City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · June 1, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM AND CHAMBERS,
300 W. MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JUNE 01, 2021 AT 4:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Ron Jensen
Mayor Pro Tem Jorja Clemson
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mike Del Bosque
Council Member John Lopez
Council Member Cole Humphreys
Council Member Jeff Wooldridge
Council Member Jeff Copeland
Council Member Greg Giessner
Council Member Dennis King
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Presented
1. Street Repairs Update
City Manager Tom Hart and Public Works Director Gabe Johnson presented noting the
decision was made a few years back to institute this program with left over funds. Mr. Johnson
thanked Council their support and indicated they were able to focus on different type unfunded
projects including street work and a few alleys. Council Member Copeland asked to clarify the
costs. Mr. Johnson advised they used mostly third party contracts, which saved on labor costs.
He also noted there is a shortage of staffing for concrete work. Mayor Jensen confirmed this
does not use the ¼ cent sales tax. Mr. Hart explained how the funding is pulled together noting
Council Member Humphreys was helpful in bringing streets issues to staff’s attention. Mr.
Humphreys said this work shows the citizens that city staff hears their concerns and are
meeting those needs.
Presented
2. Epic Central Update
Mr. Hart gave an overview of Epic Central development, and noted it would be further
reviewed at the June 15th Council meeting. Senior Building and Construction Projects
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Manager Andy Henning discussed proposed opening dates. Mr. Hart provided a financing
update of the Epic Central projects and an update on hotel contracts acknowledging City
Attorney Megan Mahan and her team for working hard on the contracts. Mayor Jensen said
the open container pedestrian bill passed. Mayor Pro Clemson asked if the area in front of The
Summit has been filled for build- out. Mr. Hart reviewed the plans for retail and indicated some
land is still available near the Bolder development. Mr. Hart recognized retiring Chief
Financial Officer Becky Brooks for her work on this and other important projects. Mayor
Jensen thanked her for her service with the city.
Presented
AGENDA REVIEW
Mayor Pro Tem Clemson asked if there were any questions on items three through twenty-six of the
Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson asked for clarification of items twenty-five and twenty-six.
Council Member Giessner noted Chief Financial Officer Becky Brooks will be stepping down and
Interim Chief Financial Officer Cathy Patrick will become the new representative. He said the Finance
and Government Committee reviewed nine of the items from the Council meeting agenda during today's
meeting. There were no other questions nor comments. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson noted Planning and
Zoning items twenty-seven and twenty-eight would be tabled. Council Member Giessner added after
reviewing with staff, item thirty-seven would be tabled.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Jensen called closed a closed door session at 4:58 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D
of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real
Property,” Section 551.074 “Personnel Matters” City Manager's Contract and Section 551.087
“Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.”
RECESS MEETING
Mayor Jensen closed the executive session, reconvened the meeting and called a recess at 6:01 p.m.
RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM
Mayor Jensen recognized Chief Financial Officer Becky Brooks and wished her well in her
retirement. Mr. Hart recognized his family in the audience as well as good friend Don Sherman. He
stated he feels blessed and thankful for the time he served in Grand Prairie and provided his notice
of retirement effective January 31, 2022. Mayor Jensen and Deputy City Manager Steve Dye
thanked Mr. Hart for his great service.
Invocation was led by Pastor Samuel Hendricks, Full Gospel Word of Faith Church.
Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag was led by Council Member Greg
Giessner.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to approve Consent Agenda
items three through twenty-six. Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Minutes of the May 11, 2021 Special City Council Meeting and May 18, 2021 City Council
Meeting
Approved on Consent Agenda
4. Annual Agreement for ZacTax Tax Analysis Software from Eight 20 Consulting, LLC in the
amount of $50,000. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four
additional one-year periods totaling $150,000 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the
City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000
of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council
to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
Approved on Consent Agenda
5. Professional Services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $96,000 for
surveying and engineering services for overall Central Park addition re-plat, Epic Central III
lease agreement legal descriptions, and Bolder Adventure Park lease agreement legal
description and instrument easements
Approved on Consent Agenda
6. Brookfield PID Contract with Bright Star Construction & Designs for Wall Repairs in the
amount of $111,372.23 (Council District 2)
Approved on Consent Agenda
7. Price Agreement for products and services of CrowdStrike Cybersecurity software annual
subscription renewal to include maintenance support services for use by the Information
Technology Department from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through a national inter-local
agreement with DIR-TSO-4317 at an estimated annual cost of 100,110.00, with a possible not
to exceed 5% increase annually. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew
for four additional one-year periods totaling $541,595.08 if all extensions are exercised.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of
the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding
is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
Approved on Consent Agenda
8. Price Agreement for products and services from Unique Digital Technologies, Inc. for the
hardware support and maintenance renewal for 2 Dell EMC Isilon data storage units. These Pro
Support 4HR/MC services are for the Isilon units located at City Hall and Public Safety
Building Datacenters. through a national inter-local agreement with Dell EMC Corporation
DIR-TSO-4299 at an estimated annual cost of $118,033.58 with a possible not to exceed 5%
increase annually. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for two
additional one-year periods totaling $365,904.08 if all extensions are exercised and increases
occur. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price
fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as
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sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the
renewal terms
Approved on Consent Agenda
9. Ratify the purchase of an online premier GrayKey license from Grayshift LLC in the
cumulative amount of $82,070
Approved on Consent Agenda
10. Price agreement for a School Crossing Guard program with All City Management Services,
Inc., in the amount of $800,879.40. This agreement will be for one year, with the option to
renew for four additional one-year periods. The price for the second year will be $800,879.40.
The price for the third and fourth years will be $841,995.00 annually. The price for the fifth
year will be $869,113.80. The total value of the agreement will be $4,154,862.60 if all
renewals are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with
aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum
price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s
obligation during the renewal terms
Ms. Patsy Ray, 2217 El Paso St., thanked Police Chief Daniel Scesney and Mr. Dye for paying
crossing guards during the 2020 school year and through the summer. Council Member
Giessner discussed the proposed contract, pay and benefits for crossing guard services.
Council Member Lopez asked Chief Scesney to provide as much information as possible to all
crossing guards. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson told Ms. Ray she is very valuable to the city and to
the community.
Approved on Consent Agenda
11. Terminate Development Agreement with Checo Purchase Company LLC
Approved on Consent Agenda
12. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Professional
Services contract with Martin Aquatic in the amount of $319,726; and approve a 5%
contingency of $15,986, total cost of $335,712 for master plan design services for EPIC Waters
and adjacent grounds
Adopted
ORD 10996-2021
13. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; Professional
Services Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) for a site evaluation study on the Lake
Ridge Lift Station system hydraulics, electrical and odor control systems, and the building’s roof
and framing in the amount of $86,130 with a 5% contingency of $4,307 for a total project amount
of $90,437
Adopted
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ORD 10997-2021
14. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Construction
contract with Rebcon, Inc. in the amount of $181,400.16 for IH-20 Deceleration Lane for
Cardinal Health; 5% construction contingency in the amount of $9,070.00; Materials testing
with Team Consultants in the amount of $9,765.50; in-house labor distribution in the amount of
$9,070.00 for a total of $209,305.66
Adopted
ORD 10998-2021
15. Ordinance vacating and the abandonment of an un-needed street right-of-way containing 1.252
acres (54,526 s.f.) located at US 287 and Old Fort Worth Road in Ellis County
Adopted
ORD 10999-2021
16. Ordinance adopting the Housing Administration (Fund 3001) and Housing Choice Voucher
(Fund 3002) operating budgets for calendar year 2021 and fiscal year 2020-2021
Adopted
ORD 11000-2021
17. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; Purchase of
radar speed feedback signs to reduce speeding and radar traffic count equipment from Traffic
Logix Corporation in the amount of $72,652 through a national interlocal with NCPA
Adopted
ORD 11001-2021
18. Ordinance to convey required 20-foot utility easement (0.246 acre) and right of way expansion
to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC in the Epic Central Phase III Addition
Adopted
ORD 11002-2021
19. Ordinance amending Chapter 29, Section 29-37 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding authority
to order remedy of dangerous or substandard buildings and structures
Adopted
ORD 11003-2021
20. Ordinance Amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Option
Contract for $50,000 for a three month option to purchase 16.067 acres at 899 Belt Line Rd, CP
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Richard Wilson Abstracts 1545 and 1548 PG 255 for a purchase price of $6,000,000, with the
option to extend contract for an additional three months for $50,000; authorize City Manager to
execute contract and extension (if needed)
Adopted
ORD 11004-2021
21. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Project Specific
Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Dallas County for the widening of Camp Wisdom Road
MCIP 40811 from approximately 1700 linear feet west of Carrier Pkwy to FM 1382 and
commit the city to $128,804 in additional funding for a total City share commitment of
$5,478,804
Adopted
ORD 11005-2021
22. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Project Specific Agreement
Amendment with Dallas County for the widening of Camp Wisdom Road MCIP 40811 from
approximately 1700 linear feet west of Carrier Pkwy to FM 1382 and commit the city to
$128,804 in additional funding for a total City share commitment of $5,478,804
Adopted
RES 5185-2021
23. Resolution establishing the Floodplain Management Plan Committee to serve the City of Grand
Prairie in updating the Floodplain Management Plan for 2021-2026 and designating the
members thereof
Adopted
RES 5186-2021
24. Resolution approving the proposed and amended budgets for FY 2020-2021 of the Grand
Prairie Local Government Corporation
Adopted
RES 5187-2021
25. Resolution amending the Authorized Representatives for TexPool
Adopted
RES 5188-2021
26. Resolution Amending the Authorized Representatives for TexSTAR
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Adopted
RES 5189-2021
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED
Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Council Member Wooldridge, to table items twenty-
seven and twenty-eight. Motion carried unanimously.
27. Z210502 – Zoning Change/Concept Plan – 509 Jesse Street-Centerline Supply, (City Council
District 1). Zoning Change and Concept Plan from Commercial (C) district to a Planned
Development District for Light Industrial Uses on 1.98 acres. Lots 1R and 5-10, Block C, Bell
Crest Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Commercial (C), generally
located northeast of W.E. Roberts Street and Jesse Street, and addressed as 509 Jesse Street
Tabled
28. Z210201/CP210201 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Lake Ridge Parkway Townhomes (City
Council District 6). Zoning Change and Concept Plan for a 127-unit single family townhome
development on 12.10 acres. Tract 1B13, J.W. Brannon Survey, Abstract A-156 and Part of
Lot 1, Block 1, Lake Parks Retail Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas,
zoned PD-267A, within the Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District, generally located west of
Lake Ridge Parkway and south of Camp Wisdom Road, and addressed as 5201 and 5325 Lake
Ridge Parkway (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this item)
Tabled
PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
29. S210410 - Site Plan – 1600 Great Southwest Parkway (City Council District 1). Site Plan for a
297,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse/office development on one lot on 16.53 acres. Site 99,
Great Southwest South, Great Southwest Industrial District, City of Grand Prairie and City of
Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, generally located west of S. Great
Southwest Parkway, approximately 474 feet north of W. Marshall Drive, and addressed as 1600
S. Great Southwest Parkway (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
Chief City Planner Savannah Ware presented this site plan for an industrial warehouse
building. She noted the current facility would be demolished and a new one would be built.
She advised there are no variances, and the Planning and Zoning Commission as well the
Development Review Committee recommended approval. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson asked the
applicants to pay attention to tree preservation and she then moved, seconded by Council
Member Giessner, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously.
Approved
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS
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30. Z210501 - Zoning Change - SF at 301 and 305 NW 13th St. (City Council District 5). Zoning
Change Request from Office (O) district to Single-Family Six (SF-6) district for two lots on
0.346 acre. Lots 8 & 9, Block 12, Dalworth Park Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas
County, Texas, zoned Office, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, generally located
northwest corner of Fort Worth Street and NW 13th Street, and addressed as 301 & 305 NW
13th Street (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
by a vote of 8-0)
Ms. Ware presented this Zoning Change request from Office to Single Family Six. She noted
the aerial and elevations, and discussed variances which are exempted. She indicated staff
cannot recommend approval because it conflicts with the future land use map. There were no
speakers on this item. Council Member Humphreys moved, seconded by Council Member Del
Bosque, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopted
ORD 11006-2021
31. Z210503/CP210503 - Planned Development Request – Prairie Ridge Plaza (City Council
District 6). Planned Development Zoning Request to allow Commercial (C) uses on 35.682
acres. within the Joseph Stewart survey, Abstract 961, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County,
Texas, zoned Agriculture (A), and generally located south of Highway 287 and east of Prairie
Ridge Boulevard (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval with the condition that a TIA be submitted and approved prior to any site plan or
future development approval by a vote of 9-0)
Ms. Ware reviewed this item noting it is currently Agriculture and is in line with the future land
use map. She reviewed the concept plan and noted staff cannot support it without a Traffic
Impact Analysis. Ms. Ware said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Council Member Lopez asked how much office space would be available compared to retail
space. Ms. Ware said at this point, that information is not available. Council Member Lopez
asked if the developer is able to return and ask for just one type of development or the other.
Ms. Ware said they would review the zoning and concept plan. Mayor Jensen noted if the
Traffic Impact Analysis supports the zoning change in one way or the other, it would provide
clarity on development. City Planning Director Rashad Jackson noted this is a Planned
Development and depending on what Council would like, they can determine whether they want
a mixed use development or other. Mayor Jensen called Charles Jowel of Arlington to speak.
Mr. Jowel said they have a contract to purchase and decided they need the zoning. He said this
area is in a transition at Prairie Ridge and Highway 287, and they thought it would be a great
commercial site. Mr. Jowel said they have no problem doing a Traffic Impact Analysis.
Council Member Copeland said he is not comfortable making a decision to support because
there is not enough information on what will be placed there. Council Member Lopez asked if
they can approve one now and not the other. Mr. Jackson said the Concept Plan is tied to
Zoning change. Council Member Wooldridge asked if it is in a Planned Development now. Mr.
Jackson said no. Mr. Jowel said they would work to get sewer utilities and he noted what area
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is developable. Mayor Jensen said it meets the future land use map, but Council would like to
know what would be placed in this development. Council Member Wooldridge said they want
commercial there, but they would like to see more details. Mayor Jensen asked if warehouses
are allowed. Mr. Jackson confirmed low intensity warehouses are allowed. Council Member
Wooldridge moved, seconded by Council Member Copeland, to close the public hearing and to
table this item. The motion carried unanimously.
Tabled
32. Z210504 - Zoning Change – SF-1 at 617, 618, and 625 Homestead Trail (City Council District
6). Zoning Change Request to Single-Family one (SF-1) for residential development on one
.55 and two .65 acre lots. Lots 7, 8, and 13 of Travels End Mobile Estates, City of Grand
Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Zoned Agriculture (A) and addressed as 617, 618, and 625
Homestead Trail (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval by a vote of 9-0)
Ms. Ware presented this Zoning Change request to Single-Family one and noted it is in line
with the future land use map. Juan Duran was present to answer any questions. Council
Member Giessner asked if it would be built for rental. Mr. Duran said they are building the
home for their family to reside. Juan Duran, Senior asked to record his support. Council
Member Wooldridge moved, seconded by Council Member Lopez, to close the public hearing
and approve. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopted
ORD 11007-2021
33. Z210505/CP210505 - Planned Development Amendment Request – 138 Lakeview Dr (City
Council District 3). Planned Development Zoning Request to add commissary use to the
existing Planned Development zoning on 0.875 acres. Lot 3R, Block H of the Grand Prairie
Prize Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Planned Development 349
(PD-349), and addressed as 138 Lakeview Dr (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
Ms. Ware presented this Planned Development Amendment Request and reviewed the zoning
map, noting they are requesting to add a commissary kitchen for food prep for a particular
restaurant. Mr. Giessner asked if this is a “ghost” kitchen. Ms. Ware was not aware of that
concept. Mayor Jensen noted those are popular. Ms. Ware said the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval, but staff cannot support it because it conflicts with the
future land use map. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Council Member
Lopez, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopted
ORD 11008-2021
34. TA210501 – Text Amendment to Appendix W: Residential Development Standards of the
Unified Development Code, specifically Section 2.II.F, to amend the minimum lot requirement
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language for public improvement districts (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
Mr. Jackson presented this Text Amendment proposal indicating it would address the conflict
with a Public Improvement District policy adopted in 2018. He reviewed the details of the
Uniform Development Code regarding required lots. Mr. Jackson noted the City Council
Development Committee reviewed and said a request for a Public Improvement District
comprised of noncontiguous land may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Council Member
Wooldridge moved, seconded by Council Member Humphreys, to close the public hearing and
approve as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff. The motion
carried unanimously.
Adopted
ORD 11009-2021
35. TA210502 – Text Amendment to Article 4: Permissible Uses of the Unified Development
Code, specifically Section 18, “Use Charts” to include the use Convenience Store without Gas
as a retail and commercial use (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
Mr. Jackson advised this text amendment is being considered because there was confusion with
the land use chart and the inclusion of small convenience stores and variety stores. He said this
would allow for convenience stores to be treated the same as convenience stores with gas. Mr.
Jackson noted the City Council Development Committee reviewed and approved this change.
Council Member Wooldridge said the City Council Development Committee reviewed and
assisted in cleaning up the language, and he then moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Del Bosque, to close the public hearing and approve. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopted
ORD 11010-2021
36. Z201101/CP201101 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Mixed Use at SH-360 and Davis Rd (City
Council District 6). Zoning Change and Concept Plan for a mixed-use development that
includes commercial, office, multi-family, and townhome uses on approximately 40 acres. B.
F. Howard Survey, Abstract No. 513, and Seth M. Blair Survey, Abstract No.135, City of
Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas, zoned Agriculture, and generally located east of State
Highway 360 and north of US Highway 287 (On April 26, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
Mr. Jackson presented this Zoning Change/Concept Plan noting it is currently zoned
Agriculture with the future land use map Commercial, Office and Retail. He said the applicant
proposed something more dense. Mr. Jackson reviewed Multi-Family details with lower level
retail and an urban style. He reviewed Planned Development standards and the townhome
tract map. Mr. Jackson noted there were numerous requested variances. He reviewed the
Commercial Concept Plan and Planned Development, and presented the proposed common
open space signature elements including trail and enhanced landscape and screening. Mr.
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Jackson presented the programmable open space area and entry features. He noted the
proposed trails and urban streetscape plans and indicated variances would create an urban
streetscape. Mr. Jackson said staff has concerns with the minimum right-of-way width for
alleys and minimum paving width for alleys. He noted staff cannot recommend approval
because it conflicts with the future land use map. Deputy City Manager Bill Hills
acknowledged staff worked with the applicant over the last year and the applicant has gone
beyond what staff requested and listened and made adjustments as necessary. Mr. Hills
reminded Council this is the gateway and would be a joint effort with the City of Mansfield. He
also noted the developer owns both sides of Highway 287. Mayor Jensen acknowledged the
developer, Mr. John Carter Hanover, 3001 Knox Street, Dallas, who presented information on
the proposed mixed-use tract development on forty acres. He presented slides on the Berkshire
property he has developed in Fort Worth, the Devonshire property in Forney and the Somerset
entryway in Mansfield. Mr. Aaron Duncan, 2001 N. Lamar St. Dallas, reviewed the proposed
site analysis, zoning plan, commercial/office use, townhomes alternative plan, multifamily
mixed-use, and common space/village green. He discussed the Davis Road buffer and
perimeter buffer. Council Member Copeland asked for concept details of the townhomes and he
asked if they considered a fourth story. Mr. Carter said no. Council Member Lopez asked if
there would be a homeowners association and if the units would be for sale. Mr. Carter
confirmed yes for both. Council Member Lopez asked about access. Mr. Duncan reviewed
access points and trail plans. Council Member Copeland asked if they will have three or four
stories. Mr. Carter said they do not know until a developer confirms. Mr. Dye said staff feels
strongly toward four stories and brown stone architecture. Mayor Jensen asked Mr. Carter
what the issues would be with having four stories. Mr. Carter indicated parking would be an
issue. Mr. Jackson also noted they would like the alleys to remain as required. Mr. Carter
confirmed they would comply. Council Member Copeland asked to see the variances, and Mr.
Jackson reviewed numerous variances. Council Member Copeland asked how many units fall
into the number of one-bedroom units and if they have common walls. Mr. Carter noted
approximately sixty to sixty-five units with common walls. Mr. Dick Leblanc said he was
committed to bringing the same quality as other development. Council Member Copeland
asked for clarity of the minimum living area of the townhomes. Mr. Jackson noted one hundred
percent of the units have living areas of thirteen hundred square feet. Council Member
Wooldridge moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clemson, to close the public hearing and
approve with the developer working with staff on development of units up to four or five stories,
and with one-hundred percent of the townhomes at thirteen hundred square feet with alleys
developed at Uniform Development Code standards and townhomes to match the brownstone
across the street. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopted
ORD 11011-2021
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
37. Discussion and consideration of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Grand Prairie,
Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2021A and
resolving other matters incident and related thereto
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Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Humphreys to table this item.
Motion carried unanimously.
Tabled
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Maston Sillon discussed the traffic situation at Interstate 20 and Carrier Parkway, and
noted signage is not good.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the June 15, 2021, City Council meeting.
_______________________________
Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary
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Agenda
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM AND CHAMBERS, 300 W. MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JUNE 01, 2021 AT 4:30 PM
AGENDA
The meeting will be held at City Hall, Council Briefing Room and Chambers, 300 W. Main St, Grand
Prairie, Texas. Some or all of the council members may participate remotely via video conference.
CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Street Repairs Update
2. Epic Central Update
AGENDA REVIEW
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council 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” City Manager's Contract
(4) Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.”
RECESS MEETING
RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM
Invocation will be led by Pastor Samuel Hendricks, Full Gospel Word of Faith Church.
Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag will be led by Council Member Greg
Giessner.
CONSENT AGENDA
The full agenda has been posted on the city's website, www.gptx.org, for those who may want to view this
agenda in more detail. Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and
submitting a speaker card.
3. Minutes of the May 11, 2021 Special City Council Meeting and May 18, 2021 City Council
Meeting
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4. Annual Agreement for ZacTax Tax Analysis Software from Eight 20 Consulting, LLC in the
amount of $50,000. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four
additional one-year periods totaling $150,000 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the
City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000
of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council
to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
5. Professional Services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $96,000 for
surveying and engineering services for overall Central Park addition re-plat, Epic Central III
lease agreement legal descriptions, and Bolder Adventure Park lease agreement legal
description and instrument easements
6. Brookfield PID Contract with Bright Star Construction & Designs for Wall Repairs in the
amount of $111,372.23 (Council District 2)
7. Price Agreement for products and services of CrowdStrike Cybersecurity software annual
subscription renewal to include maintenance support services for use by the Information
Technology Department from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through a national inter-local
agreement with DIR-TSO-4317 at an estimated annual cost of 100,110.00, with a possible not
to exceed 5% increase annually. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew
for four additional one-year periods totaling $541,595.08 if all extensions are exercised.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of
the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding
is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
8. Price Agreement for products and services from Unique Digital Technologies, Inc. for the
hardware support and maintenance renewal for 2 Dell EMC Isilon data storage units. These Pro
Support 4HR/MC services are for the Isilon units located at City Hall and Public Safety
Building Datacenters. through a national inter-local agreement with Dell EMC Corporation
DIR-TSO-4299 at an estimated annual cost of $118,033.58 with a possible not to exceed 5%
increase annually. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for two
additional one-year periods totaling $365,904.08 if all extensions are exercised and increases
occur. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price
fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as
sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the
renewal terms
9. Ratify the purchase of an online premier GrayKey license from Grayshift LLC in the
cumulative amount of $82,070
10. Price agreement for a School Crossing Guard program with All City Management Services,
Inc., in the amount of $800,879.40. This agreement will be for one year, with the option to
renew for four additional one-year periods. The price for the second year will be $800,879.40.
The price for the third and fourth years will be $841,995.00 annually. The price for the fifth
year will be $869,113.80. The total value of the agreement will be $4,154,862.60 if all
renewals are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with
aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum
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price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s
obligation during the renewal terms
11. Terminate Development Agreement with Checo Purchase Company LLC
12. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Professional
Services contract with Martin Aquatic in the amount of $319,726; and approve a 5%
contingency of $15,986, total cost of $335,712 for master plan design services for EPIC Waters
and adjacent grounds
13. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; Professional
Services Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) for a site evaluation study on the Lake
Ridge Lift Station system hydraulics, electrical and odor control systems, and the building’s roof
and framing in the amount of $86,130 with a 5% contingency of $4,307 for a total project amount
of $90,437
14. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Construction
contract with Rebcon, Inc. in the amount of $181,400.16 for IH-20 Deceleration Lane for
Cardinal Health; 5% construction contingency in the amount of $9,070.00; Materials testing
with Team Consultants in the amount of $9,765.50; in-house labor distribution in the amount of
$9,070.00 for a total of $209,305.66
15. Ordinance vacating and the abandonment of an un-needed street right-of-way containing 1.252
acres (54,526 s.f.) located at US 287 and Old Fort Worth Road in Ellis County
16. Ordinance adopting the Housing Administration (Fund 3001) and Housing Choice Voucher
(Fund 3002) operating budgets for calendar year 2021 and fiscal year 2020-2021
17. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvements Projects Budget; Purchase of
radar speed feedback signs to reduce speeding and radar traffic count equipment from Traffic
Logix Corporation in the amount of $72,652 through a national interlocal with NCPA
18. Ordinance to convey required 20-foot utility easement (0.246 acre) and right of way expansion
to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC in the Epic Central Phase III Addition
19. Ordinance amending Chapter 29, Section 29-37 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding authority
to order remedy of dangerous or substandard buildings and structures
20. Ordinance Amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Option
Contract for $50,000 for a three month option to purchase 16.067 acres at 899 Belt Line Rd, CP
Richard Wilson Abstracts 1545 and 1548 PG 255 for a purchase price of $6,000,000, with the
option to extend contract for an additional three months for $50,000; authorize City Manager to
execute contract and extension (if needed)
21. Ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Project Specific
Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Dallas County for the widening of Camp Wisdom Road
MCIP 40811 from approximately 1700 linear feet west of Carrier Pkwy to FM 1382 and
commit the city to $128,804 in additional funding for a total City share commitment of
$5,478,804
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22. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Project Specific Agreement
Amendment with Dallas County for the widening of Camp Wisdom Road MCIP 40811 from
approximately 1700 linear feet west of Carrier Pkwy to FM 1382 and commit the city to
$128,804 in additional funding for a total City share commitment of $5,478,804
23. Resolution establishing the Floodplain Management Plan Committee to serve the City of Grand
Prairie in updating the Floodplain Management Plan for 2021-2026 and designating the
members thereof
24. Resolution approving the proposed and amended budgets for FY 2020-2021 of the Grand
Prairie Local Government Corporation
25. Resolution amending the Authorized Representatives for TexPool
26. Resolution Amending the Authorized Representatives for TexSTAR
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED
27. Z210502 – Zoning Change/Concept Plan – 509 Jesse Street-Centerline Supply, (City Council
District 1). Zoning Change and Concept Plan from Commercial (C) district to a Planned
Development District for Light Industrial Uses on 1.98 acres. Lots 1R and 5-10, Block C, Bell
Crest Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Commercial (C), generally
located northeast of W.E. Roberts Street and Jesse Street, and addressed as 509 Jesse Street
28. Z210201/CP210201 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Lake Ridge Parkway Townhomes (City
Council District 6). Zoning Change and Concept Plan for a 127-unit single family townhome
development on 12.10 acres. Tract 1B13, J.W. Brannon Survey, Abstract A-156 and Part of
Lot 1, Block 1, Lake Parks Retail Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas,
zoned PD-267A, within the Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District, generally located west of
Lake Ridge Parkway and south of Camp Wisdom Road, and addressed as 5201 and 5325 Lake
Ridge Parkway (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this item)
PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
29. S210410 - Site Plan – 1600 Great Southwest Parkway (City Council District 1). Site Plan for a
297,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse/office development on one lot on 16.53 acres. Site 99,
Great Southwest South, Great Southwest Industrial District, City of Grand Prairie and City of
Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, generally located west of S. Great
Southwest Parkway, approximately 474 feet north of W. Marshall Drive, and addressed as 1600
S. Great Southwest Parkway (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS
30. Z210501 - Zoning Change - SF at 301 and 305 NW 13th St. (City Council District 5). Zoning
Change Request from Office (O) district to Single-Family Six (SF-6) district for two lots on
0.346 acre. Lots 8 & 9, Block 12, Dalworth Park Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas
County, Texas, zoned Office, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, generally located
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northwest corner of Fort Worth Street and NW 13th Street, and addressed as 301 & 305 NW
13th Street (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
by a vote of 8-0)
31. Z210503/CP210503 - Planned Development Request – Prairie Ridge Plaza (City Council
District 6). Planned Development Zoning Request to allow Commercial (C) uses on 35.682
acres. within the Joseph Stewart survey, Abstract 961, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County,
Texas, zoned Agriculture (A), and generally located south of Highway 287 and east of Prairie
Ridge Boulevard (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval with the condition that a TIA be submitted and approved prior to any site plan or
future development approval by a vote of 9-0)
32. Z210504 - Zoning Change – SF-1 at 617, 618, and 625 Homestead Trail (City Council District
6). Zoning Change Request to Single-Family one (SF-1) for residential development on one
.55 and two .65 acre lots. Lots 7, 8, and 13 of Travels End Mobile Estates, City of Grand
Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Zoned Agriculture (A) and addressed as 617, 618, and 625
Homestead Trail (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval by a vote of 9-0)
33. Z210505/CP210505 - Planned Development Amendment Request – 138 Lakeview Dr (City
Council District 3). Planned Development Zoning Request to add commissary use to the
existing Planned Development zoning on 0.875 acres. Lot 3R, Block H of the Grand Prairie
Prize Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Planned Development 349
(PD-349), and addressed as 138 Lakeview Dr (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
34. TA210501 – Text Amendment to Appendix W: Residential Development Standards of the
Unified Development Code, specifically Section 2.II.F, to amend the minimum lot requirement
language for public improvement districts (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
35. TA210502 – Text Amendment to Article 4: Permissible Uses of the Unified Development
Code, specifically Section 18, “Use Charts” to include the use Convenience Store without Gas
as a retail and commercial use (On May 10, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
36. Z201101/CP201101 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Mixed Use at SH-360 and Davis Rd (City
Council District 6). Zoning Change and Concept Plan for a mixed-use development that
includes commercial, office, multi-family, and townhome uses on approximately 40 acres. B.
F. Howard Survey, Abstract No. 513, and Seth M. Blair Survey, Abstract No.135, City of
Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas, zoned Agriculture, and generally located east of State
Highway 360 and north of US Highway 287 (On April 26, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0)
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ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
37. Discussion and consideration of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Grand Prairie,
Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2021A and
resolving other matters incident and related thereto
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.
ADJOURNMENT
Certification
In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A, the City Council
agenda was prepared and posted May 28, 2021.
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Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary
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