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Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate. |
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Presentation by legal counsel of draft illustrative plan redistricting the City Councilmember Districts based on recently issued 2020 Census data Rebecca Garza, city secretary, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City Council. David Mendez, with Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, and Acosta, LLP, gave a presentation on the draft illustrative plan redistricting the City Council Districts based on 2020 Census data and answered questions from City Council. Additionally, Mr. Mendez presented on an overview of the initial assessment, city of Lubbock demographics, and the process used to develop the draft illustrative plan. |
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The City Council will hear Citizen Comments on redistricting. Per Resolution No. 2021-R0410, any proposed redistricting plans and citizen comments must be submitted in writing and be legible, even if the person also makes the comments orally during the Citizen Comment period. Redistricting plans can be submitted to either ocs@mylubbock.us or by the conclusion of the Citizen Comment period. The Citizen Comment form can be found here: mylubbock.us/redistricting2021. Citizen Comments submitted in writing (copies were provided to City Council):
- Joshua Shankles; and Peter Muhlberger, representing the Texas Democratic Women, submitted written citizen comments regarding redistricting to City Council.
Citizen Comments delivered orally:
- Peter Muhlberger, representing the Texas Democratic Women, appeared before City Council to speak on redistricting.
At the conclusion of the Citizen Comment period, the meeting was recessed at 9:29 a.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 11:09 a.m. and discussed item 1.3. |
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Discussion by the City Council of the draft redistricting plan and amendments, if necessary, to develop a redistricting plan for future adoption David Mendez, with Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta, LLP, presented draft redistricting plan 1A; noted changes from the current City Council District map; and amended the map as directed by City Council. Rebecca Garza, city secretary, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. |
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At the completion of Item 1.3., the City Council recessed until 3:00 p.m. City Council recessed at 11:51 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Work Session in City Council Chambers. City Council reconvened at 3:02 p.m. |
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Fiscal Year End Finance Update and Report Blu Kostelich, chief financial officer, gave a presentation on the fiscal year-end finance report and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: an overview of the City of Lubbock's credit rating profile and an update on sales tax collections. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, 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 3:25 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 4:51 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 5:11 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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Redistricting for the City
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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Turnover Program
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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. |
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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Turnover Program
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Loop 88 Land Acquisition
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Lake 7
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Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to discuss personnel matters, regarding the duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments to the Community Development & Services Board, Urban Design/Historic Preservation Commission, Urban Renewal/Neighborhood Redevelopment Commission, Water Board of Appeals and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. |
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4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers City Council reconvened at 4:51 p.m. |
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Ceremonial Items |
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Invocation Senior Pastor John Murdoch, Christian Life Assembly of God, 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 Special Recognition in Support of Home Health and Hospice Month
Council Member Latrelle Joy presented a Special Recognition in support of Home Health and Hospice Month. Nicole Cook, with Interim Healthcare, gave comments on the importance of home health and hospice and thanked City Council for the recognition. Perry Scott, Amy McAlpine, Leanna Albert, and Nathan Scheres, all with Interim Healthcare, were also in attendance to receive this recognition.
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Board Recognitions: Presented by Council Member Latrelle Joy Airport Board Eddie Harris Building Board of Appeals Alex Cardenas (unable to attend) Citizens Traffic Commission Leslie Landeros (unable to attend) Model Codes & Construction Advisory Board Robert Bichard Mark Branscome Robbie Moon Planning & Zoning Commission Brandon Hardaway Urban Design/Historic Preservation Commission Deborah Bigness Water Board of Appeals Dennis Carrizales |
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:11 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 November 16, 2021. 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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September 21, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Transportation Policy Committee September 22, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Lubbock Economic Development Alliance October 26, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting |