Invocation: Chaplain Glenn Cato, Grand PrairiecChapter Director for Victim Relief Ministries Pledge of Allegiance to US Flag and to the Texas Flag led by Council Member Giessner
2 Recognition of those who assisted flood victims (Grand Prairie United Charities, WalMart, and Kids, INC) 3 Carter Blood Care Challenge - Grand Prairie vs. Irving - Presented by Carter Blood Care
4 Minutes of the June 11, 2015 Special Meeting and the June 16, 2015 Meeting 5 Price 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 6 Price 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 agreement 7 Price 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. 8 Price 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 terms 9 Purchase 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 $64,970 10 Purchase 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 $120,159 11 Ratification of an emergency purchase to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for two pumps for the Lake Ridge Lift Station facility in the amount of $70,788 12 Construction 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) System 13 Ordinance 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 SmartBuy 14 Ordinance 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 School 15 Ordinance 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 $130,000 16 Ordinance amending the FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the purchase 2015 Chevrolet 2500 Express Cargo Van from BuyBoard 17 Ordinance 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 $736,798.48 for a total amount $835,968.48 (Bid # 15138); and Reject Bid 15116 18 Ordinance 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 Project 19 Ordinance 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 $24,750 20 Resolution 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. 21 Resolution 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 Drive
24 SU970701D - 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.) 25 TA150701 - 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.)
S150701 - 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.)
SU150602/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.)
Z150701 - 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).
Public hearing and an ordinance adopting the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and PY2015 CDBG and HOME budgets
30 Ordinance 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 Prairie 31 Resolution 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. 32 Ordinance amending the boundaries of city council districts
Executive Session The City Council may conduct a closed session pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss any of the following: (1) Section 551.071 “Consultation with Attorney” CH Realty VII-Ascendant 1 Dallas s360 Global Logistics Park v. City of Grand Prairie et al; Case 3:15-cv-00718-M Rodriguez v. the City of Grand Prairie; Watson v. City of Allen, et al; Cause No. 4:15-cv-00335-A; Grand Prairie Professional Baseball, LP v City of Grand Prairie (2) Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property” (3) Section 551.074 “Personnel Matters” (4) Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations”
Invocation: Chaplain Glenn Cato, Grand PrairiecChapter Director for Victim Relief Ministries Pledge of Allegiance to US Flag and to the Texas Flag led by Council Member Giessner
2 Recognition of those who assisted flood victims (Grand Prairie United Charities, WalMart, and Kids, INC) 3 Carter Blood Care Challenge - Grand Prairie vs. Irving - Presented by Carter Blood Care
4 Minutes of the June 11, 2015 Special Meeting and the June 16, 2015 Meeting 5 Price 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 6 Price 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 agreement 7 Price 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. 8 Price 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 terms 9 Purchase 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 $64,970 10 Purchase 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 $120,159 11 Ratification of an emergency purchase to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for two pumps for the Lake Ridge Lift Station facility in the amount of $70,788 12 Construction 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) System 13 Ordinance 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 SmartBuy 14 Ordinance 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 School 15 Ordinance 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 $130,000 16 Ordinance amending the FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the purchase 2015 Chevrolet 2500 Express Cargo Van from BuyBoard 17 Ordinance 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 $736,798.48 for a total amount $835,968.48 (Bid # 15138); and Reject Bid 15116 18 Ordinance 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 Project 19 Ordinance 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 $24,750 20 Resolution 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. 21 Resolution 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 Drive
24 SU970701D - 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.) 25 TA150701 - 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.)
S150701 - 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.)
SU150602/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.)
Z150701 - 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).
Public hearing and an ordinance adopting the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and PY2015 CDBG and HOME budgets
30 Ordinance 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 Prairie 31 Resolution 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. 32 Ordinance amending the boundaries of city council districts
Executive Session The City Council may conduct a closed session pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss any of the following: (1) Section 551.071 “Consultation with Attorney” CH Realty VII-Ascendant 1 Dallas s360 Global Logistics Park v. City of Grand Prairie et al; Case 3:15-cv-00718-M Rodriguez v. the City of Grand Prairie; Watson v. City of Allen, et al; Cause No. 4:15-cv-00335-A; Grand Prairie Professional Baseball, LP v City of Grand Prairie (2) Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property” (3) Section 551.074 “Personnel Matters” (4) Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations”