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Grand Prairie, TX · June 1, 2021

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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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 1 of 12 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. City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 2 of 12 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 3 of 12 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 4 of 12 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 5 of 12 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 6 of 12 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 7 of 12 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 8 of 12 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 9 of 12 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. City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 10 of 12 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 11 of 12 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 12 of 12

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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 1 of 6 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 2 of 6 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 3 of 6 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 City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 4 of 6 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) City Council Meeting – June 01, 2021 Page 5 of 6 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. _______________________________ Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary 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 Gloria Colvin (gcolvin@gptx.org) at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. 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