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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031921 Friday Staff Report City Manager’s Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201  (940) 349-8307 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service MEMORANDUM DATE: March 19, 2021 TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: Staff Report I. Council Schedule A. Meetings 1. Public Utilities Board on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 2. Cancelled - Council Airport Committee on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. 3. Joint Meeting with the Public Utilities Board & City Council on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 4. Special Called Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 5. Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 Board on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 6. Cancelled - Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room. 7. Animal Shelter Advisory Committee on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 8. Board of Ethics on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 9. Civil Service Commission on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. II. General Information & Status Update A. Pending Council Request s Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 19- 2026, the following items will be discussed during the March 2 3 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. Inserting a mask requirement into municipal health codes. a. Requestor: Council Member Armintor b. Council Member Request: “I'm writing to propose a 1-minute pitch for Tuesday's work session to insert a mask requirement in our municipal health codes to safeguard the health of workers and customers of city businesses until Texas reaches 75% COVID herd immunity. City law defines the role of Health Officer as "the consumer health manager" responsible for inspecting unhealthful, unsafe, and unsanitary conditions in "all places and premises in the city at reasonable times with the permission of the owner or occupant or may, upon issuance of an appropriate warrant, enter in and upon any premises wit hin the city," defining unhealthful, unsafe, and unsanitary as follows: "(1)Unhealthful means a condition which is unclean, contaminated, or unwholesome;(2)Unsafe means a condition which is capable of causing harm or injury; and(3)Unsanitary means a condit ion containing or promoting disease- causing organisms and other harmful substances. (c)Unsanitary, unhealthful, or unsafe conditions SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO the following...," followed by a list of conditions [caps emphasis mine].* Austin has made a similar addition to their health codes, and in doing so has bought city workers and customers invaluable time while facing legal challenges from the state. If Denton City Council believes that this is a conversation worth having for public healt h and safety, without amending our COVID disaster declaration as preempted by Gov. Abbott, then we should have a work session on following in Austin's footsteps by inserting a mask provision into our health codes.” Staff note: There are additional Codes referenced in the meeting’s backup documents. c. Staff Information: On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, staff presented a work session to City Council with a COVID-19 Update and sought direction on the local COVID disaster declaration and order. During the presentation, staff presented information on Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34 which, among other items, ended the statewide mask mandate and pre-empted local governments from issuing any conflicting orders. During the discussion, Council Members asked about actions taken by the City of Austin in an effort to go against the state and continue mandating face coverings at the local level as the local health authority through a separate ordinance. City Attorney Leal answered questions regarding that action and provided more information about the potential consequences, legal ramifications, and financial considerations of such a similar decision, including the likelihood of being sued by the Texas Attorney General. City Attorney Leal 2 stated that Council could direct staff and legal to work on preparing a separate ordinance or more information if the Council desired. No Council Member followed up on the City Attorney’s suggestion and instead moved on to listen to the rest of the COVID-19 presentation. Staff believes the direction was clear and that Counc il did not wish for staff and legal to work on this further or work on a separate ordinance, as it was discussed and debated during the work session. B. Development Code Review Committee Follow Up – On Tuesday during Work Session, the City Council directed staff to make the Development Code Review Committee (DCRC) a standing committee. The Committee will meet on an as needed basis for existing and future Code amendments. Additionally, the Committee will be able to convene to review complex amendments which would benefit from vetting through DCRC prior to being considered by the full Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) and City Council. The City Council also directed staff to update current voting procedures to now include the three P&Z Commissioner representatives to vote on recommendations and minutes for the meetings. Staff is in the process of drafting an ordinance for the City Council to consider, making these changes official. The goal is to get the draft ordinance adopted by Tuesday, April 6, 2021 so the DCRC can reconvene shortly after. During the Council Work Session staff was asked if the P&Z members would be willing to take on the responsibility of the DCRC. During the P&Z meeting the following day, staff discussed this topic with the Commission, during the discussion the Commission highlighted the benefit of the DCRC and provided support to continue the DCRC as a standing committee. Staff Contact: Scott McDonald, Development Services C. Hickory Creek Sewer Basin – The City is currently working on a capital project to upgrade the sewer capacity within the Hickory Creek sewer basin. This project is scheduled to be completed over the course of the next 18-24 months. Due to the significant interest and development activity in the Hickory Creek sewer basin area, it is important to carefully evaluate the potential impacts of new developments on the current capacity of the system. Initial results from modeling are anticipated to be available in the next few weeks. As a part of the modeling process it is important to understand what potential capacity impacts could occur over the next 24 months. As such, developers are requested to provide anticipated flows by development phase, start dates for each phase, construction start date, and pro jected completion date (when the facility will be flushing/adding wastewater to the City’s infrastructure) as part of the application/pre-application process. This information will be used to update the wastewater models so we can more accurately determine if there are any capacity constraints from new/potential projects that are presented to the City for consideration. If the wastewater model ultimately shows the impact of a new development project will exceed the system capacity prior to completion of the current capital project, developers may need to provide alternative capacity infrastructure or delay their project completion date until the capital project is complete. Staff contact: Scott McDonald, Development Services 3 D. TCEQ Comprehensive Compliance Investigation Update – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) notified staff about changes for conducting the comprehensive compliance investigation (CCI) of the City’s municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit scheduled for March 26. Originally scheduled as a daylong, in-person investigation, TCEQ will now conduct part of the investigation virtually with staff assisting with answering questions and providing access to required documents. TCEQ still intends to conduct field inspection(s) sometime after April 1. Council was notified about the upcoming CCI on February 26. Staff contact: Deborah Viera, Environmental Services E. Local Organizations Collaborate to House 22 Veterans in 100 Days – Under the leadership of the Denton County Homelessness Leadership Team (DCHLT) Housing Workgroup, and with backbone support from the United Way of Denton County, a collaborative of organizations has committed to housing 22 Veterans experiencing literal homelessness in 100 days. The “100-Day Challenge” (flyer attached) will begin April 1, 2021, and run through July 10, 2021. Participating organizations will commit a portion of available housing resources to serve Veterans based on their level of need. The challenge will support the DCHLT’s goal to End Veteran Homelessness in Denton County, with support from the cities of Denton and Lewisville who signed on to the Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness. The DCHLT’s original goal was to End Veteran Homelessness by 2020, however, COVID-19 and lack of resources has delayed the original target. The community is in a unique position to embrace this ambitious goal with an increase in HUD-VASH vouchers, Rapid Rehousing funding and Permanent Supportive Housing funding. 4 The group will meet weekly over the course of the 100 days to staff cases and develop housing plans and identify wrap-around service needs for each Veteran including employment, health care, mental health care and substance use service needs. City staff will continue to collaborate with the group to strategize and promote the challenge to community members and local landlords. Participating organizations include: Christian Community Action, the Denton Affordable Housing Corporation, the Denton County Veterans Coalition, the Denton County Veteran Service Office Veteran Community Navigator program, the Denton Housing Authority, Giving Hope Inc., Humanitaria Corporation, Interfaith Ministries, The Junction of Denton County, Metrocrest Services, Recovery Resource Council, the Salvation Army, the Texas Homeless Network, the United Way of Denton County, and Women Veterans of America. Staff contact: Courtney Cross, Community Services F. Media Inquiry on Water System Pressures – On March 17, City staff met with a reporter from the Denton Record Chronicle to provide information relating to syste m pressures and the general sequence of events as they relate to the February 17, 2021 issuance of a citywide boil water notice. This discussion followed an open records request and staff was happy to provide context and background information for the documents that were requested. Staff wanted to alert the Council to this discussion, particularly as the article may be published ahead of the planned March 23 report to the Council on events during the February winter storm. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs G. Interstate 35 and US 380 Interchange Safety Enhancements Update – The intersection of I-35 and US 380 was constructed over 30 years ago when traffic volumes on both roadways were substantially lower. As volumes have significantly increased on these roadways, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT ) has identified the need for a substantial long-term solution to safely accommodate the increased traffic volume. This large-scale project is anticipated to be ready for construction between mid-2022 and early calendar year 2023. Given the timing of the long-term solut ion, City staff and TxDOT staff have decided to implement an interim solution to address immediate safety concerns. City staff completed the data collection analysis in early February 2021 for TxDOT to use as part of their evaluation of proposed interim so lutions to address safety concerns at the interchange. This analysis provided the necessary information to determine what alternatives are feasible and how effective they will be in reducing the congestion in the study corridor. The City and TxDOT met on February 12 to review the proposed interim solutions prepared by TxDOT and agreed upon a workable solution, further described below, which will lead to the development of plans for the implementation, including public outreach, construction, scheduling and funding, of the selected improvements. On March 17, John Polster, a consultant for the City, presented the option agreed upon by TxDOT and the City of Denton at the Mobility Committee Meeting. This proposed interim solution includes: • Reversing the entrance ramp from Oak St. and the exit ramp to US 380, • Adding an additional left turn northbound at US 380, and • Adding an extension of the existing right turn lane to US 380 from the northbound I-35 frontage road. 5 TxDOT is currently evaluating the possible funding sources for the proposed interim solution while preparing a schedule. City staff will continue to coordinate with TxDOT for the execution of the proposed interim solution. For inquiries about planned and upcoming TxDOT construction projects, residents can contact to the Area Engineer, Tina Massey (tina.massey@txdot.gov). Also, information about upcoming public hearings for TxDOT projects can be found online here: https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meet ings.html. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects H. Vaccination Outreach at Events – During the March 16 City Council meeting, Council Member Armintor requested information on whether the Denton County Public Health Department would have a presence at large upcoming events for the purpose of promoting vaccination opportunities. Staff communicated this inquiry to DCPH who responded that while their staffing is currently dedicated towards mass vaccination clinics, their health education and outreach team is working with community partners throughout the county to continue to share information digitally, via flyers/brochures in English/Spanish, and direct communication with specific community groups. Additionally, they would be more than happy to provide information resources to event organizers on request. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs I. Legislative Advocacy Update – As the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature begins to hear bills in committee, and in addition to the general updated provided within this report, staff would like to update the update the Council on actions taken with regard to certain bills. The list below is not an exhaustive list of bills being monitored and analyzed, but select bills that are progressing toward adoption that staff has taken action on: • HB 2073 – This bill is in regards to paid quarantining of public safety employees if they are exposed to commu nicable diseases. While the City is continuing to evaluate and monitor this bill, our team has reached out to the bill author request it be amended to provide additional clarity on several vague provisions in the bill including the conditions would trigger paid quarantine leave, what official would determine when quarantining is warranted, and when the quarantine would end. • HB 652 – This bill would require animal shelters to provide a written, electronic, or telephonic notice to pet adopters of any epizootic infectious diseases among the animals in its facility within a specific time period. In addition to acting as an unfunded mandate for local governments, the bill has a number of other concerns: o It does not specify guidelines for when the requirements are triggered; o It does not distinguish between diseases that are easily communicated and not easily communicated between animals; o It may have the effect of increasing euthanasia within the state as notifications may drive down adoptions; and o Most important, the bill does not appear to apply to non-public shelters such as pet stores, breeders, and private organizations (which account for 75% of animal purchases/adoptions). This would create an inequitable burden on shelters like Denton’s 6 Staff is contacting the bill author to address these concerns and working with our legislative team, TML, and other cities to advocate for positive changes that address the issues above. • SB 2142 – This bill would require ERCOT to resettle energy and ancillary service prices for the last 32 hours of the winter storm of February 14 th. The bill characterizes the settled prices during these hours as “mistakes” that must be corrected. The Bill was introduced on Tuesday March 16th, heard by the Senate Jurisprudence Committee and voted out of the full Senate the same day. The House has indicated that they will continue to gather facts surrounding these 32 hours before taking up the Bill In committee. This bill was referred to the House State Affairs committee on 3/18/21. DME has filed formal comments with the PUCT to oppose this effort as it has negative financial implications. • S.B. 1757 – This bill would create the Texas Electric Securitization Corporation to provide a lower cost financing mechanism for securitization of substantial balances that would otherwise be uplifted to the wholesale market as a result of market participants defaulting on amounts owed after an extreme pricing event. The Texas Electric Securitization Corporation will have the ability to issues bonds backed by the State of Texas AAA credit rating and to lend borrowed amounts to ERCOT market participants who are impacted by uplift costs at borrowing rates that are lower than the rates that impacted market participants could otherwise obtain. Staff will be working with the Denton delegation to ensure that if the bill passes, Denton would be able to take advantage this potential source of low cost debt. DME is also working with Texas Public Power Association and through our consultants to provide likely impact of uplift costs and other information required by the House and Senate committees Staff contacts: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs, and Terry Naulty, DME J. April is Fair Housing Month: The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs are partnering to celebrate Fair Housing Month in April with a series of fair housing training webinars: www.tdhca.state.tx.us/fair-housing/announcements.htm. The free training opportunities are available to the public. The following training webinar is the first in the series and is a Fair Housing Overview. • Fair Housing Overview, Thursday, April 1, 2021, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Austin local time. This training is an overview of the Federal and Texas Fair Housing Acts with discussion on common fair housing issues and discriminatory practices. Register by click ing here or by visiting the site above. Each training in this series will feature closed captioning. After the trainings are presented, all recordings, materials, and transcripts will be availa ble on the TDHCA website. Individuals who require communication auxiliary aids or services for the training should contact Fair Housing staff at FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us or Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least three (3) days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. 7 If you have any additional questions, please email FHEOI@tdhca.state.tx.us. Staff contact: Dani Shaw, Community Services Manager K. S&P Global Ratings for the City of Denton Utility System – The attached report shows that S&P Global Ratings has lowered the Utility System long-term debt rating from ‘AA-’ to ‘A+’ and short -term debt rating from ‘A-1+’ to ‘A-1’. S&P ratings report and ratings charts are attached. The current rating change only applies to the outstanding Utility System debt. Due to the aftermath of the February 2021 inclement weather event, rating agencies began reviewing Texas utilities debt ratings. S&P placed twenty-one (21) public power and electric cooperative utilities’ ratings on credit watch with negat ive rating implications to reflect the potential for further rating actions. On February 23, 2021, S&P requested the City respond to questions regarding gross fuel and power agreement expenses, operations of city-owned generating facilities, energy purchases made in Real Time and Day Ahead markets, rate increases, hedging and the boil water notice. After receiving the City’s reply, City Management spoke with S&P by telephone on March 3, 2021. S&P has downgraded the Utility System’s credit quality given the uncertainty around the resulting financial impact from the winter storm. Interest the City pays on current outstanding bonds will not be impacted by the rating change. However, the lowered ratings could impact the interest costs on new Utility System bonds, of similar type, if issued in the future. This may include extending existing, or issuing new, short -term commercial paper to cover immediate liquidity needs. Staff contact: Cassey Ogden, Finance L. Doing Business with Local Government Workshop: On March 18, the Economic Development and Procurement Department participated as panelist in an online workshop about doing business with local governments and state agencies hosted by the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 30 attendees participated in the free workshop which covered vendor registration, the procurement process, contracts, and available resources. Staff Contact: Kay Patrick, Economic Development and Lori Hewell and Doritha Cunningham, Procurement and Compliance M. Lone Star Legacy Park- On Wednesday, March 10, Quakertown Park received the designation of a Lone Star Legacy Park from the Texas Recreation and Park Society for its distinct historical significance. Attached is the award ceremony poster. A Lone Star Legacy Park is a park that holds special prominence in the local community and the state of Texas. Lone Star Legacy parks have endured the test of time and have become iconic to those who have visited, played, and rested on their grounds. A designation as a Lone Star Legacy is one of t he highest honors that can be bestowed on a park. Legacy Parks must be at least 50 years old, designated as a public park and meet at least one of the following: • The property represents distinctive design and/or construction. • The park is associated with historic events or sites. • The park is associated with events specific to the local community/state. • The park is home to unique natural features. Staff contact: Caroline Seward, Parks and Recreation 8 N. South Lakes Trail Repairs - The Parks and Recreation Department is currently repairing areas along the walking trail in South Lakes Park. These repairs will address safety and usability in areas that have been damaged from erosion caused by heavy rainfall over the last 3 years. Repairs were originally slated to begin during the 19/20 fiscal year, however, due to budget restrictions related to the Covid -19 pandemic, the project was pushed to the 20/21 budget cycle. Construction began on Monday March 15, 2021 and is scheduled to be completed by March 24. Trail users will be temporarily detoured using the route shown below. Repairs at the first location, depicted below, include replacing damaged sidewalk, installing additional culverts, and back filling any erosion along the trail edges. The addition of two 24” culverts will allow water to flow out of the southern pond without inundating the sidewalk during heavy rain events. 9 Repairs at the second location, depicted below, include filling heavily eroded areas between the sidewalk and drainage outlet with concrete to prevent any future erosion. Staff contact: Craig Arrington, Parks and Recreation 10 O. Easter Events – It should come as no surprise that the Parks and Recreation Easter Egg'stravaganza will be a little different and won't have the giant egg hunt. But, PARD is still committed to making sure the community has fun options. Bunny in the Parks Monday, March 29-Friday, April 2 Every day our Easter Bunny will be in a park from 4-5 p.m. His handler will help with pictures and give out free candy and balloons (while supplies last). Kiddos will need to stay at least 6 feet from the bunny. FREE Easter Bunny Zoom Calls http://bit.ly/BunnyZoom Saturday, March 27 & Sunday, March 28 After signing up for a timeslot, staff will email you with a Zoom link. Feel free to give that link to grandparents who might want to be a part of the call as well. Each call will last no more than 5 minutes. The bunny will have a handler who can interpret bunny squeaks to English. Yard Cards & Easter Baskets https://bit.ly/YardCards March 29-April 2 For $20, sign up for a yard card and Easter basket with candies to be delivered to your house or a loved one's. Each yard card comes with one Easter basket. We will email out the delivery date the week before. Please make sure you are okay with any day between Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2. You will not be able to select a date. Easter Baskets http://bit.ly/EasterBasketDenton $10 each | Pick Up Each basket has 12 eggs filled with candy, watercolor paints, an Easter suncatcher, garden shovel, carrot seeds, coloring book, and crayo ns. Bags are pick-up only at North Lakes Rec Center, 1201 W. Windsor, Monday, March 29-Friday, April 2, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. You must register for a basket in advance. MLK Jr. Rec Center Bunnies & Baskets March 27 from 10 a.m.-noon Drive through MLK Jr. Rec Center, 1300 Wilson St., and receive a FREE bag with candy and small toys handed out by the Easter Bunny himself! There will be a raffle drawing for baskets. The MLK Jr. Advisory Council and Cute Kids Foundation are the sponsors who made this possible. Limited to the first 200 customers. Staff contact: Jennifer Eusse, Parks and Recreation P. Drainage Concerns on Scripture Street – On March 9, Mayor Pro Tem Davis forwarded a resident’s concerns about flooding they experienced on their property on February 28. The resident included a video of storm water not draining at a nearby inlet, causing water to back up onto the street and into some yards. The Drainage Department inspected the inlet and cameraed the stormwater pipes, and found no blockages in the system. Staff concluded that there was a partial blockage in the system on February 28 that was not allowing the water to drain properly. The pressure 11 created by the backup eventually cleared the blockage and allowed the water to drain. Staff reviewed historical flooding information and found no history of flooding overtopping the curbs at this site, even during more severe weather events. Staff will monitor this area during periods of rain to confirm there are no issues with the drainage infrastructure. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public Works Q. Check Stop Payment Fee – During the March 11 City Council meeting, staff received a question regarding stop payment fees assessed by the City’s bank. The majority of the stop payment fees total $20 however, this amount can vary from $5 to $20 depending on how the request is executed (i.e. online, in-person). Staff contact: Cassey Ogden, Finance R. Nottingham Drive and Old North Road Sidewalk Construction – On March 13, Mayor Hudspeth request ed information on the anticipated timeline for the sidewalk reconstruction on both Nottingham Drive and Old North Road. The sidewalk segment on Nottingham Drive from University Dr. to Churchill Dr., is scheduled to begin construction by March 31, 2021, with an anticipated construction timeline of 60 days, weather permitting. This timeline allows for initial utility relocations, such as gas meters and communication pedestal. Old North Rd. sidewalk, from University Dr. to Windsor Dr., has been designed and the construction schedule is currently being programmed as part of the Capital Projects Department’s new sidewalk work plan, which should be completed within the next few weeks. The work plan, which will be reviewed by the Committee on Persons with Disabilit ies, the Traffic Safety Commission, and other resident groups will prioritize future sidewalk projects and sidewalk funding using a weighted scoring criteria that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and factors in other priorities such as proximity to schools and transit, and addressing existing sidewalk gaps. Additional details on the sidewalk work plan will be shared once it has been fully vetted internally. Staff contact: Robin Davis, Capital Projects S. Mingo Quiet Zones – On Monday, March 15, Mayor Hudspeth forwarded a resident inquiry to staff regarding train horns sounding late at night along the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) near Mingo Road. The 2014 Bond Program included a quiet zone project to install specific signalization and infr astructure at the UPRR grade crossings located at Fish Trap Road, Cooper Creek Road, Mockingbird Lane, Nottingham Road, Pertain Street, Willis Street, and Frame Street to activate a railroad quiet zone. This project was initially scheduled to be completed in FY2018-19, and project completion was dependent on the Ruddell Extension Project. Due to a delay in the Ruddell Extension Project, the quiet zone improvements along Mingo were delayed. Staff recently initiated a new programmatic approach to all City planned projects in the Texas Woman’s University (TWU) area, including the Ruddell Extension Project and Quiet Zones along Mingo. On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, the City Council will be asked to consider approval of a design contract for several projects located in the TWU Area Program, including the quiet zones along Mingo. Following City Council approval of the design contract, staff will work with the design consultant to develop a detailed project schedule that will be incorporated into the City’s Capital Improvement Program. It is important to note that there is a separate project for the Downtown Quiet Zones, including the UPRR crossings at McKinney, Hickory, Sycamore and Prairie. The design for the Downtown Quiet Zones was completed by the City’s in-house design team in January 2021 and the project should be under 12 construction by quarter 3 of calendar year 2021 in concert with the Downtown Storm Sewer Project. Staff has been in contact with the resident who contacted Mayor Hudspeth and has provided them with a status update on the planned quiet zones along Mingo Road. Staff contact: Tracy Beck and Rachel Wood, Capital Projects T. Office Supplies Contract - During the March 16 Work Session, Council Member Armintor requested information on the City’s contract for office supplies. In 2018 the Procurement Department reviewed previous city-wide expenses and compiled a list of the top 100 goods to evaluate pricing between Staples, Limitless, Office Depot, and various cooperative contracts which concluded Staples t hrough BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative provided the best value to the City. The current agreement is a five -year contract which expires in 2024. Prior to the current contract a BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative was utilized. Staff Contact: Christine Taylor, Procurement and Compliance U. Landscaping Damage from Sidewalk Repair – On March 16, Council Member Armintor forwarded a resident’s concerns about sod that was placed on their property following a sidewalk repair. The resident observed that the sod did not cover the full extent of the d isturbed area and had since died from the cold weather. The sod was originally laid by a contractor on February 12, days before the winter storm. Staff contacted the contractor, who returned on March 18 to replace the dead sod and laid any additional sod needed to cover the entirety of the disturbed area. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public Works V. Future Aquatic Facilities in Denton - On March 16, Council Member Meltzer forwarded a question from a recent town hall meeting asking whether additional aquatic features and amenities would be considered in the Parks, Recreation and Trails System Masterplan. The concern was that as the City’s population continues to grow, the pool capacity has not. As Parks and Recreation works through the master plan process, staff has had discussions with community members and special interest groups. These groups have requested additional aquatic features, including indoor and outdoor amenities, specifically in southern Denton. In addition, the community is asking for additional spraygrounds around the city. All of this input is being considered as Staff works with Halff Associates on the development of the plan. Parks and Recreation does have a consideration in the Southwest Park Master Plan that would accommodate indoor/outdoor aquatic space. A Southwest Park Master Plan Community Meeting is set for April 1, 6pm to provide an update on the proposed plan. In addition, the park plan is scheduled to be presented to City Council in April. This plan was presented to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board on February 22 and can be reviewed at https://legistar2.granicus.com/denton- tx/meetings/2021/2/3068_A_Parks%2C_Recreation_and_Beautification_Board_21- 02-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation 13 W. Missing Sidewalk Segment on North Bell Avenue – On Wednesday, March 17, Mayor Hudspeth forwarded a resident inquiry regarding the timing to replace a missing sidewalk segment on North Bell Avenue near Fairhaven Assisted Living. The sidewalk segment in question was removed to perform utility repair wo rk for the Water Department. The City’s current concrete contractor plans to replace the missing segment on Friday, March 19. Staff contact: Casey Bowles, Utilities and Daniel Kremer, Public Works III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings A. None IV. Attachments A. 100 Day Challenge Flyer .................................................................................. 15 B. S&P Global Ratings Attachments ..................................................................... 17 C. Lonestar2021 – posters Quakertown Park ......................................................... 24 V. Informal Staff Reports A. 2021-017 Legislative Update ............................................................................ 25 VI. Council Information A. Council Requests for Information .................................................................... 39 B. Council Calendar ............................................................................................. 41 C. Future Work Session Items .............................................................................. 44 D. Street Construction Report ............................................................................... 45 14 1 0 0 - D A Y C H A L L E N G E Denton County is working together to house every Veteran experiencing homelessness over the course of 100 days; April 1st through July 10th. If you or someone you know is a Veteran experiencing homelessness in Denton County, reach out to any of these agencies to ensure your housing assessments are up to date and get connected to resources. 15 ARE YOU EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS? Denton County MHMR 2509 Scripture St. Denton, TX 76201 Mon – Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 940-381-1728 Giving HOPE Inc. 306 N Loop 288 Denton, TX 76209 (Inside Serve Denton) By Appointment Only 940-382-0609 Denton County Friends of the Family If you are experiencing homelessness as a result of family violence, call the DCFOF 24-hour crisis line to speak to an advocate and get connected to services. 940-382-7273 or 800-572-4031 Veteran Community Navigator Call 940-349-3597 or visit https://bit.ly/3eUbhAa United Way of Denton County 1314 Teasley Ln. Denton TX 76201 By Appointment Only 940-898-8976 ext. 112 OR Submit Online Referral: http://bit.ly/303PCfY Visit a location below to complete a 20-30 minute assessment called Coordinated Entry. Coordinated Entry helps quickly connect people to available resources and housing by gathering information through an enrollment and assessment process. By participating in Coordinated Entry, agencies will be able to connect you to resources you need and it will provide us with information on resources Denton County doesn't have currently in order to help you and more people in the future. KEEP IN MIND - Coordinated Entry does not guarantee assistance and does not mean new resources are available. We are working diligently with many households to end their homelessness, but resources are limited. It is possible and likely that programs you are interested in will not have any current openings, and there is no way to tell when a program may be able to offer assistance. This is not a housing wait list or housing application. This is an initial assessment to identify the best housing option for you. WHERE TO GO Salvation Army Denton 1508 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76209 Mon - Fri 1 PM to 4 PM (service hours) Mon - Fri 5 PM to 7 AM (shelter hours) 940-566-3800 The Junction (formerly Our Daily Bread at St. Andrew’s Church) 300 W. Oak St. Denton, TX 76201 Mon – Fri 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM 940-566-1308 Salvation Army Lewisville 206 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75057 Monday – Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM Friday 9 AM to 12 PM (lunch still served) 972-353-9400 Grace Like Rain Ministries (Families with Children only) 306 N Loop 288 Denton, TX 76209 (Inside Serve Denton) Mon, Tue, Thurs 10 AM to 5 PM 940-535-5557 The Junction (formerly Monsignor King Outreach Center) 300 S. Woodrow Ln. Denton TX 76205 Sun – Sat 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM 940-268-2968 * Some Coordinated Entry hours differ from regular hours of operation Agencies with the star symbol provide Street Outreach and are able to come to you and complete assessments outside of their office locations 16 Summary: Denton, Texas; CP; Combined Utility Primary Credit Analyst: Paul J Dyson, San Francisco + 1 (415) 371 5079; paul.dyson@spglobal.com Secondary Contact: Scott W Sagen, New York + 1 (212) 438 0272; scott.sagen@spglobal.com Table Of Contents Rating Action Credit Opinion Related Research WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT MARCH 3, 2021 117 Summary: Denton, Texas; CP; Combined Utility (Editor's Note:The original report published March 3, 2021, included outdated information regarding the calculation of power costs. A corrected version follows.) Credit Profile Denton comb util Long Term Rating A+/Watch Neg Downgraded, On CreditWatch Negative Denton util sys rev extendable cml pap nts prog ser A due 01/12/2031 Short Term Rating A-1 Downgraded Rating Action S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term rating to 'A+' from 'AA-' on the City of Denton, Texas' utility long-term debt outstanding and its short-term rating to 'A-1' from 'A-1+' on the city's utility short-term debt outstanding, and placed both ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications. S&P Global Ratings' short-term rating applies to the city's series A utility system revenue extendable commercial paper (ECP) notes. The rating action is based on our view of the utility's impaired credit quality given the uncertainty around the financial impact of the winter storm in Texas during the week of Feb. 14 and the city's dispute over additional payments potentially due to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). During that week, purchased power and natural gas prices skyrocketed, as extreme winter weather plagued the entire state. Credit overview Since we revised the outlook to negative from stable on the long-term debt rating on Feb. 26, the city has filed for and was granted a temporary restraining order seeking full relief from ERCOT's "uplift" mechanism. The mechanism generally works as follows: When one or more ERCOT market participants fails to pay ERCOT for power purchases, those costs are spread to other ERCOT participants pro rata so that ERCOT can reimburse electricity suppliers. In our view, the litigation adds uncertainty and indicates the financial burdens that the uplift payments potentially pose for Denton. In court filings, the city argues that this as an "unconstitutional gifting of public funds and unconstitutional lending of its credit." The actual amount of uplift payment(s) eventually due is unknown. The CreditWatch placement reflects our view of the uncertainty regarding potential liabilities, cash flow, future fixed-charge coverage (FCC), liquidity, rate competitiveness, and leverage in the face of Denton's increased obligations. The long-term rating could be lowered an additional one or two notches if Denton's financial metrics materially decline, if its rate competitiveness suffers considerably, or if we come to believe that Denton's willingness to meet obligations has materially weakened. Separate and apart from any uplift payments that Denton may owe as a result of extreme winter weather, the settlement payments to ERCOT for the period of Feb. 16 to March 1 total a net amount of $133.8 million, which far exceed the costs typical for an entire year. As of Feb. 14, 2021, the city's electric utility had $105 million in cash on WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT MARCH 3, 2021 218 hand, not including an additional $20 million between the water and wastewater systems that could be available through an interfund borrowing, although we understand that the city does not intend to exhaust its available reserves as part of the total settlement payment. In connection with the winter storm, the city has already approved an amended ordinance and related documents to upsize the maximum amount of the existing commercial paper program to $300 million from $100 million, and apparently would need to issue $100 million in commercial paper within the week on top of $100 million issued about a week ago to meet various obligations. The authorizing resolution permits the city to issue both tax-exempt and taxable notes. The commercial paper rating is linked to the long-term rating based on the application of our "Methodology For Linking Long-Term And Short-Term Ratings," published April 7, 2017, on RatingsDirect. In our view, the ECP has a higher risk of a failed remarketing, which could result in a higher rate during the extendible period. A first lien on net revenue of Denton's combined electric, water, and wastewater systems secured the approximately $207 million in long-term debt outstanding as of fiscal year-end 2020. In addition, more than $450 million of general obligation bonds and other tax-secured debt was issued on behalf of the utility and is self-supported by limited surplus net revenue that is subordinate to the ECP; by practice, the combined utility fully self-supports the entirety of its allocable tax-backed debt. In 2019, the most recently available independently audited fiscal year, the electric system alone accounted for slightly more than half of net revenue available for debt service, making it the focus of our analysis. During the next 90 days, S&P Global Ratings will monitor and evaluate the financial effects of these developments as information becomes available. Environmental, social, and governance factors The combined utility has taken steps in recent years to reduce its carbon footprint and meet potential greenhouse gas emission regulations, given that its power supply centers on renewables and natural-gas-fired peaking generation and has shifted away from coal. In February 2018, the city council adopted the Denton Renewable Resource Plan, which set a goal to generate 100% of the city's annual electricity from renewables by 2020. While the electric system still uses natural-gas-fired generation and market purchases (which are generally gas-fired) to meet demand during peak periods, renewable sources provided more than 60% of energy requirements in fiscal 2019. Although diversification as to both fuel type and source of supply are credit-supportive, the winter storm affected 34 gigawatts of capacity of all types of generation across the state. In our view, the environmental risks associated with the extreme winter weather also created heightened governance challenges by calling into question the city's risk management strategies. The events of the week of Feb. 14 could introduce social risks to the extent that the utility will need large rate increases to meet higher debt service and power costs. Credit Opinion On Feb. 15, 2021, ERCOT, the manager for the grid that covers most of the state, implemented emergency measures such as rotating outages to prevent an uncontrolled blackout. Because of extreme winter weather, approximately 42% of ERCOT's planned winter capacity suffered unforced outages, exacerbating the situation and causing spot prices to rise to the regulatory maximum of $9,000 per megawatt-hour from what is typically less than $40. The freezing WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT MARCH 3, 2021 3 Summary: Denton, Texas; CP; Combined Utility 19 conditions also contributed to diminished natural gas deliveries to generating facilities, eventually including the city's Denton Energy Center (DEC), 225 megawatts of gas-fired peaking capacity. Natural gas that was available during that week at points rose to more than $20 per million Btu from what was recently slightly less than $3. As a result of extreme winter weather, the settlement payments to ERCOT for the period of Feb. 16 to March 1 total a net amount of $133.8 million. The system typically derives more than 60% of its energy from an array of purchased power agreements--primarily energy-only wind and solar--and more than 20% from day-ahead or market purchases, with the remainder usually coming from the DEC. During the worst of the weather disruptions, Denton relied on day-ahead and market purchases for all of its energy requirements. Chapter 1371 of the Texas local government code does permit municipalities to borrow "with respect to a property or a facility for the generation of electric power and energy, fuel acquisition or the development or transportation of power, energy, or fuel." The upsizing in the city utility's ECP program, plus any cash on hand that the city could choose to deploy, would allow it to settle its obligation to ERCOT in the immediate term. In recent history, FCC has consistently been well over 1.4x, stabilized in part by an energy cost adjustor that is reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted as needed; management has not yet represented how and how much of these extraordinary expenses will be passed through in the near term. FCC is S&P Global Ratings' adjusted debt service coverage metric that includes all use of utility's operating revenue regardless of lien or accounting treatment, and imputes certain long-term obligation onto the income statement of the utility as if those obligations were actual debt of the city's utility. As of Feb. 14, 2021, the city's electric utility had $105 million in cash on hand, not including an additional $20 million between the water and wastewater systems that could be available through an interfund borrowing, although we understand that the city does not intend to exhaust its available reserves as part of the total settlement payment. 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The story of Quakertown begins in 1875 when 27 families moved two miles south of the Denton Square to a new settlement they called Freedman Town. Harvesting logs from the surrounding woods, they built their own log cabins and created the first community that truly belonged to them. The new community dubbed itself Quakertown, after the Quakers of the northeast who helped escaped slaves along the Underground Railroad. By 1920, Quakertown was considered Denton’s black business district because of its status as a middle-class neighborhood and its central location. The community functioned as a town within a town. Quakertown residents opened a multitude of businesses within their community, allowing it to function as a self-supporting town. Within its borders one could find a doctor’s office, cafe, grocery store, funeral home, confectionary, school, churches, lodges, restaurants and more. Whether they worked in or outside of Quakertown’s borders, residents contributed greatly and offered many talents to the Denton community. Trouble began around 1920, when the president of the College of Industrial Arts, F.M. Bralley, began advocating the removal of Quakertown. Before long, it was announced that a bond election would be held, allowing the city to vote on the removal of the community in order to build a new park. By 1923, all the Quakertown residents had been relocated to an area of land called Solomon Hill. The new park would be named, Civic Center Park. Civic Center park was eventually renamed Quakertown Park. Today, Denton honors the people of Quakertown and pays respect to the events of the past. The Park is a host to historical markers remembering the community and murals that were made in honor of the former residents. It is also memorialized in the Historical Park as the Quakertown House (Denton County’s African American Museum). Denton is known for its active music life, attracting over 300,000 people to the city each year. Centrally located, Quakertown Park accommodates multiple city music festivals, Denton Blues Festival, Denton Arts and Jazz Festival and Cinco De Mayo. Additionally, a variety of city events large and small take place here. One of the main gathering locations within the city, Quakertown Park carries the heartbeat that sustains Denton Texas. 2021 24 Date: March 19, 2021 Report No. 2021-017       INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: State Legislative Update BACKGROUND: The 87th session of the Texas Legislature began on January 12. Staff and contracted legislative consultants Jackson Walker, LLP and Focused Advocacy, LLC continue to monitor filed bills for any potential impacts to the City. The current session yielded an unprecedented political landscape since the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri. The Governor subsequently revised his emergency items that initially included expanding broadband internet access, punishing local governments that “defund the police” as stated by him, changing the bail system, ensuring what he described as “election integrity”, and providing civil liability protections for businesses that were open during the pandemic to also include funding for the winterization of the Texas power system. Given the Winter Storm circumstances, movement on items is now beginning to happen. DISCUSSION: A live update in a work session was planned to go before City Council on March 23. Due to the limited activity by the legislature because of the recent winter storm, however, bills are only now beginning to move and there was not much of an update to present to Council. However, staff has worked with the legislative consultants to put together a brief PowerPoint which provides an overview of the timeline of the remainder of regular session, officials’ priorities, as well as pertinent topics and bills currently being actively monitored (attached). CONCLUSION: Staff will continue to update Council through the Friday Report of any relevant updates to those topics impacting the City pursuant to Council’s adopted legislative agenda. A future work session to cover updates is scheduled for the end of April. STAFF CONTACT: Ryan Adams Customer Service & Public Affairs Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager’s Office Rachel.Mendoza@cityofdenton.com REQUESTOR: Staff Initiated 25 The 2021 Legislative SessionDenise RosePartnerKate GoodrichAssociate26 AUSTIN | DALLAS | FORT WORTH | HOUSTON | SAN ANGELO | SAN ANTONIO | TEXARKANA | JW.comDenise RoseKate GoodrichMeet Your Jackson Walker Lobby Team•Originally from Oklahoma.•A Sooner with a Law degree from the University of Houston.•Been around the capitol almost 16 years and with Jackson Walker for five. •Background in healthcare law but now has lobbied in almost every policy area.•Enjoys trying new restaurants, wine, and live music. •Originally from Arlington, Texas.•Undergrad and law degree both from UT.•Started lobbying in D.C. for two years before law school.•Worked in three different Texas Senate committees.•Enjoys her rescue dog and cat, hiking, traveling, and meeting new people. 27 AUSTIN | DALLAS | FORT WORTH | HOUSTON | SAN ANGELO | SAN ANTONIO | TEXARKANA | JW.comYour Texas State Government+1 Democrat28 AUSTIN | DALLAS | FORT WORTH | HOUSTON | SAN ANGELO | SAN ANTONIO | TEXARKANA | JW.com•Revenue and taxation, including relevant property tax issues and protecting against unfunded mandates. •Public Safety policy and budgeting, including homelessness, policing, and criminal justice reform. •Infrastructure issues, including solid waste and transportation. •Power balance between cities and state:•Scope of Executive Office authority.•COVID‐19 and Winter Storm Uri disaster responses. •Tax‐payer funding lobbying.•Local governmental control issues.•Governmental transparency issues.Issues We Are Covering for Denton29 AUSTIN | DALLAS | FORT WORTH | HOUSTON | SAN ANGELO | SAN ANTONIO | TEXARKANA | JW.comCOVID‐19 Specific Issues•COVID‐19 liability protections for businesses.•Pandemic relief packages.  •Vaccine Rollout.•Eviction Moratoriums.•Monitoring Trauma Service Areas hospital capacities and impact to business re‐openings.•Interpreting State Executive Orders and Local Ordinances. 30 AUSTIN | DALLAS | FORT WORTH | HOUSTON | SAN ANGELO | SAN ANTONIO | TEXARKANA | JW.comAdvocating for The City of DentonCity of Denton Delegation:Senator Drew Springer:•Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs — Vice‐Chair•Administration•Higher Education•Local Government•NominationsSenator Jane Nelson:•Finance — Chair•State Affairs•Ports (Select Committee)Representative Lynn Stucky:•County Affairs — Vice Chair•Appropriations 31 AUSTIN | DALLAS | FORT WORTH | HOUSTON | SAN ANGELO | SAN ANTONIO | TEXARKANA | JW.comThe 87th(R) Legislative Session is January 12ththrough May 31st. Important Deadlines*:•Last day to file bills/first day the Legislature can consider non‐emergency items for a vote (60thDay): March 12•Last day for House bills to be considered on Second Reading:  May 13•Last day for the House to consider Local bills:  May 21•Last day for the House to consider Senate bills on Second Reading:  May 25•Last day for the Senate to consider ALL bills: May 26•Last day for all Conference Committee Reports to be adopted: May 3032 AUSTIN | DALLAS | FORT WORTH | HOUSTON | SAN ANGELO | SAN ANTONIO | TEXARKANA | JW.comTHANK YOU!Kate Goodrichkgoodrich@jw.comDenise Rosedrose@jw.com33 LEGISLATIVE UPDATEMARCH 23, 2021CURTIS L. SEIDLITS, FOUNDER & CEO, FOCUSED ADVOCACY34 LEGISLATIVE ISSUESPre‐winter event:2–Competition (customer choice)–Governance / general fund transfer–Purchasing generation review–Increased PUC oversight (rate review, appeals)–Electric vehicles / battery storage–Cybersecurity–Renewables–Broadband–Community advocacyPost‐winter event:•Governor Abbott emergency items:–ERCOT reform–Mandating winterization for Texas’s power system (as well as ensuring the necessary funding)–ERCOT $16B billing issue•Lt. Governor priorities: –ERCOT reform–Power grid stability–Taxpayer funded lobbying 35 TIMELINE – WINTER STORM EVENT LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY•February 25th–March 11th:–Various Senate & House hearings on Winter Storm Event•March 1st: Independent Market Monitor (IMM) Report–For operating days February 15 through February 20, reprice all day‐ahead ancillary services (AS) clearing prices to cap them at the System‐Wide Offer Cap (SWCAP) of $9,000 per MWh ‐rejected by PUC–For operating days February 14 through February 19, invoke the "failure to provide" settlement treatment for all AS that were not provided in real time –adopted by PUC•March 4th: IMM report –Direct ERCOT to correct the real‐time prices from 0:00 February 18 to 09:00 February 19, to remove the inappropriate pricing intervention that occurred during that time period –rejected by PUC•March 11th: IMM report –Recommendation to correct two classes of inflated costs –rejected by PUC•March 15th: Sen. Hughes files, and the Senate subsequently passes, SB 2142336 LEGISLATION TO WATCH4BILLSUMMARYHB 10 (Paddie)Restructures the ERCOT board, replacing the unaffiliated members with members appointed by the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House (last action: reported favorably as substituted from House State Affairs on 3/18/21)HB 11 (Paddie)Requires requires electric transmission and generation facilities to be weatherized (last action: reported favorably as substituted from House State Affairs on 3/18/21)HB 13 (Paddie)Establishes the Texas Energy Disaster Reliability Council to improve coordination during disasters (last action: reported favorably as substituted from  House State Affairs on 3/18/21)HB 17 (Deshotel)Prevents any political subdivision or planning authority from adopting or enforcing an ordinance, regulation, code, or policy that would prohibit the connection of residential or commercial buildings to specific infrastructure based on the type or source of energy that will be delivered to the end user. (last action: reported favorably as substituted from House State Affairs on 3/18/21)SB 182 (Schwertner)Directs PUC to compare five‐year average of rates of MOUs to those in the competitive retail markets in a similar geographic region. If rates are more than 10% above those in the competitive market, the MOU must enter into retail competition. (last action: referred to Senate Business & Commerce 3/3/21)SB 2 (Hancock)Independent organizations to manage power regions (last action: referred to Senate Business & Commerce 3/18/21)SB 3 (Schwertner)Creates the Texas Energy Reliability Council which would be composed of representatives from the PUC, RRC, TCEQ, TDEM, TCEQ, TxDOT, and governor appointees from the electric, oil, and gas industries. (last action: referred to Senate Jurisprudence 3/18/21)HB 4378 (Paddie)Supply of power and the financial stability of the competitive wholesale and retail electricity markets (last action: filed 3/12/21)HB 4492 (Paddie)Restructuring of electric utility providers (last action: filed 3/12/21)SB 1757 (Hancock)Securitization of electric markets  (last action: filed 3/12/21)SB 1750 (Hancock)Securitizing costs of electric services or electric markets (last action: filed 3/12/21)SB 2142 (Hughes)Correcting prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold in the ERCOT market from 11:55 p.m. on February 17, 2021 through 9:00 a.m. on February 19, 2021 (last action: referred to House State Affairs 3/18/21)37 THANK YOUQUESTIONS?38 39 Council Requests for InformationCouncil Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council Member Armintor02/04/21I'd like a staff report on what Texas cities can do to put caps on campaign spending and fundraisingfor city election campaigns, including a list of which Texas cities have caps and what their caps are.The dollar amount fundraised and spent in local elections has been increasing exponentially inrecent years, and this has become a matter of public interest and concern. At the very least, Counciland the public should know more about what other Texas cities have done in this area and what ouroptions are so that we can decide whether or not we want to enact campaign financing caps forDenton city elections as well.Sarah KuechlerCity Manager's OfficeThis request will be presented during the April 6 Pending CouncilRequest work session2Mayor Pro Tem Davis03/10/21Western end of Windsor, at the I-35 frontage road. When will the temporary asphalt extension of thewest-bound lane be replaced with a permanent road surface with curb-and-gutter? The currentsurface is very poor, and is basically right on grade.Becky DivineyPublic WorksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report3Council Member Meltzer03/12/21Can staff comment on follow up comments about the Hinkle Roundabout?Becky DivineyPublic WorksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report4Mayor Hudspeth03/13/21There is a person asking about the time line for sidewalk construction on Nottingham and OldNorth. Can you help me find that answer?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation is provided in the March 19 Friday Report5Mayor Pro Tem Davis03/14/21Thank you for the Hinkle Roundabout update in the Friday report. Is staff aware of the guy wire inthe middle of the new sidewalk? (photo attached) Can we get drawings of the approved finalsidewalk configuration? Lastly, isn't this developer also required to plant street trees in this area?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report6Mayor Pro Tem Davis03/14/21Could we please get an update on the drainage situation in the area of 1818 Scripture? Staff wasinvestigating flow issues and a potential blockage.Daniel KremerPublic Works -DrainageInformation is provided in the March 19 Friday Report7Council Member Meltzer03/15/21Does staff have additional information to the report that there are TxDOT improvements planned for380/I-35 intersection?Becky DivineyPublic WorksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report8Council Member Armintor03/15/21Can staff follow up with the resident about sod that was laid (possibly incorrectly) right before thefreeze?Daniel KremerPublic WorksInformation is provided in the March 19 Friday Report9Mayor Hudspeth03/15/21Can someone reach out to a resident regarding the train horn?Rachel WoodPublic WorksInformation is provided in the March 19 Friday Report10Council Member Meltzer03/16/21Are there any public pools planned for the Parks Master Plan?Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksInformation is provided in the March 19 Friday Report11Mayor Hudspeth03/18/21Can staff provide comment on an email from a board member regarding changes to the Boards andCommissions processes and handbook?Rosa RiosCity Secretary's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report12Council Member Meltzer03/19/21Can staff follow up on some construction Good Sam is saying was left undone on Hinkle.Becky DivineyPublic WorksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report13Council Member Armintor03/19/21Can staff assess a potential safety hazard/ADA violation on the sidewalk in front of Sweetwater?Becky DivineyPublic WorksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report40 March 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Cancelled - 9:00 am - COE 11:30 am Council Luncheon – Joint DISD 2 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 3 11:30 am - Traffic Safety Commission Cancelled ‐ 2:30 pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm - P&Z 4 8:30 am - DEDC 12:00pm - Public Art Committee 5 6 7 8 9:00 am – PUB 3:00pm Parks, Rec, Beau   9 No Council Meeting 10 Cancelled-11:00 am – EDPB Cancelled ‐ 2:30pm Agenda Committee  11 1:00 pm - AAB 3:30 pm - Library Board 12 12:30 pm - Community Dev Adv Comm 13 14 15 3:00 pm - HLC 16 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 17 9:00 am - Mobility Committee Meeting Cancelled-12:00 pm - DCRC 5:00pm - P&Z 18 9:00 am - Community Partnership Committee 3:00 pm - CoPwD 19 9:00 am - Community Dev Adv Comm 12:00 pm- Human Svcs Adv Comm pm 3:00 pm - Audit/Finance 20 21 22 9:00 am - PUB 23 Cancelled-10:00 am – CAC 11:30am – PUB/CC joint meeting 3:00 pm - 4th Tuesday Session 24 12:00 pm - TIRZ No.1 Cancelled ‐ 2:30 pm Agenda Committee  Animal Shelter Advisory 2pm   25 10:00 am - Board of Ethics Civil Service Comm 3:30pm 26 27 28 29 3:00 pm - ZBA 30 No Council Meeting 31 Cancelled ‐ 2:30 pm Agenda Committee  41   April 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:30 am - DEDC 2 3 4 5 9:00 am - COE 11:30 am - Council Luncheon 3:00 p.m. - HLC 6 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 10:00 am - Community Engagement 7 8 3:30 pm - Library Board 9 10 11 12 9:00 am - PUB 13 2:00 pm - 2nd Tuesday Session 14 11:00 am - EDPB 12:30 pm - DCRC 5:30 pm - AAB 15 3:00 pm - Persons with Disabilities 16 9:00 am - Community Dev Adv Comm 12:00 pm - Human Svcs Adv Comm 17 18 19 11:30 am - Traffic Safety Commission 20 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 21 9:00 am - Mobility Committee Meeting 12:30 pm - DCRC 5:00 pm - P&Z 22 9: 00 - Community Partnership Committee 3:00 pm - Board of Ethics 23 24 25 26 9:00 am - PUB 3:00 pm - ZBA 27 10:00 am - CAC 2:00 pm - 4th Tuesday Session 28 12:00 pm - DCRC 29 30   42   May 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 9:00 am - COE 11:30 am - Council Luncheon 4 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 10:00 am - Community Engagement 5 5:00 pm - P&Z 6 8:30 am - DEDC 12:00 pm - Bond Committee 7 8 9 10 9:00 am - PUB 11 2:00 pm - 2nd Tuesday Session 12 11:00 am - EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 13 3:30 p.m. - Library Board 14 15 16 17 11:30 am - Traffic Safety Commission 18 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 19 9:00 am - Mobility Committee Meeting 20 3:00 pm - CoPwD 21 9:00 am - Community Dev Adv Comm 12:00 pm - Human Svcs Adv Comm 22 23 24 9:00 am - PUB 25 10:00 am - CAC 2:00 pm - 4th Tuesday Session 26 12:00 pm - TIRZ No.1 27 3:00 pm - Board of Ethics 28 29 30 31 Memorial Day Holiday  43 Meeting Date 24-Nov 4 - Jan 2021 City Council 2020 Committees 12 - Jan 2021 Internal Audit - Utility Meter Reading Council Requests 26 - Jan 2021 ETJ Update 2021 May General & June Runoff Council Retreat 2 - March 2021 COVID-19 Update Inclement Weather Update:CIP Update Council Requests 9 - March 2021 No Meeting (Spring Break) 23 - March 2021 [Joint meeting w/ PUB 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.] Inclement Weather Update: DME, Water/Wastewater 21-341 23 - March 2021 [Special @ 3:00 p.m.] Inclement Weather Update: Parks and Recreation, Community Services, Finance/Purchasing/Warehouse/Com pliance, Public Affairs/DTV 21-342 FY 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 21-485 Council Requests 20-2388 30 - March 2021 No Meeting (5th Tuesday) 5 - April 2021 [Luncheon] Follow-Up - Loop 288 Building Agreement / MOU 21-431 6 - April 2021 [Regular] Inclement Weather Update: Public Works: Fleet 21-550 Certified Agenda Process for Closed Meetings 21-207 B&C Handbook (Including Attendance Policy) 21-271 Southwest Park Master Plan Review 21-553 Policy for Naming of Parks 20-2320 Internal Audit - Utility Payment Assistance Program 20-2554 Municipal Court Payments Audit 20-2553 Council Requests 21-189 13 - April 2021 [Special]City Hall West TBD Hartlee Field Development 21-383 4% Housing Tax Credit 21-499 Mid-Year DEDP Update 21-384 Council Requests 21-190 20 - April 2021 [Regular]Mosquito Abatement TBD Qualifying Expenses for Tax Exemption of Historic Sites 21-442 Funding Recommendations from CDAC 21-500 Denton Trails Update 21-555 Council Requests 21-191 27 - April 2021 [Special] Update on ETJ Items TBD Legislative Update 21-080 Council Requests 21-192 TBD 3 - May 2021 [Luncheon] 4 - May 2021 [Regular]Runoff Elelction Locations 21-280 Council Request 21-434 11 - May 2021 [Special]COVID Update TBD Canvass General Election & Reception TBD Council Request 21-435 18 - May 2021 [Regular] Council Request 21-436 25 - May 2021 [Special] Leak Adjustment Ordinance 21-557 Council Request 21-437 TBD 1 - June 2021 No meeting - Day after Memorial Day Holiday 7 - June 2021 [Luncheon]Joint Meeting with City/DHA TBD 8 - June 2021 [Special] 1FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget, CIP & 5- Year Financial Forecast 21-451 Council Request 21-560 15 - June 2021 [Regular] 2FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget, CIP & 5- Year Financial Forecast 21-452 Community Services - HDAC and CDAC Council Request 21-561 22 - June 2021 [Special] 3FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget, CIP & 5- Year Financial Forecast 21-453 Council Request 21-562 29 - June 2021 No meeting - 5th Tuesday Construction Code Review (TBD)DME Solar Programs Delegated Authority TBD 20-21 Utilities Budget and Rates 20-2261 LED Lighting and Birds session Redistricting Update June/July 2021 Stormwater Master 20-1661 Dev. Districts Policy Manual TBD Frame Street Closer TBD Parkland Dedication & Development Ordinance 21-109 Hinkle Round About TBD Mobility Plan TBD Fund Balance Policy (General Fund, Internal Service Fund, Utilities) 20-2394 Westgate TBD Economic Development Programs and Policy Discussions Catalyst Fund Discussion (Included in Budget discussions)TPID update FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX As of March 19, 2021 Currently Slated Work Session Items Work Sessions Planned - Date TBD44 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Amherst Dr Georgetown Dr Malone St 04/15/21 04/26/21 Water Distribution will be installing new water main and water services. Water NextDoor, Door hangers (940) 349-7128 Bell Ave at Mckinney St 07/08/21 09/04/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water Email Notification, Direct business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278 Bell Ave at Mingo Rd 06/22/21 07/07/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water Email Notification, Direct business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278 Bell Ave Withers St Mingo Rd 05/10/21 06/21/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water Email Notification, Direct business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278 Bell Ave Texas St Withers St 04/15/21 05/07/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water Email Notification, Direct business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278 Chimney Rock San Felipe Memorial 04/19/21 05/21/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete Sidewalk, remove, and install new concrete Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Colorado Blvd Spencer Road San Jacinto Blvd 03/28/21 03/28/21 DCTA replacing grade crossing tubs Denton County Transportation Authority Message Boards (3/22)(940) 268-7285 Fulton Congress Panhandle 03/29/21 04/23/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete Sidewalk, remove, and install new concrete Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Salon Ct Thorough bred Cul v Sac 04/05/21 04/30/21 Concrete Street Panel and Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete pavement, remove the pavement, and install new concrete. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 San Felipe Chimney Rock Kirby 04/12/21 04/23/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete Sidewalk, remove, and install new concrete Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Street Closure Report Upcoming Closures Week of March 22, 2021 - March 28, 2021 Upcoming Closures 45 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Sun Ray Cat Tail Red Bud 03/29/21 04/23/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete Sidewalk, remove, and install new concrete Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Thorough Bred Thackery at Intersection 04/26/21 05/21/21 Concrete Street Panel and Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete pavement, remove the pavement, and install new concrete. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Total 12 Upcoming Closures 46 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Bell Ave Chapel Dr Administratio n Dr 02/22/21 03/31/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water Email Notification, Direct business contact, N/A (940) 349-7128 Bell Ave McKinney Street Hickory Street 02/01/21 04/30/21 Various traffic shifts will be required at the intersection of Bell and Oak (between McKinney and Hickory) in order to cross Bell with a new drainage line on Oak Street. Engineering, Drainage, Public Works Inspections NextDoor, Email Notification, Direct business contact (940) 349-8425 Bell Ave Administratio n Dr Texas St 03/18/21 04/14/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water Email Notification, Direct business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278 Bonnie Brae IH 35E Scripture 06/15/20 07/30/21 North South Water Main Phase 3 Engineering, Water Temporary Flagging in all lanes for pipe delivery. Direct business contact (940) 349-8938 Carmel St Hobson El Paseo 03/08/21 05/07/21 Curb and Gutter Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of, Curb and Gutter remove and install curb and gutter. Weather delays. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Creekdale Dr Raintree Way Riverchase Trl 12/09/20 03/27/21 Wastewater Collections will be installing a new wastewater main and services. Waste Water N/A (940) 349-8909 Crescent Fulton Coit 03/01/21 04/08/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water NextDoor, N/A, Other (940) 349-7128 Drexel Purdue Hofstra 03/01/21 04/09/21 Concrete Street Panel and Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete pavement, remove the pavement, and install new concrete. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Elm Hickory Prairie 05/11/20 04/30/21 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938 Friesian Morgan Cul v Sac 03/01/21 04/09/21 Concrete Street Panel and Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete pavement, remove the pavement, and install new concrete. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Street Closure Report Week of March 22, 2021 - March 28, 2021 Current Closures Current Closures 47 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Hickory Street Welch Carroll 08/31/20 05/29/21 Construction is set to begin on West Hickory Street between N. Welch Street and Carroll Blvd in September of 2020 and continue through May of 2021. Detailed lane closure information is forthcoming pending approval of the contractor's phasing and traffic control plans. Atmos, Streets, Drainage, Water, Waste Water 8-20-20: Atmos Energy is currently relocating gas line on the South side of W. Hickory between Welch and Bernard. Once Atmos finishes, the contractor will mobilize into that same area to begin construction. Email Notification, Direct business contact (940) 349-8425 Mckinney duchess Glengarry 02/01/21 07/30/21 McKinney - Mayhill Intersection This project is widening the intersection and 600' each way to match existing conditions along McKinney. Also includes water, wastewater, and drainage improvements. Engineering NextDoor (940) 349-7526 McKinney Railroad Ave Bell Ave 02/01/21 04/02/21 The Downtown Storm Sewer Project will upgrade the storm drainage in the downtown corridor along the West side of the UPRR tracks between McKinney and Hickory. The contractor will trench across Hickory in 3 phases to place storm sewer. Engineering, Drainage, Traffic, Public Works Inspections NextDoor, Email Notification, Direct business contact (940) 349-8425 Mistywood Lane Woodhaven Jamestown 10/01/20 03/26/21 Street Reconstruction Remove and replace curb and gutter as needed. Remove old asphalt and stabilize subgrade. Install asphalt pavement. Weather delays. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Oak Street Bell Street UPRR Railroad 02/01/21 04/30/21 Adding drainage line to Oak Street as part of the Downtown Storm Sewer Project. Engineering, Drainage, Public Works Inspections NextDoor, Email Notification, Direct business contact (940) 349-8425 Old Bonnie Brae Roselawn Vintage 02/08/21 04/16/21 Bonnie Brae Phase 2 will be repaving Old Bonnie Brae Engineering NextDoor, Direct business contact (940) 349-8938 Riverchase Trl Stoneway Dr Waterside Pl 12/09/20 03/27/21 Wastewater Collections will be installing a new wastewater main and services. Waste Water N/A (940) 349-8909 Current Closures 48 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Scripture Lovell Malone 03/20/21 03/27/21 Need road closure to load crane onto jobsite. Weather could be an issue so the closure is extended just in case they need more time. Private Development NextDoor (940) 391-2956 Scripture Bonnie Brae 1, 300 ft. to the West 03/22/21 06/25/21 Reconstruct; Scripture from Bonnie Brae to approximately 1,300 ft. to the west . This includes removal and replacement of failed sections of curb and gutter. Milling of the old asphalt pavement and the stabilization of subgrade and the installation of new asphalt pavement. Phase I East Bound Outside Lane Phase II West Bound Outside Lane Phase III Middle Lane Streets Direct business contact (940) 349-7146 Uland Railroad Rose 02/11/21 04/16/21 Wastewater collections will be installing a new wastewater main line and services. Waste Water NextDoor, N/A, Other (940) 349-8909 Western Blvd Airport Rd Jim Chrystal 12/21/20 03/31/21 Westpark Warehouse Phase 2 Public Works Inspections, Private Development Direct business contact (940) 205-9230 Windsor Hanover Branch Crossing 08/24/20 08/16/21 Install utilities and road reconstruction Engineering NextDoor, Email Notification (940) 349-7426 Total 22 Current Closures 49 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Bell St University Dr Chapel Dr 12/14/20 02/12/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water Email Notification, Direct business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278 Colorado Blvd Valley Creek Rd Greenspoint Circle 03/01/21 03/06/21 Contractor for Vista Verde will be installing water improvements along the back of curb on the South side of Colorado Blvd. This is not a full road closure This is a single lane closure. See attached approved TCP. This be a minimal closure and should take one week max according to the contractor. Public Works Inspections, Private Development NextDoor, Email Notification (940) 268-9842 Colorado Blvd Valley Creek Rd San Jacinto Blvd 02/22/21 03/08/21 UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, work has been delayed till the 22nd of February. Contractor for Vista Verde (Private Development) will be performing a bore and installing a water tap. This will be a lane closure not a full closure. See attached plan sheets for TTC. The TTC contains 2 phases. Phase one (Outside lanes, East and West) is set to last 3 days. Phase two (inside lanes, East and West) is set to last 4 days. Public Works Inspections, Private Development NextDoor, Other (940) 231-9036 Cordell Hillcrest at Intersection 03/01/21 03/19/21 Installing Valley Gutter across Cordell at the intersection of Hillcrest. The process starts with barricading then remove pavement and subgrade and install new concrete Valley Gutter. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Street Closure Report Week of March 22, 2021 - March 28, 2021 Completed Closures Completed Closures50 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Cresent Coit Caroll 03/01/21 03/05/21 Repair spalling on bridge deck.Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Fannin St Welch St Bernard St 12/21/20 02/26/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water N/A (940) 349-7278 Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377)IH 35E FM1830 10/17/19 03/12/21 Infrastructure Safety Upgrades & New Sewer Main Install (temporary closures) TxDOT (940) 349-8938 Hickory CreeK Road Teasely FM 2499 10/06/20 02/16/21 Widening of Hickory Creek road from Teasley to FM 2499 with an acceleration lane being constructed on FM 2499. Project also included drainage upgrades. Engineering NextDoor, Email Notification (940) 349-7426 Highland Park Bonnie Brae Jasmine 01/25/21 03/10/21 Laying new waterline to the along Highland Park towards Bonnie Brae. Engineering weather is delaying testing of the new line in Highland Park. NextDoor (940) 268-8946 March Rail Cat Tail Heron Pond 01/11/21 03/05/21 Concrete Street Panel and Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete pavement, remove the pavement, and install new concrete. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Completed Closures51 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Mayhill Morse MKinney St 02/05/21 03/12/21 Phase one should last two weeks. 02-05-2021 thru 02-19- 2021 Contractor will be constructing the drive way approaches and will be moving traffic to the West side of Mayhill per attached plan. Phase 2 should last one week 02-19-2021 thru 02-26-2021 Contractor will be constructing the drive way approaches and will be moving traffic to the North Side of McKinney St per attached plan. Public Works Inspections, Private Development NextDoor, Email Notification, Social media 940-205-8278 Prairie Elm Pierce 06/01/20 03/26/21 PEC 4 Utilities Engineering NextDoor, Direct business contact (940) 349-8938 Prairie St.Locust St.Elm St.03/23/20 03/26/21 Storm drain improvements, as part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project. Street closed to thru traffic. Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938 Precision Dr Airport Rd 1500' north 01/20/21 02/10/21 Wastewater Collections will be installing a new wastewater main and services. Wastewater Purdue Drexel Syracuse 01/11/21 02/26/21 Concrete Street Panel and Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete pavement, remove the pavement, and install new concrete. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Ryan Rd Roxbury St FM 2181 01/04/21 03/19/21 Update: Due to multiple rain events and below freezing temps, all concrete placement has been delayed. Therefore delaying the contractors drainage improvements and road reconstruction. They plan to be complete by 03-19-2021. Contractor will be demoing the existing drainage and roadway and then installing drainage improvements across Ryan RD at the Hunter's Creek area. Public Works Inspections, Private Development NextDoor, Email Notification (940) 268-9842 Completed Closures52 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Spencer Road Bridges St.Mayhill Road 12/07/20 02/19/21 Greystar will be placing their sanitary line along Spencer Rd for the Elan Denton project. Waste Water, Public Works Inspections, Private Development Pushed back a final two weeks for patching of Spencer Road. Should be finished before the 19th Email Notification (940) 391-6299 Total 16 Completed Closures53