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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS April 8, 2025 On April 8, 2025, 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 Cal Hendrick; Council members: Craig Stoker, At-Large; Eddie Mitchell, District One; Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Gilbert Vasquez, District Three; Greg Connell, District Four; and Chris Hanie, District Five. Staff present: Norma Aguilar, City Secretary; Dan Jones, City Attorney; Aaron Smith, Assistant City Manager, and other members of City staff. A quorum being present, Mayor Hendrick 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 Don Belk, Tanglewood Church of Christ, and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. Proclamations and Presentations. None. Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. Dallas Kennedy thanked the Council for fighting the TGAA contract. He stated other cities said no to the TGAA contract. He encouraged Council not to give up. Carol Uranga stated it was time to support friendship, work together and its opportunity to move forward. She asked for support in the Hispanic cultural celebrations in funding three major events. The events were for the Cinco De Mayo, September 16, and Dia De Los Muertos. Mayor Hendrick asked that the request be placed on the April 22 agenda. Consent Agenda 1. City Council work session minutes, March 25, 2025; 2. City Council minutes, March 25, 2025; 3. Ordinance No. 2025-14 - Request by G3 Investments, LLC, for a zone change from FD, Future Development District to LI, Light Industrial District, on an 8.32 acre tract of land being out of a part of Cardinal Chemical Inc. Addition, recorded in Volume 11, Page 56, Plat Records of Ector County. (located on the east side of S Grandview Ave, approximately 850-feet south of E Murphy St); 4. Ordinance No. 2025-15 - Request by John Burnett Construction, LLC, for a zone change from SF-2,Single Family Residence District-Two to PD-SF Planned Development District-Single Family, on a 12.95 acre tract of land located in Section 16, Block 41, T-2-S T&P RY CO., Survey, Odessa, Ector County. (located on the south side of Eastridge Road, approximately 145 feet north of Marksburg Ave). Council Minutes April 8, 2025 Page 2 Motion was made by Council member Connell seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Regular Recommendations from outside counsel regarding issuance of RFPs 25-51310-05 through -08 regarding leasing of city mineral (not surface) tracts for oil and gas development. Steve Pocsik, Attorney, stated that there would be issuance on RFP for leasing. He reviewed the RFPs. The area would encompass going under residential areas. He explained the prior leases. There were regulations to protect the water supply. Mr. Mitchell stated it was a lot of residential area going under the neighborhoods. Council member Thompson stated it was potential for additional funds. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the issuance of RFP for leasing city mineral tracts for oil and gas development. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: Mitchell Authorize a purchase order with vendor GTS Technology Solutions Inc for the purchase of Panasonic CF-33s, medic kits and installation for five Odessa Fire Rescue medics. Daniel Chavez, Assistant Fire Chief, stated that the purchase was for IT for the computers in the ambulances to communicate with dispatch. The cost was $110,159.25 Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the purchase order with GTS Technology Solutions. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Public Hearing Open a public hearing to consider the approval of the request by Leeco Energy & Investments, Inc., for a zone change from SPD-DR, Special Dwelling District - Drilling Reservation, to SPD, Special Dwelling District on a 4.88 acre tract of land located in Section 2, Block 42, T-2-S, T&P RR CO. Survey, Ector County, Texas. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, Director of Development Services, stated that the property was vacant. The zone change was for 21 residential lots. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Council Minutes April 8, 2025 Page 3 Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by S31B42LLC for a zone change from FD, Future Development District, to LI, Light Industrial District, on a 41.44 acre tract of land situated in the southeast quarter of Section 31, Block 42, Township 2 South, Texas Pacific Railway Company Survey, Ector County, Texas. Mrs. Shaughnessy stated that the zone change would be for an industrial park. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Thompson to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution Resolution No. 2025R-40 – Purchase of 11 ZOLL monitors and 13 AEDs for Odessa Fire Rescue that have reached its end of life. Assistant Fire Chief Chavez stated that the purchase of the monitors and AEDs were for the ambulance and fire trucks. He explained the use of the monitors. The cost was $431,680.80. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Thompson to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie None Resolution No. 2025R-41 – Bid award to R&W Construction, general contractor, AEC Electrical, electrical contractor, Top1C Construction, LLC, plumbing contractor and Dr. Frio for H-VAC contractor separately for rehabilitation reconstruction of 315 McKinney Avenue and approval of agreements. Naira Enriquez, Director of Community Development, stated that the bid award was to rehab a home. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Mitchell to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Connell Nay: None Abstain Hanie Resolution No. 2025R-42 – Authorize Odesa Fire Rescue to accept, allocate and appropriate Texas Law Enforcement Office Standards Education Funds (LEOSE). Omar Galindo, Fire Marshal, stated that the LEOSE funds was for $1,088.97. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Council Minutes April 8, 2025 Page 4 Resolution No. 2025R-43 – 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 from the 2026 STEP Commercial Motor Vehicle Grant. Mike Gerke, Police Chief, stated that the grant was for $9,912.60 and a cash match of $2,636.06 for commercial motor vehicle enforcement. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Mitchell to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-44 - 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 from the 2025 STEP-Operation Slowdown. Chief Gerke stated that the grant was for $9,912.60 and a cash match of $2,636.06 for a total of $12,548.66. The grant was for targeting speeding and the funds to be used for overtime. Motion was made by Council member Stoker and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-45 - 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 from the 2025 STEP-Click It or Ticket Grant. Chief Gerke stated that the grant was for $9,912.60 and a cash match of $2,636.06 for a total of $12,548.66. The funds would be used to target seatbelt enforcement. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Stoker to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-46 - 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 from the 2026 STEP speed, Occupant Protection, Intersection Traffic Control, Distracted Driving and Driving While Intoxicated Grant. Chief Gerke stated that the grant was for $70,993.48 and a cash match of $18,727.83 for a total of $89,721.31. It was for all types of enforcement. Motion was made by Council member Stoker and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Council Minutes April 8, 2025 Page 5 Resolution No. 2025R-47 – Purchase new Odessa Fire Rescue uniforms for each member of the department. Ben Marts, Assistant Fire Chief, stated that the purchase of uniforms would be for each personnel at a cost of $73,368.42. The uniforms would have the new logo. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Stoker to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-48 – Park sign replacement. Jonathan Rogers, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that there would be 43 park sign replacements for a cost of $50,422.84. He would provide different sample color schemes. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-49 – McKinney Park splash pad repairs. Mr. Rogers stated that splash pad was in critical need of repairs. He reviewed the scope of work at a cost of $212,463.67. It would be a three week project for completion and would be open for the summer season. Council member Vasquez thanked Mr. Rogers for taking care of the parks. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Stoker to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-50 – Proposal for emergency 24” aerial sewer line replacement. Alex Rowlett, Director of Utilities, stated that the contract was with Triun Construction for $1,944,373.50. He reviewed the budgeted details. The line was leaking but had a bypass to prevent further leakage. The project would be completed in mid-September. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Ordinance Amend the food truck ordinance in the Code of Ordinances. Omar Galindo, Fire Marshal, stated that the changes would amend the food truck ordinance to provide a streamlined process. Council Minutes April 8, 2025 Page 6 Motion was made by Council member Stoker and seconded by Council member Mitchell to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Miscellaneous Discuss and consider all City of Odessa commissions and board members including appointment, re-appointment, removing, or modification including the following: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Survey, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Council member Stoker recommended Carmen Hanes for the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. Council member Connell recommended Detra White for the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Hanie to appoint Detra White to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Connell to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar, TRMC, CMC Benard Calvin Hendrick VII City Secretary Mayor