Invocation led by Reverend Lesta Anderson of The Woods United Methodist Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Ezeonu.
2. Constitution Week Proclamation – Presented to Meg Anderson, Regent, Lucretia Council Cochran Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 3. Certificates of Appreciation presented to Halima Baquedano, Sean Keller, Rebecca Estrada, and Jeremy Allen
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. 4. Minutes of the July 28, 2022, and August 9, 2022, Special City Council Meetings; and Minutes of the August 16, 2022, City Council Meeting 5. 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule 6. Forum Estates PID Contract with Identitec for Decorative Street Signage (Phase 2) in the amount of $104,100 (Council District 2) 7. Lake Parks PID Change Order/Amendment No. 1 for Site Landscape Development, Inc. for landscape renovations in the amount of $116,446.81 (Council Districts 4 and 6) 8. Agreements for quality assurance review of the Emergency Communications Center’s (ECC) call handling, dispatch performance, and radio transmission processes with Denise Amber Lee Foundation in an annual amount not to exceed $24,000; and Moetivations, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $24,000. Agreements will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling a not to exceed amount of $120,000 per vendor if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $6,000 so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms (The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee reviewed this item on 08/01/2022) 9. Reject all Bids from RFB #22108 for Sewer Repair at the Doghouse Facility 10. Grant License to Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., to allow for continued encroachments in the Rightof-Way at the Corner of 500 South Great Southwest Parkway and W. E. Roberts Street for Outdoor Advertising Sign, Green Space, and Fencing, Ryder Truck Rental Addition, Tarpley Holland Survey, Abstract No. 750, Tarrant County 12. Ground Lease Assignment from CNP6 Real Estate, LLC to SCF RC Funding IV, LLC; Second Amendment to Ground Lease to establish rights and obligations of Tenant and Subtenant; Encroachment Easement with SCF RC Funding IV, LLC 14. Ordinance to Convey Required Utility Easement and Right of Way to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC Required for New Potable Water Pump Station Located at 1702 Robinson Road Water Tower, Dallas County 15. Resolution supporting the one-year continuation of the Police Department's Victim Assistance Program grant in the amount of $179,822 (The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee reviewed this item on 08/01/2022) 18. Ratification of the application for the FY23 Office of the Governor’s (OOG) Homeland Security Grants Division’s (HSGD) Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI) grant; and authorize the City Manager to accept grant funding provided by the HSGD through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the amount of up to $1,000,000 (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 09/06/2022) 19. Resolution for the City of Grand Prairie to enter into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG); and authorize the City Manager to accept the ILA to proceed with the Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI) grant project of up to $1,000,000 from the NCTCOG (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 09/06/2022) 20. Resolution for the City of Grand Prairie to enter into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG); and authorize the City Manager to accept the ILA to proceed with the Solid Waste Implementation Grant project of $48,560 from the NCTCOG
Third Amendment to Lease with MS GP, LLC for EpicCentral restaurants to conform lease to mutually desired operational changes
Ordinance approving a Negotiated Settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division (the “Company”) regarding the Company’s 2022 Rate Review Mechanism filing
16. A Resolution ratifying the application for a grant from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office for a First Responder Mental Health Program in the amount of $27,175 and authorizing the City Manager to accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant, if awarded (The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee reviewed this item on 08/01/2022) 17. A Resolution ratifying a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the purpose of funding a Crisis Support Specialist position’s annual salary and fringe benefits in the amount of $60,000 and authorizing the City Manager to accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant, if awarded (The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee reviewed this item on 08/01/2022)
Public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the renewal of the City's Juvenile Curfew Ordinance and Renewal of Juvenile Curfew Section 17-45 of the Code of Ordinances
First of two readings of an ordinance modifying the solid waste collection franchise agreement with Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd., dba Republic Services of Arlington to provide for a rate increase on residential, commercial, and industrial services, and to modify the agreement
First reading of an ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Chapter 26, Utilities and Services, of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas by amending Article VI, “Garbage Collection and Disposal,” Sections 26-113 Residential Fees, 26-115 Commercial Fees, and 26-119 Rates for Disposal; making this amendment cumulative; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a savings clause, severability clause, and a penalty clause; and providing for an effective date, after publication, of October 1, 2022
Town Hall Meetings and City Council Community Events Policy (City Council briefed on 08/16/2022)
PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION STP-22-07-0035 - Site Plan - Trinity Basin Preparatory (City Council District 2). Site Plan for Trinity Basin Preparatory School on 9.439 acres. Tract 5.1, Edward O'Connor Survey, Abstract 1100, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Planned Development (PD-99) with Genera Retail (GR) uses, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District with an approximate address of 3116 Carrier Pkwy (On August 22, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-2)
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS SUP-22-06-0026 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan – Black Rock Coffee (City Council District 4). Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for a Restaurant with a Drive-Through on 0.69 acres. Lot 2.2, Block 1, Lakeridge Village Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, Zoned PD283, within the Lake Ridge Overlay District, and addressed as 2570 W Camp Wisdom Road (On August 8, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
VCC-22-06-0005 – Unified Signage Plan – Mira Lagos Crossing Entry Signs (City Council District 6). Unified Signage Plan for two residential subdivision entryway signs exceeding the maximum allowable height for entryway signs. Lot 1X, Block 1, Mira Lagos Crossing, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development-384 (PD-384), and addressed as 2535 Hanger Lowe Rd and 7050 Coastal Blvd (On August 8, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
Invocation led by Reverend Lesta Anderson of The Woods United Methodist Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Ezeonu.
2. Constitution Week Proclamation – Presented to Meg Anderson, Regent, Lucretia Council Cochran Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 3. Certificates of Appreciation presented to Halima Baquedano, Sean Keller, Rebecca Estrada, and Jeremy Allen
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. 4. Minutes of the July 28, 2022, and August 9, 2022, Special City Council Meetings; and Minutes of the August 16, 2022, City Council Meeting 5. 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule 6. Forum Estates PID Contract with Identitec for Decorative Street Signage (Phase 2) in the amount of $104,100 (Council District 2) 7. Lake Parks PID Change Order/Amendment No. 1 for Site Landscape Development, Inc. for landscape renovations in the amount of $116,446.81 (Council Districts 4 and 6) 8. Agreements for quality assurance review of the Emergency Communications Center’s (ECC) call handling, dispatch performance, and radio transmission processes with Denise Amber Lee Foundation in an annual amount not to exceed $24,000; and Moetivations, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $24,000. Agreements will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling a not to exceed amount of $120,000 per vendor if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of up to $6,000 so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms (The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee reviewed this item on 08/01/2022) 9. Reject all Bids from RFB #22108 for Sewer Repair at the Doghouse Facility 10. Grant License to Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., to allow for continued encroachments in the Rightof-Way at the Corner of 500 South Great Southwest Parkway and W. E. Roberts Street for Outdoor Advertising Sign, Green Space, and Fencing, Ryder Truck Rental Addition, Tarpley Holland Survey, Abstract No. 750, Tarrant County 12. Ground Lease Assignment from CNP6 Real Estate, LLC to SCF RC Funding IV, LLC; Second Amendment to Ground Lease to establish rights and obligations of Tenant and Subtenant; Encroachment Easement with SCF RC Funding IV, LLC 14. Ordinance to Convey Required Utility Easement and Right of Way to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC Required for New Potable Water Pump Station Located at 1702 Robinson Road Water Tower, Dallas County 15. Resolution supporting the one-year continuation of the Police Department's Victim Assistance Program grant in the amount of $179,822 (The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee reviewed this item on 08/01/2022) 18. Ratification of the application for the FY23 Office of the Governor’s (OOG) Homeland Security Grants Division’s (HSGD) Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI) grant; and authorize the City Manager to accept grant funding provided by the HSGD through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the amount of up to $1,000,000 (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 09/06/2022) 19. Resolution for the City of Grand Prairie to enter into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG); and authorize the City Manager to accept the ILA to proceed with the Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI) grant project of up to $1,000,000 from the NCTCOG (The Finance and Government Committee reviewed this item on 09/06/2022) 20. Resolution for the City of Grand Prairie to enter into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG); and authorize the City Manager to accept the ILA to proceed with the Solid Waste Implementation Grant project of $48,560 from the NCTCOG
Third Amendment to Lease with MS GP, LLC for EpicCentral restaurants to conform lease to mutually desired operational changes
Ordinance approving a Negotiated Settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division (the “Company”) regarding the Company’s 2022 Rate Review Mechanism filing
16. A Resolution ratifying the application for a grant from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office for a First Responder Mental Health Program in the amount of $27,175 and authorizing the City Manager to accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant, if awarded (The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee reviewed this item on 08/01/2022) 17. A Resolution ratifying a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the purpose of funding a Crisis Support Specialist position’s annual salary and fringe benefits in the amount of $60,000 and authorizing the City Manager to accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant, if awarded (The Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee reviewed this item on 08/01/2022)
Public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the renewal of the City's Juvenile Curfew Ordinance and Renewal of Juvenile Curfew Section 17-45 of the Code of Ordinances
First of two readings of an ordinance modifying the solid waste collection franchise agreement with Republic Waste Services of Texas Ltd., dba Republic Services of Arlington to provide for a rate increase on residential, commercial, and industrial services, and to modify the agreement
First reading of an ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending Chapter 26, Utilities and Services, of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas by amending Article VI, “Garbage Collection and Disposal,” Sections 26-113 Residential Fees, 26-115 Commercial Fees, and 26-119 Rates for Disposal; making this amendment cumulative; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing a savings clause, severability clause, and a penalty clause; and providing for an effective date, after publication, of October 1, 2022
Town Hall Meetings and City Council Community Events Policy (City Council briefed on 08/16/2022)
PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION STP-22-07-0035 - Site Plan - Trinity Basin Preparatory (City Council District 2). Site Plan for Trinity Basin Preparatory School on 9.439 acres. Tract 5.1, Edward O'Connor Survey, Abstract 1100, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Planned Development (PD-99) with Genera Retail (GR) uses, within the SH-161 Corridor Overlay District with an approximate address of 3116 Carrier Pkwy (On August 22, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-2)
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS SUP-22-06-0026 - Specific Use Permit/Site Plan – Black Rock Coffee (City Council District 4). Specific Use Permit/Site Plan for a Restaurant with a Drive-Through on 0.69 acres. Lot 2.2, Block 1, Lakeridge Village Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, Zoned PD283, within the Lake Ridge Overlay District, and addressed as 2570 W Camp Wisdom Road (On August 8, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)
VCC-22-06-0005 – Unified Signage Plan – Mira Lagos Crossing Entry Signs (City Council District 6). Unified Signage Plan for two residential subdivision entryway signs exceeding the maximum allowable height for entryway signs. Lot 1X, Block 1, Mira Lagos Crossing, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development-384 (PD-384), and addressed as 2535 Hanger Lowe Rd and 7050 Coastal Blvd (On August 8, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8-0)