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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS July 22, 2025 On July 22, 2025, 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 Benard C. 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: 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. The invocation was given by Pastor Burke Millard, Crossroads Church, and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. Proclamations and Presentations. Mayor Hendrick presented a proclamation to Crystal Crews. Citizens’ comments on non-agenda items. None. Consent Agenda 1. City Council work session minutes, July 8, 2025; 2. City Council minutes, July 8, 2025; 3. Ordinance No. 2025-38 - 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, Block42, 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); 4. Resolution No. 2025R-79 - Suspend the July 31, 2025, effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s requested rate change to permit the city time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; 5. Resolution No. 2025R-80 – Execute an oil and gas lease with Diamondback Energy; 6. Downtown parking area improvements at the Odessa Police Department and Municipal Court. Council Minutes July 22, 2025 Page 2 Motion was made by Council member Vasquez seconded by Council member Thompson to approve the consent agenda. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Regular Repair Odessa Fire Rescue Unit Tender 7 (Unit 384). Jason Cotton, Fire Chief, stated that the Tender 7 truck provided a water supply during rural emergencies. He reviewed the needed repairs. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the repair of Unit Tender 7. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Bid award for Dorado Drive pavement reconstruction from Faudree Rd. to Mission Blvd. Yervand Hmayakyan, City Engineer, stated that the purpose was to reconstruct 25,000 square yards of roadway that included curb and gutter and improve drainage. The project would be completed in 120 working days. He recommended the award be given to Reece Albert for $1,341,962.75. Council member Thompson asked that zero scape be placed in the street and leave the Oak trees. The City provided the sprinkler system. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the bid award to Reece Albert for $1,341,962.75 and put zero scape along Dorado Drive . The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Purchase two vehicles. Alex Rowlett, Director of Utilities, stated that two vehicles were to be used for the field. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the purchase of the two vehicles. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Midland Habitat for Humanity. Aaron Smith, Assistant City Manager, stated that the MOU was to establish a relationship with Habitat for Humanity, help identify land and Habitat have access to city owned property. Habitat for Humanity would perform due diligence including environmental, zoning and site analysis. Motion was made by Council member Stoker and seconded by Council member Vasquez to approve the Midland Habitat for Humanity MOU. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Council Minutes July 22, 2025 Page 3 Public Hearing Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by LCA for a zone change from FD-DR, Future Development Drill-Reservation District to FD, Future Development District, on a 1.764 acre tract of land known as Drill Site (Katie No.1104) located in Section 11, Block 41, T-2-S, T&P RR CO. Survey, City of Odessa, Midland County, Texas. (located east of Dorado Dr. approximately 1,175 feet east of the intersection of Dorado Dr. and Devon Ct.) Elizabeth Prieto, Strategic Development Manager, stated that the rezone would release the drill reservation for future development. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Hanie 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 Resolution Resolution No. 2025R-81 – Medical Center Health Services inter-local agreement. Scott Anderson, Director of Building Services, stated that the agreement was for the use of the parking lot at 201 N. Lincoln for a term of ten years with one year renewals. Mr. Stretcher stated interlocal agreements could be multiple years that will not create debt. Motion was made by Council member Thompson 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 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. 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 into 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) Texas Government Code; or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.101, the City Council will hold an Executive Session, which is closed to the public, to discuss the following matters as permitted under the following sections of the Texas Government Code: a. Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney Council Minutes July 22, 2025 Page 4 a.1. Discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney(s) to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter551 of the Texas Government Code. Motion was made by Council member Connell and seconded by Council member Hanie to go into executive session under 551.089, 2059.055(b), and 551.071. 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 Thompson and seconded by Council member Hanie to return from executive session. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None No action was taken in executive session. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez 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 7:00 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar, TRMC, CMC Benard Calvin Hendrick VII City Secretary Mayor