City Council Development Committee
Regular MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · July 11, 2023
Minutes
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 AT 3:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENT
Chairman Mike Del Bosque
Council Member Jacquin Headen
ABSENT
Council Member John Lopez
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Del Bosque at 3:31pm.
AGENDA ITEMS
Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker
card.
1. Minutes of the June 20, 2023 City Council Development Committee Meeting
Councilmember Headen motioned to approve this item; seconded by Chairman Del Bosque;
Approved 2-0
2. Discuss the renaming of Wildlife Parkway and Lower Tarrant Road between the President
George Bush Turnpike (PGBT)/ State Highway 161 and Belt Line Road to Entertainment Way.
Director of Transportation and Mobility Services, Walter Shumac opened the discussion on the
renaming of Wildlife Pkwy & Lower Tarrant Road. He stated the renaming includes changing
signage and will require communication with TxDot. The proposed name change is to
Entertainment Way. Deputy City Manager, Bill Hills stated the name Entertainment Way was
suggested as this area is the gateway to the entertainment area. Councilmember Headen stated
she liked the proposed name.
3. Discussion on proposed hybrid housing (build-to-rent) housing policy
Bill Hills opened the discussion on the proposed hybrid housing policy. He stated there have
been more homes built in the area as build to rent homes. Currently hybrid homes are allowed
in areas zoned for townhomes. Planning Director, Rashad Jackson stated with the proposed
changes, the applicant would have the requirement for an SUP (Special Use Permit) for new
hybrid homes built in areas currently zoned for townhomes. He is seeking guidance from the
council on the proposed change to the hybrid housing policy.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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No executive session.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizen comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:41pm.
Chairman Mike Del Bosque
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Agenda
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 AT 3:30 PM
AGENDA
The meeting will be held at City Hall Council Briefing Room, 300 W. Main St, Grand Prairie, Texas,
and a quorum of the committee or the presiding member will be physically present. Some members may
participate remotely via video conference.
CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA ITEMS
Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker
card.
1. Minutes of the June 20, 2023 City Council Development Committee Meeting
2. Discuss the renaming of Wildlife Parkway and Lower Tarrant Road between the President
George Bush Turnpike (PGBT)/ State Highway 161 and Belt Line Road to Entertainment Way.
3. Discussion on proposed hybrid housing (build-to-rent) housing policy
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council Development Committee may conduct a closed session pursuant to Chapter 551,
Subchapter D of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss any of the following:
(1) Section 551.071 “Consultation with Attorney”
(2) Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property”
(3) Section 551.074 “Personnel Matters”
(4) Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.”
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Citizens may speak during Citizen Comments for up to five minutes on any item not on the agenda by
completing and submitting a speaker card. The views expressed during Citizen Comments are the views
of the speaker, and not the City of Grand Prairie or City Council. Council Members are not able to
respond to Citizen Comments under state law.
ADJOURNMENT
The Grand Prairie City Hall is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in
participating in this meeting due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call 972-237-8035 or
email GPCitySecretary@gptx.org at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting to
request an accommodation.
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Certification
In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A, the City Council
Development Committee agenda was prepared and posted July 7, 2023.
Chiquita Taylor, Assistant City Secretary
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