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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS January 28, 2020 On January 28, 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: Malcolm Hamilton, District One; Dewey Bryant, District Two; Detra White, District Three; Mari Willis, District Five; and Peggy Dean, At-Large. City Council absent: Council member Tom Sprawls, District Four. 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 Mayor Turner and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. Mayor Turner presented a proclamation for City of Lubbock Day for the support of the tragic accident on January 11. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. City Council minutes, January 14, 2020; B. City Council work session minutes, January 21, 2020; C. Ordinance No. 2020-01 - 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.); D. Ordinance No. 2020-02 - 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); E. Resolution No. 2020R-08 - Apply and accept funds for the Police Department from the 2020 HIDTA grant for $29,300; F. Purchase side load refuse trucks for Solid Waste for $764,550; G. Purchase automated side load refuse truck for Solid Waste for $344,106; H. Renew contract for tire replacement and repair with Southern Tire Mart for $174,000. Motion was made by Council member Dean and seconded by Council member Hamilton to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Hamilton Bryant, White, Willis, and Dean Council Minutes January 28, 2020 Page 2 Nay: None OTHER COUNCIL ACTION Purchase of a traffic signal equipment for $191,620. Hal Feldman, Traffic Engineer, stated that 13 traffic cabinets would be purchased as replacements for $191,620. Four replaced cabinets would be rewrapped with the art. Motion was made by Council member White and seconded by Council member Hamilton to approve the purchase as recommended. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Hamilton, Bryant, White, Willis, and Dean Nay: None Accept a donation from Miss. Randi Spenser, Randi's Cocoa 4 COPS, to the Odessa Police Department K-9 & Drone Unit and appropriating the funds from said donation for $10,596.22. No action. JSA Architects professional services agreement to provide design services for a City building rehabilitation for office space for $159,000. Mr. Urrutia stated that the professional services agreement was with JSA for design services at 307 N. Lee. The City property was for added office space. The cost was $159,000 and would take eight to ten weeks to complete. Motion was made by Council member Dean and seconded by Council member Willis to approve the agreement as recommended. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Hamilton, Bryant, White, Willis, and Dean Nay: None Asbestos abatement and demolition of two commercial structures for $477,525. Mr. Urrutia stated that the abatement and demolition was for 221 E. 4th and 222 E. 4th. The buildings have extensive roof damage and mold. The building official declared the buildings unsafe. Vanco would provide the services for $477,525. Motion was made by Council member Dean and seconded by Council member White to approve the abatement and demolition as recommended. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Hamilton, Bryant, White, Willis, and Dean Nay: None PUBLIC HEARING Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Marcos Roman and Edwards Perez, owners, SW Howell, agent, for original zoning of Light Commercial (LC) on an approx. 3.5 acre tract in Section 45, Block 42, T-2-S, T&P Ry. Co. Survey, Odessa, Ector County, Texas (south of the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 385 and Crane Ave.). Randy Brinlee, Director of Development Services, reviewed the location, which was vacant. The platting was in process. The zoning was to develop the commercial uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Council Minutes January 28, 2020 Page 3 Motion was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member Hamilton to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Hamilton, Bryant, White, Willis, and Dean Nay: None ORDINANCE Amend Chapter One "General Provisions" adding Article 1-17 "Percentage for the Arts Program" and then adding sub article 1-17-1 "Definitions"; Sub article 1-17-2 "Powers and Duties"; and 1-17-3 "Funding”. Mr. Marrero stated that the City recognized the importance of art. He recognized the Arts Council. The program was to provide dollars of public funds to art for public facilities. Randy Ham, Executive Director Odessa Arts, stated that the percentage for art capital was for 1% with projects starting at $250,000. He highlighted the art successes including the Tom Lea mural, Albert Paley sculpture, and Odessa Spire. There was private investment investing in art. Art enhanced and supported tourism and economic development. The program would enhance appearance of buildings. He stated that the transparent process included the Public Arts Committee, staff, artist and citizens. Council member Dean stated that art was making a difference in Odessa. She thanked the Arts Council. Motion was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member Hamilton to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Hamilton, Bryant, White, Willis, and Dean Nay: None RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 2020R-09 – Authorize to proceed with a voluntary annexation for a 3 acre tract of land located in Section 4, Block 41, T-2-S, T&P Ry. Co. Survey, Ector County, Texas (southeast of the intersection of Lagow Ln. and Faudree Rd.) Mr. Brinlee stated that the owner requested a voluntary annexation. The annexation would be for support of residential development. Mr. Marrero confirmed that the owner approached the City for voluntary annexation. Motion was made by Council member Hamilton and seconded by Council member Willis to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Hamilton, Bryant, White, Willis, and Dean Nay: None MISCELLANEOUS Appointment of Boards: Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Traffic Advisory Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. No action. Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. KS Paul has lived in the city since 2005. He has seen the same infrastructure with no improvements. He stated that there was an increase in vehicles and trucks and many lives have been lost with the traffic. With the increased in population and taxes, there should be improvements. He blamed the city for lives lost. He provided examples of streets with issues. Council Minutes January 28, 2020 Page 4 There was no other business, the meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC David R. Turner City Secretary Mayor