City of Lubbock, Texas Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Daniel M. Pope, Mayor Steve Massengale, Mayor Pro Tem, District 4 Juan A. Chadis, Councilman, District 1 Shelia Patterson Harris, Councilwoman, District 2 Jeff Griffith, Councilman, District 3 Randy Christian, Councilman, District 5 Latrelle Joy, Councilwoman, District 6 |
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W. Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager Chad Weaver, City Attorney Rebecca Garza, City Secretary |
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http://www.mylubbock.us
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City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas
City of Lubbock City Council Meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance, please contact the City Secretary's Office at 775-2061 or write to Post Office Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Note: On occasion the City Council may consider agenda items out of order. Pursuant to the Executive Orders of Governor Abbott, and other authority provided by the Texas Attorney General, the City Council will convene in-person and via video and/or teleconference. If the Executive Orders of Governor Abbott are amended and prohibit the use of video and/or teleconference access to the meeting, the meeting will be held in-person only.
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1:30 p.m. - City Council convenes in City Council Chambers in Work Session regarding items for presentation and discussion on such issues that may require in-depth consideration by the City Council. No action will be taken by the City Council in Work Session. |
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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 regarding the City's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program |
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FY 2020-21 Sales Tax Update and Discussion |
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Update and Discussion regarding transition to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) |
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At the completion of the Work Session, City Council recesses into Executive Session.
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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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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Turnover Program
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5,562 acres, more or less, plus improvements in Lubbock County, Texas, commonly known as Lubbock Land Application Site
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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Surgical Health Services, et al v. City of Lubbock, Texas, Case No.5:21-cv-114 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Lubbock Division
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Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code Section 551.071, seeking the advice of its legal counsel about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers and hold a consultation with the attorney on matters in which the duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code: Click to View |
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Power Purchase Agreements
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Legal issues regarding customer choice and Texas Utilities Code, Chapter 40
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Docket Nos. ER 16-1341. EL 17-2, and EL 18-9, related to SPP attachment Z2
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Legal advice and counsel regarding matters identified in Section 2.4(a)-(f) of this agenda
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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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5,562 acres, more or less, plus improvements in Lubbock County, Texas, commonly known as Lubbock Land Application Site
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Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code Section 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; 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; c) effective fuel and purchased power agreements and fuel transportation arrangements and contracts; • Discuss and deliberate purchased power matters. d) risk management information, contracts, and strategies, including fuel hedging and storage; 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); f) customer billing, contract, and usage information, electric power pricing information, system load characteristics, and electric power marketing analyses and strategies. |
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Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.087, to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; and to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described herein above.
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Project Basil
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Adjourn from Executive Session
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4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
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Ceremonial Items |
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Invocation |
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Pledges of Allegiance |
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Board Recognitions: Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Chris Berry Public Transit Advisory Board Sandra Chatham Jo Ann Lea Veterans Advisory Committee Daniel Baze Click to View |
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Call to Order
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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 May 25, 2021. If a citizen is attending the meeting by video or teleconference, they may submit a citizen comment by email at citizencomments@mylubbock.us, no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 25, 2021. Submitted comments must include name and address. Each comment will be read aloud for a period of time not to exceed three minutes pursuant to City Council Rules. 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. Public Hearings - Any person wishing to speak at a posted public hearing (Items 7.1 - 7.8) may do so via Zoom by using the "Raised Hand" feature. When utilizing Zoom through a telephone, press *9 to "raise your hand" and you will be placed in the queue. |
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Minutes |
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April 27, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Click to View |
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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. |
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Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2021-O0053, Amendment 21, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the General Fund to appropriate funding for Fleet Capital Improvements. Click to View |
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Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2021-O0054, Amendment 22, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Lake Alan Henry Fund to appropriate funding for the purchase of customer service and payment equipment. Click to View |
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Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2021-O0055, Amendment 23, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Lubbock Power & Light Capital Budget; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause. Click to View |
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Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2021-O0056, Amendment 24, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the General Fund for the addition of one full-time position in Human Resources. Click to View |
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Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance Amendment 25, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the General Fund to amend full-time equivalent (FTE) positions in Animal Services, providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause. Click to View |
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Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance Amendment 26, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Grant Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury. Click to View |
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Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance Amendment 27, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Operating Budget for Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and Market Lubbock, Inc. - Visitors Bureau. Click to View |
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Budget Ordinance Amendment Single Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance Amendment 28, amending the FY 2020-21 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the General Fund to appropriate funding for repairs to the City of Lubbock Utilities Customer Service Center (UCSC). Click to View |
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Resolution - Facilities Management: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. 15924 with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc., for the repair of Citizens Tower and Utilities Customer Services Center (UCSC) damaged by the flood event of March 12, 2021. Click to View |
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Resolution - Risk Management: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Compromise Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims in a claim involving damage to City property, as set forth in City of Lubbock v. Christman Cable, Cause No. 2019-537,840 in the 72nd Judicial District Court, Lubbock County, Texas. Click to View |
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Ordinance 1st Reading - Right-of-Way: Consider an ordinance abandoning and closing a portion of a 15-foot alley located in Block 1, Hewett Addition, Lubbock County, Texas. Click to View |
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Resolution - Engineering: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 6 to Professional Services Contract 12113, with Halff Associates, Inc., for the Stormwater Master Plan. Click to View |
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Resolution - Engineering: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract 15282, with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for providing engineering services for the design of the Downtown Sanitary Sewer Line Improvements Project and Major Sewer Line Condition Assessment and Repair. Click to View |
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Resolution - Engineering: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 15841, with West Texas Paving, Inc., for construction services associated with the Wausau Avenue Paving Project, from the Marsha Sharp Freeway to 82nd Street. Click to View |
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Resolution - Public Works: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 15796, with Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, for services related to removal of nuisance branches and trees from City rights-of-way. Click to View |
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Resolution - Public Health Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute four Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) through the City of Lubbock Health Department with Lamb County LEAF - Hooked on Hope, Family Support Services of Amarillo, Cenikor Foundation, and Hub City Outreach Center, for participation in an integrated collaborative effort to meet the specific needs of the priority population, including serving as an essential link between prevention, intervention and treatment service, information, and resources within Region 1, and related documents. Click to View |
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Resolution - Public Health Services: Consider a resolution ratifying the act of the Mayor in executing Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. HH000771000001, under the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement, with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Click to View |
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Resolution - Public Health Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. HHS00102760001, under the Regional Local Services System/Local Public Health Services Grant Program, and any associated documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), to improve and strengthen local public health infrastructure. Click to View |
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Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 15920 and all related documents, between the City of Lubbock and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Click to View |
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Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 15922, and all related documents, between the City of Lubbock and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Click to View |
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Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 15921 and all related documents, between the City of Lubbock and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for the Home Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME). Click to View |
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Resolution - Facilities Management: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. 15789, with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc., for construction of the Lubbock Police Department Headquarters Facility. Click to View |
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Resolution - Information Technology: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 33001502, with CDW Government, Inc., for the purchase of the Mimecast Email Management System, Security with Threat Protection, as well as training and migration services. Click to View |
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Resolution - Fleet Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 31059219, with Randall Reed's Prestige Ford, for the purchase of two mid-size SUVs for the Lubbock Police Department. Click to View |
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Resolution - Lubbock Power & Light: Consider an ordinance to amend Section 22.02.103 of Title I, Chapter 22, Article 22.02, Division 3, of the Lubbock Code of Ordinances, to permit Lubbock Power & Light to update the fee structure for recovery of the cost of providing underground electric distribution service as part of the annual review and approval of the LP&L Electric Rate/Tariff Schedule. Click to View |
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Public Hearing - Planning: Consider a request for Zone Case 1788-F, a request of McDougal Realtors for Lubbock Prosperity, L.P., for a zone change from General Retail District (C-3) to General Retail District (C-3) Specific Use for a Blood Plasma Center, at 4841 50th Street, located south of 50th Street and east of Wayne Avenue, Greenbrier Addition, Lot H, and consider an ordinance. Click to View |
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Public Hearing - Planning: Consider a request for Zone Case 2909-E, a request of Callaway Architecture for S&S Commercial Properties, LTD, for a zone change from Interstate Highway Commercial District (IHC) to Apartment-Medical District (AM) at 6401 Spur 327, located south of Spur 327 and east of Milwaukee Avenue, on 2.289 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 36, and consider an ordinance. Click to View |
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Public Hearing - Planning: Consider a request for Zone Case 2984-M, a request of Centerline Engineering & Consulting, LLC, for 34th & Upland Affordable Storage, Inc. and 87th Street Partners, LLC, for a zone change from Interstate Highway Commercial (IHC) and General Retail District (C-3) to (C-3) with a Specific Use for a Self-Storage Facility and Two-Family District (R-2), at 7115 and 7105 34th Street, located south of 34th Street and east of Upland Avenue, on 19.74 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 38, and consider an ordinance. Click to View |
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Public Hearing - Planning: Consider a request for Zone Case 2985-C, a request of Seventeen Services, LLC for Edge Construction, for a zone change from Garden Office (GO) to Apartment Medical (AM) at 5614 114th Street, located east of Elkhart Avenue and north of 114th Street, 114th & Elkhart Office Park Addition, Tract A, and consider an ordinance. Click to View |
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Public Hearing - Planning: Consider a request for Zone Case 3050-G, a request of AMD Engineering, LLC for Lubbock Land Investments IV, LP, for a zone change from Single Family District (R-1) Specific Use to Two-Family District (R-2), generally located north of 123rd Street and west of Memphis Avenue, on 4.50 acres of unplatted land out of Block E2, Section 22, and consider an ordinance. Click to View |
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Public Hearing - Planning: Consider a request for Zone Case 3431, a request of Centerline Engineering & Consulting, LLC for 146th Street & Slide Road, Inc., for a zone change from Transition (T) to General Retail District (C-3) with a Specific Use for Self-Storage Facilities, at 14505 Slide Road, located east of Slide Road and north of 146th Street, on 17.320 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 5, and consider an ordinance. Click to View |
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Public Hearing - Planning: Consider a request for Zone Case 3432, a request of Dwain Lane for Carolyn Lane Musgrave, for a zone change from Commercial District (C-4) and Local Retail District (C-2) to (C-4) with a Specific Use for a Dance Hall, at 1801 19th Street, and 1904 and 1906 Avenue R, located south of 19th Street and west of Avenue R, Lane Addition, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, 5, and 6, and consider an ordinance. Click to View |
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Public Hearing - Planning: Consider a request for Zone Case 3433, a request of AMD Engineering, LLC for Baxter Trusts, for a zone change from Transition (T) to Restricted Local Retail District (C-2A), generally located south of 114th Street and east of Memphis Avenue, on 7.84 acres of unplatted land out of Block E2, Section 22, and consider an ordinance. Click to View |
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