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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/19/2019 4:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall - Briefing Room 317 College Street
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
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19-8737 11Catalyst Commercial Main Street PlanPresentationCatalyst Commercial - Main Street Plan - Presented by Jason Claunch, Catalyst CommercialPresented  Action details Not available
19-8771 12Local Preference & Local Business Presence in Grand PrairiePresentationLocal Preference & Local Business Presence in Grand Prairie procurements - Presented by Bryce Davis, Purchasing ManagerPresented  Action details Not available
19-8759 13Grand Prairie Police Explorer's ProgramPresentationGrand Prairie Police Explorer's Program - Presented by Assistant Police Chief Daniel ScesneyPresented  Action details Not available
19-8601 14GPISD LOVE ProjectPresentationGrand Prairie ISD LOVE Project - Presented by Judith Stone-Nunneley, Artist-in-Resident and Visual Arts Coordinator, and Amy Francis, Executive Director of Fine Arts, Grand Prairie ISDPresented  Action details Not available
19-8778 15DeMolay ProclamationPresentationDeMolay Month Proclamation - Presented to Joe LivingstonPresented  Action details Not available
19-8746 16Library Excellence AwardPresentationTexas Municipal Library Directors Association Achievement of Library Excellence Award for 2018 - Presented to Amy Sprinkles, Marketing, Communications and Libraries DirectorPresented  Action details Not available
19-8780 17MinutesMinutesMinutes of the March 5, 2019, City Council meetingApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8705 18Audit 2018Agenda ItemCity's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2018 (this item was tabled at the March 5, 2019 meeting)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8773 19Price agreement for EZ-IO Infusion System providerAgenda ItemPrice agreement for EZ-IO Infusion System to Arrow International, a sole source provider, for $35,000 for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $175,000 if all renewal options are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute any additional renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations up to $50,000 so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal term(s)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8772 110Price Agreement for the testing and repair of backlfow Price agreement for the testing and repair of cross connection devicesAgenda ItemPrice agreement for testing and repair of cross connection control devices with 1-A Fire & Domestic Testing not to exceed $50,000 annually for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $250,000 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 termsApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8668 111Lease Amendment GHA BarnettAgenda ItemAuthorize GHA Barnett, LLC Oil and Gas Lease Fourth Amendment for approximately 14.9044 acres of City land (Good Link Linear Park- Highway 161 and Lower Tarrant Road)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8699 112Revised Airport Rules and RegulationsAgenda ItemRevised Airport Rules and RegulationsApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8704 113Commercial Lease for J&G Aviation, LLC., for Suite 102Agenda ItemCommercial Lease for J&G Aviation, LLC., for Suite 102 for a period of one (1) year beginning March 1, 2019 and ending February 29, 2020 for total minimum annual rent of $2,504.04Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8713 114Reconstruction project, 817 NE 33 StAgenda ItemAward bid for the completion of one residential reconstruction project as part of the HOME Reconstruct Program to Johnson Construction in the amount of $117,800Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8760 115FY19 Outdoor Warning Siren MaintenanceAgenda ItemAnnual maintenance agreement with Mass Notification Services, a sole source provider in the amount of $22,650 in year one and $25,263 in years two through five for maintenance of the Outdoor Warning Siren network; this agreement will be for one year with four (4) one-year renewal options; 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
19-8768 116Purchase of Utility Truck with Multi-power EquipmentAgenda ItemPurchase of a Chevrolet 4500HD Silverado with Hippo Multi-power Hurricane System from Caldwell Country Chevrolet in the amount of $136,475.20 through an interlocal agreement with BuyBoardApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8775 117Traffic Signal Controller UpgradeAgenda ItemPurchase traffic signal controller CPU module and related software thru Buy Board Cooperative Purchase Agreement from Iteris, in the amount of $135,150Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8769 118Contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Conway, LLP in the amount of $110,300, plus a 5% contingency of $5,515 for a total of $115,815 for the detailed design, bidding assistance and construction administration for a new material storage bunker building andAgenda ItemContract with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter, LLP in the amount of $110,300, plus a 5% contingency of $5,515 for a total of $115,815 for the detailed design, bidding assistance and construction administration for a new material storage bunker building and additional concrete pavement at the existing Water Utilities Service Facility located at 620 Small Hill (at Beltline)Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8765 119Ordinance authorizing the abandonment of an un-needed utility easement located at 2341 Aggie DriveOrdinanceOrdinance authorizing the abandonment of an un-needed utility easement located at 2341 Aggie Drive to Juan and Alma Gonzales for $250; and authorize the City Manager to sign a quitclaim deed on behalf of the CityAdopted  Action details Not available
19-8755 120Fire Department authorized positions 03-19OrdinanceOrdinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Ordinance 10545-2018 to define the number of authorized positions within the Fire Department in each classification beginning March 20, 2019Adopted  Action details Not available
19-8748 121Oncor Easement for City Hall ProjectOrdinanceOrdinance granting an easement and right-of-way to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for overhead and/or underground electric supply and communications facilities for the City Hall construction project (College Street, NW 3rd Street and NW 4th Street)Adopted  Action details Not available
19-8764 122Boundary Agreement Irving and Grand Prairie at MacArthur Blvd.OrdinanceOrdinance approving an agreement between the cities of Irving and Grand Prairie adjusting their common boundary line and jurisdictions along certain portions of MacArthur BoulevardAdopted  Action details Not available
19-8711 123S190301 - Grand Central Crossing Amendment, 1215 Arkansas LaneAgenda ItemS190301 - Site Plan - Grand Central Crossing Amendment, 1215 Arkansas Lane (City Council District 2). Site Plan Amendment for an existing building at 1215 Arkansas Lane. Lot 2, Block A, Grand Central Crossing, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, approximately 0.989 zoned PD-237A, Planned Development District, within the Highway 161 Corridor Overlay. The applicant is Donald F. Sopranzi and the owner is Chad Dubose, Grand Central Crossing, LLC. WithdrawnWithdrawn  Action details Not available
19-8710 124S141001C - International Leadership of TexasAgenda ItemS141001C - Site Plan Amendment - International Leadership of Texas Amendment, 2851 Ragland Road (City Council District 4). Site Plan amendment request for a 27.822-acre school campus on one lot. 27.822 acre school campus lot out of the Walter Ferrell Survey, Abstract 537, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, being Block 1, Lot 1, IL Texas GP Addition, zoned Planned Development-319 (PD-319 and Agricultural (A) District, and located in the SH 360 Overlay Corridor (SH-360) District generally located east of SH 360 and north of Ragland Rd, specifically addressed at 2851 Ragland Rd. The agent is Douglas Cooper, MMA, the applicant is Brian Huffaker, GC Grand Prairie Charter LLC, and the owner is Jerry McCreight. (On March 4, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).Approved  Action details Not available
19-8714 225S190303 – Enviromatic Systems Office/Warehouse, 2325 W. Warrior TrailAgenda ItemS190303 - Site Plan - Enviromatic Systems Office/Warehouse, 2325 W. Warrior Trail (City Council District 2). Site Plan for Enviromatic Systems, creating a site plan for an office/warehouse, located within Lot 2R1-B, Block 1, The Cornelius Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-58 and located at the address 2335 W. Warrior Trail. The agent is Louis Speyer and the owner is Sid Ellis, ERM Partnership. (On March 4, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).Approved  Action details Not available
19-8675 126TA190301 – Text Amendment – Article 15 Updates, Floodplain ManagementOrdinanceTA190301 - Text Amendment - Article 15 Updates, “Floodplain Management”, of the Unified Development Code for the purpose of updating the FEMA map and flood study references and clarifying enforcement and penalties for noncompliance. (On March 4, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).Adopted  Action details Not available
19-8640 127CPA190201 – from Commercial to Mixed UseOrdinanceCPA190201 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - from Commercial to Mixed Use (City Council District 1). A Comprehensive Plan Amendment of Tract 6, Elizabeth Gray Survey, Abstract No. 517, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-12, Planned Development in the SH 161 Corridor Overlay and located at the northeast corner of SH 161 and Dickey Road. The owner/applicant is the City of Grand Prairie. (On March 4, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
19-8638 128Z190202 - Zoning Change - Woodhaven Mixed Use DevelopmentOrdinanceZ190202/CP190202 - Zoning Change and Concept Plan - Woodhaven Mixed Use Development (City Council District 1). Zoning Change and Concept Plan for Woodhaven Mixed Use, consisting of approximately 272 multi-family units and 80,000 square feet of commercial mini-storage on approximately 6.2 acres. Tract 6, Elizabeth Gray Survey, Abstract No. 517, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-12, Planned Development in the SH 161 Corridor Overlay and located at the northeast corner of SH 161 and Dickey Road. The applicant is Robert Dye and the owner is Christy Jordan. (On March 4, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission denied this request by a vote of 6-3 (a motion to recommend approval failed 3-5). This case is being appealed per Article 1 Section 1.11.5.9 of the Unified Development Code.AdoptedFail Action details Not available
19-8743 129SU190403 - Batch Plant, 1199 Interstate 20OrdinanceSU190403 - Specific Use Permit - Batch Plant, 1199 Interstate 20 (City Council District 2). Specific Use Permit for a concrete batch plant (Fluor) and heavy equipment and storage yard on a portion of a 41.3 acre undeveloped tract. 41.3 acre tract out of the J.W.E. Wallace Survey, Abstract No. 1517 and B.E. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1377, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. The southeast section of the tract for batch plant and heavy equipment and storage yard is zoned Planned Development-17 (PD-17) District and lies within the Interstate Hwy 20 (IH-20) Overlay Corridor District. The applicant is Lance Madden, Fluor Heavy Civil and the owner is Jon Krabbenschmidt. (The City Council tabled this case until the April 16, 2019 Council Meeting.)TabledPass Action details Not available
19-8715 130TA181002 - Text Amendment - Appendix F, Corridor Overlay DistrictOrdinanceTA181002 - Text Amendment - Appendix F, Corridor Overlay District. Amendment to Unified Development Code Appendix F, Corridor Overlay District Standards and related articles to update standards for commercial development within designated Corridor Overlay zones. The owner/applicant is the City of Grand Prairie. (On March 4, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
19-8744 131AV190401 - Alcohol Variance - Warrior MartAgenda ItemAV190401 - Alcohol Variance - Warrior Mart (City Council District 3). Variance request by Warrior Mart, located at 3202 Corn Valley Road, due to being within 300 ft. of South Grand Prairie High School property line. TR 22, ACS 0.3207, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas.DeniedPass Action details Not available
19-8758 132Resolution: Eminent Domain for public use to acquire easement parcels required for construction of a new City water main from Robinson Road, east to Southeast 4th StResolutionResolution authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain for public use to acquire easement parcels required for construction of a new City water main from Robinson Road, east to Southeast 4th StreetAdoptedPass Action details Not available