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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070921 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: July 9, 2021 TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: Staff Report I. Council Schedule A. Meetings 1. Public Utilities Board on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. via in person or video/teleconference – Council Chambers. 2. No - Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. (Cancelled) 3. Library Board on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the North Branch Library Meeting Room 4. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room. 5. No - City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 6. Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 7. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. 8. Airport Advisory Board on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Airport Terminal Meeting Room. 9. Committee on Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. via video/teleconference. 10. Health and Building Standards Commission on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in Training Rooms 1 and 2 at the Development Service Center. 11. Joint - Human Services Advisory Committee & Community Development Advisory Committee on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at the Denton Service Center Training Rooms. II. General Information & Status Update A. Update on Vaccine Clinic at July 3 City Festivities – On July 3, 2021, the City hosted a vaccine clinic (in partnership with the Texas Department of Emergency Management) at the Denton Civic Center in conjunction with our July 3 parade and festivities. In addition to incorporating the vaccine clinic information into all July 3 promotions, the City also utilized large digital message boards, the Civic Center digital marquee, and on-site A-Frame directional signs to help create awareness. Of the 100 doses available, two (2) were distributed. Second doses for those participating individuals will be provided at a later date. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs B. Special-Called Session of the 87th Legislature – While during the month of June Governor Abbott stated his intent to call a special session to start on July 8, the official call for a special session was issued on July 7, 2021 for a commencement the following day. In the call, the Governor listed 11 legislative issues (see attached proclamation) for both houses to consider. Several of those items, notably bail and election reform, address gubernatorial legislative priorities from the regular session. Other items address topics that are continued from the regular session. Of those topics to be considered, none are anticipated to affect City of Denton operations and services to a significant degree, nor would staff consider any of the issues as decidedly “city- related.”. Staff will monitor legislation as it progresses, in the event that it evolves to impact the City to a greater degree. Bail reform legislation will be monitored for any impacts on our local jail and court operations. Additionally, legislation relating to participation in UIL athletics by transgender students will be monitored due to the Council having voiced opposition to bills targeting transgendered residents. Staff will keep the Council updated on any significant developments from the special-called session. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs and Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager’s Office C. Landfill Cell 4 Construction Update – Construction of the newest cell at the City of Denton Landfill under MSW-1590A began April 5, 2021. Much of the excavation of the cell has been completed and contractors are currently working on compacting and certifying the clay liner material. The next phase includes the installation of a 60 mil High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) liner, geosynthetic drainage layer and 2’ of protective cover over the liner system, which is anticipated to start the July 10, 2021weekend. Contractors will work 7 days a week to ensure the integrity and timeliness of the installation. Inclusive of rain delays, completion of the cell is still anticipated by the end of CY2021. Staff contact: Brian Boerner, Solid Waste D. Information on Inclement Weather Communications and Use of City Facilities – City Staff have been made aware of some confusion regarding the use of City facilities during inclement weather. To improve education and to communicate more effectively, the communication materials for Summer 2021 have been updated and clearly state that city facilities, listed with their operating hours, are open to the public with air conditioning, restrooms, water and seating for those who need a place to 2 temporarily escape the summer weather. Additional details are included in the attached Informal Staff Report No. 2021-047, along with related policies and communication materials in English and Spanish. Staff contacts: Dani Shaw and Courtney Cross, Community Services E. DTV and Charter Communications – After nearly five months, the City of Denton government channel, DTV, is back on the air on Charter channel 194. During Winter Storm Uri in mid-February, Charter’s equipment that supports its broadcast of DTV failed. While the City notified Charter immediately that DTV was off the air, they initially declined to make the repair and instead directed the City to repair and enhance the service at the City’s cost. With assistance from the City Attorney’s Office, the City issued a formal request for the repair to be made. Subsequent to this letter, Charter made the necessary repairs but did not commit to future repairs should the equipment fail. As a reminder, DTV is the City’s government channel available through Frontier channel 38, Charter channel 194, and Grande channel 12. DTV is also streamed live 24/7 on the City’s website: www.cityofdenton.com. Staff contact: Billy Matthews, Public Affairs F. New Regulatory Requirements for Denton Municipal Electric – Following Winter Storm Uri, the Texas Legislature and the Governor of Texas enacted various laws to address issues related to Texas electric grid reliability. The result of these new laws is that the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is authorized and directed to amend existing, and create new, regulatory requirements directed at the electric utility industry in the ERCOT region of Texas. Denton Municipal Electric (DME) anticipates several rulemakings and projects associated with these directives will be ongoing at the PUCT. A few of the initial projects include the following:  Project 51840 – Rulemaking to Establish Weatherization Standards  Project 51871 – Review of the ERCOT Scarcity Pricing Mechanism  Project 52301 – ERCOT Governance and Related Issues The Governor recently addressed the PUCT in a July 6, 2021 letter (attached) requesting that a wide range of issues including resource adequacy, cost allocation to renewable generation, maintenance requirements for thermal generation, and acceleration of transmission projects for thermal generators be examined. DME regularly monitors regulatory changes as part of its risk management function, but the upcoming activity in this area will likely be unusually high. DME plans to monitor and participate in the various rulemakings, alongside its peer municipal utilities and other market participants, in the upcoming weeks and months. The focus will be to help develop sensible rules that address reliability with the least impact to DME rate payers. DME staff will keep the City Council and Public Utilities Board informed as rulemakings and projects at the PUCT develop. Staff contact: Smith Day, DME G. DME Quarterly Newsletter – Denton Municipal Electric has created the attached quarterly newsletter for July-September. This edition highlights the DEC Team, the 3 Safety Program, provides updates on CIP Projects, and includes some Fun Facts. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME H. Greenbelt Trail Closed – The US380 Greenbelt access remains closed and the section of the Greenbelt between US 380 and FM428 is also now completely closed; the closure includes all trails and river access. Multiple log jams have formed in the Elm Fork between Ray Roberts Lake and Lake Lewisville and are contributing to these closures. River access (canoe/kayak launches) at both FM428 and FM455 were closed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) starting July 5 due to the high volume of water being released from the lake into the Elm Fork. Additionally, the equestrian trail between FM428 and FM455 has been closed. The only section of the Greenbelt currently open is for hiking and biking on the west side between FM428 and FM455. The most up to date closure information is available from Texas Parks and Wildlife via park alerts on the Ray Roberts Lake website, Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RayRobertsLakeStatePark, or by calling the park (940) 686-2148. The river and trails will remain closed until such time as TPWD considers them safe to reopen. Staff encourages all who are considering visiting the Greenbelt to check conditions and adhere to closures. The rescue of a pair of boaters on July 7, 2021 by the Denton Fire & Police Departments, Texas Department of Public Safety, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and County FD partners all working together to ensure a successful outcome, emphasizes the importance of these closures. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Sustainability I. Athletics Tournaments Economic Impact Update – During June, the Athletics team in Parks and Recreation hosted a youth fastpitch softball tournament. This event brought 60 teams to play at North Lakes and Denia softball fields, and 23 of the teams traveled over 100 miles from Denton to compete. Using a formula provided by the Denton CVB for estimating economic impact, staff believe this event generated $184,050. Staff contact: Jason Barrow, Parks and Recreation J. Robson Ranch Wildhorse Golf – The Athletics team in Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Wildhorse Golf Course in Robson Ranch to provide discounted tee times to City of Denton residents. Parks staff worked with Public Affairs to have business cards made with a website link and the password needed to log in and take advantage of the discounted rate. These cards are available at the North Lakes Driving Range, 2009 W. Windsor. Staff contact: Jason Barrow, Parks and Recreation K. Hunting Permits for Clear Creek Natural Heritage Area – Since 2004, the City of Denton has issued individual permits for hunting at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Area in accordance with the City’s lease agreement with United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In August 2020, management of the hunting program transitioned to Parks and Recreation Department (PARD). Beginning in August 2021, PARD will begin selling 2021-2022 season hunting permits for Clear Creek. 4 Clear Creek is nearly 3,000 acres, with 60 percent designated as a wildlife management area. The general public is likely more familiar with the education center and eight miles of trails, located at 3310 Collins Rd, or the site of the future mountain bike trails, located at 5792 Hartlee Field Rd. Hunting is not permitted in these areas. Hunting permits are offered annually to both residents and non-residents on a first- come, first-served basis. In FY 2020-2021, 200 permits were issued for $20 each, which generated $4,000 in revenue. All of the revenue collected through permit fees is used for park improvements, including fencing, signage, education, and programming. After researching regional hunting programs, PARD has restructured its existing hunting program to improve public safety, expand participation while preventing overcrowding, prioritize amenities for residents, and increase annual revenues. The new structure and policies are outlined below. Hunting Program Highlights:  Hunting season begins Sept. 1 and extends through Feb. 28.  Hunting permits sales will begin in late August.  Hunting permits will be issued online via PARD’s program registration portal on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration portal can be found here: https://secure.rec1.com/TX/city-of-denton-tx/catalog User’s must create an account to register.  The cost will range from $30-$50 per permit, depending on Denton residency.  Legal game is dove, feral hogs, waterfowl, and turkey. Deer Hunting is prohibited. FY 2021-2022 Hunting Seasons and Fees Hunting Seasons Legal Game Permit Fees* Sept. 1-Oct. 31 (Limit 200 permits) Dove and feral hogs $30 Denton Resident $50 Nonresident Oct. 30-31 Youth-only* (Limit 50 permits) Turkey and waterfowl No Cost; limited to permitted hunters Nov. 15-Jan. 2 (Limit 200 permits) Turkey and waterfowl $30 Denton Resident $50 Nonresident Jan. 8-9 & 15-16 Youth-only* (Limit 50 permits) Turkey and waterfowl No Cost; limited to permitted hunters Feb. 1-28 (Limit 200 permits) Feral hogs and small game (rabbits, squirrel) $30 Denton Resident $50 Nonresident *Youth Only weekends offered for hunters accompanying youth under age 17. Youth under age 17 may access these areas for free with a permitted adult. 5 Proposed permit fees for FY 2021-2022 are subject to change pending USACE approval. For any additional hunting questions or inquiries about the program, please email autumn.natalie@cityofdenton.com. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation L. Parks and Recreation’s GREEN MACHINES – Over the last year, Parks and Recreation has added several different machines to the City’s Green Fleet. These machines include a Mean Green All Electric Zero Turn 74 inch Mower, a Turf Tank robotic field painter, and a Weedtechnics SW900 organic weed killer. The electric mower is being used at North Lakes Park to help maintain the sports fields and surrounding areas. It has a run time of 6 ½ to 7 hours per charge and reduces air pollution by approximately the same amount as removing 140 cars per year from our roadways. More information on the Mean Green Mower can be found at https://meangreenproducts.com/ The Turf Tank, a robotic field painter, is used on sports fields to paint field markings. This machine is electric and saves around 2,000 staff hours per year. Due to this machine's use, staff can pay attention to details such as trash, restrooms, and turf maintenance. Further information on the Turf Tank can be found at https://turftank.com/us/ The SW900 from Weedtechnics, an organic weed killer, is used for weed control in landscape beds, base paths, playgrounds, pavement cracks and crevices, and other areas. The machine uses a mixture of saturated steam and boiling water to help control unwanted vegetation. The SW900 has also been used to remove graffiti throughout the City at parks, murals, and other City property. Further information can be found at https://www.weedtechnics.com/ Staff is continuously researching, demoing, and testing new technology throughout the industry to help improve maintenance, service levels, and reduce our carbon footprint. Some types of equipment and technology that staff are researching are autonomous mowers, solar lighting, solar charging stations, solar security cameras, all electric or hybrid vehicles, and solar pond fountains and aerators. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation M. Sequoia Park Area Residents Vote on Park Playground – On June 26, Parks and Recreation staff attended the Sequoia Park Neighborhood Party & Potluck held on Choctaw Avenue. Attendees viewed three proposed playground plans and had the opportunity to vote for their favorite design. Forty-three votes were cast, with the lead design receiving twenty-nine votes. Funding for the project will come from a Community Development Block Grant. The construction of the playground should be completed by spring 2022. Staff contact: John Whitmore, Parks and Recreation. N. Eagle and Elm Beautification Node Update – Parks and Recreation worked on beautification efforts at the corner of Eagle and Elm over the last year. The landscaping work is complete. Signage is currently under design is scheduled to be complete by December 2021. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation 6 III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information A. Nette Shultz Park Trash Update – On June 25 a citizen informed Council Member Beck that Nette Shultz Park was missing the green trash barrel and only had the recycling barrel. In May, Parks and Recreation submitted a grant application to replace the trash cans with joint trash and recycling receptacles. If awarded, the grant will serve as a pilot project to identify 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 2021. The new cans will have lids and clear labels to define the difference between recycling and waste. Parks does have several of these types of cans within our system, such as at Avondale Park. These types of receptacles have proven to have a significant positive impact on recycling. In the meantime, temporary cans are being moved to the park. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation B. Proposed Industrial Park – On June 25, Council Member Beck asked for an explanation of the possible use of synthetic turf at Industrial Street Park. When planning the improvements at Industrial Street Park, staff reviewed options when considering natural grass verse synthetic turf within the park. Staff proposed synthetic turf as a pilot project effort to evaluate the pros and cons of the concept. When evaluating these factors, staff considered the following:  Size of turf within the proposed park improvement  History of the quality of the existing turf and the need to resod the area  Anticipated expanded use with programming  Desired reduction in mowing efforts  Heavy shade and lack of sun for the grass at various times of the year Parks and Recreation continuously evaluates the changes in the synthetic turf industry. Many ISDs and municipalities are changing sports fields to synthetic turf to reduce maintenance expenses, water consumption, improve playability due to weather, and avoid lost revenue. Industrial Street Park was viewed as a possible pilot project to allow staff to evaluate the effectiveness and usability of the synthetic turf in the pocket park. After further discussion, staff decided to keep natural grass in the park and consider the change later if needed. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation C. Recycling at the Landfill – On July 7, Mayor Hudspeth forwarded a citizen’s concern about the procedure and timing of going through the queue at the Denton recycling facility. Staff understands that July 6, the day following a holiday closure and a long weekend, was an unusually busy day at the landfill. On average, the wait to pass through the scale house and use the landfill and recycling center averages 7 approximately 10 minutes, usually less, apart from opening time, lunch, and immediately prior to landfill closure. The reason this facility was moved behind the scale house is due to facility misuse and contamination. Prior to the move, everything deposited at the recycle center was sent to the landfill due to illegal dumping. Since staff moved the boxes behind the scale house, contamination redueced to approximately 10%, allowing the City to truly recycle the material. Looking forward, staff will review the facility’s traffic patterns and are planning internal flow changes to help reduce wait times. Additionally, as part of the development of the City’s Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, staff will review the need and locus of the existing and anticipated recycle centers. Staff contact: Brian Boerner, Solid Waste & Recycling D. Deerwood Development ESA – On July 7, Council Member Armintor requested information about a potential Environmentally Sensitive Area in the proposed Deerwood development. When the City’s ESA map was created in 1999 (and later adopted in 2002), it was based upon digital information such as aerial photographs, FEMA floodplain maps, and soil surveys without field verification. At the time the map was created it identified two possible areas of Upland Habitat ESA that overlapped onto the Deerwood Subdivision. However, since the Deerwood Subdivision was platted and developed prior to the creation of the ESA Map and adoption of the ESA regulations, it was not subject to the requirements. An additional ESA area on the northern side of the Brown Tract (Kings Row PD) property was also identified. These ESA areas are all shown in red-hatching on the screenshot below and each approximately 4-5 acres in size. After the map’s adoption, it became apparent that there were many areas around the City that had been erroneously identified as ESA for a variety of reasons, including existing development within the potential ESA areas and the size of some areas not meeting the adopted minimum area thresholds. In 2016, following the issuance of new FEMA floodplain maps and extensive work by Environmental Services staff to verify the accuracy of the adopted ESA map, the ESA map was updated to remove 105 areas that were erroneously identified as ESA during the map’s creation in 1999. This included the three areas previously identified on the subject property, which were each below the 10-acre minimum threshold for a designated Upland Habitat area adopted with the ESA map and regulations in 2002, and some of which were already developed as part of the Deerwood Subdivision. Although these areas are not designated as ESAs, any development of the subject property would be subject to the City’s tree preservation requirements. Staff contact: Hayley Zagurski, Development Services 8 E. Forestar Rayzor Development Resident Concerns – Many Council Members received an e-mail this week from a concerned resident about the Forestar Rayzor development being constructed near Roselawn Dr. Staff responded to the resident’s concerns by e- mail, and those responses are included below. Staff will continue to communicate with the resident and include responses to their questions in the Friday Report. Staff contact: Deborah Viera, Environmental Services 1. Silt fence next to orange fence is still NOT at drip line of protected boarder trees. Boarder trees can die with root compression from heavy machinery, soil level change and drought and heat of summer. This will reduce the allotted 50% salvage of the forest. Also some trees in the “protected” area have been killed during the fence installation!  Eagle Creek is still working on the placement of protective and silt fencing. Phase 4 is not ready yet for the initial inspection before grading activities could start. In regards to the preservation of the Cross Timber upland habitat ESA, up to 50% of the tree stand could be removed. Any trees removed that are part of the upland habitat would count against the maximum allowed for tree removal. 2. Black Silt fencing is only on 50% of orange fence line.  The uses for the orange and black fences are different. The orange fence is usually used as a visual indicator of areas that would be set aside from the mass grading. Keep in mind other types of fencing could be used for the same purpose. The black fence is to prevent sediments from moving down gradient. 9 Silt fence would only be required if the grade of the ground around the trees intendent to be preserved drains towards the trees. If the grade drains away from the trees, orange fencing (or any type of fencing) should suffice. Staff would check for that during the initial inspection. 3. Stakes marking Silt fence line do not have orange or silt fencing.  Eagle Creek is still working on the placement of protective and silt fences. Phase 4 is not ready yet for the initial inspection before grading activities could start. 4. A black Angus heifer cow, property of Denise Farm and Ranch is still loose and on east side of the creek of Eagle Creek development.. When fencing goes down during development this heifer will get on the road and potentially cause a car wreck and cow/person fatality. I have contacted Denise repeatedly but this cow is still roaming the property since beginning of development last fall and getting bigger. I plan to contact animal control but wanted you to be aware of the danger.  The owner of the livestock is aware that his cow is on a property where grading activities could soon start. It is staff’s understanding that his past attempts in catching the heifer have not been successful and has placed a trough on site to lure the heifer into an area where it could be caught. Animal Services received your voicemail on July 3 and is aware of the heifer. Animal Services oversight authority is limited, and could only intervene when and if animals get on the road. F. I-35N and US 380 Construction Notice – On June 24, a business owner contacted Mayor Hudspeth regarding plans to adjust the US 380/I-35 off-ramp. The primary concern expressed by the business owner was the proximity of the new offramp to the southern Town Center Drive. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is set to initiate construction on interim improvements at the US 380/I-35 interchange in July 2021, and those will be completed in early calendar year 2022. TxDOT has identified the need for a substantial long-term solution to safely accommodate the increased traffic volume. This long-term solution will be part of the I-35 Widening Project, which is anticipated to be under construction between mid-2022 and early calendar year 2023. City staff confirmed with TxDOT that the proposed location of the new off-ramp is approximately 250 feet north of the southern Town Center Drive. There will be a right- in/right-out option from the southern driveway, but traffic coming off of I-35 will not be able to access the southern Town Center Drive as depicted below, which addresses the business owner’s concern. 10 Mayor Hudspeth requested for Staff to compile a list of businesses being impacted by the new construction. The Capital Projects/Engineering Department will work with City Public Affairs and TxDOT to ensure regular communication with business and property owners impacted by construction are notified. Staff contact: Rachel Wood, Capital Projects G. Avenue C Street Repair Update – On July 7, a resident contacted Council Member Maguire regarding the status of street repairs on Avenue C between I-35E and Lindsey Street. The repairs in question are being conducted by Atmos Energy, who is currently replacing service lines for the entire Chapman subdivision. Driver Pipeline, Atmos’ contractor for this gas line work, completed inspections and all remaining asphalt repairs on Avenue C on June 29. Driver Pipeline will complete the remaining sod/landscaping restoration on Avenue C by July 27. Public Works Inspections is monitoring Driver Pipeline’s work to ensure construction and associated paving work conforms to City standards. Staff contact: Trevor Crain, Public Works Inspections H. Parks and Recreation Budget Questions - During the Parks and Recreation budget presentation, there were several questions from Council about multiple facets of the department. While most were answered during the presentation, staff wanted to provide a follow up to the questions and answers provided.  What is the status of the wildflower/ no-mow areas? (Meltzer) o Staff planted many areas with wildflowers, including North Lakes Park, South Lakes Park, and Fire Station #7. Additionally, PARD worked with the Fire Department to conduct a controlled burn behind Fire Station #7 to eliminate weeds and hardy plants within the planting area and expedite the growth of the wildflowers. Staff will closely monitor the growth in the controlled burn area and consider that practice in the future for other sites.  How is the revenue from Clear Creek generated? (Maguire) o Hunting permits generate the revenue proposed for Fiscal Year 2021-22 at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center. Clear Creek operations transferred to PARD in 2020. Since the transfer, PARD has reviewed and restructured the permit process to increase the number of available hunting opportunities and increase revenue to assist in operations and support expenses. More information regarding hunting permits will be included in a Friday Report blurb below.  Why is the difference between the personnel services from Fiscal Year 19/20 to 21/22 so large? What is the Full-Time Employee difference? (Maguire) o Parks staff, along with Finance, reviewed the information and discovered some of the frozen and VSP positions had been accidentally reloaded into the new budget. These positions were removed, and the table below reflects the updated personnel services. The additional increases are positions added during Fiscal Year 20/21, the 3 percent merit increases, and temporary/seasonal positions returning as facilities fully reopen. 11 Personnel Service Budget FY 19-20 Budget FY 20-21 Presented FY 21-22 Revised FY 21-22 General Fund $6,838,081 $7,025,243 $7,686,293 $7,686,293 Rec Fund $3,501,607 $2,885,787 $3,666,311 $3,383,977 TOTAL $10,339,688 $9,911,030 $11,352,504 $11,070,270  Do HOA parks count in the 10-minute walk calculation? (Byrd) o As per the regulations set forth by the Trust for Public Land, HOA open space can count within the 10-Minute Walk calculation only if both parties agree to a cooperative agreement that would assure public access to the park for the entire community.  What is Athletics? (Byrd) o The Parks and Recreation Athletics Department is responsible for the oversite and implementation of youth and adult sports including but not limited to, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Softball, Disc Golf, and Futsal. The Athletics division is also responsible for operating the North Lakes Driving Range and the Goldfield Tennis Center as well as overseeing athletic facility reservations and is responsible for working with local athletic associations to provide additional recreation opportunities for the community.  Is there a cost associated with naming a park? (Byrd) o Currently, the Naming Policy does not require a fee or donation to name a park or facility. The application process is also free. If Council desired a fee to be associated with this policy, it could be considered by City Council if directed. The city advertising and donation policy does address this opportunity if the department desired to identify possible partners such as PetSmart, Chipotle, or any other member of the business community.  Can updates to Urban Forestry be shown in the form of a GIS map? (Beck) o Staff is working with Technology Services to develop GIS layers and Power BI dashboards from PARD data collection and programmatic efforts to show progress in executing the Urban Forestry Master Plan, the Parks, Recreation and Trails System Master Plan, and other planning documents. PARD has been aggressive in collecting data over the last 12 months but does not have a dedicated staff member to work full time on the project, so it is accomplished as time allows.  Provide information on the labor intensiveness of cemetery maintenance (Hudspeth) o Parks and Recreation presented a proposal to create a Mowing Response Team (MRT) during the FY 2020-21 budget planning. This request was the result of an effort to improve the ongoing maintenance of the cemeteries for mowing, weed whipping, and headstone adjustments in addition to mowing other high-touch areas such as wildflowers. 12 o The city currently maintains Oakwood Cemetery and the IOOF Cemetery. These cemeteries are very time consuming to maintain with surface obstacles to maneuver such as headstones, plots, fencing, and recent burials. Over the last three years, PARD elevated the beautification level of the cemeteries to a higher level of service and appearance. PARD installed new, decorative fencing around each cemetery along with entry arches. Mowing frequency increased, headstones were adjusted and repaired, building restoration, and roads improved. The reasoning was that since these are Denton’s oldest parks, they need to be maintained at a higher level than they were receiving. PARD wants to increase efforts to celebrate the history of Denton residents that are buried in the cemetery to include founders and military veterans. Biographies and photos could be available on websites that could help tell the story of Denton’s past and preserve our families, friends, and veteran’s stories for future generations through technology.  What is our relationship with the private cemeteries in the area? Would we consider partnering with them for maintenance? (Beck) o Currently, PARD maintains two historic cemeteries. The maintenance of the cemeteries is challenging and time consuming as explained above. At this time, PARD does not assist any private cemeteries in maintenance or management activities. PARD is currently challenged with elevating maintenance standards of existing assets, adding new assets as the community grows, along with the overall maintenance needs and desires of the community.  Why does the Trust for Public Land (TPL) not include Clear Creek in the 10- minute walk calculation? (Meltzer) o Since over 50 percent of Clear Creek is not within city limits, they cannot fully count it in the 10-Minute Walk calculations. A section of the park is city land, and a portion is located in the city boundaries. Also, not many residents live within a half-mile of the park land, although that may change with future growth.  Where are we at with aquatics staffing? Are there plans to expand hours? (Davis) o At this time, Aquatics is no longer conducting mass training of staffing due to the intensive needs to operate the aquatic facilities with the existing staff. Aquatics currently has approximately 80 seasonal staff members, which is significantly lower than the 150 truly needed to operate through the summer.  Can we highlight the difference between how we allocate donation and grant dollars versus general fund dollars and how they are used to do the most good. (Hudspeth) o PARD is resourceful in looking for grants and alternative revenue sources to help achieve goals and objectives to make the community better. PARD utilizes resources available strategically to allow the best and most applicable outcome possible. This entails matching general funding with state and federal grants such as CDBG, TPWD, TxDOT, GCAA, 13 KTB/KAB, Texas Commission on the Arts, and other governmental programs. Additional revenue sources such as private grants, donations, scholarships, parkland development and dedication funding, gas lease, endowments, and fundraising efforts are used to maximize the ability to make improvements to the park system. Without these unique funding sources, PARD could not make improvements in city parks, and even with these resources, they are not enough funding to keep up with the CMP and CIP needs.  Highlight the conversions of hardscape to green spaces for Dallas Drive and Teasley Lane. (Hudspeth) o Over the last few years, PARD has worked to improve the beautification of the community with median and right-of-way beautification efforts. Staff designed improvements in two abandoned right-of-ways at Dallas Drive and Teasley Lane, and Eagle Drive and Elm Street. The latter was delayed due to utility construction and is 50 percent complete awaiting a decorative “Welcome to Downtown Denton” sign. In addition, the department has landscaped the US 380 medians from Elm Street to Masch Branch and will begin landscaping of FM 2499 south of I-35E and Vintage Boulevard soon. PARD received the TxDOT Green Ribbon, totaling over $1.5M for this effort. Staff plans to apply for future grants for the beautification of Fort Worth Drive Phase 1 and I-35E/W once infrastructure improvements are completed. This beautification effort could include embossed designs celebrating local educational institutions. This spring, the KDB team was awarded first place in the Governor’s Community Achievement Award in the State of Texas. This award comes with $290,000 for beautification efforts along TxDOT right-of-way. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings A. None V. Attachments A. Governor’s Proclamation for Special Session ............................................................15 B. Governor’s Letter re PUCT Requirements .................................................................18 C. DME July - Sept 2021 Newsletter ..............................................................................20 VI. Informal Staff Reports A. 2021-047 Inclement Weather Policy Update .............................................................54 B. 2021-048 Bond Sale ...................................................................................................75 C. 2021-049 Legislative Update - HB 1869 Impacts ......................................................77 VII. Council Information A. Council Requests for Information .............................................................................79 B. Council Calendar .......................................................................................................82 C. Draft Agenda for July 20 ............................................................................................85 D. Future Work Session Items .......................................................................................98 E. Street Construction Report ......................................................................................100 14 15 16 17 18 19 VOL. 1 ISSUE 7 • JUL 2021 Official Newsletter of D enton Municipal Electric IN THE LO P Tony Puente, DME General Manager This issue: IN THE LOOP PAGE 01 Message from Tony PAGE 01 Department Spotlight D.E.C. Team PAGE 02 E mployee Updates PAGE 07 Transmission/Distribution PAGE 17 Fun Facts PAGE 30 Giving Back PAGE 31 Safety Program PAGE 11 Energy Services PAGE 22 Resources PAGE 23 System Operations PAGE 21 Recently, the American Public Power Association (APPA) published a three- part newsletter series titled “Celebrating Public Power in America.” You can find all three at: https://www.publicpower.org/news-and-publications. While the first public power utility in America (Wabash, Indiana) was established in 1880, our very own Denton Municipal Electric (DME) was established just 25 years later, in 1905. Interestingly enough, DME was established 39 years after the city of Denton was incorporated in 1866. In my view, the following statement in Part 1 of the series holds true even today, and it embodies what each of you do at DME: “Several factors led to the establishment of so many municipal utilities. In some communities, it was a practical decision made by local leaders who wanted to better the lives for local citizens. Smaller communities were simply not viewed as attractive, compared with the profit potential in larger cities, to private electricity companies. When the private sector failed to meet their needs, these communities took the task upon themselves.” Bettering the lives of our customers (citizens) and taking on tasks ourselves is certainly at the core of what you do at DME. I hope each of you takes the time to read the series as we celebrate public power’s past, present, and future in anticipation of this year’s Public Power Week (1st full week in October). Thank you for all you do every day for our customers and community. It is an honor to serve along with you. Management Corner A MESSAGE FROM TONY 20 Department SpotlightIN THE LOOP PAGE 02 The Denton Energy Center is an impressive facility in all regards, and I encourage you that haven’t seen it or who want to see it again to contact me, Jason Brown, to schedule a tour. We love the opportunity to highlight our beautiful facility and team and hope everyone has a chance to see one of the largest reciprocating engine power plants in the US. Denton Energy Center (DEC) BY: JASON BROWN 21 The facility began commercial operation on 07/01/2018 with its very impressive two-story engines that have 18-cylinder, 26,000 horsepower, and generators that produce 18.75 megawatts each. To date, we have over 14,408 starts across the fleet for an average of 3932 operating hours that produced just over 615,695 megawatt-hours of generation. Department SpotlightIN THE LOOP PAGE 03 General Facility 22 Safety is #1 for the team. It’s not just a department within a company and is not merely a suggestion. Much like y’all, hazards are present in everything we do, and we take every measure possible to reduce or minimize the hazards where possible. Daily we work around rotating equipment, low, medium and DC electricity, high-pressure pneumatics, natural gas and chemicals, extreme cold, and heat. Thus far, we are proud to have worked just over 1406 days without a lost-time injury. Department SpotlightIN THE LOOP PAGE 04 SAFETY FIRST 23 Department SpotlightIN THE LOOP PAGE 0524 So now that you’ve had a glimpse at the equipment and facility and no, this wasn’t your tour……I’ll be eagerly awaiting your call…… The real spotlight is not this impressive equipment; it’s the awesome team that makes it happen. Our small team of sixteen highly specialized individuals conducts all aspects of equipment operations, continuous monitoring for safety and efficiency performance, preventative maintenance, emergent repairs, and routine scheduled outages to ensure the facility is safe, reliable, and efficient. The team is comprised of four control room operators, four plant operators, two mechanical, one electrical, two instrumentation technicians, one operations supervisor, one maintenance supervisor, and a plant manager. While small (or properly referred to as lean), this team is efficient, extremely knowledgeable in the generation industry, and together has 225 years of plant experience. Department SpotlightIN THE LOOP PAGE 06 Meet the Team Front row left to right: Jason Brown - PM, Ryan Borg - CRO, Steven Pedroza - PO, Steven Davis - PO, John Goble - CRO, Shaun Hernandez - I&C, Arthur Pando - MS, Kevin Griffin - OS Back row left to right: Eddie Holt - PO, Ty Barnwell - M, Michael Van Hooser - PO, Stephen Boyle - CRO, Kevin Toler - CRO, Tom Garcia - M 25 Employee UpdatesDATES OF OBSERVANCE July August September Johnson, Tanner Brooks - 1 Cork, Crystal Michelle - 3 Shaw, Peter J - 4 Brooks, Kathleen Tyler - 6 Brown, Hope Louise - 6 Boyle, Stephen Lane - 8 Pittman, Nicholas Lynn - 10 Blackburn, Cassie L - 11 Orr, Roger L - 11 Wilkins, Jason Lyn - 14 Cheek, Laura Michelle - 17 Jones, Calvin Matthew - 17 Sneed, Coia Thomas - 19 Roybal III, Tony - 23 Brown, Jason Wesley - 24 Flores, Jonathan A - 27 King, Bobby Lee - 27 Zimmerer, Mark Joseph - 1 Lettie, Reid Alan - 5 Patterson, Ralph Tee - 6 Garcia Jr, Julian Thomas - 9 McDermott, Cody Vaughn - 10 Amyx, Lanny L - 14 Moffitt, Nathan Kyle - 14 Mankin, T Craig - 21 Zahn, Cameron M - 21 Warschun, Matthew N - 26 Norman, Corey Monroe - 27 Toler, Kevin Ray - 30 Bridwell, Richard J - 6 Hassell, Mitchell Aron - 7 Looper, Gerald Michael - 10 Grace, Michael Dale - 11 Schmidt, Blake M - 11 Espedal, Curtis F - 16 Lopez, Alberto Manuel - 20 Pagoada Reyes, Juan Miguel - 22 Fuller, Matt Caleb - 23 Borg, Ryan Garrett - 24 Lynch, Tonia Waide - 24 Pannell, Mark Allen - 24 Lane, Edward Clark - 26 Christopher Totten, Lineman III BIRTHDAYS IN THE LOOP PAGE 07 NEW HIRES & TRANSFERS July 21: Monthly Safety Committee Meeting July 28: Monthly Safety Meeting August 09: American Wind Week August 11: National Safe Digging Day August 18: Monthly Safety Committee Meeting August 25: Monthly Safety Meeting September 01: Preparedness Month September 06: Labor Day September 25: Electric Drive Week 26 CONGRATULATIONS!! CAMERON ZAHN SYSTEM OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR, ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC People's Choi c e A w a r d People's Choi c e A w a r d People's Choi c e A w a r d &&& "... Cameron takes his job very seriously and tries for 100% accuracy. He works well with other departments and takes good care of his team. Safety is very important to Cameron and is first on his mind in all tasks." What DME Employees had to say: "...Cameron is a valuable asset to DME. He has an abundance of experience and knowledge as well as a skill set that is necessary to support anyone who needs his services. He always makes himself available to assist others to accomplish the task at hand. He is a team player.."APRIL27 CONGRATULATIONS!! ROBBIN GUNTER DISPATCHER, ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC People's Choi c e A w a r d People's Choi c e A w a r d People's Choi c e A w a r d &&& "...Robbin keeps the dispatch office running smoothly and is the first to learn new requirements and share her knowledge with the team. She always has a great attitude and relationship with all of the departments dispatch works closely with." What DME Employees had to say: "...Robbin is a great team player. She provides detailed explanations when asked or called and is always willing to go the extra mile to help. She has a warm personality that always puts you at ease, regardless of the situation."MAY28 CONGRATULATIONS!! SHAWN RICHARDS LEAD LINEMAN, ELECTRIC OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC People's Choi c e A w a r d People's Choi c e A w a r d People's Choi c e A w a r d &&& "...Always working with a smile on his face" "...Always has a positive attitude and is a go getter" "...Leads by example, great work ethic, great employee to be around" "...has an awesome attitude , great smile , big muscle , someone to look up to as a role model" "...Always the first to get to work , always has a great attude" "...Works hard on getting material" "...Wow, what more can i say about this guy. I'm speechless. Legend" What DME Employees had to say: JUNE29 Safety ProgramThere have been many things happening within the Safety Department. We are actively working to improve the safety of all employees within DME. From Identifying and replacing fire extinguishers to a Ladder inspection program, from first aid kits and bloodborne pathogen kits to ensuring Di-Electric testing is completed. If you or your team have questions or ideas that may help build upon the safety culture of DME, please don’t hesitate to contact your safety department. IN THE LOOP PAGE 11 BY SALVATORE B. SPINELLI JR. From the Safety Department 30 Safety ProgramIN THE LOOP PAGE 12 Here are some pictures of the training and inspections. Inspections and trainings are vital to ensure that all DME employees are protected if and when a fall occurs 31 Safety ProgramIN THE LOOP PAGE 13 With Summer on us and the potential for extreme heat and humidity, be aware of the things you can do to minimize your exposure, prevent the stresses of overexposure, and how to combat the effects. Be vigilant! Know the symptoms, watch out for your coworkers, and consider the following tips. Drink a lot of water Take a break in the shade Report heat symptoms EARLY Know what to do in an emergency 32 Safety ProgramIN THE LOOP PAGE 14 For those working in offices, remember the tips below from our virtual training. These tips will help you improve or prevent health problems. Have you earned your 2021 Safety Coin? DO you know how to earn your coin? If you have any questions, please get in touch with your supervisor, safety committee rep, or DME Safety Team! 33 Safety ProgramIN THE LOOP PAGE 15 This past quarter Water Distribution was on-site using DME's confined space training area. Matt Lentz did the training for the water distribution department, and the purpose of this training was to show how to rescue someone that is in a confined space with step-by-step procedures and hands-on rescues. 34 Safety ProgramYour Safety Team Salvatore B Spinelli Jr & David Burris IN THE LOOP PAGE 16 Here is a safety word game for you to play during your break. The first one to email Sal a completed one will receive a safety coin. Hurry! Thank you all for your support and cooperation! There have been many things going on, and we can only be successful with the entire DME team working together. The past few months have been very successful, and the Safety Team wants to thank everyone for their support and assistance in making each day a little better. Do not let your guard down, and never overlook a safety violation, no matter how minor. On-the-spot corrections are sometimes the best learning tool. Just remember when addressing a situation to use tact and respect. It will take you a long way. 35 TransmissionIN THE LOOP PAGE 17 During the second quarter of 2021, work at Brinker Substation was completed, which included relay system installation and testing, RTU installation and testing, and reconfiguring/rerouting four transmission lines to this substation. Also, NERC relay testing was completed, and relay coordination setting changes were installed and tested at McKinney and Woodrow Substations. Engineering also reviewed 7 requests for proposals to qualify design Firms for the Hickory Substation project. This is the first major step to acquiring a contract to design, procure, and construct this project. Transmission Engineering Group BY MARK ZIMMERER 36 The major emphasis for the second quarter of 2021 will be issuing a Request for Proposals for the Hickory GIS Substation Design-Build Project. Design and easement acquisition will continue for the Hickory to Locust and Locust to Spencer transmission lines and the transmission upgrades needed for the Hickory Substation. Preliminary design will continue to resolve conflicts with the future I35 widening for the Denton North to Masch Branch and RD Wells to Hickory transmission lines. TransmissionIN THE LOOP PAGE 18 Transmission Line Concept for the I35 Reconstruction Project at North Loop 288. Projects' Summary RFP Reviews for Hickory Substation7 2 1 Substation Construction Completed NERC Relay Testings & setting changes Completed Brinker Substation 37 IN THE LOOP PAGE 19 Distribution Engineering Capital Projects Group BY DOUG BREON Distribution Engineering has twenty-five capital projects in various stages of construction. Twenty-eight capital projects were released for construction, but they are not yet in progress. Ninety-one active capital projects are at different stages of the engineering design process. Engineering design was completed and released to Construction in April to upgrade 1,000’ of a distribution cable to relieve single-contingency over-loading concerns on circuit LC232 in south-central Denton. Engineering design was completed in May and released to Construction to upgrade 1000’ of distribution line along Kendolph Rd to serve the new Eagle Creek residential development in southern Denton. This development will eventually include over 700 homes. Engineering designs were also recently completed on several other major projects this quarter, including: extending electric facilities to serve eight residential subdivisions totaling almost 600 lots; extending electric facilities to serve a 40-unit apartment building; extending electric facilities to serve a 250,000 ft2 warehouse building and 2 new commercial buildings; and extending electric facilities to serve multiple new 5G cellular node antennas. DistributionWarehouse Development 38 Residential Subdivisions DistributionIN THE LOOP PAGE 20 25 Distribution projects in various construction stages 28 Distribution projects released for construction 91 Distribution projects at various stages in the engineering design process 13 Distribution engineering designs completed Projects' Summary Residential Subdivisions Kendolph Rd line upgradeCircuit - Cable Replacement Apartment Development 39 IN THE LOOP PAGE 21 System Operations Division BY JERRY LOOPER Bad news: Unfortunately, System Operations had to say “Goodbye” to Curtis Espedal. We lost a great operator, but we wish him the best. – Good news: SysOps will have a job opening up soon for a System Operator I, II, or III. The posting will be “Internal Job opportunity, Departmental Only” and open for 1 week. Check the HR website on the HUB for details. System Operations has been charged with recording changes to the 200 AMP distribution system, as they do for the 600 AMP mainline system. Scheduled switching on the 200 AMP side will require switching orders and updated maps similar to the 600 AMP process. The new process is recorded in the “S” drive DME SOP folder, file name: “Switching Procedure.” Emergency switching will be executed in real-time, just like it is for 600 AMP lines. The new process is to help maintain the status of all electric apparatus on the system, increase safe operations, make more efficient use of field personnel time, and help increase map accuracy. The new process started on June 1st, 2021. System OperationsSystem Ops Room System Operators have been verifying the locations of crews working on and around the electric system to help create a safer environment for our field crews, enhance situational awareness for our System Operators, and document the work completed by DME staff. To better serve DME employees and maintain a safe and reliable electric system, System Operations will be making changes to the System Operator’s schedule to allow for a third System Operator Monday through Friday from 6 am to 4 pm starting June 1st. The 3 operators will be splitting duties and using cross-functional collaboration to manage the electric system in all aspects. We are very excited to provide a few new services to our field crews, improve our skillset, and increase efficiency by working together to achieve a common goal- Safely providing reliable power to DME customers. 40 Energy Services45 80 4 339.42 ACkW= $1,767,712 worth 63 New applications processed 45 Permission to Operate Letters issued 5 Letters of Intent issued $22,104 rebates approved & awarded Educational / PSA tweets IN THE LOOP PAGE 22 Residential PV Solar Systems Installed EV rebates processed = $1,200 ==== 5 Vendor numbers requested=5 Check requests submitted== Average Rebate: $4,420Av. System Cost: $40,175 Solar Program FY21 Third Quarter EV Rebate Social Media Outreach 41 ResourcesIN THE LOOP PAGE 23 Personal Development Monthly Training Series (Free and Open to all City Employees) Past June's Topic: Emotional Resilience & Sucess Hosted by Dr. Stevie Dawn via Zoom What does it mean to have a full life? What does success mean? What legacy will you leave? Dr. Stevie Dawn, professional speaker, coach, and shark, will host this new exciting and deeply relatable, actionable, and dynamic series for all City employees who would like to attend. Stay tuned for upcoming training dates or contact HR staff for more information We’re filming a video to introduce our new organizational value of inclusion. We're looking for 30 to 50 employees who would like to participate. The clip will highlight the many different and awesome employees we have working for the City. There will not be any speaking parts, so no worries about remembering any lines – simply show up and be your amazing self! If you are interested, please CLICK HERE. Training & Development News and Upcoming Events Volunteers Needed for New Core Value Video! Who’s your go-to person in HR? Meet April David - your HR Business Partner April is your point-of-contact for guidance on City policies, HR processes, and workplace issues. April looks forward to hearing from you by phone at 349-8342 or email at april.david@cityofdenton.com Human Resources Updates 42 ResourcesIN THE LOOP PAGE 24 Lewis H. Latimer, one of the electric power industry's leading pioneers. He was an inventor and draftsman best known for his contributions to the patenting of the light bulb and the telephone. https://buff.ly/2JMU6Se #PublicPower #BlackHistoryMonth Hosted by Randy Mayeux via Zoom Unfortunately, most organizations, overburdened by bureaucracy, are sluggish and timid. In the age of upheaval, top-down power structures and rule-choked management systems are a liability. They crush creativity and stifle initiative. In Humanocracy, Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini lays out a detailed blueprint for creating organizations that are as inspired and ingenious as the human beings inside them. In Randy’s presentation, you’ll hear thoughtful and insightful professional commentary about this book. You’ll also receive a comprehensive handout for additional learning. CLICK HERE to sign up Frday, July 9 1:00-2:30pm Monthly Book Review Hosted By SGR (Free and Open to all City Employees) Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini Hosted by Dr. Stevie Dawn via Zoom What does it mean to have a full life? What does success mean? What legacy will you leave? Dr. Stevie Dawn, professional speaker, coach, and shark, will host this new exciting and deeply relatable, actionable, and dynamic series for all City employees who would like to attend. To add this event to your calendar, CLICK HERE. Thursday, July 22 1:00 – 2:30pm Personal Development Monthly Training Series (Free and Open to all City Employees) July Topic: Finding Joy in Tough Times Stay tuned for upcoming training dates or contact HR staff for more information Past June's Topic: Introduction to LGBTQ+ and Inclusion (Free and Open to all City Employees) Hosted by: Sarah Morely via Zoom As part of our commemoration of Pride Month 2021, we’re excited to announce this training event. Sarah Morley (she/her/hers) works at Denton County Friends of the Family as the Young Engagement Specialist, wherein she creates inclusive violence prevention curriculum and provides educational presentations to the Denton County community. She also oversees the Youth Ambassador Program, where young adults (ages 15-22) learn about violence prevention and how to advocate and be allies for others. 43 ResourcesIN THE LOOP PAGE 25 We’d like to introduce you to our newest HR team member, Madison Hurd. Madison joins Micah and John on the HR Talent Development, Diversity & Inclusion team as a Part-Time Talent Development Specialist. She assists with City-wide training and development needs, including content creation, content management, marketing, HR Training Resource Library management, and the online learning management system (NEOGOV) administration. Next time you’re at City Hall East, stop by and say hi! You can reach Madison at: (940) 349-8355 or Madison.Hurd@cityofdenton.com. July Topic: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Hosted by Heather Feeney, Benefits & Leave Coordinator We will roll out the next module in this series – ADA – during the first week of July. If you have not yet completed the June chapter of this series – Diversity & Inclusion – you still have a few weeks to do so before the end of the month. You can view all the Legal Update courses by opening the course catalog and doing a keyword search for “legal update.” You may need to login to NEOGOV before accessing the course catalog. To login via our single sign-on, click here: NEOGOV. HR Legal Update Masterclass (For All Leaders) Want to Get Involved? Join the City of Denton Diversity Committee (HAWC) The Diversity committee (named after the DEI statement values of: Humanity, Accountability, and Willingness) works with the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer to assess individual and organizational diversity opportunities and design solutions that align with core organizational values and achieve business outcomes. The HAWC engages the City and community to help define, enable, and foster an inclusive and equitable culture that embraces the diversity of identities, ideas, and values that embody the City of Denton. CLICK HERE to sign up 44 ResourcesIN THE LOOP PAGE 26 the City of Denton Beacon Development Committee The Beacon Development Committee (BDC) exists to support the training & development efforts of the City of Denton. The mission of the BDC is to Equip, Empower, and Inspire. Members of the group achieve this mission by creating training content and/or facilitating training courses for City employees. Indeed, the training program could not function without the group members, who bring Building online training content Assisting in building live training courses, or Facilitating live training courses (virtually for now, hopefully in-person soon) their own experience, knowledge, and skills to the program. We’re looking for individuals who are interested in: CLICK HERE to sign up Join the City of Denton Beacon Development Committee We’re planning on kicking off both of these committees this summer! Thank you! If we can answer any questions or provide any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of us on your Talent Development team. 45 As we implement this new value, we will continue to build on our Diversity & Inclusion efforts through: • Increased Education of employees; • Purposeful Engagement with our community; and • Equal opportunities in recruitment for City jobs. We are building appreciation, empathy, and acceptance for what makes each of us unique. IN THE LOOP PAGE 27 One of my favorite aspects of working for a full-service city like Denton is the diversity of jobs that are needed in order to provide all the different services to our community. From biochemists to electrical engineers, accountants to heavy equipment operators, network specialists to graphic designers, and everything in between. The City is made up of a variety of jobs with an even greater variety of people filling those jobs, all working together for the good of our community. You ask: "Why did the City start talking about inclusion?" BY JOHN NELSEN, CHIEF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OFFICER This matters because: • By more completely representing the diverse community that we serve, we can more effectively engage our residents, effectively listen to and understand their unique needs, and help ensure equal access to services and solutions for all. Why? There are more than 1,700 of us working for the City now, representing many different ages, races, beliefs, genders, sexual identities, gender expressions, origins, backgrounds, and abilities. We recognize the importance of not just having a diverse workforce, but also having a workplace where every one of us feels welcomed, accepted, and that we belong to something greater than ourselves. Diverse teams are better at anticipating changes in customer needs, which can lead to more rapid service innovation. Diversity and inclusion can enhance the problem-solving necessary to rethink processes and reimagine services in the face of unprecedented disruption, as we have seen this past year during the COVID pandemic and February's winter storm and outages. Resources46 As we implement this new value, we will continue to build on our Diversity & Inclusion efforts through: • Increased Education of employees; • Purposeful Engagement with our community; and • Equal opportunities in recruitment for City jobs. We are building appreciation, empathy, and acceptance for what makes each of us unique. IN THE LOOP PAGE 28 There's so much that people bring with them to work that is outside the minimum qualifications on their job description. We have faith that everyone has something good to bring to the table when they come to work at the City of Denton, and our purpose and objective with these efforts is to create a workplace where every single one of us knows that our unique and individual contributions are welcomed and encouraged. It's when people feel this level of support and commitment that they are motivated, dedicated, and do their best at work. We owe our community nothing less. We're very excited to announce the latest step in this ongoing effort: the addition of "Inclusion" to our City's core values. For us, inclusion is: New City Core Value: Creating a culture where all people feel a sense of belonging and support by respecting and valuing each other and our differences. Recognizing these benefits, the City has increasingly focused our efforts over the past year on Diversity & Inclusion initiatives as a more integral part of our employee and organizational success, including incorporating these topics into our leadership training and designating a full-time staff member to lead these efforts. Resources47 YOU WILL NEVER ALWAYS BE MOTIVATED, SO YOU MUST LEARN TO BE DISCIPLINED. #inspiration 48 The City of Denton received a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. This designation recognizes Denton for taking bold steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles to solar development. For companies looking to expand, a SolSmart Gold designation is a signal that Denton is “open for solar business.” SolSmart is led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. More than 400 cities, counties, and small towns have achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016. As a SolSmart designee, Denton is helping solar companies significantly reduce the cost of installations and pass those savings on to consumers while making the community more environmentally sustainable. To receive designation, cities and counties make changes to their local processes to reduce the time and money it takes to install a solar energy system. This includes evaluating local permitting processes, as well as planning and zoning procedures. Denton had to demonstrate that it has a three-day permitting turnaround and allows installing solar systems on accessory buildings by right to achieve the gold designation. SolSmart uses objective criteria to award communities points based on the actions they take to reduce barriers to solar energy development. Communities that take sufficient action are designated either gold, silver, or bronze. A special thanks to DME's Energy Services, Engineering, and Metering divisions and the City's Building Safety and Sustainability departments for the work they do and for making the recognition possible. For more information on the designation, please visit https://solsmart.org/ or contact DME via email at dme@cityofdenton.com.Fun FactsThe City of Denton Receives "SolSmart Gold" Designation for Advancing Solar Energy Growth IN THE LOOP PAGE 30 Another fantast i c achievement fro m D M E & CoD staff! Ama z i n g ! 49 Giving BackIN THE LOOP PAGE 31 Gave back & h a d f u n!! 50 Giving BackLots of gre a t s t u f f!! IN THE LOOP PAGE 32 51 Giving BackWait, there is more! IN THE LOOP PAGE 33 52 Comments? IN THE LOOP PAGE 34 We hope this edition of "In the Loop" was informative and that you learned more about DME's employees and the work they do for the Denton community. Thank you to all the departments and divisions that contributed with content. The newsletter would not have been possible without your help. If you have any suggestions or comments on how to improve the newsletter, please contact: Juan Pagoada-Reyes at juan.pagoada-reyes@cityofdenton.com or Bill Shepherd at bill.shepherd@cityofdenton.com 53 Date: July 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-047 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Information on Inclement Weather communications and use of city facilities BACKGROUND: Inclement Weather Communications Since November 2018, to facilitate communication, City staff has collaborated with its non-profit partners to communicate inclement weather information that includes community service providers providing emergency shelter and food (that may expand services and hours during inclement weather), along with a list of various City facilities that are air-conditioned with public access to restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas during normal operating hours. There are two emergency shelters in the city that are open overnight, Our Daily Bread’s Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC) and The Salvation Army, Denton (TSA) shelter. These two independent organizations set their own policy including hours of operation and services provided. As of July 5, 2021, MKOC will go from operating Monday through Friday due to COVID-19 impacts back to seven (7) nights a week, so both shelters will be open overnight seven (7) nights a week again. Both facilities are currently operating under reduced bed capacity because of COVID pandemic response and social distancing protocols set to prevent the spread of the virus in congregate settings. In addition, through federal funding, the City is continuing to fund additional alternative emergency shelter through the use of hotel rooms due to COVID-19 which are coordinated by Our Daily Bread. To assist with pushing out timely city-wide communication efforts in the event of severe weather, a shared temperature standard was identified based on National Weather Service (NWS) Advisory Criteria (more info on these criteria later in the ISR). When the conditions are met, these two agencies may expand services and hours at their discretion and the City will actively alert the community and push out information on facilities and services available for those living without a cool, dry, or safe place to escape the weather extremes. The information is updated to focus on warming or cooling stations based on each weather season and the potential for extreme temperatures. City staff has been made aware of some confusion that the identified city facilities are not available unless it meets the temperature threshold (100 degrees), which is not accurate. To improve education and to communicate more effectively, the communication materials for Summer 2021 have been updated and clearly state that city facilities, listed with their operating hours, are open 54 Date: July 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-047 to the public with air conditioning, restrooms, water and seating for those who need a place to temporarily escape the summer weather. The most recent information sheet and flier providing Information for Accessible Public Facilities and Community Service Providers During Inclement Weather for Summer 2021, is attached as Exhibit 1. The fliers will be distributed to community organizations and businesses. It will also be posted at the entrance to City facilities for the summer. Inclement Weather Policy, 500.07 In 2018/2019, some organizations that were hosting outside events began to request the use of the Civic Center after-hours during inclement weather with little notice. There was no policy or process to address these requests, which led to some challenges. As such, on May 21, 2019, Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) staff presented to City Council during a work session regarding requests from organizations for the use of the Denton Civic Center during inclement weather and requests for the waiver of associated fees. Staff followed up from that work session and proposed a comprehensive policy addressing the use of City facilities during inclement weather that was approved by City Council on July 16, 2019. Exhibit 2 The Policy (500.07) addressed two major items:  It formalized the general use of a communications plan providing information regarding the use of City Facilities during inclement weather under normal operating hours, and  It set forth the policy for after-hours requests from community groups to use PARD facilities. There was a disruption in publicly accessible facilities for a period of time due to COVID and related facility closures; however, City facilities have reopened and are available during the listed regular operating hours this summer. Temperature Thresholds Separate from the City’s policy, the current temperature threshold for the two non-profits to consider extending hours and services uses a single temperature measure either below 32 or above 100. Any changes would be at the discretion of the non-profit agency. The weather conditions outlined in the City policy for when to initiate city-wide communications advising the community of extreme weather and promoting warming or cooling stations are based on National Weather Service (NWS) advisory criteria and match the non-profits. Also, under the City’s policy and based on NWS advisory criteria, availability for inclement weather-related use of PARD facilities by outside groups will be considered under the following conditions: 55 Date: July 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-047  Temperatures, actual or wind chill, fall below 32 degrees.  Daytime heat index expected to meet or exceed 105 degrees or daytime air temperature exceeds 103 degrees (National Weather Service Heat Advisory)  Storm conditions that include hail  Any amount of freezing rain, or when 2 to 4 inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing rain) is present (National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory) https://www.weather.gov/bgm/heat CONCLUSION: Staff continues to work collaboratively with non-profit community providers and other partners to share available resources during extreme weather. Additionally, staff continues to work in partnership in many ways to assist individuals in our community and is working hard on current major priorities and initiatives underway, with many federal and state funds received and available for housing right now due to COVID. A few examples are:  Dedicating time and resources for the development of the Loop 288 Building project which, when complete, will serve as a 24/7 facility for those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness;  Continuing to manage and oversee an alternative emergency shelter arrangement using hotel rooms due to COVID using federal funds; 56 Date: July 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-047  Administering comprehensive grant processes and monitoring the City’s current investment into strengthening the housing crisis response system, including in the areas of homelessness prevention, street outreach, emergency shelter, and housing solutions;  Administering the City’s COVID-related federal funds for street outreach, eviction prevention, and housing, and coordinating with other entities administering federal funds such as the county and United Way; and  Depending upon direction of Council, staff will be developing programs to allocate and administer funding or grants using American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to provide support to non-profits and their ability to offer services;  Continuing to work collaboratively with the Denton County Homelessness Leadership Team and many agencies on many efforts, including regular case conferencing meetings. As time and resources allow, based upon current priorities and programs, staff will continue to look at improvements and additional options for investment or enhancement of the system by potential partners or funders, such as additional street outreach to build trust and connect individuals to shelters or cooling stations or expanding transportation options to shelter. EXHIBITS 1. Current Information for Accessible Public Facilities and Community Service Providers During Inclement Weather for Summer 2021 2. Policy 500.07 - Use of City Facilities and Meeting Rooms STAFF CONTACT: Dani Shaw, Community Services REQUESTOR: (List Council Member Name/Board, Commission or Committee/Staff Initiated) Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer, Council Member Brian Beck PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Community Services STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: (Estimated amount of cumulative staff time to complete the report and associated analysis) 2 hours 57 CITY OF DENTON POLICY/ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE/ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE SECTION: GENERAL POLICIES/PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES REFERENCE NUMBER: 500.07 SUBJECT: USE OF CITY FACILITIES FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE: TITLE: USE OF CITY FACILITIES FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER LAST REVISION DATE: POLICY STATEMENT Certain City of Denton (City) facilities are made available for public use when measures of extreme temperatures are reached or when other severe weather conditions take place. The purpose of this policy is to outline the circumstances under which certain City facilities will be made available and general guidelines. Furthermore, it is the intent of this policy to outline restrictions and priorities at each of the facilities listed herein based on the individual facility’s purpose. DEFINITIONS Inclement Weather – Inclement Weather can generally be defined as abnormal weather conditions with extreme temperatures or extreme weather conditions. For the purposes of this policy, Inclement Weather will be defined as any day when one or more of the following conditions is met: 1) the temperature low is expected to fall below 32 degrees, 2) when the temperature high is expected to exceed 100 degrees, or 3) the City has declared an emergency for weather conditions such as snow/ice, hail, severe flooding, etc. Inclement Weather Stations - Various City facilities are designated as inclement weather stations and are heated and/or air-conditioned with public access to restrooms, water fountains, and sitting area. The City facilities designated for inclement weather stations are guided by the conditions set forth in the sections of this policy and include: • American Legion Hall (629 Lakey St.) • Denton Civic Center (321 E. McKinney St.) • Denton Senior Center (509 N. Bell Ave.) • Denia Recreation Center (1001 Parvin St.) • MLK Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.) • North Lakes Recreation Center (2001 W. Windsor Dr.) • Emily Fowler Central Library (502 Oakland St.) • North Branch Library (3020 N. Locust St.) • South Branch Library (3228 Teasley Ln.) • Central Fire Station (332 E. Hickory St.) • Fire Station #2 (110 Mockingbird Ln.) • Fire Station #4 (2110 E. Sherman Dr.) 58 • Fire Station #5 (2230 W. Windsor Dr.) • Fire Station #6 (3232 Teasley Ln.) • Fire Station #7 (4201 Vintage Pkwy.) Non-profit – An organization with a 501(c)(3) tax status specifically formed for purposes other than operating a profit-seeking business. GUIDELINES 1. General Guidelines for Inclement Weather Stations: 1.1. Designation of Inclement Weather 1. When weather conditions fall within the Inclement Weather definition, designated City facilities can be opened as warming/cooling stations. The designated City facilities are heated and/or air-conditioned with public access to restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas during normal operations. 1.2. Public Outreach and Notification 1. When the conditions for Inclement Weather are met, City staff will communicate to residents, public, and social service agencies that the designated facilities are available as Inclement Weather Stations through its various communications channels such as website, social media, or media alerts. 2. City staff will create posters and flyers to help inform the community of services available during inclement weather. 3. City staff will help to communicate other non-City facilities and services available for those in need during inclement weather, such as emergency overnight shelter available from non-profit agencies, transportation, or other non-City facilities that are open for public use during inclement weather. 4. City staff will help to communicate ways in which interested community members can volunteer or donate to non-profits that provide facilities and services during inclement weather. 1.3. General Rules of Conduct 1. All persons utilizing City facilities during inclement weather must follow specific facility/program posted policies and procedures. 2. In addition to specific facility/program posted policies and procedures, any person in a City facility should adhere to the following rules or the person may be asked to leave the premises: a. Commits or attempts to commit any activity that would constitute a violation of any federal, state, or local criminal statute or ordinance. b. Is under the influence of any controlled substance or intoxicating liquor. c. Possesses, sells, distributes or consumes any alcoholic beverage, except as allowed at an approved event where the person is legally authorized to sell, distribute, or consume alcoholic beverages. 59 d. Engages in conduct that disrupts or interferes with the normal operation of the facility/program or that disturbs City staff or individuals. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, disregard of staff directives, abusive or threatening language or gestures, unreasonably loud or boisterous physical behavior or noise. e. Intentionally destroys, damages, or defaces any City or other individual’s property. f. Brings in articles that create a hazard for other individuals by their size, condition or substance. g. Interferes with the free passage of City staff or other individuals into or out of any part of the facility. h. Brings animals inside of the facility other than those assisting persons with disabilities. i. Fails to wear shoes or shirts at all times inside of the facility. 2. Parks Facilities 2.1. Overview: Park and Recreational buildings and facilities are designated locations for emergency sheltering and inclement weather stations. The activation and use of park buildings and facilities for this purpose will follow the implemented policies and guidelines established for each. 2.2. Priorities and Conflicts: Park staff is responsible for providing a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for all park users. To that end, staff will evaluate activities and programs in progress for conflicts with the activation of an emergency shelter and inclement weather use. 1. Conflicts can include, but are not limited to, incompatible use with special events or separation between minors in recreational care with adult users. It may be necessary to designate a staging area for emergency shelter and inclement weather users that does not interfere with or pose a safety issue to ongoing programs or activities. Temporary relocation of shelter and inclement weather activities will also be considered until conflicts are resolved and a safe environment can be established for all users. 2. Additionally, staff will review any scheduled programs, events, or activities that may conflict with the activation of a shelter or inclement weather use. Program and event organizers and/or renters will be notified as soon as possible of any potential conflicts in use. Similar actions will be evaluated such as establishing designated areas or temporary relocation to resolve any potential issues. 2.3. Rules of Conduct: All park users are subject to the Rules of Conduct for park buildings, facilities, and open spaces. 2.4. Inclement Weather Station Locations and Hours: The following Parks Facilities are designated as warming and cooling stations and will be made available to the public during regular operating hours during Inclement Weather: • Denton Civic Center (321 E. McKinney St.) • Denia Recreation Center (1001 Parvin St.) • MLK Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.) 60 • North Lakes Recreation Center (2001 W. Windsor Dr.) The following Parks Facilities are designated as warming and cooling stations and will be made available to individuals age 50 and above in accordance with the facility’s use and membership requirement. • American Legion Hall (629 Lakey St.) • Denton Senior Center (509 N. Bell) 2.5. Emergency Shelter and Mass Care Under the City’s Emergency Management Plan: Emergencies are unforeseen circumstances that call for immediate action to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety. Emergency shelters will be set-up and operated in accordance with Annex C Shelter and Mass Care of the City’s Emergency Management Plan. 2.6. Other Requests: Inclement weather may also result in a need for the use of indoor facilities after operational hours. The use of Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) facilities for overnight sheltering is only permitted under conditions set by Annex C Shelter and Mass Care of the City’s Emergency Management Plan. Other requests for use of PARD facilities related to inclement weather are subject to the following: 1. Per this policy, all after-hour use of PARD facilities are subject to rental fees and requirements. 2. Requester must a local certified non-profit organization offering or delivering a service that is a recognized need or adopted program by the City. 3. A minimum of 48-hour notice is required to request the use of a PARD facility after hours due to inclement weather. In most cases, weather forecasting will provide advanced warning of impending weather conditions. Unforeseen weather conditions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 4. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions, the City Manager or his/her designee can authorize the use of a PARD facility. 5. Availability for inclement weather-related use will be considered under the following conditions: a. Temperatures, actual or wind chill, fall below 32 degrees. b. Daytime heat index expected to meet or exceed 105 degrees or daytime air temperature exceeds 103 degrees (National Weather Service Heat Advisory) c. Storm conditions that include hail d. Any amount of freezing rain, or when 2 to 4 inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing rain) is present (National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory) 6. A review of programs, activities, and special events will be performed by PARD staff to identify and evaluate potential conflicts of the requested use with on-going and/or scheduled events. Staff will provide direction and recommendations with the primary goal of ensuring a safe environment for all users. 7. City Policy 500.06 Use of City Facilities and Meeting Rooms Section 6.2 Priority will be used as a guide in recommending and providing accommodations. a. Parks Department programs and staff; 61 b. Community building rentals; c. City sponsored or co-sponsored activities; d. City Boards and Commission meetings; e. Meetings of City staff; f. Uses requested by agencies or officials of local, county, state, or federal governments; g. Not-for-profit and civic organizations; and h. Other users with valid reservations. 8. Security and minimum staffing will be required. The level of security and staffing will be determined by the nature of the event and/or activity. 9. All proposed activities are subject to applicable policies and legal requirements such as but not limited to insurance and permits. 10. Request for fee reimbursement related to the use of PARD facilities under this policy will be reviewed and approved by City Council. Approval will be based on an approved budget and administrative guidelines. PARD staff will initiate the refund process within 7 business days of approval. 11. City Council will receive notification of all uses under this policy. Staff will provide Council with a quarterly report on the requests and budget status related to usage under this policy. 3. Library Facilities 3.1. Overview: Denton Public Library facilities are designated locations for inclement weather stations. 3.2. Priorities and Conflicts: Library staff is responsible for providing a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for all library users. To that end, staff will evaluate activities and programs in progress for conflicts with the activation of inclement weather use. 1. Conflicts can include, but are not limited to, incompatible use with special events or separation between minors in library programs with adult users. It may be necessary to designate a staging area for inclement weather users that does not interfere with or pose a safety issue to ongoing programs or activities. Temporary relocation of inclement weather activities will also be considered until conflicts are resolved and a safe environment can be established for all users. 2. Additionally, staff will review any scheduled programs, events, or activities that may conflict with the activation of inclement weather use. Program and event organizers will be notified as soon as possible of any potential conflicts in use. Similar actions will be evaluated such as establishing designated areas or temporary relocation to resolve any potential issues. 3.3. Rules of Conduct: All library users are subject to the Rules of Conduct for library facilities. 3.4. Inclement Weather Station Locations and Hours: The following Library facilities are designated inclement weather stations and will be made available to the public during normal operating hours. • Emily Fowler Central Library (502 Oakland St.), normal operating hours 62 • North Branch Library (3020 N. Locust St.), normal operating hours • South Branch Library (3228 Teasley Ln.), normal operating hours 4. Fire Stations 4.1. Overview: The public access areas of Fire Station facilities are designated locations for inclement weather stations. 4.2. Priorities and Conflicts: The Fire Department is responsible for providing a safe, clean environment for Fire personnel at each station. In the event that the activation of a Fire Department facility for inclement weather use conflicts with the normal operation of the Fire Department, it may be necessary to relocate the inclement weather activities until conflicts are resolved and a safe environment can be established for all. For example, some Fire stations have limited public access space available and if necessary, individuals may need to be relocated if the space is full, if there are conflicts, or violations of rules of conduct. 4.3. Rules of Conduct: All visitors are subject to the Rules of Conduct for Fire Station visitors. 4.4. Inclement Weather Station Locations and Hours: The following Fire Station facilities are designated inclement weather stations and will be made available to the public in the designated days and times set forth below in only the public access area of each facility. • Central Fire Station (332 E. Hickory St.), Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Fire Station #2 (110 Mockingbird Ln.), Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Fire Station #4 (2110 E. Sherman Dr.), Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Fire Station #5 (2230 W. Windsor Dr.), Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Fire Station #6 (3232 Teasley Ln.), Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Fire Station #7 (4201 Vintage Pkwy.), Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 63 Parks & Recreation Centers: Denton Civic Center 321 E. McKinney St. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Denton Senior Center (Ages 50+ only) 509 N. Bell Ave. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Denia Rec Center 1001 Parvin St. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MLK Jr. Rec Center 1300 Wilson St. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Public Libraries: Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. Mon.-Wed. & Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Ln. Mon.-Tues. & Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. City of Denton facilities with air conditioning, public restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas: Denton Inclement Weather Resources - Summer 2021 For those living without a cool, dry, or safe place to escape extreme weather, there are facilities and services available in the Denton community. Information on community service providers, including emergency shelters, that expand services and hours during inclement weather is provided here. A listing of City facilities that are air-conditioned with public access to restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas during normal operating hours is also provided. www.cityofdenton.com ADA/EOE/ADEA TDD: (800) 735-2989 Pub. 06/21 When extreme weather conditions exist, these providers may open Daytime Cooling Stations and extended shelter hours. Please call the provider to confirm hours and services. Providers with air conditioning, emergency food, and water stations: Community Providers City Daytime Cooling Stations North Lakes Rec Center 2001 W. Windsor Dr. Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fire Stations: Station 1: Central Fire Station 332 E. Hickory St. Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fire Stations with restroom and water fountain access only: Station 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln Station 4: 2110 E. Sherman Dr. Station 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr. Station 6: 3232 Teasley Ln. Station 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy. Station 8: 3131 Colorado Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Please call all community facilities to confirm hours and services during inclement weather. Provider Services Regular Hours Inclement Weather Hours Our Daily Bread 300 W. Oak St. Ste. 100 (940) 382-5604 Food Kitchen & Day Center Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monsignor King Outreach Center 300 S. Woodrow Ln. (940) 514-1007 Overnight Shelter (7 nights/week) Daily, 5:30 p.m. – 9 a.m. *DCTA runs a shuttle in the morning to Our Daily Bread Regular hours; may extend hours depending upon weather & resources Salvation Army Denton 1508 E. McKinney St. (940) 566-3800 Food Kitchen & Overnight Shelter (7 nights/week) Daily, 4 p.m. – 7 a.m.Regular hours; plus an afternoon cooling station Mon. – Fri. 12-5 p.m. 64 Parques y centros recreativos: Estaciones de bomberos: Salvation Army Denton Monsignor King Outreach Center Denton Civic Center 321 E. McKinney St. Lun.-vier. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Denton Senior Center (Sólo mayores 50 años) 509 N. Bell Ave. Lun.-Vier. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Denia Rec Center 1001 Parvin St. Lun.-Vier. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sáb. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MLK Jr. Rec Center 1300 Wilson St. Lun.-Vier. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sáb. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. North Lakes Rec Center 2001 W. Windsor Dr. Lun.-Vier. 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Sáb. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Bibliotecas públicas: Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. Lun.-miérc. y vier.-Sáb. 9 a.m.- 6p.m. Juev. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. Lun.-miérc. & Sáb. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Ln. Lun.-mart. y juev.-Sá. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Miérc. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Estación 1: Estación Central 332 E. Hickory St. Lun. - vier. de 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Estaciones de bomberos conbaño y acceso a la fuente de agua solamente: Estación 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln Estación 4: 2110 E. Sherman Dr. Estación 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr. Estación 6: 3232 Teasley Ln. Estación 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy. Estación 8: 3131 Colorado Todos los días, de 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 300 S. Woodrow Ln. (940) 514-1007 1508 E. McKinney St. (940) 566-3800 300 W. Oak St. Ste. 100 (940) 382-5604 Albergue nocturno (7 noches/semana) Cocina de alimentos y albergue (7 noches/semana)Todos los días, 4 p.m. – 7 a.m. Todos los días, 5:30 p.m. – 9 a.m. *DCTA tiene un servicio de transporte a Our Daily Bread por las mañanas. Instalaciones de la Ciudad de Denton con aire acondicionado, banõs públicos, fuentes de agua y zona para sentarse: Horario regular; además de una estación de refrigeración por la tarde de lunes a viernes. 12-5 p.m. Cuando hay condiciones meteorológicas extremas, estos proveedores pueden abrir puestos de refrigeración diurnos y ampliar el horario de los refugios. Llame al proveedor para confirmar el horario y los servicios. Proveedores con aire acondicionado, comida de emergencia y estaciones de agua: Horario regular; se puede ampliar el horario en función del tiempo y los recursos. Recursos para las inclemencias del tiempo en Denton - Verano 2021 Llame a todas las instalaciones comunitarias para confirmar los horarios y servicios durante las inclemencias del tiempo. Para aquellos que viven sin un lugar fresco, seco o seguro para escapar del clima extremo, hay instalaciones y servicios disponibles en la comunidad de Denton. Aquí se ofrece información sobre los proveedores de servicios comunitarios, incluidos los refugios de emergencia, que amplían sus servicios y horarios durante las inclemencias del tiempo. También se proporciona una lista de las instalaciones de la ciudad que cuentan con aire acondicionado y acceso público a los baños, fuentes de agua y áreas para sentarse durante las horas normales de funcionamiento. www.cityofdenton.com ADA/EOE/ADEA TDD: (800) 735-2989 Pub. 06/21 Proveedores comunitarios Estaciones de refrigeración diurna Our Daily Bread Proveedor Servicio Horario regular Horario de inclemencia del tiempo Cocina y centro diurno De lunes a viernes 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sáb 9a.m. - 12:45 p.m. De lunes a viernes 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 65 Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.  V: June 25, 2021  Information for Accessible Public Facilities and Community Service  Providers During Inclement Weather   Summer 2021, Denton, TX      SUMMER 2021: For those living without a cool, dry, or safe place to escape the weather extremes, there  are facilities and services available in the community. Information on community service providers,  including emergency shelters, that may expand services and hours during inclement weather is provided  here.  A listing of City facilities that are air‐conditioned with public access to restrooms, water fountains,  and sitting areas during normal operating hours is also provided.       Community Service Providers ‐ Community service organizations provide expanded hours and services  in the summer for inclement weather when:      the temperature high is forecast to exceed 100 degrees for that day, or   For a City declared emergency for weather conditions such as Severe Flooding, etc.    Cooling Center and Water Station: Access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and sitting  area(s)  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 services and 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 services hours.    Meals/Food:   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.            66 Information for Homeless Shelter Cooling Center and Water Station Services ‐ Denton, TX 2   Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.  V: June 25, 2021       Shelter Overnight:  Our Daily Bread Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC) Shelter  (940) 514‐1007 300 S. Woodrow Ln  Daily* 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.    *Facility returns to daily operations starting July 5, 2021.    City of Denton Public Facilities – In addition to community Meals, Overnight Shelters, Cooling Centers,  and Water Stations, the following identifies City facilities available during normal operating hours that  are air‐conditioned with public access to restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas for those needing  a place to temporarily escape the summer weather.      Parks & Recreation Centers: Public access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and  sitting area.    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.     Public Libraries: 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.    67 Information for Homeless Shelter Cooling Center and Water Station Services ‐ Denton, TX 3   Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.  V: June 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 access restrooms, hand washing, and water fountains.  No sitting areas are available.  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.                       68 Information for Homeless Shelter Cooling Center and Water Station Services ‐ Denton, TX 4   Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.  V: June 25, 2021       Find Help! Call 211 or (940) 566‐2688.      DON’T WAIT FOR SEVERE WEATHER TO START HELPING!  Outreach and service providers need gear they can pass out, for folks outside during 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/    Salvation Army Denton: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north‐texas/denton/  Giving Hope, Inc ‐ Street Outreach Program: https://hopeincdenton.com/     69 Parks & Recreation Centers: Denton Civic Center 321 E. McKinney St. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Denton Senior Center (Ages 50+ only) 509 N. Bell Ave. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Denia Rec Center 1001 Parvin St. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MLK Jr. Rec Center 1300 Wilson St. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Public Libraries: Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. Mon.-Wed. & Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Ln. Mon.-Tues. & Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. City of Denton facilities with air conditioning, public restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas: Denton Inclement Weather Resources - Summer 2021 For those living without a cool, dry, or safe place to escape extreme weather, there are facilities and services available in the Denton community. Information on community service providers, including emergency shelters, that expand services and hours during inclement weather is provided here. A listing of City facilities that are air-conditioned with public access to restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas during normal operating hours is also provided. www.cityofdenton.com ADA/EOE/ADEA TDD: (800) 735-2989 Pub. 06/21 When extreme weather conditions exist, these providers may open Daytime Cooling Stations and extended shelter hours. Please call the provider to confirm hours and services. Providers with air conditioning, emergency food, and water stations: Community Providers City Daytime Cooling Stations North Lakes Rec Center 2001 W. Windsor Dr. Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fire Stations: Station 1: Central Fire Station 332 E. Hickory St. Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fire Stations with restroom and water fountain access only: Station 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln Station 4: 2110 E. Sherman Dr. Station 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr. Station 6: 3232 Teasley Ln. Station 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy. Station 8: 3131 Colorado Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Please call all community facilities to confirm hours and services during inclement weather. Provider Services Regular Hours Inclement Weather Hours Our Daily Bread 300 W. Oak St. Ste. 100 (940) 382-5604 Food Kitchen & Day Center Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monsignor King Outreach Center 300 S. Woodrow Ln. (940) 514-1007 Overnight Shelter (7 nights/week) Daily, 5:30 p.m. – 9 a.m. *DCTA runs a shuttle in the morning to Our Daily Bread Regular hours; may extend hours depending upon weather & resources Salvation Army Denton 1508 E. McKinney St. (940) 566-3800 Food Kitchen & Overnight Shelter (7 nights/week) Daily, 4 p.m. – 7 a.m.Regular hours; plus an afternoon cooling station Mon. – Fri. 12-5 p.m. 70 Las aperturas de las instalaciones, los horarios y los servicios están sujetos a cambios. Por favor, consulte con el lugar/agencia para confirmarlo. V: 25 de junio de 2021 Información sobre instalaciones públicas accesibles y proveedores de servicios comunitarios durante las inclemencias del tiempo Verano 2021, Denton, TX VERANO 2021: Para aquellos que viven sin un lugar fresco, seco o seguro para escapar de las inclemencias del tiempo, hay instalaciones y servicios disponibles en la comunidad. Aquí se proporciona información sobre los proveedores de servicios de la comunidad, incluidos los refugios de emergencia, que pueden ampliar sus servicios y horarios durante las inclemencias del tiempo. También se proporciona una lista de las instalaciones de la ciudad que cuentan con aire acondicionado y acceso público a los baños, fuentes de ag ua y áreas para sentarse durante las horas normales de funcionamiento. Proveedores de servicios comunitarios - Las organizaciones de servicios comunitarios ofrecen un horario ampliado y servicios en verano para las inclemencias del tiempo cuando: ▪ se prevé que la temperatura máxima supere los 100 grados para ese día, o ▪ En caso de emergencia declarada por la Ciudad por condiciones meteorológicas tales como graves inundaciones, etc. Centro de refrigeración y estación de agua: Acceso a baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y zona(s) de descanso Our Daily Bread (940) 566-1308 300 W. Oak St. Ste. 100 De lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ▪ Llame al (940) 566-1308 para informarse sobre los servicios y horarios en caso de mal tiempo. Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800 1508 E. McKinney St. De lunes a viernes 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ▪ Llame al (940) 566-3800 para informarse sobre el horario de los servicios en caso de inclemencias del tiempo. Comidas/alimentos: Our Daily Bread (940) 566-1308 300 W. Oak St. Ste. 100 De lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sábado 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800 1508 E. McKinney St. De lunes a viernes 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 71 Información para el Centro de Enfriamiento del Refugio de Personas sin Hogar y Servicios de Estación de Agua - Denton, TX 2 Las aperturas de las instalaciones, los horarios y los servicios están sujetos a cambios. Por favor, consulte con el lugar/agencia para confirmarlo. V: 25 de junio de 2021 Pasar la noche en el refugio: Our Daily Bread Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC) Shelter (940) 514-1007 300 S. Woodrow Ln Diario* 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. ▪ Llame al (940) 268-2968 para informarse sobre las aperturas por inclemencias del tiempo. Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800 1508 E. McKinney St. Diario 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Las instalaciones volverán a funcionar a partir del 5 de julio de 2021. Instalaciones públicas de la ciudad de Denton - Además de las comidas comunitarias, los refugios nocturnos, los centros de refrigeración y las estaciones de agua, a continuación se identifican las instalaciones de la ciudad disponibles durante las horas normales de funcionamiento que tienen aire acondicionado con acceso público a los baños, fuentes de agua y áreas para sentarse para aquellos que necesitan un lugar para escapar temporalmente del clima del verano. ▪ Parques y centros recreativos: Acceso público a baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y zona de estar. Denton Civic Center (940) 349‐7275 321 E. McKinney St. De lunes a viernes 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Denton Senior Center (940) 349‐8720 509 N. Bell Ave. De lunes a viernes 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Denia Rec Center (940) 349‐8285 1001 Parvin St. De lunes a viernes 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sábado 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MLK Jr. Rec Center (940) 349‐8575 1300 Wilson St. De lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sábado 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. North Lakes Rec Center (940) 349‐8287 2001 W. Windsor Dr. De lunes a viernes 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sábado 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ▪ Bibliotecas públicas: Acceso público a los baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua, asientos limitados y acceso a los ordenadores por orden de llegada. Algunas áreas y servicios pueden no estar disponibles en este momento para mantener el distanciamiento social y un entorno bibliotecario seguro para l os usuarios de la biblioteca. 72 Información para el Centro de Enfriamiento del Refugio de Personas sin Hogar y Servicios de Estación de Agua - Denton, TX 3 Las aperturas de las instalaciones, los horarios y los servicios están sujetos a cambios. Por favor, consulte con el lugar/agencia para confirmarlo. V: 25 de junio de 2021 Emily Fowler Central (940) 349‐8752 502 Oakland St. Lunes, martes, miércoles, viernes y sábado 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, miércoles, jueves, viernes y sábado 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 y sábado 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Miércoles 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ▪ Estación de bomberos: Acceso público a los baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y zona de descanso. Los horarios y servicios están sujetos a cambios. Estación 1: Estación Central de Bomberos 332 E. Hickory St. De lunes a viernes 8:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. Estaciones de bomberos en los que el público puede acceder a los baños, al lavado de manos y a las fuentes de agua. No hay zonas para sentarse. Estación 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln. De lunes a domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Estación 3: 1401 Underwood St. De lunes a domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Estación 4: 2110 E. Sherman Dr. De lunes a domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Estación 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr. De lunes a domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Estación 6: 3232 Teasley Ln. De lunes a domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Estación 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy. De lunes a domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Estación 8: 3131 S Colorado Blvd. De lunes a domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 73 Información para el Centro de Enfriamiento del Refugio de Personas sin Hogar y Servicios de Estación de Agua - Denton, TX 4 Las aperturas de las instalaciones, los horarios y los servicios están sujetos a cambios. Por favor, consulte con el lugar/agencia para confirmarlo. V: 25 de junio de 2021 NO ESPERE A QUE EL TIEMPO SEA SEVERO PARA EMPEZAR A AYUDAR! Los proveedores de servicios y de divulgación necesitan equipos que puedan repartir, para la gente que está fuera durante el calor del verano, y para tenerlos en reserva durante una emergencia. Tener el equipo adecuado en los lugares adecuados antes de una crisis ayudará a los proveedores a centrarse mejor en los servicios directos y en los esfuerzos para salvar vidas en el momento. Los artículos necesarios para el verano son: agua, botellas de agua reutilizables, toallitas húmedas, protector solar, calcetines y ponchos para la lluvia. Para saber más sobre cómo ser voluntario y donar, visite: Our Daily Bread: https://www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/ Monsignor King Outreach Center: https://www.kingoutreachcenter.com/ Salvation Army Denton: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/denton/ Giving Hope, Inc - Programa de extensión a la calle: https://hopeincdenton.com/ Encuentre ayuda! Llame al 211 o al (940) 566-2688. 74 Date: July 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-048 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: City’s most recent competitive bond sales for the Series 2021 General Obligation Bonds and Certificates of Obligation. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with details regarding the sale of Series 2021 General Obligation Bonds and Certificates of Obligation authorized on June 8, 2021 with Bond Ordinances 21-1031 and 21-1032. DISCUSSION: On June 22, 2021, the City along with its financial advisor, Hilltop Securities, conducted competitive sales for $54,710,000 in General Obligation (GO) Bonds and $97,035,000 in Certificates of Obligation (CO). The delivery date of the funds to the City will be on July 20, 2021. The GO bonds were awarded to FHN Financial Capital Markets and the CO’s were awarded to R.W. Baird & Co., Inc., the lowest true interest cost bidders on both bids. Below is a list of all participating firms who placed bids on each issuance. GO Participating Firms Bid Submission CO Participating Firms Bid Submission 1. FHN Financial Capital Markets 1.873904% 1. Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. 2.12306% 2. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 1.985889% 2. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 2.173158% 3. Wells Fargo Bank, NA 2.026748% 3. Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2.211753% 4. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 2.033895% 4. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 2.12733% 5. Wells Fargo Bank, NA 2.244790% The GO bonds included the issuance of $54,710,000 to fund the second year of voter approved projects from the November 2019 bond election. As approved by the City Council on June 8, 2021, the bond sale met all the following required parameters listed below: - Maximum principal amount of sale is $59,410,000; - Final stated maturity of February 15, 2041; - Maximum net effective interest rate of 2.25%; - Delegation authority ends December 8, 2021. Concurrently, the City also completed the competitive CO sale for $97,035,000 general government, electric, water, and wastewater projects. As approved by the City Council on June 8, 2021, the CO sale met all the following required parameters listed below: -Maximum principal amount of sale is $104,240,000; -Final stated maturity of February 15, 2051; -Maximum net effective interest rate of 2.50%; -Delegation authority ends December 8, 2021. 75 Date: July 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-048 The all-in true interest cost for the GOs is 1.91%, and 2.16% for the COs which factors in the interest rate received plus all issuance costs. City staff was pleased with the results of both sales. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions on the results of the City’s most recent debt issuance. STAFF CONTACT: Randee Klingele, Treasury Manager 940-349-8206 randee.klingele@cityofdenton.com 76 Date: July 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-049 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: State Legislative Update – HB 1869 BACKGROUND: HB 1869 modifies the definition of “debt” for purposes of the Interest and Sinking (I&S) rate. As a reminder, the tax rate is made up of the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate and the I&S, tax rate (which is used to fund debt service). The bill would make it more difficult for cities to issue certain Certificates of Obligation (Cos) and other forms of non-voted debt secured by ad valorem taxes by requiring the property tax revenues pledged to the non-voted debt to be included as an M&O expense subject to the property tax cap formula under SB 2, rather than as a debt expense which is excluded from the formula. Though, exceptions in the legislation significantly limit potential impacts. DISCUSSION: This bill went through many iterations and amendments over its course of becoming legislation. It passed in a negotiated form that ultimately modifies the definition of “debt” for the purposes of the debt service property tax rate calculation to include only debt that meets certain clearly defined requirements. In summary, the final version of HB 1869 doesn’t require self-supporting debt, utility systems, streets, facility maintenance, Technology Services (IT), and vehicles be supported by the M&O portion of the tax rate. It’s important to note that debt issuances prior to September 1, 2021 are grandfathered in and are not subject to the new requirements. Below is a detailed list of debt categories not required to be funded by the M&O portion of the tax rate: (1) has been approved at an election; (2) self-supporting debt; (3) evidences a loan under a state or federal financial assistance program; (4) is issued for “designated infrastructure”, which means infrastructure, including a facility, equipment, rights-of-way, or land, for the following purposes: (a) streets, roads, highways, bridges, sidewalks, parks, landfills, parking structures, or airports; (b) telecommunications, wireless communications, information technology systems, applications, hardware, or software; (c) cybersecurity; (d) as part of any utility system, water supply project, water plant, wastewater plant, water and wastewater distribution or conveyance facility, wharf, dock, or flood control and drainage project; (e) police stations, fire stations, or other public safety facilities, jails, juvenile detention facilities, or judicial facilities, and any facilities that are physically attached to these facilities; (f) as part of any school district; or (g) as part of any hospital district that includes a teaching hospital; (5) is a refunding bond; (6) is issued in response to an emergency related to a hurricane or tropical storm; (7) is issued for renovating, improving, or equipping existing buildings or facilities; 77 Date: July 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-049 (8) is issued for vehicles or equipment; or (9) is issued for a tax increment reinvestment zone or a transportation reinvestment zone. This bill takes effect on September 1, 2021, and will not apply to this fiscal year’s debt issuance. CONCLUSION: Staff will discuss any impacts of this bill through the annual budget process or when debt purchases are considered by the Council, as necessary. STAFF CONTACT: Ryan Adams Customer Service & Public Affairs Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager’s Office Rachel.Mendoza@cityofdenton.com REQUESTOR: Staff Initiated 78 7/9/2021 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 15 Requests made by Quarter Requests Answered by Department FY 20/21 Elected Official Submit New Request 79 Policy and Worksession RequestsCompleted Council Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council 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 participateRosa RiosCity Secretary's OfficeStaff will schedule this during the July 20 pending Council requestwork session2Council Member Beck06/16/21Can the City Attorney provide a very short ISR on existing methods to get items on the agenda aswell as the powers in the charter or TLGC that are the basis for those current mechanismsCatherine CliftonLegalStaff is developing the information and will provide in an upcomingFriday Report3Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer06/25/21In a future staff report, could I see a list of the street projects currently projected to not complete ontime? What percent of street projects do they comprise?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff will provide information to the Council Member4Mayor Hudspeth06/29/21Can staff assess the solid waste for Little Caesars on university?Dani ShawCommunity ServicesStaff will assess the condition and send information to MayorHudspeth5Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer06/30/21Can staff provide inforrmation about aebestos removal that was posted online?Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesStaff will provide information to the Council Member6Council Member Byrd07/01/21Can staff provide information about Sign Toppers as requested by a residentScott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesStaff provided information to Council Member Byrd7Council Member Davis07/01/21Can staff provide inforrmation about aebestos removal that was posted online?Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesStaff will provide information to the Council Member8Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer07/02/21Can our our legislative consultants to provide a scorecard showing whether each of the members ofour legislative delegation voted in accordance with the city’s position or not on bills we advocated foror against.Ryan AdamsPublic AffairsStaff will provide information to the Council Member9Council Member Beck06/25/21A citizen has informed me Nette Schultz park is missing the green trash barrel and only has therecycle barrel. Of course regular trash is being put in the solitary barrel.Drew HuffmanPublic Works -ParksStaff provided a response to the Council Member and will includethe information in the July 9 Friday Report10Council Member Beck06/25/21I see in the park concept plan (inset #11) that artificial turf is proposed. This is generally not idealand also something not generally considered for Denton parks. Could I get an explanation for theproposed artificial turf? I will say I’m not disposed toward artificial turf.Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksStaff provided a response to the Council Member and will includethe information in the July 9 Friday Report11Council Member Armintor07/06/21Can staff provide information about any fence restrictions for a resident?Charles RosendahlDevelopment ServicesStaff provided information to Council Member Armintor12Council Member Maguire07/07/21Could I get an update on the status of street repairs on Ave. C between I-35E and Lindsey St.? Aresident has expressed concerns about Atmos removing sections of concrete and then having acontractor fill the sections in with just sand and asphalt.Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff will provide information to the Council Member13Council Member Armintor07/07/21What happened to the ESA that used to be in the proposed Deerwood PD? Apparently there usedto be an ESA there that somehow disappeared without it coming before Council? Is that true?Hayley ZagurskiDevelopment ServicesStaff provided a response to the Council Member and will includethe information in the July 9 Friday Report14Council Member Beck07/07/21Can staff check on construction debris, roadway damage, and dangerous driving related to thedemolition at Woodrow Wilson Elementary?Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesBuilding Inspections staff will visit the site and contact Denton ISDregarding these issues15Mayor Hudspeth07/07/21Can staff follow up with a resident about the landfill's recycling location/long lines at the scalehouse?Brian BoernerSolid WasteStaff will develop a response to the resident's concerns and includethat information in the July 9 Friday ReportPage 1 of 1Exported on July 9, 2021 3:16:28 PM CDT80 One-Minute Pitches ApprovedCouncil Member RequestorOne-Minute Pitch SummaryStaff AssignedDepartmentCommentsAction Required ISR/WS Date ScheduledEstimated Staff Time toPrepare1Mayor Pro Tem DavisI 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 ArtCommitteeThis is currently in development and will be processed throughthe Public Art Committee. This is currently scheduled to bediscussed in a work session on September 14.N/A2Mayor Pro Tem DavisI 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 SessionThis is currently scheduled to be discussed in a work session onAugust 17.3Council Member ArmintorRequesting 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 SessionThis is currently scheduled to be discussed during the August 21Council Retreat15-20 hours4Council Member MeltzerRequesting a one-minute pitch regarding form-based zoningScott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 18.Work SessionThis is currently scheduled to be discussed in a work session onAugust 3.15-20 hours5Council Member BeckCouncil, Committee, Commission, and Board Officer Nominations and voting process (RankedChoice Voting)Catherine Clifton, RachelBalthrop Mendoza, Rosa RiosCity Manager's Office CitySecretary's Office LegalApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 25.Work SessionStaff is developing the information and will schedule a worksession in late-summer 2021.TBD6Council Member MaguireRequesting 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 SessionThis is scheduled to be discussed during a work session onAugust 10.10-20 hours7Mayor HudspethI’m requesting a one-minute pitch to gain consensus to review the committees (relevance &viability).Catherine Clifton, Rosa Rios City Secretary's Office Legal Approved during the Pending Council Request work session onJune 8.Work SessionStaff is working on the required information for this work sessionand will schedule once it is finalized20 hours8Council Member DavisI 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 ServicesApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onJune 8.Work SessionStaff is working on the required information for this work sessionand will schedule once it is finalized60+ hours9Council Member MaguireI am requesting a work session for Council to revisit the issue of a comprehensive non-discrimination ordinance for the City of Denton. Discussion can include protections againstdiscrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, race, ethnicity, national origin,religion, disability, age, and veteran status; and protections against discrimination in the areas ofhousing, employment, healthcare, and public accommodation. Since staff already did quite a bit ofwork on this topic last year, I am also requesting that the information compiled by staff regardingother Texas cities' non-discrimination ordinances be included in an upcoming Friday report.Sarah KuechlerCity Manager's OfficeApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onJune 15.Work SessionStaff is currently developing the presentation and informationand a work session has been scheduled for September 14.12-15 hours10Mayor HudspethAuthorize staff to re-negotiate this ordinance with UNT staff and then brining it back to the citycouncil for approval before it auto-renews.Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onJune 15.Work SessionStaff is currently developing the presentation and information. 20 hoursPage 1 of 1Exported on July 9, 2021 3:18:07 PM CDT81 July 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:00 a.m. Agenda Committee Cancelled -8:30 am – DEDC Public Art – 4pm 2 3 4 5 No Council Luncheon 4th of July Holiday 6 No Council Meeting 7 8 3:00 pm - Health & Building Standards 9 10 11 12 9:00 am – PUB Cancelled 5 pm - HLC 5:30 p.m. Library Board 6:00 p.m. P &R Beautification Board 13 No Council Meeting 14 11:00 am - EDPB 5:00 p.m. P&Z Commission 5:30 pm - AAB 15 3:00 pm – CoPwD 3:00 pm - Health & Building Standards 16 12:00 pm Joint – CDAC & HSAC 17 18 19 20 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 21 9:00 am - Mobility Committee 11:00 a.m. Development Code Review Committee 22 3:00 pm – Health & Building Standards Commission 23 1:00 pm Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee 1:00 pm Audit/Finance 24 25 26 9:00 am - PUB 27 2:00 pm - 4th Tuesday Session 5:00 pm Zoning Board of Ajustment 28 12:00 pm - TIRZ No.1 5:00 pm P&Z Commission 29 3:00 pm – Health & Building Standards Commission 3:00 pm Board of Ethics 30 31 82 August 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 9:00 am COE 11:30 am Council Luncheon 3 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 4 5:00 pm P&Z Commission 5 8:00 Agenda Committee 8:30 a.m. DEDC 12:00 pm – Bond Committee 3:00 pm – Health & Building Standards Commission 6 7 8 9 9:00 am PUB 5:30 p.m. Library Board 10 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 11 11:00 a.m. EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 12 13 14 15 16 11:30 am Traffic Safety Commission 17 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 18 9:00 am Mobility Committee 11:00 a.m. Development Code Review Committee 19 20 9:00 a.m. Community Development Advisory Committee 12:00 p.m. HSAC 21 9:00 am Council Retreat 22 23 9:00 am PUB 24 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 25 12:30 p.m. Development Code Review Committee 26 3:00 pm Board of Ethics 27 1:00 pm – Audit/Finance 28 29 30 31 No Council Meeting 83 September 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 8:00 am Agenda Committee 8:30 a.m. DEDC 3 4 5 6 9:00 am COE No Council Luncheon 7 No Council Meeting 10:00 am Community Engagement 8 11:00 a.m. EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 9 3:30 p.m. Library Board 10 11 12 13 9:00 am PUB 14 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 15 16 3:00 Committee on Persons w/ Disablilites 17 18 19 20 11:30 am Traffic Safety Commission 21 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 22 9:00 am Mobility Committee 12:00 p.m. TIRZ No.1 23 24 1:00pm Audit/Finance 25 26 27 9:00 am PUB 28 10:00 am - CAC No Council Meeting 29 30 3:00pm - Board of Ethics 84 City of Denton Meeting Agenda City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com City Council Council Chambers2:00 PMTuesday, July 20, 2021 WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Note: A quorum of the City Council, at time of posting, identified to be Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer, and Council Members Vicki Byrd, Brian Beck, Jesse Davis, Alison Maguire, and Deb Armintor will be participating in the work session, closed meeting and regular meeting in person in the Council Chambers. The following members have been identified, at time of posting, to be participating via video conference: _____________. AS OF JUNE 14, IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE ALLOWED AT THIS MEETING. FOR VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION, SEE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS DETAILED BELOW. 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 July 16, 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 Page 1 Printed on 7/9/2021 85 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda • 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. • 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, July 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: WORK SESSION 1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on 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 Audit Project 022 - Building Permits. ID 21-703A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding FY 2021-22 departmental budget presentations for Electric, Streets, Traffic, Engineering, Facilities and Airport. ID 21-455B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding street operations, funding and the capital improvement program. ID 21-854C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Denton Parks Foundation annual plan and contract. ID 21-1367D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on establishing a new Economic Development Catalyst Fund. ID 21-1397E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council request for: ID 21-759F. Page 2 Printed on 7/9/2021 86 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda (1) A work session on making city boards and committees more inclusive and accessible for the public to serve and participate (2) A work session on making a city-wide speed reduction effort part of the mobility plan update, consistent with our Vision Zero goals. 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: Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. D-Z-GN-21-001227, styled “City of Denton v. Electric Reliability Council of Texas” pending in the 353rd District Court, Travis County, Texas; where 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 the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation. ID 21-1303A. Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.086; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071. Receive a briefing and information from Denton Municipal Electric (“DME”) staff regarding certain public power competitive, financial and commercial information relating to transmission cost of service rate setting. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues where 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 the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any potential litigation. Discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction. ID 21-1440B. 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. Page 3 Printed on 7/9/2021 87 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda _________________________________________________________________________________ AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE 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. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Proclamation: Pet MayorID 21-1275A. Proclamation: Parks and Recreation MonthID 21-1276B. 3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Ms. Mona Isola regarding construction in the Vintage Neighborhood.ID 21-1298A. Ms. Jane Piper-Lunt regarding Denton Basic Services Center - Tiny House Village.ID 21-1390B. A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. B. 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. 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. Page 4 Printed on 7/9/2021 88 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda 4. 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–AM). 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 the approval of the minutes for June 15 and June 22, 2021.ID 21-1348A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the April 22, 2021, May 6, 2021, and May 13, 2021 meeting absences of Health & Building Standards Commission Member Cyndell Addison be excused; and declaring an effective date. ID 21-1345B. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing for removal for cause of Sam Alphonse, member of the Committee on Persons with Disabilities, in accordance with Article XIV, Section 14.16 of the Denton City Charter; providing notice; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1311C. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing for removal for cause of Kevin Sample, member of the Traffic Safety Commission, in accordance with Article XIV, Section 14.16 of the Denton City Charter; providing notice; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1312D. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the June 28, 2021 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Susan Parker be excused; and declaring an effective date. ID 21-1381E. 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 21-1349F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for Fire Protection Services; and declaring an effective date. ID 21-1394G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement ID 21-1395H. Page 5 Printed on 7/9/2021 89 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda between the City of Denton and Denton County for Ambulance Services; and declaring an effective date. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing a letter of support to the US Department of Agriculture for an application by the University of Texas Arlington for the Regional Food System Partnership (RFSP) grant program to conduct the “Regional Food Assessment Study for North Texas Food Policy Alliance" and authorizing in kind services, in an amount not to exceed $2,500, over a two year grant period in support of grant activities if the grant is awarded; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1347I. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing expenditure of an additional $100,000 in previously budgeted funds for outside counsel in the litigation styled “City of Denton v. Electric Reliability Council of Texas, et al.,” pending in the 353rd Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas, and further authorizing the City Manager to approve an expenditure of an additional $100,000 for outside counsel; and declaring an effective date. ID 21-1302J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Attorney, or his designee, to execute an engagement letter with Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., for professional legal services relating to the City’s compliance with Public Utility Commission of Texas electric transmission cost of service rate filing, rules, rulemaking, and proceedings; providing for the expenditure of funds in a not to exceed amount of $100,000.00; providing an effective date. ID 21-1441K. 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 contract between the City of Denton and Primoris Distribution Services, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 11, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $900,000.00; amended by Amendments 1 and 2 approved by Purchasing; said third amendment to continue to provide overhead distribution construction services; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6582 - providing for an additional third amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $225,000.00 with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,125,000.00). ID 21-1337L. 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 UST General Contracting, LLC for the demolition of the Bio Mass Power Generation Facility located at the City of Denton Landfill; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7632 - awarded to UST General Contracting, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $199,697.49). ID 21-1339M. 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 Standard Utility Construction, Inc., for the maintenance and repairs of TxDOT Street Lights along the I-35 corridor and TxDOT Highways within the City of Denton and Denton Municipal Electric’s service area; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7679 - awarded to Standard Utility Construction, ID 21-1340N. Page 6 Printed on 7/9/2021 90 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda Inc., for three years (3), with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00). Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Kirkpatrick Architecture Studio, amending the contract approved by City Council on April 18, 2017, in the not-to-exceed amount of $652,200.00; amended by Amendments 1 and 2 approved by Purchasing; said second amendment to provide additional materials testing, management, and HVAC system balancing for Fire Station 3; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6318 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $13,664.40 with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $715,654.63). ID 21-1341O. 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 Plante & Moran, PLLC for Software Inventory Audit Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7566 - awarded to Plante & Moran, PLLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $70,000.00). ID 21-1342P. 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 Gear Cleaning Solutions, LLC for advanced cleaning, repair, and inspection of personal protective equipment for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7682 - awarded to Gear Cleaning Solutions, LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $358,980.00). ID 21-1343Q. 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 Techline, Inc., for the supply of Gang Operated Air Break (GOAB) Switches for Denton Municipal Electric to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7694 - awarded to Techline, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $458,455.00). ID 21-1344R. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Christian Community Action, amending the contract approved by City Council on December 17, 2020 in the not-to-exceed amount of $197,926.00, to provide additional homelessness prevention services, said first amendment to extend the term of the contract to October 31, 2021; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-001 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $82,079.00, with a total contract amount not-to-exceed $280,005.00, and extending the contract with Christian Community Action to October 31, 2021). ID 21-1371S. Page 7 Printed on 7/9/2021 91 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the second amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Giving Hope, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on December 17, 2020 in the not-to-exceed amount of $277,616.00 for the Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV); said second amendment to extend the term of the contract to October 31, 2021; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-002 - extending a contract with Giving Hope, Inc. to October 31, 2021). ID 21-1372T. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the second amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Grace Like Rain, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on December 17, 2020 in the not-to-exceed amount of $292,993.00, for the Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV), said second amendment to extend the term of the contract to October 31, 2021; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-003 - providing for a reduction second amendment amount not-to-exceed $3,209.75, with a total contract amount not-to-exceed $101,688.16 and extending the contract with Grace Like Rain, Inc. to October 31, 2021). ID 21-1373U. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and The Salvation Army - Denton amending the contract approved by City Council on December 17, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $656,465.00, to provide additional homelessness prevention services, said first amendment to extend the term of the contract to October 31, 2021; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-004 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $59,893.00, with a total contract amount not-to-exceed $716,358.00 and extending the contract with Christian Community Action to October 31, 2021). ID 21-1375V. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and United Way of Denton County, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on May 4, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $128,273.36, for the Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV); said first amendment to extend the term of the contract to October 31, 2021; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-005 - extending a contract with United Way of Denton County, Inc. to October 31, 2021). ID 21-1376W. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., amending the contract approved by City Council on January 10, 2017, in the not-to-exceed amount of $715,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second amendment to provide specialized, professional legal services to secure a Permit Amendment for the City of Denton’s Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) ID 21-1387X. Page 8 Printed on 7/9/2021 92 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda Facility, MSW Permit# 1590B, extending the term of the contract to January 10, 2023; and providing an effective date (File 6288 - extending a contract with Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C to January 10, 2023). 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 Professional Services Agreement with DNV Energy USA, Inc., for transmission planning professional services for Denton Municipal Electric’s transmission and generation assets as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7660 - Professional Services Agreement for planning services awarded to DNV Energy USA, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,550,803.97). ID 21-1388Y. 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 SHI Government Solutions, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract #579-19, for the purchase of software licenses and maintenance for continued vendor technical support and software upgrades to Cartegraph Operations Management System for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7733 - awarded to SHI Government Solutions, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $290,300.00). ID 21-1422Z. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of Denton and Hammett Excavation, Inc. for the excavation and construction of Cell 4 at the City of Denton Landfill; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7540 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $72,606.50 for a total contract amount of $3,320,581.34). ID 21-1427AA. 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 Wells Fargo Bank N.A for Bank Depository Services for the Finance department providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7435 - awarded to Wells Fargo Bank N.A, in a five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000). The Audit/Finance Committee recommends approval (3-0). ID 21-1429AB. 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 Fulton Supply and Recycling, Inc, for the sale of scrap electrical wire, metals, white goods, electric meters, and water meters for various City departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7555 - awarded to Fulton Supply and Recycling, Inc, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term. ID 21-1435AC. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to utilize a contract with Holiday Autogroup, through the Tarrant County Purchasing Network Contract #2020-175, for two (2) new replacement Ford Police Interceptors for the Police ID 21-1436AD. Page 9 Printed on 7/9/2021 93 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7699 - awarded to Holiday Autogroup, in the not-to-exceed amount of $115,200.10). Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, for the approval of a pre-qualified professional services list of special inspection, geotechnical engineering services, and materials testing including soil & aggregate, concrete, masonry, steel, and asphalt materials related to vertical construction projects for the Facilities Management Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7703 - for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extension, in the total five (5) year term). ID 21-1437AE. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Kirkpatrick Architecture Studio, amending the contract approved by the City Manager on May 18, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $88,570.00; said first amendment to provide additional architectural design for the renovation of the American Legion Hall Senior Center (ALH) located at 629 Lakey Street; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7366 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $79,208.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $167,778.00). ID 21-1444AF. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hangartner Commercial, Inc. and Mart, Inc., for the renovation of the Denton Tennis Center Building at 1117 Riney Road and the American Legion Hall Senior Center located at 629 Lakey Street; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7103 - awarded to the lowest responsive bidder for each line item, Denton Tennis Center Building at 1117 Riney Road contract awarded to Mart, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,563,000 and American Legion Hall Senior Center located at 629 Lakey Street contract awarded to Hangartner Commercial, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $601,269). ID 21-1445AG. 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 21-1108AH. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the Interim City Manager, or her designee, to execute an Interlocal Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Denton Independent School District (DISD), for reimbursement to the City in the estimated amount of $763,601 for compensation and ID 21-1176AI. Page 10 Printed on 7/9/2021 94 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda benefits of student resource officers (SROs) assigned at DISD for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and providing an effective date. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the Interim City Manager, or her designee, to approve a contract with “Flock Group, Inc.”, dba “Flock Safety”, to grant the Denton Police Department access to the Flock Safety secure database; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1443AJ. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the Interim City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Public Safety, State of Texas, authorizing the Denton Police Department to perform uniform commercial vehicle weight inspections and enforcement for the period of August 1, 2021 through August 1, 2023; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1446AK. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the Interim City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Public Safety, establishing responsibilities, policies, and guidelines for the Denton Police Department to conduct federal safety regulation inspections for the period of August 1, 2021 through August 1, 2023; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1447AL. 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 amendment of City ordinance 2019-2268 between Frontier Access, LLC and the City of Denton for the reassignment of 1,839.82 tons of waste and associated costs from Year 1 into Year 2. ID 21-1406AM. 5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Consider appointing a nominating committee to recommend appointees to serve on the Economic Development Partnership Board. ID 21-1165A. Consider approval of a resolution by the City Council outlining concerns and proposed revisions to the Denton County Transportation Authority’s (DCTA) proposed service delivery model to include on-demand zone service and the potential removal of existing fixed route bus service that will significantly impact transit services in the Denton community; and providing an effective date. ID 21-1439B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with USIC Locating Services, LLC. For locating and marking all existing and future installed utility lines for the City of Denton Electric, Fiber, Water, and Wastewater departments, for three years (3) with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,500,000). ID 21-1433C. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing a development agreement between the City of Denton and Sagebrook Denton, LP (the “Developer”) for roadway improvements along Brush Creek Road and Allred Road required as part of the Sagebrook Addition to the City of Denton; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing for an effective date. ID 21-791D. Page 11 Printed on 7/9/2021 95 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a request by Rob Baldwin, on behalf of the property owner, to rezone approximately 17.805 acres from Residential 3 (R3) District to a Planned Development (PD) District. The 17.805-acre site is generally located 275 feet north of the intersection of N Bonnie Brae Street and Capril Al Lago 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 the request. (PD21-0003b, Perch, Sean Jacobson) PD21-0003bA. 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 on approximately 95.18 acres from Residential 4 (R4) District a Planned Development (PD) District and 5.25 acres from Residential 7 (R7) 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. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-1] to recommend approval of the request. (PD21-0001d, Kings Way, Julie Wyatt) PD21-0001dB. Hold a public hearing and consider and ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Public Facilities (PF) District to Light Industrial (LI) District on approximately 30.43 acres of land generally located on the south side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 900 feet east of Thomas J Egan Road, 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. (Z21-0007d, Jim Christal Road Rezoning, Karina Maldonado) Z21-0007dC. 7. CONCLUDING ITEMS Page 12 Printed on 7/9/2021 96 July 20, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda 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 July 16, 2021, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. __________________________________________ 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 13 Printed on 7/9/2021 97 Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget 21-938 Finance Utilities Budget 30-60 minutes Budget presentations: DME, Streets, Traffic, Engineering, Facilities, Airport 21-455 Finance DME, Streets, Traffic, Engineering, Facilities, Airport Budget 60-90 minutes Streets Fund 21-854 Finance Capital Improvement, Streets Council Request Davis (2/17/21)30-60 minutes Denton Parks Foundation Annual Plan & Contract 21-1367 Parks Finance, Legal City Business 30 minutes Internal Audit - Building Permits 21-703 Internal Audit Development Services, CMO Internal Audit Report 30 minutes One-Minute Pitches: Armintor (Inclusive boards and committees)21-759 CMO City Secretary's Office, Capital Projects, Legal Council Request Less than 30 minutes FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget 21-939 Finance Utilities Budget 30-60 minutes Budget presentations: Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater/Drainage, Fleet, Customer Service, Development Services (includes Real Estate) 21-456 Finance Solid Waste, Water/Wastewater, Fleet, Customer Service, Development Services Budget 60-90 minutes American Rescue Plan 21-1054 Finance Community Services, Economic Development City Business 30-60 minutes Internal Audit - Water Distribution 21-982 Internal Audit Water, CMO Internal Audit Report 30 minutes One-Minute Pitches: 21-760 CMO Development Services, Legal Council Request Less than 30 minutes August 2, 2021 (Luncheon)Budget Workshop 21-1087 Finance Budget 60-90 minutes Comprehensive Plan Update 21-1278 Development Services Legal Council Priority 60-90 minutes DDC Tree Preservation Review 21-1162 Development Services Parks Council Requested Meltzer (5/11/21)60-90 minutes Form-Based Zoning TBD Development Services Council Requested Meltzer (5/18/21)30-60 minutes Economic Development Incentive 21-1361 Economic Development City Business 30-60 minutes One-Minute Pitches: 21-1088 City Manager's Office Community Services, Legal Council Request Less than 30 minutes Capital Improvent Program and Five-Year Financial Forecast 21-458 Finance CIP/Engineering, Public Works, Solid Waste, Water/Wastewater, DME Budget 30-60 minutes Internal Audit - Water Production 21-981 Internal Audit Water, CMO Internal Audit Report 30 minutes Westgate Street Discussion 21-1268 CIP/Engineering Follow Up Discussion 60-90 minutes City Initiative to Increase COVID Vaccinations 21-1321 City Manager's Office Fire Council Requested Maguire (5/25/21)30-60 minutes One-Minute Pitches: 21-1089 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes Capital Improvent Program and Five-Year Financial Forecast 21-459 Finance CIP/Engineering, Public Works, Solid Waste, Water/Wastewater, DME Budget 30-60 minutes Development Districts Policy, Public Improvement District Policy 21-1271 Economic Development Finance, Development Services, Legal City Business, Council Request Davis (5/11/21) 60-90 minutes Denton Main Street Association Partnership Agreement 21-1327 Economic Development City Business 30-60 minutes Chamber Partnership Agreement 21-1328 Economic Development City Business 30-60 minutes One-Minute Pitches: 21-1090 City Manger's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes August 21, 2021 (Council Retreat) Council Retreat: Discussion includes Council Dynamics, One- Minute Pitch Process, Council Priorities TBD City Manager's Office Legal Annual Retreat, Council Requested Armintor (5/25/21) 5 hours Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information Updated: July 9, 2021 Other Major Items for Meeting: Tenaska Data Center Rezoning (Public Hearing), DCTA GoZone Resolution (IC) Other Major Items for Meeting: Tenaska Purchase Power Agreement (Closed and Individual Consideration) Other Major Items for Meeting: Other Major Items for Meeting: Closed Sessions: Municipal Judge and Internal Auditor performance reviews Other Major Items for Meeting: August 10, 2021 (Special) August 17, 2021 (Regular) July 20, 2021 (Regular) July 27, 2021 (Special) August 3, 2021 (Regular) *This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change. 98 Capital Improvent Program and Five-Year Financial Forecast 21-460 Finance CIP/Engineering, Public Works, Solid Waste, Water/Wastewater, DME Budget 30-60 minutes Internal Audit - Payroll Administration Audit 21-1267 Internal Audit Finance Internal Audit Report 30 minutes Bell Avenue Discussion TBD Capital Projects City Business 60 minutes One-Minute Pitch: 21-1091 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes Sepetember 6, 2021 September 7, 2021 Internal Audit - EMS Billing & Collection Audit 21-1269 Internal Audit Fire Internal Audit Report 30 minutes Non-Discrimination Ordinance Research TBD City Manager's Office Legal Council Request Maguire (6/15/21)60-90 minutes Southwest Park Master Plan 21-553 Parks and Recreation Bond Project 60 minutes Interactive Fountain/Sculpture at Rayzor Ranch Park TBD Parks and Recreation Economic Development, Finance Council Request Davis (4/13/21)30 minutes One Minute Pitch: 21-1272 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance 21-109 Parks and Recreation Legal, Finance City Business Affordable Housing Plan 21-1419 Community Services City Manager's Office, Development Services Council Priority 60-90 Minutes Fire Station 9 TBD Fire/Finance Council Request Less than 30 minutes One-Minute Pitch:21-1273 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes FY 2021-22 Annual Audit Plan 21-1319 Internal Audt Internal Audit Report 30-60 Minutes Stormwater Master Plan 20-1415 CIP/Engineering City Business 60-90 Minutes One-Minute Pitch:21-1274 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work Session Date Redistricting Update TBD City Secretary's Office City Business Fall 2021 Construction Code Review 21-735 Development Services City Business ETJ - Lake Ray Roberts 21-738 Development Services City Business Tourism Public Improvement District Update 21-1332 Economic Development City Business October 12, 2021 Leak Adjustment Ordinance 21-557 Water/Wastewater City Business Economic Development Programs and Policy Discussions 21-1330 Economic Development City Business October 12, 2021 City Holidays TBD Human Resources City Business October 2021 Closed Session: City Attorney interviews TBD Human Resources City Business Late-August/Early- September 2021 Community Services Annual Grant Program Overview (Multiple Sessions)TBD Community Services City Business October/November 2021 One-Minute Pitch:21-1416 - 10/12 City Manager's Office Council Request October 12, 2021 Less than 30 minutes One-Minute Pitch:21-1417 - 10/19 City Manager's Office Council Request October 19, 2021 Less than 30 minutes One-Minute Pitch:21-1418 - 10/26 City Manager's Office Council Request October 26, 2021 Less than 30 minutes Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work Session Date FY 2022-23 Budget Development February - October 2022 Finance All other departments Budget Summer 2022 Affordable Housing Plan (Multiple Sessions Likely)Ongoing - Fall/Winter 2021 Community Services City Manager's Office, Development Services Council Priority November 2021 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Ongoing - Fall/Winter 2021 Solid Waste and Recycling Council Priority November 2021 Mobility Plan Ongoing - Fall 2021 Engineering Public Works, Development Services Council Priority December 2021 Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Requestor Flag Policy Discussion June 15, 2021 City Manager's Office Legal 20-35 hours Armintor UNT Parking Agreements June 15, 2021 Engineering Legal, Development Services 20 hours Hudspeth Relevance of Committees June 8, 2021 City Secretary's Office City Manager's Office, Legal 20 hours Hudspeth Off-premise Signs June 8, 2021 Development Services Legal 60-80 hours Davis Ranked-Choice Voting for Council and Committee Board Officers May 25, 2021 City Secretary's Office City Manager's Office, Legal 20-30 hours Beck Other Major Items for Meeting: Consideration of budget adoption September 21, 2021 (Regular) August 24, 2021 (Special) Other Major Items for Meeting: September 28, 2021 (Special) Other Major Items for Meeting: Approved Council Request Work Sessions to be Scheduled Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items to be Scheduled NO MEETING - Labor Day NO MEETING - Labor Day Other Major Items for Meeting: Budget Public Hearings September 14,2021 (Special) Work Session Dates to be Determined *This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change. 99 1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR July 12th - 18thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveatMingo Rd09/02/21 09/17/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell AveWithers StMingo Rd08/24/21 10/05/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bell AveTexas StWithers St07/31/21 08/23/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Bernard StHickory StChestnut St10/06/21 11/16/21 Water Distribution will bereplacing the water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane5Carroll Blvd (SB)StroudHighland07/19/21 08/20/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. The processstarts with Barricading the failedsections of concrete pavement,remove the pavement, andinstall new concrete.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com6EdwardsDesert WillowForrest Willow07/19/21 09/03/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. Remove thepavement and install newconcrete.StreetsRobbin Webber7Montecito DrBuena VistaPalo Verde07/26/21 08/27/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair.Remove failed sections andinstall new concreteStreetsRobbin WebberPage 1 of 1Exported on July 9, 2021 11:08:37 AM CDT100 2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveAdministration DrTexas St07/02/21 07/30/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell AveatMckinney St07/03/21 09/01/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bonnie BraeIH 35EScripture06/15/20 07/30/21 North South Water Main Phase3StreetsRobin Davis4Bonnie Brae (SB)OakHickory06/14/21 09/22/21 This block is closed tosouthbound traffic only, detoursare posted. Northbound lanestill open. Installation of electricduct banks for DME substationproject and steel casing forwater main projectOtherMark Zimmerer5Caddo CircleChamplianCul v Sac06/14/21 07/09/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair.remove failed sections ofconcrete Sidewalk, remove, andinstall new concreteStreetsRobbin Webber6Carroll Blvd (SB)EganPanhandle05/31/21 07/16/21 Concrete Street Panel Repair.The process starts withBarricading the failed sectionsof pavement, remove thepavement and subgrade, andinstall new concrete pavement.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com7Chebi LaneOld North RoadFreedom Lane06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavementreplacement and subgradeimprovement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo8College Park DrPeach StEnd of College Park Dr 06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane9Creekdale DriveDead EndRaintree Way06/28/21 07/09/21 Mill/OverlayStreetsRobbin Webber10Deerwood PWYKings RowGrant PWY07/06/21 08/06/21 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRobbin Webber11E Windsor DrNottinghamBranch Crossing06/14/21 08/27/21 Roadway reconstruction EngineeringDustin.Draper@cityofdenton.co12EagleLocustElm06/28/21 07/30/21 Patching of utility trench lines. EngineeringSeth Garcia13ElmHickoryEagle05/11/20 07/30/21 PEC 4 Utility ProjectEngineeringSeth Garcia14Elm 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 Province15Fowler DrCollege Park DrPeach St06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane16Hickory 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 Pedigo17Lido Way and Balboa Court Bell AvenueEnd07/05/21 09/01/21 Full width pavementreplacement and subgradeimprovement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo18LocustEagleHickory06/28/21 07/30/21 Patching of utility trench lines. EngineeringSeth GarciaPage 1 of 2Exported on July 9, 2021 11:08:52 AM CDT101 Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact19MckinneyduchessGlengarry02/01/21 12/24/21 McKinney - Mayhill IntersectionThis project is widening theintersection and 600' each wayto match existing conditionsalong McKinney. Also includeswater, wastewater, anddrainage improvements.EngineeringTrevor Crain20Mistywood LaneOld North RoadCraig Lane06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavementreplacement and subgradeimprovement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo21NottinghamUnversity (US380)500 feet to the south06/02/21 07/14/21 Milling and turn lane additionwith a siganl upgrade.EngineeringDustin Draper22Oak StreetBell StreetUPRR Railroad02/01/21 08/28/21 Adding drainage line to OakStreet as part of the DowntownStorm Sewer Project.Engineeringkyle.pedigo@cityofdenton.com23Peach StN Locust DrFowler Dr06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane24RineyBonnie BraeHardaway07/06/20 07/30/21 Removing panel to adjust valvestack and center gate valve nut.Replace panel after adjustingvalve stack. Traffic control upfrom 8am-5pmPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David25Riverchase TrailStoneway DriveCreekdale Drive06/28/21 07/09/21 Mill/OverlayStreetsRobbin Webber26ScriptureBonnie Brae1, 300 ft. to the West03/22/21 08/26/21 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.com27Walnut StreetLocust StreetElm Street05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will beexcavating street to completereplacement /relocation of theirexisting gas mainAtmosAlice Province28Western 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-David29Windsor Dr EastHanover DrLongfellow Ln06/01/21 07/30/21 Complete street reconstructiononly allowing resident onlytraffic.EngineeringDustin Draper30WoodhavenMsitywoodEmerson04/05/21 08/12/21 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 July 9, 2021 11:08:52 AM CDT102 3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Amherst DrGeorgetown DrMalone St04/15/21 06/25/21 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.com3Boxwoodat Chittamwood3800 Boxwood06/07/21 06/25/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. Remove thepavement and install newconcrete.StreetsRobbin Webber4Bryan StreetJagoeScripture07/02/21 07/02/21 Flagging traffic to offloadequipment from the job sitePublic Works Inspections Stephany Trammell5Crestmeadow 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.com6UlandRailroadRose02/11/21 06/21/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane7WindorBonnie BraeParkside Dr06/21/21 07/05/21 18" SS LinePrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David8Windsor 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 DraperPage 1 of 1Exported on July 9, 2021 11:09:03 AM CDT103