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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS June 14, 2022 On June 14, 2022, a regular meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 6:01 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; Detra White, District Three; Tom Sprawls, District Four; and Mari Willis, District Five. City Council absent: Council members Steven P. Thompson, District Two 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; 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 Don Caywood, Odessa Christian Faith Center, and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. No comments. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. City Council minutes, May 24, 2022; B. City Council work session minutes, June 7, 2022; C. Resolution No. 2022R-27- Accept and appropriate funds for $50,000 from an anonymous donation made to the City of Odessa Police Department; D. Award of professional services agreement to Landgraf, Crutcher and Associates for designing waterline replacements in Crane Avenue and a 12” waterline from El Paso Avenue to N. Jackson Avenue for a cost of $289,284; E. Award of professional services agreement to Landgraf, Crutcher and Associates to design Dawn Avenue from 61 st St. to Yukon Road for $61,244. Motion was made by Council member Matta and seconded by Council member Sprawls to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, and Willis Nay: None Council Minutes June 14, 2022 Page 2 OTHER COUNCIL ACTION PUBLIC HEARING Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by ERP Industrials 6155 LLC, owner, for original zoning of Heavy Industrial (HI) on a 1.00 acre tract out of Section 37, Block 43, T-2-S, T&P RY Co. Survey, City of Odessa, Ector County, Texas (south of the intersection of Interstate 20 and FM 1936). Randy Brinlee, Director of Development Services, reviewed the location which was vacant. The purpose was to establish Heavy Industrial to expand an access to the property to tie into the existing infrastructure. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Willis 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, and Willis Nay: None RESOLUTION Resolution No. 2022R-28 – Odessa Development Corporation (ODC) economic development agreement with 1Point Five P1. David Boutin, ODC President, stated that 1Point Five P1 would provide a carbon capture facility near Penwell. The capital expenditure was $810,000 and would create 125 new jobs with an annual payroll of almost $8 million. The ODC approved the agreement. Motion was made by Council member White and seconded by Council member Willis to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, and Willis Nay: None Resolution No. 2022R-29 – PAR II Companies façade grant. Casey Hallmark, Executive Director of Downtown Odessa, stated that Par II was located at 406 N. Grant with a façade request for $24,944.80. The owner investment was $7,686.20 with a total business investment of $32,631. She reviewed the façade updates. Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Matta to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, and Willis Nay: None Resolution No. 2022R-30 – Suspend Oncor’s intent to increase rates with the City of Odessa. Mrs. Muncy stated that the resolution would suspend Oncor’s rate increase of $25 million over current rates. The proposed increase would be a 4.5% increase and the residential customers would have a 11.2% rate increase. The suspension would allow the steering committee 90 days to review and work with the legal counsel to reduce the rate. Council Minutes June 14, 2022 Page 3 Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member White to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, and Willis Nay: None MISCELLANEOUS Tabled - Consider and discuss the annual review of the Code of Conduct. Mrs. Grimaldo stated that the ordinance provides for the Council to review the Code of Conduct annually. Motion was made by Council member Willis and seconded by Council member Sprawls to table the Code of Conduct until the next work session. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, and Willis Nay: None Ratifying the TIRZ board Chairman appointment. Mrs. Grimaldo stated that the TIRZ Bylaws requires that the City Council ratify the TIRZ Chairman selected by the TIRZ board. The board appointed Craig Stoker for a one-year term. Motion was made by Council member White and seconded by Council member Sprawls to approve the appointment. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, and Willis Nay: None Appointment of Boards: Citizens Golf Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and PermiaCare Board of Trustees. Motion was made by Council member White and seconded by Council member Sprawls to reappoint John Landgraf to the PermiaCare Board of Trustees. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, and Willis Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Sprawls and seconded by Council member Willis to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, White, Sprawls, and Willis Nay: None The meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC Javier Joven City Secretary Mayor