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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/18/2019 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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19-8991 11Clean Prairie BriefingPresentationUpdate on the death of Officer A. J. Casteneda - Presented by Chief DyePresented  Action details Not available
19-9047 12Volunteer Event BriefingPresentationOverview of the First Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event - Presented by Marcela Perez, Volunteer CoordinatorPresented  Action details Not available
19-9060 132020 Plan of Capital FinancePresentation2020 Plan of Capital Finance - Presented by Becky Brooks, Chief Financial Officer, and Brady Olsen, Treasury and Debt ManagerPresented  Action details Not available
19-8988 14Canvass of the June 8, 2019 Runoff ElectionResolutionResolution canvassing the votes of the June 8, 2019 Runoff Election for Council Member, District 4AdoptedPass Action details Not available
19-8989 15Oath of Office to Council Member District 4Agenda ItemAdminister the Oath of Office to John Lopez, Council Member, District 4Received and Filed  Action details Not available
19-8842 16Beverly Grogan ProclamationPresentationBeverly Grogan ProclamationPresented  Action details Not available
19-9034 17Girl Scout Gold Award - Becky JutziPresentationGirl Scout Gold Award Certificate - Presented to Becky Bender JutziPostpone  Action details Not available
19-9042 18David Turner RecognitionPresentationRecognition of David Turner - Presented by Mayor Ron JensenPresented  Action details Not available
19-9046 19Special Olympics Check PresentationPresentationPresentation of $10,000 check from the Law Enforcement Torch Run to Mr. Doug Ray, Special Olympics of North TexasPresented  Action details Not available
19-9063 110June 4, 2019 MinutesMinutesMinutes of the June 4, 2019 MeetingApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9044 111General Labor Temporary Staffing (Ad-A-Staff)Agenda ItemPrice Agreement for general labor temporary staffing from Ad-A-Staff, Inc. through a regional interlocal agreement with NCTCOG’s North Texas Share Cooperative at an estimated six month cost not to exceed $150,000; this initial agreement will be for six months with the option to renew for ­­­­one, one-year period totaling $450,000 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
19-9036 112Motorola Software Upgrade Agreement to City of Fort WorthAgenda ItemAuthorize payment of the City of Grand Prairie’s portion of the Motorola Software Upgrade Agreement in the amount of $90,671, to be paid to the City of Fort Worth per an established Communication Systems Agreement with the City of Fort Worth on 8/10/2015Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9037 113Purchase Agreement with SHI Government, Inc. for CrowdStrike, Inc. Anti-malware, Anti-RansomwareAgenda ItemPurchase Agreement with SHI Government Solutions Inc. for CrowdStrike’s anti-malware, anti-ransomware, licensing and maintenance support services for use by the Information Technology Department in the first year amount not to exceed $143,720.00, then recurring annual amount of $60,280.40 for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $384,841.60 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
19-9045 114Terminate Weldon's, Award Terry Rutland RFB# 19044Agenda ItemTerminate a Price Agreement with Weldon’s Lawn and Tree and award a price agreement to Terry Rutland for grounds maintenance for various City well sites ($25,550 Recurring Landscape Services), ($5,450 for as-needed Landscape Services) for a combined total of $31,000 annually for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $155,000, 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
19-9048 1152019 Fence Replacement at Clear Zone PropertyAgenda ItemPurchase of chain link and rod iron fencing from Llano River Fence in the amount of $69,779.82 for Clear Zone propertyApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9049 116Construction contract with SYB Construction Company, Inc. for Drainage Improvements 1800 2200 North Carrier Parkway in the total amount of $898,656.84; material testing with Alliance Geotechnical Group in the amount of $24,659.63; in house engiAgenda ItemConstruction contract with SYB Construction Company, Inc. for Drainage Improvements 1800-2200 North Carrier Parkway in the total amount of $898,656.84; material testing with Alliance Geotechnical Group in the amount of $24,659.63; in-house engineering in the amount of $44,932.84; and 5% construction contract contingency in the amount of $44,932.84; for a total project cost of $1,013,182.15Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9043 117TRA settlementAgenda ItemAuthorize settlement with the Trinity River Authority of TexasApproved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-9050 118Finesse Construction SettlementAgenda ItemSettlement Agreement for Finesse Construction LLC v. City of Grand Prairie, DC-19-06115 (E-101 Jud. Dist.) in the amount of $28,000Approved on the Consent Agenda  Action details Not available
19-8936 119Texpool Authorized RepresentativesResolutionResolution amending the Authorized Representatives for TexPoolAdopted  Action details Not available
19-8937 120TexSTAR Authorized RepresentativesResolutionResolution Amending the Authorized Representatives for TexSTARAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9053 121TWDB Loan Forgiveness 2019ResolutionResolution approving and authorizing a Principal Forgiveness Agreement between the Texas Water Development Board and the CityAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9052 122WWW Revenue Bonds 2019OrdinanceConsideration of all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of “City of Grand Prairie, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, New Series 2019”, including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bondsAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9056 123Epic West Towne CrossingResolutionResolution granting a Chapter 380 Incentive Agreement totaling $1.8 million for Epic West Towne Crossing, L.P., a Texas limited partnershipAdopted  Action details Not available
19-8981 124Ordinance; Construction contract with McMahon Contracting, LP for Dalworth Street at Dalworth Creek Drainage ImprovementsOrdinanceOrdinance amending the FY2018/19 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; Construction contract with McMahon Contracting, LP for Dalworth Street at Dalworth Creek Drainage Improvements in the total amount of $647,047.17; material testing with Team Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $25,767.25; in-house engineering in the amount of $32,352.36; and 5% construction contract contingency in the amount of $32,352.36; for a total project cost of $737,519.14Adopted  Action details Not available
19-8750 125ZBA 2-year terms ordinanceOrdinanceOrdinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 "Administration," Section 2-7(g), to reflect that appointments to the Board of Adjustment shall be for two-year termsAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9059 126TA190701–Amending Article 2, Section 5, ZBA Term LimitsOrdinanceTA190701 - Text Amendment - Ordinance amending Article 2, Section 5, "Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals," of the Unified Development Code of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas to clarify term limits of Board Members. (On July 1, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).Tabled  Action details Not available
19-9006 127Z190601/CP190601 - Forum VillasOrdinanceZ190601/CP190601 - Planned Development Request/Concept Plan - Forum Villas (City Council District 4). Planned Development Request and Concept Plan for 219 single-story homes with a mixture of detached and attached units on a single 18.92-acre common lot. Tracts 5 and 5A of E. Roland Survey, Abstract No. 1313, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-361, and located on the northwest corner of S. Forum Drive and S. Great Southwest Pkwy. The agent is Rich Darragh, Skorburg Company, the applicant is Daniel Satsky, Ashton Woods - Dallas Division, and the owner is Dan Luby, ECOM Real Estate Mgmt. (On July 1, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).Tabled  Action details Not available
19-9005 128SU190602/S190602 - Raising Cane's at Epic West Towne Crossing, 3158 S. HWY 161OrdinanceSU190602/S190602 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan - Raising Cane's at Epic West Towne Crossing, 3158 S. HWY 161 (City Council District 2). Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for a 3,639 sq. ft. Restaurant with a Drive-Through on 1.47 acres. Lot 1, Block B, Epic West Towne Crossing Phase 1, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-364, within SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 3158 S HWY 161. The agent is Lauren Nuffer, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., the applicant is Luaron McCormack, Raising Cane's Restaurants, LLC, and the owner is Mark Davis, Epic West Towne Crossing LP. (On July 1, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).Tabled  Action details Not available
19-8904 129SU161203A – Specific Use Permit Renewal – U-HaulOrdinanceSU161203A - Specific Use Permit Renewal - U-Haul (City Council District 2) - A request for a Specific Use Permit Renewal at 2418 Robinson Road, being all of Lots 1 and 2, Block B of the Enterprise Commercial Park, an addition to the City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. (On June 3, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9002 130S190603 - Retail at Epic East Towne Crossing, 1010 Mayfield Rd.Agenda ItemS190603 - Site Plan - Retail at Epic East Towne Crossing, 1010 Mayfield Rd. (City Council District 2). Site Plan for a 7,067 sq. ft. retail building. Lot 5, Block A, Epic East Towne Crossing Phase 1, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-364, within SH-161 Corridor Overlay District. The applicant is William Winkelmann, Winkelmann & Associates and the owner is Mark Davis, Epic East Towne Crossing, L.P. (On June 3, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9001 131S190601 - Kednus Office/Showroom-WarehouseAgenda ItemS190601 - Site Plan - Kednus Office/Showroom-Warehouse (GSW Logistics Addition) (City Council District 1). Site Plan request for a two-story, 32,000 sq.ft. office/showroom-warehouse facility on 7.5 acres situated in the Joseph R. Parker Survey, Abstract No. 1227, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is zoned Light Industrial (LI) District, generally located southwest of East Avenue J and 107th Street, specifically addressed at 616 107th Street. The agent is Gina McLean, Nationwide Construction, the applicant is Marshall Seavers, and the owner is Anthony Hernandez. (On June 3, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).AdoptedFail Action details Not available
19-9003 132S190607 - Site Plan - Lakes at Grand PrairieAgenda ItemS190607 - Site Plan - Lakes at Grand Prairie (City Council District 4). Site Plan for Lakes at Grand Prairie, a 140-unit, multi-family development on 7.15 acres. Tract 6D and 5C, Jerome Lynn Survey, Abstract No. 972, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD-255B, within SH-360 Corridor Overlay District, and generally located east of SH-360 and south of Doryn Dr. The agent is John Bezner, Civil Point Engineers, the applicant is Vino Patel, MPH Partners, and the owner is Robert Barham, KP Development Partners, LP. (On June 3, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9004 133SU190601 - Specific Use Permit - Enchanted Event HallOrdinanceSU190601 - Specific Use Permit - Enchanted Event Hall (City Council District 2). Specific Use Permit to allow for an Event Center named Enchanted Event Hall. The 4.2 acre property is zoned GR, General Retail District. The property is generally located at the northeast corner of S. Carrier Parkway and W. Warrior Trail. The property is addressed at 3005 S. Carrier Parkway, Suite 112. The applicant is Cynthia Trejo and the owner is Malik Bhagat. (On June 3, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 6-1).Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9030 134CPA190603 - 3514-3560 Hardrock Road & 4701 Rock Island RoadOrdinanceCPA190603 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Light Industrial and Commercial/Retail/Office to High-Density Residential on 31.33 acres out of the J.C. Read Survey Abstract No. 1183, J. Hardin Abstract Survey No. 540, and John R. Baugh Survey Abstract No. 137, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned SF-1 Single-Family One Residential District and PD-260 Planned Development 260 District, generally located southwest of the intersection of Highway 161 and West Rock Island Road. 3514-3560 Hardrock Road & 4701 Rock Island Road. (On June 3, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9007 135Z190603/CP190603 - 3514-3560 Hardrock Road & 4701 Rock Island RoadOrdinanceZ190603/CP190603 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - 3514-3560 Hardrock Road & 4701 Rock Island Road (City Council District 1). Planned Development request and Concept Plan for Multi-Family uses on 31.33 acres. The Concept Plan depicts 1,072 multi-family units on the east and west sides of Hardrock Road west of SH 161 on 31.33 acres out of the J.C. Read Survey Abstract No. 1183, J. Hardin Abstract Survey No. 540, and John R. Baugh Survey Abstract No. 137, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned “SF-1” Single-Family One Residential District and “PD-260” Planned Development 260 District within the Highway 161 Corridor, generally located southwest of the intersection of Highway 161 and West Rock Island Road addressed as 3514-3560 Hardrock Road and 4701 Rock Island Road. The applicant is Hamilton Peck, Hamilton Commercial LLC and the owner is Ruth Nevil, Paul Trang, Larry Causey, Raymond Montreuil, HighPlains Children's Home and Family Services Foundation Inc., Patricia Yantch Perkins and Edward Yantch. (On June 3, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of tAdopted  Action details Not available
19-8944 136Selection of MTP and DMPTAgenda ItemSelection of Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro TemApproved  Action details Not available
19-9020 137EpicCentral HotelAgenda ItemAuthorize City Manager to Execute a Development Agreement with Concord Hospitality (or affiliated entity) for the development of the EpicCentral Hotel and Convention Center Project, and the accompanying Ground Lease, Convention Center Lease, and Management Agreements for the operation of the EpicCentral Hotel and Convention Center ProjectApproved  Action details Not available
19-9054 138Homestead Exemption Amendment 2019 7.5%OrdinanceOrdinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24-1.1 "Taxation," to increase the Homestead Exemption percentage and change the minimum amount to the greater of 7.5% or $5,000Adopted  Action details Not available
19-9057 139Resolution Notice of Intent 2019AResolutionDiscussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Series 2019A Certificates of Obligation, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining theretoAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9058 140Resolution Notice of Intent 2019bResolutionDiscussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Taxable Series 2019B Certificates of Obligation, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining theretoAdopted  Action details Not available
19-9066 141Board AppointmentsAgenda ItemBoard and Commission AppointmentsApproved  Action details Not available