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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060421 Friday Staff Report City Manager’s Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201  (940) 349-8307 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Inclusion  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service MEMORANDUM DATE: June 4, 2021 TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: Staff Report I. Council Schedule A. Meetings 1. Cancelled – Committee on the Environment on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room. 2. City Council Special Called Meeting Monday, June 7, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. via video/teleconference -- City Council Work Session Room 3. City Council Joint Meeting with Denton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 4. Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. via video/teleconference --City Council Work Session Room. 5. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room. 6. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 7. Cancelled – Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room 8. Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. 9. Airport Advisory Board on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the Airport Terminal Meeting Room. 10. Health and Building Standards Commission Meeting on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. II. General Information & Status Update A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 19- 2026, the following items will be discussed during the June 8 City Council work session. Each week, the topics included on the next week’s agenda will be in the Friday Report. Staff contact: Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager’s Office 1. Work session for Council to consider giving direction to amend the sign ordinance, creating exemptions for 1) “off premise signs” adjacent to a business property, or within a certain distance, without requiring the business to obtain a new Certificate of Occupancy; and 2) wall signs that are closer in function to murals and serve as public art. a. Requestor: Council Member Davis b. Council Member Request: “I am requesting a work session for Council to consider giving direction to amend the sign ordinance, creating exemptions for 1) “off premise signs” adjacent to a business property, or within a certain distance, without requiring the business to obtain a new Certificate of Occupancy; and 2) wall signs that are closer in function to murals and serve as public art.” c. Staff Information: In order to accomplish this request, the current sign code would need to be reviewed and revised. Given recent changes in the law and pending cases as it relates to sign codes and off-premises signage, it would likely be necessary to retain an expert to draft/advise on the proposed changes. An estimate on the outside attorney expenses is $20,000-$40,000 if the code changes are narrow, and probably double those amounts if broader changes are needed. TxDOT would also need to be consulted to determine whether proposed regulations may impact Denton’s status as a certified city to administer the Highway Beautification Act. Estimated time for completion is 60+ hours. d. Date requested: May 28, 2021 e. Format for response: Work Session 2. Work session to review the Council committees and discuss their relevance and viability. a. Requestor: Mayor Hudspeth b. Council Member Request: “I’m requesting a one-minute pitch to gain consensus to review the committees (relevance & viability).” c. Staff Information: Staff would need to coordinate a comprehensive review of all documents and existing legislation to verify the purpose for each committee and develop a comprehensive report and related agenda materials in order to prepare a presentation and facilitate a Council discussion. The estimated time for completion is 20 hours. d. Date requested: May 27, 2021 e. Format for response: Work Session 2 3. Policy direction to fly an LGBTQ+ Pride Flag and a Juneteenth flag at City Hall and other City buildings staff deems fitting, for the entire month of June alongside the U.S. and Texas flags. a. Requestor: Council Member Armintor b. Council Member Request: “In keeping with the recent addition of inclusivity to Denton City government's key values, and inspired by the suggestions of constituents and other Texas and U.S. cities’ celebratory June flag displays, I'm proposing that Council give direction to staff to fly an LGBTQ+ Pride Flag* and a Juneteenth flag at City Hall and other City buildings staff deems fitting, for the entire month of June alongside the U.S. and Texas flags. The purpose, of course, is to visibly commemorate and celebrate both Pride Month and Juneteenth (and local Denton celebrations thereof), and to show that Denton City government supports and shares the values of inclusivity, diversity, freedom, and equality that these flags and nonpartisan June holidays represent. *Ideally the Philly Pride flag, if possible, which combines rainbow stripes with black and brown stripes. If that's not available in time, then the traditional rainbow flag will do nicely for this year.” c. Staff Information: Currently, the City of Denton, State of Texas, and United States flags are flown at certain City facilities. The flying of an additional flag on City of Denton property is a policy decision for City Council. Other local elected bodies, such as Dallas, have considered and taken such action to support LGBTQ Pride Month. If an additional symbolic flag were approved to be flown at certain City facilities by City Council, it is possible that other groups and entities could request for other symbolic flags to be flown. It may be difficult to limit or deny those requests without being challenged for favoring one cause or group and could potentially lead to legal action. d. Date requested: May 27, 2021 e. Format for response: Policy B. Denton PD Mental Health Division Partners with XFERALL – On Tuesday, April 6, City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the Interim City Manager, or her designee, to approve a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with XFERALL, a mobile patient transfer and data analytics platform. The Denton Police Department Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) began using XFERALL on Tuesday, June 1. With XFERALL, CIRT co-responders can quickly provide patient information obtained from a police department call for service regarding an individual in crisis, to Denton County MHMR and local hospitals. This reduces the amount of time spent on crisis calls trying to determine where to take a patient and increases the efficiency of CIRT’S response. For more details, please see the attached press release, which was distributed by XFERALL on Wednesday, June 2. Staff contacts: Elisa Howell and Sara Gawor, Police C. Denton PD Mental Health Division Newsletter –The Mental Health Division, composed of the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) and Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT), has experienced an exciting period of development. The latest edition of the quarterly Mental Health Division newsletter (attached) highlights CIRT’s official launch, a HOT success story, the division’s new logo, and a recent community event. Staff contacts: Elisa Howell and Sara Gawor, Police 3 D. Legislative Update – On Monday, May 31, the 140-day session of the 87th Texas Legislature concluded. In order to become law, bills passed by both the House and Senate prior to the end of the session must be signed by Governor Abbott. Additionally, any bills or portions of bills not vetoed by the Governor will automatically become law on June 21. During the session, staff tracked over 400 bills that would or could impact the City of Denton. Of this number, staff closely monitored and continuously acted on approximately 30 pieces of high-impact legislation. Attached to this report is a final list of those high-impact bills that passed both houses of the legislature and/or have been signed by the Governor. Beginning the month of June and through the summer, staff will provide bill-specific impact and analysis on key pieces of legislation. It is widely assumed that a special session will be called in the late summer or early fall to address statewide redistricting. The timing of this special session is dependent upon availability of 2020 Census population data from the U.S. Census Bureau. It is also possible that other issues will be added to the agenda for a special session, particularly issues that did not pass the legislature during the regular session. In the event a special session is called, staff will notify the council and advise it of any city- related areas of concern or interest. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs E. Wilson Elementary (Nette Schultz) Demolition Activity – Denton Independent School District representatives have informed City staff that the Nettie Schultz Elementary School (formerly Wilson Elementary) building replacement project is moving into the next phase with the demolition and removal of the prior building. Removal will begin next week, is expected to take two to three weeks, and is not anticipated to significantly impact the surrounding neighborhoods or traffic. Once this phase of the project is complete, construction of the new parking areas, playground, and landscaping will begin. Staff contact: Julie Wyatt, Development Services F. Media Correction Requested – On Thursday, July 3, 2021, the Denton Record Chronicle published an article regarding Denton Grove apartments. That evening staff requested a correction to the article, specifically requesting that a paragraph, which stated certain staff members did not respond to a request for information, be removed. Staff received the request for information on Denton Grove shortly before 7:00 a.m. on Thursday and were informed at roughly 9:45 a.m. that the information was needed immediately. Staff provided what information was collected by that time and transmitted it to the reporter. At no point did the report subsequently request additional information of any kind on the topic prior to publishing. Transparency is a core component of our organization and staff endeavors to be prompt and responsive to media requests to ensure that residents are confident that their local government, including its Council and staff, supports this value. For these reasons, a request was made to remove the inaccurate information. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs G. Update on Charter Cable’s DTV Channel – In a previous Friday Report, staff provided notice to the Council that the equipment which supports the City’s Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) access channel for Charter cable was damaged during Winter Storm Uri. Since that time, the City has on numerous occasions requested that Charter repair or replace its equipment. Those requests have not been 4 honored and Charter has communicated that they no longer support such equipment. They have further communicated that the City, at its own cost, would need to upgrade the current PEG distribution system for Charter and bear responsibility for maintaining it into the future. Throughout this time, Charter customers have had no access to DTV, including the broadcasts of public meetings. The City issued a letter (attached) to charter on June 2, 2021, formally requesting the equipment be repaired or replaced by Charter and stated our view that this responsibility is theirs under Chapter 66 of the Texas Utilities Code. Staff requested a response within two weeks and will provide future updates as this issue develops. Staff contact: Billy Matthews, Customer Service and Public Affairs H. Fitch and S&P Global Bond Credit Rating – The purpose of this report is to provide City Council notice of recent bond credit ratings from Fitch Ratings (Fitch) and Standard & Poor’s (S&P) for the upcoming general obligation bond and certificates of obligation sales. City Council is scheduled to consider adoption of bond ordinances to authorize the sales on June 8. On April 20, 2021, City Council adopted ordinances (21-588 and 21-592) directing the publication of a Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation of the City of Denton. In May, staff and the City’s financial advisor, Hilltop Securities Inc., participated in conference calls with analysts from Fitch and S&P to discuss the City’s financials and upcoming general obligation bond and certificates of obligation sales. As a result of these conference calls, and a review of financial information, both Fitch and S&P assigned a rating of ‘AA+’ to the City’s upcoming sales. There is no change to either rating from the prior year. This is the second highest rating offered by either rating agency. Attached is the rating reports and a ratings chart for both rating agencies. Staff contact: Cassey Ogden, Finance I. Inclement Weather Overview Summer 2021 – As summer approaches, staff updated the City’s Inclement Weather Plan to communicate which public facilities, service provider locations, and emergency shelters are available for those without a cool, dry, and safe place to escape the weather extremes. From June 2021 through September 2021 any day when the temperature high is forecast to exceed 100 degrees, or there is any City declared emergency for weather conditions such as Severe Flooding, etc., the City will promote information on available cooling stations, shelter, and expanded inclement weather services. The current plan is attached. Staff contact: Dani Shaw, Community Services J. Construction Change Orders and Design Contract Amendments: The City’s procurement policy defines a change order as a modification to plans or specifications after a contract is initiated, or a change to the quantity or price of work to be performed. A design contract amendment is a change in the overall design scope of services for the project which results in additional work to be executed. Any modification to an awarded contract, regardless of sourcing method, shall be documented, reviewed and approved through a contract amendment and/or change order. Any change that increases the contract value by more than $50,000 requires approval by City Council with the change order authority limit resetting after each Council approval. 5 Construction change orders provide the City flexibility to address unexpected events or efficiencies gained as the project progresses. Cumulative construction change orders cannot increase the original contract price by more than twenty-five percent (25%) except as provided under state law. Changes of more than twenty-five percent (25%) require re-solicitation. The City has not previously needed to re-solicit based on the 25% rule. Historically, the City has taken a phased approach to contracts for engineering design, retaining the original engineer throughout the project, and bringing forward design contract amendments for each project phase including: preliminary design, final design, bid phase services, and construction services. Design contract amendments may also include redesign efforts resulting from unforeseen circumstances such as discovery of unknown underground utilities or changes in procedure/standards by another agency. Currently, construction change orders and design contract amendments are routed through an internal Change Board Committee comprised of the City Engineer, Finance Director, and Procurement Director. Project Managers present a detailed overview of the project, amendment specifics, factors considered, and fiscal impact to the project budget. Upon approval, the Procurement Department drafts, tracks, and retains all required contract changes. Staff contact: Christine Taylor, Procurement and Compliance / Becky Diviney, Capital Projects K. Historic Tax Exemption Update – City Council asked for a compilation of the main themes from the May 25 Work Session concerning policy regarding qualifying expenses for tax exemption of historic sites and the potential expansion of the current historic tax exemptions. Staff has compiled the six main themes of the work session. Please see below: 1. Provide clear definitions for the following: o Improvements and/or Enhancements; versus o Restoration and/or Rehabilitation 2. Focus on preserving the historic integrity of the original structure(s) 3. Education of City Council and the public: o State and Federal historic preservation standards o Current funding offered through the State and Federal governments 4. Public input after learning about the present State and Federal historic preservation standards and funding opportunities available o Does the City want to make changes and/or build on the current standards and if so, where? o Community input on Staff recommendations:  Suggested changes to the historic tax exemption ordinance  Potential expansion of the current historic tax exemptions 5. Discussion of the potential expansion of the Downtown Denton boundaries 6. Discussion of the 10-year tax exemption period and the minimum $10,000 cost requirement o Grant opportunities through the City and/or other resources Staff contact: Cameron Robertson, Historic Preservation 6 L. Foundation of Our History Mural Graffiti – On Monday, June 1, City staff became aware that the Foundation of our History mural (under the Robertson Street railroad bridge near the Bell Avenue intersection) had been defaced with graffiti. Parks and Recreation staff began cleaning the graffiti that morning. They also worked with the mural’s artist for additional touch-ups needed after clearing the graffiti. Staff also worked with a local contractor to reapply the graffiti resistance coating to the vandalized area of the mural. On Wednesday morning, June 2, the mural was fully rehabilitated. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation M. “Foundation of Our History” Mural Dedication – On Thursday, June 17, at 5 p.m. Parks and Recreation will host the “Foundation of Our History” mural dedication at the Bell Avenue and Robertson Street intersection. The mural was completed in early 2021 by Dan Black. The mural honors influential Dentonites Alice Alexander, Alma Clark, Betty Kimble, Dorothy Minter, and Ruby Cole. Please RSVP online at the following link to confirm attendance. http://bit.ly/FoundationofourHistory Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation N. The Nook Dedication – On Monday, June 21, at noon at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St., staff will host a dedication for The Nook in conjunction with Make Music Day in Denton. Completed in early 2021, The Nook commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Denton Rotary Club. This addition to the Emily Fowler Library and Quakertown Park provides an outdoor venue that captures the spirit of celebration, music, education, and fellowship. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation O. Pavilion Rental - For the People: The Texas Drive for Democracy – An event organizer has applied for and rented the North Lakes pavilion, 2001 W. Windsor Dr., on Monday, June 7 from 6-7 p.m. for Beto O’Rourke will lead an outdoor community meeting. The event organizer, Powered by People, estimates approximately 150 attendees for this event. Denton Parks and Recreation staff and the Denton Police Department have communicated with the event organizer to ensure public safety measures are in place before this event. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation P. Free Summer Lunch Food Program – Beginning Tuesday, June 1, at Denia Rec Center, North Lakes Rec Center, MLK Jr. Rec Center, and the Civic Center, the Free Summer Lunch program began. The program is from 11 a.m. to noon on weekdays. Meals are distributed as “grab and go” meals. Please walk into the center to get the meal. This program is open to anyone under the age of 18. To find a location near you, text “Summer Meals” to 97779, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids, or call 1- 866-348-6479. Staff contact: Caroline Seward, Parks and Recreation III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information A. Parks and Recreation Resident Concerns – On June 1, Council Member Beck forwarded Parks and Recreation staff resident concerns for Nette Schultz Park and Avondale Park. The resident expressed concern for the old and missing trash cans at Nette Shultz Park. In May, Parks & Recreation submitted a grant to replace the trash cans with joint trash and recycling receptacles. If awarded, the grant will serve as a pilot project to identify 7 the effectiveness of the dual trash and recycling containers. Currently, most trash receptacles in the park system are 55-gallon drums and are not effectively separating waste and recycling. The cost to replace receptacles across the entire park system is significant. Staff expects a response to the grant in the early fall of 2021. The resident’s second concern was tall grass in the drainage way of Netter Shultz Park. Denton has received a significant amount of rainfall in the past few weeks, which has created a challenge with keeping up with mowing and maintenance across the entire park system. PARD staff mow City properties at different frequencies, and inclement weather, especially in the spring, cause maintenance back-ups and delays for both staff and contractors. PARD staff mow active spaces at a higher frequency because of programs and high usage. Staff and contractors are working to catch up, but standing water and potential damage to turf from equipment prevents mowing from occurring in select locations. The area referred here is on the list to be mowed as soon as it is safe. Staff asks the community to be patient and hope for dryer weather ahead. The third concern forwarded to staff was erosion near the southern end of Nette Schultz Park near Mistywood Ln. PARD staff is waiting for good weather to correct the erosion issue and plant deep-rooted grasses to control the erosion better. An additional erosion issue in Avondale Park along Cooper Creek also exists. PARD and Watershed Protection have applied for a grant to help correct this issue using native vegetation and other natural remedies for riparian areas. Staff expects notice of the grant in the fall of 2021. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation B. Trash at Nette Shultz Park – On May 28, Council Member Maguire reached out for staff to access the trash at Nette Schultz Park. Nette Schultz Park’s trash route is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Last week Wilson Elementary School hosted their Play Day for the end of school with multiple classes sharing outdoor space at both Nette Schultz and Avondale Park. The influx of trash was from the local school children enjoying the parks. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation C. Conservation Easements – On June 2, Council Member Beck inquired about conservation easements as they pertain to the Denton Development Code. A conservation easement created for tree preservation or mitigation would be a means of permanently setting aside the trees for preservation in a similar manner to how drainage and utility easements are established for a dedicated purpose. The DDC’s definition of a conservation easement (copied below) restricts who such an easement can be dedicated to in order to ensure that such an easement is not removed or modified later by a property owner/developer. Conservation Easement: A voluntary and permanent deed restriction which limits the development and/or subdivision of property for the purposes of protecting conservation values in the land. The easement is a recorded restriction, applies to and binds all subsequent owners, and may be held by either a non-profit entity or organization that manages open space, such as a land trust or other qualified entity, pursuant to Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, or a governmental entity. For the purposes of tree preservation, the conservation easement shall contain the prescribed minimum preservation amount, included a stand of trees and understory, and shall be the greater of 10 percent of the property or 5,000 square feet. Staff contact: Hayley Zagurski, Planning 8 D. Hollandsworth Property Drainage Concerns – On May 31, a resident contacted staff to share her concerns about increased flow in the creek that runs through her property on Forest Willow Road, near the intersection of Edwards Road and Swisher Road. Staff has been in contact with the resident several times since she first contacted the city in May 2019 to share her concerns about increased volume after the expansion of development in the area, which subsequently increased the amount of stormwater runoff. Staff made multiple site visits with the property owner and determined that there is a sediment build up on the adjacent property downstream that was preventing water from freely flowing through the creek, causing her property to be inundated. The adjacent property is undeveloped and the City does not own any easements on this property. Public Works staff is currently working with the Real Estate Department to obtain a temporary construction easement to reshape the creek and restore proper flow. These improvements will alleviate the flooding on the Hollandsworth property. Additionally, staff is assessing any upstream alterations that could potentially redirect a portion of the flow that is currently discharging onto her property. Site visits confirmed there is a significant amount of discharge from the culverts at the southwest corner of the intersection of Edwards Road and Swisher Road. Staff is verifying the pipe diameter and utility conflicts to see if it is possible to install a pipe under Swisher Road that would direct the majority of the water to the current stormwater infrastructure running east under Edwards Road. The attached map details the current condition and proposed infrastructure. Staff will provide an update in a future Friday Report when improvements have been identified. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public Works E. EngageDenton Questions – On May 31, Council Member Beck requested a link to EngageDenton be placed on the City’s web site on the City Council page. There is now a link to EngageDenton at the top of the form to contact all Council Members where you suggested. It may be viewed at the bottom of the page here. Council Member Beck further inquired about placing EngageDenton metrics on an outwardly facing web site so that data is more readily available. While the current software used for EngageDenton is a simple out-of-the-box solution, staff are limited in the data that we can provide. However, when the city transitions to a 311 system, that will be greatly improved. Staff are able to pull a basic report in the current system and will work to monthly post those reports online at the EngageDenton landing page in order to show data at a high level, like volume and types of tickets. Staff contact: Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager’s Office F. DME LED Street Light Conversion Project – On May 31, Council Member Beck inquired about the status of the LED street light conversion project. On April 27, staff presented to Council (Work Session Item A / ID 21-772) a report regarding the DME LED Streetlight Retrofit Program, Bird City Texas Program, and Lights Out Texas Educational Campaign. This presentation gave a brief history of the Street Light Retrofit program which arose after a number of pedestrian accidents in the city, current lighting standards used by DME for residential and thoroughfare lighting based on the recommendations approved by the Council for the initiation of the LED Retrofit program, information on the International Dark Sky Association (IDSA), and Bird City Texas. Staff will note that this effort is primarily being undertaken because DME was tasked with lighting unlit and under-lit residential areas of the City after the 2019 9 Bond Program was unable to provide sufficient funding for street lights. Staff received the following direction from Council:  Restart and continue the street lighting retrofit program which replaces existing HPS lights with LED lights. Staff believes this will take 2 years to complete.  Identify Dark Sky Compliant Pole Top fixture for all new installations in new developments and specify in Denton Development Code (DDC). Staff is planning to take this item for discussion with the newly created Sustainability Framework Committee and will require approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council if DDC changes are recommended. Staff will note that the majority of streets lights in the city are Cobra Heads which have zero up-light. However, the Pole Top fixtures currently in use are not dark sky compliant but they are the standard used throughout the city when this fixture is chosen.  Install and dim LED lights to 60% of max brightness in residential areas but could go to 50% if requested. The City’s equipment vendor believes that 50% closely matches the brightness of a new HPS light. In addition, the dimming and shielding may also be an alternative to redirect light away from residences and more onto the right-of-way. Shielding will be explored if the dimming does not resolve the complaint.  Staff to conduct a survey of cities that may have addressed these issues and also discuss results with the Sustainability Framework Committee. Staff has already initiated this survey but to date, we’ve received no responses.  DME to hire an engineering firm to perform lighting assessments of unlit and under-lit residential areas and make recommendations to improve lighting standards. Council approved a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates on May 18, 2021 and the project is anticipated to be completed within 6 months. Results will be discussed with the Council once complete.  Sustainability staff to continue educational campaign regarding Dark Sky and Bird City Texas initiatives. Additionally, staff will pursue Bird City Texas designation and follow up on these efforts with the Sustainability Framework Committee and/or Committee on the Environment. DME, in conjunction with staff from Sustainability, will continue to work on the above items and bring them back to Council as they are completed or more information is available. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME G. Business Access on Fort Worth Drive and Country Club Road – On May 28, Council Member Armintor forwarded a resident’s concerns about limited access to a retail center on Fort Worth Drive, just north of the intersection of Country Club Road. Currently, the only direct access to the business is to turn right into the parking lot from the northbound lane of Fort Worth Drive. The resident is concerned that there is not a safe or efficient way for vehicles traveling in the southbound lane to access retail. The resident had previously contacted the Denton Fire Department with their concerns. The response provided was that the building’s square footage did not meet the criteria to require a second access point according to Appendix D, Section D104.2 of the 2012 International Fire Code. Fort Worth Drive is owned and maintained by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). There are currently no median breaks for business access on the entire 10 stretch of Fort Worth Drive. Staff will forward the resident’s inquiry to TxDOT for their assessment. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering H. Traffic Calming Measures at FM 2499 and Pine Hills Lane – On May 20, Mayor Hudspeth requested information regarding potential traffic calming measures to address speeding on FM 2499 at Pine Hills Lane. Staff previously conducted a speed study in Pine Hills Ln. in September 2020 and found the results did not warrant additional traffic calming measures. However, with the addition of a carwash at the intersection of FM 2499, staff will conduct a follow-up speed study to determine if traffic calming measures are now warranted due to the increased traffic in the area. Staff will conduct a traffic study on Pine Hills Lane by June 21, 2021. The results of the study will be provided in a future Friday Report. The Denton Police Department has also added this area to their list of directed patrol locations. Staff Contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering I. Hercules Lane Traffic Concerns – On May 31, Council Member Beck requested that staff investigate a resident’s traffic safety concerns on Hercules Lane near the intersection of Huntington Drive. This section of Hercules is currently under construction as a part of the public-private partnership for the West Hercules Reconstruction Project, which includes the reconstruction and widening of West Hercules from Stuart to Sherman including the installation of sidewalks and complete roadway reconstruction. This project is nearing closeout with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2021, weather dependent. The current Traffic Control Plan (TCP) is a single barricade street closure that allows for resident-only traffic. Once construction is complete, the barricades will be removed. As the first section is being completed of the West Hercules Reconstruction Project, an additional project will begin on Hercules Ln. to address grading issues at its intersection with Stuart Road. The TCP for the new project will detour traffic on Hercules down Juno and Sun Valley as shown in the image below. This project is scheduled to occur between June 2021 and July 2021, weather dependent. Staff will continue to monitor the project site to ensure that the contractor is maintaining the current TCP. Capital Projects staff will also contact the Police Department to help address safety concerns with violations of the current TCP. Staff contact: Dusty Draper, Capital Projects J. Westgate Improvement Project Questions -Beginning on Thursday, May 27, staff received a series of questions from Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Member Davis regarding the Westgate Improvement Project. Below are the questions received and answers provided by staff. A work session presentation is scheduled for June 8 to further discuss options and seek City Council feedback on the ultimate scope of the Westgate Improvement Project. This project is currently in the initiation phase and a formal design will not be developed until after the project scope is finalized. Status Update on What is Being Proposed for Westgate (MPT Meltzer): Staff provided a copy of the attached overview as it was provided in the May 21 Friday Report: Westgate Virtual Community Meeting – On Thursday, May 20 City staff hosted a virtual community meeting on the Westgate Capital Improvement Project that also provided information on development activity occurring in the Westgate corridor (a recording of the meeting will be available online next week www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeetings). Thirty-four Denton residents participated in the conversation. City staff and representatives from both the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Denton Independent School District 11 (DISD) presented materials to meeting attendees (presentation is attached). The intent of the meeting was to provide an overview on the status of known private development projects in the area, provide updates on the I-35 Widening Project, present information on the Bonnie Brae Phase 6 Project, and to discuss options that are being considered as the scope of the Westgate Capital Improvement Project is finalized. The Westgate Capital Improvement Project’s current scope is a 2014 Bond-funded project that involves the reconstruction of the southern segments of Westgate from Fladger to Windsor with drainage and utility upgrades. Westgate is currently the only point of access for residents that reside in the neighborhood that is comprised of Fladger Drive, Darby Lane and Barrow Drive. As the project scope for the Westgate Capital Improvement Project is finalized, staff is considering temporary access points to the north that would connect to either Bronco Way or the east/west portion of Westgate that runs adjacent to the Stonehill Center. Given the amount of development that is happening in the area, and the close proximity to the new Denton High School, staff has conducted preliminary research on potentially reconstructing the full extent of the current north/south portion of Westgate along with potential permanent connectivity to the east/west portion of Westgate and Bronco Way. The attached map provides additional detail on the location and extents of the options that are being considered. A City Council Work Session is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8 to further discuss options for improvements to Westgate and seek feedback from the City Council on the preferred scope of the project. Pending feedback from the City Council, staff will finalize the scope of the project and include any additional scope components as a Capital Improvement Plan funding request as part of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget development process. After the scope is finalized and as the project enters the schematic design phase, staff will host an additional community meeting to seek resident feedback on the proposed design. Details on the project’s scope, schedule, and budget will also be updated on the City of Denton website at www.cityofdenton.com/westgate. Staff contact: Rachel Wood, Capital Projects  Why was Westgate included in the 2014 Bond Program? (MPT Meltzer): The segments of Westgate from Fladger to Windsor were selected as part of the 2014 Bond Program due to their Overall Condition Index (OCI) ratings, which met the criteria to be included as street reconstruction segments.  What is driving the drainage and utility upgrades on Westgate? (MPT Meltzer): The drainage work is required due to a failing culvert structure that is under the roadway. A temporary construction improvement measure has been completed, but a permanent replacement is needed. The water and wastewater infrastructure improvements are due to connectivity and to address the aging infrastructure along with coordination for the drainage culvert improvements. The goal is to look at this area from a holistic approach and complete the needed repairs or replacements at one time.  Do know when Westgate was last resurfaced in any major way and what that OCI was last time it was measured? (MPT Meltzer): Since 2005 the City staff does not have any records of major maintenance improvements being made to this roadway. 12  If a connection is made to Bronco Way during construction, can that connection be blocked with a gate when construction is completed, so that the connection is not generally available but can be used during emergencies? (CM Davis): Staff will evaluate this option through the design phase along with providing other alternatives such as a right-in right -out only when headed north bound on Westgate as an alternative to the gate.  If we put such a gate in place, can we repeal 93-108 and replace it with a new ordinance that describes the gate and prescribes its use? (CM Davis): Staff will proceed as directed by City Council and can repeal the existing ordinance and replace with any new language as directed.  Please include a copy of Ordinance 93-108 and the minutes associated with the approval of that ordinance as backup materials for the June 8 work session presentation. (CM Davis): Staff has attached copies of the ordinance and minutes as requested as exhibits to the work session materials.  If we reconstruct the entire length of Westgate, can we build the sidewalk on the East side of the road? (CM Davis) Yes, constructing a sidewalk on the east side of Westgate is one of the options that will be discussed during the June 8 work session presentation.  Recognizing that there are many more trees on the east side of the right of way, but also a healthy number of quality trees on the west side, could we build some gentle curves into the new road that would avoid the quality trees and also calm traffic? (CM Davis): Staff will make every effort to preserve as many trees as possible while looking at the design of the roadway. It is important to note that this project is in the initiation phase and no formal design has been developed. The purpose of the June 8 work session is to seek feedback on the project scope. After staff receives direction on the project scope, additional community meetings will be scheduled as the design is developed.  There is a dirt road leading south from the far west end of Fladger. Would it be feasible to use that exit from the neighborhood, or another exit to the south, during construction or for emergencies? (CM Davis): The dirt path in questions is a public utility easement leading to the Barrow Lift Station for access to the sanitary sewer lines and structures. This would not be feasible for a temporary access due to the amount of work needed for this path to properly handle regular traffic. Additionally, this path runs directly adjacent to a drainage channel and is continuously wet, a temporary Street Route Ahead Route Back Estimated OCI WESTGATE DR BARROW DR NORTH 32.9 WESTGATE DR FLADGER DR BARROW DR 41.4 WESTGATE DR COFFEY DR FLADGER DR 38.3 WESTGATE DR JOHN DR WESTGLEN DR 50.1 WESTGATE DR WINDSOR W JOHN DR 46.0 WESTGATE DR WESTGLEN DR COFFEY DR 34.4 Estimated OCI 13 bridge would also be required which would be cost prohibitive given the temporary nature of the connectivity.  Will our planned drainage work disturb the Environmentally Sensitive Areas on either side of southern Westgate (near Coffey)? (CM Davis): Staff has evaluated the location and there is a small strip of ESA riparian buffer on the west side of Westgate. Westgate is in the 2015 Mobility Plan for expansion to a collector so it is a permitted exception to the standard mitigation requirements per the DDC 7.4.7A.8 Staff contacts: Daniel Kremer, Public Works and Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings A. None V. Attachments A. XFERALL Press Release .....................................................................................15 B. Mental Health Division Newsletter ......................................................................17 C. High Impact Legislation .......................................................................................22 D. Charter Letter .......................................................................................................26 E. Bond Sale Ratings June 2021 ...............................................................................28 F. Denton Cooling Stations ......................................................................................55 G. Hollandsworth ......................................................................................................62 H. Westgate ...............................................................................................................63 VI. Informal Staff Reports A. 2021-035 Hickory Creek Substation ....................................................................110 B. 2021-036 COVID-19 Disaster Declaration and Order of Council ......................115 VII. Council Information A. Council Requests for Information .....................................................................127 B. Council Calendar ...............................................................................................130 C. Draft Agenda for June 15 ...................................................................................134 D. Future Work Session Items ...............................................................................143 E. Street Construction Report ................................................................................144 14 City of Denton Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Response Team Partners With XFERALL to Expedite Care for People Experiencing Behavioral Health Crises Collaboration also includes Denton MHMR, local acute care and behavioral health hospitals; goal is to reduce avoidable arrests, jail bookings, and hospital emergency department use June 1, 2021 (AUSTIN, Texas) – The City of Denton Police Department is partnering with XFERALL, the nation’s leading mobile patient transfer and data analytics platform, to give its Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) the tools to compassionately and effectively respond to people experiencing a behavioral health crisis. “The Crisis Intervention Response Team’s primary goal is to serve our community and those in need with compassion and steadfastness,” said Sara Gawor, CIRT clinician manager. “We hope to connect the community and those experiencing a mental health crisis with resources, options and better understanding of what is available to them, in order to meet their mental health needs. One of the ways we are doing this is by connecting and corresponding in live time, utilizing XFERALL with our local hospitals and our local mental health authority in order to expedite care for individuals in need, as well as increase collaboration.” “We are proud of our work with the Denton Police Department to provide more appropriate and therapeutic interventions for people experiencing a behavioral health crisis,” said Nathan Read, CEO, XFERALL. “We applaud the forward-thinking city and police department leadership for their investment in mobile crisis teams and equipping them with our platform to help CIRT’s co- responders facilitate essential behavioral health treatment and care.” Through XFERALL’s mobile platform, CIRT co-responders quickly and easily connect with local behavioral health facilities that have not only an available psychiatric bed but also the appropriate treatment capacity to meet an individual’s unique demographic and care needs. Law enforcement encounters with people with mental illness use at least 90 percent more resources than encounters not involving mental illness, according to the Treatment Advocacy Center. “The Denton Police Department is committed to serving our community,” said police Sergeant Elisa Howell, Mental Health Division, City of Denton Police Department. “Part of that commitment is ensuring appropriate use of law enforcement resources and keeping our officers focused on crime response and mitigation. Mental illness is not a crime, and having behavioral health professionals on our team helps us respond appropriately to members of our community experiencing a crisis.” “Denton MHMR has partnered with XFERALL since March 2019, and it has truly transformed our ability to accelerate patient transfers,” said Veronica Armendariz, program manager, Denton 15 MHMR. “We know that when we can quickly get a patient transferred to a behavioral health hospital to begin treatment and recovery, the risk of negative outcomes goes way down. Using XFERALL also supports our work with patients once they are discharged from the behavioral health facility so we can keep their treatment on track and ensure medication compliance.” Clinicians using XFERALL in hospitals and community mental health centers across the country have experienced an 86 percent reduction in the time from initial transfer request to inpatient acceptance for behavioral health patients. Seventy percent of behavioral health patients on the XFERALL network are placed in an appropriate care facility in under three hours, well below the national average of eight hours. The Denton CIRT operates as part of the police department’s newly created Mental Health Division to reduce the number of arrests of people with mental illness and increase access to treatment. Operating as a co-responder program, the CIRT is staffed by a police sergeant and clinician program manager who oversee four licensed clinicians and four police officers. The team responds to the most serious crisis calls and conducts mental health follow-ups, operating 18 hours a day, six days a week. ### ABOUT XFERALL Based in Austin, Texas, XFERALL works with hospitals, law enforcement, mobile behavioral health crisis teams, and community mental health agencies to accelerate the patient transfer process so patents access clinically appropriate care faster. The XFERALL mobile application and web-based platform coordinates patient transfers to improve access, timeliness, and quality of care for patients with acute physical conditions, such as stroke, trauma, and complex surgical needs, and for patients with behavioral health conditions. For more information, visit XFERALL.com. ABOUT DENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT The City of Denton Police Department is an intelligence-led, data-driven, proactive policing organization focused on the tenets of relational policing. Composed of more than 200 sworn and non-sworn personnel, the department strives to make Denton a safe, sustainable, and livable city for everyone, by keeping victims safe and holding offenders accountable. The sanctity of human life is the foundation by which the Denton Police Department serves. Learn more about the department at www.dentonpolice.com. For media inquiries, please call 940-349-8558 or email dentonpd.mediarelations@cityofdenton.com. ABOUT DENTON MHMR Denton County MHMR Center is the local authority for behavioral health and intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD). We have served the community since 1971. Crisis Services are offered 24/7 through our hotline 1-800-762-0157, our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, or our Psychiatric Triage Facility. For more information please visit our website at dentonmhmr.org. 16 1 Mental Health Division News: Vol 3 JUNE 1, 2021 In the past several months the Mental Health Division has made huge strides in its development. We would like to share with our Department and the Denton community what we have been up to and where we are going. MENTALHEALTHDIVISION@CITYOFDENTON.COM What’s in this Issue: New MHD Logo Crisis Intervention Response Team Launch Homeless Outreach Team NAMI Walks Event 17 2 The Mental Health Division’s logo was created very thoughtfully, with a desire to provide a meaningful message through imagery. The water drop concept came from the idea of what providing water to a withering plant or thirsty man means. Water is nourishing and spurs growth, creating health and vitality. It takes repeated watering to sustain that growth and health. The MHD recognizes that mental health and brain health need to be nourished and refreshed continually. The hope is that through persistent, steadfast, and compassionate interactions with those experiencing homelessness or struggling with their mental health, healing and growth will be spurred. The journey to getting housed or mentally well is a long one in which support from others in the community is vitally important. The Denton Police Department has a responsibility to the community to ensure appropriate interventions and diversions are occurring when people reach out for assistance or department members come across someone in need. The Mental Health Division exists for this purpose and is committed to helping community members get connected to appropriate resources and reducing arrests of those suffering from mental illness. The goal is that with each compassionate contact, individuals in our community will feel supported and experience growth. 18 3 Community Partners Denton County MHMR Mayhill Hospital University Behavioral Health Denton County Friends of the Family Family Tree Counseling Ranch Hands Rescue National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Denton County Probate Court for Mental Health CIRT has been operating for a few weeks now and the teams are doing an amazing job. There are currently three teams of officers and clinicians that provide coverage six days a week for the City of Denton. During their shifts, the teams assist patrol in helping individuals with mental health concerns and conduct follow-ups. The follow-ups consist of contacting individuals with whom patrol or CIRT has previously contacted to ensure they are connected to resources or inform them of resources, such as local counseling services. The MHD has also diverted MHMR welfare checks to CIRT, freeing up patrol units to respond to criminal offenses. CIRT is tracking specific data to measure the overall impact of the team over time. These metrics include the total number of mental health calls for service, number of times those with mental illness are diverted from jail, and outcomes of mental health calls for service. Much of CIRT’s success is also measured by the “thank you’ s”, handshakes, and smiles they receive. A community member recently wrote the team, “It was so good to speak with you yesterday. Sometimes in life all we need is a little support. Especially when there isn’t really none out here in this world. Sometimes I feel all alone because nobody really understands what I came from and what I been through…Thanks for reaching out. You really made my day. I promise you did! It lets me know its people out here in this world that really cares.” THE CRISIS INTERVENTION RESPONSE TEAM LAUNCHED MAY 16TH 19 4 The Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) has been working hard to assist those experiencing homelessness in our community. A success story they wanted to share concerns a veteran they encountered over four years ago living in a wooded area of the city. This individual, Mr. C, was born in Denton and a Marine. After a series of unfortunate setbacks, he found himself living in an encampment with his dog, just trying to survive. Life happens and sometimes circumstances rapidly change. Mr. C’s camp stood out to the team due to how well kept and clean his area was. He told them that he kept it clean because he didn’t want to give up his humanity. Officer Webb and Officer Butler stayed in contact with Mr. C, slowly building trust with him and not losing hope that one day Mr. C could overcome his circumstances. They provided support and helped Mr. C to find those services most appropriate for him. HOT understands that every individual is unique and that services are not a “one size fits all” for helping those experiencing homelessness. Now, Mr. C has reconnected with his family and has a beautiful home. He told a local service provider, “They (Denton P.D.) treated me like I was a human being. They actually treated me like they cared. It’s not easy to trust people when you’re on the street for various reasons. Honestly, a couple times I would have given up if it hadn’t been for them. I really would have,” This story highlights how long it can take to assist someone on their journey to getting housed. It is a process that takes time and dedication from committed members of our community who are unwilling to give up on those living unhoused in Denton. Thank you, Officer Webb and Officer Butler, for your service to the City of Denton. 20 5 On Saturday, May 22, the Mental Health Division and other members of the Denton Police Department met on the Denton Square to walk for mental health awareness. The MHD raised funds for the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) of North Texas and showed their support by hosting a walk site for the national event. NAMI Walks is one of many events during Mental Health Awareness Month meant to shine a light on the stigmatized topic and normalize talking about mental health. Millions of people in the United States are affected by mental illness each year. It is important to engage in conversations about its impact and speak openly about how to receive help. Many people suffer in silence due to fear of being judged, dismissed, or rejected. If someone is vulnerable enough to share their mental health struggles with you, remember to listen, try to understand what they are experiencing, and let them know it is okay to not be okay. They are not in this alone. Resources for mental health support can be found on numerous websites, including nami.org. The Mental Health Division can be contacted for area resources at mentalhealthdivision@cityofdenton.com and the D enton County MHMR’s Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-762-0157. 21 City of Denton High Impact Legislation - Passed 06-04-2021 - 09:36:18 HB 872 Bernal, Diego(D) Menendez, Jose(D) Relating to the confidentiality of certain government operated utility customer information. General Remarks : May 14, 2021 - 07:51 Ths bill would make certain utility customer information confidential information by default, with residents giving consent for disclosures. Currently, the opposite is the case. This would help protect customers from predatory uses of their information. Last Action: 5-31-21 G Sent to the Governor HB 1024 Geren, Charlie(R) Hancock, Kelly(R) Relating to the pickup and delivery of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. General Remarks : May 13, 2021 - 21:18 Allows curbside pick up/to go service for alcoholic beverages from bars and restaurants form off premises consumption. Last Action: 5-12-21 G Earliest effective date HB 1869 Burrows, Dustin(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to the definition of debt for the purposes of calculating certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit. General Remarks : May 14, 2021 - 07:56 Makes significant changes to tax law that restricts the use of the Operations and Maintenance portion of a municipal tax rate for non-voter approved debt, particularly COs. Bill has been heavily amended so that many current CO uses will continue. Last Action: 6- 1-21 G Sent to the Governor HB 1900 Goldman, Craig(R) Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies. 22 General Remarks : May 14, 2021 - 08:02 Lays out a process for cities who reduce the budget for public safety to be deemed a "defunding city" with a number of extremely detrimental consequences including limitations on utility rates, pathways for any area that was annexed in the previous 30 years to voluntarily disannex, and others. Denton is currently bracketed out of this bill (only applies to populations of 250,000 and above); however, the bracket can be removed prior to final passage. This bill is removes considerable authority from cities. Last Action: 6- 1-21 G Sent to the Governor HB 1925 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Buckingham, Dawn(R) Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place. General Remarks : May 13, 2021 - 21:12 Prohibits camping in a municipally-owned public space, with exceptions, unless permission to allow such camping is received by the state. Prohibits policies limiting the ability of a peace officer to issue a Class C Misdemeanor. Last Action: 5-31-21 G Sent to the Governor HB 3069 Holland, Justin(R) Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property. General Remarks : May 14, 2021 - 08:09 Changes the date that a local government, among other public entities, can bring suit for damages against a registered or licensed architect, engineer, interior designer, or landscape architect who designs, plans, or inspects the construction of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property, from 10 years to 8. Last Action: 5-25-21 G Sent to the Governor HB 4492 Paddie, Chris(R) Hancock, Kelly(R) Relating to the restructuring of certain electric utility providers. General Remarks : Jun 4, 2021 - 09:31 This bill would create two pools of financing for Retail Energy Providers, Municipal Utilities and large industrial customers. $800 million is made available from the Texas rainy day 23 fund as a loan to ERCOT to permit them to pay generators (with the exception of defaulting electric cooperative) for default uplift from defaulting market participants. A separate $2.1 billion is authorized from private debt sources that will be administered by ERCOT to avail all electric utilities a source of debt to cover ancillary service charges and reliability deployment adders incurred during winter storm URI that were above the market cap price. Last Action: 6- 1-21 G Sent to the Governor SB 2 Hancock, Kelly(R) Paddie, Chris(R) Relating to independent organizations certified to manage power regions. General Remarks : Jun 4, 2021 - 09:32 Governance of the ERCOT. Provides for the establishment of a Board Selection Committee for ERCOT, requires that all ERCOT board members be Texas residents and defines new criteria for members of the ERCOT board of Directors Last Action: 6- 1-21 G Sent to the Governor SB 3 Schwertner, Charles(R) Paddie, Chris(R) Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies, power outages, and other disasters. General Remarks : Jun 4, 2021 - 09:32 Omnibus bill that creates many statutory provisions intended to increase integrity in the electrical system. The many provisions are difficult to summarize in this report, but staff can provide additional analyses. Staff will provide an Internal Staff Report to Council and PUB in the coming weeks identifying the new requirements imposed on DME and water/wastewater utilities. Last Action: 6- 1-21 G Sent to the Governor SB 19 Schwertner, Charles(R) Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries. General Remarks : Jun 4, 2021 - 09:34 Prevents to enter into contracts with companies that have restrictive business policies toward firearm companies. This bill is similar to the current prohibition on contracting with companies that boycott Israel. 24 Last Action: 6- 1-21 G Sent to the Governor SB 23 Huffman, Joan(R) Oliverson, Tom(R) Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for a municipal or county law enforcement agency. General Remarks : May 14, 2021 - 08:20 Requires voter approval for any decrease in public safety budget. Last Action: 6- 1-21 G Sent to the Governor SB 877 Hancock, Kelly(R) Morrison, Geanie(R) Relating to the inspection of municipal buildings during a declared disaster. General Remarks : May 11, 2021 - 20:45 Allows third party inspections during a declared disaster, fees still apply. Last Action: 5-29-21 G Sent to the Governor All Track Total Bills: 12 12 Track(s): Position: Copyright © 2021. Texas Legislative Service. All Rights Reserved. 25 DTV 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201  (940) 349-7272 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Inclusion  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989 June 2, 2021 Clem Maddox Government Affairs Director Charter Communications 750 Canyon Drive, 5th Floor East Coppell, TX 75019 Greetings, This communication serves as a formal request to provide services related to Charter’s equipment failure during the Winter Storm Uri this past February. Since that time, the City of Denton (the “City”) has been without its PEG channel through Charter Spectrum (“Charter”). The City has been in contact with Charter on multiple occasions since the winter storm to try to solve the issue and move forward to no avail. Throughout the City’s relationship with Charter, the company has been quick to send out technicians to resolve issues with Charter equipment. In contrast to this, Charter has recently indicated that they no longer “support PEG transport equipment.” Charter also stated that they “no longer support” cable equipment under “legacy municipal franchises for PEG channels” and that the City would likely need an update to the current PEG distribution system. Currently, the City is not ready to move forward with such upgrade and is formally requesting that Charter schedule a technician to inspect Charter’s equipment and repair or replace it, so the City can transmit its PEG channel. On a call with Charter on February 25, 2021, the City attempted to find a solution for how to move forward and return service to our PEG channel with Charter. The City was told multiple times that Charter could not recommend any steps to take at that time and to wait until a Charter technician came to review the current system. The City has been waiting since that date with no technician providing the promised review. Additionally, Charter spent most of this call discussing how the City could upgrade our system but did not provide any steps to mitigate the issue of transmitting the City’s PEG channel during the time it would take to update. Chapter 66 of the Texas Utilities Code grandfathers in existing PEG channels, and in some cases provides for municipalities to pay "actual incremental cost" to a cable provider for what were formerly in-kind services, under a previous franchise. See Texas Utilities Code § 26 2 66.002(1). So, for instance, in Chapter 66.009(b), the law specifies that currently activated PEG channels are grandfathered under a state-issued franchise: The holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority shall provide no fewer than the number of PEG access channels a municipality has activated under the incumbent cable service provider’s franchise agreement as of September 1, 2005. Texas Utilities Code, § 66.0009(b). Furthermore, the Federal Cable Act confirms the authority of local franchising entities to set and enforce such PEG-related requirements. See 47 U.S.C. 531(b) & (c). Charter is required to carry the City’s PEG channel as part of their state-issued franchise agreement. As you are aware, Texas state law requires that the franchise holder be responsible for providing connectivity to each PEG access channel distribution point up to the first 200 feet. See, Texas Utilities Code, § 66.009(f). As the City is shouldering the cost to get the signal to an existing PEG access transmission line, we believe that Charter has no incremental costs that it can legitimately pass on to the City under this scenario. The City hereby requests that Charter repair or replace Charter’s equipment in the City’s control room, located at City Hall - 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas 76201; and turn the City’s Government PEG channel back on. Please respond to this letter within two weeks by e- mail to Ryan Adams: ryan.adams@cityofdenton.com. If no response is received within that time, we will turn this matter over to the City’s Legal department. Sincerely, Billy Matthews City of Denton | DTV 215 E. McKinney Street Denton, TX 76201 940.349.7272 CC: City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, Ryan Adams 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 11511 Luna Road Suite 500 Farmers Branch, TX 75234 tel (214) 871-1400 reference no.: 1668074 June 2, 2021 City of Denton 215 E. 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PF Ratings U.S. (4/28/16)Page | 4 44 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation Primary Credit Analyst: Rob M Marker, Centennial + 1 (303) 721 4264; Rob.Marker@spglobal.com Secondary Contact: Joyce Jung, Centennial + 1 (212) 4380629; joyce.jung@spglobal.com Table Of Contents Rating Action Stable Outlook Credit Opinion Related Research WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JUNE 3, 2021 145 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation Credit Profile US$150.92 mil certs of oblig ser 2021 dtd 06/15/2021 due 02/15/2051 Long Term Rating AA+/Stable New US$55.515 mil GO bnds ser 2021 dtd 06/15/2021 due 02/15/2041 Long Term Rating AA+/Stable New Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Rating Action S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA+' rating to Denton, Texas' proposed series 2021 certificates of obligation, and series 2021 general obligation (GO) bonds. At the same time, we affirmed our 'AA+' rating on the city's existing parity GO debt. The outlook is stable. The bonds and certificates constitute direct obligations of the city, payable from an annual, continuing ad valorem tax levied within the limit prescribed by law, on all taxable property within the city. The certificates are further secured by a limited pledge on the net revenues of the city's utility system, in an amount not to exceed $1,000. Given the limited nature of the additional pledged revenues, we base our ratings on these obligations on the city's ad valorem tax pledge. The maximum allowable ad valorem tax rate in Texas is $2.50 per $100 of assessed value (AV) for all purposes, with the portion dedicated to debt service limited to $1.50. The city's total tax rate is well below the maximum, at 59.05 cents, 21 cents of which is dedicated to debt service. We view the limited-tax GO debt pledge on par with the city's general creditworthiness. The city does not levy ad valorem taxes on a narrower or distinctly different tax base, and there are no limitations on the fungibility of resources available for the payment of debt service. Proceeds from the series 2021 bonds will fund various street and public safety improvement projects, while proceeds from the series 2021 certificates will primarily fund utility improvements, electrical and power system upgrades and police and firefighter vehicles. Credit overview We expect ongoing economic development in Denton will likely continue to support future property and sales tax growth, the city's two leading revenue sources. We also believe the city will continue to benefit from its access to the broad and diverse Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which we view as a positive credit factor. In our opinion, Denton's very strong management, which has resulted in consistently strong budgetary performance, further supports the city's credit quality. Provided rapid economic growth, Denton has taken on a considerable amount of debt which we believe will continue to constrain the credit rating with significant future debt plans. Therefore, we do not expect to change our rating during the next few years. The rating reflects our opinion of the city's: WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JUNE 3, 2021 246 • Very strong economy, with access to a broad and diverse MSA and a local stabilizing institutional influence; • Very strong management, with strong financial policies and practices under our Financial Management Assessment (FMA) methodology; • Strong budgetary performance, with most surplus operating results in the general fund and a slight operating surplus at the total governmental fund level in fiscal 2020; • Very strong budgetary flexibility, with an available fund balance in fiscal 2020 at 28% of operating expenditures; • Very strong liquidity, with total government available cash at 136% of total governmental fund expenditures and 10x governmental debt service, and access to external liquidity we consider strong; • Very weak debt and contingent liability profile, with debt service carrying charges at 13.1% of expenditures and net direct debt that is 268% of total governmental fund revenue; and • Strong institutional framework score. Environmental, social, and governance factors We have analyzed the city's environmental factors, including health and safety risks posed by COVID-19, coupled with social and governance risks relative to the economy, as well as its financial management, budgetary performance, budgetary flexibility, and liability profile, and determined all are in line with our view of the sector standard. Tornadoes and flooding pose the greatest ongoing environmental threats to the city. Officials would rely on cash-based reserves to minimize one-time service disruptions, if necessary, until receiving federal funds for eligible damages. Freezing temperatures from winter storm Uri led an increase in energy demand and a shortage of supply causing more than 4 million Texas residents to experience extended power outages. The storm resulted in unprecedented energy costs for Denton's combined utility system. The utility system's net purchased power expense during the two-week period of the storm exceeded its annual expense in 2019 and 2020. S&P Global Ratings subsequently lowered its long- and short-term ratings on the combined utility system and placed both on CreditWatch with negative implications in March 2021. We do not currently expect a negative action on city's rating because of the storm. The city's governmental funds do not receive significant support from its utilities and the utility has issued debt to spread the cost of the increased expense. Stable Outlook Downside scenario We could lower the rating in the unlikely event that growth-related or fixed-cost pressure were to weaken budgetary performance, leading to sustained and significant reserve drawdowns. Upside scenario We could raise the rating if continued economic expansion were to result in improvement of wealth and income to levels we consider comparable with those of higher-rated peers, debt was reduced, and management were to maintain strong finances. WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JUNE 3, 2021 3 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation 47 Credit Opinion Very strong economy We consider Denton's economy very strong. Located in Denton County in the broad and diverse Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA, Denton serves a population of 140,956. The city also benefits, in our view, from a stabilizing institutional influence. Projected per capita effective buying income as a percentage of U.S. levels is 88.2% and 2021 per capita market value is $94,841. Market value improved 6% in 2021 to $13.4 billion. With the onset of COVID-19, County unemployment jumped from 2.9% in Feb 2020 to 12.4% in April 2020; however, with a reduction in cases and a higher percentage of the population vaccinated, it improved to 5.6% as of April 2021. Retail, manufacturing, distribution, education, and health care all contribute to local economic health. We believe the economy benefits from the stabilizing presence of both the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University. Primary employers include: • University of North Texas (4,614 employees), • Denton Independent School District (4,417), • Peterbilt Motors (3,075), and • Texas Woman's University (1,875). The local property tax base is diverse, with the 10 leading taxpayers accounting for just over 5% of taxable AV in 2021. We understand COVID-19 did not materially affect Denton's primary taxpayers, many of which received classification as essential and continued to operate throughout the pandemic. Leading taxpayers include Walmart, Amazon.com service inc. (marketplace), and Paccar Inc. Market value has shown significant improvement, with an average annual growth rate of 9.7% over the last five years. Residential property makes up the most significant portion of the tax base (50% single-family and 14% multifamily, based on 2021 AV). With several industrial and residential developments in progress, we expect continued strong tax base growth over our outlook horizon, most notably, the recent approval of the Cole and Hunter Ranch developments, which include a combined 6,400 acres for development. The master-planned communities will include 12,900 single-family units, 6,450 multifamily units, 485 acres for commercial development, and 256 acres for industrial development. With a planned 40-year buildout, we expect these projects will contribute to ongoing tax base growth. Very strong management We view the city's management as very strong, with strong financial policies and practices under our FMA methodology, indicating financial practices are strong, well embedded, and likely sustainable. Key policies and practices include management's: • Conservative revenue and expenditure assumptions when compiling the annual budget, which typically allows for favorable budget variance by fiscal year-end; • Budget amendments that, if needed, the city council can make--management informs the council quarterly on how the budget is developing through budget-to-actual reports; WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JUNE 3, 2021 4 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation 48 • Formal debt and investment management policies, reviewed annually, with quarterly investment reports to the council; • Annually updated, long-range capital improvement plan and multiyear financial forecast; and • Formal policy of maintaining a minimum unassigned general fund balance at 20% of budgeted expenditures and an additional 5% resiliency reserve, for 25% combined, to safeguard against unusual financial circumstances or economic downturns. Strong budgetary performance We view Denton's budgetary performance as strong, with an operating surplus equal to 2.5% of general fund expenditures and 1.9% of total governmental fund expenditures in 2020. We have adjusted our ratios to account for what we view as recurring transfers out of and into the general fund and total governmental funds and capital expenditures funded with bond proceeds. Denton consistently reports operating surpluses, with positive general fund margins in each of the last three years and only one deficit since 2015. Revenue is primarily made up of property taxes (35% of 2020 total governmental activities), sales tax (18%), and franchise fees (14%). All primary revenue sources increased in 2020 despite the pandemic. Also, government officials swiftly implemented cost-cutting measures early during the pandemic to mitigate potential revenue losses. For example, management implemented a hiring freeze, delayed merit increases, cut discretionary spending, renegotiated contracts, and offered a voluntary separation program leading to a reduction in more than 80 full-time employees. These actions, coupled with approximately $7.6 million in CARES Act funding, helped generate the positive 2020 results. Management's budgets are built conservatively, including assumptions such as modest 3%-5% property tax-base growth rate, well below historical averages. Officials exceeded budgeted expectations in each of the last two years and fell slightly short of budget in 2018. We believe budgets are built with realistic assumptions and that management has demonstrated an ability to provide short-term forecasts that are consistent with actual results. For fiscal 2021, officials are currently projecting an operating surplus greater than the $1.4 million reflected in the initial budget, aided by continued strong sales tax collections and property tax base growth, as well as a diverse economic base with many businesses that performed exceptionally well throughout 2020. We expect financial performance will remain strong over our outlook horizon provided robust economic activity and financial projections. Moreover, Denton expects to receive approximately $23 million of additional Coronavirus relief aid from the American Rescue Act, and these funds are excluded from the 2021 budget. Very strong budgetary flexibility Denton's budgetary flexibility is very strong, in our view, with an available fund balance in fiscal 2020 at 28% of operating expenditures, or $33.8 million. The city has historically maintained very strong reserves, consistently exceeding its formal policy of maintaining 20% of budgeted expenditures. With fiscal year-end 2022 expectations for a modest surplus, coupled with additional Coronavirus relief, we expect budgetary flexibility will likely remain very strong during the next few fiscal years. WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JUNE 3, 2021 5 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation 49 Very strong liquidity In our opinion, Denton's liquidity is very strong, with total government available cash at 136% of total governmental fund expenditures and 10x governmental debt service in 2020. In our view, the city has strong access to external liquidity, if necessary. Denton's access to the market during the past two decades, including numerous GO and revenue-backed bond issuances, demonstrates its strong access to external liquidity. It has historically maintained what we consider very strong cash, and we do not believe cash will likely materially weaken during the next few fiscal years. All city investments comply with Texas statutes and its own formal policy. Investments were in treasuries, agencies, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, municipal bonds, and local government investment pools at March 31, 2021; we consider none of these aggressive. We have not identified any contingent liabilities that could pose a material liquidity risk. Therefore, we do not expect liquidity will likely deteriorate from its very strong position during the next few fiscal years. Very weak debt and liability profile In our view, Denton's debt and contingent liability profile is very weak. Total governmental fund debt service is 13.1% of total governmental fund expenditures and net direct debt is 268% of total governmental fund revenue. Total direct debt is approximately $1.1 billion, and overall net debt equals $547.6 million, or 11.2% of market value. We view net direct debt greater than 10% of market value as a negative credit factor. Provided Denton's rapid pace of growth continues, we expect the city and school districts serving the city will have ongoing growth-related capital needs. Denton expects to issue between $25 million and $50 million annually through fiscal 2025 to fulfill the voter-approved 2019 bond program. With the additional debt plans, we expect Denton's debt profile to remain very weak, although view its debt service payments as manageable. Pension and postemployment benefits (OPEB) We do not view pension and OPEB liabilities as an immediate credit pressure because we believe required contributions are currently manageable compared with total governmental expenditures. If required contributions were to increase unexpectedly during the next few fiscal years, we think this would not materially affect Denton's fiscal stability because of the sizable reserves officials could use for contingencies, if needed. Although OPEB liabilities are largely funded on a pay-as-you-go basis, which, given claims volatility as well as medical cost and demographic trends, is likely to lead to escalating costs, contribution requirements may be amended by the city. Denton participates in the following plans: • The state-administered Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): 86.9% funded, with a net pension liability (NPL) equal to $69.6 million. • The Denton Firefighters' Relief & Retirement Fund: 85.5% funded, with a NPL equal to $17.6 million. • OPEB: defined-benefit, group-term life insurance through the TMRS-administered supplemental death benefits fund, WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JUNE 3, 2021 6 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation 50 and retiree health care. Denton's combined required pension and OPEB contributions totaled 10.7% of total governmental fund expenditures in fiscal 2020. Of that amount, only 0.1% represented OPEB payments. Denton's required pension contribution is its actuarially determined contribution, calculated at the state level based on an actuary study, and the city has historically funded annual required costs in full. Actuarial assumptions include a 6.75% discount rate, which we view as somewhat aggressive, representing market risk and resulting in contribution volatility if TMRS fails to meet assumed investment targets. Additionally, contributions are likely to grow as a result of the use of level-payroll funding, rather than level-dollar contributions, which would result in consistent payments. Strong institutional framework The institutional framework score for Texas municipalities is strong. Related Research • Through The ESG Lens 2.0: A Deeper Dive Into U.S. Public Finance Credit Factors, April 28, 2020 Ratings Detail (As Of June 3, 2021) Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Denton GO rfdg bnds ser 2020A dtd 11/15/2020 due 02/15/2031 Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Denton GO (AMBAC) Unenhanced Rating NR(SPUR) Denton GO (MBIA) (National) Unenhanced Rating NR(SPUR) Many issues are enhanced by bond insurance. 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All rights reserved. 53 Classification Moody's S&P Fitch Meaning Aaa AAA AAA Prime Grade Aa1 AA+AA+ Aa2 AA AA High Grade Aa3 AA-AA- Investment Grade A1 A+A+ A2 A A Upper Medium Grade A3 A-A- Baa1 BBB+BBB+ Baa2 BBB BBB Lower Medium Grade Baa3 BBB-BBB- Ba1 BB+BB+ Ba2 BB BB Non-Investment Grade Speculative Ba3 BB-BB- B1 B+B+ B2 B B Highly Speculative B3 B-B- Junk Caa1 CCC+CCC+Substantial Risks Caa2 CCC CCC Extremely Speculative Caa3 CCC-CCC-In Default with Little Ca CC CC+Prospect of Recovery C CC CC-In Default D D D BOND RATING CHART Note: City's current ratings for all general obligation debt are: AA+ from S&P and Fitch. Moody's has not rated the City's new bonds since 2011 but maintains a surveillance rating of Aa2 for any outstanding general obligation debt (2011 and prior). 54 Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.  V: DRAFT May 10, 2021  Inclement Weather Plan for Homeless Shelter and Expanded Services  Denton, TX      SUMMER  2021:  When  measures  of  extreme  temperatures  are  reached  or  when  other  severe  weather conditions take place public facilities, service provider locations, and emergency shelters  are available for those living without a cool, dry, and safe place to escape the weather extremes.     From June 2021 through September 2021 extreme temperature will be defined as:   Any day when the temperature high is forecast to exceed 100 degrees, or   Any City declared emergency for weather conditions such as Severe Flooding, etc.    City of Denton Public Facilities – When extreme temperatures are forecast, facilities listed below  will be open and accessible as Inclement Weather Cooling Stations. City facilities are air‐conditioned  with public access to restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas during normal operating hours.      Parks & Recreation Centers:  Denton Civic Center  (940) 349‐7275 321 E. McKinney St.  Monday – Friday  8:00 a.m. ‐  7:00 p.m.  Denton Senior Center  (940) 349‐8720 509 N. Bell Ave.  Monday – Friday  8:00 a.m. ‐  3:00 p.m.  Denia Rec Center  (940) 349‐8285 1001 Parvin St.  Monday – Friday  10:00 a.m. ‐  7:00 p.m.   Saturday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 2:00 p.m.  MLK Jr. Rec Center  (940) 349‐8575 1300 Wilson St.  Monday – Friday  9:00 a.m. ‐  7:00 p.m.   Saturday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m.  North Lakes Rec Center  (940) 349‐8287 2001 W. Windsor Dr.  Monday – Friday  5:00 a.m. ‐  8:00 p.m.   Saturday 7:00 a.m. ‐ 1:00 p.m.    Day Time – Inclement Weather Warming Centers/Cooling Stations (cont.):   Public  Libraries:  Limited  Hours  and  Opening.  Public  access  to  restrooms,  hand  washing,  water fountains, limited seating, and first come, first served computer access. Some areas  and services may remain unavailable at this time to maintain social distancing and a safe  library environment for library patrons.  55 Inclement Weather Plan for Homeless Shelter and Expanded Services ‐ Denton, TX  2   Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.  V: DRAFT May 25, 2021     Emily Fowler Central  (940) 349‐8752 502 Oakland St.  Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat  9:00 a.m. ‐  6:00 p.m.   Thursday 9:00 a.m. ‐  9:00 p.m.  North Branch Library  (940) 349‐8752 3020 N. Locust St.  Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat  9:00 a.m. ‐  6:00 p.m.   Tuesday 9:00 a.m. ‐  9:00 p.m.  South Branch Library  (940) 349‐8752 3228 Teasley Ln.  Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat  7:00 a.m. ‐  6:00 p.m.   Wednesday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.     Fire Stations: Public access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and sitting area.  Hours and services are subject to change.  Station 1: Central Fire Station  332 E. Hickory St. Monday – Friday  8:00 a.m.  ‐  5:00 p.m.   Fire stations where the public can get restrooms, hand washing, and water fountains.  Station 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln.  Monday – Sunday  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 3: 1401 Underwood St.  Monday – Sunday  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 4: 2110 E. Sherman Dr.  Monday – Sunday  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr.  Monday – Sunday  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 6: 3232 Teasley Ln.  Monday – Sunday  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy.  Monday – Sunday  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 8: 3131 S Colorado Blvd. Monday – Sunday  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m.   Community  Service  Providers: Cooling  Center  and  Water  Station.  Access  to  restrooms,  hand  washing, water fountains, and sitting area  Our Daily Bread   (940) 566‐1308 300 W. Oak St. Ste. 100  Monday – Friday  9:00 a.m.  ‐  4:00 p.m.   Call (940) 566‐1308 to inquire about inclement weather hours.    Salvation Army Denton   (940) 566‐3800 1508 E. McKinney St.  Monday‐Friday  12:00 p.m.  ‐  5:00 p.m.   Call (940) 566‐3800 to inquire about inclement weather hours.  56 Inclement Weather Plan for Homeless Shelter and Expanded Services ‐ Denton, TX  3   Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.  V: DRAFT May 25, 2021   DON’T WAIT FOR SEVERE WEATHER TO START HELPING!  Outreach providers need gear they can pass out, so folks outside are ready for the summer  heat, and to have in reserve during an emergency. Having the right gear staged in the right  places before a crisis will help provider’s better focus on direct services and life‐saving efforts in  the  moment.  Summer  needed  items  include: water,  reusable  water  bottles,  wet  wipes,  sunscreen, socks, and rain ponchos.    To learn more about how to volunteer and donate visit:   Our Daily Bread: https://www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/ ,  Monsignor King Outreach Center: https://www.kingoutreachcenter.com/ , or  Salvation Army Denton: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north‐texas/denton/      Meals/Food: Cooling Center and Water Station  Our Daily Bread   (940) 566‐1308 300 W. Oak St. Ste. 100  Monday – Friday  9:00 a.m.  ‐  1:30 p.m.  Saturday  9:00 a.m.  ‐  12:45 p.m.   Salvation Army Denton   (940) 566‐3800 1508 E. McKinney St.  Monday‐Friday  5:30 p.m.  ‐  6:00 p.m.    Shelter Overnight:  Our Daily Bread Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC) Shelter  (940) 514‐1007 300 S. Woodrow Ln  Monday‐Friday 5:30 p.m.‐  9:00 a.m.  Call (940) 268‐2968 to inquire about inclement weather openings.    Salvation Army Denton   (940) 566‐3800 1508 E. McKinney St.  Daily 4:00 p.m.  ‐  7:00 a.m.    Find Help! Call 211 or (940) 566‐2688.      57 Las aperturas, horarios y servicios de las instalaciones están sujetos a cambios. Por favor, consulte con la  ubicación/agencia para confirmar.   V: BORRADOR 10 de mayo de 2021        Plan para las Inclemencias del Tiempo para Refugios para Personas  sin Hogar y Servicios Ampliados  Denton, TX      VERANO 2021: Cuando se alcanzan las medidas de temperaturas extremas o cuando se producen  otras  condiciones  climáticas  severas,  las  instalaciones  públicas, los servicios y los refugios de  emergencia están disponibles para personas que viven sin un lug ar fresco, seco y seguro para escapar  los extremos climáticos.    De junio de 2021 a septiembre de 2021 la temperatura extrema se definirá como:   Cualquier día en que se prevé que la temperatura alta supere los 100 grados, o   Cualquier declarada emergencia por la Cuidad por condiciones climáticas como inundaciones  severas, etc.    Instalaciones públicas de la Ciudad de Denton: Cuando se pronostiquen temperaturas extremas, las  instalaciones enumeradas abajo estarán abiertas y accesibles como estaciones de enfriamiento para  condiciones climáticas adversas. Las instalaciones de la Ciudad tienen aire acondicionado y acceso  público a baños, fuentes de agua y áreas para sentarse durante el horario normal de funcionamiento.     Parques Y Centros Recreativos:  Denton Civic Center  (940) 349‐7275 321 E. McKinney St.  Lunes – Viernes  8:00 a.m. ‐  7:00 p.m.  Denton Senior Center  (940) 349‐8720 509 N. Bell Ave.  Lunes – Viernes  8:00 a.m. ‐  3:00 p.m.  Denia Rec Center  (940) 349‐8285 1001 Parvin St.  Lunes – Viernes  10:00 a.m. ‐  7:00 p.m.   Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 2:00 p.m.  MLK Jr. Rec Center  (940) 349‐8575 1300 Wilson St.  Lunes – Viernes  9:00 a.m. ‐  7:00 p.m.   Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m.  North Lakes Rec Center  (940) 349‐8287 2001 W. Windsor Dr.  Lunes – Viernes  5:00 a.m. ‐  8:00 p.m.   Sabado 7:00 a.m. ‐ 1:00 p.m.  58 Plan para las Inclemencias del Tiempo para Refugios para Personas sin Hogar y Servicios Ampliados – Denton, TX  2    Las aperturas, horarios y servicios de las instalaciones están sujetos a cambios. Por favor, consulte con la  ubicación/agencia para confirmar.   V: BORRADOR 10 de mayo de 2021    Durante el Día a día – Inclemencias del tiempo Centros de calentamiento/Estaciones de  enfriamiento (cont.):   Bibliotecas Públicas: Horarios y Apertura Limitados. Acceso público a baños, lavado de manos,  fuentes de agua, asientos limitados, y acceso a computadoras por orden de llegada. Es posible  que  algunas  áreas  y  servicios  no  estén  disponibles  en  este  momento  para  mantener  el  distanciamiento social y un entorno de biblioteca seguro para los usuarios de la biblioteca.    Biblioteca Emily Fowler  Central  (940) 349‐8752 502 Oakland St. Lunes, Martes, Miercoles,  Viernes, Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐  6:00 p.m.   Jueves 9:00 a.m. ‐  9:00 p.m.  Biblioteca North Branch   (940) 349‐8752 3020 N. Locust St. Lunes, Miercoles, Jueves,  Viernes, Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐  6:00 p.m.   Martes 9:00 a.m. ‐  9:00 p.m.  Biblioteca South Branch   (940) 349‐8752 3228 Teasley Ln. Lunes, Martes, Jueves,  Viernes, Sabado 7:00 a.m. ‐  6:00 p.m.   Miercoles 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.     Estaciones de Bomberos: Acceso público a baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y área  para sentarse. Las horas y los servicios están sujetos a cambios.  Station 1: Central Fire Station  332 E. Hickory St. Lunes – Viernes  8:00 a.m.  ‐  5:00 p.m.   Estaciones de bomberos donde el público puede obtener baños, lavado de manos y  fuentes de agua.  Station 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln.   Lunes – Domingo  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 3: 1401 Underwood St.  Lunes – Domingo  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 4: 2110 E. Sherman Dr. Lunes – Domingo  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr. Lunes – Domingo  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 6: 3232 Teasley Ln.  Lunes – Domingo  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. Station 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy.  Lunes – Domingo  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m. 59 Plan para las Inclemencias del Tiempo para Refugios para Personas sin Hogar y Servicios Ampliados – Denton, TX  3    Las aperturas, horarios y servicios de las instalaciones están sujetos a cambios. Por favor, consulte con la  ubicación/agencia para confirmar.   V: BORRADOR 10 de mayo de 2021  Station 8: 3131 S Colorado Blvd.Lunes – Domingo  8:00 a.m.  ‐  9:00 p.m.   Proveedores de Servicios Comunitarios: Centro de enfriamiento y estación de agua. Acceso a baños,  lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y área para sentarse  Our Daily Bread   (940) 566‐1308 300 W. Oak St. Ste. 100  Lunes – Viernes  9:00 a.m.  ‐  4:00 p.m.   Llame (940) 566‐1308 para preguntar acerca de las inclemencias del tiempo  horas.    Salvation Army Denton   (940) 566‐3800 1508 E. McKinney St.  Lunes‐Viernes  12:00 p.m.  ‐  5:00 p.m.   Llame (940) 566‐3800 para preguntar acerca de las inclemencias del tiempo  horas.    Comidas / Alimentos: Centro de enfriamiento y estación de agua  Our Daily Bread   (940) 566‐1308 300 W. Oak St. Ste. 100  Lunes – Viernes  9:00 a.m.  ‐  1:30 p.m.  Sabado  9:00 a.m.  ‐  12:45 p.m.   Salvation Army Denton   (940) 566‐3800 1508 E. McKinney St.  Lunes‐Viernes  5:30 p.m.  ‐  6:00 p.m.    Refugio Durante la Noche:  Our Daily Bread Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC) Refugio (940) 514‐1007  300 S. Woodrow Ln  Lunes‐Viernes 5:30 p.m.‐  9:00 a.m.  Llame (940) 268‐2968 para informarse sobre aperturas por inclemencias del  tiempo.    Salvation Army Denton   (940) 566‐3800 1508 E. McKinney St.  Daily 4:00 p.m.  ‐  7:00 a.m.    60 Plan para las Inclemencias del Tiempo para Refugios para Personas sin Hogar y Servicios Ampliados – Denton, TX  4    Las aperturas, horarios y servicios de las instalaciones están sujetos a cambios. Por favor, consulte con la  ubicación/agencia para confirmar.   V: BORRADOR 10 de mayo de 2021   ¡Encuentra Ayuda! Llame al 211 o (940) 566‐2688.      ¡NO ESPERE A QUE EL TIEMPO SEVERO PARA COMENZAR A AYUDAR!  Los proveedores de servicios necesitan equipo que puedan distribuir, para que la gente afuera esté lista  para el calor del verano y tenga en reserva durante una emergencia. Tener el equipo adecuado en los  lugares correctos antes de una crisis ayudará a los proveedores a centrarse mejor en los servicios  directos y los esfuerzos que salvan vidas en el momento. Los artículos necesarios para el verano  incluyen: agua, botellas de agua reutilizables, toallitas húmedas, protector solar, calcetines y ponchos  para la lluvia.    Para obtener más información sobre cómo ser voluntario y donar, visite:   Our Daily Bread: https://www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/ ,  Monsignor King Outreach Center: https://www.kingoutreachcenter.com/ , o  Salvation Army Denton: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north‐texas/denton/    61 "" " "" " " " " " " "" " " EDWARD S SWISHERLYND A ROLLING GREEN OAK ASHEVENING WINDRIDGEHILLTOPSHILOH MEADOWHICKORYDESERT WILLOWWILLOWFORREST WILLOWASHHollandsworth Property Adjacent Property with Blockage Blockage Location Proposed New Pipe Creek "Storm Inlets Storm Pipes N62 I 13d~ Mo.a endait CITY COUNCIL REPORT FORMAT o TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM:Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager SUBJECT: Ordinance to Close Westgate Drive RECOMMENDATION: To close Westgate Drive north of Barrow permar.ently to createstabilityfortheWestgateneighborhood I SUMMARY: Issue has been considered at neighborhood meeting, Traffic Safety,and P & Z. All recommend approval of closure. BACKGROUND: The need oni Huntandnorth.as Phase eI whicheis heg outlet mall already a the west E. alotoftraffiv. Westgate is not needed to provide y capaacity.tecity. PROGRAMS DEPARTMENTS OR Q-ROUPS AFFECTED: Citizens, Hunt Properties, Police, Fire, Streets and Engineering FISCAL IMPACT: Saves 100,000 immediately. Can save as much as ten time; thatmuchinfuture R . PEC ULLY SU ZZ Lloy Harre 1 Prepared by:City Manager 7 t~a~e/T t e Approved: N_mO/T t e AEE00168 63 4genda No Agendalle Dulazte WS CITY ODENWN, TEXAS MUNICIPAL BU1L01NG / 215 E. MCKINNEY / DENTON, TEXAS 76201 May 28, 1993 I WestgateNeighborhood f Re:Closing Westgate Drive The City of Denton would like to invite all interested residents of the Westgate neighborhood to attend a City Council meeting on June 15, 1993 at7:00p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall on 215 E. McKinney,Your input and guidance from the March 31, 2993 neightborhood meeting and Planning and Zoning has been very valuable. We are taking the closure to the city council for their consideration so your continued participation is important. sincerely, AA Je ry Cla k, P. E.Di a-.tor Engineering & Transportation xc:Exposition Mills File AEE0023A 8171566.8200 D/FW METRO 434. 64 I i Agenda No. D Ra endalt t~te s a CITY oI DENTON, TEXAS MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215E McKINNEY / DENTON, TEXAS 76201 MEMORANDUM i DATEi May 27, 1993 TOa Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager FROMi Jerry Clark, Dir9ctor of Engineering 6 Transportation SUBJECTi Closure of Westgate Drive at Barrow Westgate Drive has been requested for closure on the north end of Barrow. The neighborhood has been protected from construction traffic during the Mall construction with a temporary closure. This issue has been before the neighborhood, Traffic Safety, and Planning and Zoning. All recommended closure. The key issue is that the road infrastructure in this area is more than adequate to serve future developmont without Westgate. If Westgate is not closed, the rural, law volume characteristics of Westgate will be completely changed) mainly as people try to access the outlet mall and other associated Hunt developments or short cut around US 380. 135, Bonnie Brae, Payne Drive, and the Exposition Mill (east-west) arterial between 135 to Loop 288 and Loop 288 provide all needed capacity for the area. This neighborhood needs to be protected to help insure its coexistence with some high end adjacent land uses. Please consider closing Westgate permanently so the neighborhood can remain healthy with relation to property values, quality of life and low end infrastructure costs. if the road is opened, an immediate $100,000 is needed to repave the road. Long term, the road should be converted from rural to urban design with curbs and underground drainage to address speed, capacity, and safety issues. These costs could range from $500,000 to $1,500,000 depending on the size of street constructed (2 lane, 4 lane, 5 lane, etc). I Finally, the neighborhood wants the road closed. Location of the cul de sac can be determined later based on coat, design needs, and citizen input. In a related matter, the owners of Exposition Mille have asked to keep the short I section of Westgate south of their property closed. This piece of Westgate will eventually curve back to Loop 288. it is not needed for access to the mall. Since it is concrete and the owner has agreed to extend the maintenance and warranties on the road, it's actually a benefit to leave it closed. Staff has reviewed this and recommends it to you. Js ry C AE 0 24D 8171588-8200 D/FW METRO 434.2529 65 Uganda No c Agenda Itam~s ilia 4a F' ~ ORDINANCE NO.I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE INDEFINITE CLOSING OF WESTGATE DRIVE NORTH OF BARROW STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Westgate neighborhood has indicated a desire for the City of Denton to indefinitely close a portion of Westgate Drive north of Barrow Street; and WHEREAS, the indefinite closure of a portion of Westgate Drive north of Barrow Street has been approved by the Citizens Traffic Safety Support Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Westgate neighborhood and the citizens of the City of Denton to indefinitely close a portion of Westgate Drive north of Barrow Street; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. That a portion of Westgate Drive north of Barrow Street shall be indefinitely closed as a public street or thor- oughfare. SECTION II. That the City Manager shall direct the appropriate City department to erect traffic control devices in order to imple- ment the indefinite closure of this portion of Westgate Drive. SECTION III. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 1993. BOB CASTLEBERRY, MAYOR ATTEST; JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY BY: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: D SRA A. DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY BYs~O- ~tJU~?~_- 66 LLJ swims aa?iC 11 r LdIQ__.._1 I r ss j777- Q CLC6uAE C a ewee HW 80 UNIV a o Z JIM CHRISTAL ROAD ssss t s s 67 C1 x6r~e~ da FJo 7 CITY of DENTON, TEXAS MUNICIPAL BUILDING / 215 E. McKINNEY / DENTON, TEXAS 76201 1 MEMORANDUM j I DATER April 8, 1993 TOa Planning 6 Zoning Commission FROii Jerry Clark, Director of Engineering 6 Transportation SUBJECTS Closure of Westgate Drive Westgate Drive 0 located in the northwest portion of the city junt to the east of 135 and the new Exposition Mille outlet mall. During the zoning case that you considered several months ago, the staff and neighborhood gave input that we consider closing Westgate Drive. it was closed during construction so that construction trucks would not create further damage to Westgate Drive and negatively impact the neighborhood.A neighborhood meeting was held on March 31st in the Civil Defense room. The attendees, results, and input are enclosed in the sign-in-sheet and Traffic Safety backup. The result of that meeting was a vote of 16 for an immediate and permanent closure of Westgate Drive and adding of a cul-de-sac, and 4 for temporary closure and opening once the thoroughfares were available such as east-west Westgate and extending Payne Drive. The neighborhood also had several other comments which are enclosed including building the cul-de-sac north of Barrow at Westgate.The major feedback of the meeting was that the majority of the neighborhood and staff feel this will become another short cut. Many people will use it to avoid dealing with heavy traffic, especially in the future 5 to 20 year periods.Currently, Westgate has about $00 vehicles a day on it. There were probably as high as 250 more prior to the closure. These were people coming in from small outlying towns ouch as Krum and Sanger using this as a short cut to avoid u9 77,135, and Highway 360.If you look at the enclosed thoroushfare map, it clearly shows that Westgate is not providing critical infrastructure to the city. The high intensity node centered around Loop 288 will be more than adequately served by the thoroughfares in the area that surround it. 135 and Bonnie Bras are major arterials to the east and went of Westgate. All access to the Hunt and Payne properties will occur off 135. The James Brown property, which is still undeveloped, since it went back to the prior owner, can allow some residential type access to Westgate in the future. But again, the majority would be on Bonnie Brae which is a secondary arterial. There seems to be no major reason to keep the road open and to create the short cut opportunities.This issue was proposed to Citizens Traffic Safety, although not required, for their input and consideration. They were in unanimous agreement that the road needed to be closed. They were not as sure about the cul-de-sac, especially gD/F'x1434. 68 No Planning and Zoning CGF~O Closure of Westgate Drive page 2 feeling that closure right at Barrow and Westgate would be more effectiveincludingreroutingofthedrivewaysoftheWallswholiveslightlytothenorthtoproperlyconnect. I think the neighborhood could be satisfied with thatsolution. CTSSC is concerned that a cul-de-sac to the north would be creatinganareaforkidsandpeopletoparkorhavepartiesin. The cost could range ashighas $50,000 for a cul-de-sac if the land had to be purchased. This probablywouldbeanecessityunlessallthepropertywastakenofftheWall's. This wouldbeaveryunfairimpactonthem. We would have to approach them and the ownerofthepropertytotheeastforlandacquisition. That combined withconstructioncostsforacul-de-sac including drainage modifications could besignificant. Doing some slight widening at Barrow and Westgate seems morerealistic. We have invited the entire neighborhood to attend the Planning and Zoningmeeting. We expect several to attend since they are very interested in thisissue. There seems to be two main decisions that you will need to make. First, is theconsiderationofimmediateclosureofWestgatewithamorepermanenttypeofbarricadeTheexistingbarricadeisasmallonethatwasintendedonlytostopconstructiontraffic. we would need to put something that would run from right-of-way to right-of-way and possibly work with the Walla with some sort of fencingtopreventpeoplefromcuttingthroughthere. We recommend that the road beclosedwiththissortofconstructionimmediately. The final issue is if the road should be closed permanently. The majority of theneighborhoodwasforpermanentclosure. Although, they were concerned abouthavingonlyoneaccesstotheneighborhood, they feel that other accesses willbecomeavailableastheJamesBrownpropertydevelops. If flooding or some otherunforeseensituationwouldcreateablockageonWestgatenotallowingingressandegress, a future circuitous route through the old James Brown property could beusedonlyduringemergencies. Long need torbe both the majority of staff and residents feel that this road does not Safety was notnsure nof thedpebe better served rmanent closure as tbeinghey are closed. Citizens to r be sflTrafficexibleaboutfuturedevelopment. The residents of the neighborhood made land purchasesbasedonaruraltypeenvironment, and the fact that Westgate has never beendesignatedasamajorarterialorcollector, closure of this road will have noaffectonfuturedevelopment. Please advise if you need further information. I will discuss this with you atthemeeting. Thanksl y V7C""'~ AES00239 69 o._ CITY of DENTON, TEXAS MUNICIPAL BUILDING / 215 E, McKINNEY / DENTON, TEXAS 76201 1 April 8, 1993 h Westgate Neighborhood Re:Closing Westgate Drive The City of Denton would like to invite all interested residents oftheWestgateneighborhoodtoattendaPlanningandZoningcommissionmeetingonApril14, 1993 at 5:00 p.m. in the civilDefenseRoomatcityNallon215E. McKinney. Your input and guidance from the March 31, 1993 meeting has beenveryvaluable. We are taking the closure to the Planning andZoningcommissionfortheirconsiderationsoyourcontinuedparticipationisimportant, sincerely, Ir P.E. Director of Engineering & Transportation xc:Exposition Mills File ASE0023A I 8' "'-rr'•A';+n D/FW ~ , : -gin e?42b29 I 70 v r; ,raFJD .Q.3_' I V fII Y b T Y drY p^Ed rd ral. + rmr rar Ydu m ralr firdl CI tSI Mail l mdy nar rdn enY.n n ih. roan ra drd lw dnr 1 Inter Office arur rd. r0.1 rrn Orr! n .r m"n 11 yr rea.Y ra.1 THE WILLIAMSON AGENCY LI FE. 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Absent from P&Z: Richard Cooper and Ivan Glasscock Present from Staff: Frank Robbins, Executive Director; Harry Persaud, Senior Planner,Mike Bucek, Assistant CityAttomey; Jerry Clark, City Engineer; David Salmon, Senior City Engineer. Chairman EngeIbrecht caned the meeting to order. 1.Co ider approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of arch 10, 1993, and Marc 4, 1993. Dr. Huey mo to approve the minutes as correcte Mr. Cochran seconde and the motion carried }unanimously 5-0. Item IV. on the agenda; C ider the public hearing procedures was moved up to item 11. because of the one pu c hepng scheduled. 11.Consider Commission public hea . g rocedures. Dr. Huey asked for clarificat)'din of the first to under item 8 of the procedures "see attached% Mr. Robbins said /hilrobably meant 15 additi al minutes to speak. Dr. Huey stated, at if it meant 15 additional minutes, th % thepelitioner would have 30 minutes to bak. Mr. Robb16 said that it would depend on what the Comted. It could be reconciled in a couple of ways: 1. Give the Petitioner 15 minutes. F 72 a ho i Minutes tk~n 93Planningand April 14, 1993 Zoning Commission Page 2 2, Give other speakers from 5 to 15 minutes, 3. A speaker at a time could have only 15 minutes to speak under whatevercategoryheisspeaking, Mr. Engelbr t stated that he thought the ruk'was, the maximum amount was tobe15minutes, o the Petitioner would be allowed another five (5) minutes for atotalof15minut minutesDr. Huey moved to lete the phrase (Maximum time for anyone speaker is 15 Mr, Willis seconded and the otion carried unanimously 5-0, Mr, Cochran stated that any addi nal time would still be left to the discretion of theCommission, Mr. Engelbrecht asked if the first part o he statement would remain as part of theprocedures. Dr. Huey said yes, the first part would remain written.She moved for adoption of the public hearing pr dures. Mr. Willis seconded and the motion carried unanimous y (5-0), III. Hold a public hearing and consider a street closure of Westgate Drive. STAFF REPORTr The Staff report was given by Jerry Clark, the City Engineer. Mr,Clark stated that he was presenting the affect of the Hunt Development, ExpositionMills. Mr. Clark pointed out that during the zoning case, one of the main concernswastragiccuttingthroughtheWestgateneighborhoodtogettotheOutletMau. A neighborhood meeting was held on March 31st. The result of that meeting was avoteof16infavorofanImmediateandpermanentclosureofWestgateDriveandtheadditionofacul-de-sac, and four in favor of a temporary closure and openingonceotherthoroughfaresareavailable, such as east-west Westgate or the extensionofPayneDrive, The neighborhood also suggested building a cul-de-sac north ofBarrowatWestgateDrive. The City did put up a barricade as a temporary measure.Mr. Clark said that the majority of the neighborhood and staff felt that the area willbecomeanothershortcutandmanypeoplewilluseittoavoiddealingwithheavytraffic. Westgate has about 500 vehicles a day on it at the present time. Prior to thebarricadetherewasatleast250additionalvehiclesperday. The extra traffic was 73 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission April 14, 1993 Page 3 from people coming in from outlying towns using Westgate as a shortcut to avoidU.S. Hwy 77, Interstate Hwy. 35, and U.S. Highway 380. Mr. Clark asked that theCommissionlookatthethoroughfaremapinordertounderstandthatWestgateDrivedoesnotprovidecriticalinfrastructuretotheCity. Interstate Hwy 35 andBonnieBraearemajorarterialstotheeastandwestofWestgate. The James BrownpropertywouldallowsomeresidentialaccesstoWestgateinthefuture. Mr. ClarkemphasizedthatthereseemedtobenomajorreasontokeepWestgateDriveopen.He told the Commission that the issue had been proposed to the Citizens TrafficSafetyCommittee, although it was not required. The Committee was in favor of theclosure, but unsure about the cul-de-sac. They felt that the closure right at BarrowandWestgatewouldbemoreeffectiveincludingre• routing of the Wall's drivewaywholivetothenorthoftheproperty. Mr. Clark said that the Commission neededtomaketwo (2) main decisions. First, would be the consideration of immediateclosureofWestgateDrivewithamorepermanenttypeofbarricade. The existingbarricadewasonlyintendedtostopconstructiontraffic. The closure would need tobeextendedfromright-of-way to right-of-way, and possibly work with the Wall's onsometypeoffencing. Staff recommended that the road be closed with permanentconstructionimmediately. The other issue, would be to close the road permanently.Mr. Clark stated that both Staff and the residents felt that the road did does not needtobeopenedandwouldbebetterservedbybeingclosed. The Traffic SafetyCommitteewasunsureaboutapermanentclosure. 't'hey were trying to be flexibleaboutfuturedevelopment. The Closure of Westgate Drive would have no affect onfuturedevelopment. Mr. Clark said that the residents in the neighborhood madelandpurchasesbasedonaruralenvironmentandthattheywouldliketomaintainthatruralsetting. Dr. Huey asked if the Commission was being asked to make a recommendation onlyontheclosureortheclosurewith : barricade vs a cul-de-sac. Mr. Clark said that if the Commission recommended closure, staff would like to betoldassoonaspossible. The proposal would still have to go to Council and thenstaffcouldbeginthedesignprocess. The idea was to move as quickly as possible sothattheproblemcouldberesolvedinatimelymanner. Mr. Engelbrecht asked if it was possible to close the street at Bartow and realign [liedriveway. Mr. Clark said that would be the lease expensive way for the City. Mr. Engelbrecht said that if the road was closed at Barrow, in essence there wouldbealefthandturngoingnorth. He asked if that was basically what staff wanted to 74 1 Minutes b d 'tarn S # f Planning and Zoning Commission' April 14, 1993 1 3~ 9 Page 4 do temporarily. Mr. Clark said that if P&Z recommended permanent closure ,staff wou'.d pursue thatoptioninsteadofthetemporaryclosing. He said that staff was asking for someguidance. The City staff prefers to close at Barrow and redirect the driveway becauseitwouldbecheaper. Mr. Engclbrecht said that he did not would violate the Subdivision RegulationserTheststreet was too long. was needed. It i Mr. Clark explained that it would not violate regulations because it would not bearegularcul-de-sac. It would be a small turn around area to prevent peoplefromusingthedriveways. I Mr. Engelbrecht asked if that could be stopped with a No Outlet sign at Payne Drive.Mr. Clark said that signs very rarely work.Mr. Cochran asked how far past Barrow would Westgate be extended with thecul-de- sac.Mr. Clark explained that he had not gotten into the dcsign Issue yet, but itwouldprobablyberightpasttheWall's driveway, 100 to 120 feet north of the intersection.Mr. Willis said that it seemed that the Commission was hearing concerns oftheneighborhoodandstaff. He asked if the details should not be worked outbetweenstaffandtheresidentsandthenpresentedtotheCommissionforrecommendationor denial.Mr. Clark said that it was staffs intention to try and work with the neighborho?.i. He explained that people were getting tired of engineers telling them this is tb; wayitisandyouhavetolivewithit. The residents like to be involved In thingst1,ataffecttheir neighborhood.Mr. Willis said that without all of the information that staff had, ! felt thattheCommissioncouldnotmakeadecision. Staff should work out the details andbringasolutionbacktotheCommissionforrecommendationtoCouncil. If thesolutionwasnotagreeableitwouldthengotopublic hearing.Mr. Clark said that his recommendation was to vote to close Westgate and letstaffworkoutthedetailsonthecul-de-sac. He said that if the Planning and 75 Agenda No of bg.~tiaflanl„ Minutes t~ts_~$- Planning and Zoning Commission 1~ 4f tpApril14, 1993 Page 5 Commission wanted to get involved they could but there was no need. Mr. Engelbrecht stated that staff was requesting direction for either a temporary orpermanentstreetclosure. He said that it seems that as Westgate develops it has thepotentialtobecomeacollectorstreet. Mr. Clark said that a residential street can hold up to 5000 cars a day. At thepresenttimeWestgatehasabout500, so he did not think that it would have tobecomeacollectorstreet. Mr. Engelbrecht stated that because of the location of Westgate Drive there wouldbecontinueddevelopmentandbecause 'r Is already established It would serve as acollectorstreet. Mr. Clark said that it could be a"minor collector. If traffic was routed to arterialstreetsyoumighthave50lotsthatwillopenontoWestgate. You would still not beexceedingthecapacity. It would be more than a dead end street. Mr. Clark saidthathedidnotthinkthatItwouldneedtobeacollectorstreet. It would collect fromseveralneighborhoodsbutnotagreatvolumeandItshouldbecontrolledbyclosingthenorthernend. Mr. Engelbrecht stated that we do not know what is going to happen. We have someIdeawhattypeofdevelopmentwilltakeplacebutnottotal. He said that he did nothaveaproblemwithtemporaryclosure, but lie did have with a permanent closure. Mr. Clark explained that was why the issue was broken down. That way at the veryleastapermanentbarricadecouldbeputupandtheneighborhoodwouldknowthattheproblemhadbeensolvedtemporarily, and public hearings would be held In thefuture. Staff did not want to have the permanent closure as the only option. Mr. Engelbrecht asked if the Traffic Safety Commission had concerns aboutpermanentclosurealso. Mr. Clark said that they expressed a little concern. They felt that it was an areawhereoptionsmightneedtoremainopen. Ile said that personally, he did not thinkthatunderthecircumstancesthatoptionsneededtobekeptopen. Dr. Huey asked for staff to define temporary. Mr. Clark said that it would be a minimum of three (3) month, the time it could takeforanewzoningcasetocomealongandsomethingdifferentwouldhavetobedone. S. 76 ApendaNo. SAgendalfo Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission 1 April 14, 1993 j-Q` Page 6 i The option would be left open. Dr. fluey asked where the actual closure would be. Mr. Clark said the closure would be at Barrow. Dr. Huey stated that the closure would be at the intersection of Barrow, Mr. Clark said that was not where the neighborhood wanted it closed. TheneighborhoodwanteditclosednorthofBarrow150feet. Dr. Huey said at the place where the current barricade is located. Mr. Clark said yes, but there would be a cul-de-sac. Dr. Fluey asked if the closure was at Barrow, what would the access be for people IwholivenorthofBarrow. Mr. Clark said the City would have to rework their driveways, but there was only onehousenorthofBarrow. TO SPEAK TO THE PETITION: Bill Williamson, Barrow and Westgate, Denton, Texas. Mr. Williamson said that helivedinthesecondhousefromtheclosure. He said that the traffic had increased a great deal from people who were trying to avoid going to the highway. He said thatbeforetheOutletMailwentin, people would come through the neighborhood to gettoKrumandSanger. The Outlet Mail did not feel that the closure would hurt theirbusinessinanyway. They are getting sufficient flow from Loop 288 and the serviceroad. The temporary barricade is just past Mr. and Mrs Walls. driveway. The Wallsliveinthelasthouse. The City has just repaired the Wall's driveway because of thetrucksthatuseittoturnaround. He stated that what the resident a were proposingwastoclosetheroadandputInasmallcul-de-sac just large ern h for cars to turnaroundwithoutusingtheWalls' driveway. The neighborhood Is rural and there hasbeenseveralattemptsatdeveloping, but the money was not there. It would takeyearstodevelop. The lots are aU one (1) acre and face Westgate Drive. There arenohomesontheothersideoftheroad. The lots along Barrow are also large rurallots. He said that the residens want to preserve that rural atmosphere. HopefullyInthefuturePayneDrivecanbeextendedtothehighwayanditwouldcutoutalotofthetraffic. Mr. Williamson said that staff had been wonderful by letting theneighborhoodhavesomeInputIntothesituation. He said that the other thing theneighborhoodwasconcernedaboutwassafety. He asked that the Commission grant o . 77 pgri~~~3N0 i~-~J.JAda(a~ Minutes z l1.csPlanningandZoningCommission 1 IApril14, 1993 Page 7 a permanent closure. Jesse Coney . 3513 Granada Trail, Denton, Texas. Mr. Coffey asked if the rules ofapublichearingforastreetclosurewerethesameasforzoning. He stated that hehadreceivednonoticeandtohisknowledgenooneelseInWestgateHeightsreceivednotice. Mr. Robbins said that we post a notice of public hearing, but there are no regulatoryrequirementsfornoticetobesentonstreetclosures. Mr. Coffey said that Mr. Clark mentioned the change In designation from asub,tandard collector to a residential street. He asked if that was going to be thecase. Mr. Clark said yes, that was what staff was recommending. Mr. Enge(brecht said that staff had made no recommendation. Mr. Clark said that Westgate was shown on the map to be a minor collector streetbecauseofthedevelopmentoftheJamesBrownproperty, The Brown propertyneverdeveloped. Staff did not recommend at the current time that the designationbechanged. If too many Issues are involved the case becomes confusing. What staffwastryingtosaywasthatbyclosingthestreetitwouldbecomearesidentialstreet. Mr. Coffey said that it was his wish that it be made a residential street. He alsowantedtosecondwhatMr. Williamson had said about the development. He statedthatithadtakenhimfive (5) years to sell 36 lots, and when Fox and Jacobs left theyweresellinghomesattherateof35peryear. Bonnie Saffron • 3306 Darby, Denton, Texas. Ms. Saffron said that she agree withBillWilliamsonthereshouldbeapermanentclosurewithacul-de-sac. She statedthatiftheroadremainsopentherewouldbealotmoretrafficanditwouldeventuallybecomeahighway, especially at night when people are trying to get homeafto-r the Mall closes. She also stated that there were children In the neighborhoodthatsometimesplayInthestreet. Maria Lewis • 3101 Westgate Drive, Denton, Texas. Ms. Lewis said that she livedinthefirsthousethatfacedWestgate. She said that the Idea when she moved to theareawasthatthehousewouldremainInaruralareawheretheycouldraisetheirchildrenandgrandchildren. She said that when the street was open there was somuchtrafficthatpeoplecouldnotevenwalkwithoutbeingafraidfortheirlives. She i 78 Aj ndai!em Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission April 14, 1993 Page 8 said that they felt that the street should be closed for the safety of the neighborhoodandshouldremainclosed. Cecile Carson • 1821 Concord, Denton, Texas. Ms. Carson said that she was at thepublichearingInbehalfofherparentswholivedat3001Thunderbird, She said thattheirmainconcernbytheclosureofWestgateDrivewouldbetheeffectthatitwouldhaveonThunderbird, Carriage Hill, Greenway Club Dtates, and Westgate Heights.She explained that they were not in opposition to the closure of Westgate DrivebecausetheyunderstoodtheproblemandhadthesameconcernstheresidentsofWestgatehad. She said that she would like the Commission to strongly considerwhentheydotheirCapitalImprovementPlan, to move up the dates for Payne DrivetobeextendedthroughtoThunderbird. Ms. Carson said that because Bonnie Braehasbeenexcludedfromconstructiontraffic, Thunderbird has become the industrialrouteforalloftheconstructionvehicles, not only for Fox and Jacobs but also forpartofMr. Coffey's development. In addition to the problems already presented, theWestgateHeightshadalargenumberofchildren. There are no sidewalks In theareaandthelotsizeis7000squarefeet, The children do not a have a great deal ofroomtoplaysotheyretreattothestreets. Ms. Carson said that they would like tokeeptheresidentialatmosphere. She stated that the construction of Payne Drive wasessentialtothedecisiontocloseWestgate. Cut through traffic from North Ickes andNorthCentralDentoncomedownWindsorandproceedupPayneDriveandmakealeftononeofthehvostreetsthatintersectPayneDriveandcomeoutonThunderbird. Ms. Carson said that her parents had almost been hit trying to get Inandoutoftheirdriveway. Ms. Carson closed by saying that she knew that thedecisionfacingtheCommissionwaswhetherornottocloseWestgate, but they werehopingthattheCommissionwouldgivesomedirectioneitherduringthemeetingorintheirCIPProgramfortheextensionofPayneDrive. Mr. Cochran asked if Ms. Carson felt that the closure of Westgate Drive would putaburdenThunderbird, but the burden could be alleviated by the extension of PayneDrive, Ms. Carson said yes, the residents have already seen an increase in traffic from thetemporaryclosure, but the extension of Payne Drive would help. Chairman Engelbrecht closed the Public Hearing. FINAL STAFF REMARKS: Mr. Clark said that staff recommended the permanentclosureofWestgateDrivewithacul-de-sac for turn around, Mr, Engelbrecht asked if the Commission recommended permanent closure would 79 daNo Minutes CI'S Planning and Zoning Commission J April 14, 1993 Page 9 Mr. Engelbrecht asked if the Commission recommended permanent closure woulditgivetheCitytherighttodoawaywiththeexistingright-of-way. Mr. Clark said yes, some time in the future. Mr. Engelbrecht said that if that were the decision, it would be made without reviewoftheThoroughfarePlan, without Payne Drive being completed and at the currenttimethereisnodefinitedateforthattohappen. Mr. Clark said that the extension of Payne drive has been recommended for the lastfiveyears. He said that he felt that it may come out of executive staff in the nearfuture. It could possibly be seen by May. Mr. Engelbrecht said even that recommendation was coming from bond money wedidnothaveyet. Mr. Clark said yes, none was authorized at the current time. Mr. Engelbrecht asked if there were further development along Payne Drive orWestgatewouldthetrafficincrease. He said that he had concerns about apermanentclosurewhenthereisnodefinitedatetoextendPayneDrive. We standthechanceofIncreasingthetrafficonThunderbird. Until there is another plan totakecareofthetrafficintheotherneighborhoodshedidnotseehowtheCommissioncouldrecommendpermanentclosure. Mr. Clark said that Mr. Coffey's subdivision feeds down to Payne. The BrownpropertywaslargeenoughwherethedevelopmentcouldbeencouragedsothatwewouldgetroutesmoredirecttoPayneDriveorBonnieBraeandnothaveaproblem. Mr. Engelbrecht asked what would be done differently if the recommendation istemporaryclosureinsteadofapermanentone. Mr. Clark said that if the closure were to be temporary, the barricade would beextendedacrosstotheright-of-way. The staff would work with the Wali's to makesurethatpeopledidnotdothroughtheirproperty. If the closure is to be permanent,Staff would begin developing a plan for a cul-se-sac. The barricade would beremovedandthestreetcrewswouldremovetheroadfarthernorth. Eventually theright-of-way would be abandoned. 9. 80 A q1.. Agr,ntlaltem t sMinutes Rue 6-Planning and Zoning Commission 14, 1993April 1 Page 10 Ms. Fleming asked if it would be possible for the Commission to get a copy of thereportfromtheTrafficSafetyCommittee.that they were opposed to the closure She said that it was her understanding Mr. Clark said that the report was included in the P&Z backup material. Ire saidtheywerenotopposedtoaclosure, just in doubt about a permanent closure. Theyfeltthatoptionsshouldbeleftopen. The Engineering and Transportation staffrecommendedpermanentclosure. Dr. Ifuey asked why the closure was to be at Barrow instead of where the barricadehasbeenplaced. Mr. Clark said it would be more expensive to build a regular 60 foot cul-de-sac withcurbandgutters. The cost of that type of construction would be between $30,000 .75,000. The small turn around at Barrow would be built quickly for about $10,00010 $15,000. Mr. Cochran said that it was his understanding that the owner of the Brown propertywouldbediscouragedfromusingWestgateasanaccess. Mr. Clark said that the developer would have some access to Westgate, but he wouldhavetodesignWsroadsaccordingly. Mr. Cochran asked if that would hurt Thunderbird or Greenway CLub Estates. Mr. Clark said that the volume would not be as great as on Westgate. Dr. Huey about the Fotentlal of advancing Payne all the way through to the highway, Mr. Clark said that the Engineering and Transportation staff has been recommendingthatforacoupleofyears. One of the problems had been the tax roll values aregoingdownandsalestaxeshadnotbeenrisingsotheC.I.P. had actually diminishedsomewhat. The roadway could possibly be put in during the first year of the electiontoreplacethesectionthathasbeenrepairedontheeastendnearBonnieBraeandworktogetthebackendinlater. Minor problems could be solved by adding asphalt.It can also be recommended for the C.I.P. program, Another issue that might helptheCommissionmakeadecisionisthefifestationatthenorthcastcorner. ChiefCookneedsPayneDriveopentogettotheoutletmallquicklytoo. So fire safetyissuesneedtobeaddressed. Mr. Cochran asked if Westgate was Chief Cooks current route. 0, 81 w- 7 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission a0 O April 14, 1993 Page 11 Mr. Clark said yes, but that he could also get there by loop 288. If the turn around at Loop 288 is used it takes 3.52 seconds to get to the mall, 2 1/2 minutes by going up Westgate, and four m'nuoes going up Bonnie Brae. Mr. Cochran asked if limits could be set on. temporary closure, Mr, Engelbrecht said that there was not a reason to set limits at the current time, It could be brought back when there is some Idea when Payne Drive will be extended and we want to review the thoroughfare plan, Dr. Huey said that the closure would do more than any one thing to preserve the nature of the neighborhood which Is so important. The whole concept of the Planning and Zoring Commission was to try to help with definitions and to try to give some stability to those definitions, She stated that she thought that it would be to everyones advantage to move in that direction and establish that definition instead of waiting to see what type of development occurs. A permanent closure would help to define the type of development that would occur in the future, Dr. Huey moved to recommend permanent closure of Westgate Drive just north of Barrow, Mr, Cochran seconded the motion. The rsotion carried 44 with Fleming In opposition, The meeting adjourned to the Civil Defense Room for a work session. Mr. Willis had to leave when the meeting went Into the work session. t'he work session was cancelled because three members were absent. 4 111. C ider the Annexation Policy Plan STAFF R)E Staff report v as given by Harry Per Mr. Persaud stated that the Annexation Polirsented to the Co ssion on March 10, 1943. The Commission had asked for nsn t to re ' Mr, Persaud said that the policy was r being brought back for the Commiss consideration and input. He said that staff felt that it was an opportu,.ie At to adop Annexation Plan because of growth in our ETJ. Many outly'in i s want to develop laim land. The plan is needed to guide the Comml n and the City Council In ma eclsions regarding ETJ Issues. Armexa 'are becoming more and more impo The City is doing one (1) "o (2) crses per year. The City's policy has been RVdQ aggressive anne on. Mr. F'essaud said that the Information on the annexations been Incorporated in many different sources, such as the City Charier, State aws, 82 A[;914~N0 _ aolton.l CTSSC MEMO 1 March 71, 1991 page 2 based relate to the topography, shape, or other unique physical features of the property which are not generally common to other properties. The special or peculiar conditions upon which the request is r based did not result from or was not created by the owner's or any prior owner's omission. plgfid, This reest does not specialty covered by ordinants, The speculiarshepaeo ofrthe~property would seem to be that it fronts on two collectors so so%vs, adjustment/coneideration would be necessary. Tha third conditicn addresses the request not being created by the owners own action. Thir Is the marginal area of decision, rho owner could have clearly requested only one drive. The proposal seems to be In tact based on providing access for a melt supporting handicapped person which Ls a major positive especially with the new allow very specific variance* lththe t care based an consistency should c Act". versus perceived need. This seems to be that, There have been some misunderstandings between the patltionere and staff that we regret. We are not sure those compromised the situations but in the petitioners mind they did. We can provide details if needed. The real issue is whether the one drive versus the circular drive is variance provided it supports they that fool to measurable/realistic CTSSC reed. Approve he the data recommend t the i handicapped need is also valid, ITEM VISTuATE ETUM - 1tiaaCM 31. 19931 eWestgate Nesgateneighborhoodd at was the asked existing barricade~c• and input as to closing Twenty residents attonded and provided the following input including oth alternatves. installi g a6cul-do-vac. Thei4sagai st wereetare er i The two eroutes woul Lb be an t extension Eof Payne to IIS and extension the Concerns of Neighborhood 1.worLx culvert n't be blocked In Pecan floods, crosses so one access route i 2.ia"wacul-de-sac so l4sdiveway which the City has had to replacer in the once already, 1.Repair damages from recent telephone cable work on hill. 4,Move xit signs to Payne before people make turn up westg 83 i INCP CTSSC MEMO j'" March 31, 1993 I page 3 f 5.Do not like mutes to subdivision through Greenwood rstaten versus using Bonnie Brae Mayor priority Is to get Pay:isDriveextendedtoI35 . City staff has requested the item be placed in Sth year of CIP prior to meeting.r 6.Develop another route to Westgate neighborhood when Hunt properties and old James Brown properties develop. Design so would not become shortcut problem. 7.Develop sidewalk along Payne to get residents to North Lakq Park. S.Strongly want Payne Drive repavsd so it is driveable and some want curbs, others like rural. All want ditches cleaned out so they drain and don't stand water. In the matter of closing a street, CTSSC is not currently a requireddecision. We would like your guidance and direction to rodent to P i I on April 14, 1993. They need to kn*w what your evaluation of the neighborhood recommendations are. usuryi Staff agrees that the closing of Westgate is the best solutic:. to avoid another short cutting problem. Circulation is adaquate now for all residents and exposition Hills does not need this connection. We feel the majority of 16 people recommended a solution of closing Westgate now and adding a cul-de-sac. This solution is the best solution to keep retail and residential traffic separated. Attached are minutes from meeting. ITEM I4 8 ZZAT roR A MINIMUM CO NZg CLKARANCZ RSOUIUMINT vA_RIMCI. ON SQUTHAIDGR DRINK Paterbllt Corporation is requesting a minimum corner clearance variance for a proposed driveway on Southridge Drive at their new office at the corner of I.H. 3SI southbound service road (SBSR) and Southridge Drive. The existing condition of the facility has throe driveways on Hollyhill Lane, one on Southridge, two on the service road, and one on Woodbrock Drive. Paterbllt has agreed to close two driveways on Hollyhill Lane, and on„ on the service road. On the other hand, they are proposing an additional driveway on SouthridgeDrive, which is the subject of this request. In order to build proposed driveway, Paterbllt Is seeking variance of Section 34-115, article 9), paragraph 2) p2411) of the Subdivision and Land Development regulation which stipulates a minimum corner clearance of 150 feet for an arterial /collector intersection. The service road is classified as an arterial in Us City's thoroughfare plan. Southridge is classified a collector. In order for the commission to approve a variance, the applicantmustdemoustratothatallthroecriterianetforthinSection34-1 page 2372) of the Subdivision and Land Development Rf7ulations are 84 I Agor.daNo D Agrrdaltem,d 6~b crrY o! orNr0N, TEXAS MUNVPAL BUILDING 215 E. MCKINNEY / DENTON, TEXAS 76201 March 22, 1993 r Westgate Neighborhood Res Closing Westgate Drive The City of Denton would like to invite all interested residents of the Westgate neighborhood to attend a meeting on March 31, 1993 at 600 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room at City Hall on 215 E. McKinney. Exposition Mills is now operational with all traffic coming off the 135 and Loop 286 frontage :,()ads. Hunt Petroleum is satisfied with the level of service these roads provide for access to their development. The City of Denton would like to receive your input as to the closing of Westgate Drive at the current barricade. The future status will also be discussed as to whether the closure should be permanent. The second option would be closure until a four lane roadway is constructed from 135 to Bonnie Brae. This would eliminate the need for short cutters to come through your neighborhood. Please consider the above information and plan to attend the meeting. We need you to give us direction that could affect the future of your neighborhood. This will not be the final public input period as the ordinance would have to be approved by Citizens Traffic Safety Commission and City Council. Sincerely, rr ark, P.E. Director of Engineering 6 Transportation xc;Exposition Hills File AEE00220 0 --'504.0100 D/F", "!c•'O434•?F^q 85 ORDINANCE NO. 9.3 -/OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE INDEFINITE CLOSING OF WESTGATE DRIVE NORTH OF BARROW STREET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Westgate neighborhood has indicated a desire for the City of Denton to indefinitely close a portion of Westgate Drive north of Barrow Street; and WHEREAS, the indefinite closure of a portion of Westgate Drive north of Barrow Street has been approved by the Citizens Traffic Safety Support Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Westgate neighborhood and the citizens of the City of Denton to indefinitely close a portion of Westgate Drive north of Barrow Street; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION I. That a portion of Westgate Drive north of Barrow Street shall be indefinitely closed as a public street or thor- oughfare. SECTION II. That the City Manager shall direct the appropriate City department to erect traffic control devices in order to imple- ment the indefinite closure of this portion of Westgate Drive. SECTION III. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 1993. 86 Westgate Improvements Thank you for joining us! The meeting will begin momentarily. 187 Participants and Agenda Participants •City Manager’s Office ➢Sara Hensley ➢David Gaines •Capital Projects/Public Works ➢Rebecca Diviney➢Seth Garcia ➢Robin Davis ➢Daniel Kremer➢Jim Wilder➢Rachel Wood •Public Affairs➢Stephanie Yates •Development Services➢Scott McDonald ➢Julie Wyatt •Denton Municipal Electric ➢Jerry Fielder •Denton Independent School District➢Garry Ryan •Texas Department of Transportation➢Nelson Underwood Agenda •Introductions •Virtual Community Reminders •Presentation Overview ➢Development Updates (Rayzor Ranch/Denton High School Area) ➢Westgate Reconstruction Project Current Scope ➢Improvement Options for Westgate ➢Next Steps ➢Questions 288 •All attendees are muted •All attendee video is disabled •Questions: ➢Questions will be answered at the end of the presentation in the order they are received ➢Select “Raise Hand” to request to speak –For people wishing to verbally ask a question, those questions will be answered at the end of the presentation. If you raise your hand, the presenter will call your name and you will need to unmute after you have been called on to ask your question •Presentation will be available after meeting online at: www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeetings 3 Virtual Community Meeting Reminders 89 Presentation Overview •Development Updates (Rayzor Ranch/Denton High School Area) •Westgate Reconstruction Project Current Scope •Improvement Options for Westgate •Next Steps •Questions 490 Perch Denton Residences at Rayzor Ranch Known Private Development Projects Near Westgate 5 The Mark Kings Ridge Denton High School Windsor Apartments Build-to-Rent PD 91 Bronco Way Construction (DISD and Private Development Project) •Currently planned to be a four- lane divided roadway extending from Bonnie Brae to Westgate •DISD to construct the southern two lanes ➢Anticipated completion date by August 2022 •Kings Ridge Ph. 2 to construct the northern two lanes ➢Anticipated to begin construction in 6 months 692 Bonnie Brae Phase 6 Scope •Widen Bonnie Brae to 4 lane divided roadway from University Drive to US-77 •Traffic signals at Windsor, Riney Road, & US-77 •New sidewalks/10-foot shared use trail •Drainage System Improvements •Water Main Upgrades •Street Light Installation Estimate at Completion -$30.5 Million Schedule –Begin Construction Quarter 4 2021 / Complete Construction Quarter 2 2023 Coordination –Multiple meetings with DISD on project. Possibility of including Riney Road extension for future elementary school site. 793 Windsor Drive (TxDOT Project) Scope •Windsor Drive Overpass, to be constructed as part of the I-35/35E/35W Merge Project from I-35E/W to US 77 north of Denton •Provisions will be made to take the current 2-lane traffic from Windsor under the southern span of the bridge and provide the connection from the north bound frontage road to the south bound frontage road with a temporary 2-way roadway. •Ultimate configuration will be in place for when the City widens full extent of Windsor to 4-lane divided. Construction estimate is $1.2 million for the City to fully widen Windsor to the frontage road. Schedule •Right-of-Way Acquisition Complete –April 2021 •Utility Relocations Complete –June 2022 •100% Design Complete –March 2022 •Let Date –January 2025 894 Scope •Drainage Upgrades •Sewer Upgrades •Water Upgrades •Street Reconstruction Estimate at Completion -$2,489,000 Schedule –Planned coordination with Bonnie Brae Phase 6 and Denton High School construction. Coordination –Work will be scheduled to minimize impacts to Denton High School traffic. Westgate (Current Project from 2014 Bond) 995 Access –Resident access to their homes during construction Temporary vs. Permanent Connectivity Options •Access to future Bronco Way •Access to Westgate •Potential connection as an east/west corridor Project Extent Considerations •Improve southern stretch of Westgate as intended with the 2014 Bond •Improve full, current north/south extent of Westgate •Permanent Connection to East/West Westgate and/or Bronco Way Westgate Considerations 1096 Westgate Improvement Option 1 Scope: •Full reconstruction of north/south portion of Westgate •Drainage Upgrades •Water Upgrades •Sewer Upgrades Estimate at Completion:$4,893,701 Schedule: Planned coordination with Bonnie Brae Phase 6 and Denton High School construction. Dependent on completion of design, selection of contractor and funding availability. Considerations:Additional right-of-way acquisition required. Access for neighbors during construction needs to be addressed. Does not include sidewalk connectivity. 1197 Westgate Improvement Option 2 Scope: •Full reconstruction of north/south portion of Westgate •Drainage Upgrades •Water Upgrades •Sewer Upgrades •8’ Sidewalk Collector Estimate at Completion:$5,115,701 Schedule:Planned coordination with Bonnie Brae Phase 6 and Denton High School construction. Dependent on completion of design, selection of contractor, and funding availability. Considerations: •Additional right-of-way acquisition required. •Access for neighbors during construction needs to be addressed. 1298 Westgate Improvement Option 3 Scope (Could tie-in to any previous option): •Temporary connection to Bronco Way ➢Southern two lanes of Bronco Way are being constructed by DISD as part of the high school ➢Northern two lanes of Bronco Way will be constructed as part of Kings Ridge Phase II development •24’ asphalt overlay with minor base improvements Estimate at Completion:$32,782 Schedule:Dependent on completion of design, selection of contractor and funding availability. Considerations: •Heavy traffic projected in the area; temporary improvement may not be sufficient. •Traffic patterns will be changing with the new high school, it will be difficult to remove temporary access once established. 1399 Westgate Improvement Option 4 Scope (Could tie-in to any previous option): •Permanent connection to Bronco Way •Drainage Upgrades •Sidewalk Connectivity Estimate at Completion:$229,143 Schedule:Dependent on completion of design, selection of contractor, and funding availability. Considerations: •Would improve connectivity and provide another east/west corridor in a high growth area if tied to Bronco Way. •Would establish the alignment of the intersection of Westgate and Bronco Way, which could impact future development and right-of-way considerations. •Would have to repeal Ordinance 93-108 to allow for permanent access. 14100 Westgate Improvement Option 5 Scope (Could tie-in to any previous option): •Temporary connection to east/west Westgate •24’ asphalt overlay with minor base improvements Estimate at Completion:$180,225 Schedule:Dependent on completion of design, selection of contractor, and funding availability. Considerations: •Would improve connectivity and provide another east/west corridor. •Would establish the alignment of the intersection of Westgate and Bronco Way, which could impact future development and right-of-way considerations. •Would have to repeal Ordinance 93-108 to allow for temporary access. 15101 Westgate Improvement Option 6 Scope (Could tie-in to any previous option): •Permanent connection to existing east/west portion of Westgate •Drainage Upgrades •Sidewalk Connectivity Estimate at Completion:$2,093,505 Schedule: Planned coordination with Bonnie Brae Phase 6 and Denton High School construction. Dependent on completion of design, selection of contractor, and funding availability. Considerations: •Would improve connectivity and provide another east/west corridor. •Would establish the alignment of the intersection of Westgate and Bronco Way, which could impact future development and right-of-way considerations. •Would have to repeal Ordinance 93-108 to allow for permanent access. 16102 Ordinance 93-108 •Supported the closure of Westgate north or Barrow Street as a public street or thoroughfare indefinitely •Reason cited was the amount of traffic generated by the opening of the Stonehill Center Outlet Mall •Approved June 15, 1993 Previous Connectivity 17103 Westgate Improvement Options Overview 18104 Westgate Improvement Options Summary Option Description Cost Estimate Current 2014 Bond Project Roadway reconstruction, utility and drainage upgrades to three segments of Westgate from Fladger to Windsor $2,489,000 Option1 Roadway reconstruction, utility and drainage upgrades of full north/south extent of Westgate $4,893,701 Option 2 Roadway reconstruction, utility and drainage upgrades, and sidewalk along full north/south extent of Westgate $5,115,701 Option 3 (could tie-in to any previous option) Temporary connection of Westgate to Bronco Way $32,782 Option 4 (could tie-in to any previous option) Permanent connection of Westgate to Bronco Way $229,143 Option 5 (could tie-in to any previous option) Temporary connection of north/south Westgate to east/west Westgate $180,225 Option 6 (could tie-in to any previous option) Permanent connection of north/south Westgate to east/west Westgate with sidewalk connectivity $2,093,505 19105 Next Steps •City Council Work Session on June 8 for direction on project scope •Submit Capital Investment Plan funding request based on Council direction and secure funding •Coordinate project with TxDOT and DISD ➢TxDOT coordination on I-35 Widening ➢DISD coordination on Bronco Way •Finalize design •Potential repeal of Ordinance 93-108 (based on option selected) •Mobility Committee, Traffic Safety Commission, and City Council consideration required •Select construction contractor and begin construction 20106 •Westgate CIP Project Information –Rachel Wood •Rachel.Wood@cityofdenton.com| (940) 349-7718 •Online: •To check the status of the Westgate CIP Project at any time, visit www.cityofdenton.com/westgate •Email: •Sign up for Westgate CIP Project email alerts at www.cityofdenton.com/westgate Stay Informed 107 Questions? 22108 BONNIE BRAE STDRIVE CW WINDSOR DRWESTGATE DRDRIVE A DARBY LNDRIVE D JOHN DR DRIVE B BAUER DR COFFEY DR SOUTHWAYNORTHWAYPRIVATE DR BR O N C O W A Y - N O R T H E R N 2 L A N E S PARUAMENT DR LOOKOUT LNCHASEMOOR DRCARRIAGE HLOVERLOOK LNWESTGLEN DR TRIUMPH DRCRESTMEADOW STWESTVIEW TRLBARROW DR CONQUEST DR FLADGER DR WINDSOR FARMS DRSAVILL G D N CHIVALRY DRBROOKLAKE WESTCLARENDON DRETON PLSTEPHEN DRRINEY RD ARROWHEAD DRCLAYDON DRDRIVE E WENDELL DRBR O N C O W A Y - S O U T H E R N 2 L A N E S WESTGATE DR Legend Westgate Improvement Options Option 1: Street Rebuilt to Collector Option 2: Street Rebuilt to Collector with 8' Sidewalk on one side Option 3: Temporary Connection to Bronco Way Option 4: Permanent Connection to Bronco Way Option 5: Temporary Connection to E/W Westgate Option 6: Permanent Connection to E/W Westgate Bronco Way - Future 4-Lane Divided Roadway To Be Constructed By: Kings Ridge Phase 2 (Northern 2 Lanes) Denton ISD (Southern 2 Lanes) Current 2014 Bond Project Current 2014 Bond Project Westgate Improvements WINDSOR N109 June 4, 2021 Report No. 2021-035 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Provide an overview of the safety of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) for the Hickory GIS Substation Project including a review of the sites considered for the substation. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Through independent research and information obtained from GIS manufacturers, Denton Municipal Electric has learned of several safety improvements gained from this technology. These improvements are briefly described below along with a high-level overview of the technology. In a traditional air-insulated electric substation (AIS), energized equipment is insulated from other equipment using air. This means the energized equipment is usually outdoors and requires large metdistances for insulation. GIS technology uses SF6 gas to insulate the energized equipment rather than air. For a GIS substation, energized components are contained in a metal enclosure with SF6 inside. This allows for much less space required than a traditional air-insulated substation and thus a smaller substation size. However, GIS technology has a two to three times higher overall cost than traditional air insulated substations. The size of the site selected by Council (purple site in the map below) required GIS technologies to be considered. An overview of the history of the project is shown below in the section called “Previous Council Activity”. The amount of SF6 used in a GIS substation is several times higher than an AIS substation. DME tracks the amount of SF6 used in our substations. Since the design for Hickory Substation is not complete, DME does not know how much SF6 will be needed. The EPA requires reporting SF6 inventory when you exceed a threshold and it is expected Hickory Substation will put DME over the reporting threshold. The EPA is interested in SF6 because it is a greenhouse gas. Any maintenance required on the substation equipment that will involve the SF6 environment will be done by certified professionals. As a component of the project, all equipment required to safely capture and store the SF6 gas will be included and be stored on-site. Efforts will be made during the design to limit the amount of SF6 used and investigate the use of alternative gases. Hickory will have SF6 density indication and leakage monitors constantly monitoring the station. Safety Improvements:  Since all high voltage equipment will be housed inside a building, the noise levels at the adjacent properties will be significantly lower than a traditional substation.  Since all energized equipment is housed inside a grounded metal tube, electric fields are eliminated, and electromagnetic fields (EMF) are near zero around the energized equipment.  All transmission lines and distribution lines will be underground in the block surrounding the site.  Employee safety is improved due to reduced exposure to high voltage equipment. 110 June 4, 2021 Report No. 2021-035 On October 21, 2014, at closed session meeting (ID 14-0625), DME presented to Council the sites being considered for the new Hickory Substation. Five (5) sites were presented to Council for consideration and are shown in the map below including the number of displaced homes and businesses. Orange Site – Seven single family houses and one business Purple Site – Five single family homes Green Site – Twelve multi-until apartment buildings Blue Site – Twelve multi-until apartment buildings Yellow Site – Seven multi-unit apartment buildings and one church 111 June 4, 2021 Report No. 2021-035 PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITY: On December 2, 2014, a City Council Work Session report (ID 14-0764), directed DME to enlist input from citizens through the creation of an Aesthetics Committee to discuss the appearance of the façade for Hickory Substation. Reviewing the City Council agenda for this date provided identification of item ID 16-711 to “receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the DME Hickory Substation site, … and concerning the options related to the station’s configuration and aesthetic treatment1.” Direction given at this meeting established an Aesthetic Committee to look at options for Hickory Substation’s façade. (Time unknown) As result of citizen comment, the idea of a gas insulated substation was introduced into the deliberations. At the City Council meeting on November 17, 2015, DME provided (ID15-10372) Council a presentation, and requested guidance, regarding the potential utilization of GIS technology for DME electric substations. The substation of topic was the proposed Eagle Substation. The presentation included information on AIS/GIS cost differences, personnel requirements, footprints, performance/reliability, operations/maintenance, as well as photo simulations3 for AIS vs. GIS. On June 21, 2016, the City Council (ID 16-7114) was requested to provide DME staff direction regarding the Hickory Substation site related to options to the station’s configuration and aesthetic treatment. The presentation included background information on the Hickory Substation site, displayed the recommendation of the Aesthetic Committee, and estimated construction costs. It was during this Council meeting that DME was given direction to build the new Hickory Substation with GIS technology as well as the Council’s preference for a façade/wall which is shown in the image below. 1 City of Denton Meeting Agenda – City Council, July 21, 2014 2 City of Denton Meeting Agenda – City Council, November 17, 2015 3 City of Denton Council Minutes, November 17, 2015 4 City of Denton Meeting Agenda – City Council, June 21, 2016 112 June 4, 2021 Report No. 2021-035 Additional direction from this Council meeting included DME to move forward with underground transmission circuits appropriate to the construction of this substation as well as converting existing overhead distribution circuits, in the same general area, to underground. On July 18, 2017, Council approved (ID 17-8645/Consent Agenda) a Professional Services Agreement for Architectural and Design Services relating to the Hickory Substation Gas Insulated Substation Equipment Building and Screening Wall. When deliberations for both the Eagle and Hickory Substations were initiated, the plan was to have both substations equipped with two (2) transformers in each substation to provide a combined service capacity of 100 MW. With the August 18, 2020 direction from the Council to not build Eagle Substation, the design of the Hickory GIS was adjusted to compensate for the additional load serving capacity originally planned for a Hickory & Eagle Substation scenario. DME’s current plans for Hickory Substation is for it to be equipped with four (4) transformers which provides the same 100 MW capacity. Only two (2) transformers will be installed initially with the others installed as demand grows and they are justified. However, please know the footprint for Hickory Substation GIS will not change; plus, no changes are currently anticipated for the planned façade. All needed adjustments will be inside the façade. The current timeline for the design and construction of Hickory Substation is to complete its technical specifications, on or before, March 2021; issue an RFP, on or before, May 2021; and request Council approval of the design/build contract, on or before, December 2021. Hickory Substation is currently scheduled to be on-line, on or before, the summer of 2023. Please know these dates are subject to change based on conditions or other factors that may be out of the control of DME. 5 City of Denton Meeting Agenda – City Council, July 18, 2017 113 June 4, 2021 Report No. 2021-035 The original cost estimate for the Hickory Substation was $25 million and current cost estimate for the Hickory Substation and associated costs is now $32.5 million. While this represents an increase from the initial budget, the combined cost estimate for the Hickory Substation and the Council approved Eagle Substation was $51.2 million. Elimination of the Eagle Substation coupled with changes that DME Engineering Division has recommended to the distribution system, the net capital cost savings is now estimated to be $18.6 million with increased reliability as compared to the prior two new substation plan and no change to the overall timing of planned future substations. MAJOR MILESTONE SCHEDULE: April 2021 – Solicit RFQ May 2021 – Select Qualified Firms from RFQ Process May 2021 – Provide project specification package to Qualified Firms and request proposals August 2021 – Select Firm for the Project November 2021 – PUB and Council Approval November 2021 to May 2022 – Project Design June 2022 – Construction Starts January 2024 – Energization June 2024 – Construction Complete STAFF CONTACT: Jerry Fielder, P.E; Division Engineering Manager; 940-349-7173 114 Date: June 4, 2021 Report No. 2021-036 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: COVID-19 Disaster Declaration and Order of Council EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City of Denton’s local disaster declaration and order of Council for a public health emergency are both set to expire on June 30, 2021. The local disaster declaration and order were first adopted by Mayor Watts on March 13, 2020 and have since been extended numerous times by Council throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency. On June 15, 2021, there will be an individual consideration item for City Council to consider extending the local disaster declaration as a precaution, in the event a local disaster declaration may be a requirement for federal, state, or other future disaster funding. However, staff has analyzed the components of the current Twelfth Order of Council and proposes that an order of Council is no longer necessary or recommended, as will be detailed below. DISCUSSION: History The local disaster declaration and order was first enacted by Mayor Watts on March 13, 2020 and has since been extended numerous times by Council throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency as shown below.  March 13, 2020 – Mayoral Declaration of Local Disaster and Order  March 17, 2020 – Adoption of Ordinance 20-720 Extending and Modifying Mayoral Declaration  March 20, 2020 – Adoption of Ordinance 20-740 Amending Council Declaration of Local Disaster and Order  March 24, 2020 – Second Mayoral Declaration of Disaster and Order  March 31, 2020 – Council postponed item for consideration on Second Mayoral Declaration of Disaster and Order  April 6, 2020 – Council approved a new Declaration of Disaster and Order  April 30, 2020 – Council extended the Declaration of Disaster and Approved a New Order  May 5, 2020 – Council approved a New Order  May 29, 2020 – Council extended the Declaration of Disaster and Approved a New Order  June 23, 2020 – Council extended the Declaration of Disaster (Ordinance #20-1199)  June 30, 2020 – On June 26, Council approved a New Seventh Order (Ordinance #20- 1255)  July 28, 2020 – Council approved a New Eighth Order (Ordinance #20-1423)  August 25, 2020 – Council approved a New Ninth Order (Ordinance #20-1597)  Sept. 22, 2020 - Council extended the Declaration of Disaster and Approved a Tenth Order (Ordinance #20-1845) 115 Date: June 4, 2021 Report No. 2021-036  Dec. 17, 2020 – Council extended the Declaration of Disaster and Approved an Eleventh Order (Ordinance #20-2467)  March 16, 2021 – Council extended the Declaration of Disaster and Approved a Twelfth Order (Ordinance #21-432) The local disaster declaration establishes a state of disaster, which is the basis for orders of Council, and can be a prerequisite for state and federal disaster funding. The orders of Council have evolved over the course of the pandemic and have provided staff authorization to take appropriate actions to address the public health emergency. Currently, the Twelfth Order of Council is limited, due to restrictive state orders and a general improvement of the public health situation, but still provides some authority and enables certain measures to be taken. Local Disaster Declaration Extension As mentioned, the local disaster declaration has served two purposes: 1) to enable the City to be eligible for certain state and federal disaster funds, and 2) to enable Council to adopt subsequent orders promulgating the emergency response.  Through the pandemic, staff has recommended continuation of the disaster declaration to continue eligibility for state or federal disaster funding. However, upon reviewing current funding sources, a local declaration is not required for receipt of grant funds, including the American Rescue Plan and CARES Act. It is also not required for any potential FEMA reimbursement as long as a federal disaster declaration is still in place.  While staff recommends letting the order of Council expire (see below), continuing a local disaster declaration does enable and keep the path open for Council more to quickly adopt a new order in the future should state orders or the public health situation change. Analysis and Recommended Expiration of Current Order of Council The following outlines the components of the current Twelfth Order of Council and briefly addresses why staff advises that each is no longer necessary and how they can be addressed through established policies and processes of the City rather than through an emergency order.  Section 3 – The City Manager put in place pandemic-related administrative directives for City facilities and workforce, many of these evolving through the course of the pandemic. However, City facilities reopened as of June 1 and face covering requirements have been pre-empted by order of Governor Abbott. In addition, should the public health situation change, the authority of the City Manager to address many of these items exists under other established policies.  Section 4 – The City has been pre-empted on any and all face covering requirements.  Section 5 o 5a – Public Meetings: Public meetings are ongoing and the frequency can be managed internally as it has been. o 5b – Virtual Meetings Allowance: On May 25, 2021, the City Council adopted revised Rules of Procedure by City Council that have incorporated this language. 116 Date: June 4, 2021 Report No. 2021-036 o 5c – Purchasing Submittals: With facilities open, the city can return to online and in-person submittals. o 5d – Grant Applications: Grant applications can be performed by staff again through established processes and timelines. o 5e – Acceptance of Grants/Donations: This can return to being done through established channels by bringing an item forward to City Council. Donations and other resources are not being requested or offered. o 5f – Special Events: Staff does not believe this provision for the City Manager to cancel events was used during the emergency as state orders were adhered to and staff sought Council’s direction on special events on multiple occasions. Given current state orders and CDC guidelines, staff does not anticipate a need to restrict events. o 5g – Single Spend Authorization: Staff does not anticipate further emergency spending, but such spending may be brought to Council for approval as necessary. o 5h – Total Spend Authorization: Staff does not anticipate additional emergency spending that could not be brought to Council for approval.  Section 6 – Waiving of Utility Fees: Staff does not have an operational need to continue waiving these fees. Available utility assistance funding will cover the costs of fees if the customer qualifies. Staff will need to begin communications to inform customers that the established policies for fees will resume, and staff will continue communications to inform customers how they can get connected with utility assistance if needed.  Section 7 – Additional Utility Assistance Funding: There is funding available through the United Way of Denton County and Interfaith Ministries. The authorization of additional funding to Interfaith through the order will be addressed through a council-approved budget adjustment of $125,000 at the end of the year. CONCLUSION: With limited work session time available and to respect Council’s time, staff has prepared an item for Individual Consideration for June 15 for Council to consider extending the disaster declaration and letting the twelfth order of council expire. Council Options for June 15:  Approve the item, extending the disaster declaration until Sept. 30, 2021 and letting the twelfth order of Council expire;  Not approve the item and request changes for reconsideration on the June 22 Council agenda; or  Not approve the item, expiring both the disaster declaration and the twelfth order of Council. This ISR is intended to provide Council advanced information and notice of staff’s analysis and recommendations in advance of the June 15 meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Kuechler or Ryan Adams. 117 Date: June 4, 2021 Report No. 2021-036 ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 21-432 adopted on March 16, 2021 containing the current local disaster declaration and twelfth order of council STAFF CONTACT: Sarah Kuechler Chief of Staff Ryan Adams Director of Customer Service and Public Affairs 118 ORDINANCE NO. 21-432 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME–RULE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE DECLARED STATE OF LOCAL DISASTER TO JUNE 30, 2021; SUPERSEDING AND REPLACING THE ELEVENTH ORDER OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON ISSUED DECEMBER 17, 2020 APPROVED BY ORDINANCE NO. 20-2467; CONFIRMING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, a novel coronavirus, now designated SARS- CoV2 which causes the disease COVID-19, has spread throughout the world and has now been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization; and WHEREAS, symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, coughing, and shortness of breath, and in some cases the virus has caused death; and WHEREAS, the number of known cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in the State of Texas presents a hazard to public health; and WHEREAS, extraordinary measures must be taken to contain COVID-19 and prevent its spread throughout the City of Denton and Denton County, including the limitation of community gatherings and requiring individuals, groups of individuals, or property to be subject to additional measures that prevent or control the spread of disease; and WHEREAS, the State Office of Court Administration, in consultation with the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and Regional Judges, has provided guidance recommending postponement of all non-essential court proceedings, minimizing staff, and taking all other appropriate measures to prevent the spread of disease; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Denton determined that extraordinary measures must be taken by temporarily limiting the number of persons allowed to convene in a single location; temporarily closing City buildings, facilities, and limiting certain uses thereof; temporarily postponing all non-essential municipal court proceedings; providing resources to prevent eviction due to COVID-19 impact; and temporarily suspending all City utility shut-offs to residential customers; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Mayor executed a “Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency” and an “Order of the Mayor of the City of Denton” pursuant to the Declaration; and WHEREAS, finding it in the best interest of the citizens of Denton, on March 17, 2020, the City Council, through Ordinance No. 20-721, extended the Declaration of Emergency through April 30, 2020 and issued an Order of the Council of the City of Denton, attached thereto as Exhibit “C,” including the authorization to expend no more than Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) during this period to proceed with the necessary emergency responses and essential functions not already budgeted; and Page 1 of 5119 WHEREAS, City of Denton Code of Ordinances Section 9-54(b) provides for penalties for violation of proclamations of emergency and any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to such proclamation and Chapter 9 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, information about COVID-19 continues to evolve and measures must be taken to respond to the latest information available; and WHEREAS, following updated information on the spread of COVID- 19, the City Council amended the Order of Council on March 20, 2020; and WHEREAS, as COVID- 19 continued to spread throughout the City and County of Denton, the Mayor issued a Second Declaration of Local Disaster on March 24, 2020, and an “Order of the Mayor of the City of Denton” pursuant to the Second Declaration, extending measures in an attempt to slow the spread of the disease; and WHEREAS, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-14 on March 31, 2020, further limiting public gatherings and defining which “essential services” were to continue during the declared state-wide emergency; and WHEREAS, GA-14 expressly preempted local ordinances, declarations, and orders in conflict with it; and WHEREAS, in compliance and to be consistent with GA-14, the City Council passed a Second Order of Council on April 6, 2020, superseding and replacing the prior orders of Council; and WHEREAS, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-16 on April 17, 2020, superseding GA-14, allowing retail stores to reopen under certain conditions and using certain procedures; and WHEREAS, on April 27, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-18, further ordering that people minimize social gatherings and in-person contact with people not in the same household except where necessary to obtain essential or reopened services, and still expressly preempting local ordinances, declarations, and orders in conflict with his orders; and WHEREAS, on April 28, 2020, Denton County issued a new Disaster Declaration and Executive Order of the Denton County Commissioners Court, which extended the emergency declaration through May 15, 2020 and incorporated the provisions of GA-18 and the social distancing guidelines promulgated by the Centers for Disease Control; and WHEREAS, on April 30, 2020, the City Council in compliance and to be consistent with the Governor’s Executive Orders and the County Orders, extended the effectiveness of the Declaration of Local Disaster until 11:59 p.m. May 31, 2020 and thereafter as any subsequent proclamation renews the Texas Governor’s disaster proclamation; and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2020, the City Council in compliance and to be consistent with the Governor’s Executive Orders and the County Orders, extended the effectiveness of the Declaration of Local Disaster until 11:59 p.m. May 3 1, 2020; and Page 2 of 5120 WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020, the City Council in compliance with and to be consistent with the Governor’s Orders, extended the effectiveness of the Declaration of Local Disaster until 11 :59 p.m. June 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, on June 3, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-26, ordering that people should not be in groups larger than ten and should maintain a distance of six feet of social distancing from those not in their group, and still expressly preempting local ordinances, declarations, and orders in conflict with his orders; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 2020, Governor Abbott amended Executive Order GA-26, permitting county judges and mayors to place additional restrictions on outdoor gatherings estimated to consist of 100 people or more; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 2020, the City Council in compliance with and to be consistent with the Governor’s Orders, extended the effectiveness of the Declaration of Local Disaster until 11 :59 p.m. August 3 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, Governor Abbott has indicated that local governments may require businesses to develop Health and Safety policies; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-28, ordering that certain businesses return to 50 percent of occupancy limits and prohibiting certain gatherings and visiting bars; and WHEREAS, on July 2, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-29, ordering face coverings and providing for a penalty for violation of his order and amending Executive Order GA-28 allowing for penalties; and WHEREAS, also on July 2, 2020, Governor Abbott further amended Executive Order GA- 28 to limit gatherings to 10 people; and WHEREAS, on August 25, 2020, the City Council, in compliance with and to be consistent with the Governor’s Orders, extended the effectiveness of the Declaration of Local Disaster until 11 :59 p.m. September 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, on September 17, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-30, amending and superseded GA-28; and WHEREAS, also on September 17, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA- 31, amending and superseding GA-19; and WHEREAS, on September 22, 2020, the City Council, in compliance with and to be consistent with the Governor’s Orders, extended the effectiveness of the Declaration of Local Disaster until December 3 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, on October 7, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-32, superseding GA-30; and Page 3 of 5121 WHEREAS, on December 17, 2020, the City Council, in compliance with and to be consistent with the Governor’s Orders, extended the effectiveness of the Declaration of Local Disaster until March 3 1, 2021; and WHEREAS, on March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34, superseding GA- 17, GA-25, GA-29, GA-31, and GA-32; and WHEREAS, Governor Abbott has renewed the disaster declaration for the State of Texas every 30 days, most recently on March 6, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Denton to extend the Declaration of Local Disaster through June 2021 and to supersede and replace the Eleventh Order of the Council of the City of Denton dated December 17, 2020, and confirming certain previous orders; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The facts, circumstances, and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set out herein. SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 418.108, Texas Government Code, and Section 9-27, City of Denton Code of Ordinances, Council extends the effective period of Declaration of Local Disaster executed by the Mayor on March 13, 2020 until 1 1 :59 p.m. on June 30, 2021 in the interest of public health and safety in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19, unless further extended, revised, or terminated by law. SECTION 3. The Council hereby adopts the Twelfth Order of Council, dated March 16, 2021, attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” SECTION 4. It is Council’s intent that this Ordinance and the Order of Council attached hereto supersede and replace the prior Orders of Council, passed March 17, 2020 through Ordinance 20-420, March 20, 2020 through Ordinance 20-740, April 6, 2020 through Ordinance 20-812, April 30 through Ordinance 20-873, May 5 through Ordinance 20-923, May 29 through Ordinance 20-980, June 23 through Ordinance 20-1199, June 26 through Ordinance 20-1255, July 28 through Ordinance 20-1423, August 25 through Ordinance 20-1597, September 22, 2020 through Ordinance 20-1845, and December 17, 2020 through Ordinance 20-2467. To the extent those prior Orders conflict with the Order herein passed, they are repealed. SECTION 5. The City Council confirms the expenditure authority as further specified in Exhibit “A.” SECTION 6. The motion to approve this Ordinance was made by aliSe Shy,-S and se””ded by (3esQq& A DaVeth ; the Ordin'nce was pass'd and approved by the followingvote Page 4 of 5122 Aye J£ ,Z ZI Nay Abstain Absent Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor: Birdia Johnson. District 1 : Connie Baker. District 2: Jesse Davis. District 3 : John Ryan, District 4: Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 : Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6: Z -JC ,/ PASSED AND APPROVED this the /#&d,y.£ ZZam/. 2021 / _ '/'’/ / y- dEixiblitrKM'RRrf6i ATTEST: ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY b\11111110 BY: b APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: Page 5 of 5123 EXHIBIT A DETTON TWELFTH ORDER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON DATE ISSUED: MARCH 16, 2021 Summary: The virus that causes 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is easily transmitted through person to person contact, especially in group settings, and it is essential that the spread of the virus be slowed. As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 continue to present a public health concern in the City of Denton, there is an immediate need to undertake the following measures described in this Order. This Order supersedes and replaces the Eleventh Order of the City Council adopted on Tuesday, December 17, 2020 (Ordinance No. 20-2467). PURSUANT TO THE PRIOR DECLARATION EXTENDED BY COUNCIL ON MARCH 16, 2021 AND THE AUTHORITY IN SECTION 9-22 OF THE DENTON CODE OF ORDINANCES AND SECTION 418.108 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDERS: 1. This Order pertaining to a Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency, originally enacted by the Mayor on March 13, 2020 and extended by Council pursuant to ordinance, supersedes and replaces the prior Orders of the Mayor and of Council. The Order shall take effect at 1 1:59 p.m. on March 16, 2021 and continue through 1 1:59 p.m. on June 30, 2021. 2. This Order authorizes the use of all lawfully available enforcement tools found in Denton City Code, Chapter 9 (Emergency Management), state laws and gubernatorial orders, or federal laws 3 . This Order continues the policy, established in the Seventh Order in accordance with City of Denton Code of Ordinances 2-28, granting the City Manager authority to create standard operating procedures and administrative directives as necessary during the duration of the Declaration of Local Disaster associated with this Order, and any extensions thereof, to protect the safety of employees and the public, including adopting procedures and directives related to personnel, or to open, close, or otherwise alter the operation of facilities or services of the City of Denton 4. All businesses and establishments in the City of Denton must abide by Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34, as it may be amended, preempted, or superseded. All businesses and establishments in the City of Denton are strongly encouraged to continue to follow and implement the health and safety precautions and recommendations promulgated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as they may be amended or updated. In addition, all businesses and establishments in the City of Denton are encouraged to educate their customers and patrons on health and safety precautions, including the use of signage at the entrances to the business or establishment. 124 5. Pursuant to Section 9-22 of the Code of Ordinances, the following measures are also ordered continued as set forth herein: a. All City Committee, Commission, and Board meetings are suspended through the term of this order, with the following exceptions: 1. 11 . 111. IV. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall meet no more than twice per month; The Public Utilities Board shall meet no more than twice per month; The Civil Service Commission shall meet as needed; and Other boards and commissions shall meet as necessary and as resources allow, with priority given to boards and commissions that have time-sensitive items. b. City Council meetings shall be rescheduled as posted and may be conducted in accordance with alternate measures as permitted by law; c. Only electronic purchasing submissions shall be accepted; d. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to make application for local, state, and federal assistance as necessary and/or applicable; e. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to accept on behalf of the City services, gifts, grants, equipment, supplies, and/or materials whether from private, nonprofit, or government sources; f. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to terminate or suspend any event that is or may negatively impact the health, safety, and welfare of persons within the City; g. The City Manager is authorized to approve individual purchases and sign contracts up to $500,000.00 for general expenditures already budgeted or authorized by this Order; h. The City Manager is authorized to expend no more than Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) total, including previously authorized funds, from the general fund reserve balance during this period to proceed with the necessary emergency responses and essential functions not already budgeted. 6. No penalties for non-payment of utilities under Ordinances 20-1553, 20-1549, 19-2137, 20- 1551, or 18-1494 shall accrue during the pendency of this order; and 7. The City Manager is authorized to expend no more than One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($ 125,000.00), in addition to currently budgeted funds, from the utility fund reserve balance during this period to provide additional utility payment assistance to qualifying customers. Copies of this Order shall be promptly provided to the City Secretary for filing and posting on the City’s website and in other conspicuous places. Page 2 of 3 125 IT IS so ORDERED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 21-432 /r d/- ',,“: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth City of Denton Page 3 of 3 126 6/4/2021 2021 Council Request Launchpad - Smartsheet.com https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=bad5ed0da18740a595153ae72b67c370 1/1 FY 20/ 21 Council Requests Open Requests All Time Request Volume by Council Person Some requests involve multiple departments, causing the total requests by department to add up higher than the total request count Total Open Requests 20 Requests made by Quarter Requests Answered by Department FY 20/21 Elected Official Submit New Request 127 Policy and Worksession RequestsCompleted Council Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council Member Beck05/16/21A resident has concerns about entrance and exit traffic safety at the intersection of Spring Valley @380. Can I get a brief near-term expected mobility plan change statement to provide to him for thisregion between 288 and Mayhill? In addition, could we comment on the traffic safety of thisintersection and any plans for CoD or TXDOT to mitigate the safety issues he describes?Becky Diviney, Rachel Wood,Scott McDonaldDevelopment Services PublicWorks -CIPStaff is assessing this area and will provide information2Mayor Hudspeth05/20/21Authorize staff to re-negotiate this ordinance with UNT staff and then brining it back to the citycouncil for approval before it auto-renews.Becky DivineyPublic WorksStaff will schedule this during the June 15 pending Council requestwork session3Council Member Beck05/21/21Could I please get a copy of the full Windsor/Nottingham all-way-stop traffic investigation?Becky DivineyPublic Works-TrafficStaff is compiling the information4Council Member Armintor05/22/21Can staff hang a Pride flag at City Hall for Pride Month, and possibly certain other city-ownedproperties where U.S. and TX flags are displayed?Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's OfficeScheduled for the June 8 pending Council request work session5Council Member Armintor05/27/21At the next possible work session, I'd like to make a 1-minute pitch request for a work session onupdating and editing our Council Rules and Procedure (Sec. 2-29) for maximum public benefit.Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's OfficeStaff will schedule this during the June 15 pending Council requestwork session6Mayor Hudspeth05/27/21I’m requesting a one-minute pitch to gain consensus to review the committees (relevance &viability).Catherine Clifton, Rosa Rios City Secretary's Office Legal Scheduled for the June 8 pending Council request work session7Council Member Beck05/27/21Can staff help to clarify resident questions about the Windsor project?Rachel WoodPublic Works -CIPStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information8Council Member Davis05/28/21I am requesting a work session for Council to consider giving direction to amend the sign ordinance,creating exemptions for 1) "off premise signs" adjacent to a business property, or within a certaindistance, without requiring the business to obtain a new Certificate of Occupancy; and 2) wall signsthat are closer in function to murals and serve as public art.Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesScheduled for the June 8 pending Council request work session9Council Member Maguire05/28/21Can staff assess the trash at Nette Shultz Park?Drew HuffmanPublic Works -ParksStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information via blurbin June 4 Friday Report10Council Member Armintor05/28/21Can staff reach out to Katie Klein about the risk fee issue so that the city can write a letter to HUDregarding security deposits?Dani ShawCommunity ServicesStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information via blurbin June 4 Friday Report11Council Member Armintor05/29/21Can staff look into a potential safety issue at the retail development on Ft. Worth Drive just north ofCountry Club Road?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information, a blurbwill be included in the June 4 Friday Report12Council Member Beck05/31/21Can staff look into a resident's concern about street light dimming and provide an update on theLED replacement project?Antonio PuenteDMEStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information via blurbor ISR in June 4 Friday Report13Council Member Beck05/31/21Can staff assist on the traffic control issue at Hercules & Huntington?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information, a blurbwill be included in the June 4 Friday Report14Mayor Hudspeth06/01/21Can staff contact local grocery stores (Kroger, ALDI, Windo) to ascertain interest in setting up aperiodic mobile store at Robson Ranch?Jessica RogersEconomic DevelopmentStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information15Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer06/01/21Will staff provide information in a report regarding the new Hickory Street substation?Antonio PuenteDMEStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information via blurbor ISR in June 4 Friday Report16Council Member Beck06/01/21Can staff provide information regarding citizen concerns at Nette Schultz and Avondale?Drew HuffmanPublic Works -ParksStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information, a blurbwill be included in the June 4 Friday Report17Council Member Beck06/01/21Will staff provide a link on the City Council web site that links to EngageDenton? Can the web siteinclude EngageDenton metrics? Can staff provide information about the possibility and process ofinputting EngageDenton tickets on behalf of others?Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's OfficeStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information, a blurbwill be included in the June 4 Friday Report18Council Member Davis06/02/21Can staff provide information on the 6 questions brought up at the Westgate community meeting?Becky Diviney, Rachel Wood Public Works -CIPStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information, a blurbwill be included in the June 4 Friday Report19Council Member Beck06/02/21Can staff further indicate how Chapter 7.7.4K(3) “Conservation Easement”s do or do not change theextent to which cascading tree-removal is allowed?Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesStaff is reviewing the request and will provide information via blurbin June 4 Friday Report20Council Member Armintor06/03/21I'm proposing a 1-minute pitch for a work session on making city boards and committees moreinclusive and accessible for the public to serve and participateCatherine Clifton, Rosa Rios City Secretary's Office Legal Staff will schedule this during the June 22 pending Council requestwork sessionPage 1 of 1Exported on June 4, 2021 3:07:13 PM CDT128 One-Minute Pitches ApprovedCompleted Council Member RequestorDateRequestedOne-Minute Pitch SummaryStaff AssignedDepartmentCommentsAction RequiredISR/WS Date ScheduledEstimated Staff Time toPrepare1Mayor Pro Tem Davis04/06/21I am requesting a work session to discuss directing to the Public Art Committee to establish a city-led public-private partnership which would fund and commission a signature public art installation atRayzor Ranch Park, more specifically a fountain commemorating the history of the land and Rayzorfamily while also providing an opportunity for free water play. (Please included the attached photo ofRotary Fountain in Spokane, WA in the presentation)Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksApproved during the April 13 Pending Request work session Develop with Public ArtCommitteeIn Progress2Mayor Pro Tem Davis04/21/21I would like a work session on revising our PID policy. Specifically to better define EconomicDevelopment and to discuss residential requirements.Jessica RogersEconomic DevelopmentApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 11.Work Session3Council Member Armintor05/02/21Requesting a one-minute pitch to replace the format of the one-minute pitch systemStuart BirdseyeCity Manager's OfficeApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 25.Work SessionTBD - Council Retreat4Council Member Meltzer05/04/21Requesting a one-minute pitch regarding form-based zoningScott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 18.Work SessionAugust 3, 20215Council Member Beck05/16/21Council, Committee, Commission, and Board Officer Nominations and voting process (RankedChoice Voting)Aaron Leal, Rosa RiosCity Secretary's Office Legal Approved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 25.Work SessionTBD6Council Member Maguire05/20/21Requesting work session on a City initiative to increase COVID vaccine access.Sarah KuechlerCity Manager's OfficeApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 25.Work SessionMay be discussed during ARP work session presentation onJune 22.Page 1 of 1Exported on June 4, 2021 3:16:54 PM CDT129 DQ ,ACOfgTl:- gQ/ . 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REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL Citizens will also be able to participate in one of the following ways (NOTE: Other than public hearings, citizens are only able to comment one time per agenda item; citizens cannot use both methods to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are not held for work session reports.): • Virtual White Card – On June 11, the agenda was posted online at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to the Virtual White Card, an online form, will be made available under the main heading on the webpage. Within this form, citizens may indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. Comments may be submitted up until the start of the meeting, at which time, the Virtual White Card form will be closed. Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on the item, these comment forms will be sent directly to City Council members and recorded by the City Secretary. City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in favor/opposition to an item, the registrant’s name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes of the Meeting, as applicable. OR • By phone – Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940) 349-7800 beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until the item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will receive the caller’s information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak, or 2) record the caller’s information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record their support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number of comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item, no matter the method. Page 1 Printed on 6/4/2021 134 June 15, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda • At regular meetings only, citizens can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda (Open Microphone). Alert the call taker if you wish to speak under the Open Microphone category. If you would like to give a public report, see the information below. After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers 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 any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone" registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call. 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 FY 2021-22 departmental budget presentations for Library, Parks and Recreation and Police including Safety. ID 21-452A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 021 - Water System Operations: Rate Structure. ID 21-1066B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a proposed high-performance computing operation on leased property at the Denton Energy Center under development by Tenaska and Compute North, LLC ID 21-1188C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the 2021 Boards & Commissions Nominee Screening and Appointment Process. ID 21-865D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for information for: ID 21-561E. Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider specific item(s) 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: Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. ID 21-1187A. Page 2 Printed on 6/4/2021 135 June 15, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda Receive a presentation from staff regarding public power competitive and financial matters regarding the provision of electric power to a prospective large electric demand customer, discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated the above matter where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. 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. NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council. _________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. U.S. Flag B. Texas Flag “Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.” 2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Denton County Commissioners Dianne Edmondson and Ryan Williams regarding County Government Month. ID 21-633A. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Proclamation: Chronic Migraine DayID 21-921A. Proclamation: Delta Kappa Gamma DayID 21-923B. Proclamation: LGBTQ Pride MonthID 21-1205C. 4. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Page 3 Printed on 6/4/2021 136 June 15, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda A. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of prior registration and open microphone speakers. 1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting. Mr. Scott Hazard regarding how the city distributes solar rebates.ID 21-1081a. Ms. Eva H. Cadwallader regarding opposition for the rezoning of the Brown tract property to any PD and opposed of the approval of PD21-0001. ID 21-1206b. 2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such person(s) shall have registered using the “Virtual White Card” or “By Phone” process outlined by the City on its website or meeting notice. During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak. However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy. Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented during open microphone reports. NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting. 5. 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 – M). 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 approval of the minutes of May 25, 2021, June 7, 2021, and the June 7, 2021 (Joint Meeting with DHA). ID 21-1149A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) FY 2022 to 2023 Solid Waste Implementation Grant Program in the amount of $200,000 for the ID 21-1145B. Page 4 Printed on 6/4/2021 137 June 15, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda replacement of trash and recycling receptacles; delegating and authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to act on behalf of the City in all other matters that are related to this grant application; pledging that if funding for this project is received, the City of Denton will comply with all grant requirements of the NCTCOG, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and the State of Texas; and providing for an effective date. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) FY 2022 to 2023 Solid Waste Implementation Grant Program in the amount of $67,723 for a commercial food waste diversion program: delegating and authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to act on behalf of the City in all other matters that are related to this grant application; pledging that if funding for this project is received, the City of Denton will comply with all grant requirements of the NCTCOG, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and the State of Texas; and providing for an effective date. ID 21-1146C. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the Original Denton District to provide a letter of support to the Texas Commission on the Arts for an application by the Greater Denton Arts Council for the Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant in the amount of $8,810 for the implementation of “Start Jamming”, a music education series designed for youth; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1192D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with Tenly Landscape Construction Inc., for irrigation services for various City of Denton departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7634 - awarded to Tenly Landscape Construction Inc. for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00). ID 21-1078E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with Mustang Apparel, Inc. dba Incentive Brands for PARD Programming Shirts for the Parks and Recreation Department, for Sections B, C, and D; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7296 - awarded to Mustang Apparel, Inc. dba Incentive Brands, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $80,000.00). ID 21-1123F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a contract with Xtreme Swim, Inc., for the purchase of Aquatics Swimwear for Parks and Recreation Department, Section A; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7296 - awarded to Xtreme Swim, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.00). ID 21-1125G. Page 5 Printed on 6/4/2021 138 June 15, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Peak Program Value, LLC; amending the contract approved by City Council on October 13, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $696,074.00; amended by Amendments 1 and 2 approved by Purchasing; said third amendment to provide program management services for the American Legion Hall Renovation and Expansion in the expenditure amount of $11,380.00, Service Center Renovation in the expenditure amount of $331,181.00, and Fleet Maintenance Building Expansion in the expenditure amount of $121,424.00; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7425 - providing for an additional third amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $463,985.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,204,969.00). ID 21-1126H. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Pipeline Crossing Contract by and between the City of Denton and the Union Pacific Railroad Company relating to the location of a City water pipeline within the railroad right-of-way located at Mile Post 724.38 Choctaw Subdivision, within the County and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1014I. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Pipeline Crossing Contract by and between the City of Denton and the Union Pacific Railroad Company relating to the location of a City wastewater pipeline within the railroad right-of-way located at Mile Post 724.38 Choctaw Subdivision, within the County and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; Authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. (KCS RR Agreement, Sagebrook Phase 1 Addition 15” wastewater pipeline - Mark Laird) ID 21-1015J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Contract of Sale with K&C Triple Crown Partners, LP. for the sale of a 0.449 acre tract of land located in the Robert Beaumont Survey, Abstract No. 31 and the William Neill Survey, Abstract No. 971, and known locally as 414 West Parkway Street, for a purchase price of $750,000.00; authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to consummate the sale, including a special warranty deed; authorizing the City Manager to carry out the duties of the City pursuant to the Contract of Sale; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1108K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute of a Contract of Sale with Burch Family Farm LTD. for the purchase of approximately 400 acres of land located in the J. W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, in the James Severe Survey, Abstract No. 1164, in the BBB & CRR Survey, Abstract No. 196, and in the W. M. Roark Survey, Abstract No. 1087, City and County of Denton, Texas, for a purchase price of $6,000,000.00; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1163L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal ID 21-1190M. Page 6 Printed on 6/4/2021 139 June 15, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda corporation, authorizing the City Manager to sign a settlement agreement with Jody Gilbert and Heidi Berry. pursuant to their status as parties in the Contested Case Hearing, related to the Permit Amendment for the City of Denton’s Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Facility, MSW Permit# 1590B. 6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, extending the effective period of the declared state of local disaster for a public health emergency; providing a repealer clause; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1155A. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton, between the City of Denton and DynaGrid Construction Group, LLC, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of high wage or knowledge-based jobs in the city of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (10-0). ID 21-1092B. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton nominating DynaGrid Construction Group, LLC to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0). ID 21-1093C. Consider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date. ID 21-983D. Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Airport Advisory Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Ethics, Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Development Advisory Committee, Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board, 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 21-1147E. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a rezoning from Residential Rural (RR) District to Planned Development (PD) District on an approximately 62.39-acre property is generally located on the north side of Hickory Creek Road and the south side of Creekdale Drive, approximately 600 feet west of Riverpass Drive, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to [approve/deny] the request. PD20-0009aA. Page 7 Printed on 6/4/2021 140 June 15, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda (PD20-0009, Parkside, Hayley Zagurski). Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR4) District to a Planned Development (PD) District and 5.25 acres from Neighborhood Residential 7 (NR7) District to a Planned Development (PD) District, totaling approximately 100.43 acres. The 95.18-acre site is generally located northwest of the intersection of Deerwood Parkway and Grant Parkway and the 5.25-acre site is generally located northeast of the intersection of North Loop 288 and Kings Row, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A DATE CERTAIN OF JULY 20, 2021. (PD21-0001b, Kings Way, Julie Wyatt) PD21-0001bB. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Public Facilities (PF) District to Suburban Corridor (SC) District on approximately 1.535 acres of land generally located on the south side of West University Drive, approximately 972 feet east of Malone Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval the request. (Z21-0001a, Commercial Zoning, Julie Wyatt) Z21-0001aC. 8. 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 official website (https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/open/agendas-minutes) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on June 11, 2021, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Page 8 Printed on 6/4/2021 141 June 15, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda __________________________________________ CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS 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 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. Page 9 Printed on 6/4/2021 142 Meeting Date TBD 21-500 TBD 21-866 1 - June 2021 No meeting - Day after Memorial Day Holiday 7 - June 2021 [Special - City Council @ 11:30 a.m.] FY 2021-22 Departmental Presentations: Municipal Judge/Municipal Court; Internal Audit; Economic Development 21-1065 Catalyst Fund Discussion (Included in Budget discussions) 21-855 Filling the City Attorney postion 21-1084 7 - June 2021 [Luncheon - DHA Joint @ 1:00 p.m.] Joint Meeting with DHA 21-737 8 - June 2021 [Special] FY 2021-22 Departmental Presentations: City Council/CMO; Public Affairs/Cable TV; Legal; Community Services; Animal Services; 21-451 Westgate 21-616 Transmission Line Relocate Project 21-1134 DCTA Presentation 21-1185 Council Request 21-560 15 - June 2021 [Regular] FY 2021-22 Departmental Presentations: Library; Parks and Recreation; Police (includes Safety) 21-452 Internal Audit - Water Rate Structure 21-1066 B&C 2021 Appointment Process 21-865 Denton Energy Center - Leased Property 21-1188 Council Request 21-561 22 - June 2021 [Special] FY 2021-22 Departmental Presentations: Finance; Procurement/Compliance/ Warehouse; Fire; HR/Risk/Health; Tech Services (includes Public Safety Dispatch) 21-453 ETJ - Lake Ray Roberts 21-738 ARP Funding 21-1054 Council Request 21-562 29 - June 2021 No meeting - 5th Tuesday 21-738 20 - July 2021 [Regular]FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget, CIP & 5-Year Financial Forecast 21-938 FY 2021-22 Departmental Presentations: DME; Streets; Traffic; Engineering; Facilities; Airport 21-455 Community Services - HSAC and CDAC 21-684 Streets Fund 21-854 Internal Audit - Building Permits 21-703 Council Request 21-759 27 - July 2021 [Special] FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget, CIP & 5-Year Financial Forecast 21-939 FY 2021-22 Departmental Presentations: Solid Waste; Water; Wastewater/ Drainage; Fleet; Customer Service; Development Services (includes Real Estate) 21-456 Internal Audit - Water Production 21-981 Internal Audit - Water Distribution 21-982 Council Request 21-760 2 - August 2021 [Luncheon] Budget Workshop 21-1087 3 - August 2021 [Regular] Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year Finaancial Forecast 21-457 DDC Tree preservation 21-1162 Form-Based Code TBD Council Request 21-1088 10 - August 2021 [Special] Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year Finaancial Forecast 21-458 Council Request 21-1089 17 - August 2021 [Regular] Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year Finaancial Forecast 21-459 Council Request 21-1090 24 - August 2021 [Special] Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year Finaancial Forecast 21-460 Council Request 21-1091 Redistricting Update August 2021 Stormwater Master 20-1661 Leak Adjustment Ordinance 21-557 Construction Code Review 21-735 TPID update TBD Dev. Districts Policy Manual TBD Southwest Park Master Plan Review 21-553 Delegated Authority TBD Mobility Plan TBD Parkland Dedication & Development Ordinance 21-109 Economic Development Programs and Policy Discussions TBDWork Sessions Planned - Date TBDFUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX As of June 4, 2021 Currently Slated Work Session Items 143 1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresReporting Week of June 7th - June 13thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveatMckinney St06/21/21 08/19/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell AveatMingo Rd08/20/21 09/03/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bell AveWithers StMingo Rd08/21/21 10/02/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Bell AveTexas StWithers St07/29/21 08/20/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane5Caddo CircleChamplianCul v Sac06/14/21 07/09/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair.remove failed sections ofconcrete Sidewalk, remove, andinstall new concreteStreetsRobbin Webber6Carroll Blvd (SB)StroudHighland06/21/21 07/23/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. The processstarts with Barricading the failedsections of concrete pavement,remove the pavement, andinstall new concrete.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com7EdwardsDesert WillowForrest Willow07/19/21 09/03/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. Remove thepavement and install newconcrete.StreetsRobbin WebberPage 1 of 1Exported on June 4, 2021 10:40:26 AM CDT144 2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Amherst DrGeorgetown DrMalone St04/15/21 06/11/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling new water main andwater services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell AveMcKinney StreetHickory Street02/01/21 07/02/21 Closures starting 6/1/21.Various traffic shifts will berequired at the intersection ofBell and Oak (betweenMcKinney and Hickory) in orderto cross Bell with a newdrainage line on Oak Street.Engineeringkyle.pedigo@cityofdenton.com3Bell AveAdministration DrTexas St05/29/21 06/24/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Bernard StHickory StChestnut St05/31/21 07/14/21 Water Distribution will bereplacing the water main lineand services.WaterTobey Fowler5Bonnie BraeIH 35EScripture06/15/20 07/30/21 North South Water Main Phase3StreetsSeth Garcia6Boxwoodat Chittamwood3800 Boxwood06/07/21 07/02/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. Remove thepavement and install newconcrete.StreetsRobbin Webber7Carroll Blvd (SB)EganPanhandle05/31/21 06/25/21 Concrete Street Panel Repair.The process starts withBarricading the failed sectionsof pavement, remove thepavement and subgrade, andinstall new concrete pavement.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com8Crestmeadow Street WindsorBauer05/31/21 06/18/21 Curb and Gutter Repair: Theprocess starts with barricadingthe failed sections and theninstalling new Curb and Gutter.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com9ElmHickoryPrairie05/11/20 07/09/21 PEC 4 Utility ProjectEngineeringSeth Garcia10Elm StreetEagle Drive(dead end)05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will be closingstreet intermittently to replaceand relocate an existing gasmain and service linesAtmosAlice Province11Hickory StreetWelchCarroll08/31/20 09/04/21 Construction is set to begin onWest Hickory Street between N.Welch Street and Carroll Blvd inOctober of 2020 and continuethrough September of 2021.Detailed lane closureinformation is forthcomingpending approval of thecontractor's phasing and trafficcontrol plans.EngineeringKyle Pedigo12MckinneyduchessGlengarry02/01/21 12/24/21 McKinney - Mayhill IntersectionThis project is widening theintersection and 600' each wayto match existing conditionsalong McKinney. Also includeswater, wastewater, anddrainage improvements.EngineeringTrevor Crain13NottinghamUnversity (US380)500 feet to the south06/02/21 07/14/21 Milling and turn lane additionwith a siganl upgrade.EngineeringDustin Draper14Oak StreetBell StreetUPRR Railroad02/01/21 08/28/21 Adding drainage line to OakStreet as part of the DowntownStorm Sewer Project.Engineeringkyle.pedigo@cityofdenton.comPage 1 of 2Exported on June 4, 2021 10:42:12 AM CDT145 Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact15ScriptureBonnie Brae1, 300 ft. to the West03/22/21 02/25/22 Reconstruct; Scripture fromBonnie Brae to approximately1,300 ft. to the west . Thisincludes removal andreplacement of failed sectionsof curb and gutter. Milling of theold asphalt pavement and thestabilization of subgrade andthe installation of new asphaltpavement.Phase I East Bound OutsideLanePhase II West Bound OutsideLanePhase III Middle LaneStreetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com16UlandRailroadRose02/11/21 06/21/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane17Walnut StreetLocust StreetElm Street05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will beexcavating street to completereplacement /relocation of theirexisting gas mainAtmosAlice Province18Western BlvdJim ChrystalAirport Rd06/01/21 08/02/21 PH1- Installing sewer lineacross Western from median toprivate property. PH2- Medianremoval, future pour for TurnLanesPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David19Williamsburg RowJamestown LnNottingham06/22/21 07/13/21 Wastewater Collections will bereplacing the sewer main lineand services from Jamestownto the east 550 feetWastewaterTiffany Sherrane20Windsor Dr EastHanover DRLongfellow LN06/01/21 06/30/21 Complete street reconstructionis being preformed. As shown inthe attached TCP the road willbe closed and resident onlytraffic will be allowed fromLongfellow to Bristol ST.EngineeringDustin Draper21WoodhavenMsitywoodEmerson04/05/21 07/14/21 This project will consist of theremoval and replacement offailed sections of curb andgutter, the milling off the oldasphalt and base material, limestabilize the subgrade and theinstallation of new asphaltpavement.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.comPage 2 of 2Exported on June 4, 2021 10:42:12 AM CDT146 3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveChapel DrAdministration Dr02/22/21 05/28/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2BoxwoodPlumbagoat Intersection05/10/21 05/28/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. The processstarts with Barricading the failedsections of concrete pavement,remove the pavement, andinstall new concrete.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com3CarmelHobsonEl Paseo05/05/21 05/27/21 Mill and Overlay Carmel: Thestreet will be milled and theasphalt based course installedin sections. Once this part of theprocess is complete, then theentire length of the street willhave the final asphalt surfaceinstalled.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com4Carmel StHobsonEl Paseo03/08/21 05/07/21 Curb and Gutter Repair. Theprocess starts with Barricadingthe failed sections of, Curb andGutter remove and install curband gutter. Weather delays.StreetsRobbin Webber5Chimney RockSan FelipeMemorial04/19/21 05/21/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. Theprocess starts with Barricadingthe failed sections of concreteSidewalk, remove, and installnew concreteStreetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com6Eagle DriveKendolph StreetAve B05/01/21 06/04/21 Contractor for the CarriageSquare Apartments will bedoing work on the North side ofthe project which will require theEast bound lane of Eagle Driveto be shifted to the north forsafety purposes.This will eliminate the turn lanein this area temporarily.Please see attached TCP.colton.garrett@cityofdenton.com7Old Bonnie BraeRoselawnVintage02/08/21 05/07/21 Bonnie Brae Phase 2 will berepaving Old Bonnie BraeEngineeringseth.garcia@cityofdenton.com8ScriptureLovellNormal04/30/21 05/28/21 Loading Crane onto Jobsite Public Works Inspections stephany.trammell@cityofdento9Sun RayCat TailRed Bud03/29/21 05/14/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. Theprocess starts with Barricadingthe failed sections of concreteSidewalk, remove, and installnew concreteStreetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com10Thorough BredThackeryat Intersection04/26/21 05/21/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. The processstarts with Barricading the failedsections of concrete pavement,remove the pavement, andinstall new concrete.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com11WindsorNottinghamBranch Crossing04/09/21 05/31/21 Roadway reconstruction EngineeringTrevor Crain12Wood StMckinney StDavis St04/05/21 05/17/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.Tiffany SherranePage 1 of 1Exported on June 4, 2021 10:43:33 AM CDT147