111017 Friday Staff Report ( I) City Manager's Office
DENTON 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8307
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 10, 2017
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Public Utilities Board Meeting on Monday,November 13, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room.
2. Mobility Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room.
3. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 12:00
p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
4. No Agenda Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
B. Upcoming Events
1. NLC City Summit,November 15-18, 2017 in Charlotte,NC
II. General Information & Status Updates
A. Historical Memo on Bonnie Brae Properties — Please see attached memo from
staff regarding properties along Bonnie Brae Road. Please note that the properties
are not historically landmarked, but information regarding their history is
included.
B. Denton Development Code Public Participation — The City of Denton is in the
process of updating/rewriting the Denton Development Code. Staff has set an
energetic timeline to complete the process, with it projected to be complete in
advance of the 2018 Spring construction season. Staff is seeking public
participation and assistance with this critical initiative and has organized a town
hall gathering, informal round table discussions, and one-on-one sessions by
appointment.
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An opportunity to provide input and comments for consideration in this process
will be offered on the following date and times:
• Town Hall Gathering
Denton City Council Chambers (215 E. McKinney)
Monday,November 13th
5:30 PM
• Informal Round Table Discussions
Development Services Center(215 W. Hickory Street)
Tuesday,November 14th
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 P.M.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
• One-on-One sessions
Development Services Center(215 W. Hickory Street)
Wednesday morning,November 15' (By appointment)
Contact Athenia Green at Athenia.Greenkcityofdenton.com or (940) 349-
8358
Staff has sent out an e-mail to the development community and stakeholders, as
well as posted on the website, sent out through the website news subscription list,
and posted on social media. Staff contact: Scott McDonald
C. Website Posting Locations for Agendas/Minutes—In order to provide uniformity
in the agenda process and a consistent location on the City's website for agenda
postings,the City Secretary's Office will be transitioning all boards/commissions
/council committees into the Legistar agenda process. This is the process used
currently by several boards/commissions/council committees such as City
Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Public Utilities Board, and Traffic
Safety Commission. This system will place all posted agendas on the Public
Meetings page on the City's website thus making it easier for citizens to locate and
view meeting agendas and minutes. It is anticipated that the transition will be
completed by January 1, 2018. Staff contact: Jennifer Walters
D. Fire Explorer Program— The Fire Department is currently recruiting for the Fire
Explorer program. The Fire Explorer program is an interactive career education
program that combines classroom training with hands-on experience in fire service
careers. Explorers not only gain knowledge of the fire service, but they also gain
self-confidence and leadership experience. The Explorers will meet bi-monthly at
a Denton fire station starting in February 2018. The program is open to anyone
ages 14-19 years old who resides in Denton. Interested participants are encouraged
to contact Fire Community Services Officer Megan Schuth before the end of
January at megan.schutlikcityofdenton.com or (940) 349-8848. Staff contact:
Megan Schuth
E. City Staff Participate in Tabletop Disaster Exercise — The City of Denton
leadership team participated in a tabletop disaster exercise regarding a major flood
scenario at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at Central Fire Station on
Friday, November 3. The training was facilitated by Craig Brein with the Texas
Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). A tabletop exercise involves
assessing plans, policies, and procedures in an informal setting before an
emergency occurs.
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The focus of the training was to review the City's new Disaster Finance Plan. The
Plan will help ensure disaster related expenses are documented in order to assist
with cost recovery following a Presidential Disaster Declaration. The tabletop was
the culmination of five Disaster Accounting 101 courses conducted by TDEM over
the last two years. In addition to EOC staff, departmental timekeepers observed
the exercise in order to better understand the disaster response and recovery
process. A total of 65 City staff members and community stakeholders from
Denton ISD, Denton County Health Department, and the University of North
Texas participated with the exercise. Staff contact: Mike Penaluna
F. Hands-free Ordinance Enforcement — At the November 7 City Council meeting,
Council Member Briggs asked for the number of citations written for violations of
the hands free wireless device laws. Since HB 62 was adopted amending the Texas
Transportation Code and prohibiting texting and emailing state wide, citations
have been issued under both the amended ordinance and the State Law depending
on which violation was observed.
Since adoption of the original ordinance in 2014 that prohibited texting, emailing,
surfing the internet, etc., with a handheld communication device, there have been
a total of 157 citations issued and filed in Municipal Court.
Since the passage of the State Law prohibiting texting while driving, which went
into effect September 1,2017, and enforcement began October 1,2017,there have
been 5 citations issued and filed in Municipal Court as a violation of the State
Transportation Code.
In addition to previous communications through press releases,website,and social
media, an article regarding the hands-free ordinance and state law will be featured
in the December/January Resident Update mailed to all residents and businesses.
Staff contact: Chief Lee Howell
G. USTA Challenger Tournament—The Denton Challenger was held Nov. 4-5, with
663 entries, and was the largest of 50 USTA (United States Tennis Association)
Texas Section Challenger events in 2017. (The next closest event was held in
Dallas in February with 542 entries.) Participants came from the DFW Metroplex
and other cities such as Amarillo, Alvarado, Cleburne, Corsicana, Godley,
Houston, Katy, Kaufman, Kilgore, Longview, Spring, Tyler, and Wichita Falls.
Participants ranged in age from 10-18.
• Matches played: 991
• Total Courts Used: 79
Tennis parents report that Denton is the ideal location for many families in the top
half of Texas. Geographically, it splits east and west Texas so kids from Amarillo
and Tyler find it accessible. Neighbors to the north, such as Wichita Falls, find it
easier than driving to DFW for an event. Finally, the suburbs of
Frisco/Allen/McKinney/Southlake/Flower Mound find Denton a friendly option
and an easy weekend drive. Staff contact: Emerson Vorel/Heather Gray
H. Composting Program_. — During the concluding items portion of the October 24,
2017 City Council meeting, the Council requested information on the potential
costs and benefits of a City managed composting operation. The City of Denton
currently operates a composting program, Dyno Dirt, as part of the Beneficial
Reuse division.
The Dyno Dirt program was implemented in 1997 and utilizes aerated windrow
composting which involves forming organic waste into long rows and turning
them to properly aerate the compost. The operation produces an assortment of
composts, soils, and mulches using the yard waste collected by Solid Waste and
the recycled bio solids collected from the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant.
The use of bio solids enables the City to avoid the use of landfill airspace for the
disposal of that material. While a variety of organic material can be utilized as
"feedstock" for composting, the City's current permit does not allow the use of
animal products or large quantities of food waste. By limiting the City's feedstock
to yard waste and bio solids, the program is able to limit issues associated with
contamination, odors, and wild life (most notably wild hogs and vermin).
For fiscal year 2016-17, Beneficial Reuse sold over 26,000 yards of assorted
compost, soil, and mulch. Dyno Dirt sales generated total revenues of$944,839
and allowed the Wastewater department to avoid$544,742 in waste disposal fees.
After factoring for operational expenses, the program resulted in a $44,617 net
financial benefit. Staff contact: Ethan Cox
I. Smoking Ordinance—At the November 7 City Council meeting, Council Member
Gregory asked for information about the smoking ordinance and the final
component with upcoming changes effective December 31, 2017. Please see
attached an Informal Staff Report which provides information on the ordinance
approved in 2015 and details past public communications, as well as current and
planned communications to business owners and the public. Staff contact: Brian
Daskam/ Sarah Kuechler
J. Sprayground at Carl Gene Young Sr. Park — Denton Parks and Rec recently
completed the installation of the City's first sprayground after overcoming a brief
delay in the delivery of parts due to Hurricane Harvey. After consulting with staff
and community leaders,the Parks and Rec Department has decided to host a grand
opening this spring given that warmer weather will lend itself to higher attendance
and a more grand experience. A press release, photos, and public save the date
announcement are underway will be shared City-wide in the coming week. Staff
contact: Emerson Vorel
VFW
K. Park Systems Map — At the October 24 City Council meeting, Council Member
Briggs requested a map showing an overlay of properties within a half-mile radius
of public parks. Please see attached map. Staff contact: Emerson Vorel
L. Sidewalk on Wind River— Staff looked into a depressed sidewalk on Wind River
that was causing school children and pedestrians to walk in the mud after a citizen
wrote a Letter to the Editor. The HOA manager was contacted, and they had been
aware of the issue but had not formally logged a complaint with the City. Staff
from the Street Department went out last Friday,November 3 to clear the sidewalk
of the mud and it is scheduled to be addressed/repaired within 30 days. Staff
contact: Julie Anderson
M. Street Lighting on Interstate 35E — City Council recently requested staff to look
into intermittent lighting on the I-35E corridor. Mark Nelson, Transportation
Director, contacted TxDOT and was informed the high pressure sodium bulbs
require a 14-day "burn in" period. This is a requirement to condition the type of
light bulb. Various segments along the corridor are controlled by separate circuits
therefore there are locations that may not have continuous lighting in place during
the burn in period. Finally, there were a few lights that were not in operating
condition prior to construction of the 35Express project due to lack of connectivity
and/or theft of wire. Staff has requested the pre-construction audit from TxDOT
to determine which lights may be affected and determine process to have all lights
operational in the corridor. Staff contact: Mark Nelson
N. Charter Amendment Election — The certification of City Charter Amendment
election results is scheduled to take place with a special City Council meeting on
Monday, November 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City
Hall. The unofficial election results from the County show that Proposition D,
requiring the City to have an ethics ordinance,passed with 87% in favor and 13%
opposed. Staff will provide a brief presentation to City Council on Tuesday,Nov.
14 to discuss options of how to develop an ethics ordinance and receive Council
feedback. Staff contact: Bryan Langley
O. Pebblebrook Park Encampment—Please find attached a detailed memo providing
additional information on the public health and safety hazards posed by the
Pebblebrook Park encampment and why the decision was made to remove the
camp and clean-up the area. Staff contact: Bryan Langley/Todd Hileman
III. Community Events
A. Bicycle to Recycle 2017 — On Saturday, November 11, celebrate America
Recycles Day with a family bike ride from the Courthouse on the Square to ECO-
W.E.R.C.S. Resource Recovery Park and back again. This leisurely bike ride will
take participants along the rail trail and showcase where recycling is processed in
Denton. Below is a general timeline of the event:
• 9:00 am: Meet at the Courthouse on the Square; Quick bike repair and
bike safety
• 9:30 am: Ride departs for the Pratt Recycling Facility
• 10:00 am: Tour of the recycling facility
• 11:00 am: Depart back to the Square
• 12:00 pm: Free lunch in downtown with guest speakers (Lunch provided
by Pratt Industries)
Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye
B. Learn to Conserve: Energy Efficiency Workshop — Sustainable Denton staff will
be hosting a workshop on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 6 — 8 p.m. at Emily Fowler
Central Library (502 Oakland St) on energy efficiency and conservation tips to
save money. The public is encouraged to attend to learn how their home or
business uses electricity and understand how simple solutions can help to reduce
their electric bills. There will also be information on how to qualify for a
GreenSense Rebate on a number of energy efficiency improvement projects. Staff
contact: Katherine Barnett
IV. Attachments
A. Historical Memo on Bonnie Brae Properties
B. Parks System Map
C. Memo—Pebblebrook Park Encampment
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. Smoking Ordinance
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information
B. Draft Agenda
C. Council Calendar
D. Future Council Items
E. Street Construction Report
IOF Planning Division, Development Services Department
DENTON 215 Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8541
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 17, 2017
TO: Todd Hileman, City Manager
FROM: Roman McAllen, Historic Preservation Officer
THRU: Scott McDonald, Director Development Services
SUBJECT: Concerning Councilmember Keely Briggs Request Regarding Properties Affected
by the Proposed Alignment of Bonnie Brae and Historical Relevance
The impetus for this memorandum was a request from Councilmember Briggs, made during the
August 1 st City Council meeting, for input regarding the historical significance of the homes
that are proposed to be removed with the widening of Bonnie Brae Street between Scripture
Street and W. Oak Street. None of the nine homes affected by the widening project are presently
designated as historic landmarks. The attached document provides some historical background.
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The following are the houses that would be demolished:
1. 314 N. Bonnie Brae Street 6. 404 N. Bonnie Brae Street
2. 316 N. Bonnie Brae Street 7. 2291 Scripture Street
3. 320 N. Bonnie Brae Street 8. 2293 Scripture Street
4. 324 N. Bonnie Brae Street 9. 2300 Scripture Street
5. 400 N. Bonnie Brae Street
1. 314 North Bonnie Brae
Date Built: 1949; date source:
mechanics lien; Style: Post War home
on large urban lot.
Original Owner: Roy and Anna Paul #
Builder: R.L. McGalliard and A.S.
Crout,noted local general contractors
whose other work included:Vanity
Store and Voertman's by TWU)
Other: Owner occupied for 30 years.
Figure 1 -314 North Bonnie Brae St.
2. 316 North Bonnie Brae
Date Built: 1915; date source: Denton
County Appraisal District; Style:
remodeled Craftsman ���
Original Owner: Possibly D.L. Wilkins
Other: This address was home for 18
years to the W.H.James family. Their
son Gerald James won local acclaim as
one of the Denton Record-Chronicle's
most prolific paper boys,winning
multiple contests and awards for his I '
work. According to tax records this
home was moved to this address in
November of 1950 from North Texas -: r
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State College. This was the home of tft,
Willie Hudspeth.
Figure 2-316 North Bonnie Brae St.
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3. 320 North Bonnie Brae
Date Built: 1950; date source:
connection to building permit;
Style: Post War
Original Owner: M.C.
Sheppard
Other: This was the home for 6
years to beloved local nurse,
Lillian Estes,who was awarded
for her service to the
community. She was Denton
County Chair of the National
Foundation of Infantile -
Paralysis(polio). The Flow
Hospital Auxiliary created an
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annual scholarship in Lillian
Estes' name. Subsequentially,
it was home to Jennifer Borges,
who overcame a battle with
cystic fibrosis as a 3-year old,
per a Denton Record Chronicle
article. Figure 3-320 North Bonnie Brae St.
4. 324 North Bonnie Brae
Date Built: 1949-1950; date source:
Denton Record Chronicle article
about permits; Style: Post War
Original Owner: Likely,M.C.
Sheppard
Other: Dr. Sheppard,owner of
multiple lots in this area,was a
Denton doctor for over 20 years.
This was briefly the home of -
University of North Texas graduate _
and Columbia-trained,local tax
attorney,Durward Dyche,who later
ran for City Commissioner and sued the Denton Record-Chronicle for
libel. He was also an assistant
economics professor at The
University of Texas. For 48 years,
this address was home to Betty
Joyce Elliott,later Matheson. Figure 4-324 North Bonnie Brae St.
Improved by builder Don Johnson in
1984.
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5. 400 North Bonnie Brae
Date Built: 1950; date source:
mechanics lien; Style: Post War
Original Owner: James Albert Gladish
Builder: H.F. Burke
Other: Oil company operator and
respected Denton citizen,James A. -
Gladish,had this home built while
living next door at 324 N Bonnie Brae
in 1950. He and his wife resided here
for two years. It was then home for
17 years to Mrs.Liza Jane Castellaw, I.
local philanthropist and sister of local
businessman J.W. ("Dad")Pender. In
1968,Mrs. Castellaw invited the
President of Baylor to this home to
accept her donation of$690,000 to
Baylor to have the Communications - -
Building on the Baylor campus named
after her son. Jack Castellaw was a Figure 5-400 North Bonnie Brae St.
Baylor basketball student manager
who was killed in 1927, along with 9 other students,when a train hit their bus on the way to a game. The
students are still honored collectively by Waco as "The Immortal 10."
6. 404 North Bonnie Brae
Date Built: 1957; date source: jm
mechanics lien; Style: Mid-Century
Original Owner: Louis Greening,
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Builder: John H.Jeter
Other: Home of the Colwells for 40 4`
years. Mrs. Colwell was a .. z
successful realtor in the late 1950's
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Figure 6-404 North Bonnie Brae St.
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7. 2293 Scripture Street
Date Built: 1948; date source:
mechanics lien; Style: Mid-
Century/Prairie
Original Owner: J.W. Pender,
Jr.
Builder: Earl Bushey
Other: This was the home of
J.W. Pender, Sr.,who started the
department of government and
is credited with establishing
intercollegiate athletics at The
University of North Texas. He =
was also the head football -
coach for one season and was
on the faculty for 34 years. Mr.
Pender also served as the City
of Denton School Board Chair.
Figure 7-2293 Scripture St.
8. 2291 Scripture Street
Date Built: 1951; date source:
mechanics lien; Style: Ranch
Original Owner: Sam and Abby
"Tab"McAlister "
Builder: J.W.Karnes, Sr.
Other: Home for 26 years to Dr.
Sam McAlister,head of the UNT = K
Department of Government, and =
his wife,known as"Tab." From
1958-1959,while living in this
house,Dr. McAlister served as
chair of the Charter Commission
which wrote the charter 5
establishing Denton's council-
manager form of government.
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9. 2300 Scripture Street
Date Built: 1956; date source
mechanics lien; Style: Ranch
Original Owner: Manuel and
Dorothy(Wilkins)Meyer
Builder: George C. Deutsch, ;.
Contractor
Other: Built by, and home for 26 ;..
years to,Dr. Manuel Meyer and his wife Dorothy. He was a well-
respected member of the music
faculty at the University of North
Texas.
Figure 9-2300 Scripture St.
Note: A covenant filed in 1941, effective until January 1967,with an option to renew in ten year
increments was agreed to by a group of property owners that appear to have owned all of the land on
which these homes were built,except 2300 Scripture. This covenant,in effect, created a neighborhood
district with building and use restrictions for these properties. It appears that all but one of the homes
were built during the period governed by this covenant.
Designating landmarks anywhere often involves subjective analysis of a structure and its history. The
criteria for the designation of local historic landmarks in Denton is in Section 35.7.6.4. of the Denton
Development Code;the criteria for designation of landmarks are:
1. Character,interest or value as part of the development,heritage or cultural characteristics of the
City, state or the United States;
2. Recognition as a recorded state historic landmark, a national historic landmark or entered into the
National Register of Historic Places;
3. Embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen;
4. Identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the
development of the City;
5. Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail,material or craftsmanship which represent a
significant architectural innovation;
6. Relationship to other distinctive buildings, sites or areas which are eligible for preservation
according to a plan based on architectural,historic or cultural motif;
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7. Portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an area of history characterized by a distinctive
architectural style;
8.Archeological value in that it has produced or can be expected to produce data affecting theories of
historic or prehistoric interest;
9. Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, ethnic or historical heritage of the City, state, or
United States;
10. Location as the site of a significant historic event;
11. Identification with a person who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the
City, state or United States;
12.A building or structure that because of its location has become of value to a neighborhood,
community area or the City;
13.Value as an aspect of community sentiment or public pride.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 10, 2017
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Decision to Remove Encampment in Pebblebrook Park
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On Monday,November 6, an encampment of homeless individuals located in Pebblebrook Park
was removed and cleaned up. Staff sent an ISR to the City Council last week explaining the
history of the camp, the continued public health and safety concerns, and the steps taken to assist
the individuals on site and remove the camp.
Staff would like to provide additional information on the concerns and dangers posed by the
encampment and why the decision was made to remove it after more than a year of interaction
with the site. Although staff is aware that several other homeless/transient camps exist in the
community(and are occasionally monitored by City staff), this camp developed to become a
serious public health and safety hazard for individuals on site, the surrounding properties and
neighborhoods, and for responding public safety personnel.
BACKGROUND:
History
At least three years ago, transient/homeless individuals began camping in several locations in the
area of E. McKinney St. and Loop 288, including a secluded wooded area of City property along
Pecan Creek south of McKinney between Loop 288 and Mayhill called Pebblebrook Park. The
Police Department has received calls in the area attributable to the homeless for years, but the
Pebblebrook Park location remained relatively quiet and undiscovered until last year. Please see
below map which shows the location.
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The Homeless Outreach Team first became aware of the encampment a year ago and has
maintained contact with individuals staying at the encampment through their activities. The
Homeless Outreach Team is a seven member team with representatives from Denton Police,
Giving Hope, Denton County MHMR, and a paramedic from Denton Fire. Their goal is to meet
homeless individuals in their environment and provide them with information on housing,
employment, and benefit resources they may qualify to receive.
The encampment grew considerably in population and area size since their first encounter, with
an estimated occupancy peak of 30 individuals. There have been an increasing number of public
health and safety concerns after many interactions, warnings, and attempts to resolve those
concerns.
Timeline Public Health and Safety
The following depicts a general timeline and increasing concerns for public health and safety
concerns:
• From October to December 2016, the Police Department responded to 16 calls for service
in the area of the camp. In each of these instances, the caller believed the person causing
the issue was homeless. This could not be confirmed in some cases, and in other cases
when a homeless person was identified it is uncertain where they may have been residing.
Many of these calls centered around an abandoned house at 524 S. Loop 288, which is
across Loop 288 from the Pecan Creek camp site,but easily accessible by the creek under
the Loop bridge. Community Improvement has been working an ongoing case on the
house. Many of the other calls centered around 525 S. Loop 288. This is a business/
property owned by the Martino Group. Complaints included people bathing publicly,
charging their cell phones, public urination, grass fires, and thefts.
• In 2017, the Police Department responded to 9 similar calls in those areas. Police also
began responding to calls at the business strip center at 3730 E. McKinney for criminal
mischief, disturbances, and trespassing. The complainant of at least 8 of those, which was
the property manager for the strip center, attributed all of the calls to homeless persons.
• In January 2017, Police became aware of the encampment growing during the Point-in-
Time survey conducted. In April 2017, Police was again notified by community members
with concerns. Police looked into it and found that as many as 12 people were living on
the City property and a segment of private property.
• Between April and August 2017, officers and the Homeless Outreach Team made
numerous visits and contacts to the location, identifying several individuals and making
referrals to resources. Due to complaints, the private property owners in the area were
contacted and enforcement authorizations were received.
• In August 2017, due to continued complaints, Police contacted the Parks Department to
start discussions on trimming brush and a cleanup of the area.
• Staff from several departments continued discussing a systematic approach to be sure that
no one's civil rights would be violated and that everything possible was being done to
provide services to the people in the camp. Officers making visits to the camp followed
the Police Department's Standard Operating Procedure for Homeless Response.
• The Homeless Outreach Team visits included members with Giving Hope. Giving Hope
completed VI-SPDAT surveys on everyone they met at the camp. These were then
entered into HMIS. One couple that Giving Hope had housed earlier in the year was at
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the camp in October 2017. According to Giving Hope, this couple refuses to seek
employment and therefore cannot sustain the housing that was provided.
• Since August 2017, the Fire Department responded to 9 fire calls in the area of the camp.
The Fire Department has extinguished fires resulting from burning piles of plastic bags
with cans in it, to an entire air mattress, to large trash burns. The trash piles are usually
around 3 ft tall and 4 ft wide. In addition, Fire personnel have responded to at least 5
grass fires in the area.
• In August 2017, PD officers and the Homeless Outreach Team began warnings to the
campers that they would need to vacate in the near future. Referrals were made to
Salvation Army and MKOC.
• In October 2017, PD took Dr. Rod Munsell, veterinarian, to the camp. Dr. Munsell
vaccinated 9 cats and dogs.
Public Safety Calls
In addition to the public safety responses described above,below are the related call volumes
from the last year:
• Fire Department—Over the past 12 months, the Fire Department responded to 24
incidents, with 15 of those incidents occurring in the last 6 months alone. Please see
below a breakdown of incident types:
o Fire Calls (Investigation of Smoke, Illegal Burning, Grassfire): 16
o EMS Calls (Medical Emergency, Heart Attack, Injured Persons, Unconscious
Person): 8
• Police Department—There were 28 Police calls in 2016 and 14 calls year-to-date in 2017
for service in the area of the camp. Calls for service included response to intoxicated
persons, controlled substance, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, suspicious person,
theft, disturbances, and more.
Decision to Remove the Encampment
After an increase in activity and calls, a site assessment of the location was initiated in October
2017. Collectively, the Denton Police Department, the Denton Fire Department, Parks and
Recreation, Community Development, and Solid Waste assessed the situation in late October and
determined a course of action was necessary. The following was considered in the operational
decision making:
• Increased number of calls (weekly)by Fire Department personnel for fires.
• Fires had grown beyond small cooking fires to large trash pile burns.
• Repeated requests by fire suppression personnel to stop burning were repeatedly ignored.
• Fire personnel observed numerous propane tanks, gas generators,unknown chemicals,
and other highly flammable items in an area with repeated Fire suppression calls. The
items continued to proliferate in spite of warnings from public safety staff.
• Increasing accumulation of trash and debris increased fire risks.
• Increasing accumulation of trash and debris raised additional concerns about the health
and safety of the environment.
• Numerous resident complaints were received and passed on through the Police
Department, CMO, and Council Members.
• The PD explored options to discourage the encampment, including clearing brush and
trees,posting no trespassing signs on the City property, and clearing the property of trash,
debris, etc., collaborating with the City Attorney, Parks, Community Improvement,
Giving Hope, MHMR, and United Way Homeless Leadership Team coordinator.
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• The Homeless Outreach Team made several visits and contacts to the location,
identifying several individuals and making referrals to resources since the discovery of
the camp. The Outreach Team assisted with the coordination and notification of the
encampment removal.
Following a review of the property history by an internal team comprised of CMO, Fire, and
Police personnel, the group decided to move forward with the clean-up of the encampment.
Campers had been provided services throughout the year, knew of the services and shelters
available, and could set up camp elsewhere. Staff believed they had followed a process that
thoroughly warned the campers of the coming cleanup and informed them of the issues leading
to the cleanup.
On November 6, 2017, Park Maintenance staff, with the assistance of equipment from Solid
Waste,performed the collection and disposal of trash and debris. Police and Community
Development representatives were present along with paramedics from the Fire Department to
provide assistance to both Park staff and individuals at the encampment. Due to the 10 day notice
provided, the majority of individuals camping at the site had relocated and found new places to
go.
Assistance Provided
As mentioned, the Homeless Outreach Team visits included members with Giving Hope and the
United Way. Giving Hope completed VI-SPDAT surveys on everyone they met at the camp.
These were then entered into HMIS.
For privacy reasons, names cannot be collected as the encampment was removed and cleaned up,
so there is no way to know where the individuals went. Even if the information were to be asked
for, it is likely that most individuals would not be willing to share where they were going since
they were being removed from the site.
Lessons Learned
Staff will try to provide more advanced notice to the City Council in the future if a decision is
made to clean-up an encampment or area with the details and reasoning behind the decision. In
addition, staff is reaching out to other cities more experienced in relocating encampment areas to
see if any example protocols exist. A more formal notification procedure for homeless residents
will be developed and shared with Council in case this should be necessary again.
CONCLUSION:
The decision to remove the encampment was well thought out and deliberated. The severity of
the continued health and safety concerns could not be ignored with the responsibility and duty to
protect and serve those individuals, the surrounding properties and neighborhoods, our first
responders, and the entire community. Had anyone been fatally injured in a fire, this situation
would be a major story, and that was becoming an increasing possibility.
As has been previously stated,public safety and human service providers are actively monitoring
at least five other encampments. The residents of these encampments are cooperating and not
escalating the types of public safety issues that the Pebblebrook Park encampment was causing
and City staff has been instructed to treat those folks with the utmost kindness and be of
assistance when possible.
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Date: November 10, 2017 Report No. 2017-082
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Overview of Ordinance 2015-121 (Smoking Ordinance)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Passed on April 21, 2015, the ordinance repealed and replaced previous smoking ordinances and
made it, "unlawful for any person to smoke or possess a lit tobacco, weed or other plant product
or to smoke an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette)" in certain places.
The majority of the ordinance went into effect in August of 2015, 120 days after the ordinance
was passed. The final component of the ordinance, which will go into effect on Dec. 312017,
relates to bars that allow smoking. "A bar operating as a 'smoking bar' as of the date of passage
of this ordinance shall cease operating as a 'smoking bar' on or before Dec. 31, 2017 and shall
thereafter comply with all provisions of this ordinance."
BACKGROUND:
What preceded Ordinance 2015-121?
Ordinance number 2012-367, passed on Dec. 18, 2012, prohibited smoking in certain facilities.
These included all city facilities and vehicles, bowling alleys, restaurants, and with some
exceptions: retail establishments,places of employment, and bars.
This ordinance specifically did not prohibit smoking in seven different facilities, which included
private residences, vehicles, and clubs, patios of restaurants or bars, bingo parlors, tobacco shops
and cigar bars, and bars that do not employ or admit persons under 18 years of age.
Ordinance 2015-121 repealed and replaced ordinance 2012-367.
DISCUSSION:
What did Ordinance 2015-121 change?
• Passed on April 21, 2015, the ordinance repealed ordinance 2012-367 and made it,
"unlawful for any person to smoke or possess a lit tobacco,weed or other plant product
or to smoke an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette)" in certain places. These places included
all of those mentioned in ordinance 2012-367, and added"Any location which is within
thirty(30) feet of a street-front main entrance where smoking is allowed or, if a business
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has a front patio where smoking is allowed, within (30) feet of the boundaries of such
patio."
• Similar to ordinance 2012-367, this ordinance listed several places where smoking is not
prohibited. Whereas the previous ordinance listed bars (with the caveat that they not
admit persons under the age of 18), this ordinance did not list bars as an exception.
Instead, the ordinance lists "smoking bars"with the provision that they will cease
operating as such on or before Dec. 31, 2017 and come into compliance.
• Prohibited the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors
When was the rule e[fective that prohibited smoking within 30sfeet of a storefront entrance?
It was effective in August of 2015, 120 days after the passage of ordinance 2015-121. As of that
date, smoking within 30 feet of all storefront entrances was prohibited. The delayed
implementation to sunset"smoking bars"taking place on Dec. 31, 2017 does not introduce any
changes related to this rule.
Therefore, as an example, there should be no smoking on the sidewalks in front of businesses on
the square. Staff will work with Health Inspectors and the Police Department to educate business
owners and patrons of the regulations and gain compliance.
When did/do the changes go into e,[fect?
The final component of the ordinance, which will go into effect on Dec. 312017, relates to bars
that allow smoking. "A bar operating as a'smoking bar' as of the date of passage of this
ordinance shall cease operating as a 'smoking bar' on or before Dec. 31, 2017 and shall thereafter
comply with all provisions of this ordinance."
The majority of bars in Denton are already in compliance with this ordinance. Staff is aware of 6
bars in Denton that currently allow smoking inside.
1. The Loophole 119 W. Hickory St.
2. Porky's 8430 W University Dr.
3. JR Pockets 1127 Fort Worth Dr.
4. Hooligan's 104 N. Locust St.
5. Vitty's 1776 Teasley Ln.
6. Dusty's 119 S. Elm St.
Health Inspectors have met with each of these establishments and the management of each is
aware of the upcoming change.
It is estimated that approximately 10 bars in Denton currently have smoking patios, which are
allowed under this ordinance.
How does enforcement work?
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Health Inspectors inspect restaurants and bars twice annually to ensure compliance. Additionally,
establishments are inspected in response to complaints, generally on the same day. The
owners/managers of any establishment can be, upon conviction, fined up to $2,000 per infraction
for violations of this ordinance. To date, Health Inspectors are not aware of any citations related
to this ordinance.
The Police Department responds to calls complaining of individuals smoking in a non-smoking
area. To date they have received only one such complaint. Upon responding,they did not
observe a violation. In cases where officers have directly observed violations, they have given
verbal warnings and gained 100% compliance. The Police Department does not anticipate an
acceleration of complaints in the future.
How did the City communicate with residents when the ordinance was passed in 2015?
• As prescribed by the ordinance, the City placed a notice in the Denton Record Chronicle
within 10 days of the ordinance being passed.
• A press release was distributed to the media and also placed on the City's website. The
ordinance was widely reported on.
• The City posted information via social media, which received more than the normal
amount of interaction.
• The to-be-affected business owners were sent a letter,both when the ordinance was
passed and when the ordinance went into effect.
• "No Smoking" signs were made available to business owners through Health Inspectors
prior to the ordinance going into effect. These signs remain available through Health
Inspectors.
CONCLUSION:
What communications are planned for the future?
• Letters have been distributed by Health Inspectors to the bars that will be affected by the
final component of the ordinance (related to "smoking bars"). Those inspectors have also
offered door signs to the business owners. In these discussions, bar owners and managers
have indicated to the Health Inspectors that they were already aware of the upcoming
implementation.
• Letters are also being mailed to bars in the city to remind them of the upcoming
implementation.
• In the coming month the following communications are planned to help inform and
remind residents of the ordinance:
o Press release
o Notice in the Denton Record Chronicle
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o Article in the Dec./Jan. issue of the Resident Update newsletter
o Social media posts
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance 2015-121
Ordinance 2012-367
Image of"No Smoking" signs available through Health Inspectors
Letter to businesses regarding the upcoming change
STAFF CONTACT:
Brian Daskam
Public Information Officer
(940) 349-7567
Brian.Daskam(kcityofdenton.com
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ORDINANCE NO. 2�15-121
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF
CERTAIN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND FOOD
ESTABLISHMENTS AS NONSMOKING AREAS; PROVIDING NOTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS; PROHIBITING SMOKING IN DESIGNATED NONSMOKING AREAS;
PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, REPEALING ORDINANCE 2012-367, AND ANY OTHER ORDINANCE IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton recognizes that the smoking of
tobacco, weeds or other plant products has been demonstrated to have a detrimental effect on not
only the smoker but others in close proximity to the smoker; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton adopted Ordinance Number 2012-
36E which recognized that the smoking of tobacco, weeds or other plant products has been
demonstrated to have a detrimental effect on not only the smoker but others in close proximity to
the smoker and which established regulations governing smoking in the City of Denton; and
WHEREAS, upon further review, the City Council of the City of Denton has determined
that it is the best interest of the citizens of the City of Denton to adopt additional regulations
governing in the City and expanding the said regulations to include vapor products within the
definition of smoking; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this ordinance, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Bar means an enclosed indoor establishment that is open to the public and is devoted primarily
to the sale and service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.
Billiard Hall means a place of amusement for which the chief purpose is providing the use of
billiard/pool tables to the public.
Bingo parlor means an establishment owned, operated, or administered by a person or entity
licensed or permitted by the State of Texas pursuant to V.C.T.A., Occupations Code, Chapter
2001.
Cigar Bar means an establishment used primarily for the sale of cigars, cigar-related products,
and alcoholic beverages, and does not allow admittance to or employ persons under the age of
eighteen (18), and is equipped with a commercial walk-in humidor of not less than 350 cubic feet
or a reach-in humidor of not less than 180 cubic feet with a humidifier which maintains a set
humidity through evaporation and diffusion and is connected to a reverse osmosis filtration
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system for constant supply of water.
Electronic Cigarette (e-cigarette) means any electronic oral device, such as one composed of a
heating element, battery, and/or electronic circuit, which provides a vapor or aerosol of nicotine
or any other substance, and the use or inhalation which stimulates the smoking of a tobacco
cigarette, pipe or cigar. "Electronic cigarette" includes any such device, whether manufactured,
distributed, marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, and electronic cigar, an electronic
cigarillo, an electronic pipe, electronic hookah, or under any other similar produce name or
descriptor. The term electronic cigarette does not include any asthma inhaler or other similar
device that has been duly prescribed by a licensed physician.
Employee means an individual in the service of another under a contract of hire, whether express
or implied, or oral or written, for direct or indirect monetary wages or profit, or an individual
who volunteers the individual's services for an employer.
Employer means a person or entity who uses the services of another under a contract of hire,
whether express or implied, or oral or written, or uses the volunteer services of one or more
individuals.
Facility means improvements of a vertical nature, including, but not limited to, buildings, sheds,
garages, and stadium structures and excluding horizontal improvements such as sidewalks,
streets and parking lots.
Fraternal Organization means a non-profit organization that:
(1) is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(8), (10), or(19) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(2) operates under a lodge system with a representative form of government; and
(3) is organized for the exclusive benefit of the members of the organization and their
dependents.
Healthcare Facility means an office or institution in which care or treatment is provided for
physical, mental, or emotional diseases or other medical, physiological, or psychological
conditions.
Operator means the owner or person in charge of a public place or place of employment,
including an employer.
Open-aired Outdoor Patio means an outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation that
adjoins a building and typically has an improved floor surface.
Place of Employment means an enclosed facility under the control of a public or private
employer, including, but not limited to, work areas, private offices, employee lounges,
restrooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, employee cafeterias, hallways,
construction areas, and temporary offices. This definition does not include such outdoor areas as
construction sites, parking lots, or designated smoking areas, or any area where smoking is
specifically allowed under this ordinance.
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Private Club means an organization that owns, leases, or occupies a building used exclusively
for club purposes at all times and:
(1) is operated solely for a recreational, fraternal, social, patriotic, political,
benevolent, or athletic purpose, but not for pecuniary gain;
(2) sells alcoholic beverages only incidentally to its operation;
(3) the affairs and management of the organization are conducted by a board of
directors, executive committee, or similar body chosen by the members at an
annual meeting;
(4) has established bylaws or a constitution to govern the club's activities; and
(5) is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue
Code, as a club described by Section 501(c) (7) of that code.
Public Place means an enclosed area the public is invited or allowed to enter.
Restaurant means an enclosed indoor establishment that is open to the public and is devoted
primarily to the sale and service of food for immediate consumption. The term includes a bar
located within the establishment.
Retail establishment means any establishment which primarily sells goods and/or services to the
general public.
Smoke/Smoking means to inhale, exhale, burn, or carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other
smoking equipment, containing tobacco, weed, or other plant product or the use of an electronic
cigarette or similar device.
Tobacco Bar means a business that:
(1) holds a permit under V.C.T.A., Tax Code, Chapter 155;
(2) holds an alcoholic beverage permit or license issued under V.C.T.A., Alcoholic
Beverage Code, Chapters 25, 28, 32, or 69, or under V.C.T.A., Alcoholic
Beverage Code, Section 11.10;
(3) post a conspicuous sign at the main entrance of the establishment that contains
the words "This is a Tobacco Bar. Smoking is permitted in this establishment."
and which includes the universal symbol for smoking, or other language that
clearly indicates that smoking is permitted in the said establishment;
(4) does not employ or allow admittance of persons under the age of 18; and
(5) generates at least 15% of its quarterly gross revenue from the sale of tobacco or
tobacco-related products.
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Tobacco Shop means a specialty retail establishment used primarily for the sale of tobacco
products and accessories and in which the sale of other products is incidental.
Vape Shop means a specialty retail establishment used primarily for the sale of e-cigarette
products and accessories and in which the sale of other products is incidental.
SECTION 2. Smoking prohibited in certain public places.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to smoke or possess a lit tobacco, weed or other plant
product or to smoke an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) in any of the following public
places:
(1) An elevator used by the public;
(2) Healthcare facilities;
(3) Any facility owned, operated or managed by the city;
(4) Any vehicle owned by or under the control of the city;
(5) Any retail establishment serving the general public except as otherwise permitted
in this ordinance;
(6) Lobbies, hallways, and other common areas in retirement facilities and nursing
homes;
(7) Any facility of a primary or secondary school;
(8) Child care and adult day care facilities;
(9) A privately owned theater auditorium, movie house, or other enclosed facility
which is open to the public for the primary purpose of exhibiting any motion
picture, stage drama, musical recital, athletic event, or any other performance or
event;
(10) Parks facilities and public libraries, including exterior corridors, and any area
within 30 feet of any public entrance thereto;
(11) Museums;
(12) Restaurants;
(13) Bars, except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance;
(14) Lobbies, hallways, and other indoor public areas in-hotels and motels;
(15) Bowling alleys;
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(16) Pool/billiard halls;
(17) Polling places;
(18) Bingo Parlors, except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance;
(19) Public transportation vehicles, including buses and trains, and within thirty (30)
feet of facilities in support of public transportation such as ticket, boarding,
shelter, and waiting areas; and
(20) Any establishment or facility declared to be non-smoking under Section 4(b) of
this ordinance.
(21) Any location which is within thirty (30) feet of a street-front main entrance
where smoking is allowed or, if a business has a front patio where smoking is
allowed, within (30) feet of the boundaries of such patio.
SECTION 3. Smoking prohibited in places of employment.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to smoke or possess a lit tobacco, weed or other plant
product in places of employment, except as provided in this ordinance.
(b) An employer shall communicate this prohibition to all prospective employees upon their
application for employment.
SECTION 4. Smoking not prohibited in certain places.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance, the following areas shall not be
subject to the smoking restrictions of this ordinance:
(1) Private residences, except when used as a child care, adult day care, or health care
facility;
(2) Personal vehicles;
(3) Private clubs and fraternal organizations;
(4) Open-aired outdoor patio of a restaurant or bar;
(5) Bingo Parlors which provide a solid physical barrier to separate the non-smoking
section. Any bingo parlors existing on the date of passage of this ordinance shall
have until April 19, 2016 to construct such barrier. Any bingo parlor established
after the effective date of this ordinance shall not be entitled to this exception and
shall comply with all other provisions of this ordinance;
(6) Tobacco shops, tobacco bars, cigar bars, and vape shops;
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(7) Bars operating as "smoking bars" as of the date of passage of this ordinance:.
I, which do not allow admittance of persons under the age of 18;
1 which post a conspicuous sign at the main entrance of the establishment
that contains the words "Smoking is permitted in this establishment" and
which includes the universal symbol for smoking, or other language that
clearly indicates that smoking is permitted in the said establishment; and
3. which do not have an open-aired outdoor patio.
A bar operating as a"smoking bar" as of the date of passage of this ordinance shall cease
operating as a "smoking bar" on or before December 31, 2017 and shall thereafter
comply with all provisions of this ordinance.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any owner, operator, manager or
other person who controls any establishment or facility described in this section, may
declare the entire establishment or facility as a nonsmoking establishment by posting the
establishment or facility as such pursuant to Section 5 of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Signage.
(a) The owner or person in control of an establishment in which smoking is prohibited by
this ordinance shall:
(1) Post a conspicuous sign at the main entrance to the establishment that shall
contain the words "No Smoking, by City of Denton Ordinance" and which
includes the universal symbol for no smoking, or other language that clearly
prohibits smoking; and
(2) Remove all ashtrays from any area in which smoking is prohibited.
SECTION 6. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or give an electronic cigarette or
any paraphernalia to any person under eighteen (18) years of age.
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in
this ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any court
of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this ordinance, and the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, hereby declares it would have
enacted such remaining portions despite any such invalidity.
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SECTION 8. Penalties. Any person violating this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be
punished by a fine not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
SECTION 9. Ordinance 2012-367 is hereby repealed.
SECTION 10. This ordinance shall become effective one-hundred twenty (120) days
from the date of its passage, and the City Secretary is hereby directed to cause the caption of
this ordinance to be published twice in the Denton Record-Chronicle, the official newspaper of
the City of Denton, Texas, within ten(10) days of the date of its passage.
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CCIR ," WATTS, MAYOR
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JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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FILE(S) Date Initials
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ORDINANCE NO. 2012-367
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF
CERTAIN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND FOOD
ESTABLISHMENTS AS NONSMOKING AREAS; PROVIDING NOTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS; PROHIBITING SMOKING IN DESIGNATED NONSMOKING AREAS;
PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, REPEALING ORDINANCE 86-69, ORDINANCE 93-193 AND CHAPTER 14
ARTICLE IV (SMOKING) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND ANY OTHER
ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton recognizes that the smoking of
tobacco, weeds or other plant products has been demonstrated to have a detrimental effect on not
only the smoker but others in close proximity to the smoker; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined it to be in the public interest to consider the
possibility of enhancing the City's smoking regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council enlisted the assistance of an ad-hoc citizen's advisory
committee to review smoking regulations in Denton; and
WHEREAS, this committee met on October 11, October 25, November 15, and
December 3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, this committee has forwarded certain recommendations regarding smoking
regulations to the City Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the work of this committee, and finds it
in the public interest to enact enhanced smoking regulations in the City of Denton; NOW,
THEREFORE;
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this ordinance, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Bar means an enclosed indoor establishment that is open to the public and is devoted primarily to
the sale and service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.
Billiard Hall means a place of amusement for which the chief purpose is providing the use of
billiard/pool tables to the public.
Bingo parlor means an establishment owned, operated, or administered by a person or entity
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licensed or permitted by the State of Texas pursuant to V.C.T.A., Occupations Code, Chapter
2001.
Cigar Bar means an establishment used primarily for the sale of cigar, cigar-related products,
and alcoholic beverages, and does not allow admittance to or employ persons under the age of
eighteen(18).
Employee means an individual in the service of another under a contract of hire, whether express
or implied, or oral or written, for direct or indirect monetary wages or profit, or an individual
who volunteers the individual's services for an employer.
Employer means a person or entity who uses the services of another under a contract of hire,
whether express or implied, or oral or written, or uses the volunteer services of one or more
individuals.
Facility means improvements of a vertical nature, including, but not limited to, buildings, sheds,
garages, and stadium structures and excluding horizontal improvements such as sidewalks,
streets and parking lots.
Fraternal Organization means a non-profit organization that:
(1) is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(8), (10), or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(2) operates under a lodge system with a representative form of government; and
(3) is organized for the exclusive benefit of the members of the organization and their
dependents.
Healthcare Facility means an office or institution in which care or treatment is provided for
physical, mental, or emotional diseases or other medical, physiological, or psychological
conditions.
Operator means the owner or person in charge of a public place or place of employment,
including an employer.
Open-aired Outdoor Patio means a patio that has no fencing surrounding the seating area of the
patio, except for open-aired construction (such as wrought iron, slats, or lattice work), or fencing
which would allow for more than 50 percent light and air penetration, or fences which do not
exceed four (4) feet in height. Walls contiguous to the primary business are not deemed fencing
within this definition. Ceilings of solid or open-aired construction (such as slats or lattice work)
are permitted notwithstanding the requirement of 50 percent light and air penetration.
Place of Employment means an enclosed facility under the control of a public or private
employer, including, but not limited to, work areas, private offices, employee lounges,
restrooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, employee cafeterias, hallways,
construction areas, and temporary offices. This definition does not include such outdoor areas as
construction sites, parking lots, or designated smoldng areas, or any area where smoking is
specifically allowed under this ordinance.
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Private Club means an organization that owns, leases, or occupies a building used exclusively
for club purposes at all times and:
(1) is operated solely for a recreational, fraternal, social, patriotic, political, benevolent,
or athletic purpose, but not for pecuniary gain;
(2) sells alcoholic beverages only incidentally to its operation;
(3) the affairs and management of the organization are conducted by a board of
directors, executive committee, or similar body chosen by the members at an annual
meeting;
(4) has established bylaws or a constitution to govern the club's activities; and
(5) is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue
Code, as a club described by Section 501(c) (7) of that code.
Public Place means an enclosed area the public is invited or allowed to enter.
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Restaurant means an enclosed indoor establishment that is open to the public and is devoted
primarily to the sale and service of food for immediate consumption. The term includes a bar
located within the establishment.
Retail establishment means any establishment which primarily sells goods and/or services to the
general public.
Smoke/Smoking means to inhale, exhale, burn, or carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other
smoking equipment, containing tobacco, weed, or other plant product.
Tobacco Shop means a specialty retail establishment used primarily for the sale of tobacco
products and accessories and in which the sale of other products is incidental.
Tobacco Bar means a business that:
(1) holds a permit under V.C.T.A., Tax Code, Chapter 155; and
(2) holds an alcoholic beverage permit or license issued under V.C.T.A., Alcoholic
Beverage Code, Chapters 25, 28, 32, or 69, or under V.C.T.A., Alcoholic Beverage
Code, Section 11.10.
SECTION 2. Smoking prohibited in certain public places.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to smoke or possess a lit tobacco, weed or other plant product
in any of the following public places:
(1) An elevator used by the public;
(2) Healthcare facilities;
(3) Any facility owned, operated or managed by the city;
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(4) Any vehicle owned by or under the control of the city;
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O Any 5 retail establishment serving the general public except as otherwise permitted in
this ordinance;
(6) Lobbies, hallways, and other common areas in retirement facilities and nursing
homes;
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(7) Any facility of a primary or secondary school;
(8) Child care and adult day care facilities;
(9) A privately owned theater auditorium, movie house, or other enclosed facility
which is open to the public for the primary purpose of exhibiting any motion
picture, stage drama, musical recital, athletic event, or any other performance or
event;
(10) Public libraries, including exterior corridors, and any area within 30 feet of any
public entrance;
(11) Museums;
(12) Restaurants;
(13) Bars, except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance;
(14) Lobbies, hallways, and other indoor public areas in hotels and motels;
(15) Bowling alleys
(16) Pool/billiard halls;
(17) Polling places;
(18) Bingo Parlors, except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance;
(19) Public transportation vehicles, including buses and trains, and within thirty (30) feet
of facilities in support of public transportation such as ticket, boarding, shelter, and
waiting areas; and
(20) Any establishment or facility declared to be non-smoking under Section 4(b) of this
ordinance.
SECTION 3. Smoking prohibited in places of employment.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to smoke or possess a lit tobacco, weed or other plant product
in places of employment, except as provided in this ordinance.
(b) An employer shall communicate this prohibition to all prospective employees upon their
application for employment.
SECTION 4. Smoking not prohibited in certain places.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance, the following areas shall not be
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subject to the smoking restrictions of this ordinance:
(1) Private residences, except when used as a child care, adult day care, or health
care facility;
(2) Personal vehicles;
(3) Private clubs and fraternal organizations;
(4) Open-aired outdoor patio of a restaurant or bar;
(5) A bar that does not employ, or allow admittance to, persons under the age of
eighteen (18) years, or which is permitted to sell tobacco products pursuant to
V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code Section 161.086;
(6) Bingo Parlors which provide a solid physical barrier to separate the non-smoking
section. Any existing bingo parlors shall have three (3) years from the effective
date of this ordinance to construct such barrier; and
(7) Tobacco shops, tobacco bars, and cigar bars.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any owner, operator, manager or other
person who controls any establishment or facility described in this section, may declare the entire
establishment or facility as a nonsmoking establishment by posting the establishment or facility
as such pursuant to Section 5 of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Signage.
(a) The owner or person in control of an establishment in which smoking is prohibited by this
ordinance shall:
(1) Post a conspicuous sign at the main entrance to the establishment that shall
contain the words "No Smoking, by City of Denton Ordinance" and which
includes the universal symbol for no smoking, or other language that clearly
prohibits smoking; and
(2) Remove all ashtrays from any area in which smoking is prohibited.
SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this
ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and the City Council of the City of Denton Texas, hereby declares it would have
enacted such remaining portions despite any such invalidity.
SECTION 7. Penalties.
Any person violating this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
SECTION 8. Ordinance 86-69, Ordinance 93-193, Chapter 14 Article IV (Smoking) of the
Code of Ordinances, and any other ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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SECTION 9. This ordinance shall become effective one-hundred twenty (120) days from the
date of its passage, and the City Secretary is hereby directed to cause the caption of this ordinance
to be published twice in the Denton Record-Chronicle, the official newspaper of the City of
Denton, Texas,within ten (10) days of the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of �� , 2012.
J4(T
MARK A. BURR , S, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:
APPR D A TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA JURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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No Smoking, by the City of Denton Ordinance 2015- 1 2 1
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DENTON 215 W. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8360
Sept. 26, 2017
Dear Business Owner or Manager:
In April of 2015, Denton's City Council passed Ordinance 2015-121 designating certain
establishments as nonsmoking. That ordinance stated that,
"A bar operating as a `smoking bar'as of the date of passage of this ordinance
shall cease operation as a `smoking bar'on or before December 31, 2017 and
shall thereafter comply with all provisions of this ordinance. "
Beginning on January 1, 2018, Building Inspections will include compliance with this ordinance
as part of our routine inspections. This will include checking for the presence of a conspicuous
sign at the main entrance reading"No Smoking, by City of Denton Ordinance" and ensuring that
ashtrays have been removed from areas in which smoking is prohibited.
Please see the attached ordinance and contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Emily Loiselle
Assistant Building Official
Office: (940) 249-8536
Email: Emily.Loiselle@cityofdenton.com
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Revision Date
11/10/17
Council Re uests for Information
Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status
1. Information on cost determination for curb rate vs drop- 6/5/17 Cox Staff is working on a staffing and
off rate at landfill operational analysis first before
conducting a revised cost of service
study.
2. Update on stack of railroad ties—are they being picked 6/5/17 Nelson All have been removed, except for a
up? few piles in downtown area. Staff
continues to work on closing this item
out with the railroad.
3. Discussion of development code criteria for width of 6/6/17 Canizares Amendments to Transportation criteria
streets manual are in process. Perimeter Street
Paving guidelines were recently
adopted.
4. Requests for 1) a full climate cycle analysis for the 7/25/17 1 Banks Provide an update later in the year after
Denton Energy Center and 2) a health impact study 10/24/17 Black&Veatch study; potential Q1
2017/18 projects.
5. Survey and report of how other municipalities and 7/25/17 Howell Superintendent Wilson asked that this
school districts fund their School Resource Officers, as be a larger discussion including the
well as analysis of calls to school and efficiency Natatorium and Impact and Drainage
Fees. A work session is expected in
Nov or Dec.
6. Work session on parking requirements in the Code 8/1/17 McDonald A work session is scheduled for Dec. 5.
7. Info on landfill SUP requirement and a plan to replace 8/15/17 Cox Landscape architect being retained.
or minimize trees that will be removed Working with legal counsel on
updating SUP. Will provide a briefing
to Council by Dec. 5.
8. Request to consolidate Council subcommittees and 8/22/17 Walters/Kuechler An update is included in the Friday,
agendas on the website in ones of Nov. 10 report.
9. Work session on recorded rules &procedures for 9/19/17 Leal A work session is planned for Dec. 5.
Council meetings
10. Work session on process for when a use category is not 9/19/17 Leal A work session is tentatively planned
clearly defined in the DDC (incl. appeals process and for Dec. 5.
communications to surrounding properties)
11. Discussion on the process for following up on the tipline 10/10/17 Hileman/Leal On hold until new City Auditor is
hired.
Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status
12. Joint work session with the Denton Housing Authority 10/10/17 Langley A joint work session is confirmed for
City Council luncheon on Dec. 4.
13. Work session on the process for fire recruitments 10/17/17 Paulsgrove A work session is planned for Nov. 14.
14. Work session on recycling for commercial and multi- 10/17/17 Cox An update is planned for the COE in
family properties November. Staff will seek the COE's
direction on how to proceed, including
Tans for a briefing to the City Council.
15. Work session on public restrooms and/or first aid station 10/17/17 Rosendahl A work session is tentatively planned
on the Square for Dec.
16. Map of Parks and overlay driving/walking distance 10/24/17 Vorel This item is included in the Friday,
Nov. 10 report.
17. ISR on potential for a composting program 10/24/17 Cox An update is included in the Friday,
Nov. 10 report.
18. Work session on the Public Improvement District 11/7/17 Langley/Booth
ordinance
19. Work session on homelessness/tent city research 11/7/17 Kuechler/Shaw
20. Update on the tree ordinance and on the tree fund 11/7/17 Langley/McDonald
21. Update on hands-free enforcement, including number of 11/7/17 Howell An update is included in the Friday,
warnings and tickets issued Nov. 10 report.
22. Information on what it would take for the downtown to 11/7/17 McDonald
be designated a historic landmark
23. Information on the charge for the Council DDC 11/7/17 McDonald
subcommittee
24. Work session on program to convert aboveground 11/7/17 Langley
electric utilities to underground
25. ISR on a status update for 35E highway lighting project 11/7/17 Nelson An update is included in the Friday,
Nov. 10 report.
26. Work session and/or report on public education and 11/7/17 Daskam/Kuechler An ISR is included in the Friday,Nov.
implementation of the smoking ordinance changes 10 report.
effective Jan 1, 2018
Cityof Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton,Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
DENTON Meeting Agenda
City Council
Monday, November 20,2017 10:30 AM Work Session Room
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Special Called Meeting on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at
City Hall,215 E.McKinney Street,Denton,Texas at which the following item will be considered:
1. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 17-1585 Consider adoption of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the
municipal election to amend the City Charter of the city of Denton on November 7, 2017;
entering an order in the records of the municipality declaring that the Chart amendments
are adopted; and providing an effective date.
NOTE: 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.
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas,on the day of ,2017 at o'clock(a.m.)(p.m.)
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM IS ACCESSIBLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE
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 349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE
DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CAN
BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
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Oct • • -r 2017
Tue Wed Fri
1 2 3 4
4 pm Public Art Conn*tee
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
9:00 Connnittee on the 2:00 CC Work Session 11:00 Economic Development
Environment Partnerhsip Board
11:30 Council 6:30 CC Regular Session
Luncheon(canceled) 5:30 pro Airport Advisory
5:30 Traffic Safety Board feting
Commission 6:30 P14L Planning&Zoning
6 p.m Park Board-Canceled Commission
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
9:00 Public Wities Board 9:30 Mobility Committee
5:30 P14t Hstoric Landmark 4m HaBSCo Nketing
12:00 Noon 2nd Tuesday :00p
Coninission Session
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
10:30 Special Called Thanksgiving Dray
Council 14heting City Holiday City Holiday
26 27 28 29 30 Notes:
9:00 Public Wities Board )0 Council Airport 6:30 P14 Planning&Zoning
Nbeting Committee Commission
4:00 P144-Zoning Board of 2:00 4th Tuesday Ses s ion—
Adjustment Cancelled
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1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
11:30 Council Luncheon 2:00 CC Work Session 4 pm Public Art Corntni tee
1:30 Cornnuttee on the 6:30 CC Regular Session
Environment
5:30 Traffic Safety
Commission
6 p.m Park Board
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
9:00 Public Utilities Board 11:30 Nbbility Comnnittee 5:30 pm Airport Advisory
5:30 PN4 Ilistoric Landmark Board Nbeting
2:00 2nd Tuesday Session
Connvssion 6:30 PNI-Planning&Zoning
Commission
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
4:00 PNt Zoning Board of 4:00pm HaBSCo Nbeting
Adjustment
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Christmas Eve Christmas Dray
City Holiday City Holiday
31 Notes: •
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FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Note: This is a working draft of pending Council items and is subject to Chan a without notice.
Meeting Date Deadlines Item
November 14—2" Tuesday Session Captions—October 30 NLC, Charlotte,NC 11/15-18
Backup—November 10
WS—Review of the Solid Waste Department's procedures and
internal controls by Weaver Assurance
WS—Customer Service Update
WS—Black&Veatch Air Permit Report
CS —CPI Airport Lease
November 20— Special Called Session Canvas results of Charter election
10:30 a.m.
November 21 —No Meeting Thanksgiving, 11/23-24
November 28 —No Meeting
December 4—Luncheon Captions—November 20 WS—Joint Meeting w/Denton Housing Authority
Backup—November 30
December 5 —Work/Regular Session Captions—November 20 WS—Park Development/Dedication Fund update
Backup—December 1 CA—Briscoe Tire agreement
Captions—November 27 WS—Deloitte & Touche EMO
December 12—2nd Tuesday Session Backup—December 8 WS—Parking requirements
WS—Bike Share
WS/CA—Council Rules and Procedures
December 19—No Meeting
December 26—No Meeting Christmas, 12/24-25 1 City offices closed 12/25 & 12/26
January 1- No Luncheon New Year's Day observed—City Offices closed
January 2—No Meeting
January 9— Special Called Work/Regular Captions—December 22
Session Backup - January 5
January 16—No Meeting M. L. King, Jr. Day holiday observed-City offices closed
January 23 —41h Tuesday Meeting Captions—January 8
Backup—January 19
January 30—No Meeting
February 5 —Luncheon Captions—January 22
Backup—February 1
February 6—Work/Regular Session Captions—January 22
Backup—February 2
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session
CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing
Meeting Date Deadlines Item
February 13 —2nd Tuesday Session Captions—January 29
Backup—February 9
February 20—Work/Regular Session Captions—February 5
Backup—February 16
February 27—4th Tuesday Session Captions—February 12
Backup—February 23
March 5 —Luncheon Captions—February 19
Backup—March 1
March 6—Work/Regular Session Captions—February 19
Backup =March 2
March 13 —No Meeting
March 20—Work/Regular Session Captions—March 5
Backup—March 16
March 27—4th Tuesday Session Captions—March 12
Backup—March 23
April 2—Luncheon Captions—March 19
Backup—March 29
April 3 —Work/Regular Session Captions—March 19
Backup—March 30
April 10—2nd Tuesday Session Captions—March 26
Backup—April 6
April 17—Work/Regular Session Captions—April 2
Backup—April 13
April 24—4th Tuesday Session Captions—April 9
Backup—April 20
May 1 —Work/Regular Session Captions—April 16
Backup—April 27
May 7—Luncheon Captions—April 23
Backup—May 3
May 8 —2nd Tuesday Session Captions—April 23
Backup—May 4
May 15 —Election Meeting Captions—April 30
Backup—May 11 Installation of CC Members Only
May 22—Work/Regular Session Captions—May 7
Backup—May 18
May 29—No Meeting Memorial Day holiday observed- City Offices closed 5/28
June 4—Luncheon Captions—May 21
Backup—May 31
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session
CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing
Meeting Date Deadlines Item
June 5 —Work/Regular Session Captions—May 21
Backup—June 1
June 12—2nd Tuesday Session Captions—May 25
Backup—June 8
June 19—Work/Regular Session Captions—June 4
Backup—June 15
June 26—4th Tuesday Session Captions—June 11
Backup—June 22
Jul 2—No Luncheon
Jul 3 —No Meeting July 4t holiday observed—City Offices closed
July 10—No Meeting
July 17—Work/Regular Session Captions—July 2
Backup—July 13
July 24—4th Tuesday Session Captions—July 9
Backup July 20
July 31 —No Meeting
August 2—Budget Workshop Captions—July 16
Backup—July 27
August 6—Luncheon Captions—July 23
Backup—August 2
August 7—Work/Regular Session Captions—July 23
Backup—August 3
August 14—2nd Tuesday Session Captions—July 30
Backup—Au ust 10
August 21 —Work/Regular Session Captions—August 6
Backup—August 17
August 28 —4th Tuesday Session Captions—August 13
Backup—August 24
September 3 —No Luncheon Labor Day holiday
September 4—No Meeting
September 11—Special Called Work/Regular Captions—August 27
Session Backup— September 7
September 18 —Work/Regular Session Captions—August 31
Backup— September 14
September 25 4th Tuesday Session Captions— September 10
Backup— September 21
October 1 —Luncheon Captions— September 17
Backup— September 27
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session
CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing
Meeting Date Deadlines Item
October 2—No Meeting
October 9—2nd Tuesday Meeting Captions— September 24
Backup—October 5
October 16—Work/Regular Session Captions—October 1
Backup—October 12
October 23 —4th Tuesday Session Captions—October 8
Backup—October 19
October 30—No Meeting
November 5 —Luncheon Captions—October 22
Backup—November 1
November 6—Work/Regular Session Captions—October 22
Backup—November 2
November 13 —2nd Tuesday Session Captions—October 29
Backup—November 9
November 20—No Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday observed—City Offices Closed 11/22-23
November 27—4th Tuesday Session Captions—November 12
Backup—November 21 Tentative-Based on Need
December 3 —Luncheon Captions—November 19
Backup—November 29
December 4—Work/Regular Session Captions—November 19
Backup—November 30
December 11 —2nd Tuesday Session Captions—November 26
Backup—December 7
December 18 —Work/Regular Session Captions—December 3
Backup—December 14 Tentative-Based on Need
December 25 —No MeetingChristmas Holiday observed City Offices Closed 12/24-25
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session
CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing
Construction Projects Report Starting Nov 13-19, 2017
Road Closures Barthold Rd at Intersection of 135 Service Rd going West 700'will be closed(Jun 12-Dec 18)
Lane Closures
Detour Proposed Proposed Door Nbssage Public
Street/Intersection Routes Date of Date of Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Hangers Boards Nbeting
Construction m l i n
UPCOMING PROJECTS
Bonnie Brae - Noreen Housewright -
Engineering tbd tbd Street Widening Eng;Wesley NtBride-
ROW
Canterbury Chad Allen-
Hollyhill to I 35 stiff in design tbd Drainage Engineering
DrewHuffinan-WW,
Fulton tbd tbd Water/WW/Streets Casey Bowles -%;
Dusty Draper-Streets
Drew Huffman-WW,
Hettie tbd tbd Water/Waste Water/Streets Casey Bowles -%;
Dusty Draper-Streets
Drew Huffinan-WW,
Finkle to be bid tbd Possibly bundling with Windsor, if so it Casey Bowles -Wtr;
will be Water/WW/Streets and Drainage
Dusty Draper-Streets
DrewHuffirian-WW,
Holiday Park Phase 2 27 Nov-17 1-Dec-18 Water/Waste Water/Streets Casey Bowles -)W;
Draper-Streets
Proposed Proposed
Street/Intersection Detour Date of Date of Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door N�ssage Public
Routes m l ti n Hangers Boards Nteting
Construction
MM
Lookout no Nov 30,2017 tbd Sidewalk Repair Streets -Roy
Windsor to Westward
Noreen Housewright-
Nhyhill-Engineering tbd tbd Engineering Project Eng;Crary Powers -
ROW
PEC 4-Engineering tbd tbd Engineering Project Ise Perry-Engineering
Water/WW/Streets Drew Huffimn-WW,
Sagebrush Jan-18 tbd Casey Bowles -Wtr,
Water is almost complete
Dusty Draper-Streets
Large Project:Drainage/Streets/
Chad Allen-
Smith-Johnson tbd tbd Portions of Water and small point Aork Engineering
for WW
Drew Huffinan-W W;
Thomas tbd tbd Water/WW/Streets Casey Bowles -Wtr;
Dusty Draper-Streets
Drew Huffinan-WW;
Wayne tbd tbd Water/WW/Streets Casey Bowles -Wtr,
Dus Dra er-Streets
Westward no Novanel Repair P P
ov 30,2017 tb Streets
out to Southway
Possibly bundling with Windsor,if so it Drew Haffman-WW,
Windsor-Engineering tbd tbd Casey Bowles -Wlr;
wr7lbe Water/WW/Streets and Drainage
Dustv Draper-Streets
RESIDENTIAL
10/10/17 P P
Bellemead yes Oct 19, 2017 Dec 8,2017 Street Reconstruction Streets
Thomas to Emery
Proposed Proposed
Street/Intersection Detour Date of Date of Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door N�ssage Public
Routes m l i n Hangers Boards Nheting
Construction
Bentoaks no Sep 25,2017 Jan 19,2018 Street Reconstruction Streets
Oakhurst to Teasley
Emery yes Nov 27,2017 Dec l 1,2017 Utility Construction Utility Construction
Bellemead to Hilcrest
Emery yes Nov 27,2017 Dec 21,2017 Utility Construction Uilit,Construction
Ector&S Entrance Aldi Food Center
Foxsedge no Oct 9,2017 Nov 30,2017 Panel Repair Streets
Pocktus Page to Sunray
Holiday Park Phase 2 yes Nov 10-17 Dec 1,2018 Wastewater Nhin Construction Wastewater
Manhattan to Kings Row
Kings Row no Aug 7,2017 Jan 31,2018 Curb and Gutter/Drive Approaches Engineering
)AB Right Ln Wellington and Sherman
Lattimore no Oct 9,2017 Feb 5,2018 Street Reconstruction Streets
Audra to Dead End
Nhnor Ct no Sep 25,2017 Jan 19,2018 Street Reconstruction Streets P
Oakhurst to Teasley
Nhnosa no Oct 2,2017 Dec 2,2017 Wastewater Nhin Construction Wastewater P
Bolivar to N Canoll
Munosa no Oct 23,2017 Dec 8,2017 Water Line Replacement Water P
Bolivar to Carroll
Nbckingbird yes Oct 23,2017 Dec 31,2018 Enginee
Street Reconstruction 10/10/17 P P 18-Oct
South of Howard to Audra Lane ring
Proposed Proposed
Street/Intersection Detour Date of Date of Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door N�ssage Public
Routes m l i n Hangers Boards Nteting
Construction
Street Reconstruction 10/10/17 P P 18-Oct
Nbcldngbird yes Oct 23,2017 Feb 20,2018 Streets
Audra to NtKnney
10/10/17 P P 18-Oct
Nbckingbird yes Oct 23,2017 Feb 20,2018 Street Reconstruction Streets
Nbkinneyto Paisley
it
Mulberry no Oct 30,2017 Dec 1,2017 � 'Construction Engineering
Hrckory to Welch
Oakhurst no Sep 25,2017 Jan 19,2018 Street Reconstruction Streets P
Oakhurst to Teasley
Oak Park no Oct 9,2017 Feb 5,2018 Street Reconstruction Streets
Oaktree to Oak Valley
Oaktree no Oct 9,2017 Feb 5,2018 Street Reconstruction Streets
Audra to Lattimore
Overlook no Oct 2,2017 Nov 30,2017 Sidewalk and Panel Repairs Streets
Windsor to Westward
Paisley yes Oct 2,2017 Jan 5,2018 Wastewater Ain Construction Wastewater
Frame to Ruddell
Springtree yes Sep 13, 2017 Nov 15,2017 Water and Seer Line Construction Engineering
E NbKnney to Pecan Grove
Stanley yes Nov 6,2017 Nov 30,2017 MR Overlay/Curb and Gutter Work Streets
Panhandle to Emery
Welch no Oct 30,2017 Dec 1,2017 Utility Construction 7 Engineering
Chestnut to Mulberry
Proposed Proposed
Street/Intersection Detour Date of Date of Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door 1V�ssage Public
Routes n t tinCompletion Hangers Boards 1Vteting
Wellington no Nov 8,2017 Dec 8,2017 Curb and Gutter Repair Streets
Stratford to Heather
ispering Oaks no Oct 9,2017 Feb 5,2018 Street Reconstruction
Wh Streets
Oak Valley to Oak Park
MAJOR ROADS
Barthold yes Jun 12'2017 Dec 18 2017 Street Construction Engineering
135 Svc Rd Intersection to 700'West
Centre Place no Sep 25,2017 Nov 10,2017 Concrete Street Panel Repairs T Streets P
I 35 Service Rd to Alegre Vista
Duct Bank Construction 8/29/17 P P P
Hickory yes Aug 23,2017 Nov 22,2017 Engineering
Bonnie Brae to E of Ave H
H Duct Bank Construction Hickory yes Sep 8,2017 Nov 22,2017 Engineering 8/29/17 P P P
Stella.to Hickory
Riney yes Sep 29, 2017 Jul 29,2018 Road Removal and Replacement Engineering
N Ehnto Solona
Spencer yes Nov 3,2017 Nov 5,2017 Utah'Construction Engineering
Bridges St to Mayhi7l Rd
Note: This provides an Estimate of work to be done the next two weeks. Weather,equipment breakdowns,or other unforeseen problems could cause this schedule to change.
Drainage 349-7116 / Water Distribution 349-7181 / Wastewater 349-8489 / Traffic 349-7342 / Streets 349-7160,streets @ cityofdenton.com
Engineering 349-8910,engineering@cityofdenton.com / TXDOT 387-1414,romulo.bahamon a(�,xdot.gov / Denton County 349-3420
Proposed Proposed
Street/Intersection Detour Date of Date of Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door 1V�ssage Public
Routes Hangers Boards 1Vteting
ConstTuction Completion
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Audra yes Oct 9,2017 Oct 25,2017 SidewakPanel Repair Streets
1Vbckingbird to Barbara.
Barcelona no Sep 25,2017 Oct 27,2017 Concrete Panel Replacement Streets
Worthington to Asa
Bell yes Oct 9, 2017 Oct 25,2017 MR Overlay/Curb/Gutter Work Streets
US380 to Sherman
S. Bonnie Brae no Aug 9,2017 Nov 1,2017 Shoulder Widening Engineering
Vintage Blvd to 1500$N of Vintage Blvd
Emery yes Oct 9,2017 Nov 9, 2017 Ufi 'Construction Engineering
Stanley to Thomas
Emery yes Oct 9,2017 Nov 9,2017 Utility Construction Engineering
Thomas to Bellemead
Hickory yes Sep 5,2017 Nov 3,2017 Waterline Replacement Water
North Texas Blvd to Ave D
FUsache/Retama/Sagebrush no Sep 5,2017 Oct 27,2017 Water Line Replacement Water
Yucca to Yucca
P P P
McCormick no Oct 23,2017 Dec 31,2017 MU Overlay Streets
I 35 to Wffowvwod
Northway no Oct 2,2017 Nov 13,2017 Sidewalk Repair Streets
Windsor to Westward
Proposed Proposed
Street/Intersection Detour Date of Date of Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door 1V�ssage Public
Routes 1V
m l i n Hangers Boards �eting
Construction
Roselawn St no Aug 9,2017 Nov 1,2017 Shoulder Widening Engineering
Old Bonnie Brae to Roselawn Cemetery
Southway no 10-02-20107 Nov 13,2017 Sidewalk Repair Streets
Windsor to Westward
Third yes Oct 9,2017 Oct 30, 2017 Street Construction Engineering
Bolivar to Elm