120823 Friday Staff Report
City Manager’s Office
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307
OUR CORE VALUES
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 8, 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, Dec. 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Work
Session Room.
B. Development Code Review Committee on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the
Development Service Center.
C. Cancelled - Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at
the Development Service Center.
D. Library Board on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the North Branch Library.
E. Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at
6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Training Center.
F. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 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.
G. Cancelled - Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at
11:00 a.m. at the Development Service Center.
H. Cancelled - Airport Advisory Board on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the
Airport Terminal Meeting Room.
I. Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers.
J. Health and Building Standards Commission on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room.
K. Community Partnership Committee on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room.
L. Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee on Friday, Dec. 15, 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.
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General Information & Status Updates
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 23-1431, the
following items will be discussed during the Dec. 12 Council Work Session:
1) Request for a medium priority work session to discuss and enact a policy mandating
the availability of menstrual products in all city facility restrooms.
Staff contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager’s Office
B. FindHelp Denton County Resource Directory Released – In collaboration with Denton
County and the City of Lewisville, the City released a digital resource directory, which
outlines all available support services and programs for the community. FindHelp Denton
County (www.FindHelp.DentonCounty.gov) serves as an online tool where community
members can find up-to-date hours, facility locations, and program details for free or
reduced-cost resources. This digital information hub helps our community locate the
resources closest to them including food access, transportation, medical care, financial
assistance, and job training. Users can filter information through a keyword and zip code
search, populating the closest or most relevant programs. Local social service and nonprofit
agencies can also use the platform to link help-seekers to services or receive inbound
referrals. Staff contact: Courtney Douangdara, Community Services
C. Municipal Court Delayed Opening on Dec. 20 – The Municipal Court will open at 9:30
a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. This delayed opening will allow staff members to participate
in a holiday breakfast and team activities. All online options will remain available for case
information, payment remittance, and submission of resolution requests. Messages
advising of the 9:30 a.m. opening and online options will be placed on the court website,
phone system, and at the court entrance. Staff contact: Jamie Lindsay, Municipal Court
D. Patriot Awards – On Monday, Dec. 4, the Department of Defense’s Employer Support of
the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented Patriot Awards to three City of Denton
employees for their support of Police Sgt. J.R. Velasquez and his family during his recent
military deployment. Assistant City Manager Frank Dixon, Assistant Police Chief Steve
Buchanan, and Assistant Director of Police Administrative Services Shanika Mayo were
nominated by Sgt. Velasquez after he returned from a successful 11-month mission to
lower military suicide rates in Alaska. Employers who support National Guard and Reserve
members through a wide range of measures are eligible for the ESGR awards. The City of
Denton and the Denton Police Department are proud to support Sgt. Velasquez and all who
serve. Staff contact: Doug Shoemaker, Police
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E. PARD staff member wins TRAPS Horizon Award – Special Event
Supervisor Arianna Such was awarded the Horizon Award from the
Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS), North Region.
Nominees for the Horizon award must demonstrate exemplary
advancement of the parks and recreation profession in their locale,
and/or make an outstanding contribution to their department or
community. Arianna has demonstrated professionalism and excellence
in just under two years serving as Special Events Supervisor. In this
short time, she has transformed community events and infused the
Parks Department with so much creativity. Her leadership and best
practices extend beyond special events, improving the Parks
Department and the City as a whole. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks
and Recreation.
F. IOOF Cemetery- During the Dec. 5 City Council meeting, it was stated that the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Cemetery, which is owned and operated by the
City of Denton, contained a deed restriction that did not allow for the burial of non-white
persons. Information regarding deed restrictions was previously included in the Feb. 18,
2022, Friday Report. Staff contact: Mack Reinwand, Legal
Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Bonnie Brae Asphalt Failure – On Dec. 4, Council Member Meltzer contacted staff
regarding an asphalt failure on Bonnie Brae Street, between Scripture and West Oak Street.
The contractor was notified of the failure and will make repairs to the roadway under
warranty. Repairs will begin Nov. 29 with an anticipated completion date of Dec. 15,
weather permitting. Staff contact: Scott Fettig, Capital Projects
B. Bonnie Brae Manhole Cover – On Dec. 4, Council Member Meltzer inquired about a
manhole cover on South Bonnie Brae near Willowwood Street that is too high, causing a
potentially dangerous situation for drivers. Staff coordinated with the contractor to place
asphalt around the manhole to temporarily resolve this issue. The area is part of the Bonnie
Brae Phase 3 project and will undergo full-depth reconstruction within the scope of the
project. Staff contact: Robin Davis, Capital Projects
C. Timeline on Elm Street/Locust Street Turnback – On Dec. 4, Council Member Meltzer
inquired about the timeline for the Elm Street/Locust Street turnback. Staff is in the final
stage of completing the necessary agreements with TxDOT to officially transfer ownership
of Elm Street/Locust Street from Eagle Street to University Avenue.
• Elm Street/Locust Street, south of the square, will be reconstructed by TxDOT prior to
transferring ownership. That project is slated to begin in Q2 of 2024.
• Elm Street/Locust Street, north of the square, is a capital project that will be delivered
by the Capital Projects delivery team. The project is currently at 60% design and is
tentatively scheduled to begin construction in Q4 of 2024.
Staff contact: Trevor Crain, Capital Projects
D. Construction on Sycamore and Industrial Street - On Dec. 5, Mayor Hudspeth contacted
staff concerning business accessibility affected by construction on Sycamore Street and
Industrial Street. Street reconstruction in this area has been delayed due to unforeseen
circumstances and adverse weather conditions. Staff and the contractor are working with
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businesses and residents in the area to provide access, including on street parking during
construction. Paving on Sycamore Street and Industrial Street is currently scheduled for
Tuesday, Dec. 12. Staff contact: Scott Fettig, Capital Projects.
Upcoming Community Events and Public Meetings
Please visit the City of Denton website for upcoming community events and details.
Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .......................................................................................5
B. Public Meetings Calendar ...................................................................................................7
C. Draft Agenda for Jan. 9 City Council Meeting .................................................................10
D. Future Work Session Items ...............................................................................................16
E. Street Closure Report ........................................................................................................17
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Friday Report - Council RequestsSummary of RequestCouncil Member Requestor Date Received Staff AssignedDepartmentCommentsActionStatus1Request for attorney's fees incurred by theCity over the last two years.Council Member McGee12/06/23Mack ReinwandLegalInformation will beincluded in a future FridayReport.In Progress2Request for bridge assessment on Hobson. Council Member Holland12/06/23Farhan Butt, ScottMcDonaldDevelopment ServicesInformation will beincluded in a future FridayReport.In Progress3Inquiry regarding public comment processfor ZBA.Mayor Pro Tem Beck12/08/23Cassey Ogden, ScottMcDonaldDevelopment ServicesResponse provided toMPT Beck on 12/8/2023.Complete4Request to meet with staff regardingcoolers in City parks.Mayor Pro Tem Beck12/08/23Christine Taylor, DanielleShaw, Gary PackanCMO Community Services Parks Meeting date/time TBD. Complete5Inquiry regarding a property on WellingtonStreet.Mayor Pro Tem Beck12/07/23Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesResponse provided toMPT Beck on 12/8/2023.Complete6Inquiry regarding the City's membership ina transportation focused organization.Council Member McGee12/06/23Ryan AdamsCMOResponse provided toCouncil Member McGeeon 12/7/2023.Complete7Inquiry on accessibility to businessesaffected by construction near Sycamoreand IndustrialMayor Hudspeth12/05/23Trevor CrainCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information included in theDec. 8 Friday Report.Complete8Shared email regarding communityhealthcare provider.Council Member McGee12/05/23Gary PackanParksForwarded information toParks Director.Complete9Inquiry regarding removal of cooler in CityparkCouncil Member McGee CouncilMember Meltzer12/04/23Gary PackanParksResponse provided to CMMeltzer on 12/5/2023.Complete10Requested an update on the timeline forcompletion of bond items.Council Member Meltzer12/04/23Cassey OgdenCMOResponse provided to CMMeltzer on 12/4/2023.Complete11Inquiry regarding manhole on Bonnie Braenear Willowwood.Council Member Meltzer12/04/23Becky Diviney, TrevorCrainCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information included in theDec. 8 Friday Report.Complete12Inquiry regarding repairs and turnover tothe City on Elm and LocustCouncil Member Meltzer12/04/23Becky Diviney, TrevorCrainCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information included in theDec. 8 Friday Report.Complete13Inquiry regarding road quality on BonnieBrae north of Scripture.Council Member Meltzer12/04/23Becky Diviney, TrevorCrainCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information included in theDec. 8 Friday Report.Complete14Inquiry regarding solicitation in publicrights-of-way.Council Member Holland12/04/23Danielle Shaw, DouglasShoemaker, ScottMcDonaldCommunity Services DevelopmentServices PoliceResponse provided to CMHolland on 12/8/2023..Complete15Inquiry regarding donated Christmas lightsat CHW.Mayor Pro Tem Beck12/02/23Christine TaylorCMOResponse provided toMPT Beck on 12/5/2023.Complete16Shared email regarding chemical fuelenhancer.Council Member Meltzer12/02/23Tom GramerFacilities/FleetForwarded information toFleet/Facilities Director.Complete17Two-minute pitch regarding the availabilityof menstrual products in City facilities.Council Member McGee12/05/23Ryan AdamsCMOScheduled for theDecember 12 meeting.ScheduledPage 1 of 1Exported on December 8, 2023 12:42:28 PM CST5
FY 23/24 Council Requests
Number of Requests Per Quarter Total Requests Made by Council Member Requests by Department
Please Note: the total number of requests per council member or department may
not match, as several council members and/ or departments may be associated
with a single request.
Council
Requests
17
Number of Pending Requests by Council Member
6
Meeting Calendar
City of Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Criteria : Begin Date: 12/1/2023, End Date: 2/29/2024
Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
December 2023
12/1/2023 1:00 PM Bond Oversight Committee Development Service Center
12/4/2023 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
12/4/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
12/5/2023 11:00 AM City Council Development Service Center
12/5/2023 11:00 AM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Development Services
12/5/2023 11:00 AM Planning and Zoning Commission Development Service Center
12/5/2023 3:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
12/6/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
12/7/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
12/7/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
CANCELLED
12/7/2023 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
12/8/2023 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
CANCELLED
12/11/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
12/11/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
12/11/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission CANCELLED
12/11/2023 5:30 PM Library Board North Branch Library
12/11/2023 6:00 PM Denton Police Department Chief of
Police Advisory Board
Public Safety Training Center
719 E. Hickory Street
Denton, Texas 76205
12/12/2023 3:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
12/13/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
CANCELLED
12/13/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board CANCELLED
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
12/13/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
12/14/2023 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Council Work Session Room
12/15/2023 8:00 AM Community Partnership Committee Council Work Session Room
12/15/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
12/18/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
12/19/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room
12/20/2023 8:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
January 2024
1/8/2024 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
1/8/2024 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
1/8/2024 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
1/9/2024 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/10/2024 10:00 AM Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Animal Services Training Room
1/10/2024 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/11/2024 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
1/22/2024 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
1/22/2024 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Zone No. 1 Board
Development Service Center
1/23/2024 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/24/2024 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Zone No. 1 Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
1/24/2024 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/29/2024 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
February 2024
2/1/2024 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
2/5/2024 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
2/6/2024 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2/8/2024 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
2/12/2024 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
2/12/2024 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
2/14/2024 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2/20/2024 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2/26/2024 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
2/26/2024 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
2/28/2024 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
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City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
City Council
Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2:00 PMTuesday, January 9, 2024
Special Called Meeting
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
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED
MEETING 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.
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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.
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3. eComment:
The agenda is posted online at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. 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.
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After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, January 9, 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.
Meeting Questions, Responses & HandoutsID 23-2422A.
3. Work Session Reports
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Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 035 -
Staff Recruiting & Hiring.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 23-594A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for:
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 23-2423B.
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:
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT A CLOSED MEETING IS NEEDED; OTHERWISE, WILL BE
DELETED. --
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.
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Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called Meeting in the Council
Chambers to consider the following items:
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
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS ARE SCHEDULED;
OTHERWISE, WILL BE DELETED. --
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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.
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 – F). 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.
Consider approval of the minutes of the December 12, 2023 Special Called Meeting.ID 23-2420A.
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Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Board of Ethics, Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Services Advisory
Committee, 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,
Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
ID 23-2421B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 14, Article
VIII of the Code of Ordinances (Non-Discrimination in Public Accommodations,
Employment Practices, and Housing), to add a fair chance hiring provision to Section
14-203-5 setting hiring standards to limit employers’ consideration of the criminal history
on an initial job application; providing severability; providing a savings clause; providing
for publication and codification; providing for a penalty; and providing an effective date.
ID 23-2407C.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the December 14,
2023 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Susan Parker be excused; and
declaring an effective date.
ID 23-2218D.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the November 16,
2023 meeting absence by Committee on Persons with Disabilities Member Isaiah Heck
be excused; and declaring an effective date.
ID 23-2375E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need,
and necessity for the acquisition of permanent water easements generally located along
Interstate 35 East frontage road situated in the Alexander Hill Survey, Abstract No. 623
in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached
Exhibit “A” (collectively, the “Property Interests”); authorizing the City Manager and City
Attorney, to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all
offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn
the property interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney, to file
eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making
findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
ID 23-2417F.
5. 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. --
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Denton and Curve
Development, LLC., an Arizona limited liability company for the granting of a Public
Access Easement for a park trail and planting of trees within the Hickory Creek Road
Medians.
ID 23-2291A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 14, Article
VIII of the Code of Ordinances (Non-Discrimination in Public Accommodations,
ID 23-2407B.
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Employment Practices, and Housing), to add a fair chance hiring provision to Section
14-203-5 setting hiring standards to limit employers’ consideration of the criminal history
on an initial job application; providing severability; providing a savings clause; providing
for publication and codification; providing for a penalty; and providing an effective date.
7. 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.
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 551.071-551.089 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
C E R T I F I C A T E
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 January 5, 2023, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
A. Public Safety Communications Audit 23-2057 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Final Wastewater Master Plan 23-1575 Water Utilities City Business 0:45
C. Roadway Impact Fees 23-405 Engineering City Business 1:00
D. Two-Minute Pitch: McGee 23-229 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:15
December 19, 2023
A. Audit Project 035 Staff Recruitment & Hiring 23-594 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Boards and Commissions Vacancies TBD City Secretary's Office City Business 0:30
C. Future Charter Election Followup TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:45
D. Two Minute Pitch:23-2423 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:15
A. Big Idea Discussion - City Hall West, Lot across from City Hall, and land use ideas TBD City Manager's Office City Business 2:00
B. Chiefs Advisory Board 23-1945 Police Department City Business 0:30
C. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:30
A. Design Criteria Manual Updates 23-1855 Engineering City Business 0:30
B. Strategic Plan Update 23-1860 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
C. Public Facilities Corporation 23-2349 Community Services City Business TBD
D. Hydration Stations TBD Water, Parks, Dev. Services City Business TBD
E. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:00
A. Southeast Denton Area Plan TBD Development Services City Business TBD
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
A. DISD Preferred Partnership TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
B. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
A. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
A. Parking Minimum TBD City Manager's Office City Business TBD
B. Chapter 6 - Animal Services Discussion TBD City Manager's Office City Business TBD
C. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Requestor
RFP for a Downtown Parking Survey 10/18/2022 Economic Development TBD CM Davis
Towing Enforcement Signage 2/7/2023 Capital Projects TBD CM Davis
Vote Centers Resolution 10/17/2023 City Manager's Office TBD CM McGee
Work Session To Be Determined
March 5
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
March 19
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
February 20
Joint Meeting with P&Z (@11:00 a.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Approved Council Pitches to be Scheduled
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items
to be Scheduled
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: December 8, 2023
February 20
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
February 6
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
December 12
Work Session (@3:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
January 23
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
NO MEETING - December Break
Other Major Items for Meeting:
January 9
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.16
1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Dec 11th - 17thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Brook Lake (5900)Trailside DrAt Intersection01/22/24 02/16/24 ADA Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel2Chittamwood CtDesert WillowCul V Sac01/02/24 02/02/24 Concrete Panel and Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel3Matthew AveThistle Hill Intersection Andrew Ave12/18/23 01/12/24 ADA RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel4Seven Oaks LnSwan Park DrHarvest Moon Trl01/15/24 02/23/24 Concrete Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel5Spring Valley DrTwilight DrMorningside Dr01/08/24 02/16/24 Concrete Curb and Gutter RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel6Wind River LnUnion Lake BlvdComo Lake Rd01/15/24 02/02/24 Concrete Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel Exported on December 8, 2023 11:31:11 AM CST17
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Avenue CEagle DrHighland St09/18/23 12/12/23 Relocation of gas lines. AtmosGavin Petner2Avenue CMaple StHighland St10/02/23 12/30/23 Atmos gas relocationAtmosGavin Petner3Azalea StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig4Barcelona StN I-35 Service RdMesa Dr12/07/23 12/12/23 Atmos gas relocationAtmosGavin Petner5Bell AveSycamore StPrairie St08/21/23 03/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig6Bernard StAcme StRoselawn Dr05/30/23 01/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig7Bonnie Brae StElm St (US 77)Bronco Way / Riney Rd11/13/23 12/29/23 Contractor will be installing a 16inch water line off of the new 36water line along US77.EngineeringJesus Perez8Bradshaw StWilson StPrairie St01/30/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig9Bradshaw StPrairie StSycamore St03/13/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig10Brightwood TerraceWilsonwood DrLongfellow Ln09/11/23 12/18/23 Utility InstallationEngineeringTaylor Holt11Buena Vista DrMontecito RdMira Vista Dr11/06/23 12/29/23 Street reconstructStreetsJeff Jones12Camellia StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig13Chaparral CtCooper Branch EDead End08/14/23 12/18/23 Utility ReplacementEngineeringTaylor Holt14Cherry Tree LnClear River Lndead end south11/27/23 01/12/24 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel15Churchill DrChurchill CirWindsor Dr12/11/23 01/29/24 Utility installations andpavement replacementEngineeringTaylor Holt16Clear River LnMontecito DrCountry Home Dr11/27/23 01/12/24 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel17College Park DrPeach StDead End10/02/23 01/31/24 Street reconstructStreetsJeff Jones18Collins StJohnson StDead End West08/22/23 01/05/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig19Crawford StMulberry StSycamore St10/09/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig20Crenshaw LnAlderbrook DrHayling Way Intersection11/20/23 01/19/24 Street Panels and SidewalkRepairStreetsRoy San Miguel21Fowler DrCollege ParkPeach St10/02/23 01/31/24 Street reconstructStreetsJeff Jones22Hickory Creek RdRiverpass DrFM 183003/13/23 12/31/24 Bridge InstallationEngineeringDustin Draper23Highland StLocust StWainwright St01/30/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig24Industrial StBell StMulberry St07/05/23 12/29/23 Utility installation and roadwayworkEngineeringSeth Garcia25Leslie StWillowwood StDudley St08/31/23 01/08/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig26Maple StElm StCarroll Blvd09/15/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott Fettig27Maple StCarroll BlvdElm St07/05/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig28Mayhill Rd@ Spencer Rd03/28/23 12/28/23 Water main tie-in and turn laneadditionPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba29Meadow LnSagewood StShadow Trail11/29/23 01/01/24 Street ReconstructionEngineeringTaylor Holt30Mill Pond RdEmerson LnOld North Rd09/11/23 12/25/23 Utility Installations & PavementReconstructionEngineeringTaylor Holt31Mingo RdMockingbird LnSirius Dr09/25/23 12/29/23 Base FailuresStreetsJeff Jones32Mingo RdNottingham DrPertain St10/25/23 12/30/23 pouring approach and turn laneflaggers will be present duringnormal work hoursPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba Exported on December 8, 2023 11:32:24 AM CST18
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact33Mulberry St EWood StCrawford St10/09/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig34Mulberry St EBell AveIndustrial St08/21/23 03/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig35Myrtle StMaple StHighland St07/05/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott Fettig36Myrtle StEagle DrMaple St07/05/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig37Myrtle StFort Worth Dr (HW377)Eagle Dr06/05/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig38Oakwood DrMcCormick StEast Dead End10/02/23 02/08/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig39Parkside DrWindsor Dr WBowling Green St10/16/23 12/31/23 Pavement replacement EngineeringScott Fettig40Peach StBell St NLocust St N10/02/23 01/31/24 Street reconstructStreetsJeff Jones41Pickwick LnOxford LnWindsor Dr08/21/23 12/18/23 Utility ReplacementEngineeringTaylor Holt42Pierce StMaple StHighland St07/05/23 03/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott Fettig43Prairie StLakey StTo Cemetary/ Halfway down Prairie 08/17/23 12/29/23 Narrow lane closure from Lakeyup to Cemetary beforeBradshaw to install new stormdrain.Public Works Inspections Stephany Trammell44Smith StJohnson StBell Ave01/30/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig45Smith StDallas Dr (Hwy 77)Hill St03/06/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig46Sycamore StExposition StRailroad Tracks on Sycamore 08/17/23 12/22/23 Work on manholes waterline forLang Railyard PrivateDevelopmentPublic Works Inspections Stephany Trammell47Sycamore StIndustrial StWainwright St04/24/23 12/29/23 Roadway & UtilitiesEngineeringSeth Garcia48Sycamore StExposition StCrawford St03/13/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig49Sycamore StWood StCrawford St10/09/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig50Trinity RdMills RdCooper Rd10/12/23 12/15/23 Installation of force main anddemo of old systemPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba51Underwood StNorth Texas BlvdKendolph Dr08/28/23 12/31/23 Pavement replacement. EngineeringScott Fettig52Wainwright StHighland StPrairie St03/13/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig53Wellington DrJust North of Heather LnChurchill Dr12/11/23 01/29/24 Utility installations andpavement replacementEngineeringTaylor Holt54Wind River LnComo Lake RdShoreline Dr12/11/23 01/26/24 Concrete Panel Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel55Wisteria StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig56Woodrow LnMcKinney StMorse Rd10/12/23 12/28/23 remove and replace turn lane atduchess drPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba Exported on December 8, 2023 11:32:24 AM CST19
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Avenue CHighland StMaple St10/24/23 11/14/23 Atmos Relocation Work forNeighborhood 2 & 6AtmosSheldon Gatewood2Bonnie Brae StScripture StHickory St10/23/23 11/20/23 installing conduit acrossroadway for dme substation.closures will be rolling at timesand full during work hours. workareas will be plated for traffic.Public Works Inspections Lee Thurmond3Bonnie Brae StScripture StHickory St10/23/23 11/20/23 installing conduit acrossroadway for dme substation.closures will be rolling at timesand full during work hours. workareas will be plated for traffic.Public Works Inspections Lee Thurmond4Eagle DrCollier StAvenue C11/17/23 11/20/23 Core hole repairPublic Works Inspections Gavin Petner5Katy TrailEdwards RdDCTA MedPark Station 08/21/23 11/30/23 A small section of Katy Trail willhave intermittent closures toaccommodate the constructionof the new Mayhill Road Bridgeover the DCTAOtherTracy L. Beck, PE, PMP6Lookout LnWindsor DrWestward Dr10/16/23 12/08/23 Panel and Sidewalk Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel7Mayhill Rd@ Colorado Blvd10/06/23 11/13/23 One Turn Lane each directionclosed to allow material staging.EngineeringTracy L. Beck, PE, PMP8Mayhill RdIH 35Colorado Blvd10/06/23 11/13/23 One lane to be closed forstaging construction operationsfor new bridgeOtherTracy L. Beck, PE, PMP9McKinney St EBell AveOakland St11/13/23 11/30/23 Sidewalk and ADA repair StreetsRoy San Miguel10Meadow Ln PlHercules LnMeadow Ln11/29/23 12/01/23 Street ReconstructionTaylor Holt11Oak StThomas StBonnie Brae St10/23/23 11/21/23 installing conduit acrossroadway for dme substation.closures will be rolling at timesand full during work hours. workareas will be plated for traffic.Public Works Inspections Lee Thurmond12Oak StThomas StBonnie Brae St10/23/23 11/21/23 installing conduit acrossroadway for dme substation.closures will be rolling at timesand full during work hours. workareas will be plated for traffic.Public Works Inspections Lee Thurmond13Palo Verde DrBrias CtMontecito Dr09/08/23 11/24/23 ReconstructJeff Jones14Pheasant Hollow St Windbrook StWillow Stone St10/23/23 11/20/23 Pavement Replacement EngineeringTaylor Holt15Pheasant Hollow St Willow Stone StSagewood Ln10/23/23 12/04/23 Pavement Replacement EngineeringTaylor Holt16Plum Hollow RdLocust StPheasant Hollow St10/23/23 12/04/23 Pavement Replacement EngineeringTaylor Holt17Plum Hollow RdLocust StPheasant Hollow St10/23/23 12/04/23 Pavement Replacement EngineeringTaylor Holt18Railroad AveHickory StMcKinney St11/06/23 11/30/23 Sidewalk repair in front or HR StreetsRoy San Miguel19Wainwright StPrairie StSycamore St04/24/23 11/17/23 Roadway, utilitiesEngineeringSeth Garcia20Westwood DrDudley StParvin St10/30/23 12/08/23 Curb / Sidewalk/ Valley GutterrepairStreetsRoy San MIguel21Woodrow LnMcKinney StMorse St11/17/23 11/30/23 Remove and replace turn lanepavingPublic Works Inspections Lee Thurmond Exported on December 8, 2023 11:32:36 AM CST20