kinney, as well as Coach Larry Keneda appeared to accept
the recognition and thanked the Mayor and City Council.
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3. Citizen Comments -Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2014-120320, any citizen
wishing to appear before a regular meeting of the City Council shall: Notify the City
Manager's office of that fact,completing the form available at the City Manager's
office,or online at the following hyperlink:Public Comments Sign-Up Form, and
submit it no later than seventy-five (75) hours prior to the start of the meeting at
which the citizen wishes to appear; or sign up to speak at the City Council meeting
itself, completing the form provided at the meeting,with regard to any item posted
on the City Council agenda.
3. 1. Student representatives from Talkington School will appear before the City Council to
request the City of Lubbock declare Friday,November 12th "Margaret Talkington Day in
Lubbock" in posthumous honor of Mrs. Talkingtons I 00th birthday.'"
Alyssa Pizana, Student Body President; Emily Wade,National Honor Society President;
and Alicia Levine, Senior Class Representative, appeared be-fore City Council to request
the City of Lubbock declare Friday,November 12th "Margaret Talkington Day in
Lubbock",
4. Minutes
4. 1. September 15, '2015 Special City Council Meeting (Electric Utility Board)
October 8, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve the September 15, 2015 Special City Council Meeting(Electric Utility Board)
minutes and the October 8, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
Council Member Floyd Price (AWAY)
5. Consent Agenda -Items considered to be routine and 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 Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Latrelle Joy to
approve items 5.1-5.3 and 5.5-5.18.
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
Council Member Floyd Price (AWAY)
5. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance Ist Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00114,
Amendment 3, amending the FY 2015-16 budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Fire Pay Plan; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
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5. 2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00115,
Amendment 4, amending the FY 2015-16 budget for municipal purposes respecting
the Capital Program to amend Capital Jinprovernent Project(CIP) 8599, Storm Water
Utility Fee Restructure; and respecting the Storm Water Operating Budget to increase the
Transfer to Storm Water Capital; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
S. 3. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00116,
Amendment 5, amending the FY 2015-16 budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Capital Program to amend Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 92289, 98th Street-
University Avenue to US 87; and CIP 92265, Erskine -MLK to East Loop 289; providing
for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
5. 4. Resolution -Accounting: Resolution No. 2015-R0378 authorizing the Mayor to execute
a Notice and Acknowledgment of Assignment and Sale with Banc of America Public
Capital Corp (BA?CC) for rights, title and interest into and under Appendix No. 11076-28,
Part I Equipment List in the amount of$4,815,696.44 and Part 2 Payment Schedule to the
Master Lease Agreement to Huntington Public Capital Corporation (HPLC).
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Resolution No. 2015-80378.
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
Council Member Victor Hernandez (RECUSE)
5. 5. Resolution - Human Resources: Resolution No. 2015-80364 authorizing the Mayor to
approve purchase of specific stop loss insurance coverage from Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Texas (BCBSTX) for the City's health program.
5. 6. Resolution -Human Resources: Resolution No. 2015-R0365 authorizing the Mayor to
authorize and renew purchase of transplant insurance coverage from AIG Benefit Solutions.
5. 7. Resolution -Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2015-RO366 authorizing the Mayor to
execute contract 12379 with First Choice Communications and Security Solutions for data
system radio installation, [UP 15-12379-MA.
5. S. Resolution - Water Utilities: Resolution No. 2015-RO367 authorizing the Mayor to
execute contract 12483 with EMICC, Inc. for the purchase of two medium voltage motor
controllers, RFP 15-12483-SS,
5. 9. Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading- Public Works Traffic Engineering: Ordinance
No. 2015-00117 amending Section 20,05.102 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock, with regard to the establishment of speed limits.
5. 10. Resolution - Public Works Traffic Engineering: Resolution No, 2015-R0368
authorizing the Mayor to execute unit price contract 12492 with Trace Technologies LLC,
for fiber optic installation services, ITB 15-12492-SS.
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5. 11. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2015-00109 abandoning and
closing a public access, drainage and underground utility easement located in Tract E, Iola
Business Park, and 20-foot wide underground utility easement located adjacent to Tract E
and all blanket easements located in Section 36 Block AK in Tracts C and E, Iola Business
Park.
5. 12. Resolution -Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2015-80369 authorizing the City Council to
accept on behalf of the City of Lubbock an easement from Cruz Orozco and wife, Librada
Orozco regarding the acquisition of right-of-way for the Northwest Water Reclamation
Project, easement being out of Section 13, Block JS, Lubbock County, Texas.
5. 13. Resolution - Facilities: Resolution No. 2015-80370 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Change Order 4 to construction contract 12090 with Tornmy Klein Construction,
Inc. for
the Street and Water Administration Renovations Project at the Municipal Hill.
5. 14. Resolution - Facilities: Resolution No. 2015-80371 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Change Order I to construction contract 12208 with Pharr& Company of Lubbock, Texas
for the Lubbock Senior Center Renovations.
5. 15. Resolution - GIS and Data Set-vices: Resolution No. 2015-80372 authorizing the
Mayor to execute Amendment 3 to Contract 10956 between the City of Lubbock and Tyler
Technologies, Inc. for implementation of an on-line citizen portal and additional
implementation services for other city departments.
5. 16. Resolution - Fleet Services: Resolution No.'s 2015-80373, 2015-80374, and
2015-80375 authorizing the Mayor to execute contract 12448 with Phares Auto Glass,
Inc., contract 12576 with B King Ventures LLC DBA Clear Vu Auto Glass and contract
12577 with Safelite Fulfillment Inc. for Vehicle Windshield and Window Services, ITB
15-12448-KK.
5. 17. Resolution - Citibus: Resolution No. 2015-80376 authorizing the City Council to
approve a consultant contract between the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) and Citibus.
5. 18. Resolution - Vital Statistics: Resolution No. 2015-80377 authorizing the Mayor to
execute contract 537-16-0020-00001 with the Department of State Health Services
(DSHS) for on-line vital statistic services,
6. Regular Agenda
6. 1. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m. -Finance: Public hearing to receive input concerning the
adoption of an ordinance to designate a Reinvestment Zone for an area located at 5801
Martin Luther King Boulevard, described as South Plains Industrial, Tract A,, City of
Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.
Public Hearing Only.
Cheryl Brock, Budget Director, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council.
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Mayor Pro Tern Jim Gerlt opened the public hearing at 5:3)6 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pro Tem Jim Gerlt closed the public hearing at 5:40 p.m.
6. 2. Ordinance Ist Reading- Finance: Ordinance No. 2015-00118 designating a
reinvestment zone within the City of Lubbock as authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code,
describing the boundaries of said zone; describing the eligibility of said zone for
commercial-industrial tax abatement; providing a saving clause and providing for
publication; said reinvestment zone to be located at South Plains Industrial, Tract A, City
of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.
Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00118 with the following findings:
e -rhat the improvements are feasible and practical and would be a benefit to
the land to be included in the zone and to the municipality after the tax
abatement agreement expires, and
e That the area of the Reinvestment Zone will be reasonable likely as a result of
the designation to contribute to the retention or expansion of primary
employment and will contribute to the economic development of the City of
Lubbock."
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 3. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00110, for Zone Case
2496-A, a request of Bret Ellis, for Verizon Wireless, for a zoning change from A-2 to A-2
Specific Use and all unconditionally permitted A-2 Uses to build a monopole for a
telecommunication facility on a portion of Lot 1, Circuit Rider Addition, 1215 Slide Road.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Karen Gibson to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-0011.4.
Vote. 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other. Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 4. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00111, for Zone Case
1391-1,a request of'Ryan Lewis, LLC, for City Batik, for a zoning change from C-2 to
C-3, west of 369.89 feet of Lot 198, Live Oak Addition, 333 1. 3333) and 3335 70th Street.
Motion by Council Member Floyd Price, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00111.
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
Council Member Latrelle Joy (RECUSE)
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6. 5. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Planning: Ordinance No. 2015-00112, for Zone Case 3265,
a request of Burl W. Masters, for Southwest Lubbock Land Development, for a zoning
change from T to C-2A of unplatted land on 9.569 acres out of Section 1, Block AK, and
From T to C-3 an 2.548 acres out of Section 1, Block AK and 3.744 acres out of Section 9,
Block AK, south of FM 1.585 and west of Frankford Avenue.
Motion by Council Member Teff Griffith, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00112.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 6. Ordinance 2nd Reading- Councilwoman Karen Gibson: Ordinance No. 2015-00113)
to allow golf carts to be used on residential streets to deliver packages during the holiday
season.
Greg Stevens, Chief of Police, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2015-00113.
Vote: 5 - I Motion carried
NAY: Council Member Latrelle Joy
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. 7. Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider two appointments to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
This item was postponed to the November 19, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Floyd Price to
postpone this item to the November 19, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting.
Vote: 6 -0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
6. S. Board Appointment- City Secretary: Consider the appointment of the Chairperson and
Vice Chairperson for the Lubbock Water Advisory Commission.
This item was postponed to the November 19, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
postpone this item to the November 19, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting.
Vote: 6 -0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Glen C. Robertson (ABSENT)
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6:01 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Pro Tern Jim
Gerlt adJourned the meeting.
The November 5, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City COL11161 On
the 3rd day of December, 2015.
GLEX. RUBE SUN, MAYOR
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