HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Special - 3/8/2005CITY OF LUBBOCK
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 8, 2005
8:00 A.M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in special session on the 8th day
of March, 2005, in the City Council Chambers, first floor, City Hall, 1625 13th
Street, Lubbock, Texas at 8:00 A. M.
8:01 A. M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas
Present: Mayor Pro Tern Tom Martin, Council Member Gary 0. Boren,
Council Member Linda DeLeon, Council Member Jim Gilbreath,
Council Member Floyd Price
Absent: Mayor Marc McDougal, Council Member Phyllis Jones
Mayor Pro Tern Martin called the meeting to order at 8:01 A. M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
( 1.) Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government
Code, Section 551.071(1)(A), to discuss pending or contemplated
litigation (Water Utilities)
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SPECIAL SESSION
(2.) Ordinance No. 2005-00034 abandoning and closing a 15-foot alley
located in Lot 10, Block 129, Overton Addition to the City of Lubbock
(2419 8th Street). (second and final reading) V
ORDINANCE NO. NO. 2005-00034
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND CLOSING A 15-FOOT ALLEY
LOCATED IN BLOCK 129, OVERTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LUBBOCK,
LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE
BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MARK THE
OFFICIAL MAPS OF THE CITY TO REFLECT SAID ABANDONMENT AND
CLOSING; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
Motion was made by Council Member DeLeon, seconded by Council
Member Price to pass on second and final reading Ordinance No.
2005-00034 as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas, 0 Nays.
( 3.) Resolution No. 2005-RO116 suspending the issuance of permits for
electronic signs for a period of time not to exceed six months.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-RO116
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Lubbock is concerned for the safety of
motorists on the streets of the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has requested that the Planning and Zoning
Commission study the issue of placement of electronic message signs and recommend
alternatives for an ordinance amending the Zoning Code regarding the spacing and
placement of these electronic signs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock desires to suspend the
issuance of electronic sign permits for a period of time, not to exceed six months, while
studying this issue; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the issuance of permits for electronic signs shall be suspended until an
Ordinance is passed by the City Council amending the Zoning Code regarding the
spacing of signs or until September 15, 2005, whichever shall first occur.
Special City Council Meeting
March 8, 2005
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Passed by the City Council this 8th day of May, 2005.
/S/ TOM MARTIN
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
/s/ Rebecca Garza
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ Randy Henson
Randy Henson, City Planner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Linda L. Chamales
Linda L. Chamales, Senior Attorney
Office Practice Section
Motion was made by Council Member DeLeon, seconded by Council
Member Price to pass Resolution No. 2005-R0116 as recommended by
staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas, 0 Nays.
8:02 A. M. COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Pro Tern
Martin adjourned the meeting.
Read and approved this day of _ ` I , 2006.
MARC MCDOUGAL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
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