HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-688RESOLUTION NO. 23-688
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A STEERING COMMITTEE TO
GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTHEAST DENTON AREA PLAN, GENERALLY
BOUNDED BY EAST MCKINNEY STREET TO THE NORTH, SOUTH BELL AVENUE TOTHE WEST, DALLAS DRIVE AND SHADY OAKS DRIVE TO THE SOUTH, AND SOUTHWOODROW LANE TO THE EAST; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, City Council gave staff direction to proceed with the
preparation of three area plans for the city, including the Southeast Denton Area Plan, to addresschallenges and enhance the character of the distinct areas, and to create a long-term community-
based vision for the areas; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, the City Council authorized the City to enter into a
contract with HDR Architecture, Inc.to provide professional services for assistance in the creation
of the Southeast Denton Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, Area Planning allows long term planning for specific areas in the city and
allows for community members and stakeholders to provide input, create a shared vision, and
influence future development policies for a specific area; and
WHEREAS, over several months, the project team for the steering committee has reached
out to individuals well-matched for providing input and feedback regarding Southeast Denton’s
rich history, cultural, character, and wide-ranging built environment; and
WHEREAS, the committee will provide input and feedback related to various ideas and concepts
proposed, validate findings, build consensus, and evaluate what is in the best interest of the area in the
Southeast Denton Area Plan for the long term; and
WHEREAS, the committee will consist of a maximum of fifteen (15) members, a size which is
conducive to effectively ensure communication is focused, and will allow staff to efficiently manage the
tasks to be assigned to the steering committee.
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS :
SECTION 1. The recitals and findings contained in the preamble of this Resolution are
incorporated into the body of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby establishes a Steering Committee to be called the
Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee.
SECTION 3. The Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee shall be represented by
stakeholders consistent with the Stakeholder Representation Interest categories identified in the
table below:
Background
Resident Under the of 40
Prone:Owner, ResidiFaith Leader
Nejghborhood Association/Gr01 Liaison
Community Business Owner
Housit Advocate
Parks, R
Black Chamber of Commerce Representative
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce or LULAC
Representative
Historic Landmark Commissioner
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SECTION 4. The individuals listed on Exhibit A are hereby approved to serve on the Steering
Committee consistent with the categories identified in Section 3. Should any of the individuals listed
vacate their position or additional persons be identified to serve on the Steering Committee consistent
with the interest groups listed in Section 3, Council may approve new members by amending thisResolution.
SECTION 5. The Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee shall perform itsfunctions in accordance with the intent of this Resolution. The Southeast Denton Area Plan
Steering Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council until successors are duly
appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Denton City Council.
SECTION 6. The Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee is created to build
consensus and guide the planning process of the Southeast Denton Area Plan. All
recommendations shall be made by a majority vote of the entire Southeast Denton Area Plan
Steering Committee.
SECTION 7. The Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee may create
subcommittees consisting of Steering Committee members who shall make recommendations to
the entire Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee pursuant to assigned topics.
Recommendations made by the subcommittee must receive a majority vote of the subcommittee
members in order to move recommendations forward to the Steering Committee for consideration.
SECTION 8. Any matters not addressed by this Resolution shall be governed by the “Cityof Denton Handbook for Boards, Commissions and Council Committees.”
SECTION 9. The City Manager, or their designee, will provide guidance and assistance to
the Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee and be responsible for ensuring that records
are maintained in accordance with the requirements of the City Secretary’s Office. The City
Attorney shall provide legal counsel to the Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee andsubcommittees
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SECTION 10. Upon completion of the aforementioned duties, or on June 1, 2024, the
Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee shall be dissolved without further action of the
City Council.
SECTION 11. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Paul Meltzer, District 3 :
Joe Holland. District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
day of 2023
GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR, INTERIM CITY SECRETARY .\\\\\\\N LIII/
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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Exhibit A
Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee Members
Southeast Denton Area Plan
Steering Committee
Background
Resident Under the Age of 40
Property Owner, Resident
Faith Leader
Neighborhood Association/Group Liaison
Community Business Owner
Housing Advocate
Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board Member
Black Chamber of Commerce Representative
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce or LULACRepresentative
Historic Landmark Commissioner
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Name
Raymond Redmon
Reverend Reginald Logan
Clifton Maxfield
Jacob Moses
Frances Punch
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