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Council Work Session Room12:00 PMFriday, February 12, 2021
Planning Session
Note: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis and Council Members Birdia Johnson, Connie
Baker, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the planning session via
video/teleconference.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Planning Session on Friday, February 12, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. ITEM(S) FOR DISCUSSION
Hold a retreat discussion and give staff direction and priorities concerning the following:
City services and infrastructure; streets; parks; finances, budget; planning; zoning and
development; environmental issues; human resources; technology; public utilities, taxes;
engineering; economic development; code enforcement; city facilities; transportation;
purchasing; management; intergovernmental relations; boards, commissions and
committees; requests from boards, commissions, and committees requiring staff time;
meetings; agenda development; City Council communication with staff and the public;
specific goals for the 2020-2021 fiscal year; and without limitation, any and all operations
of the City of Denton city government.
ID 21-234A.
NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as
authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any
item on its open meeting agenda, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including, without
limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the 5th day of February, 2021 at 11:55 a.m.
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AGENDA CAPTION
Hold a retreat discussion and give staff direction and priorities concerning the following: City services and
infrastructure; streets; parks; finances, budget; planning; zoning and development; environmental issues; human
resources; technology; public utilities, taxes; engineering; economic development; code enforcement; city
facilities; transportation; purchasing; management; intergovernmental relations; boards, commissions and
committees; requests from boards, commissions, and committees requiring staff time; meetings; agenda
development; City Council communication with staff and the public; specific goals for the 2020-2021 fiscal
year; and without limitation, any and all operations of the City of Denton city government.
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
DCM: Sara Hensley
DATE: February 12, 2021
SUBJECT
Hold a retreat discussion and give staff direction and priorities concerning the following: City services and
infrastructure; streets; parks; finances, budget; planning; zoning and development; environmental issues;
human resources; technology; public utilities, taxes; engineering; economic development; code
enforcement; city facilities; transportation; purchasing; management; intergovernmental relations; boards,
commissions and committees; requests from boards, commissions, and committees requiring staff time;
meetings; agenda development; City Council communication with staff and the public; specific goals for
the 2020-2021 fiscal year; and without limitation, any and all operations of the City of Denton city
government.
BACKGROUND
The Denton City Council’s annual retreat provides an opportunity for the collective body to discuss and
provide direction to staff regarding major goals and high-level priorities for the upcoming year. Typically,
this retreat is held in August of each year following the previous May/June election cycle, however the
elections for Place 5, Place 6 and Place 7 (Mayor), and the special elections for District 1 and District 2,
that were scheduled for May 2, 2020 were delayed until November 3, 2020. Additionally, runoffs for Place
6, Place 7 (Mayor), and District 2 were required and held on December 8, 2020.
Because of the delay in election results, a retreat was not able to be held in August 2020, as it traditionally
has been, due to the new Council not yet being seated. Staff scheduled the annual Council retreat for
February 12, 2021 to follow the approximate timeline that is used when a normal election cycle occurs.
The goal of the annual retreat is for Elected Officials and staff to discuss priorities and goals for the
upcoming year. These goals will help guide the policy, operational, and budget goals for the upcoming year.
In previous years, the retreat is conducted off-site and in-person, and often utilizes an outside consultant to
facilitate the conversation. The result of the retreat is generally five to seven major goals that are provided
to staff by a consensus of City Council and formally adopted by resolution at a future Council meeting.
The 2021 City Council retreat is scheduled to be held virtually on Friday, February 12 from 12 p.m. to 5
p.m. This retreat will primarily focus on setting the City Council priorities for the upcoming year. The
meeting will be streamed live on DTV and online.
Staff presented a work session on January 26, 2021 to receive direction on the proposed format and process
for this year’s retreat, and staff received direction from the City Council to move forward with the proposed
format. The agenda backup materials from the January 26 work session are available as Exhibit 2.
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Once adopted, the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 priorities will serve as the foundation for budget development
and the primary staff focus for the upcoming fiscal year. Staff plans to develop an online dashboard to track
and report progress.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – January 26 Work Session Materials
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
Exhibit 4 - Priorities - By Council MemberExhibit 5 - Priorities - By Status Respectfully Submitted:
Stuart Birdseye
Assistant to the City Manager
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City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
DCM: Sara Hensley
DATE: January 26, 2021
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a proposed plan for the annual City
Council retreat.
BACKGROUND
The Denton City Council’s annual retreat provides an opportunity for the collective body to discuss and
provide direction to staff regarding major goals and high-level priorities for the upcoming year. Typically,
this retreat is held in August of each year following the previous May/June election cycle, however the
elections for Place 5, Place 6 and Place 7 (Mayor), and the special elections for District 1 and District 2,
that were scheduled for May 2, 2020 were delayed until November 3, 2020. Additionally, runoffs for Place
6, Place 7 (Mayor), and District 2 were required and held on December 8, 2020.
Because of the delay in election results, a retreat was not able to be held in August 2020, as it traditionally
has been, due to the new Council not yet being seated. Staff scheduled the annual Council retreat for
February 12, 2021 to follow the approximate timeline that is used when a normal election cycle occurs.
The goal of the annual retreat is for Elected Officials and staff to discuss priorities and goals for the
upcoming year. These goals will help guide the policy, operational, and budget goals for the upcoming year.
In previous years, the retreat is conducted off-site and in-person, and often utilizes an outside consultant to
facilitate the conversation. The result of the retreat is generally five to seven major goals that are provided
to staff by a consensus of City Council and formally adopted by resolution at a future Council meeting.
The most recent Council retreat was held on August 17, 2019 at the Texas Woman’s University Board of
Regents Conference Room. The session was facilitated by Accenture and included a discussion on City
Council dynamics, a priority setting exercise, a discussion around City Council meeting structure, as well
as provided an opportunity to discuss key policy topics and other strategic initiatives to set the tone and
direction for the upcoming fiscal year.
During the priority setting exercise, City Council Members and staff from the City Manager’s Office were
given 15 sticky notes to indicate which broad topics were a priority to them. Those sticky notes were
discussed and written down on poster paper. Then, each elected official was given eight dots to express
support for specific priorities to adopt for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. The outcome of this exercise was the
formal adoption of the following priorities:
• Begin development of an Affordable Housing Assessment and Strategy
• Develop project and funding options for City Hall West
• Complete and adopt Denton Mobility Plan Update
• Complete and adopt Sustainable Denton Plan Update
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• Continue implementing and strengthening the Countywide Homelessness Strategic Plan
• Analyze and consider development of Hunter Cole Ranch
• Explore public-private partnership opportunities
Since that time, staff made progress on these priorities and the City Manager provided updates to City
Council during the mid-year and annual review process. Updated information about the progress on these
priorities are included in Exhibit 2.
Currently, staff is planning, implementing, and executing numerous large, medium, and small projects in
addition to the daily operations of their departments. The attached list in Exhibit 3 shows a sample of the
major projects and focus areas planned for the next year, but is not intended to be a full, all-inclusive list.
The 2021 City Council retreat is scheduled to be held virtually on Friday, February 12 from 12 p.m. to 5
p.m. This retreat will primarily focus on setting the City Council priorities for the upcoming year. The
meeting will be streamed live on DTV and online.
Staff adapted the brainstorming/ideation methods that were used during the August 2019 City Council
retreat to fit within a virtual environment. A general outline of the proposed format is below.
• Prior to Council Retreat: Prior to February 12 have Elected Officials fill out an online form,
through Survey Monkey, asking for priorities for the upcoming year.
o The survey will be accompanied with a memo with further instructions and prompting
questions to help guide Council Members.
o The priorities will be submitted using a three-tiered system (A, B, C) arranged from highest
priority. There will be space for 1 to 4 items in each tier.
o These items may be major policies, programs, processes, projects, etc. that the Council
Member would like to see the City focus on, address, accomplish, partner with, etc. This
may include items that are on the 2021 Major Project list (Exhibit 3).
o Staff will take those items and organize them by similar topics for discussion purposes only.
• During Part 1 of the Retreat (2 hours): During the first 2-hour session, Council Members will
have time to introduce their items and then there will be time for Council discussion.
o Each Council Member will be given five minutes to introduce their topic.
o Following the 5-minute introduction of items, there will be an opportunity for Council
Members to discuss their colleagues’ ideas and refine or clarify (if needed)
• Break / Prior to Part 2 of the Retreat (1 hour): Following this first session, staff will email the
list of refined items to Council Members and, through Survey Monkey, have them place 8 “dots” to
express their support for specific priorities. This exercise is intended to help further focus the
conversation on collective items of interest.
• During Part 2 of the Retreat (2 hours): During the second 2-hour session, reveal the results of the
support ranking and facilitate discussion about the topics. Council will provide direction on their
top 5-7 priorities.
• Following the Retreat: A resolution will be prepared for the Feb. 23 Council meeting for Council
to adopt their Council priorities for the year and provide direction to staff.
Once adopted, the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 priorities will serve as the foundation for budget development
and the primary staff focus for the upcoming fiscal year. Staff plans to develop an online dashboard to track
and report progress.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – 2019-20 City Council Priorities Update
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Exhibit 3 – 2021 Major Projects List
Exhibit 4 – Presentation
Respectfully Submitted:
Stuart Birdseye
Assistant to the City Manager
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FY 19-20 Council Priorities
Status Update as of Jan. 22, 2021
Begin the Development of an Affordable Housing Assessment and Strategy
• Staff issued an RFP in February 2020 and contracted with the consultant Reinvestment Fund to
develop the Affordable Housing Assessment.
• The City of Denton hosted a virtual meeting with community stakeholders, including
representatives from non-profit agencies, the development community, social services, UNT,
TWU, and Denton ISD on April 22, 2020 to present the initial data findings and receive their
feedback.
• After refining the data and incorporating stakeholder feedback, the City hosted another virtual
meeting with stakeholders on August 5, 2020.
• Staff has currently scheduled a City Council work session for February 2, 2021 to review the
information with Council.
Develop project and funding options for City Hall West
• Staff presented a work session to City Council on October 7, 2019 and were directed to return in
the future to further discuss the 2017 Committee recommendations, steps to achieve full
restoration of the project, establish proposed uses, determine what non-profit agencies will be
housed, and identify funding options available.
• Staff returned with a work session presented on January 7, 2020 to discuss possible funding
options and received direction to proceed with pursuing the estimated all-in cost of $7.5 million
be funded by Certificates of Obligation.
• On April 7, 2020, City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract
with The Wilson Group, Inc. for the replacement of the windows at City Hall West. Work
proceeded with the contractor under the supervision of City staff and the Architect and, to date,
the windows have been replaced, and the exterior of the building has been cleaned.
• Staff is currently strategizing and developing potential next steps, and will present this
information to the City Council in a future work session.
Complete and adopt Denton Mobility Plan Update
• Staff held the first-round of Public Input Meetings on March 20, 24, 26, 30, 31, and April 2, 2019.
• The Mobility Plan was presented to City Council during work sessions on:
o December 17, 2019: Mobility Plan Project Overview
o January 14, 2020: Mobility Plan, Downtown Area
o January 28, 2020: Mobility Plan, Northern Area
o February 18, 2020: Mobility Plan, Western Area
o February 25, 2020: Mobility Plan, Eastern Area
o March 3, 2020: Mobility Plan, Southern Area
• To continue the public input process, staff held the following virtual Public Input Meetings:
o September 9, 2020: Downtown Area
o September 10, 2020: Northern Area
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o September 14, 2020: Western Area
o September 17, 2020: Eastern Area
o September 24, 2020: Southern Area
• Staff continues to collect data and public input, and anticipates presenting the information to
the City Council in Summer 2021.
Complete and adopt Sustainable Denton Plan Update
• A draft Simply Sustainable Plan was presented to Committee on the Environment on September
9, 2019, November 4, 2019, and January 9, 2020.
• An internal stakeholder meeting to discuss the Simply Sustainable Plan was held on November
18, 2019.
• The Simply Sustainable Plan was scheduled to be presented to full City Council on June 6, 2020,
however staff was directed to take back for review by Committee on the Environment.
• The Committee on the Environment made final recommendations to plan on June 25, 2020.
• A City Council work session was held on August 11, 2020 to review the plan.
• “Simply Sustainable, A Strategic Framework for Denton’s Future” was adopted on September 1,
2020. It updates Sustainability goals and creates the “Sustainability Advisory Council”.
• The City Council will appoint citizens to the Sustainability Advisory Council in January/February
2021, and staff will begin meeting with the board following those appointments.
Continue implementing and strengthening the Countywide Homelessness Strategic Plan
• In September 2019, City Council awarded ongoing funding and supplemental funding for
homelessness initiatives including funds to MKOC to expand and enhance overnight shelter
program and to UWDC for the Denton County Homelessness Barriers Fund to help divert people
from homelessness, among others.
• In November 2019, the Police Department hired two (2) Homeless Outreach Officers to
formalize the Homeless Outreach Team.
• The City collaborated with the Denton County Homelessness Coalition to facilitate the 2020
Point-in-Time Count.
• Through the City of Denton disaster declaration as response to the COVID-19 pandemic, City
Council authorized relief funding to prevent Denton residents from losing housing and the City
partnered with UWDC and established the COVID-19 Relief Fund (CRF) to implement a process
for coordinated access to eviction prevention funding at various agency entry points in and
outside of Denton.
• City staff volunteered to assist local nonprofits who were struggling to meet volunteer demands
due to COVID-19 by helping prepare meals, assist in childcare, and provide translation services.
From March 18 to June 21, 169 City employees filled 565 shifts and worked a total of 2,094
hours at Our Daily Bread, Grace Like Rain, Monsignor King Outreach Center, and the Denton
Community Food Center.
• City Council approved funding to temporarily house individuals and families experiencing
homelessness in local hotels to allow for compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols. To make
this possible, City staff worked quickly with local nonprofits to set up agreements with them to
operate the hotels as temporary shelters. City staff has continued oversight and management of
hotels since March.
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• The purchase of the property at 909 N. Loop 288 for community services purposes was
approved by City Council and the sale closed in August 2020. City staff continue to facilitate
discussions among the newly-formed nonprofit “The Junction”, formerly MKOC and ODB, to
develop an agreement to operate the facility and provide services onsite.
• City staff proceeded with the implementation of the approved Consolidated Plan and Action
Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for CDBG and HOME funds. These
funds will be disbursed according to Council approved Committee recommendations for
program initiation in FY21.
Analyze and consider development of Hunter Cole Ranch
• City Council work sessions were held on December 3, 2019, December 11, 2019, December 17,
2019, and February 18, 2020.
• Public hearings for both Hunter and Cole Ranch developments were held on March 17, 2020.
• Both Hunter and Cole Ranch developments were approved on April 7, 2020.
• Studies were completed to ensure the adequate provision of public facilities are met. These
include:
o Transportation Study
▪ On-Site Roadway Infrastructure - Fully funded by the Development
▪ Off-Site Roadway Infrastructure – Developer funds their proportionate share
through impact fees & contract tax
o Water & Wastewater Study
▪ Developer Improvement Projects – 20 water and wastewater projects completely
funded and constructed by the developer. The City’s proposed Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) and Developer’s plans are consistent.
▪ Offsite City Projects – 14 water and wastewater projects to be designed and
constructed by the City, with proportional financial contributions from the
Developers.
• Water – 2 Treatment plant expansions, 1 booster pump station
improvement, 4 new transmission lines, and 1 new booster pump station.
• Wastewater – New treatment plant and phased expansions, 1 new lift
station, and 1 new interceptor
o Facilities Study
▪ Land Conveyance – 145 acres
• Hunter Fire Station – 3 acres
• Hunter Fire Station – 3 acres
• DME Substation – 10 acres
• Water Storage Tank – 5 acres
• City Parks – 124 acres
▪ Capital Contributions - $11.4 million
• Emergency Services - $10 million
• Water Treatment Plant Design - $500,000
• Service Center Annex – $525,000
• Solid Waste Transfer Station – $225,000
• Water Booster Pump Station - $75,000
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• WW Lift Station - $45,000
Explore public-private partnership opportunities
• Processed and developed expansion grant incentive packages for two technology companies:
TeamOfDefenders and From the Future
• Discussions are taking place with Hickory and Rail Ventures (HRV) regarding operation of Stoke
Co-Working Space
• City Council adopted an ordinance on September 15, 2020 authorizing a new Partnership
Agreement between the City and the Chamber aligning the work plan with the proposed
strategic plan.
• Community Services staff continues to work with non-profit partners to provide services and
assistance to the community and took rapid action when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March
to assist non-profit partners in adapting services and developing programs to assist individuals in
need in the community.
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Overview of Planned 2021 Major Projects / Focus Areas
Jan. 22, 2021
The following is intended to provide a brief overview of some of the major projects and focus areas
planned for City staff. Although not all-inclusive, it is intended to show some of the areas where time
and resources are currently planned based upon prior policy direction and adopted budget by City
Council.
Organizational Excellence
• COVID-19 Response – Staff continues to respond and address the ongoing challenges and changes
due to COVID-19 on a daily/weekly basis. The response to COVID-19 is anticipated to continue to be
a major area where time will be spent across all departments, including, but not limited to,
addressing changes and continuing to adapt City facilities/programs/services, managing a remote
workforce, managing safety standards and modified shifts/operations, continuing virtual public
meeting production, managing COVID-19 employee procedures and contact tracing across the
organization, coordinating information from federal/state/county sources, communicating news and
resources to the community, tracking COVID-19 related expenditures, implementing the disaster
declaration and local order.
• Begin Implementation of 311 System – A 311/CRM system will handle the intake, routing and
tracking of operational tasks across the City, and is anticipated to improve communication across
departments and with residents and businesses regarding service requests and maintenance
activities. Staff across the City will be involved with this project as it will integrate work order
systems across many operations and allow customers to experience consistent, positive customer
service. Staff are currently evaluating proposals for the software, and staff expected to purchase and
begin implementation during Spring/Summer 2021. Implementation is expected to take between
12-18 months.
• FY21/22 Budget Formation – Over the next few months, City staff will work with Council and City
leadership to set priorities for the development of the budget. Staff will also be seeking feedback to
develop a budget calendar that fulfills both new legal requirements and the priorities of the Council.
The FY 21-22 budget will focus on providing excellent service to the citizens of Denton while being
mindful of the financial burden many are carrying during a global pandemic. Staff is taking a
collaborative and comprehensive approach to the development of the capital budget in particular.
The capital budget will be itemized on a project specific level which will allow for greater
transparency and accountability for all stakeholders. Staff will present a proposed budget this
summer and schedule several work sessions to continuously seek and implement Council feedback
before budget adoption this fall.
• Grant Management Office – In September 2020, the Grants Management Office (GMO) began to
operate with Laura Behrens as the new Grant Administrator and Daniel Jones as the Grant Analyst.
GMO has drafted a policy and standard operation procedures (SOP) document with input from the
Internal Auditor, Legal, Finance, Purchasing and several working groups. The policy and SOP outline
a process for grant management that includes the centralization of information, an internal approval
process for new grants, and ongoing support for the administration of grants.
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GMO has begun to work with individual departments on the review of new grant proposals and the
management of existing grants. A database and dashboard of current grants is being developed to
track a grant’s status and progress for reporting. Training will be offered to staff on the new process
and resources available for grant management. GMO is also working to identify a long-term record
management solution for grants as well as creating webpages on both the City’s internal and
external websites to share and highlight grant information.
• 87th Session of the Texas Legislature – Since late 2020, staff have been preparing for Jan. 12 start of
the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature. Occurring every two years and lasting 140 days, the Texas
Senate and House of Representatives meet to file, debate, and pass bills that affect Texas generally,
and cities in particular. Over 1,000 city-related bills are expected to be filed this session and a team
of staff are mobilized to analyze, prioritize, and engage the members of the legislature on bills that
will impact the City of Denton, particularly those that might restrict revenues or local authority. Staff
will be providing regular updates to the Council throughout the duration of the Session.
• New Leadership with Water & Wastewater and Environmental Services - The City is in the process
of conducting a search for Director of Water/Wastewater and a Director of Environmental Services
& Sustainability. Candidate interviews for the Director of Water/Wastewater are scheduled for
January 22 and we would anticipate that the selected candidate will likely begin work on or about
March 1. The search for the Director of Environmental Services & Sustainability is in the application
review phase with 119 applications received. We anticipate candidate interviews will be conducted
in early February and the selected candidate to begin work on or about the end of March. Both
Directors will report directly to Tony Puente, Executive Manager of Utilities.
Utilities, Infrastructure, and Mobility
• City Facility Construction Projects – There are a number of facility construction projects underway
or starting in 2021 requiring substantial coordination:
o Development Services Building – Staff is currently moving into the new Development
Services Building, located at the corner of Parkway and Elm, and the project is expected to
be complete in January 2021. The parking lot for the building is also being renovated, and is
scheduled to be completed in March/April 2021 (pending weather).
o American Legion Hall Senior Center - Reconstruction of the south structure at the American
Legion Hall Senior Center.
o North Lakes Tennis Center – The new Tennis Center Project will be completed in two phases.
In Phase I, the Pro Shop is substantially complete. The new Pro Shop includes new showers
and restroom amenities, lounge area, office space, retail, meeting rooms, and storage.
Phase II will include multiple new tennis courts and improvements to the grounds.
o Remodel of Police Department Headquarters - Renovation of the existing Police
Headquarters at City Hall East to add and reconfigure workspaces for police operations,
public safety dispatch operations, add dedicated locker rooms, restrooms, and parking.
Construction on this remodel began recently.
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o New Police Substation and Firing Range - Construction of New Police Substation adjacent to
the existing Fire Station 7 on Vintage Boulevard to house patrol, neighborhood services,
traffic enforcement, criminal investigation and other operations, staff, and administrative
support. This same location will house an indoor firing range with 15-lanes for the use of
police training and include indoor classroom space. The new facility would replace the
current outdoor range located on Airport Road. Construction is expected to begin in mid- to
late-February on these projects.
• Capital Project Planning and Communications – Under new leadership and direction, Capital
Projects will continue to work on improvements by implementing project management software
and alternative delivery methods to ensure that the City is receiving best pricing, consistent quality,
and that the projects are completed on schedule. An interdepartmental team (Public Works, Tech
Services, and Public Affairs) is also working diligently to implement a comprehensive, interactive CIP
map to provide residents with additional details on the location and timing of both upcoming and
projects that are currently under construction.
• Bond Program Capital Projects – Staff continues to move forward on the implementation of
projects funded by the 2019 Bond Program, with $154,000,000 approved for street improvements.
The first two bid packages for Street Reconstruction will be advertised in January 2021, with
construction planned to begin spring 2021. Staff will continue to keep the community updated on
the status of the bond program and projects through the City’s website, Resident Update, bi-annual
Construction Update mailer, and social media.
• Finalize Mobility Plan Update – The Mobility Plan is a study and strategy to address citywide
transportation, including vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians, for years to come. Multiple
departments are contributing to this plan update with data collection and analysis, coordination of
multiple public meetings, and development of the plan. Staff continues to collect data and public
input, and anticipates presenting the information to the City Council in Summer 2021.
• Park Planning – Parks staff will continue work on a number of Parks initiatives to plan for future
anticipated growth. In 2021, Parks plans to finalize and adopt the Parks, Recreation & Trails System
Master Plan as well as plans for Southwest Park, Bowling Green Park, Village of Carmel property and
the ADA Transition Plan. The department has also implemented a playground replacement plan, and
will be replacing the playgrounds at Joe Skiles Park, Mack Park, Quakertown Park (Phase 2) and hope
to begin planning for an inclusive playground.
• DME Lighting Project – DME is completing the first year of this major CIP project. The project scope
is to replace all existing lights with LED luminaires. The City has approximately 8,800 street lights and
1,700 security lights. Approximately 3,700 lights have been upgraded to date. DME anticipates
completing the upgrade of all lights by Mid-Spring 2022.
Development
• Update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan – The City’s Comp Plan is the long-range plan for the City’s
growth, development, and redevelopment. Because it is based on local conditions and trends, it is
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intended to be updated periodically to coordinate the efforts of many different aspects of a
community, such as land use, transportation, community facilities, and natural resources. The City
will be undergoing an update to the Comp Plan in 2021 and has hired a consultant to assist in this
effort.
• Historic Preservation Plan – The creation of the Historic Preservation Plan included significant
stakeholder input, including public meetings and online surveys, to create a shared vision related to
the City’s historic resources. There are numerous short-, medium-, and long-term recommendations
that staff will be working to implement. The City has recently hired a new Historic Preservation
Officer whose primary focus will be to implement these recommendations. Periodic updates on the
progress of these goals will be provided to City Council.
• DDC Amendments – Staff will continue to review and bring forward any necessary amendments to
the 2019 DDC, making minor improvements following the first full year of implementation. The
Development Code Review Committee (DCRC) has been reinstated, which is made up of members of
the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission, will be reviewing and providing initial
direction on areas to be improved in the DDC. Staff will be working through priority amendments
where direction is needed and will continue meeting with DCRC to address ongoing improvements
in the DDC.
• Economic Development Strategic Plan – Staff will be working to complete and bring forward
adoption of the Economic Development Strategic Plan to be a roadmap for the next five years of
economic development activities and building a sustainable economic future for Denton. This item is
scheduled for a work session and consideration for adoption in early February and then staff will
work to implement activities and strategies identified in the plan.
Community and Neighborhood Services
• 909 N Loop 288 Building – In 2020, the City purchased a facility to provide a co-located center for
day and overnight services for people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. An architect was
hired in fall 2020 and a final conceptual design with proposed next steps and timeline for
construction is anticipated to be presented to Council in February. Staff has also been negotiating an
agreement with The Junction, a non-profit agency, to provide services at the facility and expects to
bring forward an overview of the terms to Council in February as well. This project will be a major
focus in 2021 and will require substantial staff resources for implementation and coordination.
• COVID-19 Federal and State Assistance Funds and Program Coordination – The City has been able
to apply and leverage additional federal and state funding sources to help residents with eviction
prevention and support housing stability in the community, provide for continued alternative
emergency shelter arrangement, and assist non-profit agencies providing critical services. This will
be a major focus area for staff in 2021 as there are numerous requirements for the implementation
and reporting of these federal and state grants and requires close coordination with the awarded
agencies.
• Affordable Housing Assessment – On Feb. 2, City staff and consultants will present a summary of
the Affordable Housing Assessment and seek next steps. Depending upon the direction received,
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this may include some smaller projects that could be worked on with partners, could be developed
into budget supplementals, and/or the potential to continue to a next step with developing a more
comprehensive plan to set goals and priorities and a toolbox to meet those.
Public Safety
• Police Department – The Police Department is undertaking major initiatives over the next 12-18
months including the continued development of the Mental Health Unit, The Denton Police
Department Chief of Police Advisory Board, and updating department policy and trainings. The
department is proud of the programs and relationships that have been built with citizens
throughout the community, and these initiatives are designed to further enhance those
relationships. Chief Dixon will provide additional detail on these programs, and additional
information about the department, during a discussion with Council in the Work Session that is
currently scheduled for February 1, 2021.
• Fire Department Accreditation – A strategic initiative and goal for the Denton Fire Department is
obtaining accreditation status through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). Accreditation
is a comprehensive self-assessment and evaluation model that enables organizations to examine
past, current, and future service levels and internal performance and compare them to industry best
practices. Currently only 284 fire agencies have been awarded the CPSE accreditation which equates
to only 11% of the U.S. population protected by an accredited agency.
The CPSE program will provide an excellent review process for the Denton Fire Department,
allowing citizens and city council transparency during ongoing budget decisions.
Most importantly, being an accredited fire agency enhances our quality improvement processes and
provides the highest level of fire and rescue services to the City of Denton and the community.
Benefits of accreditation and self-assessment include:
• Creating a mechanism for developing concurrent documents to include strategic and program
action plans
• Creating methods or systems for addressing deficiencies while building organizational success
• Encouraging professional growth in addition to its personnel involved in the self-assessment
process
• Encouraging quality improvement through a continuous self-assessment process
• Fostering national recognition for the Denton Fire Department by its colleagues and the public
• Identifying areas of strength and weakness within the department
• Improve the quality of life in our community
• Promoting excellence within the Fire Department and improving our abilities to recognize and
better understand potential risks and hazards
• Providing a detailed evaluation of the department, detailing the services it provides to the
community
• Providing a forum for the communication of organizational priorities
Sustainability and Environment
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• Solid Waste Comprehensive Management Strategy – In October 2020, the City entered into a
contract with Burns and McDonnell to complete a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
Strategy (CSWMS) for the City of Denton. The purpose of a CSWMS is to consider the external
factors that impact recycling and diversion in North Texas, and evaluate opportunities to
manage residential, multifamily, and commercial waste in a more environmentally and fiscally
efficient manner.
The City of Denton is undertaking the development of a comprehensive solid waste management
strategy that will provide the vision and framework to guide future activities related to:
• Landfill disposal reduction and/or elimination, zero waste philosophies, and waste material
diversion
• The promotion of ingenuity in reuse and recycling opportunities
• The alignment of federal and state regulations with local solid waste reduction goals and
practices
• The composition of residential and commercial waste streams
• The creation of a robust construction, building, and operational environments/markets that
support solid waste reduction goals (innovation)
• Other waste management activities assigned to local government
The development of the CSWMS will be completed in several phases. The first step of the process
will be a community waste characterization, which will help us to fully understand what we are
throwing away and what we are separating for recycling and/or diversion
In the next phase of the process, we will be asking Denton residents, business owners and
managers, and other local, interested persons for their opinions on garbage, recycling, diversion,
composting, and other solid waste management processes. To help provide project focus, a
community “Focus Group/Think Tank” will be established in March to discuss the results of the
survey and consider the findings of our previous waste characterization activities. Those who
completed the initial online survey will have the opportunity to apply for participation in the
community Think Tank.
Finally, the Think Tank results will be discussed among City leaders to help lay the groundwork for
our solid waste program going forward. We anticipate that the CSWMS will be completed by late
spring, which will help the City plan for implementation in Fall 2021.
• 2020 Simply Sustainable Framework – Sustainability will continue to work on implementation of the
recently adopted Sustainability Framework. The City Council-appointed Sustainability Advisory
Committee is anticipated to kick off in March 2021 and advise council on implementation priorities
and strategies. Staff continue annual reporting requirements for and identify opportunities to
establish virtual community engagement to promote sustainability, conservation and resiliency.
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Date
Overview of Upcoming
2021 Council Retreat
City Council Meeting
January 26, 2021
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Objective
•Goals of the annual City Council Retreat
•Review of 2019 Council Retreat and City Council Priorities
•Planned Format for Upcoming 2021 Retreat
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Background: Prior Council Retreat
•Each year, the Denton City Council conducts a retreat where priorities are established collaboratively as a body for the upcoming year
•These City Council priorities set the major operational, policy, and budget priorities for the organization
•The City Council held their most recent annual retreat on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Texas Woman’s University
•The City Council discussed several potential priorities during their retreat
•The potential priorities discussed were written down on poster paper and each elected official was given eight dots to express support for specific priorities to better facilitate and focus the discussion on top priorities
•From this exercise, Council discussed and developed 7 priorities to adopt for FY 2019-2020
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Background: FY19/20 Council Priorities
•Following the retreat, the City Council adopted the following priorities for FY 2019-20:
•Begin development of an Affordable Housing Assessment and Strategy
•Develop project and funding options for City Hall West
•Complete and adopt Denton Mobility Plan Update
•Complete and adopt Sustainable Denton Plan Update
•Continue implementing and strengthening the Countywide Homelessness Strategic Plan
•Analyze and consider development of Hunter Cole Ranch
•Explore public-private partnership opportunities
•Progress on the FY19/20 Council Priorities is included as Exhibit 2
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Background: Planned for 2021
•Staff continues to make progress on a number of major projects and
initiatives
•A brief overview of planned major projects and focus areas for 2021 is
included as Exhibit 3
•Although not all-inclusive, it is intended to show some of the areas where
time and resources are currently planned based upon prior policy direction and adopted budget by City Council
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Proposed Format for 2021 Council Retreat
•The retreat will be held during the afternoon on Friday, February 12 in a
virtual format
•Intended to be two 2-hour sessions with an hour break time
•City Manager Hileman and City staff will facilitate
•Retreat will be streamed live on DTV and online as other public meetings
continue to be produced in this format for COVID-19 precautions
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Proposed Format for 2021 Council Retreat
•Prior to Council Retreat: Staff will send an electronic form to Council to enter priority
items or “headlines”
•A memo will be sent with the form with further instructions and prompting questions to help guide responses
•These items will be submitted using a three-tiered system (A, B, C) arranged from highest priority. There will be space for 1 to 4 items in each tier
•During Part 1 of the Retreat: Council Members will each have five minutes to
introduce their submitted items
•Following introduction of their items, there will be an opportunity for Council
Members to discuss their colleagues’ ideas and refine or clarify (if needed)
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Proposed Format for 2021 Council Retreat
•Break/Prior to Part 2 of the Retreat: Staff will e-mail a survey and a list of items to
Council Members and provide 8 “dots” to express their support for specific priorities
•During Part 2 of Retreat: Reveal the results of the support ranking and facilitate
discussion on the items until a consensus of Elected Officials agree on a set of Council
Priorities
•Following the Retreat: Staff will present a resolution for Council to consider adopting
the priorities at the Feb. 23 Council meeting
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Next Steps
•On Monday, February 1, staff will email a memo and a link to the form that Council Members can use to enter their priority items
•Staff is available to assist any Council Member if needed
•Council Members enter their priority headlines by Monday, February 8
•Staff will compile the list of priorities, by tier, and distribute at the Council retreat on
February 12
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City Council
Annual Retreat
February 12, 2021
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Agenda for Today’s Retreat
•First Session (1-3pm)
•Review of Retreat agenda and goals
•Council Members present overview of their items (limit of 5 minutes per Council Member)
•Staff provides overview of priority topics submitted
•Council Members indicate support for items to be discussed further following the break
•Break (3-3:30pm)
•Second Session (3:30-4pm)
•Council discussion of consensus items and determination of priorities
•Other Items to Discuss with Staff (4-5pm)
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First Session: Review of Retreat Goals
•The Annual Council Retreat is an opportunity to ensure that organizational
goals align with Elected Body.
•These goals will help guide policy, operations, and budget development.
•Once adopted, these priorities will serve as a foundation for budget
development and primary staff focus for the upcoming fiscal year.
•Affirmation for current Council projects and new or expanded initiatives
following today’s discussion will be included in the February 23 resolution and will form the basis for the FY21-22 workplans.
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Council Member Presentations
•Each Council Member will have a maximum of 5-minutes to present an
overview of their submitted items and overall priorities for FY21-22.
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First Session: Overview of Submitted Priority
Topics
•Each Council Member submitted proposed priority topics online from Feb. 1-8
•The list has been organized in multiple formats and distributed to Council Members
•List A -Organized by Council Member
•List B -Organized by Status of the Item submitted (In Process/ Revision / New)
•Based on submissions, the process has been modified to better use Council’s time and focus Council discussion
•Staff will preview the items the following slides by Status of the Item to help facilitate and focus Council discussion
•In Process (slide 6): Submitted items in progress, have already received Council direction; showing items submitted by two or more Elected Officials
•Change or Enhance (slide 7): Submitted items requiring a change or enhancement to current policies, programs, or budget
•New (slide 8): Submitted items that would be new initiatives
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Submitted Priorities: In Progress
(Submitted items in progress; have already received Council direction; showing items submitted by
two or more Elected Officials)
1 Implement Economic Development Strategic
Plan
ED Strategic Plan adopted by Council on 2/9/2021, implementation throughout
2021
2 Develop Loop 288 Building to Serve Individuals
Experiencing Homelessness
Currently in design process, next steps for construction budget and schedule, work
continuing throughout 2021
3 Undergo a Comprehensive Plan Update Project kickoff in February 2021, continuing throughout 2021
4 Develop a Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Strategy
Began in Fall 2020, completion est. in late Spring 2021, implementation beginning
in Fall 2021
5 Develop an Affordable Housing Strategy AH Assessment presented to Council in Feb. 2021, received direction for a Phase 3
to develop potential strategies/tools to address identified needs
6 Respond to COVID-19 Staff continues responding to COVID in many ways (adjusting operations /services
/facilities, HR functions, coordinating with County, IGR, administering grants
/funding/reimbursements, managing hotels, coordinating with partners)
7 Complete Mobility Plan Data and public input continuing to be gathered, anticipated to present initial plan
to Council in Summer 2021
8 Improve Capital Project Planning and
Communication
Implementing project management software and developing a comprehensive,
interactive, public-facing GIS map
•Do Council Members want to affirm that these continue as priority items?
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Submitted Priorities: Change or Enhance
(Submitted items requiring a change or enhancement to current policies, programs, or budget)
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1 Establish a Robust Road Maintenance Fund (Davis)
2 Homelessness Policy ramp up, to allow time for acclamation (Hudspeth)
3 Budget to the no new tax rate (Hudspeth)
4 Youth and Senior Citizen Programs -Technology instructional workshops (Johnson)
5 Domestic violence educational programs, support agencies and strong laws (Johnson)
6 Maximize the use of resources from our regional partners and strengthen our relationships with them (Ryan)
7 Authorize electric car traffic on city streets if registered (Hudspeth)
8 City Hall West (Davis, Ryan)
9 City Council limit lower boards and commissions (staff time) (Hudspeth)
10 Commercial/multifamily recycling (Meltzer)
11 Revise tree ordinance to preserve bigger % of trees on lots & preserve wider variety of trees (Armintor)
12 Waive permitting fees, tree survey fees, & impact fees for ALL forms of affordable housing (Armintor)
13 Establish a Well Funded Permanent Economic Development Fund (Davis)
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1 Remove zoning restrictions & density barriers prohibiting middle housing & residential infill (Armintor)
2 Bond election to fund permanent land trusts in communities at risk of displacement & gentrification (Armintor)
3 Create a Fair Housing mission statement & require FH training for Council & relevant depts & boards (Armintor)
4 Youth Sport Public Private partnership (Include Ice Rink) (Hudspeth)
5 Create a Food Desert & Food Access Solutions Plan for Denton to remove financial & other barriers (Armintor)
6 Buy hotel for temporary emergency housing & create a sanitary, safe, & legal campground w/amenities (Armintor)
7 Contract w/legal advocacy groups for tenants, immigrants, & people with disabilities (Armintor)
8 Hire Public Health Coordinator for the City, to advise Council, work w/County on city health matters (Armintor)
9 Preference in bids to contractors paying $15 adj minimum & hiring mostly locally for city jobs (Armintor)
10 Require that companies receiving new tax incentives pay AT LEAST $15 minimum & hire locally (Armintor)
11 Develop a Strategy for Undergrounding Overhead Lines in Major Corridors (Davis)
12 Performance venues (Meltzer)
13 Composting (Meltzer)
14 Rental standards strategy (Meltzer)
Submitted Priorities: New
(Submitted items that would be new initiatives)
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Break
•20 minute break for staff to compile the items that received consensus
from Council (support from 4 or more members) into a chart.
•Staff will distribute the list of those items to Council Members for
discussion following the break.
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Draft Council Priorities
•Implement Economic Development Strategic Plan
•Develop Loop 288 Building to Serve Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
•Undergo a Comprehensive Plan Update
•Develop a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy
•Develop an Affordable Housing Strategy
•Respond to COVID-19
•Complete Mobility Plan
•Improve Capital Project Planning and Communication
•Develop plan including architectural design, RFP strategy, and funding
options for City Hall West
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Additional Items Receiving Direction
For Work Plan for FY20/21 and FY21/22
Topic Vehicle Department
Road Maintenance Funding Strategies Budget Presentation Finance
Understand Loop 288 property and potential future phases Work Session Community Services
Target the No New Tax Rate (Operations and Maintenance)Budget Planning Finance
Provide technology training for residents (seniors/youth)Informal Staff Report Parks and Library
Education and Review of Domestic Violence response and
resources Informal Staff Report Police
Additional electric vehicles on City streets Work Session Development Services, Police, Legal
One-minute pitch for boards and commissions Resolution City Manager's Office
Provide an update on the implementation of the Tree
Ordinance Work Session Development Services
Fair Housing webinar/training for City Council Work Session City Manager's Office, Legal
Sports complex public/private partnership Informal Staff Report Parks and Economic Development
Electric line undergrounding strategy Informal Staff Report DME, Finance, Development Services
Study and strategy regarding performance venues Work Session Economic Development, Parks
Research on rental housing standards Informal Staff Report
Community Services, Development
Services
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Council Direction
•Council affirmation that the items listed In Progress (slide 6) are Priorities
•Are there additional items requiring a Change or Enhancement (slide 7) or
a New initiative (slide 8) that Council would like to have as a Priority?
•Resolution is scheduled to be considered on February 23:
•Affirm current items In Progress
•Includes expanded or new initiatives to be included in FY21-22 work plan and budget
preparation
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Other Items
•Should requests from Council Committees or Board and Commissions that require significant staff time be brought to City Council in the same or similar process to the Pending Council Requests adopted in Fall 2019?
•The elected official giving a one-minute presentation about their request
•Any request that will take over 2 hours of staff time, or is a policy or request for a work session discussion
•The remaining elected officials have one minute each to respond and indicate support.
•Staff responds to requests where a consensus of Council is established.
•Role of Council Committees
•Other items
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Priorities By Council Member
Council Member Armintor
Category Topic Tier Status
Affordable Housing & Housing
Waive permitting fees, tree survey fees, &
impact fees for ALL forms of affordable
housing.A New
Affordable Housing & Housing
Remove zoning restrictions & density
barriers prohibiting middle housing &
residential infill A New
Affordable Housing & Housing
Bond election to fund permanent land
trusts in communities at risk of
displacement & gentrification A New
Affordable Housing & Housing
Create a Fair Housing mission statement &
require FH training for Council & relevant
depts & boards A New
Development
Create a Food Desert & Food Access
Solutions Plan for Denton to remove
financial & other barriers B New
Homelessness
Buy hotel for temporary emergency
housing & create a sanitary, safe, & legal
campground w/amenities B New
Other
Contract w/legal advocacy groups for
tenants, immigrants, & people with
disabilities B New
Public Safety
Hire Public Health Coordinator for the City,
to advise Council, work w/County on city
health matters B New
Development
Revise tree ordinance to preserve bigger %
of trees on lots & preserve wider variety of
trees C Revision
Economic Development
Require that companies receiving new tax
incentives pay AT LEAST $15 minimum &
hire locally C New
Other
Preference in bids to contractors paying
$15 adj minimum & hiring mostly locally for
city jobs C New
Solid Waste & Sustainability
Draft a Zero Waste mission statement for
Solid Waste & implement comprehensive
Zero Waste program C In Process
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Council Member Baker
Category Topic Tier Status
Budget Keep property taxes down A In Process
Economic Development Bring in more commercial businesses A In Process
Economic Development Create new jobs A In Process
Economic Development Support local businesses A In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure Help attain new and improved equipment B In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Keep up with progress of all working
projects B In Process
Public Safety Support City's emergency services B In Process
Homelessness
Help feed and shelter homeless and
veterans C In Process
Homelessness
New facility on Loop 288 will be a great
help C In Process
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Mayor Pro Tem Davis
Category Topic Tier Status
Development Update the Comprehensive Plan A In Process
Other Recruit and Hire a Best‐Fit City Manager A In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure Establish a Robust Road Maintenance Fund A Revision
Economic Development
Establish a Well Funded Permanent
Economic Development Fund A Revision
Capital Projects/Infrastructure Complete Mobility PLan B In Process
City Hall West Finalize City Hall West Plan B In Process
Homelessness Complete Loop 288 Building B In Process
Solid Waste & Sustainability Complete Solid Waste Strategy B In Process
Affordable Housing & Housing Develop an Affordable Housing Strategy C In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Complete Stormwater/Drainage Master
Plan C In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Develop a Strategy for Undergrounding
Overhead Lines in Major Corridors C New
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Mayor Hudspeth
Category Topic Tier Status
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Street Construction, faster & more
reporting A In Process
Homelessness
Homelessness Policy ramp up, to allow
time for acclamation A Revision
Parks and Recreation
Youth Sport Public Private partnership
(Include Ice Rink)A Revision
Budget Budget, lower the rate by $.01 A Revision
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Authorize electric car traffic on city streets
if registered B Revision
Other
City Council limit lower boards and
commissions (staff time)B Revision
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Council Member Johnson
Category Topic Tier Status
Parks and Recreation
Youth and Senior Citizen Programs ‐
Technology instructional workshops A Revision
Affordable Housing & Housing
Affordable Housing and redevelopment of
distressed neighborhood A In Process
Parks and Recreation
Affordable, quality extra‐curricular Parks
and Recreation programs A In Process
Public Safety
Domestic violence educational programs,
support agencies and strong laws A Revision
Solid Waste & Sustainability
Weatherization and rehab of properties
assistance programs B In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure Improve infrastructure (Repair, Bike lanes)B In Process
Development Revitalization of South East Denton B In Process
Parks and Recreation
Beautification efforts (Tree planting, wild
flowers, litter removal)B In Process
Solid Waste & Sustainability Sustainability (Air and Water Quality) C In Process
Public Safety Safe environment C In Process
Solid Waste & Sustainability Energy efficiency C In Process
Parks and Recreation
Public Art ‐ More sculptures and murals,
add to character, history and culture. Find
creative opportunities C In Process
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Council Member Meltzer
Category Topic Tier Status
COVID‐19
Pandemic management/routing
assistance/recovery A In Process
Development 2030 plan with identified green network A In Process
Development 288 facility/program/measurement A In Process
Economic Development Econ Dev Strategy beyond incentives A In Process
Affordable Housing & Housing Affordable housing strategy B In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure Traffics/led bike safety map and alerts B In Process
Development Development map and alerts B In Process
Solid Waste & Sustainability Commercial/multifamily recycling B Revision
Solid Waste & Sustainability Sustainability plan C In Process
Economic Development Performance venues C New
Solid Waste & Sustainability Composting C New
Development Rental standards strategy C New
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Council Member Ryan
Category Topic Tier Status
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Complete and adopt Denton Mobility Plan
Update A In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Capital Project Planning and
Communications‐ an interactive map for all
road closures and detours A In Process
COVID‐19 Covid‐19 Response and reopening plans A In Process
Other
Maximize the use of resources from our
regional partners and strengthen our
relationships with them A Revision
City Hall West
Develop project and funding options for
City Hall West B In Process
Development Denton plan 2030 update B In Process
Economic Development Economic Development Strategic Plan B In Process
Parks and Recreation Complete Parks Master Plan B In Process
Development DDC amendments C In Process
Homelessness 909 N Loop 288 Building C In Process
Other Texas Legislature watch and engagement C In Process
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Priorities by Status
New Items
Category Submission Council Membe Tier Status
Affordable Housing & Housing
Remove zoning restrictions & density
barriers prohibiting middle housing &
residential infill Armintor A New
Affordable Housing & Housing
Bond election to fund permanent land
trusts in communities at risk of
displacement & gentrification Armintor A New
Affordable Housing & Housing
Create a Fair Housing mission statement
& require FH training for Council &
relevant depts & boards Armintor A New
Parks and Recreation
Youth Sport Public Private partnership
(Include Ice Rink)Hudspeth A New
Development
Create a Food Desert & Food Access
Solutions Plan for Denton to remove
financial & other barriers Armintor B New
Homelessness
Buy hotel for temporary emergency
housing & create a sanitary, safe, & legal
campground w/amenities Armintor B New
Other
Contract w/legal advocacy groups for
tenants, immigrants, & people with
disabilities Armintor B New
Public Safety
Hire Public Health Coordinator for the
City, to advise Council, work w/County
on city health matters Armintor B New
Other
Preference in bids to contractors paying
$15 adj minimum & hiring mostly locally
for city jobs Armintor C New
Economic Development
Require that companies receiving new
tax incentives pay AT LEAST $15
minimum & hire locally Armintor C New
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Develop a Strategy for Undergrounding
Overhead Lines in Major Corridors Davis C New
Economic Development Performance venues Meltzer C New
Solid Waste & Sustainability Composting Meltzer C New
Development Rental standards strategy Meltzer C New
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Revisions to Current Policies/Programs
Category Submission Council Membe Tier Status
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Establish a Robust Road Maintenance
Fund Davis A Revision
Economic Development
Establish a Well Funded Permanent
Economic Development Fund Davis A Revision
Homelessness
Homelessness Policy ramp up, to allow
time for acclamation Hudspeth A Revision
Budget Budget, lower the rate by $.01 Hudspeth A Revision
Parks and Recreation
Youth and Senior Citizen Programs ‐
Technology instructional workshops Johnson A Revision
Public Safety
Domestic violence educational programs,
support agencies and strong laws Johnson A Revision
Other
Maximize the use of resources from our
regional partners and strengthen our
relationships with them Ryan A Revision
Affordable Housing & Housing
Waive permitting fees, tree survey fees,
& impact fees for ALL forms of affordable
housing.Armintor A Revision
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Authorize electric car traffic on city
streets if registered Hudspeth B Revision
Other
City Council limit lower boards and
commissions (staff time)Hudspeth B Revision
Solid Waste & Sustainability Commercial/multifamily recycling Meltzer B Revision
Development
Revise tree ordinance to preserve bigger
% of trees on lots & preserve wider
variety of trees Armintor C Revision
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Submitted Priorities Currently In Process
Category Submission Council Membe Tier Status
Budget Keep property taxes down Baker A In Process
Economic Development Bring in more commercial businesses Baker A In Process
Economic Development Create new jobs Baker A In Process
Economic Development Support local businesses Baker A In Process
Development Update the Comprehensive Plan Davis A In Process
Other Recruit and Hire a Best‐Fit City Manager Davis A In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Street Construction, faster & more
reporting Hudspeth A In Process
Affordable Housing & Housing
Affordable Housing and redevelopment
of distressed neighborhood Johnson A In Process
COVID‐19
Pandemic management/routing
assistance/recovery Meltzer A In Process
Development 2030 plan with identified green network Meltzer A In Process
Development 288 facility/program/measurement Meltzer A In Process
Economic Development Econ Dev Strategy beyond incentives Meltzer A In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Complete and adopt Denton Mobility
Plan Update Ryan A In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Capital Project Planning and
Communications‐ an interactive map for
all road closures and detours Ryan A In Process
COVID‐19 Covid‐19 Response and reopening plans Ryan A In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Help attain new and improved
equipment Baker B In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Keep up with progress of all working
projects Baker B In Process
Public Safety Support City's emergency services Baker B In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure Complete Mobility PLan Davis B In Process
City Hall West Finalize City Hall West Plan Davis B In Process
Homelessness Complete Loop 288 Building Davis B In Process
Solid Waste & Sustainability Complete Solid Waste Strategy Davis B In Process
Solid Waste & Sustainability
Weatherization and rehab of properties
assistance programs Johnson B In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Improve infrastructure (Repair, Bike
lanes)Johnson B In Process
Development Revitalization of South East Denton Johnson B In Process
Parks and Recreation
Beautification efforts (Tree planting, wild
flowers, litter removal)Johnson B In Process
Affordable Housing & Housing Affordable housing strategy Meltzer B In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure Traffics/led bike safety map and alerts Meltzer B In Process
Development Development map and alerts Meltzer B In Process
City Hall West
Develop project and funding options for
City Hall West Ryan B In Process
Development Denton plan 2030 update Ryan B In Process
Economic Development Economic Development Strategic Plan Ryan B In Process
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Parks and Recreation Complete Parks Master Plan Ryan B In Process
Solid Waste & Sustainability
Draft a Zero Waste mission statement for
Solid Waste & implement comprehensive
Zero Waste program Armintor C In Process
Homelessness
Help feed and shelter homeless and
veterans Baker C In Process
Homelessness
New facility on Loop 288 will be a great
help Baker C In Process
Affordable Housing & Housing Develop an Affordable Housing Strategy Davis C In Process
Capital Projects/Infrastructure
Complete Stormwater/Drainage Master
Plan Davis C In Process
Solid Waste & Sustainability Sustainability (Air and Water Quality) Johnson C In Process
Public Safety Safe environment Johnson C In Process
Solid Waste & Sustainability Energy efficiency Johnson C In Process
Parks and Recreation
Public Art ‐ More sculptures and murals,
add to character, history and culture.
Find creative opportunities Johnson C In Process
Solid Waste & Sustainability Sustainability plan Meltzer C In Process
Development DDC amendments Ryan C In Process
Homelessness 909 N Loop 288 Building Ryan C In Process
Other Texas Legislature watch and engagement Ryan C In Process
Parks and Recreation
Affordable, quality extra‐curricular Parks
and Recreation programs Johnson A In Process
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