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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS April 14, 2020 On April 14, 2020, a regular meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 6:01 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 5th floor, 411 W. 8h St., Odessa, Texas. Due to the COVID-19, the meeting was teleconferenced, as allowed by Governor Abbott’s executive order. The City Council was present through teleconference. City Council present: Mayor David R. Turner; Council members: Vacant, District One; Dewey Bryant, District Two; Detra White, District Three; Tom Sprawls, District Four; Mari Willis, District Five; and Peggy Dean, At-Large. 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. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) – Rodd Huber, Assistant Fire Chief, explained the EOC operations including the reports that were being made. He identified the staff that was operating the EOC. Staff was coordinating the efforts necessary during the COVID-19. Council member Willis thanked Chief Huber for leading the efforts. Chief Huber stated that there were enough resources to provide the operations for EOC. He stated that IT, GIS and Public Works were assisting with their expertise. There was a good support team and was proud of the community. Legislative Update – Representative Brooks Landgraf appreciated the Council’s leadership for their work to the Odessa community. Council member Dean asked if the Governor was considering a cap for oil and gas. Rep. Landgraf reported that the Railroad Commission, the regulatory body for oil and gas, was discussing limiting the oil/gas productivity in Texas. This was uncharted territory abut there were no votes to limit the amount. Council member Willis thanked Rep. Landgraf for his very informative and helpful posts. Council member Bryant asked about the program of the $50 million in loans for the small businesses in Texas. Rep. Landgraf reported that this was a partnership with Goldman Sachs. He stated that it was private equity to keep employees employed. This was using private funds instead of taxpayer funds. Mr. Marrero asked about the anticipated State’s funding priority shifting. Rep. Landgraf stated there would be a shift as there would be bad revenue due to the COVID-19. He stated all revenue streams would be record breaking low levels. If the COVID-19 persisted it would continue to be worse but the projections show that it will last a few more months. Mr. Marrero emphasized that the local municipalities were in the same situation as the State. Rep. Landgraf recognized that the State should not cross lanes to the local level. Council member Willis reported that the virus was affecting African Americans and asked for ways to combat. Rep. Landgraf has seen the disparity of a higher rate than others. He stated that the flaws in the healthcare and public health needed to Council Minutes April 14, 2020 Page 2 flatten any disproportion. He stated that Odessa was cohesive and we needed to continue to gather data to combat this virus. Rep. Landgraf thanked the Council for their service to the city. The Council thanked Rep. Landgraf for his representation of the community. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. City Council minutes, March 24, 2020; B. City Council emergency meeting minutes, March 30, 2020; C. City Council work session minutes, April 7, 2020; D. Resolution No. 2020R-27 – Accept grant funding form Walmart Community Grants Team and facility #2891 and appropriate the funds to Odessa Fire Rescue; E. Resolution No. 2020R-28 – KDC Associates professional services agreement for Floyd Gwin Park; F. Resolution No. 2020R-29 – Accept JRAC funds for trauma funding due to Odessa Fire Rescue meeting all criteria for $13,484; G. Purchase four Lucas automatic CPR devices for $79,175, Fire Rescue, from Stryker; H. Purchase of NIBIN Cartridge acquisition and triage package for the Odessa Police Department for $218,858 from Ultra Electronics; I. Purchase 33 sets of personal protective equipment for $78,001 from Casco Industries; J. Fire Station #2 remodel for $75,382.29 from Henthorn Commercial Construction. Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Dean 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 PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance No. 2020-14 - Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Tommy Pugh, owner, Odessa (Pugh) DTP, LLC, optionee, John Cowan and Associates, agent, for annexation and original zoning of Planned Development-Retail- One (PD-R-1) on an approximately 3 acre tract 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.) Randy Brinlee, Director of Development Services, reviewed the location. The purpose was to annex three acres in the city limits. The service plan was prepared. The request was for Planned Development-Retail-One. Staff worked with the agent and conditions were included. He reviewed the required conditions. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Willis to approve the ordinance on second and final approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Minutes April 14, 2020 Page 3 Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None ORDINANCE Establish signalized intersections, speed limits, reduce speed school zones and prohibited parking zones. Hal Feldman, Traffic Engineer, stated that the traffic signals were for Dawn Ave and87th St. and Evans Blvd and 87th St. The speed limits was for Trunk St. He reviewed the reduced speed zones for Lamar Elementary, First Baptist Church and St. Mary’s Church. The prohibited parking zones was an ORMC request for Muskingum. Motion was made by Council member Willis 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 RESOLUTION Tabled – Adopt revised Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP). Mr. Feldman stated that the Master Thoroughfare Plan had five changes to roadways. He reviewed the roadways. The change would allow for less paving maintenance. There would not be any issues with the traffic in downgrading the roads. Motion was made by Council member Bryant and seconded by Council member White to approve the resolution. Council member Dean wanted to hear the plan presentation prior to voting on the revised plan. She suggested to table the item. Mr. Feldman stated that there would not be any issues with delaying the resolution. The presentation will be on the next work session. Council member Bryant withdrew the motion. Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Bryant to table the item. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None MISCELLANEOUS Appointment of Boards: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Traffic Advisory Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Midland Odessa Urban Transit District. No action. Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. No action. Approval of ODC funds to reimburse Westech Seal for expenses related to materials needed for the manufacturing of items related to COVID-19. Wesley Burnett, Chamber of Commerce Economic Director, stated that ODC approved the reimbursement for $48,814.76 of intubation protection for the first responders. The ODC funds would be reimbursed to Westech Seal. They donated the assembly and labor. The equipment would be provided to the hospitals. Council Minutes April 14, 2020 Page 4 Motion was made by Council member Dean and seconded by Council member Bryant to approve the ODC funding reimbursement to Westech Seal. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Turner, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean Nay: None There was no other business, the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC David R. Turner City Secretary Mayor