City of Midland City Council met Feb. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland, Texas, at 10:00 AM, February 10, 2026.
Council Members present: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
Council Members absent:
Staff members present: City Manager Tommy Gonzalez, City Attorney Nicholas Toulet Crump, City Governance Officer/City Secretary Marcia Bentley
German, Deputy City Manager Morris Williams Jr., Deputy City
Manager Jose Ortiz
OPENING ITEMS
1. Invocation – Pastor Joe Russo, Stonegate Fellowship Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
3. Presentation of special events, organizations, individuals, or periods of time including, but not limited to:
3.a Visit Midland Recap & Future Outlook Presentation
Troy Briggs, Vice President of Visit Midland, provided a brief recap of the past year funding and an outlook to the future. Mr. Briggs provided several highlights of Visit Midland’s success and thanked Council for their support.
3.b Presentation of Proclamation for “Iris Hall-Sanders Day”
Prior to the consent agenda, Mayor Blong notified the public that the applicants for item number 19 have requested to pull that item so it will not be taken up at this Council Meeting.
Mayor Blong also spoke on the Chamber rules of conduct that were adopted in 2019 regarding disruptive behavior during City Council meetings. The “rules are supported by Texas Government Code and Penal Code provisions that authorize the presiding officer to maintain order and ensure the body can conduct it’s business without disruption. Disruptive behavior during City Council meetings will not be tolerated.” Please visit https://midlandtexas.gov/1498/Council-Meeting-Decorum for more information. It was also noted that Request to Speak cards must be completed prior to the start of the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
John Burkholder moved to Approve Consent Agenda items 4-12, excluding items 5, 6 & 8; seconded by John Norman.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
4. MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
4.a REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 27, 2026
5. 2026-015 – RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 CITYWIDE PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROGRAM TO REECE ALBERT, INC. OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS, AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000.00; APPROPRIATING FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: ALL) (GENERAL SERVICES) (STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR INFRASTRUCTURE)
Council Member John Burkholder pulled this item for clarification.
Public Works Officer & Utilities Director Carl Craigo gave a brief overview of the item noting, any contract above one million dollars for a small contractor is difficult for them to get bonded. The team will look into paving projects between $500,000 and $1,000,000 to open to bid for smaller companies.
Shandi Williams, 2513 Fannin, spoke in opposition of this item.
John Burkholder moved to Approve; seconded by Brian Stubbs.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6. 2026-016 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SOLE-SOURCE, 24-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION CONTRACT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR A LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION CAMERA SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE AT A TOTAL COST OF $451,000.00; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
Council Member Robin Poole pulled this item for more clarification regarding the Flock camera system and retention.
Police Chief Greg Snow gave a brief presentation of the Flock Camera system and reported that in 2025, the Midland Police Department was able to recover almost $4,000,000 in stolen property. There were also 49 stolen vehicles recovered, 111 arrest/warrants and 56 case leads. Chief Snow provided several examples of success of this system.
Chief Information Officer Gorgees Eskander gave a brief overview of the operating system of the Flock cameras. Mr. Eskander reported these cameras do not record video; they only take pictures.
Council Member Robin Poole spoke on having a solid process in place for the sake of retention.
Kristen MacLeod, with Flock System, provided an overview of the camera system, including operation, safety and camera placement.
Council Member Jack Ladd inquired if a license plate number may be used in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
City Attorney Nicholas Toulet-Crump reported license plate numbers are not released in FOIA request.
Shandi Williams, 2513 Fannin, spoke in opposition of this item due to the possibility of tracking people.
Sheila Williamson, 404 Sweetbriar, did not wish to speak but is in opposition of this item. Robin Poole moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7. 2026-017 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; SAID AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE CITY OF MIDLAND’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CHOICE PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE § 271.102 (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
8. 2026-018 – RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RESTROOM FACILITIES LTD FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A RESTROOM FACILITY STRUCTURE AT SPARKS PARK THROUGH BUYBOARD FOR A TOTAL COST OF $243,772.00; APPROVING $31,228.00 FOR PROJECT-RELATED COSTS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 2) (GENERAL SERVICES) (STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR INFRASTRUCTURE)
Item pulled by staff for further information.
Council Member John Burkholder reported he would like staff to look into more dynamic pricing for a restroom facility.
9. 2026-019 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION NO. 5805201 TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE 1 – GOVERNANCE AND PLANNING) FOR A REQUEST OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,307.00; SAID GRANT FUNDS, IF AWARDED, SHALL BE USED TO CONDUCT A BUSINESS IMPACT ANALYSIS AND DEVELOP A BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN AND A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN, WHICH WILL ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING CRITICAL CITY FUNCTIONS, QUANTIFY THE IMPACT OF DISRUPTIONS, AND PROVIDE ACTIONABLE, DOCUMENTED PROCEDURES TO RESTORE OPERATIONS WITHIN REASONABLE TIMEFRAMES; APPROVING $44,703.00 IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $149,010.00; DESIGNATING THE CITY COMPTROLLER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, THE GRANT WRITER, AND THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT, DENY, OR MODIFY ALL ASPECTS OF THE GRANT (DISTRICT: ALL) (IT) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
10. 2026-020 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION NO. 5805101 TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE 2 – ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION) FOR A REQUEST OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,000.00; SAID GRANT FUNDS, IF AWARDED, SHALL BE USED TO CONDUCT A TABLETOP EXERCISE TO TEST THE CITY OF MIDLAND’S READINESS WITH A SIMULATED ATTACK AND PRACTICE INCIDENT RESPONSE PROCESSES AND WORKFLOWS; APPROVING $24,000.00 IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $80,000.00; DESIGNATING THE CITY COMPTROLLER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, THE GRANT WRITER, AND THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT, DENY, OR MODIFY ALL ASPECTS OF THE GRANT (DISTRICT: ALL) (IT) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
11. 2026-021 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION NO. 5805301 TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE 3 – MITIGATION) FOR A REQUEST OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,000.00; SAID GRANT FUNDS, IF AWARDED, SHALL BE USED TO IMPLEMENT A CENTRALIZED SECURITY EVENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY TO STRENGTHEN THE CITY’S ABILITY TO DETECT, ANALYZE, AND MITIGATE CYBERSECURITY THREATS; APPROVING $60,000.00 IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $200,000.00; DESIGNATING THE CITY COMPTROLLER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, THE GRANT WRITER, AND THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT, DENY, OR MODIFY ALL ASPECTS OF THE GRANT (DISTRICT: ALL) (IT) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
12. 2026-022 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION NO. 5362202 TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE 4 – WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT) FOR A REQUEST OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,800.00; SAID GRANT FUNDS, IF AWARDED, SHALL BE USED TO UNDERTAKE THE RENEWING COURSERA PROJECT THAT CONSISTS OF A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT COVERING COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS IN CYBERSECURITY, CLOUD COMPUTING, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND OTHER CRITICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DISCIPLINES; APPROVING $4,200.00 IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $14,000.00; DESIGNATING THE CITY COMPTROLLER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, THE GRANT WRITER, AND THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT, DENY, OR MODIFY ALL ASPECTS OF THE GRANT (DISTRICT: ALL) (IT) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
SECOND READINGS
13. 10709 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI, “POLICE REGULATIONS” OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 11, “SEX OFFENDER REGULATIONS”, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A SEX OFFENDER (1) FROM RESIDING WITHIN 1,500 FEET OF PREMISES WHERE CHILDREN COMMONLY GATHER AND (2) FROM ENTERING PREMISES WHERE CHILDREN COMMONLY GATHER; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM FINE OR PENALTY OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00); ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (FIRST READING HELD DECEMBER 16, 2025) (DISTRICT: ALL) (POLICE DEPARTMENT) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
Deputy City Secretary Kathy Rauda read the caption of Ordinance No. 10709.
City Attorney Nicholas Toulet-Crump reported that due to a large amount of feedback from Council, staff and the community, a number of revisions have been made resulting in a revised draft of the ordinance. This revised draft, which established an effective date of March 1, 2026, replaces the provisions of Section 6-11-6 regarding exemption requests, rescission of exemptions, and appeals with the following procedures and requirements:
• Require the Chief of Police to issue a written decision on a request for an exemption within 15 business days following the date of receipt of the request, and provide that a failure to do so shall be deemed a disapproval of the request by operation of law;
• Stipulate that the Chief of Police’s rescission of an exemption shall become effective three business days following the date on which written notice of the rescission is issued to the sex offender;
• Provide that a sex offender’s written notice of appeal of a disapproval, conditional approval, or rescission of an exemption must be submitted to the City Manager within 30 calendar days of the date of the written decision or notice of rescission, or within 30 calendar days of a disapproval by operation of law;
• Specify that a sex offender’s submission of a notice of appeal does not stay the effect of the Chief of Police’s decision or rescission of an exemption;
• Require the City Manager or City Manager’s designee to consider the appeal and issue a written decision affirming, modifying, or reversing the decision of the Chief of Police or the rescission of the exemption within 15 business days following the date of receipt of the notice of appeal, and provide that failure to do so shall be deemed an affirmance of the Chief’s decision or the rescission of the exemption by operation of law; and
• Provide that the Chief of Police’s decision, including a disapproval by operation of law, or a rescission of an exemption shall be final unless a notice of appeal is submitted in accordance with the foregoing procedures, in which case the decision of the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee, including an affirmance by operation of law, shall be final. The effective date of a rescission by the Chief of Police shall be stayed for a period of three business days.
City Attorney Nicholas Toulet-Crump clarified that if Council would like to approve the ordinance with the edits and amendments that were just read aloud, then a simple motion to approve the ordinance with the edits and revisions as stated by the City Attorney will suffice.
Shandi Williams, 2513 Fannin, spoke in opposition of this item.
City Attorney Nicholas Toulet-Crump reported this ordinance will help protect the vulnerable members of the community, will ensure that there will be due process for all and will prioritize the well being of those vulnerable members.
Council Member Robin Poole clarified that the appeals provision was in the original ordinance and that this is just tightening it up and making a way to effectively move forward without holes in the process.
Mr. Toulet-Crump reported that Council Member Pool is correct and that this process is much more specific as it lays out the process so that all involved knows exactly what is happening every step of the way.
City Manager Tommy Gonzalez reported that no other city in West Texas has this ordinance.
Amy Stretcher Burkes moved to Approve the ordinance with the edits and revisions as stated by the City Attorney; seconded by Brian Stubbs.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
14. 10715 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.10-ACRE GENERAL UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOT 1A, BLOCK 31A, HOMESTEAD ADDITION, SECTION 6, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN WEST KANSAS AVENUE AND WEST LOUISIANA AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET EAST OF NORTH PECOS STREET) ON REQUEST OF ONE OR MORE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; SAID EASEMENT HAVING BEEN PREVIOUSLY RETAINED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8970, WHICH VACATED AND ABANDONED THE COTERMINOUS ALLEY RIGHT OF-WAY; AND ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY (FIRST READING HELD JANUARY 27, 2026) (DISTRICT: 3) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Deputy City Secretary Kathy Rauda read the caption of Ordinance No. 10715. John Burkholder moved to Approve; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council will hold public hearings on the following items:
15. 10716 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR A 1,763-SQUARE-FOOT PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, COUNTRY VILLA ESTATES, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST WALL STREET, APPROXIMATELY 270 FEET EAST OF SOUTH MIDLAND DRIVE), WHICH IS PRESENTLY ZONED C, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, ALLOWING SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A RESTAURANT FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; MAKING SAID DESIGNATION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Deputy City Secretary Kathy Rauda read the caption of Ordinance No. 10716.
Planning Manager Landon Ochoa gave a brief overview of the item noting, this is a Specific Use Designation for the sale of alcohol.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:56 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Jack Ladd.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
16. 10717 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR THE EAST 50 FEET OF LOTS 10 THROUGH 12, BLOCK 61, ORIGINAL TOWN ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WEST WALL STREET, APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET EAST OF SOUTH CARRIZO STREET), WHICH IS PRESENTLY ZONED CB, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, ALLOWING SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A LOUNGE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; MAKING SAID DESIGNATION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT: 3) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Deputy City Secretary Kathy Rauda read the caption of Ordinance No. 10717. No presentation needed by Planning Manager Landon Ochoa.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:57 a.m.
David Chin, 3203 Highsky Drive, owner of Hot Shots Bar, reported he will keep doing what he is doing to keep his bar safe.
Patrick Cordero, 2909 W. Wall Street, spoke in favor of this item.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 11:00 a.m. Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
17. 10718 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOTS 1 THROUGH 10, BLOCK 7, MOORE ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM TP, TECHNOLOGY PARK DISTRICT TO MH, MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST MONTGOMERY AVENUE AND GOODE STREET); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Deputy City Secretary Kathy Rauda read the caption of Ordinance No. 10718.
Planning Manager Landon Ochoa gave a brief overview of the item noting, this item is a request for a zone change.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 11:02 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Robin Poole.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
18. 2026-023 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY USE OF LAND FOR OUTDOOR MUSIC ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CAMELOT ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF ELKINS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 635 FEET NORTH OF EAST COUNTY ROAD 72) SUBJECT TO CERTAIN SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Planning Manager Landon Ochoa gave a brief overview of the item noting, this is to remove the decibel level restrictions from the resolution for a Temporary Use of Land permit for outdoor music.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 11:03 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Brian Stubbs.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
19. 10719 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 2, SOLOMON ESTATES, SECTION 2, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM AE,
AGRICULTURAL ESTATE DISTRICT TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH A STREET AND MOCKINGBIRD LANE); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT: 1) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
The applicant requested this item be pulled. No action taken by Council.
20. 10720 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.414-ACRE PORTION OF INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT 4, BLOCK 10, MIDKIFF INDUSTRIAL CENTER, SECTION 10, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF OTTIS ROAD AND INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST) ON REQUEST OF ONE OR MORE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF A 1.078-ACRE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION OF OTTIS ROAD AND INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST; RETAINING A NONEXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT; AND ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Deputy City Secretary Kathy Rauda read the caption of Ordinance No. 10720.
Planning Manager Landon Ochoa gave a brief overview of the item noting, this is for vacating and abandoning a portion of right-of-way.
Deputy City Manager Jose Ortiz provided additional information noting this will allow east/west two-way traffic.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 11:06 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
John Burkholder moved to Approve; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
21. 10721 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.181-ACRE PORTION OF INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 9, MIDKIFF INDUSTRIAL CENTER, SECTION 10, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF OTTIS ROAD AND INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST) ON REQUEST OF ONE OR MORE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF A 1.078-ACRE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION OF OTTIS ROAD AND INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST; RETAINING A NONEXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT; AND ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
Deputy City Secretary Kathy Rauda read the caption of Ordinance No. 10721.
Planning Manager Landon Ochoa gave a brief overview of the item noting, this is for vacating and abandoning a portion of right-of-way.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 11:07 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
John Burkholder moved to Approve; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
22. Receive public comments where individuals may address the City Council on City related issues and projects not on the present agenda. Any deliberation of or decision by the City Council regarding the item being discussed shall be limited to a motion to place the item on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. (Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
Robin Campbell, 1600 W. Kansas Avenue, spoke on a notice in the newspaper regarding the Midland Development Corporation (MDC) transferring land to hotel developers. Mrs. Campbell has several questions she would like answered regarding payment, City Council approval and feels that the land should also be considered a payment.
City Attorney Nicholas Toulet-Crump clarified that the MDC does not need city approvals on any disbursement due under the master development agreement with the downtown Renaissance Hotel.
City Manager Tommy Gonzalez also clarified that when the item was presented to Council, it was done on best practices and comparisons of other cities. It shows we are below the market regarding percentage incentives and that all the other taxing entities receive the benefit of the taxes immediately once the hotel is completed.
Judd Campbell, 1600 Kansas, also spoke on the Renaissance land/hotel deal and requested that this topic be placed on an agenda for a future meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Blong recessed the City Council meeting to go into Executive Session at 11:18 a.m.
23. 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:
23.a Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
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 Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation.
23.bSection 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
23.c Section 551.074, Personnel Matters
Deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, Municipal Court Presiding Judge, and Municipal Court Associate Judge.
23.d Section 551.087, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
Discuss business prospects that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Midland, Texas, and discuss possible incentives.
All the business at hand having been completed, the meeting adjourned at 12:18 p.m.
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