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CITY OF LUBBOCK
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 26, 2024
6:00 P.M.

The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in special session on the 26th of September, 2024, in City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas at 6:00 p.m.

6:01 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 Brayden Rose; City Manager W. Jarrett Atkinson; City Attorney Matt Wade; Deputy City Secretary Jimmy Maynard

Absent:

Council Member Gordon Harris; Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson

Note: This was a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Members of the Commission, in attendance, were: Chair James Bell, Vice Chair Brandon Hardaway, Tanner Noble, Susan Tomlinson, and Terri Morris.

Note:

City Council addressed agenda items in the following order:

1-1.3

Call to Order - Welcome and Introductions

The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m.

Mayor McBrayer introduced James Bell, chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and welcomed those in attendance.

Introductory remarks and Presentation by the City of Lubbock Planning Staff on the proposed Amendments to the Unified Development Code.

Kristen Sager, director of planning, gave a presentation on the proposed Amendments to the Unified Development Code and answered questions from City Council. Matt Wade, city attorney, gave comments and answered questions.

Hold a Joint Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting and Public Hearing with the City Council to discuss and take action to amend the Unified Development Code (Ordinance No. 2023-O0054) including but not limited to proposed amendments to Division 3.4, related to Trees, Landscaping, and Buffering, including, but not limited to, Section 39.03.014.b regarding General Provisions, Table 39.03.014-1 regarding Required Landscape Types, Sections 39.03.015 and 39.03.015.e regarding Development Landscaping and Groundcover Requirements, Tables 39.03.015-1&2 regarding Landscape Point System and Parking Lot Planting Requirements, Sections 39.03.016.d.1, 39.03.016.e.1, 39.03.016.e.3.A, 39.03.016.e.3.B.i, 39.03.016.e.4&6, and Tables 39.03.016-1 through 39.03.016-3 regarding Bufferyard Landscaping, Sections 39.03.019.a.2, 39.03.019.a.6.B, and 39.03.019.d.6 regarding Installation and Maintenance, Appendix A related to Plant List, Division 2.2, Tables 39.02.004.a-4, 39.02.004.b-4, 39.02.004.c-4, 39.02.004.d-4, 39.02.004.e-4, 39.02.006.a-4, 39.02.006.b-4, 39.02.006.c-4, 39.02.006.d-4, 39.02.006.e-4, 39.02.006.f-4, and 39.02.006.g-4 related to Zoning Districts and Standards, specifically Required Landscaping Types Summary, and Section 39.10.002, related to Definitions.

Mayor McBrayer opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m.

Terry Holeman, with Hugo Reed and Associates and the Developers Council of the West Texas Home Builders Association; and Alex Scarborough, with Tom's Tree Place and Lubbock Alliance of Landscape Architects, appeared before City Council to speak in favor.

Zyanya Ramirez; and Dora Cortez, with North and East Lubbock Coalition, appeared before City Council to speak on this item.

Dustin Wright, with New West Workshop, appeared before City Council to speak in favor of all proposed Amendments, except proposed Amendments 9, 17, and 23, in which he spoke in opposition of.

Mayor McBrayer closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.

During the public hearing, the following individuals gave comments and answered questions from City Council: Kristen Sager, director of planning; Zyanya Ramirez; Alex Scarborough, with Tom's Tree Place and Lubbock Alliance of Landscape Architects; and Dustin Wright, with New West Workshop.

Discussion regarding timeline and procedures regarding adoption of amendments to the Unified Development Code (Ordinance No. 2023-O0054).

Mayor McBrayer gave comments on the timeline and procedures regarding adoption of amendments to the Unified Development Code (Ordinance No. 2023-O0054).

6:42 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED

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

The September 26, 2024 Special City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the 22nd day of October, 2024.

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MARK W. McBRAYER, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Courtney Paz, City Secretary