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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 13, 2019
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
in the City Council Work Session Room.
2. Audit/Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:30
a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
3. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:00
p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting
in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.
4. Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in
the City Manager’s Conference Room.
5. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
September 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room,
followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
6. Health and Building Standards Commission Meeting on Thursday, September
19, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
7. Committee on Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
8. Development Code Review Committee Meeting on Friday, September 20,
2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
9. Developer Town Hall Meeting on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 9 a.m –
11 a.m. in the City Council Chamber.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – The following items will be
discussed during the September 17 City Council work session. Each week, the topics
that will be presented during the next week’s agenda will be included in the Friday
Report the prior week. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager’s Office
• Elected Officials Serving on Community Boards
o Workshop on potentially altering current City requirements for
elected officials to serve on community board such as the
Economic Development Partnership Board.
o Requestor: Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth
o Date Requested: June 18, 2019
o Related Informal Staff Report: N/A
o Policy decision or estimated staff time to complete report: Work
session request
• Denton County MHMR Funding
o Requestor: Council Member Armintor
o Date Requested: August 28, 2018
o Related Informal Staff Report: No. 2018-139 Denton County
MHMR
o Policy decision or estimated staff time to complete report: Work
session request
• Request to expand the downtown TIF grant categories to include
applicants wishing to make improvements to meet accessibility
requirements for people with disabilities
o Requestor: Council Member Meltzer
o Date Requested: August 29, 2019
o Related Informal Staff Report: N/A
o Policy decision or estimated staff time to complete report: Policy
decision
B. TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound I-35E exit ramp to State School Road/Mayhill
Road temporarily closed until Friday, September 27– The Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) closed the southbound Interstate 35E (I-35E) exit 462 to
State School Road/Mayhill Road 10:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12. TxDOT
plans to reopen the exit ramp by 6:00 a.m. Friday, September 27. This temporary
closure will allow crews to safely complete milling and paving in the area. Motorists
should use exit 463 to Loop 288/Lillian Miller Parkway during the closure.
Signage alerting motorists of the temporary closure will be in place. For updates on
TxDOT road improvements visit www.DriveTexas.org. Staff contact: Stephanie
Yates, Public Affairs
C. North South Water Main Phase II Update – In May, Bonnie Brae Street, from
Highland Park to Willowwood St. was temporarily closed as part of the North South
Water Main Capital Improvement Project. This closure allows City contractor crews
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to safely install the new water main below and across the railroad tracks in the area.
The project timeline has been impacted due to several unforeseen conflicts,
including:
• Initial delivery of incorrect excavation equipment,
• Initial delivery of damaged materials, and
• Weather delays
The City has worked with the contractor to correct the equipment and material
conflicts. At this time, new materials have been manufactured and delivered to the
project site with the proper equipment. The closure of this section of Bonnie Brae
St.is now updated to reopen on Sunday, October 13. The detour route is still in
place and motorists are encouraged to continue using caution when traveling in the
area. An updated letter detailing the current status of the project and new planned
completion date is scheduled to be delivered to residents in the area next week.
As the construction continues to progress, updates will be shared online at
www.improvingdenton.com. Staff contact: Jim Jenks, Capital Projects
D. Styrofoam at Council Meetings – During the August 6 City Council meeting, Mayor
Watts requested that staff find alternatives to Styrofoam plates and cups at City
Council meetings. Staff will coordinate with the food vendors to ensure that they
are not providing Styrofoam plates or cups during the meetings, and has purchased
eco-friendly dinnerware to use in the event that the vendor does not have an
alternative to Styrofoam.
The use of Styrofoam products has decreased significantly since a staff report was
presented to the City Council in 2018. The City’s warehouse no longer stocks
Styrofoam products for department use and Styrofoam purchases from the City’s
office supply vendor have decreased by almost two-thirds. The total amount spent
on Styrofoam breakroom products was less than $3,800 over the last 12 months. The
cost to change the remaining purchases ranges from as little as $500 for recyclable
products up to $3,000 for bio based products. Staff’s next step will be to eliminate
Styrofoam products from available items on our office supply contract. Staff
contact: Katherine Barnett, Sustainability
E. Dallas Drive Intersection - On August 20, 2019 Council Member Briggs requested
information on behalf of a citizen regarding safety improvements at the intersection
near Calloway’s and Dallas Drive. As part of the ongoing construction of the
TxDOT, I-35 E Interchange improvement project, the traffic operation at the
intersection of I-35E NB Frontage Road and US77/Dallas Drive has been impacted
due to the closure of the Dallas Drive on-ramp to I-35E southbound. Additionally,
the pavement markings at this intersection have deteriorated due to the activity of
heavy construction equipment in this area. In order to improve safety at this
intersection and address citizen/resident concerns, staff will be installing
additionally signage by the end of September. Also, as the construction along I-
35E/Loop 288/Brinker wraps up within the next couple of months, staff will work
closely with TxDOT to renew/refresh pavement markings, signage and flashing
yellow beacons/lights which will help increase visibility and improve safety at the
intersection of Dallas Drive/I-35E NB Frontage Road. As both, US 77/Dallas Drive
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and I-35E NB Frontage Road are TxDOT facilities, any changes/improvements to
these facilities must be reviewed and approved by TxDOT. Given the safety
concerns at the intersection of Dallas Drive/I-35E Frontage Road City staff is closely
working with TxDOT to develop a long-term (5 to 10 years) solution that will
address the existing deficiencies and improve the overall safety. Staff will continue
to provide updates to Council as solutions are developed. Staff contact: Brian Jahn,
Capital Projects
F. Dawnlight Drive Stop Sign – On August 22, Council Member Ryan inquired
whether a stop sign on Dawnlight Drive at its intersection with Waterside Place
would be appropriate. Staff visited the intersection and verified that there is an
existing pole at the intersection, and because this is a “T” intersection, with
Dawnlight dead-ending at Waterside, a stop sign would be allowed through the
Texas Transportation Code and existing city ordinance allows. Staff installed a
replacement stop sign on August 26. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
G. Woodland Dr. Speed Limit – On September 2, Council Member Meltzer requested
information on speed limit signs on Woodland Dr. between Bell Ave. and Sherman
Dr. and whether or not a street light would be appropriate. The current city ordinance
allows 20 mph on a roadway adjacent to a church, hospital or school, but does not
identify Woodland as a 20 mph roadway. Staff can add 20 mph advisory plaques or
signs as part of the speed hump signage by the end of September, but these signs
would alert drivers to slow down, but not lower the actual speed limit on the road.
Additionally, there are currently four street lights between Bell and Sherman.
However, staff observed that the tree canopy renders them fairly ineffective. Staff
will investigate available locations for a new street light installation and will pursue
possibly trimming existing trees to allow better illumination of the street. Staff will
keep Council updated as solutions are finalized. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital
Projects
H. Robertson Road Turn – On September 3, Council Member Hudspeth requested
information on additional signs to indicate a turn ahead near a tight turn on
Robertson Road. Staff has reviewed the location and the intersection does meet the
criteria for an “intersection ahead” sign with a supplemental plaque indicating
Robertson Rd. The two existing signs will be relocated to provide adequate spacing.
Staff will have the necessary signs installed and/or relocated by the end of
September. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
I. Potential Crosswalk at Bell Ave. and Sherman Dr. – On September 2, Council
Member Meltzer requested information on potentially adding a crosswalk at Bell
Ave and Sherman Drive and whether or not that intersection was prone to pedestrian
accidents. The intersection currently has crosswalks marked on three sides and has
cross walk signals on the east side (parallel with Bell, across Sherman). Staff has
reviewed the intersection and can install the requested crosswalk, however,
pedestrian pushbuttons and indications must first be added to the traffic signal.
Accessible ramps will also be needed on the southeast and southwest corners of the
intersection. However, after reviewing the intersection, staff has determined that
there is no safe place for a pedestrian to walk on the south side because there are no
sidewalks on the south side of Sherman. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
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J. Speed Limit Signs for Parks – On August 24, Council Member Briggs requested
information regarding the yellow speed limit signs near parks. Yellow speed limit
signs indicate an advisory condition warning drivers of a lower suggested speed
limit for road features (sharp curves, exit speeds, parks, dips, etc.) and are not
regulatory or enforceable like the standard black and white speed limit signs. While
the current city ordinance only allows a true 20 mph speed limit on a roadway
adjacent to a church, hospital or school, the city can, however, add flashing yellow
beacons to the existing advisory signs to notify drivers of the adjacent park. Staff
will refresh the existing advisory signs and install the flashing beacons by the end
of October. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
K. Palladium Stop Signs – On August 30, Council Members Briggs and Meltzer
requested that staff research whether a stop sign at the exit of the Palladium
Apartment Complex on Poinsettia Blvd. could be added. There is adequate space in
the right-of-way to add the sign and the street intersecting from the south (Manten)
already has a STOP sign. Adding an additional stop sign to this intersection will
further the City’s policy of not allowing uncontrolled intersections. This sign will
be installed by September 20. Staff will provide updates to Council when the
installation is complete. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
L. Intersection of Carroll Blvd. and University Dr. – On August 27, Council Member
Briggs shared concerns from a citizen regarding the flashing yellow lights at the
intersection of Carroll Blvd. and University Dr. Staff has reviewed all four
approaches of this intersection and the visibility of both the flashing yellow arrows
and oncoming traffic in opposing lanes. While staff did not find any visibility
issues/limitations relative to the flashing arrows or oncoming traffic, this is one of
the busiest intersections on University. During peak periods, congestion levels are
high and staff observed several drivers ‘pushing the envelope’ to make it through
the intersection. Staff will review the timings at this signal and investigate
alternatives such as allowing left turns only on a green arrow or changing when the
left turns see the green arrow (currently, most of this signals on University offer the
green left turn arrow only after the adjacent through movements have ended). Staff
will develop a recommendation and propose its implementation in the next two
weeks. Staff will update Council with the recommendation. Staff contact: Brian
Jahn, Capital Projects
M. Mayhill Road Traffic Dip – On September 3, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth requested
that staff identify any improvements that could be made to the traffic dip on Mayhill
between I-35E and Colorado Blvd. near the entrance to the Medical City Denton
hospital. City staff conducted a field visit to assess the existing conditions and
develop a plan to address the issue. The plan to address the depression in the
pavement includes a combination of grinding (in certain areas) and filling (asphalt
in certain areas) and requires lanes closures (traffic control) along Mayhill Road.
Given the existing traffic volumes, specifically heavy congestion during peak hours
and the impact to the hospital’s access, staff has scheduled this work during the
week of September 23. This allows adequate time to coordinate with Medical City
Denton and develop a traffic control plan. The overall work effort will not take more
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than three to four days, and should be completed by September 27. Staff will provide
an update to Council once work is complete. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public
Works
N. Sherman and Loop 288 – On August 31, Council Member Meltzer requested staff
research whether the installation of an all-way stop at Sherman and Loop 288 would
be warranted. In March of this year, TxDOT formally accepted and approved the
signal warrant analysis prepared by the city authorizing the city to construct traffic
signals on all approaches of this intersection. Staff has hired a design consultant and
the designs of the signal installations is currently underway. Until the traffic signal
can be installed, the Code allows for all-way stop signs to be installed at the
intersection as an interim measure. Staff will coordinate the installation of these
STOP signs with TxDOT and projects their installation will be complete by the end
of October. Staff will provide an update to Council once work is complete. Staff
contact: Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
O. Brush Creek Rezoning –The Planning and Zoning Commission planned to discuss
the rezoning of the property located at the corner of 377 and Brush Creek at the
September 18 meeting. This item has been postponed until the October 12 Planning
and Zoning meeting because the application didn’t post the required public hearing
signage on the property. The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for the October
12 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and the November 2 City Council
meeting. Staff contact: Richard Cannone, Development Services
P. Sheraton Road repaving – On September 3 Council Member Briggs asked about the
plan to repave Sheraton Road following the recent water main replacement.
Sheraton Road has been temporarily patched by Water department after their main
replacement (picture below). The Public Works Department is currently finalizing
a few scheduling conflicts for the complete repair and will provide an updated
schedule in the September 20 Friday report. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public
Works
Q. Sidewalk access issues – On July 26, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth requested
information on a sidewalk obstruction near 1103 N Elm. Community Improvement
Services staff communicated with the business owner about the items obstructing
sidewalk access outside of Nuby Pediatrics on Elm Street, and on Wednesday, July
31, the property owner removed the railroad ties and pole from the right of way.
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Staff from Public Works has been working with TxDOT on resolving the missing
sidewalk segment. Currently TxDOT has a project for the replacement of sidewalk
along Elm street. The project was bid in July and the preconstruction meeting is
scheduled for Monday September 16. At that time staff will receive the construction
schedule for the full repair and will determine a temporary solution in the interim.
Staff will communicate both the construction schedule and the temporary solution
in the September 20 Friday report. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public Works
R. DCTA Requests – The City Council has made a small number of requests recently
regarding DCTA communication, potential bus stop locations and shade structure
needs. Staff has reached out to DCTA about these requests (listed below) and DCTA
will be available to discuss these during the September 17 work session. Staff
contact: Mario Canizares, City Manager’s Office
• Can there be two shelters added to the bus stops on Lakey Dr.
(Hudspeth, 9/10/19)
• Can the VA Behavioral Health Facility on Carroll be placed on a DCTA
bus route? (Armintor, 8/6/19)
• How are DCTA notifications routed to City Council members?
(Hudspeth, 8/6/19)
S. Playground Installations – Parks and Recreation has scheduled three playground
installations beginning in October. Construction on the playgrounds will take a
maximum of three weeks from the start date below and will reflect the designs in
the attached renderings. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation
Park Name Construction
Start Date
Carl Young, Sr. Park October 7
Nette Schultz Park October 14
Ridglea and
Carnegie Ridge
(Patrick) Park
October 28
T. Traffic issues around TWU – Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Member
Briggs both expressed concerns about parking and speeding issues near TWU,
specifically on Woodland, Locust and Oakland Streets. Staff is coordinating a public
meeting to gather resident input and concerns to best inform a solution. The date
and time of the meeting will be shared with Council as soon as it is finalized. Staff
contact: Ryan Adams, Public Affairs
U. Denton Animal Shelter Enhancements – This week the Denton Animal Shelter
received a highly anticipated enhancement (pictured below). Permanent shade
structures were installed in the large and small dog yards, which will provide ample
shade to shelter staff, volunteers and animals. Denton Animal Services would like
to thank Denton Animal Support Foundation for their continued support and funding
for the project. Staff contact: Randi Weinberg, Animal Services
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III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
1. National Night Out Kickoff – Monday, September 30 from 5:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. at the Denton Civic Center (321 E. McKinney St.). Staff contact:
Frank Dixon, Police and Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs
2. National Night Out – Tuesday, October 1 with neighborhood block party
times and locations varying. Staff contact: Frank Dixon, Police and Sarah
Kuechler, Public Affairs
B. Community Meetings
1. Developer Town Hall Meeting – on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 9
a.m – 11 a.m. in the City Council Chamber (215 E. McKinney St). Staff
contact: Scott McDonald, Development Services
IV. Attachments
A. Playground renderings ............................................................................................9
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2019-175 Valet Service ........................................................................................12
B. 2019-176 Hinkle Parking .....................................................................................17
VI. Council Information
A. Council Meeting Requests for Information .........................................................19
B. Other Council Requests for Information .............................................................20
C. Draft Agenda for September 24 ...........................................................................21
D. Council Calendar .................................................................................................26
E. Future Work Session Items .................................................................................29
F. Street Construction Report ..................................................................................30
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Date: September 12, 2019 Report No. 2019-175
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Downtown Trash and Recycling Valet Service Update
BACKGROUND:
The transition of select downtown customers from a shared dumpster service to a valet cart service
is currently underway and will occur in six phases. Each phase will focus on a specific downtown
location and will commence with a two-week engagement period. During the engagement period,
Solid Waste and Recycling staff will personally contact customers to inform them of the service
changes and give them the opportunity to ask questions relating to the transition. At the
culmination of the engagement period, the shared dumpsters will be removed and replaced with
carts.
To assist in the implementation efforts, staff created a communication plan that involves:
• Public meetings to engage residents and business owners on the reasons for and impacts of
the transition to a valet service. The first meeting was held on September 12 at the Civic
Center Community Room. Staff will also be visiting with the Main Street Association on
September 23 to address concerns that may exist. A second, wrap-up meeting will be
scheduled in November to discuss any concerns or questions once the implementation of
the valet service is complete.
• An informational flyer (Attachment 1) has been developed to be used by staff as they
conduct personal outreach. The flyer contains relevant information relating to the valet
service, including contact information of a City representative should customers have
questions.
• A direct mail letter has been sent to customers and property owners. This step will help
ensure that any property owners or customers who we cannot directly speak to have access
to information relating to valet service and are notified of the public meeting.
• Engagement of local media. Staff already provided information to the Denton Record-
Chronicle that was included in a recent article. DTV Newsbreak provided an update to the
program on September 5. As the implementation of valet service progresses, staff will
continue to engage our media partners. City Hall 215 E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com.
• Engagement of downtown coalitions and community groups. Staff presented this
information at the Downtown TIRZ Number One board meeting on August 21. Information
has been distributed through downtown and Main Street Association email lists.
Additionally, Solid Waste and Recycling staff will be speaking at the September 23 Main
Street Association Meeting regarding the service change.
• Social media engagement. Staff will work with the Main Street Association to
communicate the transition to valet service through its social media channels, particularly
Facebook. Staff will also use the Solid Waste and Recycling page to provide status updates,
and a final before-and-after post will be shared on the City Facebook and Twitter to show
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the results of the valet service change. Staff has also posted information regarding valet
service and public meetings on Nextdoor and Facebook.
• Resident Update article. Before-and-after photos of the new valet service along with a short
article on the progress of the project will be included to show the beautification of Denton.
DISCUSSION:
The valet service will be implemented throughout downtown and the Fry Street area this fall. Each
phase will follow the general deployment process below:
1. Begin with a two-week evaluation and assessment of the area’s current trash and recycling
generation, potential cart capacity and placement, and collection frequency needs.
2. After the two-week evaluation, staff removes the current dumpsters and delivers the carts.
3. Solid Waste and Recycling staff cleans the area where the dumpster was removed with a
street sweeper and assesses the condition of the pavement to determine if it needs to be
washed or repaired.
4. Once the street has been cleaned, Traffic Engineering staff determine what pavement
striping needs to be added and will paint the lines within two weeks of the dumpster being
removed.
As discussed during the August 20 Valet Service work session, the valet service is being deployed
in six phases, with the area and target timelines listed below. Note that the dates may change based
on assessments or implementation needs for the phase.
• Phase 1: South side of square (Walnut St. between S. Elm St. and Locust St.)
o August 26, 2019: Evaluation and assessment begins
o September 9, 2019: Remove dumpsters, place carts, and clean area
o September 23, 2019: Pavement markings complete
• Phase 3: East side of Square (Austin St. between Pecan St. and Hickory St.)
o September 9, 2019: Evaluation and assessment begins
o September 23, 2019: Remove dumpsters, place carts, and clean area
o October 7, 2019: Pavement markings complete
• Phase 2: North side of Square (Pecan St. between S. Elm St. and Locust St.)
o September 23, 2019: Evaluation and assessment begins
o October 7, 2019: Remove dumpsters, place carts, and clean area
o October 21, 2019: Pavement markings complete
• Phase 4: West side of Square (Oak St. between S. Elm St. and Locust St.)
o October 7, 2019: Evaluation and assessment begins
o October 21, 2019: Remove dumpsters, place carts, and clean area
o November 4, 2019: Pavement markings complete
• Phase 5: Remaining Industrial Street area
o October 21, 2019: Evaluation and assessment begins
o November 4, 2019: Remove dumpsters, place carts, and clean area
o November 18, 2019: Pavement markings complete
• Phase 6: Fry Street area
o November 4, 2019: Evaluation and assessment begins
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o November 18, 2019: Remove dumpsters, place carts, and clean area
o December 2, 2019: Pavement markings complete
STAFF CONTACT:
Brian Boerner
Director of Solid Waste and Recycling
(940) 349-8001
REQUESTOR: Staff Generated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Solid Waste and Recycling, Capital Projects, Traffic,
City Manager’s Office, Parks and Recreation
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 1 hour
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Solid Waste & Recycling
Downtown Valet Service
Service Change Description
Denton Square map
Parcels
Red: Red
Green: Green
Blue: Blue
August 26, 2019
0 0.06 0.120.03 mi
0 0.095 0.190.0475 km
1:2,400
Phase 3
September
Phase 2
September
Phase 4
October
Phase 1
Late August
Phase 5
October
Denton Square map
Parcels
Red: Red
Green: Green
Blue: Blue
August 26, 2019
0 0.06 0.120.03 mi
0 0.095 0.190.0475 km
1:2,400
DOWNTOWN SQUAREFRY STREET
Phase 6
November
Service
Change
Benefits
• Improves customer
experience with
everyday pickup
service, including
holidays
• Improves aesthetics
and reduces odor
• Improves service
efficiency
• Reduces illegal
dumping and
contamination
Services
Provided
• Removal of
dumpsters,
replaced with
cart service
• Litter abatement
• Pressure washing
Starting Sept. 9, 2019, the Denton Solid Waste and Recycling Department
will convert selected downtown waste services to a valet service model.
This change will begin with Phase 1 and work through the remainder of
the phases every two weeks. See the anticipated Phase Map below for
locations and timelines.
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Level Description Revised Billing
Tier 1 Office and Residential $24.70
Tier 2 Small Retail, Bar with No Food $138.25
Tier 3 Large Retail, Bar with Food,
and Small Restaurant
$148.75
Tier 4 Medium Limited Service
Restaurant
$289.50
Tier 5 Large Full Service Restaurant $460.00
New Monthly Billing
Pilot Valet Service Results
• Implementation will occur in six phases beginning Sept. 9, 2019, with an anticipated
completion date in mid-November.
• Revised billing one month after cart placement based on waste generation.
• Solid Waste and Recycling staff will require a two-week audit period before phases begin.
What You Need to Know
Questions?
• Contact Brandi Neal at
Brandi.Neal@cityofdenton.com.
• Attend the public meeting on Sept. 12,
6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center,
321 E. McKinney St., in the
Community Room.
Before After
Before After
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Date: September 13, 2019 Report No. 2019-176
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Proposed configuration and geometric layout of Hinkle Drive between University Drive and
Windsor Drive.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As part of the Magnolia Drainage project, the roadway section of Hinkle Drive between University
Drive and Windsor Drive will be completely reconstructed. Based on the current project schedule
the construction will be completed by next spring/early summer. As requested by the City Council,
staff will review the proposed lane configuration and present options on October 15 for considering
possible elimination of on-street parking (west side) along Hinkle Drive between University Drive
and Windsor Drive. After receiving direction from City Council, staff will design and implement
any changes as part of the ongoing construction project by next spring.
BACKGROUND:
The Magnolia Drainage project includes installation of new storm drain system and upgrades to
the existing system along Hinkle Drive and Windsor Drive. It also includes a complete
rehabilitation of the pavement along Hinkle Drive and Windsor Road. The project is currently
under construction and is anticipated to be completed by May 2020. As part of this project the
section of Hinkle Drive between University Drive and Windsor Drive will be striped to
accommodate bicycle lanes. The proposed lane configuration along Hinkle Drive is shown below.
As shown in the graphic, Hinkle Drive is proposed to have two travel lanes, two bicycle lanes and
a parking area along the west side.
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During the design phase of the Magnolia Drainage project, staff reviewed options for lane
configuration along Hinkle Drive. One alternative included eliminating on-street parking along
Hinkle Drive. The proposed lane configuration that included elimination of on-street parking was
presented to the Traffic Safety Committee on December 13, 2019 for their review and
consideration. Residents in the neighborhood were notified about the proposed item on the Traffic
Safety Committee agenda that would possibly restrict parking along Hinkle Drive. The December
13 Traffic Safety Committee meeting was attended by several residents who opposed the removal
of on-street parking (west side) along Hinkle Drive. Based on the resident concerns, the Traffic
Safety Committee did not recommend restricting parking along Hinkle Drive between University
Drive and Windsor Drive.
The project plans recommended no change to the existing lane configuration. Given that there
were no changes proposed to the existing lane configuration, considerable opposition from the
community regarding the removal of on-street parking (west side) and rejection of this removal by
the Traffic Safety Committee, this item was not presented to the City Council for further
consideration.
DISCUSSION:
As part of the concluding items during the September 10, 2019 council meeting, staff was asked
to review the proposed lane configuration and discuss options for considering possible elimination
of on-street parking (west side) along Hinkle Drive between University Drive and Windsor Drive.
As discussed earlier, the current schedule for completion of the Magnolia Drainage project
(includes Hinkle Drive reconstruction) is May 2020. Based on the current pace of the construction
activities, it is likely that the project will be completed earlier, likely February 2020. Signing and
striping activities (painting the travel lanes, parking and the bike lanes) will begin once
construction is complete. Given the project schedule, staff has enough time (approximately four
months) to plan and implement any changes to the proposed lane configuration along Hinkle Drive.
These changes may include parking restrictions and/or bike lane enhancements along the segment
of Hinkle Drive between University Drive and Windsor Drive.
Staff will be bringing this item as a work session item to receive direction from City Council on
October 15, 2019. The residents along Hinkle Drive will be notified about the work session so
that they can provide their input. Based on the direction from City Council, staff will design the
proposed changes (if any) to the existing plan by the end of this year and will be ready to
implement them after the completion of the construction phase of this project in February.
STAFF CONTACT:
Pritam Deshmukh, P.E.
Deputy City Engineer
(940) 349-7710
pritam.deshmukh@cityofdenton.com
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Council Meeting Requests for InformationRow IDTitleRequestRequest Date Staff Responsible DepartmentRequest TypeStatusRequested By2019-698Choctaw UpdateStaff update on Choctaw natural preservation project.06/04/19Kremer/CoxPublic WorksCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Davis2019-778Referencing EmailsDiscussion on addressing elected officials referencing emails in an open forum without providingcopies of the emails referenced as back-up material for the record.06/18/19WoodCity Manager's OfficeCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth2019-893Criminal TrespassingStaff report with information on the number of criminal trespasses on City property andinformation on the Police Department's stance on the issue07/17/19DixonPoliceCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor2019-895Freedom of Information Act Request for a work session regarding what is allowed when reaching out to a Freedom ofInformation Act requestor07/17/19LealLegalCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Legal Status report.Watts2019-973Police citizen review board How do other cities in the area conduct citizen police review boards?08/06/19DixonPoliceCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth2019-972DCTA NotificationsHow are DCTA notifications routed to City Council members?08/06/19CanizaresCity Manager's OfficeCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Hudspeth2019-978VA Behavioral Health FacilityBus RouteCan the VA Behavioral Health Facility on Carroll be placed on a DCTA Bus Route?08/06/19CanizaresCity Manager's OfficeCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Armintor2019-985StyrofoamCan we find alternatives to styrofoam plates and cups at City Council meetings?08/06/19BarnettSustainabilityCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Watts19
Other Council Requests for InformationRow IDTitleRequestRequest Date Staff Responsible DepartmentRequest TypeStatusRequested By2019-414Street ContractorsPrepare a list of contractors who were found to have done faulty compaction work leading tostreet failures.04/02/19EstesCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Meltzer2019-600City Funds to Outside Entities Staff report on City funds provided to outside entities including partnerships where real estate isprovided (cash or in-kind), or funding for salaries is provided and the requirements placed onthose entities.05/14/19Gaines/WoodFinance/City Manager's Office Other Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Davis2019-898Pedestrian Issue on Longridge What can be done to address pedestrian crossing at Longridge and Teasley? Vehicles are notstopping for pedestrians at this crossing to South Lakes Park07/17/19DixonPoliceOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs2019-929Sidewalk Access IssueInformation on sidewalk obstruction on Elm Street where the sidewalk is currently blocked foradditional business parking.07/26/19Kremer/BentleyCIS/Public WorksOther Council RequestsInformation was provided in the September 13 Friday report.Hudspeth2019-940Fry Street Entertainment DistrictEntertainmentReview the use of the Historic Tax Abatement Incentives to encourage redevelopment in thearea.08/01/19RogersEconomic DevelopmentOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer2019-1045Dallas Drive/I-35Traffic safety concerns exiting I-35E at Dallas Drive. What can be done to improve safety at theintersection near Calloway's to help improve safety?08/20/19Estes/DeshmukhCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Briggs2019-1054Ryan Ranch stop signCan a stop sign be reinstalled at the intersection of Dawnlight Drive and Waterside Place in theRyan Ranch neighborhood off Hickory Creek Rd in south Denton?08/22/19DeshmukhCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Ryan2019-1060Illegal parking on OaklandStreetWhat can be stop cars from parking in non-parking areas or too close to corners on OaklandStreet?08/26/19DixonPoliceOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs2019-1063Speed limit signs for parks How can we remind drivers about the speed limit change in front of the park on Nottingham Rd? 08/26/19EstesCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Briggs2019-1067Vibe ApartmentsConcerns expressed regarding conditions and security at the Vibe Apartments in Denton.08/27/19Hedges/Dixon/McDonald Fire/Police/Development Services Other Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth2019-1066TWU related traffic concerns What can be done about traffic issues along Oakland and Locust and the overcrowding of theTWU lot along Woodland?08/27/19DixonPoliceOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs2019-1068Intersection of Carroll andUniversityWhat can be done to improve safety at this intersection? Drivers remark that the flashing yellowlight is hard to see and it's difficult to see oncoming cars.08/27/19EstesCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Briggs2019-1076Palladium Stop SignCan a stop sign be added at Palladium for the exit heading to Poinsettia?08/30/19JahnCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Briggs2019-1086Palladium Stop SignCan a stop sign be added to the parking lot exit on the north side of Poinsettia at Manten?08/31/19JahnCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Meltzer2019-1087Sherman Drive Stop SignCan a 4-way stop sign be added by the sherman Drive entrances and exits onto the Loop?08/31/19JahnCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Meltzer2019-1088Speed limit signs on Woodland What happened to the 20 mph signs on Woodland between Bell and Sherman? Can these bereplaced?09/02/19JahnCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Meltzer2019-1089Potential crosswalk at Bell andShermanIs a crosswalk at Bell and Sherman be appropriate? Is this area prone to pedestrian accidents?09/02/19JahnCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Meltzer2019-1090Streetlight on WoodlandIs a streetlight appropriate on Woodland somewhere between Bell and Sherman? There is aspeed bump on the street that motorists do not see because it is dark.09/02/19JahnCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Meltzer2019-1092Sheraton Water MainReplacementCan you provide progress or an update about repaving the Sheraton Road following a recentwater main replacement? Is this information included in the Construction Guide?09/03/19KremerPublic WorksOther Council RequestsInformation was provided in the September 13 Friday report.Briggs2019-1094Traffic DipCan anything be done about the dip in Mayhill Rd. near the entrance to the hospital (between I-35E and intersection with Colorado Blvd.?09/03/19EstesCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Hudspeth2019-1095Tight TurnIs signage appropriate to warn drivers of the tight turn before the turn onto Robertson inSoutheast Denton?09/03/19JahnCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Hudspeth2019-1107NTN Resident ConcernsCan staff respond to resident concerns about the August 30 staff report about Non ToxicNeighborhoods09/10/19PackanParks and RecreationOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer2019-1106DCTA stop sheltersRequest to add shelters to DCTA bus stops on Lakey09/10/19CanizaresCity Manager's OfficeOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the September 13 Friday report.Hudspeth2019-1110Shelter Trip RecapCan staff provide a recap of the True Worth Day Shelter trip on 9/11/19?09/11/19ShawCommunity DevelopmentOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs2019-1108On street parkingCan we discuss removing street parking by the new development on Hinkle?09/11/19EstesCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation was provided in the September 13 Friday report and will bediscussed further at the October 15 work session.Briggs2019-1111Atmos ReportingCan Atmos report the: number of meters in Denton, Rate increases, and how much money hasbeen spent on system improvements in the City of Denton over the last 12 months?09/12/19AdamsPublic AffairsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth20
City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room1:00 PMTuesday, September 24, 2019
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on Consent Agenda Items only. Each speaker will be
given a total of three (3) minutes to address any items he/she wishes that are listed on the Consent Agenda.
A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before Council considers
this item.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposed changes
to the City Council & Committee Rules of Procedure.
ID 19-1958A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding roadway impact
fees.
ID 19-1933B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding Changes to
Subchapter 6: Gas Wells of the Denton Development Code related to reverse setbacks
and associated definitions and appeal procedures.
ID 19-2134C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on non-disclosure agreements.ID 19-2235D.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the FY2019-2020 City
Council priorities as discussed during the August 17, 2019 City Council retreat and
August 27, 2019 City Council work session.
ID 19-1914E.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information.
ID 19-2085F.
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NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as
authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any
item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed
Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including, without limitation
Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
_________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL AT 6:30 P.M. IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS
AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by 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 A – L). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent
Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be
considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Denton Community Food Center to
provide Community Development Block Grant funds for improvements to the facility at
306 N. Loop 288, Denton, Texas 76209; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to
exceed $100,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-1455A.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager or his designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Denton
Independent School District (DISD), for reimbursement to the City in the estimated
amount of $416,728 for Compensation and Benefits of Student Resource Officers
(SROs) assigned at DISD for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, and
providing an effective date.
ID 19-2057B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”) authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract of Sale by and between Kornu, Pia et al
and Wen Tsai., collectively, the “Owner”), and the City, for the sale and purchase of fee
simple title to an approximate 71.34 acre tract of land, situated in the M. Forrest Survey,
Abstract No. 417, Denton County, Texas for the purchase price of Two Million Three
ID 19-2176C.
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Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars and No Cents
($2,354,220.00); authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing for severability
and an effective date. (Mills Road)
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving the meet and
confer agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Fire Fighters Association;
and providing an effective date.
ID 19-2190D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., amending the
contract approved by City Council on May 8, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$300,050, amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Manager, said second
amendment for engineering and architectural design for various City of Denton parking
lots in the amount of $84,050; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 6581 - providing for an additional second amendment
expenditure amount not-to-exceed $84,050, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed
$457,050).
ID 19-2117E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with IDEXX Distribution,
Inc. c/o IDEXX Laboratories, for drinking water compliance testing, and for laboratory
services and animal testing materials for the Denton Animal Shelter, which is the sole
provider of these services; in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022,
provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source
are exempt from competitive bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the
governing body; and providing an effective date (File 7133 - awarded to IDEXX
Distribution, Inc. c/o IDEXX Laboratories in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$300,000).
ID 19-2196F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Whirlix Design, Inc.
for the Construction of Quakertown Park Playground for the Parks and Recreation
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7041 - awarded to Whirlix Design, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of
$100,000).
ID 19-2197G.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Whirlix Design, Inc.,
for the Construction of Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center Playground for the
Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7040 - awarded to Whirlix Design, Inc., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $160,500).
ID 19-2198H.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd., amending the
contract approved by Purchasing on July 3, 2019, in the not-to-exceed amount of
ID 19-2199I.
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$40,000; said first amendment to provide comprehensive staffing analysis to be
conducted on the Denton Police Department to assess current and future staffing needs in
the amount of $92,000; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 7116 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount
not-to-exceed $92,000, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $132,000).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with SHI Government
Solutions, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative
Purchasing Network Contract# DIR-TSO-4092 for the supply of Microsoft Enterprise
Licensing Renewal agreement to renew licensing for the: Desktop Optimization Package,
Remote Desktop Services, Office 365, and Client/Server software licensing; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7145- awarded to
SHI Government Solutions, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$2,415,540).
ID 19-2200J.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Oracle America,
Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing
Network Contract Number DIR-TSO-4158, for the supply of software maintenance and
continued vendor support of the Oracle EnterpriseOne; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7146 - awarded to Oracle America,
Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,036,563.65).
ID 19-2201K.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with All American
Towing and Recovery, Inc., for towing services for City vehicles; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7123 - awarded to All
American Towing and Recovery, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$175,000).
ID 19-2204L.
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider approval of a resolution nominating members to the Board of Directors of the
Denton Central Appraisal District; and declaring an effective date.
ID 19-2153A.
Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Airport Advisory Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Board of Ethics, Committee on
Persons with Disabilities, Community Development Advisory Committee, Health &
Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Human Services
Advisory Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning
& Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Public Utilities Board, Traffic Safety
Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
ID 19-2194B.
Consider approval of a resolution accepting the vision, values statements, goals, policies,
recommendations, and the implementation matrix proposed in the Denton Historic
Preservation Plan; and providing for an effective date. (HLC19-030b, Historic
Preservation Plan, Roman McAllen)
HLC19-030bC.
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance granting approval, in
accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, of the non-park use
of a part of Bowling Green Park for the purpose of installing and maintaining a water line
for the Fireside Development project parallel to Windsor Drive; providing for a notice by
the City of Denton of non-park use for installation and maintenance of a water line and
reservation of easement in the event of sale of park; and providing an effective date. The
Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommended the approved (6-0).
ID 19-2049A.
Hold a public hearing to gather input regarding the proposed amendments to the Naming
Policy Guidelines for City Buildings, Facilities, Land, or any Portion Thereof.
ID 19-2184B.
5. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
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 ________day of ___________________, 2019 at ________o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM AND COUNCIL
CHAMBERS ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED
MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 349-8309 OR USE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO
THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CAN BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE CITY
SECRETARY’S OFFICE.
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September 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 No Luncheon Meeting NO - 5:30 pm Traffic Safety Commission 3 No Council Meeting 4 2:30pm Agenda Committee NO 5:00pm P&Z Work Session NO 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 5 4:00pm Public Art Committee 6 11:00 am DCRC 7 8 9 8:00am Public Utilities Board 11:30 am Joint Meeting w/EDP Board 1:30pm COE 10 8:00 am Mobility Committee 1:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 11 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30 Board of Ethics 12 10:30 am COCE 13 14 15 16 5:30pm HLC 17 10am Audit/Finance 1:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 18 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 19 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 20 11:00 am DCRC 21 22 23 6:00pm Public Utilities Board 24 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 25 11:00 TIF Board (TIRZ 26 27 28 29 30 4:00pm ZBA 26
October 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 No Council Meeting 2 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 3 4:00pm Public Art Committee 4 5 6 7 11:30 am Council Luncheon 1:30pm Committee on the Environment 5:30 pm Traffic Safety Commission 8 9:00 am Mobility Committee 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 9 11:00am EDP 10 11 12 13 14 9:00am Public Utilities Board 5:30pm HLC 15 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 16 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 17 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting 5:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 18 19 20 21 22 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 23 24 25 26 27 28 6:00pm Public Utilities Board 4:00pm ZBA 29 No Council Meeting 30 31 27
November 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 11:30 am Council Luncheon 1:30pm Committee on the Environment 5:30 pm Traffic Safety Commission 5 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 6 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 7 4:00pm Public Art Committee 8 9 10 11 9:00am Public Utilities Board 5:30pm HLC 12 9:00 am Mobility Committee 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 13 11:00am EDP 14 15 16 17 18 4:00pm ZBA 19 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 20 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 21 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting 5:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 22 23 24 25 26 No Council Meeting 27 11:00am TIF Board (TIRZ # 1) 28 29 30 28
Meeting Date
17-Sep
DCTA Update
19-2142
Charity Care
19-1513
Amazon Smile City
Contributions
19-1681
Mosley Road
Landfill
19-2103
City Facility Naming
Policy
19-2183
Review of Council
Requests
19-2084
24-Sep
Gas Well Update
19-2134
Roadway Impact
Fee
19-1933
City Council
Priorities
19-1914
Council &
Committee Rules of
Procedure
19-1958
Non-Disclosure
Agreements
19-2235
Review of Council
Requests
19-2085
10-7 Lunch
8-Oct
FY19-20 Audit Plan
19-2036
Development
Services Certified
Mailings
Roadway Quality
Audit Plan
19-2037
Accounts Payable
Audit
19-2039
City Council
Appointee Review
(Municipal Judge) -
Closed Session
City Council
Appointee Review
(Internal Auditor) -
Closed Session
Review of Council
Requests
19-2086
15-Oct
Construction Code
Review
19-697
Chamber Contract
19-1946 Hinkle Parking
City Council
Appointee Review
(City Attorney and
City Manager) -
Closed Session
Review of Council
Requests
19-2087
22-Oct City Hall West Vision Zero
Mews Street
DME Green Sense
Police Overtime
Audit Plan
19-2038
Ethics Ordinance
19-1952
Ethics Board Rules
of Procedure
19-2239
Review of Council
Requests
19-2088
4-Nov Lunch
5-Nov
Non-Profit
Development Fee
Grant Program
Review of Council
Requests
19-2209
12-Nov
Doorbell
Monitoring
Technology
Employee Ethics
Policy
19-018 Canopy Trails
Utilities
Management Study
19-2186
Review of Council
Requests
19-2210
19-Nov
DME Budget
Update
Green Building
Incentives
Recreation Cost of
Service Study
19-1721
Review of Council
Requests
19-2211
2-Dec Lunch
Pay-As-You-Go
Program Overview
Outdoor Noise
19-1716
Right of Way
Ordinance Follow-
up
Purchasing Manual
Update
Affordable Housing/
Housing Assistance
Group Home Code
Amendment
Manufactured
Home Financial Risk
Disclosure
19-2009
Municipal Rental
Inspection Program
Update
Work Session
Requests Determined
by Council -
Date TBD
Horse Drawn
Carriages
Incentives for City
Employee
Residency
Fire Standards of Cover
Joint DISD/City Council Luncheon (Demographer)
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of September 12, 2019
Currently Slated Work Session Items
Work Sessions
Planned -
Date TBD
Cole/Hunter Ranch
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Street/Intersection FromTo Date of ConstructionDate of CompletionBrief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Blagg Rd.Mayhill Geesling 3/18/19 10/31/19Mayhill Project Bridge (Temporary Street Closure)EngineeringWebsite & Nextdoor Notification(940) 208‐4318Part of Mayhill Rd. Widening Capital ProjectBonnie Brae St. Highland Park Willowwood 5/13/19 10/13/19Water Main Replacement North South Water Main Ph. II ( Temporary Street Closure)EngineeringWebsite, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐8910Part of North South Water Main Ph. II Capital Project (Bonnie Brae from Roselawn to I35E);Bonnie Brae St. Intersection of Scripture 6/13/19 1/12/20Roundabout Bonnie Brae Ph. IV (Intersection Closure)Engineering 5/25/19Website, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐8910Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. IV Capital Project (I35E to Scripture) One northbound lane and one southbound lane of Bonnie Brae will be opened on 09/13/19.Bonnie Brae St. RoselawnNorth of Vintage7/1/17 10/1/19Street Widening (No Street Closures)Engineering 6/14/18(940) 349‐8910Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. I Capital ProjectBrinker Rd. Loop 288 Quail Creek 7/8/19 10/29/19Storm Drain Demolition (Temporary Lane Closure)DrainageWebsite, Nextdoor Notification(940)391‐6299Forrestridge Dr. Hobson Timbergreen 8/19/19 11/1/19Concrete Replacement/Mill and Overlay (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets(940) 349‐7160Hickory St.Fry Welch 8/16/19 12/19/19Street ReconstructionStreets(940) 349‐7160Street repairs to follow on Hickory from Welch to Carroll Street Closures Report Week of September 16‐22, 2019 CURRENT PROJECTSSee Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresCURRENT PROJECTSSee Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresThe Street Closures Report is updated weekly and reflects most City planned construction projects that impact traffic for a minimum of 5 days. Construction projects not listed on this report may not meet this criteria, or are not a City of Denton managed improvement or construction project.CURRENT PROJECTSSee Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresCURRENT PROJECTS30
Street/Intersection FromTo Date of ConstructionDate of CompletionBrief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Hinkle Dr. US 380 Headlee 5/23/19 10/1/19Street and Drainage Improvements Magnolia Drainage Ph. II (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 11/13/18 (940) 349‐8910Part of Magnolia Drainage Capital Project (Hinkle from University to Windsor and Windsor from Hinkle to Elm)Hinkle Rd. Headlee Windsor 7/3/19 10/12/19Street and Drainage Improvements Magnolia Drainage Ph. II (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 6/26/19Part of Magnolia Drainage Capital Project (Hinkle from University to Windsor and Windsor from Hinkle to Elm)Kerley St.Duncan Shady Oaks 4/25/19 9/27/19Wastewater Main Replacement (Temporary Street and Lane Closures)WastewaterWebsite, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7128Lakeview Blvd. Blagg Stallion 8/19/19 9/20/19Concrete Panel Repair (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets(940) 349‐7160Locust St.E. Prairie Maple 8/12/19 11/18/19Drainage Improvements Pec 4 Ph. I & II (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering(940)349‐8910Closing two lanes; leaving one open. Locust St.Eagle Hickory 8/12/19 12/30/19Drainage Improvements Pec 4 Ph. I & II (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering(940)349‐8910Closing two lanes; leaving one open. Mayhill Rd.US 380 Edwards 9/1/17 2/1/20Street Widening (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 1/3/18, 1/24/18 Door Hangers (940) 208‐4318Part of Mayhill Rd. Widening Capital ProjectE. McKinney St. Grissom S. Fork 3/11/19 12/1/19Storm Drain Installation and Street Widening (Temporary, Intermittent Closures)Engineering 3/7/19(940) 349‐8910Part of McKinney Rd. Widening Capital ProjectOak St. at Fry St. Signal Intersection of Fry 9/16/19 12/14/19Signal Construction (Intermittent Lane Closures)Traffic(940) 349 7486Oak at Jagoe St. Signal Intersection of Jagoe 9/9/19 12/7/19Signal Construction (Intermittent Lane Closures)Traffic(940) 349 7486OrrElm Locust 9/4/19 10/1/19Wastewater Main Replacement (Street Closure)Wastewater(940) 349‐7128Prairie St.Locust Pierce 9/23/19 11/30/19Drainage Improvements Pec 4 Ph. I & II (Temporary Street Closure. Will reopen at end of each day)Engineering(940) 349‐8910Part of Pec 4 Ph. I & II Capital Project31
Street/Intersection FromTo Date of ConstructionDate of CompletionBrief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes ScriptureSt. Bonnie Brae 1000' ft west 8/13/19 10/2/19Part of Bonnie Brae Roundabout Project (Temporary Street Closure)Water (940) 391‐0050Part of Bonnie Brae Roundabout ProjectUniversity Dr. (US 380)1200 ft west of Mayhill1200 ft east of Mayhill6/3/19 9/16/19Street Repair (Temporary, Intermittent Lane Closures)Engineering Website (940) 349‐8910Part of Mayhill Rd. Widening Capital ProjectFt. Worth Dr. (US 377)IH 35E0.26 mi south of FM 183012/3/1812/12/20Street Widening (Temporary Lane Closures during non‐peak traffic)TxDOT9/25/18Public Meeting 10/8(940) 387‐1414Wainwright St. Sycamore Bell 6/24/19 9/27/19Atmos Utility Relocation (Temporary, Intermittent Street Closure)Atmos6/20/19Completion Date Delayed from 9/13/2019.Wainwright St. Highland Warren 9/16/19 11/16/19Drainage Improvements Pec 4 Ph. I & II (Street Closure.)Engineering(940) 349‐8910Part of Pec 4 Ph. I & II Capital ProjectWayne St.Boyd Mozingo 9/13/19 10/17/19Water Improvements (Temporary Lane Closure, Will reopen at end of each day)Water(940) 391‐0050Wintercreek Dr.Kappwood Country Club8/5/19 9/20/19Concrete Street Panel Repair (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940)349‐714632
Street/Intersection FromTo Date of ConstructionDate of CompletionBrief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Bell Ave. Intersection of Mingo 8/27/19 8/30/19Signal Improvements (Temporary Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 349 7486 New CompletionBell Ave.Intersection of Sherman8/28/19 8/29/19Signal Improvements (Temporary Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 349 7486 New CompletionHercules Ln. Sherman Huntington 3/25/19 8/30/19Hercules Project Cleanup (Temporary Lane Closure)Water3/4/19(940) 391‐0050 New CompletionHickory St.Intersection of Fry6/12/19 8/16/19Drainage and Street Improvements (Street Closure)Streets 5/30/19Wesbsite, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7300Street repairs to follow on Hickory from Fry to CarrollHickory St.Ave BFry6/12/19 8/16/19Drainage and Street Improvements (Street Closure)Streets 5/30/19Wesbsite, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7160Street repairs to follow on Hickory from Fry to CarrollHighview Cir.Forrest Ridge Forrest Ridge6/10/19 8/30/19Street Reconstruction (Full Street Closure; Reopen at 6 pm daily)Streets 5/6/19 (940) 349‐7160 New CompletionHuntington Dr.Hercules Sun Valley6/17/19 8/12/19Water Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Water 3/24/19 (940) 391‐0050Part of Hercules Water ProjectKendoph Ln.Underwood Willowwood7/24/19 8/16/19Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter (Temporary Street Closure; will reopen at end of each day)Streets 5/6/19Website, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7160McKinney St.Intersection of Woodrow8/22/19 8/26/19Signal Improvements (Temporary, Intermittent Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 349 7486 New CompletionMorse St.Intersection of Mayhill8/1/19 9/1/19Mayhill Street Widening (Mayhill lanes open; No access to Morse from Mayhill)Engineering (940) 349‐8910New Completion. Part of Mayhill Rd. Widening Capital ProjectSandy Creek Dr.Angelina Bend Angelina Bend7/17/19 8/23/19Wastewater Improvements (Temporary Street Closure to Thru Traffic, Will reopen at 6 pm each day)WastewaterWebsite(940) 349‐7128 New CompletionSheraton Rd.Hercules 350 ft north6/17/19 8/12/19Water Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Water 3/24/19 (940) 391‐0050Part of Hercules Water ProjectSherman Dr.Monterey Stuart5/7/19 8/16/19Wastewater Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)WastewaterWebsite(940) 349‐8909COMPLETED PROJECTS33
Street/Intersection FromTo Date of ConstructionDate of CompletionBrief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Sherman Dr.Intersection of Windsor7/12/19 8/16/19Wastewater Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater (940) 349‐8909Windsor Dr.Intersection of Sherman8/16/19 8/20/19Signal Improvements (Temporary Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 349 7486Windsor Dr.Intersection of Locust8/21/19 8/21/19Signal Improvements (Temporary Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 349 7486Wainwright St. Sycamore Bell 6/24/19 8/28/19Atmos Utility Relocation (Temporary, Intermittent Street Closure)Atmos 6/20/19 New CompletionYellowstone Pl.Hercules 350 ft north6/12/19 8/12/19Water Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Water 3/24/19 (940) 391‐0050Part of Hercules Water Project34
Street/Intersection FromTo Date of ConstructionDate of CompletionBrief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes FM 2181City of Denton/Corinth City limitsLillian Miller TBD TBD Street Widening TxDOT (940)‐387‐1414TxDOT Project ‐ currently on holdHickory Creek Rd. Teasley Riverpass TBD TBDStreet Widening (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 11/26/18 (940) 349‐8910I35E Northbound Service Roadlocated500 ft west of Bonnie Brae10/2/19 11/12/19Wastewater Improvements (Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater(940) 349‐7128Construction date delayed from 09/23/2019. Completion date delayed from 11/02/2019.Massey St. Hwy 377 200' West 9/9/19 9/13/19Street Boring (Street Closure)TxDotEmail Notifications(940) 387‐1414Mistywood Ln. Woodhaven Jamestown 9/21/19 1/24/20Water Main Replacement, Street Repairs (Temporary Lane Closure, Reopen at 6 pm daily)Water12/17/18(940) 391‐0050Part of Mistywood Water ProjectRoselawn Dr. Bonnie BraeKansas City Southern RRTBDTBDDrainage and Roadway Construction Bonnie Brae Phase 1 (One Lane traffic control)EngineeringN/A(940) 349‐8910Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. I Capital ProjectRockwood Ln. Royal Mistywood 10/28/19 TBDStreet Repairs (Road Closure)Streets11/23/18 Door Hangers (940) 349‐7160Rockwood Ln. Royal Mistywood 9/24/19 1/24/20Water Improvements (Temporary Lane Closure; Will reopen at 6 pm daily)Water(940) 391‐0050Part of Mistywood Water ProjectRoyal Ln.Royal Rockwood 10/28/19 TBDStreet Reconstruction (Road Closure)Streets11/23/18(940) 349‐7160Royal Ln. Mistywood Rockwood 9/24/19 1/24/20Water Improvements (Temporary Lane Closure; Will reopen at 6 pm daily)Water(940) 391‐0050Part of Mistywood Water ProjectShady Oaks Dr. Teasley Woodrow TBDTBDBase Repairs (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets Electronic SignsMeet with business owners(940) 349‐7160Crews will move here after work on Kerley St. is completeThomas St. Panhandle OakTBDTBDStreets ConstructionStreets(940) 349‐7160 Part of 2019 Street BundleVintage Blvd.US 377 I35W10/9/19 12/8/21Street Widening Bonnie Brae Phase 2Engineering (940) 349‐8910Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. II Capital ProjectUPCOMING PROJECTS35