City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · November 2, 2021
Minutes
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary
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