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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 12/4/2000CITY OF LUBBOCK REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 4, 2000 7:30 A. M. The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 4th day of December, 2000, in the City Council Chambers, first floor, City Hall, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas at 7:30 A. M. 7:35 A. M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED City Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas Present: Mayor Windy Sitton, Mayor Pro Tem Alex "Ty" Cooke, Councilmember Marc McDougal, Councilmember David Nelson, Councilmember T.J. Patterson Councilmember Hernandez and Morrison were absent. CITIZEN COMMENTS No one appeared to express comments to the Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Sitton stated the Council would hold an executive session in accordance with the V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551 to discuss personnel matters (City Attorney; City Manager) and take appropriate action; to deliberate, vote and take final action on electric rates of Lubbock Power and Light (Electric Utilities); pending or contemplated litigation (Electric Utilities). 7: 35 A. M. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION City Council/City Manager's Conference Room All councilmembers were present except for Councilmember Hernandez. ( 1.) Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.074(a)(1) to discuss personnel matters (City Attorney; City Manager) and take appropriate action. (2.) Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.086 to deliberate, vote and take final action on electric rates of Lubbock Power and Light (Electric Utilities). (3.) Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A) to discuss pending or contemplated litigation (Electric Utilities). 8:35 A. M. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CONVENED Committee Room 103 All councilmembers were present except for Councilmember Hernandez. ( 4.) Presentation regarding Sports and Community Venues Advisory Committee's recommendations on venue projects. David Langston, Chairperson (30 minutes) Under the Texas Government Code, the City of Lubbock can create either a Venue Project or a Venue District and, with voter approval, City Council Meeting December 4, 2000 Page 402 impose a venue tax to fund certain venue projects as defined by the Code. A venue project can be funded through a variety of taxing opportunities, most commonly an increase in the Hotel/Motel Tax of up to 2 % per project and up to 5 % in short term motor vehicle rental tax. Other allowable taxing opportunities include an admissions tax (ticket tax), an event parking tax, a facility use tax (on a professional sports team) and sales tax. Any venue project requires that the voters approve each venue project and the financing method for each project. The ballot must designate the venue project, the associated method of financing and the maximum rate of each method of financing. On June 8, the City Council appointed a 15 member Sports and Community Venues Advisory Committee. The primary objective of the Committee was to research and develop recommendations for the City Council with regard to the establishment of one or more venue projects for the, including recommendations with regard to financing such projects from available venue taxes and other sources of revenue. The Committee developed criteria to use as they researched various venue projects and agreed that a venue project should meet one or more of the following criteria: 1) Increase hotel room nights; 2) Enhance and preserve pubic and private recreational, cultural, entertainment and arts activities accessible to all citizens and markets; 3) Promote Lubbock for Tourism and Conventions; 4) Enhance Lubbock's quality of life; 5) Anchor quadrants/sections of town that have been developed; further develop these areas; 6) Develop Lubbock as a spectator and participatory sports event venue; 7) Establish Lubbock as a regional center for the Arts; 8) Enhance Lubbock's image to the rest of the world. Numerous projects were considered and cost estimates were researched as well as all financing options. It was determined that under the Venue Tax option, using Hotel/Motel Tax and Short Term Car Rental Tax, the available capacity to fund projects would be $8,500,000. The Committee recommended the following projects using the Venue Tax option: Fourfield Softball Complex $6,900,000 -Championship Visitor's Center 375,000 Millennium Project 300.000 $7,575,000 The Committee also recommended that the following projects be considered using available Property Tax funding: 402 City Council Meeting December 4, 2000 Page 403 Two Little League Four lexes $ 4,000,000 Canyon Lake 1 Area Improvements 750,000 $ 4,750,000 The recommendation under property tax funding will not cause a property tax rate increase. The Sports and Community Venue Advisory Committee has worked diligently since their inception in June, 2000 to identify projects that could conceivably be funded through a venue tax option (increase in Hotel/Motel Tax and Short Term Car Rental Tax) as well as other financing methods. Criteria was developed and used by the Committee as they explored various project ideas. The committee felt it important that the projects demonstrate a commitment to the youth in the community, Lubbock's heritage, and an investment in the infrastructure that will enhance the economy through tourism. Recommended projects through the venue tax include a Championship Fourfield Softball complex, a Visitors Center, and a Millennium Project. Recommended projects through the use of available property tax include two Little League Fourplexes, and Canyon Lake 1 Area Improvements. 9:43 A. M. WORK SESSION RECESSED 9:55 A. M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED City Council Chambers Present: Mayor Windy Sitton, Mayor Pro Tem. Alex "Ty" Cooke, Councilmember Marc McDougal, Councilmember Frank Morrison, Councilmember David Nelson, Councilmember T. J. Patterson; Bob Cass, City Manager; Anita Burgess, City Attorney; and Becky Garza, Assistant City Secretary Absent: Councilmember Hernandez Mayor Sitton called the meeting to order at 9:55 A. M. ( 5•) Mr. Doug Hale, Minister of Vandelia Church of Christ gave the invocation. ( 6.) Pledge of Allegiance was given in unison by those in the City Council Chambers. CONSENT AGENDA (Items No 7-12 14-16) Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by Councilmember Morrison to approve Items 7-12, 14-16 on consent agenda as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 6 Yeas, 0 Nays. ( 7•) ORDINANCE #2000-00069—ZONE CASE NO. 2461-B (6001 Slide Road): Request of Barry Leigh (for McDonald's) for a zoning change from C-2A to C-2A for a restaurant with an accessory passout window on a 1.01 acre portion of land out of the southwest corner of Tract A, Piedmont Addition(second and final reading). 403 City Council Meeting December 4, 2000 Page 404 ORDINANCE NO.2000-00069 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 2461-13; A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-2A TO C-2A FOR A RESTAURANT WITH AN ACCESSORY PASSOUT WINDOW ZONING ON A 1.01 ACRE PORTION OF LAND OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT A, PIEDMONT ADDITION, LUBBOCK, TEXAS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (8.) ORDINANCE #2000-00070—ZONE CASE NO. 2411-D (south of 78' Street, east of Quaker Avenue and west of Orlando Avenue): Request of GRACO Real Estate Development for a zoning change from C-3 Specific Use, C-2 and R-1 to GO and C-3 on an unplatted tract of land out of the southwest portion of Section 11, Block E-2 (second and final reading). ORDINANCE NO.2000-00070 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 2411-D; A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-3 SPECIFIC USE, C-2 AND R-1 TO GO AND C-3 ZONING ON AN UNPLATTED TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST PORTION OF SECTION 11, BLOCK E-2, LUBBOCK, TEXAS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. ( 9.) ORDINANCE #2000-00071—ZONE CASE NO. 2893 (southwest corner of 98" Street and Quaker Avenue): Request of Bernie Gradel, Jr., Hugo Reed and Associates (for Rice Properties, Larry Rice) for a zoning change from R-1 to C-2A on a 0.918 acre unplatted parcel of land out of the northwest portion of Section 17, Block E-2 (second and final reading). ORDINANCE NO. 2000-00071 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 2893; A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-1 TO C-2A ZONING ON A 0.918 ACRE UNPLATTED PARCEL OF LAND OUT OF THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF SECTION 17, BLOCK E-2, LUBBOCK, TEXAS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (10.) ORDINANCE #2000-00072—ZONE CASE NO. 2894 (1702-1708 33' Street, northwest corner of 33`d Street and Avenue Q): Request of Shari Flynn (for Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation) for a zoning change from R-1 to GO for a professional office (Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation) on Lots 21-23, Block 9, O'Neall Terrace Addition (second and final reading). City Council Meeting December 4, 2000 Page 405 ORDINANCE NO. 2000-00072 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 2894; A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-1 TO GO ZONING ON LOTS 21-23, BLOCK 9, O'NEALL TERRACE ADDITION, LUBBOCK, TEXAS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (11.) ORDINANCE #2000-00073—ZONE CASE NO. 2895 (south of 82nd street and east of Milwaukee Avenue): Request of Ron Betenbough for a zoning change from T to C-3, A-2, A-2 (limited to a church), R- 1 Specific Use (garden homes) and R-2 on a 211 acre unplatted tract of land out of the northwest portion of Section 28, Block AK (second and final reading). ORDINANCE NO. 2000-00073 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 2895; A ZONING CHANGE FROM T TO C-3, A-2, A-2 (LIMITED TO A CHURCH), R-1 SPECIFIC USE (GARDEN HOMES) AND R-2 ZONING ON A 211 ACRE UNPLATTED TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF SECTION 28, BLOCK AK, LUBBOCK, TEXAS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (12.) Resolution No. 2000-RO436 authorizing the Urban Renewal Agency to execute all documents pertaining to all loans administered by the Housing Section of the Community Development Department of the and to ratify all past documents executed by and regarding the same. RESOLUTION NO.2000-RO436 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized to execute all routine documents pertaining to loans administered by the Housing Section of the Community Development Department of the City of Lubbock that are executed on forms approved by the City Attorney and to ratify all past documents executed by and regarding the same. Passed by the City Council this 4th day of December, 2000. /s/ WINDY SITTON WINDY SITTON, MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ Kaythie Darnell Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary H17 City Council Meeting December 4, 2000 Page 406 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: /s/ Nancy Haney Nancy Haney, Community Development Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Amy Sims Amy Sims, Assistant City Attorney The Community Development Department administers several housing programs that include grants, no interest deferred payment loans and below market rate loans. The department began making payback loans in 1991. Until that time, all legal papers for no interest deferred payment loans were under the name of the City. In 1991, when Council approved payback loans, it was determined that they should be under the name of the Urban Renewal Agency. The department later changed the no interest deferred payment loans to the name of the Urban Renewal Agency for consistency purposes. Upon the recommendation of the legal staff, this item was taken to the Urban Renewal Agency Board on November 14, 2000 for approval and ratification of past actions regarding all loans to be under the name of the Urban Renewal Agency. This item was approved by the URA Board contingent upon City Council approval. The Community Development Department recommended approval of this item. (13.) RFP #97219—Digital Imaging System (Police Administration) This item was deleted. (14.) Resolution No. 2000-110437/13ID #267-00/RS— Fire Department Thermal Imaging Systems (Fire Department) — This bid will provide for the purchase of ten Thermal Imaging Systems. These pieces of equipment are an approved capital project expense and are designed to improve sight in zero visibility smoke conditions. It has been well observed that excessive smoke inhibits response time by increasing the time needed to detect the source of a fire and any victims that may be confined within a structure. In order to allay the effects of this acute health hazard, measures have been arranged to acquire the most advanced device(s) available on the market that will increase/maximize firefighter safety and operational effectiveness while actively responding to a fire call. Each thermal imaging unit will be placed on an engine company and operated by trained fire personnel. RESOLUTION NO.2000-RO437 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Purchase Order per Bid #267-00/RS to furnish thermal imaging systems, by and between the City of Lubbock and Four Alarm Fire Equipment of Houston, Texas, and related documents. Said Purchase Order is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. W City Council Meeting December 4, 2000 Page 407 Passed by the City Council this 4th day of December, 2000. /s/ WINDY SITTON WINDY SITTON, MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ Kaythie Darnell Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: /s/ Victor Kilman Victor Kilman, Purchasing Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ William de Haas William de Haas Contract Manager/Attorney A copy of the Purchase Order is filed with Resolution No. 2000-R0437. The low bid which meet the specifications is $186,030 from Four Alarm Fire Equipment of Houston, Texas and is within the Equipment Capital Outlay -Thermal Imaging Equipment budget amount. (15.) Resolution No. 2000-R0438/13ID #268-00/HB—Wire and Cable (Central Warehouse) - This bid will provide for the purchase of regular warehouse items of primary cable, copper wire and 5" conduits and cable grip. All of these items will be used in the underground portion of Southwest Substation. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-RO438 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Purchase Order per Bid #268-00/HB to furnish #614540052 500 kCM 15kV EPR underground cable, by and between the City of Lubbock and Priester Supply Co. of Amarillo, Texas, and related documents. Said Purchase Order is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council this 4th day of December, 2000. /s/ WINDY SITTON WINDY SITTON, MAYOR ATTEST: /_s/ Kaythie Darnell Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary 407 City Council Meeting December 4, 2000 Page 408 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: /s/ Victor Kilman Victor Kilman, Purchasing Manage APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ William de Haas William de Haaas, Contract Manager/Attorney A copy of the Purchase Order is filed with Resolution No. 2000-R0438. The low bids are as follows: Priester Supply Co., of Amarillo, Texas $102,399.40 Nunn Electric Supply Corporation, of Lubbock, Texas $ 4,770.71 Wesco Distributing, Inc., of Lubbock, Texas $ 2,422.20 Gra bar Electric, of Lubbock, Texas $ 2,312.31 The total low bids is $111904.62 and is within the Southwest Substation budget amount. (16.) Resolution No. 2000-R0439/BID #280-00/RS—Lubbock Power & Light GTI Gas Turbine Repair (Electric Production) - This bid will provide for the repair of GT1 Gas Turbine at the Lubbock Power & Light Cooke Station. In early October, LP&L began a scheduled major inspection of Gas Turbine Generator No. 1 at Cooke Station involving substantial disassembly of the turbine and a partial disassembly of the generator and gearboxes. The turbine is a Westinghouse Model W171G. This bid covers the repairs found to be necessary to the turbine as a result of the inspection. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-RO439 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Purchase Order per Bid #280-00/RS to furnish LP&L Cooke Station GT1 gas turbine repair, by and between the City of Lubbock and Turbine Resources, Inc. of Euless, Texas, and related documents. Said Purchase Order is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council this 4th day of December, 2000. /s/ WINDY SITTON WINDY SITTON, MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ Kaythie Darnell Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary ,n City Council Meeting December 4, 2000 Page 409 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: /s/ Victor Kilman Victor Kilman, Purchasing Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ William de Haas William de Haas, Contract Manager/Attorney A copy of the Purchase Order is filed with Resolution No. 2000-R0439. Siemens Westinghouse did not offer a firm bid as required in the ITB, but rather submitted unit costs for some of the repairs. Their bid could not therefore be evaluated against the other bids, since the specification workscope did not quantify the extent of the repairs in these terms. However, a conservative scenario extension of the unit prices offered indicated that Siemens Westinghouse were in any event high bid. The workscope for this bid comprises repair work at the Vendors facility, supply of some parts, and a limited amount of field repair. Hickham and Preco did not bid the field work as a fixed price but instead submitted their rate sheets for a time and materials offer. Evaluation of their bids for this item is uncertain. The low bid is $175,108 from Turbine Resources, Inc. of Euless, Texas and is within the Electric Maintenance -Electric System Class II budget amount. Staff recommended award of each bid to the bidder as indicated on the tabsheets and award of each contract as shown on the resolutions and that the Mayor be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction. 9:59 A. M. COUNCIL ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before Council, Councilmember Cooke made a motion to adjourn; Councilmember McDougal seconded the motion. Motion carried: 6 Yeas, 0 Nays. L &DY O , MA OR ATTEST: 1 Kaythie Mrnell, City Secretary WE City Council Meeting December 4, 2000 Page 410 Read and approved this _ day of,,--VM Co2001. WINDY SI N, OR ATTEST: C LA- "-U Kaythie'liarnell, City Secretary 410