Page 67  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MAY 19, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 11:00 A.M.  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, MIKE URETA JR.,  PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ II CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Alexander called the Special Meeting to ordera at 11:00a a.m. afterdeclaring  aquorum present.  Mayor. Alexander gave the Invocation. Mayor Alexander 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; Promotel Local Recreation and Entertainment; and Generate  Economic Development." FIRSTORDER OF] BUSINESS:  1. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 20-107 an Ordinance oft the City of Fort Stockton, Texas, Imposing Additional Disaster Restrictions for the City of Fort Stockton, Making Various Findings and Provisions Related to the Mayor Alexander explained that he would personally like to stress the recommendation for citizens to wear a mask when going out in the public. There is no restriction mandating people remain indoors. He asked that citizens use common sense and don't take their entire family shopping. Hei recommended that open businesses provide masks to their employees and ask customers to wear a mask when entering the establishment. Anyone testing positive for COVID-19 Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta stated after reviewing the proposed Ordinance he had an issue with Section 3, "Only one person per household willl be allowed to enter any open Retail Business or Government Service with the exception of assisting elderly, disabled, and children." He believes that this contradicts the Governor's Executive Order to reopen businesses. He understands everyone's concern; however, he feels that the city needs to follow the Governor's Executive Order. Council Member Palileo agreed with Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta. However, she Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta voiced that he would like to encourage businesses to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These decisions should be made at the business level and the City should concentrate their efforts  Subject.  their entire household will be asked to self-isolate at home.  advised citizens with compromised immunities to use caution.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MAY 19, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 11:00 A.M.  Page 68  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: RUBENFALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, MIKE URETAJR.,  PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  on enforcing what the Governor Abbott has allowed the City to do. Issues such as the occupancy. He would like to see the City take a different approach. Council Member Casias recommended reaching out to the businesses especially the larger retail stores to assist in limiting unnecessary exposure. Council Member. Falcon suggested following Governor Abbott'sl Executive Order Council Member Palileo advised everyone that a number of the cases that tested positive in Fort Stockton werea asymptomatic. She asked that everyone be cautious. Council Member Warnock asked that the restaurants be mindful to stay within Mayor Alexander stated that the bars would open on Friday which is concerning.  and proceeding with caution.  their limited capacity. NO. ACTIONTAKEN SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS:  2. Discuss/Act upon an Agreement with Hotel Owner(s) to Assist with Quarantine Efforts for First Responders and' TDCJ Prison Officials. Mayor Alexander stated there were a couple of changes that everyone needed to  be made aware of.  Section 2.1 "City being tax exempt"  Section 2.2"Thel Property Owner shall be paid for each room after the 7- or 14-day quarantine. The Property Owner will: submit an invoice tot the City ofFort Stockton Finance Department. The invoice should include the following: an invoice number, the dates covered by the invoice, and the number ofrooms rented." He explained that the City is trying to provide aj place for those who test positive  and need a place to stay.  The hotel has outdoor access to aid in limiting exposure.  Council Member Falcon advised everyone that City Council had been proactive and had this agreement drafted in March. This would allow the Cityt to assist TDCJ    Page 69  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MAY 19, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 11:00 A.M.  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, MIKE URETAJR.,  PAM PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  to participate in public safety; as well as, allowing others to quarantine.  NUMBERS FOR PECOS COUNTY: 382 Total Tested 297 Tested' Negative 53 Pending Results 23 Confirmed Cases 90 Quarantined in El Paso 14. Active Cases  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X x X % % % X  Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve Agreement with Hotel Owner(s) to Assist with Quarantine Efforts for First Responders  and' TDCJ Prison Officials. THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS: 3. Questions from thel Media. reimbursed for the cost of the rooms.  Fort Stockton Pioneer Publisher Steve Fountain inquired ift the City would be City Manager Rodriguez advised everyone that the City received a COVID-19 Relief Package from the Governor's Office the city would be able to submit Fort Stockton Pioneer Publisher Fountain inquired if this was a Federal City Manager Rodriguez responded that thisi is a State Reimbursement. Fort Stockton Pioneer Publisher Fountain inquired if the City had spoken to TDCJ concerning the Agreement with Hotel Owner(s) to Assist with Quarantine City Manager Rodriguez responded that he had spoken to Regional Director Martinez who would pass on the information to the Senior Warden. Fort Stockton Pioneer Publisher Fountain reiterated that this is merely a resource to use hotel rooms to isolate, not mandatory. This is solely on a volunteer  expenses due to COVID-19 for reimbursement. Reimbursement or a State Reimbursement.  Efforts for First Responders and TDCJ Prison Officials.  basis.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MAY 19, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 11:00 A.M.  Page70  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, MIKE URETAJR.,  PAMI PALILEO &F PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY; MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  He also mentioned that the proposed Ordinance conflicts with Governor Abbott's Order as it states, "Any person who knowingly or intentionally violates any provision of this Ordinance commits an offense punishable by a fine up to City Attorney Boinpally explained in Accordance with Governor Abbott's Executive Order a fine uptos $1,000.001 is allowable; however, the confinement was Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta confirmed that the fine up to $1,000.00 was allowable in Fort Stockton Pioneer Publisher Fountain inquired about Section 2, "Section 122.005 of the Health and Safety Code authorizes the City to take any actions necessary toj promote health and: suppress the virus, including the quarantine of persons and occupied structures, examining and regulating hospitals, regulating ingress and egress from the City, regulating ingress and egress to occupied structures, establishment of quarantine stations, emergency hospitals, and other hospitals, and ensuring compliance for those who do not comply with the City's City Attorney Boinpally replied that the Health & Safety Code authorizes the City tot take any actions necessary to promote health and: suppress the virus. Fort Stockton Pioneer Publisher Fountain inquired who placed the Ordinance City Attorney Boinpally responded that a question was posed as to what could be done to assist in the spread of the virus. She researched it and came up with the Mayor Alexander reminded everyone that the Ordinance was not passed.  $1,000.00." eliminated.  accordance with Governor Abbott's Executive Order.  rules." What authority does the City have?  on the Agenda.  proposed ordinance.  FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  4. Adjourn.  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  x x x X X X  There being no further business, motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to adjourn the Special Meeting @ 11:30 a.m.    Page 71  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MAY 19, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 11:00 A.M.  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT VIA' VIDEO CONFERENCE: RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, MIKE URETAJ JR.,  PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor ML  hoths  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary