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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS January 14, 2020 On January 14, 2020, a regular meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 5th floor, 411 W. 8h St., Odessa, Texas. City Council present: Mayor David R. Turner; Council members: Dewey Bryant, District Two; Detra White, District Three; Tom Sprawls, District Four; Mari Willis, District Five; and Peggy Dean, At-Large. City Council absent: Council member Malcolm Hamilton, District One. Others present: Michael Marrero, City Manager; Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City Secretary; Natasha Brooks, City Attorney; Phillip Urrutia, Assistant City Manager; Cindy Muncy, Interim Assistant City Manager; other members of City staff; and members of the news media. A quorum being present, Mayor Turner called the meeting to order and the following proceedings were held: The invocation was given by Minister Patrick O’Neal, New Life Church, and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. Mayor Turner presented a proclamation for ECISD School Board Recognition Month. Downtown Odessa presented the Parade of Lights awards to the winners. Mayor Turner thanked all the participants for their participation in the parade. He asked citizens to keep the City of Lubbock in their prayers as they lost two first responders in a tragedy. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. City Council minutes, December 10, 2019; B. City Council and Ector County Commissioners joint minutes, December 10, 2019; C. City Council work session minutes, January 7, 2020; D. Resolution No. 2020R-01 - Authorize the Odessa Police Department to apply for and accept; amending the fiscal budget to appropriate awarded funds as additional revenue and authorizing the expenditure of awarded grant funds from the 2020 STEP Speed, Occupant Protection, Intersection Traffic Control, Distracted Driving and Driving While Intoxicated Grant; E. Resolution No. 2020R-02 – Necessary signatures in connection with Municipal Court Cash Bond Account Funds; F. Resolution No. 2020R-03 – Adopt The Family Health Project, revision January 1, 2020; G. Purchase self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders for $54,611 from Casco Industries; H. Renew annual Motorola P25 Radio System maintenance/support for $447,693; I. Annual contract for the purchase of sodium hydroxide from DPC Council Minutes January 14, 2020 Page 2 Industries for $205,000; J. Resolution No. 2020R-04 – Affiliation agreement between the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and the City. Motion was made by Council member Dean and seconded by Council member Willis to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None OTHER COUNCIL ACTION Resolution No 2020-05 - Accept a donation for $12,500 from Greater Texas Ford Dealers Advertising Fund to the Odessa Police Department and appropriating the funds. Mike Gerke, Police Chief, stated that Ford Dealers donated $12,500 to the Police Department. He thanked them for their generous donation. He appreciated all the donations that was given to the Police Department. Mike Merrill, Ford Dealers, thanked the police department for their service. Motion was made by Council member White and seconded by Council member Sprawls to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None Bid award for the Blackshear Stadium Addition, 2nd filing and Smith Heights, 2nd filing water and sewer improvements. Mr. Urrutia stated that the bid award was for adding water and sewer infrastructure for a joint project with Odessa Housing Finance Corporation to build 45 lots for workforce housing. The City’s portion was $184,670. Mr. Marrero stated that the City was fortunate to have Grow Odessa to participate and expressed gratitude to Grow Odessa. Motion was made by Council member Dean and seconded by Council member Sprawls to approve the bid award as recommended. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None Bid award for the Blackshear Stadium Addition, 2nd filing and Smith Heights, 2nd filing paving and drainage improvements. Mr. Urrutia stated that the bid was for street, curb and gutter. The City’s portion was $300,764. Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member White to approve the bid award as recommended. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None Bid award for the purchase of automotive vehicles for various departments. Mr. Urrutia stated that light duty vehicles would be purchased from Caldwell for $250,145. Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Willis to Council Minutes January 14, 2020 Page 3 approve the bid award as recommended. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None PUBLIC HEARING Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Roger F. Clayton, owner, for original zoning of Light Industrial (LI) on Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 2, Dovecote Industrial Park (northwest of the intersection of S. Meadow Ave. and Production St.) Randy Brinlee, Director of Development Services, reviewed the location. The purpose for the zoning was to allow expanding the existing use of light industrial. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Dean and seconded by Council member White to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None ORDINANCE Amend the Odessa City Code Chapter 7 “Municipal Court” Article 7-2 “Costs, Fees, and Special Expenses” by deleting Sections 7-2-1(2) and 7-2-1(3). Sarah Riffel, Assistant City Attorney, stated that new State law has standardized the Municipal Court fees. The ordinance would be repealed due to the law. Motion was made by Council member White and seconded by Council member Willis to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 2020R-06 – Professional services agreement with JSA Architects to provide full professional architectural & engineering services for the construction of two (2) new fire stations for Odessa Fire Rescue for $1,392,000. John Alvarez, Fire Chief, stated that the agreement was with JSA Architects for two fire stations. One station would be replaced and there would be a new one added on 87th St. Cruz Castillo, JSA, stated that the bid would be ready as early as July. Chief Alvarez thanked the Council of its continued support to provide better service for the community. Motion was made by Council member White and seconded by Council member Bryant to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None Resolution No. 2020R-07 – Professional Services Agreement with Landgraf, Crutcher and Associates, Inc. (LCA) for the right-of-way study and roadway design for South Council Minutes January 14, 2020 Page 4 Dixie Boulevard. Hal Feldman, Traffic Engineer, stated that the agreement was for a right- of-way study and roadway design for South Dixie to Loop 338. The design would be completed January 2021. The cost was $594,045. Motion was made by Council member Bryant and seconded by Council member Dean to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None Abstain: White MISCELLANEOUS Appointment of Boards: Building Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Commission, Tax Incentive Committee, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Motion was made by Council member Bryant and seconded by Council member Dean to reappoint the following: Cruz Castillo reappointed to the Building Board of Appeals; John Shefchik reappointed to the Building Board of Appeals; David McGuire reappointed to the Building Board of Appeals; Mike Stahl reappointed to the Building Board of Appeals; Vern Foreman reappointed to the Building Board of Appeals; Edwin Carl Meroney reappointed to the Building Board of Appeals; Greg Eddings reappointed to the Building Board of Appeals; Sally White as alternate reappointed to the Building Board of Appeals; Jerry Morales as alternate reappointed to the Building Board of Appeals; Willie Taylor reappointed to the Tax Incentive Committee; Kevin Demel reappointed to the Tax Incentive Committee; Gus Ortega reappointed to the Tax Incentive Committee; Dale Jenkins reappointed to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone; Richard Pierce reappointed to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone; Jason Harrington reappointed to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone; and Gary Johnson reappointed to Tax Increment Reinvesment Zone. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. No comments. Recess for Executive Session: Personnel matters - Deliberate the employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, complaint, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. (Texas Government Code 551.074): a. City Secretary - Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo; b. Municipal Court Judge - Carol Gregg. Motion was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member White to go into executive session under 551.074. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Council Minutes January 14, 2020 Page 5 Nay: None Upon returning from executive session, the following action took place: Motion was made by Council member White and seconded by Council member Sprawls to give a 3% raise to the City Secretary and the Municipal Court Judge. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None As authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), the City Council may adjourn into executive session to consider pending or contemplated litigation. Motion was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member White to go into executive session under 551.071. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None Upon returning from executive session, the following action took place: Council member Bryant respected the action of the Legal Department. He asked that Legal develop a process and procedures to enhance the requests for information received. Ms. Brooks asked that there be more communications for any questions. She asked that media work with the Legal staff. The City wanted to provide information and follow the law. There was no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC David R. Turner City Secretary Mayor