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August 20, 2002 Agenda
Agenda 02-027 08/20/02 AGENDA CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL August 20, 2002 After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: Requests for clarification of consent agenda items listed on the consent agenda for today's City Council regular meeting of August 20, 2002. The City Council will attend a reception for Board and Commission members at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall. The City Council will convene in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. to consider approval of a resolution of appreciation for retiring Board/Commission members. Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, at which the following items will be considered: Pledge of Allegiance A. U.S. Flag B. Texas Flag "Honor the Texas Flag -- i pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible." PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 2. m. Proclamations Yard- o f- the- Month Awards "Sister Cities international 2001 innovation Award in Municipal Cooperation" between the City of Denton Texas and San Nicolas de los Garza N.L. Mexico. Presentation to the City of Denton of the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award for the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget. 5. Recognition of staff accomplishments. CITIZEN REPORTS 6. Dessie Goodson regarding the City of Denton public transportation system. 7. Ross Melton regarding Code Enforcement, the lawyers and the budget. CONSENT AGENDA Each of these items is recommended by the Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff 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. Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent Agenda (Agenda items 8-20). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to City of Denton City Council Agenda August 20, 2002 Page 2 allow Council Members to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. if no items are pulled, Consent Agenda items 8-20 below will be approved with one motion, if items are pulled for separate discussion, they will be considered as the fa'st items following approval of the Consent Agenda. Consider approval of the minutes of July 16, 2002, July 23, 2002, August 6, 2002, and August 8, 2002. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to file an application, execute grants, and subsequent amendments with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation for grants authorized by 49 U.S.C. §5307, and other applicable laws; and providing an effective date. 10. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order Number Five to the contract between the City of Denton, Texas and Archer Western Contractors, Ltd.; providing for an increase in the scope of work and an increase in payment amount; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date [Ordinance No. 2001-192; Bid No. 2612 - Lake Ray Roberts 20 MGD Water Treatment Plant awarded to Archer Western Contractors, Ltd. in the amount of $35,785,257; said contract amount being increased by Change Order No. Four to be a revised contract amount of $36,791,883.31; plus Change Order Number Five in the amount not to exceed $57,110.55 for additional security measures and equipment; Change Order No. Five will be paid from finds within the existing contract (Allowance BB)]. 11. Consider adoption of an ordinance establishing an intedocal Agreement between the City of Denton and City of Fort Worth providing for Fire Mutual Aid pursuant to the authority granted and in compliance with the provisions of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, the "interlocal Cooperation Act." 12. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Denton and University of North Texas to provide for motor carder passenger service for UNT students, staff and faculty; and providing for an effective date. 13. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Woman's University to provide for motor carder passenger service for TWU students, staff and faculty; and providing for an effective date. 14. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the DENCO Area 9-1-1 District for the purpose of establishing the Denton Police Department as the primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) within the DENCO Enhanced 9-1-1 System; and providing for an effective date. 15. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for the purchase of a Tractor Loader/Backhoe; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (Bid 2786 - Earthmoving Equipment item 4 awarded to RDO Equipment in the amount of $78,973). City of Denton City Council Agenda August 20, 2002 Page 3 16. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing an additional expenditure of $1,191,871.00 for outdoor aquatic facilities associated with the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Independent School District for the construction of an aquatic center; and providing an effective date. 17. Consider granting a special permit to the Denton Independent School District and its contractors pursuant to the City's Noise Ordinance, Section 20-1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, for extended hours of operations for construction activities for the proposed Aquatic Center located adjacent and west of Sherman Drive and north of Loop 288 in the City of Denton; and providing an effective date. 18. Consider approval of a resolution requesting that the Texas Municipal League support beneficial amendments to the Texas Transportation Code provisions concerning coordinated county transportation authorities; and providing an effective date. 19. Consider approval of a resolution requesting the Texas Municipal League to support beneficial amendments to Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code clarifying the use of hotel/motel tax funds; and providing an effective date. 20. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton City Council requesting the Texas Municipal League to support legislation that authorizes the Govemor's Division of Emergency Management to provide technical and financial tools to assist municipal governments with implementing emergency management plans and services; and providing for an effective date. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION/PUBLIC HEARINGS 21. Consider adoption of an ordinance on second reading to voluntarily annex approximately 345.5 acres of land generally located north of Loop 288, east of Bonnie Brae, and west of Locust in the northern section of the City of Denton extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (6-0). (A02-O00O 22. Hold a public heating and consider adoption of an ordinance zoning approximately 345.5 acres of land to a Neighborhood Residential 1 (NR-1) zoning district. The site is generally located north of Loop 288, east of Bonnie Brae, and west of Locust in the northern section of the City of Denton extraterritorial jurisdiction (ET J). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (6-0). (Z02-0032) 23. Hold a public heating and consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance 99- 439, regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, from Neighborhood Centers land use designation to Community Mixed Use Centers land use designation. The area for amendment encompasses approximately 57.1 acres. The site is generally located north of Loop 288, east of Bonnie Brae, and west of Locust. A grocery store and "medium to big box" commercial activity are proposed in the area for amendment, which is part of a larger development containing residential, commercial, and civic uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that a maximum of 40 acres be amended to Community Mixed Use Centers (5-1). (CA02-0003) City of Denton City Council Agenda August 20, 2002 Page 4 24. Hold a public heating and consider adoption of an ordinance rezoning multiple parcels totaling approximately 750 acres from Neighborhood Residential 1 (NR- 1), Neighborhood Residential 2 (NR-2), Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4), Neighborhood Residential 6 (NR-6), Neighborhood Residential Mixed-Use 12 (NRMU-12), and Neighborhood Residential Mixed-Use (NRMU) zoning districts to Neighborhood Residential 2 (NR-2), Neighborhood Residential 3 (NR-3), Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4), Neighborhood Residential 6 (NR-6), Neighborhood Residential Mixed-Use 12 (NRMU-12), Neighborhood Residential Mixed-Use (NRMU), and Community Mixed- Use General (CM-G) zoning districts. The property is generally located north of Loop 288, east of Bonnie Brae, and west of Locust Street. Single-family dwelling units, multi- family dwelling units, commercial development, and civic uses are proposed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (6-0) with a maximum of 40 acres of Community Mixed-Use General (CM-G) and an additional 17.1 acres of Neighborhood Residential Mixed-Use (NRMU). (Z02-002 7) 25. Hold a public hearing and consider a Specific Use permit for approximately 2.9 acres. The site is in a Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) zoning district. The subject property is located at the southeast comer of Carroll Boulevard and Eagle Drive. A convenience store and gas station is proposed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (6-0). (Z02-0029) 26. Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the 2002-03 proposed budget. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 27. Consider adoption of an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Denton, Texas, on November 5, 2002 for the purpose of determining whether a local sales and use tax will be adopted in I~nton, Texas at the rate of one-fourth of one-percent to provide revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets; designating a voting place and appointing election officials; providing for bilingual notice of the election; ordering that an electronic voting system be used; making additional provisions for the conduct thereof; providing an open meetings clause; and providing an effective date. 28. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the 2002-03 proposed budget. 29. Consider adoption of an ordinance on second reading amending the existing Gas Franchise between the City and TXU Gas Company, to provide for a different consideration and to authorize the lease of facilities within the City's rights-of-way; providing for acceptance by TXU Gas Company; funding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; and providing an effective date. 30. Consider adoption of an ordinance on second reading amending the existing Electric Franchise between the City and Oncor Electric Delivery Company, to provide for a different consideration; providing for acceptance by Oncor Electric Delivery Company; funding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; and providing an effective date. City of Denton City Council Agenda August 20, 2002 Page 5 31. New Business This item provides a section for Council Members to suggest items for future agendas or to request information from the City Manager. 32. items from the City Manager A. Notification of upcoming meetings and/or conferences B. Clarification of items on the agenda 33. Possible Cominuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. 34. Official Action on Closed Meeting item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. CERTIFICATE i certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Demon, Texas, on the day of ,2002 at o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.) CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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. Agenda 02-027 08/20/02 #8 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2002 After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tem Burroughs; Council Members Fulton, McNeill, Montgomery, and Phillips. ABSENT: Council Member Redmon 1. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding the City of Denton Mosquito Control Program. David Hunter reviewed the background of the information presented in the agenda materials. He stated that the City used source reduction and larvacides instead of spraying for the adult mosquito. Source reduction dealt with the elimination of mosquito breeding grounds. Larvacides dealt with the mosquito before it became a biting adult. Consensus of the Council was to continue with the program as currently in progress. 2. Staff responded to requests for clarification of consent agenda items listed on the consent agenda for the City Council regular meeting of July 16, 2002. Following the completion of the Work Session, the Council convened in a Closed Meeting to consider the specific items listed below. 1. The Council considered the following in Closed Meeting: Deliberations regarding real property - Under TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Section 551.072 and Consultation with the City Attorney - Under TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Section 551.071 Deliberated the purchase and value of real property, located in the W. Loving Survey, Abstract No. 759 being approximately 0.42 acre, 350 feet north of the intersection of South Locust Street and Eagle Drive, east side of street, within the City and County of Denton, Texas; which acquisition was for a public purpose. (Eagle Drive Drainage) Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hal PRESENT: Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tem Burroughs; Council Members Fulton, McNeill, Montgomery, Phillips, and Redmon. ABSENT: None 1. Pledge of Allegiance The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags. City of Denton City Council Minutes July 16, 2002 Page 2 PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 2. City Manager Conduffpresented staff accomplishments to the Council. CITIZEN REPORTS 3. Dessie Goodson regarding Code Enforcement and City ordinances. Ms. Goodson stated that city ordinances should be applied to everyone and not to a select few. She knew the rules of the Council and did not have to be reminded by the officer on duty at the Chambers. 4. Ross Melton regarding the lawsuit of Ross Melton vs. the City of Denton, Code Enforcement, and the lawyers. Mr. Melton stated that he was still having a problem with his lawsuit against the City. Code Enforcement was still in violation by trespassing in his backyard to look for violations. CONSENT AGENDA McNeill motioned, Fulton seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and the accompanying ordinances and resolutions. On roll vote, Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carded tmanimously. 5. Approved the minutes of June 4, June 11, and June 18, 2002. 6. NO. R2002-025 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 200 FINANCIAL PLAN OF THE DENCO AREA ¢ 1-1 DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, CHAPTER 772, AS AMENDED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NO. 2002-206 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF DENTON REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NO. R2002-026 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE SERVICE PLAN AND PROPOSED TAX RATE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE DENTON ½¬Ã]Y/2»ÈN¾ðôÛÔ±Eºµþ¦v¶ÿ±E€R ½6^/†¦°kMèN‹W´æöâ>{¶èTÏÃïDá?‰“¿>Ä.“/LÛb—0‚”#œ Ë¥ß#.ÿo¯ËKZ)n\A:ùQáþœ”¯¦ñ”|§'Ì@k è"Ôœ*xë2"k)!²^§n¸n–hï7l©} ùbkÙóM&È ºÿñÏL†Ð„S"_M Lœ÷ñB®àWTÖ’YÚYJñ*€M98²ð#Œbe@Á…BLca0øýf$&¡ä-0¢LgAÌÙßï