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• Consent and agenda: Council approved the full agenda and consent items for the meeting (consent items 1–15), with item 16 pulled for individual consideration before later being debated and voted separately.

• Item 16 — CIP FY25‑26 project listing (resolution): Motion to approve the FY25‑26 CIP project listing. Outcome: approved, vote recorded 8–1 (one no vote by Councilmember Tony Shotwell).

• Item 17 — Epic East Café concession (contract award): Motion to award the concession to Cinnaholic (operator Connie Burks); one‑year contract with two one‑year renewal options; city 10% commission on gross revenues (staff estimate: $500,000 vendor sales → $50,000 city). Outcome: approved, vote recorded 6–3.

• Item 19 — Tarrant County redistricting resolution: Council approved a resolution urging Tarrant County to maintain current voter precinct maps; outcome: approved (unanimous recorded vote).

• Item 20 — Rise Up Retail at Midtown (site plan): Council approved the site plan with the condition that string/twinkle lights (to preserve an approved lighting/ambiance intent) be incorporated and other standard conditions. Outcome: approved.

• Item 21 — Warehouses at Arkansas (site plan for light industrial buildings): Council approved the site plan subject to civil and driveway conditions and drainage impact analysis. Outcome: approved.

• Item 22 — Specific Use Permit: Easy Food Mart, 688 W. Pioneer Parkway: Council approved the SUP with staff conditions prohibiting outside storage/display of merchandise such as propane tanks and ice machines. Outcome: approved with conditions.

• Item 23 — Specific Use Permit: Convenience store at 203 N. Beltline Road: Council approved the SUP with staff conditions and the added condition of no outside storage/display; applicant agreed to no alcohol sales per operational plan, and council voted to allow beer/wine in the motion before approval. Outcome: approved with conditions.

• Street renaming — Southwest Fifth Street to “Sloppy Juan Way” (segment near Zavala’s Barbecue): Council approved the name change for the short segment that serves properties addressed off Main Street. Outcome: approved.

• Item 25 — Hawaiian Bros. (SUP/site plan for restaurant with drive‑through): Council approved the SUP and site plan after discussion and an amended motion. Outcome: approved.

• Items 26 & 27 — Future Land Use Map amendment and rezoning (commercial to SF‑6) for property off Galveston/Jefferson: Council approved the land‑use and zoning requests and included an 8‑foot fence requirement along the property perimeter as part of the approval. Outcome: approved with condition.

What this list means: Items approved as site plans or SUPs still require final civil plan approval and building permits; contract awards will move to vendor execution and monitoring steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grand Prairie - City Council 05202025 - May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A summary of council motions and outcomes from the May meeting, including consent approval, CIP adoption, concession award, land‑use approvals and zoning actions.","taxTitle","Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2784,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6634125,"Council approves Hawaiian Bros. drive‑through at Walmart pad after debate; opponent cited past local restaurant closures",607,6593000,7200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3413705-2ebc05208f99ab62255d5fe7979b4d3d&start=6593&end=7200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3413705-2ebc05208f99ab62255d5fe7979b4d3d/thumbnail_6593000.jpg","/articles/6634125/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-approves-Hawaiian-Bros-drivethrough-at-Walmart-pad-after-debate-opponent-cited-past-local-restaurant-closures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634125-3aa7f8618cde6148cd5b893de6934db3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130719&Signature=dILVFPraGNeJiHsTxc1SA8oOgTYSTh1tgyi8ZbjBMbGz2l8DQfep6cbcVvWS9IS1PqR5RU3UXgfdCFPtZHdmqd1yvIwDuwNSAuBICmFtNPj08Ex2V0zc1J7VCOGDFJXcQ2Pk9O2Ch~DUQsBWmd-oB8K5uVdTRpa4gY5ajjtVbX2AOC~gVe0a0uIJiw8q7tobGhXpvZpU5XTKmWGjvjvKiB6Fkzh2UU8I~C6cMBWHhLMWF37AgiXJsPVbYND6SYLriWngOVnS~3cPPeC6eBzkkqDYHJiXlWbC93wcXchwDJIIu6ngpmqsWGU7H96PFi1HQZAG0LVFgYpZL3~9rIieVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie City Council approved a specific use permit and site plan allowing a Hawaiian Bros. restaurant with a drive‑through on a pad site in a Walmart shopping center, after members debated whether the location and operator would sustain a new restaurant.

Savannah (planner) presented the site plan, noting the request meets density and dimensional requirements with some variances for parking and window glazing that staff recommended approval of. Council discussion focused on market viability for quick‑service concepts at that corner, whether the franchise operator’s track record indicated likely local success and the usual tradeoffs staff negotiates on design elements.

Councilmember Jacqueline Hedden expressed personal reservations based on a prior dining experience and said she would move to deny, describing the meal she tried as unsatisfactory: “When I tasted it, I said, oh, I can’t eat this,” Hedden said. Other councilmembers noted the applicant’s franchise group operates multiple restaurants in Texas and that franchise quality and local operator experience can vary.

The applicant’s representatives told council the franchise group operates multiple locations in Texas and cited a 4.8 average review rating for the group. Councilmembers ultimately accepted an amended motion to approve the SUP and site plan; the motion passed and the council authorized the drive‑through restaurant subject to standard conditions in the site plan approval.

What’s next: Staff will complete the development‑review and permitting steps, and the applicant must meet the site plan conditions and building permit requirements before construction begins.","Council approved a specific use permit and site plan for a Hawaiian Bros. drive‑through at a Walmart pad site after council debate about restaurant survivability and operator quality. The council voted in favor following an amended motion.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6634130,"Council awards Epic East Café concession to Cinnaholic amid debate over healthy image and revenue split",1215,2113000,3328000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3413705-2ebc05208f99ab62255d5fe7979b4d3d&start=2113&end=3328","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3413705-2ebc05208f99ab62255d5fe7979b4d3d/thumbnail_2113000.jpg","/articles/6634130/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-awards-Epic-East-Café-concession-to-Cinnaholic-amid-debate-over-healthy-image-and-revenue-split","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634130-2742aa31e3c94525d668bca2d1fe4120/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130719&Signature=aDAjRQLTmp5CnmJkb5yt--Jr7dOsG7tlw8G4q4dAN8rFMNL7lCjAkcsPGoz2GIchnAvzyqCxmZ1Aa8LGdT8XYVqgVEg4oG7EULict5evuJngGX1YoQttBs33gUjTRanDF4ux~eCSlkRAkRz1EFmmclPjgxXmK32t5i8ViQ2UY~1mSB1zOUn2GYdBnW9mwlrIAPj1w-1gH9snlDcNMvUxDsHFnrAFS4I0vpQ5VykYDsvalOkTZoEbNK8z1maDIYR1hphhkDNvIWb5lYo2Yv83ZN7qJEuiykC0ZkypHbM1QvxkV~6LIwNWoQicvVkoWF6qazyJqSZnmilsSXcUqElcCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie City Council approved a concession agreement to place a food and beverage vendor in the Epic East Café, voting to award the contract to Cinnaholic — a franchise proposed by local resident Connie Burks — for a one‑year initial term with two one‑year renewal options.

Christian App, general manager of the Epic, told council the Epic East Café serves members and event attendees and that the city solicited bids widely; Cinnaholic was the only responsive bidder to the solicitation that was sent to more than 98 vendors. App said the vendor projects roughly $500,000 in annual sales and that the city would receive a 10% commission on gross revenues — about $50,000 annually under the vendor’s estimate.

Why it mattered: Council debate centered on whether the vendor’s menu fits the Epic’s fitness and health image and on whether the city’s 10% commission was appropriate for a small local franchisee. Councilmember Curt Johnson, who served on the F & G committee that reviewed the bid, said he opposed the 10% commission rate and suggested 20–30% to compensate the city for marketing and the built‑in franchise advertising producers already receive. “I don’t believe Cinnaholic is a thing to have in a gym,” Johnson said, noting the menu’s indulgent items and potential mixed messaging for a fitness venue.

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bizania and other council members said the vendor’s proposed menu includes protein drinks and fruit options and that the operator is a certified local, minority‑ and woman‑owned business; they argued that giving a local entrepreneur an opportunity and testing the arrangement for one year was reasonable. Bizania noted the vendor is a Grand Prairie resident and a certified HUB vendor, saying the one‑year term provides an opportunity to reassess if the arrangement does not meet expectations.

Procurement and outreach: Staff said the solicitation targeted generic dining codes and location filters in the state procurement system; that method results in broader categories rather than highly specific lists (such as “juice/smoothie shops”), which helps explain why only one bid was received. Staff said 16 local vendors were on the notification list.

Council action: The council voted to award the concession contract to Cinnaholic, with the motion passing 6–3. The contract is one year with up to two optional one‑year renewals; the vendor would operate expanded hours and provide catering for Epic events. Councilmembers said they expect staff to return if the arrangement fails to meet operational or image expectations.","After debate over the type of vendor and the city’s commission rate, the council awarded a one‑year concession to Cinnaholic (Connie Burks) for the Epic East Café; the contract projects about $500,000 in vendor revenue and a 10% city commission (approx. $50,000).",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6634134,"Grand Prairie council approves FY25–26 CIP project list 8‑1 after debate over Southgate spending",266,1890000,2156000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3413705-2ebc05208f99ab62255d5fe7979b4d3d&start=1890&end=2156","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3413705-2ebc05208f99ab62255d5fe7979b4d3d/thumbnail_1890000.jpg","/articles/6634134/Grand-Prairie/Dallas-County/Texas/Grand-Prairie-council-approves-FY2526-CIP-project-list-81-after-debate-over-Southgate-spending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634134-67317b28de8d2a6672fb1b667dc6ef49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130719&Signature=W7dgRKhawmfSkQAlLh338CV5m4xyCAUJhr-9tdRUhUwdJmzcfY8Qll2xCjbHgcajROieUZMLdbAQr53gkm~mxTWP8VXahg5o0Y23gu5VBJjLX~gvzt9EIuqs~H~tDAufhsvIuIVMp5SYoSRtwUrWIcn4HSkJyAI2hSr0rHQsXh3P84FZak2DPGeD2aDvUIIHCEPloByjGuh3MHWojiXJAnyRAE1excYsr-SYFthrSp-o78Ehm74TSNI~LMjHGeqWzDM99ofgZqcr33QOMr-XdhqFotf7cU87AqDupPKuJyQsHt1TM7zjamsU-fBn9STx-U2NzofRqOV13QlpvDylvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Prairie City Council on Wednesday voted 8–1 to adopt the city’s fiscal year 2025–26 capital improvement project (CIP) project list, approving a resolution that accepts bond-funded and non‑debt projects for the upcoming year.

Councilmember Tony Shotwell said he would vote no, citing concern about the share of the CIP devoted to projects tied to development that may or may not proceed. “I just have a lot of heartburn with spending that much money in this year’s CIP,” Shotwell said during discussion, referencing roughly $19,000,000 of the plan’s roughly $89,000,000 total that he said is allocated to Southgate and Goodland projects.

Why it matters: The CIP guides major public investments — roads, parks, water and sewer and other capital work — and sets priorities that affect development patterns and service capacity. Opponents of the items questioned committing large sums to projects tied to future private development, while supporters said planning now prevents a more costly scramble once growth occurs.

Councilmember Curt Johnson urged colleagues to approve the plan and stressed the need to fund infrastructure in advance of full development. “If you go down there to Goodland and try to cross 287 … it’s impossible. It’s dangerous,” Johnson said, arguing that building roads and capacity ahead of build‑out is a forward‑looking way to keep residents safe and traffic moving.

Council discussion and outcome: Councilmembers and staff described the CIP as a mix of ready projects and strategic investments. After the debate, the council voted to adopt the CIP project listing by an 8‑1 margin. The official motion was to approve “the resolution accepting the project listing for fiscal year 25‑26 CIP plan for bond funded and non‑debt funded projects.” The record shows the motion passed 8–1 with Shotwell voting no.

What’s next: Adoption of the project list authorizes staff to proceed with project planning, design, and in some cases procurement and bonding steps. Specific project schedules and funding allocations will be set as individual projects proceed through design and procurement.","The City Council approved a resolution accepting the fiscal year 2025–26 capital improvement project (CIP) list, 8–1, after members debated about roughly $19 million in proposed spending for Southgate and Goodland infrastructure.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Grand Prairie City Council actions, May meeting

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