City Council

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS July 8, 2025 On July 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 Benard C. Hendrick; Council members: Raymon Craig Stoker, At-Large; Eddie Mitchell, District One; Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Gilbert Vasquez, District Three; and Greg Connell, District Four. City Council absent: Council member Chris Hanie, District Five. Staff present: David Vela, City Manager, Norma Aguilar, City Secretary, Keith Stretcher, Interim City Attorney, 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. There was a moment of silence for Police Officer Bailey Martin. The invocation was given by Pastor Daniel Armstrong, Asbury United Methodist Church, and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. Proclamations and Presentations. Mayor Hendrick presented the City of Odessa Charity Committee with a fund donation from the City of Odessa employees golf tournament. Citizens’ comments on non-agenda items. None. Consent Agenda 1. City Council work session minutes, June 24, 2025; 2. City Council minutes, June 24, 2025; 3. Ordinance No. 2025-33 - Request by LCA for a Zone change from FD-DR, Future Development District-Drill Reservation, to FD, Future Development District, on Lot 1, Block 1, Law Enforcement Center, 1st Filing. (located on the east of S Crane Ave SR E, approximately 240-feet south of W IH 20 SR S); 4. Ordinance No. 2025-34 - Request by LCA for a zone change from FD-DR, Future Development Drill-Reservation District to FD, Future Development District, on a 2.066 acre tract of land known as Drill Site (Foster 301) located in Section 3, Block 41, T2-S, T&P RR CO. Survey, City of Odessa, Ector County, Texas.( located 3200 feet east from the intersection of Mission Blvd & Dorado Dr); 5. Ordinance No. 2025-35 - Request by LCA for a zone change from FD-DR, Future Development Drill-Reservation District to FD, Future Development District, on a 1.493 acre tract of land known Council Minutes July 8, 2025 Page 2 as Drill Site (Katie No.1102) located in Section 11, Block 41, T-2-S, T&P RR CO. Survey, a 2.066 acre tract of land known as Drill Site (Katie No. 1103), a 2.066 acre tract of land known as Drill Site (Kristen No. 1), and a 2.066 acre Drill Site located in Section 12, Block 41, T-2-S, TYP RR CO. Survey, City of Odessa, Midland County, Texas. (located on the south side of Mission Blvd approximately 1,173 feet west on Mission Blvd); 6. Ordinance No. 2025-36 - Request by LCA for a Specific Use Permit for cemetery or mausoleum use on Lot 1, Block 1, Law Enforcement Center, 1st Filing. (located on the east side of S Crane Ave SRE, approximately 240 feet- south of W I H 20 SR S); 7. Odessa Police Department to purchase 30 bulletproof vests; 8. Resolution No. 2025R-75 – Apply and accept funds for the City of Odessa Police Department from the 2025 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA) Grant for $66,300; 9. Resolution No. 2025R-76 – Award $50,000 to LULAC/Hispanic Heritage to fund the 2025-year events from FY 2024-25. Motion was made by Council member Thompson seconded by Council member Vasquez to approve the consent agenda and allow Interim City Attorney Keith Stretcher to sign the documents. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Connell Nay: None Regular Discuss and consider Stoney Ridge no parking restrictions. Janie Gipson was not notified of the no parking. She had suggestions to fix the parking issue. Robert Nowlin explained the speed limit issue on Eastridge and provided solutions which included adding buffer zones. Marita Hendrick stated it was wonderful since parking was not allowed. She proposed no parking on Eastridge as it was a safety issue. Council member Thompson stated it was a parking issue with the large trucks and was concerned with safety. Mr. Nowlin stated dropping the speed limit to 30 MPH would control traffic. Mayor Hendrick stated site visibility was an issue. He suggested no parking for five car lengths. Joe Tucker, Director of Utilities, stated that it was no parking for 1,000 feet until this recent no parking change. He stated that vehicles obstruct visibility. Mayor Hendrick stated to work together to discuss and solve the parking, speed and safety issues. Council member Stoker wanted a status update on the comprehensive safety study. Accept the committee's recommendation for the design build firm Request for Qualification Multi-Sports Complex Design Build. Authorize the City Manager and the Interim City Attorney to enter contract negotiations. Mr. Smith stated that the request for qualification was for a design build for the sports complex. The evaluation committee recommended Sports Med for the design build. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the design build firm to Sports Med and authorize the City Manager and Interim City Attorney to enter contract negotiations. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Connell Nay: None Council Minutes July 8, 2025 Page 3 Public Hearing Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Via Real Estate, LLC for a zone change from SF-3, Single Family-Three District, to R-1, Retail-One District, on a 4.52-acre tract, located in Section 38, Block 42, T-1-S, T&P R.R. CO. Survey, Odessa, Ector County, Texas. (Located on the south side of E. 87th St, approximately 950 feet east of Loop 338). Elizabeth Shaughnessy, Director of Equipment Services, stated that the location was vacant and undeveloped. The zone change was for a Tractor Supply. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Connell and seconded by Council member Stoker to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Connell Nay: None Resolution Resolution No. 2025R-77 – Change order modifying scope of work and cost for Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and miscellaneous upgrades project. Alex Rowlett, Director of Utilities, stated that the scope of work was changed including adding a fire suppression system. He explained the change order adjustments. The cost was $915,559 and final completion was April 2026. 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, and Connell Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-78 – Extend the engineering services contract with Carollo Engineers for the Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation and miscellaneous upgrades project. Mr. Rowlett stated that the engineering services contract would be extended to an additional $1,375,000 by April 30, 2026. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Thompson to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Connell Nay: None Ordinance Ordinance No. 2025-37 - Issuance and sale of City of Odessa, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025; in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,225,000; levy a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase letter and a paying agent/registrar agreement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto. Mr. Smith stated that the Certificates of Obligation (CO) funding was for the sports complex in the amount of $40,225,000. There were no petitions against the COs. George Williford, Hilltop Securities, stated that Frost Council Minutes July 8, 2025 Page 4 Bank was the purchaser with an interest rate of 4.97%. He reviewed the payment structure and debt service schedules. Tim Ogilvy was proud of this project, and it was a long term investment. It would provide real economic development. Dallas Kennedy was in favor of the COs and the use of a local business. Council member Connell was excited and in favor of the project. He stated that there were other City needs such as fire stations and salaries. Mayor Hendrick stated it was a public private partnership. The City was using its own money and there were needs of water and roads and funding salaries. He stated that the sports complex demands for youth sports and economic development. It would be more expensive if the project was placed on hold. The project would bring in revenue to help fund more parks. Council member Thompson reported that the first year of revenues would be $4.6 million and there was a lot of interest in donations, which were up to $10 million. He commended Frost Bank in trusting the City. Council member Stoker stated it was an investment and would stimulate economic development and sales tax. There was the opportunity of the venue tax. Mr. Stretcher stated that the revenue would be used for parks. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the ordinance on first and final approval and be negotiated by the City Attorney and City Manager. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Connell Nay: None Miscellaneous Discuss and consider all City of Odessa commissions and board members including appointment, re-appointment, removing, or modification including the following: Historic Preservation Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. No action. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Stoker to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Connell Nay: None The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar, TRMC, CMC Benard Calvin Hendrick VII City Secretary Mayor