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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 and 2.3 on the Work Session Agenda, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later than 1:30 p.m. on April 12, 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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Lubbock Public Libraries Update and Technology Grants Overview Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City Council. Stacy McKenzie, director of library services, gave a presentation and update on Lubbock Public Libraries operations and current library projects and answered questions from City Council. Additionally, Ms. McKenzie presented on the recently awarded Texas Digital Navigators Grant and Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant, gave an overview of the projects that are being developed and administered using those funds, and answered questions from City Council. |
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Unified Development Code (UDC) Update Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City Council. Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave an update on the Unified Development Code (UDC) as it relates to the adoption process and timeline 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, the status of projects that have been approved, and the status of projects currently in development. Erik Rejino, assistant city manager; and James Brown, director of information technology, gave comments on the status of the broadband expansion project and answered questions from City Council. Mr. Rejino gave additional comments on the status of the job training projects currently in development and answered questions from City Council. Bill Howerton, deputy city manager, gave comments on the status of the affordable housing program, small business relief fund, non-profit assistance program, the arts funding program, and the City of Lubbock/Lubbock County public health district partnership 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 2:41 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 4:30 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. |
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Hold an executive session in accordance with the 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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Civic Park License Agreement
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Block 5, Section 10, AB 445, Tract 1
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Canyon Park - Block 1 and Block 2
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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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Civic Park License Agreement
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Block 5, Section 10, AB 445, Tract 1
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Canyon Park - Block 1 and Block 2
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Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to discuss personnel matters, regarding the duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments to the Junked Vehicle Compliance Board, Lake Alan Henry Board of Appeals, and the Water Board of Appeals. |
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4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 4:30 p.m.
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Ceremonial Items |
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Invocation Lead Pastor Clayton Walker, The City 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 of a Special Recognition in honor of the Lubbock High Wrestling Team State Winners
Council Member Jeff Griffith presented a special recognition in honor of the Lubbock High Wrestling Team State winners. Head Coach Richard Leal and athletes June An, Keagan Davis, Mahogany Casel, and Zach Casias were in attendance to receive this recognition.
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Presentation of a Special Recognition in celebration of the Lubbock Christian High School Girls Basketball Team's State Tournament Win
Council Member Latrelle Joy presented a special recognition in celebration of the Lubbock Christian High School Girls Basketball Team's State Tournament win. Head Coach Brad Crow gave comments and thanked City Council for the recognition and the community for their support throughout the season. Coach Crow also introduced the following athletes and coaches who were in attendance to receive this recognition: Raegan Lee, Reese Bruington, Lindley Bruington, Madison Morin, Abbie Crow, Paige Parker, Brooke Hooten, Callie Roberts, Briley Pelham, Sarah Haverdink, Drew Grellhesl, Lexi Caddell, Hagan Bennett, Skylar Simmons, and Assistant Coach Brad Rogers.
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Presentation of a Special Recognition observing and celebrating the 90th Birthday of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) service organization.
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale presented a special recognition observing and celebrating the 90th birthday of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) service organization. Benny Guerrero, commander of the Ancile "Al" White VFW Post 2466, gave comments on the importance of the VFW and its mission, and thanked City Council and the Lubbock community for their continued support.
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Presentation of a Special Recognition in Honor of Firefighter Matt Dawson
Mayor Daniel M. Pope and Shaun Fogerson, fire chief, presented a special recognition in honor of Firefighter Matt Dawson, celebrating his retirement from Lubbock Fire Rescue. Mr. Dawson gave comments, thanked City Council for the special recognition, and expressed his gratitude for the support his Lubbock Fire Rescue colleagues and the Lubbock community have provided to him and his family throughout the last two years.
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 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 April 12, 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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February 15, 2022 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board February 23, 2022 Special City Council Meeting - Lubbock Economic Development Alliance March 8, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting |