City Council Meeting

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM AND CHAMBERS 300 W. MAIN STREET TUESDAY, MARCH 01, 2022 AT 4:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Ron Jensen Mayor Pro Tem Mike Del Bosque Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cole Humphreys Council Member District 1 Jorja Clemson Council Member At Large Place 8 Junior Ezeonu Council Member District 6 Kurt Johnson Council Member District 2 Dennis King Council Member District 4 John Lopez ABSENT Council Member At Large Place 7 Jeff Copeland AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked if there were any questions on any agenda items. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys asked staff to clarify item twenty. City Manager Steve Dye explained the lease extension would be in place through the end of 2022 and would change if the city advances with development plans for the area. He said it allows the building to not sit vacant, deterring vandalism. Mr. Dye noted the church would likely utilize portable buildings on their new property until their church is built out in April 2023. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque advised he would like to table agenda item twenty-two. 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” - Short Term Rentals, Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property” and Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.” RECESS MEETING Mayor Jensen adjourned the executive session, opened the regular meeting and called a recess at 5:50 p.m. RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 1 of 11  Invocation led by Pastor Randy Capote of South Park Baptist Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Lopez. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Jensen reminded the public of The Big Event scheduled for March twenty-six and advised volunteers are still needed. Mr. Dye acknowledged the 2021 city employee award recipients. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve consent agenda items one through twenty. The motion carried unanimously. 1. Minutes of the February 15, 2022, City Council Meeting Approved on Consent Agenda 2. Assignment of Contract(s) for compound pharmaceuticals from Roadrunner Pharmacy to WA Butler Company dba Covetrus North America, LLC in the annual amount of $28,507.46 for one year, with the option to renew for one (1) additional one-year renewal, for a total of $57,014.92 if all extensions are executed. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent Agenda 3. Purchase of Panasonic "Toughbook" rugged mobile laptops and docking stations for the Police Department from GTS Technology Solutions (GTS) in the amount of $145,347.02, through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Approved on Consent Agenda 4. Contract with Tyler Technologies for software support and maintenance in the amount of $9,766.00. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods totaling $53,959.00 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent Agenda 5. Parkview PID Contract with Site Landscape Development for landscape maintenance $35,460.02, beautification, $24,621.07, and irrigation system maintenance services, $3,500 for a one year term in the amount of $63,581.09 (Council District 1) Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 2 of 11  6. Westchester PID Contract with Classic Construction and Restoration, Inc. for wall replacement for one year in the amount of $51,360 (Council Districts 2 and 6) Approved on Consent Agenda 7. Lake Parks PID Contract with Site Landscape Development for landscape maintenance $119,085.42, beautification, $85,000, and irrigation system maintenance services, $12,000 for a one year term in the amount of $216,085.42 (Council Districts 4 and 6) Approved on Consent Agenda 8. Authorize payment of $94,957.13 to McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. for renewal of the City’s Cyber Liability policy with Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London for the period of February 4, 2022, through February 4, 2023. Approved on Consent Agenda 9. Appoint two (2) members and one (1) alternate member to the Joint Airport Zoning Board to amend the Height Hazard Map in accordance with update guidelines from the Federal Aviation Administration Approved on Consent Agenda 10. Participation Agreement with 1301 Parker Rd, LLC for Right of Way Improvements in the total amount of $131,014.75 Approved on Consent Agenda 11. Final Reconciliation Change Order No. 3 with La Banda, LLC for Dickey Road Storm Drain Improvements West of S.W. 3rd Street in the net negative amount of $24,740.00 Approved on Consent Agenda 12. Change Order/Amendment No. 1 with Excel 4 Construction in the net negative amount of ($135,473.00) for pipe size revisions of sanitary sewer outfall reach north of Arkansas lane to Trinity River Authority (TRA) Cottonwood interceptors and a TRA fiber reinforced drop manhole on Skyway and Small Street Sewer Improvements Approved on Consent Agenda 13. Price agreement for Guard Rail Removal and Installation with Vann Elli, Inc., at an estimated annual cost of $290,100. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $1,450,500 if all extensions are exercised. Also authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal term(s) Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 3 of 11  14. Price agreement for Traffic Signals/Fiber Optic Ground Boxes with Techline, Inc., at an estimated annual cost of $76,235. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one- year periods totaling $381,175 if all extensions are exercised. Also authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal term(s) Approved on Consent Agenda 15. Price agreement renewal #1 for Concrete Paving with Santos Construction, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $11,835,345.20, with a secondary, New Star Grading & Paving, Inc., not to exceed an amount of $16,010,955.30, and a tertiary, McMahon Contracting, L.P., not to exceed $12,295,231.42, if all extensions are exercised. Also authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal term(s) Approved on Consent Agenda 16. Purchase and replacement for the Audio/Visual Setup and related components for The Summit ballrooms from Infinity Sound Ltd. In the amount of $64,587 through a BuyBoard contract Approved on Consent Agenda 17. Price agreement for HVAC services including testing air balance, equipment, installations, and repairs from Trane, Inc. through an interlocal agreement with Omnia Partners at an estimated cost of $750,000.00 for one year, and authorize the City Manager to execute any change orders with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000.00 or 25% so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the city’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent Agenda 18. Price agreement for plumbing services from The Brandt Companies, LLC through an interlocal agreement with BuyBoard at an estimated cost of $100,000.00. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for one additional one-year period totaling $200,000.00 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000.00 or 25% so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on Consent Agenda 19. Price agreement for general contracting services from Thatch Engineering through a national cooperative agreement with TIPS at an estimated annual cost of $750,000.00. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $3,750,000.00 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $50,000.00 or 25% so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 4 of 11  Approved on Consent Agenda 20. Lease Extension between the Grand Prairie Local Government Corporation and Calvary Baptist Church of Grand Prairie located at 401 W Church St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 until December 31, 2022 Approved on Consent Agenda PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED 21. SUP-22-09-0027 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Restaurant with Drive-Through at 2380 W Camp Wisdom Road (City Council District 6). Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for a Restaurant with a Drive-Through on 1.28 acres. Lot 6, Block 1, Victory at Lakeridge Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-283, within the Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 2380 W Camp Wisdom Road (On February 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this item to February 28, 2022) Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to table item twenty-one. The motion carried unanimously. Tabled PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 22. STP-21-11-0022 - Site Plan - Parkside on Carrier (City Council District 3). Site Plan for a 38- unit age restricted multi-family development on 2.85 acres. Tract 60, Charles Gibbs Survey, Abstract No. 534, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned General Retail and Multi-Family Two Districts, and addressed as 1217 S Carrier Parkway (On February 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0) Mayor Jensen confirmed with Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque that he does not want to table this item as previously noted, but instead is ready to hear it. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque confirmed. Chief City Planner Savannah Ware reviewed the proposed site map, building elevations, amenities and parking. She also reviewed variances including rear and interior side setback, portico setback from the building, parking and no secondary emergency access, and Appendix W checklist. Ms. Ware said both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee recommended approval. Council Member Lopez asked the applicant to clarify parking. Michael Ash, 1535 Camino Lago, Irving, Texas, said housing tax credits would be used for this project. He noted garages and carports would cause significant issues with the funding. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys said the desire is for them to comply with the desired build. Ms. Ware said the site plan allows them to meet requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque said the property layout makes it difficult to develop and said it is a good project. Mayor Jensen commented this is a good use for the old church property. Council Member Johnson asked staff if they oppose the setback and parking. Ms. Ware said the set back is not a big issue, but it has to be noted. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked how many parking spaces are required. She reviewed parking requirements and said approximately seventeen are required to be garage or carport. Planning Director Rashad Jackson noted City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 5 of 11  there is no additional property to increase parking. Ms. Ware reviewed the landscape plan. Council Member Johnson asked where visitors would park. Mr. Ash explained parking will be first come first served and would be gated. Ms. Ware said sixty-five parking spaces will be provided and ten percent would be required for visitors. Michael Salcedo, Engineer, 401 College Street, noted his support of the item and was available for questions. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Approved 23. STP-21-12-0025 - Site Plan - International Leadership Texas High School (City Council District 4). Site Plan for a High School Campus with an 88,655 sq. ft., two-story building, athletic fields, and 12 temporary modular buildings on 27.82 acres. Lot 1, Block 1, IL Texas GP Addition and Lot 3, Block A, Sunbelt Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Agricultural and PD-319 and located within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District, addressed as 2851 Ragland Rd (On February 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0 with the condition that the building elevations meet Appendix F requirements) Ms. Ware presented this site plan for a new high school building. She reviewed the plan to demolish the old school and noted a proposed driveway extension. Ms. Ware reviewed the landscape plan and noted requirements are met. She also reviewed the exterior elevations and said the Planning and Zoning Commission approved with recommended revisions. Ms. Ware reviewed the variances including building height and building articulation. She said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended building elevations meet Appendix F requirements and Ms. Ware said staff is not opposed to the height variance. Charles Klein, 4305 Edmonson Avenue, Dallas, spoke in support and said Appendix F will be met. Council Member Lopez thanked Mr. Klein for working on adjusting variances. Bradley Moss with Kimley Horn, 13455 Noel Road, Dallas, recorded his support and was available for questions. There were no questions. Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve to approve this item as presented by staff requiring Appendix F. The motion carried unanimously. Approved 24. STP-22-01-0027 - Site Plan - Retail F at Epic East Towne Crossing (City Council District 2). Site Plan for a 12,000 sq. ft. building for retail and restaurant uses on 1.960 acres. Lot 11, Block A, Epic East Towne Crossing Phase II, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-364, within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 3142 S HWY 161 (On February 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0) Ms. Ware presented the site plan noting it meets density and landscaping requirements. She reviewed elevations and said there were no requested variances. Ms. Ware said the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee recommended approval. Mayor Jensen informed there were no speakers on this item. Council Member King moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson to approve. The motion carried unanimously. City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 6 of 11  Approved 25. STP-22-01-0026 - Site Plan - Centerline Supply (City Council District 1). Site Plan for an 18,000 sq. ft. addition to an existing manufacturing building on 1.98 acres. Lots 1R and 5-10, Block C, Bell Crest Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development-416 (PD-416) District, and addressed as 509 Jesse Street (On February 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0) Ms. Ware reviewed the site plan noting previous use was commercial for sign manufacturing. She said it meets density, dimensional, landscaping and screening requirements. Ms. Ware reviewed exterior elevations and fencing requirements and noted no requested variances. She said the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Mayor Jensen reviewed location and history of the property. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve this item as recommended by the Development Review Committee. The motion carried unanimously. Approved PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS 26. CPA-21-12-0002 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Villas at Bardin (City Council District 4). Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to change the designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. A portion of Block 4, Sheffield Village Addition, Phase IV, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-140B with an approximate address of 2801 W Bardin Rd (On February 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote 7-0) Ms. Ware presented items twenty-six and twenty-seven. She reviewed the proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan from low density residential to medium density residential. Ms. Ware said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, but staff cannot support because it does not align with the Future Land Use Map. She reviewed the concept plan map and elements and discussed variances. Ms. Ware reviewed the Housing Analysis Policy and Guidelines. She said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval and staff noted there are desirable elements to this proposal. Mayor Jensen reviewed location details. Council Member Lopez asked to clarify the number of apartment units. Ms. Ware reviewed the map of completed housing development, approved projects under construction, zoning approved and concept plans approved. Council Member Lopez asked if the request is to increases density, and Ms. Ware confirmed. Applicant Representative Jerry Silo with JBI partners, 2121 Midway Road, #300, Carrollton, reviewed the master plan and discussed proposed amenities. He said it would contain eighty-seven individually owned and sold single- family town homes. He said there would be one entrance to the neighborhood and two emergency exit/exit only drives. He reviewed the Guillen Homes elevations with rear entry and two car garages. He discussed proposed parking, which exceeds requirements, and confirmed it would be a gated community. Council Member Lopez said nothing stands out in this project, the land is not zoned for apartments and the density does not work. Council Member Lopez acknowledged the proposed greenspace and asked to review the density. Mr. Silo reviewed the master plan and discussed the variances noting they are a result of the size of the proposed City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 7 of 11  homes. He said they are proposing homes of fifteen hundred square feet for sale at a minimum of three-hundred thousand dollars. Council Member Lopez said he went door to door to inquire with residents, and said the main concerns were with density and safety. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked if there is a traffic study. Mr. Jackson said this one does not have one. Mr. Silo said the number is below the required threshold for conducting a traffic study. Council Member Johnson asked Mr. Silo if he met with the community and asked to share any comments made. Mr. Silo discussed presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission on January 10 and said they mailed out an information packet with no response. He also noted a January 26 neighborhood meeting was held where they did hear a few concerns from residents regarding density and two-story homes built next to residents’ homes. Mr. Silo said he addressed those with residents. He also noted they were not in agreement with the zoning change. Council Member Ezeonu asked for the projected value of the homes. Mr. Silo said they would be two-hundred dollars per square foot, between three-hundred thousand to three- hundred sixty thousand dollars. Brian Cotter, Peyco Southwest Realty, Inc., 1703 N. Peyco Drive, Arlington, did not wish to speak but recorded his support. Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Clemson, to table items twenty-six and twenty-seven to the April 5th City Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Tabled 27. ZON-21-11-0015 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Villas at Bardin (City Council District 4). Zoning Change from PD-140B for Single Family Detached Use to a Planned Development District for Townhome Use and a Concept Plan for a townhome development with 87 units on 10 acres. A portion of Block 4, Sheffield Village Addition, Phase IV, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas zoned Planned Development (PD 140B) with Single-Family detached uses located in the southeast corner of Bardin Rd. and Magna Carta Blvd. with an approximate address of 2801 W Bardin Rd The (On February 14, 2022, The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5-2) Tabled 28. SUP-21-12-0024 – Specific Use Permit/Site Plan – Gateway Multi-Family (City Council District 5) Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for a multi-family development with 310 units on 5.72 acres. Tracts 8, 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 of Michael Farrans Survey, Abstract No. 469, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-217 with multi-family uses, within the Belt Line Corridor Overlay District, and generally located at the southwest corner of I-30 and the future extension of Stadium Dr. with an approximate address of 1175 Stadium Dr (On February 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0) Mr. Jackson presented the Gateway Multi-Family SUP/Site Plan, noting it is zoned PD-217 with multifamily uses. He provided a summary of the Omni Plan Master Plan. Mr. Jackson reviewed rendering of proposed exterior noting the wrap urban style detail with internal courtyard area and pool. He discussed the future extension of Stadium Drive and said Uniform Development Code requirements are met. Mr. Jackson said this is one component of the mixed-use plan. He also reviewed parking requirements and noted variances include garage parking, guest parking, maximum density, maximum single bedroom units is sixty percent and City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 8 of 11  site tree requirements. Mr. Jackson discussed landscape and screening requirements. He noted the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, and the Development Review Committee recommended approval with the condition of addressing waste removal to satisfaction of Environmental Services. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys reviewed each variance. Council Member Clemson asked about the nearby cell phone tower. Mr. Jackson said the standard is met. Economic Development Director Marty Wieder provided information on the 2017 agreement with Omni Plan Architects in Dallas. He reviewed the proposed Gateway development map and discussed details of the Stadium Drive Extension. Council Member Lopez asked if this would set the bar as recommended by Omni Plan. Mr. Weider said this is similar to the proposed project, but Council has to be comfortable with the appearance. David Godvin, 3613 Granada Avenue, Dallas spoke in support of this item. He discussed the history of their company and other projects. He reviewed proposed development amenities and noted they worked with the Planning team for three months. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked how this design compares to their other projects. Mr. Godvin said they are similar. He said they have a seven-story higher end project, but it is market driven and this proposed development is what Omni Plan is calling for. Mr. Godvin said they design a project with demographics in mind. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque said Council wants higher quality than what is being proposed. Mayor Jensen asked how this one compares to their Arlington location. Mr. Godvin said it is very similar. Mayor Jensen said it is very appealing. Council Member Johnson said he agrees that better quality is desired, and to him this is run of the mill. Council Member Clemson asked what the projected lease and square footage would be. Mr. Godvin noted it would be between thirteen hundred and twenty-two hundred dollars, which is very similar to the ones located in Arlington. Mr. Godvin added they build quality projects. Mr. Jackson reminded Council the Omni Plan is a master plan vision and this is a component. Council Member Johnson said that a high standard needs to be met with the vision for this property. Mr. Jackson said this is in line with the intent. Mayor Jensen commented it is better than the Omni Plan renderings. Council Member Ezeonu said if it is average, everything coming in will be average or below that. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem asked for price per square foot. Mr. Godvin said one-hundred seventy. Howard Weaver with OHD spoke said this is a best-in-class asset with high quality. He said they have worked with Omni Plan so they know what is expected. Mayor Jensen asked for height of the buildings. Mr. Weaver said five stories up front with four toward the back. Council Member Clemson said this looks classic and suggested some unique landscaping would help. Mr. Weaver said this project would elevate Grand Prairie. Ms. Ware reviewed the Hamilton Peck development renderings at the request of Mayor Jensen. Josh Steiger, 600 Six Flags Drive, recorded his support but did not wish to speak. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys moved to close the public hearing and approve as presented by staff. Mayor Jensen noted the motion failed for lack of a second. Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to reconsider the item and table it to the April 5, 2022, City Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Tabled 29. SUP-21-12-0023 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Star Shell Convenience Store w/gas pumps, Restaurant with a Drive-Through and a Carwash. (City Council District 5). Specific Use Permit for a Carwash and a Restaurant with a Drive-Through and a Site Plan Amendment to expand the existing carwash tunnel, construct a 475 sq. ft. addition to the existing Convenience City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 9 of 11  Store/Restaurant building, and add a drive-through lane for the restaurant. Lot 3, Block 1, Lone Star Plaza Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-217 and PD-217A, located within the Belt Line Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 925 N Belt Line Rd (On February 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with staff conditions by a vote of 7-0) Mr. Jackson the presented SUP/Site Plan permit for a car wash and a Taco Casa Restaurant drive thru and to expand the existing car wash tunnel, also adding a drive-thu lane. He reviewed the site plan map and exterior elevation. Mr. Jackson noted it currently does not meet height requirements. He reviewed the rendering and proposed variances. Mr. Jackson said the Planning and Zoning Commission approved and noted staff cannot support and recommends conditions if approved. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys expressed concerns with the car stacking in two driveways. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked if this is part of the Omni Plan/Gateway area. Mr. Jackson confirmed it is in that area. Mohamed Sharef, 105 YMCA Drive, Waxahachie spoke in support, noting his father built this location twenty-one years ago. He said they are revitalizing and improving the property and explained the need for upgrades. Mr. Sharef noted they are removing two pumps to bring it up to code and current standards. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys asked about requirements for cueing in the fire lane. Mr. Jackson said there is no parking in the fire lane. Deputy City Manager Bill Hills said the Fire Marshal confirmed cueing in the fire lane is legal. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys move, seconded by Council Member Lopez, to close the public hearing and approve this item with staff conditions. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11165-2022 30. TAM-22-01-0001 - Text Amendment - Article 8: Landscape and Screening Standards. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Article 8: Landscape and Screening Standards of the Unified Development Code to create an administrative exception process for alternative fence materials in residential zoning districts; Repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; Containing a savings clause and a severability clause; and to become effective upon its passage and approval (On February 14, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0) Mr. Jackson said there has been an uptick in requests for alternative fences for individual lots. This text amendment will address architectural metal fences and precast concrete. It will allow the building official to review the request to meet regulations and it must comply with the intent of the Uniform Development Code. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque said the City Council Development Committee reviewed and approved this item. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11166-2022 City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 10 of 11 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION None. CITIZEN COMMENTS Lazaro Gonzalez, 829 Woodhaven Lane, discussed crypto coins as an alternative city revenue source and discussed its benefits. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting. _______________________________ Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary City Council Meeting – March 01, 2022 Page 11 of 11