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City Manager’s Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity Fiscal Responsibility Inclusion Transparency Outstanding Customer Service MEMORANDUM DATE: February 4, 2022 TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: Staff Report I. Council Schedule A. Meetings 1. Internal Audit Advisory Committee on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. 2. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room. 3. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. 4. Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Development Service Center. 5. Cancelled - Airport Advisory Board on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Airport Terminal Meeting Room. 6. Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 7. Downtown Economic Development Committee on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at the Development Service Center. 8. Public Art Committee on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room. 9. Development Code Review Committee on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. 10. Community Services Advisory Committee on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center. II. General Information & Status Update A. Mayor Issues Disaster Declaration – On Tuesday, February 1, Mayor Gerard Hudspeth signed the attached declaration of local disaster in anticipation of Winter Storm Landon. The disaster declaration went into effect at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2, and will expire when the winter weather event has concluded. This declaration allows the City to take action under the emergency management plan, including the activation of a 24-hour emergency shelter at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center as outlined in the attached press release. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, Public Affairs B. Winter Storm Landon Situation Reports – During Winter Storm Landon, the attached Situation Reports were compiled and distributed at regular intervals. A Situation Report (SITREP) serves as a status update in response to an incident and includes broadly summarized information provided by departments. Staff contact: Bob Martinez, Fire C. February/March Resident Update – The attached February/March issue of the Resident Update newsletter is scheduled for delivery to Denton homes beginning Friday, February 4. This issue features information about the City’s new interactive Capital Improvement Projects map; Solid Waste & Recycling’s cart-tagging program; winter weather preparedness tips from the Denton Fire Department; KDB’s Great American Cleanup; fence permits; and more. Staff contact: Justin Harmon, Public Affairs D. Temporary Suspension of Utility Service Interruptions – In anticipation of winter weather, staff discontinued utility service interruptions from Tuesday, February 1 through Friday, February 4. This action was taken in alignment with policy and to avoid potential reconnections being needed at the same time DME staff may be responding to impacts from Winter Storm Landon. During this period, Customer Service phone lines were open, and representatives were available to answer questions regarding utility accounts and service. Staff contact: Christa Foster, Customer Service E. Solid Waste and Recycling Winter Weather Operations Update – In anticipation of the potential impacts of Winter Storm Landon, beginning Monday, January 31 Solid Waste and Recycling leadership reviewed short and long-range forecasts and consulted internally to best define how solid waste services should be augmented to protect residential and commercial customers, landfill patrons, and SWR staff and its equipment. As previously communicated, supply chain issues have severely impacted both the City’s ability to timely obtain equipment repair parts and new rolling stock. The decision to delay the mobilization of vehicles and services was made, in part, to protect the integrity of our existing, operational fleet. After careful deliberations, Solid Waste and Recycling services to the community were augmented as follows: • No residential routes were collected on Thursday, February 3. Garbage and Recycling will be collected on Monday, February 7. Deferred Thursday bulk and yard waste are to be collected on their next scheduled collection day (Friday.) The remainder of collections for next week will be shifted one day, similar to a “Holiday Shift” collection schedule. The Home Chemical Collection Facility will be closed during this time and resume collections on the schedule outlined above. • No commercial garbage or recycling accounts were collected on Thursday or Friday. Commercial operations will start collecting garbage on Saturday once roads have cleared and it is safe to operate. In an attempt to abate the potential for limited capacity, SWR worked to collect as many Thursday and Friday containers earlier in the week, focusing on Hospitals, care facilities, and other high-use impacts to ensure capacity during the shut-down. • The City of Denton Landfill was closed to the public Thursday, Friday, and will be Saturday (February 3-5) and will reopen on Monday, February 7. The landfill will open to City of Denton Commercial operations and Contracted haulers on Saturday. The Solid Waste Outreach Team worked with the City’s Communication Team to prepare and post this closure information to Solid Waste and City social media sites and other outlets. Similarly, SWR worked with the Customer Service Team to develop a winter weather message to greet callers while in a telephone queue, as well as other outreach, to communicate this information. Staff contact: Brian Boerner, Solid Waste and Recycling F. Eagle Creek (Forestar) Update – On Friday, January 28, staff met with the Developer to discuss planned survey work regarding site development, including the tree protection boundary (fencing) per the approved development plans. The developer is working on final grading and has had survey stakes placed to verify the tree protection boundary. Tree protection fencing installed almost a year ago was over-protective. Staff confirmed the survey locations matched the approved plans. On Saturday, January 29 staff were notified by a resident that some tree protection fencing was removed at the site. On Monday, January 31, staff visited the site, confirmed the fencing was down in limited areas, and observed no impacts to the protected area. The developer began reinstalling the tree protection fencing that same day. On Tuesday, February 1, staff visited the site and confirmed that the tree protection fence was installed per the approved plans. Staff contact: Michael Gange, Environmental Services & Sustainability G. Public Safety Facilities Update – The project cost projection remains under the funding provided in the 2019 Bond approved by the voters. The amount of Owner’s Contingency inside the Contractor’s contract now will cover the costs of all the impacts priced to date. It will not be sufficient, however, to absorb the costs of reasonably foreseeable changes or future “headwinds” we will undoubtedly encounter, given the current marketplace. An item is forthcoming for City Council consideration for the reallocation of funds from the project budget outside the Contractor’s contract into the Owner’s Contingency line item in the contract. We anticipate that this item will come forward in April. The project will remain under the already approved funding. The schedule has been extended due to several supply chain constraints and other impacts, some surfacing as recently as the date of this report. The current projection for the “go live” date of the permanent Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) has been moved out in early Q2, with the PD HQ completion date also moving further into Q4 of this year. The team has not identified new anticipated completion dates at this time. The project continues to have an outstanding safety record. There have been no lost time accidents or reportable incidents since a minor injury on October 6, 2021. The construction team is to be commended for their vigilance in keeping the public and workers safe. Staff contact: Scott Gray, Facilities H. Dylan Dorrell Memorial AED Installation – This February 2nd would have been Dylan Dorrell’s 19th birthday. Dylan was an active runner on the Guyer Cross Country Team when he collapsed in 2020 at South Lakes Park, due to sudden cardiac arrest. Dylan’s parents are celebrating his life with the installation of the first AED placed outside in a City of Denton Park. To honor Dylan's love of running and his passion to make a difference, Lisa and Gus Dorrell, Dylan's parents, have made it their mission to have an AED installed in all applicable Denton parks, starting at South Lakes Park. With the support of the Denton Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), Denton Fire Department, Denton ISD Public School Foundation, Denton Parks Foundation, and hundreds of donors the Dorrell family will celebrate Dylan's 19th birthday, knowing they are helping save the lives of others. This new AED is just the first of four to be installed outdoors within Denton parks, helping to make our parks safer for all patrons. AEDs are currently located within Recreation Centers, the Civic Center, Senior Centers, the Tennis Center, Driving Range, and Aquatic facilities. As the Run for Dylan campaign works to secure its nonprofit status, the Denton Parks Foundation will take on the role of its fiscal sponsor. This partnership will help support the Run for Dylan mission and ensure Denton parks continue to be equipped with lifesaving, properly maintained. Additionally, together with PARD these partners will work to improve trails with the help of volunteers in South Lakes Park, provide free heart screenings through Parks and Recreation, and host the Run for Dylan 5K at South Lakes Park in early November. To learn more about the Run for Dylan mission view their website https://runfordylan.com/about-us. I. Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC) Tree Replacement – Parks and Recreation staff received a request from the GDAC to inspect and evaluate the condition of the Bradford Pear trees located in the landscape island in the parking lot on the south side of the building. Staff met with the GDAC Executive Director who expressed concern for the condition of the trees due to factors such as the recent loss of a limb over parking spaces, irrigation, and electrical boxes. Staff noted ten Bradford Pear trees and one Eastern Red Cedar tree in the landscape island. The Bradford Pears are mature/over mature and at a stage where there is an increased chance of limb failure in the future and staff is recommending removal and replacement with five large canopy trees. The Eastern Red Cedar is in good condition and staff is recommending preserving it. Parks and Recreation does not assist with tree work at GDAC due to the existing maintenance agreement; however, because this is a public safety concern the department is assisting. Staff will also repair the irrigation system in the island and seed the area. The project is scheduled to begin on February 8th. Staff contact: Haywood Morgan, Parks and Recreation J. Parks and Recreation Staffing Update – The Parks and Recreation Department continues to meet its service commitments while facing challenges in hiring new full- time, part-time, and seasonal staff. Certain changes to programs have proved unavoidable given current hiring challenges. These include suspending new bookings for private/semiprivate aquatic lessons and certain swim lessons, placing patrons on a waiting list for new swim lessons, capping Spring Break Camp Spots to 24 students at each of the three Recreation Centers, and placing a cap of 13 participants on the Teen Camp at the Civic Center. Parks and Recreation is working closely with Human Resources to fill part-time positions including those for summer camp staff. Additionally, Department staff are actively working to fill full-time positions, including the following Recreation Center positions: • Recreation Leaders (all centers) • Regular PT Recreation Specialist (Denia Rec Center) • Regular FT Recreation Coordinator (Denia Rec Center) Staff contact: Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation K. Bunch Bikes Update – Bunch Bikes, Denton’s 2021 Small Business of the Year, was featured on ABC's Shark Tank in March 2021. After securing a deal on the show with Barbara Corcoran, founder Aaron Powell shares an update. Staff contact: Kay Patrick, Economic Development L. Beto O’Rourke Public Event – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke is hosting a public event at Quakertown Park, 700 Oakland St., Denton, TX 76201, on Sunday, February 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is estimated that around 500 people will attend. The City of Denton Police Department and Special Events staff have been in contact with the event organizer to ensure public safety in accordance with the City's Special Event Ordinance (Ord. No. 2019-1160). Public parking is available at the following locations: • Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • Civic Center Pool, 515 N Bell Ave., Denton, TX 76201 • Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave., Denton, TX 76201 • Denton City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 Staff contact, Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information A. Meeting Facilitation – On January 18, Mayor Hudspeth asked staff to facilitate a meeting between Bryce Cottrell of Noble Wolf Vodka, Economic Development staff, and the Denton Chamber of Commerce to discuss any potential grants that may be available to him as a business owner. Staff met with Bryce on January 31 and are planning a business retention visit with a key grant partner. Staff contact: Erica Sullivan, Economic Development B. Early Voting Locations – On January 30, Council Member Maguire asked for clarification on voting locations for the May 2022 election. Staff verified that since locations are not precinct-based during early voting, voters can go to any of the approved sites including the Martin Luther King Recreation Center or the Denton County Elections Administration office. On Election Day, voters can only go to their assigned precinct locations. Staff contact: Rosa Rios, City Secretary’s Office C. No Trespassing Signs on Public Property – On January 31, Council Member Byrd asked whether there had been any discussion on putting up “No Trespassing” signs in public areas that are not suitable for outdoor living and note fines. She also asked staff to address the accumulation of personal items outside of the Monsignor King Outreach Center. Staff verified that No Trespassing signs are posted in public areas and include information regarding what activities are a violation prohibited by Ordinance, but they do not note fines. Additionally, the Monsignor King Outreach Center is working on a plan for addressing any issues there, such as the build-up of personal items. As a reminder, concerns or requests can be entered into Engage Denton which are then routed directly to the appropriate staff. Staff contact: Dani Shaw, Community Services D. Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 Follow-Up Information – During the Council’s open meeting discussion on February 1, Council Member Beck inquired as to whether the Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County (the “Cole Ranch District”) needed to be an “owner” of the dam improvements related to Lakes 12 and 13 in order to assist with maintenance or improvements to those structures. Follow-up information can be found in the attached memorandum. Staff contact: Mack Reinwand, Legal E. Emergency Management Plan – On February 1, Council Member Maguire requested a link to, or copy of, the Emergency Management Plan ahead of the Inclement Weather Policy Work Session. Staff provided the attached document, Annex C “Shelters and Mass Care” of the Emergency Management Plan. Staff contact: Bob Martinez, Fire F. DCTA Winter Storm Schedule – On February 1 and 2, Council Members Maguire and Armintor inquired whether DCTA and/or Go Zone would be operational during Winter Storm Landon. After evaluating road conditions, DCTA decided to continue Connect and A-train services for Thursday, February 4, operating on a Saturday schedule. Warming buses were stationed at the DDTC, Hebron Station, and Trinity Mills Station. Via suspended GoZone service for Thursday, February 3. Beginning Friday, February 4, the A-train Service and Connect Services were suspended; however, Paratransit services and the Monsignor King Shuttle services will continue through regular operating hours. Via also suspended GoZone service for Friday, February 4. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, City Manager’s Office G. Future Use of GoZone During Emergencies - On February 3, Council Member Beck inquired if staff would consider solutions that Via/GoZone could provide during emergency events such as this week’s winter weather storm. Staff responded that our current emergency management plans do not reflect the on-demand GoZone service and potential uses for it during an emergency, but that we would incorporate this service in our future emergency management planning and documents. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, City Manager’s Office IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings A. My Little Valentine Family Dance – Denton Parks and Recreation will host the My Little Valentine Family Dance at the Civic Center on Friday, February 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This dance party is a family-friendly opportunity for moms, dads, siblings, and grandparents to make memories and celebrate Valentine’s Day. Activities include a live DJ, photo op station, light refreshments, themed crafts, contests, and a complimentary candy bar. Glow items and roses will be available for purchase. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation B. Adapted Rec Sweetheart Ball – Denton Parks and Recreation will host the Adapted Rec Sweetheart Ball at the Civic Center on Friday, February 12, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities include a catered meal from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and dance immediately following with live DJ, photo op station, cookie decorating station, and light refreshments. Dinner and dance tickets will be $25, register by February 7. Dance- only tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Staff contact: Mia Macy, Parks and Recreation C. Denton Black Film Festival Monthly Viewing – American Legion Hall Senior Center has partnered with the Denton Black Film Festival to host a monthly film viewing. February’s film, to be screened at the American Legion Hall on February 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is “Black Seeds: The History of Africans in America.” This film is a 2021 documentary written and directed by Bayer Mack. It re-examines the history of African people in America and tracks the evolution of their armed resistance to slavery. The film was nominated for the Jury Award for "Best Documentary" in 2021 at The African Film Festival (TAFF) and won "Best Documentary Feature" at the 2021 Denton Black Film Festival. Participants can enjoy light refreshments during the film. A short discussion will follow the screening. Staff Contact: Cheylon Brown, Parks and Recreation. D. Black History Month Celebration – The Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Month Celebration on February 26 starting at 10 a.m. at the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center. This year’s theme highlights “Health and Wellness” and will be led by our keynote speaker Dr. Gabrielle Smith, who is an experimental psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Texas Women’s University. We will have various entertainers, speakers, vendors, as well as a College and Career Fair. Throughout the program, we will have our “Who Am I?” presentations for active community participation. The College and Career Fair will begin at 10 a.m. University of North Texas, North Central Texas College, Texas Woman’s University, Baylor University, the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Texas at Austin, Hardin-Simmons University, Dallas Baptist University, University of Arkansas, Texas A&M Commerce, Grayson College, Texas State Technical College, DeVry University and Integrity Health and Education CNA School are all scheduled to attend. Representatives from local employers Fastenal, Old Navy, Labor Finders, Labor Max, MHMR, and Express Pros will also be present. Staff contact: Cheylon Brown, Parks and Recreation E. Great American Cleanup 2022 – The 34th Annual Great American Cleanup (GAC), Denton’s largest and longest-running litter cleanup, is Saturday, March 26. Cleanups begin at 9 a.m. and are followed by a Volunteer Appreciation Party at Quakertown Park / Denton Civic Center (321 E. McKinney Street) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a free lunch, educational activity booths, a children’s bounce house, and more. During the Appreciation Party, prizes will be awarded for the largest group of volunteers, most bags collected, and the oddest item found. Our goal is to engage 1,500 participants in cleanups of Denton’s streets, parks, and waterways. We presently have 121 registered volunteers. Registration for the 2022 GAC is open through March 16 at 5 p.m. Community members can join this effort by registering as an individual or with a group at www.bitly.com/denton-volunteer. Volunteers of all ages and experience levels are welcome to participate. Participants receive free litter cleanup supplies and a free event T-shirt (while supplies last). Staff Contact: Carly Weld, Parks and Recreation V. Attachments A. Declaration of Local Disaster & Order .....................................................................10 B. Disaster Declaration Press Release ...........................................................................12 C. Winter Storm Landon Situation Reports ...................................................................14 D. February | March 2022 Resident Update ...................................................................39 E. Cole Ranch – Agenda Follow-Up Memorandum .......................................................47 F. Annex C – Shelter & Mass Care ...............................................................................48 VI. Informal Staff Reports None VII. Council Information A. Council Requests for Information .............................................................................84 B. Council Calendar .......................................................................................................86 C. Draft Agenda for February 15 ...................................................................................89 D. Future Work Session Items .......................................................................................99 E. Street Closure Report ..............................................................................................100 DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTERAND ORDER DATE ISSUED: FEBRUARY 1, 2022DENmN WHEREAS, weather forecasts project a severe winter storm, including freezing temperatures, freezing rain, sleet and snow, beginning February 2, 2022 to last several days across the state of Texas, including in the City of Denton, Texas; and WHEREAS, severe winter weather poses an imminent threat of widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life due to prolonged freezing temperatures, freezing rain, and heavy snow; and WHEREAS, the severe weather is expected to move into the City of Denton and could lead to prolonged loss of electrical power, dangerous road surfaces, and unsafe infrastructure within the City, threatening the safety and lives of all residents; and WHEREAS, I, as Mayor of Denton, have determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to minimize the potential negative effects of the weather event and to protect the health and safetyof the community; and WHEREAS, as Mayor I urge all residents to stay at home if they can, to seek shelter in facilities provided by local entities, and non-profits, avoid driving if possible, and to take all cautionary measures to ensure the safety of all persons and animals in their care; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code and Chapter 9 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, the mayor is designated as the director of emergency and disaster services of the City of Denton and may act in accordance with the City’s Emergency Management Plan to address the occurrence or threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made cause; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DENTON: 1. That a local state of disaster caused by the winter weather emergency is declared for the City of Denton, pursuant to Chapter 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code. 2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 418.108(b), this Declaration of Local Disaster prompted by the winter weather emergency shall continue for a period of not more than seven (7) days from 6:00 p.m., February 2, 2022 unless continued or renewed by the Denton City Council. 3. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 418.108(c) and Section 9-25 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, this Declaration of Local State of Disaster due to winter weather emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary . Page 1 of 2 9 4. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 418.108(d), this declaration of a local state of disaster because of a winter weather emergency activates the City of Denton Emergency Management Plan. 5. As Mayor, I hereby order that an emergency shelter for persons experiencing difficulties due to the winter weather be opened at the MLK Recreation Center during the next seven days if: a. b C. The outdoor temperatures are well below the freezing point for more than two hours; Wintry precipitation, specifically freezing rain, that may affect roads and infrastructure is forecast; and It is possible that existing overnight shelters will reach capacity. An emergency shelter opened under this section shall be closed when the above criteria are no longer met. 5 . As Mayor, I further reserve all other authority and powers conferred by state law to respond as necessary to this situation. 6.This proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance. ORDERED this the 1 st day of February, 2022. Hor=rable aerar(m) City of Denton Mayor Page 2 of 2 10 Mayor Issues Disaster Declaration, City Opens 24-Hour Emergency Shelter Emergency Shelter to Supplement Existing Stations and Shelters During Winter Weather Event DENTON, TX, Feb. 1, 2022 – On Tuesday, Feb. 1, Mayor Gerard Hudspeth signed a declaration of local disaster for the winter weather event that is anticipated to arrive in Denton overnight on Wednesday, Feb. 2 and last through the weekend. This declaration will allow the City to take actions under our emergency management plan. Central to the declaration is the opening of a 24-hour emergency shelter at the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.) beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The MLK, Jr. emergency shelter will be operated by the City of Denton and is available to any person in need of refuge due to the hazardous weather currently being forecast . This may include stranded motorists, residents that have lost electricity or other critical services in their homes, or persons experiencing homelessness. To leverage available resources in opening this 24-hour shelter, the City has made changes in the availability of some City-offered warming stations. Warming stations available once the emergency shelter opens are as follows: • Emily Fowler Central Library (502 Oakland St.) is available Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. • Central Fire Station (332 E. Hickory St.) is available Mon.-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • All other Fire Stations are available for restrooms, hand washing, and water fountain access only daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The MLK, Jr. emergency shelter will have restrooms, seating, water, pre-packaged snack food, and basic sanitary items available. COVID-19 precautions will be in place, with hand sanitizer and face coverings provided for use. As a 24-hour emergency shelter, the facility will provide cots for anyone needing to remain at the shelter overnight and will accept any animals that accompany their owners; however, they may need to remain in a City-provided kennel within the facility. During the winter weather event , roads may be hazardous, and residents are encouraged to stay home where possible. The City will not be accepting donations or requesting volunteers from the public for it s emergency shelter. For those kindly wishing to donate during this time, the City asks that they contact Monsignor King Outreach Center, Our Daily Bread, Salvation Army, or any other local service provider to find a safe means of giving. The declaration of disaster is effect ive at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, and lasts until the winter weather event has concluded. The City will resume its normal warming station operations upon the closure of the emergency shelter. 11 See the declaration for more information. Visit www.cityofdenton.com/winterweather for additional updates. The community is encouraged to stay up to date on the forecasted winter weather event by signing up for emergency notifications, following the City’s official Facebook and Twitter accounts, and visiting www.cityofdenton.com/winterweather. Contact: Stuart Birdseye, (940) 349-8009, Stuart.Birdseye@cityofdenton.com ### Visit www.cityofdenton.com for more news and to stay updated. 12 City of Denton Emergency Management Denton Fire Department FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Situation Report Event Name Winter Weather 2022 February Date February 1, 2022 Time 15:00 Operational Period 0730 - 1700 Report Number 01 EOC Activation Status Level 3 CURRENT SITUATION Arctic air is still slated to arrive Wednesday along with a chance for winter precipitation Wednesday night through Thursday. The biggest change to the forecast is that precipitation will likely continue for much of Thursday instead of ending early in the day. The cold air will last a few days with temperatures expected to warm above freezing by Friday or Saturday. Rainfall before the arctic air arrives may make pre-treating roads challenging. 13 14 Department Updates and Preparations Water Utilities - production and reclamation facilities have been winterized, backup power generation has been serviced, backup fuel supplies have been secured, schedules have been adjusted to accommodate additional staffing for turn-on/turn-off and we will be making a Sam's run today to grab some supplies should we need to hunker down at our plants for a day or two. No unmet needs currently. Solid Waste – Vehicles have been prepped for the cold. No residential collection on Thursday, collection to continue Monday. No collection for commercial garbage on Thursday and Friday, will continue on Saturday if it is safe to operate. The landfill will be closed to the public Thursday-Saturday. No unmet needs currently. Parks and Rec – winter preparations have been made. Public building sidewalks, parking lots will be sanded. Working to prep MLK Rec Center for possible use as an 24/7 Shelter. DME - Denton Energy Center is fully operational with all 12 engines in good status and no issues with gas supply. Plan to lodge staff beginning Wednesday evening at local hotel. No unmet needs currently. Community Services – working with community partners on sheltering of homeless. Contact Our Daily Bread and MKOC for bed count. Facilities – City buildings have been made winter ready. Automated system has been set to occupy mode, so that heater stays on overnight. A duty crew will check on buildings to ensure that there are no issues such as broken water pipes. No unmet needs currently. PIO – A communication group has been established to coordinate messaging from the various City Departments, via social media. A content schedule has been planned starting Monday – Friday. Call Schedule Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022 – City Manager call at 09:00 Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022 – Winter Weather Update (Emergency Management) at 15:30 Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 – Winter Weather Update (Emergency Management) at 10:30 Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 – Winter Weather Update (Emergency Management) at 15:30 *All calls to be done via Teams* 15 City of Denton Emergency Management Denton Fire Department FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Situation Report Event Name Winter Weather 2022 February Date February 2, 2022 Time 15:00 Operational Period 0730 - 2100 Report Number 02 EOC Activation Status Level 3 CURRENT SITUATION Widespread impacts are still expected due to winter precipitation arriving today and lasting through Thursday. The most recent forecast update has shifted the onset of winter precipitation a couple of hours earlier due to the faster arrival of cold air. 16 17 Department Updates and Preparations Water Utilities - production and reclamation facilities have been winterized, backup power generation has been serviced, backup fuel supplies have been secured, schedules have been adjusted to accommodate additional staffing for turn-on/turn-off and we will be making a Sam's run today to grab some supplies should we need to hunker down at our plants for a day or two. No unmet needs currently. Solid Waste – Vehicles have been prepped for the cold. No residential collection on Thursday, collection to continue Monday. No collection for commercial garbage on Thursday and Friday, will continue on Saturday if it is safe to operate. The landfill will be closed to the public Thursday-Saturday. No unmet needs currently. Parks and Rec – outfitted all our equipment today with the winter weather attachments. These include snow blades on 1-Ton trucks, sand spreaders in these trucks also, blades on skid steers (2). Park Maintenance helps take care of all the city facilities to include MKOC, Our Daily Bread and the Hotel housing residents that need shelter. Will treat the Police Station and Fire Station driveways. stored 50 cots, bedding and MRE’s in an enclosed trailer ready just in case the emergency declaration calls for opening up a 24/7 shelter. Delivered a pallet of water to MLK and stored in it in the Gym. DME - Denton Energy Center is fully operational with all 12 engines in good status and no issues with gas supply. Plan to lodge staff beginning Wednesday evening at local hotel. No unmet needs currently. Community Services – working with community partners on sheltering of homeless. Contact Our Daily Bread and MKOC for bed count. Facilities – City buildings have been made winter ready. Automated system has been set to occupy mode, so that heater stays on overnight. A duty crew will c heck on buildings to ensure that there are no issues such as broken water pipes. No unmet needs currently. PIO – A communication group has been established to coordinate messaging from the various City Departments, via social media. A content schedule has been planned starting Monday – Friday. Public Works – Traffic Operations Staff started with 2-12 hour shifts for full coverage this morning. They will be monitoring all major intersections and helping direct sanding crews. Streets and Drainage Staff have all sanders loaded and under cover. Staff started 24 hour coverage this morning. Staff will continue to monitor the streets and look to start deploying sander this afternoon. Please call Streets 7160 to dispatch sanders. Warming Centers • Emily Fowler Central Library (502 Oakland St.) is available Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. • Central Fire Station (332 E. Hickory St.) is available Mon.-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • All other Fire Stations are available for restrooms, hand washing, and water fountain access only daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 18 24/7 Emergency Shelter MLK, Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.) beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The MLK, Jr. emergency shelter will be operated by the City of Denton and is available to any person in need of refuge due to the hazardous weather currently being forecast. This may include stranded motorists, residents that have lost electricity or other critical services in their homes, or persons experiencing homelessness. Call Schedule Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 – Winter Weather Update (Emergency Management) at 10:30 Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 – Winter Weather Update (Emergency Management) at 15:30 *All calls to be done via Teams* Virtual EOC activated at 15:30 Wednesday Feb 2, 2022 Level 3 activation (virtual) Operations – Chief Brian Cox Planning – Scott McDonald Logistics – Christine Taylor Finance – Cassey Ogden PIO – Stuart Birdseye EM– Bob Martinez Management Section – Chief Hedges, Chief Dixon and Sara Hensley. Report the following to EOC • Challenges and unmet needs • Damage reports and power outages • Roadway treatment and status (percent treated and results) • Travel challenges – good and bad • Warming Center status • MLK shelter status • Public Safety status Email updates to EOC@cityofdenton.com 19 City of Denton Emergency Management Denton Fire Department FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Situation Report Event Name Winter Storm Landon Date February 3, 2022 Time 10:30 Operational Period 0730 - 2100 Report Number 03 EOC Activation Status Level 4 CURRENT SITUATION Winter precipitation will end from west to east today. Very cold temperatures with many locations remaining below freezing until Saturday afternoon. Partial clearing and some melting will occur Friday afternoon, but the main det haw will occur Saturday. 20 21 Department Updates and Preparations Water Utilities - production and reclamation facilities have been winterized, backup power generation has been serviced, backup fuel supplies have been secured, schedules have been adjusted to accommodate additional staffing for turn-on/turn-off and we will be making a Sam's run today to grab some supplies should we need to hunker down at our plants for a day or two. No unmet needs currently. Solid Waste – Vehicles have been prepped for the cold. No residential collection on Thursday, collection to continue Monday. No collection for commercial garbage on Thursday and Friday, will continue on Saturday if it is safe to operate. The landfill will be closed to the public Thursday-Saturday. No unmet needs currently. Parks and Rec – MLK Jr. Recreation Center Overnight Shelter 9:00AM- MLK Jr. Rec Center Shelter- a total of 16 people have checked in. Prepackaged breakfast items were provided to guests. Facilities is working on fixing HVAC issue in one unit. Second unit is working. 10:00AM-MLK Jr. Recreation Center Shelter - 14 people currently in center, 2 have left but said they are returning. No pets. Staff reports center is calm and quiet. 12:00PM- MLK. Rec Center Shelter- Prepackaged lunches from ODB delivered and served to guests (14) 1:30PM- MLK Jr. Rec Center Shelter- Quiet. Staff are cleaning up from lunch. Current count is 12 guests. 22 Parks Maintenance Operations 7:00AM – Staff is sanding City Facilities and shoveling sidewalks where needed - running low on ice melt, we do have some in reserves it the situations in area s get worse 2:00PM - PM staff is continuing to sand facilities and have started plowing now that the snow has stopped. DME – Overnight City demand was approximately 10% higher than predicted as the temperature dropped last night. ERCOT system load was within normal confidence band. ERCOT is reporting an expected peak demand of 69,000 MWs at 8 pm this evening. No load shed, or conservation notices expected for today. ERCOT peak demand for tomorrow is 75,533 MW at 0800. Community Services – MKOC is working with a lower bed count due to COVID safety protocols with 65 beds available daily, but they have a total of 95 bed capacity that can be made available if needed during the inclement weather. MKOC: 23 Women 42 Men 65 Total Deluxe Inn used 10 rooms for inclement weather. The Salvation Army, Denton (TSA) is working with a lower bed count due to COVID safety protocols with 16 beds available daily, but they have a total of 40 bed capacity. Prior to the weat her event, TSA shared that all 40 beds would made available during the inclement weather. TSA: 25 Total MLK Rec Center: 1 Woman 15 Men 16 Total Facilities – Work order entered for low temperature at MLK Rec Center. Facilities will preemptively begin checking all building temps 3 times a day to look for potential problems. Airport – Runway snow/ice removal efforts 23 PIO – Posted Fire Department’s information regarding Carbon Monoxide awareness. News Flash regarding facility closurs/24-hour shelter Sunday Closure. Denton winter weather pictures. Posted social media post regarding facility closures, 24-hr shelter Sunday closure. Public Works – Crews placed 12 tons of sand since 0800. Sanding started around 4am prior to that streets were wet. Warming Centers • Emily Fowler Central Library (502 Oakland St.) is available Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. • Central Fire Station (332 E. Hickory St.) is available Mon.-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • All other Fire Stations are available for restrooms, hand washing, and water fountain access only daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 24/7 Emergency Shelter MLK, Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.) beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The MLK, Jr. emergency shelter will be operated by the City of Denton and is available to any person in need of refuge due to the hazardous weather currently being forecast. This may include stranded motorists, residents that have lost electricity or other critical services in their homes, or persons experiencing homelessness. Call Schedule Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 – Winter Weather Update (Emergency Management) at 10:30 Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 – Winter Weather Update (Emergency Management) at 15:30 *All calls to be done via Teams* Virtual EOC activated at 15:30 Wednesday Feb 2, 2022 Level 3 activation (virtual) Operations – Chief Brian Cox Planning – Scott McDonald Logistics – Christine Taylor Finance – Cassey Ogden PIO – Stuart Birdseye EM– Bob Martinez 24 Management Section – Chief Hedges, Chief Dixon and Sara Hensley. Report the following to EOC • Challenges and unmet needs • Damage reports and power outages • Roadway treatment and status (percent treated and results) • Travel challenges – good and bad • Warming Center status • MLK shelter status • Public Safety status Email updates to EOC@cityofdenton.com 25 City of Denton Emergency Management Denton Fire Department FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Situation Report Event Name Winter Storm Landon Date February 3, 2022 Time 10:30 Operational Period 0730 - 2100 Report Number 03 EOC Activation Status Level 3 CURRENT SITUATION Winter precipitation will end from west to east today. Very cold temperatures with many locations remaining below freezing until Saturday afternoon. Partial clearing and some melting will occur Friday afternoon, but the main det haw will occur Saturday. 26 27 Department Updates and Preparations Water Utilities - production and reclamation facilities have been winterized, backup power generation has been serviced, backup fuel supplies have been secured, schedules have been adjusted to accommodate additional staffing for turn-on/turn-off and we will be making a Sam's run today to grab some supplies should we need to hunker down at our plants for a day or two. No unmet needs currently. Solid Waste – Vehicles have been prepped for the cold. No residential collection on Thursday, collection to continue Monday. No collection for commercial garbage on Thursday and Friday, will continue on Saturday if it is safe to operate. The landfill will be closed to the public Thursday-Saturday. No unmet needs currently. Parks and Rec – MLK Jr. Recreation Center Overnight Shelter 5:30PM – PARD and Police address ed an individual in the men’s restroom that was smoking weed. This person was sitting in the shower completely clothed with a bag. After asking the individual not to hang out in the shower/restroom, he left the building and headed north. 6:00PM – Cots for 50 people are set up in the gym. Food was delivered from the STH Project and Pastor Chambers church. Opened with 5 people. Mayor Hudspeth stopped in to say hello. 7:30PM – Salvation Army called to inform MLK they are running out of available beds for men. They may be sending over people for sheltering. 28 8:00PM – MLK Jr. Recreation Center Shelter – a total of 8 people have checked in. Very quiet. 11:30PM - MLK Jr. Recreation Center Shelter – a total of 13 people have checked in. 2:00AM - MLK Jr. Recreation Center Shelter – a total of 16 people have checked in. No pets 6:00AM - MLK Jr. Recreation Center Shelter – a total of 16 people have checked in. No pets Parks Maintenance Operations 8:00PM – Nothing of significance to report. 11:30AM – Staff to begin placing ice melt at city facility entry points. 7:00AM – Staff is sanding City Facilities and shoveling sidewalks where needed - running low on ice melt, we do have some in reserves it the situations in areas get worse DME – Overnight City demand was approximately 10% higher than predicted as the temperature dropped last night. ERCOT system load was within normal confidence band. ERCOT is reporting an expected peak demand of 69,000 MWs at 8 pm this evening. No load shed, or conservation notices expected for today. ERCOT peak demand for tomorrow is 75,533 MW at 0800. Community Services – MKOC is working with a lower bed count due to COVID safety protocols with 65 beds available daily, but they have a total of 95 bed capacity that can be made available if needed during the inclement weather. MKOC: 23 Women 42 Men 65 Total Deluxe Inn used 10 rooms for inclement weather. The Salvation Army, Denton (TSA) is working with a lower bed count due to COVID safety protocols with 16 beds available daily, but they have a total of 40 bed capacity. Prior to the weat her event, TSA shared that all 40 beds would made available during the inclement weather. TSA: 25 Total MLK Rec Center: 1 Woman 15 Men 16 Total 29 Facilities – Work order entered for low temperature at MLK Rec Center. Facilities will preemptively begin checking all building temps 3 times a day to look for potential problems. Airport – Runway snow/ice removal efforts PIO – Responded to three media inquiries. Posted information related to driving safety encouraging people to stay off roads and warning of conditions. Virtual chat with communications team to establish messaging and goals for the day. Public Works – Crews placed 6+ tons of sand so far. Sanding started around 4am prior to that streets were wet. Warming Centers • Emily Fowler Central Library (502 Oakland St.) is available Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. • Central Fire Station (332 E. Hickory St.) is available Mon.-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • All other Fire Stations are available for restrooms, hand washing, and water fountain access only daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 24/7 Emergency Shelter MLK, Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.) beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The MLK, Jr. emergency shelter will be operated by the City of Denton and is available to any person in need of refuge due to the hazardous weather currently being forecast. This may include stranded motorists, residents that have lost electricity or other critical services in their homes, or persons experiencing homelessness. Call Schedule Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 – Winter Weather Update (Emergency Management) at 10:30 Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 – Winter Weather Update (Emergency Management) at 15:30 *All calls to be done via Teams* Virtual EOC activated at 15:30 Wednesday Feb 2, 2022 Level 3 activation (virtual) Operations – Chief Brian Cox Planning – Scott McDonald Logistics – Christine Taylor Finance – Cassey Ogden 30 PIO – Stuart Birdseye EM– Bob Martinez Management Section – Chief Hedges, Chief Dixon and Sara Hensley. Report the following to EOC • Challenges and unmet needs • Damage reports and power outages • Roadway treatment and status (percent treated and results) • Travel challenges – good and bad • Warming Center status • MLK shelter status • Public Safety status Email updates to EOC@cityofdenton.com 31 City of Denton Emergency Management Denton Fire Department FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Situation Report Event Name Winter Storm Landon Date February 4, 2022 Time 10:30 Operational Period 0730 - 2100 Report Number 05 EOC Activation Status Level 4 CURRENT SITUATION Winter precipitation will end from west to east today. Very cold temperatures with many locations remaining below freezing until Saturday afternoon. Partial clearing and some melting will occur Friday afternoon, but the main dethaw will occur Saturday. 32 33 Department Updates and Preparations Water Utilities - All, normal, tank levels are good... LLWTP Low Lift #4 On the Ozone System froze up, Discovered during routine check. Operators are rotating every hour and will got to 30 minute cycle. We have 4 pumps only need 1 at current flows. NO EFFECT ON TREATMENT . 14MGD. Staff allowed to come in at 10am due to ice. Solid Waste – Vehicles have been prepped for the cold. No residential collection on Thursday, collection to continue Monday. No collection for commercial garbage on Thursday and Friday, will continue on Saturday if it is safe to operate. The landfill will be closed to the public Thursday-Saturday. No unmet needs currently. Parks and Rec – MLK Jr. Recreation Center Overnight Shelter 4:00PM- MLK Jr. Rec Center Shelter- 5 additional guests checked in, 1 had come over from Our Daily Bread. 2 of the guests took showers and then left. Currently at 15 guests. Staff is beginning dinner service prep. Shelter is quiet 6:00PM-MLK Jr. Rec Center Shelter- Currently at 15 guests. Dinner is being served to guests. No incidents to report. 7:00PM-MLK Jr. Rec Center Shelter- Currently at 15 guests, all were served dinner. No incidents to report. Staff shift change. 8:20PM- MLK Jr. Rec Center Shelter - a lady came in who was complaining of major weakness and headache due to blood pressure. Staff alerted onsite PD who called for EMS. Lady was transported to Medical City 34 10:00PM- MLK Jr. Rec Center Shelter- Currently 14 guests. Staff is starting lights out/quiet time in the dormitory area. No issues to report at this time. 11:00PM-MLK Jr. Rec Center Shelter- One of the female guests became agitated and started yelling in the dormitory area. Staff went to diffuse the situation and asked her to move to the game room. The lady continued to be combative saying staff was trying to keep her isolated and walked out of the building at 11:16PM. She returned shortly after and agreed to sleep in the game room. 3:30AM- MLK Jr. Rec Center Shelter- a staff member began to feel ill and was taken home by PD. 8:30AM -MLK Jr. Rec Center Shelter- Currently 17 guests. Staff provided breakfast for all guests and are now cleaning up from service. No incidents to report. Parks Maintenance Operations Continued to sand City Facilities and plow ice & snow as much as possible. Will plow more once the ice begins to melt again to help prevent further buildup DME – Back to normal operations. Community Services – MKOC is working with a lower bed count due to COVID safety protocols with 65 beds available daily, but they have a total of 95 bed capacity that can be made available if needed during the inclement weather. MKOC: 2/3/2022 (Thurs) – 80 Total 24 Women 56 Men 2/2/2022(Wed) & 2/3/2022(Thurs): Deluxe Inn used 10 rooms for inclement weather. The Salvation Army, Denton (TSA) is working with a lower bed count due to COVID safety protocols with 16 beds available daily, but they have a total of 40 bed capacity. Prior to the weather event, TSA shared that all 40 beds would made available during the inclement weather. TSA: 2/3/2022 (Thurs) - 28 Total 7 Women 21 Men MLK Rec Center: 2/3/2022 (Thurs)- 17 Total 35 3 Woman 14 Men Facilities – Work order entered for low temperature at MLK Rec Center. Facilities will preemptively begin checking all building temps 3 times a day to look for potential problems. Airport – Runway snow/ice removal efforts PIO – Coordinated social media messaging to emphasize enjoyment and driving safety. Responded to 3 media requests. Coordinated Friday and weekend messaging with communication team. Public Works – Traffic: no issues last night Streets/Drainage: multiple calls through out the evening and night. Correction on the tons of sand used. 2/4/2022 12am-8am: 42 Tons 2/3/2022 4pm-12am: 99 Tons 2/3/2022 8am-4pm: 99 Tons 2/3/2022 12am-8am: 42 Tons 2/2/2022 4pm-12am: 8 Tons 290 Tons distributed through 8 am 2/4/2022 Request for service: • State School requested assistance for entire campus. o Sanded the main road (hill) and continued to focus on city streets • Post office McKinney/Locust aske for assistance for parking lot and loading docks o Sanded dock entrance (was made aware after the fact) • Texas Presbyterian called this morning requesting parking lot sanding. o We sanded the road and ambulance entrance to the ER. Warming Centers • Emily Fowler Central Library (502 Oakland St.) is available Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. • Central Fire Station (332 E. Hickory St.) is available Mon.-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • All other Fire Stations are available for restrooms, hand washing, and water fountain access only daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 24/7 Emergency Shelter MLK, Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.) beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The MLK, Jr. emergency shelter will be operated by the City of Denton and is available to any person in need of refuge due to the hazardous weather currently being forecast. This may i nclude stranded motorists, residents that 36 have lost electricity or other critical services in their homes, or persons experiencing homelessness. Call Schedule No future calls scheduled. Virtual EOC activated at 15:30 Wednesday Feb 2, 2022 Level 3 activation (virtual) Operations – Chief Brian Cox Planning – Scott McDonald Logistics – Christine Taylor Finance – Cassey Ogden PIO – Stuart Birdseye EM– Bob Martinez Management Section – Chief Hedges, Chief Dixon and Sara Hensley. Report the following to EOC • Challenges and unmet needs • Damage reports and power outages • Roadway treatment and status (percent treated and results) • Travel challenges – good and bad • Warming Center status • MLK shelter status • Public Safety status Email updates to EOC@cityofdenton.com 37 2022 February | March RESIDENT UPDATECITY OF DENTON IN THIS ISSUE: • New Interactive Projects Map • Join the Great American Cleanup • Let’s Help You Recycle Right! • Winter Is Here: Risk Reduction Tips • In Case You Missed It... • and more! www.cityofdenton.com Denton Women’s Interracial Fellowship Monument at the Newly-Named Wolff’s Park on Industrial Street 38 Denton City Council ....................................................2 Stay Updated on the New City Website ..................2 Q&A: New Interactive CIP Map .................................3 Follow Preserve Denton on Instagram ....................3 Join Us For the Great American Cleanup! ..............4 Did You Know? Fence Permits ..................................4 Join the Library’s 2022 Reading Resolution ...........4 We’re Here to Help You Recycle Right! ...................5 Parks & Rec Events .......................................................5 Get To Know Bob! ........................................................6 Winter Is Here: Simple Tips to Reduce Risk ............6 City Council Approves New District Boundaries ..7 Several Parks & Rec Facilities Get New Names ......7 Connect With Us to Stay Updated............................8 WHAT’S INSIDE: DENTON CITY COUNCIL Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Gerard.Hudspeth@cityofdenton.com Vicki Byrd, District 1 Vicki.Byrd@cityofdenton.com Brian Beck, District 2 Brian.Beck@cityofdenton.com Jesse Davis, District 3 Jesse.Davis@cityofdenton.com Alison Maguire, District 4 Alison.Maguire@cityofdenton.com Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 Deb.Armintor@cityofdenton.com Paul Meltzer, Mayor Pro Tem, At Large Place 6 Paul.Meltzer@cityofdenton.com Not sure who your Council Member is? Visit www.cityofdenton.com/council and enter your physical address under “Find Your Council Member” at the bottom of the page. Stay Updated! The MyAccount feature on the newly refreshed City of Denton website let’s you customize your viewing experience, subscribe to notifications, and engage in information you care about! Visit cityofdenton.com/notify to opt in to email or text notifications for new press releases, development notices, department stories, and much more! 2 It’s crazy to think that it has been a whole year since the very cold, very challenging events of February 2021. With sub-zero temperatures covering the state of Texas, power and water outages, empty store shelves, and hazardous driving conditions, the Denton community— our community—came together to care for one another once again. From local nonprofits to grass roots community groups, you showed up for one another when you were needed most. It seems like we’ve experienced more “unprec- edented events” in the last two years than ever before, but this community continues to rise to the occasion. We here at the City of Denton just want to take this moment to say “Thank you!” Though no one knows what lies ahead for us in 2022, just know that we will continue to work diligently every day to serve you, our residents, business owners, families, friends, and visitors. We will continue to partner with local agencies to provide for those in need. We will work to provide you access to critical resources and information, safe roadways, reliable utilities, walking trails and playgrounds, diverse opportunities, and, per our Core Values, outstanding customer service. 39 QQ 3 City Launches New Online Interactive Map For Capital Improvement Projects A new online Capital Improvement Projects map is now available to help community members stay informed about construction and improvement projects planned, actively in construction, and recently completed to expand the City’s infrastructure. What is a Capital Improvement Project (CIP)? A CIP is an infrastructure project that helps expand or improve the capacity of a City asset. They can be big, like a major roadway or waterline, or small projects, like playground updates, or even public art installations. What project details can be found on the CIP Map? The CIP Map will serve as a unique guide for community members wanting to stay informed on project details such as project description, bond year, expected construction timeline, and total project cost. For select projects, direct links to Discuss Denton and other project resources will be available. What is the timeline for CIP projects displayed on the map? The CIP map displays major projects that are scheduled to initiate construction within the next year (planned), projects currently under construction (in progress), and projects that have been completed within the last 60 days (recently completed). How can I access the CIP Map? Using any internet enabled device, visit www.improvingdenton.com to view and learn more about the CIP Map. What type of projects are not displayed on the CIP Map? Routine maintenance projects, such as pot hole repairs and minor sidewalk maintenance will not be featured on the map. The weekly street closure report (SCR) that includes routine maintenance and other projects is available at www.improvingdenton.com. AA&& CHECK IT OUT TODAY! www.improvingdenton.com Are you a Dentonite with an Instagram account and a love of local history? US TOO! Be sure to follow @PreserveDenton for all sorts of great photos, history, and stories about our great city! 40 4 Each year, thousands of volunteers join Keep Denton Beautiful (KDB) to improve the beauty and environmental health of the community during the Great American Cleanup (GAC). Litter cleanups not only make our city look beautiful but create healthy habitats for wildlife and provide education in practice as volunteers see what items are littered and think about how they can change their behaviors to reduce consumption. They also have numerous economic benefits and build awareness as volunteers share their experience and knowledge with their network. You can join KDB this year on Saturday, March 26 for Denton’s largest, longest-running litter cleanup event. Help KDB reach its goal of 1,500 community participants to remove thousands of pounds of litter from Denton’s streets, waterways, and public spaces that have accumulated during the winter months. After the litter cleanup, head over to Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St., for KDB’s Volunteer Appreciation Party for free lunch, music, kids’ bounce houses, and family-fun educational booths to learn about recycling, sustainability, water quality, libraries, and more. Volunteers of all ages and experience levels are welcome to participate. You can join this effort by registering as an individual or with a group to clean up a littered site in Denton. Sign up at www.bitly.com/denton-volunteer by Wednesday, March 16 at 5 p.m. Participants receive free litter cleanup supplies and, while supplies last, a free event T-shirt. For questions or to register over the phone, call (940) 349-8737. In partnership with the Great American Cleanup, the City will be hosting a Free Disposal Day on Saturday, March 26 from 7 a.m. to noon at the City of Denton Landfill, 1527 S. Mayhill Rd. Bring your bulky items and spring-cleaning clutter. This event is open to Denton residents with proof of residency, one trip per resident. No electronics, brush, tires, household chemicals, items containing Freon, construction, demolition, or commercial waste will be accepted. The Great American Cleanup is part of a nationwide effort led by Keep America Beautiful. Denton is one of more than 20,000 communities that participate each year. Join us for the Great Great American Cleanup!American Cleanup! Over the last five years alone, the GAC has cleaned up 28.5 tons (57,064 lbs.) of litter from our community! 41 The City’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department has seen an increase in recycling contamination, which is described as non-program materials being placed into your curbside recycling carts. Through outreach efforts to help educate residents, the department has started a cart tagging program. Routes are chosen by the highest percentage of contamination for a concentrated approach. The cart tagging program consists of a three-tag process: • Recycling Star is given to residents doing a spectacular job at recycling. • A Notice tag is left when a resident is doing well but has a few common contaminants. • An Oops! tag/Contamination tag is given when the cart contains 15 percent or greater contamination. We begin each inspection of the recycling cart by looking for any cracks, lid, or wheel damage, and updating any educational materials. We then lift each lid and do a quick visual inspection. If a cart is labeled as contaminated, a tag will be left and the cart is not collected. The resident is then instructed to remove any contamination, and the cart will be collected on their next collection day. A second inspection would occur the following week to check the progress of the previously contaminated cart. If the items have not been removed, the cart would be tagged again. The most common unknown contaminants are bagged recyclables and plastic film. The purpose of the program is to educate and increase the quality of the recycling stream. To date, the interns have visited 31 routes, inspected 2,744 homes, and left a contamination tag at 27 percent of the homes inspected. Our residential contamination rate has decreased by 9 percent over just four months. We’re here to help you Recycle Right! Have questions about what items belong in your recycling cart? Check out our website at www.dentonrecycles.com. 5 42 6 WINTER IS HERE A key factor in winter weather preparedness is the prevention of injury and limiting the potential of an emergency. While the Denton Fire Department is always ready to respond to emergencies of any sort, a little personal preparation can eliminate or minimize an emergency event from occurring. The National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) offers some key points to reduce personal and family risk for winter weather. • Have your furnace/HVAC system inspected and serviced by a qualified professional. • Make sure the wood for your fireplace or stove is dry, seasoned wood—do not use building materials or wood pallets. • Your fireplace screen should be metal or heat-tempered glass in good condition and secured in front of the fireplace. • Get a covered metal container to contain disposed ashes. • Have your chimneys and vents cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional. • Make sure children (and any flammable materials) are at least 3 feet away from any portable heat source or fireplace. • Portable space heaters should have an automatic shut-off and should be plugged directly into an outlet, not a cord or power strip. • Never go to sleep with candles still burning or leave candles unattended. • Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms should be tested, have fresh batteries, and in working condition. Additionally, severe winter storms can create fall hazards when you step outside and vehicle hazards when driving on frozen/icy streets. Some additional winter storm tips from the NFPA are: • Plan two ways out of the home in case of emergency, clear driveway and front walk of ice and snow. • Make sure your house number can be seen from the street, so we can find you. • Be ready in case the power goes out. Have flashlights on hand and battery-powered lighting/batteries. The NFPA does not recommend the use of candles. • Stay aware of winter weather, listen to the television or radio for updates. Watch for online bulletins and alerts. • Check on neighbors or others who may need help. • Generators should ONLY be used outdoors. Do not run a generator in your garage, even if the door is open. • Do not use portable propane space heaters indoors. • Stay away from downed wires, report them to authorities. • Be ready if the heat stops working, have extra layers and blankets to keep warm. • Turn portable heaters off when you leave the room and when you go to bed. While the fire department is always ready to respond to emergencies, there are times, like the winter storms in February 2021, that severely tax our system. You need to be prepared to be self-reliant as we may have extended response times. Stay inside and stay off the roads unless it is an emergency. Also have some sand, salt or de-ice material for sidewalks around the house to lessen the likelihood of a fall injury. Lastly, visit www.cityofdenton.com/alertdenton to register for Alert Denton, the City’s new emergency alert system. Choose from multiple notification options, including delivery method, language, frequency, event type, and more. Stay safe, Denton! Reduce Risk with These Simple Tips Hi! My name is Bob Martinez and I am the new Emergency Manager here at the City of Denton. The office of Emergency Management is located within the Denton Fire Department. In my role, I am charged with coordinating the City’s Emergency Management Program (EMP), developing emergency plans, offering disaster preparedness training, conducting drills and exercises, and participating in public education programs. By working with numerous public, private, and nonprofit agencies to improve community preparedness and resilience. You never know what Texas weather will bring. Whether it’s a winter storm, spring thunderstorm or the Texas summer heat, being prepared and having a plan is key. Do you know what to do when a disaster strikes? For tips and information about emergency preparedness, visit www.knowhat2do.com. GET TO KNOW BOB! 43 Denton City Council Approves New District Boundaries On Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, the Denton City Council approved the redistricting of the City’s single-member Council districts. The new district boundaries, which you can see below, are based on 2020 census data and will impact Denton City Council elections only. An estimated 26,368 total persons, or 18,724 registered voters, are now are included in a new voting district and have new representation on the City Council. Every 10 years, following the results of the US Census, the City has the opportunity to review its City Council districts to determine if population changes require district lines to be redrawn. In October 2021, the Council directed staff to move forward with redistricting, and a Public Input Period began on Oct. 27 and ended Dec. 7. During this time, the public was able to provide comment and submit full redistricting proposals on the City’s website, with a public hearing during the Dec. 7 City Council meeting. Citizens were also available to provide comment at the Dec. 14 City Council meeting. The new voter districts were effective immediately and primarily impact elections for single-member Council district elections. The general election coming up in May will involve the City’s mayoral and two at-large Council seats that are elected by the whole of Denton residents. Visit www.cityofdenton.com/council to view a digital copy of the new City Council district boundaries. 2 4 3 1 Legend Council District 1234Council Districts - Benchmark City of Denton - Council Districts Plan B © 2021 Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP Data Source: Roads, Water and other features obtained from the 2020 Tiger/line files, U.S. Census Bureau Created: 10/29/2021E02.5 51.25 Miles Background Image: ESRI World Street Map Service Layer Credits: © OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SAUpdated Denton City Council District Boundaries 7 Several City of Denton Parks and Recreation Facilities Get New Names Denton Parks and Recreation recently changed the names of a few parks, ball fields, playgrounds, and trails to better connect them to Denton’s history (and sometimes to explain where they are). This took months, included focus groups, and ended with City Council’s approval. Here are just a few of these changes and the stories behind them! Carnegie Ridge Property → Maguire Park 6500 Ridglea Ct. Cynthia and Patrick Maguire had a connection to the property where the development is, and had deep ties in the Denton community. Cynthia even retired from the Chemistry and Biochemistry department at Denton’s own Texas Woman’s University. Denia Park Field 1 → Tim Brewer Field 1001 Parvin St. Tim Brewer grew up playing little league in Denton and was a baseball announcer for Denton High School. In 1972, he was named to the National Junior College All American team and later went on to pitch for the University of Arkansas where he earned All American honors in 1974. He passed away in 2016 and this is a wonderful way to honor his legacy. Evers Park Field 1 → Austin Jackson Field 3201 N. Locust St. Austin Jackson was a Denton resident who grew up playing baseball at Evers Park and Denton Ryan High School. The center fielder was drafted by the New York Yankees, and he played for nine seasons with multiple teams. He also went to the World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 2012. Evers Park Field 2 → Javy Guerra Field Javy Guerra began his baseball career at Evers Park and was drafted by the LA Dodgers out of Denton Ryan High School in 2004. Guerra debuted 2011, and pitched the ninth inning in the 2019 World Series as a Washington National. Wildflower Trail Parks and Recreation staff planted wildflowers along a trail in North Lakes Park near the RC Airfield and the North Lakes Dog Park. This soft trail will continue to have wildflowers around it and it makes a lovely nature walk. Industrial Street Park → Wolff’s Park 108 Industrial St. This pocket park, which is now home to the new Denton Women’s Interracial Fellowship Monument, has never been officially named, so it only made sense to name it after Wolff’s Food Store, which was located next door from 1947 to 1997. For the complete list, visit www.dentonparks.com. 44 CONNECT WITH US TO STAY UPDATED! A publication of the City of Denton • 01/22 • ADA/EOE/ADEA • TDD (800) 735-2989 • www.cityofdenton.com RESIDENT UPDATE CITY OF DENTON RECYCLABLE IN THE CITY OF DENTON Sign Up for Notifications www.cityofdenton.com/notify Want to know what’s going on at the City of Denton? We’ve got you covered! Follow our official communication channels to stay updated about what’s happening in your city. Read City of Denton News & Stories www.cityofdenton.com/news Sign Up for Alert Denton Emergency Alerts www.cityofdenton.com/alertdenton /cityofdenton /cityofdenton @cityofdentontx /cityofdenton 45 AGENDA FOLLOW-UP MEMORANDUM TO: Mack Reinwand, City Attorney, City of Denton, Texas FROM: The Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 DATE: February 4, 2022 RE: Follow-up Information Regarding Council Member Beck’s Request of the Cole Ranch District Pertaining to the Three Amendments to the NRCS Hickory Creek Watershed Agreements (February 1, 2022, City Council Agenda Item 6.I) DISCUSSION Request. During the Council’s open meeting discussion of the above Agenda Item, Council Member Beck inquired as to whether the Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County (the “Cole Ranch District”) needed to be an “owner” of the dam improvements related to Lakes 12 and 13 in order to assist with maintenance or improvements to those structures. The discussion related to the three amendments (“Three Amendments”) to NRCS Watershed Agreements which add the Cole Ranch District as a “local sponsor” and as a source of funding. We believe the question may have been raised based on the misinterpretation of our request and concern that by its addition of the Cole Ranch District as a “local sponsor”, the City was conveying an ownership interest in Lakes 12 and 13. Discussion. Adding a party as a “local sponsor” of an NRCS flood water retarding structure (the NRCS term for a “dam”) does not make that party an “owner” of the dam or improvements. Rather, a local sponsor is a political subdivision which has the legal authority to maintain and operate those types of improvements and which has agreed to undertake that work in compliance with the watershed agreements and the NRCS regulations. The Cole Ranch District meets those requirements and is willing to undertake those obligations and to expend money to maintain and improve the dams for Lakes 12 and 13, and hence is eligible to be a local sponsor. Separately, as noted in the Agenda Information Sheet, following negotiations between the Denton County Soil and Water Conservation District No. 547 and Denton County (who were the current owners of the easements and dams), those parties and the Cole Ranch District reached an agreement whereby the Cole Ranch District was added as a joint owner of the easements and dams comprising Lakes 12 and 13. So, the ownership change was accomplished by that agreement, not by the terms of the Three Amendments. In any case, as noted during the discussion, by adding the Cole Ranch District as a local sponsor the Three Amendments enable the Cole Ranch District to fund the costs of operation and maintenance of the Lakes and the related improvements to the dams. All of which accomplish the objective of the City set forth in Section 4.10 of the Operating Agreement dated April 7, 2020, which will provide benefits for the City associated with improved management of the subject floodwaters, and will also facilitate the construction of a new park area near one of the Lakes. Let us know if you have further questions. 31713471v2 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 Policy and Worksession RequestsCompleted Council Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council Member Beck01/13/22Can staff clarify the limits of municipal governments' authority regarding the enforcement ofmisdemeanor violations?Frank Dixon, Mack Reinwand Legal Municipal Court Police Information provided to CM Beck by Legal Dept.2Mayor Hudspeth01/18/22Can staff facilitate a meeting between a local business owner, the Chamber of Commerce, andEconomic Development to explore available grants?Erica SullivanEconomic DevelopmentStaff will facilitate a meeting and information will be provided in afuture Friday Report.3Mayor Hudspeth01/24/22Request relating to speed signs. Seeking specific language from the Mayor.Daniel KremerPublic Works -Streets2-minute pitch scheduled for 2/1 meeting.4Council Member Maguire01/25/22Can staff clarify the plans regarding any changes to Roselawn Drive and who is handling them?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.5Council Member Beck01/27/22Will staff reach out to Frontier regarding broken, in-ground, access boxes that pose a safetyhazard?Monica BenavidesCity Manager's OfficeInformation will be provided in the Jan. 28 Friday Report.6Council Member Davis01/28/22Can staff contact local nonprofit to discuss the possibility of an in-kind donation of Dyno Dirt?Stephen GayWastewaterInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.7Council Member Maguire01/30/22Will staff provide clarification on early voting locations?Rosa RiosCity Secretary's OfficeInformation provided to CM Maguire and will be included in the Feb.4 Friday Report.8Mayor Hudspeth01/30/22City's policy regarding display of political flags on private property.Dani Shaw, Frank Dixon Community Services Police Information will be provided in a future Friday Report.9Council Member Davis01/31/22Can staff provide a winter weather update on city facilities?Scott GrayFacilitiesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.10Council Member Davis01/31/22Can staff clarify selection guidelines for the 9% HTC?Dani ShawCommunity ServicesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.11Council Member Beck01/31/22Can staff confirm if TDHCA guidelines will support the development that will occur farthest fromother developments in the event of a tie? Can staff indicate how this does (or doesn't) align with citystrategic goals resisting “sprawl” and/or promoting infill?Dani ShawCommunity ServicesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.12Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Turn signage @ Fort Worth Drive & I-35 - No lane signage.Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.13Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Will staff review Dallas Housing Opportunity Fund to determine whether a similar program wouldbenefit the City of Denton?Dani ShawCommunity ServicesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.14Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Explore feasibility of a dumpster concierge service option for apartments.Brian BoernerSolid WasteInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.15Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Explore creation of a program that helps business owners who want to start/expand a child carefacility.David GainesEconomic DevelopmentInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.16Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Can staff contact Stoke regarding availability of combined warehouse & office space to allowproduct shipments?David GainesEconomic DevelopmentInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.17Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Can staff confirm that a voting location (Voertman's) will use only one entrance?Rosa RiosCity Secretary's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.18Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Status of Fred Moore Dragons football additions - Rail Trail.Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.19Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Program to allow Golden Triangle Mall to receive funds for pending changes?David GainesEconomic DevelopmentInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.20Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Can staff clarify why the American Legion Hall is unavailable for online rental?Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.21Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Next steps & timing for North Gateway small area plan?Scott McDonald, Tina Firgens Development ServicesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.22Mayor Hudspeth01/29/22Status update on Hickory Street construction.Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.23Council Member Byrd01/31/22Can staff address the accumulation of personal items around the MKOC? Discussions on "NoTrespassing" signs?Dani ShawCommunity ServicesInformation was provided directly to CM Byrd and will be includedthe Feb. 4 Friday Report.24Council Member Maguire02/01/22Has staff discussed a partnership with DCTA to provide transportation to shelters and warmingstations during inclement weather?David GainesCity Manager's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.25Council Member Maguire02/01/22Can staff provide a copy of the city's Emergency Management Plan to council?Bob MartinezFireInformation was provided directly to Council and will be included inthe Feb. 4 Friday Report26Council Member Armintor02/02/22Can staff reach out to the developer working on Archer Trail regarding trash?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.27Council Member Armintor02/02/22Can staff provide an update on whether DCTA Go Zone will be operational and free during WinterStorm Landon?David GainesCity Manager's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.28Mayor Hudspeth02/03/22Can staff assist a local business with a Frontier permit delay?Becky DivineyPublic WorksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report.29Council Member Beck02/03/22Questions about small animal hunting inside city limits.Frank Dixon, Gary Packan Police Public Works -Parks Information will be provided in a future Friday Report.30Council Member Beck02/03/22Will staff address integration of various transit modalities into both emergency and inclementweather plans?Ryan AdamsCity Manager's OfficeInformation was provided directly to the Council member and will beprovided in the Feb. 4 Friday Report.Page 1 of 1Exported on February 4, 2022 4:17:49 PM CST84 February 2022 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 2 3:00 PM- Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 3 8:00 a.m. Agenda Committee 8:30 a.m. DEDC 3:00 PM - Health and Building Standards Commission 4:00 PM- Public Art Committee 4 5 6 7 5:30 PM – Internal Audit Advisory 6:00 PM- Parks Recreation and Beautification Board 8 10:00 am - CC Work Session 9 11:00 a.m. EDPB Cancelled - 3:00 PM – Airport Advisory Board 5:00 PM – Planning and Zoning 10 8:30 a.m. DEDC 4:00 PM- Public Art Committee 11 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 12:00 p.m. Community Services Advisory 12 13 14 Cancelled - 9:00 AM – Public Utilities Board 10:00 am – Joint CC / P&Z 5:30 PM – Historic Landmark Commission 15 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 16 9:00 AM - Mobility Committee Meeting 17 9:00 am Public Utilities Board 3:00 PM - Health and Building Standards Commission 18 19 20 21 22 1:00 PM – CC - City Manager Interviews 23 1:00 PM – Civil Service Commisson 4:00 PM – Planning and Zoning 6:00 PM – Police Chief’s Advisory Board 24 3:00 PM – Board of Ethics 25 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 12:00 PM – Bond Oversight Committee 26 27 28 9:00 AM – Public Utilities Board 5:30 PM – Zoning Board of Adjustment 85 March 2022 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 2 3 4:00 PM- Public Art Committee 3:00 PM - Health and Building Standards Commission 4 5 6 7 6:00 PM- Parks Recreation and Beautification Board 8 9 3:00 PM – Airport Advisory Board 4:00 PM – Planning and Zoning 10 11 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 12 13 14 9:00 AM – Public Utilities Board 15 16 17 3:00 PM – Persons w/ Disabilities 3:00 PM - Health and Building Standards Commission 18 19 20 21 5:30 PM – Historic Landmark Commission 22 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 23 9:00 AM - Mobility Committee Meeting 1:00 PM – Civil Service Commission 4:00 PM – Planning and Zoning 24 25 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 26 27 28 9:00 AM – Public Utilities Board 5:30 PM – Zoning Board of Adjustment 29 30 31 3:00 PM – Board of Ethics 86 April 2022 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 6:00 PM- Parks Recreation and Beautification Board 5 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 6 7 4:00 PM- Public Art Committee 3:00 PM - Health and Building Standards Commission 8 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 9 10 11 9:00 AM – Public Utilities Board 5:30 PM – Historic Landmark Commission 12 13 3:00 PM – Airport Advisory Board 4:00 PM – Planning and Zoning 14 15 16 17 18 5:30 PM - Traffic Safety Commission Meeting 19 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 20 9:00 AM - Mobility Committee Meeting 21 3:00 PM - Health and Building Standards Commission 22 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 23 24 25 9:00 AM – Public Utilities Board 5:30 PM – Zoning Board of Adjustment 5:30 PM – Internal Audit Advisory 26 27 1:00 PM – Civil Service Commisson 4:00 PM – Planning and Zoning 28 3:00 PM – Board of Ethics 29 30 87 City of Denton Meeting Agenda City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com City Council Council Chambers & Council Work Session Room 4:00 PMTuesday, February 15, 2022 WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CLOSED MEETING BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL Citizens are 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.): • eComment – On February 11, 2022, the agenda was posted online at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Within eComment, 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 ability to make an eComment will be closed. Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on an item, the eComments will be sent directly to members of the City Council immediately upon entry into the module and recorded by the City Secretary. City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in favor/opposition to an item, the registrant’s name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes of the Meeting, as applicable. OR • By phone – Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940) 349-7800 beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until the item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will receive the caller’s information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak, or 2) record the caller’s information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record their support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number of comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item, no matter the method. Page 1 Printed on 2/4/2022 88 February 15, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda • At regular meetings only, citizens can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda (Open Microphone). Alert the call taker if you wish to speak under the Open Microphone category. If you would like to give a public report, see the information below. After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: WORK SESSION 1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone" registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call. 2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda. 3. Work Session Reports Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding 2021 International Building Codes, International Residential Code, and International Fire Code. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes] ID 21-2633A. Receive a report and hold a discussion on the Police Department Overview. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes] ID 22-006B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes] ID 22-051C. Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene 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: 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 M. H. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 377, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located on the west side of the 7400 Block of Tom Cole 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 22-127A. Page 2 Printed on 2/4/2022 89 February 15, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council. Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session. _________________________________________________________________________________ AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. U.S. Flag B. Texas Flag “Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.” 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of prior registration and open microphone speakers. 1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting. Mr. Stephen Dillenburg follow up to comments made at previous meetings regarding general public welfare concerns. ID 22-320a. Page 3 Printed on 2/4/2022 90 February 15, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda 2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such person(s) shall have registered using the “Virtual White Card” or “By Phone” process outlined by the City on its website or meeting notice. During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak. However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy. Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented during open microphone reports. NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to consideration. Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent Agenda (Agenda Items A – W). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda. Consider approval of the minutes of January 4 and January 11, 2022.ID 22-307A. 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 Services Advisory Committee, Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Internal Audit Advisory Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Public Utilities Board, Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee, Traffic Safety Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. ID 22-091B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Consent to Sublease between Ezell Aviation Inc. and Ameriflight, LLC, for the lease covering the properties located at 4855 Sabre Lane, 4933 Sabre Lane, and 5011 Sabre Lane, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (4-0). ID 21-2764C. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting the City of Denton Parks, Recreation and Trails System Master Plan, and declaring an effective date. ID 22-144D. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting the Denton Affordable Housing Strategic Toolkit; and providing an effective date. ID 22-090E. Page 4 Printed on 2/4/2022 91 February 15, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Appendix B, Article 28a, Section 28a-5(a) of the Code of Ordinances to remove the special qualifications of the Historic Landmark Commission members; and providing for an effective date. ID 22-286F. Consider adoption of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Corinth for the City of Corinth to subsidize half the cost of the annual full-service non-resident card at the Denton Public Library for Corinth residents; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Library Board recommends approval (4-0). ID 22-193G. Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $100,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding Bonds”; authorizing the issuance of the Bonds; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. ID 22-227H. Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $300,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents related to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. ID 22-229I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a supplement to the agreement for street lighting service between Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and the City of Denton for Townsend Green - McKinney Street and Trinity Road; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ID 22-293J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Flow-Line Construction, Inc., for the construction of the Windsor Capacity Upgrade Project consisting of a new wastewater line installation along West Windsor Drive from the intersection of Fireside Lane and West Windsor Drive moving west for 3,900 linear feet to the intersection of North Bonnie Brae Street and West Windsor Drive; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 7847 - awarded to Flow-Line Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,331,615.25). ID 22-291K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 7853 for Scrap Wooden Utility Pole Disposal service that can remove and dispose of power-distribution utility poles for Denton Municipal Electric; and providing an effective date (RFP 7853). ID 22-292L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, approving proposals from Ameri-Mex Contractors Inc., and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the reconstruction of a residential property located at 806 Cross ID 22-294M. Page 5 Printed on 2/4/2022 92 February 15, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda Timber Street, under the City of Denton Home Improvement Program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7863 - Ameri-Mex Contractors Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $256,149.00). Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC dba Berry Dunn, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program, Contract # 200105, for the Citywide Enterprise Asset Management Consolidation Assessment; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7870 - awarded to Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC dba Berry Dunn, in the two (2) year not-to-exceed amount of $99,750.00). ID 22-295N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Cubic ITS, Inc., for Gridsmart Video Detection Systems for the Traffic Department to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7881 - awarded to Cubic ITS, 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 $2,380,000.00). ID 22-296O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC., to conduct Facilities Condition Assessments on all City owned buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7886 - awarded to Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments LLC., in the not-to-exceed amount of $375,963.75). ID 22-297P. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc., for the purchase of electrical tape for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7888 - awarded to Techline, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $144,000.00). ID 22-298Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Freedom Commercial Services, LLC, for private property nuisance abatement services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7892 - awarded to Freedom Commercial Services, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $302,500.00). ID 22-299R. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with McNeilus Financial, Inc., dba McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract Number # RH08-20, for the purchase of one (1) McNeilus Front Load Commercial Refuse Body Front Load truck, including mounting and repainting of the truck cab for the Solid Waste Department; and providing an effective date (File 7912 - awarded to McNeilus Financial, ID 22-300S. Page 6 Printed on 2/4/2022 93 February 15, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda Inc., dba McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co, in the not-to-exceed amount of $133,256.00). Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Associated Supply Company, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 597-19, for the purchase of one (1) Genie model GTH-5519 Telehandler for the Solid Waste Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7913 - awarded to Associated Supply Company, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $67,970.55). ID 22-302T. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Romco Equipment Company, LLC, which is an authorized dealer for Volvo Construction Equipment North America, LLC, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 032119-VCE, for the purchase of one (1) Volvo Model L110H Wheel Loader for the Solid Waste Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7914 - awarded to Romco Equipment Company, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $266,196.00). ID 22-303U. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Wilson Office Interiors, LLC, which is an authorized dealer for Allsteel through the Omnia Partners Contract Number R191802, for the acquisition and installation of office furniture and furnishings for the Police Headquarters Renovation, Indoor Firing Range, and Substation through an online marketplace; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7941 - awarded to Wilson Office Interiors, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00). ID 22-304V. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Elizabeth Akamatsu Fenci, for art design and production services for the public art sculpture installation to be located at the Bonnie Brae Roundabout for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7865 - awarded to Elizabeth Akamatsu Fenci, in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00). The Public Art Committee recommends approval ( - ). ID 22-305W. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS Hold a public hearing to receive comments from the public regarding a proposed comprehensive non-discrimination ordinance for the city of Denton. ID 22-135A. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification on approximately 95.18 acres from Residential 4 (R4) District a Planned Development (PD) District and 5.25 acres from Residential 7 (R7) District to a Planned Development (PD) District, totaling approximately 100.43 acres. The 95.18-acre site is generally located northwest of the intersection of Deerwood Parkway and Grant Parkway and the 5.25-acre site is PD21-0001eB. Page 7 Printed on 2/4/2022 94 February 15, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda generally located northeast of the intersection of North Loop 288 and Kings Row, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-1] to recommend approval the request. (PD21-0001e, Kings Way, Julie Wyatt) 6. 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 easements, (ii) permanent sanitary sewer easements, and (iii) temporary construction easements, generally located along Loop 288 and US 77 between Interstate Highway 35E to Nicosia Street, situated in the Nathan Wade Survey Abstract No. 1407, BBB&C RR 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 City Manager and City Attorney 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 City Attorney, to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. ID 22-181A. 7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas city council of the City of Denton, Texas: amending section 28-26 of the Denton Code of Ordinances, by repealing the 2012 edition of the international building code and adopting the 2021 edition of the International Building Code, with amendments regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees; providing for severability; providing for repealer; providing for continuation of prior law; providing a penalty; providing for publication and establishing an effective date. ID 21-2649A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the of the Denton, Texas: amending the Municipal Code of the City of Denton, Sections 28-33 and 28-34, by repealing the 2012 edition and adopting the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code, regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition of detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress in; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fee; providing for severability; providing for repealer; providing for continuation of prior law; providing a penalty; providing for publication and effective date. ID 21-2650B. Page 8 Printed on 2/4/2022 95 February 15, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to accept on behalf of the City an offer from the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) in the amount of $220,810.00 for the purchase of a 0.668 acre tract of City-owned property in the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 141, generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Interstate Highway 35 and U.S. Loop 288 - West; authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all documents necessary to consummate the contemplated transaction including a Memorandum of Agreement, a Possession and Use Agreement, and a Special Warranty Deed; authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to carry out all duties of the City pursuant to the Agreements ID 22-131C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter a Development Agreement with the First Texas Homes, Inc., or the purpose of accepting approximately 18.037 acres of land for Public Park use as well as purchasing an adjoining 4.881 acres for Public Park use. ID 21-2143D. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Denton and US Alliance Prominence Venture, LLC for the dedication of Park Land for a City Park at the Prose Prominence Development; Authorizing acceptance of land; and providing an effective date. ID 22-201E. Consider adoption of an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Denton, Texas, on May 7, 2022 and, if a runoff election is required, on June 18, 2022, for the purpose of electing Council Members to Places 5 and 6 and electing a Mayor to Place 7 of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas; prescribing the time and manner of the conduct of the election to be in accordance with joint election agreement and contract for election services with the Election Administrator of Denton County; providing a severability clause; providing an open meetings clause; and providing an effective date. ID 22-132F. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing for removal for cause of a Member of the Health and Building Standards Commission, in accordance with Article XIV, Section 14.16 of the Denton City Charter; providing notice; and providing an effective date. ID 22-310G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal cooperation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with North Rock Construction, LLC, for construction of the outdoor tennis courts at North Lakes Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 7716-02 - awarded to North Rock Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,197,486.53). ID 22-321H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc., for galvanized steel transmission poles, anchor cages, and associated hardware for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7873 - awarded to Techline, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of ID 22-323I. Page 9 Printed on 2/4/2022 96 February 15, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda $4,738,873.00). 8. CONCLUDING ITEMS A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted. C E R T I F I C A T E I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/open/agendas-minutes) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on February 11, 2022, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. __________________________________________ CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. Page 10 Printed on 2/4/2022 97 Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time Comprehensive Plan - Follow up 21-2654 Development Services Council Priority Mobility Plan - Follow up 22-096 Engineering/Capital Projects Council Priority Total Est. Time: 4:00 Comprehensive Plan - Follow up 22-036 Development Services Council Priority Mobility Plan - Follow up 22-097 Engineering/Capital Projects Council Priority Total Est. Time: 4:00 Building Codes, International Residential Code, International Fire Code 21-2633 Building Inspections City Business 0:30 Police Department Overview 22-006 Police Department City Business 0:45 Two-Minute Pitch:22-051 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 2:15 City Manager Interviews 22-220 Human Resources City Business 4:00 Total Est. Time: 4:00 CIP: Property Acquisition Follow-Up 21-2779 Internal Audit City Business 0:30 Audit of Energy Management Office Admin (& Closed Meeting) 21-2402 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30 Parkland Dedication and Park Development Fees 21-2142 Parks & Recreation City Business 1:00 Roadway Impact Fees 21-2604 Engineering/Capital Projects City Business 1:00 Drone Program 22-120 Police Department City Business 1:00 Placeholder - Comp Plan Update TBD Development Services Council Priority TBD Placeholder - Mobility Plan TBD Engineering/Capital Projects Council Priority TBD Two-Minute Pitch:22-052 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): Energy Mgmt Office Audit 22-311 Internal Audit; Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 5:00 March 15, 2022 Leave Policies 22-179 Human Resources Council Request TBD Solid Waste Strategy Follow-up TBD Solid Waste Council Priority TBD Annual Financial Audit 21-2786 Finance City Business 0:30 Tent/Tiny Home Village RFI TBD Community Development Procurement Council Initiated TBD Sustainability Framework Fund Workplace (FY 21-22)22-161 Environmental Services City Business 1:00 Covid-19 Update 22-316 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:30 Two-Minute Pitch:22-156 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 3:00 Update for City DCTA Board Representative 21-2804 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30 Wastewater Collections Audit 21-2781 Internal Audit City Business 0:30 Prioritizing Area Plans 21-2676 Development Services City Business 1:00 Two-Minute Pitch:22-053 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 3:00 Wastewater Reclamation Audit 22-243 Internal Audit City Business 0:30 Automated Notification Dashboard Development Services Council Request TBD Two-Minute Pitch:22-054 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 1:30 Two-Minute Pitch:22-121 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 1:00 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & 2nd Year ARP Funds 22-266 Finance City Business TBD Two-Minute Pitch:22-122 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 1:00 Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work Session Date Electric Rates and Budget 21-2405 Finance City Business Date/Mins TBD Economic Development Programs and Policy Discussion 21-1330 Economic Development City Business Date/Mins TBD Sanger ETJ Boundary Adjustment 21-2653 Development Services City Business Date/Mins TBD Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work Session Date FY 2022-23 Budget Development February - October 2022 Finance All other departments Budget Summer 2022 Procurement of a “tiny home” Housing Solution (requested from Housing Study Work Session)June Community Services Council Priority June Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Requestor Traffic Feedback Signs Feb. 1, 2022 Public Works - Streets Hudspeth NO MEETING - Spring Break (March 14-18) 4:00 4:00 Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information Updated: February 4, 2022 May 3, 2022 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) March 22, 2022 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting March 1, 2022 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: Other Major Items for Meeting: Other Major Items for Meeting: NDO Public Hearing; Order General Election Other Major Items for Meeting: Other Major Items for Meeting: Public Hearing on Comp Plan, Consideration of Disaster Declaration and Order Other Major Items for Meeting: n/a Approved Council Request Work Sessions to be Scheduled Work Session Dates to be Determined April 5, 2022 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) April 19, 2022 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) February 8, 2022 Work Session Only (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) February 14, 2022 - Joint CC/P&Z Work Session Only (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) May 17, 2022 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items to be Scheduled February 22, 2022 Closed Session (@1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) February 15, 2022 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: Canvass General Election, Order Runoff if needed Other Major Items for Meeting: Public Hearing on Comp Plan & Mobility Plan *This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.98 1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Feb 7th - 13thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveTexas StWithers St02/19/22 03/25/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bernard StHickory StChestnut St06/20/23 07/31/23 Water Distribution will bereplacing the water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3MockingbirdChristopher DrPenniman Dr02/07/22 02/21/22 Installing Junction Box andconnecting waterlinePrivate DevelopmentArmando BeltranPage 1 of 1Exported on February 4, 2022 11:53:18 AM CST99 2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Allred RdJM Prosperity Farm Rustic BarnVenueBonnie Brae09/27/21 07/31/22 Storm Installation, CuttingGrade on AllredPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David2AmherstGeorgetownMalone10/18/21 02/25/22 Street ReconstructionStreetsRoy San Miguel3Bell AveWithers StMingo Rd01/07/22 02/18/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Bonnie Brae StreetScripturePanhandle02/10/22 02/18/22 The contractor will beginmaking the connection of thenew 42-inch Transmission Mainto the existing Main. Therefore,both northbound lanes ofBonnie Brae Street fromScripture to Panhandle Streetwill be closed. North boundTraffic will be detoured to turnright on Scripture, left onThomas, and left on Panhandleto finally arrive back on BonnieBrae Street. Detour signs will beposted accordingly.EngineeringRobin Davis5Chestnut StreetSouth Welch StreetBernard Street10/18/21 03/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig6Cyrus WayTealHarvest Glen01/10/22 02/18/22 Concrete Panel and SidewalkRepairStreetsRoy San Miguel7Davis StJannie StHettie St01/31/22 03/05/22 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane8Foxcroft CirEmersonOld North01/18/22 02/18/22 Residential roadwayreconstruction and during theconstruction only resident trafficwill be allowed.EngineeringDustin Draper9MontecitoSettlementField Bend01/18/22 03/04/22 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel10North Texas Blvd.Eagle Dr to OakThere will be multiple phases ofclosures. Will not be all at one12/13/21 08/01/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott Fettig11Scripture StMarietta StBradley St02/01/22 03/04/22 Installation of 24'' RCP pipeacross the Street to a StormDrain Inlet on the south side ofthe road on the south side ofthe RoadDrainageGabriel Rodriguez12Stella St.North Texas BlvdBonnie Brae10/29/21 03/15/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig13Welch StreetEagle StreetWest Collins St.11/29/21 02/18/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigPage 1 of 1Exported on February 4, 2022 11:55:00 AM CST100 3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Archer TrailFoxcroft CircleEmerson11/08/21 02/16/22 Residential roadwayreconstruction and during theconstruction only resident trafficwill be allowed.EngineeringDustin Draper2Bell AveatMingo Rd11/22/21 01/06/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Foxcroft CIRArcher TrailEmerson01/05/22 02/04/22 Residential roadwayreconstruction and during theconstruction only resident trafficwill be allowed.EngineeringDustin Draper4Frame St@ Railroad Crossing01/06/22 01/06/22 UPRR Planned maintenance5Hickory St@ Railroad Crossing01/05/22 01/05/22 UPRR Planned maintenance6McKinney St@ Railroad Crossing01/05/22 01/05/22 UPRR Planned maintenance7MontecitoBuena VistaPalo Verde11/29/21 01/07/22 Concrete Sidewalk Repair.Remove failed sections andinstall new concreteStreetsRobbin Webber8Orr StreetElm StreetLocust Street10/25/21 01/19/22 Roadway Reconstruction thisproject only affects onebusiness and notification wasdirect with the business owner.EngineeringDustin Draper9Stuart RdSouth of Keystone Court North of Keystone Court 01/24/22 02/02/22 Replacing concrete road panels Private DevelopmentTucker Eller10Sweet GateLake ViewAutumn Path01/03/22 02/11/22 Concrete Street Panel Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel11Warschun RdE Sherman Dr (FM 428) Sauls Rd12/08/21 01/21/22 Drainage pipe extension andTurn lane additionEngineeringDustin Draper12Williamsburg RowJamestown LnNottingham Dr10/26/21 01/28/22 Wastewater Collection will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and servicesWastewaterTiffany Sherrane13Willis St@ Railroad Crossing01/06/22 01/06/22 UPRR Planned maintenance14WindsorBonnie BraeParkside08/09/21 01/25/22 Pavement RestorationPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-DavidPage 1 of 1Exported on February 4, 2022 11:55:12 AM CST101