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Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate. |
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Civic Lubbock, Inc. - Live Music Performance Grant Program
Lisa Thomason, civic center director, gave comments and introduced Rafael Gutierrez, chair of the Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors; Grace Gonzales, vice chair of the Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors; and Kathy Horkey-Wolff, chair of the Cultural Arts Grant Review Standing Sub-Committee. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Rafael Gutierrez, chair of the Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board of Directors, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Ms. Horkey-Wolff gave a presentation on Civic Lubbock, Inc's. proposed Live Music Performance Grant Program and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: programs funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT); Live Music Performance Grant Program eligibility requirements; and the application process. |
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Unified Development Code Update
Bryan Isham, director of planning, gave a presentation and update on the Unified Development Code (UDC) and answered questions from City Council. Council Member Latrelle Joy, chair of the UDC sub-committee; and Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: an overview of the most recent module; accomplishments to date; the module review process; focuses of the UDC; strategies for soliciting public input; upcoming steps; and the final adoption process. |
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Presentation and Discussion Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Lubbock City Charter
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation on proposed amendments to the Lubbock City Charter. Chad Weaver, city attorney; and Amy Sims, deputy city attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Mr. Atkinson presented on an overview of potential propositions as recommended by the Charter Review Committee.
City Council discussed all the proposed amendments. There was consensus from City Council to delay ordering a Charter Amendment Election and further discuss the recommendations of the Charter Review Committee at a later date. |
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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: City of Lubbock allocations; ARPA eligible expenditures; committment and expenditure deadlines; and tentative funding categories, including public safety and preparedness, targeted critical infrastructure, neighborhood recovery and revitalization, community support and services, job training and economic development, and arts, non-profits, and small businesses. Additional discussion focused on the possibility of partnering with Lubbock County on various projects including, but not limited to, public health.
Mayor Pope asked City Council to work with staff individually on potential projects that would be eligible for ARPA funding, and directed staff to tentatively schedule further discussion for the August 24, 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 3:03 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 4:58 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 5:03 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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The City of Lubbock Charter and Potential Charter Amendment Election
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Leticia Aguilar v. City of Lubbock, Cause No. 2021544153 pending in the 237th Judicial District Court of Lubbock County, Texas
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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Turnover Program
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Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code § 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 2.4 (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 V.T.C.A. Government Code § 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 4:58 p.m.
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Invocation
Reverend Bailey Barkley, First 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 5:03 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 27, 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 27, 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 7.1 - 7.6) 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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June 22, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting |
