Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/14/2015 4:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall - Briefing Room 317 College Street
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15-4761 11Street Sales Tax DiscussionPresentation2016 Street Sales Tax Discussion - Presented by Ron McCuller, Public Works DirectorPresented  Action details Not available
15-4807 12Recognition of Flood VictimsPresentationRecognition of those who assisted flood victims (Grand Prairie United Charities, WalMart, and Kids, INC)Presented  Action details Not available
15-4813 13Carter Blood Care ChallengePresentationCarter Blood Care Challenge - Grand Prairie vs. Irving - Presented by Carter Blood CarePresented  Action details Not available
15-4733 146-11-2015 and 6-16-2015 MinutesMinutesMinutes of the June 11, 2015 Special Meeting and the June 16, 2015 MeetingApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
15-4735 15Price Agreement for Traffic Control and Signal Preemption Equipment from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. through a national inter-local agreement with H-GAC at an estimated annual cost of $215,000.00.Agenda ItemPrice agreement with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for traffic control and signal preemption equipment through a national inter-local agreement with H-GAC at an estimated annual cost of $215,000 for one year with the option to renew for one additional one year periods totaling $430,000.00 if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
15-4777 16ACME Leasing Price AgreementAgenda ItemPrice agreement for vehicle leasing from Acme Auto Leasing ($75,000 annually) through a Master Interlocal Agreement with the City of Plano for one (1) year, as the City of Plano is currently exercising the final renewal option on their agreementApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
15-4751 17Price Agreement Fleet Paint & BodyAgenda ItemPrice agreement for fleet collision repairs and painting services from Grand Prairie Ford in the amount of $300,000 annually, for one year with the option to renew four, additional one-year periods totaling $1,500,000 if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms.Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
15-4779 18Price Agreement with Gardner's Lawn CareAgenda ItemPrice agreement for mowing and grounds maintenance services supplied by Gardner’s Lawn Care up to $122,915 annually for one (1) year with the option to renew for four (4) additional year periods totaling $614,575 if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal termsApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
15-4782 19Radio AnalyzerAgenda ItemPurchase of a “Diagnost Over-the-Air Wave” analyzer, related parts, and the installation cost from Motorola Solutions, Inc. through an Interlocal Agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC #RA05-15) in the amount of $64,970Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
15-4781 110Motorola Radio PurchaseAgenda ItemPurchase of up to 20 Motorola APX Radios and related equipment from Motorola Solutions, Inc. through an Interlocal Agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC #RA05-15) in the amount up to $120,159Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
15-4743 111Ratification of an emergency purchase to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for two pumps for the Lake Ridge lift station facility in the amount of $70,788Agenda ItemRatification of an emergency purchase to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for two pumps for the Lake Ridge Lift Station facility in the amount of $70,788Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
15-4632 112Construction Contract with Itron, Inc. for Phase I of an Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System to include all materials and labor and any ancillary services required for a fully functioning AMI System in a not to exceed amount of $5,25Agenda ItemConstruction contract with Itron, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $5,250,000 for the provision of a fully functioning Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) SystemApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
15-4752 113City Council SedanOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the purchase of a 2016 Ford Taurus SEL full-size sedan from Caldwell Country, in the amount of $25,240 through a national inter-local agreement with TXMAS SmartBuyAdopted  Action details Not available
15-4763 114Summer 2015 School Zone Revisions - ElementaryOrdinanceOrdinance amending Schedule III of the Traffic Register by revising seven existing school zones for four elementary schools (Spencer Elementary; Advantage Academy; Bowie Elementary; and Zavala Elementary), and establishing three 20 mph reduced speed school zones for the new Diane Patrick Elementary School and Spencer Elementary SchoolAdopted  Action details Not available
15-4764 115Approval of IT Acquisition Fund AmendmentOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2014/2015 IT Acquisition Fund for Lawson version 10 Upgrade, Video Cameras for the Public Safety Building and to replace computer equipment for a total amount of $130,000Adopted  Action details Not available
15-4765 116Facility Services Cargo VanOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the purchase 2015 Chevrolet 2500 Express Cargo Van from BuyBoardAdopted  Action details Not available
15-4766 117Terminal Area ImprovementsOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Amendment 3 to the KSA contract to design additional parking and electrical improvements in the terminal area for $7,750 for unanticipated expenses associated with the need to rebid the project; Amendment 4 to the KSA contract to parking and design electrical improvements in the terminal area for $91,420.00 for project management; Award of Contract to Mart, Inc. for $729,048.48 for a total amount $828,218.48 (Bid # 15138); and Reject Bid 15116.Tabled  Action details Not available
15-4775 118Ordinance; Professional Contract The Rios Group for CWSRF in the amount of $31,335OrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget to partially fund in the amount of $31,335 an existing engineering contract with The Rios Group for subsurface engineering for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) 2013 Wastewater Replacements ProjectAdopted  Action details Not available
15-4778 119Ordinance to Amend FY2015 for ISE PurchaseOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with In-Time Solutions (ISE), for the purchase of Automated Payroll Leave Request and Lawson Integration software modules at a cost of $24,750Adopted  Action details Not available
15-4780 1202015 COPS GrantResolutionResolution supporting a Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) grant application to fund six (6) six sworn police officer positions for three years in the amount of $1,490,162. Cash match totals $740,162 ($207,245 in year one, $244,253 in year two, $288,664 in year three). The city will be responsible for full funding of the six requested positions beginning in year four. Adopted  Action details Not available
15-4748 121W. Tarrant Rd - Supplemental Agreement #1 - TxDOTResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Supplemental Agreement #1 with TxDOT to increase the existing Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) by $10,716, from $140,155 to $150,871, for the installation of LED flashing chevron signs and high friction surface treatments on West Tarrant Road at curve at Hawaii DriveAdopted  Action details Not available
15-4753 122Z150703/CP150702 - Polo ResidentialOrdinanceZ150703/CP150702 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Polo Residential (City Council District 3). Consider a request to amend the concept plan for Tract Number 20 of Planned Development-136 (PD-136) District. The 8.98-acre property, located at 4603 S. Carrier Parkway, 4607 S. Carrier Parkway, and 4611 S. Carrier Parkway, is zoned PD-136. The owner/applicant is William Pohl.Tabled  Action details Not available
15-4760 123Z150702/CP150701 - Lake Ridge Mixed-Use DevelopmentOrdinanceZ150702/CP150701 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Lake Ridge Mixed-Use Development (City Council District 6). Amend the Planned Development-297A (PD-297A) District concept plan. The 16.57-acre property, located at 7500 Lake Ridge Parkway, is zoned PD-297A and is within the Lake Ridge Corridor Overlay District. The agent is Rob Baldwin, Baldwin Associates, the applicant is Richard LeBlanc, Mozley Acquisition & Development, and the owner is Dennis Davis, Tenairs Partners LTD. (On August 31, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0.)Tabled  Action details Not available
15-4758 124SU970701D - ExcavationOrdinanceSU970701D - Specific Use Permit Renewal - Excavation (City Council District 5). Renew and amend Specific Use Permit 671A (SUP-671A) for sand and gravel mining and land reclamation for approximately 63 acres. This site is currently zoned Light Industrial (LI) District and is generally located east of MacArthur Boulevard and south of east bound Interstate Highway 30. The owner/applicant is James Cornelius, South IH 30 LTD. (On July 6, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0.)Adopted  Action details Not available
15-4756 125TA150701 - Text Amendment - Article 2: AuthorityOrdinanceTA150701 - Text Amendment - Article 2: Authority. Approval of a Text Amendment to Section 2.4.1 and Section 2.5.1 of Article 2, "Authority" of the Unified Development Code amending, as originally approved by action of the Council on August 2, 2011 and codified in Ordinance No. 9637-2011, the term duration of a Planning and Zoning Commission member and a Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals member from a two (2) year term to no more than two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms, not more than six (6) consecutive years, unless the City Council by a three-fourths vote of all Council members shall waive this limitation for a specific appointment. The owner/applicant is Jim Hinderaker, City of Grand Prairie, Planning Division. (On July 6, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0.)Adopted  Action details Not available
15-4757 126S150701 - Site Plan - Aldi'sAgenda ItemS150701 - Site Plan - Aldi's (City Council District 4). Approval of a site plan for the purpose of constructing an Aldi's Grocery Store on 2.18 acres. The property is zoned Planned Development 45 (PD-45) within the IH 20 Corridor Overlay District and is generally located at the southwest corner of Great Southwest Pkwy. and Bardin Rd.; currently addressed as 4100 S Great Southwest Pkwy. The agent is Bryan Burger, Burger Engineering, LLC, the applicant is Steve Bowman, Aldi, Inc., and the owner is Bill Milam, Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. (On July 6, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0.)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
15-4685 127SU150602/S150604 - 2305 Fort Worth StreetOrdinanceSU150602/S150604 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - 2305 Fort Worth Street (City Council District 1). Approval of a specific use permit and site plan for the purposed of developing 0.7 acres for a plumbing contractor site. The site's current addresses are 2305 Fort Worth St. and 2304 Doreen St. The property is zoned Light Industrial (LI) within Central Business District 1 (CBD 1). The owner is Charles Burten and the surveyor is Steve Keeton, Keeton Surveying. (On July 6, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0.)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
15-4759 128Z150701 - Meadow Park AdditionOrdinanceZ150701 - Zoning Change - Meadow Park Addition (City Council District 2). A zone change from Single Family-Two (SF-2) to a Planned Development for single family residential development. The property is located in the SH 161 Corridor Overly District at the southwest corner of Robinson Rd and W Warrior Trail, currently address as 3102 Robinson Rd. The agent is E.D. Hill, the applicant is Hal Thorne, Hillstone Construction, LLC, and the owners are Ronald Hopkins, N.D. Hopkins Estate and Veronica Hopkins, N.D. Hopkins Estate. (On July 6, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-1).TabledPass Action details Not available
15-4770 1292015-2019 Consolidated Pland and PY2015 CDBG and HOME budgetsOrdinancePublic hearing and an ordinance adopting the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and PY2015 CDBG and HOME budgetsAdoptedPass Action details Not available
15-4810 130Ordinance: legal feesOrdinanceOrdinance authorizing a contingency transfer of $130,000 for outside legal fees and costs pertaining to voting rights litigation in the matter of Rodriguez v. City of Grand PrairieAdopted  Action details Not available
15-4786 131Resolution - RedistrictingResolutionResolution approving the settlement of litigation styled Victor Rodriguez v. The City of Grand Prairie, et al., No. 3:15-CV-0718-D, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.Adopted  Action details Not available
15-4790 132Ordinance amending the boundaries of city council districtsOrdinanceOrdinance amending the boundaries of city council districtsAdopted  Action details Not available
15-4734 133Annual Board AppointmentsAgenda ItemAnnual Board and Commission AppointmentsApprovedPass Action details Not available