City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · January 4, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 W. MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JANUARY 04, 2022 AT 4:30 PM
AMENDED MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 5:30 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. Roundabout Presentation
Not Presented
AGENDA REVIEW
Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked if there were any questions on items four through twenty-four of the
agenda. Council Member Clemson said item twenty-one was reviewed at the Public Safety, Health and
Environment Committee meeting. She also asked if item four would be complete once considered and
approved. Deputy City Manager Bill Hills said this item would close out that matter. Mayor Pro Tem
Del Bosque noted he would like to table item twenty-nine. City Manager Steve Dye said Council
Member Lopez intends to table item twenty-five.
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 551.072 “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 called a recess at 6:23 p.m.
RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM
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Invocation led by Lead Pastor Everette Pafford of Abundant Life Church of Grand Prairie.
Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Johnson.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Recognition of Suzette and Gary LaGray
Police Chief Daniel Scesney introduced and recognized Mr. and Mrs. LaGray for their efforts
and donations to the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter. Animal Shelter Manager Lily Yap provided
details of their donations and fundraising efforts allowing for renovations of the cat housing
area along with the “Five O’clock Memorial Fund” which helps waive adoption fees. Mayor
Jensen thanked the LaGrays for their many years of service to the community.
Presented
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve items three
through twenty-four. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Minutes of the December 14, 2021, City Council Meeting
Approved
4. Change Order No. 2 with Construction Contract with Iron T. Construction, Inc. for Johnson
Creek Channel Floor and Bank Repairs, in the total amount of $24,400.00
Approved
5. Peninsula PID Contract with LandCare for Pond 1 Grading and Sod in the amount of
$139,983.02 (Council Districts 4 and 6)
Approved
6. Peninsula PID Contract with Bright Star Construction and Design for wall repairs in the
amount of $189,236.68 (Council Districts 4 and 6)
Approved
7. Westchester PID Change Order/Amendment No. 1 for Site Landscape Development, Inc. for
landscape renovations in the amount of $109,532.21 (Council District 6)
Approved
8. Change Order/Amendment No. 3 with Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors in the amount of
$196,858.84 for change orders regarding Phase 3 Construction of the City Hall Municipal
Campus
Approved
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9. Change Order/Amendment No. 3 with AUI Partners, LLC in the amount of $80,488.70 for
change orders regarding the Fire Station 3 construction project at 1260 West Marshall Drive
Approved
10. Price Agreement Contract for Traffic Signal and Miscellaneous Traffic Construction Services
from Bean Electrical with a secondary for Durable Specialties, Inc., at an annual cost of
$500,000 (1,000,000) each through a Master Interlocal Agreement with the City of McKinney.
The initial agreement will be for 9 months with the option to renew with Durable Specialties,
Inc. for one additional year totaling $1,500,000 if all extensions are exercised; and 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
11. Construction contract with McMahon Construction for the repair and rehabilitation of Cross
Creek Circle in the amount of $877,550.85, plus a 5% contingency amount of $43,877.75, for a
total project cost of $921,428.60
Approved
12. Purchase of Hootsuite social media management platform from Carahsoft Technology
Corporation through a national cooperative agreement with DIR at an estimated annual cost of
$18,727.01. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for 4 additional one-
year periods totaling $93,635.05 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
13. Purchase of Cohu cameras and brackets from Mobotrex and Paradigm Traffic Systems in the
amount of $215,940.00
Approved
14. Administrative Service Agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the Grand Prairie
Local Government Corporation
Approved
15. Ratify previous years’ expenditures totaling $70,878.38, and approve a Price Agreement for
Cellebrite product licenses from GTS Technology Solutions through a national cooperative
agreement with TIPS. This agreement will be for one year at an estimated cost of $16,419.90
during the initial term, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods in the
estimated annual amount of $12,351.75; totaling $41,123.40 if all extensions are exercised.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of
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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
16. Forum Estates PID Change Order/Amendment No. 1 for LandWorks for landscape renovations
in the amount of $66,834 (Council District 4)
Approved
17. Grant to Trinity River Authority Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easements, Permanent Erosion
Control Easement, Temporary Construction Easements, Permanent Access Easement,
Permanent Electrical Easement and Dedication of Fee Simple Parcel for Meter Station. The
project is generally located north of Interstate Highway 30, south of Running Bear Park, east of
Beltline Road and west of MacArthur Blvd. in the cities of Grand Prairie and Irving, Dallas
County
Approved
18. Change order/Amendment No. 2 with SEMA Construction in the net amount of $48,999.09 for
Seeton Road Phase 2 Paving, Drainage, Water and Wastewater Improvements and Taaffe
Creek Stream Stability Improvements
Approved
19. Amendment/Change Order No. 1 to Professional Engineering Services contract with Innovative
Transportation Solutions, Inc. for preparation and processing of local project advance funding
agreements (LPAFA) with all appropriate transportation partners in the amount of $54,000
annually during the four remaining renewal terms, for an overall increase of $216,000.00 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
Adopted
ORD 11138-2022
20. Ratify approval of Change Order #3 with Flock Safety Group, Inc. in the amount of $10,360
for one prior term, $9,360 for the current term, and $9,360 annually for three additional one-
year terms, totaling $47,800; and approve an ordinance amending the FY 2022 Red Light
Safety Fund for Change Order #4 in the amount of $59,500 for an initial two-year term, and
three additional one-year terms in the amount of $28,500 each, totaling $145,000
Adopted
ORD 11139-2022
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21. Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, defining the number of authorized positions
within the Fire Department in each classification, repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith,
and providing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an effective date
Adopted
ORD 11140-2022
22. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a master inter-local purchasing agreement
between the City of Grand Prairie and the City of Brady, Texas
Adopted
RES 5250-2022
23. Resolution appointing Members, Chairs, and Vice Chairs to Boards of Directors for two Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) Zones, TIF #1 and TIF #3
Adopted
RES 5251-2022
24. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding to the Tarrant County 9-1-1
District Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Assistance Program, in the amount of $78,882
to purchase 9-1-1 related equipment, software, training and other allowable expenses
Adopted
RES 5252-2022
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED
25. SUP-21-11-0021 - Specific Use Permit - SUP-21-11-0021 (City Council District 5). Specific
Use Permit and Site Plan request to add Wholesale Auto Sales use to an existing auto-related
business lot. Lots 3 & 4, Block 4, Poulin Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County,
Texas, zoned LI District, within CBD, Section 3, and addressed as 2314 Poulin Avenue
Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to table
this item. The motion carried unanimously.
Tabled
PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
26. STP-21-09-0009 Site Plan – Oakdale II, Block 1, Lot 2. (City Council District 1). Site Plan for
two industrial warehouse buildings totaling 418,560 sq. ft on 24.66 acres. Being multiple tracts
of land situated in the John W. Farrans Survey, Abstract No. 468, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas
County, Texas. Zoned (LI) Light Industrial District, generally located north of Oakdale Road
and 1,675 feet west of N. Belt Line Road and addressed as 468 E. Oakdale Road (On December
13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
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Chief City Planner Savannah Ware presented this item noting it meets density, dimensional &
landscaping requirements. She reviewed building elevations, designs and requested variance.
She advised the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee
recommended approval. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys asked why a facility would
request to exceed the required number of parking spaces. Ms. Ware advised they do not have
confirmed tenants but it could be to maximize space. Mayor Jensen acknowledged speaker
Brad Cooper, 3819 Maple Ave, Dallas. Council Member Lopez asked what type of tenant they
are targeting. Mr. Cooper said they seek general warehouse and light industrial tenants and
advised they usually hold on to their projects long term. Council Member Clemson move,
seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve this item. The motion carried
unanimously.
Approved
27. STP-21-08-0005 - Site Plan - El Paso St. Multi-Family (City Council District 1). Site Plan for a
6-unit multi-family development on .425 acres. Lots 19 and 20, Block 114, Dalworth Park
Addition and half of abandoned SW 20th St, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas,
zoned MF-1, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 2002 and 2006 El
Paso St (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
by a vote of 7-0)
Ms. Ware presented this proposed multifamily project to include six units on less than half an
acre. She reviewed the site plan, which includes one-hundred percent garages, no carports,
and five units facing the park. She reviewed the landscape plan and building elevations, noting
the proposal does not fully meet Appendix W recommendations but amenities are met. She
reviewed several requested variances including maximum density, alleyway and interior side
setback, no carports and no gated entry nor exits but noted they make sense for the size and
style of the housing. Ms. Ware reviewed the Housing Policy Analysis and advised the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee recommended approval.
Council Member Copeland asked to review elevation and design and noted he was not happy
with the outward facing doors on the solid brick wall with no windows. Council Member
Humphreys asked to review the boundary lines. Ms. Ware reviewed on the overview map.
Council Member Ezeonu asked what type of home and Ms. Ware informed it is multifamily one,
and the design is like a townhome development, multiple units on a single lot. Council Member
Clemson asked if the front door could be place on the opposite end. Applicant Victor Reyes,
2809 McPherson Lane, Flower Mound, agreed to change the door. Planning Director Rashad
Jackson reviewed entry door options and possible window options to change the façade.
Council Member Clemson said an awning over the door or portico would be advisable. Ms.
Patsy Ray, 2217 El Paso Street, spoke in opposition. Mayor Jensen confirmed this property
was zoned multifamily many years ago. Council Member Clemson asked what the rent value
would be and the applicant indicated he plans to rent them for sixteen hundred dollars per unit.
Mayor Jensen said these units would be approximately two-thousand square feet each. Council
Member Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve this
item with staff and Council recommendations of the alternate doors and window options,
improving the rear elevation. The motion carried unanimously.
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Approved
28. STP-21-11-0013 - Site Plan - Prologis Warehouse on 161 (City Council District 5). Site Plan for
a 144,488 sq. ft. industrial warehouse on one lot on 9.28 acres. Lot 1, Block A, Prologis January
Lane Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, Zoned PD-406 District, within the
SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 1101 N. SH 161 (On December 13, 2021,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-2)
Ms. Ware presented this warehouse site plan, noting it meets density, dimensional, landscape
and screening requirements. She reviewed the landscape plan, building elevations, façades and
rendering. Ms. Ware noted two requested variances including exceeding parking spaces and
truck docks on the primary façade. Mayor Jensen asked to clarify cross streets. Ms. Ware
reviewed the map. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys asked to review the layout. Ms. Ware
reviewed the site plan and confirmed the city determines where the primary façades are located.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys asked to review the rendering with windows and expressed
his dissatisfaction with the location of the door bays. Council Member Copeland confirmed the
dock doors face the apartments, and he is not supportive of that option. Ms. Ware said the
applicant has an eight-foot wall and screening, and noted the grading is lower than apartment.
Cody Banders with Prologis, 2021 McKinney, Dallas, said the grading of this site could cause
problems for the trucks and noted they moved the site sixty feet. He said they are over ten feet
lower than the apartments. Mr. Banders said they shelter their dock doors with a dock leveler
and a shelter. Council Member Humphreys asked to clarify the access to determine if there is a
way to have more than one access to the building. Council Member Clemson said the January
Lane residents are already concerned with the truck traffic in this area and the problem
continues. Mayor Jensen confirmed it is zoned and a warehouse with trucks would be placed
there. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys said he could not support it as presented, and then
moved, seconded by Council Member Copeland, to table this item. The motion carried
unanimously.
Tabled
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS
29. SUP-21-10-0016 - Specific Use Permit for Hookah Lounge – 906 W Pioneer Pkwy, Ste 250
(City Council District 2). Specific Use Permit for Amusement Services to allow a hookah
lounge. Lot 2, Block 1, Gibson Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, Zoned
PD-394 with General Retail (GR) uses, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and
addressed as 906 W Pioneer Pkwy, Ste 250 (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended denial by a vote of 7-0)
Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to close
the public hearing and table this item. The motion carried unanimously.
Tabled
30. SUP-21-10-0014 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan – Equipment Share (City Council District 1).
Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for the expansion of an existing equipment rental facility on 2.88
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acres. Tract 47, John C. Read Survey, Abstract 1183, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County,
Texas, Zoned Light Industrial (LI) within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, with an
approximate address of 1717 W Shady Grove Rd (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
Ms. Ware presented this request for a specific use permit and site plan. She noted it meets
dimensional, parking and landscape requirements. She reviewed elevations and variances.
She advised the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee
recommended approval. Council Member Lopez asked what the required screening
replacement would be. Ms. Ware indicated they would be replaced at the same minimum.
Architect Amy Miles, 2809 Ajax Ave, Arkansas, spoke in support of this item. Council Member
Lopez asked for clarification of the landscaping screening. Ms. Miles noted they are increasing
landscaping to replace the wing wall because that wall would be destroyed within a short
period of time. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Ezeonu, to
close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopted
ORD 11141-2022
31. SUP-21-11-0018 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Salad and Go Restaurant (City Council
District 2). Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for 780 sq. ft. Salad and Go Restaurant with a Drive-
Through on 0.888 acres. Lot 14, Block A, Epic East Towne Crossing Phase 2, City of Grand
Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-364, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and
tentatively addressed as 1045 W Warrior Trail (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval with staff condition by a vote 7-0)
Ms. Ware reviewed this request for specific use permit and site plan for planned development.
She said it meets density and dimensional requirements and reviewed building elevations and
variances which include window requirements, rear articulation and menu items. She a
reviewed letter of opposition received. Ms. Ware said the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval and the Development Review Committee approved if they agreed to
install a trash receptacle that is accessible from the drive thru lane. Aaron Hawking, 4500
Mercantile Plaza, Fort Worth, did not wish to speak but recorded his support of this item. Matt
Copenhaver, 5555 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, Arizona, noted they have six locations in the
Dallas Fort Worth metroplex with plans for twenty-five to twenty-six total locations planned for
the area. Council Member Copeland asked why they chose Grand Prairie, and Mr.
Copenhaver said they are targeting a live audience, noting they own all of their production in
South Dallas and target communities with a good consumer base. He said they use a
proprietary modeling software and Grand Prairie was in their top tier of areas. Council
Member Clemson asked if there are organic salad options. He said yes and discussed farms
with which they work. John Weber, 16000 Dallas Parkway, spoke in support and noted this is
an outstanding organization. Council Member King moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del
Bosque, to close the public hearing and approve this item with staff recommendations. The
motion carried unanimously.
Adopted
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ORD 11142-2022
32. SUP-21-10-0013 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Valvoline Oil Change (City Council District
2). Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for an oil change facility on 1.32 acres. Lot 1A, Block B, Epic
West Towne Crossing Phase II, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, Zoned PD-364,
and addressed as 1550 Mayfield Rd (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
Mr. Jackson presented this site plan which is currently zoned PD-364 with commercial uses.
He reviewed the overlay of the site plan, zoning and land use. Mr. Jackson noted the applicant
is asking for two additional parking spots and said the landscape and screening requirements
are met except for the north end because of the utility easement. He reviewed building
elevations, including bays facing Mayfield Road. Mr. Jackson said the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Development Review Committee recommended approval. David Martin,
2728 N. Harwood St., Dallas, said the applicant has worked with the shopping center owner
and indicated service would take approximately ten to fifteen minutes per vehicle. He noted it
is corporate owned and operated. Council Member Copeland thanked Mr. Weber for his
efforts, but asked if this would have been the first thing placed on this property. Mr. Webber
said no, but he spoke of the quality of the use. Council Member Johnson asked how many oil
change businesses are within a two-mile radius and if a need had been determined in this
location. Mr. Martin said there is a need. Council Member Lopez said the vision for Highway
161 is not being met with this type of business development. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Humphreys agreed there are many nearby oil change businesses, and it does not fit the vision
in this area. Council Member Ezeonu said he does not feel this type of business is needed in
this area. Mayor Jensen also noted his opposition. Council Member King said he is not
opposed to oil change facilities and but agreed this type business does not fit the location.
Council Member King moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to close the public
hearing and deny this item. The motion carried unanimously.
Denied
33. SUP-21-11-0020 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for a Restaurant with a Drive-Through on
0.555 acres. (City Council District 2). Lot 9R-1, Block B, Epic West Towne Crossing Phase 1,
City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-364, within the SH 161 Corridor
Overlay District, with approximate address of 3104 S HWY 161 (On December 13, 2021, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
Mr. Jackson presented this item for Lucky’s Chicken and noted it has a unique design. He
reviewed zoning, parking, landscaping and screening requirements, which he said are met. He
reviewed elevations and noted the requested variance includes window coverage and awning
canopies. Mr. Jackson said the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Review
Committee recommended approval. Council Member King moved, seconded by Council
Member Clemson, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried
unanimously.
Adopted
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ORD 11143-2022
34. ZON-21-09-0007 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Hanover Mixed Use at 360 and 287 (City
Council District 6). An amendment to PD-414 to create PD-414A and incorporate an additional
11.55 acres, zoning change from Agriculture to PD-414A for Townhome Use on 5.2 acres,
zoning change from Agriculture to PD-414A for Multi-Family Use on 6.3 acres, zoning change
from PD-414 for Commercial/Office Use to PD-414A for Multi-Family Use on 1.6 acres,
zoning change from Agriculture to PD-414A for Commercial/Office Use on 0.88 acres, an
amendment to the approved Concept Plan to incorporate the additional 11.55 acres. Property ID
242969, J. Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616 and Property ID 196908, B. F. Howard Survey,
Abstract No. 513, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas, zoned PD-414 and Agriculture,
and generally located east of State Highway 360 and north of US Highway 287 (On December
13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
Mr. Jackson presented this mixed-use item for extension of zone change adding to the existing
zoning. He said it includes commercial, office, multifamily and townhomes. He reviewed the
approved concept plan and the proposed concept plan. Mr. Jackson noted the variances
requested are to allow for urban style development, and he reviewed the twenty-two variances
that were approved plus two that were previously denied. He said the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval and are asking for some of these to be walkable. Mr.
Jackson noted the applicant proposed ground floor units with walk-up units and walk-out
access and would include design elements. Council Member Johnson asked if sidewalks would
be standard size. Mr. Jackson confirmed they would need to meet minimum size requirements.
Council Member Ezeonu asked if there would be commercial retail downstairs and living
upstairs. Mr. Jackson confirmed. Ben Luedtke, 3001 Knox Street, Dallas, spoke in support of
this item. He reviewed the add-on information. Council Member Copeland said this concept is
supported but asked what the market experience is. Mr. Luedtke provided information
regarding their Lakeridge property and said neighborhood services are what they target,
including coffee shops and restaurants. Council Member Lopez noted many people are
working from home and asked him to consider a business center for use of the space. Council
Member Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to close the public hearing
and approve this item as presented by staff. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopted
ORD 11144-2022
35. ZON-21-11-0013 – Zoning Change/Concept Plan – Villages at Lynn Creek (City Council
District 4) Zoning Change/Concept Plan for a horizontal mixed-use development with retail
uses and 324 residential units on 16.364 acres. Tract 5B, Jerome C. Lynn Survey, Abstract 972,
City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, Zoned Planned Development (PD-255A) with
Commercial (C) uses within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District with an approximate address
of 5990 S Hwy 360 (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
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Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to close the public
hearing and table the case to have time to visit with the developer and the neighborhood. The
motion carried unanimously.
Tabled
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
36. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, Approving the Redistricting
of the Single Member City Council Districts and Establishing New Single-Member District
Boundary Lines for Grand Prairie City Council Elections Based on 2020 Census Data; and
Providing for an Effective Date
Council Member Cheryl De Leon presented the guidelines adopted on October 28th and
reviewed the mapping and previous hearing dates. She noted the maps and information were
posted to the city’s website for public review. Mayor Jensen commended staff and council for
their work. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys,
to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously.
Adopted
ORD 11145-2022
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Trina Hall, 530 Forrest Hill Lane, spoke about the affects of fireworks on children with autism and
people with mental issues. She noted the city has an ordinance against fireworks and supports its
enforcement.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.
The foregoing amended minutes were approved at the February 15, 2022, City Council meeting.
_____________________________
Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary
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Agenda
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 W. MAIN STREET
TUESDAY, JANUARY 04, 2022 AT 4:30 PM
AGENDA
The meeting will be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 300 W. Main St, Grand Prairie, Texas, and the
Mayor or presiding member will be physically present. Council members may be participating remotely
via video conference.
CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Roundabout Presentation
AGENDA REVIEW
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council may conduct a closed session pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Government
Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss any of the following:
(1) Section 551.071 “Consultation with Attorney”
(2) Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property”
(3) Section 551.074 “Personnel Matters”
(4) Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.”
RECESS MEETING
RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM
Invocation led by Lead Pastor Everette Pafford of Abundant Life Church of Grand Prairie.
Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Johnson.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Recognition of Suzette and Gary LaGray
CONSENT AGENDA
The full agenda has been posted on the city's website, www.gptx.org, for those who may want to view this
agenda in more detail. Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and
submitting a speaker card.
3. Minutes of the December 14, 2021, City Council Meeting
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4. Change Order No. 2 with Construction Contract with Iron T. Construction, Inc. for Johnson
Creek Channel Floor and Bank Repairs, in the total amount of $24,400.00
5. Peninsula PID Contract with LandCare for Pond 1 Grading and Sod in the amount of
$139,983.02 (Council Districts 4 and 6)
6. Peninsula PID Contract with Bright Star Construction and Design for wall repairs in the
amount of $189,236.68 (Council Districts 4 and 6)
7. Westchester PID Change Order/Amendment No. 1 for Site Landscape Development, Inc. for
landscape renovations in the amount of $109,532.21 (Council District 6)
8. Change Order/Amendment No. 3 with Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors in the amount of
$196,858.84 for change orders regarding Phase 3 Construction of the City Hall Municipal
Campus
9. Change Order/Amendment No. 3 with AUI Partners, LLC in the amount of $80,488.70 for
change orders regarding the Fire Station 3 construction project at 1260 West Marshall Drive
10. Price Agreement Contract for Traffic Signal and Miscellaneous Traffic Construction Services
from Bean Electrical with a secondary for Durable Specialties, Inc., at an annual cost of
$500,000 (1,000,000) each through a Master Interlocal Agreement with the City of McKinney.
The initial agreement will be for 9 months with the option to renew with Durable Specialties,
Inc. for one additional year totaling $1,500,000 if all extensions are exercised; and 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
11. Construction contract with McMahon Construction for the repair and rehabilitation of Cross
Creek Circle in the amount of $877,550.85, plus a 5% contingency amount of $43,877.75, for a
total project cost of $921,428.60
12. Purchase of Hootsuite social media management platform from Carahsoft Technology
Corporation through a national cooperative agreement with DIR at an estimated annual cost of
$18,727.01. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for 4 additional one-
year periods totaling $93,635.05 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
13. Purchase of Cohu cameras and brackets from Mobotrex and Paradigm Traffic Systems in the
amount of $215,940.00
14. Administrative Service Agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the Grand Prairie
Local Government Corporation
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15. Ratify previous years’ expenditures totaling $70,878.38, and approve a Price Agreement for
Cellebrite product licenses from GTS Technology Solutions through a national cooperative
agreement with TIPS. This agreement will be for one year at an estimated cost of $16,419.90
during the initial term, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods in the
estimated annual amount of $12,351.75; totaling $41,123.40 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
16. Forum Estates PID Change Order/Amendment No. 1 for LandWorks for landscape renovations
in the amount of $66,834 (Council District 4)
17. Grant to Trinity River Authority Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easements, Permanent Erosion
Control Easement, Temporary Construction Easements, Permanent Access Easement,
Permanent Electrical Easement and Dedication of Fee Simple Parcel for Meter Station. The
project is generally located north of Interstate Highway 30, south of Running Bear Park, east of
Beltline Road and west of MacArthur Blvd. in the cities of Grand Prairie and Irving, Dallas
County
18. Change order/Amendment No. 2 with SEMA Construction in the net amount of $48,999.09 for
Seeton Road Phase 2 Paving, Drainage, Water and Wastewater Improvements and Taaffe
Creek Stream Stability Improvements
19. Amendment/Change Order No. 1 to Professional Engineering Services contract with Innovative
Transportation Solutions, Inc. for preparation and processing of local project advance funding
agreements (LPAFA) with all appropriate transportation partners in the amount of $54,000
annually during the four remaining renewal terms, for an overall increase of $216,000.00 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
20. Ratify approval of Change Order #3 with Flock Safety Group, Inc. in the amount of $10,360
for one prior term, $9,360 for the current term, and $9,360 annually for three additional one-
year terms, totaling $47,800; and approve an ordinance amending the FY 2022 Red Light
Safety Fund for Change Order #4 in the amount of $59,500 for an initial two-year term, and
three additional one-year terms in the amount of $28,500 each, totaling $145,000
21. Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, defining the number of authorized positions
within the Fire Department in each classification, repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith,
and providing a savings clause, a severability clause, and an effective date
22. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a master inter-local purchasing agreement
between the City of Grand Prairie and the City of Brady, Texas
23. Resolution appointing Members, Chairs, and Vice Chairs to Boards of Directors for two Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) Zones, TIF #1 and TIF #3
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24. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding to the Tarrant County 9-1-1
District Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Assistance Program, in the amount of $78,882
to purchase 9-1-1 related equipment, software, training and other allowable expenses
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED
25. SUP-21-11-0021 - Specific Use Permit - SUP-21-11-0021 (City Council District 5). Specific
Use Permit and Site Plan request to add Wholesale Auto Sales use to an existing auto-related
business lot. Lots 3 & 4, Block 4, Poulin Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County,
Texas, zoned LI District, within CBD, Section 3, and addressed as 2314 Poulin Avenue
PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
26. STP-21-09-0009 Site Plan – Oakdale II, Block 1, Lot 2. (City Council District 1). Site Plan for
two industrial warehouse buildings totaling 418,560 sq. ft on 24.66 acres. Being multiple tracts
of land situated in the John W. Farrans Survey, Abstract No. 468, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas
County, Texas. Zoned (LI) Light Industrial District, generally located north of Oakdale Road
and 1,675 feet west of N. Belt Line Road and addressed as 468 E. Oakdale Road (On December
13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
27. STP-21-08-0005 - Site Plan - El Paso St. Multi-Family (City Council District 1). Site Plan for a
6-unit multi-family development on .425 acres. Lots 19 and 20, Block 114, Dalworth Park
Addition and half of abandoned SW 20th St, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas,
zoned MF-1, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 2002 and 2006 El
Paso St (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
by a vote of 7-0)
28. STP-21-11-0013 - Site Plan - Prologis Warehouse on 161 (City Council District 5). Site Plan for
a 144,488 sq. ft. industrial warehouse on one lot on 9.28 acres. Lot 1, Block A, Prologis January
Lane Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, Zoned PD-406 District, within the
SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 1101 N. SH 161 (On December 13, 2021,
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-2)
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS
29. SUP-21-10-0016 - Specific Use Permit for Hookah Lounge – 906 W Pioneer Pkwy, Ste 250
(City Council District 2). Specific Use Permit for Amusement Services to allow a hookah
lounge. Lot 2, Block 1, Gibson Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, Zoned
PD-394 with General Retail (GR) uses, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and
addressed as 906 W Pioneer Pkwy, Ste 250 (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended denial by a vote of 7-0)
30. SUP-21-10-0014 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan – Equipment Share (City Council District 1).
Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for the expansion of an existing equipment rental facility on 2.88
acres. Tract 47, John C. Read Survey, Abstract 1183, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County,
Texas, Zoned Light Industrial (LI) within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, with an
approximate address of 1717 W Shady Grove Rd (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
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31. SUP-21-11-0018 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Salad and Go Restaurant (City Council
District 2). Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for 780 sq. ft. Salad and Go Restaurant with a Drive-
Through on 0.888 acres. Lot 14, Block A, Epic East Towne Crossing Phase 2, City of Grand
Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-364, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and
tentatively addressed as 1045 W Warrior Trail (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval with staff condition by a vote 7-0)
32. SUP-21-10-0013 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Valvoline Oil Change (City Council District
2). Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for an oil change facility on 1.32 acres. Lot 1A, Block B, Epic
West Towne Crossing Phase II, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, Zoned PD-364,
and addressed as 1550 Mayfield Rd (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
33. SUP-21-11-0020 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for a Restaurant with a Drive-Through on
0.555 acres. (City Council District 2). Lot 9R-1, Block B, Epic West Towne Crossing Phase 1,
City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-364, within the SH 161 Corridor
Overlay District, with approximate address of 3104 S HWY 161 (On December 13, 2021, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
34. ZON-21-09-0007 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Hanover Mixed Use at 360 and 287 (City
Council District 6). An amendment to PD-414 to create PD-414A and incorporate an additional
11.55 acres, zoning change from Agriculture to PD-414A for Townhome Use on 5.2 acres,
zoning change from Agriculture to PD-414A for Multi-Family Use on 6.3 acres, zoning change
from PD-414 for Commercial/Office Use to PD-414A for Multi-Family Use on 1.6 acres,
zoning change from Agriculture to PD-414A for Commercial/Office Use on 0.88 acres, an
amendment to the approved Concept Plan to incorporate the additional 11.55 acres. Property ID
242969, J. Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616 and Property ID 196908, B. F. Howard Survey,
Abstract No. 513, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas, zoned PD-414 and Agriculture,
and generally located east of State Highway 360 and north of US Highway 287 (On December
13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
35. ZON-21-11-0013 – Zoning Change/Concept Plan – Villages at Lynn Creek (City Council
District 4) Zoning Change/Concept Plan for a horizontal mixed-use development with retail
uses and 324 residential units on 16.364 acres. Tract 5B, Jerome C. Lynn Survey, Abstract 972,
City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, Zoned Planned Development (PD-255A) with
Commercial (C) uses within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District with an approximate address
of 5990 S Hwy 360 (On December 13, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
36. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, Approving the Redistricting
of the Single Member City Council Districts and Establishing New Single-Member District
Boundary Lines for Grand Prairie City Council Elections Based on 2020 Census Data; and
Providing for an Effective Date
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Citizens may speak during Citizen Comments for up to five minutes on any item not on the agenda by
completing and submitting a speaker card.
ADJOURNMENT
Certification
In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A, the City Council
meeting agenda was prepared and posted December 31, 2021.
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Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary
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