Page 235  CITY OF FORTSTOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  JUNE 10, 2024 5:30 PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBER DARREN HODGES, COUNCIL MEMBER PAUL JEROME CHAVEZ, MAYOR PAUL CASIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEM JAMES WARNOCK, COUNCIL MEMBER RUBENJE BERNAL, COUNCIL MEMBER RUBEN FALCON Mayor Paul Casias called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:30 p.m. after declaring a quorum  present.  Mayor Paul Casias read the Mission Statement:  "The Mission of the City of Fort Stockton Municipal Government is to Promote & Value Public Confidence and Trust by the Accountable and Responsible Use of Community Resources; to Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote Local Recreation and  Entertainment; and Generate Economic Development."  INVOCATION:  Council Member Darren Hodges gave the Invocation.  PLEDGES:  Council Member Ruben J Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag &  the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. FUBLICTESTIMONY: 1. Public Testimony. ITEM#5:    Pagel 1236  Tristain Barragan President of the Commanche Creek Trail Organization emphasized the importance of prioritizing the design to celebrate the unique ecological and historical significance oft the springs. He highlighted the need for a well-designed project that minimizes environmental impacts and promotes biodiversity. He stressed the importance of community engagement throughout the design process to ensure the project meets the needs  and aspirations of the diverse community.  ITEM #6  Tristian Barragan Manager of Former Convention Center Theater Management Team Panther Pictures, LLC expressed his dedication to the community and movie theater management. He emphasized the importance oft transparency and communication with city  leaders.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III responded that the city took a stance not to elaborate on the relationship other than that they were unable to establish a tenant-landlord relationship. He noted that the staff made every effort to establish an amicable relationship, to no avail.  PRESENTATIONS:  2. Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales, Jr---  C Comanche Spring Project  Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales explained the Comanche Spring Project offers the possibility to feed water into the canal east of the Sanderson Highway. The idea is to have water flowing in the canal year-round creating a recreational area close the highway which He advised Council they have spoken to. Jacob & Martin conçerning this project.  could be the main attraction for the park.  However, there is much more that would need to be taken into consideration for the planning  phase like the acreage, permits, any rights-of-ways, etc.  3. ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez with Fort Stockton Police Department--  Statistics Report for May 2024  May Calls for Service Total Calls for Service: 1,461    Page1237  FSPD Calls: 936 FSFD Calls: 12 City: 2 County: 10 PCEMS Calls: 130 PCSO Calls: 379 May Traffic Statistics Traffic Stops: 295 City: 214 Other Agency: 81 Traffic Citations Issued: 51 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 47 City: 21 Other Agency: 26 May Cases Filed for Prosecution: Juvenile Probation: 0 County Attorney: 61 83rd District Attorney: 50 112th District Attorney: 0 May Arrest Statistics: Total Arrests: 31 Charges: Arson: 0 Assault: 1 Burglary: 0 Criminal Mischief: 0 Criminal Trespass: 3 Disorderly Conduct: 0 Duty on Striking: 0 Driving While Intoxicated: 1 Driving While License Invalid: 0 Evading Arrest: 1 Failure to ID:0 Family Violence: 0 Murder: 0 Outstanding Warrant: 24 Possession of Controlled Substance:: 3 Possession ofl Marijuana: 3 Public Intoxication: 1    Page_1238  Racing: 0 Resisting Arrest: 1 Sexual Assault: 0 Smuggling of Persons: 0 Terroristic Threat: 2 Theft: 0 Undocumented Migrants: 0 Unlawful Carry: 0 Injury to Child/Elderly: 0 Reckless Driving: 1 Deadly Conduct: 0 Forgery: 0 Harboring a Runaway: 0 Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: 1 Interference with Child Custody: 0  CONSENT AGENDA:  4. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and  considered separately. Minutes: (Mayor)  Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, 05/28/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes of Building & Standards Commission, 04/04/2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes ofHistorical Landmark Commission, 04/03/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes of] Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board, 04/03/2024  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $314,442.75  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member PaulJerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J. Bernal, Council  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  5. Discuss/Act upon an Architect/Engineer to Design the Comanche Springs Project. (Asst.  City Mgr.)    Page1239  Council Member Ruben Falcon discussed the history oft the city's identity tied to the water flow oft the Commanche Springs. He explained hiring an Architect/Engineer to design the Comanche Springs Project to get the water flowing again would allow Fort Stockton to regain  its identity.  Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to hire an Architect/Emgineer to Design the Comanche Springs Project. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J. Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 5. Discuss/Act upon Request for Proposals for Management of the Fort Stockton Convention Center Theater. Bids Received: Dwebguys LLC (City Mgr.) City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained there was one proposal received from Dwebguys LLC. He stated the proposal was complete and would yield a minimum base rent of$500 or 8% oft the sales plus 12% of utilities. (electricity, water & trash) Three references were provided. All references were called, and they all gave positive feedback. Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to award the Proposal for Management of the Fort Stockton Convention Center Theater to Dwebguys, LLC. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben  Falcon voted aye.  Mayor Paul Casias recessed from the Regular Meeting to Convene into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m.  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  7. City Council may Convene in Closed Session in Accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Concerning Attorney-Client Matters (Section 551.071); Deliberation regarding Real Property (Section 551.072); Deliberation regarding Prospective Gifts (Section 551.073); Personnel Matters (Section 551.074); Deliberation regarding Security Devices (Section 551.076) and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic  Development Negotiations (Section 551.087):    Page1240  a. Deliberation regarding Real Property. (City Mgr.)  Mayor Paul Casias Closed Executive Session to Reconvene into the Regular Meeting at 6:17 p.m.  REGULAR BUSINESS CONTINUED:  8. Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.102 &  Take Action, ifany, on Matters Deliberated in Executive Session: 7a. Discuss/Act Deliberation regarding Real Property (City Mgr.)  NO ACTIONTAKEN 9. Questions from the Media.  Joh Covington of the Fort Stockton Pioneer inquired ift the City would be going out for Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales explained the City of] Fort Stockton would enter  bids for an Architect/Engineer ori ifai firm had already been selected. into an agreement with Jacob & Martin for Professional Services.  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained the agreement has not been confirmed.  10. Adjourn.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:20 p.m. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben  JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  ORT  PC  Paul Camar Paul Casias, Mayor  ATTEST:    Page_1241  AMI    Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary