City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · November 21, 2023
Agenda
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE City Hall
300 W. Main Street
Grand Prairie, Texas
Amended Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 4:30 PM City Hall - Council Briefing Room
and Chambers, 300 W. Main Street
The meeting will be held at City Hall, 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. City Council Member Term Limits
2. City Council Restructuring to all Single Member Districts
3. Sponsorship Policy Update
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.”
City Council also reserves the right to discuss any agenda item in closed session when authorized by the
above referenced provisions. Any final action will be taken during open session.
RECESS MEETING
6:30 PM Council Chambers
RECONVENE MEETING
Invocation led by Rev. Dr. Marsha Middleton, First United Methodist Church of Grand
Prairie.
Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Johnson.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The full agenda has been posted on the city's website, www.gptx.org, for those who may want to view this
agenda in more detail. Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and
submitting a speaker card.
4. Minutes of the August 17, 2023, Council Budget Workshop, October 16, 2023, Special City
Council meeting and the November 7, 2023, City Council Meeting
5. Board Appointment - Nomination of Dr. R.J. DiLena for appointment to the Public Health
Advisory Committee
6. Commercial Hangar Lease with Aviator Air Flight School, LLC, for Hangar 13 South G for a
term of ten years to begin November 1, 2023 and ending May 31, 2033, with an annual rent of
$2,952.00
7. Annual Contract for computer equipment and accessories from Dell Inc. in the amount of
$450,000.00 through a Master Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Information
Resources (DIR). This contract will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional
one-year periods, allowing an increase not to exceed 15% annually with an estimated total of
$3,034,071.56 if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Finance and Government
Committee 11/07/2023)
8. Annual Contract for GPS tracker and bait car equipment from CovertTrack Group, Inc.,
through a national cooperative agreement with Government Services Administration
Advantage (GSA Advantage), in the amount of $11,986.34 for the first year, with an option to
renew for four additional one-year periods up to the amount of $20,000 each, totaling
$91,986.34, if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Public Safety, Health, and
Environment Committee on 11/06/2023)
9. Annual Contract for Facial Recognition Software from Clearview AI. This agreement will be
for $37,119 for the first year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods at
$36,619 annually thereafter; totaling $183,595 (Reviewed by the Public Safety, Health &
Environment Committee on 11/06/2023)
10. Construction funding for Great Southwest Parkway from north of the warehouse located at
2001 Ave K East to Fountain Parkway in the amount of $2,946,500
11. Annual Contract for Service and Repair of Marine Vessels from Boaters World of Grand
Prairie (up to $50,000.00 annually). This contract will be for one year with the option to renew
for four (4) additional one-year periods totaling $250,000.00 if all extensions are
exercised (Reviewed by Finance and Government Committee on 11/07/2023)
12. Contract for auctioneering services with Rene Bates Auctioneers, through a national interlocal
agreement with BuyBoard, and authorize the vendor to charge a 10% Buyer’s Premium on all
City property auctioned off (anticipated between $100,000 - $150,000 annually) for one year
with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods and authorize the City Manager to
execute the renewal options (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on
11/07/2023)
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13. Westchester PID contract with Vision Communities Management, Inc. for Wall Repairs for
$50,000 in Westchester PID (Council Districts 2 and 6)
14. Annual Contract for Electrical, Lighting, Data Communications, and Security Products and
Related Products, Services, and Solutions from Graybar Electric Company in the amount of
$280,000.00 through a Master Cooperative Agreement with Omnia Partners. This contract will
be for one year with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods totaling
$1,120,000.00 if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Finance & Government
Committee on 11/07/2023)
15. Annual Contract for embroidery and screen-printing services from Frontend Solutions, (up to
$66,666.66 annually) Texas Sportswear & Specialties dba Toro Branded Apparel &
Merchandise, (up to $66,666,66 annually), and Promotional Designs Inc. (up to $66,666.66
annually). This contract will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-
year periods in an amount not to exceed $999,999.90 if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed
by the Finance & Government Committee on 11/07/2023)
16. Agreement with the Dallas Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) for a total budget of $192,880
(Less program reimbursements of $163,021) for the Congregate Meals and Transportation
program located at the Summit (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on
11/07/2023)
17. Change Order #1 with Capko Concrete Structures, LLC in the amount of $94,713.00 for
additional concrete paving work on the Lake Ridge Parkway Guardrail Replacement
Project (Reviewed by City Council Development Committee on 11/21/2023)
18. Professional Engineering Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for State Highway 360 Phase
3 water line extension and Fire Station No. 11 water/wastewater line design in the amount of
$576,122.00 (Reviewed by the City Council Development Committee on 11/21/2023)
19. Authorize Staff to Take All Actions Necessary to Opt Out of the Settlement Class in Relation
to the Dupont and 3M Settlement Agreements
20. Resolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds from the issuance of
future debt for fire-fighting facilities and equipment, goods and services for information
technology projects, library facilities and equipment, new construction and renovations to
municipal facilities, public safety equipment, and street improvements, including related costs
of rights-of-way and costs incidental to street improvements as outlined in the adopted
FY2023/2024 CIP (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 11/07/2023)
21. A resolution of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, providing authorization to submit grant
applications to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Light-Duty Motor
Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) to obtain a rebate up to $2,500 per
purchase of eligible vehicle and designating the City Manager to act as the City’s authorized
official throughout the grant cycle (Briefed by the Finance and Government Committee on
11/07/2023)
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
22. Action Items Resulting from Staff Presentations:
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Direct Staff to Research City Council Questions Regarding a Charter Amendment Election and
Provide a Report at the Next City Council Meeting
City Funding Policy for Sponsorships
23. Resolution Approving City Council Goals for 2023-2024
24. Discussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to approving and authorizing
publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024, in an amount
not to exceed $60,800,000 including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto (Reviewed
by the Finance and Government Committee on 11/07/2023)
25. Consider and Take Action on the Petition from Cheri Ann Sutherland Related to the Property
Located at 13601 CR 506, Venus, Texas, Pursuant to Legislative Authority as Authorized by
Texas Local Government Code Section 42.023
26. Consider and Take Action on the Petition from Joseph and Katy Barrett Related to the Property
Located at 14156 County Road 511, Venus, Texas Pursuant to Legislative Authority as
Authorized by Texas Local Government Code Section 42.023
27. Consider and Take Action on the Petition from Robert Lee Bell Related to the Property
Located at 1950 and 1980 Cypress Road, Midlothian, Texas Pursuant to Legislative Authority
as Authorized by Texas Local Government Code Section 42.023
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS
28. CPA-23-10-0021 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Single Family Development (City
Council District 5). A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map
designation from Commercial, Retail, Office to Low Density Residential on 2.47 acres. Tract
43 of the McKinney & WMS Survey, Abstract 1045, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County,
Texas, and addressed as 658 SW 3rd Street (On October 23, 2023, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
29. ZON-23-10-0037 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Single Family Development (City Council
District 5). Zoning Change from General Retail to a Planned Development District for Single
Family Uses and a Concept Plan depicting 10 detached single-family units on 2.47 acres. Tract
43 of the McKinney & WMS Survey, Abstract No. 1045, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County,
Texas, and addressed as 658 SW 3rd St (On October 23, 2023, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
30. SUP-23-09-0038 - Specific Use Permit - Convenience Store at 809 & 811 W Jefferson (City
Council District 5). Specific Use Permit for a Convenience Store without Gasoline Sales on
0.18 acres. Lots 5 & 6, Block A, Indian Hills Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County,
Texas, zoned Commercial (C), and addressed as 809 & 811 W Jefferson Rd (On October 23,
2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions by a vote
of 8-0)
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31. SUP-23-05-0016 - Specific Use Permit - Kroger Fuel Addition (City Council District 3).
Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for adding Gas Sales to an existing Kroger on 8.18 Acres. A
portion of Lot 1, Plaza 303 Shopping Center Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County,
Texas, zoned General Retail, with an approximate address of 303 E Pioneer Pkwy (On October
23, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions by a
vote of 8-0)
32. SUP-23-09-0035 - Specific Use Permit - Omega Auto Sales (City Council District 5). Specific
Use Permit for Auto Sales (Wholesale) at 3114 E Main St. Lot 444 and 445, Burbank Gardens
Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Commercial (C), and addressed
as 3114 E. Main St (On October 23, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval by a vote of 8-0)
33. SUP-23-09-0034 - Specific Use Permit - Fiesta Parties and Events (City Council District 6).
Specific Use Permit for a Special Event Center at 1700 W Polo Rd. Lot 1, Block A, Trailwood
Village, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned as Planned Development (PD-115)
and addressed as 1700 W Polo Road (On October 23, 2023, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval with conditions by a vote of 8-0)
34. SUP-23-09-0039 - Specific Use Permit - Auto Dealer (Internet Only) at 925 W Jefferson (City
Council District 1). Specific Use Permit for Auto Dealer (Internet Only), Minor Auto Repair,
and Auto Tire/Wheels Sales (Indoor Displays) at an existing Kwik Kar on 0.69 acres. Tract 46,
McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract No. 1045, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County,
Texas, zoned Commercial (C), within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as
925 W Jefferson (On October 23, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval with conditions by a vote of 8-0)
35. CPA-23-10-0019 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Mayfield & Robinson (City Council
District 2). A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from
Commercial, Retail, Office to High Density Residential on 10 acres. A portion of Tract 2.2,
William Reed Survey, Abstract No. 1193, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned
PD-294, within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 1015 Ikea Place (On
November 13, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of
6-2)
36. ZON-23-09-0033 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Mayfield & Robinson (City Council District
2). Zoning Change from PD-294 for General Retail to a Planned Development District for
General Retail and Multi-Family Three and a Concept Plan depicting a 120,000 sq. ft.
membership-only retail store with six fuel pumps, a 64,000 sq. ft. sporting goods store, a three-
story hotel with 115 rooms, and a multi-family development with 350 units. A portion of Tract
2.2, William Reed Survey, Abstract No. 1193, Lot 2, Block 1, Mayfield Road Retail 1, and a
portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Mayfield Road Retail 1, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas,
zoned PD-294, within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 965 Mayfield Rd
and 1015 Ikea Place (On November 13, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 6-2)
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37. VCC-23-10-0006 - Unified Signage Plan - Robinson and Mayfield (City Council District 2).
Unified Signage Plan for a commercial and multi-family development within the SH 161
Corridor. Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Mayfield Road Retail 1 Addition and Tract 2.2, William Reed
Survey, Abstract No. 1193, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-294, within
the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 965 Mayfield Rd, 1000 Ikea Way, and
3600 Robinson Rd (On November 13, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 7-1)
38. CPA-23-10-0020 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - River Central (City Council District 1).
A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation from
Mixed Use and Open Space/Drainage to High Density Residential and Medium Density
Residential. Tract 2A, John Childress Survey, Abstract No. 268, Tract 2, W P Crocker Survey,
Abstract No. 384, Tracts 2 and 4, Thomas W Crocker Survey, Abstract No. 341, A portion of
Tract 3D, Norman Underwood Survey, Abstract No. 1582, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant
County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, and addressed as 2602 114th St, 3257 Roy Orr Blvd,
and 1449 Post & Paddock Rd (On November 13, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0)
39. ZON-23-08-0031 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - River Central (City Council District 1).
Zoning Change from Light Industrial (LI) to a Planned Development District for Multi-Family,
Single Family Townhouse, Single Family Detached, Commercial, General Retail, and Office
Uses and a Concept Plan depicting 8,342 multi-family residential units, 552 single family
townhouse units, 52 single family homes, 457,000 sq. ft. of office space, and 558,476 sq. ft. of
commercial/retail space on 325 acres. Tract 1, 2A, John Childress Survey, Abstract No. 268,
Tract 2, 3, 3D, Norman Underwood Survey, Abstract No. 1582, Lot 1, Block 1, Riverpark
Addition, Tract 2, W. P. Crocker Survey, Abstract 384, Tract 2, Thomas W. Crocker Survey,
Abstract 341, Tract 1C & A 268, Jefferson Estill Survey, Abstract No. 491, Lot 1, Block 1,
Westfork 360, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, partially
within the SH 360 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 3070 and 3072 N Great
Southwest Pkwy, 3002, 3050, and 3500 N Hwy 360, 2602 114th St, 3324 W Trinity Blvd, 3257
Roy Orr Blvd, and 1449 Post & Paddock Rd (On November 13, 2023, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
40. CPA-23-10-0023 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Amendment to the 2018
Comprehensive Plan by Updating the Southgate SH 360 Corridor Plan to Update the Category
Definition and Examples for “Business Park” and Amend the Southgate Future Land Use Map
to Change the Future Land Use Category for Ellis County Parcel ID’s 181262, 242136,
261509, 261512, 190600, 261510, and 261508 from the categories of Mixed Use, Mixed
Residential, Low Density Residential, Open Space/Drainage to Business Park and Open
Space/Drainage to Mixed Residential, Open Space/Drainage, and Business Park and Ellis
County Parcel ID’s 190585, 190602, and 245944 from Mixed Residential and Commercial,
Retail, and Office to Mixed Use (On November 13, 2023, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
41. TAM-23-10-0011 - Text Amendment - Article 11: Performance Standards. An Ordinance of
the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Article 11: Performance Standards of the Unified
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Development Code to allow alcoholic beverages to be sold for on-premise consumption as an
incidental use in a museum and aquarium located within the I-30 Corridor Overlay District
provided certain conditions are met; 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 November 13, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
42. SUP-23-09-0036 - Specific Use Permit - Outside Storage for Flex-N-Gate (City Council
District 4). Specific Use Permit for Outside Storage (Accessory) for an existing
office/warehouse on 28.38 acres. Lot 1R, Block D, Bardin Road Addition, City of Grand
Prairie, Dallas & Tarrant Counties, Texas, zoned Planned Development-372 (PD-372), and
addressed as 2150 W Bardin Rd (On November 13, 2023, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-1)
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. The views expressed during Citizen Comments are the views
of the speaker, and not the City of Grand Prairie or City Council. Council Members are not able to
respond to Citizen Comments under state law.
ADJOURNMENT
For those who wish to submit a presentation to the City Council for consideration, please submit those to
GPCitySecretary@gptx.org no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, or you may bring paper
copies of your presentation and submit along with your completed speaker card to the clerk's desk at the
time of your arrival.
Certification
In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A, the City Council
amended meeting agenda was prepared and posted November 18, 2023 at 11:15 a.m.
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Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary
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