City of Lubbock, Texas Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Daniel M. Pope, Mayor Jeff Griffith, Mayor Pro Tem, District 3 Juan A. Chadis, Councilman, District 1 Shelia Patterson Harris, Councilwoman, District 2 Steve Massengale, Councilman, District 4 Randy Christian, Councilman, District 5 Latrelle Joy, Councilwoman, District 6 W. Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager Chad Weaver, City Attorney Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
http://www.mylubbock.us City Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas City of Lubbock City Council Meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance, please contact the City Secretary's Office at 775-2061 or write to Post Office Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Note: On occasion the City Council may consider agenda items out of order.
1:00 p.m. - City Council convenes in Work Session in Committee Room 103 in City Hall - Items for presentation and discussion on such issues that may require more in-depth consideration by the City Council, than Regular Agenda items.
1. Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate.
1. 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.
2. 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 Electric Utility Board, Health Facilities / Educational Facilities Development Corporation Board, Lubbock Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, Lubbock Emergency Communication District (LECD) Board of Managers, Permit and License Appeal Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Urban Design/ Historic Preservation Commission.
Adjourn from Executive Session
4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Hall Council Chambers
1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2019-O0131, Amendment 25, amending the FY 2018-19 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Abandoned Vehicle Fund to amend the Operating Budget; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2019-O0132, Amendment 26, amending the FY 2018-19 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Water/Wastewater Fund to amend the Operating Budget; Amend Capital Improvement Project 92455 – Water Meter Replacement Phase II and appropriate funding; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
3. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2019-O0133, Amendment 27, amending the FY 2018-19 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Airport Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Fund to amend the Operating Budget; Amend Capital Improvement Project 92361 – Terminal Building Remodel and appropriate funding; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
4. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Ordinance No. 2019-O0134, the twelfth Supplemental Ordinance updating the Vintage Township Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll.
5. Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order Contract 10022216 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for the purchase of OpenGov Budgeting and Planning Solution as per DIR-TSO-3926.
6. Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. 14829 with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper for Design and Engineering services for improvements to Roy Furr Pioneer Park (Pioneer Park) in the North Overton Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone.
7. Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 14824 with West Texas Services, Inc., doing business as Tom’s Tree Place Place, to complete landscaping work in the medians of Glenna Goodacre Boulevard.
8. Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Lubbock to continue receiving a percentage of the bingo prize fees collected within its jurisdictional limits and directing staff to make the necessary notifications in accordance with Texas House Bill 914.
9. Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the purchase of natural gas.
10. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Right-of-Way: Consider Ordinance No. 2019-O0135, abandoning and closing a transformer pad easement located at 5508 Lehigh Street on Lot 55, Lincoln 16 Addition, to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.
11. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Engineering: Consider Ordinance No. 2019-O0136, amending Article 36.04 "Construction, Alteration and Repair of Sidewalks, Curbing, Driveways and Gutters" by amending Section 36.04.126(5) "Driveways into private property," in order to establish a fee for commercial driveway inspections; providing a savings clause; and providing for publication.
12. Resolution - Engineering: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 14816 with Turfmaster Irrigation and Landscaping, Inc., for the installation of a new irrigation system and planting in the North Slide Road medians between Marshall Street and Ursuline Street.
13. Resolution - Water Utilities: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Contract with the City of Shallowater for the continued purchase of wholesale water from the City’s potable water system.
14. Resolution - Water Utilities: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Research and Demonstration Project Grant Funding Agreement with the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (HPWD) for assisting non-profit organizations and residential homes with the proper installation and utilization of rainwater harvesting systems.
15. Ordinance 1st Reading - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider an ordinance amending Section 20.05.102 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, with regard to the establishment of speed limits.
16. Ordinance 1st Reading - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider an ordinance amending Section 20.05.103 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, with regard to the establishment of school zones and speed limits.
17. Resolution - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for continued operation of the Traffic Management Center (TMC), utilizing TxDOT's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
18. Resolution - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to grant TxDOT the right to access, install, maintain and operate radio communications equipment owned by TxDOT on the existing Municipal Hill communications tower at 102 Municipal Drive and in the associated equipment building.
19. Resolution - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to grant the City of Lubbock the right to access, install, maintain, and operate radio communications equipment owned by the City of Lubbock on the existing TxDOT communications tower at 135 Slaton Highway and in the associated equipment building.
20. Resolution - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for sharing fiber optic cable and related infrastructure.
21. Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, an amendment to a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding agreement, by and between the City of Lubbock and East Lubbock Resident Owned Business Initiative (EL ROBI) and related documents.
22. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a FY 2019 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Grant, to provide operating assistance, preventative maintenance, ADA paratransit, capital and planning assistance, by and through Citibus.
23. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute TxDOT URB 2001 (05), Project ID 51309010520 with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for operating assistance for Citibus.
24. Resolution - Municipal Court: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Lubbock County for Juvenile Case Manager Services to be provided by Lubbock County, Texas.
26. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Texas Safety Program Grant Agreement from the State of Texas, by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for bicycle, car, pedestrian and other safety related programs at Safety City.
27. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract and all related documents with the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG), related to funds passed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Direct Purchase of Services Program to provide meals and transportation services for the City of Lubbock’s Senior Citizens Program.
29. Resolution - Human Resources: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an amendment to the City of Lubbock, Texas Master Welfare Benefit Plan, Summary Plan Description and related documents established under Resolution No. 2017-R0476 dated December 18, 2017.
30. Resolution - Health Benefits: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor, to execute a contract by and between the City of Lubbock and Dearborn National Life Insurance Company for term life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD) life insurance for full-time employees in the amount of $10,000 per employee, Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance, voluntary ADD insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, and Accident Insurance for eligible employees and their dependents.
32. Resolution - Fleet Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 31047664 for the purchase of an Articulating Telescopic Aerial Truck, as per Sourcewell Contract No. 012418, by and between the City of Lubbock and Altec Industries, Inc., for Lubbock Power and Light.
33. Resolution - Information Technology: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 33001237, for the purchase of Software Update License and Support as per DIR-TSO-4158, by and between the City of Lubbock and Mythics, Inc.
34. Resolution - Business Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the City Council to approve a program or expenditure of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) to be provided to Simflo Pumps, Inc. (Simmons Pump and Supply), pursuant to Section 501.073 of the Texas Local Government Code.
35. Resolution - Business Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement between the City of Lubbock and Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) regarding the funding of public infrastructure in the Lubbock Business Park.
36. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Lubbock Power & Light: Consider Ordinance No. 2019-O0138, re-creating the West Texas Municipal Power Agency (“Agency”), through passage of this ordinance concurrently with the cities of Brownfield, Floydada, and Tulia, being the other member public entities of the Agency, by deletion of the membership of the City of Lubbock as a member public entity of the Agency; finding that no Agency obligation will be impaired by the re-creation of the Agency in the manner provided by this ordinance; providing for an effective date; defining the boundaries of the re-created Agency; providing for a board of directors; and designating the number, place, terms and manner of appointment of directors.
37. Resolution - Lubbock Power & Light: Consider a resolution authorizing the Director of Electric Utilities, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Lubbock acting by and through Lubbock Power & Light (“LP&L”) to voluntarily transact with Annette Session for easement rights for rebuilding and operating the Thompson to Vicksburg transmission and distribution lines, and related appurtenances in the City of Lubbock, Texas. General location of the 164 square foot easement is Chicago Avenue and 41st Street.
City of Lubbock, Texas Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Daniel M. Pope, Mayor Jeff Griffith, Mayor Pro Tem, District 3 Juan A. Chadis, Councilman, District 1 Shelia Patterson Harris, Councilwoman, District 2 Steve Massengale, Councilman, District 4 Randy Christian, Councilman, District 5 Latrelle Joy, Councilwoman, District 6 W. Jarrett Atkinson, City Manager Chad Weaver, City Attorney Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
http://www.mylubbock.us City Council Chambers, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas City of Lubbock City Council Meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance, please contact the City Secretary's Office at 775-2061 or write to Post Office Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Note: On occasion the City Council may consider agenda items out of order.
1:00 p.m. - City Council convenes in Work Session in Committee Room 103 in City Hall - Items for presentation and discussion on such issues that may require more in-depth consideration by the City Council, than Regular Agenda items.
1. Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate.
1. 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.
2. 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 Electric Utility Board, Health Facilities / Educational Facilities Development Corporation Board, Lubbock Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, Lubbock Emergency Communication District (LECD) Board of Managers, Permit and License Appeal Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Urban Design/ Historic Preservation Commission.
Adjourn from Executive Session
4:30 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Hall Council Chambers
1. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2019-O0131, Amendment 25, amending the FY 2018-19 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Abandoned Vehicle Fund to amend the Operating Budget; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
2. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2019-O0132, Amendment 26, amending the FY 2018-19 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Water/Wastewater Fund to amend the Operating Budget; Amend Capital Improvement Project 92455 – Water Meter Replacement Phase II and appropriate funding; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
3. Budget Amendment Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance No. 2019-O0133, Amendment 27, amending the FY 2018-19 Budget for municipal purposes respecting the Airport Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Fund to amend the Operating Budget; Amend Capital Improvement Project 92361 – Terminal Building Remodel and appropriate funding; providing for filing; and providing for a savings clause.
4. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Ordinance No. 2019-O0134, the twelfth Supplemental Ordinance updating the Vintage Township Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll.
5. Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order Contract 10022216 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for the purchase of OpenGov Budgeting and Planning Solution as per DIR-TSO-3926.
6. Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. 14829 with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper for Design and Engineering services for improvements to Roy Furr Pioneer Park (Pioneer Park) in the North Overton Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone.
7. Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 14824 with West Texas Services, Inc., doing business as Tom’s Tree Place Place, to complete landscaping work in the medians of Glenna Goodacre Boulevard.
8. Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Lubbock to continue receiving a percentage of the bingo prize fees collected within its jurisdictional limits and directing staff to make the necessary notifications in accordance with Texas House Bill 914.
9. Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the purchase of natural gas.
10. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Right-of-Way: Consider Ordinance No. 2019-O0135, abandoning and closing a transformer pad easement located at 5508 Lehigh Street on Lot 55, Lincoln 16 Addition, to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.
11. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Engineering: Consider Ordinance No. 2019-O0136, amending Article 36.04 "Construction, Alteration and Repair of Sidewalks, Curbing, Driveways and Gutters" by amending Section 36.04.126(5) "Driveways into private property," in order to establish a fee for commercial driveway inspections; providing a savings clause; and providing for publication.
12. Resolution - Engineering: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 14816 with Turfmaster Irrigation and Landscaping, Inc., for the installation of a new irrigation system and planting in the North Slide Road medians between Marshall Street and Ursuline Street.
13. Resolution - Water Utilities: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Contract with the City of Shallowater for the continued purchase of wholesale water from the City’s potable water system.
14. Resolution - Water Utilities: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Research and Demonstration Project Grant Funding Agreement with the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (HPWD) for assisting non-profit organizations and residential homes with the proper installation and utilization of rainwater harvesting systems.
15. Ordinance 1st Reading - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider an ordinance amending Section 20.05.102 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, with regard to the establishment of speed limits.
16. Ordinance 1st Reading - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider an ordinance amending Section 20.05.103 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, with regard to the establishment of school zones and speed limits.
17. Resolution - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for continued operation of the Traffic Management Center (TMC), utilizing TxDOT's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
18. Resolution - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to grant TxDOT the right to access, install, maintain and operate radio communications equipment owned by TxDOT on the existing Municipal Hill communications tower at 102 Municipal Drive and in the associated equipment building.
19. Resolution - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to grant the City of Lubbock the right to access, install, maintain, and operate radio communications equipment owned by the City of Lubbock on the existing TxDOT communications tower at 135 Slaton Highway and in the associated equipment building.
20. Resolution - Public Works Traffic Operations: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for sharing fiber optic cable and related infrastructure.
21. Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, an amendment to a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding agreement, by and between the City of Lubbock and East Lubbock Resident Owned Business Initiative (EL ROBI) and related documents.
22. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a FY 2019 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Grant, to provide operating assistance, preventative maintenance, ADA paratransit, capital and planning assistance, by and through Citibus.
23. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute TxDOT URB 2001 (05), Project ID 51309010520 with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for operating assistance for Citibus.
24. Resolution - Municipal Court: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Lubbock County for Juvenile Case Manager Services to be provided by Lubbock County, Texas.
26. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Texas Safety Program Grant Agreement from the State of Texas, by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for bicycle, car, pedestrian and other safety related programs at Safety City.
27. Resolution - Parks and Recreation: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract and all related documents with the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG), related to funds passed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Direct Purchase of Services Program to provide meals and transportation services for the City of Lubbock’s Senior Citizens Program.
29. Resolution - Human Resources: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an amendment to the City of Lubbock, Texas Master Welfare Benefit Plan, Summary Plan Description and related documents established under Resolution No. 2017-R0476 dated December 18, 2017.
30. Resolution - Health Benefits: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor, to execute a contract by and between the City of Lubbock and Dearborn National Life Insurance Company for term life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD) life insurance for full-time employees in the amount of $10,000 per employee, Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance, voluntary ADD insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, and Accident Insurance for eligible employees and their dependents.
32. Resolution - Fleet Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 31047664 for the purchase of an Articulating Telescopic Aerial Truck, as per Sourcewell Contract No. 012418, by and between the City of Lubbock and Altec Industries, Inc., for Lubbock Power and Light.
33. Resolution - Information Technology: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 33001237, for the purchase of Software Update License and Support as per DIR-TSO-4158, by and between the City of Lubbock and Mythics, Inc.
34. Resolution - Business Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the City Council to approve a program or expenditure of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) to be provided to Simflo Pumps, Inc. (Simmons Pump and Supply), pursuant to Section 501.073 of the Texas Local Government Code.
35. Resolution - Business Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement between the City of Lubbock and Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) regarding the funding of public infrastructure in the Lubbock Business Park.
36. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Lubbock Power & Light: Consider Ordinance No. 2019-O0138, re-creating the West Texas Municipal Power Agency (“Agency”), through passage of this ordinance concurrently with the cities of Brownfield, Floydada, and Tulia, being the other member public entities of the Agency, by deletion of the membership of the City of Lubbock as a member public entity of the Agency; finding that no Agency obligation will be impaired by the re-creation of the Agency in the manner provided by this ordinance; providing for an effective date; defining the boundaries of the re-created Agency; providing for a board of directors; and designating the number, place, terms and manner of appointment of directors.
37. Resolution - Lubbock Power & Light: Consider a resolution authorizing the Director of Electric Utilities, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Lubbock acting by and through Lubbock Power & Light (“LP&L”) to voluntarily transact with Annette Session for easement rights for rebuilding and operating the Thompson to Vicksburg transmission and distribution lines, and related appurtenances in the City of Lubbock, Texas. General location of the 164 square foot easement is Chicago Avenue and 41st Street.