City Council Meeting

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 W. MAIN STREET TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 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 Mike Del Bosque Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cole Humphreys Council Member District 1 Jorja Clemson Council Member At Large Place 7 Jeff Copeland Council Member At Large Place 8 Junior Ezeonu Council Member District 6 Kurt Johnson Council Member District 2 Dennis King Council Member District 4 John Lopez STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Commercial Drivers License Implementation Public Works Director Gabe Johnson introduced Fleet Manager Jayson Ramirez and Fleet employee Renee Luna who discussed the determination and work performed to bring the Commercial Driver’s License training and certification program to their facility. Mayor Jensen thanked them for their efforts and constant work in taking care of the fleet. Presented 2. What is a TIF/TIRZ Economic Development Director Marty Weider presented historical information on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ), described how a Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) works in providing an incentive and how the increased value is invested and designated to a zone. Mayor Jensen said it has proven to spur economic growth. Presented 3. Smoking Ordinance Environmental Services Director Cindy Mendez presented proposed revisions to the Smoking Ordinance and advised both the Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) and the Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee (PSHE) have reviewed. She said the initial smoking ordinance was presented in February 1986 and was last updated in January 2014. Ms. City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 1 of 15  Mendez discussed locations where smoking is currently allowed and where it is prohibited. She noted smoking is allowed in grandfathered bars and at sexually oriented businesses (SOB), but there is currently no SOB in Grand Prairie. She reviewed a list of smoke free municipalities and noted Grand Prairie currently allows smoking at private worksites and bars not restaurants. There was discussion on how a private worksite is defined. Ms. Mendez said this ordinance would provide for a change from smoking allowed to smoking prohibited; and changes would be in effect six months after adoption of a new ordinance and would only apply to new facilities. Ms. Mendez advised the PHAC and PSHE Committees recommended review by full council. This item will be reviewed again at a future date by Council. Presented AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked if anyone had questions on Consent Agenda items seven through twenty-six. Council Member Copeland noted the items which were reviewed earlier at the Finance and Government Committee meeting and advised they were recommended to Council for approval. Council Member Ezeonu asked for clarification of item forty-five. Deputy City Manager / Chief Operating Officer Steve Dye gave a brief explanation and noted the item had been reviewed by Council previously. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Jensen called a closed session at 5:23 p.m. to discuss Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property” and Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.” RECESS MEETING Mayor Jensen adjourned the Executive Session, reconvened the regular meeting and called a recess at 5:55 p.m. RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM Mayor Jensen reconvened the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Invocation led by Rev. Arthur James of The Transparent Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Copeland. PRESENTATIONS 4. Constitution Week Proclamation – Presented to Elizabeth Patel, Lucretia Council Cochran DAR Chapter Regent Solid Waste Director Dr. Patricia Redfearn acknowledged Ms. Patel and presented this annual recognition. Presented 5. Scott Wells Recognition for his Service to Lone Star Park City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 2 of 15  Mayor Jensen acknowledged Mr. Wells for his service with Lone Star Park and presented him with a trophy. Presented 6. Presentation of Citizen Award of Merit to Ashley Coyle Police Chief Daniel Scesney discussed the incident involving a suspect and acknowledged Ms. Coyle, presenting her with the Citizen Award of Merit for bravely assisting Officer Carnevale. Presented CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve consent agenda items seven through forty-six. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Minutes of the August 17, 2021, City Council Meeting Approved on Consent 8. Amended August 3, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes Approved on Consent 9. 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule Approved on Consent 10. Purchase of state mandated water well capping, plugging wells 13, 16, 19, 22, and 24 and pump & motor removal services at well 24 from Advanced Water Well Technologies in the amount of $472,097.58 with a 5% contingency of $23,604.88 for a total amount of $495,702.46 through a Cooperative agreement with BuyBoard Approved on Consent 11. Purchase of a Permalog monitoring system which includes 101 logger units, a Patroller 4 Drive By Kit and a Touch Pro Correlator through Western Industrial Supply, LLC., in the total amount of $90,726. through a cooperative agreement, with BuyBoard Approved on Consent 12. Commercial Hangar lease with Aviator Air Flight School, LLC, for Hangar 6 South G for a term of one year to begin on August 4, 2021, and ending on September 31, 2022, with an annual rent of $2676.00 Approved on Consent City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 3 of 15  13. Authorize and confirm the purchase of a drainage easement, water main easement and permanent right of way required for the extension of Stadium Drive from GRTP, Ltd, a Texas Limited Partnership in the not to exceed amount of $520,000 Approved on Consent 14. Thirty year treated water purchase contract with the City of Midlothian with automatic 5-year renewals with initial volume rate of $2.620 per 1,000 gallons with initial annual daily average demand being 1.33 MGD and initial maximum day demand is 2.0 MGD. Raw water rate will be $1.25448 per 1,000 gallons Approved on Consent 15. Ratify the Enterprise Health Service Provider agreements with Peerfit, Inc., in the cumulative amount of $109,035.44 Mr. Harold R. Willis, 538 Lindly, asked for clarification of this item. Deputy City Manager Cheryl DeLeon provided a summary. Approved on Consent 16. Reject all Proposals from RFP# 21124 for a Corporate Fitness Program Approved on Consent 17. Ratify the City’s previous contract year expenditure in the amount of $401,584.12, and approve Change Order #2 with Employer Direct Healthcare (Surgery Plus) in the amount of $125,000, for an overall annual amount for 2021 not to exceed $375,000 Mr. Willis asked for clarification of this item. Ms. DeLeon provided a summary. Approved on Consent 18. Brookfield PID Change Order/Amendment No. 1 for MK Landscape, Inc. for landscape maintenance in the total amount of $38,853.02 (Council District 2) Approved on Consent 19. Award bid for the completion of one residential reconstruction project as part of the HOME Reconstruct Program to Symone Construction Services, LLC in the amount of $134,468.20 Approved on Consent 20. Right of Way acquisition approval for the purchase of permanent right of way required for the extension of Stadium Drive from First Christian Church of Grand Prairie in the not to exceed amount of $62,000 Approved on Consent City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 4 of 15  21. Professional contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates in the amount of $499,200 for the engineering services for Great Southwest Parkway widening under IH 20 Approved on Consent 22. Purchase of digital message boards from Lantek Communications in the amount of $64,287.27 with a contingency of $6,400 through a national cooperative agreement with TIPS Approved on Consent 23. Reject all Bids from RFB# 21144 and 21162 for Car Wash services Approved on Consent 24. Authorize Sublease agreement between 321 Firehouse GP LLC and Dimitrios VaGenas LLC d/b/a “My Kuzina” for a portion of the premises owned by the City and leased to Firehouse Gastro Park LLC at 321 W. Main Street, in accordance with the terms of the original lease between the City and Firehouse Gastro Park LLC Approved on Consent 25. Price Agreement for Network Cable Installation Services from Cyson Technology Group (up to $50,000.00 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $250,000.00 if all extensions are exercised, authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $25,000.00 or 25% of the maximum price so long as the City Council appropriates sufficient funding to satisfy the city’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent 26. Renewal of PoliceOne Academy online training module for basic peace officer courses with Lexipol, through a national cooperative agreement with Allied States Cooperative, at an estimated annual cost of $14,688 Approved on Consent 27. Price Agreement with Cap Fleet Upfitters, LLC, for emergency vehicle equipment installation labor, for an initial six-month term in the maximum amount of $245,000, with the option to renew for one additional year in the maximum amount of $165,000, for a total of $410,000, through a national interlocal agreement with BuyBoard. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000 so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent 28. Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors (H&W) for EpicCentral construction work in the amount of $6,000,000 for the construction of two restaurant shell spaces and all site identification and City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 5 of 15  wayfinding signage Mr. Willis asked for clarification of this item. Ms. DeLeon provided a summary. Approved on Consent 29. Price Agreement for tent rentals for Prairie Lights from Peerless Event and Tents (up to $68,200 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $341,000 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 the City Council appropriates sufficient funding to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent 30. Price Agreement for background investigation services for Police Civilian Employees from Information Discovery Services, LLC (up to $60,762.50 annually). This agreement will be utilized only as needed and will be for one year with the maximum number of applicant screenings to be 250. An option to renew for 4 additional one-year periods totaling $303,812.50 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 31. Price Agreement for Prairie Lights carnival rides and concessions from Carnival Americana (up to $35,000 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for 4 additional one-year periods annually totaling $175,000 if all extensions are exercised. This agreement includes a 20% commission due to the city on carnival concessions estimated at $11,000 annually. 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 32. Amendment No. 2 with Brown Reynolds Watford (BRW) Architects in the amount of $39,800 for expanded and extended construction administration services associated with the new Fire Station 3 facility being constructed at the northeast corner of State Highway 161 and West Marshall Drive Approved on Consent 33. Ordinance amending Schedule III of the Traffic Register by updating the existing school zone for Daniels Elementary School on the newly renamed M L King Jr Blvd; and updating effective times for the zone on Grand Prairie Road where an Uplift Academy is no longer operating City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 6 of 15  Adopted ORD 11050-2021 34. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates for SH 180 (Main Street) CCTV/DMS between Great Southwest Pkwy to east of Hensley Drive in the amount of $87,238 Adopted ORD 11051-2021 35. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Solid Waste Landfill Replacement Fund Budget; Authorize and confirm the purchase of two separate tracts located at 3495 IH30 and 1923 IH 30 from Trinity River Mitigation Bank, L.P. in the not to exceed amount of $3,550,000 Adopted ORD 11052-2021 36. Amend the FY 20/21 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Authorize Creek Erosion Management Voluntary Buyout of 528 Estate Drive in the not to exceed amount of $504,000 from Gordon and Whitney Carlisle Adopted ORD 11053-2021 37. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget: Professional Engineering Services Contract with CP&Y, Inc. for the Jefferson Street Reconstruction in the amount of $543,175 Adopted ORD 11054-2021 38. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Ratify a construction contract with North Texas Contracting, Inc. for emergency water repairs at Belt Line Road and IH 30 in the amount of $2,103,720 Adopted ORD 11055-2021 39. Ordinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Creek Erosion Management Voluntary Buyout for 3905 Silver Meadow Lane in the not to exceed amount of $304,000 Adopted City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 7 of 15  ORD 11056-2021 40. Ordinance amending the FY 2021/2022 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Street Maintenance Sales Tax Program as outline for Grand Prairie streets, alleys, roadway resurfacing, pavement markings, pavement leveling, professional services, and engineering, utilizing approved price agreements and service contracts Adopted ORD 11057-2021 41. An Ordinance amending Ordinance 10883-2020 and defining the number of authorized positions in each Civil Service classification of the Grand Prairie Police Department, repealing all conflicting ordinances, and providing an effective date Adopted ORD 11058-2021 42. An ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Contract with Spohn Ranch Skate Parks for $220,200 for repairs and additional amenities to Alliance Skate Park through a cooperative agreement with Sourcewell. The City will use the balance of $5,000.00 for building graphics Adopted ORD 11059-2021 43. An ordinance amending the FY2020/2021 Capital Improvement Budget; purchase Dectron from Enviromatic Systems at the cost of $391,150 with a 5% contingency of $19,558 for a total price of $410,708 through a cooperative agreement with BuyBoard Adopted ORD 11060-2021 44. Resolution approving a Negotiated Settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company’s 2021 Rate Review Mechanism filing Adopted RES 5214-2021 45. A Resolution of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, authorizing the $18,354,828 in funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act to be allocated and expended as proposed Mr. Willis asked for clarification of this item. Ms. DeLeon provided a summary. Adopted City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 8 of 15  RES 5215-2021 46. Resolution amending the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Grand Prairie Local Government Corporation for a cash grant of an additional $5,500,000 to be used for the purchase and maintenance of real property; identify the property located at 1000 W. Main Street as a suitable site for the location, relocation or expansion of a business within the City Adopted RES 5216-2021 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED 47. S210306 - Site Plan – Industrial Warehouse at 2405 Fort. Worth St., (City Council District 1). Site Plan for a 9,920 sq. ft. industrial warehouse building on one lot on 0.614 acre. Lots 2-5, Block 2, Dalworth Hills Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas. Zoned (LI) Light Industrial District, addressed as 2405, 2409, 2413, and 2417 Fort Worth Street (The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this item to September 13, 2021) Tabled PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 48. RP210801 – Replat Variance Request - Epic West Towne Crossing Phase 1, Lots 1R-2A and 1R-2B, Block C (City Council District 2). Request for variance from street front requirement for the purpose of replatting Epic West Towne Crossing Phase 1, Lot 1R-2, Block C, creating two lots from one lot on 6.281 acres. Epic West Towne Crossing Phase 1, Lot 1R-2, Block C, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-364, within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 3116 S HWY 161 (The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the plat on the condition that City Council grant the variance by a vote of 8-0) Chief City Planner Savannah Ware presented details of the replat request for a Residence Inn by Marriott. She noted it does not comply with Unified Development Code (UDC) requirements for access. She noted the Planning and Zoning Commission conditionally approved the request. Council Member King asked to clarify the location of the entranceway. Ms. Ware noted on map provided. Council Member Lopez asked if there would be sidewalks leading to the property, and Ms. Ware confirmed. Planning Director Rashad Jackson recommended making an amendment to the UDC and Mayor Jensen agreed. Mayor Jensen advised there were no speakers present on this item. Council Member King moved, seconded by Council Member Clemson to approve with staff recommendations. The motion carried unanimously. Approved 49. S190101A - Site Plan Amendment - Texas Roadhouse Parking Lot Expansion (City Council District 4). Site Plan Amendment to expand the parking lot for an existing restaurant. Lot 1, Block A, Smith I-20 Addition, and a portion of Tract 2B02, Charles D. Ball Survey, Abstract No. 197, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-29, within the I-20 Corridor City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 9 of 15  Overlay District, and addressed as 2490 W IH-20 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0) Ms. Ware presented information of the site plan amendment request. Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Approved PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS 50. Z210301/CP210301 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Townhomes at 3411 Gilbert Rd. (City Council District 1). Zoning Change Request to a Planned Development with 22 units lots on 2.77 acres. Tract 3, John C. Read Survey, Abstract 1183, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Single-Family One (SF-1), with an approximate address of 3411 Gilbert Rd (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a condition by a vote of 8-0) Ms. Ware presented details of this zoning change request for a planned development. She noted it is just under required density, meets parking requirements and reviewed townhome standards. Ms. Ware presented a citizen letter of concern. She noted variances include lot area and lot depth and said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions, but staff cannot recommend approval. Council Member Lopez asked if there would be a homeowner’s association (HOA) for this property and if the homes are for purchase or lease. Ms. Ware said yes, and confirmed they would be for purchase and maintenance by the owner. Mr. Tommy Kent, President of Sherwood Homes, 3604 Old North Road, asked if city water and sewer would be provided. Mr. Jackson confirmed there would be city water and sewer services and the developer would be required to extend the utilities. Public Works Director Gabe Johnson said the mobile home park is serviced by the City of Irving for water/wastewater services and confirmed they would not tap into the private water line of the mobile home park. Mr. Kent asked if the street would be widened. Mr. Jackson said it would depend on the site plan review and if a traffic impact study requires one. James Curran, 3411 Gilbert Road and Roberto Nunez, 2959 Kings Road, Dallas Texas, noted they were in support of this item but were not present to speak. Council Member Clemson had questions for the developer who was not present; she then moved, seconded by Council Member Ezeonu, to close the public hearing and table this item. The motion carried unanimously. Roberto Nunez later returned to Council Chambers and requested to speak. Council Member Copeland moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to take this item off table and open the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Nunez spoke in favor of the item and noted the property owner had an emergency and could not attend. Council Member Clemson and Council Member Lopez asked for clarification of property ownership and maintenance. Mr. Nunez said the homes would be rent-to-own and the owner would provide an HOA for maintenance. Mr. Jackson confirmed each individual lot would be rented. Council Member Copeland asked what the budget is for Gilbert Road because the cost for infrastructure would be costly. Mr. Nunez said the owner is aware and had a plan to complete the infrastructure, but he did not have the budget information for presentation today. Mr. Jackson said an operational plan would need to be submitted. Council Member Ezeonu suggested tabling the item until City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 10 of 15  additional information can be provided, and Mayor Jensen asked staff to review. Council Member Clemson asked the owner to present a project for ownership instead of renting; she then moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to close the public hearing and table this item. The motion carried unanimously. Tabled 51. SU120101C - Specific Use Permit Review - 3110 and 3114 E Main St (City Council District 5). Review of SUP-883A, a Specific Use Permit for Used Auto Sales, Auto Sales Wholesale, General Auto Repair, and Major Component Replacement, for compliance with SUP conditions and modify or revoke as deemed appropriate based upon the review. Lots 444 and 445 of Burbank Gardens, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Commercial, within Central Business District No. 4, and addressed as 3110 and 3114 E Main St (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 6-2 to revoke unless the applicant brings the property into compliance by the City Council meeting) Ms. Ware advised this item was to review the Specific Use Permit (SUP) for compliance. She reviewed the case and noted there has been continued activity on the site. Ms. Ware clarified there were two applications received and reviewed details on prohibited uses. She noted a certificate of occupancy was approved for used car sales. Ms. Ware discussed on-going compliance issues, including evidence of salvaging which was just recently cleaned up. Staff recommended the revocation of the SUP. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted six to two to revoke the SUP unless the applicant was able to bring the property into compliance by the start of the Council meeting. Staff recommended a public hearing in six months to review compliance if not revoked. Mohammed Qaloud of West Auto Sales and Lamatric Burns, owner of GT Motors, 4656 Saturn Road, Garland, Texas, noted they were present and in support of allowing the SUP to continue. Migdali Martinez, 100 Sewell Court, Irving, Texas noted opposition to this item but did not wish to speak. Narid Forutan, owner of the property, spoke in support of not revoking the SUP. Council Member Lopez asked if he works at the property daily. Mr. Forutan said he did not, but he had mechanics there on the property and visits the location every two weeks or once a month. He also said they discontinued the mechanic business and currently only has a car retail shop there. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys said he has visited with various auto related business owners who work to remain compliant; he then moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to close the public hearing and revoke the specific use permit. Voting Yea to Revoke the SUP: Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, Council Member District 1 Clemson, Council Member At Large Place 7 Copeland, Council Member District 6 Johnson, Council Member District 2 King, Council Member District 4 Lopez Voting Nay: Council Member At Large Place 8 Ezeonu Denied - Specific Use Permit Revoked; ORD 11064-2021 52. SU210801/S210802 - Specific Use Permit – The Learning Experience Daycare (City Council District 4). Specific Use Permit for a Child Day Care Facility located on one lot on 1.317 City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 11 of 15  acres. Lot 1, Block 1, Jai Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development-130 (PD-130) District, generally located northwest of W. Camp Wisdom Road and Lynn Road, and addressed as 2804 W. Camp Wisdom Road (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0) Ms. Ware reviewed details of the Specific Use Permit/Site Plan. She advised the Planning and Zoning Commission and Development Review Committee recommended approval. Council Member Lopez asked to clarify the location of the lots. Ms. Ware noted on the map provided. Council Member Lopez asked to clarify size of lots and wall. Glen Moore, Bedford, Texas, representing the owner reviewed the acreage and noted they do not have a plan for a proposed wall for the property. He said there would be a security fence around the playground area. Council Member Lopez said when this was brought before council previously, it was requested that a masonry wall be placed there. Ms. Ware confirmed daycare is one use that does not require masonry. Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to close the public hearing and approve this item to include a masonry wall along the north and west side of the daycare center with required height as noted by staff. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11061-2021 53. Z210602/CP210602 - Planned Development Request - PD at 1501 S. Belt Line Rd. (City Council District 3). Planned Development request for 41 single-family detached residential lots on 14.361 acres. Tract 7, 7.4, and 7.5, Robert R Tucker Survey, Abstract 1473, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Zoned Commercial (C), located on the northwest and southwest corners of the intersection of Monterrey Ave. and S Belt Line Road, with an approximate address of 1501 S Belt Line Rd (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0) Ms. Ware reviewed the planned development request and said the applicant is requesting front- entry garages that do not meet required conditions. She noted citizen concerns include entrance, signs, fencing and landscaping. She noted the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval but staff cannot recommend due to noncompliance with the Future Land Use Map. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked Mr. Michael Salcedo, 401 College Street, to come forward to present details. Mr. Salcedo said they have had discussions with the Public Improvement District Board (PID) multiple times and although they still have some concerns, the PID president and a significant number of the board now supports the development. He noted they were happy to see development of single family homes. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked for details of square footage and price of the homes. Property owner Mr. Andy Nguyen provided requested information and said he researched the market and was confident it would yield the amounts discussed. Council Member Lopez asked the area would have an HOA or a PID and inquired about the amenities. Ms. Ware said they would have to have an HOA for this property. And she reviewed the map with amenities. Council Member Copeland asked for details of the proposed garages noting he does not support front entry garages nor smaller lot sizes. Ms. Ware confirmed they requested variances. Council Member Clemson advised she is not opposed to front entry garages. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque said he was happy to City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 12 of 15  see proposed single family homes. Council Member Copeland said he likes the project, but did not favor the two variances requested. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Council Member Clemson, to close the public hearing and table this item. The motion carried unanimously. Tabled ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 54. Boards and Commissions Appointments City Secretary Mona Lisa Galicia presented the boards and commissions nominations. Council Member Ezeonu moved, seconded by Council Member Humphreys to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Approved 55. A public hearing regarding the FY 2020 CARES Act Grant to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a change to the scope of Fiscal Year 2020 grant application with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $3,852,325 for operating/ capital for vehicle for hire service. The City will provide no matching requirement of the $3,852,325. The total budget to operate the vehicle for hire is 3,852,325 for one or more years Transit Advisor Tony Flowers discussed the proposed micro transit service, noting this does not affect the Grand Connection Transit program. He showed a snapshot map of the proposed service zone to include ten buses initially and advised reservations would be available for transit to the University of Texas at Arlington, Tarrant County Community College, Dallas College - Mountain View and Dallas Baptist University. He reviewed the financial consideration and cost of service. Mayor Jensen said he was in favor of this project when he heard about it in Arlington. Mr. Flowers said the logistics are being worked out now, and they can be up and running in November with at least one van made wheelchair accessible. Council Members Ezeonu, Lopez and Clemson expressed their support. Speaker Harold Willis asked if trips to Mansfield and Arlington for medical visits would be allowed. Mr. Flowers said no. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted RES 5217-2021 56. Public Hearing and Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, approving an amended project and financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Grand Prairie, Texas, established pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code Economic Development Director Marty Weider reviewed the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 13 of 15  Adopted ORD 11062-2021 57. Resolution authorizing two purchases of land at 899 Belt Line Rd, CP Richard Wilson Abstracts 1545 and 1548 PG 255 and acknowledging the issuance of TIF#1 revenue debt in the amount of $11 million for the project Mr. Weider presented items fifty-seven through sixty. He reviewed information on this property and the issuance of the TIF#1 revenue debt. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve this item with an amendment on number sixty to purchase up to approximately fifteen acres. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted RES 5218-2021 58. Resolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with the proceeds of future debt in the amount of $11 million for land purchased at 899 Belt Line Rd, CP Richard Wilson Abstracts 1545 and 1548 PG 255 Adopted RES 5219-2021 59. Ordinance Amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Exercise Option to purchase 23.3216 acres at 899 Belt Line Rd CP Richard Wilson Abstract 1548 PG 255 for a purchase price of $4,000,000 from Miami Partners LLC; authorize City Manager to execute contract Adopted ORD 11063-2021 60. Exercise 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 $7,000,000; authorize City Manager to execute contract Approved 61. Public Hearing on the FY 2021/2022 Operating Budget Budget Director Kathleen Mercer presented items sixty-one and sixty-two. Mr. Willis spoke in favor and said he is concerned that 911 dispatchers are not paid enough. Chief Scesney said they created a lateral pay structure for their dispatch service. Former Council Member Tony Shotwell said the budget looks in-line, and said he noticed a water and sewer increase. He also said he hopes there will be money for library improvements. Council Member Copeland moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to close the public hearing and postpose action on City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 14 of 15  items sixty-one and sixty-two until the September 21st City Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Tabled 62. Public Hearing on the FY 2021/2022 Capital Improvement Projects Budgets Tabled CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. George Gentry spoke of an issue at his church with a sewer pipe which was replaced several years ago, and he requested city assistance in replacing the dirt which has washed away over the years. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the September 21, 2021, City Council meeting. _______________________________ Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary City Council Meeting – September 07, 2021 Page 15 of 15