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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 23, 2017
1:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock,Texas met in regular session on the 23rd of March,2017,
in City Council Committee Room 103,City Hall, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock,Texas at 1:30 p.m.
1:31 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Committee Room 103, City Hall, 1625 13th Street,Lubbock,Texas
Present: Mayor Daniel M. Pope; Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy; Council Member Juan A.
Chadis; Council Member Karen Gibson; Council Member Jeff Griffith; Council
Member Steve Massengale; Council Member Shelia Patterson Harris; City Manager
W. Jarrett Atkinson; City Secretary Rebecca Garza; City Attorney Chad Weaver
Note: Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy was present for Work Session and Executive Session only.
Note: City Council addressed agenda items in the following order:
•1.1-1.3;Executive Session; 3.1-3.4; Citizen Comments 4.1; Citizen Comments (Sign-ups)
4.2; 5.1; 6.1-6.11; 7.1-7.4; 7.6-7.13; 7.5; and 7.14.
1. Work Session-Items for presentation and discussion on such issues that may require
more in-depth consideration by the City Council,than Regular Agenda items. Action
may be taken on a Work Session item if the item indicates to the public the action to be
take taken.
1. 1. Upcoming Neighborhood Cleanups and Tech to Town Events
Bill Howerton,Assistant City Manager;and Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager,gave
comments and answered questions from City Council.
Raquel Mullen, Keep Lubbock Beautiful Staff Liaison;and Stuart Walker, Code
Administration Director, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council.
1.2. Baseball Hall of Fame-Hear and discuss a presentation from representatives of the College
Baseball Foundation on the status of the National College Baseball Hall of Fame Museum
proposed to be located at Avenue O and Mac Davis Lane and discuss the projects,finances,
programs, and goals of the College Baseball Foundation.
Mike Gustafson,President and CEO of the College Baseball Foundation, gave a
presentation and answered questions from City Council,
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1.3. The City Council may discuss:
1)one or more Consent Agenda items that have been pulled from the Consent Agenda,
pursuant to Resolution No. 2015-110205;or 2)any item from the Regular Agenda,except an
item that requires a public hearing. All public hearings will be held during consideration of
the Regular Agenda. No action will be taken by the City Council during the Work Session.
No items were discussed.
2. Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 2-.13 p.m.and reconvened in Executive Session under the
provisions of Section 551,Texas Government Code.The regular meeting was called
back into a public session at 5:16 p.m.
2. 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.
2. 1. 1. Discuss the City of Lubbock's Commitment Agreement with the College Baseball
Foundation concerning the National College Baseball Hall of Fame,and any
amendments thereto.
2. 1. 2. Claim of Leonard Valderaz
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.
2.2. 1. Approximately three (3) acres of City-owned land generally located within the area
bordered by 4th Street and Marsha Sharp Freeway on the north,Avenue 0 on the
west, Mac Davis Lane on the south, and the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and
Sciences on the east.
2.2. 2. Memorial Center BLK 1, L1, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
2.3. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074,
to discuss personnel matters, the appointment,employment, evaluation or reassignment of
the following:
2.3. 1. City Attorney
2.3. 2. City Manager
2.3. 3. City Secretary
2.4. Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code 551.086 on the
following competitive matters of Lubbock Power& Light:
2.4. 1. Discuss and deliberate bidding and pricing information for purchased power,
generation and fuel, purchased power agreements, and related services and strategies.
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2. 4. 2. Discuss and take possible action related to purchased power.
(Resolution No.'s 2017-RO 105 and 2017-RO 106 were passed under this item.)
3. Proclamations and Presentations
3. 1 Invocation by Minister Jim Brewer, South Plains Church of Christ
Minister Jim Brewer, South Plains Church of Christ, led the invocation.
3. 2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance were given by those in Council Chambers to the United States and
Texas nags.
3. 3. Presentation of Special Recognition honoring the 75th Anniversary of the ABC Pro Rodeo.
Mayor Dan Pope presented a Special recognition honoring the 75th Anniversary of the ABC
Pro Rodeo. Scott Peterson, 2017 ABC Pro Rodeo Chairman appeared to accept the
recognition. Mr. Peterson gave comments and thanked the Mayor and City Council.
3. 4. Presentation of Special Recognition to honor Fair Housing Month for the month of April.
Council Member Jeff'Griffith presented a special recognition honoring Fair Housing Month
In
for the month of April. Karen Murfee, Director of Community Development, and her staff
appeared to accept the recognition and thanked the Mayor and City Council.
4. Citizen Comments-Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2014-80320, 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.
4. 1. Virginia Eureste will appear before the City Council concerning suspicious activities in her
neighborhood and the City's response to her concerns.
Virginia Eureste appeared before the City Council to discuss suspicious activities in her
neighborhood and the City's response to her concerns.
4. 2. Sign-LIPS:
Richard Sifuentes appeared before the City Council to speak on item 4.1 (concerning
suspicious activities in his neighborhood and the City's response).
S. Minutes
5. 1. January 26, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting
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Motion by Council Member Steve Massengale, seconded by Council Member Jeff
Griffith to approve the January 26,2017 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy(ABSENT)
6. 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 Jeff Griffith to
approve items 6.1-6.11.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy (ABSENT)
6. 1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading-Finance: Ordinance No. 2017-00029,
Amendment 18,amending the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget for municipal purposes
respecting the Vehicle Debt Financing Program;respecting the Capital Improvement
Program to establish Capital Improvement Project (CIP)92504, Police Vehicles and
Equipment; and respecting the General Fund to increase the transfer to CIP; providing for
filing;and providing for a savings clause.
6. 1. 1. Resolution-Fleet Services: Resolution No.2017-80107 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Purchase Order Contract 31031353 with Freedom Chevrolet LLC., for the purchase of rive
(5) full-size sport utility vehicles for LPD's Field Services Bureau, ITB 17-13123-SS.
6.2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 1st Reading-Finance: Ordinance No.2017-00031,
Amendment 19,amending the FY 2016-17 budget for municipal purposes respecting the
Grant Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the Texas Department of State Health
Services(DSHS)for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness(PHEP)Grant,providing
for filing;and providing for a savings clause.
6.3. Ordinance 2nd Reading—Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2017-00030 abandoning and
closing two (2) Underground Utility Easements(UUE)and one (1)Guy Wire Easement
(GWE)located in Tract J and P1, Raintree Addition,to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock
County,Texas,at 3401 82nd Street and at 8206 Indiana Avenue.
6.4. Resolution-Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2017-80 108 authorizing the Mayor to execute
a Street Use License with American Campus Communities(ACC)OP LLC for the right,
privilege and license to use a portion of a dedicated street for a private communication
conduit under Mac Davis Lane, located at 2111 Mac Davis Lane.
6.5. Resolution-Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2017-80 109 authorizing the Mayor to execute
a Street Use License to Kevin and Gay Atkins for the right,privilege and license to use a
portion of a dedicated street for a fence and building encroachment, located at 9609
Uxbridge Avenue.
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6.6. Resolution -Facilities: Resolution No.2017-R0I 10 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 13 155 with Henthom Commercial Construction, LLC., for the construction of new
office space at the Solid Waste Facility, 1600 84th Street, RFP 17-13155-SS.
6.7. Resolution-Aviation: Resolution No. 2017-R01 I I authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 13345,a lease agreement with N50SQ, LLC. for construction of a new hangar at
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
6.8. Resolution-Cemetery: Resolution No. 2017-R0112 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 13232 with Pevey Lawn&Landscape, Inc. of Lubbock,TX for cemetery landscape
and maintenance services ITB 17-13232-KM.
6.9. Resolutions-Parks and Recreation: Resolution No.'s 2017-R0I 13,2017-RO] 14, and
2017-RO 115 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 13141 with O'Tool Plastic Pipe Inc.,
Contract 13276 with Watermaster Irrigation Supply, and Contract 13277 with Ferguson
Waterworks for Irrigation Parts and PVC Supplies, ITB 17-13141-KM.
6. 10. Resolution-Civic Center: Resolution No. 2017-RO 116 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 13262 with GRG Sanders and Co.dba Hub City Plumbing and Mechanical
Company to provide efficiencies and cost savings by modifying the heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning equipment at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, RFP 17-13262-MA.
6. 11. Resolution—City Manager: Resolution No.2017-80 117 authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract 13350 with B.R. Griffin to continue the lease of a facility.
7. Regular Agenda
7. 1. Ordinance-Accounting: Ordinance No. 2017-00032 providing for the issuance of City
of Lubbock,Texas,Tax and Waterworks System Surplus Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2017A; levying a tax and pledging surplus waterworks system revenues
in payment thereof-,providing for the award of the sale thereof in accordance with specified
parameters;approving the official statement; approving execution of a purchase contract;
and enacting other provisions relating thereto.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; and Kevin Rule, Debt and Investments Analyst, gave
comments and answered questions from City Council.
Matt Boles, Financial Advisor with RBC Capital Markets,gave a presentation and answered
questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Ordinance No. 2017-00032.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy(ABSENT)
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7.2. Resolution-Accounting: Resolution No. 2017-R0118 authorizing the filing of an
application for financial assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank for the City's portion
of right-of-way acquisition for the proposed Loop 88.
Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager; Kevin Rule,Debt and Investments Analyst; and Steve
Warren,with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT),gave comments and
answered questions from City Council.
Wood Franklin, Director of Public Works gave a presentation and answered questions from
City Council.
Main Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson,seconded by Council Member Shelia
Patterson Harris to approve Resolution No. 2017-RO 118.
Amendment Motion by Council Member Jeff Griffith,seconded by Council Member
Shelia Patterson Harris to amend Resolution No.2017-801 18 by substituting the resolution,
with the attached application, handed out at the dais for the resolution and materials
included in the agenda packet as Item 7.2, which will reduce the amount applied for from
$8.75 million to$7.25 million.
Vote on Amendment Motion: 6-0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy(ABSENT)
Vote on Main Motion with Amendment: 6-0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy(ABSENT)
7.3. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00033, for Zone Case
3047-S,a request of Sara Bradshaw, for The Vision Center of West Texas, for a zoning
change from GO(Gardcn Office)to AM(Apartment-Medical) Specific Use for an optometry
office on Lots 256-260, Vintage Township Addition, 12120,12122,12124,12126,and 12128
Salisbury Boulevard.
Andrew Paxton, Director of Planning, gave comments and answered questions from City
Council.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:19 pm.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00033.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy(ABSENT)
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7.4. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00034, for Zone Case
3283-A, a request of Craft Development Corp.to amend the conditions of Ordinance No.
2016-00071 to allow reduced setbacks on 8.26 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2,
Section 8,proposed Lots 1-56,Memphis Gardens Addition, 3802 60th Street.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Truett Craft,proponent,appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00034.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy (ABSENT)
7.5. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 201700043, for Zone Case 3306, a
request of Jaime DeLaCruz for a zoning change from R-1(Single-Family)to
R-2(Two-Family) on Lot 3 less South 12 feet of East 12 feet, Block 1,Tech Gardens
Addition, 2909 Erskine Street.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
Jaime DeLaCruz,proponent,appeared to speak in favor.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6-25 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Juan A. Chadis, seconded by Council Member Shelia Patterson
Harris to approve Ordinance No. 2017-00043.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy (ABSENT)
7.6. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00035, for Zone Case 3307, a
request of Burl W. Masters, for 3 Wiggle,L.L.C., for a zoning change from T(Transition)to
C-3(General Retail)on 19.908 acres of unplattcd land out of Block E-2, Section 24, 5634
130th Street.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6-15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition,
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
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Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00035.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy (ABSENT)
7.7. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00036,for Zone Case
3116-L,a request of Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc., for Ford Development, for a zoning
change from GO(Garden Office)and C-2A(Restricted Local Retail)to IHC(Interstate
Highway Commercial)on 7.1 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 4, south of
130th Street,east of Knoxville Avenue, west of Memphis Avenue, and east of Norfolk
Avenue.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00036.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy(ABSENT)
7.8. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00037, for Zone Case
1893-BB, a request of Church on the Rock for a zoning change from A-)(Family
Apartment)to A-2(High-Density Apartment)on 10.006 acres of unplatted land out of Block
JS, Section 2, at 202 Milwaukee Avenue.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00037.
Vote: 6 -0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy (ABSENT)
7.9. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No.2017-00038, for Zone Case 3308, a
request of AMD Engineering,LLC, for Wooded Forest,for a zoning change from
R-I(Single-Fami ly) to R-I Specific Use for reduced setbacks,R-2(Two-Family) Specific
Use for reduced setbacks,A-2(High-Density Apartment),C-3(General Retail)and
IDP(Industrial Park)on 141.23 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 43,south
of 19th Street and east of Upland Avenue.
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Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00038.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy (ABSENT)
7. 10. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No.2017-00039,for Zone Case
3049-G, a request of AMD Engineering, LLC, for Wooded Forest, for a zoning change from
M-I(Light Manufacturing) Specific Use, to R-2(Two-Family) Specific Use for reduced
setbacks, on 4.71 acres of unplatted land out of Block E, Section 10, 10008 Avenue P.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00039.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy(ABSENT)
7. 11. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No.2017-00040, for Zone Case 3309,a
request of AMD Engineering, LLC, for Lubbock Land Company,for a zoning change from
T(Transitional) to R-1 (Single-Family) Specific Use for reduced setbacks and R-1 Specific
Use for Garden Homes on 154.70 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section 22,east
of Memphis Avenue,south of 114th Street,and north of 130th Street.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00040.
Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy (ABSENT)
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7. 12. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.—Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00041, for Zone Case 3310,a
request of AMD Engineering,LLC,for Myers Development Corporation, for a zoning o
change from T(Transitional)to R-1 (Single-Family) Specific Use for reduced setbacks and
R-1 Specific Use for Garden Homes,GO(Garden Office), and C-3(General Retail) on
294.84 acres of unplatted land out of BIock AK, Section 5, south of 138th Street and east of
Slide Road, north of 146th Street,and west of Quaker Avenue.
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
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Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00041.
Vote: 6- 0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy (ABSENT)
7. 13. Public Hearing 5:30 p.m.--Planning: Ordinance No. 2017-00042, for Zone Case
3284-A, a request of KFW Engineers--Joshua A. Vestal, P.E., for LBB Uni Ave., LLC, for
a zoning change from IHC(Interstate Highway Commercial)to IHC Specific Use on Lots
1-8 and 18-24,Block 1, Paul M. Crouch Addition, and part of the alley at 2401, 2403, 2405,
2407, 2409, 2411, 2413, and 2415 3rd Street and 2402,2404, 2406,2408,2410, 2412,and
2414 3rd Place. s
Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
No one appeared to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Pope closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
approve Ordinance No. 2017-00042.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tern Latrelle Joy(ABSENT)
7. 14. Board Appointments- City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Audit Committee.
Motion by Council Member Karen Gibson, seconded by Council Member Jeff Griffith to
appoint Keith Mann to replace RJ Givens.
Vote: 6-0 Motion carried
Other: Mayor Pro Tem Latrelle Joy (ABSENT)
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6:28 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to carne before Council, Mayor Pope adJOUrned the meeting.
The March 23, 2017 Regular City C0111161 Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on
the 11th day of May, 2017.
DANIL-11 M. POPE, MAYOR
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