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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 11, 2019
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Public Utilities Board Meeting on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room.
2. Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
in the City Council Work Session Room.
3. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
in the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting in the
Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.
4. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
October 16, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room,
followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
5. Committee on Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
6. Development Code Review Committee Meeting on Friday, October 18, 2019
at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – The following items will be
discussed during the October 15 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
1. Work session on citywide moratorium for small marijuana possession
arrests
o Requestor: Council Member Armintor
o Date Requested: September 23, 2019
o Related Informal Staff Report: None
o Requested Format for Response: Work Session Request
B. DCTA’s Enhanced Local Assistance Program – At the September 17, 2019 City
Council Work Session, Mayor Pro-Tem Hudspeth requested additional information
on DCTA’s Enhanced Local Assistance Program (ELAP). The ELAP program was
originally adopted by DCTA in 2003 as a program to provide financial resources to
the Cities of Lewisville, Highland Village, and Denton to facilitate improvements
to local transportation systems and projects. An executive summary provided by
DCTA is attached which provides an overall program overview. The ELAP
program ended in 2007.
However, with the recent DCTA Board and bylaw changes, the ELAP program has
been the subject of recent discussions. Also, DCTA is currently undergoing a cost
of service study to determine the full cost of their programs. Once the study is
completed, it is very possible that more extensive and detailed conversations will be
initiated regarding ELAP between the DCTA Staff, the Board, and its member cities.
More details will be forthcoming to City Council in the coming months. Staff
contact: Mario Canizares, City Manager’s Office
C. Local Business Selected for State Workforce Award – Each year, the 28 local
Workforce Development Boards in Texas select one outstanding employer in their
respective service areas to receive Employer of Excellence recognition by the Texas
Workforce Commission at its annual conference. Computer Crusher Recycling,
LLC, located in Denton, was selected for this prestigious recognition from among
the 14-county North Central Texas Workforce Solutions service area that surrounds
Dallas and Tarrant counties. Since its 2008 start, Computer Crusher Recycling
president and founder Brad Chism has led his company in diverting over 5 million
pounds of electronic waste from local landfills. The company strongly supports
workforce training resources that create living-wage and career opportunities for
incarcerated youth, high school drop-outs, vocational rehabilitation programs and
economically-disadvantaged individuals. These include robust utilization of grant-
provided, free community college-based adult continuing education and for-credit
college classes through the Skills for Small Business grants and the repurposing and
donating of computer Chromebook for Per Scholas, a U.S. non-profit offering
tuition-free I.T. career training to underemployed and unemployed individuals.
Computer Crusher Recycling additionally supports Texas Can Academy and is a
business partner of North Central Texas College’s Advertising and Marketing
program. Computer Crusher Recycling will be recognized at the TWC Employer
Awards Luncheon will on December 5 in Grapevine. Staff contact: Michelle
Cunningham, Economic Development
D. Upcoming Downtown Denton Events – Peterbilt Motors Company, in partnership
with United Way Denton County, is once again hosting the Pride and Class Parade
through downtown Denton. Peterbilt and the United Way Denton County, along
with partner agencies City of Denton, Denton County and 50 Peterbilt custom trucks
from around the United States and Canada, invite you to join in the parade on Friday,
October 11, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The parade viewing route will take the trucks
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around the Downtown Square and will begin at 7:00 p.m. Streets will be closed
intermittently as the trucks make their way through downtown.
Now in its seventh year, the Industrial Street Pop Festival, affectionately known as
“Geezerpalooza,” will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 1:00 pm to 8:00
p.m. This is a free festival that features musical tributes to bands of the 1960s and
1970s. This year’s bands will reflect the music of Santana, Janis Joplin, the Allman
Brothers, Sam and Dave, Freddie King, B.B. King, and Sly and the Family Stone.
In between sets, announcements and banter by Scott Porter as “Wavy Gravy” and
Paul Slavens as “Chipmunk” will add to the day’s entertainment. Vendor booths and
on-site t-shirt printing will round out the festival. Industrial Street will be closed to
vehicular traffic from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Staff contact: Julie Glover, Economic
Development
E. Untested Rape Kits –The Police Department is currently testing all untested rape
kits. Staff began testing the backlog of untested kits in February 2019. 40 kits have
been tested so far with five kits being tested per month, which is the maximum
capacity of the lab. There are 53 kits left to test, and staff estimates that all testing
will be complete by June 2020. Staff estimates that the total cost of backlog kit
testing will be $15,000, however, the cost varies among kits. Each kit may have one
or several items tested. The minimum cost per kit is $90. Staff reported testing one
kit that cost over $500. To facilitate the testing, the City has been awarded the
National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) for Small Agencies grant; an amount
of $499,890 over a three-year period. Staff will continue to update Council on the
progress of testing all untested rape kits. Staff contact: Frank Dixon, Police.
F. Updates to OpenCounter Software – Economic Development partners with
Development Services to provide OpenCounter.com, a free service to check zoning
or estimate fees, permits, and licenses needed for development projects. This online
tool is available 24/7 to provide easy-to-understand answers based on the City’s
Development Code for new, small, and expanding businesses. On October 1,
OpenCounter launched an updated and improved user experience for
Denton.OpenCounter.com, which included updated zoning and permit fees. By
coordinating the timing of software and data updates with the Development Code
updates, the user experience was uninterrupted, and the correct zoning and permit
fees are now provided. The software update resolved potential compatibility issues
and enhancements to the user interface, based on data collected by OpenCounter.
The software is available by visiting https://Denton.OpenCounter.com and through
links provided on the City of Denton Development Services webpage
and www.DentonEDP.com. Staff Contact: Christina Davis, Economic
Development
G. Clean Energy Scorecard – Denton Municipal Electric received second place in the
inaugural Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club’s Clean Energy Scorecard. The
scorecard was based upon publicly available data from 2017. DME received a score
of 67 behind Austin Energy’s first place score of 80. This is the first year for the
Sierra Club’s clean energy scorecard which will become an annual event. The
scorecard rated DME in the following categories: Total Electricity Use Change;
Reduction in Residential Consumption; Cost Competitive Renewables (Green
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Rate); Incentives for Residential Solar; Community Solar Offerings; Energy
Efficiency Programs; Savings from Energy Efficiency Programs; Renewable
Energy Goals; Renewable Energy Under Contract or Purchased; SECO Reporting;
and Electric Vehicle Incentives. See https://texascleanenergyscorecard.com/ for
more information. Staff Contact: Terry Naulty, DME.
H. Construction Debris at McKenna Park – On October 8, Council Member Meltzer
shared concerns regarding safety around the Bonnie Brae Roundabout construction
site, specifically a large dirt pile with debris near McKenna Park. Staff is currently
working with the Materials Management department to acquire and install
approximately 1,400 feet of heavy-duty orange construction fencing to secure the
area and impede access. The fence posts will have safety caps designed to prevent
accidental impalements. Staff expects the fence to be installed by the end of the
week. Most, if not all, of the dirt will be used foras fill for the McKenna Park
upgrade project, currently under design. Staff anticipates that the dirt berm will
remain for a few months, until construction on the Parks project kicks off. During
that time staff will maintain the orange fencing as needed. Staff contacts: Pritam
Deshmukh and Jim Jenks, Capital Projects
I. Criminal Trespassing on Public Property Request – During the October 8 Pending
Council Requests work session, the City Council asked for clarification of the
estimated 50-60 staff hours that are expected to complete the report. This request
would include data for the previous five years, and staff would have to conduct a
manual search of all Criminal Trespass notices on file in order to ensure data validity
for notices issued on city property. These are paper files held in dispatch, and there
are an estimated 3,000 records on file. Once those files are entered and verified, staff
will then take an estimated 8 hours to analyze the data and complete the report. Staff
contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager’s Office
J. Denton Mobility Plan Citizen Feedback – At the October 8 Mobility Committee
meeting, Council Member Meltzer asked for feedback received from both the
Committee on Persons with Disabilities (CoPwD) and the bicycle focus group
regarding the Denton Mobility Plan.
During the September 19 meeting, City staff updated the CoPwD on the status of
the project and held an in-depth conversation on day-to-day mobility needs people
with various disabilities face when commuting around the City of Denton. Below
were the major comments received from the group.
University Drive sidewalks are dangerous and lacking accessibility.
Sidewalk prioritization should include key destinations that people access on
a daily basis like homeless shelters, grocery stores, city facilities, and
intersections near bus stops.
CoPwD suggested sidewalks prioritization should factor medical facility
locations.
Infrastructure features preferred would include wide sidewalks and
Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS).
The Convention Center is lacking safe sidewalk connectivity to shopping
center along University Drive.
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Another meeting for the Mobility Plan was held on September 25 to receive
feedback on the draft bike plan. The meeting was held at Sprockets Bicycle Shop
near the square to attract frequent cyclist who are familiar with the bicycle
infrastructure needs at the City. Below were the major comments received from the
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Complete sidewalk and bicycle gaps on major roadways.
Design off-street trails along drainage and utility easements.
Create more cross-city routes that may combine off-street and on-street
facilities.
Need more connections from Downtown and the universities to surrounding
areas including Rayzor Ranch, north of University Drive, and south of IH-
35E.
Several intersections that feel unsafe are located along Carroll Boulevard
including Oak Street, Hickory Street, Highland Street, and Fort Worth Drive.
All feedback received throughout the project will be carefully considered during
project design and will be published as an appendix to the final plan. Staff contact:
Pam Alummoottil, Capital Projects
K. Downtown Pedestrian Crossing – On September 15, Council Member Briggs
requested information on behalf of a citizen inquiring if staff could add a mid-block
crossing on Oak St. between the businesses on the north side of the street and the
parking lot on the south side of the street. This is due to concerns about pedestrian
safety on Oak St. near Austin St. Staff conducted a preliminary review and supports
the installation of a marked crossing at the Austin St./Oak St. intersection
approximately 120’ from the mid-block inquiry.
As an immediate solution staff has determined that a marked pedestrian crossing
will be installed on east side of the intersection at Oak St. and Austin St. The
estimated cost of the single crosswalk is $3,500 and funding is available. Staff
estimates that installation will be complete by the end of November. In preparation
for restriping, the Streets department has repaired street segments highlighted
below; except for Walnut St. due to an Atmos project. Staff will then micro seal the
streets by the end of October, further improving the Oak St. and Austin St.
intersection.
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The long-term solution for Austin/Oak St. intersection, specifically the significant
elevation differences on one corner and the presence of a stairway landing on the
other, will be addressed in the Mews Streets Project. This project will improve the
aesthetics and walkability of Walnut from Cedar to Pecan; Austin from Walnut to
Pecan; Pecan from Cedar to Austin; and Cedar from Walnut to Pecan (see map
below). Staff anticipates completing the design of the Mews Streets project in
August of 2020. Staff contacts: Brian Jahn, Capital Projects and Daniel Kremer,
Public Works
L. End of Year Summary for Water Works Park (WWP) – The water park is celebrating
the end of a successful season. Admissions attendance was 82,797- an increase of
9,750 from last summer. Good weather helped increase the overall attendance this
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summer; weather-related issues impacted the park on 17 days compared to 33 days
the previous year. Revenue also increased by approximately $79,802 compared to
last year. The improvement is primarily due to the increase in daily admissions
attendance, an increase in after-hour rentals, cabana rentals, birthday parties, and an
increase in concessions sales.
Several changes were made this year to enhance customer service that included:
Offering a pre-season Holiday Pass Sale
Reducing the price of daily admission fees by $3 based on direction from
Council
Adding an All-Access Aquatics Pass option for all Denton ISD employees
Adding special events including two Dive-In Movie nights
Adding two Promotional Days by offering free giveaways to celebrate
National Sunglasses Day and National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
Adding new automated lockers
Hosting the first season of a Learn to Swim Program in the wave pool, catch
pool, and Lazy River
Hosting the first United States of America Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned
youth triathlon for the WWP
The enhanced services were well received and resulted in increased revenue. While
revenues were higher than the previous fiscal year, staff is projecting an overall
deficit of $148,000. The deficit is attributed to an increase in temporary seasonal
pay. The pay was increased based on a need to address a staffing shortage to remain
competitive in the local hiring market. Also, the cost of chemicals used to treat the
pools increased. The reduction in admission fees was also projected to impact the
overall cost recovery of WWP operations.
Originally the projected deficit for the WWP was estimated at $268,708, based on
the new admission prices and a projected expenditure increase of 3 percent. The
outlined enhancements increased attendance, and favorable weather conditions all
contributed to reducing the projected deficit by approximately $121,000. Staff is
currently working on ways to continue enhancing services, boost revenues, and
control expenditures for FY 2019-20. Staff contact: Cathy Avery, Parks and
Recreation
M. Parks Staff Award – On Wednesday, October 9, Chris Escoto was awarded the 2019
TAAF (Texas Amateur Athletic Federation) Young Professional of the Year for
Region 4. His peers, from TAAF member cities within Region 4, nominated him.
Chris has been with the City since 2012, when he was hired as a temp seasonal. He
was promoted in 2014 to Youth Sports Supervisor and became Youth/Adult Sports
Supervisor in 2018. Staff contact: Jason Barrow, Parks and Recreation
N. TWU Parking and Traffic Public Meeting – On Thursday, October 10, the City of
Denton and Texas Woman’s University (TWU) hosted a public meeting at the TWU
Student Union, Room 109, to discuss residents’ concerns regarding traffic and
parking in the areas surrounding the TWU campus. At the meeting, staff presented
several initiatives to address blocking of driveways as a result of on street parking,
and overall engagement of the TWU staff, faculty, students, and construction
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contractors regarding the issues. Included in the attached presentation were plans
to enhance and reconfigure curb and on-street striping, expand bulb outs to other
areas around TWU, additional parking enforcement from City and TWU officers,
add additional signage, and plans for residential and university outreach and
engagement. Attendees were supportive of the City and University’s plans and
provided additional feedback to be considered. Staff information and resources to
directly contact the City and TWU were shared with residents’ as well. Four City of
Denton staff members and six TWU staff members were in attendance. Staff
contact: Stephanie Yates, Public Affairs
O. Park Maintenance Rodeo – Park Maintenance staff competed in the Texas
Recreation and Park Society’s (TRAPS) Park Maintenance Rodeo in the City of
Rockwall on October 3. Denton had 14 employees that competed in this event and
two employees that judged. Juan Cruz-Ortiz judged the Backpack Blower Course,
and Paul Dedrick judged. Other events at the rodeo include Backhoe Operation,
Truck & Trailer Course, Zero Turn Mower Obstacle, Plant & Weed Identification,
and Irrigation Assembly. Of the 14 competitors, Denton had four employees place
in their events.
Justin Hammond placed 5th in the Backpack Blower Course, and Adrian Luna
placed third in the Zero Turn Mower Obstacle. Brian Noles and Jason Wilson won
first place in the Truck & Trailer Course team event. The City of Denton completed
with many other municipalities and took third place overall at this year’s rodeo.
Adrian Luna, Justin Hammond, Brian Noles, and Jason Wilson were invited to
compete in the Texas Recreation and Park Society State competition in Galveston,
Texas on February 26, 2020 Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation
P. Technology Helping Cemetery Operations – Throughout this past summer, Parks
Maintenance staff have been working with Texas Cemeteries Restoration (TCR) to
survey Block 4 of Oakwood Cemetery. Block 4 is in the northwest corner of the
property and is void of many headstones. It was assumed over the years that this
block was full of unmarked graves, and the cemetery was nearly full. Staff and TCR
conducted Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) activities to determine where actual
graves were located. The GPR will help identify locations of burials for both marked
and unmarked graves. In late September, staff received a report revealing that Block
4 has over 500 spaces available for burials. Also identified were 24 unmarked
graves. Based on an average of 25 burials per year, Block 4 has a potential 20 years
of burials available. This section of the cemetery is the only area that has been GPR
surveyed. Once funding is identified and secured, Blocks 6 through 8 will be studied
next to confirm locations of marked graves, unmarked graves, and vacant plots. Staff
contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
Q. Yard Waste Collection Program Update – As of today, October 11, a total of 2,120
residents have opted into the yard waste collection service, which is approximately
a 6% subscription rate. Of those, 1,728 are using yard waste carts, and 392 are using
the Kraft bag service. Staff is continuing outreach and customer service efforts for
the program. Staff contact: Brian Boerner, Solid Waste & Recycling
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R. North South Water Main Phase II Update – In May, Bonnie Brae Street, from
Highland Park Road to Willowwood Street, was temporarily closed as part of the
North South Water Main Phase II Capital Improvement Project. This closure allows
the City’s Contractor 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 problems with equipment and materials, which have since been resolved.
Based on information received from the Contractor, on Friday, September 13, an
updated project status and timeline was shared in the Friday Report, on the City’s
website, and mailed to residents near the project area. The update included impacts
to the project scope and timeline that resulted in an anticipated Sunday, October 13
opening of Bonnie Brae Street.
In the following weeks, the Contractor encountered pockets of rock along the bore
path, and repeated damage to their auguring equipment, slowing their progress. In
late September, with the approval of the Railroad and the City, the Contractor
changed their installation method from augering to hand-tunneling and began
working extended hours (12-hour days, plus Saturdays). As a result, the Contractor’s
rate of progress has increased significantly and approximately 300 feet of the 436
foot bore is completed. However, they are not on-track to finish the bore and re-
open Bonnie Brae Street by their previously anticipated October 13 date. Weather
permitting, Bonnie Brae Street will reopen to traffic on or before Thursday,
November 14.
An updated letter detailing the current status of the project and new anticipated re-
opening date is scheduled to be delivered to residents in the area next week. The
detour route is still in place and motorists are encouraged to continue using caution
when traveling in the area.
As the construction continues to progress, updates will be shared online at
www.improvingdenton.com. Staff contact: Jim Jenks, Capital Projects.
S. Homelessness Initiatives Video – Working with Community Development, DTV
and the Public Affairs office developed a video to help educate the public about how
the City of Denton, in collaboration with community partners, is leading the way to
promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of making homelessness rare,
brief and nonrecurring. It can be viewed on the City’s website at
https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/strategic-initiatives/ending-
homelessness/partnerships-dchlt or https://youtu.be/UyUOpHwnwvo.
The video highlights:
Denton’s community-wide effort to find solutions to homelessness and help
people experiencing and at risk of homelessness experiencing homelessness
find and keep homes;
Information on how people can donate or volunteer:
www.UnitedWayDenton.org/Homelessness;
The Barriers Fund that has helped to divert 54 households from
homelessness; and
From June 2018-August 2019, 241 households have been housed.
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Recently Elena Lusk joined United Way as the Coordinated Entry Specialist/HMIS
Support. Elena has been able to complete some HMIS improvements that has
enhanced data reporting including the number of households housed since June 2018
featured in the video. This data along with more information about our progress is
available on the data dashboard and updated monthly.
https://www.unitedwaydenton.org/homelessness-data-denton-county. Staff contact:
Danielle Shaw, Community Development
T. Gas Well Information – On October 8, Council Member Briggs asked how many
new wells can be drilled at current gas well pad sites that have homes built around
them. The number of wells per site could vary greatly depending on the size of a
pad site and the exact language specified on the gas well plat. Other factors also play
a part in determining this number such as the number of contiguous acres the gas
well operator has under lease (the greater the acreage the more wells that can be
drilled), how much capital a gas well operator has, are there terms in the gas well
mineral lease that limits the number of wells, and how productive the mineral estate
is. Because of the large number of variables, staff is unable to give an exact number
of potential new wells at the existing sites but were able to pull sample of 18 gas
well plats within proximity of a residential subdivision. Of those plats, 12 contained
language that would allow for the drilling of new wells beyond what is on the ground
today. Staff contact: Hayley Zagurski, Development Services
U. Micro-surfacing Concerns – The Streets division recently received citizen questions
and concerns related to micro surfacing work that is occurring around Denton. Micro
surfacing is a type of preventative maintenance that involves applying a protective
coating to the surface of a street that is still in good condition. This work is typically
completed in one day and can extend the life of a roadway up to five (5) additional
years.
Citizens contacting the Streets division expressed concern about conflicts with trash
and recycling collection, incomplete information on notice flyers, and quality
control.
When micro surfacing, Streets attempts to work around trash/recycling collection
schedules; however, that is not always possible because the City’s contractor is only
available locally for a short period of time. In those instances, Solid Waste and
Recycling expedites collection on those streets, and the contractor performs multiple
steps. A street sweeper is run prior to trash/recycling collection. Once staff confirms
that trash/recycling collections are complete, the contractor removes the carts from
the street and blows the areas missed by the sweeper. After these steps are complete,
the micro surfacing contractor applies the surface treatment to the roadway.
In terms of resident notifications, staff confirmed that some flyers were incomplete
and may not have provided appropriate advanced notice regarding the work being
performed. This has been addressed with the contractor, and staff has their assurance
that proper notifications will occur moving forward. In addition to paper notices,
Public Affairs also circulates notices via the City website and social media
(Nextdoor, Facebook, etc.).
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Regarding City supervision and quality control, each contractor crew is assigned a
Streets staff member to help coordinate the crew and inspect their work quality. The
contractor is responsible for correcting any issues before the work is approved by
Streets staff.
Staff understands that any road work causes inconvenience and frustrations for
residents and strives to minimize those frustrations as much as possible. Staff
appreciates the feedback and will factor these concerns into future planning and
coordination. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public Works
V. DME Education Event – On Thursday, October 9, after a hard day's work, a lineman
crew from DME volunteered at the St. Paul Learning Center’s Science Event.
During the event, DME set up an Arching Demo display and gave away children
sized DME hardhats. The lineman interacted with students and parents and taught
them about the dangers of electricity and tips to prevent injuries.
Students and parents at the school enjoyed the learning experience provided by the
crew, and the demonstration even attracted curious citizens and next door
employees. A teacher expressed the following via email: “Thank you so much for
coming out to St. Paul Christian Learning Center yesterday. It was all the kids could
talk about after you left. If you have other presentations that might be age-
appropriate we would love to get info on it. I’m really excited about this program!
I’m all about teaching experiences!” Staff contact: Chris Lutrick, Denton Municipal
Electric
III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
1. Halloween Harvest and Movie – Friday, October 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
at Denia Rec Center and Park (1001 Parvin St.). Enjoy carnival games with
lots of candy, bounce house, $1 rock climbing, costume contest, and a
hayride. After the Harvest, watch the original "Ghostbusters" in the park after
dark. Staff contact: Robbie Johnson, Parks and Recreation
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2. Original Denton District Celebration – Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. at Patterson-Appleton Arts Center (400 E. Hickory St.). Please see
attached flyer. Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Economic Development
3. Howl-O-Ween – Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Linda
McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center (3717 N. Elm St). Jump into the
Halloween spirit a little early at the City’s first-ever Howl-o-ween event at the
animal shelter. Staff, volunteers and local vendors will host a trunk or treat for
residents and animals, judge a doggie costume contest and provide extended
hours for adoptions. This event is suitable for all ages.
B. Community Meetings
1. Ryan Way Neighborhood meeting – Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 6:00
p.m. at The Denton Civic Center (321 E. McKinney St.) Staff contact: Hayley
Zagurski, Development Services
2. Developer Town Hall Meeting – Monday November 4, 2019 from 9:00 am
to 11:00 am at the City Hall Council Chambers (215 E McKinney Street).
Staff contact: Scott McDonald, Development Services
IV. Attachments
A. DCTA Enhanced Local Assistance Program .......................................................13
B. TWU Parking Meeting .........................................................................................24
V. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .......................................................................37
B. Draft Agenda for October 22 ................................................................................40
C. Council Calendar .................................................................................................46
D. Future Work Session Items .................................................................................49
E. Street Construction Report ..................................................................................50
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TWU Area
Parking
Public Meeting
October 10, 2019
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Meeting Overview
•City and TWU Staff Introductions
•Meeting Outline:
➢Overview of Concerns Received by the City (Mario Canizares)
➢Planned/Implemented Parking and Traffic Solutions (Brian Jahn)
➢Possible Parking and Traffic Solutions (Brian Jahn)
➢General Strategy for Parking Enforcement (Frank Dixon)
➢TWU Parking Update (Jason Tomlinson and Sam Garrison)
➢Outreach and Feedback (Stephanie Yates)
➢Additional Resident Feedback
➢Next Steps (Mario Canizares)
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General Area
of Concern
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Parking Concerns from Residents (All)
•Loss of Sight Lines
•Blocking of Driveways
•Parking Too Close to Intersections
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Planned/Implemented Solutions
(Traffic)
•Oakland St.
(Locust to Austin)
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Planned/Implemented Solutions
(Traffic)
•Painted Bulb Outs
on Oakland St.
(Locust to Austin)
•Help prevent
parking too close
to corners/sight
lines
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Other Possible Solutions (Traffic)
•Expand Bulb Outs to other areas around TWU
•Curb Painting
•Relocation/Replacement of parking signage
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Parking Enforcement (Police)
•City Parking Enforcement Officer Assigned to Area
•Two patrols per shift (M-F)
•TWU DPS, when practicable, assists in the enforcement of parking and traffic enforcement on City Streets
•Explore agreement with TWU to formalize coordination for parking/traffic enforcement on City Streets surrounding TWU.
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Campus Parking Update (TWU)
•The university has recently added 1100 parking spaces. There are 600 in the parking garage and 517 on the east side of campus.
•We have increased on campus residential parking to relieve street side parking of TWU resident vehicles.
•There will be approximately 150 additional spaces opening at the completion of new Dining Hall and Hubbard Hall projects.
•We are exploring additional parking opportunities on campus. In 2015 the university had approximately 3,800 available parking spaces. It is estimated in 2020 we will have 5,100 spaces available for on campus parking.
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Outreach and Feedback (Public Affairs)
•Work with TWU Staff for on Campus Communication
•Social Media & Publications
•Office of Student Life
•Construction Crews
•Resident Follow Up
•Updates via Nextdoor App
•Project Notices
•Neighborhood Communication to City via:
•Public Affairs Office
•Engage Denton App
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Additional Resident Feedback
•Share additional feedback on comment cards
•Provide contact information for future project notices and
updates
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Next Steps
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Contact
•Ryan Adams, Deputy Director of Public Affairs/IGR
•Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
•(940) 349-8565
•Engage Denton App
www.cityofdenton.com
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Council Member RequestorDate Service RequestSummary of RequestPreferred format for responseCommentsCouncil Member Armintor05/14/19 Policy Criminal trespassing on public property: . I would like to go five years back, and I want to see the data for the number of first and second notices/warnings issued, as well as actual trespass citations served. I believe the last time I asked for this information I only got data on the number of actual citations served, but I would like to see the number of notices/ warnings issued as well. I also want a work session on eliminating this practice. As you know, we have already had a staff report on the decision of another Circuit Court of Appeals that ruled it unconstitutional to warn or cite people for criminal trespass on public property when they are behaving peacefully and have nowhere else to go. It's a practice that tends to be selectively enforced against people experiencing homelessness, and that effectively criminalizes homelessness.Informal Staff Report No Council consensus given to take any action. Clarifying information (to include number of years that the request would look at) will be included in the October 11 Friday Report.Council Member Armintor08/01/19 Policy Work Session on a citywide moratorium for small marijuana possession arrestsWork SessionCouncil Member Armintor09/11/19 Policy Work Session to develop a comprehensive antidiscrimination ordinance.Work SessionCouncil Member Armintor09/15/19 Policy How do other cities in the area conduct citizen police review boards?Informal Staff ReportCouncil Member Armintor09/17/19 Policy Present the Dr. Hildenbrand recommendations and DAG recommendations for a future work session on the Gas Well ordinance and possible inclusions.Work SessionCouncil Member Armintor09/17/19 Policy I want a work session on having an ordinance exactly like the Dallas Veterans' Housing Discrimination ordinance. Please add this to my queue. Is it possible to bump it up to the top of the work session request queue so I can do my little 1-minute presentation on it before Veterans Day (Nov 11). So that would be on or before Nov 5.Work SessionStaff has received information from the City of Dallas, and will put together a response to CM Armintor.Council Member Armintor09/17/19 PolicyCan historic preservation be moved out of planning and under economic dev. What would be the benefits and challenges?Informal Staff Report Staff is developing an ISRCouncil Member Briggs 09/17/19 Policy Discuss the solid waste changes and see if there is flexibility as well as rateWork SessionCouncil consensus given to schedule an upcoming work sessionCouncil Member Briggs 09/23/19 ClarificationFollow up on development services fees conversation with DACA. Ideally, addressing the specific concerns raised in Lee Allison’s email to Council on 9/17.Informal Staff ReportCouncil Member Briggs 09/23/19 PolicyCemetery Fees Comparison/Study. I’d like to know the basis of our current cemetery fees, and comparisons with other similar municipal cemeteries. I’m particularly interest in time-sensitive fees (i.e., 24-hour fee) and the policy decisions behind them.Informal Staff ReportCouncil Member Briggs 09/23/19 PolicyCommunity Public Art Grants and Community Tree Grants. Our community improvement grant program probably already allow for a neighborhood or community group to request matching funds for installing public art or planting a tree in public space. However, I’d like to talk about separating these two kinds of project into their own matching grant programs, tapping the Tree Fund and public art funds, and advertising the new programs to community groups.Work SessionWill discuss in a future work session37
Council Member Davis09/24/19 Service Request Oak Street Crosswalks/Pedestrian Safety - This could be a simple ISR, but might turn into a policy discussion. There are currently no protected pedestrian crossing options on Oak Street between Carroll Blvd. and Fry St. And, from Fry St. to Ave. C/Jagoe. A large number of students and other residents cross Oak on foot, traveling between apartments and campus, or parking and businesses, or some combination. I’d like to know about our options for the Oak/Welch intersection, the Oak/Fulton intersection, and mid-block.Informal Staff Report Staff is developing a response for the October 11 Friday ReportCouncil Member Davis 09/24/19 Service Request What are our options for signals at the intersection of McKinney and Janine? I have heard from a number of residents who live or work near that intersection, and have had accidents or near misses. I’m worried about increased traffic (and difficulty turning) when the new retail on the NE corner opens. Because I work in the Courts Bldg and people know I’m on council, I hear about the problems with this intersection almost daily.Informal Staff ReportStaff is developing a response for the October 11 Friday ReportCouncil Member Davis09/25/19 PolicyAnti-Discrimination Ordinance. I’d like to discuss an anti-discrimination ordinance at a work session to coincide with release of the 2019 MEI.Work SessionCouncil Member Davis09/26/19 ClarificationThis is a question, but it might turn into a policy discussion. It also touch on the Mobility Plan Update. Do we have a plan for traffic calming and/or sidewalks on Linden and Panhandle once they connect through to Rayzor Ranch. I hear from a lot of neighbors who worry about the increased traffic.Informal Staff Report Staff is developing a response for the October 11 Friday ReportCouncil Member Davis 10/04/19 Policy Street Re-construction (work that can be paid for by $ refunded by DCTA)EmailInformation will be provided in the October 11 Friday ReportCouncil Member Davis 10/04/19 Policy Monument to Women’s Interracial Fellowship: The Women’s Interracial Fellowship is Denton’s unique contribution to the history of civil rights. For those who don’t know, this was a group of equal numbers of black and white Denton women who met in the mid-1960s initially so their children would be prepared for the integration of the schools. They wound up successfully breaking the color barrier in local employment, in street paving, and at lunch counters through their courage, advocacy, and moral example. It’s a positive story that tells about the aspirations of Denton. And it recognizes our heroic women, so rarely represented in public monuments. Fortunately many are still with us. I propose we direct the Public Art Committee to consider a suitable location for a sculpture honoring their role in Denton history.Work SessionCouncil Consensus to develop ISR on the subject before taking additional actionCouncil Member Davis10/04/19 PolicyStaff report on City funds provided to outside entities including partnerships where real estate is provided (cash or in-kind), or funding for salaries is provided and the requirements placed on those entities.Informal Staff ReportStaff is collecting data and finalizing reportCouncil Member Davis10/04/19 PolicyReview the use of the Historic Tax Abatement Incentives to encourage redevelopment in the area.Informal Staff ReportStaff is collecting data and finalizing report; pending other departmental prioritiesCouncil Member Meltzer 10/05/19 Service Request Can there be a crosswalk placed on Oak St. near Austin St.? Friday ReportCouncil Member Meltzer 10/05/19 Service Request Can someone assess the ADA accessibility on Gregg St. related on-street parking?Friday ReportCouncil Member Meltzer 10/08/19 Policy How many new households move to Denton each month? How is this data collected?EmailCouncil Member Meltzer 10/08/19 Service Request There is construction debris from the Bonnie Brae roundabout project that is being dumped at McKenna Park.Friday Report38
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth10/09/19 Policy How many current pads that have homes built around it can have new wells drilled?Friday ReportMayor Pro Tem Hudspeth10/29/19 Clarification Do he signs for the Public Hearing at the corner of 377 and Brush Creek Rd. meet posting requirements?Email39
City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room1:00 PMTuesday, October 22, 2019
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED
MEETING IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, October 22, 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 the Board of Ethics
recommended amendments to the Ethics Ordinance.
ID 19-1952A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the Board of Ethics
recommended amendments to the Board of Ethics Rules of Procedure Ordinance.
ID 19-2239B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an internal audit of
the Police Overtime Process.
ID 19-2038C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding creating an
ordinance for the allowance of horse-drawn carriages.
ID 19-2370D.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction on requests from council
members.
ID 19-2088E.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting
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Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). 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.
Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, procedures, and contracts of the
Municipal Judge and City Auditor.
ID 19-2498A.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called
Meeting to consider the following item(s):
1. 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 – J). 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 abandoning, releasing, and
vacating a 0.091 acre tract of Carroll Boulevard right-of-way, partially out of property
conveyed by the deed from William Crawford to the City of Denton, recorded in Volume
602, Page 456, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas and partially out of property
conveyed by the deed from Kathleen P. Floyd to the City of Denton, recorded in Volume
567, Page 452, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas, all located in the R. Beaumont
survey, Abstract No. 31, within the City and County of Denton, Texas; providing a
savings clause, and providing for severability and an effective date. “Partial abandonment
of Carroll Blvd. - Mark Laird”.
ID 19-2330A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
sign a Medical Office Building Lease and First Amendment to Medical Office Building
Lease by and between Epic Development, Inc. and the City of Denton for the use and
occupancy of premises at 3537 South I-35E Denton, Texas 76210 for the City of Denton
Employee Health Center for a three year period; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor (with a one-year cost of $66,552, and a three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$203,676); and providing an effective date.
ID 19-2386B.
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Consider approval of the minutes of October 7 and October 8, 2019.ID 19-2432C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with
International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation for Weather Forecasting Services;
Pattern Recognition Technologies, Inc., for Load Forecasting Service; and Radiant
Geospatial Solutions, LLC, for Wind and Solar Forecasting Services; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7057 - awarded to
the lowest responsive bidder for each line item, Weather Forecasting contract awarded to
International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation for a three (3) year not-to-exceed
amount of $63,030, Load Forecasting contract awarded to Pattern Recognition
Technologies, Inc., for a three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $118,800 and Wind and
Solar Forecasting contract awarded to Radiant Geospatial Solutions LLC for a three (3)
year not-to-exceed amount of $66,000, in a total three (3) year, not-to-exceed amount of
$247,830). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 19-2433D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., for Water and Wastewater Utilities Cost of
Service and Rate Design Study as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7105 - Professional Services
Agreement for Water and Wastewater Utilities Cost of Service and Rate Design Study
awarded to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$108,470). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 19-2434E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the
City of Denton and Wilson Contractor Services, LLC, for the construction of the Allred
and John Paine Road Water Transmission Main Project for the City of Denton; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7038 - Change
Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $399,141.26 for a total contract award
aggregated to $5,275,366.64). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 19-2435F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to utilize a contract through the
City of Frisco Contract Number 1901-036 for the acquisition of self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7124 - awarded to Hoyt Enterprises, Inc.,
dba Hoyt Breathing Air Products, in the amount of $600,000).
ID 19-2436G.
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-N-One Services,
LLC, for Temporary Labor Services for various City of Denton departments; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7045 -
awarded to All-N-One Services, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$525,000).
ID 19-2465H.
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Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with
Holt CAT through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number
032119-CAT, for the purchase of one (1) D-9 Dozer for the Solid Waste Landfill
Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date
(File 7182 - awarded to Holt CAT, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,057,079.89). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 19-2466I.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, appointing Brian S.
Holman as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record; appointing
Dennis Engler as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record;
appointing Ann Poston as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of
Record; appointing Cynthia Burkett as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal
Court of Record; appointing Kristine Primrose as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton
Municipal Court of Record; appointing Kimberly Lafferty as Assistant Judge for the City
of Denton Municipal Court of Record; establishing terms of office for municipal judges in
accordance with applicable state statutes; providing for renewal and extension of terms
absent specific action by council; authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for term of
office; ratifying terms of contract; and declaring an effective date.
ID 19-2495J.
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider approval of a resolution by the City of Denton recognizing the necessity of
protecting the natural areas (greenbelts) adjacent to creeks and other waterways;
adopting the Denton County Greenbelt Plan as a framework to complement the current
and future planning efforts of the City of Denton in managing and protecting various
environmental resources; endorsing the plan as an urgent regional program for the county,
cities, towns and utilities to help protect water quality in local watersheds; and expressing
the City of Denton’s intent to participate in implementing strategies that will preserve and
protect the environment and safeguard the public welfare.
ID 19-2249A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an interlocal
cooperation agreement with the Town of Little Elm, a Texas municipal corporation, for a
guaranteed volume contract for landfill disposal.
ID 19-2272B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to expend funds to the University of North Texas as a contractual
consultant, in the amount of $40,840.00 under the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
(SAKI) for small agencies Grant (Grant No. 2019-AK-BX-0026) from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs passed through the Bureau of Justice
Assistance in the amount of $499,890.00; for the period of October 1, 2019 through
September 30, 2022; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-2313C.
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
ID 19-2176D.
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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
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 approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas adopting the vision, value
statements, goals, policies, recommendations, and the implementation matrix proposed in
the Denton Historic Preservation Plan prepared by the Lakota Group, dated August 28,
2019; and providing an effective date. (HLC19-030c, Historic Preservation Plan, Ron
Menguita)
HLC19-030cE.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements as needed;
providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause and providing an effective
date.
ID 19-2371F.
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 19-2513G.
3. 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
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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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October 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 No Council Meeting 10am Council Airport 2 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30pm 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 12:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 9 11:00am EDP 2:30pm Agenda Committee 10 11 11:00 am DCRC 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 4:30pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 17 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting(CANCELLED) 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 18 11:00 am DCRC 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 46
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 47
December 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 11:30 am Council Luncheon 1:30pm Committee on the Environment 5:30 pm Traffic Safety Commission 3 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 4 5 4:00pm Public Art Committee 6 7 8 9 9:00am Public Utilities Board 5:30pm HLC 10 9:00 am Mobility Committee 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 11 11:00am EDP 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 12 13 14 15 16 4:00pm ZBA 17 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 18 19 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting 5:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 20 21 22 23 24 No Council Meeting 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 No Council Meeting 48
Meeting Date
15‐Oct
Elected Officials Serving
on Board
19‐2355
PPA's with Universities
Closed Session
19‐2372 & 2373
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2087
22‐Oct
Police Overtime Audit
Plan
19‐2038
City Ethics Policy
Amendments
19‐1952
Ethics Board Rules of
Procedure
19‐2239
Horse‐Drawn Carriages
19‐2370
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2088
4‐Nov Lunch
5‐Nov
Non‐Profit Development
Fee Grant Program
19‐2242 Mayhill Bridge
Recreation Cost of
Service Study
19‐1721
Employee Ethics Policy
19‐018
Comprehensive Waste
Management Strategy
Cole Hunter
Ranch
19‐2259
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2209
12‐Nov
Development Review
Process Improvements
Employee Ethics Policy
19‐018
Mews Street
19‐2240
Sagebrook Annexation
Development
19‐2369
City Criteria Manuals
DCA19‐0008a
Accessory Dwelling Units,
Walls, Fences, and
Screening
DCA19‐0011
Cole Hunter ‐ Master
Planned Community and
Gas Wells
Mobility Plan Update
19‐2485
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2210
19‐Nov Green Building Incentives
Operating Agreements/
Fiscal Impacts
Chamber Contract
19‐1946
City Initated Zoning
Changes
19‐2274
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2211
2‐Dec Lunch
3‐Dec
Doorbell Monitoring
Technology
Pilot Program ‐
Pedestrian Scramble
Phase (DT Square)
Vision Zero
19‐2445
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2256
10‐Dec
Denton County
Behavioral Health
Leadership Team
19‐2338
DME Budget Update
19‐2470
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2257
17‐Dec
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2258
Pay‐As‐You‐Go Program
Overview Outdoor Noise
Right of Way Ordinance
Follow‐up
Purchasing Manual
Update DME GreenSense
Sustainability Plan
Update
Review of Council
Requests
(Jan 07)
Affordable Housing/
Housing Assistance
Group Home Code
Amendment
Gas Well Update
(pulled from 10/8/19
WS)
Utilities Management
Study Public Art
Construction Code
Review
Review of Council
Requests
(Jan 14)
Canopy Trails High Voltage Lines Gas Well Update Gas Well ‐ Closed Session
Review of Council
Requests
(Jan 28)
Work Session
Requests Determined
by Council ‐
Date TBD
Incentives for City
Employee Residency
Community Public Art
and Community Tree
Grants
TIF Grants for
Accessibility
Fire Standards of Coverage
City Council Appointee Review (City Manager, and City Attorney) ‐ Closed
Session
19‐2218
Tentative ‐ Joint w/Denton ISD
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of October 11, 2019
Currently Slated Work Session Items
Work Sessions
Planned ‐
Date TBD
City Council Appointee Review ( City Auditor and
Municipal Judge) ‐ Closed Session
19‐2498
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Street/Intersection From To
Date of
Construction
Date of
Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:
Updated Information /
Notes
Blagg Rd.Mayhill Geesling 3/18/19 10/31/19
Mayhill Project Bridge
(Temporary Street Closure)Engineering
Website &
Nextdoor
Notification (940) 208-4318
Part of Mayhill Rd.
Widening Capital Project
Bonnie Brae St.Highland Park Willowwood 5/13/19 11/14/19
Water Main Replacement
North South Water Main Ph. II
( Temporary Street Closure)Engineering
Website,
Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-8910
Part of North South Water
Main Ph. II Capital Project
(Bonnie Brae from
Roselawn to I35E);
Bonnie Brae St.Intersection of Scripture 6/13/19 1/12/20
Roundabout
Bonnie Brae Ph. IV
(Intermittent Closures)Engineering 5/25/19
Website,
Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-8910
Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. IV
Capital Project (I35E to
Scripture)
Brinker Rd.Loop 288 Quail Creek 7/8/19 10/29/19
Storm Drain Demolition (Temporary
Lane Closure)Drainage
Website,
Nextdoor
Notification (940)391-6299
Canoe Ridge Ln.Silent Star Sweet Cloud 9/30/19 11/1/19
Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940)-387-1414
Clydesdale Dr.Wheeler Ridge Spanish 10/7/19 11/22/19
Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940)-387-1414
Elm St.Oak Parkway 9/23/19 11/22/19
Light Installations (Temporary Lane
Closures)Engineering (940) 349-8910
Part of Downtown TIF
Sidewalk & Lighting CIP
Forrestridge Dr.Hobson Timbergreen 8/19/19 11/19/19
Concrete Replacement/Mill and
Overlay
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
Completion delayed from
11/01/2019.
Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377)IH 35E
0.26 mi south
of FM 1830 12/3/18 12/12/20
Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures during non-
peak traffic)TxDOT 9/25/18
Public Meeting
10/8 (940) 387-1414
Street Closures Report
Week of October 14-20, 2019
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresCURRENTPROJECTS
The 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.
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Street/Intersection From To
Date of
Construction
Date of
Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:
Updated Information /
Notes
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresCURRENTPROJECTS
Hickory St.Fry Welch 8/16/19 12/19/19 Street Reconstruction (Street Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
Street repairs to follow on
Hickory from Welch to
Carroll
Hinkle Dr.US 380 Headlee 5/23/19 10/25/19
Street and Drainage Improvements
Magnolia Drainage Ph. II
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 11/13/18 (940) 349-8910
Part of Magnolia Drainage
Capital Project (Hinkle
from University to
Windsor and Windsor
from Hinkle to Elm)
Hinkle Rd.Headlee Windosr 7/3/19 11/12/19
Street and Drainage Improvements
Magnolia Drainage Ph. II
(Street Closure)Engineering 6/26/19 (940) 349-8910
Part of Magnolia Drainage
Capital Project (Hinkle
from University to
Windsor and Windsor
from Hinkle to Elm)
Locust St.E. Prairie Maple 8/12/19 11/18/19
Drainage Improvements Pec 4 Ph. I &
II (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering (940) 349-8910
Locust St.Eagle Hickory 8/12/19 12/30/19
Drainage Improvements Pec 4 Ph. I &
II (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering (940) 349-8910
Locust St.Oak McKinney 9/23/19 11/22/19
Light Installations (Temporary Lane
Closures)Engineering (940) 349-8910
Part of Downtown TIF
Sidewalk & Lighting CIP
Jagoe St.Scripture W Oak 10/3/19 10/31/19 Signal Reinstallations (Street Closure)Traffic (940) 349 7486
Mayhill Rd.US 380 Edwards 9/1/17 2/1/20
Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 1/3/18, 1/24/18 Door Hangers (940) 208-4318
Part of Mayhill Rd.
Widening Capital Project
E. McKinney St.Grissom S. Fork 3/11/19 12/1/19
Storm Drain Installation and
Street Widening
(Temporary, Intermittent Closures)Engineering 3/7/19 (940) 349-8910
Part of McKinney Rd.
Widening Capital Project
Mistywood Ln.Woodhaven Jamestown 10/7/19 2/6/20
Water Main, Services, and Fire
Hydrant Replacements
(Temporary Lane Closure, Reopen at 6
pm daily)Water 12/17/18 (940) 391-0050
Part of Mistywood Water
Project
Oak St. at Fry St. Signal Intersection of Fry 9/16/19 12/14/19
Signal Construction (Intermittent Lane
Closures)Traffic (940) 349 7486
Oak at Jagoe St. Signal Intersection of Jagoe 9/9/19 12/7/19
Signal Construction (Intermittent Lane
Closures)Traffic (940) 349 7486
Orr Elm Locust 9/4/19 10/28/19
Wastewater Main Replacement
(Street Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-7128
Completion date delayed
from 10/01/2019
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Street/Intersection From To
Date of
Construction
Date of
Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:
Updated Information /
Notes
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresCURRENTPROJECTS
Poinsettia Blvd.Manten Harvest 10/7/19 12/20/19
Concrete Sidewalk Repair (Temporary
Lane Closure; Will reopen at 5 pm
daily)Streets (940)-387-1414
Panhandle Bolivar Carroll 9/30/19 10/14/19
Street reconstruction (Street Closure;
Will reopen at 7 pm daily.)Streets (940)-387-1414
Prairie St.Locust Pierce 9/23/19 11/30/19
Drainage Improvements
Pec 4 Ph. I & II
(Termporary, Intermittent Street
Closure)Engineering (940) 349-8910
Part of Pec 4 Ph. I & II
Capital Project; Closures
from Wainwright to Bell to
follow
Rockwood Ln.Royal Mistywood 10/7/19 2/6/20
Water Main, Services, and Fire
Hydrant Replacements
(Temporary Lane Closure, Reopen at 6
pm daily)Water (940) 391-0050
Part of Mistywood Water
Project
Quail Ridge Cooper Branch La Paloma 10/14/19 11/25/19
Water Main and Service
Replacements,
(Temporary Lane Closure)Water (940) 391-0050
Royal Ln.Mistywood Rockwood 10/7/19 2/6/20
Water Main, Services, and Fire
Hydrant Replacements
(Temporary Lane Closure, Reopen at 6
pm daily)Water (940) 391-0050
Part of Mistywood Water
Project
Sagewood St.Meadow Peartree 10/1/19 1/31/20 Streets Reconstruction Streets (940) 349-7160
Sheraton Rd.Hercules north 10/1/19 12/18/19 Streets Reconstruction Streets (940) 349-7160
Spring Creek Creek Bend Winter Creek 9/9/19 10/25/19
Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940) 349-7160
Smith St.Johnson Dallas 10/14/19 11/11/19
Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure; Will reopen
at 6 pm daily)Wastewater (940) 349-7128
Construction date delayed
form 09/30/2019.
Tahoe Ln.Ottawa Saranac 9/30/19 11/1/19
Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940) 349-7160
Wintercreek Dr.Kappwood Greenbend 10/7/19 12/20/19
Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure; Will reopen
at 5 pm daily)Streets (940) 349-7160
Walnut St.Elm Austin 9/30/19 10/25/19
Atmos Utility Relocation
(Street Closure)Engineering (940) 349-8910
Part of PEC4 Drainage
Capital Project
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Street/Intersection From To
Date of
Construction
Date of
Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:
Updated Information /
Notes
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresCURRENTPROJECTS
Balboa Ct.Lido Way Cul de sac 8/12/19 9/13/19
Concrete Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure; Street will
Reopen after 5 pm)Streets (940) 349-7160
Bonnie Brae St.Roselawn
North of
Vintage 7/1/17 10/1/19
Street Widening
(No Street Closures)Engineering 6/14/18 (940) 349-8910
Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. I
Capital Project
Cruise St.Fiste Comer 8/14/19 9/13/19
Concrete Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure; Street will
reopen after 5 pm)Streets (940) 349-7160
Kerley St.Duncan Shady Oaks 4/25/19 10/11/19
Wastewater Main Replacement
(Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater
Website,
Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-7128
Completion date delayed
from 09/27/2019.
Lakeview Blvd.Blagg Stallion 8/19/19 9/20/19
Concrete Panel Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
Lido Way Bell Cul de Sac 8/12/19 9/13/19
Concrete Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure; Street will
Reopen after 5 pm)Streets (940) 349-7160
Massey St.Hwy 377 200' West 9/9/19 9/13/19
Street Boring
(Street Closure)TxDot
Email
Notifications (940) 387-1414
Newport Ave.Mockingbird Pace 8/12/19 9/13/19
Sidewalk Repair (Temporary Lane
Closure, Will reopen after 5 pm each
day)Streets (940) 349-7160
Orr St.Bolivar Locust 8/7/19 9/11/19
Water Improvements
(Temporay Lane Closure; Reopen at
end of each day)Water Website (940) 391-0050
Scripture St.Bonnie Brae 1000' ft west 8/14/19 10/5/19
Part of Bonnie Brae Roundabout
Project (Temporary
Street Closure)Water (940) 391-0050
Completion delayed from
10/02/2019. Part of
Bonnie Brae Roundabout
Project
S. Mayhill Rd.Colorado I-35 9/23/19 9/25/19
Street Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940) 349-7160 New Completion
University Dr. (US 380)
1200 ft west of
Mayhill
1200 ft east of
Mayhill 6/3/19 9/16/19
Street Repair
(Temporary, Intermittent Lane
Closures)Engineering Website (940) 349-8910
Part of Mayhill Rd.
Widening Capital Project
COMPLETED PROJECTS
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Street/Intersection From To
Date of
Construction
Date of
Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:
Updated Information /
Notes
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresCURRENTPROJECTS
Avenue C W Oak W Hickory 11/1/19 11/29/19
Signal Reinstallations
(Street Closure)Traffic (940) 349 7486
Avenue C W Oak W Hickory 11/1/19 11/29/19 Signal Reinstallations (Street Closure)Traffic (940) 349 7486
Crosstimber Mill Wye 12/20/19 12/27/19
Street Repairs
(Road Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
FM 2181
City of
Denton/Corint
h City limits Lillian Miller TBD TBD Street Widening TxDOT (940)-387-1414
TxDOT Project - currently
on hold
Greenwood Sherman Cherrywood 10/21/19 11/4/19
Street Repairs
(Road Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
Hickory Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass TBD TBD
Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 11/26/18 (940) 349-8910
I35E northbound service
road located
500 ft west of
Bonnie Brae TBD TBD
Wastewater Improvements
(Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater (940) 349-7128
Jim Crystal i35 Western Blvd 10/22/19 10/29/19
Base Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
Robson East Side of RR 35W TBD TBD
Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-7128
Rockwood Ln.Royal Mistywood 10/28/19 TBD
Street Repairs
(Road Closure)Streets 11/23/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Roselawn Dr.Bonnie Brae
Kansas City
Southern RR TBD TBD
Drainage and Roadway Construction
Bonnie Brae Phase 1
(One Lane traffic control)Engineering N/A (940) 349-8910
Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. I
Capital Project
Royal Ln.Royal Rockwood 10/28/19 TBD
Street Reconstruction
(Road Closure)Streets 11/23/18 (940) 349-7160
Shady Oaks Dr.Teasley Woodrow TBD TBD
Base Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets Electronic Signs
Meet with
business owners (940) 349-7160
Crews will move here after
work on Kerley St. is
complete
Spring Creek Winter Creek Bent Creek 10/25/19 12/13/19
Concrete Panel & Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940) 349-7160
Thomas St.Panhandle Oak TBD TBD Streets Construction Streets (940) 349-7160 Part of 2019 Street Bundle
UPCOMING PROJECTS
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