Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE CITY HALL - COUNCIL BRIEFING ROOM, 300 W. MAIN STREET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AT 3:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chairwoman Clemson called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. PRESENT Chairwoman Jorja Clemson Council Member Jacquin Headen Council Member Bessye Adams STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Overview of SB 840 and Unified Development Code Appendix S Rashad Jackson, Director of Planning and Development and Julie Dosher, Deputy City Attorney, presented this item to the committee and provided a general overview of SB 840 and the Unified Development Code Appendix S development requirements. 2. Big Event Presentation Alina Harris, Neighborhood and Volunteer Services Coordinator, presented an overview to the committee on the upcoming Big Event in Grand Prairie, scheduled for March 28, 2026. She highlighted several ways to get involved, including volunteering, submitting a project, or becoming a sponsor. The City’s goal for the event is to engage 1,000 volunteers to complete 100 service projects. She also recognized the event sponsors, noting their partnership as an important collaboration with the City. CONSENT AGENDA Chairwoman Clemson asked if there were any questions on the consent agenda item. Hearing none, Council Member Adams moved, seconded by Council Member Headen to approve agenda item three. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Minutes of the January 20, 2026 Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting Approved on Consent Agenda ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 4. Amendment to the 2026 Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting Schedule Cheryl De Leon, Deputy City Manager, advised the committee that, due to the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference schedule and to help ensure a quorum, it is proposed Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee – February 17, 2026 Page 1 of 2  that the March 17, 2026 Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee meeting be rescheduled to March 24, 2026. Council Member Adams moved, seconded by Council Member Headen, to approve this agenda item. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Approval of Climate Action Plan for Municipal Operations Cindy Mendez, Director of Public Health and Environmental Quality presented this item to the committee noting the City of Grand Prairie’s Climate Action Plan for Municipal Operations provides a structured, data driven approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening the City’s resilience to climate-related impacts. Developed through interdepartmental collaboration and informed by a Municipal Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the Plan identifies clear goals, objectives, and actions to guide municipal operations from 2026 through 2030. Adoption of the Climate Action Plan will formalize the city’s commitment to reducing municipal greenhouse gas emissions, improving operational efficiency, and preparing city facilities, infrastructure, and services for the impacts of a changing climate, while maintaining fiscal responsibility and service levels. Ms. Mendez provided additional information to Chairwoman Clemson's inquiry on the "Be Zero Waste" initiative and advised she was not aware of any downsides to LED lighting. Chairwoman Clemson asked whether this was the City's first climate action plan. Ms. Mendez confirmed it is and noted that staff reviewed plans and resources from cities and sustainability organizations across the country when developing the plan. Council Member Adams thanked staff for putting the plan together and expressed appreciation for the participation of multiple city departments. Megan Mahan, Deputy City Manager commented that the Climate Action Plan for Municipal Operations positions the city as a leader in the metroplex and demostrates leadership and foresight. Council Member Adams moved, seconded by Council Member Headen to recommend approval of this item to Council. The motion carried unanimously EXECUTIVE SESSION No executive session was held. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. ADJOURNMENT Chairwoman Clemson adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m. Chairwoman Jorja Clemson Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee – February 17, 2026 Page 2 of 2