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 Russell Perkins will appear before the City Council to discuss police dog handling.
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) 2.5 Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.074(a)(1), to discuss personnel matters regarding duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments to the Building Board of Appeals, Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, Mental Health Mental Retardation Board of Trustees, and Permit and License Appeals Board.
Proclamations and Presentations
3.1 Invocation by Worship Pastor, Allen Weathers, Turning Point Community Church 3.2 Pledges of Allegiance 3.3 Presentation of a special recognition to the Boy Scouts of America for 100 years of scouting 3.4 Presentation of a special recognition commemorating June 2010 as Homeownership Month 3.5 Broadway Festivals will present an invitation to the City Council and Lubbock citizens to attend the 4th on Broadway festivities
May 27, 2010, Regular City Council Meeting May 31, 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 5.2-5.6, 5.8-5.12, 5.16-5.17, 5.19-5.21
5.1 Ordinance 2nd Reading - Water Utility: Ordinance 2010-O0048 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. 5.7 Ordinance 2nd Reading – Right-of-Way: Ordinance 2010-O0046 Consider an ordinance abandoning and closing a portion of a 20-foot wide underground utility easement in Lot 1-B, Whisperwood Financial Addition, 220 Slide Road.
Contract Amendment Resolution - Public Works Engineering: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to Contract 9439 with Allen Butler Construction, Inc., for the reconstruction of University Avenue from South Loop 289 to 82nd Street, and the reconstruction of 82nd Street from University Avenue to Elgin Avenue.
Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance 2010-O0048 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.
Resolution - Business Development: Consider a resolution accepting a $1.5 million grant from the United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to upgrade and relocate Downtown Lubbock utilities underground.
Contract Resolution - Facilities: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute job order Contract 10-055-F with Talon/LPE for the demolition of concrete flatwork, reinforced concrete building foundation, pit and tunnel walls, and planters and fountain structure located along 7th Street between Avenue P and Avenue Q.
Contract Resolution – City Council: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Commitment Agreement concerning a request for land by The College Baseball Foundation for the purpose of constructing The National College Baseball Hall of Fame Museum.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 2927-A (7405 Marsha Sharp Freeway) Hold a public hearing to consider request of Tom M. Scarborough (for Tom R. Scarborough) for a zoning change from Interstate Highway Commercial District (IHC) to Interstate Highway Industrial District (IHI) on 9.74 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 31, and to consider an ordinance.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 3135 (West of Indiana Avenue and South of 114th Street) Hold a public hearing to consider request of AMD Engineering, LLC, (for Baxter Trust) for zoning change from Transition (T) to General Retail District (C-3) on 34.8 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section 22, and to consider an ordinance.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 1085-A (2156 50th Street) Hold a public hearing to consider request of Barrett’s Automotive for a zoning change from Restricted Local Retail District (C-2A) to General Retail District (C-3) on Lot 19, Williford Addition, and to consider an ordinance.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Business Development: Hold a public hearing for the City Council to consider an Ordinance to levy the assessment for the North Overton Public Improvement District, the boundary of which includes a portion of the area between 4th Street on the North, Avenue Q to the East, Broadway Street on the South, and University Avenue to the West.
Ordinance 1st Reading - Business Development: Consider an Ordinance reviewing classifications for the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements of property in the North Overton Public Improvement District; approving, adopting and filing with the City Secretary the Assessment Roll; closing the hearing and levying 2010 assessments, based on the revised Service Plan, for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during Fiscal Year 2010-11.
6.6 Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Business Development: Hold a public hearing for the City Council to consider an Ordinance to levy the assessment for the North Point Public Improvement District, the boundary of which includes the area between Erskine Street and Ursuline Street, and between North Quaker Avenue to a line east of Frankford Avenue. 6.7 Ordinance 1st Reading - Business Development: Consider an ordinance reviewing classifications for the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements of property in the North Point Public Improvement District; approving, adopting and filing with the City Secretary the Assessment Roll; closing the public hearing and levying 2010 assessments, based on the revised Service Plan, for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during FY 2010-11.
Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the approval and any changes of the proposal for the Community Development and Services Board FY 2010-11 funding recommendations to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Program, and the Emergency Shelter Grant.
Resolution - City Secretary: Consider a resolution designating a Mayor Pro Tempore.
Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Appointments Advisory Board, one appointment to the Audit and Investment Committee, five appointments to the Building Board of Appeals, one appointment to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, one appointment to the Citizens Traffic Commission, one appointment to the Keep Lubbock Beautiful Advisory Committee, three appointments to the Lubbock Water Advisory Commission, three appointments to the Mental Health Mental Retardation Board of Trustees, three appointments to the Museum and Art Standing Sub-Committee, and one appointment to the Permit and License Appeals Board.
Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider four appointments of the City Council members to the South Plains Association of Governments Board of Directors.
1:30 p.m. - Reception for Victor Hernandez, Councilman, District 1
Work Session/Business Agenda - Items for presentations and discussions on such issues that may require more in-depth consideration of the City Council than Regular Agenda items. Action may be taken on a Work Session/Business Agenda item provided posting of the item indicates to the public the action to be taken. 8.1 Presentation by Delbert McDougal, Master Developer Consultant, regarding new developments and projects with the Lubbock Downtown Redevelopment Initiative.
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 Russell Perkins will appear before the City Council to discuss police dog handling.
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) 2.5 Hold an executive session in accordance with V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.074(a)(1), to discuss personnel matters regarding duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments to the Building Board of Appeals, Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, Mental Health Mental Retardation Board of Trustees, and Permit and License Appeals Board.
Proclamations and Presentations
3.1 Invocation by Worship Pastor, Allen Weathers, Turning Point Community Church 3.2 Pledges of Allegiance 3.3 Presentation of a special recognition to the Boy Scouts of America for 100 years of scouting 3.4 Presentation of a special recognition commemorating June 2010 as Homeownership Month 3.5 Broadway Festivals will present an invitation to the City Council and Lubbock citizens to attend the 4th on Broadway festivities
May 27, 2010, Regular City Council Meeting May 31, 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 5.2-5.6, 5.8-5.12, 5.16-5.17, 5.19-5.21
5.1 Ordinance 2nd Reading - Water Utility: Ordinance 2010-O0048 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. 5.7 Ordinance 2nd Reading – Right-of-Way: Ordinance 2010-O0046 Consider an ordinance abandoning and closing a portion of a 20-foot wide underground utility easement in Lot 1-B, Whisperwood Financial Addition, 220 Slide Road.
Contract Amendment Resolution - Public Works Engineering: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to Contract 9439 with Allen Butler Construction, Inc., for the reconstruction of University Avenue from South Loop 289 to 82nd Street, and the reconstruction of 82nd Street from University Avenue to Elgin Avenue.
Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning: Ordinance 2010-O0048 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.
Resolution - Business Development: Consider a resolution accepting a $1.5 million grant from the United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to upgrade and relocate Downtown Lubbock utilities underground.
Contract Resolution - Facilities: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute job order Contract 10-055-F with Talon/LPE for the demolition of concrete flatwork, reinforced concrete building foundation, pit and tunnel walls, and planters and fountain structure located along 7th Street between Avenue P and Avenue Q.
Contract Resolution – City Council: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Commitment Agreement concerning a request for land by The College Baseball Foundation for the purpose of constructing The National College Baseball Hall of Fame Museum.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 2927-A (7405 Marsha Sharp Freeway) Hold a public hearing to consider request of Tom M. Scarborough (for Tom R. Scarborough) for a zoning change from Interstate Highway Commercial District (IHC) to Interstate Highway Industrial District (IHI) on 9.74 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 31, and to consider an ordinance.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 3135 (West of Indiana Avenue and South of 114th Street) Hold a public hearing to consider request of AMD Engineering, LLC, (for Baxter Trust) for zoning change from Transition (T) to General Retail District (C-3) on 34.8 acres of unplatted land out of Block E-2, Section 22, and to consider an ordinance.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Planning: Zone Case 1085-A (2156 50th Street) Hold a public hearing to consider request of Barrett’s Automotive for a zoning change from Restricted Local Retail District (C-2A) to General Retail District (C-3) on Lot 19, Williford Addition, and to consider an ordinance.
Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Business Development: Hold a public hearing for the City Council to consider an Ordinance to levy the assessment for the North Overton Public Improvement District, the boundary of which includes a portion of the area between 4th Street on the North, Avenue Q to the East, Broadway Street on the South, and University Avenue to the West.
Ordinance 1st Reading - Business Development: Consider an Ordinance reviewing classifications for the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements of property in the North Overton Public Improvement District; approving, adopting and filing with the City Secretary the Assessment Roll; closing the hearing and levying 2010 assessments, based on the revised Service Plan, for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during Fiscal Year 2010-11.
6.6 Public Hearing 9:30 a.m. - Business Development: Hold a public hearing for the City Council to consider an Ordinance to levy the assessment for the North Point Public Improvement District, the boundary of which includes the area between Erskine Street and Ursuline Street, and between North Quaker Avenue to a line east of Frankford Avenue. 6.7 Ordinance 1st Reading - Business Development: Consider an ordinance reviewing classifications for the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements of property in the North Point Public Improvement District; approving, adopting and filing with the City Secretary the Assessment Roll; closing the public hearing and levying 2010 assessments, based on the revised Service Plan, for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during FY 2010-11.
Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the approval and any changes of the proposal for the Community Development and Services Board FY 2010-11 funding recommendations to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Program, and the Emergency Shelter Grant.
Resolution - City Secretary: Consider a resolution designating a Mayor Pro Tempore.
Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Appointments Advisory Board, one appointment to the Audit and Investment Committee, five appointments to the Building Board of Appeals, one appointment to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, one appointment to the Citizens Traffic Commission, one appointment to the Keep Lubbock Beautiful Advisory Committee, three appointments to the Lubbock Water Advisory Commission, three appointments to the Mental Health Mental Retardation Board of Trustees, three appointments to the Museum and Art Standing Sub-Committee, and one appointment to the Permit and License Appeals Board.
Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider four appointments of the City Council members to the South Plains Association of Governments Board of Directors.
1:30 p.m. - Reception for Victor Hernandez, Councilman, District 1
Work Session/Business Agenda - Items for presentations and discussions on such issues that may require more in-depth consideration of the City Council than Regular Agenda items. Action may be taken on a Work Session/Business Agenda item provided posting of the item indicates to the public the action to be taken. 8.1 Presentation by Delbert McDougal, Master Developer Consultant, regarding new developments and projects with the Lubbock Downtown Redevelopment Initiative.