City Council Development Committee

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 AT 3:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairman Del Bosque called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation on City Rideshare Program Transportation and Mobility Services Transit Coordinator Shayla Law introduced Alex Lavoie, Eric Oberman and Nicole Crim of Via. Mr. Lavoie presented to the committee the Via Grand Prairie Operations Overview, Operational Priorities including driver management and safety, prick up and drop off locations and door to door program. In addition, Mr. Lavoie mentioned that looking toward the future of Via Grand Prairie to be strong continued emphasis on safety and driver quality in service operations, start quarterly report to Grand Prairie City Council including key safety metrics and initiatives and consider increase in van hours to improve wait times, ride availability and rider experience. Chairman Del Bosque along with Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Council Member Headen noted complaints received from passengers included driver quality and safety, pick up and drop off location safety and accommodations made during inclement weather. Mr. Lavoie mentioned Via Grand Prairie vehicles will be equipped with AI dash cams for safety that will have in- vehicle alerts to prevent accidents, video recording for incident tracking and a mark button that drivers can press to record their surrounding if they ever feel unsafe. The committee thanked Via for their presentation. 2. Discussion of Grand Prairie Metropolitan Utility and Reclamation District Director of Engineering and Utilities Services Noreen Housewright and the Halff Associates representative provided the committee with an update on the Grand Prairie Metropolitan Utility and Reclamation District. Also presented were the results of their study with a 2D hydraulic model, master plan permitting requirements, estimated timeline and obstacles. Ms. Mahan informed the committee that staff has been working on this for quite some time and each area presented has its own potentials and hurdles. Chairman Del Bosque mentioned that as a Council they need to see what they would like in this area. Chairman Del Bosque noted cost is a factor to consider as well. Chairman Del Bosque mentioned Council Member Johnson was in attendance at this meeting and had input to consider. Council Member Johnson asked that Ken Schaumburg be involved in this project as he has experience in this area. Mayor Pro Tem Lopez said Mr. Schaumburg should consult and not be a lead on the project. Chaiman Del Bosque said Mr. Schaumburg involvement with his expertise would be an added benefit. City Council Development Committee – January 23, 2024 Page 1 of 4  The committee thanked staff and Halff for this presentation. 3. Infrastructure Master Plan Managing Director Walter Shumac presented an overview prospective City Master Plan for infrastructure and infrastructure planning to the committee. Council Member Headen inquired on the city's plan to obtain grant writing expertise to help with future grants. Deputy City Manager Megan Mahan advised the city is in the process of hiring a consultant to help with the grant writing. Mayor Pro Tem Lopez asked staff to provide the Council with the grant information for their use on their upcoming trip to NLC Congressional City Conference. 4. Discussion on Smoke/Vape Shop Land Use Tabled until the February 20, 2024, City Council Development Committee meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve agenda item five including motion to recommend approval of agenda items six through eleven to City Council made by Council Member Headen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Minutes of the December 12, 2023 City Council Development Committee Meeting Approved on Consent Agenda 6. Ratification of a construction contract with North Texas Contracting, Inc., for an emergency water repair on Robinson Rd, north of Fish Creek south of Interstate 20 in the total amount of $171,314.00 Approved on Consent Agenda 7. Contract for the rehabilitation of three (3) manholes, which includes materials from Southern Trenchless Solutions, LLC., in the total amount of $77,335 through a cooperative agreement with BuyBoard Approved on Consent Agenda 8. Professional Engineering Services contract with Criado and Associates for the Cottonwood Creek Floodplain Management Study Project, in the total amount of $106,540.00 Approved on Consent Agenda 9. Ordinance authorizing City Manager to execute Quitclaim deed for the abandonment of a platted Drainage and Utility Easement of 1.045 Acres for $250.00, located at 2404 W Interstate Highway 20/2300 S. Forum Drive, Tarrant County, to D.R. Horton-Texas Ltd Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Development Committee – January 23, 2024 Page 2 of 4  10. Ordinance authorizing City Manager to execute Quitclaim deed for the abandonment of a platted Sewer Line Easement of 0.787 Acres for $250.00, located at 2404 W Interstate Highway 20/2300 S. Forum Drive, Tarrant County, to D.R. Horton-Texas Ltd Approved on Consent Agenda 11. Ordinance authorizing City Manager to execute Quitclaim deed for the abandonment of a platted Water Line Easement of 0.275 Acres for $250.00, located at 2404 W Interstate Highway 20/2300 S. Forum Drive, Tarrant County, to D.R. Horton-Texas Ltd Approved on Consent Agenda INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 12. Annual Contracts for Concrete Paving with Santos Construction, Inc. as primary, McMahon Contracting & Construction, LLC as secondary, and New Star Grading & Paving Company as tertiary for up to $28,000,000 each with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $140,000,000 if all extensions are exercised; approval for use of unbudgeted funds must come back to City Council for approval Director of Transportation and Mobility Caryl DeVries presented this item to the committee noting this annual contract will be used for roadway rehabilitation and large concrete paving repairs necessary to maintain the City's roadway infrastructure. The committee agreed to take no action on this item and bring forth to City Council for further consideration. 13. Change Order #1 with Holt Cat, Ltd. in the amount of $617,820.16 for phase 2 installation and connection of the generator for the Dorchester Levee Pump Station, bringing the total project cost plus contingency to $1,411,494.99 Director of Engineering and Utility Services Noreen Housewright informed the committee Change Order #1 provides for the remaining installation and connection of the new generator for the Dorchester Levee Pump Station. Motion to recommend approval of this item to City Council by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, seconded by Council Member Headen. The motion carried unanimously. 14. Development Agreement Amendment with PRA Prairie Ridge, L.P., Ellis County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, Johnson County Fresh Water Supply District No 2., Soapbox Partners L.P., Prairie Ridge Capital Corp, Prairie Ridge North L.P., and Prairie Ridge Mountain Creek L.P. to amend certain design and dimensional standards for Phases 8 and 9 of the Prairie Ridge Development Planning and Development Director Rashad Jackson presented to the committee an overview on the proposed amendment noting the development standards for Phase 8 and 9 of the Prairie Ridge Development were last amended in 2012. The Developer has obtained interest from high end home builders who wish to offer a variety of houses in these phases. This amendment will change some of the design and dimensional standards as presented to offer high quality homes City Council Development Committee – January 23, 2024 Page 3 of 4  to meet market needs. Mr. Jackson mentioned staff does not have an issue with the change. Deputy City Manager Megan Mahan informed the committee that they did not have to vote on this agenda item at this time. The committee agreed to take no action on this item and bring forth to City Council for further consideration. EXECUTIVE SESSION No executive session held. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Del Bosque adjourned the meeting at 4:31 p.m. Mike Del Bosque, Chairman City Council Development Committee – January 23, 2024 Page 4 of 4