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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 2.2 on the Work Session Agenda, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later than 1:30 p.m. on April 26, 2022. Citizen Comments provide 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:
- Tyler Moore and Wendy Flett appeared before City Council to speak in support of pickleball courts under item 2.2 (Continuing American Rescue Plan Act [ARPA] Discussion).
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Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate. |
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Comprehensive Downtown Parking Study Brianna Gerardi, director of business development; and Benjamin Sands, with WGI, Inc., gave a presentation on the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Study and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: project history; community input results; occupancy observations; study workflow; downtown parking districts; and key recommendations included in the proposed Downtown Parking Master Plan, including consolidated parking management, improvement of wayfinding and branding, shared parking, enhancements of the pedestrian realm, curb management, adjustment of current parking policies, enforcement strategies, Downtown Parking Task Force implementation, event parking planning, right size parking plans, and the implementation time frame for the key recommendations. |
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Continuing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Discussion Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City Council. Bill Howerton, deputy city manager; Brooke Witcher, assistant city manager; and Erik Rejino, assistant city manager, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council on the affordable housing project, small business relief program, non-profit assistance program, art business grant program, independent artist grant program, and job training programs. Colby VanGundy, director of parks and recreation, gave a presentation on proposed ARPA funded projects related to parks and recreation and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: walking trails, playgrounds and amenities, cattail cleanup in the Canyon Lakes system, pickleball courts, the proposed new parking lot at Mae Simmons Park, the proposed Canyon Lake #6 restroom, Tom Martin Youth Sports Complex lighting improvements, and the renovation/replacement of various park restroom facilities throughout the community. Mr. Atkinson gave comments on the proposed parks and recreation projects and answered questions from City Council. Mr. Atkinson 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. |
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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 3:52 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 4:53 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 5:08 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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Chapter 21, Texas Property Code
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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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Loop 88 Land Acquisition
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Park Land Dedication
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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 and Service Board. |
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4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 4:53 p.m.
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Ceremonial Items |
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Invocation Monsignor David Cruz, St. John the Baptist Catholic 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 to the Lubbock Economic Recovery Taskforce in appreciation for their work during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Massengale presented a Special Recognition to the Lubbock Economic Recovery Task Force in appreciation for their work during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Robert Taylor, co-chair of the Lubbock Economic Recovery Task Force, gave comments and thanked his fellow Committee members for their hard work and efforts in assisting Lubbock businesses that were adversely affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Employee Recognitions:
Josh Flud - Elected to the Board of Directors of the Damage Prevention Council of Texas
Mike Keenum - Recognized by the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) as Engineer of the Year
Jesica McEachern, assistant city manager, presented employee recognitions to Josh Flud, recognizing his election to the Board of Directors of the Damage Prevention Council of Texas; and Mike Keenum, celebrating his recognition as Engineer of the Year by the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers.
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:08 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 26, 2022. Citizen Comments provide 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:
- Mont McClendon, city of Lubbock's downtown master developer/McDougal Properties; and Larry Simmons appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 8.9 (resolution approving a Downtown Parking Master Plan).
- Robert Taylor, member of the Central Business District TIF Board of Directors, appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.28 (resolution authorizing a License Agreement with Lubbock Experience, Inc., for the construction of a Civic Park).
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Minutes |
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March 22, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting |