Special City Council Meeting
Special MeetingGrand Prairie, TX · May 11, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 AT 5:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Jensen noted Council Member King was
having difficulty connecting to the virtual meeting.
PRESENT
Mayor Ron Jensen
Mayor Pro Tem Jorja Clemson
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mike Del Bosque
Council Member John Lopez
Council Member Cole Humphreys
Council Member Jeff Wooldridge
Council Member Jeff Copeland
Council Member Greg Giessner
ABSENT
Council Member Dennis King
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Resolution of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, canvassing the returns and declaring the results
of the bond election held May 1, 2021
Mayor Jensen presented the resolution canvassing the votes and declaring the bond election
results. Mayor Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to
approve. Motion carried unanimously.
Adopted
RES 5177-2021
2. Resolution Canvassing and Declaring the Results of the May 1, 2021, General Election; and
Notice of Runoff Election on June 5, 2021, for City Council Member District Six and City
Council Member At Large Place Eight
Mayor Jensen presented the revised resolution with updated vote count, canvassing the votes,
declaring the General Election results and ordering the June 5, 2021 Runoff Election. Mayor
Pro Tem Clemson moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to
approve. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lopez reviewed runoff election
locations and reminded the public they can vote at any vote center in their county. He also
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noted the city would post locations, dates and times for voting on the city webpage.
Adopted
RES 5176-2021
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m.
The foregoing minutes were approved at the June 1, 2021, City Council meeting.
_______________________________
Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary
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Agenda
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 AT 5:30 PM
AGENDA
Due to an imminent threat to public health and safety arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, this
meeting of the City Council shall be held via videoconference. City Council Members will
participate remotely via videoconference. No facility shall be available for the public to attend in
person:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: May 11, 2021 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: City Council Meeting - Special Session
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://gptx.zoom.us/j/96746056514?pwd=V3l1em1TcHVKcVBia2kycnhTR2p3Zz09
Passcode: 443061
Or One tap mobile :
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Passcode: 443061
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All meeting participants attending remotely will be automatically muted until it is their turn to
speak. To be recognized to speak, use the “raise hand” feature in the Zoom meeting platform.
Those joining the meeting by phone may press *9 to raise your hand. After speaking, please
remute your phone by pressing *6.
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CALL TO ORDER
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
1. Resolution of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, canvassing the returns and declaring the results
of the bond election held May 1, 2021
2. Resolution Canvassing and Declaring the Results of the May 1, 2021, General Election; and
Notice of Runoff Election on June 5, 2021, for City Council Member District Six and City
Council Member At Large Place Eight
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Citizens may speak during Citizen Comments for up to five minutes by following the instructions on the
first page of this agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Certification
In accordance with Chapter 551, Subchapter C of the Government Code, V.T.C.A, the City Council
agenda was prepared and posted May 7, 2021.
_______________________________
Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary
The Grand Prairie City Hall is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in
participating in this meeting due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call 972-237-8035 or
email Gloria Colvin (gcolvin@gptx.org) at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting to
request an accommodation.
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