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Citizen Comments - According to Lubbock City Council Rules, any citizen wishing to appear in person before the meeting of the City Council, regarding Items 2.1, 2.3, and 2.4, on the Work Session Agenda, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later than 1:00 p.m. on January 25, 2022. Citizen Comments is an opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items. Any comment received that is in the nature of asking a question will be referred to an appropriate member of the City staff for a response. No one appeared to speak. |
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Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate. |
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Discuss planning, goals, and budget priorities for the Lubbock City Council and the City of Lubbock, and discuss the programs, expenditures and policies of the City Council and the City of Lubbock, including but not limited to the Lubbock City Charter, municipal fees, transportation, infrastructure, solid waste, streets, Gateway Fund, Civic Center, libraries, community engagement, capital improvements, facilities, parks and recreation, legislative agenda, public safety, public safety infrastructure, code enforcement, staffing levels, and future needs. This discussion may include a wide range of topics related to the programs, operation, and policies of the City Council and the City of Lubbock. Action may be taken by the City Council to give direction to the City Manager in regard to determining the priorities and goals discussed. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation on planning, goals, and budget priorities for the Lubbock City Council and the City of Lubbock and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: previous City Council priorities and goals, which have included fiscal discipline, communication, neighborhoods and community improvement, governance, public safety, growth and development, and economic development and redevelopment; City Council tasks as developed in 2020, including the Gateway Street Fund review and revision, the Charter Review Committee, and the Future Needs Committee; and outcomes that have been produced from City Council priorities. There was consensus among City Council that it is appropriate for public health to become a standalone priority. There was further consensus from City Council that greater emphasis should be placed on public safety, infrastructure, and communications and technology. |
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Presentation and discussion by the Director of Electric Utilities, or his designee, regarding updates on potential for providing customer choice to LP&L customers, which may include, but is not limited to, the following subtopics: (a) the timing, process, and content of a potential irrevocable opt-in resolution and potential .....future meetings on the subject of retail competition for LP&L customers; (b) the need for a provider of last resort and any potential requirements or process for same, ......including analysis of the process utilized by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; (c) the option for LP&L to serve as the provider of last resort and business and operational ......considerations for same; (d) distribution projects necessary for opt-in; (e) status of LP&L’s load that remains in the Southwest Power Pool, and potential proceedings .....before the Public Utility Commission of Texas to transition that load to the Electric .....Reliability Council of Texas; (f) the impacts or benefits to customers, LP&L, and the City resulting from opt-in; (g) the development of transmission and distribution rates, and progress of same; (h) potential retail electric provider availability in the LP&L service territory and comparison .....with other areas of the state open to competition; (i) customer education on retail choice and communication plans on same, and discussion of .....various services that assist customers in selecting a retail electric provider; (j) opt-in requirements and ensuing changes in business processes, operations, and potential .....organizational changes; and (k) other related matters regarding the initiation of competition for retail electric service in ......Lubbock Power & Light’s certificated retail service area. Jamie Wood, customer service manager for LP&L, gave a presentation on the potential for providing customer choice to LP&L customers. Topics discussed included: an update on information related to the scope and role of the Provider of Last Resort (POLR); the recommendation of the Electric Utility Board, and staff, that LP&L does not serve as the POLR; the tentative opt-in schedule; and next steps. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. |
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Continuing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Discussion Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as they relate to the City of Lubbock and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: an update on the ledger, available balances, projects on the January 25, 2022, agenda for City Council action, and projects in development. Floyd Mitchell, police chief, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. |
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City Council 2021 Street Bond Follow-up Discussion Mayor Daniel M. Pope introduced the item and gave comments. City Council engaged in discussion on the 2021 Street Bond that failed at the November 2, 2021 Bond Election. Topics discussed included: the possibility of holding another election, and the timing of that election; public input received at the January 19, 2022, Street Bond Listening Session, hosted by Council Member Randy Christian; and options for further public input, including the creation of a citizens advisory committee. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Chad Weaver, city attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. |
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At the completion of the Work Session, City Council recessed into Executive Session.
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Executive Session The meeting recessed at 3:36 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 4:52 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. |
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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. |
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Claim of Legal Aid of North West Texas
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4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 4:52 p.m.
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Ceremonial Items |
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Invocation Stake President Spencer McCombs, Lubbock Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, led the invocation. |
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Pledges of Allegiance Pledges of Allegiance, to the United States and Texas Flags, were led by Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale. |
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Proclamations and Presentations |
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Presentation of a Citizen Certificate of Commendation to Freddy Garcia, in recognition of his bravery and selflessness in rescuing a fellow citizen during a recent structure fire.
Council Member Juan A. Chadis and Shaun Fogerson, fire chief, presented a Citizen's Medal of Valor to Freddy Garcia, the highest award given to citizens by Lubbock Fire Rescue, in recognition of his bravery and selflessness in rescuing a fellow citizen during a recent structure fire. Mr. Garcia gave comments and thanked City Council and Lubbock Fire Rescue for the commendation.
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
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Citizen Comments - According to Lubbock City Council Rules, any citizen wishing to appear in-person before a regular meeting of the City Council, regarding any matter posted on the City Council Agenda below, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 25, 2022. Citizen Comments is an opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items. Any comment received that is in the nature of asking a question will be referred to an appropriate member of the City staff for a response. No one appeared to speak. |
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Minutes |
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Minutes - December 14, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting |