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072123 Friday Staff Report „ City Manager's Office " 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8307 DENTON MEMORANDUM DATE: July 21, 2023 TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members FROM: Sara Hensley, City Manager SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report Upcoming Meetings A. Public Utilities Board on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. B. Cancelled - Development Code Review Committee on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Development Service Center. C. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. D. Mobility Committee on Wednesday,July 26,2022,at 8:00 a.m.in the City Council Work Session Room. E. Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Zone No. I Board on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center. F. Cancelled - Civil Service Commission on Wednesday,July 26, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Human Resources Training Room. G. Board of Ethics on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. H. Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. Please check the City of Denton website for final meeting days and times,as information is subject to change after the Friday Report is published. OUR CORE VALUES Inclusion • Collaboration • Quality Service • Strategic Focus • Fiscal Responsibility General Information & Status Updates A. Airport Terminal Building Closure—Due to a planned electrical outage associated with the construction of Fire Station No. 9, the Airport Terminal Building will be closed on Monday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 25. Administrative office staff will work, remotely, and Airport Operations staff will be on-site between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Staff contact: Scott Gray, Airport B. Water Conservation Request—On Tuesday, July 25, Denton Water Utilities is requesting residents conserve water while repairs are made to the raw waterlines supplying water to the City's water treatment plant. Notifications will be made on Friday, July 21, and Monday, July 24, to the public, requesting residents avoid non-essential uses of water on Tuesday, July 25. Water quality and availability for essential uses will not be impacted. Staff contacts: Katherine Barnett, Environmental Services and Sustainability, and Haley Salazar, Water C. Atmos Relocation Schedule Update — Due to extreme heat affecting work conditions for staff,City staff were advised Atmos mandated 40-hour work weeks for their internal crews and contract crews through October 1, 2023. The effect of this mandate on the Atmos Relocation schedule is currently unknown, but City staff are evaluating any potential adverse effects on City projects. Staff contact: Sheldon Gatewood, Capital Projects D. Council Member Committee Appointments — On June 27, 2023, City Council gave direction regarding individual member appointments to Council committees and other internal and external boards. This direction was supported by formal appointment actions on both June 27 and July 18. The table below provides a complete listing of all Council member appointments. Please note new appointments to the Development Code Review Committee will take effect on Sept. 1, 2023. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, City Manager's Office Board Appointments Agenda Committee Hudspeth,Beck, Sara Hensley Committee on the Environment Beck,McGee,Holland Community Partnership Committee Byrd,McGee,Holland Mobility Committee Byrd,Beck,McGee Development Code Review Committee" Watts,Byrd,Beck Economic Development Partnership Board Hudspeth,Meltzer TIRZ No. 1 (Downtown) Byrd,Watts TIRZ No.2 (Westpark) Meltzer,Hudspeth Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team Hudspeth Denton County Homelessness Leadership Team Hudspeth Denton County Workforce Success Leadership Team Watts Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition Hudspeth Discover Denton Advisory Board Byrd,Holland Lake Ray Roberts P&Z Commission Hudspeth North Texas Commission W Hudspeth, Sara Hensley(Proxy) Regional Transportation Council Watts,Hudspeth(Alternate) Denton Community Shelter Advisory Board Byrd,Watts 2 E. City Council Priorities Update—The attached Council Priorities report provides an update on the 24 strategic initiatives identified as Council priorities and is reflective of progress to date. These initiatives are being tracked and reported through the City's performance management software and are included, amongst over 100 initiatives supporting Council's key focus areas, on the City's public-facing dashboard. This information will be reviewed in detail as part of the August 5, 2023, Council meeting. Staff contact: Aimee Kaslik, City Manager's Office F. USCM/USA Today Mental Health Article—On July 19,a bipartisan delegation of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, including Mayor Hudspeth, visited members of Congress to advocate for solutions to the nationwide mental health crisis. The article is available online for review. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, City Manager's Office G. Ready to Work Program Update—In collaboration with the Doe Foundation and using their Bridge House model, Our Daily Bread, and the City's Solid Waste and Recycling department partnered to start the Ready for Work program in March of 2023. The Our Daily Bread work crew, made up of shelter guests referred to the program, began working daily shifts at the City Landfill. The crew showed up with new boots,neon yellow uniform shirts, and positive attitudes. The crew has traveled up to five miles on foot collecting and carrying litter along roadways, at the Landfill site, and on the fences surrounding the face of the Landfill. The Ready for Work program offers paid positions that work towards housing stability and the possibility of a permanent position. Staff contact: Megan Ball, Community Services l Ready for Work ;g BREAD wr i H. Community Fan Giveaway Program — Environmental Services and Sustainability (ESS), along with Denton Municipal Electric (DME), are pleased to report the Community Fan Giveaway remained a popular and successful program this year. Preregistration was provided online to reserve fans and onsite signups were processed at four community events. With approximately 1,200 fans available to be distributed to the community, all fans have been claimed and more than 850 have been picked up by residents as of July 20. Any remaining fans not picked up will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning July 21. For more information visit the Sustainable Denton webpage. No registrants who completed the registration form within the last 30 days will go without a 3 fan. As the supply is exhausted, staff will keep reservations in place for a rolling 30 days. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Environmental Services and Sustainability I. Commercial Organics Diversion Pilot — On July 10, 2023, Solid Waste and Recycling (SWR), along with Wastewater, launched an organic food waste diversion pilot program with support from a $60,723 grant through the North Central Texas Council of Governments(NCTCOG).According to a waste characterization study completed in 2021, organic food waste material accounts for approximately 32% of the material generated in the commercial sector. The program focuses on the restaurants in the downtown valet service area to supply its source material. Restaurants collect organic material throughout the day and deliver it to an outside valet cart. The material is then collected by SWR staff and delivered to the wastewater treatment plant where it is fed through a grinder, processing post-consumer organic waste into small pieces. These pieces are then directed into the wastewater system and injected into an anaerobic digester. This process produces renewable gases and materials that contribute to the City's Dyno Dirt composting operation. The pilot program broadens the City's organics diversion efforts from only pre-consumer waste (coffee grinds, uncooked fruits, and vegetables) to now include post-consumer waste, which consists of all food scraps after cooking. The pilot will run for a six-month period, during which, metrics and data will be collected to determine future ro rammin . Staff contact: Brandi Neal, Solid Waste and Recycling s, J. American Elm Removal at Cites — Parks and Recreation maintenance staff recently removed a large American Elm located on the east side of the City Hall lawn in Quakertown Park. This tree has dropped significant limbs for at least three years, and most recently, a limb fell from the tree and damaged the "Festival in Motion" sculpture by Nic Noblique located at City Hall's east entrance. While that limb did not cause irreversible damage, the recent assessment of the tree confirmed it was structurally unsound, suffered from disease and rot, and required removal. Staff contact: Haywood Morgan, Parks and Recreation K. Chairy Orchard Public Meeting Recap—On July 13, Parks and Recreation staff facilitated a conversation with Denton residents about honoring the Chairy Orchard in a new space that captures the spirit and whimsy of the original art project. Attendees benefitted from the presence of Judy Smith — one of the original Chairy Fairies — and her son Pat Smith. 4 The Smiths were able to provide important context about the genesis of the project and what they would like to see in any future version of the Chairy Orchard. The conversation was open and wide-ranging and allowed some consensus to emerge.Most attendees agreed that a new Chairy Orchard should centralize the elements Parks and Recreation saved, instead of spreading these elements across various locations. Additionally, residents expressed a desire for a space that was similar in structure to the original, which was arranged as a series of outdoor rooms defined by the art installations and the very large trees anchoring the space. Attendees also wanted to see space available for educational programming focused especially on native plants and conservation. Some residents spoke of extending the spirit of the Chairy Orchard throughout Denton by placing Big Chair artwork throughout the city, or by placing the locks of love element(or a version of that element) at the Lilly Cantu playground. Parks and Recreation is eager to explore opportunities to utilize these unique pieces of Denton as community members desire. Staff contact: Omar Siddiqi, Parks and Recreation L. Friends of the Family Cqmp Hope Recap—On Saturday,July 15, and Wednesday,July 19, Denia Recreation Center hosted Denton County Friends of the Family's Camp Hope and Pathways one-day camps. A total of 45 children, ages 7-16 attended the camps. The children spent half the camp day rock climbing on the indoor rock wall, built STEAM projects, and spent time in nature at Denia Park. Denton County Friends of the Family Camp Hope and Pathways provides mentoring to youth exposed to domestic violence and exposes campers to knowledge and experiences associated with nature, college preparation, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Staff contact: Carin Zeman, Parks and Recreation Responses to Council Member Requests for Information A. Unicorn Lake Development Inquiry— On July 12, Council Member Holland forwarded a resident's inquiry regarding the process for any plans to develop the land south of Unicorn Lake. Additionally,the resident was concerned with the removal of the security gates from the subdivision by the landowner. The Tuscan Hills subdivision was originally planned as a gated community with private streets and the removal of the gates does not change the ownership status of the streets,as they remain private. To become public infrastructure,the City Council would need to vote and officially accept the roads. Concerning the undeveloped parcel to the east of Tuscan Hills and south of Unicorn Lake,there are several important factors to consider for any potential future development: Site Access: • Each lot in the proposed subdivision must have adequate access to an existing or proposed public street, as per DDC 8.3.2.C.1. Currently, the streets within Tuscan Hills are private, and the only access to the eastern area is through a private access easement that historically served gas well sites and functions as a public drainage and utility easement. • For residential developments containing 30 units or more, at least two points of access are required; however, the Tuscan Hills subdivision provides only a single point of access to the East.Any modifications to this requirement would necessitate approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission in the form of a subdivision variance. 5 Zoning: • The area falls within the Unicorn Lake Overlay District (ULD), which limits permitted land uses to a maximum of 112 single-family dwelling units, accessory uses to such units, gas wells and related operations, and administrative, professional, or government offices totaling no more than 8,000 square feet. • Development of multifamily apartments within the ULD is not allowed. To permit such use, a zoning change to a district that allows multifamily developments would require approval from the City Council. • DDC 8.3.2.A.I I specifies that access to a site must occur through a zoning district that permits the proposed use. If development occurs to the East of Tuscan Hills, access cannot be taken through the existing development unless the use is allowable within that portion of the Unicorn Lake Overlay District. This would require the City Council's approval of an amendment to the ULD through the zoning change process. Environmental • The City's Official Environmentally Sensitive Areas Map indicates potential Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) and FEMA-regulated floodplains in the region. Before any development plan is approved, an ESA field assessment would be necessary to confirm the presence of ESAs on-site. If ESAs are confirmed, any potential development would be subject to the requirements of DDC 7.4: Environmentally Sensitive Areas, designed to manage and protect environmentally sensitive areas within the City. Staff contact: Angie Manglaris, Development Services B. Traffic and Speeding on Clubhouse Drive— On July 12, Council Member Holland shared a community member's concerns with traffic flows and speeding along Clubhouse Drive in the Sundown Ranch subdivision. As part of the request, staff was asked to consider the addition of a four-way stop at the intersection of Clubhouse Drive and Sombrero Drive to reduce speeds and control traffic flows. Engineering staff reviewed traffic data collected as part of a 2021 speed study and found that the average speed on Clubhouse Drive was 29-mph (below the 30-mph posted speed limit) with 85% of drivers staying at or below that speed. From a traffic volume standpoint, stop signs are warranted if a through street experiences over 6,000 vehicle trips per day. According to the 2021 study, Clubhouse Drive receives approximately 600 vehicle trips per day. Based on this data, staff does not recommend the addition of a four-way stop at the intersection at this time. The resident's speeding concerns were also shared with Police, and the roadway has been placed on the department's High Visibility Enforcement list,providing an increased police presence and enforcement. Staff contact: Ethan Cox, Public Works C. No Parking Signs — On July 13, Mayor Hudspeth forwarded a resident's email regarding parking issues in the McKamy Evers community. Staff met with the resident in person and discussed the parking issue. Staff informed the resident that the City will not be able to place No Parking signs in the residential neighborhood as requested. The resident understood the reasons why No Parking signs are not an appropriate response and asked if other measures could be taken to address the parking issue. Staff offered to speak with the offending party, or to speak at the Home Owners Association meeting to educate the 6 community that the areas in question are not for parking vehicles. Staff contact: Sgt. Jared Raye, Police D. Dallas Drive Water Concerns — On July 14, Council Member Holland inquired regarding frequent water shut-offs at a business on Dallas Drive. The water shut-offs in question are part of the SED-B Project. These water shutdowns were required to allow for the tie-in of the new waterline on Smith Street. Previous brief shutdowns for this project were required in late May. Last week's planned outage and two planned outages this week went as scheduled. Staff continue working diligently to complete the project and communicate with impacted residents and the business owners. Staff contact: Cassey Ogden, City Manager's Office E. Potential Group Home on Kayewood Drive—On July 17, Council Member Byrd shared a constituent's concerns regarding a home on Kayewood Drive and its potential use as a group home in relation to zoning. The property is not a group home under the provisions of the Denton Development Code. On July 18, Council Member Meltzer shared additional clarifying questions regarding the same address and the difference between community homes and motels or hotels. A hotel is defined as a facility offering transient lodging accommodations at a daily rate for a period not to exceed 30 days, and providing additional services, such as restaurants, meeting rooms, and recreational facilities. Guest quarters in hotels are to be accessible through a main entrance and by hallways. A motel is defined as a structure or group of structures on the same lot containing individual guest units for rental to transients,with separate exterior entrances, and consisting of individual sleeping quarters, detached or in connected rows, with or without cooking facilities. Staff contact: Tina Firgens, Development Services F. Speed Study on Windsor — On July 17, Council Member Meltzer shared a resident's concern regarding speeding along Windsor Drive, west of Bonnie Brae Street. Staff scheduled a speed study to be competed on this section of Windsor Drive to observe the traffic behaviors prior to determining an appropriate solution to the concern. Staff also shared this location with Police for addition to the High Visibility Enforcement list which will provide an increased police presence and enforcement. Staff contact: Brett Bourgeois, Engineering G. Parks Reservation/Rental Process - On July 17, Council Member Byrd inquired about the reservation process for events held in public parks. Online reservations can be made by visiting the Book, Rent & Reserve web page. Once there, select the desired facility, date, and time to determine facility availability and cost. Reservations may also be made in person by visiting the City Civic (321 E. McKinney) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by phone at(940) 349-7275. Staff contact: Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation H. Timeline for South Bonnie Brae—On July 19,Council Member Meltzer shared a resident's question regarding the construction timeline of the remainder of south Bonnie Brae Street. The final segment of south Bonnie Brae is the Bonnie Brae Phase 3 project. The construction contract is scheduled for Council consideration in August 2023. If approved, the Notice to Proceed will be issued in Q3 of 2023. The project has an estimated construction timeline of 30 months. Staff contact: Trevor Crain, Capital Projects I. Traffic Signal Information—On July 20,Mayor Hudspeth requested overview information on the cost, maintenance, and justification needs for traffic signals. On average, traffic signal construction cost to the city is roughly $600,000 for material and contract labor, based on today's market. Traffic Operations perform two preventative maintenance sessions on every signal each year, at an average of$2,000 per signal per year. The annual cost does not include any additional equipment replacement due to failure or crashes. The following information is from TxDOT and is the same standards the City of Denton follows: To justify a new signal, traffic conditions must meet at least one of nine minimum standards, also known as warrants. Part 4C of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) specifies these warrants, which are based on guidelines set by TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration. Traffic engineers determine if a signal is the proper way to control traffic by carefully evaluating the number of vehicles and pedestrians that use the intersection. They also consider the layout of the intersection, development in the area, delays experienced by motorists during peak hours, average vehicle speeds, future road construction plans, and the number and types of traffic crashes recorded. Examples of information used by traffic engineers to evaluate traffic signal requests include: • Amount of traffic on major and minor streets. • Pedestrian activity. • Number of school children crossing the site. • Crash history of the site. • Delay to existing traffic flow. • Speed of traffic approaching intersection. • Size of the community. A traffic signal evaluation can help assess whether a new signal is the correct answer for a particular location. In some instances,a new traffic signal is not the solution.When a traffic signal is unwarranted because of current conditions, the proposed signal may reduce the number of right-angle crashes but may increase the total number of crashes, particularly rear-end collisions. Staff contact: Danny Kramer, Streets J. Traffic in Ranch Estates — On May 2, Former Council Member Davis shared a resident's concern regarding traffic at the intersection of Cindy Lane/Western Boulevard and US 380. Staff responded in the May 5, 2023, Friday Staff Report that additional investigation and communication internally would be necessary before a response could be formulated. Staff since contacted the resident and provided a detailed response to the concerns and informed Former Council Member Davis of the response. Staff contact: Brett Bourgeois, Engineering Upcoming Community Events and Public Meetings A. Christmas in July—Missing the winter chill and the sugar and spice of the holiday season? Come celebrate Christmas in July with active adults (50+) on Wednesday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Denton Senior Center (509 N. Bell Ave.). The cost to attend is $7 and registration is available online through July 24. Staff contact: Nicole Brasher, Parks and Recreation 8 B. TxDOT Loop 288 Proposed Improvements Public Meeting — On Thursday, July 27, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hosting an in-person meeting (open house)regarding proposed improvements to Loop 288. The meeting will be held at Denton High School(3001 Bronco Way) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will also be available online for viewing and public comment through August 11.Additional information can be found in the meeting notice attached. Staff contact: Becky Diviney, Capital Projects and Engineering C. National Gorgeous Grandma Day—The Denton Senior Center(509 N. Bell) is celebrating National Grandma Day on Friday, July 28 for active adults ages 50+. Bring a picture of you and your grandchild(ren)plus a picture of you in your youth and join us at 11 a.m. to share about your family. This event will include a fashion show and special treats! Registration is available online. Staff contact: Nicole Brasher, Parks and Recreation D. Urban Wildlife Workshop —Join the North Texas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program for an Urban Wildlife Workshop on Thursday, August 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas - Land and Water Resources Building (7360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252). Experts from across the Metroplex will cover potential problems involving egret rookies, rats, feral hogs, coyotes, and more. Talks will be of interest to city employees, master naturalists, and residents interested in learning more about living alongside wildlife neighbors. A full agenda of the day's events can be found online. Workshop registration costs $60 and attendees in need of CEUs will gain five Animal Control Officer Credits. For additional information, contact registrationnntmn.org. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Environmental Services and Sustainability E. Adapted Recreation Dance—Parks and Recreation is hosting an adapted recreation dance on Friday,August 11 at North Lakes Rec Center(2001 Windsor Dr.)from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. The event is $5 per person and open to individuals living with disabilities 16 years and older. The event will feature a dance floor,photobooth, and the opportunity to mingle with new and old friends. Registration is available online. Staff contact: Mia Macy, Parks and Recreation F. That 70s Party — The American Legions Hall (ALH) Senior Center (629 Lakey St.) is hosting a disco-themed dance night for active adults over 50 on August 25. Dress in your best 70s garb and dance the night away to old-school tunes. The dance is a great opportunity to show off your dance skills and meet new people! The cost to attend is $10 and registration is available online. Staff contact: Nicole Brasher, Parks and Recreation G. Movie-Watching-Party—Join Adapted Recreation at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.) for a movie-watching party on Friday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is free to attend, and registration is available online. Staff contact: Mia Macy, Parks and Recreation Attachments A. TxDOT Meeting Notice .....................................................................................................11 B. Council Priorities as of July 21, 2023 ................................................................................13 Informal Staff Reports 9 A. 2023-049 Internal Audit Follow-Up Report.......................................................................28 Council Information A. Council Requests for Information ......................................................................................35 B. Public Meeting Calendar.....................................................................................................37 C. August 1, 2023, City Council Meeting Draft Agenda........................................................41 D. August 1, 2023, Joint Special Called Meeting Draft Agenda ............................................50 E. August 5, 2023, Budget Workshop Draft Agenda .............................................................51 F. Future Work Session Items ................................................................................................53 G. Street Closure Report .........................................................................................................55 10 Texas Department of Transportafion Notice of Public Meeting SL 288 From east of 1-35 to US 380 CSJs: 2250-02-025; 0135-10-066 Denton County,Texas The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in coordination with Denton County are proposing improvements to State Loop(SL)288,from east of Interstate 35 (1-35)to United States Highway(US)380 in Denton County,Texas.This notice advises the public that TxDOT will be conducting an online virtual public meeting on the proposed project with an in-person option.The same information will be available at both the in-person and virtual meetings. In-Person Meeting(Open House) Virtual Meetinj7* Thursday,July 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. Thursday,July 27, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.through Denton High School Friday,Aug. 11, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. 3001 Bronco Way, Denton,TX 76207 www.keepitmovinP-dallas.com/promects/state- h igfhways/SL288East *Not a live event The in-person meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be in an open house format where the public may come and go at their convenience.Staff will be available to answer questions and take comments.The virtual meeting can be viewed Thursday,July 27, 2023,starting at 5:30 p.m.through Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Materials will be posted to the project website listed above and will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation that includes both audio and video components, along with other exhibits.The virtual public meeting is not a live event, and the materials can be viewed at your convenience. If you do not have internet access,you may call (214)320-6628 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,to ask questions and access project materials during the project development process. Please note the materials will not be available until July 27, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Additionally,TxDOT is providing an in-person option for individuals who would like to participate in person instead of online. In-person attendees will be able to view the same presentation delivered in the online public meeting which will be playing on a screen, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff and/or consultants from a socially distanced approach, and leave written comments. Details about the in-person meeting are listed above. The proposed improvements include reconstructing and widening the SL 288 mainlanes from four to six lanes and constructing frontage roads,two lanes in each direction.The proposed improvements also include the construction of new U-turns at Kings Road along SL 288, as well as adding mainlanes,frontage roads and grade-separated intersections between SL 288 and US 380 in Denton County. A 10-foot shared-use path will be added on the north side of the project and a 6-foot sidewalk will be added on the south side.The project is approximately 8 miles in length.The existing right of way is approximately 250 feet wide and the proposed right of way ranges between 350 and 400 feet. The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require additional right of way and potentially displace residences and non-residential structures. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses. Information about the TxDOT Relocation Assistance Program and services and benefits for those displaced and other affected property owners, as well as information about the tentative schedule for right-of-way acquisition and construction, can be obtained from the TxDOT district office by calling(214)320-6675. The proposed project would involve construction in wetlands and an action in a floodplain. Any environmental documentation or studies, maps and drawings showing the project location and design,tentative construction schedules, and other information regarding the proposed project are on file and available for inspection Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the TxDOT Dallas District Office, 11 4777 East U.S. Highway 80, Mesquite, TX 75150. Project materials are also available online at the project website. These materials will also be available in hard copy form for review at the in-person option. The virtual public meeting and in-person option will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided to you. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public meeting or in-person option, please contact the Public Information Office at(214) 320-4480,TxDOT Dallas District, no later than 4 p.m. Friday,July 21, 2023. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. Comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by mail to the TxDOT Dallas District Office,Attn: Nelson Underwood, P.E., 4777 East U.S. Highway 80, Mesquite,TX 75150 or by email to Nelson.Underwood@txdot.gov.Verbal comments can be submitted by calling(940) 202-9015.All comments must be received before or postmarked by Friday,Aug. 11, 2023. Responses to comments received will be available online at the project website once they have been prepared. If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the proposed project or virtual meeting or in-person option, please contact Nelson Underwood,TxDOT Project Manager, by phone at(214)320-6628 or email at Nelson.Underwood@txdot.gov. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. 12 CITY 1OF DENTON Council Priorities 13 24 Initiative Overall Summary Rio On Track 75.0 Some Disruption 4.17 Completed 20.83 55% Status Progress 0 100 14 Key Focus Area 1 Pursue Organizational Excellence and Collaborative and Respectful Leadership »Objective 1.1 Become an Employer of Choice • Offer Competitive Compensation and Benefits • Hire,Recruit and Market Denton as an Employer • Promote a Safe and Healthy Workforce • Develop Municipal Workforce Talent • Promote Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion • Build an Organizational Culture around Core Values Initiative 1.1.1 Oct 01,2022-Sep 30,2023 On Track Progress 45% Evaluate City's Health Insurance Plan Health insurance is one of the most significant benefits an employer can offer as a recruitment and retention tool.As such,Human Resources will review, evaluate,and develop a strategy and recommendations for any changes to the City's benefits offerings,including developing a multi-year pro forma of the City's self-insured Health Fund. Updated on Jul 18,202313.29:43 In order to obtain feedback regarding benefits,a survey was open to employees from February 13 to 24,2023.Staff analyzed results,prepared a summary report,and met with benefits consultant to review benchmarks,projections,trends,and options to incorporate into plan design and long- term strategic plan.In addition,staff evaluated solicitation responses for voluntary dental,vision,life/AD&D/disability,and flexible spending and provided strategy recommendations for the fiscal year 2023-24 plan design. Initiative 1.1.2 Oct 01,2022-Sep 30,202P On Track Progress 70% Conduct Compensation and Classification Study A compensation study helps ensure that the organization's wages remain competitive with the salaries of other employers within the industry and geographical area.Human Resources will work with an outside consultant to conduct a compensation and classification study to ensure position classifications accurately reflect duties and responsibilities and ensure compensation ranges are internally equitable and competitive within our employment markets.This study will include all positions in the City,except for Police and Fire Civil Service positions and select Denton Municipal Electric positions. Updated on Jul 18,202313:31:12 Staff has developed and presented recommendations for the Study implementation and received a draft of the final report for review.City Council and City Leadership have supported implementation of the recommended solution and the necessary funding as a significant investment in our employees and in support of the City's goal to Become an Employer of Choice.City employees will see compensation adjustments as a result of the study by the end of July 2023.Staff will continue to develop and finalize all job descriptions and the final report. 15 Key Focus Area 1 Pursue Organizational Excellence and Collaborative and Respectful Leadership »Objective 1.2 Ensure Quality Operations and Services • Implement Leading Edge Technology to Drive Performance • Monitor and Review Existing Policies,Practices and Programs • Improve Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness Initiative 1.2.7 Jan 25,2022-Nov 16,2025 On Track Progress 31% Implement Customer Relationship Management System This initiative provides for an integrated service solution for residents to initiate service requests through self-help or via telephone with Customer Service for all major City services related to utilities,infrastructure,and Community Improvement Services. After initial launch and post-implementation for several City divisions,the project will have additional phases for replacing the Engage Denton app for a more robust mobile application and website portal as well as complete phasing of infrastructure groups. Updated on Jun 22,202313:40:24 Progress is continuing on operational design work for both Phases I and 11. Discovery,design,and continued development of planned integrations are moving forward. The project is on track for Phase I deployment in mid-November 2023. Initiative 1.2.10 Oct 01,2021-Sep 30,2023 On Track Progress 85% Improve Grant Management The City has experienced tremendous growth in the number of grants awarded over the last few years.With this growth,improving the management of grants internally ensures standardized processes related to how grants are applied for,managed,and closed out.Finance will standardize processes related to grant funds with creation of grants management office and by coordinating all grants through this team.In addition,communications will be enhanced,and the department will work to be more proactive in seeking out grant opportunities.In addition,the grants management office will work to ensure departments are following the process and will work with a third-party to provide updates on grants at the federal level. Updated on Jul05,202314:58:44 The Grant Review Committee reviewed 10 grant proposals in Quarter 3. Grant applications for all 10 proposals were submitted,including one by Denton Municipal Electric for a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law(BIL)Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships grant.Two Library grants have been awarded and the Grant Management Office is still awaiting notifications on the remaining applications.Additionally,three Letters of Support were submitted in support of designating North Central Texas Council of Governments as the lead applicant in BIL and Inflation Reduction Act grant programs.The federal grant programs focus on climate pollution reduction through regional climate plans and alternative fuel infrastructure. 16 Key Focus Area 2 Enhance Infrastructure and Mobility »Objective 2.1 Support Strategic Investment in City Infrastructure and Facilities • Plan for Infrastructure Needs • Implement Comprehensive Capital Plan Initiative 2.1.6 Feb 01,2021-Sep 30,2023 On Track Progress 85% Improve Capital Project Planning and Communication The City is heavily focused on infrastructure improvements which resulted in funding numerous roadway and utility infrastructure improvements.With numerous projects underway at the same time the City is committed to enhancing communication on existing and future projects.Capital Projects will create processes and procedures for a consistent project delivery.In addition,communication will be enhanced through the use of inward and outward facing tools that provide consistent and transparent communication across all departments and help in accurately planning and executing the 5-year capital improvement plan(CIP.) Updated on Jul 20,202316.21:28 The Capital Projects Department implemented a project management software that has streamlined how projects are tracked,coordinated,and planned.The City continues to provide project updates through the City's Construction Guide,Discuss Denton,and the Capital Improvement Plan Interactive Map. Initiative 2.1.7 Nov 01,2022-Dec 02,2025 1 On Track Progress 20% Renovate City Hall West In 2017,the City began exploring opportunities for the future of the now vacant Historic City Hall West,constructed in 1927. Updated on Jul 19,202319:32:40 In March 2023 City Council recommended the renovation of City Hall West be considered by the 2023 Special Citizens Bond Advisory Committee. The Special Citizens Bond Advisory Committee comprised of 40 City of Denton residents met between May-July 2023 to review and make recommendations to City Council on specific projects for inclusion in a potential 2023 Bond Program.City Council will hold various work sessions between July and August 2023 to review the committee recommendations for a potential November 2023 Election. Initiative 2.1.8 Jan 15,2021-Mar30,2023 On Track Progress 75% Construct Public Safety Facilities This initiative provides for the design and construction(or renovation)of public safety facilities including a new headquarter,substation and a firing ra n ge. Updated on Jul 18,202313:53:06 Construction of the Firing Range and Police Substation are both substantially complete.Headquarters construction continues to move forward and is on track to be substantially complete by July 21,2023.Final acceptance of the project is anticipated for October 2023. 17 Initiative 2.1.9 Jan 01,2023-Sep 30,2023 On Track Progress 75% Explore Plan for a New City Hall Exploration of options for anew City Hall facility will be contingent on the availability of funding. In fiscal year 2022-23,the City is exploring General Obligation Bonds as a funding source for a new City Hall. A future City Hall building will be introduced for possible inclusion in a 2023 bond program and be evaluated by the City Council,then by a citizen bond committee,and finally in a November election by voters. Updated on Jul 19,202318:59:49 In March 2023 City Council recommended a new Municipal Complex be considered by the 2023 Special Citizens Bond Advisory Committee.The Special Citizens Bond Advisory Committee comprised of 40 City of Denton residents met between May-July 2023 to review and make recommendations to City Council on specific projects for inclusion in a potential 2023 Bond Program.City Council will hold various work sessions between July and August 2023 to review the committee recommendations for a potential November 2023 Election. 18 Key Focus Area 3 Foster Economic Opportunity and Affordability »Objective 3.1 Grow Denton's Economic Vitality • Support a Vibrant Local Economy • Support Events and Programs that Encourage Tourism Initiative 3.1.3 Oct 01,2022-Sep 30,2023 On Track Progress 40% Streamline Event Sponsorship Program Prior to fiscal year 2022-23,event organizers requested cash and in-kind sponsorships through multiple processes and timelines,which created challenges from a budgeting and reporting perspective.This initiative is focused on streamlining the sponsorship application,allocation,and reporting process. Updated on JUI05,202316:54:03 Special events receiving Sponsorship support are required to complete an Event Performance Report 30 days post-event.The report was included in the guidelines for the current program year with the goal of collecting event information and program feedback soon after the event.Eleven events have been held through Quarter 3.Of those events,six have submitted reports,four are past due,and one event is still within the 30-day due date.Reminders are sent via email to event organizers after the event is held and after the due date. Through this process,staff has gathered information on vendors and attendance to assist in assessing economic impact.Event attendance remained steady with one event reporting a marked increase over last year.Three of the six events reported having vendors at their event with two reporting having more out-of-town vendors than locally based vendors,which is an indicator of tourist attraction.Organizations had positive feedback for the program overall.One suggestion for improvement was to streamline the permitting process for events requiring multiple permits. A comment on the financial impact of capping in-kind support for the rental of City facilities at 50%was also included. The Grant Management Office is working with the Parks and Recreation Department to hold a workshop for special events highlighting the special event process,the Sponsorship Program,and related requirements.The objective is to provide information to organizers that will assist with event planning,including timelines for applications and permits,event day logistics,and post-event activities. Initiative 3.1.4 Oct 01,2022-Sep 30,2023 On Track Progress 50% Strengthen Relationship with Discover Denton As a destination market organization,Discover Denton seeks to market and promote Denton in order to generate demand for the destination,creating a positive economic impact for the community.Aligning the goals of Discover Denton with the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan will result in an increase return on investment for both parties. Updated on Jul19,2023 22:09:59 The City is collaborating with Discover to share resources that pertain to a dashboard analyzing foot traffic data.This information will help guide decisions related to increasing visitors and tourism. 19 Key Focus Area 3 Foster Economic Opportunity and Affordability »Objective 3.2 Promote Housing Affordability and Family Stability • Create and Preserve Affordable Rental and Homeownership • Increase Economic Stability • Address Issues of Homelessness in the Community Initiative 3.2.1 Oct 01,2022-Sep 30,2023 Completed Progress 100% Implement Rental Repair Grant Program Community Services will launch a grant program for landlords who lease to low-income households for a repair and rehabilitation program targeting 1- 4-unit properties to make needed improvements and preserve affordable housing. Updated on May 17,202313:42:47 The City obtained approval from the Community Services Advisory Committee for the Community Development Block Grant budget and from City Council on the program budget.Guidelines were developed and approved by City Council on February 21,2023.Staff worked with a software vendor to implement the program,including an online application,project eligibility,inspections,tenant certification,and close-out.The new program went live on May 15,2023. Initiative 3.2.2 Oct 01,2022-Sep 30,2023 On Track Progress 0% Develop Affordable Housing Incentive Package Community Services will retain a real estate development technical advisor to develop and market incentive packages to developers,work with developers and public and private funding sources to secure gap funding for priority projects,and structure projects for maximum the City's benefit. Updated on Jul18,202314:05:32 Community Services continues to collaborate with Development Services to construct and implement the first portion of the Developer Incentive Toolbox.Community Services is preparing to go before subject matter experts within Development Services as well as Development Code Review Committee for a Denton Development Code Chapter proposal that addresses and adds an affordable housing incentives menu,to include policies and agreements surrounding zoning variances,density bonuses,and other incentive items to aid in providing affordable housing to those earning less than 80%of the area median income(AMI)with higher incentives for deeper affordability. Initiative 3.2.3 Oct 25,2022-Sep 30,2023 Completed Progress 100% Develop Public Facility Corporation Program City Council provide direction to create a Public Facility Corporation program on September 14,2022.The program will be developed and included Community Service's initiative to develop an affordable housing incentive program. Updated on May 23,202318:40:13 On May 2,2023,City Council did not provide approval to proceed with creating a Public Facility Corporation program. 20 Initiative 3.2.4 Oct 01,2022-Sep 30,2023 On Track Progress 5% Implement Small Home Communities Program Community Services will engage a consultant to create guidelines for small home infill development and larger affordable housing infill development using"tiny"and"small"home structures,including requirements from a land use and zoning perspective to allow for small homes such as housing quality standard documentation,infrastructure requirements,landscape and drainage requirements,management and oversight,and creating a preapproved list of approved vendors and manufacturers.In addition,the consultant will develop financing models,relationships with contractors,and guidelines for and accessory dwelling unit(ADU)program including requirements from a land use and zoning perspective to expand the program.This will include building relationships with manufacturers and local contractors for stock prototypes and relationships with local lenders for loan guarantees.A consultant can help structure the program to include revenue sharing or another income-producing element for the City. Updated on Jul 18,202314:05.49 Community Services continues to collaborate with Development Services to construct and implement the first portion of the Developer Incentive Toolbox.The first portion includes an incentive menu(see Develop Affordable Housing Incentive Package initiative for further details)that will facilitate,incentivize,and begin the process towards a Small Home Community Program.Once those incentives are available,more tailored incentives for Small Home Communities,as well as a specific program,can be implemented.Additionally,the Small Home Community Program will find further purchase and reach in relation to an Affordable Housing Overlay.A zoning overlay is a portion of the Affordable Housing Toolkit that Community Services is pursuing in accordance with the Developer Incentive Toolbox. Initiative 3.2.7 Nov 16,2021-Nov 09,2022 Completed Progress 100% Provide Co-Located Services at Loop 288 Facility In 2020,City Council approved the purchase of the property at 909 Loop 288,a 34,000 square foot building,for a co-located day center and overnight shelter to provide services to people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.The City has identified a local nonprofit,Our Daily Bread,to provide services from the Loop 288 facility.Our Daily Bread will consolidate and combine their current two locations at Our Daily Bread food kitchen(300 W Oak Street)and Monsignor King Outreach Center shelter(300 S Woodrow Lane)to operate the center. Updated on Feb 14,202314:43:28 Renovation of the Community Shelter at Loop 288 was completed on schedule and the facility became operational on December 12,2022 21 Key Focus Area 4 Strengthen Community and Quality of Life »Objective 4.1 Preserve Community Character and Identity • Develop Action Plan that Target Neighborhoods • Promote a More Unified Cohesive Community Identity • Implement Partnership-Based Programs that Enhance Neighborhoods Initiative 4.1.2 Nov Ol,2022-Dec 31,2024 On Track Progress 32% Develop Southeast Denton Area Plan The goal of the Southeast Denton Area Plan is to establish a vision for the area,as well as set clear policy direction and supporting implementation strategies,in order to preserve the cultural character of the Southeast Denton neighborhoods where desired by the residents and stakeholders,at the same time addressing the development pressures being felt within and adjacent to the study area.The Area Plan study area is approximately 600 acres and contains approximately 1,100 parcels.An important part of the Area Plan is to build community trust and a partnership with the community.At a minimum,the following topics will be addressed in the Area Plan:Land Use and Compatibility;Transportation;Housing;Infill and Redevelopment; Historic Preservation;Open Space;and Infrastructure and Utilities. Updated on Jun 28,2023 23:14:34 Building on the outreach efforts in April,the project team identified the need to hear from diverse age cohorts and stakeholder groups.Therefore, public engagement for the Southeast Denton Area Plan continued in June with a larger variety of events and meetings: • Two additional Listening Sessions(June 21st and 22nd at the MLK Jr.Recreation Center).The Listening Sessions provided an opportunity for community members to share their experiences,concerns,suggestions,ideas,and hopes for Southeast Denton and the Area Plan.Participants shared valuable insights and information that will help the project team as the planning process moves forward.A Spanish-speaking interpreter attended both sessions so all community members could participate. • Intercept Surveys(June 21st,and 22nd at the MLK Jr.Recreation Center and on June 24th at an area restaurant).These are"man-on- the street"interviews intended to capture those voices who don't typically attend a community meeting.The questions were similar to those posed at the Listening Sessions and were translated into Spanish.A Spanish-speaking interpreter was available so all community members could participate. • Juneteenth Celebration.The project team had a booth at the Denton Juneteenth Celebration,both Friday and Saturday.During the event, the team promoted the plan to the community and interviewed attendees with the intercept survey questions. • Technical Team meeting.This meeting was attended by the project team,various City departments,the County Appraisal District,and DCTA.The purpose was to share knowledge from the subject-matter experts and educate the project team on the City,County,and DCTA functions. • Steering Committee.The Steering Committee met for the first time on June 23rd at the Development Services Center.They shared feedback,ideas,and suggestions with the project team,validated findings from the first round of Listening Sessions,and chose a project logo and tag line. Moving forward,the project team will begin analyzing the information provided by the community and will surveying the existing conditions. Additionally,the team is planning a Community Visioning Exercise tentatively scheduled for late August. 22 Initiative 4.1.3 Oct 01,2022-Oct 31,2023 On Track Progress 58% Develop Northeast Denton Area Plan The goal of the Northeast Denton Area Plan is to establish a vision for the area,as well as set clear policy direction and supporting implementation strategies for how Northeast Denton should develop over time.The study area is approximately 6,789.59 acres and contains approximately 679 parcels. Approximately 48.14%of the study area is located within the City's corporate limits,while the remaining 51.86%is located within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction(ETJ).The Area Plan is to response to the development pressure that is being experienced in the area.At a minimum,the following topics will be addressed in the Area Plan:Land Use and Density;Mobility;Land Preservation/Open Space;Recreational Amenities;and Historic Preservation. Updated on Jun 21,202316.11:53 On May 30,2023,the Steering Committee held their second meeting and received and discussed the draft Existing Conditions Report,the Vision Statement Survey results,and other items. During the meeting the Steering Committee members voted 11-0 on a draft Community Vision Statement. Having a recommended draft Vision Statement,the project team has started the process of developing draft recommended concepts and strategies. The development of draft recommended concepts and strategies for the Area Plan will continue through the end of July 2023. On August 1,2023,staff has scheduled a Joint Workshop with the Steering Committee,Planning and Zoning,and City Council. At the workshop,staff will present and receive input on the draft recommended concepts and strategies. Key Focus Area 4 Strengthen Community and Quality of Life »Objective 4.2 Strengthen Community Amenities • Develop Long-Term Action Plans to Enhance Community Amenities • Enhance the Visual Appearance of the Community • Provide Exceptional Recreational and Educational Opportunities Initiative 4.2.1 Jun 01,2022-Jun 01,2025 Some Disruption Progress 20% Relocate Concrete Plant Vulcan Materials operates a batch plant in close proximity to Downtown and SE Denton.Relocation of the plant will result in a higher and best use for the site and remove an environmental hazard to both residents and businesses. Updated on Jul 19,2023 22:10:36 The City,working with a broker,compiled and mapped a list of available,suitable sites and provided the information to the property owner.To date, the property owner has not selected an alternative site. 23 Key Focus Area 5 Support Healthy and Safe Communities »Objective 5.1 Enhance Safety of the Traveling Public • Implement Programs to Promote Safe Multimodal Mobility Initiative 5.1.1 Jan 01,2022-Dec 06,2022 Completed Progress 100% Conduct Citywide Speed Study Capital Projects initiative a citywide speed study in December 2021,with the assistance of a consulting firm,to complete a study on certain city roadways.This supports an enhanced focus on traffic safety and will aid in making data-informed speed recommendations. Updated on Jan 20,202316:02:18 Staff presented the revised speed limit tables to City Council in December 2022,and a public hearing was held. City Council voted unanimously to approve the proposed changes to speed limits on City streets. Staff is still waiting on receiving concurrence from the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT)on proposed changes to TxDOT roadways. 24 Key Focus Area 5 Support Healthy and Safe Communities »Objective 5.2 Build Public Safety Capacity • Address Public Safety Technology and Resource Needs • Ensure Use of Best and Leading Public Safety Practices Initiative5.2.2 Oct 01,2019-Mar 01,2023 Completed Progress100% Pursue Fire Department Accreditation The Commission on Fire Accreditation International accreditation model confirms a credible fire department that through self-assessment, development of a community risk assessment and a strategic plan,that the agency is verifying and validating procedures and processes. Updated on Mar21,202315:36:43 Denton Fire Department(DFD)leadership along with the City of Denton Mayor and City Manager's Office attended the Center for Public Safety Excellence(CPSE)hearing in Orlando,Florida on Feb 28,2023.The Commission on Fire Accreditation International(CFAI)peer team presented their site visit to DFD findings to the commission.Hearing commissioners examined the peer team report along with questions of DFD leadership.With a unanimous vote,CFAI granted accredited status to the Denton Fire Department. Accredited status last for 5 years(2023-2028)and DFD will be up for reaccreditation in Spring of 2028. Initiative 5.2.3 Aug 04,2022-Aug 04,2026 On Track Progress 5 Pursue Police Department Accreditation The Department met or exceeded 170 Law Enforcement Best Practices required by the Texas Police Chiefs Association(TPCA)Law Enforcement Accreditation Program and was awarded TPCA Accreditation on August 4,2022. The Best Practices included policy development,and training in the following 12 Critical Areas for Law Enforcement:Use of Force,Emergency Vehicle Operation and Pursuits,Search,Seizure,and Arrest,Care,Custody and Restraint of Prisoners,Domestic Violence and agency employee domestic misconduct,Off-Duty Conduct,Selection and Hiring,Sexual Harassment, Complaint and Internal Affairs Management,Narcotics,SWAT,and High-Risk Warrant Service,Dealing with the Mentally Ill and Developmentally Disabled,and Property and Evidence Management. The Department is currently working on the TPCA Reaccreditation Process which is required every four years and entails annual completion and reporting of agency compliance with 170 Best Practices for Law Enforcement and annual reporting. Updated on Jul 20,2023 23:01:37 The department is 11 months into the first year of the TPCA Reaccreditation process. 4 of 173 Best Practices are not applicable to Denton PD:Civil Process Records,Civil Process Procedures,K9 Team,and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Denton PD has completed 153 of 170 Best Practices that are applicable to Denton PD. 25 Initiative 5.2.4 Jan 06,2022-Dec 31,2024 Enhance Police Department Mental Health Division The Police Department's Mental Health Division(MHD)was established in 2020 and houses the Homeless Outreach Team(HOT)and Crisis Intervention Response Team(CIRT).The mission of the MHD is to serve our most vulnerable citizens with compassion and steadfastness by connecting those in a serious mental health crisis or experiencing homelessness with help.The MHD strives to reduce arrests of people suffering from mental illness while increasing the likelihood they will receive mental health services.The department is focused on enhancing the program through a number of approaches including expanding staff,implementing software,creating a crisis call diversion program,expanding training and community outreach, establish community peer resources,seek additional means of financial support,and expand therapy programs. Updated on Jul20,2023 03:39:04 A CIRT Program Manager was hired,through an internal promotion,in April 2023.This position will provide needed supervision for the CIRT Clinicians and HOT Stability Caseworker.In addition,the MHD staff was expanded with the filling of the MHD Sergeant and HOT Caseworker positions.Capacity was also increased with two clinicians obtaining a professional counselor designation through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.This designation allows them to supervisor interns and will allow the MHD to partner with TWU and LINT to provide internship opportunities for graduates working towards their licensure. Implementation of Julota software is complete.Bi-weekly meetings continue to be conducted to address any issues.The CIRT and HOT modules are being fine-tuned to increase effectiveness and meet the specific requirements of each team.Julota is being utilized daily as the MHD's primary reporting software. To supplement MHD efforts and increase coverage of trained mental health officers authorized to complete emergency detentions,an 8-hour training was created to add additional Patrol CIRT officers. Eight patrol officers,who were selected through an interview process,attended the training and are now authorized to complete emergency detentions. The MHD has explored opportunities to expand in-service training.Two 8-hour courses were provided in January and February 2023.Officers selected for Patrol CIRT attended along with a Homeless Outreach Officer and several UNT officers.The University of North Texas requested CIRT staff provide a 4-hour in-service training for their officers on February 21,2023.MHD staff is currently exploring condensed training to be provided during shift briefings on mental health topics. Staff attended a webinar on First Responder Therapy Dogs last year(Lexipol First Responder Therapy Dog PowerPoint).The Mental Health Division is exploring the use of a therapy dog to deploy with HOT and CIRT to assist community members.Law enforcement agencies with similar programs have been identified and will be contacted in the near future. To increase community education,a CIRT Clinician created a"What to Expect from an Inpatient Stay"flyer for community members.CIRT and Patrol CIRT provide the flyer to those experiencing mental health issues and their family members to ease anxiety about hospital stays.Also,CIRT Clinicians are providing education to MHMR employees on how CIRT operates and what information is most helpful for CIRT to obtain from them. The information was provided to increase collaboration and provide a more effective response for individuals needing assistance. The HOT Stability Caseworker attended a Moral Reconation Therapy(MRT)Basic Facilitator Training online in October 2022.MRT addresses a wide range of treatment issues,such as trauma,substance abuse,codependency,job readiness,and veterans.It is a cognitive behavioral tool to help participants improve their positive decision-making skills and behaviors.Supplies were ordered for participants in the group therapy program.Free classroom space conveniently located at the new shelter on Loop 288 has been identified as the optimal location for the group therapy.Forward momentum on the group therapy program is currently stalled due to increased requests for encampment and complaint response by HOT and a ballooning participant caseload. 26 Key Focus Area 6 Promote Sustainability and the Environment »Objective 6.1 Preserve Existing Natural Resources • Develop Approaches to Effectively Manage Natural Resources • Expand and Protect the Tree Canopy Initiative 6.1.2 Jun 01,2022-Jun 30,2023 On Track Progress 70% Create Wildlife Corridor Map A key element of land conservation is the protection of native flora,fauna,and aquatic species.In order to promote the retention of essential ecosystems and habitat,a map will be created identifying wildlife corridors throughout the City. Updated on Jul 11,2023 20:48:21 The Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan set a timeline of short(3 years of plan adoption)for this action.Informal Staff Reports to Council in June and December 2022 included a Greenspace Map.Staff has engaged a Working Group to discuss the Greenspace Map in an effort to create the Wildlife Corridor Map.Staff is refining the draft Wildlife Corridor Map and expects to the map to be final in August/September 2023. Key Focus Area 6 Promote Sustainability and the Environment »Objective 6.2 Increase Environmental Sustainability • Implement Practices to Increase Environmental Sustainability • Strengthen Denton's Sustainable Energy Portfolio Initiative 6.2.5 Jun 01,2022-Mar 31,2023 On Track Progress 20% Expand the Electrical Vehicle Fleet and Infrastructure A review the City's fleet will be conducted to determine electrical vehicle(EV)readiness for future procurement.In addition,the City will work to ensure that the EV charging infrastructure is available to meet the needs of both the City's fleet and the public and identify opportunities for encouraging the use of EV. Updated on May22,202315:24:53 The North Central Texas Council of Governments(NCTCOG)has provided the City a report on multifamily EV charging access.The City is reviewing the NCTCOG multifamily EV charging access.The City was not awarded the grant to fund the installation of the Level 3 and Level 2 EV charging station at the Civic Center as discussed in the January 20,2023,staff report to City Council.In addition,staff performed a detailed review of existing City fleet EV charging infrastructure as well as public EV infrastructure on City property. Staff is preparing a request for proposals to identify a vendor for EV Charging Infrastructure services. City fleet is being reviewed for EV options as well as locations for EV charging needs. 27 July 21, 2023 Report No. 2023-049 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Internal Audit Informal Follow-Up Review Report BACKGROUND: The Internal Audit Department has completed informal follow-up reviews of the audit projects listed below. We conducted this performance audit per generally accepted government auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to provide a reasonable basis for our findings and conclusions based on our audit objectives.We believe that the evidence obtained provides a reasonable basis for our findings and conclusions based on our audit objectives. Previously, the Internal Audit Department has completed formal follow-up reviews of the following audit projects and found that only one or two recommendations were outstanding: Project 001 —Audit of Customer Service Division; Project 006—Audit of Roadwgy Quality Management; Project 010—Audit of Capital Projects Administration: Property Acquisition; and Project 018—Audit of Health Insurance Operations. This report is intended to provide an update on the six outstanding recommendations from each of these projects. Audit fieldwork was conducted during January, February, March, May and July 2023. The scope of the review varied depending on the procedure being performed. The following list summarizes major procedures performed during this time: • Reviewed documentation from the issued audit and follow-up reports relevant to the six outstanding recommendations; • Examined account history of the five outstanding accounts noted in the Audit of Customer Service Division and discussed current account status with the Customer Service Division, and the Finance and Legal Departments' staff; • Reviewed Street Division standard operating procedures related to identifying, reviewing, and approving street maintenance activities and selecting street rehabilitation design standards; • Observed a judgement sample of street maintenance selection and approval documentation and street maintenance inspections; • Reviewed a sample of 18 parcels acquired between March 2022 and January 2023 for capital improvement projects; and • Reviewed communication between the City's Human Resources Department and Third- Party Administrator regarding the Service Organization Control Report and user access list. City management is responsible for ensuring that resources are managed properly and used in compliance with laws and regulations; programs are achieving their objectives; and services are being provided efficiently, effectively, and economically. 28 July 21, 2023 Report No. 2023-049 DISCUSSION: Project 001 —Audit of Customer Service Division Previously, the Internal Audit Department completed a follow-up review of the Audit of Customer Service Division in June 2020. At that time, Staff found that 14 of the issued 15 recommendations had been implemented. The remaining recommendation and its follow-up results are shown below: 15. The City Attorney and Finance Director need to collaborate to pursue collection on the above four accounts and the Company 5 account. Management Response: Concur The Finance Director will continue to consult with the City Attorney's Office regarding collection options for these large receivables and follow up with the Internal Auditor once a collection option is identified. Audit Follow-Up Finding: Implemented The original audit had identified five companies that had large outstanding receivable balances that were not being pursued by the Customer Service Division at the time. Table 1 compares the original outstanding balances identified in the audit to the balance as of January 2023 and summarizes the account's current status. Table 1: Outstanding Commercial Receivables (January 2023) Company Reference Status Original Audit Balance Current Balance Company 5 Bankruptcy $977,446 $977,446 Company 1 Bankruptcy $206,299 $391,040 Company 2 Collections $187,639 $131,493 Company 3 Paid $34,132 $83 Company 4 Paid $24,050 $0 Total: $1,429,566 $1,500,062 The balances of Company 5 and Company 1 are being collected by the City through the bankruptcy process that these companies are currently undergoing. Finally, for Company 2, the balance has been sent to the Customer Service Division's contracted collections agency per adopted standard operating procedures. Based on this information, this recommendation appears to be implemented to the extent possible. Project 006—Audit of Roadway Quality Management Previously, the Internal Audit Department completed a follow-up review of the Audit of Roadway Quality Mana eg ment in October 2021. At that time, Staff found that ten of the issued 12 recommendations had been implemented. The remaining recommendations and their follow- up results are shown below: 1. Develop a standardized process for recording/approving street rehabilitation design adjustments. 29 July 21, 2023 Report No. 2023-049 Management Response: Concur Staff will implement process controls for deviation from recommendations. This will include written documentation escalated and signed by management to approve the deviation. SOPS (standard operating procedures) will be created and all employees will be trained on the process. Audit Follow-Up Finding: Implemented The original audit found that some street maintenance activities did not align with the recommended activity based on the overall condition index—or OCI—score of the relevant street segment. Further, the reason for performing these unaligned maintenance activities was not documented or approved by Streets Management. In January 2023, the Streets Division implemented a standard operating procedure that outlined the process for selecting and approving street maintenance activities as illustrated in Figure 1. Based on a review of a sample maintenance project approved in February 2023, this procedure appears to be in effect indicating this recommendation is implemented. Figure 1: Street Maintenance Project Selection&Approval Process /0*0� Stakeholder Streets •Generate list of Depts. •Complete field rd Management potential segments inspection of based on OCI -Review&clear cleared segments to -Review&approve segments without verify needed maintenance conflicts for maintenance projects maintenance IdStreets Business Streets Services Supervisors \44w� \,**M� 3. Require Street Field Supervisors to submit periodic inspection reports. Management Response: Concur Standardized inspection documentation will be created and implemented. These documents will be specific to the work being performed, (mill and overlay, micro seal, reconstruction, etc.), archived in the Cartegraph system, and tied to the work order. SOPS (standardized operating procedures)will be created and all employees will be trained. Audit Follow-Up Finding: Implemented During the original audit, Streets staff stated that inspections of in-house street maintenance projects—including micro sealing, mill and overlays, and reconstructions—were performed by the City's Streets Supervisors; however, no documentation of completed inspection results was produced. Since then, Streets has worked with the City's Public Works Inspections Department to develop standard checklists for asphalt paving and roadway subgrade lime 30 July 21, 2023 Report No. 2023-049 stabilization activities. Based on a review of two sample maintenance projects performed during April 2023, these inspection checklists were generally completed by a Streets Field Services Supervisor and reviewed by a Public Works Inspector indicating this recommendation is implemented. Project 010—Audit of Capital Projects Administration: Property Acquisition Previously, the Internal Audit Department completed a follow-up review of the Audit of Capital Projects Administration: Property Acquisition in April 2022. At that time, Staff found that four of the issued five recommendations had been implemented. The remaining recommendation and its follow-up results are shown below: 1. Require Real Estate Staff to execute and maintain all required documents properly for the acquisition of real estate properties in line with implemented real estate acquisition process. Management Response: Concur Direction to execute and maintain documents had previously been given prior to audit. Steps have been implemented to check/confirm compliance monthly. Audit Follow-Up Finding: Implemented In general, the City's real estate acquisition process requires the department to create and acquire the following critical documents: • Project Request Form • Project Introduction Letter • Title Commitment • Property Appraisal • Initial Offer • Final Offer • Counteroffer Justification • Payment Verification • Recording Instrument The original audit and the first follow-up review found that critical property acquisition documentation from some projects was not available. Most notably, some title commitments and offer letters were not available and the original audit found that there was no requirement for acceptance of a counteroffer to be justified. Based on a review of 28 parcels acquired between March 2022 and January 2023, all required documentation was available indicating this recommendation is implemented as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2: Missing Property Acquisition Documentation Comparison too°io 1oo°io ■Original Audit E Initial Follow-Up ■Current Follow-Up 80% 75% 0% 60% 1% 40% — 20% o 0 40/12%0 4% o 0 4% o 0 7%5% 0 8% o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0% 0% 0/00% 0/00% 0% NA 0% 0/00/00% 0/00/00% 0% �� Project Request Project Title Appraisal Initial Offer Final Offer Counteroffer Payment Recording Form Introduction Commitment Letter Letter Justification Verification Insturment Letter 31 July 21, 2023 Report No. 2023-049 Project 018—Audit of Health Insurance Operations Previously, the Internal Audit Department completed a follow-up review of the Audit of Health Insurance Operations in June 2022. At that time, Staff found that five of the issued seven recommendations had been implemented. The remaining recommendations and their follow-up results are shown below: 3. Develop a process to report to City Management any control weaknesses identified in the Third-Party Administrator's Service Organization Control Report. Management Response: Concur The Risk Management department concurs with this recommendation. The department obtained the current report during the audit process and requested that moving forward, McGriff provide the report on an annual basis as part of our Plan mid-year review. At the mid-year review, the report will be reviewed, and we will work with McGriff and the TPA to address any areas of concern. Should any areas of concern be identified, the Risk and Compliance Manager will notify City leadership about the concerns and the processes put in place to address the concerns on an ongoing basis. Audit Follow-Up Finding: Implemented In general, the City's Third-Party Administrator for its health insurance plans is required to undergo an independent evaluation of their claim's administration process annually. The results of this evaluation are then communicated in a Service Organization Control— or SOC—report that describes the reviewed process, reports on any material control weaknesses, and recommends controls that user entities should employ in their organizations. The original audit found that the City's Third-Party Administrator was required to provide their annual SOC report to the City; however, this had not been regularly obtained and reviewed by City staff. Further, the first follow-up review found that a process had not been established to regularly request this report. Since then, a process to request this report has been developed and the report is discussed with the City's Employee Benefits Consultant annually. Based on this information, this recommendation appears to be implemented. 4. Annually verify that the City has adequate complementary user organization controls based on the Third-Party Administrator's Service Organization Control Report. Management Response: Concur The Risk Management department concurs with this recommendation. Based on the SOC report received and reviewed at our Plan mid-year review as described above, the department will review and work with McGriff and the TPA to put in place any additional complementary controls needed to address any concerns. Audit Follow-Up Finding: Implemented The original audit found that the City had not implemented all complementary user controls recommended by the SOC report; however, these had been implemented as of the completion of the first follow-up review. Based on this information, as well as the implementation of Recommendation 3, this recommendation appears to be implemented. 32 July 21, 2023 Report No. 2023-049 CONCLUSION: Based on the information presented in the above Discussion section, the status of each recommendation is summarized below: Recommendation Mgmt. Response Status 001 Audit of Customer Service Division 15. Pursue collection of identified delinquent commercial accounts. Concur Implemented 006 Audit of Roadway Quality Management 1. Develop a standardized process for recording/approving street rehabilitation design Concur Implemented adjustments. 3. Require Street Field Supervisors to submit periodic inspection reports. Concur Implemented 010 Audit of Capital Improvement Projects: Property Acquisition 1. Require Real Estate staff to execute and maintain all required documents properly for the acquisition of real estate properties in line Concur Implemented with implemented real estate acquisition process. 018 Audit of Health Insurance Operations 3. Develop a process to report to City Management any control weaknesses identified Concur Implemented in the Third-Party Administrator's Service Organization Control Report. 4. Annually verify that the City has adequate complementary user organization controls based on the Third-Parry Administrator's Concur Implemented Service Organization Control Report. Based on the results of this informal follow-up review, Staff is recommending the following: • Project 001 —Customer Service Division be closed and considered formally complete with a 100% Implementation rate; • Project 006 Roadway Quality Management be closed and considered formally complete with a 100% Implementation rate; • Project 010 Capital Projects Administration: Property Acquisition be closed and considered formally complete with a 100% Implementation rate; and • Project 018 Health Insurance Operations be closed and considered formally complete with a 100% Implementation rate. 33 July 21, 2023 Report No. 2023-049 These recommendations will be presented to the Internal Audit Advisory Committee for review and necessary action.If the City Council has any concerns about the above Staff recommendations, please reach out to the City Auditor before June 23, 2023. ATTACHMENTS: None. STAFF CONTACT: Madison Rorschach, City Auditor Internal Audit Department (940) 349-7228 Madison.Rorschach&CityofDenton.com REQUESTOR: Staff Initiated PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Internal Audit, Customer Service, Streets, Real Estate, Human Resources STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 22 Hours (Internal Audit only) 34 Friday Report - Council Requests smartsheet Summary of Request Council Member Requestor TiDate Received .-.. Request to share Cool Pavement pilot Mayor Pro Tern Beck Council 07/20/23 Becky Diviney,Michael Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Forwarded information to Complete 1 information with departments. Member McGee Council Member Gangs,Trevor Crain Environmental Services Department. Meltzer Request for staff to contact resident Mayor Hudspeth 07/20/23 Deanna Cody,Scott Development Services Forwarded to department Complete z regarding property. McDonald for staff contact with resident. 3 Request for overview information on cost, Mayor Hudspeth 07/20/23 Becky Diviney,Ethan Cox Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information included in the Complete maintenance,and demand of traffic signals. Public Works-Traffic July 21 Friday Report. 4 Inquiry into S.Bonnie Brae timeline. Council Member Meltzer 07/19/23 Becky Diviney Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information included in the Complete July 21 Friday Report. Request for Proclamation information. Council Member Meltzer 07/19/23 Jennifer Rainey CMO Shared link with resident: Complete 5 https://www.cityofdenton.c om ayora- roc aPTma iof ns 6 Request to have a DCTA representative Council Member Byrd 07/18/23 Becky Diviney Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Forwarded request to Complete attend the next SEDNA meeting. DCTA staff. 7 Clarifying questions regarding DDC Council Member Meltzer 07/18/23 Scott McDonald Development Services Information included in the Complete definitions of group home vs.hotel/motel. July 21 Friday Report. 8 Shared resident's concerns of a potential Council Member Byrd 07/17/23 Scott McDonald,Tina Development Services Information included in the Complete group home on Kayewood. Firgens July 21 Friday Report. 9 Inquiry regarding signs in the City's right-of- Council Member Holland 07/17/23 Cassey Ogden CMO Signs removed from the Complete ways. right-of-ways. Request for a speed study on Windsor St. Council Member Meltzer 07/17/23 Becky Diviney,Doug Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information included in the Complete 10 Shoemaker,Dwight Police July 21 Friday Report. Buchanan 11 Inquiry regarding the Parks pavilion Council Member Byrd 07/15/23 Nikki Sassenus Parks Information included in the Complete reservation process. July 21 Friday Report. 12 Inquiry regarding frequent water shut-offs Council Member Holland 07/14/23 Stephen Gay,Trevor Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information included in the Complete at a business on Dallas Drive. Crain Water July 21 Friday Report. 13 Inquiry regarding land development in Council Member Holland 07/13/23 Scott McDonald Development Services Information included in the Complete Unicorn Lake. July 21 Friday Report. 14 Inquiry regarding traffic concerns on Council Member Holland 07/13/23 Becky Diviney,Ethan Cox Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information included in the Complete Clubhouse Drive. July 21 Friday Report. Request to contact individual regarding the Mayor Hudspeth 07/13/23 Becky Diviney,Dwight CIP-Traffic Engineering Development Information included in the Complete 15 installation of no parking signs. Buchanan,Scott Services Police July 21 Friday Report. McDonald Exported on July 21,2023 2:03:32 PM CDT 35 Page 1 of 1 FY 22/23 Council Requests Number of Requests Per Quarter Total Requests Made by Council Member Requests by Department 200 123 128 171 150 Community Svcs ti Enviro.Svcs ■ too 53 100 Animal Svcs I Strategic Svcs 0 Capital Projects O1 22/23 Q2 22/23 Q3 22/23 04 22/23 500 , ' , Water Utilities ■ CSO 0 — HR ■ DME ti r a 0 �e as ac oa CMO e� `0� 00 e V m�`y oOa Library �aa Sou ca° ca m �� 2 Legal Please Note:the total number of requests per council member or department may �a Gr cay Qa� �� Fire ■ not match,as several council members and/or departments may be associated Gaya �aF o G Tech Services with a single request. oc QF ca Airport �a� 0 Marketing Customer Service ■ Economic Dev ■ Development Svcs ti Council Number of Pending Requests by Council Member Finance ■ Requests Audit q Municipal Court I 10 Procurement 1 15 5 3 3 5 q Solid Waste&Recycling ■ Risk 1 - 0 Parks&Rec ti 0 Other U1` Mayo�Geca<dNJasPe� v`cKBy�d �rao9eoK Ch�ga�o�GhaseM,G� pa��Me\ae� yeNopa\a 0 50 100 150 36 City of Denton City Hall 215 E.McKinney St. Meeting Calendar Denton,Texas 76201 U E NTO N www.cityofdenton.com Criteria : Begin Date: 71112023, End Date: 913012023 Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location July 2023 7/6/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee CANCELLED 7/6/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership CANCELLED Board 7/10/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room 7/10/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee CANCELLED 7/10/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission CANCELLED 7/10/2023 5:30 PM Library Board South Branch Library 7/10/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Civic Center Community Room Board 7/11/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment CANCELLED 7/11/2023 6:00 PM Special Citizens Bond Advisory Development Service Center Committee 7/12/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership CANCELLED Board 7/12/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board CANCELLED 7/13/2023 3:00 PM Health&Building Standards Development Service Center Commission 7/14/2023 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory CANCELLED Committee 7/17/2023 5:30 PM Traffic Safety Commission Development Service Center 7/18/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room Council Chambers 7/19/2023 5:30 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room Council Chambers 7/20/2023 8:00 AM Community Partnership Committee Council Work Session Room 7/20/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room Council Chambers 7/20/2023 3:00 PM Committee on Persons with Disabilities Development Service Center 7/24/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room City of Denton Page 1 Printed on 712112023 37 Meeting Calendar continued.. Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location 7/24/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee CANCELLED 7/25/2023 3:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room Council Chambers 7/26/2023 8:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room 7/26/2023 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment Development Service Center Financing Zone No. 1 Board 7/26/2023 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission CANCELLED 7/27/2023 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room 7/28/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Council Work Session Room Committee 7/31/2023 5:30 PM Internal Audit Advisory Committee Council Work Session Room 7/31/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment CANCELLED August 2023 8/1/2023 11:00 AM City Council Development Service Center 8/1/2023 11:00 AM Northeast Denton Area Plan Steering Development Service Center Committee 8/1/2023 11:00 AM Planning and Zoning Commission Development Service Center 8/1/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room Council Chambers 8/3/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room 8/3/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center Board Training Rooms 8/3/2023 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room 8/5/2023 9:00 AM City Council Council Work Session Room 8/7/2023 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room 8/7/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Civic Center Community Room Board 8/8/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room 8/9/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center Board Training Rooms 8/9/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room 8/9/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room Council Chambers 8/11/2023 1:00 PM Bond Oversight Committee Development Service Center 8/14/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center City of Denton Page 2 Printed on 712112023 38 Meeting Calendar continued.. Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location 8/14/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission CANCELLED 8/14/2023 5:30 PM Library Board Emily Fowler Central Library 8/15/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room Council Chambers 8/23/2023 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room 8/23/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room Council Chambers 8/25/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Council Work Session Room Committee 8/28/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center 8/28/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center September 2023 9/5/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room 9/7/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room 9/7/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center Board Training Rooms 9/11/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center 9/11/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center 9/11/2023 5:30 PM Library Board North Branch Library 9/11/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Civic Center Community Room Board 9/12/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room Council Chambers 9/13/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center Board Training Rooms 9/13/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room 9/19/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room Council Chambers 9/22/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Council Work Session Room Committee 9/25/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center 9/25/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center 9/26/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room Council Chambers City of Denton Page 3 Printed on 712112023 39 Meeting Calendar continued.. Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location 9/27/2023 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room 9/27/2023 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment Development Service Center Financing Zone No. 1 Board Training Rooms 9/27/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room Council Chambers City of Denton Page 4 Printed on 712112023 40 Cityof Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton,Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com DENTON Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday,August 1,2023 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room Council Chambers WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M.IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM CLOSED MEETING BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M.IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL Individuals may speak during a Council meeting under one of the following categories: Open Microphone: At regular meetings only, individuals can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda for no longer than four (4) minutes per individual. This portion of the meeting occurs immediately after the start of the regular meeting session. Please note, Council members cannot engage in a discussion on topics presented during this portion and there are limited slots available for this portion of the meeting. Comments on Agenda Items: Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session reports or closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and cannot use more than one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited to three(3)minutes per citizen. Public Hearing Items: Individuals are limited to four(4)minutes per public hearing item. Individuals may participate by using one of the following methods: 1. In Person for Regular or Consent Agenda Items: To provide in-person comments regular or consent agenda items (excluding public hearing items), Individuals must be present at the meeting and submit a speaker card (available at the meeting location)to the City Secretary prior to the item being called. 2. In Person for Public Hearing Items: For public hearing items, speaker cards are encouraged but not required. City of Denton Page 1 Printed on 712112023 41 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1, 2023 3. eComment: The agenda is posted online at https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas. Once the agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment, Individuals may indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. eComments may be submitted up until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to make an eComment will be closed. eComments will be sent directly to members of the City Council immediately upon submission and recorded by the City Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting. 4. By Phone: Individuals may register to provide comments by phone. Instructions and a link to register to comment by phone will be available at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings until noon of the meeting date. Residents will submit contact information using the link provided and receive further instructions via email on how to join the meeting by phone and provide comments. After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall,215 E.McKinney Street,Denton,Texas at which the following items will be considered: WORK SESSION 1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone" registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call. 2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration. This section allows members of the City Council to ask questions on items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration. Responses to questions on items listed under the consent agenda that are received prior to the meeting are available by clicking on Exhibit 1 below. The responses will be available prior to the start of the meeting, when applicable. Any handouts distributed at the meeting will also be uploaded to the below link by 12:00 p.m. on the business day following the meeting. Members of the Council may remove items from the consent agenda. When items are removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda by members of the council,the removed items shall be taken up in the order of removal right after the consent agenda. A. ID 23-640 Meeting Questions,Responses&Handouts 3. Work Session Reports City of Denton Page 2 Printed on 712112023 42 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1, 2023 A. ID 23-440 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give direction regarding the Bell Avenue/Eagle Drive Intersection Traffic Analysis and update Bell Avenue from University to Mingo Road within the TWU corridor. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes] B. ID 23-1243 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the 2023 Bond Program. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes] C. ID 23-220 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes] Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code,as amended,or as otherwise allowed by law. 1. Closed Meeting: A. ID 23-1359 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding and update on Core Scientific Power Purchase Agreement and Lease that included data stemming from public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City's attorney regarding legal issues associated with the above matter where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. B. ID 23-926 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the City Manager. C. ID 23-962 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the City Attorney. City of Denton Page 3 Printed on 712112023 43 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1,2023 Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code (the `Public Power Exception'). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council. Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session. AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. U.S. Flag B. Texas Flag "Honor the Texas Flag — I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. ID 23-1371 Proclamation: Summer Youth Jobs Program Day B. ID 23-1412 Proclamation:National Health Center Week 3. PRESENTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of prior registration and open microphone speakers. City of Denton Page 4 Printed on 712112023 44 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1,2023 1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting. 2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such person(s) shall have registered using the "Virtual White Card" or `By Phone" process outlined by the City on its website or meeting notice. During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak. However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy. Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented during open microphone reports. NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Each of these items is recommended by Staff or a board, commission, and committee. Approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the those recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to consideration. For those items recommended by a specific board, commission, or committee, the agenda item will reference that recommendation. To view the video of the related board, commission, or committee meeting, as applicable, a link can be found within the applicable supporting documentation (Exhibit 1). Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent Agenda (Agenda Items A — Q). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion,they may be considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda. A. ID 23-035 Consider approval of the minutes of the July 18,2023 Meeting. B. ID 23-065 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Airport Advisory Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Ethics, Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Services Advisory Committee, Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board, Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Internal Audit Advisory Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Public Utilities Board, City of Denton Page 5 Printed on 712112023 45 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1,2023 Special Citizens Bond Advisory Committee, Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee,Traffic Safety Commission,and Zoning Board of Adjustment. C. ID 23-1361 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the July 10, 2023 meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member; and providing an effective date. D. ID 23-1273 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a special permit to McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. to allow for work hours outside those ordinarily allowed pursuant to Section 17-20(c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, with respect to hours of operation related to Mayhill Road Phase 2 construction of the Mayhill Road bridge over Denton County Transportation Authority, located at 2600 S. Mayhill Road; providing for approval of special permit for a variance in the hours of operation during weekdays and weekends; and providing an effective date. E. ID 23-1274 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying a letter agreement between the City of Denton and Zachry Construction Corporation, to reimburse internal point repair and additional maintenance for Mayhill Road Phase One; providing for the receipt of funds therefor in the not-to-exceed amount of $17,564.20; and declaring an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval(-). F. ID 23-766 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment number one (1) to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City and Core Scientific Inc., a Delaware Corporation;providing for an effective date. G. ID 23-768 Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment number one (1) to the Lease with Core Scientific, Inc., a Delaware Corporation; providing an effective date. H. ID 23-1281 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a joint funding agreement ("AGREEMENT") for water resource investigations by and between the City of Denton and the United States Geological Survey, Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center, United States Department of the Interior (USGS) related to continued support of the Hickory Creek streamflow station in the amount of $5,100.00(Agreement Number 24SJJFATX161000); authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval(4-0). 1. ID 23-997 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and Our Daily Bread, Inc. for the payment and use of American Rescue Plan Act funding; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,295,000; and providing an effective date. J. ID 23-1386 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Rotary Club Noon for the expenditure City of Denton Page 6 Printed on 712112023 46 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1, 2023 of City Council Contingency funds in the amount of $1,425 for the American Flag Program; and providing an effective date. ($1,425 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0) K. ID 23-1414 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with 1898 & Co, a division of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for professional engineering services to the Denton Municipal Electric Systems Operation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7804-010 - Professional Services Agreement for professional services awarded to 898 & Co, a division of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed the amount of$892,320.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval(-). L. ID 23-1415 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., an authorized dealer for Komatsu America Corp., through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 032119-KOM, for the purchase of one (1) Komatsu Wheel Loader for the Water and Wastewater Departments; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8298 - awarded to Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $290,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval(-). M. ID 23-1416 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for design services for Hickory Creek PH 2 Lighting for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-013 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc.,in the not-to-exceed amount of$240,485.00). N. ID 23-1417 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for professional design services for the Hickory Creek Regional Trail for the Parks and Recreation Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7850-006- professional services agreement for design services awarded to Halff Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $185,700.00). O. ID 23-1418 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Fehr & Peers, for a Downtown Parking Study for the Economic Development Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8211 - awarded to Fehr & Peers, in the not-to-exceed amount of$96,705.00). P. ID 23-1419 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with City of Denton Page 7 Printed on 712112023 47 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1,2023 Armstrong Forensic Laboratory, Inc., for controlled substance identification, blood alcohol testing, and related services for the Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8231 - awarded to Armstrong Forensic Laboratory, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00). Q. OPA23-0001 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas Wastewater Utilities Oversize Cost Participation Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Denton (City) and Denton ICC 35, LLC (Developer) where the City desires to participate in the cost of designing, constructing, and installing a required "oversized" wastewater main to expand its utility system and insure adequate utility service to other customers, which "oversized wastewater main consists of approximately 3,608linear feet of eighteen-inch (18") wastewater main and all necessary appurtenances(Required Facilities). 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Z23-0009a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in zoning request by request by Denton Mayhill / Qual Creek Investment, LLC for a zoning change from the Public Facilities (PF) District to the Mixed-Use Regional (MR) District. The 3.456-acre site is generally located west of Mayhill Road, approximately 850 feet south of Roy Road, in the City of Denton,Denton County,Texas. (Z23-0009a,Jefferson at Mayhill,Mia Hines) 6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION—CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS -- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT EMINENT DOMAIN ITEMS ARE SCHEDULED; OTHERWISE,WILL BE DELETED. -- 7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 8. CONCLUDING ITEMS A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics,above posted. CERTIFICATE City of Denton Page 8 Printed on 712112023 48 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1,2023 I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on July 28, 2023, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. City of Denton Page 9 Printed on 712112023 49 Cityof Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton,Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com DENTON Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday,August 1,2023 11:00 AM Development Service Center Joint with Planning &Zoning Comm. and NE Denton Area Plan Steering Cmte. After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Joint Special Called Meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Northeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee on Monday, August 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Training Rooms 1 through 5 at the Development Service Center, 401 N. Elm Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: WORK SESSION 1. Work Session Reports A. ID 23-1193 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding draft recommended strategies for the Northeast Denton Area Plan. Note: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. CERTIFICATE I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on July 28, 2023, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. City of Denton Page 1 Printed on 712112023 50 Cityof Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton,Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com DENTON Meeting Agenda City Council Saturday,August 5,2023 9:00 AM Council Work Session Room BUDGET WORKSHOP After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street,Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: WORK SESSION 1. Work Session Reports A. ID 23-1341 Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the FY 2022-23 City Council Key Focus Areas,Priorities,and Specific Goals for FY 2023-2024. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 2.5 hours] B. ID 23-272 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY 2023-24 City Manager's Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five-Year Financial Forecast. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 4 hours] Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law. 2. Closed Meeting: -- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT A CLOSED MEETING IS NEEDED; OTHERWISE, WILL BE DELETED. -- NOTE: Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code (the `Public Power Exception'). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including,without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session. CERTIFICATE Page t Printed on 712112023 51 City Council Meeting Agenda August 5,2023 I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on August 2, 2023, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. Page 2 Printed on 712112023 52 Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information Updated: July 21, 2023 Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time July 25,2023 A. Update on 88th Legislative Session 23-963 City Manager's Office City Business 1:30 Work Session(@3:00 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Kayewood Dr.Accomodation Request;88th Legislative Session [Continuous Meeting] Total Est.Time: 2:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: August 1,2023 A. Northeast Denton Area Plan 23-1193 Planning City Business 2:00 Joint Council Workshop w/Planning&Zoning Commission and Northeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee(@ 11:00 a.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any City Business 0:30 At the Development Service Center Total Est.Time: 2:30 A. Bell/Eagle Roadway Analysis 23-440 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 0:30 B. 2023 Bond Follow-up 23-1243 Finance City Business 0:45 August 1,2023 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) C.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-220 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s):City Manager and City Attorney Annual Reviews Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 2:15 Other Major Items for Meeting: August 5,2022(Saturday) A.Focus Areas&Priorities 23-1341 City Manager's Office 10ty Business 2:30 Budget Workshop(@9:00 a.m.) B.Budget Workshop 23-272 Finance City Business 4:00 At the Council Work Session Room Closed Meeting Item(s):DME 41 Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 7:00 A. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Audit Plan 23-597 Internal Audit City Business 0:30 B. Audit Project 005-Utility Street Cuts Second Follow-up 1 23-596 Internal Audit City Business 0:15 August 15,2023 C. Budget Follow-up 23-273 Finance City Business 1:00 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) D. MUDs and MMDs 23-1407 Development Services City Business 1:00 Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) E.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-221 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s):Internal Auditor and Municipal Judge Annual Reviews Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 3:45 Other Major Items for Meeting: September 5,2023 NO MEETING-Day after Labor Day(Sept 4) September 12 IA.Budget Follow-up 23-275 Finance I City Business 1:00 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 1:30 If needed for Budget Other Major Items for Meeting: A. Audit Project 033-Pedestrian&Cyclist Safety 23-425 Internal Audit City Business 0:30 B. Aquatics Master Plan 23-683 Parks&Recreation City Business 0:30 C. Election Day Holiday 23-1403 Human Resources Council Request 0:30 September 19 D. Stormwater Master Plan 23-1123 Engineering City Business 0:30 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) E. Community Rating System 23-1234 Engineering City Business 0:30 Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) F.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-222 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 3:30 Other Major Items for Meeting: A. Audit Project 034-Fire Prevention 23-593 Internal Audit City Business 0:30 B. Audit Project 007-Accounts Payable:Second Follow-Up Review 23-595 Internal Audit City Business 0:15 C.Audit Project 014—Facilities Maintenance:Second Follow-Up Review 23-925 Internal Audit City Business 0:15 September 26 D. Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 23-937 Env.Svcs.&Sustainability City Business 1:00 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) E. Roadway Impact Fees 23-1125 Engineering City Business 0:30 Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) F.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-223 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 3:30 Other Major Items for Meeting: October 3,2023 NO MEETING-National Night Out October 17,2023 A. Northeast Denton Area Plan 1 23-1194 IPlanning I City Business 2:00 Joint Council with Planning&Zoning Commission Workshop(@ 11:00 a.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): jjllLegal(ifany)���CityBusiness 0:30 At the Development Service Center Total Est.Time: 2:30 A. Public Health Official TBD City Manager's Office Council Request TBD Beck(06/6/2023) October 17 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) B.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-224 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 1:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: October 24 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) A.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-225 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 1:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: A.Audit Project 035 Staff Recruitmet&Hiring 23-594 Internal Audit City Business 0:30 A. DCTA Quarterly Update 23-466 Engineering City Business 0:30 November 7 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) B.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-226 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 2:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: A. -Place Holder 23-594 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30 November 7 B. -Place Holder 23-466 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30 Joint Meeting with DISD C.-Place Holder 23-456 lCity Manager's Office City Business 0:30 (@11:30 a.m.) At the Development Service Center Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 2:00 November 14 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) A.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-227 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 1:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: November21,2023 NO MEETING-Thanksgiving Week *This is for planning purposes only.Dates are subject to change. 53 Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time December 5 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) A.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-228 Icity Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 1:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: December 12 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) A.Two-Minute Pitch: 23-229 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 1:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: December 19,2023 NO MEETING-December Break Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work Session Date MUD's and MMD's 23-652 Deveopment Services City Business 1:00 Denton Renewable Resource Plan TBD DME City Business TBD Work Session Items to be Determined Environmental Services Wildlife Corridors 23-1057 City Business 0:30 &Sustainability Downtown Public Improvement District TBD JEconomic Development City Business TBD Item Dates De artments TVQe Estimated Work Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items to be Scheduled Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Requestor RFP for a Downtown Parking Survey 10-18-2022 Economic Development TBD CM Davis Approved Council Pitches to be Scheduled ITowing Enforcement Signage 1 2-7-2023 lCapital Projects I TBD CM Davis *This is for planning purposes only.Dates are subject to change. 54 1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming Closures smartsheet SCR July 24th - 30th Street/Intersection FFr.r, To Description Department Department Contact 1 Inman St(201) Meadow St Centre Place Dr 07/31/23 08/18/23 1 Concrete Panel Repair Streets Roy San Miguel 2 Oak St Mounts Ave Fulton St TBD TBD Wastewater Collections will be installing a new Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane sewer main lines and services. 3 Oak St. Bonnie Brae St. Thomas St. 07/21/23 07/31/23 Working on curb and gutter Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran 4 Peninsula Trl Sea Cove Ln Marina or 07/24/23 08/18/23 Sidewalk Panel Replacement Streets Roy San Miguel Exported on July 21,2023 11:16:17 AM CDT 55 2 Street Closure Report: Current Closures smartsheet Street/Intersection From r To ulosure a Description Department Ir Department Contact Date I 1 Augusta Dr Colonial Dr Augusta Dr(2900) 07/11/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 2 Avenue S Prairie St Dead End South 03/06/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 3 Azalea St Parvin St Laurel St 05/30/23 08/01/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 4 Bailey St Willson St Dead End South 01/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 5 Bernard St Acme St Roselawn Dr 05/30/23 09/01/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 6 Bonnie Brae St Riney Rd Windsor Dr 03/10/23 07/31/23 Urbana at Bonnie Brae:Public Public Works Inspections Jeremiah Tillman-David Paving 7 Bonnie Brae St Riney Rd University Dr(HW 380) 04/24/23 08/30/23 8"WL Utility Trench Repair Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David Works Inspections 8 Bradshaw St Hickory St McKinney St 03/21/22 07/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 9 Bradshaw St Wilson St Prairie St 01/30/23 08/01/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 10 Bradshaw St Prairie St Sycamore St 03/13/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 11 Brook Hollow Dr Greenway Dr Carriage Hill Rd 10/07/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 12 Camellia St Parvin St Laurel St 05/30/23 08/01/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 13 Carriage Hill Thunderbird Dr Brookhollow Dr 06/05/23 07/31/23 Pavement replacement. Engineering Scott Fettig 14 Carroll Blvd SB Parkway St Oak St 05/08/23 08/14/23 Concrete Panel Repair Streets Roy San Miguel 15 Churchill Dr Nottingham Dr Burning Tree Ln 06/30/23 07/28/23 Pipe bursting sewer pipe Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran 16 Colonial Dr Thunderbird Dr Dead End South 07/11/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 17 Crawford St Hickory St McKinney St 03/21/22 07/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. FM 1173 IH 35 Kansas City Southern Railroad 07/17/23 08/28/23 Roadway will be lanes close Private Development TXDoT Kirk Winter 18 Tracks and traffic flagged each day for roadway. 19 Greenway Dr Thunderbird Dr Dead End South 07/11/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 20 Greenway Or Thunderbird Dr Windsor Farms Dr 10/07/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 21 Hattie St Paisley St McKinney St 03/21/22 07/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 22 Hickory Creek Rd Riverpass Dr FM 1830 03/13/23 12/31/24 Bridge Installation Engineering Dustin Draper 23 Hickory St Exposition St Ruddell St 05/02/22 07/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 24 Highland St Locust St Wainwright St 01/30/23 08/01/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 25 Industrial St Bell St Mulberry St 07/05/23 08/29/23 Utility installation Engineering Seth Garcia 26 Lakewood Dr Greenway Dr Carriage Hill Rd 10/07/22 09/15/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 27 Maddox St Prairie St Dead End 03/20/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 28 Maple St Carroll Blvd Elm St 07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 29 Mayhill Rd @ Spencer Rd 03/28/23 07/30/23 Water main tie-in and turn lane Public Works Inspections Ryan Cuba addition Exported on July 21,2023 11:16:31 AM CDT 56 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Description Department Department Contact Date 30 McKinney St Crawford Rd Audra Ln 05/19/22 07/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 31 McKinney St Mayhill Rd Ryan Rd 05/04/23 07/31/23 Turn lane Public Works Inspections Ryan Cuba 32 McKinney St Loop 288 Mayhill Rd 07/20/23 08/03/23 Sidewalk demo and new Public Works Inspections ryan cuba sidewalk 33 Mill St Allen St Johnson St 01/17/23 07/28/23 Utility Replacement Engineering Seth Garcia 34 Mill St Allen St Robertson St 02/27/23 07/28/23 Utility installation and roadway Engineering Seth Garcia reconstruction 35 Mingo Rd Mockingbird Ln Sirius Dr 06/30/23 07/28/23 Utility and road work Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran 36 Mingo St Sirius Dr Mockingbird Ln 07/27/23 07/28/23 Paving Mingo Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran 37 Myrtle St Maple St Highland St 07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 38 Myrtle St Eagle Dr Maple St 07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 39 Myrtle St Fort Worth Dr Eagle Dr 06/05/23 09/28/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 40 Oak St Crawford St Wood St 04/04/22 07/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 41 Park Access Rd Windsor Dr Riney Rd 12/15/22 07/31/23 Urbana Bonnie Brae Project: Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David Water,Sewer,Storm,Paving. Works Inspections 42 Pierce St Maple St Highland St 07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 43 Smith St Johnson St Bell Ave 01/30/23 07/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 44 Smith St Dallas Dr(Hwy 77) Hill St 03/06/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 45 Stallion St Lakeview Blvd Oak Creek Ln 07/03/23 08/11/23 Street Concrete Panel Repair Streets Roy San Miguel 46 Sycamore St Industrial St Wainwright St 04/24/23 08/25/23 Roadway&Utilities Engineering Seth Garcia 47 Sycamore St Exposition St Crawford St 03/13/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 48 Thunderbird Dr Colonial Dr Crestmeadow St 06/05/23 07/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 49 Val Verde Ct Montecito Rd Dead End East 05/19/23 07/31/23 Mill and Overlay Streets Jeff Jones 50 Wainwright St Prairie St Sycamore St 04/24/23 08/25/23 Roadway,utilities Engineering Seth Garcia 51 Wainwright St Highland St Prairie St 03/13/23 08/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 52 Windsor Dr Burning Tree Ln Nottingham Dr 06/30/23 07/28/23 Pipe bursting sewer pipe& Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran Road restoration 53 Wisteria St Parvin St Laurel St 05/30/23 08/01/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 54 Wood St McKinney St Hickory St 04/11/22 07/31/23 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 55 Woodrow Ln McKinney St Troy H Lagrone Dr 02/20/23 08/11/23 Water tie in Public Works Inspections Ryan Cuba Exported on July 21,2023 11:16:31 AM CDT 57 3 Street Closure Report: Completed Closures smartsheet 0 Closure End Street/Intersection From Al � Date Description Department Department Contact 1 Brookfield Ln(2603) Woodhaven St Emerson Ln 7/20/23 07/07/23 Curb an Valley Gutter repair Streets Roy San Miguel Clover Ln Robinwood Ln Glenwood Ln /09/22 07/10/23 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane 2 installing a new main line and services. 3 Cordell St(1229) Fulton St Crescent St /26/2 007/06/23 Curb and Road repair Streets Roy San Miguel 4 Green Oaks St(2300) Dunes St Cooper Branch 07/05/23 07/21/23 Valley Gutter Repair Streets Roy San Miguel 5 Locust St Hickory St Oak St 06/05/23 07/14/23 Installation of Diagonal Engineering Robin Davis Crosswalks 6 Oak St Thomas St Bonnie Brae St 06/16/23 06/30/23 installing underground utilities Public Works Inspections Lee Thurmond open cut roadway 7 Oak St Locust St Austin St 06/05/23 07/14/23 Installation of Diagonal Engineering Robin Davis Crosswalks 8 Oak St Thomas St Bonnie Brae St 07/07/23 07/14/23 Work on the DME substation Public Works Inspections Lee Thurmond 9 Ottawa Dr Great Bear Ln Wind River Ln 05/29/23 07/06/23 Street Panel and Sidewalk Streets Roy San Miguel Repair Plum Hollow St Sagewood St Shadow Trl 05/30/23 07/15/23 This work includes road Other Taylor Holt 10 reconstruction with subgrade stabilization,asphalt paving, and concrete curb and gutter. Robinwood Ln Kayewood Dr Emerson Ln 12/09/22 07/10/23 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane 11 installing a new main line and services. 12 Roselawn St Bernard St Fort Worth Dr 06/20/23 06/28/23 Utility work Engineering Seth Garcia 13 Sandy Creek Dr Angelina Bend Dr Angelina Bend Dr 05/18/23 06/23/23 Street Reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper Willow Stone St Pheasant Hollow St Shadow Trl 05/30/23 07/15/23 This work includes road Other Taylor Holt 14 reconstruction with subgrade stabilization,asphalt paving, and concrete curb and gutter. Exported on July 21,2023 11:16:41 AM CDT 58