City Council Meeting

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE Xaci City Hall 300 W. Main Street Grand Prairie, Texas Meeting Minutes r r. z City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 12, 2022 4: 30 PM City Hall - Briefing Room CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 4: 33 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Ron Jensen Mayor Pro Tern Cole Humphreys Deputy Mayor Pro Tern John Lopez Council Member District 1 Jorja Clemson Council Member District 2 Jacquin Headen Council Member District 3 Mike Del Bosque Council Member District 6 Kurt Johnson Council Member At Large Place 8 Junior Ezeonu ABSENT Council Member At Large Place 7 Jeff Copeland STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Oncor Electric Service Update Roger Lindsey with Oncor Electric provided an update on outages since February in Grand Prairie. He highlighted their Grand Prairie team, new equipment used and installed to identify faults, automated metering and data retrieval. Mr. Lindsey discussed noted cable being replaced in the city and efforts utilizing two-hundredfifty installed trip saver devices. He added that automated metering helps identify power outages and overloaded circuits. City Manager Steve Dye said City Municipal Building and Construction Director Andy Henning has worked with Oncor on new construction efforts. Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Lopez inquired about failures reported with older cables. Mr. Lindsey explained how they have reviewed Grand Peninsula area and made adjustments, adding a transformer and changing load to improve reliability. Council Member Clemson said knowing estimated repair time is important for the community. Mr. Ezeonu inquired about shedding. Mr. Lindsey discussed the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' communication process for brown outs, or shedding Presented 2. Major Employer Update: Bell Flight t City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 1 of 15  Jared Howard from Bell Textron discussed their role and provided a product map, noting they are based in Texas. He reviewed their diverse culture, employee resource groups and recognitions. Mr. Howard discussed their three business components: commercial( business mission), military ( advanced vertical lift systems which are products in Grand Prairie), and innovation products. He noted if they are awarded a contract for which they have currently bid, they are planning for a thirtypercent growth ofemployees for their Grand Prairie facility. Presented 3. Economic Development Initiatives Mr. Dye, Economic Develop Director Marty Wieder and Economic Development Business Manager Kay Brown-Patrick introduced new initiatives in economic developmentfocused on council vision and goals, the city' s strategic plan and community. Ms. Brown- Patrick discussed the business retention and expansion program. She provided an overview of the redevelopment/ revitalization improvement program. Council Member Headen asked ifseed money had been established with a bank yet. Ms. Brown-Patrick said there have been initial conversations with interested banks. Presented 4. Cyber Security Training Deputy City Manager Cheryl De Leon and Information Technology Chief Information Officer Keshnel Penny reviewed the importance and requirements of cyber security training. Presented AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Pro Tern Humphreys asked ifanyone had questions about the agenda. City Attorney Megan Mahan said item fourteen was not reviewed by the Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee because the meeting was canceled, therefore, she added it to tonight' s consent agenda for full Council consideration. There were no questions on that item. Council Member Clemson commended Grand Prairie United Charities and Tammy Chan with Grand Prairie Homeless Outreach Organization on the great work they do to assist those who are in need and the homeless. Mayor Pro Tern Humphreys said items twelve, thirteen, twenty- two through twenty-four and twenty six were reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee the week prior. City Manager Steve Dye said an appraisal is still pending on item twenty-four discussed the importance ofthat having that property to fulfill the current parking needs for PlayGrand Adventures. There were no additional comments nor questions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Jensen called a closed session at 5: 29 p.m. 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 City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 2 of 15  Mayor Jensen adjourned the executive session, reconvened the regular meeting and called a recess at 626 p.m. 6: 30 PM Council Chambers RECONVENE MEETING Mayor Jensen reconvened the regular meeting at 6: 38 p.m. Invocation led by Pastor Bill Skaar of First Baptist Church Grand Prairie. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Clemson. PRESENTATIONS 5. Recognition of B. J. Nichols for his service to the community and to the Park Board Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Duane Strawn introduced B. J. Nichols and discussed the history ofhis service with Grand Prairie. Mayor Jensen presented the certificate of appreciation for 15 years of service. Presented 6. Proclamation recognizing Parks and Recreation Month Council Member Ezeonu read the proclamation and Mayor Jensen recognized the Parks Arts and Recreation Department staff and board members. Presented 7. Proclamation recognizing Roy Owings for his service to the city and the community Council Member Clemson read the proclamation and Mayor Jensen presented it to Mr. Owings' family members. Presented CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys said council reviewed the agenda during briefing. He then moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, to approve consent agenda items eight through twenty-four. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. 8. Minutes of the June 21, 2022, City Council Meeting Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 3 of 15 6  9. Peninsula PID Contract with The Perfect Light for holiday decorations in the amount of 71, 983. 75 ( Council Districts 4 and 6) Approved on Consent Agenda 10. High Hawk PID Two Year Contract with Flock Group, Inc. for license plate recognition cameras with pole installation for$ 32, 900 in year one and $ 28, 000 in year two; contract total is 60, 900; authorize City Manager to execute ( Council District 4 and 6) Approved on Consent Agenda 11. Reject all Bids from RFB # 22080 for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Services Approved on Consent Agenda 12. Purchase of cloud connectivity access from Traffic Logix for existing fleet of radar speed feedback signs and radar traffic counters using three- year renewal incentive pricing at an estimated annual cost of$ 17, 200 or the total estimated amount of$ 51, 600 for three years, so long as sufficient funding is appropriated each year by the City Council to satisfy the City' s obligation during the terms ( The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 07/ 05/ 2022) Approved on Consent Agenda 13. Agreement for Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Services from Gardner Lawn Care up to 159, 000 annually. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one- year periods totaling $795, 000 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $ 39, 750 so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City' s obligation during the renewal terms ( The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 07/ 05/ 2022) Approved on Consent Agenda 14. Contract Amendment with Grand Prairie United Charities to add one- way bus tickets, small medical fees, and driver license fees to the Homeless Program Approved on Consent Agenda 15. Assignment of Contract for Agenda Management System from Municipal Code Corporation to CivicPlus at the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the original contract Approved on Consent Agenda 16. Option Agreement for $ 50, 000 for a seventy day option to purchase approximately 10 acres at Lot 2, Golden Chick Plat ( 6. 81 acres) and Lot 4, Belt Line Road and IH 30 Addition( 3. 181 acres) in the City of Grand Prairie, TX, for a purchase price of$ 6, 000, 000 and closing costs in the estimated amount of$ 1, 000 with Miami Partners, LLC; authorize City Manager to execute the Option Agreement and/or assign the City' s rights to Grand Prairie Local Government City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 4 of 15  Corporation; authorize City Manager or Grand Prairie Local Government Corporation to exercise the option to purchase under the Option Agreement terms Approved on Consent Agenda 17. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a master inter-local purchasing agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the City of Corinth, Texas Adopted RES 5279- 2022 18. Ordinance to approve assignment of gas pipeline license agreement to BVK Midstream, LLC, Tarrant County for gas pipeline in city- owned right- of-way on England Parkway, Grand Peninsula Drive and Arlington Webb Britton Road Adopted ORD 11228- 2022 19. Ordinance to approve assignment of gas pipeline license agreement to BVK Midstream, LLC, Tarrant County for gas pipeline in city- owned right- of-way on Hanger Lowe Road, Seeton Road and Grand Peninsula Drive Adopted ORD 11229- 2022 20. Ordinance to approve assignment of gas pipeline license agreement to BVK Midstream, LLC, Tarrant and Ellis Counties for gas pipeline in city- owned right-of-way on England Parkway, Grand Peninsula Drive, Davis Road, East Seeton Road and Spring Creek Circle Adopted ORD 11230- 2022 21. An Ordinance amending Ordinance 11200- 2022 and defining the number of authorized 1 positions in each Civil Service classification of the Grand Prairie Police Department, repealing all conflicting ordinances, and providing an effective date Adopted ORD 11231- 2022 22. Ordinance amending the FY 2021/ 2022 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for Pavement Utility Cut Repairs in the amount of$ 200, 000. 00 ( The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 07/ 05/ 2022) Adopted City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 5 of 15 yF ORD 11232- 2022 23. Ordinance amending the FY2022 Water Capital Funds budget to allocate $ 43, 259. 90 to the Stadium Drive Project; Awarding Construction Contract to McMahon Contracting, LP. in the amount of$ 1, 299, 605. 04 for Stadium Drive paving, drainage and water improvements; Budget allowance of$ 1, 463, 766. 29 for the Stadium Drive Project including a$ 1, 299, 605. 04 construction contract, a contract contingency of 5% equaling $ 64, 980. 25, materials testing with TEAM Consultants in the amount of$ 24, 200. 75; in- house labor distribution in the amount of 64, 980. 25, and a street light allowance of$ 10, 000 ( The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 07/ 05/ 2022) Adopted ORD 11233- 2022 24. Amend the FY22 Epic Capital Projects Fund Budget; Authorize and confirm the purchase of an approximate 4. 316 acre tract of land located at or near 3000 Waterwood Dr from R Cornelius Land, LLC, Inc. in the amount of$ 1, 350, 000 for future Epic/ EpicCentral parking expansion property ( The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 07/ 05/ 2022) Adopted ORD 11234- 2022 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 25. Boards and Commissions appointments for vacancies and terms expiring on July 31, 2022 City Secretary Mona Lisa Galicia read the names ofeach nominee. Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys moved, seconded by Council Member Clemson, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. Approved 26. Hold a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance approving the Program Year 2022 Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) and HOME budgets. This budget includes the addition of 1 one) Senior Office Assistant Position ( The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 07/ 05/ 2022) Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Esther Coleman and Housing Services Manager Patrick Cornelius presented the 2022 Community Development Block Grant and HOME budgets. Ms. Coleman reviewedfunding, provided a budget overview and reviewed the HOME Program Financials Table. She discussed the process which includes public hearings, postings and approval procedures. Council Member Ezeonu asked to see a list of the non profits who applied and how they were rated. Ms. Coleman reviewed the information previously provided and explained the scoring system. Deputy City Manager Bill Hills reminded Council the information is available in their agenda packets. Mayor Pro Tern Humphreys said the Finance Government Committee reviewed this thoroughly and recommended approval. Council City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 6 of 15  Member Headen askedfor clarification ofwhy certain applicants received low scoring and requested further explanation ofdirect delivery. Ms. Coleman said applicants must meet a national objective ( low to moderate) andfurther explained some locations were outside of the city, others cater to gender specific or did not identify they had a 501 3c, and others were providing duplicate services. She explained direct delivery works specifically with a product. Council Member Johnson thanked Mr. Hills, Ms. Coleman and stafffor their work. Mayor Jensen asked if there were any speakers, and there were none present. Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve this item as presented. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. Adopted ORD 11235- 2022 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to table items twenty- seven through thirty. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. 27. CPA- 22- 04- 0003 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Amavi Grand Prairie( City Council District 2). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for 38. 01 acres. Tracts 1, 2, and 3 of the J Gill Survey, Abstract No. 567, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development (PD- 91) with Multi-Family One land uses with an approximate address of 2401 Kirbybrook (On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6- 1) Tabled 28. ZON- 22- 04- 0012 - Zoning Change/ Concept Plan - Amavi Grand Prairie ( City Council District 2). Zoning Change from PD- 91 to a Planned Development with a base zoning district of Single Family Townhome and a Concept Plan for hybrid housing with 269 units on 38. 018 acres. Tracts 1, 2, and 3 of the J Gill Survey, Abstract No. 567, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development ( PD- 91) with Multi- Family One land uses with an approximate address of 2401 Kirbybrook (On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6- 1) Tabled 29. STP- 22- 05- 0027 - Site Plan- Combicut Expansion( City Council District 1). Site Plan for a 3, 960 sq. ft. addition to an existing industrial building on 0. 77 acres. Lot 24- R, Block 3, Dalworth Hills Addition Revised, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial ( LI), and addressed as 2470 NW Dallas Street Tabled 1 30. STP- 22- 03- 0016 - Site Plan - IL TEXAS GP K- 8 ADDITION ( City Council District 6). Site Plan for a K- 8 School on 24. 51 acres. A tract of land situated in the Joseph Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616 and the Seth M. Blair Survey, Abstract No. 135, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis City Council Meeting- July 12, 2022 Page 7 of 15  County, Texas, zoned PD- 322A, and generally located east of SH 360 and south of Double Oak Ave Tabled PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 31. STP- 22- 05- 0026 - Site Plan - The Emma ( City Council District 6). Site Plan for a multi- family development with 254 units on 9. 8 acres. A tract of land out of the J Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas, zoned PD- 399A, and generally located south of Heritage Parkway and east of Davis Rd( On June 13, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6- 0) Chief City Planner Savannah Ware reviewed the site plan with map noting they are meeting density, dimensional, parking space and landscaping requirements. She reviewed renderings and said the buildings are configured with attached and detached garages. Ms. Ware said the applicant met design recommendations and both the Planning and Zoning Commission and Development Review Committee recommended approval. Council Member Johnson asked where the dumpsters are located, and Ms. Ware reviewed the rendering noting the developer placed enclosed dumpsters throughout the outer perimeter ofthe property. Mayor Jensen commented that tenants seem to rent garages to store instead ofpark their vehicles causing people to find parking space elsewhere, sometimes in a fire lane and asked staff to review the issue. Developer Rod DeBaun, 2872 Westcliff Road, spoke in support and confirmed about thirty-five percent do not use the garage. He said this one has eighty- seven more parking spaces than required. Mayor Jensen thanked him for the changes he made on this project. Mr. DeBaun said he tries to improve with every project and reviewed the amenities which include a rooftop patio and additional landscaping, a facade which includes four or five additional materials. Council Member Ezeonu asked what the price is per square foot. Mr. DeBaun said this will be a market property from one hundred- eighty to two- hundred dollar per square foot at six hundred eighty-four to sixteen hundred square feet per unit. He said younger renters are lookingfor more amenities and smaller space. Council Member Johnson moved, seconded by Council Member Del Bosque, to approve this item as presented by staff. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. Approved 32. STP- 22- 05- 0024 - Site Plan - Villas at Bardin( City Council District 4). Site Plan for a townhome development with 84 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 425) with Townhome uses located in the southeast corner of Bardin Rd. and Magna Carta Blvd. with an approximate address of 2801 W Bardin Rd ( On June 13, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5- 0) Ms. Ware presented the site plan for eighty-four town home units with individually platted lots, a gated entrance, rear entry garages, and maintenance provided by a homeowner' s association. She reviewed summary of dimensional& parking requirements, reviewed the landscape plan and building elevations. Ms. Ware noted the variances requested. She said the City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 8 of 15 1 I I 7 I Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition to provide additional trees and the Development Review Committee also recommended approval. Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Lopez asked to review the tree requirement. Ms. Ware reviewed landscape information and said they are narrow lots for town homes. Mr. Jackson confirmed the requirement indicates too many trees for the lot size. Jerry Silo, with JBI Partners, 2121 Midway, # 300, Carrollton, representing the applicant said ifthey included the ordinance required trees, the size ofthe trees would be too large and growing into each other. Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Lopez asked if there were any changes since the concept plan was presented, as he preferred a wrought iron fence. Mr. Silo said the site plan is the same. Planning Director Rashad Jackson confirmed there is a wrought iron fence as well as a plan for building an eight foot wooden fence. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to close the public hearing and approve as presented in the site plan. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. I Approved I I 33. STP- 22- 05- 0025 - Site Plan- Oncor Grand Prairie Substation( City Council District 3). Site Plan for improvements to an existing Electrical Substation on 3. 57 acres. Tract 800. 2, Mercer Fain Survey, Abstract No. 475, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Agriculture, I and addressed as 1355 S. Belt Line Road ( On June 13, 2022, the Planning and Zoning ICommission recommended approval by a vote of 5- 0) Ms. Ware reviewed the site plan to update the commercial driveway. She noted requested variances and said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval and the Development Review Committee recommended the applicant meet landscaping standards 1 required by the Unified Development Code ( UDC). Travis Yanken, Engineer of Record with Halff Associates, 3803 Parkwood Boulevard, Frisco recorded his support and was available 1 for questions, but there were no questions. Council Member Del Bosque move, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. Approved 1 s 34. STP- 22- 03- 0021 - Site Plan- G- Industrial Grand Prairie ( City Council District 1). Site Plan for a 70, 069 sq. ft. industrial warehouse building on 4. 31 acres. Tract 43, John C. Read Survey, Abstract No. 1183, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial ( LI) District, within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 1200 W. Oakdale Road On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of I 7- 0) 1 I Ms. Ware reviewed the site plan with elevations, noting it meets density and landscape requirements, and the tree mitigation plan meets the ordinance requirements. She discussed payment required with the mitigation plan and noted there were no requested variances. Ms. Ware said both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee I recommend approval. Hunter Malmin, 4925 Greenville Avenue, # 915, was present to answer questions. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. 1 City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 9 of 15 i i  Approved 35. STP- 22- 03- 0020— Site Plan— Arkansas Lane Industrial ( City Council District 1). Site Plan for two warehouse buildings totaling 293, 280 sq. ft. on 23. 43 acres. Tracts 2B & 2B3 and 2B02, William Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1558, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned LI, generally located on the northwest corner of Arkansas Ln and S Great Southwest Pkwy, and addressed as 2650 S Great Southwest Pkwy and 2400 Arkansas Ln ( On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7- 0) Ms. Ware reviewed the site plan for two office warehouse buildings. She reviewed elevations and rendering of the project. Ms. Ware said the landscaping requirements are met and reviewed the requested variance for tree removal. She discussed the tree mitigation details and payment ofa required fee for trees removed. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee recommended approval with condition that the applicant comply with tree preservation ordinance. Council Member Clemson said they would rather see the trees planted than the mitigation fees. Ms. Ware said the applicant chose to keep the plan as originally presented. Connor Tamlin, 2000 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1075, Dallas, spoke in support and said the site has topography challenges. He explained the purposed ofthe removal ofso many trees noting total flood plain is seven acres. He also explained the Federal Aviation Administration' s slope requirement. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve this item but decline the variance requested regarding the tree charge. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. Approved 36. STP- 22- 04- 0023 - Site Plan - Oaxaca- 1771 Robinson ( City Council District 1). Site Plan for a Modular Manufacturing Sales and Manufacturing Facility on 7. 52 acres. Lot 1 Block 1, Zac' s Ridge Conference Center Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial ( LI), within the SH- 161 Corridor Overlay District, with an address of 1771 Robinson Rd ( On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7- 0) Mr. Jackson presented this item for a sales/ manufacturing facility zoned light industrial. He said the request is for three buildings with a pedestrian access easement. Mr. Jackson reviewed elevations noting the sales office would be one hundred percent masonry stucco but does not have the required accent material. He reviewed building elevations, requested variances and said UDC requirements are met. Mr. Jackson discussed the requested landscaping variance, and noted the property is in the flood plain. He said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval and staff does not object due to what has been placed there in the past. Mr. Jackson said the plat shall be amended to abandon the southern utility easement and add the twenty foot pedestrian accent and the applicant shall manufacture and install signs to direct traffic. Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys asked to review material of the primary facade facing Robinson Road. Mr. Jackson indicated it is metal siding. Mayor Jensen discussed the variances. Rob Baldwin 3904 Elm Street, # 13, Dallas, representing the buyer was present in support. Mayor Jensen asked why they did not meet the ordinance. Mr. Baldwin discussed the building elevations and said the metal building is not galvanized. He discussed building height and landscaping, and said they do not have many employees, so they do not need as much City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 10 of 15  parking. Mayor Pro Tern Humphreys said they need a better visual. Council Member Clemson asked if there are any plans for outside manufacturing or outside storage and asked how many delivery trucks are anticipated. Mr. Baldwin said he was not sure about the delivery trucks but assured they would not go into the residential area. Council Member Del Bosque asked why they chose larger metal doors. Mr. Baldwin said they thought it looked interesting with the pitched roof. Mr. Jackson reviewed the sales office elevations and lack of accent materials facing Robinson Road. Council Member Johnson asked ifthey are willing to look at articulation ofthe facade. Mr. Baldwin confirmed. Council Member Ezeonu asked what the hours ofoperation would be. Mr. Baldwin said he did not know but wouldfind out and answer when he returns. Miles Durham, President of Construction, 1212 Commerce, Dallas, discussed the schematic design and angles. Mr. Jackson said these elevations were provided in their packet. Mayor Jensen said they do not want so many deviations from the ordinance. Council Member Clemson said they do not meet the criteria and she moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to table this item until the next council meeting and asked the applicant to work with staff The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. Tabled PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS 37. SUP- 22- 02- 0008 - Specific Use Permit — Child Day Care Facility at 2040 N SH 360 ( City Council District 1). Specific Use Permit for Child Day Care Facility on 0. 57 acres. Site 11, Lot 1, Block 1, GSID, COMM# 5, Installation# 3, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, and addressed as 2040 N HWY 360 Mr. Jackson reviewed this request for a specific use permit for a child day care facility with playground area. He reviewed a photo and map of access to the playground area and said business hours would be from 6: 00 a.m to 6: 00 p.m., for children six weeks to thirteen years old. Mr. Jackson said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition that the applicant provide direct access to play areas through the adjacent suite. He said the Development Review Committee is unable to recommend approval because the outdoor play area is not directly connected to the proposed day care facility. Council Member Johnson asked what type offence is present. Mr. Jackson said a chain link fence and said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval with added bollards. Mayor Jensen called for speakers. Dr. Idora Thagroo, 5504 Ameralda Circle, # 1013, Arlington, said the fence is open but she intends to enclose it and confirmed she would meet state requirements and city requirements. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Del Bosque, to close the public hearing and approve per staff recommendations and state requirements. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. Adopted ORD 11236- 2022 38. TAM- 22- 05- 0004 - Text Amendment- Permissible Use Chart and Definitions - An Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Article 4: Permissible Uses and Article 30: Definitions of the Unified Development Code to update the permissible use chart and City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 11 of 15 4  corresponding definitions; 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 June 13, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5- 0) Mr. Jackson reviewed the proposed text amendmentfor permissible use chart. He explained this would befor mobile food units and mobile food courts and dwelling, live/ work and miscellaneous retail definitions and requirements. Mr. Jackson said the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Council Member Del Bosque said the City Council Development Committee reviewed this item. Council Member Headen asked where staffis in establishing the process. Mr. Jackson reviewed the permitting and application process and requirements and said the Public Health Department would be administering. Council Member Ezeonu asked where food trucks would be allowed. Mr. Jackson said they would not be allowed in most residential districts unless there is permitted special event and there would be a route map. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopez asked ifprivate commercial property would be allowed to employ. Mr. Jackson confirmed permission would be obtained from the property owner. Council Member Headen said live/ work units seem to be a viable option. Mr. Dye said brick and mortar businesses will also need to be considered. Council Member Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. Adopted ORD 11237- 2022 39. SUP- 22- 04- 0020 - Specific Use Permit - Los Cowboys Special Event Center( City Council District Specific Use Permit request for a Special Event Center located in a 3, 000 sq. ft. 1). lease space in an existing commercial strip center. Tract E, Dauley Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Commercial, within the SH- 161 Corridor Overlay District and Central Business District No. 2, and addressed as 550 S. Carrier Pkwy., Suite 430 ( On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by vote of 7- 0) Mr. Jackson reviewed the request for a special event center in commercial lease space. He reviewed the operational plan and said no variances were requested. Mr. Jackson said the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Development Review Committee recommended approval. Daniel Becerra, 325 NE 5th Street, # 228, was present in support. Mayor Jensen clarified the Grand Prairie Police Department may not be available to assist as requested in this request from the applicant. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopez asked the applicant to make sure his staff is aware to vacate after operating hours. Mr. Becerra confirmed that the area would be cleaned and shut down at the required time. Mayor Pro Tern Humphreys clarified that this is a permit that can if not in compliance. Mr. Becerra confirmed he understood. Ms. be revoked Ware advised the permit would be reviewed in a year. Mr. Becerra said he understood. Council Member Ezeonu said security should be there until all are gone from premises. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Humphreys, to close the public hearing and approve with the requirement that security stays an hour after events to ensure guests have vacated the premises. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 12 of 15  Adopted ORD 11238- 2022 40. Andretti Indoor Karting and Games ( City SUP- 22- 03- 0018 - Specific Use Permit/ Site Plan - Council District 2). Specific Use Permit for Amusement Services and a Site Plan for a 93, 000 sq. ft. building on 10. 042 acres. Lot 3R- 1, Block 1, The Sutherland, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-424, within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District, generally located at the northeast corner of SH 161 and S Forum Dr, and addressed as 3750 S HWY 161 On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7- 0) Ms. Ware reviewed this request for amusement services use. She said the site plan is for a ninety- three thousand square foot building, noting it meets dimensional requirements. Ms. Ware reviewed building elevations and requested variances including maximum allowable height, windows on the west and south facades, overall windows and masonry screening wall adjacent to residential. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopez asked staffto clarify wall details and Ms. Ware reviewed. Josh Millsap, KSA Engineering, 3501 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas, was present in support and available for questions. Council Member Headen moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to close the public hearing and approve as presented. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. Adopted ORD 11239- 2022 41. CPA- 22- 06- 0007 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Villages at Lynn Creek( City Council District 4). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Commercial to Mixed Use and High Density Residential 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 June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7- 0) Ms. Ware presented items forty-one andforty-two together. She reviewed the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and the applicants request for a mixed use component. Ms. Ware said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, but staffcannot recommend due to the FLUM conflict. She reviewed the zoning change and concept plan including commercial restaurants with no drive thru, and she reviewed the current and proposed zoning. Ms. Ware displayed the rendering ofthe concept plan for three hundred- twenty four dwelling units with two separate retail structures and live-work units. She discussed the amenities and proposed green space. Ms. Ware reviewed requested variances. She said written opposition was received from twenty- two individuals, and one letter of support was received. Ms. Ware said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, but staff cannot support. She i 1 City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 13 of 15 1  said staff recommends the variance to garaged parking spaces be considered at the site plan approval to ensure proposals meet all ofAppendix W design recommendations. Council Member Lopez asked if traffic impact had been reviewed and whether a signal light would be warranted. Transportation Director Walter Shumac said development looks small, but they would need to look closer and engineering study would have to be conducted before he is able to give an answer. Bill Dahlstrom, 2323 Ross Avenue, Suite 600, Dallas, presented information on the proposed mixed use development proposal, noting changes were made after working with staffand presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. He said it is a high quality development with several amenities. Shawn Luther, 2700 Commerce, Ste 1600, Dallas, discussed the company' s history and quality development projects. He said they met with Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and listened to community questions and concerns. Mr. Luther reviewed a map ofproposed project and a traffic analysis report from their engineer as well as a site visibility study. He said they have a letter of intent from Starwood Café, and said Cane Rosso and Shady' s are also prospects. Council Member Johnson asked what some of the citizen concerns were. Mr. Luther said there was lack ofinterest from larger retailer. Mayor Jensen said the area is zoned commercial. Council Member Ezeonu asked why there was an increase in rent. Mr. Luther said significant inflation and construction costs ofmore than ten percent plus increased interest rates were factors. He said the deal is not financeable at the prior amount. Terry Haines, 5430 Glen Lakes Drive, Dallas, said a decision was made to not build the bridge and said they support quality development. He said the initial plan was twenty-five acres and discussed several potential clients he contacted but who did not accept. Delano Naylor, 3004 Fairview Drive, said he is on the Lynn Creek Hills Homeowner' s Association Board. He said developers removed mesquite trees resulting in the positive destruction ofrattlesnakes in the area. He said three andfourfloor apartments are an invasion ofprivacy and noted his opposition. Cathy Blood, 5775 Skinner Way, noted her opposition. Gerald Blood, 5575 Skinner Way, spoke in opposition due to increased traffic on Mildred Walker Parkway and Webb Lynn Road, and because of the increase ofcommercial property and multifamily units already scheduled for development. He said most opponents were a result of their efforts going door to door, noting a majority prefer commercial development. Mayor Jensen thanked Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopezfor the time he spent reviewing this. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopez said this would bring development into this area that is currently not found in the city but also noted the neighborhood is split. Deputy Mayhor Pro Tem Lopez move, seconded by Council Member Del Bosque, to close the public hearing and approve the comprehensive plan. Voting Yea: Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, Council Member District 1 Clemson, Council Member District 2 Headen, Council Member District 3 Del Bosque Voting Nay: Council Member District 6 Johnson, Council Member At Large Place 8 Ezeonu Motion carried. Mayor Jensen moved, seconded by Council Member Del Bosque, to reopen the hearing and reconsider item 41 ( after the vote for item 42). The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. City Council Meeting- July 12, 2022 Page 14 of 15  Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to close the public hearing and deny this item. The motion carried unanimously, 8- 0. Denied 42. 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 multi- family 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 June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with staff recommendations by a vote of 7- 0) Motion made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Lopez to close the public hearing and approve with the condition that at traffic impact analysis be conductedprior to the site plan review. Failed for Lack of Second CITIZEN COMMENTS Harold Willis, 538 Lindly, asked to consider turning off lighting at city facilities and other private businesses that are kept on during the daytime, and discussed regulated electricity in Texas. Jennifer Denby, 4606 Yale Drive, requested the city adopt a resolution for decriminalization of women who receive abortions. Tracey Owens, 1813 Avenue F, discussed deprioritizing abortion. Michelle Maciel, said her residence in District Five and asked the city to deprioritize. Jason Austin Esparza Dyer, 421 Blueberry Lane, discussed his education, career in healthcare and other trades and discussed Senate Bill 8. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 9: 51 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the August 2, 2022, City Council meeting. LitA M1faziccitysecretary 4 City Council Meeting— July 12, 2022 Page 15 of 15