HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Special - 5/9/2002SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 9, 2002
1:10 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in special session on the 9th
day of May, 2002, in the City Council Chambers, first floor, City Hall, 1625 13th
Street, Lubbock, Texas at 1:11 P. M.
1:11 P. M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas
Present: Mayor Marc McDougal, Mayor Pro Tern Alex "Ty" Cooke,
Councilmember Gary O. Boren; Councilmember Victor Hernandez,
Councilmember Tom Martin, Councilmember Frank W. Morrison,
Councilmember T.J. Patterson
No one was absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor McDougal stated the Council would hold an executive session
in accordance with the V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551 to
discuss personnel matters regarding duties, responsibilities, and/or
appointments (Boards and Commissions).
1:12 A. M. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Council/City Manager's Conference Room
All councilmembers were present.
( 1.) Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government
Code, Section 551.074(a)(1), to discuss personnel matters regarding
duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments to:
North and East Lubbock Development Commission
1:35 P. M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
City Council Chambers
Present: Mayor Marc McDougal, Mayor Pro Tern Alex "Ty" Cooke,
Councilmember Gary O. Boren; Councilmember Victor Hernandez,
Councilmember Tom Martin, Councilmember Frank W. Morrison,
Councilmember T.J. Patterson; and Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
No one was absent.
Mayor McDougal called the meeting to order at 1:35 P. M.
(2.) Resolution No. 2002-R0189 creating the North and East Lubbock
Development Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-R01.89
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that the best interests of the
citizens of the City of Lubbock would be served by establishing a North and East
Lubbock Development Commission for the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have said Commission study residential
and commercial development in the north and east areas of the City of Lubbock (City
Council Districts No. 1 and 2); and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have the Commission seek input from
both professional sources and the general public during the course of the Commission's
study of this issue; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have the Conunission provide a final
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report to the City Council by not later than the final City Council meeting of 2002
recommending a course of action upon this issue; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT a North and East Lubbock Development Commission is hereby created
by the City Council of the City of Lubbock, which shall be created and perform its
duties in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Study the options with regard to residential and commercial development of
the north and east areas of the City of Lubbock (City Council Districts No. 1 and No.
2) and seek input from professional sources and the general public on the issue.
2. The Commission will consist of nine (9) members. One member will be
appointed by each member of the City Council and two members and a chair for the
Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor. The City Manager of the City of
Lubbock shall appoint a staff liaison to the Committee.
3. Regular meetings will be held at times and locations established by a majority
of the Commission members. A simple majority of members shall constitute a quorum,
and a majority vote of the quorum shall be required for any action to be taken by the
Commission.
4. The Commission members shall serve until the final report is submitted to the
City Council.
6. The chairperson of the Commission shall present the final report to the City
Council recommending a course of action with regard to the above topic not later than
the final City Council meeting of 2002.
Passed by the City Council this 9th day of May, 2002.
/S/ MARC MCDOUGAL
MARC McDOUGAL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ Bob Cass
Bob Cass, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Donald G. Vandiver
Donald G. Vandiver
First Assistant City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Patterson to pass Resolution No. 2000-R0189 as
recommended by staff. Motion carried: 7 Yeas, 0 Nays.
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1:36 P. M. COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Councilmember
Patterson made a motion to adjourn; Councilmember Hernandez
seconded the motion. Motion carried: 7 Yeas, 0 Nays.
Read and approved thisr<t day of
ARC MC UGAL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Re ecca Garza, City Secretary
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