Page 17  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH 24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: PAUL CASIAS, MIKE URETAJR., JAMES WARNOCK: & RUBEN  FALCON MAYOR:  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAMI PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ HII CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  Mayor Alexander called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. after declaring  aq quorum present.  Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta gave the Invocation.  Council Member Warnock led the Pledge of Allegiance & Pledge to the Texas  Flag.  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; tol Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote Local Recreation and Entertainment; and Generate  Economic Development." FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: 1. Consent Agenda Minutes:  Regular Meeting Minutes ofl Fort Stockton City Council, 03/10/2020 Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton 4-A EDC Corporation, Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton 4-B EDC Corporation, Regular Meeting Minutes of ntergoyernmental Recreation Board, Regular Meeting Minutes of] Downtown Association, 02/18/2020 Regular Meeting Minutes of Animal Control Board, 10/08/2019  02/20/2020 02/20/2020 02/19/2020  Accounts Payable Grand Total: Agenda, as presented. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS:  $505,667.10  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X x X X % X X  Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the Consent  2. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 20-101, Issuing a Declaration of Local State ofl Disaster duei to Public Health Emergeney,COVID- for the City  of] Fort Stockton.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH 24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 18  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALYPRESENT: PAUL CASIAS, MIKE URETA. JR., JAMES WARNOCK & RUBEN  FALCON MAYOR:  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAME PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta explained that the Declaration ofLocal State of Disaster due tol Public Health Emergency, COVID-19 for the County was issued yesterday, The Declaration will be reviewed during their second meeting scheduled for April.  March 23, 2020.  a) Cancellation or postponement ofevents;  Mayor Pro-Tem advised everyone that several events such as the BBQCook-off, City Manager Rodriguez explained that the Downtown Association postponed their events to include Mr. Terrazas Celebration and the Autism Walk. Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta explained that iti is a fluid like situation with the COVID- 19 virus. Several changes may need to be addressed as the virus progresses. He recommended any events scheduled for the near future be postponed until May Mayor Alexander advised everyone that events such as weddings and funerals Mayor Pro-Tem stated the County Clerk Chapman previously advised the public that the County is bound by law to continue issuing marriage licenses. Weddings and Funerals are considered social gatherings therefore they have to  Big Bend Open Road Race.  3151.  were being discussed.  abide by the 10-person limit.  b) Office Closure or Work Hour scheduled and changes;  City Manager Rodriguez explained that non-essential staff will have their work schedules modified. They will have to be able to return to work if necessary, within 1 hr. They will not be able to travel outside oftown to those affected areas. The city will have to process payments and make payments; therefore, the appropriate department heads have been asked to modify work schedules as The Public Works Department has identified additional CDL Drivers to assist in  needed.    Page 19  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: PAUL CASIAS, MIKE URETA. JR., JAMES WARNOCK & RUBEN  FALCON MAYOR:  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAMI PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  ensuring there is no overflow with Residential and Commercial Customers. They are working on Emergencies and suspending other duties.  Permits are still being issued.  There is a plan in place to assist those affected by the COVID-19. However, they do have to meet certain criteria to qualify for that type ofa assistance. Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta assured the community that the City is doing everything in their ability to abide by the guidelines set forth by the CDC to safeguard the c) Employee leave and mandated leave at the discretion ofas supervisorand Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta advised the community that the County allowed Department Heads to modify schedules as they see fit. He emphasized the importance of documenting any leave associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mayor Alexander emphasized that the City does not have non-essential d) General procedures and protocols to reduce the risk of infection or the City Manager Rodriguez advised the community that the Police Department has The Recycle Center is not currently open as viruses can remain on those materials Ifan individual is requesting an accident report they can do sO at the Police Mayor Pro-Tem reiterated the need to frequently sanitize work areas, wash hands e) Temporary restrictions on the use of city facilities including rental  employees while continuing to provide essential services.  compensation for same;  jobs...every! jobi is essential. spread ofinfection;  implemented the use of Personal Protective Equipment.  for an extended amount oftime. Department, Open Records Department. and practice social distancing.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH 24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 20  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: PAUL CASIAS, MIKE URETA, JR., JAMES WARNOCK & RUBEN  FALCON MAYOR:  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAMI PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANKI RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  facilities; facilities.  City Manager Rodriguez advised the community the City is not renting out city f) Limitations on the number of people permitted together in a location; City Manager Rodriguez explained that the Public Works Department has adjusted their hours sO there are no more than 10 people in the same place at the g) Requesting that all persons having business within the City of Fort Stockton attempt to conduct such business by telephone when possible; and City Manager Rodriguez stated it is recommended that all persons having business within the City of Fort Stockton attempt to conduct such business via telephone when possible; however, the lobbyi is open those Senior Citizens needing h) Authorizing the Mayor to amend, modify or waive changes made Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta advised the community that in accordance with the Emergency Management Statute Mayor Alexander is Authorized to amend, X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve Ordinance X X No. 20.101, Issuing a Declaration of Local State of Disaster due to Public Health Emergency, COVID-19 for the City ofl Fort Stockton.  same time.  assisting.  pursuant to this action.  modify or waive changes pursuant to this action.  EALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  x  THIRDO ORDER OF BUSINESS:  3. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 20-102R, Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton tol File Grant Application #30025061 to the Office ofthe Governor for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) for 2020-2021. City Manager Rodriguez requested permission to File a Grant Application. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve Resolution No. 20-102R, Authorizing the City ofl Fort Stockton to File Grant Application #3002506 to the Office of the Governor for the Local Border Security  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  A x    Page 21  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: PAUL CASIAS, MIKE URETA. JR., JAMES WARNOCK & RUBEN  FALCON MAYOR:  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAMI PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY Program (LBSP) for 2020-2021. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  4. Discuss/Act upon Order of Postponement of the City of Fort Stockton's General Election to the November. 3, 2020 Uniform Election Date. Mayor Alexander explained that Governor Abbott has granted permission to postpone the May 2, 2020 General Election for the City of Fort Stockton until the November 3, 2020 Uniform Election Date. He expressed that it would be in the best interest of the community, considering the severity of the COVID-19 Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the Postponement of the City of Fort Stockton's General Election to the  Pandemic.  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X X x x X X X  November 3, 2020 Uniform Election Date. FIFTH ORDER OFI BUSINESS:  5. Discuss/Act upon establishing policies, practices, rules and/or guidelines (together "measures") to address the Coronavirus also known as COVID-  19, Such measures toi include:  a) Cancellation or postponement of events; ) Office closures or work hour scheduled and changes; Employee leave and mandated leave at the discretion of a supervisor and compensation for same; d) General procedures and protocols to reduce the risk ofinfection or the spread ofinfection; e) Temporary restrictions on the use of city facilities including rental facilities; Limitations on the number of people permitted together in a location; g) Requesting that all persons having business withing the City of Fort Stockton attempt to conduct such business by telephone h) Authorizing the Mayor to amend, modify or waive changes  when possible; and made pursuant to this action.  Please refer to the Second Order ofl Business.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH 24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 22  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: PAUL CASIAS, MIKE URETA JR., JAMES WARNOCK: & RUBEN  FALCON MAYOR:  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAMI PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANKI RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  6. Discuss/Act upon Implementing a Temporary Curfew for all citizens of Council Member Falcon requested implementing a Temporary Curfew to reduce the risk ofspreading the Corona Virus to the community. Nothingis open after this time SO there isn't a reason that anyone should be out and City Manager Rodriguez explained that an exception to the Curfew be City Attorney Boinpally assured City Council that the Temporary Curfew  Fort Stockton from 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.  about at those hours.  made concerning working hours.  isallowed. She stated there is not a certain Item is addressed in the Second Order of Business:  SEVENTH ORDER OFBUSINESS:  7. Discuss/Act upon 2020 Consumer Price Index Adjustment to Municipal Telecommunications Right-of-Way Access Line Rates from the Public Motion was made, seconded and carried to take no action on this item.  Utility Commission of Texas. EIGHTHORDEROEI BUSINESS:  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X x X x %  8. Discuss/Act upon the Fiscal-Year 2020-2021 Budget Preparation Director of Finance Rodriguez pointed out there would be a meeting every Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the Fiscal-  Calendar.  Tuesday for the month of September.  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X x X X  Year2020-2021 Budget Preparation Calendar.    Page 23  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  REGULARCITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: PAUL CASIAS, MIKE URETA JR., JAMES WARNOCK: & RUBEN  FALCON  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAMI PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANKI RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  9. Discuss/Act upon Contract for Pest Control Service Between the City of City Manager Rodriguez explained that the Bid for Pest Control Services had previously been awarded to Brockman Pest Control and this was the approval of Exterminator James Ponder increased his monthly payment request by $50 as the New Police Department Building was added to his Service Locations. Motion was made, seconded and carried to Approve the Contract for Pest Control Service Between the City of] Fort Stockton &1 Brockman Pest Control.  Fort Stockton & Brockman Pest Control.  the Contract itself.  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  x x x X X X X  TENTHORDER OF BUSINESS:  10. Discuss/Act upon Renewing Lease Agreement with Xerox for new Director of Finance Rodriguez explained that this Interlocal Agreement needed Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Renew thel Interlocal Agreement between Region 8 Education Service Center and the City of Fort  copiers.  to be renewed in order to lease a new copier.  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X X X X % X X  Stockton.  ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  11. Discuss/Act upon thel Pecos County Civic Center as a' "Project" ofthe Fort Stockton 4-B1 Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation. Economic Development Director Ramos explained the Coliseum Project was cancelled; therefore, the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB) agreed to split the cost of the Pecos EDC would contribute $136,000, while CVB would pay $100,000.  County Civic Center Project.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 24  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: PAUL CASIAS, MIKE URETAJR., JAMES WARNOCK & RUBEN  FALCON MAYOR:  PRESENT VIA' VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAME PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the Pecos X X County Civic Center as a "Project" of the Fort Stockton 4-B Fort Stockton  x  Economic Development Corporation. TWELETHORDEROFBUSINESS:  12. Discuss/Act upon the $136,000 Expenditure from the Fort Stockton 4-B EDC tol Pecos County for the Pecos County Civic Center Remodel. X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the $136,000 x X expenditure from the Fort Stockton 4-B EDC to Pecos County for the Pecos  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  x  County Civic Center Remodel. THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  13. Discuss/Act upon Appointment of New Member to the Animal Control Advisory Board due to the Resignation of Paul Casias. Applicants:  Elizabeth Lynn, Alexis Olivares Animal Control Advisory Board Member. FOURTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: 14. Questions from thel Media.  FALCON WARNOCK URETA PALILEO CASIAS  X Motion was made,seconded and carried to Appoint Alexis Olivarez: as the new  x X X  Fort Stockton Pioneer Publisher Steve Fountain inquired what the grant money for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) for 2020-2021 would be utilized Mayor Pro-Tem Ureta explained that the grant money is utilized to pay Patrol Fort Stockton Pioneer Publisher Fountain inquired if postponing the Election Mayor Alexander confirmed that postponing the Election would extend the Publisher Fountain inquired if the daycare fell into the 10-people limit  for.  Officers overtime.  would extend the current City Council's term.  current City Council'sterm.    Page 25  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  REGULARCITY COUNCIL MEETING  PHYSICALLY PRESENT: PAUL CASIAS, MIKE URETA JR., JAMES WARNOCK &1 RUBEN  FALCON  PRESENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE: PAM PALILEO CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  City Attorney Boinpally responded that they would have to implement the 6-foot  social distancing rule. 15. Adjourn. Meeting @ 6:45 p.m.  FIFTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  There being no further business Mayor Alexander adjourned the Regular  Joe Chris  ML  Alexander, Mayor  TEST:  rina A. Cantu, City Secretary