Citizen Comments - Any citizen wishing to appear before any regular meeting of the City Council shall advise the City Manager’s office of that fact no later than seven calendar days before the meeting at which the citizen wishes to appear. Any citizen wishing to so appear shall inform the City Manager’s office, in writing, of the subject of the appearance. The subject matter shall be sufficiently detailed as to inform the City Council and the public of its nature. Such notice shall contain the name and address of the requestor. The appearance of any citizen giving such notice to the City Manager’s office shall take precedence in addressing the City Council during the Citizen Comments period. Any citizen failing to advise the City Manager’s office of his/her wish to appear before the City Council as hereinabove set forth shall, time permitting, be permitted to address the City Council after those having given notice. 1.1 Elliott Getz will appear before the City Council to discuss a plan using metal power lines, tax incentives for new neighborhoods with xeriscape landscaping, and a route for an outer loop.
Executive Session 2.1 Hold an executive session in accordance with Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated (V.T.C.A.) Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation or settlement agreement, and hold a consultation with attorney. 2.2 Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 2.3 Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.074 (a)(1), to discuss personnel matters and take appropriate action. 2.4 Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.086, on the following competitive matters (Electric Utilities)
Proclamations and Presentations
Proclamations and Presentations 3.1 Invocation by Pastor Matt Wolfington, St. Luke's Southwest 3.2 Pledges of Allegiance 3.3 Board Recognitions: Public Transit Advisory Board Tyler Patton
Minutes April 19, 2010, Regular City Council Meeting April 26, 2010, Special City Council Meeting April 27, 2010, Special City Council Meeting
Contract Resolution - Right-of-Way: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Deed without Warranty transferring the property at 412 Avenue J to the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, Inc.
Consent Agenda - Items considered to be routine and 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. Items 5.1, 5.3-5.10, 5.13-5.15, 5.18-5.21, 5.23
Contract Resolution - Purchasing: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Professional Services Contract 9551 with The Thomas Agency for advertising and marketing services, RFP 10-047-FO.
Resolution - Right-of-Way: Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Lubbock, through its Right-of-Way Department, to present an offer to H.V. Wheeler Partnership, a Texas general partnership, for the purchase of a permanent 60-foot wide pipeline easement and a 60-foot wide temporary construction easement the construction of the Lake Alan Henry Pipeline Project, and authorizing, in the alternative, the institution of condemnation proceedings for acquisition of property if the purchase for said easement is not secured.
Contract Resolution - Water Utility: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute purchase order Contract 22100021 with Lubbock Electric Company, Inc., for the purchase of an electric motor, BID 10-080-FO.
Contract Resolution - Citibus: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute purchase order Contract 2010.1 with Gillig Corporation for a 35-foot low-floor hybrid electric bus, RFP 09-076-MA.
Contract Resolution - Solid Waste: Consider two resolutions authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 9571 with Jarvis Metals, Inc., and Contract 9570 with Commercial Metals for the sale of scrap metal generated at various municipal facilities, RFP 10-041-FO.
Contract Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation (LHFC) to facilitate utilization of federal grant funds under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and to further the common goal of providing decent housing at affordable prices for low-income and moderate income residents of the City.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 3134 (9002 Memphis Avenue): Hold a public hearing to consider request of Carthel Engineering (for Premier Sports Complex) for a zoning change from General Retail District (C-3) Specific Use to C-3 Specific Use to amend conditions on Tract E, Raintree Addition, and to consider an ordinance.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 2575-A (2221 Avenue W): Hold a public hearing to consider request of Redeemer Lutheran Church for a zoning change from High-Density Apartment District (A-2) to A-2 Design Historic District(DH) on Tract A, Block 58, McCrummen 2nd Addition, and to consider an ordinance.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 1996-I (6524 Slide Road): Hold a public hearing to consider request of Ron Childress (for 68th Street and Slide Road, L.L.C.) for a zoning change from General Retail District (C-3) to Commercial District (C-4) on Tract D-2, Sentry Park Addition, and to consider an ordinance.
Resolution - City Council: Consider a resolution recommending and supporting the location of a full service, in-patient veterans hospital in Lubbock, Texas, to be established and opened as soon as practicable; and in the alternative, recommending and supporting the designation of an existing hospital facility or facilities in Lubbock, Texas, to offer any and all hospitalization services to veterans at an out-of-pocket cost the same as similar services could be obtained by veterans at the existing veterans hospitals in Amarillo and/or Big Spring, Texas; and in the alternative, recommending and supporting the institution of a voucher or other program whereby City of Lubbock veterans may avail themselves of local facilities to receive in-patient healthcare at the same out-of-pocket cost as a veteran’s hospital would charge; and authorizing and directing the City Manager to send an official copy of this resolution to the aforementioned persons and entities.
Presentation on Frenship Independent School District expansion plans. Dr. David Vroonland, Superintendent
Presentation on Frenship Independent School District expansion plans. Dr. David Vroonland, Superintendent
Ordinance 1st Reading - Water Utility: To consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas, regarding water and sewer system installation, maintenance, and connection; water meter ownership and reading; water and sewer services, including discontinuance, restoration, fees, notices, volume rates and billing, size of lines and meters, and deposits; diversion of water; variances and appeals regarding rates and consumption; domestic fire lines and hydrants; check valves on steam boiler service pipes; accidental discharge of prohibited material; pro rata charges, unit prices, and refunds for water and sewer services; pro rata charges for property already platted; costs of and fees associated with water and sewer mains and extensions; authority to make service taps; and sanitary control related to public water.
Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Water Utility: Consider an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances related to the affordability reduction of meter charges for residential customers.
Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Model Codes and Construction Advisory Board.
Citizen Comments - Any citizen wishing to appear before any regular meeting of the City Council shall advise the City Manager’s office of that fact no later than seven calendar days before the meeting at which the citizen wishes to appear. Any citizen wishing to so appear shall inform the City Manager’s office, in writing, of the subject of the appearance. The subject matter shall be sufficiently detailed as to inform the City Council and the public of its nature. Such notice shall contain the name and address of the requestor. The appearance of any citizen giving such notice to the City Manager’s office shall take precedence in addressing the City Council during the Citizen Comments period. Any citizen failing to advise the City Manager’s office of his/her wish to appear before the City Council as hereinabove set forth shall, time permitting, be permitted to address the City Council after those having given notice. 1.1 Elliott Getz will appear before the City Council to discuss a plan using metal power lines, tax incentives for new neighborhoods with xeriscape landscaping, and a route for an outer loop.
Executive Session 2.1 Hold an executive session in accordance with Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated (V.T.C.A.) Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending or contemplated litigation or settlement agreement, and hold a consultation with attorney. 2.2 Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 2.3 Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.074 (a)(1), to discuss personnel matters and take appropriate action. 2.4 Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.086, on the following competitive matters (Electric Utilities)
Proclamations and Presentations
Proclamations and Presentations 3.1 Invocation by Pastor Matt Wolfington, St. Luke's Southwest 3.2 Pledges of Allegiance 3.3 Board Recognitions: Public Transit Advisory Board Tyler Patton
Minutes April 19, 2010, Regular City Council Meeting April 26, 2010, Special City Council Meeting April 27, 2010, Special City Council Meeting
Contract Resolution - Right-of-Way: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Deed without Warranty transferring the property at 412 Avenue J to the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, Inc.
Consent Agenda - Items considered to be routine and 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. Items 5.1, 5.3-5.10, 5.13-5.15, 5.18-5.21, 5.23
Contract Resolution - Purchasing: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Professional Services Contract 9551 with The Thomas Agency for advertising and marketing services, RFP 10-047-FO.
Resolution - Right-of-Way: Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Lubbock, through its Right-of-Way Department, to present an offer to H.V. Wheeler Partnership, a Texas general partnership, for the purchase of a permanent 60-foot wide pipeline easement and a 60-foot wide temporary construction easement the construction of the Lake Alan Henry Pipeline Project, and authorizing, in the alternative, the institution of condemnation proceedings for acquisition of property if the purchase for said easement is not secured.
Contract Resolution - Water Utility: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute purchase order Contract 22100021 with Lubbock Electric Company, Inc., for the purchase of an electric motor, BID 10-080-FO.
Contract Resolution - Citibus: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute purchase order Contract 2010.1 with Gillig Corporation for a 35-foot low-floor hybrid electric bus, RFP 09-076-MA.
Contract Resolution - Solid Waste: Consider two resolutions authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 9571 with Jarvis Metals, Inc., and Contract 9570 with Commercial Metals for the sale of scrap metal generated at various municipal facilities, RFP 10-041-FO.
Contract Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation (LHFC) to facilitate utilization of federal grant funds under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and to further the common goal of providing decent housing at affordable prices for low-income and moderate income residents of the City.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 3134 (9002 Memphis Avenue): Hold a public hearing to consider request of Carthel Engineering (for Premier Sports Complex) for a zoning change from General Retail District (C-3) Specific Use to C-3 Specific Use to amend conditions on Tract E, Raintree Addition, and to consider an ordinance.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 2575-A (2221 Avenue W): Hold a public hearing to consider request of Redeemer Lutheran Church for a zoning change from High-Density Apartment District (A-2) to A-2 Design Historic District(DH) on Tract A, Block 58, McCrummen 2nd Addition, and to consider an ordinance.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 1996-I (6524 Slide Road): Hold a public hearing to consider request of Ron Childress (for 68th Street and Slide Road, L.L.C.) for a zoning change from General Retail District (C-3) to Commercial District (C-4) on Tract D-2, Sentry Park Addition, and to consider an ordinance.
Resolution - City Council: Consider a resolution recommending and supporting the location of a full service, in-patient veterans hospital in Lubbock, Texas, to be established and opened as soon as practicable; and in the alternative, recommending and supporting the designation of an existing hospital facility or facilities in Lubbock, Texas, to offer any and all hospitalization services to veterans at an out-of-pocket cost the same as similar services could be obtained by veterans at the existing veterans hospitals in Amarillo and/or Big Spring, Texas; and in the alternative, recommending and supporting the institution of a voucher or other program whereby City of Lubbock veterans may avail themselves of local facilities to receive in-patient healthcare at the same out-of-pocket cost as a veteran’s hospital would charge; and authorizing and directing the City Manager to send an official copy of this resolution to the aforementioned persons and entities.
Presentation on Frenship Independent School District expansion plans. Dr. David Vroonland, Superintendent
Presentation on Frenship Independent School District expansion plans. Dr. David Vroonland, Superintendent
Ordinance 1st Reading - Water Utility: To consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas, regarding water and sewer system installation, maintenance, and connection; water meter ownership and reading; water and sewer services, including discontinuance, restoration, fees, notices, volume rates and billing, size of lines and meters, and deposits; diversion of water; variances and appeals regarding rates and consumption; domestic fire lines and hydrants; check valves on steam boiler service pipes; accidental discharge of prohibited material; pro rata charges, unit prices, and refunds for water and sewer services; pro rata charges for property already platted; costs of and fees associated with water and sewer mains and extensions; authority to make service taps; and sanitary control related to public water.
Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Water Utility: Consider an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances related to the affordability reduction of meter charges for residential customers.
Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Model Codes and Construction Advisory Board.