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Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate. |
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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, the timing and content of a potential irrevocable opt-in resolution, the need for a provider of last resort and any potential process for same, distribution projects necessary for opt-in, proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas, customer education on retail choice, changes in business processes and operations, and other related matters regarding the initiation of competition for retail electric service in Lubbock Power & Light’s certificated retail service area. David McCalla, director of electric utilities, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City Council. Matt Rose, LP&L government relations & public affairs manager; Luke Miller, engineering manager with LP&L; Jamie Wood, customer service manager for LP&L; Jenny Smith, general counsel for LP&L; and David McCalla, director of electric utilities, gave a presentation on the potential for providing customer choice to LP&L customers and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: the history of retail choice in Lubbock and the state of Texas; the goals of LP&L's transition into ERCOT; capital distribution projects related to the potential opt in to retail choice; the impacts that retail choice would have on customer service and utility billing; necessary organizational changes; the draft resolution related to the potential opt in to retail choice, and the conditions that would be included in the resolution; and the advantages and disadvantages of opting in to retail choice. |
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City Council 2021 Street Bond Follow-up Discussion Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale 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; and the possible creation of a citizens advisory committee to study next steps and future options. Rebecca Garza, city secretary, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Massengale asked staff to add this topic to the January 11, 2022, work session for further discussion. |
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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 and current placeholders related to ARPA funds; and remaining balances. Discussion ensued among City Council on potential placeholders that can be added to the ledger. There was consensus among City Council to add a $5 million placeholder for small business assistance and a $3 million placeholder that will be used to obtain and match grants related to parks and recreation. |
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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 2:48 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 4:34 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 5:09 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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City Council Rules and Procedures
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Legal advice and counsel regarding matters identified in Section 2.4(a)-(f) of this Agenda
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Legal issues regarding customer choice and Texas Utilities Code, Chapters 39 and 40
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Downtown Civic Park
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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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Lots 1 through 20, Block 130, Original Town of Lubbock
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Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.076 to discuss or deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.
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Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code § 551.086, to discuss and deliberate, on the following competitive matters of Lubbock Power & Light, reasonably related to the following categories: a. generation unit specific and portfolio fixed and variable costs, including forecasts of those ....costs, capital improvement plans for generation units, and generation unit operating ....characteristics and outage scheduling;
• Discuss and deliberate generation matters.
b. bidding and pricing information for purchased power, generation and fuel, and Electric ....Reliability Council of Texas bids, prices, offers, and related services and strategies;
• Discuss and deliberate issues regarding bidding and pricing for purchased power,
...generation, and fuel, and Electric Reliability Council of Texas prices and related services
...and strategies.
c. effective fuel and purchased power agreements and fuel transportation arrangements and ....contracts;
• Discuss and deliberate purchased power and fuel matters.
d. risk management information, contracts, and strategies, including fuel hedging and storage;
• Discuss and deliberate risk management strategies.
e. plans, studies, proposals, and analyses for system improvements, additions, or sales (other ...than transmission and distribution system improvements inside the service area for which the ....public power utility is the sole certificated retail provider);
• Discuss and deliberate plans, studies, proposals, and analyses for system improvements,
..additions, or sales.
f. customer billing, contract, and usage information, electric power pricing information, system ...load characteristics, and electric power marketing analyses and strategies.
• Discuss and deliberate customer billing, contract, and usage information, electric power
...pricing information, system load characteristics, and electric power marketing analyses
...and strategies.
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4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 4:34 p.m.
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Ceremonial Items |
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Lubbock High School Orchestra The Lubbock High School Orchestra performed for City Council and those in attendance. Alejos Anaya, Lubbock High School orchestra teacher, gave comments and thanked the City Council for the opportunity to perform. |
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Invocation Senior Minister Matthew Spitsberg, Raintree Christian Church, 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 by Lubbock Area United Way recognizing the City of Lubbock's Annual Campaign
Mark Griffin, campaign chair with Lubbock Area United Way, presented a special recognition in honor of the City of Lubbock's annual campaign that raised over $150,000. Mr. Griffin gave special thanks to Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; Floyd Mitchell, police chief; Shaun Fogerson, fire chief; and Lisa Thomason, civic center director/chair of the City of Lubbock's United Way Campaign. Additionally, Glenn Cochran, president & CEO of Lubbock Area United Way, presented Ms. Thomason with a plaque recognizing the City of Lubbock's campaign and its success.
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:09 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 December 14, 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. Sign ups:
- Thomas Payne appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.20 (resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Annexation Agreement for an area of land south of 146th Street and east of Avenue P).
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Minutes |
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October 19, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board November 16, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting November 17, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Joint with Commissioner's Court |