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CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 5, 2024
12:30 P. M.

The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 5th of November, 2024, in City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas at 12:30 p.m.

12:34 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas

Present:

Mayor Mark W. McBrayer; Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia; Council Member Tim Collins; Council Member David Glasheen; Council Member Brayden Rose; Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson; City Manager W. Jarrett Atkinson; City Secretary Courtney Paz; City Attorney Matt Wade

Absent:

Council Member Gordon Harris

Note:

City Council addressed agenda items in the following order:

Executive Session; 2.1; 4.1-4.2; Citizen Comments 3; 5.1; 6.1-6.12; 6.14-6.22; 6.13; and 7.1-7.4.

Executive Session

The meeting recessed at 12:35 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 2:10 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 2:48 p.m.

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.

Loop 88 Land Acquisition

Lake 7

Texas Government Code Chapter 551 application

MVP Raider Park Garage, LLC v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Lubbock and the City of Lubbock, Cause No. 2019-537527; 237 District Court, Lubbock, Texas and related administrative matters

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.

Loop 88 Land Acquisition

Lake 7

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 Lubbock Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

Immediately following Executive Session, City Council reconvenes in City Council Chambers in Work Session.

City Council reconvened at 2:10 p.m.

Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate.

Citibus - Route Study Presentation

Chris Mandrell, general manager of Citibus, introduced Jason Miller, with Fehr & Peers, gave comments, and answered questions from City Council. Mr. Miller gave a presentation on the Citibus Route Study and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: Citibus Final Five-Year Service Plan, project approach, final fixed route plan, final microtransit zones, final paratransit zone, implementation scenarios and phasing, supporting recommendations, and pre-launch activities.

2:34 p.m. - City Council continues in Open Session in City Council Chambers.

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, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later than 2:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024. Citizen Comments provide an opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items.

Sign ups:

Amanda McAfee, president and CEO of Lubbock Area United Way; Jason Potter, chair of the Public Transit Advisory Board; Jessie Mendoza, vice chair of the Public Transit Advisory Board; and Robin Raney, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas, appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 6.13 (a resolution approving the Citibus Route and Network Redesign Five-Year Plan).

Ceremonial Items

Invocation

Pastor Lloyd Zuniga, Across The Way Baptist Church, led the invocation.

Pledges of Allegiance

Pledges of Allegiance, to the United States and Texas Flags, were led by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 2:48 p.m.

Minutes

Minutes - October 8, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Tim Collins

, to approve the October 8, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.

Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried

Other:

Council Member Gordon Harris (ABSENT)

Consent Agenda - Items considered to be routine are enacted by one motion without separate discussion. If the City Council desires to discuss an item, the item is removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson

, to approve items 6.1-6.12 and 6.14-6.22.

Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried

Other:

Council Member Gordon Harris (ABSENT)

Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-O0139, Amendment 1, amending the FY 2024-25 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Grant Fund, regarding Public Health Services, providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.

Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0502 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Department of State Health Services Grant Agreement Contract No. HHS001348300008 under the HIV Clinical HIV/STI Prevention in Community Health Centers Program, and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock, and the State of Texas Department of State Health Services.

Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-O0145, Amendment 2, amending the FY 2024-25 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Civil Service Pay Scale; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.

Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0503 authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Public Works Contract 16274, with ACME Electric Company, for the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant Effluent Pump Station No. 2 Improvements.

Resolution - Public Works Wastewater: Resolution No. 2024-R0504 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 23105890, with James, Cook, Hobson, to purchase one Flygt Submersible Pump for use at the Plant 4 Intermediate Lift Station at the Southeast Water Reclamation Plant.

Resolution - Facilities Management: Resolution No.'s 2024-R0505 and 2024-R0506 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 18211 with Matthews Backhoe, Inc., and Contract 18327 with Intercon Demolition, Inc., for demolition services as needed, for City-owned buildings and structures.

Resolution - Facilities Management: Resolution No. 2024-R0507 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 18275, with Alto Vista Roofing, Inc., for the complete roof replacement of the Central Warehouse Facility located at 306 Municipal Drive.

Resolution - Facilities Management: Resolution No. 2024-R0508 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 18282, with Eskola, LLC, for the complete roof replacement of the City-owned building located at 1214 14th Street.

Resolution - Facilities Management: Resolution No. 2024-R0509 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 18302, with ABF Commercial Roofing & Foam, for the complete roof replacement of the Hodges Community Center located at 4011 University Avenue.

Resolution - Community Development: Resolution No.'s 2024-R0510, 2024-R0511, 2024-R0512, and 2024-R0513 authorizing the Mayor to execute Community Development Block Grant funding agreements, and all related documents, between the City of Lubbock and Community Development Block Grant subrecipients, which are CASA of the South Plains, Inc., Catholic Charities - Diocese of Lubbock, Love the Hub, and the YWCA, for public service programs.

10.

Resolution - Community Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0514 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 18452, and all related documents, with the Lubbock Housing Authority, for a lease of office space at 1708 Crickets Avenue, Lubbock, Texas, for the Community Development Department.

11.

Resolutions - Public Transit Services: Resolution No.'s 2024-R0515, 2024-R0516, 2024-R0517, and 2024-R0518 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 18183 with AEG Petroleum, Contract 18293 with United Oil & Grease, Contract 18291 with RelaDyne, and Contract 18290 with Arnold Oil Company of Austin, L.P., for motor oil and lubricants for Citibus.

12.

Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0519 authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a FY 2024 Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Grant (TX-2024-118-00), to enhance the mobility of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.

13.

Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0524 authorizing the Mayor to approve the Citibus Route and Network Redesign Five-Year Plan that includes a fixed route restructure reaching into new areas of the city, incorporates express routes, and establishes micro-transit zones.

Chris Mandrell, general manager of Citibus; and Jason Miller, with Fehr & Peers, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Tim Collins

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0524.

Vote: 5 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

Other:

Council Member Gordon Harris (ABSENT)

14.

Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0520 accepting a Special Warranty Deed on behalf of the Upland Crossing Public Improvement District (PID) by Betenbough Homes, LLC, granted to the City of Lubbock, for real property located at tracts within the Upland Crossing PID, as described on the Special Warranty Deed exhibits.

15.

Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2024-R0521 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 90500061, with Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Waterparks, for playground replacement at Mackenzie Park, located at 301 Interstate 27.

16.

Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2024-R0522 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 18420, with Denovo Ventures, LLC, for a Professional Services Agreement for JD Edwards Application Lifecycle Management Services and Support.

17.

Resolution - Lubbock Fire Rescue: Resolution No. 2024-R0523 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 10027880, with Stallion Air, Incorporated, for a breathing air compressor for Fire Station 20.

18.

Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 1): Ordinance No. 2024-O0141, for Zone Case 3487, a request of DLC Designs, LLC for Children's Home of Lubbock, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to Residential Estates District (RE), at 4602 Idalou Road, located north of East Erskine Street and east of Idalou Road, on 170.98 acres of unplatted land out of Block A, Section 25.

19.

Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 2): Ordinance No. 2024-O0142, for Zone Case 2565-H, a request of Indira and Vipul Patel, for a zone change from Heavy Commercial District (HC) to Medium Density Residential District (MDR), at 5930 Avenue Q South Drive and 5903 Avenue L, located east of Avenue L and south of 58th Street, Carlton Heights Addition, Block A and approximately 8.16 acres of unplatted land out of Block E, Section 2.

20.

Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 4): Ordinance No. 2024-O0143, for Zone Case 1542-V, a request of Lubbock Smoke Shop, LLC for Lubbock Commercial Buildings, Inc., for a zone change from Neighborhood Commercial District (NC) to Neighborhood Commercial District (NC) Specific Use for a smoke shop, at 7310 Quaker Avenue located west of Quaker Avenue and north of 74th Street, Furr Wolf Addition, Block 2, Lot 2-A-1-B.

21.

Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 5): Ordinance No. 2024-O0144, for Zone Case 2651-B, a request of Westar Commercial Realty for SPSM, LTD, for a zone change from Industrial Park District (IP) to Heavy Commercial District (HC), at 5044 Frankford Avenue, located west of Frankford Avenue and north of 57th Street, Frankford Business Park Addition, Lot 6-B.

22.

Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 5): Ordinance No. 2024-O0140, for Zone Case 3508, a request of 1585 & Frankford/Discount RV, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to Light Industrial District (LI), at 12109 Frankford Avenue, located north of 122nd Street and east of Frankford Avenue, Abbe Addition, Lot 1.

Regular Agenda

Resolution - City Secretary: Resolution No. 2024-R0525 casting the City Council's votes for candidates to the Lubbock Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

Courtney Paz, city secretary, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member David Glasheen

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0525, casting the City of Lubbock's 1,178 votes for the five candidates as follows; thereby distributing votes as evently as possible, with 236 votes for Sonny Garza; 236 votes for Brady Goen; 236 votes for Greg Jones; 235 votes for Bobby McQueen; and 235 votes for Noe Reynolds.

Vote: 6 - 0 Motion carried

Other:

Council Member Gordon Harris (ABSENT)