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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS November 9, 2021 On November 9, 2021, a regular meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5th floor, City Hall, 411 W. 8th, Odessa, Texas. City Council present: Mayor Javier Joven; Council members: Mark Matta, District One; Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Tom Sprawls, District Four; Mari Willis, District Five; and Denise Swanner, At-Large. City Council absent: Council member Detra White, District Three. Others present: Michael Marrero, City Manager; Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City Secretary; Natasha Brooks, City Attorney; Cindy Muncy, Assistant City Manager; Phillip Urrutia, 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 Barry Sims followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. Barry Sims, safety coordinator, stated that a cultural change was needed for public safety and driving as there were a high number of hit and runs in Ector County. He stated that there were accidents with drunk drivers. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. City Council minutes, October 26, 2021; B. City Council Work Session minutes, November 2, 2021; C. Ordinance No. 2021-37 - Request by Arturo Villalobos, owner, to rezone from Single-Family Residence-Three (SF-3) to Light Commercial (LC) on the northern portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Arturo Addition, City of Odessa, Ector County, Texas (927 S. Muskingum Ave.) D. Ordinance No. 2021-38 – Request by Robert Llanez, lessee, Raja LLC, owner, for a specific use permit to allow a tavern use in a Retail-One (R-1) zoning district on Lot 1, Block 6, Brownstone Addition (4101 Medical Park Dr. Ste 100 & 105); E. Purchase traffic signal poles for $203,690. Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Thompson to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None OTHER COUNCIL ACTION Council Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 2 Engage Parkson Corporation to rebuild a Bob Derrington Water Reclamation facility mechanical bar screen. Tom Kerr, Director of Public Works/Utilities, recommended to engage Parkson Corporation to rebuild a mechanical bar screen at the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant for $141,817. There was a one year warranty. Mr. Kerr explained the screen’s function which was to catch objects to keep from going into the plant. The repair would take four to six weeks after the parts were received. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Willis to approve the rebuild of the mechanical bar screen for $141,817. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None PUBLIC HEARING Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Wyly & Fredna Brown Family Partnership LTD & All Nations Bridge of Hope Inc., owners, LCA, agent, for various original zoning and rezoning requests to Retail (R) and Retail-One (R-1) (31.63 acres total) located in Section 4, Block 41, T-2-S, T&P RR. Co. Survey, City of Odessa, Ector County, Texas (southeast intersection of P Bar Ranch Rd. and N. Faudree Rd.) Randy Brinlee, Director of Development Services, reviewed the location which was vacant. The purpose was to facilitate retail development and other related uses. The area was 31.63 acres. After development, a back road would be incorporated for the area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Swanner and seconded by Council member Thompson to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None RESOLUTION Resolution No. 2021R-78 – Bid award for the Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation and miscellaneous upgrades to Garney Companies, Inc. and authorize an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for project management during and post construction phase services and appropriating funds for said agreement. Mr. Kerr stated that Garney and Carollo representatives were present. There was a short recess from 6:17 p.m. to 6:19 p.m. Mr. Kerr stated two bids were received and reviewed. It was recommended that Garney be awarded the bid for the Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation and Carollo Engineers be the project management. Garney had a bid of $71,553,712.64 and with a reserve 19% contingency. Carollo Engineers, Inc. Phase 4 Project Management services to cost $9,437,000. The total cost was $95 million using the 2021 Certificates of Obligation which was within budget. He reported that there were local contractors to be used for the project. Council member Thompson stated that the funds stayed in the community and appreciated the use of local contractors. Mayor Joven asked that the contractor list be sent to the City Council Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 3 Council. Council member Matta asked the history on Garney regarding change orders. Mr. Kerr did not have the history for change orders but change orders were vetted. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Sprawls to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None MISCELLANEOUS Appointment of Boards: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Survey, Building Board of Appeals, Capital Improvement Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation commission; Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Motion was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member Thompson to appoint Marilyn Hancock to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member Thompson to reappoint Eddy Shelton and Jesus Yanez to the Board of Survey. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Swanner and seconded by Council member Matta to appoint Mark Darville as alternate member to the Building Board of Appeals. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Matta and seconded by Council member Swanner to reappoint Cruz Castillo to the Building Board of Appeals. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member Matta to appoint John Herriage to the Historic Preservation Commission. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member Sprawls to reappoint Kathleen McCulloch and Shelia Perry to the Historic Preservation Commission. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Minutes November 9, 2021 Page 4 Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Swanner to reappoint Larry Brown and Lori White to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Matta and seconded by Council member Thompson to reappoint Mark Windham, Geraldo Arzate and Craig Stoker as alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member Sprawls to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Sprawls, Willis, and Swanner Nay: None The meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC Javier Joven City Secretary Mayor