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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/5/2021 4:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall - Council Chambers 300 W. Main Street
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20-10711 11COVID UpdatePresentationCOVID Update - Presented by Steve Dye, Deputy City Manager/Chief Operating Officer   Not available Not available
20-10509 12Short Term RentalsPresentationShort Term Rentals - Presented by Steve Collins, Code Compliance Manager, and Mark Dempsey, Deputy City Attorney   Not available Not available
20-10535 13Text to 9-1-1PresentationImplementation of the “Text to 9-1-1” initiative (Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) digital technologies) - Presented by Aubry Insco   Not available Not available
20-10720 14Swafford proclamationPresentationProclamation in memory of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jim Swafford   Not available Not available
20-10726 15Janice England memorialPresentationMayor's Comments in Memory of Janice England, former City First Lady   Not available Not available
20-10723 16December 15, 2020 City Council meeting minutesAgenda ItemMinutes of the December 15, 2020, City Council meeting   Not available Not available
20-10722 17COVID Vaccine AgreementAgenda ItemRatify a contract for vaccination services with TopCare Medical as an exigency purchase for a cost not to exceed $164,800   Not available Not available
20-10721 18TDHCA EAP FundsAgenda ItemRatify Application for Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant funding in the amount of $363,210.74 for the purpose of administering rental assistance to eligible applicants in Grand Prairie through a third party administrator; Authorize City Manager to accept grant if awarded   Not available Not available
20-10700 19Price agreement for handicap ramp repairs, residential and school sidewalk repairs from New Star Grading at an annual cost of $1,893,300, with a secondary for Axis Contracting at an annual cost of $1,915,250, and a tertiary with Parking Lot Pros with anAgenda ItemPrice agreement for handicap ramp repairs, residential and school sidewalk repairs from New Star Grading at an annual cost of $1,893,300, with a secondary for HUB member, Axis Contracting, at an annual cost of $1,915,250, and a tertiary with Parking Lot Pros with an annual amount of $1,848,375. All agreements will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $9,466,500 for New Star Grading, $9,576,250, with Axis Contracting and $9,241,875 with Parking Lot Pros, 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 term(s).   Not available Not available
20-10719 110Wood Grinding Services for Grand Prairie LandfillAgenda ItemPrice Agreement for yard waste grinding from Thelin Recycling of Fort Worth, TX (up to $147,000 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $735,000 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   Not available Not available
20-10709 111Price Agreement for Tree & Brush Services from Arbor MastersAgenda ItemPrice agreement for tree and brush services from Shawnee Mission Tree Services, dba Arbor Masters (up to $150,000 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $750,000 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   Not available Not available
20-10688 112Utility Body Truck for Public Works (Streets)Agenda ItemPurchase of one (1) new Ram 5500 regular cab pickup with utility body from Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep for a total of $76,550 through a national interlocal agreement with BuyBoard   Not available Not available
20-10689 113Bobcat Compact Excavator for Public Works (Water)Agenda ItemPurchase of one (1) new E35 R-Series Bobcat Compact Excavator from Bobcat of North Texas for a total of $63,637.98 through a national interlocal agreement with BuyBoard   Not available Not available
20-10703 114Arbor Masters Tree Service -- Westchester PIDAgenda ItemContract with Arbor Masters Tree Service for tree services for one year in the amount of $75,000 in Westchester PID (Council District 6)   Not available Not available
20-10687 115High Hawk PID Landscape Maintenance ContractAgenda ItemContract with BrightView Landscapes, LLC for Landscape Maintenance for $215,295.30 in High Hawk PID (City Council District 6) for a one-year term   Not available Not available
20-10701 116Contract with Bob Owens Electric Co. in OHSV PID (Council Districts 4 and 6)Agenda ItemContract with Bob Owens Electric Co. to add new electric service pedestals in the amount of $53,110 in Oak Hollow/Sheffield Village PID (Council Districts 4 and 6)   Not available Not available
20-10690 117Contract with Lake Management Services, L.P. for Peninsula PID (Council Districts 4 and 6) Contract with LandCare for landscape maintenance in Peninsula PID (Council Districts 4 and 6) Contract with LandCare for landscape maintenance in Peninsula PIAgenda ItemContract with Lake Management Services, L.P. for Pond Management Services for one year in the amount of $142,400 in Peninsula PID (Council Districts 4 and 6)   Not available Not available
20-10718 118Forum Estates PID Landscape Maintenance Contract (City Council District 4)Agenda ItemContract with LandWorks for Landscape Maintenance for $162,647 in Forum Estates PID (Council District 4)   Not available Not available
20-10714 119Contract with LandCare for landscape maintenance in Peninsula PID (Council Districts 4 and 6) Contract with LandCare for landscape maintenance in Peninsula PID (Council Districts 4 and 6) Contract with LandCare for landscape maintenance in Peninsula PIAgenda ItemContract with LandCare for Landscape Maintenance for one year in the amount of $735,000 in Peninsula PID (Council Districts 4 and 6)   Not available Not available
20-10713 120High Hawk PID Contract with Brick Master for Fence Construction - High Hawk PID (Council District 6) High Hawk PID Contract with Brick Master for Brick Wall Construction in the amount of $247,517- (Council District 6)Agenda ItemContract with Brick & Stone Master for Brick Wall Construction in the Amount of $201,594 - High Hawk PID (Council District 6)   Not available Not available
20-10702 121Westchester PID Landscape Maintenance ContractAgenda ItemWestchester PID Contract with Site Landscape Development for landscape maintenance in the amount of $456,005 for a one year term (Council District 6)   Not available Not available
20-10693 122Access agreement to Oncor Electric Delivery Compnay, LLC for access across City-owned property located at 2001 Dogwood Court and 1901 Egyptian WayAgenda ItemAccess agreement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, (Oncor) for access across City-owned property located at 2001 Dogwood Court and 1901 Egyptian Way (Arbor Creek) for change out of electric poles located along SH 161 and Egyptian Way   Not available Not available
20-10699 123Reconstruction project, 1726 Avenue B.Agenda ItemAward bid for the completion of one residential reconstruction project as part of the HOME Reconstruct Program to Symone Construction Services, LLC in the amount of $129,928.68   Not available Not available
20-10704 124Change Order/Amendment No.1 for VCM for wall repairs in Westchester PID (Council District 6)Agenda ItemChange Order/Amendment No.1 for Vision Communities Management for Westchester PID management services and miscellaneous repairs in the total amount of $50,000 (Council District 6)   Not available Not available
20-10707 125Professional Services Agreement With Arnold & Associates Inc.Agenda ItemProfessional Services Agreement with Arnold & Associates Inc. for forensic building and mechanical systems investigation at Epic and Epic Waters in the amount not to exceed $116,140   Not available Not available
20-10715 126Annual Maintenance Agreement for Laserfiche AvanteAgenda ItemAnnual Agreement for Laserfiche Avante Records Management System maintenance services from MCCi, LLC through a national inter-local agreement with Buyboard at an estimated annual cost of $23,613.80 for one year with the option to renew for ­­­­two additional one year periods totaling $70,841.40 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms   Not available Not available
20-10716 127Calling the February 27 election for District 2OrdinanceOrdinance ordering the special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Council Member District 2   Not available Not available
20-10706 128Resolution; Professional Engineering Services contract with Criado and Associates for Dechman DriveResolutionResolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt in the amount of $48,500 for Professional Engineering Services contract with Criado and Associates for Dechman Drive from Westchester Parkway to Bardin Road; Authorize City Manager to enter into Professional Engineering Services Contract with Criado and Associates   Not available Not available
20-10712 129Resolution; ITS Annual Agreement + Four Renewal OptionsResolutionResolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt in the amount of $36,000 for Professional Engineering Services contract with Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. (up to $36,000 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, totaling $180,000 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 funds is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal terms   Not available Not available
20-10683 130Z201201 - Zoning Change - Zoning Change at 1620 Vicky Ln. (City Council District 6).OrdinanceZ201201 - Zoning Change - Zoning Change at 1620 Vicky Lane (City Council District 6). A request to change the base zoning from Single Family-One Residential District (SF-1) to Commercial District (C) to allow for future commercial development at this location. Located at 1620 Vicky Lane, legally described as 1.49 acres out of Tract 36.1, W. H. Beeman Survey, Abstract 126, Page 11, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Single-Family One Residential District. This property is generally located south of Interstate 20 and west of Lake Ridge Parkway, within the Interstate 20 Corridor Overlay District. (On December 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this case by a vote of 8-0)   Not available Not available
20-10619 131CP200801 - Cottages at DechmanOrdinanceCP200801 - Concept Plan - Cottages at Dechman (City Council District 2). Rescind prior action and reconsider Concept Plan for the Cottages at Dechman, a multi-family development with a mixture of attached and detached units on 15.91 acres. Tract 2 of Leonidas O'Gwinn Survey, Abstract No. 1105, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-20, within the IH-20 Corridor Overlay District, and generally located at the northwest corner of Dechman Dr and the IH-20 frontage road. (On December 15, 2020, City Council's motion to approve failed by a vote of 4-4. On November 23, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-1).   Not available Not available
20-10681 132SU180504C - 3025 Hardrock RdOrdinanceSU180504C - Specific Use Permit Renewal - 3025 Hardrock Rd (City Council District 1). Renewal of a Specific Use Permit for a Trucking and Storage Terminal Facility located at 3025 Hardrock Rd. Lot 3, Block A, Matt M. Lavail Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned LI, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and generally located north of W Oakdale Rd and east of Hardrock Rd. (On December 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to renew this SUP by a vote of 8-0).   Not available Not available
20-10682 133SU191101A - Kia Auto SalesOrdinanceSU191101A - Specific Use Permit Renewal - Kia Auto Sales (City Council District 5). Renew a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Internet Auto Sales and amend the SUP to add Major Auto Repair. Lot 446R of Burbank Gardens Unit 2, zoned Commercial (C), within the Central Business District No. 4, and addressed as 3118 E Main St. (On December 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval to renew this SUP by a vote of 8-0).   Not available Not available
20-10679 134S201201 - Warehouse at 2700 Avenue K EastAgenda ItemS201201 - Site Plan - Warehouse at 2700 Avenue K East (City Council District 1). Site Plan for a 198K SF industrial warehouse building on one lot on 26.46 acres. Tract 4 of M. K. Selvidge Survey, Abstract No. 1423 and Lot 1, Block 6, Safety Net Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI), generally located northwest of Avenue K and future extension of N. Great Southwest Parkway Road, and specifically addressed at 2700 E. Avenue K. (On December 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).   Not available Not available
20-10680 135S201202 - Prairie Modern ApartmentsAgenda ItemS201202 - Site Plan - Prairie Modern Apartments (City Council District 1). Site Plan for Prairie Modern Apartments, which includes 272 multi-family units in one building with a five-story parking garage on 5.355 acres. Legally described as Tract 6, Elizabeth Gray Survey, Abstract No. 517, Page 215, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, and zoned PD-388. Generally located east of State Highway 161 and north of Dickey Road and within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District. (On December 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).   Not available Not available
20-10724 136Appointment of Deputy Mayor Pro TemAgenda ItemAppointment of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem   Not available Not available
20-10725 137Appointment to Sports CorporationAgenda ItemAppointment to fill a vacancy on the Sports Corporation   Not available Not available