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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS January 26, 2021 On January 26, 2021, a regular meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. in 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 Javier Joven; Council members: Mark Matta, District One; Detra White, District Three; Tom Sprawls, District Four; Mari Willis, District Five; and Denise Swanner, At-Large. City Council absent: Council member Steven Thompson; District Two. 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 Joven called the meeting to order and the following proceedings were held: The invocation was given by Pastor Joshua Zuniga, Kingdom Church, and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. A moment of silence was held for the memory of Robert Carroll, Senior Assistant City Attorney. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. City Council minutes, January 12, 2021; B. City Council work session minutes, January 19, 2021; C. Ordinance No. 2021-03 - Original zoning request by Champs Trucking, owner, SW Howell, agent, of Light Commercial (LC) on an approx. 2.7 ac. tract in Section 45, Block 42, T-2-S, T&P Ry. Co., Odessa, Ector County, Texas (south of the intersection of Crane Ave. and US Hwy. 385); D. Ordinance No. 2021-04 – Request by Betenbough Homes, owner, to rezone from Special Dwelling District (SPD) to Special Dwelling District-Surface Drainage (SPD-SD) on 2.49 ac. of land in Sec. 35, Blk. 42, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, City of Odessa, Ector Co., TX (in proposed Ratliff Ridge, 8th Filing) (SE of the intersection of E. 91st & Wagon Way); E. Ordinance No. 2021-05 – Request by Marco Davis, owner, Motley Capitol, LLC, agent, to rezone from Office (O) to Retail (R) on Lot 11, Block 8, Permian Plaza, Odessa, Ector County, Texas (southwest of the intersection of 52nd St. and Twin Towers Blvd.); F. Ordinance No. 2021-06 – Request by 155 SE Loop 338, LLC, owner, for original zoning of Light Industrial (LI) on Lots 9-27, Block 2, Industrial Sites Addition (southeast of the intersection of Business Interstate 20 and Loop 338); G. Resolution No. 2021R-07 – Accept donation form Occidental Petroleum Corporation to Odessa Fire Rescue and appropriate the Council Minutes January 26, 2021 Page 2 funds from this donation; H. Resolution No. 2021R-08 – Accept grant funding from Walmart Community Grants Team and Facilities #8288 and #6439, and appropriate the funds to Odessa Fire Rescue; I. Bid award to Hydro-Plus for algicide for $60,000 for the Water Treatment Plant; Motion was made by Council member Sprawls seconded by Council member Willis to approve the consent agenda. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None OTHER COUNCIL ACTION Award contract to Mid-Tex of Midland, Inc. for the construction of Fire Station #9. John Alvarez, Fire Chief, stated that ten proposals were submitted. The JSA and city staff reviewed the proposals. He recommended the award to Mid-Tex of Midland for $5,875,000 which was under budget. The project has 330 days for duration. The funds were from the 2019 Certificates of Obligation. The fire station was aesthetically nice, functional, low maintenance, and serve the needs of the community. Motion was made by Council member White seconded by Council member Swanner to award the contract to Mid-Tex of Midland, Inc. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None PUBLIC HEARING Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by The Permian Oasis, lessee, Mark Wu, owner, for a specific use permit to operate a halfway house in a Light Industrial (LI) District on Lots 9-27, Block 2, Industrial Sites Addition (155 SE Loop 338). Randy Brinlee, Director of Development Services, reviewed the location. The purpose for the specific use permit was for a halfway house. The proposed site plan was submitted. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval with conditions. Council has the right to terminate for any violations after a public hearing and notice. Motion was made by Council member Swanner and seconded by Council member White to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None Open a public hearing to consider approval of the original zoning request by Republic Munitions, LLC, owner, for Light Industrial (LI) on a 2.7-acre tract in Section 25, Block 42, T-2-S, T&P Ry. Co. Survey, Odessa, Ector County, Texas (northeast of the intersection of Meadow Ave. and Pearl St.). Mr. Brinlee reviewed the location. Council Minutes January 26, 2021 Page 3 The purpose was for light industrial to facilitate industrial use. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval. Mayor Joven asked if there were for any public comments for the Permian Oasis request. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed for the Republic Munitions public hearing. Motion was made by Council member Matta and seconded by Council member Sprawls to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None MISCELLANEOUS Appoint one or more Mayor Pro Tem. Motion was made by Council member White and seconded by Council member Swanner to appoint Tom Sprawls and Mari Willis as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None To consider, discuss and take any necessary action regarding any and all issues related to COVID-19. Mayor Joven commended the city leadership and all city staff for their hours of planning and assisting with the mass vaccination at Ratliff Stadium. As situations arose, it was assessed and corrected. The hospitals kept the pace and commended all personnel. He thanked staff for the use of city resources and working with the hospital. He was optimistic in moving forward with the vaccinations. Mr. Marrero stated that every member of the team understood the mission. He thanked the Council for the support. Mayor Joven stated there was a need for more volunteers. Volunteers could sign up on the City website. He reviewed the vaccination for the week. Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. No action. Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Swanner to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None There was no other business, the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC Javier Joven City Secretary Mayor