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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 30, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. City Council Budget Workshop on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in
the Council Chambers.
2. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board on Monday, August 2, 2021, at
6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room.
3. Committee on Community Engagement on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at
10:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
4. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.
followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
5. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
August 4, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers.
6. Agenda Committee on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. in the City
Hall Conference Room.
7. Downtown Economic Development Committee on Thursday, August 5,
2021, at 8:30 a.m. at the Development Service Center.
8. Health and Building Standards Commission on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at
3:00 p.m. in the Development Service Center.
9. Public Art Committee on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic
Center Community Room.
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II. General Information & Status Update
A. Emergency Housing Vouchers through the Denton Housing Authority – The Denton
Housing Authority (DHA) has partnered with United Way of Denton County (UWDC)
to facilitate the distribution of 40 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) to the
following populations: households experiencing literal homelessness, survivors of
domestic violence (DV), and households currently enrolled and housed through a
Denton County Rapid Rehousing (RRH) or Permanent Supportive Housing program
(PSH) in alignment with HUD’s Moving On Strategy. Each EHV includes $3,500 per
household to assist with move-in costs (application fees, security deposits, landlord
incentives) through DHA. A process and timeline overview document detailing how
vouchers are allocated and efforts made to target specific recipient groups is attached.
Staff contact: Courtney Cross, Community Services
B. DCPH Update to Commissioner’s Court – On Tuesday, July 27, Denton County
Public Health presented their standing COVID update to the Denton County
Commissioner’s Court (begins shortly after 41 min. mark and is 18-minutes in length).
The following are some notes from the video for convenience only; the video should
be watched for the full context, charts, and interpretation. Stats can be viewed at
DentonCounty.gov/COVIDstats.
Hospitalizations – Hospitalizations are increasing in Denton County
hospitals. Attributable mostly to the Delta variant and unvaccinated
individuals. Later in the presentation, it is shared that last week approx. 90%
of the COVID-19 inpatients in Denton County were unvaccinated and 10%
had at least one dose.
Onset of Illness by Week – Seen an increase in cases by symptom onset for 4
weeks in a row. Just over 600 cases for the week of 7/11 – 7/17.
Variants – As shared last week, it’s all variants; the original COVID-19
pathogen is essentially gone. The Delta version is the vast majority of cases.
DCPH suspects there will be other variant(s) because the number of
unvaccinated individuals around the globe and the level of transmission.
Population Vaccinated – With one dose, Denton County is at 62.87%, State
is at 60.76%. For fully vaccinated, Denton County is at 55.36% and State is
at 52.17%.
Percent of People Fully Vaccinated and Cases per 100,000 Population CDC
– This chart from the CDC is one example demonstrating efficacy of vaccine.
DCPH continues to try to combat myths about COVID-19 vaccines.
Additionally, the CDC posts and shares information trying to combat Myths
and Facts of the vaccines.
Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, City Manager’s Office
C. Face Covering Recommendation for Employees – On Thursday, July 29, the City
notified employees that, in line with new guidance from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, the City would recommend that all employees and members
of the public utilize face coverings when inside a City facility, regardless of
vaccination status. The communication, including FAQ, is attached. The City will be
updating facility signage to reflect this recommendation. Staff contact: Ryan Adams,
Customer Service and Public Affairs
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D. Budget Impact of Eliminating Utility Interruptions for Nonpayment – At the July 20
City Council meeting, Council Member Armintor requested that staff provide the
budget impact if the City did not perform service interruptions due to nonpayment.
Section 26-8(d) of the Code of Ordinances states that “utility services may be
terminated if payments become delinquent” and “the city may terminate services at
any time upon delinquent status of an account.” This ordinance supports the City’s
legal obligation to require utility payment from customers.
Denton City Charter, Sec. 12.02 prohibits provision of free utility services. This is in
alignment with the Texas Government Code § 1502.057(b) which mandates all
municipal utilities to apply uniform rates to all service recipients of the same rate type
and additionally prohibits any municipality from providing free services to residents.
The City currently performs service interruptions for nonpayment only after a defined
period of time in which the City provides notification to the delinquent customer and
allows them the opportunity to make sufficient payment to avoid the interruption.
Utilities, such as water and electric services, are enterprises operated by the City and
whose rates are set at an amount that will recover the full cost of service. With
enterprise operations, customers pay a specific rate for a specific amount of service
they receive, like kilowatt hours of electricity. It is difficult to place a specific dollar
amount on the impact of eliminating interruptions for nonpayment; however, we could
expect the following to occur:
Delinquent customers would have less incentive to bring accounts into good
standing. The City has several impactful tools, including payment plans and
utility assistance, to help customers who have difficulty paying a bill. Very
often, an interruption is an event that will drive customers to contact the City
to explore those options and work to bring their accounts out of delinquency.
Rates could increase. If persons who were not interrupted continued to use the
service, the cost of that service would not be recouped by the utility. Over time,
this could cause rates for those paying customers to increase to recover the full
cost of service.
Paying customers would subsidize nonpaying customers. As mentioned above,
all customers who are making payments would ultimately subsidize the cost
for those customers who were receiving service, but not making payments.
To give a hypothetical example of how revenues might be impacted we can look at
the previous six months of interruption data. Since January 2021, the City has
interrupted a total of 879 accounts per month representing a total monthly billed
amount of $205,000. Assuming each interruption represented a different account, the
total uncollected revenue annually would be $2,460,000.
To perform a full legal, operational, market, and financial analysis of the impact of
eliminating interruptions for nonpayment would take great than 2 hours of staff time.
Staff respectfully requests a 1-minute pitch be submitted for full council direction on
such an effort. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs
E. Utility Assistance Funding Update – April 12, 2021 Customer Service began direct
referrals to United Way of Denton County (UWDC) for residents who are
experiencing COVID-related income loss and do not own their home. This has
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reduced the current number of aid requests to Interfaith Ministries. However,
assistance requests to Interfaith Ministries during the pandemic continue to be greater
than previous years.
Recent month and year qualification statistics are provided below:
In the December 17, 2020 meeting, City Council increased Interfaith Ministries
FY2020-21 funding by $125,000. Currently, 25% of the fiscal year remains with 52%
of this year’s funds available for the remainder of the year. To ensure utilization of
available funding during this period of increased customer needs Customer Service
issued direction to Interfaith Ministries to allow customers who meet assistance
qualifications to receive assistance with up to three months of bills between January 1,
2021 and September 30, 2021. Fund balances will continue to be monitored closely.
Any customer who contacts Customer Service indicating need for assistance is
submitted as a referral to UWDC or Interfaith Ministries as appropriate and is granted
an agreement to ensure service continuation while they are working through the
application process. Any resident who is experiencing financial hardship and difficulty
paying utility bills should contact Customer Service at 940-349-8700. Staff
appreciates the opportunity to serve our customers are here to help as much as
possible. We appreciate the Council’s help in communicating our availability to
customers who express concerns to them. Staff Contact: Christa Foster, Customer
Service
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Families Assisted Oct -June
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F. Union Pacific Steam Train Event in Denton – On Friday, August 13, Union Pacific’s
Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive is scheduled to travel through and briefly stop in
Denton. The train is tentatively scheduled to arrive at the E. Sycamore Street railroad
crossing at approximately 5 p.m. and depart at approximately 5:30 p.m. Union Pacific
does not anticipate changes to this schedule, barring any unforeseen circumstances on
the day of the event.
Event organizers informed City staff that the train will likely draw significant crowds
and have a sizable impact on traffic and parking in the area. Past stops have attracted
thousands of train enthusiasts, as seen in the images below of two stops during a 2019
tour. Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Police, and Public Affairs staff
have met internally in preparation. Leading up to and during the event, staff plans to
share updates, train safety information, traffic alerts, and other information with area
businesses and community members. Additionally, we will work to minimize
vehicular traffic in the area of the stop by encouraging visitors to park in the area of
the Downtown Square and walk to the stop location.
Please visit Union Pacific’s website at www.upsteam.com for details on the
locomotive’s cross-country tour. Additional information regarding preparation for the
Denton stop will be shared in a future Friday Report. Staff contacts: Sarah Kuechler,
City Manager’s Office, and Sarah Keith, Police
G. Police Department Quarterly Newsletter – The second issue of the quarterly Police
Department newsletter is attached. This issue, which was distributed earlier this
week, highlights recent and upcoming community events, noteworthy 911 calls, and
training opportunities. Staff contacts: Allison Beckwith and Amy Cunningham, Police
H. Planning and Zoning Bootcamp Presentation – Staff provided the attached
presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commissioners at their Wednesday, July 28
meeting. This was the first of a series of work session discussions that staff will be
continuing throughout the rest of this year and covered the topics of basic planning
tools, the development review process, and comprehensive planning. Staff currently
has monthly Bootcamp presentations scheduled through this calendar year. As
requested, the presentation will be included for Council in the Friday Report following
the meeting. Staff contact: Hayley Zagurski, Development Services
I. Downtown TIRZ No. 1 Board Appointments – There are currently four seats to be
considered for appointment/reappointment for the Downtown TIRZ Board. Three of
the current board members, Chair Melissa Lenaburg and Council Member Vicki Byrd
have expressed their desire to be reappointed. Board Members Alex Payne and Jimmy
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Meredith have indicated they do not want to be reappointed, leaving two seats
available for new appointments. A summary of the TIRZ Board of Directors, their
qualifications, and terms is below (seats for consideration highlighted). The seat
currently held by Mr. Payne will require appointment of an individual that is either a
property owner within the Zone or is a resident of the Zone. The seat held by Mr.
Meredith will require the appointment of an individual that is either a busines owner
of a business within the Zone or is a member of the Denton Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors.
As has been done in the past, staff is distributing a separate application for
appointment to the open seats. The application is attached and will be posted on the
Downtown TIRZ No. 1 webpage on the City’s website. Anyone interested in serving
on the Downtown TIRZ No. 1 Board should complete the application and indicate
which qualifications they meet. Applications should be returned by August 11, 2021.
Eligible applicants will be presented to the City Council for consideration at the
August 17, 2021 City Council meeting. Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Economic
Development
J. Residential Cart Tagging Program Update- The Solid Waste and Recycling
Department (SWR) is in its fourth (4th) week of Solid Waste Interns participating in
the cart tagging program. This week, staff visited 912 homes and left a tag at 207
(23%) homes whose recycling cart was contaminated with non-recyclable materials.
Interns revisited the 170 carts that were tagged in the immediate week prior.
Improvement was seen in 116 carts (68%) previously tagged as contaminated, and the
remaining 54 carts were re-tagged.
As a follow up from Tuesday’s SWR budget presentation, Council Member Jesse
Davis mentioned updating/refreshing the sticker on the cart. As a part of the audit
process, interns are replacing any educational lid stickers that are no longer legible
and are reporting any damaged or broken containers needing replacement. Staff
contact: Brandi Neal, Solid Waste and Recycling
K. DTV Video Highlights for July - In addition to producing public meetings, DTV staff
continues to collaborate on videos that raise awareness, educate, inform, and inspire
our community. Of all the videos produced this month, we would like to highlight a
few in the Friday Report and encourage Council to share them:
Chef Liz – Our Daily Bread Denton: YouTube, Facebook
In July, Chef Liz retired as the chef at Our Daily Bread after being in the
position for over 20 years. She has served over a million meals during that
time. Visual Content Creator Devin Mobley sat down with her to get a
retrospective on her lengthy and meaningful career.
Parks and Rec Month – Senior Center Spotlight: YouTube, Facebook
Members Qualification Current Term
Council Member Byrd City Council Member 2019-2021
Council Member Paul Meltzer City Council Member 2020-2022
OPEN (prev. Alex Payne) Property Owner or Resident of Zone 2019-2021
Melissa Lenaburg (Chair) Property Owner or Resident of Zone 2019-2021
Ben Esely Business Owner 2020-2022
OPEN (prev. Jimmy Meredith) Business Owner 2019-2021
Daniel Abasolo Qualified Voter 2020-2022
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Linnie McAdams has been a staple of the Denton Community for decades. She
has served in several capacities ranging from Council Member to her latest
role on the Senior Center Board. Linnie is passionate about the Senior Center
and it’s easy to see why. Zach Ashcraft, DTV’s newest video producer,
beautifully captures the essence of Linnie McAdams.
Roundabouts in Denton – Traffic Engineering: YouTube, Facebook
Veteran Video Producer Steve Forsyth collaborates with Denton Police
Department’s Cory McConnell to inform the public about why the City of
Denton is pro roundabout, as well as a few tips on how to navigate them safely.
All videos air on DTV, are shared via social media channels, and are available on the
City’s YouTube channel. Staff contact: Billy Matthews, Public Affairs
L. 23 Design Co. Pug Project – A resident notified city staff that the company 23 Design
was spearheading a fundraising effort for a “Pug Project.” The project’s video depicts
a proposed 20-foot sculpture of a pug dog at the Linda McNatt Animal Shelter. The
company had not notified the Parks and Recreation Department or the Animal
Services Department of the project and the details.
Since finding out about the project and the video, staff contacted them to relay
necessary information on raising funds on behalf of the City and the process of
submitting public art projects. Staff also requested 23 Design Co. take the video down
or make changes so there is no illusion that they are raising funds on behalf of the City
of Denton. Staff contact: Randi Weinberg, Animal Services and John Whitmore, Parks
and Recreation
M. Denton Rail Trail Closure – The Denton Rail Trail will temporarily close for
improvements on August 2 from Mayhill Road to Med Park Station. The closure
should last up to 14 days.
Parks and Recreation maintenance staff will replace the sidewalk and repair the
drainage swell to better direct the water away from the sidewalk. Signage and
barricades were put up on Thursday, July 28, to notify the public of the closure. A
picture and map are attached. Staff contact: Russel Koch, Parks and Recreation
N. North Lakes Disc Golf Grand Opening – The community is invited to the grand
opening of the second Disc Golf course on Saturday, August 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at
the North Lakes Disc Golf Course, 2201 N Bonnie Brae St. This course was created
and sponsored through the hard work of the 940 Disc Golf members and community
volunteers. Mayor Gerard Hudspeth will throw out the honorary first disc at 10 a.m.
Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation
O. Teen Camp Program Cancelled due to COVID – There have been five positive cases
of COVID-19 identified in the summer Teen Camp Program among both campers and
staff. Due to the high number of cases and out of an abundance of caution, the Teen
Camp program was discontinued beginning Thursday, July 29.
Teen Camp will be cancelled for the following week as well (August 2 - August 6). A
letter alerting parents was sent home with campers at pickup on Wednesday, July 28.
Staff also called each participant’s parent(s) and/or guardian(s) to ensure sufficient
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notice. Participants will receive a credit of $56 on their account for the partial week
cancellation and a full refund for next week cancellation.
Both Teen Camp and Camp Exploration operate out of the Civic Center. There is no
interaction between the groups. Because of the shared space, however, a letter was
sent on July 28 to the parents of Camp Exploration participants alerting them to the
potential for exposure.
The Civic Center and camp vehicles have been professionally cleaned and sanitized.
Staff will continue enhanced cleaning and sanitation efforts at all camp locations,
monitor all staff and campers for signs and symptoms of COVID, and continue to
encourage healthy hygiene practices among campers. Staff contact: Nikki Sassenus,
Parks and Recreation
III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Skate Park Location – On Tuesday, July 27, Parks and Recreation (PARD) received
an email from a 10-year old resident via a Councilmember regarding a request for a
skate park closer to the center of town. Denton’s only skate park is adjacent to the
Natatorium on FM428. During the master plan process, PARD held a community
meeting on February 6, 2019 for skaters and mountain bike enthusiasts. This meeting
generated a significant amount of input from the large group in attendance.
PARD staff took that feedback and began working on both the mountain bike trail and
skate park projects. The mountain bike trail is currently under construction, and the
City is fortunate to have volunteers to help construct these trails with little capital
investment. Unlike the budget for the mountain bike trails, the skate park will have a
more significant financial investment.
The current skate park, constructed over ten years ago, is located on the current
outskirts of the community and can be a challenge for users to access. During the focus
group meeting, the overall consensus was to locate a skate park near the downtown
and DCTA station. At this time, Mack Park was a consideration for a future skate park,
but staff is still considering other locations. A consultant assisting in the master plan
used a standard formula, shown below, to develop a projected community need and
cost.
The Skatepark Adoption Model (SAM) is a tool used by municipalities for
determining the total “skateable” area required to serve any given population. SAM
was developed by Skaters for Public Skateparks, the Tony Hawk Foundation (THF),
and International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC). Below is the SAM
tool for the citywide Denton population. The calculation does not include the
university student population.
STEP 1 - City of Denton Population – 136,268 (2017)*
Step 2 - Number of Casual Skaters (Avg of 1.78% of population) - 2,425
Step 3 - Number of Core Skaters (# casual skaters * 0.279) - 676
Step 4 - Peak Load # of Core Skaters X .33 = Peak Load (# of skaters at peak
time of day) - 223
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Step 5 - Determine the Service Level # at Peak Load X 150 = Total Amount
of Terrain (sf). Each core skater requires 150 square feet.
Result - 33,450 square footage= Total Skate-Friendly Area required to serve
the City of Denton
Based on comparable local facilities, Denton needs an approximate 20,000 square foot
initial facility. PARD could create other skate spots in various city areas to meet the
projected recommended square foot available for recreation. Based on the
recommended square footage, the project cost was $1,000,000 in 2019.
At this time, a new Denton Skate Park is proposed in the draft Capital Plan for
$2,000,000 in funding in 2023-2024, pending a projected bond program. The
$2,000,000 is projected to cover inflated construction costs, design, and possible land
acquisition if a site was selected not currently owned by the City. If Mack Park is
selected for the future home of the skate park, then the projected cost could be reduced.
Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
B. Citywide Speed Reduction – On June 28, Council Member Beck inquired about speed
reduction strategies and ways for staff to be more proactive in identifying areas where
speeding is a concern. Currently, speed studies are being conducted on an as-requested
basis. With school about to start and traffic patterns normalizing, staff plans to
reinitiate efforts for a comprehensive citywide speed study in fall 2021. The citywide
speed study project entails a review of existing speed limits and conducting
engineering studies to maintain existing or recommend new speed limits along arterial
and collector streets throughout the City. Staff secured the funding and a consultant to
conduct the study, but efforts were put on hold in 2020 due to altered traffic patterns
caused by pandemic-related remote work and travel restrictions. Options for a
citywide speed study were presented to the Traffic Safety Commission and City
Council during September and October of 2020. It will take approximately eight
months to collect the data, followed by two months for internal review, prior to having
the information ready to present publicly. Staff will report results to the Mobility
Committee, Traffic Safety Commission along with providing information to via the
Friday Report and future City Council agenda items. Potential results of the study
could impact recommended speed limits for certain classifications of roadways in the
community. Additionally, staff is reinitiating efforts to establish a Vision Zero strategy
to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injury while increasing safe, healthy and
equitable mobility for the entire community. Now that the Sr. Planner -Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and ADA Coordinator position is filled, the City will resume the
development of a Vision Zero action plan. Staff contact: Chandrakanth
Muruganandham, Engineering and Nathaniel George, Engineering
C. Windsor Drive Sidewalk– On July 27, a resident contacted the Capital Project
Delivery Team regarding necessary sidewalk repairs on Windsor Drive and out of
place detour sign. Construction on Windsor Drive is part of the 2019 Street
Reconstruction Project that includes street reconstruction and utility upgrades on
portions of Windsor Drive, Scripture Street, and Hercules Lane. Immediately
following receipt of the concerns, staff contacted the contractor for the project to have
the concerns addressed. Staff has also contacted the resident letting them know their
concerns have been addressed. The out of place detour sign at Windsor Dr. and
Windstream Street, which was impeding the sidewalk, has been moved out of the
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sidewalk pathway, as shown below. The detour sign is a necessary component of the
approved traffic control plan for an adjacent roadway reconstruction project. To
improve pedestrian connectivity in the area surrounding Strickland Middle School, the
sidewalk on the northeast corner of N. Bell Avenue and Windsor Dr. is scheduled to
be replaced by August 9, which is prior to the start of the school year. Staff will
continue to coordinate with the contractor of the 2019 Street Reconstruction Project
to ensure pedestrian connectivity is maintained. The 2019 Street Reconstruction
Project is scheduled to be complete by quarter 4 of calendar year 2021, which includes
all remaining reconstruction segments on Windsor Drive. Staff contact: Dustin
Draper, Capital Projects
D. Southridge Neighborhood Speed Study – On July 21, at the Mobility Committee
meeting, Council Member Maguire requested the evaluation of a traffic speed study
along Southridge Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue. Traffic Engineering staff collected
data in September 2020 the location and did not warrant traffic calming measures.
Since the previous analysis was conducted during COVID, staff will be reevaluating
the location in the fall, either August or September 2021. Staff will then develop a
plan once the results are available and will provide details in a future Friday Report.
Staff contact: Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Engineering
E. Evers Parkway and Cobblestone Speed Study – On January 3, Council Member
Armintor forwarded a resident’s inquiry about the potential installation of traffic
calming devices in her neighborhood to Capital Projects staff. Traffic Engineering
staff have collected the data the location and did not warrant traffic calming measures
The previous analysis was conducted during COVID, and the staff will be reevaluating
this location in the fall, either late August or early September. Staff will then develop
a plan once the results are available and will provide details in a future Friday Report.
Staff contact: Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Engineering
F. Lakeview Boulevard at Appaloosa Court Traffic Speed Study – On July 28, Council
Member Beck requested a speed study on Lakeview Boulevard at Appaloosa Court
and potentially have a speed monitor installed. Staff received a similar request earlier
from Engage Denton for Lakeview, conducted a speed study on March 21, 2021, and
the results indicated it showed 3.8% speeding over the limit. Since the speed results
came in slightly higher than accepted levels, speed cushions were placed on Lakeview
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Blvd. and signage was installed on May 21, 2021. Staff coordinated with the Police
Department (PD) to have a speed monitor deployed at this site. PD informed staff they
put the speed monitors out on July 29. Staff contact: Chandrakanth Muruganandham,
Engineering
G. Hickory Creek Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans – On July 28, Council Member
Maguire inquired about bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure plans for Hickory Creek.
The Hickory Creek Phase 1 project from FM 2499 to Nautical Lane has a 5-foot
sidewalk down both sides of the roadway. Phase 2 from Teasley Lane to Chaucer
Drive and Waterford Place to Riverpass Drive has a 5-foot sidewalk down both sides
of the roadway. Chaucer Drive to Montecito Drive has a 10-foot sidewalk on the north
side and a 5-foot sidewalk on the south side of the roadway. Montecito Drive to
Waterford Place has an 8-foot sidewalk down both sides of the roadway. Hickory
Creek Phase 3 from Riverpass Drive to Country Club Road is planned to have a 10-
foot mixed-use path on both sides of the roadway. There are no current plans to include
on-street bicycle facilities on Hickory Creek. Staff contact: Dustin Draper, Capital
Projects
H. Forrestridge Speed Study – On July 23, Council Member Maguire requested a speed
study on Forrestridge Drive following the receipt of several concerns from residents.
Traffic Engineering staff plan to conduct a speed study in the week of September 12-
18, 2021, and will then evaluate potential traffic calming measures following the
results of the study. Staff will provide an overview of the study results and the plan to
address speeding in a future Friday Report. Staff contact: Chandrakanth
Muruganandham, Engineering
IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. None
V. Attachments
A. 2021 EHV Distribution Process-Timeline .................................................................13
B. Face Covering Message July 29, 2021 .......................................................................14
C. Quarter 2 PD Newsletter ............................................................................................15
D. Planning 101 and Comp Planning July 2021 Training ...............................................23
E. Downtown TIRZ Board Application ..........................................................................55
F. Rail Trail Closed ........................................................................................................56
VI. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2021-052 Legislative Update – HB 1925 ...................................................................57
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VII. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .............................................................................60
B. Council Calendar .......................................................................................................63
C. Draft Agenda for August 10 .......................................................................................66
D. Future Work Session Items .......................................................................................73
E. Street Construction Report ........................................................................................75
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2021 Emergency Housing Voucher Distribution Process & Timeline
Emergency Housing Voucher Allocation
Population Referral Source #
Literal Homelessness Denton County Housing Priority List (Top 20 as of 7/8/21) 20
Survivors of DV Denton County Friends of the Family (Emergency Shelter/Transitional
Housing) 4
Moving On - RRH
Christian Community Action, Giving Hope Inc., Grace Like Rain, Our
Daily Bread, Recovery Resource Council (SSVF Program), The
Salvation Army of Denton, United Way of Denton
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Moving On - PSH Denton County MHMR, Giving Hope Inc. 6
Total: 40
Process and Timeline
Literal Homelessness: UWDC began conducting outreach to the top 20 households on 7/8/21 and will
continue until 20 households have confirmed their acceptance. 5 contact attempts utilizing multiple
methods (i.e., phone, email, street outreach) are completed within 10 business days for each household
before moving on to the next highest scoring household; households who cannot be contacted will
remain on the Housing Priority List. UWDC will begin sending completed referrals for the top 20
households to DHA by 7/30/21 for intake.
Survivors of Domestic Violence: UWDC submitted a request for referrals to Denton County Friends of
the Family on 7/20/21 with a submission deadline of 8/2/21. Upon submission, UWDC will conduct
outreach to these referrals to complete their DHA Referral Form and send to DHA for intake.
Moving On: Moving On (linked) is a strategy identified by HUD to create vacancies in existing RRH and
PSH programs. Households who may benefit from Moving On may no longer need intensive case
management and other supportive services, but still need a long-term rental subsidy to prevent a return
to homelessness, such as households living on a fixed-income (e.g. SSI, SSDI, VA Benefits, etc.).
UWDC submitted a request for referrals to Denton County RRH and PSH programs on 7/20/21 with a
submission deadline of 8/2/21, where RRH providers may refer up to three households and PSH
providers may refer up to five households, and agencies with both RRH and PSH may submit the
maximum number for each category.
All households referred for a Moving On EHV will complete a third party Self-Sufficiency assessment
selected by Texas Homeless Network with UWDC’s Homelessness Outreach Coordinator by 8/16/21.
Households with the highest levels of self-sufficiency will be selected for an EHV; the final selection
process will be deidentified and based on assessment scores alone. Households selected for an EHV will
be referred to DHA for intake following their acceptance.
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Good morning Denton employees,
As many of you may have heard, this week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued
an updated set of recommendations regarding the wearing of face coverings. The new guidelines
recommend that individuals “wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high
transmission” regardless of vaccination status. Currently, Denton County qualifies as an area of high
transmission. The CDC’s tracking map on areas of transmission can be viewed here.
To remain consistent with CDC guidance and public health recommendations, we recommend that all
employees use face coverings when in an indoor public space, regardless of whether you are
vaccinated or not. While face coverings are not required, we encourage everyone to review and follow
the guidance.
As the COVID-19 situation changes and evolves, the City will continue to monitor guidance on the
pandemic and bring any important news or updates to you. Throughout the pandemic you have shown
incredible resilience, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to adapt and
move forward together.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at COVID19HR@cityofdenton.com.
Thank you!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. Will the City require face coverings to be worn?
Currently, Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-36 prohibits governmental entities from
requiring any person to wear a face covering in a facility.
2. How is the City keeping up with the pandemic?
We are in continual contact with the Denton County Public Health Department and monitoring
updates to health guidelines at the state and federal levels.
3. Where can I find more information about how we are doing locally in the pandemic?
We encourage you to visit the Denton County COVID-19 statistics page, the Denton County
Public Health Facebook page, or view COVID-19 updates by Denton County Public Health at
Commissioner Court meetings.
4. I need more information about vaccines. Where can I get it?
The City of Denton highly encourages vaccinations for employees. Information about the vaccine
and where they may be available is on the Denton County vaccine webpage. Additionally,
employees may also consult with their personal doctor.
5. I’m worried about how my job may impact my health. What do I do?
If you’re concerned about how your workplace or job may impact your health, please contact
Human Resources at COVID19HR@cityofdenton.com or your HR Business Partner. They will
discuss your specific situation and if there are any potential accommodations.
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will always be my first priority for the City
of Denton.”
Other officers and civilians also
contributed to the festivities. In addition
to working the parade for public safety,
department personnel decorated floats,
walked in the parade, and handed out
stickers and Operation Chill coupons to
the community. Taking place just days
after Juneteenth was recognized as a
federal holiday, this year’s celebration
was significant to all in attendance.
“I’m so excited that Juneteenth finally
became a national holiday. It’s important
to recognize how far we’ve come,” Ofc.
Adams said. “It’s an equally important
time to consider just how much more
progress we have yet to make.”
The
Denton PD celebrates Juneteenth;
officer serves as Grand Marshall
The Denton Police Department and
community members celebrated
Juneteenth during a parade from the
Civic Center to Fred Moore Park. This
year’s celebration was particularly
meaningful for one Denton police officer.
Ofc. Keith Adams was selected to lead
the parade as Grand Marshall. He said
he is thankful for the honor and privilege.
The Student Resource Officer Unit was
also excited and proud of Ofc. Adams.
“I was extremely humbled and grateful to
have been chosen by the community as
the Juneteenth Grand Marshall,” Ofc.
Adams said. “As I continue to build
relationships in communities, mentoring
the youth, and striving for honor, respect,
and decency among all individuals is and
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The Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT)
officially launched on May 16, 2021. They kicked off
with a community event, NAMI Walks. Team members
walked around the Square and invited the community
to join them in support of NAMI and mental health
awareness. As of July 22, CIRT has made 36
Emergency Detentions since May 21.
PSC Joins DPD
QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS >>>
CIRT Launch
▪ Quarterly Highlights
▪ Internal Blotter
IN THIS ISSUE >>>
▪ Employee Spotlight
▪ New Employees
▪ Shoutouts and Commendations
▪ Upcoming Efforts and Training
CPAAA BTB Cookout
On June 10, the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association
(CPAAA) and Backing the Blue Denton (BTB) hosted a cookout
for employees in the parking lot of the Training Center. They
provided hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, and water to everyone
who attended to show their appreciation. As always, we are so
grateful for BTB and CPAAA’s thoughtfulness and support!
Chief’s Advisory Board
DSSLC Parade
On May 7, Denton State Supported Living Center invited DPD
and DFD to participate in a parade for residents during Public
Service Recognition Week. Both departments were honored to
receive certificates of appreciation designed by a resident.
Facility staff and residents were astounded and touched by the
number of PD personnel who showed up to this event.
An exciting organizational change was announced on
July 15 with Public Safety Communications being
reassigned to the Police Department. Working equally
with Fire, this change will allow our departments to
deliver the best public safety services to Denton.
The Chief of Police Advisory Board met for the first time on
June 30, 2021. Board members will meet monthly for the rest
of the year to become acquainted with important topics like
Chapter 143, Internal Affairs, and DPD General Orders. The
board will meet next on July 28.
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INTERNAL BLOTTER >>>
On April 29, the staff of a Fry Street area bar contacted Ofc. Kunze and reported that the suspect from the double
intoxication manslaughter in Corinth on April 25 had been escorted out of the bar. Several officers were detailed to
Ave. A for the night due to graduation, including Ofcs. Kunze, Schafer, Moore, and Myers. These officers surveilled
for the subject in addition to handling the normal calls and crowds. Ofc. Kunze was able to obtain video footage from
the bar showing the subject’s friend purchasing drinks at the bar, and then providing the subject with them. This was
in direct violation of the conditions of his bond.
The subject was later taken into custody by the DCSO Warrants section, after a brief chase at the Pre-Trial building
on Woodrow Lane. His bond was revoked on the original charges due to multiple violations of his bond conditions. Lt.
Hildebrand ensured the necessary information was sent to the DA’s office, and Ofc. Weier helped coordinate the
County’s response. This was a great team effort by law enforcement and bar staff to help keep others safe.
On May 24, officers responded to assist DFD with a structure fire in the 1500 block of Malone Street, which caused
significant damage. Minutes later, officers responded to assist with a structure fire in the 800 block of West
University. The fire on W. University was minor, in part due to a quick response by Sgt. Briggs and Ofc. Hill, who
were able to slow the fire using their fire extinguishers.
Later in the shift, officers received information identifying a person of interest. This person had been arrested the
prior night for Public Intoxication, when the victim of an Arson declined to pursue charges against the suspect who
had attempted to light the victim’s property on fire. Officers searched the area surrounding the fires along with
addresses uncovered during records research conducted by officers and dispatchers. Jenny Dooley and her
dispatch team discovered via an old offense report that the suspect was related to the owners of the Malone St.
business set on fire, and this information was relayed to Fire Marshals. Fire Marshals were able to locate and arrest
the female suspect on multiple counts of Arson.
On June 2, Denton PD was dispatched to a welfare concern in the 2500 block of Scripture St. The caller stated that
an individual was deep in psychosis and had threatened to “cut his arm off” if he needed to. Ofc. Thomas arrived on
scene and saw that the male had climbed on top of a building. Ofc. Blake gained access to the roof while Ofc.
Thomas began calling for additional resources. Ofc. Blake observed the male actively cutting his arm with a razor.
Ofcs. Hernandez and Orozco made scene and climbed to the roof. Ofc. Hernandez began negotiating with the male
and convinced him to willingly surrender without incident. Ofc. Castillo and clinician Summer Land arrived and
began the Emergency Detention Order process.
Important calls of note that don’t always get the recognition they deserve!
Bond Violation
Serial Arson
Welfare Concern
Suicidal Person
On July 4, Officers were dispatched to a report of a suicidal male on a roof in the 1000 block of W. University Drive.
Officers arrived on scene and FD personnel were summoned to stage. Ofc. Hill was on shift and was deployed as a
negotiator, and reinforcements were called to support his efforts. Units were deployed for containment and to
observation areas on fire apparatus and adjacent building tops. Ofc. Hill was able to talk the subject off the roof and
into custody without resistance after a relatively short period of time. The subject was transported to a mental health
facility under an Emergency Detention Order.
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT >>>
Name Title Start Date
Briana Martinez Crime Analyst May 17
Dinora Velasquez Management Analyst (PT) May 28
Florence Allen PD Administration Specialist June 21
Shakeria Bell Public Safety Officer June 21
Stephanie Bird Police Recruit June 21
Naidia Winkler Police Recruit June 21
David Killough Police Recruit July 6
Tyler Perry Police Recruit July 6
Trever Seeley Police Recruit July 6
Mckenzye Conkle Police Recruit July 12
Karen Page PD Administration Specialist July 12
Let me tell you about my friend Clint...
Today was a horrible day. It started out like a normal shift.
Squad meeting, joking with co-workers, figuring out what our
plans for the day were, taking a couple of routine calls, and
then out of the blue...Major Accident, possible fatalities. Yes,
multiple fatalities. I can’t tell you what kind of emotion you
have trying to get somewhere as fast as you can, knowing
that you’re probably not going to change the outcome of what
lies ahead once you get there. As cops, even when things
get tough or emotional, we have the ability to transition into
problem solvers and take the emotion out of what we might
be thinking/feeling/doing. Block off the roadway, manage the
crime scene, work the accident...that’s what we do.
And when it’s all done and the scene is clear, time for the
next call.
Except the next call was different. This time, my friend Clint
was in the right time and the right place. He drove up to an
accident that had just occurred and didn’t stop to think, he
acted. Let me tell you what I saw when I pulled up... I saw
my friend Clint in the front passenger seat of a clearly
obliterated car, holding the driver, who in my professional
experience was struggling for their life. It is in those quick
moments as officers that you can make those assessments
in your mind and know something is not going to be ok. But,
I remember thinking that I was so glad he was there. You
see, my friend Clint was doing everything he could to be there
for that driver by comforting her, trying to stabilize her until
paramedics arrived, and being that calming presence. As I
was running around trying to get the scene stable and
making sure witnesses did not leave, it wasn’t until I ran over
to check on him again that I realized his bulletproof vest was
lying in the mud by the passenger door. I happened to notice
it because a firefighter had been stepping all over it trying to
get something out of the car. I realized it was Clint’s because
I recognized it and knew he must have ditched it on the
ground getting into the car. Maybe it was too restricting.
Maybe he couldn’t fit through the car door with it on. I don’t
know what made him take it off. But what struck me the most
in the moment was his value of life over personal safety. My
friend Clint shed his personal protection to try to save a life.
Tell me that’s not a hero. Tell me that’s not humility. Tell me
that is NOT what WE do and what our citizens expect from
us.
It took me a few minutes to get on scene after Clint called out
the accident. In those few minutes he had assessed the
damage, broken the window out of the car when other
bystanders couldn’t, shed his vest, and transitioned into
lifesaving tactics.
Oh, and did I mention that Clint had reached out to me after
I had responded to the first accident, just to check on me?
He had heard it was a fatality accident and wanted to make
NEW EMPLOYEES >>> Please join us in welcoming the following individuals to the Denton Police Department!
Clint Webb, Mental Health Division
Tell me that’s not humility. Tell me that is NOT what WE do
and what our citizens expect from us.
It took me a few minutes to get on scene after Clint called out
the accident. In those few minutes he had assessed the
damage, broken the window out of the car when other
bystanders couldn’t, shed his vest, and transitioned into life-
saving tactics.
Oh, and did I mention that Clint had reached out to me after I
had responded to the first accident, just to check on me? He
had heard it was a fatality accident and wanted to make sure I
was ok because he heard me on the radio being dispatched
and knew it might be a difficult call. This, right before he drove
up on an accident in which he had to act to try and save a life.
My friend, Clint...he’s pretty amazing!
We should all be like him.
Written by Ofc. Lori Morin
ground getting into
the car. Maybe it
was too restricting.
Maybe he couldn’t
fit through the car
door with it on. I
don’t know what
made him take it
off. But what struck
me the most in the
moment was his
value of life over
personal safety.
My friend Clint
shed his personal
protection to try to
save a life. Tell me
that’s not a hero.
Tell me that’s not
humility. Tell me
that is NOT what
WE do and what
our citizens expect
from us.
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SHOUTOUTS >>> COMMUNITY COMMENDATIONS >>>
“I just wanted to give thanks to Officer Ross. She has really
impacted me and my life… almost saving it a few times. I’m glad
you have officers that can relate to the people they respond to.
Without her, my situation most likely would’ve gotten worse. So,
thank you, Officer Ross. Thank you for showing me kindness and
love when I really needed it.”
“Officer Nalley was very kind and helpful. He answered my
questions and seemed genuinely concerned about the issue I
experienced. I’d like for him to be recognized for his promptness,
kindness, attention to detail, and for proudly doing his job. I
appreciate DPD!”
From Chief Dixon on behalf of community members:
“Yesterday I was flagged down and approached by a complainant,
who called in to report a theft of wood from a construction site. It
sounds like a benign call, but he was moved beyond words at the
response by Ofcs. Vice, Selby, and Reed. He said, ‘I have never
had a bad interaction with Denton PD, but this one blew me
away…’
A citizen who was stopped and issued a citation by Ofc. Cory
McConnell commented on how ‘open and observing’ he was as
he approached her vehicle, his genuine and professional manner
by which he explained why she was stopped and her next steps.
She closed with ‘Please thank Officer McConnell for his kindness
and professionalism.’”
Michael Kessler: Since he has been at the PD, he has
proven that he is willing to go above and beyond his
regular assigned duties. He has demonstrated an
enthusiasm to his job and importance of being a team
player. He does not hesitate to work alongside his direct
reports or alongside officers and detectives.
Collin Colwell: We’ve had issues surrounding eight-liners
for some time, and Ofc. Colwell really played a big role in
the operation we ran on two businesses that led to over
$400,000 in cash being seized. The community in both
areas saw an immediate impact in the reduction of
crime/foot traffic in and around the businesses.
Jeffrey McAdams: Ofc. McAdams went above and
beyond by purchasing gas and a gas can for a down-on-
their-luck, stranded motorist.
Congratulations to the following personnel on the newest members of their families!
• Dennis Moore
• Crystal Clark
• Ross Deter
• David Bearden
Congratulations to Paul Willenbrock and Gina Whitson on your new degrees!
Congratulations to Marqui Curtis and Melanie Morgan for your DCFOF awards!
Congratulations to Dan Neighbors and his partner Jesus Retana for bringing home
the championship from the Texas Police Athletic Federation fishing tournament!
Congratulations to Ryan Karnes for successfully completing your Drug Recognition
Expert training!
Congratulations to Blake Jackson on enlisting into the Texas Air National Guard!
Congratulations to Kris Johnson for graduating in the 133rd Class of ILEA’s School of
Police Supervision!
Congratulations to BPOC 14 for swearing in on March 11! Additionally, BPOC 15
started on July 12. We look forward to your graduation just around the corner!
Congratulations Are in Order!
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UPCOMING EFFORTS >>>
We are excited to participate in this year’s Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop
fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. On Thursday, July 29 from 5 to 10:30
p.m., Denton PD will be partnering with Denton County Sheriff’s Office,
Krum PD, UNT PD, and TWU PD in support of our Special Olympics
athletes. Officers will be refilling drinks, passing out stickers, and
explaining why we are raising funds for this great cause.
On Thursday, Aug. 5,
Cavender’s will be selling paper
torches all day in support of the
Special Olympics Law
Enforcement Torch Run.
Please stop by the Denton
location to say thanks to staff
and customers for supporting
our local Special Olympics
athletes!
Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirts are available for $20 each through
Aug. 5, with all funds benefitting the Special Olympics. Shirts will also be
sold at the Tip-A-Cop event. Please stop by the PD Executive Suite to
buy a shirt and contact your PIOs with any questions.
Thank you all for your support and participation!
National Night Out is back! After last year’s events
were canceled due to COVID-19, we are
hosting two evenings of fun activities this fall.
On Thursday, Sept. 23, join us for a fun kickoff
event from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Civic Center.
This is a great opportunity to get to know
community members. This year, we are particularly
highlighting the work of Forensics and the DWI
Unit, but we are hoping to showcase as many aspects of Denton PD as
possible. Please reach out to your PIOs if you are interested in running a booth
or activity! Chief Dixon has already signed up for the dunking booth, so you
won’t want to miss this event.
On Tuesday, Oct. 5, residents all over Denton will host their own neighborhood
gatherings in celebration of National Night Out. Keep an eye out for information
on registered parties to attend. Every neighborhood celebrates in its own way,
but past gatherings have included cookouts, petting zoos, and block parties.
Special Olympics Efforts
National Night Out
The third installment of our
Community Conversations series
took place on May 27. This
conversation between Denton PD
and Southeast Denton stakeholders
focused on our relationship with the
African American community. We
had an impactful discussion on how
we can work together to make
Denton a better place for all.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, Aug. 26. An email will be
distributed with more details in the
coming weeks if you are interested
in attending.
Community
Conversations
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UPCOMING TRAINING >>>
Leadership for Front-Line Supervisors – Advanced Police Concepts (2 Free Seats)
8/16/2021 - 8/17/2021 – 16 Hours
$249
Female Enforcers – Calibre Press (5 Free Seats)
Advanced Mental, Physical and Tactical Skills
1/18/2022 – 8 Hours
$179
Stopping Online Child Predators – Calibre Press (2 Free Seats)
8/9/2021 – 8 Hours
$359
Advanced Interview and Interrogation – Advanced Police Concepts (3 Free Seats)
9/8/2021 - 9/9/2021 – 16 Hours
REMINDER!
You now have a wide range of classes available to you for FREE at https://olt.policeoneacademy.com.
Please contact Training Sgt. Beckwith with any questions.
List of FREE Intermediate courses on Police One Academy:
Intermediate Arrest, Search and Seizure – 2108 TCOLE
Intermediate Asset Forfeiture- 3255 TCOLE
Intermediate Child Abuse – 2105 TCOLE
Intermediate Child Safety Check Alert List – 4068 TCOLE
Intermediate Cultural Diversity – 3939 TCOLE
Intermediate Human Trafficking – 3270 TCOLE
Intermediate Identity Crimes – 3277 TCOLE
Intermediate Racial Profiling – 3256 TCOLE
Intermediate Special Investigative Topics – 3232 TCOLE
Intermediate Use of Force – 2107 TCOLE
Intermediate Missing and Exploited Children – 3275 TCOLE
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NEXT ISSUE >>>
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THE PLAN FOR PLANNING “BOOT CAMP”
•July 28th: Planning 101 & Comprehensive Planning
•August 18th: Zoning
•September 22nd: Platting
•October 20th: Sustainability
•November 17th: Urban Design
•December 15th: Board and Commissions
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OVERVIEW -DDC
•Purpose of the Denton Development Code:
•Promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents
•Implement the Comprehensive Plan
•Preserve and protect the natural environment
•Improve the City’s appearance
•Improve mobility
•Facilitate adequate public infrastructure
•Encourage appropriate use of land
•Establish procedures
2019 Denton Development Code (DDC)
9 Subchapters
480 pages
17 zoning districts
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OVERVIEW -TOOLS
•Planning Tools:
•Zoning (land use, scale, intensity)
•Platting (establishes lot boundaries, provides for right-of-way dedication, easements, extension of public facilities)
•Development Standards (environmental, parking, tree preservation, landscaping, site design, lighting, drainage)
•Criteria Manuals (often Engineering-related, technical requirements)
•Process (ensure fair treatment, consistent and predictable timelines and outcomes, make certain that requirements
are met)
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Stage 1 Feasibility
Pre-Application Conference
Stage 2
Applications
Stage 3 Pre-
Construction
Development Contracts
Pre-Construction Meeting
Notice to Proceed
Stage 4 Construction,
Permitting, &
Inspections
Issuance of Building Permits
Public Works Inspections
Building Inspections
Stage 5 Project
Completion
Project Closeout
24-Month Maintenance
Zoning Compliance Plan
Preliminary Plat
Engineering Plans
Final Plat
Building Permits
THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
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WHO’S INVOLVED
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STAGE 1: FEASIBILITY 1.REQUEST A PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE
2.CONTACT FROM DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR
3.PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED
•Occur on Wednesdays
4.PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE OCCURS
•Project requirements, process overview, and answers
to questions provided
5.DETERMINATION OF REVIEW LETTER SENT
•Next steps, estimated fees, and answers to questions
provided
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STAGE 2: APPLICATIONS
MAJOR APPLICATION TYPES:
•Annexation
•Entitlements:
•Zoning change
•Comp plan amendment
•SUP
•Zoning Compliance Plan (ZCP)
•Preliminary Plat
•Civil Engineering Plans
•Final Plat
•Building Permits
SUPPORTING APPLICATION TYPES:
•Alternative ESA Plan
•Traffic Impact Analysis
•Drainage Study/CLOMR/LOMR
•Variances
•TXDOT Permit
•Easement/ROW Abandonment/Encroachment
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APPLICATIONS: PLAN + DDC AMENDMENTS
Type Staff Public
Hearing P&Z City Council
Annexation
•Extends the boundaries of a municipality
•A municipality may annex area only in its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
unless the municipality owns the area
•ETJ:unincorporated area contiguous to a municipality’s corporate
boundaries
•DDC Section 2.7.5
Review/
Recommendation Yes Approval/Denial
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
•Establishes the vision for growth; shows how different parts of
community tie together (land use, transportation, housing, parks, natural
resources, economic development)
•Includes land use plan, mobility plan, infrastructure plan, housing plan,
etc.
•Denton Plan 2030 adopted by City Council in 2015
•20-year time horizon; update about every 5 years
•Text & maps can be amended to reflect changing conditions or trends,
correct errors
•DDC Section 2.7.1
Review/
Recommendation Yes Recommendation Approval/Denial
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ETJ COD
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APPLICATIONS: PLAN + DDC AMENDMENTS
Type Staff Public Hearing P&Z City
Council
Zoning Amendment
•Regulatory tool to implement Comprehensive Plan
•TLGC Chapter 211: zoning regulates height, number of stories,
size of buildings, percentage of lot that may be occupied, size of
yards, courts, other open space, density, location and use of
buildings, historical designations, building bulk
•Includes a map and Code (the DDC)
•Dimensional regulations: DDC Subchapter 3
•Use regulations: DDC Subchapter 5
•Map Amendment: DDC Section 2.7.2
Review/
Recommendation
•Two public
hearings required
(P&Z and City
Council)
•Public notification
via mail,
newspaper, signs,
and website
Recommendation
Approval,
Approval w/
Conditions,
Denial
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APPLICATIONS: PLAN + DDC AMENDMENTS
Type Staff Public Hearing P&Z City
Council
Planned Development
•Purpose: to achieve greater flexibility than
allowed by strict application of DDC and/or to
encourage innovative land use concepts
•Should not be used if rezoning or specific
use permit could achieve a similar result
•Includes a plan map and development
standards, indicating deviations from DDC
(except for gas wells, ESAs, and Tree
Preservation)
•Follows zoning amendment process
•Amendments: Major (significant change;
follows rezoning) and Minor (administrative
w/ notice after)
•DDC Section 2.7.3
Review/
Recommendation
•Two public hearings
required (P&Z and City
Council)
•Public notification via mail,
newspaper, signs, and
website
Recommendation
Approval,
Approval w/
Conditions,
Denial
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Planned Development
•Shows mix of uses:
•Commercial
•Residential
•Open Space/amenities
•Development Standards
•Infrastructure:
•Street Layout
•Drainage
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APPLICATIONS: DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Type Staff Public Hearing P&Z City
Council
Specific Use Permit (SUP)
•Mechanism to evaluate proposed
development and land uses that have
unique or widely varying operating
characteristics
•Ensure compatibility with surrounding
areas and adequate mitigation for impacts
•Uses which require an SUP are marked
with an “S” in the land use tables
•Typically require site plan, landscape plan,
elevations
•May also require traffic analysis or other
submittals to evaluate impacts
•DDC Section 2.5.2
Review/
Recommendation
•Two public hearings required
(P&Z and City Council)
•Public notification via mail,
newspaper, signs, and
website
Recommendation
Approval,
Approval w/
Conditions,
Denial
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APPLICATIONS: FLEXIBILITY + RELIEF
Type Staff Public Hearing P&Z City Council
Alternative ESA Plan
•Provides an option to address
ESA regulations through a
flexible discretionary process
•Addresses requirements in
DDC Section 7.4
•DDC Section 2.8.4
Review/Recommendation
•Two public hearings
required (P&Z and City
Council)
•Public notification via
mail, newspaper, signs,
and website
Recommendation Approve/Approve with
Conditions/Denial
Environmentally Sensitive Areas—DDC Section 7.4
Natural or ecological resources where land-disturbing activity is limited.
1.Cross Timbers Upland Habitat –remnants of the eastern Cross Timbers forest; >/= 10 acres. Residential development may
remove 50%; Non-residential development may remove 30%.
2.Riparian Buffer/Water-Related –area within 50 or 100 feet of the centerline of streams, outer edge of water body, wetland. New
structures are prohibited, vegetation removal is prohibited except for small vines or brush.
3.Undeveloped Floodplain –within the FEMA 100-year floodplain + in a natural state. New structures are prohibited, vegetation
removal is prohibited except for small vines or brush.
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APPLICATIONS: SUBDIVISION
Type Staff Public Hearing P&Z City Council
Preliminary Plat
•A review of the overall plan for a subdivision: lots, roads,
driveways, utilities, drainage, etc.
•Lots must meet minimum dimensions and demonstrate
adequate access and infrastructure will be provided
•DDC Section 2.6.3
Review +
Recommendation Approval/Denial*Appeal
Final Plat
•Ensures compliance with all standards
•Once approved and recorded, creates a legal lot of record
•Administratively approved plats (if recommended for
denial, must be scheduled for P&Z)
•DDC Section 2.6.4
Review +
Recommendation Approval/Denial*Appeal
Replat
•Modify an existing platted lot:boundaries, easements,
number of lots
•DDC Section 2.6.7
Review +
Recommendation
Required for
residential Approval/Denial*
Vacating Plat
•Eliminate an existing platted lot
•DDC Section 2.6.8
Review +
Recommendation Approval/Denial*Appeal
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Face of the plat—
depicts property
boundaries, lot lines,
ROW dedication,
easements, Lot/Block
numbers, survey
information
Metes and
bounds legal
description
Dedication
and owner’s
signature
Title Block–
Subdivision name,
previous plats, size
of tract, survey,
jurisdiction
Approval Block
Legend
Vicinity map, north
arrow, scale
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STAGE 3: PRE -CONSTRUCTION
•Development contracts
•Exhibit A (estimated costs)
•Development contracts
•Hold harmless agreement•Pre-Construction Meeting
•Meeting with Public Works Inspections and Subject Matter Experts•Payment of Fees
•Initial Inspections for Erosion Control and Tree Protection
•Payment of Fees•Notice to Proceed
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STAGE 4: CONSTRUCTION,
PERMITTING, & INSPECTIONS
Public Works Inspections Building Safety
During Construction
Onsite Inspections Building Permits Issued
Follow-up Questions Onsite Inspections
Change Orders Follow-up Questions
Finalization
Punch List Final Walk-through
Final Walk-through Certificate of Occupancy Issued (once PWI
has accepted public improvements
Acceptance of Public Infrastructure
Maintenance Follow-up (24 months post
acceptance)
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Public Works Inspections Building Safety
During Construction
Onsite Inspections Building Permits Issued
Follow-up Questions Onsite Inspections
Change Orders Follow-up Questions
Finalization
Punch List Final Walk-through
Final Walk-through Certificate of Occupancy Issued (once PWI
has accepted public improvements
Acceptance of Public Infrastructure
Maintenance Follow-up (24 months post
acceptance)
STAGE 5: PROJECT COMPLETION
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COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
•Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan
•Area Plans
•Neighborhood Planning
•Population Projections
•Coordination with Local and Regional
Entities
•Coordination with other Departments
•Updating Plans and Codes
•Annexation Plan
•Special Studies/Projects
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WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN?
•Sets Goals, Policies, and Actions
•Manage Growth
•Promote Reinvestment
•Improve Quality of Life
•Purpose
•Overarching Guiding Document
•Sets Community Priorities
•Addresses Challenges and Opportunities
•10 Elements
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ELEMENTS
•Plan Framework
•Land Use
•Fiscal and Economic Vitality
•Community Character and Urban
Design
•Parks, Conservation and Environment
•Mobility
•Housing and Neighborhoods
•Community Health, Safety, and Services
•Infrastructure and Utilities
•Implementation and Monitoring
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GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS
•Goals -sets a general direction; an ideal future; long-range and
comprehensive in nature; and used to describe a desired result or
outcome.
•Policies -a specific statement that guides decisionmakers; a
commitment to a particular course of action; describe context and
rationale of desired outcome and are more specific than goals.
•Actions –actions or procedures that carry out a policy. Specific
step to actually achieve the goals and policies identified in the
Comprehensive Plan.
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WHERE DOES THE COMP
PLAN FIT IN THE PROCESS?
Plan Hierarchy
illustrating the Elements
of the Comprehensive
Plan and the
relationship to other
Master Plans and
Strategic Plans.
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WHERE DOES THE COMP PLAN FIT IN THE PROCESS?
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
•Denton Plan 2030
•February 3, 2015
•Update (5 –7 years)
•Reflects current and anticipated conditions
•Embodies Community Vision Statement
•Addresses major local issues
•Ensures compliance with state statutes and
rules
•Accommodates changes or unforeseen
circumstances
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SCHEDULE
•9 months
•Stakeholder Interviews
•Focus Group Meetings
•Community Workshop #1
•Community Workshop #2
•Public Open House
•Work Sessions –
Updates
•Public Hearings
•Nov/Dec 2021
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QUESTIONS?
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City of Denton
Downtown Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1
Board of Directors Application
NAME:
HOME ADDRESS: E-MAIL ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE CELL PHONE BUSINESS PHONE
VOTER REGISTRATION NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH* NUMBER OF YEARS AS A DENTON RESIDENT
*Note: For specific boards, being a qualified voter of the City is required. The City can only verify this through a voter registration number or date of birth.
EMPLOYER, IF ANY:
OCCUPATION/FORMER OCCUPATION: REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBER (If Applicable):
The Downtown TIRZ No. 1 Board has specific qualifications that must be met by the Board of Directors. Per the TIRZ
No. 1 Bylaws, the Board of Directors shall consist of the following: Two members shall be sitting Council Members;
Two members shall be either property owners of property located within the Zone or residents whose primary
residence is located within the Zone; Two members shall be business owners of businesses located in the Zone or a
member of the Denton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; One member shall be a qualified voter of the City
of Denton. Please select which qualifications apply and provide the requested detail:
Property owner of property within Zone Address of Property ____________________________________________
Resident with primary residence within Zone Address of Residence __________________________________________
Owner of business within Zone Name of Business ______________________________________________
Member of Denton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Term ___________________________
Qualified voter of the City of Denton
Have you ever served on a City of Denton board or commission? yes no
If yes, which one?
Please list any special knowledge, education or experience that qualifies you to serve in the areas you have indicated:
Professional and/or community activities
Applicant Signature ______________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________
NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO RELEASE PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT. IF APPOINTED, APPLICANT’S NAME WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE.
Please return completed application:
Mail: Office of Economic Development, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas 76201
E-mail: economic.development@cityofdenton.com
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED: _____________________________________ NEW APPLICANT? YES NO REAPPOINTED
IF NO, APPLICANT PREVIOUSLY SERVED ON: ______________________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT APPOINTED TO: _____________________________________________________ TERM EXPIRES: ________________________
NOMINATING COUNCIL MEMBER: _____________________________________________________________ DISTRICT: _______________
FULL TERM UNEXPIRED TERM ALTERNATE MEMBER EX-OFFICIO
Rev. 12/10/2020
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Date: July 30, 2021 Report No. 2021-052
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: State Legislative Update – HB 1925
BACKGROUND:
HB 1925 prohibits camping in a municipally-owned public space, with exceptions, unless
permission to allow such camping is received by the state. The bill creates a Class C Misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of up to $500 for those who are cited under the statute and details an entity
may not adopt a policy that prohibits or discourages the enforcement of any public camping ban.
DISCUSSION:
This bill went through many iterations and amendments over its course of becoming legislation.
Its significant stipulations include:
Any ordinance passed by a political subdivision may not be less stringent and preempts
any attempt at creating less stringent of policies.
Requirements that before officers issue a camping citation, they must:
o Advise the person where they may lawfully camp; and
o Contact the appropriate city official or nonprofit agency and request that the
person be provided with information regarding prevention of human trafficking,
any other services that would reduce the need for the person to camp.
Requirements that any officer must preserve any arrested or detained person’s personal
property by:
o Allowing the person to remove the property; and
o Taking custody of the property and allowing the person to retrieve the property
after the person is released from custody.
The prohibition of an entity to designate a specific place to be used by people
experiencing homelessness to camp unless specifically approved by the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The bill also prohibits any
approved TDHCA location being a public park.
The authorization by the attorney general to bring a case to district court if a local entity
is found to have discouraged the enforcement of the camping ban.
Provisions that an entity may not receive state grant funds for the state fiscal year
following the year in which a final judicial determination in an action sought and
determined in district court.
The also bill specifically stipulates that, if determined there is an imminent threat to the health or
safety of a person and compliance is impracticable by the citing officer, the requirements of
advising people of where they may lawfully camp or being provided information about trafficking
by the appropriate agency are not applicable.
HB1925 is currently being evaluated to determine if any updates to any City program, ordinances,
or process need to be updated to ensure compliance with the legislation.
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Date: July 30, 2021 Report No. 2021-052
Current City Ordinance on Camping in Parks
Chapter 22 - Parks and Recreation, Article II. ‐ Park Rules
Sec. 22‐27. ‐ Hours of operation. The city parks shall be closed to the public between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on the following day, and it shall be unlawful for any person to enter or
be found in city parks between such hours, except for events approved or scheduled by the parks
and recreation department or city council. (Code 1966, § 15-8)
Sec. 22‐31. ‐ Prohibited acts. (7) Camp in a park other than in an area designated by and with the
written permission of the parks and recreation department; (Code 1966, § 15-6; Ord. No. 89-013,
§ I, 1-17-89; Ord. No. 2003-091, § 2, 3-25-03)
Homeless Outreach Officers
The Denton Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) employs two full-time officers
who engage with people living unsheltered. HOT partners with Giving HOPE, a local nonprofit,
to connect people living unsheltered to housing, mental health, substance use treatment and other
resources. HOT responds to community requests and proactively connects with people living
unsheltered to address any health and safety concerns and help people move from homeless to
housed.
Guidelines for Unsheltered Encampment on City Property
The City has developed a process to identify, assess, outreach, and if necessary clean sites where
people are living unsheltered on public property is active and a public health or public safety
concern is present. The process outreach/engagement can be immediate or may carry out over a
period of days, months or more if the site is not determined to be an immediate threat to public
health and safety and does not present any life safety threats.
Outreach/Engagement Goals:
• Monitor the site for any immediate threat to public health and safety and any life safety
threats;
• Engages people experiencing homeless at the site;
• Complete intake assessments including basic demographic information of any person
sleeping or storing personal and if possible complete Coordinated Entry (VI-SPDAT) to
get the unsheltered person on the housing priority list for housing as available;
• Makes referrals to shelter, temp or permanent housing and other services as needed;
• If available, provides immediate transportation to shelters, and/or
• Provides Diversion - family re-unification, if eligible.
This bill takes effect on September 1, 2021.
CONCLUSION:
Staff will internally discuss any impacts of this bill and make any and all necessary changes to
policies and procedures for those teams directly affected.
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Date: July 30, 2021 Report No. 2021-052
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
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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
21
Requests made by Quarter
Requests Answered by Department FY
20/21
Elected Official
Submit New
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Policy and Worksession RequestsCompleted Council Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Mayor Hudspeth07/20/21Can staff check on a drainage issue on N. Ruddell St. across from the Service Center?Daniel KremerPublic Works -DrainageStaff has provided initial information to the Mayor, and will follow upafter an assessment2Council Member Maguire07/23/21Several residents of the Forrestridge neighborhood have expressed concerns about speeding onForrestridge Dr. Can we do a speed study or get a radar speed sign on that street?Becky Diviney, Frank Dixon CIP - Traffic Engineering Police Information is provided in the July 30 Friday Report3Mayor Hudspeth07/23/21Can staff relay the concerns from residents at Heritage Oaks to the Housing Authority?Sarah KuechlerCity Manager's OfficeStaff has provided information to the Housing Authority4Council Member Armintor07/24/21Can staff check on litter strewn about the sides of I-35?Dani ShawCommunity ServicesStaff has provided information to the Council Member. Will follow upwith any information that TxDOT gives5Council Member Armintor07/27/21Is it accurate to say that this developer (or any other developer) would be responsible to pay for therequired road repair and impact fees whether the housing development they were building at thislocation was built as a PD or built by right under the existing R4 zoning?Hayley ZagurskiDevelopment ServicesStaff has provided information to the Council Member6Council Member Beck07/27/21Can staff check on a pot hole on Locust near Walgreens?Daniel KremerPublic Works -StreetsStaff has relayed this pothole to TxDOT and will check on thepothole7Council Member Davis07/27/21An older resident (I’ll email the address) has expressed frustration because Solid Waste is requiringher to produce a doctors note for her to continue receiving assistance with her curbside bins. She is89 and has been receiving this service for many years, and a doctors appointment just to get thisnote would be a hardship for her. If a person is over 80 and requests the service, do we really needa doctor’s note?Brian BoernerSolid WasteStaff will provide information to the resident and Council Member8Council Member Davis07/27/21Can staff follow up on an email about flooding on Scripture?Daniel KremerPublic Works -DrainageStaff has provided information to the resident and Council Member,and will follow up after assessing options9Council Member Armintor07/27/21Can staff follow up on a residents email about a skatepark in the middle of town?Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksInformation is provided in the July 30 Friday Report10Council Member Davis07/27/21What is the status of the Crescent St. project? Have with missed our window for this year, withschool starting again soon?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff will provide information to the Council Member11Council Member Maguire07/28/21Last time I looked at the Hickory Creek Road project page on the City website, there was a graphicthat indicated Hickory Creek Road would have 8 foot sidewalks on both sides and an on-street bikepath. Are those still part of the plans?Rachel WoodCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation is provided in the July 30 Friday Report12Council Member Beck07/28/21Can we look into traffic speeds on Lakeview @ Appaloosa, please ? Maybe drop a speed monitor orwhatever is appropriate?Becky DivineyCIP - Traffic Engineering Information is provided in the July 30 Friday Report13Council Member Beck07/28/21but clearly citizens are less concerned about flow than they are safety. What can we do to betterbalance that equation?Becky DivineyCIP - Traffic Engineering Information is provided in the July 30 Friday Report14Council Member Maguire07/28/21In light of yesterday's revised mask guidance from the CDC, I would like to ask that signage in Cityfacilities be updated to reflect the guidance.Ryan AdamsPublic AffairsInformation is provided in the July 30 Friday Report15Mayor Hudspeth07/28/21Can staff provide background on a meeting request?Hayley ZagurskiDevelopment ServicesStaff has provided information to the Mayor16Mayor Hudspeth07/28/21Can staff provide information about a Habitat for Humanity sponsorship request?Dani ShawCommunity ServicesStaff will provide information to the Mayor17Mayor Hudspeth07/28/21Does the City have a plan to replace road markings and reflectors?Daniel KremerPublic Works -StreetsStaff will provide information to the Mayor18Council Member Beck07/29/21can we look into recording the CSAC meetings please?Ryan AdamsPublic AffairsStaff has provided information to the Council Member19Mayor Hudspeth07/29/21Can staff provide follow up information about a home on Hickory Creek related to construction?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff will provide information to the Mayor20Council Member Beck07/29/21One Minute Pitch Request: Comprehensive ESA InventoryDeborah VieraEnvironmental ServicesStaff will schedule this one-minute pitch for the August 10 WorkSession21Council Member Beck07/29/21One Minute Pitch Request: Adopt Action Plan for Bicycle Friendly CommunitiesBecky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff will schedule this one-minute pitch for the August 17 WorkSessionPage 1 of 1Exported on July 30, 2021 2:27:02 PM CDT62
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 hours11Council Member ArmintorI'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 Councilrequest work sessionPage 1 of 1Exported on July 30, 2021 2:27:48 PM CDT63
August 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 9 am Council Luncheon 6:00 p.m. P &R Beautification Board 3 10:00 am Community Engagement 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 4 5:00 pm P&Z Commission 5 8:00 Agenda Committee8:30 a.m. DEDC 3:00 pm – Health & Building Standards Commission Public Art – 4pm 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 9:00 am COE 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 64
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 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 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 10:00am Audit/Finance 25 26 27 9:00 am PUB 28 10:00 am - CAC No Council Meeting 29 30 3:00pm - Board of Ethics 65
October 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 9:00 am COE 11:30 am Council Luncheon 5 No Council Meeting 6 7 8:30 a.m. DEDC 8 9 10 11 9:00 am PUB 12 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 13 11:00 a.m. EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 14 3:30 p.m. Library Board 15 16 17 18 11:30 am Traffic Safety Commission 19 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 20 9:00 am Mobility Committee Meeting Animal Shelter Advisory 2pm 21 22 1:00pm Audit/Finance 23 24 25 9:00 am PUB 26 10:00 am - CAC 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 27 28 29 30 31 66
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
City Council
Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2:00 PMTuesday, August 10, 2021
THE CLOSED MEETING BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
WORK SESSION BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED MEETING IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THE CLOSED MEETING WILL CONTINUE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK
SESSION IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED
MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Note: A quorum of the City Council, at time of posting, identified to be Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro
Tem Paul 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 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
Due to COVID-19 precautions, members of the public will not be able to attend the August 10, 2021 City
Council meeting in-person. To accommodate and receive input on agenda items, citizens will 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 August 6, 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.
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City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into
consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards
submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be
read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in
favor/opposition to an item, the registrant’s name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes
of the Meeting, as applicable.
OR
• By phone – Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940)
349-7800 beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until
the item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will
receive the caller’s information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak,
or 2) record the caller’s information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record
their support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number
of comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the
voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired
agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item, no matter the method.
• 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
Closed Meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 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:
1. Closed Meeting:
Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or
contract of the Municipal Judge.
ID 21-1252A.
Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or
contract of the City Auditor.
ID 21-1251B.
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.
Following the recess of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Work Session in the Council
Chambers to consider the following items:
WORK SESSION
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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 a COVID-19
update and potential options for the City of Denton to increase vaccination efforts.
ID 21-1321A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY 2021-22
City Manager’s Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year
Financial Forecast.
21-458B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the scope and
connectivity options for the Westgate Roadway Improvement Project.
ID 21-1268C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information for:
ID 21-1089D.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will reconvene in a Closed Meeting in the
Council Work Session Room 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 - Continued:
Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072.
Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential purchase of real property situated in the J. Douthitt Survey,
Abstract No. 329, J. West Survey, Abstract No. 1331, City of Denton, Denton County,
Texas, located on Hartlee Field Road, where a public deliberation of such potential
purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third
party.
ID 21-1574C.
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Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Special Called 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.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called Meeting in
the Council Chambers to consider the following items:
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff
recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – H). 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 July 27, and August 2, 2021.ID 21-1355A.
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 21-1349B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the transfer of funds
from the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Sidewalk and Lighting
Project to the Downtown Storm Drain Phase 1 Project in the amount of $102,451.25 to
facilitate the construction of the McKinney Street segment (Bell Place to Frame Street) of
the 2018 Sidewalk Improvements Project. The Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Zone No. One Board recommends approval (4-0).
ID 21-1555C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal ID 21-1587D.
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corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 4 to the contract between the
City of Denton and Quality Excavation LTD, for construction of the McKinney Street
sidewalk segment for the Downtown Storm Sewer Trunk Line PH I Project; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7086 - Change
Order No. 4 in the not-to-exceed amount of $102,451.25, for a total contract award
aggregated to $1,218,908.25).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of $70,553.00 to the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in addition to the previously authorized
amount of $29,562.00, for the improvement of traffic signals and pedestrian facilities at
the intersections of Loop 288 at Kings Row, Loop 288 at US 380, and Loop 288 at E.
McKinney Street.
ID 21-1557E.
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 contract between the City
of Denton and RSVP Services, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on
April 3, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,180,000.00, said first amendment to
provide additional veterinary staffing services for the Animal Services Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
6624 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed
$150,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,330,000.00).
ID 21-1580F.
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
New Waste Concepts, Inc., for the purchase of a spray on cover material for the City of
Denton Landfill, which is the sole provider of this commodity, in accordance with Texas
Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and
services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if
over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7763 - awarded to New Waste
Concepts, 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 $1,455,000.00).
ID 21-1588G.
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
New Waste Concepts, Inc., for one (1) new CAPS F Series Hydro-Mulch Machine for
the Solid Waste Landfill Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB 7745 - awarded to New Waste Concepts, Inc., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $164,530.00).
ID 21-1592H.
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need,
and necessity for the acquisition of various (I) permanent water line and drainage
easements, (II) permanent sanitary sewer easements, and (III) temporary construction
easements, generally located at Loop 288 and Interstate Highway 35E to Nicosia Street,
ID 21-1207A.
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situated in the Thomas Toby Survey Abstract No. 1288, Nathan Wade Survey Abstract
No. 1407, BBB&CRR Co Survey, Abstract No, 141, all in the City and County of
Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” (collectively,
the “property interests”); authorizing the Interim City Manager and Interim City Attorney,
or their respective designees, to acquire the property interests by agreement, if possible,
including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent
domain to condemn the property interests if agreements cannot be reached; authorizing
the Interim City Attorney, or their designee, to file eminent domain proceedings if
necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings
clause; and providing an effective date...Body
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider appointments to the Development Code Review Committee.ID 21-1270A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to convey a permanent electric easement containing approximately 1,344
square feet (0.031 acres) and a temporary construction easement containing
approximately 1,874 square feet (0.043 acres) of land to the University of North Texas in
the E. Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, City and County of Denton, Texas, being a
portion of South Welch Street and West Sycamore Street, providing for severability and
an effective date.
ID 21-1287B.
4. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/open/agendas-minutes) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on August 6, 2021, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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CITY SECRETARY
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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.
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
Budget Workshop 21-1087 Finance Budget 5-6 Hours
Fire Station 9 21-1595 Fire/Finance City Business 30 Minutes
Streets Fund 21-854 Finance
Capital Improvement, Streets Council Priority 30-60 minutes
Comprehensive, Mobility, and other Master Plan Update (Form-Based
Zoning included)21-1278
Development Services
Capital Projects
Parks, Legal
Council Priority and
Council Requested
Meltzer (5/11/21) - Form-
Based Zoning
90-120 minutes
Data Center Project 21-1629 DME City Business
Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year Financial Forecast 21-458
Finance
CIP/Engineering, Public
Works, Solid Waste,
Water/Wastewater, DME
Budget 30-60 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 Improvement 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
Economic Development Incentive 21-1361 Economic Development City Business 30-60 minutes
One-Minute Pitches: 21-1090 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes
August 20, 2021
(Council Retreat Day 1)
Council Retreat: Discussion includes Council Dynamics, One-Minute
Pitch Process, Council Priorities 21-1600 City Manager's Office
Legal
Annual Retreat, Council
Requested Armintor
(5/25/21)
August 21, 2021
(Council Retreat Day 2)
Council Retreat: Discussion includes Council Dynamics, One-Minute
Pitch Process, Council Priorities 21-1601 City Manager's Office
Legal
Annual Retreat, Council
Requested Armintor
(5/25/21)
6 hours
Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year Financial Forecast 21-460
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
Bell Avenue Discussion - TWU Master Plan 21-1478 Capital Projects City Business 30 - 60 minutes
One-Minute Pitch: 21-1091 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes
Setember 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 21-1639 City Manager's Office
Legal
Council Request
Maguire (6/15/21)60-90 minutes
Interactive Fountain/Sculpture at Rayzor Ranch Park TBD
Parks and Recreation
Economic Development,
Finance
Council Request
Davis (4/13/21)30 minutes
Bell Avenue Discussion 21-1651 Capital Projects City Business 60 minutes
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy 21-1409 Solid Waste Council Priority 60-90 minutes
One Minute Pitch: 21-1272 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes
Affordable Housing Plan 21-1419
Community Services
City Manager's Office,
Development Services
Council Priority 60-90 Minutes
Internal Audit - Payroll Administration Audit 21-1267 Internal Audit
Finance Internal Audit Report 30 minutes
DDC Tree Preservation Review 21-1162 Development Services
Parks
Council Request Meltzer
(5/11/21)60-90 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 Audit Internal Audit Report 30-60 Minutes
Construction Code Review 21-735 Development Services City Business 60-90 Minutes
Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance 21-109 Parks & Rec City Business 60 Minutes
One-Minute Pitch:21-1274 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting: Budget Public Hearings
NO MEETING - Labor Day
NO MEETING - Labor Day
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: July 30, 2021
Other Major Items for Meeting: Consideration of budget adoption
September 21, 2021
(Regular)
August 24, 2021
(Special)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting: Closed Sessions: Municipal Judge and Internal Auditor performance reviews; Tenaska Purchase Power Agreement (Closed and Individual
Consideration)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
August 10, 2021
(Special)
August 17, 2021
(Regular)
September 28, 2021
(Special)
September 14,2021
(Special)
August 3, 2021
(Regular)
August 2, 2021
(Work Session - Workshop)
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Southwest Park Master Plan 21-553 Parks and Recreation Bond Project 60 minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Trails System Master Plan Update TBD Parks & Recreation City Business 60 minutes
October 5, 2021
Tourism Public Improvement District Update 21-1332 Economic Development City Business
Stormwater Master Plan 20-1415 CIP/Engineering City Business 60-90 Minutes
Economic Development Programs and Policy Discussion 21-1330 Economic Development City Business
One-Minute Pitch:21-1416 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes
Electric Service Standards TBD DME City Business 60 Minutes
One-Minute Pitch:21-1417 City Manager's Office Council Request Less than 30 minutes
City Holidays TBD Human Resources City Business 60 minutes
Community Services Annual Grant Program Overview (Multiple
Sessions)TBD Community Services City Business
One-Minute Pitch:21-1418 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
FINAL Draft Presentation - Parks, Recreation, and Trails System Master
Plan Update TBD Parks & Rec City Business November 16, 2021
ETJ - Lake Ray Roberts 21-738 Development Services City Business
Leak Adjustment Ordinance 21-557 Water/Wastewater City Business
Update on Homelessness Initiatives and Housing Crisis Response
System TBD Community Services Council Priority/
City Business November 2021
Closed Session: City Attorney interviews TBD Human Resources City Business Late-August/Early-
September 2021
DME Cost of Service TBD DME City Business November 2021
DME Transmission Cost of Service TBD DME City Business October 2021
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 October 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
More Inclusive Board and Committee requirements July 25, 2021 City Secretary's Office
City Manager's Office, Legal 20-30 hours Armintor
Other Major Items for Meeting:
October 26, 2021
(Special)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Work Session Dates to be Determined
Other Major Items for Meeting:
October 12, 2021
(Special)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING - NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Approved Council Request Work Sessions to be
Scheduled
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items
to be Scheduled
October 4, 2021
(Luncheon)
October 19, 2021
(Regular)
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Aug 2nd - Aug 8thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveTexas StWithers St09/21/21 10/25/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell AveWithers StMingo Rd09/30/21 11/10/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bell AveatMingo Rd08/19/21 09/29/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Bernard StHickory StChestnut St11/11/21 12/27/21 Water Distribution will bereplacing the water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane5F.M. 428Poinsettia DriveLoop 28808/09/21 09/06/21 Concrete approach and turnlane improvements on TXDOTRoadwayTXDoTRobert PlatoPage 1 of 1Exported on July 30, 2021 11:26:21 AM CDT76
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Avenue CI-35 North FrontageEagle Drive07/26/21 08/09/21 Lane shift to allow for repair ofdamaged streets due tocontractor activity on theCarriage Square Apartmentproject.Private DevelopmentRobert Plato2BellHickoryMcKinney07/28/21 08/25/21 Storm drain installation acrossBell on Oak. Bell will be closedhalf at a time as the storm drainis installedEngineering StreetsKyle Pedigo3Bell AveAdministration DrCollege St07/02/21 08/03/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Bell AveatMckinney St07/03/21 08/18/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane5Bell AveCollege StTexas St08/04/21 09/20/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane6Bonnie 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 Zimmerer7Bryan StreetPonderJagoe08/02/21 08/02/21 Lane closure so contractor canload and unload equipmentfrom jobsitePrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsStephany Trammell8Carroll Blvd (SB) & (NB) MulberryEagle07/12/21 10/01/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. The processstarts with Barricading the failedsections of concrete pavement,remove the pavement, andinstall new concrete.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com9Chebi LaneOld North RoadFreedom Lane06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavementreplacement and subgradeimprovement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo10College Park DrPeach StEnd of College Park Dr 06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane11Colorado Boulevard Valley Creek RoadSan Jacinto Boulevard 07/26/21 08/26/21 Building a right-turn lane intothe new Vista Verde project onthe west side of Colorado. Theright lane will be closed whileoperations are being performedto add the turn lane.Public Works Inspections Robert Plato12EagleLocustElm06/28/21 08/20/21 Patching of utility trench lines. EngineeringSeth Garcia13ElmHickoryEagle05/11/20 08/27/21 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 SherranePage 1 of 3Exported on July 30, 2021 11:26:32 AM CDT77
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact16Hickory 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 08/20/21 Patching of utility trench lines. EngineeringSeth Garcia19Loop 288 SB On-Ramp atFM428FM 428Loop 288 Mainlanes08/06/21 09/06/21 Placing concrete approachesfor development at corner ofLoop 288 and FM428TXDoTRobert Plato20MckinneyduchessGlengarry02/01/21 12/24/21 McKinney - Mayhill IntersectionThis project is widening theintersection and 600' each wayto match existing conditionsalong McKinney. Also includeswater, wastewater, anddrainage improvements.EngineeringTrevor Crain21McKinney St@ Elm Stintersection08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures inplace as crews work to safelyinstall new traffic signals at theintersectionsTrafficJames Andrews22McKinney St@ Locust Stintersection08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures inplace as crews work to safelyinstall new traffic signals at theintersectionsTrafficJames Andrews23Mistywood LaneOld North RoadCraig Lane06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavementreplacement and subgradeimprovement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo24Oak StreetBell StreetUPRR Railroad02/01/21 08/28/21 Adding drainage line to OakStreet as part of the DowntownStorm Sewer Project.Engineeringkyle.pedigo@cityofdenton.com25Peach StN Locust DrFowler Dr06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane26ScriptureBonnie 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 ProvincePage 2 of 3Exported on July 30, 2021 11:26:32 AM CDT78
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact28Western 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 EastNottinghamBranch Crossing06/14/21 08/27/21 Roadway reconstruction EngineeringDustin.Draper@cityofdenton.co30Windsor Dr EastBroken BowArmstrong07/28/21 09/30/21 Street Reconstruction will beperformed on the westboundlane of E WindsorEngineeringDustin Draper31WoodhavenMistywoodEmerson04/05/21 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 3 of 3Exported on July 30, 2021 11:26:32 AM CDT79
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell 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.com2Bonnie BraeIH 35EScripture06/15/20 07/30/21 North South Water Main Phase3StreetsRobin Davis3Bryan StreetJagoeScripture07/02/21 07/02/21 Flagging traffic to offloadequipment from the job sitePublic Works Inspections Stephany Trammell4Bryan StreetJagoePonder07/22/21 07/22/21 Flagging traffic to offloadequipment from the job sitePrivate Development PublicWorks Inspections5Bryan StreetPonderJagoe07/29/21 07/29/21 Lane closure so contractor canload and unload equipmentfrom jobsitePrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsStephany Trammell6Caddo CircleChamplianCul v Sac06/14/21 07/09/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair.remove failed sections ofconcrete Sidewalk, remove, andinstall new concreteStreetsRobbin Webber7Carroll 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.com8Creekdale DriveDead EndRaintree Way06/28/21 07/09/21 Mill/OverlayStreetsRobbin Webber9Dakota LnAirport RdShelby Ln07/20/21 07/23/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane10Deerwood PWYKings RowGrant PWY07/06/21 07/30/21 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRobbin Webber11Hickory St WestWelchBernard07/15/21 07/23/21 The intersection of Welch andW. Hickory will be completelyclosed for pavementreplacement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo12NottinghamUnversity (US380)500 feet to the south06/02/21 07/14/21 Milling and turn lane additionwith a siganl upgrade.EngineeringDustin Draper13RineyBonnie 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-David14Riverchase TrailStoneway DriveCreekdale Drive06/28/21 07/09/21 Mill/OverlayStreetsRobbin Webber15WindorBonnie BraeParkside Dr06/21/21 07/05/21 18" SS LinePrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David16Windsor 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 Draper17Windsor Dr EastHanover DrLongfellow Ln06/01/21 07/30/21 Complete street reconstructiononly allowing resident onlytraffic.EngineeringDustin DraperPage 1 of 1Exported on July 30, 2021 11:21:15 AM CDT80