Citizen's Comments (Part 1 of 3)
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. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not take action on public matters during Citizen Comments.
Proclamations and Presentations 3. 3. Presentation of a special recognition to the Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center Board of Directors for National Health Center Week, August 5-11, 2012. 3. 4. Presentation of a special recognition to the City of Lubbock 2012 Junior Ambassadors, who traveled to Lubbock's sister city, Musashino City, Japan, in June. Noah Alonzo, Kendall Lewis-Brakeley, Jeremy L. Delgado, Sarabeth Evans, Jordan Garza, Courtney Gragson, Jerry Hernandez, Abbigail Hines, William L. Langston, Ramsey Leonard, Paul Lie, Darby Long, Pablo E. Martinez-Trejos, Anakarina Millares-Rosiles, Madeline E. Rodriguez, Elaney Tedder. 3. 5. Board Recognitions: Appointments Advisory Board: Grace Graza Canadian River Municipal Water Authority: Dwight McDonald
Citizen's Comments (Part 2 of 3)
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. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not take action on public matters during Citizen Comments.
Citizen's Comments (Part 3 of 3)
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. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not take action on public matters during Citizen Comments.
3. 1. Invocation by Al Martin, Director of the Wesley Foundation. 3. 2. Pledges of Allegiance.
July 12, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting July 12, 2012 Special City Council Meeting
Items 5.1, 5.8 - 5.15 & 5.17
Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance Amendment 22 amending the Adopted FY 2011-12 Budget respecting the Grant Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and to accept and appropriate additional funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Grant No. 80046.
Ordinance Willow Bend 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider an Ordinance 2012-O0077 reviewing classifications for the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements of property in the Willow Bend Public Improvement District (PID); approving, adopting, and filing with the City Secretary, the Assessment Roll; and levying assessments based on the revised Service Plan for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during FY 2012-13.
Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute settlement documents in connection with an out-of-court settlement reached between Various State Attorneys General and J.P. Morgan & Chase & Co. ("JPMC") concerning alleged violations of state and federal antitrust and other laws by JPMC and other providers, brokers and advisors, involving the marketing, sale, and placement of Municipal Bond Derivatives.
Ordinance 1st Reading – City Attorney: Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 14, Offenses and Other Provisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas, with regard to repealing outdated and unnecessary provisions, amending provisions to encompass current practices, and conforming the ordinance to the standards and conventions of the rest of the code of ordinances; providing a penalty clause for the violation thereof; providing a savings clause; and providing for publication.
Ordinance 1st Reading – Traffic: Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 20, Traffic, of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances, to amend Article 20.05, Division 1, to create a Section 20.05.010, Impounding Uninsured Vehicles, to authorize a Police Officer to impound a motor vehicle stopped for a traffic law violation if the vehicle's owner or operator fails to show evidence of financial responsibility; providing a savings clause; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; and providing for publication.
Resolution - Parks & Recreation: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept deed transfer of certain real property, belonging to Lubbock I.S.D., and known as the former Tubbs Elementary School property.
Contract Resolution - Transit: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Lubbock and Texas Tech University (TTU) for campus bus service.
Resolution - Finance: Discussion concerning property tax rates and any impact it may have on City Operations, the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Operating Budget and Capital Program and consideration of a resolution adopting a proposed property tax rate that will result in additional revenues as outlined in Section 26.05 (d) of the Tax Code of the State of Texas, and setting the dates for public hearings to discuss the proposed tax rate.
Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Central Business District TIF Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, one appointment to the Lubbock Water Advisory Commission, and one appointment to the Urban Design & Historic Preservation Commission.
Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance 2012-O0078 Amendment 20 amending the Adopted FY 2011-12 Budget respecting the Grant Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). 6. 2. 1. Contract Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract and all related documents with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Contract #61000001426 to provide assistance to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals to become self-sufficient. 6. 2. 2. Contract Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 10878 for a Community Development Funding Contract and all related documents with Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock (CCDL) to provide assistance to families to transition them out of poverty through the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) for the Parent Empowerment Program.
Resolution - City Council: Consider a resolution to form, and appoint persons as members to, an ad hoc committee to study stormwater fees, and report its findings and policy recommendations back to the City Council.
Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Central Business District TIF Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, one appointment to the Lubbock Water Advisory Commission, and one appointment to the Urban Design & Historic Preservation Commission.
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 posting of the item indicates to the public the action to be taken. 7. 1. Central Business District Tax Increment Financing presentation and discussion: FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget and related activities. 7. 2. Lubbock Economic Development Alliance presentation and discussion: FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget and related activities. 7. 3. Lubbock Water Advisory Commission presentation and discussion: FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget and related activities. 7. 4. Lubbock Power & Light presentation and discussion: FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget and related activities. 7. 5. Lubbock Metropolitian Planning Organization presentation and discussion: FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget and related activities.
Citizen's Comments (Part 1 of 3)
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. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not take action on public matters during Citizen Comments.
Proclamations and Presentations 3. 3. Presentation of a special recognition to the Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center Board of Directors for National Health Center Week, August 5-11, 2012. 3. 4. Presentation of a special recognition to the City of Lubbock 2012 Junior Ambassadors, who traveled to Lubbock's sister city, Musashino City, Japan, in June. Noah Alonzo, Kendall Lewis-Brakeley, Jeremy L. Delgado, Sarabeth Evans, Jordan Garza, Courtney Gragson, Jerry Hernandez, Abbigail Hines, William L. Langston, Ramsey Leonard, Paul Lie, Darby Long, Pablo E. Martinez-Trejos, Anakarina Millares-Rosiles, Madeline E. Rodriguez, Elaney Tedder. 3. 5. Board Recognitions: Appointments Advisory Board: Grace Graza Canadian River Municipal Water Authority: Dwight McDonald
Citizen's Comments (Part 2 of 3)
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. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not take action on public matters during Citizen Comments.
Citizen's Comments (Part 3 of 3)
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. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not take action on public matters during Citizen Comments.
3. 1. Invocation by Al Martin, Director of the Wesley Foundation. 3. 2. Pledges of Allegiance.
July 12, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting July 12, 2012 Special City Council Meeting
Items 5.1, 5.8 - 5.15 & 5.17
Budget Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance Amendment 22 amending the Adopted FY 2011-12 Budget respecting the Grant Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and to accept and appropriate additional funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Grant No. 80046.
Ordinance Willow Bend 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider an Ordinance 2012-O0077 reviewing classifications for the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements of property in the Willow Bend Public Improvement District (PID); approving, adopting, and filing with the City Secretary, the Assessment Roll; and levying assessments based on the revised Service Plan for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during FY 2012-13.
Resolution - Finance: Consider a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute settlement documents in connection with an out-of-court settlement reached between Various State Attorneys General and J.P. Morgan & Chase & Co. ("JPMC") concerning alleged violations of state and federal antitrust and other laws by JPMC and other providers, brokers and advisors, involving the marketing, sale, and placement of Municipal Bond Derivatives.
Ordinance 1st Reading – City Attorney: Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 14, Offenses and Other Provisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, Texas, with regard to repealing outdated and unnecessary provisions, amending provisions to encompass current practices, and conforming the ordinance to the standards and conventions of the rest of the code of ordinances; providing a penalty clause for the violation thereof; providing a savings clause; and providing for publication.
Ordinance 1st Reading – Traffic: Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 20, Traffic, of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances, to amend Article 20.05, Division 1, to create a Section 20.05.010, Impounding Uninsured Vehicles, to authorize a Police Officer to impound a motor vehicle stopped for a traffic law violation if the vehicle's owner or operator fails to show evidence of financial responsibility; providing a savings clause; providing a penalty for the violation thereof; and providing for publication.
Resolution - Parks & Recreation: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept deed transfer of certain real property, belonging to Lubbock I.S.D., and known as the former Tubbs Elementary School property.
Contract Resolution - Transit: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Lubbock and Texas Tech University (TTU) for campus bus service.
Resolution - Finance: Discussion concerning property tax rates and any impact it may have on City Operations, the Fiscal Year 2012-13 Operating Budget and Capital Program and consideration of a resolution adopting a proposed property tax rate that will result in additional revenues as outlined in Section 26.05 (d) of the Tax Code of the State of Texas, and setting the dates for public hearings to discuss the proposed tax rate.
Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Central Business District TIF Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, one appointment to the Lubbock Water Advisory Commission, and one appointment to the Urban Design & Historic Preservation Commission.
Budget Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading - Finance: Consider Budget Ordinance 2012-O0078 Amendment 20 amending the Adopted FY 2011-12 Budget respecting the Grant Fund to accept and appropriate funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). 6. 2. 1. Contract Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract and all related documents with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Contract #61000001426 to provide assistance to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals to become self-sufficient. 6. 2. 2. Contract Resolution - Community Development: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 10878 for a Community Development Funding Contract and all related documents with Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock (CCDL) to provide assistance to families to transition them out of poverty through the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) for the Parent Empowerment Program.
Resolution - City Council: Consider a resolution to form, and appoint persons as members to, an ad hoc committee to study stormwater fees, and report its findings and policy recommendations back to the City Council.
Board Appointments - City Secretary: Consider one appointment to the Central Business District TIF Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors, one appointment to the Lubbock Water Advisory Commission, and one appointment to the Urban Design & Historic Preservation Commission.
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 posting of the item indicates to the public the action to be taken. 7. 1. Central Business District Tax Increment Financing presentation and discussion: FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget and related activities. 7. 2. Lubbock Economic Development Alliance presentation and discussion: FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget and related activities. 7. 3. Lubbock Water Advisory Commission presentation and discussion: FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget and related activities. 7. 4. Lubbock Power & Light presentation and discussion: FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget and related activities. 7. 5. Lubbock Metropolitian Planning Organization presentation and discussion: FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget and related activities.