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.
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
3.1 Invocation by Pastor Jim Scott, New Hope Foursquare Church 3.2 Pledges of Allegiance
May 11, 2010, Special City Council Meeting May 13, 2010, Regular City Council Meeting May 14, 2010, Special City Council Meeting
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 5.1-5.23 and 5.25
Contract Resolution - Fire: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute purchase order Contract 10000073 with CASCO Industries for thermal imaging cameras used by firefighters and emergency response personnel for search and rescue operations and other emergency response applications.
Ordinance 1st Reading - Planning: Zone Case 3134 (9002 Memphis Avenue): 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.
Resolution - City Manager: Consider a Resolution and Order denying, approving or suspending Southwestern Public Service Company's Statement of Intent and Application for Authority to Change Rates pursuant to Texas Utility Code Chapter 36.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Community Development: Hold a Public Hearing for consideration of the Community Development and Services Board (CDSB) recommendations for the program funding of the FY 2010-11 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG), and previously generated program income.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Community Development: Hold a Public Hearing for consideration of the Community Development and Services Board (CDSB) recommendations for the program funding of the FY 2010-11 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG), and previously generated program income.
Ordinance 1st Reading - Water Utility: To consider 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.
Consider providing legal counsel for former City Councilman John Leonard concerning accusations from former Lubbock Police officer Darrin Opaitz.
Presentation on the progress of the re-timing of traffic signals in Lubbock for the three Time of Day coordination plans.
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.
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
3.1 Invocation by Pastor Jim Scott, New Hope Foursquare Church 3.2 Pledges of Allegiance
May 11, 2010, Special City Council Meeting May 13, 2010, Regular City Council Meeting May 14, 2010, Special City Council Meeting
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 5.1-5.23 and 5.25
Contract Resolution - Fire: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute purchase order Contract 10000073 with CASCO Industries for thermal imaging cameras used by firefighters and emergency response personnel for search and rescue operations and other emergency response applications.
Ordinance 1st Reading - Planning: Zone Case 3134 (9002 Memphis Avenue): 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.
Resolution - City Manager: Consider a Resolution and Order denying, approving or suspending Southwestern Public Service Company's Statement of Intent and Application for Authority to Change Rates pursuant to Texas Utility Code Chapter 36.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Community Development: Hold a Public Hearing for consideration of the Community Development and Services Board (CDSB) recommendations for the program funding of the FY 2010-11 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG), and previously generated program income.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Community Development: Hold a Public Hearing for consideration of the Community Development and Services Board (CDSB) recommendations for the program funding of the FY 2010-11 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG), and previously generated program income.
Ordinance 1st Reading - Water Utility: To consider 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.
Consider providing legal counsel for former City Councilman John Leonard concerning accusations from former Lubbock Police officer Darrin Opaitz.
Presentation on the progress of the re-timing of traffic signals in Lubbock for the three Time of Day coordination plans.