Invocation led by Pastor Monty Brinkley of The Crossing Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Johnson.
CONSENT AGENDA The full agenda has been posted on the city's website, www.gptx.org, for those who may want to view this agenda in more detail. Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker card. 5. Minutes of the July 12, 2022, City Council Meeting 6. Authorize American Resort Management dba Epic Waters to complete repairs not to exceed $800,000 for slide repairs/enhancements and deck enhancements (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 07/05/2022) 7. Reject all Bids from RFB# 22092 for Grass Sod & Seed 8. Reject all Bids from RFB# 22099 for Rebar and Concrete Steel Supplies 9. Ratify expenditures estimating $300,000 for an emergency purchase of fuel for city departments from US Oil, a Division of U.S. Venture, Inc. (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 08/02/2022) 11. Encroachment of Monument Signs By Chi/Wildlife Land, LP, on City Right-Of-Way for Block 4, Lot 1, and Block 5, Lot 2, Wildlife Commerce Park Addition, at Belt Line Road and Refuge Way, Dallas County 12. Agreement with Dallas County Health and Human Services to accept bill payment assistance through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) for eligible LIHWAP clients in Dallas County 13. Agreement with the City of Fort Worth to accept bill payment assistance through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) for eligible LIHWAP clients in Tarrant County 14. Agreement with the Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation to accept bill payment assistance through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) for eligible LIHWAP clients in Ellis County 15. Authorize the release of $63,980.36 of retained funds to the Sergeant Gregory L. Hunter Memorial Foundation 16. Agreement for pre-employment background investigations for civilian applicants from Information Discovery Services, Inc. (up to $45,000 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods totaling $135,000 if all extensions are exercised. 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 (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 07/05/2022) 17. A Resolution amending, and replacing in its entirety, Resolution No. 5229-2021, in support of a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for $60,000 in total funding for the purpose of funding a Crisis Support Specialist position’s annual salary and fringe benefits 18. Resolution authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire access easement parcel for public use required for the South Sector Wastewater Facilities located from US 287in Ellis County 19. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a master inter-local purchasing agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the City of Lucas, Texas 20. Ordinance to convey a non-exclusive utility gas easement for retail 4 and 5 construction to Atmos Energy Corporation being part of Lot 2R, Block 3, Lot 3R, Block 2, and in the right-of-way of Esplanade, Epic Central Phase III, Dallas County 21. An ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article XII. Mobile Food Vendors, Sections 13-236, 13-239, 13-243, and 13-254 of the Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances to provide for stationary mobile food units and mobile food courts (The City Council Development Committee reviewed this item on 04/19/22)
Annual Contract for janitorial services from Entrust One Facility Services ($975,034.22 annually) for one year with the option to renew four additional one-year periods totaling $4,875,171.10 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations up to $50,000 of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the city council to satisfy the cities obligation during the renewal term (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 08/02/2022)
Grand Prairie Sports Facilities Development Corporation, Appointment of President of Board of Directors
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED 23. CPA-22-06-0006 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 5000 Martin Barnes Rd. (City Council District 4). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Development from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential for 17.782 acres. John W. Harwood Survey, Abstract 661, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, Zoned Planned Development (PD-130) with Multi-Family uses with an approximate address of 5000 Martin Barnes Rd 24. ZON-22-05-0016 – Zoning Change/Concept Plan - 5000 Martin Barnes Rd. (City Council District 4). Zoning Change from Agriculture to Multi-Family-One on 0.92 acres and a Concept Plan depicting 269 multi-family units on 17.782 acres. Tracts 2A and 2C John W. Harwood Survey, Abstract 661, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, Zoned Planned Development (PD-130) with Multi-Family uses and Agriculture with an approximate address of 5000 Martin Barnes Rd
STP-22-05-0030 - Site Plan Amendment - C&P Pump Services (City Council District 1). Site Plan Amendment for an industrial building on 0.61 acres. Lot 34R, Block 6, Dalworth Hills Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI) and addressed as 2420 Houston Street (On July 11, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
STP-22-04-0023 - Site Plan - Oaxaca - 1771 Robinson (City Council District 1). Site Plan for a Modular Manufacturing Sales and Manufacturing Facility on 7.52 acres. Lot 1 Block 1, Zac's Ridge Conference Center Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI), within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, with an address of 1771 Robinson Rd (On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
27. CPA-22-05-0004 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 3021 Doryn Rd (City Council District 4). Amendment to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to change the designation from High Density Residential To Medium Density Residential for 0.999 acres. Tract 6 of the Jerome C. Lynn Survey, Abstract 972, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, within the SH-360 Overlay Corridor District, and addressed as 3021 Doryn Rd (On July 11, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0) 28. ZON-22-05-0013 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - 3021 Doryn (City Council 4). Zoning Change from Agriculture to a Planned Development District for Townhome Use and a Concept Plan for eight townhome units on 0.999 acres. Tract 6 of the Jerome C. Lynn Survey, Abstract 972, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, within the SH-360 Overlay Corridor District, and addressed as 3021 Doryn Rd (On July 11, 2022, the Planning and Zoning commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
CPA-22-05-0005 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Brickman Homes at 405 NW 20th St. (City Council District 5). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map Designation from Commercial/Retail/Office to Medium Density Residential for 0.35 acres. Lot 35A, Block 170, Dalworth Park, City of Grand Prairie, Texas, Dallas County, zoned GR and addressed as 405 NW 20th Street (On July 11, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
30. CPA-22-04-0003 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Amavi Grand Prairie (City Council District 2). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Low Density Residential and Commercial/Retail/Office to Medium Density Residential for 38.01 acres. Tracts 1, 2, and 3 of the J Gill Survey, Abstract No. 567, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development (PD-91) with Multi-Family One land uses with an approximate address of 2401 Kirbybrook (On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-1) 31. ZON-22-04-0012 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Amavi Grand Prairie (City Council District 2). Zoning Change from PD-91 to a Planned Development with a base zoning district of Single-Family Townhome and a Concept Plan for hybrid housing with 269 units on 38.018 acres. Tracts 1, 2, and 3 of the J Gill Survey, Abstract No. 567, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development (PD-91) with Multi-Family One land uses with an approximate address of 2401 Kirbybrook (On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-1)
VCC-22-07-0006 - Fence Exception - Fairhavens HOA Fence (City Council District 5). PD Amendment for fence exception to the required masonry screening wall to allow a wood screening fence along the perimeter of the subdivision. Fairhavens Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-156, and generally located at the southwest corner of Small Hill Street and NE 4th St (On July 25, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0)
TAM-22-07-0008 - Text Amendment - Article 4: Permissible Uses. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Article 4: Permissible Uses of the Unified Development Code to require a Specific Use Permit for Funeral Homes in the Central Area zoning district; Repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; Containing a savings clause and a severability clause; and to become effective upon its passage and approval (On July 25, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0)
CITIZEN COMMENTS Citizens may speak during Citizen Comments for up to five minutes on any item not on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker card. ADJOURNMENT
Invocation led by Pastor Monty Brinkley of The Crossing Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Johnson.
CONSENT AGENDA The full agenda has been posted on the city's website, www.gptx.org, for those who may want to view this agenda in more detail. Citizens may speak for five minutes on any item on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker card. 5. Minutes of the July 12, 2022, City Council Meeting 6. Authorize American Resort Management dba Epic Waters to complete repairs not to exceed $800,000 for slide repairs/enhancements and deck enhancements (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 07/05/2022) 7. Reject all Bids from RFB# 22092 for Grass Sod & Seed 8. Reject all Bids from RFB# 22099 for Rebar and Concrete Steel Supplies 9. Ratify expenditures estimating $300,000 for an emergency purchase of fuel for city departments from US Oil, a Division of U.S. Venture, Inc. (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 08/02/2022) 11. Encroachment of Monument Signs By Chi/Wildlife Land, LP, on City Right-Of-Way for Block 4, Lot 1, and Block 5, Lot 2, Wildlife Commerce Park Addition, at Belt Line Road and Refuge Way, Dallas County 12. Agreement with Dallas County Health and Human Services to accept bill payment assistance through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) for eligible LIHWAP clients in Dallas County 13. Agreement with the City of Fort Worth to accept bill payment assistance through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) for eligible LIHWAP clients in Tarrant County 14. Agreement with the Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation to accept bill payment assistance through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) for eligible LIHWAP clients in Ellis County 15. Authorize the release of $63,980.36 of retained funds to the Sergeant Gregory L. Hunter Memorial Foundation 16. Agreement for pre-employment background investigations for civilian applicants from Information Discovery Services, Inc. (up to $45,000 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods totaling $135,000 if all extensions are exercised. 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 (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 07/05/2022) 17. A Resolution amending, and replacing in its entirety, Resolution No. 5229-2021, in support of a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for $60,000 in total funding for the purpose of funding a Crisis Support Specialist position’s annual salary and fringe benefits 18. Resolution authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire access easement parcel for public use required for the South Sector Wastewater Facilities located from US 287in Ellis County 19. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a master inter-local purchasing agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and the City of Lucas, Texas 20. Ordinance to convey a non-exclusive utility gas easement for retail 4 and 5 construction to Atmos Energy Corporation being part of Lot 2R, Block 3, Lot 3R, Block 2, and in the right-of-way of Esplanade, Epic Central Phase III, Dallas County 21. An ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article XII. Mobile Food Vendors, Sections 13-236, 13-239, 13-243, and 13-254 of the Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances to provide for stationary mobile food units and mobile food courts (The City Council Development Committee reviewed this item on 04/19/22)
Annual Contract for janitorial services from Entrust One Facility Services ($975,034.22 annually) for one year with the option to renew four additional one-year periods totaling $4,875,171.10 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations up to $50,000 of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the city council to satisfy the cities obligation during the renewal term (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 08/02/2022)
Grand Prairie Sports Facilities Development Corporation, Appointment of President of Board of Directors
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED 23. CPA-22-06-0006 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 5000 Martin Barnes Rd. (City Council District 4). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Development from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential for 17.782 acres. John W. Harwood Survey, Abstract 661, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, Zoned Planned Development (PD-130) with Multi-Family uses with an approximate address of 5000 Martin Barnes Rd 24. ZON-22-05-0016 – Zoning Change/Concept Plan - 5000 Martin Barnes Rd. (City Council District 4). Zoning Change from Agriculture to Multi-Family-One on 0.92 acres and a Concept Plan depicting 269 multi-family units on 17.782 acres. Tracts 2A and 2C John W. Harwood Survey, Abstract 661, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, Zoned Planned Development (PD-130) with Multi-Family uses and Agriculture with an approximate address of 5000 Martin Barnes Rd
STP-22-05-0030 - Site Plan Amendment - C&P Pump Services (City Council District 1). Site Plan Amendment for an industrial building on 0.61 acres. Lot 34R, Block 6, Dalworth Hills Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI) and addressed as 2420 Houston Street (On July 11, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
STP-22-04-0023 - Site Plan - Oaxaca - 1771 Robinson (City Council District 1). Site Plan for a Modular Manufacturing Sales and Manufacturing Facility on 7.52 acres. Lot 1 Block 1, Zac's Ridge Conference Center Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI), within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District, with an address of 1771 Robinson Rd (On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
27. CPA-22-05-0004 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 3021 Doryn Rd (City Council District 4). Amendment to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to change the designation from High Density Residential To Medium Density Residential for 0.999 acres. Tract 6 of the Jerome C. Lynn Survey, Abstract 972, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, within the SH-360 Overlay Corridor District, and addressed as 3021 Doryn Rd (On July 11, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0) 28. ZON-22-05-0013 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - 3021 Doryn (City Council 4). Zoning Change from Agriculture to a Planned Development District for Townhome Use and a Concept Plan for eight townhome units on 0.999 acres. Tract 6 of the Jerome C. Lynn Survey, Abstract 972, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, within the SH-360 Overlay Corridor District, and addressed as 3021 Doryn Rd (On July 11, 2022, the Planning and Zoning commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
CPA-22-05-0005 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Brickman Homes at 405 NW 20th St. (City Council District 5). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map Designation from Commercial/Retail/Office to Medium Density Residential for 0.35 acres. Lot 35A, Block 170, Dalworth Park, City of Grand Prairie, Texas, Dallas County, zoned GR and addressed as 405 NW 20th Street (On July 11, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0)
30. CPA-22-04-0003 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Amavi Grand Prairie (City Council District 2). Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Map from Low Density Residential and Commercial/Retail/Office to Medium Density Residential for 38.01 acres. Tracts 1, 2, and 3 of the J Gill Survey, Abstract No. 567, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development (PD-91) with Multi-Family One land uses with an approximate address of 2401 Kirbybrook (On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-1) 31. ZON-22-04-0012 - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Amavi Grand Prairie (City Council District 2). Zoning Change from PD-91 to a Planned Development with a base zoning district of Single-Family Townhome and a Concept Plan for hybrid housing with 269 units on 38.018 acres. Tracts 1, 2, and 3 of the J Gill Survey, Abstract No. 567, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development (PD-91) with Multi-Family One land uses with an approximate address of 2401 Kirbybrook (On June 27, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-1)
VCC-22-07-0006 - Fence Exception - Fairhavens HOA Fence (City Council District 5). PD Amendment for fence exception to the required masonry screening wall to allow a wood screening fence along the perimeter of the subdivision. Fairhavens Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-156, and generally located at the southwest corner of Small Hill Street and NE 4th St (On July 25, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0)
TAM-22-07-0008 - Text Amendment - Article 4: Permissible Uses. An Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Article 4: Permissible Uses of the Unified Development Code to require a Specific Use Permit for Funeral Homes in the Central Area zoning district; Repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; Containing a savings clause and a severability clause; and to become effective upon its passage and approval (On July 25, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0)
CITIZEN COMMENTS Citizens may speak during Citizen Comments for up to five minutes on any item not on the agenda by completing and submitting a speaker card. ADJOURNMENT