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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 Proposed Amendments to the Lubbock City Charter
Amy Sims, deputy city attorney, gave a presentation on proposed amendments to the Lubbock City Charter. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; Rebecca Garza, city secretary; and Chad Weaver, city attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Ms. Sims presented on the Charter review process; an overview of potential propositions as recommended by the Charter Review Committee; the appearance and order of potential propositions on a ballot; and the possibility of a non-binding referendum related to City Council compensation.
City Council discussed all the proposed amendments. Direction was given to staff to place an item on the July 27, 2021, City Council meeting agenda, for the purposes of calling a Charter Amendment Election for November 2021. There was also consensus from City Council to further discuss, and possibly amend, some of the proposed recommendations at the July 27, 2021, meeting.
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Future Needs Committee Recommendations Follow-up and Potential Bond Election Timeline
Jesica McEachern, assistant city manager, gave a presentation on City Council priorities, future needs, and answered questions from City Council. Council member Jeff Griffith, chair of the Future Needs Committee; and Council members Shelia Patterson Harris and Latrelle Joy, members of the Future Needs Committee, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Ms. McEachern presented on a recap of the Certificates of Obligation projects including Fire Station 20; the un-paved road program; and Erskine Street from the west City limits to Frankford Avenue, as recommended by the Future Needs Committee and approved by City Council on June 22, 2021. Ms. McEachern also presented on a timeline and the necessary steps that will be required to hold the proposed bond election in November 2021.
City Council gave direction to staff to prepare an ordinance calling a bond election for November 2021, and schedule the first reading of that ordinance for August 4, 2021.
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American Rescue Plan - Interim Final Rule and Funding Eligibility
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation on the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) as it relates to the interim final rule and funding eligibility and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: an overview of CARES Act spending; State of Texas allocations; City of Lubbock allocations; ARPA eligible expenditures; the process for revenue replacement; and funding opportunities relating to community services, public health, public works, transit, arts and entertainment, and travel and tourism.
There was consensus among City Council to discuss this item further at the July 27, 2021, work session.
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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 5:08 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 5:29 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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The City of Lubbock Charter and Potential Charter Amendment Election
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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: (i) legal advice and counsel regarding matters identified in Section 2.6(a)-(f) of this Agenda; (ii) legal advice and counsel regarding the City of Lubbock’s Note Purchase Program with Bank of America; and legal issues regarding bond-related matters. |
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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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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 Building Board of Appeals, Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors, 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 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 Manager
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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; 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); ........• 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. |
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4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 5:08 p.m.
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Invocation Dr. Andy Hurst, St. Luke's 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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Proclamations and Presentations |
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Presentation of a Special Recognition to the Lubbock Arts Alliance for organizing and hosting this year's Lubbock Arts Festival
Council Member Jeff Griffith presented a special recognition to the Lubbock Arts Alliance for organizing and hosting this year's 43rd Annual Lubbock Arts Festival. Elizabeth Regner, executive director of the Lubbock Arts Alliance, gave comments and thanked the Mayor and City Council for their continued support. Ms. Regner also invited Lubbock citizens to attend this year's Lubbock Arts Festival, scheduled for July 24, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and July 25, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. A video showcasing the upcoming Lubbock Arts Festival was played for City Council and those in attendance.
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Presentation of a Special Recognition in support of Golf Cart Safety Awareness Month
Mayor Daniel M. Pope presented a special recognition in support of Golf Cart Safety Awareness Month. Tim Siegel, executive director of Team Luke Hope for Minds, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support, gave comments on the importance of golf cart safety, and encouraged all Lubbock Citizens to practice safety when operating golf carts.
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:29 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 July 13, 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 July 13, 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 (Item 7.2), 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. No one appeared to speak in person; and no comments were submitted via email. |
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May 18, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board May 26, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Lubbock Economic Development Alliance May 27, 2021 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board June 8, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting June 21, 2021 Special City Council Meeting |