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Grand Prairie, TX · November 2, 2021

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CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 W. MAIN STREET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2021 AT 4:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Ron Jensen – arrived at 4:44 p.m. 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. City of Grand Prairie Cybersecurity and Business Continuity Strategic Plan Chief Information Officer, Keshnel Penny presented the City of Grand Prairie’s Cybersecurity and Business Continuity strategies including the strategies for defending against cyber attacks and preparing for disasters. PRESENTED AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked if there were any questions on Consent Agenda items five through thirty-five. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys asked why agenda items thirty-three and thirty-four are on the Consent Agenda and not on Items for Individual Consideration. City Attorney Megan Mahan said it is standard practice for first readings to be on the Consent Agenda but said these agenda items could be pulled for discussion under Items for Individual Consideration. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys asked that Consent Agenda items thirty-three and thirty-four be pulled for discussion under Items for Individual Consideration. City Manager Steve Dye mentioned that in the future all Public Readings would be placed under Items for Individual Consideration. Council Member Copeland mentioned that the Finance and Government Committee has a new process in place and there are no recommendations on any agenda items for this meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque noted that item six would be for a purchase of 7 new Dodge Charger GT sedans instead of 6. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque said item thirty-two would be tabled. Council Member Clemson asked when item thirty-two would be presented to Council. Dane Stovall mentioned item thirty-two would be City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 1 of 12 presented to Council at the December 16, 2021 Council meeting. Mayor Jensen asked that item thirty- two be left on the Consent Agenda and to also brief Council during the Staff Presentations. There were no further comments or questions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Jensen called a closed session pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss Section 551.071 “Consultation with Attorney” - Streaming Video Franchise Fees; Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property” and Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.” RECESS MEETING Mayor Jensen adjourned the closed session, opened the regular meeting, and recessed the meeting at 6:16 p.m. RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM Invocation led by Pastor Anthony Cheek of Calvary Family Worship Center. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Lopez. PRESENTATIONS 2. Recognition of the City of Grand Prairie for Assistance Provided to Mansfield Independent School District (MISD) Mansfield Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Kimberley Cantu recognized the City of Grand Prairie for their efforts in assisting the district during the recent events on October 6, 2021 at Timberview High School. Dr. Cantu extended her gratitude and appreciation to all the first responders for their service. PRESENTED 3. Recognition of Keith Odom for his Service to AEG and the City of Grand Prairie Mayor Jensen recognized Keith Odom for his exemplary service to AEG and the City of Grand Prairie and congratulations on his retirement. PRESENTED 4. Recognition of Paralympian Ray Hennagir NOT PRESENTED – Honoree unable to attend City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 2 of 12 CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve Consent Agenda items five, six noted with the correction for the purchase of seven (7) new Dodge Charger GT sedans, seven through thirty-one and thirty-five; table item thirty-two; pull items thirty-three and thirty- four for Individual Consideration. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Minutes of the October 12, 2021, City Council Meeting APPROVED ON CONSENT 6. Purchase of six (6) new Dodge Charger GT sedans for Police ($28,682 each) from Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep (DCJ) for a combined total of $172,092 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard APPROVED ON CONSENT – with the correction the purchase is for seven (7) new Dodge Charger GT sedans. 7. Purchase of three (3) new Ford Transit T350 Wagon for Parks and Recreation ($42,810 each) and two (2) new Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 for Fire Department ($49,799 each) from Rockdale Country Ford dba Caldwell Country for a combined total of $228,028 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard APPROVED ON CONSENT 8. Purchase of two (2) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab pickups for Fire ($33,945 each), one (1) new Chevrolet Bolt EUV for Environmental Services ($34,405), one (1) new Chevrolet Bolt EV for Environmental Services ($31,850), three (3) new Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ext. cab pickups with animal services body for Police ($68,485 each), two (2) new Silverado 2500HD crew cab pickups for Parks and Recreation ($41,125 each), one (1) new Chevrolet Suburban for Facility Services ($49,620), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD regular cab with utility body for Public Works ($49,440), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab 4x4 pickup for Public Works ($39,625), two (2) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext. cab pickups for Planning and Development ($33,950 each), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext. cab pickup for Public Works ($33,505), two (2) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 regular cab 4x4 pickups for Parks and Recreation ($36,845 each), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD regular cab 4x4 pickup for Solid Waste ($39,320), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 regular cab pickup for Police ($32,890), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ext. cab pickup with utility body for Facility Services ($59,560), and seven (7) new Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD regular cab pickups with service bodies for Public Works ($43,725 each) from Caldwell Country for a combined total of $1,173,875 through an Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard APPROVED ON CONSENT City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 3 of 12 9. Purchase of two (2) new unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) for Court ($34,399 each), two (2) new unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) for Police ($34,399 each), and twenty-three (23) new Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) for Police ($35,899 each) from Caldwell Country for a combined total of $963,273 through a Cooperative Agreement with HGAC APPROVED ON CONSENT 10. Award a contract for fuel island updates/upgrades on above-ground storage tank(s) (AST) at Prairie Lakes Golf Course, Tangle Ridge Golf Course, and Fire Station 7 from Stovall Commercial Contractors, LLC for a combined total of $157,313.71 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard APPROVED ON CONSENT 11. Purchase of one (1) new John Deere Gator TS truckster for Parks and Recreation ($7,072.48), two (2) new John Deere Gator TS truckster for Parks and Recreation ($8,048.23 each), and two (2) new John Deere Gator XUV865M trucksters for Solid Waste- Landfill ($24,146.27 each) from Storms Lawn & Garden LLC (Deere & Company) for a combined total of $71,461.48 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard APPROVED ON CONSENT 12. Purchase of one (1) new E.H. Wachs single turner valve maintenance skid for Public Works- Water from E.H. Wachs totaling $75,090 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard APPROVED ON CONSENT 13. Purchase of one (1) new Falcon Asphalt Recycler & Hot Box Trailer for Public Works- Streets ($71,852), one (1) new Gorman Rupp Pump for Solid Waste- Landfill ($78,500), and one (1) new Allmand Bros. Night-Lite V-Series Trailer for Solid Waste-Landfill ($14,205) from Kirby- Smith Machinery, Inc. totaling $164,557 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard APPROVED ON CONSENT 14. Purchase of one (1) new Caterpillar 259D Track Loader ($63,247) for Parks and Recreation, one (1) new Caterpillar D8T Track Dozer ($1,038,794) for Solid Waste- Landfill, four (4) new Caterpillar 430 Backhoe Loaders ($138,760 each) for Public Works- Water, and one (1) new Caterpillar 430 Backhoe Loader ($138,760) for Parks and Recreation for a combined total of $1,795,841 from HOLT Caterpillar through a Cooperative Agreement with Sourcewell APPROVED ON CONSENT City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 4 of 12 15. Purchase of one (1) new Caterpillar DP50CN1 Tier 4 Final Diesel Pneumatic Tire Forklift for Public Works- Water Distribution totaling $64,158.21 from DARR Equipment Co. through a Cooperative Agreement with Sourcewell APPROVED ON CONSENT 16. Purchase of one (1) new John Deere M15 Flex Wing Rotary Cutter ($18,768.20) for Solid Waste- Landfill and one (1) new John Deere 4052M Compact Utility Tractor ($34,671.91) for Parks and Recreation from United Ag & Turf (Deere & Company) totaling $53,440.11 through a Cooperative Agreement with Sourcewell APPROVED ON CONSENT 17. Price Agreement for Autobody Repair Medium & Heavy-Duty Trucks and Fire Apparatus from WTR, Inc. (up to $100,000.00 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $500,000.00 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 18. Change Order #1 to add emergency vehicle equipment to price agreement with Cap Fleet Upfitters, LLC through a national cooperative agreement with BuyBoard, in the amount of $750,000 during the current term and one optional renewal term, for a total increase of $1,500,000 if all renewal terms are executed. 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 19. Award a contract for the certified rebuild of complete powertrain and hydraulic system(s) on a 2016 Caterpillar 836K compactor to HOLT Caterpillar in the amount of $725,558.68 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard APPROVED ON CONSENT City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 5 of 12 20. Price Agreement with High Sierra Electronics, Inc. for the purchase of products and services to maintain the City’s Advance Flood Warning System in the amount of $200,000. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $1,000,000 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 obligations during the renewal terms APPROVED ON CONSENT 21. Price Agreement for the purchase of products, installation and repair services for fire apparatus equipment from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC through a cooperative agreement with BuyBoard, at an estimated annual cost of $50,000.00 with an option to renew for two additional one year periods totaling $150,000.00 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000.00 if the City Council appropriates sufficient funding to satisfy the city’s obligation during the renewal terms APPROVED ON CONSENT 22. Phase II of integration between Verizon Networkfleet GPS and AssetWorks FleetFocus (fleet management information software) ($101,871.60) and renewal of phase I installed GPS units ($67,319.28) for a combined total of $169,190.88 from AssetWorks through a Cooperative Agreement with Sourcewell APPROVED ON CONSENT 23. Price Agreement for Custodial Supplies from Pollock Investments, Inc. through a national cooperative agreement with BuyBoard at an estimated annual cost of $100,000.00. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods totaling $300,000.00 if all extensions are exercised. 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 24. Purchase of one (1) new John Bean Bulldog Sewer Cleaner trailer for Public Works from CLS Equipment Co., Inc. totaling $71,289.90 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard APPROVED ON CONSENT City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 6 of 12 25. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch Tobacco Enforcement Program, through an Interlocal Agreement with Texas State University up to the amount of $18,750 for the purpose of compliance-related activities of tobacco retailers APPROVED ON CONSENT 26. Contract with Cornerstone on Demand Learning System Software through a cooperative agreement with U.S. General Services Administration with an initial term of three (3) years at a rate of $37,000 for the initial year, $36,500 for years 2 and 3, and two additional 1-year annual renewal options at a 4.5% annual rate increase resulting in a total amount of $188,001.41 if all renewal options are exercised; authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options if approved in the annual budget APPROVED ON CONSENT 27. Prepayment of two (2) ambulances through the HGAC contract from Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Houston, TX at a cost of $441,419.22 APPROVED ON CONSENT 28. Prepayment of one (1) fire engine through BuyBoard contract 571-18 from Siddons-Martin of Denton, at a total cost of $800,922.45 APPROVED ON CONSENT 29. Resolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds from the issuance of future debt for fire-fighting equipment as outlined in the adopted Capital Improvements Program ADOPTED RES 5234-2021 30. Resolution Ratifying application for the H-E-B/Central Market Green Bag Grant, and if awarded, authorize the City Manager to accept funding by signing the subrecipient agreement and other grant related documents from Keep Texas Beautiful ADOPTED 31. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an inter-local purchasing agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the North Texas Municipal Water District ADOPTED RES 5236-2021 City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 7 of 12 32. Revised Resolution approving the floodplain management plan and program for public information for the Community Rating System program update TABLED 33. First Reading of an ordinance modifying the solid waste collection franchise agreement with Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd., dba Republic Services of Arlington to increase the commercial and industrial rates and increase the franchise fee from 4% to 5% APPROVED ON INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 34. First Reading of an ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Chapter 26, Utilities and Services,” of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas by amendment of Article VI, “Garbage Collection and Disposal, “ Section 26-101 (c) and Section 26-115 (d), (f), and (h) to increase the franchise fee and commercial and industrial rates, making this amendment cumulative; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith, providing a savings clause and a severability clause; and providing for an effective date APPROVED ON INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 35. Ordinance to ratify the conveyance of required utility easements and right of ways to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for new City Hall, Dallas County ADOPTED ORD 11112-2021 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to table items thirty-six and thirty-seven. The motion carried unanimously. 36. SUP-21-08-0004 Specific Use Permit /Site Plan – Mena Express, Block 1, Lot 2. (City Council District 1). Specific Use Permit /Site Plan request for an 18,900 sq. ft. Heavy Truck/Heavy Equipment Repair Shop on one tract on 2.772 acres. Part of Tract 22, Israel Jennings Survey, Abstract 679, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Zoned (LI) Light Industrial District, within the SH 161 Corridor District, generally located southwest of SH 161, and addressed as 3025 Hard Rock Road (Table to November 16, 2021) TABLED 37. S210904 - Site Plan - Dechman MF (City Council District 6). Site Plan for a 298-unit multi- family development on 13.83 acres. Tracts 19, Thomas J. Tone Survey, Abstract No. 1460, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas zoned PD-23, within the IH-20 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 4100 Westcliff Road (On October 11, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-2) TABLED City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 8 of 12 PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 38. S210905 - Site Plan - ILT GP Portables (City Council District 4). Site Plan Amendment to add multiple modular buildings on an existing school campus on one lot on 23.49 acres. IL Texas GP Addition, Blk 1, Lot 1, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Agricultural District, within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District, generally located northwest of Ragland Road and northbound State Highway 360 Service Road, and addressed as 2851 Ragland Road (On October 11, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-2) Chief City Planner Savannah Ware presented this site plan amendment noting the applicant intends to add eight modular classroom building and a modular restroom building to the existing school campus. Ms. Ware indicated the Development Review Committee recommended approval of the request with the condition that the application shall provide a landscaped area between the portable buildings and the detention pond to screen the portable buildings from S.H. 360. Council Member Johnson inquired on the type of landscaping. Mayor Jensen mentioned portable buildings are not preferred but it seems there is no other option. Council Member Copeland inquired on the variances and how long it takes to get a building permit. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque if the delay/shortage of construction materials being considered. Ms. Ware answered in the affirmative. Council Member Ezeonu asked if a contingency can be put in place. Council Member Lopez stated that would be part of his motion. Mr. Charles Klein, 4305 Edmondson Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205 was present and answered the questions. Mayor Jensen again stated that portable building is not preferred. Mr. Klein noted that the portable buildings are needed during construction. Council Member Johnson inquired if the school has looked for alternative space for the students until the new building is built. Mr. Klein confirmed the school has looked at alternative space for the students but unable to secure a location at this time. Council Member Copeland inquired if the school was in a lawsuit with the original builder. Mr. Klein answered in the affirmative but said he could not disclose any details. Council Member Copeland informed Mr. Klein that he does not have his vote for the variance request. Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Copeland to approve the site plan with the condition a building permit must be issued prior to the addition of the multiple modular building on the existing school campus allowing these portable to stay in place for one year with an option for a one-year renewal after an update is presented, The motion carried unanimously. APPROVED City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 9 of 12 PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS 39. SUP-21-08-0005 - Specific Use Permit - Event Center at 625 N Carrier Parkway (City Council District 5). Specific Use Permit request for an event center located in a 3,025 sq. ft. lease space within the commercial center on 0.82 acres. Lots 1-5, Block R, Dalworth Park Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned General Retail (GR) District, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, generally located northwest of N. Carrier Parkway and W. Church Street, and addressed 625 N. Carrier Parkway, Suite 200 (On October 11, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request by a vote of 7-0) Chief City Planner Savannah Ware presented this Specific Use Permit request for an Event Center. Ms. Ware advised the applicant intends to operate a special event center in a lease space in an existing commercial building. Ms. Ware advised that on October 11, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with recommended condition that the design occupant load for Event Center use must have a compliant fire sprinkler system to exceed an occupancy limit of 99. This shall not be construed as allowing more occupants than authorized by any applicable certificate of occupancy. Council Member Lopez inquired if there is an onsite food preparation area. Mayor Jensen mentioned no food can be prepared at this location. Erica Gomez, 1613 Avenue A, Grand Prairie, TX was present to answer any questions. Council Member Lopez informed Ms. Gomez to be mindful when renting out this location for events and recommends she have some type of security onsite. Mayor Jensen noted that the issue is the after party in many cases. Council Member Clemson inquired if Ms. Gomez has operated other event centers. Ms. Gomez answered in the affirmative. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys said this is not what would be his desired use for this location as he would like to bring event rentals to local businesses and restaurants in his District. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque mentioned there is a need for event centers and noted that locations such as the Firehouse Gastro Park are not suited for quinceaneras. Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, seconded by Council Member Johnson to approve the Specific Use Permit for one year with staff recommendations. Voting Yea: Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, Council Member Clemson, Council Member Ezeonu, Council Member King, Council Member Lopez, and Council Member Johnson Voting Nay: Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys and Council Member Copeland ADOPTED ORD 11113-2021 City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 10 of 12 40. Z210804/CP210803 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - GSW Townhomes (City Council District 2). Zoning Change from Commercial to a Planned Development District for Townhome Use and a Concept plan for a 96-unit single family townhome development on 10 acres. Tract 3A, William Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1558, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Commercial (C) District, and addressed as 2801 South Great Southwest Parkway (On September 27, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-1) Chief City Planner Ware presented the Zoning Change/Concept Plan for GSW Townhomes. Ms. Ware advised the Development Review Committee is unable to recommend approval of this request because it is inconsistent with the FLUM. Eugenio Mesta, 721 Gary Lane, El Paso, TX and Hamilton Peck, 2507 Croft Creek, Grand Prairie, TX were present to answer questions and gave an overview of this proposed development. Council Member Copeland thanks Mr. Mesta for the overview and asks if they can eliminate their variances by lowering the density. Mayor Jensen noted the developer could meet the variances if they wanted to. Council Member King mentioned that he met with the developer and mentioned a trail. Mr. Peck said he could not commit on the trail at this time but would consider. Council Member Lopez said if this development is approved, when would they begin construction. Mr. Peck answered construction would begin in March 2022. Mayor Jensen inquires which of the many projects Mr. Peck has pending would he begin first. Mr. Peck said he would start with the Alamo. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys said he is weary of all the projects Mr. Peck has pending to begin. Council Member King moved, seconded by Council Member Clemson, to close public hearing and approve this item. Voting Yea: Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, Council Member Clemson, Council Member Ezeonu, Council Member King, Council Member Lopez, and Council Member Johnson Voting Nay: Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys and Council Member Copeland ADOPTED ORD 11114-2021 41. SUP-21-08-0007 - Specific Use Permit - Outside Storage at 1210 Avenue J East (City Council District 1). Specific Use Permit for Outside Storage on 4.06 acres. Site 15, Block 7, GSID Community #1, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, and addressed as 1210 Avenue J East (On October 25, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions by a vote of 8-0) Chief City Planner Savannah Ware presented the Specific Use Permit for Outside Storage. Ms. Ware mentioned that on October 25, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission and The Development Review Committee recommended approval with the conditions noted. Council Member Clemson mentioned Mr. Jim Hazard, applicant was present and has done a great job working with staff. Mr. Hazard thanked Council for their consideration but said the truck City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 11 of 12 idling shall not exceed five minutes would not be possible to meet. Planning and Zoning Director Rashad Jackson noted that fifteen minutes is standard. Mr. Hazard asked Council to consider approval with the consideration there would only be two trucks idling. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Por Tem Del Bosque, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. ADOPTED ORD 11115-2021 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 42. Boards and Commissions Appointment Deputy City Secretary Gloria Colvin presented the application for board appointment received from Council Member Ezeonu moved, seconded by Council Member Clemson, to approve the item. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVED CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the November 16, 2021, City Council meeting. Gloria Colvin, Deputy City Secretary City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 12 of 12

Agenda

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 W. MAIN STREET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2021 AT 4:30 PM AGENDA The meeting will be held at City Hall Council 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. City of Grand Prairie Cybersecurity and Business Continuity Strategic Plan 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” - Streaming Video Franchise Fees (2) Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property” (3) Section 551.074 “Personnel Matters” (4) Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.” RECESS MEETING RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM Invocation led by Pastor Anthony Cheek of Calvary Family Worship Center. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Lopez. PRESENTATIONS 2. Recognition of the City of Grand Prairie for Assistance Provided to Mansfield Independent School District (MISD) 3. Recognition of Keith Odom for his Service to AEG and the City of Grand Prairie 4. Recognition of Paralympian Ray Hennagir City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 1 of 7 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. 5. Minutes of the October 12, 2021, City Council Meeting 6. Purchase of six (6) new Dodge Charger GT sedans for Police ($28,682 each) from Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep (DCJ) for a combined total of $172,092 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard 7. Purchase of three (3) new Ford Transit T350 Wagon for Parks and Recreation ($42,810 each) and two (2) new Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 for Fire Department ($49,799 each) from Rockdale Country Ford dba Caldwell Country for a combined total of $228,028 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard 8. Purchase of two (2) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab pickups for Fire ($33,945 each), one (1) new Chevrolet Bolt EUV for Environmental Services ($34,405), one (1) new Chevrolet Bolt EV for Environmental Services ($31,850), three (3) new Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ext. cab pickups with animal services body for Police ($68,485 each), two (2) new Silverado 2500HD crew cab pickups for Parks and Recreation ($41,125 each), one (1) new Chevrolet Suburban for Facility Services ($49,620), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD regular cab with utility body for Public Works ($49,440), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab 4x4 pickup for Public Works ($39,625), two (2) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext. cab pickups for Planning and Development ($33,950 each), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext. cab pickup for Public Works ($33,505), two (2) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 regular cab 4x4 pickups for Parks and Recreation ($36,845 each), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD regular cab 4x4 pickup for Solid Waste ($39,320), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 regular cab pickup for Police ($32,890), one (1) new Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ext. cab pickup with utility body for Facility Services ($59,560), and seven (7) new Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD regular cab pickups with service bodies for Public Works ($43,725 each) from Caldwell Country for a combined total of $1,173,875 through an Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard 9. Purchase of two (2) new unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) for Court ($34,399 each), two (2) new unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) for Police ($34,399 each), and twenty-three (23) new Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) for Police ($35,899 each) from Caldwell Country for a combined total of $963,273 through a Cooperative Agreement with HGAC 10. Award a contract for fuel island updates/upgrades on above-ground storage tank(s) (AST) at Prairie Lakes Golf Course, Tangle Ridge Golf Course, and Fire Station 7 from Stovall Commercial Contractors, LLC for a combined total of $157,313.71 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard 11. Purchase of one (1) new John Deere Gator TS truckster for Parks and Recreation ($7,072.48), two (2) new John Deere Gator TS truckster for Parks and Recreation ($8,048.23 each), and two (2) new John Deere Gator XUV865M trucksters for Solid Waste- Landfill ($24,146.27 each) City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 2 of 7 from Storms Lawn & Garden LLC (Deere & Company) for a combined total of $71,461.48 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard 12. Purchase of one (1) new E.H. Wachs single turner valve maintenance skid for Public Works- Water from E.H. Wachs totaling $75,090 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard 13. Purchase of one (1) new Falcon Asphalt Recycler & Hot Box Trailer for Public Works- Streets ($71,852), one (1) new Gorman Rupp Pump for Solid Waste- Landfill ($78,500), and one (1) new Allmand Bros. Night-Lite V-Series Trailer for Solid Waste-Landfill ($14,205) from Kirby- Smith Machinery, Inc. totaling $164,557 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard 14. Purchase of one (1) new Caterpillar 259D Track Loader ($63,247) for Parks and Recreation, one (1) new Caterpillar D8T Track Dozer ($1,038,794) for Solid Waste- Landfill, four (4) new Caterpillar 430 Backhoe Loaders ($138,760 each) for Public Works- Water, and one (1) new Caterpillar 430 Backhoe Loader ($138,760) for Parks and Recreation for a combined total of $1,795,841 from HOLT Caterpillar through a Cooperative Agreement with Sourcewell 15. Purchase of one (1) new Caterpillar DP50CN1 Tier 4 Final Diesel Pneumatic Tire Forklift for Public Works- Water Distribution totaling $64,158.21 from DARR Equipment Co. through a Cooperative Agreement with Sourcewell 16. Purchase of one (1) new John Deere M15 Flex Wing Rotary Cutter ($18,768.20) for Solid Waste- Landfill and one (1) new John Deere 4052M Compact Utility Tractor ($34,671.91) for Parks and Recreation from United Ag & Turf (Deere & Company) totaling $53,440.11 through a Cooperative Agreement with Sourcewell 17. Price Agreement for Autobody Repair Medium & Heavy Duty Trucks and Fire Apparatus from WTR, Inc. (up to $100,000.00 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $500,000.00 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 18. Change Order #1 to add emergency vehicle equipment to price agreement with Cap Fleet Upfitters, LLC through a national cooperative agreement with BuyBoard, in the amount of $750,000 during the current term and one optional renewal term, for a total increase of $1,500,000 if all renewal terms are executed. 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 19. Award a contract for the certified rebuild of complete powertrain and hydraulic system(s) on a 2016 Caterpillar 836K compactor to HOLT Caterpillar in the amount of $725,558.68 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard 20. Price Agreement with High Sierra Electronics, Inc. for the purchase of products and services to maintain the City’s Advance Flood Warning System in the amount of $200,000. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $1,000,000 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 3 of 7 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 obligations during the renewal terms 21. Price Agreement for the purchase of products, installation and repair services for fire apparatus equipment from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC through a cooperative agreement with BuyBoard, at an estimated annual cost of $50,000.00 with an option to renew for two additional one year periods totaling $150,000.00 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000.00 if the City Council appropriates sufficient funding to satisfy the city’s obligation during the renewal terms 22. Phase II of integration between Verizon Networkfleet GPS and AssetWorks FleetFocus (fleet management information software) ($101,871.60) and renewal of phase I installed GPS units ($67,319.28) for a combined total of $169,190.88 from AssetWorks through a Cooperative Agreement with Sourcewell 23. Price Agreement for Custodial Supplies from Pollock Investments, Inc. through a national cooperative agreement with BuyBoard at an estimated annual cost of $100,000.00. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods totaling $300,000.00 if all extensions are exercised. 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 24. Purchase of one (1) new John Bean Bulldog Sewer Cleaner trailer for Public Works from CLS Equipment Co., Inc. totaling $71,289.90 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard 25. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch Tobacco Enforcement Program, through an Interlocal Agreement with Texas State University up to the amount of $18,750 for the purpose of compliance-related activities of tobacco retailers 26. Contract with Cornerstone on Demand Learning System Software through a cooperative agreement with U.S. General Services Administration with an initial term of three (3) years at a rate of $37,000 for the initial year, $36,500 for years 2 and 3, and two additional 1-year annual renewal options at a 4.5% annual rate increase resulting in a total amount of $188,001.41 if all renewal options are exercised; authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options if approved in the annual budget 27. Prepayment of two (2) ambulances through the HGAC contract from Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Houston, TX at a cost of $441,419.22 28. Prepayment of one (1) fire engine through BuyBoard contract 571-18 from Siddons-Martin of Denton, at a total cost of $800,922.45 City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 4 of 7 29. Resolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds from the issuance of future debt for fire-fighting equipment as outlined in the adopted Capital Improvements Program 30. Resolution Ratifying application for the H-E-B/Central Market Green Bag Grant, and if awarded, authorize the City Manager to accept funding by signing the subrecipient agreement and other grant related documents from Keep Texas Beautiful 31. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an inter-local purchasing agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the North Texas Municipal Water District 32. Revised Resolution approving the floodplain management plan and program for public information for the Community Rating System program update 33. First Reading of an ordinance modifying the solid waste collection franchise agreement with Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd., dba Republic Services of Arlington to increase the commercial and industrial rates and increase the franchise fee from 4% to 5% 34. First Reading of an ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Chapter 26, Utilities and Services,” of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas by amendment of Article VI, “Garbage Collection and Disposal, “ Section 26-101 (c) and Section 26-115 (d), (f), and (h) to increase the franchise fee and commercial and industrial rates, making this amendment cumulative; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith, providing a savings clause and a severability clause; and providing for an effective date 35. Ordinance to ratify the conveyance of required utility easements and right of ways to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for new City Hall, Dallas County PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED 36. SUP-21-08-0004 Specific Use Permit /Site Plan – Mena Express, Block 1, Lot 2. (City Council District 1). Specific Use Permit /Site Plan request for an 18,900 sq. ft. Heavy Truck/Heavy Equipment Repair Shop on one tract on 2.772 acres. Part of Tract 22, Israel Jennings Survey, Abstract 679, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Zoned (LI) Light Industrial District, within the SH 161 Corridor District, generally located southwest of SH 161, and addressed as 3025 Hard Rock Road (Table to November 16, 2021) 37. S210904 - Site Plan - Dechman MF (City Council District 6). Site Plan for a 298-unit multi- family development on 13.83 acres. Tracts 19, Thomas J. Tone Survey, Abstract No. 1460, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas zoned PD-23, within the IH-20 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 4100 Westcliff Road (On October 11, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-2) PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 38. S210905 - Site Plan - ILT GP Portables (City Council District 4). Site Plan Amendment to add multiple modular buildings on an existing school campus on one lot on 23.49 acres. IL Texas GP Addition, Blk 1, Lot 1, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Agricultural City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 5 of 7 District, within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District, generally located northwest of Ragland Road and northbound State Highway 360 Service Road, and addressed as 2851 Ragland Road (On October 11, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-2) PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS 39. SUP-21-08-0005 - Specific Use Permit - Event Center at 625 N Carrier Parkway (City Council District 5). Specific Use Permit request for an event center located in a 3,025 sq. ft. lease space within the commercial center on 0.82 acres. Lots 1-5, Block R, Dalworth Park Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned General Retail (GR) District, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, generally located northwest of N. Carrier Parkway and W. Church Street, and addressed 625 N. Carrier Parkway, Suite 200 (On October 11, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request by a vote of 7-0) 40. Z210804/CP210803 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - GSW Townhomes (City Council District 2). Zoning Change from Commercial to a Planned Development District for Townhome Use and a Concept plan for a 96-unit single family townhome development on 10 acres. Tract 3A, William Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1558, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Commercial (C) District, and addressed as 2801 South Great Southwest Parkway (On September 27, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-1) 41. SUP-21-08-0007 - Specific Use Permit - Outside Storage at 1210 Avenue J East (City Council District 1). Specific Use Permit for Outside Storage on 4.06 acres. Site 15, Block 7, GSID Community #1, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, and addressed as 1210 Avenue J East (On October 25, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions by a vote of 8-0) ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 42. Boards and Commissions Appointment 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 City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 6 of 7 Certification In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A, the City Council agenda was prepared and posted October 29, 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 GPCitySecretary@gptx.org at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. City Council Meeting – November 02, 2021 Page 7 of 7

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