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CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 13, 2024
1:00 P. M.

The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 13th of August, 2024, in City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas at 1:00 p.m.

1:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas

Present:

Mayor Mark W. McBrayer; Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia; Council Member Tim Collins; Council Member David Glasheen; Council Member Gordon Harris; Council Member Brayden Rose; Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson; City Manager W. Jarrett Atkinson; City Secretary Courtney Paz; City Attorney Matt Wade

Note:

City Council addressed agenda items in the following order:

Executive Session; 2.1; 3.1-3.2; Citizen Comments 4; 5.1; 7.4; 6.1-6.15.1; 6.25-6.32; 6.16-6.24; 7.5-7.6; 7.1-7.3; 7.11; 7.12; 7.8-7.9; 7.10; and 7.7.
Item No.'s 7.5, 7.6, 7.10, and 7.12 were amended.
Item No. 7.10, Section A, Items 4, 12, and 23 were postponed to the September 10, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
Item No. 7.10, Section A, Item 15 failed.

Executive Session

The meeting recessed at 1:01 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 1:40 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m.

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.

Article 22.03 of the Lubbock City Code and Chapter 13 of the Texas Water Code

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.

Commercial Lease Amendment for property located at 5034 Frankford Avenue, Lubbock, Texas, 79424

Immediately following Executive Session, the City Council reconvenes in Work Session in City Council Chambers.

City Council reconvened at 1:40 p.m.

Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate.

Presentation and discussion of the Proposed FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital Program, and discuss all funds of the City, including but not limited to General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Internal Services, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Component Units, Related Entities, Debt and Debt Obligations, Capital Improvement Program, current and proposed American Rescue Plan Act Funds and uses, and related and associated items and use of such funds; and take action to direct the City Manager to make changes to said Budget.

Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation on the Proposed FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital Program and answered questions from City Council. Discussion included, but was not limited to: water/wastewater debt service profile, general fund debt service profile, solid waste debt profile, Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson's budget proposal for additional positions in the Fire Marshal's Office, Council Member David Glasheen's budget proposal for additional positions in the Lubbock Police Department, and Mayor Mark W. McBrayer's budget proposal for additional positions in Lubbock Fire Rescue and Lubbock Police Department, and a tier-structured raise system.

Discussion ensued among City Council regarding the proposed budget changes and the private sewer lateral capital improvement program.

There was a consensus among City Council to move forward with a standardized charge-back model for private sewer lateral repairs and to create a low income assistance program for private sewer lateral repairs.

3:08 p.m. - The City Council continues in Open Session in City Council Chambers.

Ceremonial Items

Invocation

Reverend Tim Lyles, Second Baptist Church, led the invocation.

Pledges of Allegiance

Pledges of Allegiance, to the United States and Texas Flags, were led by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m.

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 2:00 p.m. on August 13, 2024. Citizen Comments provide an opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items.

Sign ups:

David Puga appeared before City Council to speak on items 7.5 (an ordinance calling a Bond Election); 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library); and 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Theresa Drewell appeared before City Council to speak on items 7.4 (a report of the 2022 Street Bond progress) and 7.5 (an ordinance calling a Bond Election).
Adam Hernandez, communications chair for Lubbock Compact, appeared before City Council to speak in opposition of item 7.5 (an ordinance calling a Bond Election) (also spoke in opposition of item 7.6 (a resolution declaring the intent of the City Council to create a contract with the voters for the Bond Election)).
Cindy Martin appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.6 (a resolution declaring the intent of the City Council to create a contract with the voters for the Bond Election).
Luke Steinmetz, with Lubbock Citizens for Change, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.6 (a resolution declaring the intent of the City Council to create a contract with the voters for the Bond Election).
Stephen Faulk appeared before City Council to speak in opposition of item 7.6 (a resolution declaring the intent of the City Council to create a contract with the voters for the Bond Election).
Mary Crites appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.6 (a resolution declaring the intent of the City Council to create a contract with the voters for the Bond Election) (also spoke in favor of items 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library) and 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail)).
Deanne Clark appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.7 (a resolution adopting a proposed maximum tax rate).
Betsy Bloechl appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.7 (a resolution adopting a proposed maximum tax rate) (also spoke in opposition of items 7.5 (an ordinance calling a Bond Election) and 7.6 (a resolution declaring the intent of the City Council to create a contract with the voters for the Bond Election)).
Gayle Modrall appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library) (also spoke in favor of item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail)).
Eddie Kirkpatrick, board member of Lubbock Libraries Board, appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library).
Bonnie Aycock, volunteer with the Friends of the Library, appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library).
Stephanie Smith appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library).
Scott Faris appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Ginger Hurley appeared before City Council to speak on items 7.6 (a resolution declaring the intent of the City Council to create a contract with the voters for the Bond Election); 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library); and 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Chad Davis, president of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) Board of Directors, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Heather Warren-Crow appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Ana Hernandez appeared before City Council to speak in favor of items 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library) and 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Tiffany Frias appeared before City Council to speak on items 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library) and 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Derek Williams, student and employee at Texas Tech University, appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Joshua Shankles appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Gay Herrin appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Charles Adams appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Kim Gonzalez, state democratic executive committee woman for congressional district 19, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Lindsey Maestri, executive director of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA), appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Andy Wilkinson appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Jim Douglass, president of the Civic Lubbock Inc. Board of Directors, appeared before City Council to speak on items 2.1 (presentation and discussion of the Proposed FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital Program) and 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Scott Cherry appeared before City Council to speak in opposition of item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Mikel Ward appeared before City Council to speak on items 2.1 (presentation and discussion of the Proposed FY 2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital Program); 7.6 (a resolution declaring the intent of the City Council to create a contract with the voters for the Bond Election); and 7.7 (a resolution adopting a proposed maximum tax rate).
Lee Ware appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Joe Arredondo appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Patty Johnson, past board member of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) Board of Directors, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Sharae Flores Villanueva, events and marketing coordinator for the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA), appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Larry Simmons appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
David Henry, board member of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) Board of Directors, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Robert Henry appeared before City Council to speak on items 7.6 (a resolution declaring the intent of the City Council to create a contract with the voters for the Bond Election) and 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail) (also spoke in favor of item 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library) and spoke on item 7.5 (an ordinance calling a Bond Election)).
Susan Gillette appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Shannon Cannings, artist, faculty member at Texas Tech University, and board member of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) Board of Directors, appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Charlotte Dunham appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Antonio Lopez appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Ben Davidson, board member of Lubbock Arts Alliance, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Cecilia George appeared before City Council to speak in favor of item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Jim Clark appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail) (also spoke on item 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library)).
Chad Plunket, director of the Charles Adam Studio Project, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Russell Joe Thompson, local musician, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Andy Seger appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Tricia Earl appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Jordan Rhymer appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail) (also spoke in favor of item 7.11 (a resolution for a Lease Agreement for the Godeke Branch Library); and spoke on items 7.5 (an ordinance calling a Bond Election); and 7.6 (a resolution declaring the intent of the City Council to create a contract with the voters for the Bond Election)).
Reed Hooks, board member of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) Board of Directors, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Mary Hogan, programs manager at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) and coordinator for First Friday Art Trail, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Taylor Ernst, curator at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA), appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Melodia Gutierrez, Texas State director for the Human Rights Campaign, appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).
Benjamin Terry appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.12 (a resolution to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail).

Minutes

July 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
July 9, 2024 Special City Council Meeting
July 18, 2024 Special City Council Meeting - Work Session

Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve the July 2, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes; the July 9, 2024 Special City Council Meeting minutes; and the July 18, 2024 Special City Council Meeting - Work Session minutes.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

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.

Matt Wade, city attorney; and Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson

, to approve items 6.1-6.15.1 and 6.25-6.32.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-O0103, Amendment 43, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Cable Services Fund; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.

Resolution - Communications & Public Engagement: Resolution No. 2024-R0340 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 364545, with Nelco Media, for Phase II Upgrade of audio and video infrastructure and equipment in City Council Chambers, Communications Studio, and Conference Rooms.

Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2024-O0106, Amendment 45, amending the FY 2023-24 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Information Technology Capital Project Fund and the Health Benefits Operating Fund; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.

Ordinance 1st Reading - Right-of-Way: Ordinance No. 2024-O0107 abandoning and closing portions of an underground streetlight cable easement located in Lot 334, Lincoln 16 Addition, City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, south of Princeton Street and east of North Clinton Avenue.

Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0341 authorizing the Mayor to accept, for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, one (1) street, public use, and right-of-way deed, and all related documents, in connection with certain real property located in Section 10, Block JS, Lubbock County, Texas (Parcel 20), on the east side of Upland Avenue, north of 19th Street and south of 18th Street, to be utilized for the Upland Avenue: 4th Street to 19th Street 2022 Road Bond Project.

Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2024-R0342 authorizing the mayor to execute a Street Use License and/or City Public Grounds Monitor Well Permit, and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, and located in the right-of-way of 25th Street, west of Inler Avenue.

Ordinance 1st Reading - Engineering: Ordinance No. 2024-O0108 amending Articles 39.04 and 39.07 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, by adding Articles 39.07.046, and amending Sections 39.04.012, 39.04.013, and 39.07.020, to allow for certain building permits to be approved while required infrastructure is constructed in parallel.

Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0343 authorizing the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement, Contract 18233, with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for final design, bid, and construction phase services for the 66th Street Drainage Channel Improvements Project.

Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0344 authorizing the Mayor to execute Public Works Contract 18190, with Lone Star Dirt & Paving, LTD, for the 66th Street Channel Drainage Improvements Project, along 66th Street to Playa. Lake 039.

Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0345 authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement, Contract 17087, with HDR Engineering, Inc., for engineering services for the reconstruction of Milwaukee Avenue from 4th Street to the City of Lubbock north city limits, 2022 Road Bond Project.

10.

Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0346 authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement, Contract 17074, with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for the design of the Upland Avenue from 34th Street to 50th Street 2022 Road Bond Project, and street bond management.

11.

Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2024-R0347 authorizing the Mayor to execute Public Works Contract 18109, with Winston Electric Inc., dba Acme Electric Company, Texas, for the West Lubbock Water System Expansion early procurement.

12.

Resolution - Public Works Solid Waste: Resolution No. 2024-R0348 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 18166, with MJE, LLC, for the West Texas Region Disposal Facility Cell 6 Construction.

13.

Resolution - Public Health Services: Resolution No. 2024-R0349 authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No. HHS000779500003, and all related documents, under the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant, by and between the City of Lubbock, and the State of Texas' Health and Human Services Commission, to provide Treatment for Youth (TRY) funding.

14.

Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2024-R0350 authorizing the Mayor to accept a Federal Aviation Grant Agreement for the Mechanical Equipment Replacement Project at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2024-R0351 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 17935, with Anthony Mechanical, Inc., for the Mechanical Equipment Replacement Project at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2024-R0352 authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to Contract 17935, with Anthony Mechanical, Inc., for the Mechanical Equipment Replacement Project at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2024-R0353 authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No.16 to Contract 15200, with RS&H, Inc., for Construction Administration and Resident Project Representative Services, for the Mechanical Equipment Replacement Project at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

15.

Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2024-R0354 authorizing the Mayor to accept a Federal Aviation Grant Agreement for the Taxiway Lima Extension, Taxilane Addition, and Apron Expansion Project at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2024-R0355 authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 8 to Contract 15310, with Parkhill, for professional architectural and engineering services for the Taxiway Lima Extension, Taxilane Addition, and Apron Expansion Project at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

16.

Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0361 authorizing a Commercial Revitalization Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to VCC Management, LLC, dba Vogue College, located at 1712 34th Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.

Brianna Brown, director of business development; and John Osborne, president and chief executive officer for Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) and Market Lubbock Inc., gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to close discussion and call the question.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0361.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

17.

Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0362 authorizing a Downtown Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Mixed Nutz Leasing, LLC, located at 1937 Texas Avenue, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to close discussion and call the question.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0362.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

18.

Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0363 authorizing a Downtown Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Landlines, LLC, located at 1106 Main Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to close discussion and call the question.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0363.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

19.

Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0364 authorizing a Downtown Grant Program (Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Landlines, LLC, located at 1106 Main Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to close discussion and call the question.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0364.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

20.

Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0365 authorizing a Commercial Revitalization Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to The Rolling Cones, located at 3006 34th Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to close discussion and call the question.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0365.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

21.

Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0366 authorizing a Commercial Revitalization Grant Program (Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to The Rolling Cones, located at 3006 34th Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to close discussion and call the question.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0366.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

22.

Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0367 authorizing a Commercial Revitalization Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Elida Morin, located at 1819 E. Broadway, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to close discussion and call the question.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0367.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

23.

Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0368 authorizing a Commercial Revitalization Grant Program (Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Elida Morin, located at 1819 E. Broadway, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to close discussion and call the question.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0368.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

24.

Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2024-R0369 authorizing a Commercial Revitalization Grant Program (Facade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Mags and Blades Ventures, LLC, located at 2223 34th Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock Development Corporation.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to close discussion and call the question.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0369.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

25.

Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Resolution No. 2024-R0356 authorizing Purchase Order 10027645, with Advantage Courts Co., for the resurfacing and maintenance of park courts and court amenities at Wheelock, Rawlings, Underwood, Charles Guy, Hoel, Whisperwood, and Higinbotham Parks.

26.

Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2024-R0357 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 33001881, with Dell Marketing LP, for the purchase of computers for the scheduled computer replacement program.

27.

Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2024-R0358 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 33001880, with Dell Marketing LP, for the purchase of two Dell PowerStore 1200T data storage appliances, to replace existing data storage units, and to provide for additional data storage capacity.

28.

Resolution - Police: Resolution No. 2024-R0359 authorizing the Chief of Police for the City of Lubbock, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, and all related documents, by and between the United States Secret Service and the City of Lubbock, on behalf of the Lubbock Police Department, regarding reimbursement of certain overtime costs and other expenses pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 9705.

29.

Resolution - Lubbock Power & Light: Resolution No. 2024-R0360 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Eighth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement dated May 29, 2018, by and between the City of Lubbock, acting by and through Lubbock Power & Light, and TMG Utility Advisory Services, Inc., expanding the scope of services to include work required to integrate with Smart Meter Texas.

30.

Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 1): Ordinance No. 2024-O0079, for Zone Case 3224-A, a request of Lone Star Suds, LLC for Centric Capital Partners, Inc., for a zone change from Neighborhood Commercial District (NC) and Auto-Urban Commercial District (AC) to Auto-Urban Commercial District (AC), at 2401 19th Street, located south of 19th Street and west of Avenue X, Ellwood Place Addition, Block 1, the east 140 feet of Lot 1.

31.

Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 3): Ordinance No. 2024-O0104, Zone Case 763-D, a request of Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. for Buslon, Inc., for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) and Medium Density Residential District (MDR) to Medium Density Residential District (MDR), at 5311 Bangor Avenue, located north of 54th Street and east of Bangor Avenue, on approximately 5.9 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section 28.

32.

Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 6): Ordinance No. 2024-O0105, for Zone Case 2538-MM, a request of K-9 Kennels, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to Heavy Commercial District (HC), at 1607 and 1715 Alcove Avenue, located north of 19th Street and east of Alcove Avenue, on approximately 6.1 acres of unplatted land out of Block D-6, Section 1.

Regular Agenda

Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider appointments to the Quincy Park Public Improvement District (PID) Advisory Board.

Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Brayden Rose

, to appoint Rae Lynn Hambry and Dana Hinds to the Quincy Park Public Improvement District Advisory Board.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider appointments to the Upland Crossing Public Improvement District (PID) Advisory Board.

Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Brayden Rose

, to appoint Austin Lear, Darwin (Trey) Benton, and Jordan Rodgers to the Upland Crossing Public Improvement District Advisory Board.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider appointments to the Valencia Public Improvement District (PID) Advisory Board.

Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Brayden Rose

, to appoint Corey Lusk, Jena Massie, and Jon Jackson to the Valencia Public Improvement District Advisory Board.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Report: City of Lubbock 2022 Street Bond Progress Report

Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City Council. Mike Keenum, division director of engineering/city engineer, gave a presentation on the 2022 Street Bond Progress Report and answered questions from City Council.

Ordinance Single Reading - City Secretary: Ordinance No. 2024-O0109 Calling a Bond Election to be held within the City of Lubbock, Texas; making provisions for the conduct and the giving of notice of the election; and containing other provisions related thereto.

This item was amended.

Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City Council. Matt Boles, managing director with RBC Capital Markets, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council. Wood Franklin, division director of public works; Heather Keister, chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee for street roadway construction and repair; and Matt Wade, city attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Discussion ensued among City Council regarding the projects to be included in the Bond Election.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson

, to approve this item as presented. The motion was not considered.

Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-O0109, with the following amendment:

I move that the City Council adopt an ordinance calling a bond election to be held within the City of Lubbock, Texas; making provisions for the conduct and the giving of notice of the election; and containing other provisions related thereto, which is before the Council, with the revised version of the list of projects to be funded inserted in Exhibit C to replace the version of the list currently in the agenda item backup in the amount of $103,400,000. For the avoidance of doubt, the revised version of the list of projects to be funded removes line items 6 (Quaker Avenue), 9 (Alcove Avenue) and 10 (South Overton).

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Resolution - City Manager: Resolution No. 2024-R0370 declaring the intent of the City Council and its commitment to create a contract with the voters stipulating that the proceeds from the bonds shall be used for the projects identified in the ordinance calling the November 5, 2024 Bond Election and directing the City Manager to implement the November 5, 2024 Bond Program, in accordance with specific projects and programs set forth in the resolution and the propositions approved by the voters.

This item was amended.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0370, with the following amendment:

I move that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring its intent and commitment to create a contract with the voters; stipulating the proceeds from the bond shall be used for the projects identified in the ordinance calling the Novemer 5, 2024 bond election, with the revised version of the list of projects to be funded inserted in Exhibit A to replace the version of the list currently in the agenda item backup. For the avoidance of doubt, the revised version of the list of projects to be funded removes line items 6 (Quaker Avenue), 9 (Alcove Avenue) and 10 (South Overton).

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2024-R0375 adopting a proposed maximum tax rate that will result in additional revenues as outlined in Section 26.05 (d) of the Tax Code of the State of Texas, and setting the date for the public hearing to discuss the proposed tax rate.

Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Matt Wade, city attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Motion by Council Member David Glasheen, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to set the proposed maximum property tax rate at the no-new-revenue tax rate and make the appropriate adjustments in the resolution on the math for the evaluation of the general fund M&O.

Vote: 3 - 4 Failed

NAY:

Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

Council Member Tim Collins

Council Member Brayden Rose

Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson

Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Tim Collins

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0375, to set the maximum tax rate at the proposed rate of 0.477402.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2024-R0373 suspending the effective date for ninety days, in connection with the rate increase filing made on about July 16, 2024, by West Texas Gas, Inc.; finding that the meeting complies with the open meetings act; making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date.

Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Tim Collins

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0373.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Resolution - Planning: Resolution No. 2024-R0374 prescribing the type of notice to be given for a joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, for a public hearing to consider amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC), as provided under Section 211.007(d) of the Texas Local Government Code, and setting the date for the public hearing.

Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0374.

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

10.

Ordinance 1st Reading - Planning:
A. Ordinance No. 2024-O0110, the City of Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commission's final report of August 1, 2024, to the Lubbock City Council on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (Ordinance No. 2023-O0054) recommended for adoption, limited to the following:

Section 39.02.018.c.1.A (related to Residential Uses in the SF-2, MDR, and HDR Districts)
Table 39.02.004.c-2 (related to SF-2 Lot Density and Dimensions)
Table 39.02.004.d-2 (related to MDR Lot Density and Dimensions)
Table 39.03.023-2 (related to Base Public and Nonresidential Districts Sign Standards)
Section 39.07.041 and the Final Plat Submission Checklist (related to Final Plat Document Requirements and Applicant Responsibilities)
Section 39.07.040 and the Preliminary Plat Submission Checklist (related to Preliminary Plat Document Requirements and Applicant Responsibilities)
Section 39.10.002 (related to Definitions)
Section 39.02.016, Table 39.02.004.c-1, Table 39.02.004.d-1, Table 39.02.004.d-3, Table 39.02.004.e-1, Table 39.02.004.e-3, Table 39.03.009-1 (related to the Land Use Matrix)
Section 39.07.041.j (related to Final Plat Recording)
Section 39.07.041.k.3 (related to Final Plat and Preliminary Plat Renewal and Expiration)
Section 39.07.040.b (related to Preliminary Plat Purpose)
Section 39.02.004.a.7, Section 39.02.004.b.7, Section 39.02.004.c.7, Section 39.02.004.d.7, Section 39.02.004.e.7 (related to Signs in Residential Districts for Non-Residential Uses)
Table 39.02.004.e-2 (related to HDR Lot Density and Dimensions)
Table 39.02.016-1 (related to Outdoor Storage in the Industrial Park District (IP))
Section 39.06.002 (related to the Planning and Zoning Commission)
Section 39.02.020.d.7.C (related to Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Accessory Uses and Structures)
Section 39.02.020.c (related to Residential Accessory Uses and Structures)
Section 39.07.044.b (related to Waiver of Improvements)
Section 39.07.045.b (related to Delay of Improvements)
Section 39.02.018.e (related to Limited Use Standards)
Table 39.03.002-1 (related to Building and Site Design Applicability)
Table 39.02.004.c-3 (related to SF-2 Off-Street Parking and Loading Schedule)
Section 39.03.023.b.8 (related to Monument Signs)
Table 39.04.005-3 (related to Minimum Driveway Throat Length)
Section 39.04.021.b (related to Recording of Plat and Dedication of Improvements)
Table 39.03.016-1 (related to District Bufferyard Standards)
Section 39.02.020.b.6 (related to Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Fences)
Section 39.04.012 (related to Public Water Systems)
Section 39.04.013 (related to Public Wastewater Systems)
Section 39.02.023.b.3 (related to Specific Allowances for Height Requirements)
Table 39.02.022-1 (related to setback measurements)
Section 39.02.023.d.3 (related to Contextual Rear Setbacks)
Section 39.02.004.a.4.A, Section 39.02.004.b.4.A, Section 39.02.004.c.4.A, Section 39.02.004.d.4.A, and Section 39.02.004.e.4.A (related to Lot Density and Dimensions)
Table 39.02.006.b-2 (related to Office (OF) Lot Intensity and Dimensions)
Section 39.07.004.f (related to Plat Filing)

B. Consider and take action on the City of Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commission's final report of August 1, 2024, to the Lubbock City Council on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (Ordinance No. 2023-O0054) recommended for denial, limited to the following:

Section 39.02.020.c.6.A.ii (related to Residential Accessory Uses and Structures - Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub)

This item was amended.

Section A. Items 4, 12, and 23 were postponed.

Section A. Item 15 failed.

Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Matt Wade, city attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member David Glasheen

, to postpone the following proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code to the September 10, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, which would be following the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

Section A.

Item 4. Table 39.03.023-2 (related to Base Public and Nonresidential Districts Sign Standards)
Item 12. Section 39.02.004.a.7, Section 39.02.004.b.7, Section 39.02.004.c.7, Section 39.02.004.d.7, Section 39.02.004.e.7 (related to Signs in Residential Districts for Non-Residential Uses)
Item 23. Section 39.03.023.b.8 (related to Monument Signs)

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

Motion by Council Member Brayden Rose, seconded by Council Member David Glasheen

, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-O0110, Section A., with the following amendment:

I move to approve Part A of Item 7.10 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission save and except Item 15 relating to the proposed amendment to Section 39.06.002, and excluding those items that were postponed.

Vote: 4 - 3 Motion carried

NAY:

Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

Council Member Tim Collins

Council Member Gordon Harris

Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Brayden Rose

, to approve Section B., thus denying the proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code Section 39.02.020.c.6.A.ii (related to Residential Accessory Uses and Structures - Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub).

Vote: 7 - 0 Motion carried

11.

Resolution - Libraries: Resolution No. 2024-R0371 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Luskey Brothers Investments, for the Godeke Branch Library located at 5034 Frankford Avenue.

Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Motion by Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to aprove Resolution No. 2024-R0371.

Vote: 6 - 1 Motion carried

NAY:

Mayor Mark W. McBrayer

12.

Resolution - City Council: Resolution No. 2024-R0372 to fund the security, trolley, and general marketing of the First Friday Art Trail for the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, as part of the Cultural Arts Grant Program as recommended by Civic Lubbock, Inc.

This item was amended.

Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia introduced the item and gave comments. Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Matt Wade, city attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.

Motion by Council Member Gordon Harris, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0372, with the following amendment:

Amendment No. 1: to approve a substitute resolution with no restrictions regarding the funding to the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts for the First Friday Art Trail.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, to close discussion and call the question on Amendment No. 1. Without objection, or a second to the motion, discussion ended and the vote was taken on Amendment No. 1.

Vote: 3 - 4 Failed

NAY:

Mayor Mark W. McBrayer

Council Member David Glasheen

Council Member Brayden Rose

Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris

, to approve this item as presented. The motion was not considered.

Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0372, with the following amendment:

Amendment No. 2: to approve a substitute resolution to solely fund security and trolley services in the total amount of $20,000, with no other conditions, to the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts for the First Friday Art Trail.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia, to close discussion and call the question on Amendment No. 2. Without having a second and with Mayor Mark W. McBrayer objecting to calling the question, discussion ended and the vote was taken on Amendment No. 2.

Vote: 3 - 4 Failed

NAY:

Mayor Mark W. McBrayer

Council Member David Glasheen

Council Member Brayden Rose

Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson

Motion by Mayor Mark W. McBrayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Christy Martinez-Garcia

, to approve Resolution No. 2024-R0372, with the following amendment:

Amendment No. 3: to approve a substitute resolution to solely fund security services in the total amount of $5,000, with no other conditions, to the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts for the First Friday Art Trail.

Vote: 4 - 3 Motion carried

NAY:

Council Member David Glasheen

Council Member Brayden Rose

Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson

9:59 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED

There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor McBrayer adjourned the meeting.

The August 13, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the 10th day of September, 2024.

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MARK W. McBRAYER, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Courtney Paz, City Secretary