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Odessa, TX · May 23, 2023

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS May 23, 2023 On May 23, 2023, 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: Mayor Javier Joven; Council members: Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Gilbert Vasquez, District Three; Greg Connell, District Four; and Chris Hanie, District Five. City Council absent: Council members Mark Matta, District One and Denise Swanner, At- Large. Staff present: Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City Secretary; Agapito Bernal, Interim City Manager; Dan Jones, City Attorney; and other members of City staff. A quorum being present, Mayor Joven called the meeting to order, and the following proceedings were held: Council member Connell gave the invocation. Discuss renewal of franchise agreement with Atmos Energy. Mr. Jones stated that the Atmos franchise agreement to maintain the gas system in the city was up in June. The renewal was for five years but could be up to 15 years. Discuss bid award to Hawkins Construction for light renovation at Woodson Park Aquatic Center. Matt Christman, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the bid was for light renovation at Woodson Park. There was a light pole that fell over. Three poles would be replaced at a cost of $151,870. Mr. Jones stated that the City was self- insured. A temporary lighting would be used until the poles were replaced. The poles would be replaced after pool season. Discuss sprigging project for Sherwood Park and Slator Dog Park. Mr. Christman stated that the purchase was for sprigging at Sherwood Park for 14 acres and at Slator’s dog park for four acres. The total cost was $156,816. There was no quote for sod. Council member Thompson stated it would not solve the problem as the acreage needed to be cleaned up as there was Bermuda grass at Sherwood. Mayor Joven sated that the Soccer Association was using Sherwood Park for athletic games but was designed as a green space. He asked if the Association was reinvesting in the fields. Council member Thompson explained the sprigging process. He asked a quote for sod. Mr. Christman did not go to the advisory board for this project. Council had a consensus to provide sod cost for Sherwood Park of the 14 acres. Mr. Christman stated that the Association was open to grade the field. Council had a consensus to move forward with sprigging at Slator’s dog park for the four acres. Discuss authorizing the Odessa Police Department to utilize awarded funds from the 2023 Bullet Resistant Shield Grant Program. Mike Gerke, Police Chief, stated that the bullet resistant shield grant of $33,000 would be used to purchase 60 shields. Council Work Session Minutes May 23, 2023 Page 2 Discuss prohibiting minors access to parks during school hours without a legal guardian present. Mayor Joven has received calls regarding kids at parks during school hours. The Mayor’s Drug & Crime Commission addressed the issue. Mr. Jones stated that Section 1-13-19 of the City Code of Ordinances allowed to post a notice on park property. He spoke with ECISD Police Chief Jeff Daniels and would collaborate with the City to address the issue. Mayor Joven asked if it could be enforced. Council member Hanie suggested to close the parks with set hours. Mr. Jones stated that it could be closed during school hours. Council member Vasquez stated that kids would congregate at Crump Park many years ago. He stated that minors must be defined. Council member Connell suggested researching other cities. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Hanie to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None The meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC Javier Joven City Secretary Mayor

Agenda

PUBLIC NOTICE City Council Work Session Agenda City of Odessa City Hall, Council Chambers – 5th Floor 411 W. 8th Street Odessa, TX. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 p.m. 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 have a Work Session at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in the 5th Floor, Council Chambers, City Hall, 411 W. 8th Street, Odessa, Texas for the following purposes: SEE ATTACHED AGENDA This notice is being posted on the bulletin board located outside the south entrance of the City Hall building and on the bulletin board of the first floor of City Hall, Odessa, Texas the _______ day of May 2023 at ________, ___. m. It is also posted on the City of Odessa’s website www.odessa-tx.gov. The said time being more then seventy-two (72) hours prior to the time at which the subject meeting will be convened and called to order. City Council meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. Individuals with disabilities who require 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 (24) hours in advance of the meeting. ___________________________________ Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, TRMC, CMC City Secretary City of Odessa City Hall, City Council Chambers – 5th Floor 411 W. 8th Street Odessa, TX. City Council Work Session Agenda May 23, 2023 3:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order Mayor Joven 2. Invocation Council member Connell 3. Discuss renewal of franchise agreement with Atmos Energy. Dan C. Jones 4. Discuss bid award to Hawkins Construction for light renovation at Matthew Christman Woodson Park Aquatic Center. Woodson Aquatic Center Lighting Renovation. Project cost is $151,870. 5. Discuss sprigging project for Sherwood Park and Slator Dog Matthew Christman Park. Establish new tiff turf grass at Sherwood Park and Slator Park. Project cost is $156,816. 6. Discuss authorizing the Odessa Police Department to utilize Mike Gerke awarded funds from the 2023 Bullet Resistant Shield Grant Program. The funds will be used to purchase 60 bullet-resistant shields. 7. Discuss prohibiting minors access to parks during school hours Mayor Joven without a legal guardian present. Discussion of prohibiting minors from public parks during school hours without guardian. 8. Adjourn. CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 6/13/2023 Matthew Christman Parks & Recreation Yes Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type Yes No Consent Other, CAPTION Bid award to Hawkins Construction for light renovation at Woodson Park Aquatic Center. SUMMARY We had light poles get blown over from high winds. This project is to upgrade the light pole design and installation at Woodson Park Aquatic Center. We advertised this project on April 26th and May 3rd. We sent the bid specs to 6 vendors. Hawkins Construction was the only company to put in a bid. There bid was $151,870. FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached? 2023 Supplemental Cost Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference This Agenda Item: $151870.00 $ ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $ Appropriation By: Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Blurb: Woodson Aquatic Center Lighting Reovation. Project cost is $151,870. Supporting Documents Proposal for Lighting June 6, 2023.pdf, CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 6/13/2023 Matthew Christman Parks & Recreation Yes Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type Yes No Consent Other, CAPTION Sprigging project for Sherwood Park and Slator Dog Park. SUMMARY This project is to put down Tiff Turf Grass at Slator Dog Park and Sherwood Park. We will be using the method of sprigging to establish the new turf. These areas will need to be closed down for 6-8 weeks to get good established grass before going back on it. Thomas Turf Grass is a Buy Board Company. he total price of project is $156,81 coming out of Supplemental Budget. FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached? 2023 Supplemental Cost Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference This Agenda Item: $156816.00 $ ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET Appropriation Amount: $ Transfer Amount: $ Appropriation By: Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Blurb: Establish new Tiff Turf grass at Sherwood Park and Slator Park. Project cost is $156,816. Supporting Documents RFQ - Parks.pdf,               8U5Ei Li    TURF & 5/17/23      "+  %  + $    +$!#+     + + + $# #!+  + # +  !  +       Li1-XE[iECU'Ei E>1[i8;Li4LEiM#8i EDU(I-R';9i9<i ?L i   06/05/2023 05/19/2023 12302702 PARKS  !+ $#+ + #!+  + ($+ !#+  + #! +  + %(+ + # !+ !   + &+ %   +$!#+ + + THOMAS TURFGRASS $!++#$+ +#+  %+ ! )  799 OLD POTATO RD #+ !+ ($++ +  +   + ! #$+  + +  # ++ + PAIGE, TX 78659 #+ $( + RUBEN BECERRA JR. / Ruben@thomasturfgrass.com  &+&+ ! + !$ !##$#+ !+ +     + !  #!+ + '                *+   *+   gh  Li ) i NF5Ii     i I$*@69OiX+i I%'AA'8!iY'!#Li  PiI#.A59Li8ii5i NET 30 DESTINATION i i 0L5i CU8i'iL\i IE,AL-;8i i U9'Li>E-i  i 7;V9Ni 1 The City of Odessa is accepting "Request for Quote" for sod at Slator and Sherwood Parks. Bid Request - Due Date: May 19, 2023 The Contractor shall be required to provide costs per square foot: 4 acres or 174,240.00 Sq Ft - Sod Distributor sow in TifTuf with sprigging machine at Slator Dog Park. (1001 W 38th St, Odessa, TX 79764) 14 acres or 609,840.00 Sq Ft - Sod Distributor sow in TifTuf with sprigging machine at Sherwood Park soccer fields. (4819 N Everglade Ave, Odessa, TX 79762) For questions regarding specifications contact: Michael Bara, Purchasing Manager Phone: 432-335-3251 Email: mbara@odessa-tx.gov fQ%'IiJ@iQ;iZA3.:i' E9i'8iIB' '';9Ii=GiKW5-Li K@HLi2STGi K/"9i[i]^^_` ` ^^ab^` ` ` cdi ei             CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 6/13/2023 Mike Gerke Police Yes Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type Yes Yes Consent Resolution, CAPTION Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Odessa Police Department to utilize awarded funds from the 2023 Bullet Resistant Shield Grant Program. (-RESOLUTION-) SUMMARY This Council item will allow the City of Odessa Police Department to utilize awarded funds from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division, Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program in the amount of $33,000. The funds will be used to purchase 60 bullet-resistant shields. The item to apply and accept the grant funds was presented to Council on 9/13/2022; Resolution 2022R- 54. FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Year Fund Type Cost or Revenue? Fiscal Note Attached? 2023 Grant No Available Funds Budget Est/Actual Cost Difference This Agenda Item: $33000.00 $ ACTION NEEDED TO AMEND THE BUDGET Appropriation Amount: $33000.00 Transfer Amount: $ Appropriation By: Grant, Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Supporting Documents 4r-102 2022-2023 purchase of 60 bullet-resistant shields with Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant.pdf, RESOLUTION NO. 2023-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,000.00 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, 2023 BULLET-RESISTANT SHIELD GRANT PROGRAM TO PURCHASE 60 BULLET- RESISTANT SHIELDS; AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 TO APPROPRIATE $33,000.00 AS REVENUE FROM THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR THE ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED WAS NOTICED AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division, Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program awarded $33,000.00 to the City of Odessa Police Department; and WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution 2022R-54 accepting the grant funds from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division, Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program in the amount of $33,000.00 for the purchase of 60 bullet-resistant shields and amending the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 to appropriate the additional revenue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS: Section 1. That the budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 is hereby amended to appropriate as additional revenue the total amount of $33,000.00 from the 2023-2024fiscal year for the Odessa Police Department for the purchase of sixty (60) bullet-resistant shields. Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute any documents necessary to implement this resolution. Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective at the time of its adoption. The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted on the 13th day of June, A.D., 2023, by the following vote: NE: \Resolutions\4r-102 2022-2023 purchase of 60 bullet-resistant shields with Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division, Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Page 1 of 2 Mark Matta ___ Steven Thompson ___ Gilbert Vasquez ___ Greg Connell ___ Chris Hanie ___ Denise Swanner ___ Javier Joven ___ Approved this the 13th day of June, A.D., 2023. ______________________________ Javier Joven, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Norma Aguilar-Grimaldo, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ Daniel C. Jones, City Attorney NE: \Resolutions\4r-102 2022-2023 purchase of 60 bullet-resistant shields with Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division, Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Page 2 of 2 CITY OF ODESSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Meeting Date Contact Department Fiscal Impact? 5/23/2023 Javier Joven Parks & Recreation No Work Session? Contacted Legal? Item Type Yes Yes Regular Other, CAPTION Discuss prohibiting minors access to parks during school hours without a legal guardian present. SUMMARY In an attempt to mitigate the presence of minors in public parks during school hours, consider placing signage at all City parks pursuant to Section 1-13-19 of the Odessa City Code. Comments/Other Departments, Boards, Commissions or Agencies Discussion of prohibiting minors from public parks during school hours without guardian. Supporting Documents

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