City Council
Regular MeetingOdessa, TX · September 22, 2020
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS
September 22, 2020
On September 22, 2020, a regular meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 6:00 p.m., at
Odessa Regional Medical Center, East Campus Auditorium, 515 N. Adams, Odessa, Texas.
City Council present: Mayor David R. Turner; Council members: Michael Shelton, 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,
Assistant City Manager; and other members of City staff.
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.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. City Council minutes, September 8, 2020;
B. City Council work session minutes, September 15, 2020;
C. Ordinance No. 2020-32 – Request by Jonathan Ramirez and
Roberto Arenivas, owners, for a specific use permit to allow a
beauty shop-one chair accessory use in a Single Family-Three
(SF-3) zoning district on Lot 5, Block 11, Ridgecrest West (208
Monticello Dr.);
D. Ordinance No. 2020-33 – Appoint judges and clerks for the General
City Election on November 3, 2020;
E. Ordinance No. 2020-34 - Amend the Odessa City Code Chapter 13
"Utilities", Article 13-2 "Water and Sewer Service", Division 3
"Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan";
F. Consider the creation of an Odessa Public Facility Corporation;
G. Authorize Discover Odessa to roll over unused 2019-20 funds to be
expended in FY 2020-21;
H. Purchase a command trailer for the Police Department for $289,036.77.
Motion was made by Council member Bryant and seconded by Council member Sprawls
to remove item F. from the consent agenda items. The motion was approved by the following
vote:
Aye: Turner, Shelton, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean
Nay: None
Motion was made by Council member White and seconded by Council member Willis
to approve consent agenda items A – E and G - H. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
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Aye: Turner, Shelton, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean
Nay: None
Tabled - Create Odessa Public Facility Corporation (PFC). Larry Robinson, 2219 E. 8th
St, requested that the PFC be withdrawn. The corporation has loopholes and it was no
benefit for lower housing units. The environment automatically provided affordable housing
units without giving up the tax base. He stated that the public was not getting a return on
investment in other communities. He stated that the taxpayers had to take the no new
revenue rate during a time of suffering. He was opposed of Council issuing nonvoter
approval debt obligation. Javier Joven, 3006 Byron, stated that there were several studies
with good data on the PFC. He asked if all the information was known such as enforcement
and the ratio of property value with the abatement. He requested it be tabled and have a
better understanding of the program before it would be an overburden of tax.
Motion was made by Council member Bryant and seconded by Council member Shelton
to table the Odessa Public Facility Corporation resolution. The motion was approved by the
following vote:
Aye: Turner, Shelton, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean
Nay: None
OTHER COUNCIL ACTION
Bid to Vanco Insulation, In. for the emergency removal of two unsafe commercial
structures. Merita Sandoval, Director of Community Development, stated that the contract
was with Vanco Insulation for the removal of two commercial unsafe structures for $133,495.
The bid was under budget.
Motion was made by Council member Dean and seconded by Council member White
to approve the bid as recommended. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Turner, Shelton, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING
Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Halliburton Energy
Services, owner, Multatech, agent, for original zoning of Heavy Industrial (HI) on Lots
1 and 2, Block 1, Halliburton Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Odessa, Ector County, Texas
(south of the intersection of Interstate 20 and FM 1936). Randy Brinlee, Director of
Development Services, reviewed the location. The zoning was for heavy industrial for future
development of high intensity use. The area accommodated the established area use. 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 Shelton to
approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Turner, Shelton, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean
Nay: None
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RESOLUTION
Resolution No. 2020R-66 – Odessa Development Corporation (ODC) Economic
Development agreement with Gasket and Packings. Wesley Burnett, Director of
Economic Development, stated that the agreement was for a small local business
expansion. The company would retain five jobs and create five jobs for a grant of $125,000.
The company would increase $3 million in sales. Council member Dean was pleased with
assisting local businesses. ODC had a focus to expand local businesses and provide
incentives with the focus on jobs.
Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Willis to
approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Turner, Shelton, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean
Nay: None
Resolution No. 2020R-67 – Review and approve the City’s Investment Policy and the
approved brokers/dealers and financial institutions list. Mrs. Muncy stated that the policy
did not have any changes and there were no state changes. The brokers/dealers list had no
changes only contact information updated.
Motion was made by Council member Bryant and seconded by Council member Shelton to
approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Turner, Shelton, Bryant, White, Willis, and Dean
Nay: Sprawls
MISCELLANEOUS
Appointment of Boards: Board of Survey, Citizens Golf Advisory Committee, Odessa
Housing Finance Corporation, Traffic Advisory Committee, Zoning Board of
Adjustment, Midland Odessa Urban Transit District and Public Art Committee. Motion
was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member Bryant to reappoint
Richard Gillham, Chris Stanley, and Yervand Hmayakyan to the Odessa Public Art
Committee for one year. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Turner, Shelton, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean
Nay: None
Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. No comments.
As authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters),
the City Council may adjourn into executive session to consider personnel matters -
deliberate the employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, complaint, or dismissal of a
public officer or employee. (Texas Government Code 551.074):
a. Municipal Court Judge - Carol Gregg
b. Associate Municipal Court Judge - Carlos Rodriguez
c. City Secretary - Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo
d. City Attorney - Natasha Brooks
e. City Manager- Michael Marrero
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Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Shelton to
go into executive session under 551.074 personnel matters. The motion was approved by
the following vote:
Aye: Turner, Shelton, Bryant, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Dean
Nay: None
Reconvening from executive session, there was no action. There was no other business, the
meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC David R. Turner
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Odessa City Council meetings are held with social distancing guidelines.
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code of
Texas, notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the City Council of the City of
Odessa will meet on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at Odessa Regional
Medical Center, East Campus Auditorium, 515 N. Adams, (corner of 5th and Adams),
Odessa, Texas for the following purposes:
See Attached Agenda
This Notice is being posted on the south door of City Hall and on the bulletin board
of the first floor of City Hall, Odessa, Texas, this the ______ day of September 2020 at
__________ ___.m., said time being more than seventy-two hours prior to the time at which
the subject meeting will be convened and called to order. The public notice is also posted
on the City of Odessa’s website www.odessa-tx.gov
City Council Meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability.
Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance should contact the City
Secretary's Office at 432/335-3276, or 411 West 8th Street, First Floor, Odessa, Texas,
during normal business hours at least twenty-four hours (24) in advance of the meeting.
Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
CITY COUNCIL
David R. Turner Michael Shelton, District 1
Mayor Dewey Bryant, District 2
Detra White, District 3
Tom Sprawls, District 4
Michael Marrero Mari Willis, District 5
City Manager Peggy Dean, At-Large
City Council Meeting Agenda
Odessa Regional Medical Center
East Campus Auditorium
515 N Adams
September 22, 2020
6:00 p.m.
I. INVOCATION Mayor Turner
II. PLEDGE AND TEXAS PLEDGE Council Member White
Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
III. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Turner
Any member of the public may address the City Council regarding any of its
agenda items before or during the consideration of the item.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
These items are considered to be routine or have been previously discussed, and can be approved
in one motion, unless a Council Member asks for separate consideration of an item.
A. Consider approval of City Council minutes, September 8, 2020. Norma A. Grimaldo
B. Consider approval of City Council Work Session minutes, Norma A. Grimaldo
September 15, 2020.
C. Consider approval of the request by Jonathan Ramirez and Randy Brinlee
Roberto Arenivas, owners, for a specific use permit to allow a
beauty shop-one chair accessory use in a Single Family-Three
(SF-3) zoning district on Lot 5, Block 11, Ridgecrest West (208
Monticello Dr.) (Ordinance - Second and Final Approval)
D. Consider appointment of judges and clerks for the General City Norma A. Grimaldo
Election on November 3, 2020.
(Ordinance - Second and Final Approval)
E. Consider amending the Odessa City Code Chapter 13 "Utilities", Thomas Kerr
Article 13-2 "Water and Sewer Service", Division 3 "Water
Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan".
(Ordinance - Second and Final Approval)
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F. Consider the creation of an Odessa Public Facility Corporation. Michael Marrero
G. Consider the request of Discover Odessa to roll over unused 2019- Monica Tschauner
20 funds to be expended in FY 2020-21.
H. Consider purchase of a command trailer for the Police Department Phillip J. Urrutia
for $289,036.77.
V. OTHER COUNCIL ACTION
1. Request approval of bids from Vanco Insulation, Inc. for the Merita Sandoval
emergency removal of two (2) unsafe commercial structures for
$133,495.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Randy Brinlee
Halliburton Energy Services, owner, Multatech, agent, for original
zoning of Heavy Industrial (HI) on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Halliburton
Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Odessa, Ector County, Texas (south of the
intersection of Interstate 20 and FM 1936).
(Ordinance - First Approval)
RESOLUTION
3. Consider an economic development agreement between the Wesley Burnett
Odessa Development Corporation and Gasket & Packings, Inc.
4. Review and approve the City's Investment Policy and the approved Cindy Muncy
brokers/dealers and financial institutions list.
MISCELLANEOUS
5. Appointment of Boards. Council
BOARD NAME APPOINTED APPOINTED BY EXPIRATION DATE
5a. BOARD OF SURVEY
Vacant District 3 11-30-2022
5b. CITIZENS GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Vacant Mayor 11-30-2020
5c. ODESSA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
Cruz Castillo Council 08/28/2020
Vacant (Council Member) Council 08/28/2021
5d. TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Detra White District 3 11-30-2020
5e. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Vacant District 3 11-30-2020
Vacant At Large 11-30-2020
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BOARD NAME APPOINTED APPOINTED BY EXPIRATION DATE
5f. MIDLAND ODESSA URBAN TRANSIT DISTRICT
Thomas Blackstone 6-04 & 2-19 Council 02-28-2020
5g. PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
Richard Gillham 1/17 Council 09-30-2020
Chris Stanley 1/17 Council 09-30-2020
Yervand Hmayakyan 1/17 Council 09-30-2020
6. Citizen comments on non-agenda items.
7. As authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Council
(Personnel Matters), the City Council may adjourn into executive
session to consider personnel matters - deliberate the
employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, complaint, or dismissal
of a public officer or employee.
(Texas Government Code 551.074):
a. Municipal Court Judge - Carol Gregg
b. Associate Municipal Court Judge - Carlos Rodriguez
c. City Secretary - Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo
c. City Attorney - Natasha Brooks
e. City Manager- Michael Marrero
8. Adjourn.
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