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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 Item 2.2 on the Work Session Agenda, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later than 1:00 p.m. 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 11:00 a.m., on June 8, 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. There were no comments received via email. Sign ups:
- Victoria Victor - Idara Okpon appeared before City Council to speak, but the topic was not listed on the agenda.
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Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate. |
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Charter Review Committee Presentation and Recommendations Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; Rebecca Garza, city secretary; and Chad Weaver, city attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. James Arnold, chair of the Charter Review Committee, gave a presentation on proposed amendments to the City of Lubbock Charter, as recommended by the Charter Review Committee, and answered questions from City Council. The Committee proposed amendments to the following sections of the Charter: Article IX, Council; Elections; Administration, Section 31: Non-substantive changes to the Charter; Article IX, Council; Elections; Administration, Section 14: Compensation and Attendance; Article IV, Initiative; Referendum; Recall; Article VIII, Bonds; Article II, General Powers, Section 15: Street Powers; Article II-A, Street Improvements, Section 1; Article II, General Powers, Section 19; Public Works Improvement; Article VI, Occupation Taxes; Licenses; Article II, General Powers, Section 23: Peace and good order; police power; nuisances, control over; Article IX, Council; Elections; Administration, Section 23: Salaries, officers, and employees; Article IX, Council; Elections; Administration, Section 26: Audit and Examination; and Article IX, Council; Elections; Administration, Section 27: Contracts; bids for; limitations. There was consensus among City Council to further discuss the proposed amendments, and take action, at a later meeting. |
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2021 IRONMAN 70.3 Lubbock Triathlon Joe Moudy, director of emergency management, gave a presentation on the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 Lubbock Triathlon and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: an overview of the event; changes from the 2019 event; the addition of qualifying opportunities for the IRONMAN World Championships; the City of Lubbock planning team; and assistance from partner agencies. Additionally, Mr. Moudy introduced Todd Fitzgerald, race director with IRONMAN; and Mike and Marti Greer, official liaisons with the City for IRONMAN, who were in attendance. |
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Parks and Recreation Operations Update Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. Colby VanGundy, director of parks and recreation, gave a presentation and update on parks and recreation operations and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: an overview of the department and park operations; the development of park zones and recent changes to the organizational structure of the department; focuses of parks and recreation staff; the park playground inspection report; and challenges facing the department. |
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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 2:39 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council recessed from Executive Session at 3:35 p.m. The meeting was called back into open session at 4:47 p.m., and was called to order at 4:52 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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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 the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, to discuss personnel matters, the appointment, employment, evaluation or reassignment of the following: |
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City Attorney
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City Manager
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City Secretary
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Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code 551.074, to discuss personnel matters, regarding the duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments to the Building Board of Appeals, Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors, Permit and License Appeal Board, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
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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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4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 4:47 p.m.
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Ceremonial Items |
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Invocation Pastor Todd Sons, St. Matthew United Methodist 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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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:52 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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. No one appeared to speak in person; and no comments were submitted via email. |
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Minutes |
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April 20, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board May 11, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting |