City Council

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS March 15, 2022 On March 15, 2022, a work session meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 3:01 p.m., Council Chamber, fifth floor, City Hall, 411 W. 8th St., Odessa, Texas. City Council present: Council members: Mark Matta, District One; Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Tom Sprawls, District Four; and Mari Willis, District Five. City Council absent: Mayor Javier Joven; and Council members Detra White, District Three; and Denise Swanner, At-Large. 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 Pro Willis called the meeting to order, and the following proceedings were held: Council member Sprawls gave the invocation. Consider a resolution authorizing the City to accept LEOSE funds. Mike Gerke, Police Chief, stated that the LEOSE funds was for $8,301.45 and had no cash match. The funds would be used for training. Consider TxDOT agreement for a temporary street closure. Hal Feldman, Traffic Engineer, stated that Downtown had two events for May 14 and July 2. He reviewed the locations of the Grant street closures. For the July 2 street closure, detour signs would be placed for traffic to use Texas St. Consider a resolution for contracting the operations of the City aquatic facilities. Council member Matta disclosed that his spouse worked for the YMCA and would abstain. Steve Patton, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that two proposals were received for the operations of the City aquatic facilities. A committee and the Parks Advisory Board recommended contracting with the YMCA. The cost was $495,000 with a budget of $232,732. The difference would be from the Parks budget savings. Council member Thompson supported in keeping it local. Crissy Medina, YMCA CEO, reviewed the programs including training. Mr. Patton stated that facilities would be closed one day each week for deep cleaning. Ms. Medina stated that employee background screening was in place. Consider purchase award to Agilent Technologies for replacing an ICP for City Lab. Thomas Kerr, Director of Public Works/Utilities, stated that a replacement of a spectrometer was needed as it served beyond the expected 10 year term. The equipment was used for testing metals and explained the use for lab operations. The cost was $81,100.81. Consider bid award for Downtown parking lot landscape rehabilitation. Mr. Urrutia stated that the bid was for two City owned parking lots. He reviewed the locations. The TIRZ board recommended the bid to Alldredge Gardens which included sod, planter beds, Council Work Session Minutes March 15, 2022 Page 2 benches, and irrigation. The cost was $87,559 which included the architect design fees of $6,800. The project completion was 10 working days. He stated that there would be art pedestals for loaned or rotating art. There was no other business. Mayor Pro Tem Willis adjourned the meeting at 3:26 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC Mari Willis City Secretary Mayor Pro Tem