City Council

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS July 9, 2024 On July 9, 2024, 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; Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Gilbert Vasquez, District Three; Greg Connell, District Four; and Denise Swanner, At-Large. City Council absent: Council member Chris Hanie, District Five. Staff present: Norma Aguilar, City Secretary; John Beckmeyer, 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: Roll call. Ms. Aguilar conducted the roll call for the City Council. The invocation was given by Pastor Donald Bugg, Crossroads Church, and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. Motion was made by Council member Matta and seconded by Council member Connell to suspend the rules. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. No comments. Proclamations, Presentations, and Awards. Kris Crow reported that the Council was 100% Republican. He presented Council member Vasquez with a.book. Resolution No. 2024R-73 – Accept a future developed park site in the Desert Ridge Subdivision. Council member Swanner stated that the park land would be accepted by the City for a future park. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Vasquez to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Council member Swanner presented Larry Lee and his family a plaque honoring Peggy Grace Lee. Council Minutes July 9, 2024 Page 2 Consent Agenda 1. City Council work session minutes, June 25, 2024; 2. City Council minutes, June 25, 2024; 3. Ordinance No. 2024-28 – Rename Troy Avenue between University Boulevard and 28th Street to Apex Avenue; 4. Resolution No. 2024R-74 – Bid award and contract approval to MidWest Wrecking Co. of Texas Inc. for asbestos and demolition of shredder building. Motion was made by Council member Matta and seconded by Council member Swanner to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Resolution Resolution No. 2024R-75 – Odessa Development Corporation and University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) agreement. Kris Crow, ODC President, stated that the ODC and UTPB was in collaboration with Permian Strategic Partnership and Midland Development Corporation to develop a statistical analysis study analytics workforce model. It would support plans to close the workforce gaps and provide support for economic development. He reviewed the cost to be paid out by each participant. Motion was made by Council member Swanner and seconded by Council member Matta to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Resolution No. 2024R-76 – Odessa Development Corporation and Orrex Plastics Company economic development performance agreement. Mr. Crow stated that Orrex, a plastic manufacturing firm, was providing a $2.5 million capital investment for an expansion of its facility. It would create 16 positions with a minimum annual payroll of $690,000. The ODC grant was for $2.1 million to be paid out in five years if in compliance. Motion was made by Council member Swanner and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Abstain: Matta Resolution No. 2024R-77 – Authorize the City of Odessa Police Department to apply for and accept; amending the fiscal budget to appropriate awarded funds as additional revenue and authorizing the expenditure of awarded grant funds in the amount of $10,000 from Walmart. Mike Gerke, Police Chief, stated that the Police Department would apply and receive a Walmart grant to be used for community outreach. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Vasquez to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Minutes July 9, 2024 Page 3 Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Ordinance Sale and conveyance of old Fire Station No. 6 to Megan Prado and Andew Prado of Town & Country Drug. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Swanner to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Miscellaneous Appointment of Boards: Board of Survey, Historic Preservation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Tax Incentive Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. No action. Executive Session: As authorized by the Texas Government Code Section Sec. 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), the City Council may adjourn in to executive session to: deliberate: (1) security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; (2) network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Motion was made by Council member Connell and seconded by Council member Matta to go into executive session under 551.089. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Swanner and seconded by Council member Thompson to return from executive session. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None No action was taken in executive session. Mayor Joven recognized Midland Boy Scout Troop 719 and Monahans Boy Scout Troop 756 who were in attendance. Resolution No. 2024R-78 – Authorize the City Manager to execute a resolution and interlocal contract between the Department of Information Resources (DIR) and City of Odessa for use of DIR’s Shared Services Program. Tony Flores, Director of IT, stated that the contract would provide for outside expertise and assist on network issues. Motion was made by Council member Matta and seconded by Council member Vasquez to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Minutes July 9, 2024 Page 4 Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Purchase to CDW Government LLC for Varonis data security software in the amount of $49,986.82 to begin services in FY 2023-24 and renew annually with first year in the amount of $172,975.90 in FY 2024-25 proposed IT Department budget. Mr. Flores stated that the Varonis’ data security platform would identify malicious activity for the network and data. He reviewed the cost for the software. Motion was made by Council member Connell and seconded by Council member Matta to approve the purchase of the Varonis data security software. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Resolution No. 2024R-79 – Authorize the City Manager to execute a resolution and interlocal cooperation contract between Angelo State University and City of Odessa for use of Angelo State’s Regional Security Operation Center Services. Mr. Flores stated that Angelo State University would help monitor the network at no cost for cybersecurity. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Swanner to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Matta and seconded by Council member Vasquez to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Joven, Matta, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Swanner Nay: None The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar, TRMC, CMC Javier Joven City Secretary Mayor