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CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE City Hall 300 W. Main Street Grand Prairie, Texas MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 15, 2024 4:30 PM City Hall - Briefing Room CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order 4:30 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Ron Jensen Mayor Pro Tem Jorja Clemson Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Junior Ezeonu Council Member District 2 Jacquin Headen Council Member District 3 Mike Del Bosque City Council Member District 4 John Lopez Council Member District 5 Tony Shotwell Council Member District 6 Kurt Johnson Council Member At Large Place 7 Bessye Adams STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Police Department Victims Assistance Services Chief Daniel Scesney and Chief Ronnie Morris discussed the victims support unit, it’s challenges and introduced members present. PRESENTED 2. City Council State Legislative Priorities Draft Resolution Lisa Norris presented state legislative priorities, reviewed the legislative calendar, and discussed specific draft items of support and legislation opposed. PRESENTED 3. Update on Library services Library Director Peter Sime presented information on current main library design/remodeling efforts, creation of active library space and discussed upcoming events. PRESENTED 4. Ruthe Jackson Center: Venue Review City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 1 of 13  Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Ray Cerda, Fiscal Manager Stephen Bowles, and Venue Manager Cheryl Allgood presented venue funding review, noting the facility was almost self- funded this year. They discussed various types of events held there, reviewed highlights of events, awards received and discussed renovations. PRESENTED AGENDA REVIEW Bill introduced new Economic Development Director Tony Ramirez. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson noted item thirty-two would be moved to Individual Consideration for Public Hearing and asked if Council had any questions on any Consent Agenda items. Council Member Shotwell asked to clarify the cost of item thirty-one, why it was not bid out and if staff thought they could have done better if it was bid out. Library Director Peter Sime and Deputy City Manager Megan Mahan discussed the design work required for raising the ceiling and the construction timeline, confirmed they worked with the city's Business Diversity Manager Petrina Higgins to review companies for a cooperative agreement and confirmed they are happy with the selection of the contractor. Council Member Del Bosque commented on item twenty noting he spoke to City Manager Bill Hills about concerns Council had in the past regarding this vendor and price gauging of residents, and confirmed there was a final resolution. There was discussion on further educating local companies and working with them to get competitive, noting some who have been educated confirmed they cannot handle the amount of work. There was discussion on Santos Construction and the cost of their service, clarification that there are no extra points given in the bidding process if they have previously done business with the city and there is no weighted consideration on previous work done for the city. Council Member Adams asked to clarify items thirty and thirty-one. Chief Information Officer Keshnel Penny advised the city would be moving away from having an antiquated, almost thirty-year-old software, which the city has had for twenty years. He said it takes a lot of manpower and equipment to run the current software, discussed the software search, the benefits of choosing one of the best software available which many cities and companies use and advised the implementation time would be about eighteen months. Mr. Penny provided an example of city staff still having to use paper timesheets with the current software noting this new system will be mobile with electronic timesheets. Council Member Del Bosque asked if there would be a risk in losing employees with the new system and Mr. Penny said no, it would allow for more efficiency. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson said under normal circumstances it should have replaced ten years ago and Ms. De Leon confirmed. It was also noted the Accounting Team supports this change. Council Member Shotwell asked to clarify item thirty-two. Engineering and Utilities Director Noreen Housewright advised the five hundred dollars charge is a processing fee. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Jensen called a closed session pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss the following Section 551.071 “Consultation with Attorney” – City of Grand Prairie v. Babcorp 200, LTD et al, 342-338185-22, 342nd Judicial District Court, Tarrant County, Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property” (5) 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 6:26 p.m. 6:30 PM Council Chambers City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 2 of 13 RECONVENE MEETING Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. Invocation led by Pastor Deborah Whitaker of Strong Tower Temple. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Lopez. PRESENTATIONS 5. Recognition of water donors for their efforts and generosity during the recent water emergency Mayor Jensen read the recipient names and handed out the certificates of appreciation. PRESENTED CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Clemson advised the agenda was reviewed at Briefing. She then moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Ezeonu, to approve items one through thirty-one, move item thirty-two to Individual Consideration, and approve items thirty-three through thirty-eight. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson read the names of the board member nominees for item eight, as some were present in the meeting room. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Minutes of the September 17, 2024, City Council Meeting Approved on Consent Agenda 7. 2025 City Council Meeting Dates Approved on Consent Agenda 8. Boards and Commissions - Member Appointments to fill vacancies for Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA), Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) and Library Board; Removal/Appointment for Zoning Board of Adjustments Approved on Consent Agenda 9. Agreements with the Johnson County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2 to Transfer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 13111 for Water and Certificate of Convenience and Necessity 20990 for Sewer to the City of Grand Prairie Approved on Consent Agenda 10. Westchester PID contract with Vision Communities Management, Inc. for Wall Repairs for $200,000 in Westchester PID (Council Districts 2 and 6) Approved on Consent Agenda 11. Amend the Wrecker and Towing Services Contract with Dave’s Hi-Way Wrecker Service to Increase the Amount Authorized for the Period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 3 of 13  by $191,760.37 (Reviewed by the Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee on 09/16/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 12. Contract for FY 25 Laboratory Services with Trinity River Authority in an amount not to exceed $273,000 for analysis of water, wastewater, and stream samples (Reviewed by the Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee on 09/16/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 13. Construction Contract Amendment No. 2 with Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors in the amount of $57,525.36 for City Hall East Level 2 Public Health & Environmental Quality Office Renovations work, including additional demolition, sanitary sewer layout revisions, roof patching, expanded fire alarm scope of work, millwork revisions, added maintenance access panels and new exterior glazing thermal coating (Reviewed by Finance and Government Committee on 10/08/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 14. Award a Professional Services Contract to NewGen Strategies and Solutions in an amount not to exceed $108,000 for garbage and recycling franchise agreement rates and terms negotiation (Reviewed by the Public Health, Safety and Environment on 09/16/2024) Harold R. Willis, 538 Lindly, spoke in support of this item. Approved on Consent Agenda 15. Professional Services Contract with Weaver Consultants Group for Landfill Gas Control and Collection System Operations, Monitoring, and Maintenance (up to $53,400 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling up to $267,000, if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Public Health, Safety, and Environment Committee on 09/16/2024) Harold R. Willis, 538 Lindly, spoke in support of this item. Approved on Consent Agenda 16. Authorize and confirm the purchase of a temporary construction easement with Davis Grand Prairie, LP for $20,000.00 plus anticipated closing costs of up to $1,000 for a total of $21,000.00. The construction of the Davis Road Paving and Drainage Improvements project requires this construction easement (Reviewed by the City Council Development Committee on 09/17/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 17. Professional Engineering Services contract with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $59,350.00 for the design of the Kirby Creek Erosion Mitigation project (Reviewed by the City Council Development Committee on 09/17/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 4 of 13  18. Professional Engineering Services Contract Award to Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $631,352.60 for the 2024 Drainage Master Plan Update project (Review by the City Council Development Committee on 09/17/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 19. Authorize Change Order No. 5 with Dallas County for the widening and extension of Wildlife Pkwy between Belt Line Rd and SH 161 in the amount of $3,088,841, with the City’s contribution for Change Order No. 5 being $1,600,341, and authorize the transfer of funding for said project, including the original contract and all change orders thereto, from the Capital Improvements Project - Streets Fund to the Grants Fund (Reviewed by the City Council Development Committee on 09/17/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 20. Annual Contract for Concrete Paving to Santos Construction, Inc. up to $23,117,375.00 annually. This contract will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one- year periods totaling $115,586,875.00 if all extensions are exercised. Award secondary to McMahon Contracting & Construction, LLC. (up to $24,749,542.50 annually) and a tertiary to New Star Grading & Paving (up to $26,615,750.00 annually). Secondary and tertiary awardee will be used if primary is unable to fulfill the needs of the city (Reviewed by City Council Development Committee on 09/17/2024) Harold R. Willis, 538 Lindly, spoke in support of this item. Approved on Consent Agenda 21. Reject all bids from RFQ #24152 for Design Services for Reconstruction of Carrier Parkway from Roy Orr Boulevard to SH 360 Approved on Consent Agenda 22. Reject all bids from RFP #24143 for Citywide Comprehensive Marketing Campaign Approved on Consent Agenda 23. Reject all bids from RFB #24164 for Asbestos and Mold Abatement Services Approved on Consent Agenda 24. Agreement with Kraftsman, LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks for replacement of the Sycamore Park playground and swing set through a national cooperative agreement with Buyboard for a total of $449,601.28 (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 10/08/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 25. Contract with Wilson Bauhaus Interiors, LLC for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for the Public Safety Storage Facility in the amount of $134,925.91 through national interlocal agreements with both NCPA and OMNIA Partners Cooperative (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 10/08/2024) City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 5 of 13  Approved on Consent Agenda 26. Award a contract to Dyna Ten Corporation to upgrade the lighting control system at the Public Safety Building (PSB), in an amount not to exceed $100,000, through a Cooperative Agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 10/08/2024) Harold R. Willis, 538 Lindly, spoke in support of this item. Approved on Consent Agenda 27. Annual Maintenance Contract with Unique Digital Technology, LLC for Maintenance and Software Support for Dell VxRail, VMware vSphere and VMware vSAN in the estimated amount of $98,431.60 annually 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 8% annually with an estimated total of $577,458.92 if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 10/08/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 28. Authorize an assignment agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for assumption of an annual contract with Infor (US), LLC. for software subscription licensing in the amount of $199,977.46 for the initial term. This contract will be for one year with the option to renew for 2 additional one-year periods, allowing an increase not to exceed 6% annually with an estimated total of $636,648.05 if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by Finance and Government Committee on 10/08/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 29. Annual Contract for Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software with Precision Task Group, Inc. (PTG) in an initial annual amount of $496,967.00 through a cooperative agreement with Omnia Partners Contract #01-140. This contract will be for one year with the option to renew for nine additional one-year periods totaling $9,222,609.00, which includes a 2% annual increase if all extensions are exercised (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 10/08/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 30. Award Contract for Workday Software Implementation Services for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to Collaborative Solutions, LLC, an affiliate of Cognizant Worldwide Limited, the parent company of Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $3,115,557.20 (Reviewed by the Finance and Government Committee on 10/08/2024) Approved on Consent Agenda 31. Contract Amendment No. 1 with Post L Group for Construction of Exterior Entrance and Interior entry lobby renovations for the Memorial Library in the amount of $1,425,830 Making the Total Contract Amount $1,430,830; Construction Testing Allowance of $10,000 and a 5% City-controlled Construction Contingency in the amount of $71,292 for a Total Allocation of $1,512,122 (Reviewed by Public Safety, Health, and Environment on 10/14/2024) City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 6 of 13  Approved on Consent Agenda 32. Ordinance abandoning a 0.434 acre/18,917 square foot portion of street right-of-way located adjacent to 110, 114, 113, 205 and 103 Josephine Lane, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute a Quitclaim Deed transferring said abandoned right-of-way to Molto Properties Shady Grove, LLC (Reviewed by the City Council Development Committee on 09/17/2024) Moved to Individual Consideration Engineering and Utilities Director Noreen Housewright presented and reviewed the property map. Mayor Jensen noted this is a public hearing and called for speakers. There were none. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Ezeonu to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. ADOPTED ORD 11626-2024 33. Ordinance amending Schedule III of the Traffic Register by modifying the effective times for the school zones established for Kennedy Middle School, Grand Prairie High School and Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy; modifying the school zone limits established for Reagan Middle School to cover additional crossing patterns; and removing the school zones established for Crockett 5th Grade Center, Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute and Bonham Elementary due to school closures (Reviewed by the City Council Development Committee on 09/17/2024) Harold R. Willis, 538 Lindly, spoke in support of this item. ADOPTED ORD 11627-2024 34. Amendment to Chapter 13, Article XVI Industrial Wastewater Discharges of the City of Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances to Align with the New Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Repealing all Conflicting Ordinances; Providing a Savings Clause, Severability Clause, Penalty Clause, and Effective Date After Publication ADOPTED ORD 11628-2024 35. Resolution Endorsing the Implementation of a Continuing Pretreatment Program, as Required 40 Code of Federal Regulations Section 403, for the Central Regional Wastewater System (Reviewed by the Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee on 10/14/2024) ADOPTED RES 5432-2024 City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 7 of 13  36. Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Acceptance of Funding from the HEB Our Texas, Our Future Grant through Keep Texas Beautiful in the Estimated Amount of $2,343.97 for an Automated Drip Irrigation Installation Project at the Haven Community Garden Fruit Tree Orchard; Authorizing the City Manager to Act on Behalf of the City and Execute Documents Relative to the Grant (Reviewed by the Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee on 09/16/2024) Harold R. Willis, 538 Lindly, spoke in support of this item. ADOPTED RES 5433-2024 37. Resolution approving and adopting the Grand Prairie 2024 Wastewater Master Plan and Asset Management Plan (Reviewed by the City Council Development Committee on 09/17/2024) ADOPTED RES 5434-2024 38. Resolution approving and adopting the Grand Prairie 2024 Water Master Plan (Reviewed by the City Council Development Committee on 09/17/2024) ADOPTED RES 5435-2024 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 39. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, Amending Chapter 26, Utilities and Services, of the Code Of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas by Amending Article VI, “Garbage Collection and Disposal,” Sections 26-113 Residential Fees, and 26-115 Commercial Fees; Making This Amendment Cumulative; Repealing All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Providing a Savings Clause, Severability Clause, and a Penalty Clause; and Providing for an Effective Date (Reviewed at the Budget Workshop on August 14, 2024; and reviewed by Public Safety, Health and Environmental Committee on September 16, 2024) Solid Waste Director Dr. Patricia Redfearn presented items thirty-nine and forty. Mayor Jensen noted this was a public hearing and called for speakers, but there were none. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Ezeonu, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. ADOPTED RES 11629-2024 40. Second of Two Readings of an Ordinance Amending the Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement with Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd., dba Republic Services of Arlington to Provide for a Rate Increase on Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Services City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 8 of 13  Mayor Jensen noted this was a public hearing and called for speakers, but there were none. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Ezeonu, to close the public hearing and approve this item.. The motion carried unanimously. ADOPTED RES 11630-2024 41. First reading of an ordinance granting an electric power franchise to United Electric Cooperative Services, Inc. (Reviewed by the City Council Development Committee on 09/17/2024) Ms. Housewright presented this item noting it is a public hearing. She said they are a distribution coop and Public Utilities Commission certified them in 1974. Harold Willis, 538 Lindly, spoke in opposition of this item. Company representative Jeff Pannell discussed service response time, equipment and area of service, noting they are a not-for-profit cooperative. Council Member Shotwell moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clemson, to approve the first reading, The motion carried unanimously. First Reading Approved 42. Contract with Skyline Art Services, Inc. for the Charley Taylor recognition display including design refinement, artist & vendor coordination, production and installation at the Charley Taylor Recreation Center in the amount of $78,584.74 plus a 20% contingency in the amount of $15,716.95 for a total project cost of $94,301.69 (Reviewed by the Finance & Government Committee on 10/08/2024) Mr. Cerda reviewed the recognition displays located at the Charley Taylor recreation center. Park Planning and Development Manager Steve Plumer reviewed concepts and history of Mr. Charley Taylor’s football career. Council Member Shotwell expressed support of the recognition. He then moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clemson, to approve this item. Harold Willis, 538 Lindly, spoke in support of this item. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVED. 43. Contract with Skyline Art Services, Inc. for the PlayGrand Adventures Sensory Art Wall (including design refinement, artist & vendor coordination, production and installation) at the PlayGrand Adventures All-Inclusive Playground in the amount of $210,413.60 plus a 20% contingency in the amount of $42,082.72 for a total project cost of $252,496.32 (Reviewed by the Finance & Government Committee on 10/08/2024) Mr. Cerda advised there is a partnership with Lions Club who applied for a $100,000 grant to fund the PlayGrand sensory art wall. He also noted the local Lions Club is donating $25,000. Mr. Plumer reviewed site photos of the future sensory wall and discussed designs. Harold Willis, 538 Lindly, spoke in support of this item. Council Member Headen said she reviewed various layouts, described how all the pieces move said it was well done. She then moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVED City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 9 of 13  44. SNC-24-09-0001 – Street Name Change – Southgate Bend Blvd (City Council District 6). An Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, renaming a portion of Davis Rd and future extension of Davis Rd to Southgate Bend Blvd. Chief City Planner Savannah Ware discussed the proposal to rename the street to Southgate Bend Blvd. She reviewed the map, renaming schedule with public meeting of impacted addresses and advised the change would be effective November 1. Ms. Ware said opposition was received for the road itself but not for the name change. Mayor Jensen called for speakers and there were none. Council Member Johnson advised the name change is significant. He then moved, seconded by Council Member Headen, to approve as presented by staff. The motion carried unanimously. ADOPTED ORD 11631-2024 PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 45. STP-24-07-0029 – Site Plan – The Foundry Apartments Phase 2 (City Council District 2). Site Plan for a multi-family development with 334 units on 11.01 acres. Lot 6, Block 1, Slink Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-397, within the SH-161 & IH-20 Corridor Overlay Districts, with an approximate address of 3511 S Hwy 161 (On September 23, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0) Council Member Shotwell filed the proper paperwork with the city secretary and excused himself at 7:24 p.m. Ms. Ware presented site plan for multifamily apartments discussed proposed amenity plan and enhanced screening, reviewed building elevations, and displayed renderings. She reviewed variances to perimeter fence and gated entry, and screening fence adjacent to single family residential. Ms. Ware noted the Planning and Zoning Commission and Development Review Committee recommended approval. There was discussion on the layout relative to courtyard, and the type of retail nearby. Clint Nolan and Jordan Snyder, 1845 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Ste 1160, Dallas, spoke in support of this item. Council Member Headen moved, seconded by Council Member Del Bosque, to approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Council Member Shotwell returned to the dais at 7:28 p.m. APPROVED 46. STP-24-08-0034 - Site Plan Amendment – Flex-N-Gate Accessory Structure (City Council District 4). Site Plan Amendment for an existing industrial development 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 September 23, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a condition by a vote of 7-0) City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 10 of 13  Ms. Ware presented the site plan noting it meets density and dimensional requirements, reviewed building elevations, discussed changes since this was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. She reviewed the requested variance, reviewed Planning and Zoning (P&Z) recommended approval with condition and Development Review Committee (DRC) approval with condition. Don Cummings, 2150 Bardin Rd, spoke in support of this item. Debbi Johnston, 1651 Ernie Ln, spoke in opposition of this item. Karla and Gart Chandler, 1626 Ernie Ln, recorded their opposition of this item. Jeanine Walker, 1622 Ernie Lane, recorded her opposition of this item. Harold and Joanne Goforth, 1653 Ernie Lane, recorded their opposition of this item. Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Mayor Jensen, to approve this site plan amendment without any variances and that the outside storage be addressed within six months. Council Member Shotwell added that staff needs review the permitting of the new street between the two properties. (The motion carried unanimously) APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS 47. SUP-24-07-0030 - Specific Use Permit - Lion of Judah Day Care (City Council District 6). Specific Use Permit for a Child Day Care Center. Lot 1R, Block A, Woods United Methodist Church Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Agricultural (A), within the Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 1350 W Bardin Rd (On September 9, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions by a vote of 7-0) Ms. Ware presented the Specific Use Permit request. Lesta Anderson and Nekeya Webster 1350 Bardin Rd., spoke in support of this item. Oscar Hamm spoke in support of this item. Paul and Cheryl Lenkowsy, 1741 Vicky Lane, recorded their support. Council Member Johnson moved, seconded by Council Member Headen, to close the hearing and approve this item with Development Review Committee recommendations. The motion carried unanimously. ADOPTED ORD 11632-2024 48. CPA-24-07-0011 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Metro Custom Plastics (City Council District 1). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Mixed Use to Light Industrial 10.323 acres. Tract 5E out of Tapley Holland Survey, Abstract No. 750, and Lot 80A, GSID South Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Commercial One (C-1), and approximated addresses of 800 & 850 S Great Southwest Pkwy (On September 9, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0) Ms. Ware presented items forty-eight and forty-nine together. There were no variances requested and two opposition letters received. She noted P&Z recommended approval with conditions. Andy Havel, 615 109th St, Arlington, spoke in support of this item. Mayor Pro Tem City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 11 of 13  Clemson said this looks like a good fit, and has worked with the neighbors. She then moved, seconded by Council Member Lopez to close the public hearing and approve items forty-eight and forty-nine with P&Z recommendations. Council Member Ezeonu voted Nay. Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Clemson and all other council members voted Yay. The motion carried 8-1. ADOPTED ORD 11633-2024 49. ZON-24-07-0020 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Metro Custom Plastics (City Council District 1). Zoning Change/Concept Plan from Commercial One (C-1) to a Planned Development (PD) for Light Industrial use and a Concept Plan for a 99,530 sq. ft. Fabrication/Assembly Plastic Product on 10.323 acres. Tract 5E out of Tapley Holland Survey, Abstract No. 750, and Lot 80A, GSID South Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Commercial One (C-1), and approximated addresses of 800 & 850 S Great Southwest Pkwy (On September 9, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions by a vote of 7-0) ADOPTED ORD 11634-2024 50. CPA-24-04-0006 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment - GSW/Arkansas Warehouses (City Council District 2). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Mixed Use to Light Industrial. Tract 3A, William Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1558, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-421, and addressed as 2801 Arkansas Ln (On September 9, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 6-1) Ms. Ware presented items fifty and fifty-one together. She reviewed zoning change and concept plan, concept elevation, noted no variances and advised fifty-eight notices were sent, one letter in favor and zero opposed were received. She said P&Z denied 6-1 and DRC was unable to recommend because it is inconsistent with Future Land Use Map (FLUM). Hamilton Peck and Jonathan Tooley, 410 E. Palace Pkwy, spoke in support of this item. Council Member Headen moved, seconded by Council Member Del Bosque, to close the public hearing and approve items fifty and fifty-one with staff recommendations. Council Member Ezeonu voted Nay. Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Clemson and all other Council Members voted Yay. The motion carried, 8-1. ADOPTED ORD 11635-2024 51. ZON-24-04-0010 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan – Arkansas Warehouses (City Council District 2). Zoning Change from PD-421 for Townhome use to a PD for Light Industrial use and a Concept Plan depicting two warehouse buildings totaling 141,146 sq. ft. on 10 acres. Tract 3A, William Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 1558, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant City Council Meeting – October 15, 2024 Page 12 of 13  County, Texas, zoned PD-421, and addressed as 2801 Arkansas Ln (On September 9, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 6-1) ADOPTED ORD 11636-2024 52. SUP-24-08-0032 – Specific Use Permit – LaundroLab at 401 E Pioneer Pkwy (City Council District 3). Specific Use Permit for a Laundry (Self-Serve) facility in an existing commercial lease space at Plaza 303 on 8.27 acres. A portion of Lot 1, Plaza 303 Shopping Center Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned General Retail, and addressed as 401 E Pioneer Pkwy (On September 23, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0) Ms. Ware presented this item and reviewed its use for self-serve laundromat and discussed operation hours. She noted P&Z and DRC recommended approval. Mercedes Trent, 401 E Pioneer Pkwy, spoke in support of this item. Council Member Del Bosque moved, seconded by Council Member Headen, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. ADOPTED ORD 11637-2024 CITIZEN COMMENTS Harold R. Willis, 538 Lindly, discussed the history of voter suppression and upcoming early voting for the November election. Yolanda Trigg, 6805 San Antonio Drive, Fort Worth, said she is the re-entry chair for the NAACP, advised she visited the Grand Prairie Library and Walmart where there are numerous homeless people, one being a veteran, said she would like to assist the homeless to get back to employment and noted she works with Tammy Chan's group. Angela Luckey-Vaughn, 4473 Harpers Ferry Drive, said she has now earned her doctorate title, and she read a proclamation regarding acknowledgment of Mr. Harris for whom the local Head Start Program is being named. Jesse Michael Cooper, 3407 Jasper Drive, said he has two sons age twenty-six, one who was handcuffed by Grand Prairie Police, noted he spent twenty-seven years in military service and described his neighbors who constantly harass him. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jensen adjourned meeting at 9:01 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the November 5, 2024, City Council meeting. ______________________________________ Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary. 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