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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/17/2020 4:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall - Council Chambers 300 West Main Street
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20-10349 11Redistricting PresentationPresentationRedistricting after the 2020 Census - Presented by David Mendez, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP   Not available Not available
20-10577 12COVID UpdateAgenda ItemCOVID Update - Presented by Steve Dye, Deputy City Manager/Chief Operating Officer   Not available Not available
20-10509 13Short Term RentalsPresentationShort Term Rentals - Presented by Steve Collins, Code Compliance Manager, and Mark Dempsey, Deputy City Attorney   Not available Not available
20-10580 14Prairie Lights BriefingPresentationPrairie Lights; Sneak-a-Peak; Epic Central Walk-Thru Christmas Lights; and Summit Re-opening - Presented by Duane Strawn, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director   Not available Not available
20-10556 15GPISD Education Foundation 50th Anniversary ProclamationPresentationGPISD Education Foundation 50th Anniversary Proclamation - Presented by Mayor Ron Jensen   Not available Not available
20-10597 16Minutes of the November 3, 2020 MeetingMinutesMinutes of the November 3, 2020 Council Meeting   Not available Not available
20-10586 17Price Agreement with Traffic Logix for preformed speed cushions (up to $14,850 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $64,250 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to executeAgenda ItemPrice Agreement with Traffic Logix for preformed speed cushions (up to $14,850 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $64,250 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 period   Not available Not available
20-10585 18Price agreement for safety boots and shoesAgenda ItemPrice Agreements for safety boots and shoes from Work Wear Shoes (up to $25,000 annually) and Red Wing Brands of America (up to $25,000 annually) for one year with the options 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 terms   Not available Not available
20-10588 19New Enviromatic Systems contractAgenda ItemPrice agreement for HVAC controls, equipment, installation, services and supplies from Enviromatic Systems, Inc. through a national inter-local agreement with BuyBoard at an annual cost of $300,000 with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods totaling $900,000 if all extensions are exercised   Not available Not available
20-10254 110Milestone UpgradeAgenda ItemPurchase agreement with Knight Security Systems, LLC for security equipment, software upgrades, and installation services for the City wide Milestone video management software and video recording hardware in amount in the amount of $133,434.98 through a state interlocal agreement with DIR.   Not available Not available
20-10582 111Professional Engineering Services Contract with Halff Associates for City Wide Internal Storm Drain Master Plan StudyAgenda ItemProfessional engineering services contract with Halff Associates in the maximum amount of $124,634 for Stormwater Modeling Annual Update   Not available Not available
20-10525 112Professional Services contract with Halff and Associates, Inc. for the Country Club Park PID-slope erosion repairsAgenda ItemProfessional Services contract with Halff and Associates, Inc. for the Country Club Park PID-Slope Erosion Repairs in the total amount of $29,500   Not available Not available
20-10571 113Grant License to FERMIN BALTIERRA PEREZ for encroachment of a concrete retaining wall at 108 Matamoros StAgenda ItemGrant license to Fermin Baltierra Perez, to allow for the encroachment of a concrete retaining wall on a utility easement and around the perimeter of the yard located at 108 Matamoros Street for a license fee of $300   Not available Not available
20-10587 114Amendment to Restaurant Lease - Eddlemon Brothers at Prairie Lakes Golf CourseAgenda ItemFirst Amendment to Restaurant Lease for a temporary rent reduction of 10% with Eddlemon Brothers at Prairie Lake Golf Course due to COVID-19 impacts   Not available Not available
20-10539 115AEG COVID rent reductionAgenda ItemExtension of AEG Lease Amendment for a 50% Rent Reduction during the term of the COVID pandemic through June 30, 2021   Not available Not available
20-10493 116Airhogs Sports Corp Lease amendmentAgenda ItemAmendment to Ground Lease with Grand Prairie Sports Facilities Development Corporation to conform with new development at Airhogs Stadium   Not available Not available
20-10384 117ACE LeaseResolutionResolution authorizing a Fifteen-Year Tenant Lease with Option to Renew for two Ten-Year Terms with MLC Dallas Stadium Co, LLC (or related assignee), for the Conversion Construction and Operation of a Cricket Stadium in the Entertainment District for a base rent of $20,000 monthly for 80 months, and $10,000 monthly for the Remainder of the Lease and percentage rent of 5% of Gross Revenues; Economic Development Agreement for a Cash Grant of $1,300,000 for Construction, a $200,000 Maintenance Reserve, waiver of all construction building permit fees and impact fees, and a 100% rebate of the 1% General Fund sales tax for construction materials; Consent to Easement and Use Agreement between MLC Dallas Stadium Co, LLC (or related assignee) and Anschutz Texas, L.P. for related construction on ancillary land   Not available Not available
20-10490 118AEG Airhogs AmendmentAgenda ItemLease Amendment No. 4 with Anschutz Texas, LP to amend the boundaries of certain outparcels in the Entertainment District and amend Non-Competition Agreement   Not available Not available
20-10557 119Ordinance City Council chamber AV upgradeOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Cable Fund; Purchase of audio-visual equipment and integration services for the upgrade of the City Council Chambers presentation system from Audio Visual Innovations, Inc DBA AVI-SPL in the amount of $93,440.23 with $4,672 as a contingency for a total not to exceed $98,112.23 through a state interlocal agreement with DIR   Not available Not available
20-10589 120Ordinance to convey a utility easement and right of way to Oncor Electric Delivery for installation of additional street lights at City of Grand Prairie Service CenterOrdinanceOrdinance to convey a utility easement and right-of-way to Oncor Electric Delivery for installation of additional street lights at City of Grand Prairie Service Center   Not available Not available
20-10578 121Gas Well OrdinanceOrdinanceOrdinance amending Chapter 13, Article 19 - Gas Drilling and Production Ordinance   Not available Not available
20-10594 122Ordinance Amendment Code Compliance - Donation BoxesOrdinanceOrdinance amending Chapter 29, "Code Compliance" by adding Article X, "Donation Boxes" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas; providing a penalty clause, a savings clause and a severability clause; and providing an effective date upon passage and publication   Not available Not available
20-10598 123Ordinance City Hall West VAV replacementOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Contract for City Hall West Variable Air Volume (VAV) units replacement and duct cleaning to Trane in the estimated amount of $365,368.00, through a national inter-local agreement with Omnia Partners.   Not available Not available
20-10591 124Resolution for Agreement with Department of Public Safety of State of TexasResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Texas Commercial Driver License Third-Party Skills Testing Provider Agreement, a Vendor Agreement for Driver Records, an Agreement to Purchase Driver Records and Driver Record Monitoring Services, a Data Sharing Agreement, and other documents with the Texas Department of Public Safety necessary to enable the City of Grand Prairie to administer Commercial Driver License tests on behalf of the State of Texas   Not available Not available
20-10593 125LGC agreementResolutionResolution granting a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Grand Prairie Local Government Corporation for a cash grant of $2,000,000 to be used for purchase and maintenance of real property   Not available Not available
20-10581 126Resolution Notice of Intent 2021ResolutionConsideration of all matters incident and related to a resolution approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Series 2021 Certificates of Obligation, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto   Not available Not available
20-10572 127Amended and Restated Interlocal Mutual Aid Information TechnologyResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid Information Technology Services with the City of Allen, TX   Not available Not available
20-10570 128Tarrant County 9-1-1 District’s “2021 P25 Radio Interoperability Assistance ProgramResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District’s FY 21 P25 Radio Interoperability Assistance Program” for the purchase of Project 25 (P25) compliant radios, system software and equipment in the estimated amount of $149,992 from Motorola through a national interlocal agreement with HGAC   Not available Not available
20-10584 129Resolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds from the issuance of future debt for Street Assessment Implementation, Sidewalk Repairs and Guard Rail Repairs as outlined in the adopted Capital Improvements Program (CIP).ResolutionResolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds from the issuance of future debt for Street Assessment Implementation, Sidewalk Repairs and Guard Rail Repairs as outlined in the adopted Capital Improvements Program (CIP)   Not available Not available
20-10583 130Resolution; LPAFA with TxDOT for installation of DMS/CCTV along Main St from E of Hensley Dr to GSWResolutionResolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the installation of Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Closed-Circuit CCTV cameras along Main Street (SH 180) from East of Hensley Drive to Great Southwest Parkway for $574,118, which will be 100% reimbursed   Not available Not available
20-10595 131Appointments of Vice Chairs to TIF Boards of DirectorsResolutionResolution appointing Vice Chairs to Boards of Directors for two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zones, TIF #1 and TIF #3   Not available Not available
20-10596 13287TH Legislative Agenda and PrioritiesResolutionResolution establishing the City's Legislative Agenda and Priorities for the 87th Legislature   Not available Not available
20-10575 133City Manager's ContractAgenda ItemCity Manager's Contract   Not available Not available
20-10566 134CP200801 - Cottages at DechmanOrdinanceCP200801 - Concept Plan - Cottages at Dechman (City Council District 2). 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 November 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this request by a vote of 5-3).   Not available Not available
20-10569 135SU201101 - Impound Lot at 2409 E Main StOrdinanceSU201101 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Impound Lot at 2409 E Main St (City Council District 5). Amendment of Specific Use Permit & Site Plan to allow Auto Impound Lot as an additional use under current SUP for Used Auto Sales. 1.402 acres out of the Thomas Collins Survey, Abstract 308, being Westover Place Addition, Block A, Lots 3,4,7 & 8, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI) District and designated Specific Use Permit-814A, located in CBD No. 4, generally located southeast of E. Main Street and Bagdad Road, and addressed as 2409 E. Main Street. (On November 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of this request by a vote of 6-2. The applicant has filed an appeal requesting that this item be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on December 15, 2020).   Not available Not available
20-10492 136CPA201001 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 2601 Hines AvenueOrdinanceCPA201001 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 2601 Hines Avenue (City Council District 1). A request to change the Future Land use Map from Mixed use to Commercial, Retail, and Office. Located at 2601 Hines Avenue, legally described as Cox and Hines Located at 2601 Hines Avenue, legally described as Cox and Hines Subdivision, Lots 1-3, 4A, 5 A, 6-8, Block D, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Commercial Office District, and generally located south of Hines Avenue and west of South Great Southwest Parkway.(On October 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).   Not available Not available
20-10491 137Z201003 - Commercial Zoning at 2601 Hines AvenueOrdinanceZ201003 - Zoning Change - C at 2601 Hines Avenue (City Council District 1). A request to change the base zoning from Commercial Office (CO) to Commercial (C) to allow for future development at this location. Located at 2601 Hines Avenue, legally described as Lots 1-3, 4A-5A, 6-8, Block D, L. Cox and C. Hines Resubdivision, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Commercial Office District, and generally located south of Hines Avenue and west of South Great Southwest Parkway.(On October 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).   Not available Not available
20-10495 138SU201001 - Marshal Renee ConstructionOrdinanceSU201001 - Specific Use Permit - Marshal Renee Construction (City Council District 1). Specific Use Permit for a Contractor's Shop with Outside Storage. Lot 1, Block 1, Zac's Ridge Conference Center, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned LI, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 1771 Robinson Rd.(On October 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).   Not available Not available
20-10496 139Z201002 - LI at 1303 W Hunter Ferrell RdOrdinanceZ201002 - Zoning Change - LI at 1303 W Hunter Ferrell Rd (City Council District 1). Requested Zoning Change from PD-10 (Mobile Home Park) to Light Industrial (LI) district for an industrial development with a 610,000 sq. ft. warehouse/distribution facility. A 10.667-acre tract of land in the I. Jennings Survey, Abstract No. 679, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-10 (Mobile Home Park), generally located southwest of Hunter Ferrell Road and MacArthur Blvd, and addressed as 1303 Hunter Ferrell Road.(On October 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).   Not available Not available
20-10494 140TA201001 - Text Amendment to Appendix O: Hospital DistrictOrdinanceTA201001 - Text Amendment - Appendix O - Hospital District. Text Amendment to Appendix O: Hospital District of the Unified Development Code to add "Funeral Home" to the list of permissible uses. (On October 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).   Not available Not available
20-10464 141TA201002 - Accessory Structure Text AmendmentOrdinanceTA201002 - Accessory Structure Text Amendment : Amendment to Article 6 Density and Dimensional Requirements of the Unified Development Code; An ordinance amending Article 6 Section 6 Accessory Structures to amend development regulations for accessory structure size, height and allowed exterior materials.(On October 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).   Not available Not available
20-10465 142TA201003 - Hybrid Housing Text AmendmentOrdinanceTA201003 - Hybrid Housing Text Amendment: Amend Residential Development Standards of the Unified Development Code to establish development and design standards for hybrid housing or build to rent residential development; an ordinance amending Appendix W Residential Development Standards; Article 4 Permissible Uses; Article 10 Parking and Loading Standards and Article 30 Definitions of the Unified Development Code.(On October 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).   Not available Not available
20-10567 143MTP200801 - Cottages at DechmanOrdinanceMTP200801 - Amendment to Thoroughfare Plan - Cottages at Dechman (City Council District 2). Amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan to remove an unnamed collector road from the Master Thoroughfare Plan. The unnamed collector road creates an additional connection from Fish Creek Rd/Dechman Dr to the Interstate 20 WB Frontage Rd. (On November 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to deny this request by a vote of 5-3).   Not available Not available
20-10568 144Z200401A - Heritage Towne AmendmentOrdinanceZ200401A - Zoning Change - Heritage Towne Amendment (City Council District 6). A Planned Development Amendment for Heritage Towne, a development on 76.96 acres which includes single-family, multi-family, commercial, and open space uses. The purpose of the request is to add additional commercial zoning along Davis Road. Tracts 186713 and 186714, J Lawrence Survey, Abstract No. 616, City of Grand Prairie, Ellis County, Texas. Zoned PD-399 and addressed as 2925 Davis Drive. Generally located north of Hwy 287, and east of HWY 360. (On November 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).   Not available Not available
20-10489 145S201002 - ATS Drive-ThruAgenda ItemS201002 - Site Plan - ATS Drive-Thru (City Council District 1). A site plan request for a 10,994 square foot building which will include retail and a drive through restaurant on 1.14 acres. Located at 2615 W Pioneer Parkway, legally described as Sam's Properties Addition, Lot 1R, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial District, and generally located south of Pioneer Parkway and west of South Great Southwest Parkway. (On October 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).   Not available Not available
20-10563 146S201101 - Hamilton Bardin Village Phase 1Agenda ItemS201101 - Site Plan - Hamilton Bardin Village Phase 1 (City Council District 4). Site Plan for Phase 1 of Hamilton Bardin Village, which includes 405 multi-family units in five buildings with a five-story parking garage on 9.647 acres, a 43,874 sq. ft. movie theater on 5.147 acres, and open space on .93 acres. Sheffield Village Addition Phase 4, 5, and 6, Block 3, Lot B, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-395, within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District, generally located south of I-20, east of SH-360, and north of Bardin Rd, and addressed as 3025 W I-20. (On November 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-0).   Not available Not available
20-10564 147S200901 - Kalterra Phase 1Agenda ItemS200901 - Site Plan - Kalterra Phase 1 (City Council District 2). Site Plan for a multi-family development of 412 units in four buildings on 11.74 acres. Tract 7 of the William Reed Survey, Abstract No. 1193 and Tract 1.1 of the Frederick Dohme Survey, Abstract No. 395, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-397, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and generally located on the northwest corner of SH-161 and Forum Dr. (On November 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of this request by a vote of 8-0. The applicant has filed an appeal requesting this item be forwarded to the City Council for consideration).   Not available Not available
20-10565 148S200603 - Hunter Ferrell Logistics ParkAgenda ItemS200603 - Site Plan - Hunter Ferrell Logistics Park (City Council District 1). Site Plan for Hunter Ferrell Logistics Park, a development with a 210,856 sq. ft. warehouse building on 13.62 acres. Tracts 14.2, Isreal Jennings Survey, Abstract No. 679, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial, and addressed as 2400 W Hunter Ferrell Rd. (On November 9, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0).   Not available Not available