Pagel 172  CITY OF FORT: STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11,2023 5:30PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: BERNAL, RUBEN FALCON, PAUL JEROME CHAVEZ  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, PAUL CASIAS, RUBENJ  CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  FRANK RODRIGUEZ III MARINA CANTU PUJA BOINPALLY  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. Council Member Darren Hodges gave the Invocation. Flag & the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag.  Council Member Ruben J. Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America  Mayor Paul Casias recessed from the Regular City Council Meeting to Convene into the  following Public Hearing at 5:33 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  1. Application Request from Property Owner Fabiola Gonzalez Ortiz to consider Disannexing Approximately 0.782 Acres, being all of Lots One to Eleven (1-11) All in Block 15, ORIENTA PARK ADDITION to the City of Fort Stockton, Per Subdivision on filei in Plat  Cabinet 7B, Plat Records of Pecos County, Texas. (City Atty.)    Page173  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained there was miscommunication between the previous property owner and the current property owner when the sale of the property was underway. There is no desire to have the property annexed. In accordance with the City of Fort Stockton's Home Rule Charter we are able to disannex ifitisi in the best interest of the City.  She recommended disannexing this area.  There being no further discussion, Mayor Paul Casias closed the public hearing to reconvene  into the Regular City Council Meeting at 5:34 p.m.  PRESENTATIONS:  2. ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez with Fort Stockton Police Department--  . Statistics Report for November 2023 November Calls for Service Total Calls for Service: 1,373 FSPD Calls: 923 FSFD Calls: 5 City:2 County: 3 PCEMS Calls: 123 PCSO Calls: 309  November' Traffic Statistics Traffic Stops: 227 City: 227 Other Agency: 94 Traffic Citations Issued: 29 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 66 City: 28 Other Agency: 38  November Cases Filed for Prosecution:  Juvenile Probation: 0 County Attorney: 20 83rd District Attorney: 10 112th District Attorney: 0    Page174  November Arrest Statistics: Total Arrests: 39 Charges: Arson: 0 Assault: 4 Burglary: 1 Criminal Mischief: 1 Criminal Trespass: 3 Disorderly Conduct: 1 Duty on Striking: 0 Driving While Intoxicated: 5 Driving While License Invalid: 0 Evading Arrest: 1 Failure to ID:0 Family Violence: 1 Murder: 1 Outstanding Warrant: 23 Possession of Controlled Substance: 7 Possession ofl Marijuana: 3 Public Intoxication: 0 Racing: 1 Resisting Arrest: 0 Sexual Assault: 0 Smuggling of Persons: 0 Terroristic Threat: 1 Theft:2 Undocumented Migrants: 0 Unlawful Carry: 1 Injury to Child/Elderly: 0 Reckless Driving: 2 Deadly Conduct: 1 Forgery: 1  Statistics Report for Year To Date Year To Date Calls for Service Total Calls for Service: 15,514 FSPD Calls: 10,220 FSFD Calls: 182 City: 42 County: 140 PCEMS Calls: 1,893 PCSO Calls: 3,420    Page175  Yearl Tol Date Traffic Statistics Traffic Stops: 3,588 City:2,456 Other Agency: 1,132 Traffic Citations Issued: 395 Motor Vehicle. Accidents: 589 City: 312 Other Agency:277  Year To Date Cases Filed for Prosecution:  Juvenile Probation: 21 County Attorney: 368 83rd District Attorney: 273 112th District Attorney: 51 Year' Tol Date Arrest Statistics: Total Arrests: 304 Charges: Arson: 1 Assault: 15 Burglary: 7 Criminal Mischief: 6 Criminal Trespass: 19 Disorderly Conduct: 5 Duty on Striking: 7 Driving While Intoxicated: 34 Driving While License Invalid: 8 Evading Arrest: 11 Failure to ID:4 Family Violence: 17 Murder: 1 Outstanding Warrant: 193 Possession of Controlled Substance: 55 Possession of Marijuana: 18 Public Intoxication: 26 Racing: 5 Resisting Arrest: 11 Sexual Assault: 1 Smuggling of] Persons: 8 Terroristic Threat: 5 Theft: 13 Undocumented Migrants: 3    Page 176  Unlawful Carry: 9 Injury to Child/Elderly: 1 Reckless Driving: 4 Deadly Conduct: 1 Forgery: 1  RESOLUTION:  3. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 23-121 R, A Resolution oft the City Council oft the City of Fort Stockton Authorizing the Appointment ofa City Representative to the Pecos County Appraisal District Board ofl Directors for the 2024-2025 Term. (Mayor)  Council Member Ruben Falcon explained his term is expiring and he advised everyone that the meetings are held on the same day as City Council Meetings. He recommended appointing AJ Franco as the City Representative to the Pecos County Appraisal District Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and passed to approve Resolution No. 23-121 R, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Stockton Authorizing the Appointment of AJ Franco as the City Representative to the Pecos County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2024-2025Term. Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye. Council Member Darren Hodges abstained from the  Board of] Directors.  motion.  4. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 23-122R, A Resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas making the Following Changes to the City's General Election Pursuant Senate Bill 2258, Eighty-Eighth Regular Legislature: Changing the City of] Fort Stockton's Election Date from the May Uniform Date Established by Law to the November Uniform Date Established by Law and Providing for the Holdover oft the Mayor and City Council Members to Conform to the November Uniform Election Date; Adopting Length ofTerms for the Mayor and City Council Members, Establishing Election Procedures for Future Municipal General Elections, Providing for Severability and Providing for an Effective Date. City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained this is the Resolution making the changes to the City's General Election moving it from May to November in accordance with SB 2258.  (City Sec./City Atty.)    Page 177  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 23-122R, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of] Fort Stockton, Texas making the Following Changes to the City's General Election Pursuant Senate Bill 2258, Eighty- Eighth Regular Legislature: Changing the City of Fort Stockton's Election Date from the May Uniform Date Established by Law to the November Uniform Date Established by Law and Providing for the Holdover of the Mayor and City Council Members to Conform to the November Uniform Election Date; Adopting Length of Terms for the Mayor and City Council Members, Establishing Election Procedures for Future Municipal General Elections, Providing for Severability and Providing for an Effective Date. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben  Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  ORDINANCES:  5. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 23-138, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Titled Elections* oft the Code of Ordinances oft the City of Fort Stockton; and Repealing All Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofi in Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained the Code of Ordinances have been changed to reflect the current and newly adopted laws governing the City ofF Fort Stockton's General Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 23-138, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Titled Elections* of the Code ofOrdinances of the City ofl Fort Stockton; and Repealing All Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofi in Conflict, AS Severability Clause and Providing for an Effective Date. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JBernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted  an Effective Date. (City Sec/City Atty.)  Elections.  aye.  6. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 23-139, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6Titled Buildings and Building Regulations*, Article II. Building Code*, Article IV. Plumbing and Gas Code* and Article VII. Mechanical Code* of the Code ofOrdinances of the City of] Fort    Pagel 178  Stockton; and Repealing All Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofi in Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for an Effective Date. (Bldg. Off.)  Building Official Roy Mendoza explained he was requesting permission to change City Secretary Marina Cantu clarified that the request included adopting the 2023 Building Official Roy Mendoza advised City Council the 2023 version of the  the building codes from the 2018 version to the 2021 version.  version oft the Electrical Code.  Electrical Code was the newest version.  Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired if the contractors have been notified of the changes. Building Official Roy Mendoza confirmed all Electrical Contractors, Plumbing Contractors and General Contractors have been made aware of the building code changes. Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired ifthe City would be adopting the State Code ori if Building Official Roy Mendoza explained they would be adopting the State Code, as is. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 23-139, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6' Titled Buildings and Building Regulations*, Articlel II. Building Code*, Article IV. Plumbing and Gas Code* and Article VII. Mechanical Code* oft the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Stockton; and Repealing All Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofin Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for an Effective Date. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon,  anything would be added or taken away from it.  Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  7. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 23-140, An Ordinance of the City Council of Fort  Stockton, Pecos County, Texas Disannexing 0.782 Acres, being all ofLots One to Eleven( (1- 11) All in Block 15, ofthe ORIENTA PARK ADDITION a Subdivision of] Pecos County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat Thereofl Record in the Office of the County Clerk of Pecos County, Texas within the Corporate Limits of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas. (City  Sec./City Atty.)    Page 179  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained this ordinance would be to disannex the property, as previously recommended. She further explained the process has been changed for Council Member Darren Hodges inquired ift the City would be installing lines. City Secretary Marina Cantu explained at the request oft the current property owner, they would only receive water, which would be provided at an outside city limits rate. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 23-140, An Ordinance oft the City Council of Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas Disannexing 0.782 Acres, being all ofLots One to Eleven (1-11) All in Block 15, of the ORIENTA PARK ADDITION a Subdivision of Pecos County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat' Thereof Record in the Office of the County Clerk of Pecos County, Texas within the Corporate Limits of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayro Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome  annexation when a sale is underway.  Chavez voted aye.  8. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance 23-141, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 oft the Code of Ordinance of the City ofl Fort Stockton Titled Traffic and Vehicles; and Creating Article VIII. ReereatienalO#Highway-Vehieles Golf Carts; Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofi in Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for its  Publication and Effective Date. (City Mgr./City Atty.)  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained this Ordinance would be titled Article VIII. Golf Carts. This ordinance is to authorize the use ofg golf carts within city limits.  She highlighted the following:  Definitions for ROV's, UTV's, ATV'sa and Sand Rails are provided sO the community has an understanding of what is prohibited (NOT ALLOWED). Can be driving during the period from one-halfhour before sunrise or after sunset. Can not operate on alleys or sidewalks accept when enroute through alley or  Operator must be 21 years of age or over.  sidewalk to enter a garage or parking structure.    Page 80  Golf fcarts shall cross from the north side of the city to the south oft the city or vice versa by crossing at the intersections of Colpitts and Dickinson & Nelson and  Dickinson. (They are less congested and have traffic lights)  Council Member Ruben J. Bernal recommended adding signage advising the  public of crossing areas.  Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez advised everyone that golf carts would not be allowed on TxDOT Right-of-ways accept at these crossing locations. He explained his thought was to introduce everyone to the slow-moving vehicles first. Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired ifhelmets were required.  Mayor Paul Casias responded although helmets are not required, seatbelts are required. Council Member Ruben Falcon reiterated the ordinance only allows for the use of  golf carts during daylight hours.  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained individuals wishing to drive golf fcarts inside city limits would need to apply for ai registration permit, which would have ai first-time fee The Registrant would have toj provide proofoffinancial responsibility and a copy of The Police Department would inspect the golf cart after receipt of the application. City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained this ordinance would allow the Police Department toe enforce and regulate the laws established within. Ifthe applicant is found in violation, the permit could be revoked, and the applicant would not be allowed to reapply fora 2-year  of$150.00 and a subsequent renewal fee of $75.00.  the insurance.  period.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance 23-141, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinance of the City ofl Fort Stockton Titled Traffic and Vehicles; and Creating Article VIII. Golf Carts; Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofi in Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for its Publication and Effective Date. Council Member Darren Hodges,    Page/81  Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben. J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted  aye.  CONSENT AGENDA:  9. All matters listed are considered tol be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Ifdiscussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and  considered separately. Minutes: (Mayor)  Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, 11/13/2023 - Special Meeting Minutes ofl Fort Stockton City Council, 12/05/2023 Special Meeting Minutes of] Economic Development 4A Corporation, 10/26/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4B Corporation, 08/17/2023 Special Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4B Corporation, 10/26/2023 Special Meeting Minutes ofFort Stockton Housing Authority Board, 10/23/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of intergovernmental Recreation Board, 10/18/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes ofTourism Advisory Board, 10/17/2023 R Regular Meeting Minutes of Animal Control Advisory Board, 08/24/2023  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $594,959.63  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Membe Ruben Falcon,  Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  10. Discuss/Act upon 5-Year Pitney Bowes Lease Agreement. (City Mgr.)  Director of] Finance Maria Rodriguez explained the current equipment is considered obsolete; therefore, she requested permission to enter a new 5-year lease. This lease is $4.00  cheaper.    Page [82  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve the 5-Year Pitney Bowes Lease Agreement. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council 11. Discuss/Act upon Police Department Dispatch Console Agreement between the City of  Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  Fort Stockton and Tri-Star Communications. (City Mgr./City Atty.)  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained Tri-Star Communications is requesting 15%  upfront and the rest upon completion of the project.  She stated there is not a completion date as it depends on when the equipment is received. Therefore, Tri-Star Communications is required toi inform the City of the date of receipt and they would be required to install the equipment within a reasonable amount oftime. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Police Department Dispatch Console Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton and Tri-Star Communications. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council 12. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation of Proposals for the New Construction ofa Shade Awning  Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye. at the Hodges Pavilion. (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained everyone was e-mailed the schematics. He explained the awning would cover the area as you enter the Hodges Pavilion by the theater and would extend beyond the restrooms. This would make the area rentable regardless of the Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve the Solicitation of Proposals for the New Construction ofa Shade Awning at the Hodges Pavilion. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member  weather.  Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  13. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation of Sealed Bids for Belding Water Well #6 Replacement  Well Services. (City Mgr./R.O. Plant Sup.)    Page183  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained the City Previously solicited bids for  this project; however, the bid was costly.  He explained we would like to extend the reach oft the solicitation to see ifthey could obtaina a Council Member Ruben J. Bernal inquired ifa all the materials would be provided by the  lower bid.  contractor submitting the bid.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained the contractor would be responsible for  materials.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Solicitation of Sealed Bids for Belding Water Well #6 Replacement Well Services. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Councl Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member PaulJerome  Chavez voted aye.  14. Discuss/Act upon Roof Repairs to the Fort Stockton Convention Center located at 2181 SW IHI 10 Frontage Road, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735 through D&G Quality Roofing with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Purchasing Cooperative, Contract No. RCSP 21060302 Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales requested permission to approve the proposal from D&G Quality Roofing. He explained they have done work within the area and their  ROOFING (JOC). (Asst. City Mgr.)  references have been checked.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained the venue tax would be utilized to pay for the roof repairs. In addition, EDC may provide financial assistance for this project. Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Roof Repairs to the Fort Stockton Convention Center located at 2181 SWIH1 10 Frontage Road, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735 through D&G Quality Roofing with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Purchasing Cooperative, Contract No. RCSP 21060302 ROOFING (JOC). Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul    Pagel 184  Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council  Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  15. Questions from Media.  There were no questions from the media.  16. Adjourn.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to adjourn the! Regular City Council Meeting at 6:10 p.m. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  51 OCK  PaCavar  Paul Casias, Mayor  ATTEST:  Cho  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary