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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 17, 2017
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Special Called Closed Meeting on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room, followed by a Special Called Meeting.
2. Agenda Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. in
the City Manager’s Conference Room.
II. General Information & Status Updates
A. Thanksgiving Holiday – Please see attached press release that was distributed this
week regarding holiday closures for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please also be
informed that there will be no Friday report next week.
B. Organizational Updates – Please see below a few organizational updates:
Director of Development Services – Scott McDonald has been named the new
Director of Development Services/Chief Building Official effective
immediately. City Manager Hileman stated that he has been impressed with
Scott’s customer service approach, sense of urgency, and ability to organize
and work through complex procedural issues. Please join us in congratulating
Scott. Staff contact: Todd Hileman
Keep Denton Beautiful – Over the last few months, the Utilities departments
have actively focused on improving organizational support for employees
directly involved in community outreach and education programs. To help us
achieve those goals, a reorganization has been implemented to shift the
management of our community programs to the Utilities’ Sustainability office.
As part of this change, KDB personnel will report to Katherine Barnett in her
new role as the Sustainability and Customer Initiatives Manager. Katherine is
a former KDB board member and has helped support Solid Waste and KDB
staff following Lauren Barker’s recent departure. Please join me in
congratulating Katherine on her new role!
KDB’s mission and program of services is a vital component of Solid Waste’s
efforts to maintain a clean and vibrant community. To that end, the Solid Waste
department will continue to provide funding for KDB personnel and
operations. All of us in Utilities are excited to improve support for KDB and
our community programs. Staff contact: Ethan Cox
DME Divisions – In an effort to streamline and provide the most effective and
efficient utilization of city resources and capabilities, DME GIS and DME
Communications Team will begin reporting to Technology Services effective
December 1, 2017. This will enable us to focus on the provision of services
and respond more flexibly to needs and innovations. The combination of these
enhancements will ultimately provide improved service to other city
departments and in turn, our residents. Additionally, in an effort to support the
continued growing demands and needed improvements to the Radio system,
staff will perform a comprehensive technical assessment of the radio system
to validate the current value or identify alternatives for the current solution.
In addition, the DME Warehouse function will begin reporting to Materials
Management department effective December 1, 2017. Staff contact: Bryan
Langley
C. ERCOT and Air Permit Emissions Limitations – At the City Council meeting on
Tuesday, November 14, Council Members inquired as to whether ERCOT could
ask the City to run the Denton Energy Center (DEC) even if it has reached the
emissions limit granted by the air permit. Under normal grid conditions, ERCOT
will not force a unit to operate beyond its operating parameters, such as its
emissions limits, unless an emergency is declared (e.g. life and/or safety risks,
such as the peak of summer and need for air conditioning, or a major unit(s)
tripping offline causing infrastructure instability). This would be a very rare
situation, but if such an emergency were to be declared by ERCOT, the DEC
would request and need to receive approval from TCEQ for an exception to exceed
emission limits. In these cases, it is likely that the request would be approved and
any associated penalties for exceeding the permit would not be applicable. Staff
contact: Bryan Langley
D. DEC Air Permit and Emissions – During the November 14 City Council meeting,
Black and Veatch presented information related to the permitted emissions for
both DEC and Red Gate in pounds per million British thermal units (lb/mmBtu),
while in the draft report and in air permit, values are presented as pounds per hour
(lb/h). Black and Veatch converted the lb/h rates into lb/mmBtu rates to provide
an equal basis to compare the emission rates of the DEC and Red Gate. The plants
have different fuel input rates, therefore the emission rates were standardized to 1
mmBtu for direct comparison. The rates shown on presentation slide 13, were
calculated by dividing the permit lb/h value, by the fuel input rate of each plant
(DEC =154.4, RG =153.2). Additionally, Council Members asked if the emission
values contained in the air permit and those presented by Black and Veatch were
the same in the Wärtsilä contract. Because the emissions rates contained in the
Wärtsilä contract are considered proprietary information, Black and Veatch did
not have access to the contractual rates. Instead, Black and Veatch used the
publicly available air permit emission rates. By law, the DEC must comply with
the emissions rates set in the air permit, meaning the contractually guaranteed
emissions rates must be equal to or lower than those in the air permit. Staff has
verified this data. As noted by Black and Veatch in their presentation, the City of
Denton has an exhaust emissions guarantee in the contract that requires Wärtsilä
to meet the exhaust emissions rates set in the contract. Staff contact: Bryan
Langley
E. Mural at 122 N. Locust St. on the Square – On Monday, November 13, the Historic
Landmark Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a large mural
to be painted on the north and east facing walls of the building at 122 North Locust
Street. This building is presently known as Andy’s and is located on the northeast
corner of the square. The building is a locally designated landmark. The
landmark commission approval was by a 5-0 decision with no controversy and
strong support. The approved certificate of appropriateness also includes deferred
maintenance such as awning fabric replacement, damaged wood veneer
replacement and removal and replacement of a non-contextual steel front door
with one more befitting if the existing façade.
The painting is estimated to take 3 weeks and to begin this week. Below is a
proposed photo of the work. Staff contact: Roman McAllen
F. Bonnie Brae Phase 1 – Below are a couple recent photos of the South Bonnie Brae
Widening and Improvements Phase 1 Project, which began construction on July
12, 2017. The limits of this project are from Roselawn to north of Vintage Blvd.
The Contractor, Ragle, Inc., was awarded a contract with a low bid of
$11,810,220.07. The construction work completed to date consists of clearing and
grading, embankment, bridge columns and beams, and storm drain. The Phase 1
construction is 25 % complete with an estimated completion date of July 11, 2019.
This project is currently on schedule. Staff contact: Galen Gillum
G. Award for Preservation Denton Program – The City of Denton was awarded 1st
Place at the 16th Annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and
Advisors (TATOA) for its Preservation Denton video series program. These
awards recognize excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia, and electronic
programming produced by local government agencies from across Texas. TATOA
recently held its Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas November 2nd & 3rd.
There were 213 entries for the awards and 27 categories that are further divided
by city budget. The City of Denton competes in the larger city category including:
Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. DTV and Development Services
partnered together to produce the video series to recognize well-preserved
buildings in Denton and educate residents on active preservation efforts in the
City. Staff contact: Billy Matthews / Roman McAllen
H. Core Values Poster – In August 2017, City Manager Hileman rolled out 4 Core
Values to the organization: Integrity, Fiscal Responsibility, Transparency, and
Outstanding Customer Service. These core values have been integrated into all
City letterheads and templates, discussed in the employee internal newsletter, and
inserted into the new employee orientation and HR trainings. Staff has created a
poster that will be displayed in City facilities (please see attached). This initiative
will continue to be a high-priority focus to ensure that employees are aware of the
common expectations and core values of this organization. Staff contact: Todd
Hileman
I. Villages of Carmel – At the November 7, 2017 City Council meeting, Council had
some questions regarding the Villages of Carmel. The following description and
chart is intended to capture the ins and outs of the deal and why the $400,000 was
not necessarily a bad deal when taken into context of the value of the other
property transactions, which are typically how development deals are done. Staff
could have explained this item better and will be in the future. In fact, a core team
of employees from Capital Projects, Finance, CMO, and legal will oversee all
deals from now on.
Description:
The Parks Department desires to purchase the 6.4-acres on the southwest corner
of Edwards Road and Swisher Road, which is currently owned (but not platted) by
the developer. If purchased on its own and in its unplatted state, the Parks
Department would be responsible for improvements along Edwards Road (for a
total of about 400-feet). The developer has agreed to construct the portion of
Edwards Road that would be the Parks responsibility while constructing the
developer’s required segment of Edwards Road. The developer also agreed to
absorb the Park’s platting costs through the platting of the Villages of Carmel
Phases 5A and 5B. The developer further agreed to sell the park property at a
discounted rate to the City (current value $53,700/acre, agreed sale price is
$43,488/acre).
Additionally, the future alignment of Post Oak road is being dedicated by the
developer. Being that there is no guarantee that Post Oak will be constructed
within a specific time frame, consideration is given to the Post Oak dedication as
it effectively bisects the developer’s tract and makes the portion (3.85-acres)
undevelopable. Under other circumstances, this property would be acquired at fair
market value upon initiation of a City capital improvement project.
City Cost Developer Cost Net Savings to City
Parks Tract (6.4-acres) $ 278,325.00 $ 343,680.00 $ 65,355.00
Post Oak Road ROW $ - $ 167,706.00 $ 167,706.00
Edwards Road Construction $ 475,000.00 $ 400,000.00 $ (75,000.00)
Total Net Savings to City $ 158,061.00
Construction costs for both the City obligated and developer obligated portion of
Edwards Road is anticipated to be $475,000 if the City has the work done through
an existing City contract. As part of the recent agreement on the sale of the park
property, the developer is asking for a credit of his impact fees and a cost
participation for the construction of the road in the amount of $75,000 in exchange
for a developer’s cost participation of $400,000. Staff recommends
reconsideration of this proposal as the net value of the Post Oak ROW and Parks
Property exceeds the requested City financial participation. Staff contact: Todd
Estes
J. Recorded Meetings – DTV recently began recording 4 additional committee
meetings for EDPB, Mobility Committee, Traffic Safety Commission, and Zoning
Board of Adjustment. Please see below preliminary information for average
number of views per meeting online and average of total DTV staff time required
to record and produce a meeting. Staff would like to collect a few additional weeks
of data and then could bring back a policy discussion to City Council to consider
which Boards/Commissions/Committee should be recorded and the staffing
options/resources required if additional meetings are requested. Staff contact:
Sarah Kuechler / Billy Matthews
III. Attachments
A. Press Release Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
B. Core Values Poster
IV. Informal Staff Reports
A. SB 6 Annexation
B. Small Area Plan and Overlay District
Meeting Count of
Meetings
Average Views per
Meeting*
Average of Total
Staff Time
City Council 6 534 15.9
EDPB 2 12 3.3
Mobility 2 21 2.6
Public Utilities Board 4 93 4.1
Traffic Safety 2 38 1.8
Zoning Board Adjustment 2 9 2.2
Planning & Zoning 5 45 9.3
Grand Total 23 172 7.7
*Does not include views from City IP addresses.
Public Meeting Report From: 9/1/2017 To: 11/8/17
V. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information
B. Draft Agenda
C. Council Calendar
D. Future Council Items
E. Street Construction Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brian Daskam (940) 349-7567 Brian.Daskam@cityofdenton.com
Thanksgiving Operating Hours and Closings
City offices closed Nov. 23-24
DENTON, TX, Nov. 15, 2017 - City of Denton offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday,
Nov. 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Libraries
All three libraries will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and remain closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and
Friday, Nov. 24. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, Nov. 25.
Parks and Recreation
Denton Senior Center, Denton Natatorium, Denia Rec Center, MLK Jr. Rec Center, Denton Civic Center,
American Legion Hall, North Lakes Driving Range, and Goldfield Tennis Center will all be closed
Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24.
North Lakes Rec Center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and reopen Friday, Nov. 24 from 8 a.m. to 9:30
p.m.
Public Safety
Public safety personnel will be on duty during the holiday. The Denton Police Department can be reached
at their non-emergency number which is (940) 349-8181, and in case of an emergency dial 911.
Solid Waste and Recycling
There will be no curbside collection on Thursday, Nov. 23. Thursday’s route will be collected on Friday,
Nov. 24.
The City of Denton Landfill at ECO-W.E.R.C.S will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and will be open 7
a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 24. Check www.dentonrecycles.com for current schedule information.
Utilities
Customer Service will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, and will reopen on Monday,
Nov. 27 during normal business hours. To report a utility service emergency, call utilities dispatch at
(940) 349-7000.
Airport
Air traffic control tower services are not affected by the holiday and will remain open from 6 a.m. - 10
p.m. and the airfield will remain open 24 hours per day.
On behalf of the City of Denton employees, have a safe and happy holiday.
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Date: November 17, 2017 Report No. 2017-083
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
New Municipal Annexation Procedures as it relates to Senate Bill 6.
BACKGROUND:
On August 12, 2017 the State Legislature approved Senate Bill 6 (SB 6), and is scheduled to go into
effect on December 1, 2017. The new legislation provides for revised municipal annexation
procedures for both voluntary and involuntary annexations.
The legislation divides counties and cities into two categories, and these categories determine which
annexation procedures a municipality must follow. A “tier 1 county” is a county with a population of
less than 500,000, and a “tier 2 county” is a county with a population of more than 500,000. A “tier 2
municipality” is a city wholly or partly located in a tier 2 county. Denton County is a tier 2 county,
and the City of Denton is a tier 2 municipality by virtue of being located in Denton County.
As a “tier 2 municipality” the city’s authority to annex is divided into three categories as follows:
1. Petition by landowners (voluntary annexation).
a. The city must first negotiate a written service agreement with the property owner
which lists the services that will be available on the effective date of the
annexation, and a list of services that will be provided at a later date.
b. Two public hearings must be held, not less than ten business days apart. The first
public hearing will provide interested persons an opportunity to be heard. During
the second hearing, the governing body may adopt the annexation ordinance.
The process for voluntary annexation is expected to be as follows:
Receive petition for voluntary annexation from landowner(s);
Negotiate and execute the written service agreement;
Schedule two public hearings with City Council to be held at least ten days apart;
Provide written notice to school districts and public entities before the publication
requirement below;
Publish notice in the newspaper for each public hearing at least once, and post the
notice on the city’s website, leaving it up until the date of the hearing(s); and
Conduct the second public hearing. Conduct the first reading of the annexation
ordinance and conduct the second reading within 30 days to adopt the ordinance.
2. Areas with a population of less than 200 (involuntary annexation).
Date: November 17, 2017 Report No. 2017-083
Annexation may occur only if the following conditions are met:
a. The city adopts a resolution stating intent to annex the subject area.
b. Consent to annex is obtained by petition. The petition must be signed by more
than 50 percent of the registered voters in the subject area.
c. If the number of registered voters own less than 50 percent of the land in the
subject area, the petition must be signed by more than 50 percent of the
landowners in the area.
If the petition fails, the city must wait until the first anniversary of the date of the
petition period ended to begin the process again.
d. If a petition protesting the annexation of an area is signed by a number of
registered voters equal to at least 50 percent of the number of voters who voted in
the most recent municipal election and is received by the city secretary prior to
the end of the petition period, the annexation may not proceed without approval
of a majority of voters of the municipality at an election called and held for that
purpose.
The process for involuntary annexation of an area with a population of less than 200 is
expected to be as follows:
City obtains and verifies consent to annex the area by petition;
Adoption of resolution of intent to annex area, including services to be
provided;
Not later than the seventh day after adopting the resolution of intent, mail
notice of result of petition to residents and property owners in area.
Provide written notice to school districts and public entities not later than the
seventh day after the adoption date of the resolution of intent;
Conduct at least one public hearing not earlier than the 21st day and not later
than the 30th day after the adoption date of the resolution of intent;
Hold final public hearing not earlier than the 10th day after the date of the first
public hearing..
If a petition protesting the annexation that is signed by a number of registered
voters that is equal to at least 50 percent of the number of voters who voted in
the last municipal election is received by the city secretary before the petition
period has completed, the city cannot complete the annexation until an
election is called and held for the purpose of permitting voters to decide
whether or not the city should annex the property.
Date: November 17, 2017 Report No. 2017-083
Conduct the first reading of the annexation ordinance and conduct the second
reading within 30 days to adopt the ordinance.
3. Areas with a population of more than 200 (involuntary annexation).
Annexation may occur only if the following conditions are met:
a. The city adopts a resolution to annex the subject area.
b. The city must hold an election in the area proposed to be annexed at which the
qualified voters of the area may vote on the question of the annexation, and to
determine if a majority of the registered voters of the area are in favor of the
proposed annexation.
c. If the registered voters of the subject area do not own more than 50 percent of the
land in the area, a consent to annex petition must be signed by more than 50
percent of the landowners in the area.
The process for involuntary annexation of an area with a population of 200 or more is
expected to be as follows:
City obtains and verifies consent to annex the area by petition;
Adoption of resolution of intent to annex area, including services to be
provided;
Not later than the seventh day after adopting the resolution of intent, mail to
residents and property owners in area notice of the proposed annexation that
includes:
o Notice of the initial public hearing;
o Notice that an election on the question of annexing the area will be held;
and
o A description, list and schedule of services to be provided;
Provide written notice to school districts and public entities not later than the
seventh day after the adoption date of the resolution of intent;
Conduct at the initial public hearing not earlier than the 21st day and not later
than the 30th day after the adoption date of the resolution of intent;
Conduct at least one additional public hearing not earlier than the 31st day and
not later than the 90th day after the adoption date of the resolution of intent;
City obtains consent through election and, if needed, petition;
Date: November 17, 2017 Report No. 2017-083
If a petition protesting the annexation that is signed by a number of registered
voters that is equal to at least 50 percent of the number of voters who voted in
the last municipal election is received by the city secretary before the petition
period has completed, the city cannot complete the annexation until a
citywide election is called and held for the purpose of permitting voters to
decide whether or not the city should annex the property.
Conduct citywide election if petition protesting annexation is received;
After an election has determined that the majority of the registered voters of
the subject area are in favor of the proposed annexation, the city will:
o Provide notice to the residents of the area to be annexed;
o Hold a public hearing at which member of the public are given an
opportunity to be heard; and
o Hold a final public hearing not earlier than the 10th day after the date of
the first public hearing at which the annexation ordinance may be
adopted.
o Conduct the first reading of the annexation ordinance and conduct the
second reading within 30 days to adopt the ordinance.
CONCLUSION:
The Planning Division will begin implementing the new annexation procedures beginning
December 1, 2017.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Comparison Table of New Annexation Procedures
2. Link to SB 6 Annexation Legislation
STAFF CONTACT:
Cindy Jackson, AICP
Senior Planner
(940) 349-8351
Cindy.Jackson@cityofdenton.com
Comparison Table of New Annexation Procedures Annexation Type Service Agreement Petition of Registered Voters in Subject Property Required Election Required Required Notices Public Hearings Voluntary Negotiate and execute written service agreement No No Written notice to school districts and public entities. Published notice in newspaper and on city website. Two (2) public hearings are required, not less than ten business days apart. Involuntary Annexation of Areas of Less than 200 people Service plan and schedule approved with the resolution to pursue involuntary annexation Yes, must be signed by more than 50% of registered voters, or 50% of landowners as applicable. Only if a petition protesting the annexation is received and validated. Written notice to school districts and public entities. Published notice in newspaper and on city website. Notice of intent to annex, public hearings, including a notice of the annexation election and service plan with schedule, with explanation of the petition period. Notice of election/petition results, as applicable, to residents of subject area. Two (2) public hearings are required, not less than ten business days apart. Involuntary Annexation of Areas of at Least 200 people Service plan and schedule approved with the resolution to pursue involuntary annexation Only required if the registered voters of the subject site do not own more than 50% of the land in the area. Consent to annex is then obtained by petition. Yes Written notice to school districts and public entities. Published notice in newspaper and on city website. Notice of intent to annex, public hearings, including a notice of the annexation election and service plan with schedule, with explanation of the petition period. Notice of election/petition results, as applicable, to residents of subject area. Four (4) public hearings are required, two held prior to the election, and two held after the election if annexation consent is received from voters.
Date: November 17, 2017 Report No. 2017-084
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Small Area Plans and Overlay Districts
BACKGROUND:
On November 7, 2017 the City Council considered a Resolution to create a Steering Committee for a
Small Area Plan and Implementation Strategy for the area generally bounded by on the north by
Panhandle Street, on the east by Fort Worth Drive/Carroll Boulevard, and on the west and south
by Bonnie Brae Street and Interstate 35 East. At the meeting there was discussion regarding the
status of the Fry Street Small Area Plan and the Fry Street Overlay District if the proposed Small
Area Plan and Implementation Strategy is accepted by City Council.
DISCUSSION:
To understand the difference between Small Area Plans (Area Plans) and Overlay Districts it is
important to know the purpose of each. Area Plans allows long term planning for specific areas
in the city and allows for community members and stakeholders to provide input, create a shared
vision, and influence future development policies for a specific area. An Area Plan is the document
that contains all this information and recommendations for action. The Area Plan can recommend
new Overlay Districts within the plan, recommend areas for city-initiated zonings, recommend
code amendments, and recommend for capital improvement projects to be focused in the area.
Area Plans address the issues and challenges of a portion of the city regardless of the size of the
area. Area Plans cover a specific geography that often has a cohesive set of characteristics that
citizens and other stakeholders of the area want to protect and enhance.
The creation of or amendments to an Area Plan is adopted by Resolution by City Council and is
printed as a separate document. The City currently has four accepted Area Plans. Since 2003 with
the Downtown Master Plan and the Downtown Implementation Plan, the City has not accepted a
new Area Plan.
Fry Street Small Area Plan (1999)
Denia Small Area Plan (2001)
Downtown Master Plan (2003)
Downtown Implementation Plan (2010)
Overlay Districts are established to protect and enhance certain specific lands and structures
which, by virtue of their type or location, have characteristics that are distinct from lands and
structures outside such special districts. The districts contain necessary development
requirements to insure the protection and enhancement of said lands and structures. Such
requirements include, permitted uses, maximum density, height limitations, site design,
elevation requirements and parking requirements. Properties within an Overlay District shall
remain part of the underlying zoning designation. In the event of a conflict between the
underlying zoning designation and the Overlay Districts, the provisions of the Overlay Districts
shall apply.
Date: November 17, 2017 Report No. 2017-084
The creation of or amendments to an Overlay District approved through the adoption of an
Ordinance and incorporated into the Denton Development Code. The City currently has seven
(7) adopted Overlay Districts. The last Overlay District adopted was the West Oak Area Historic
District.
Denton Municipal Airport Overlay District
Fry Street Overlay District
Oak Hickory Historic District
Bell Avenue Historic Conservation District
Unicorn Lake Overlay District
Rayzor Ranch Overlay District
West Oak Area Historic District
CONCLUSION:
An Area Plan is a guiding document that establish a shared vision and sets development policies
for a specific area. An Overlay District is a Planning tool that outlines development requirements
that is consistent the vision and policies contained in the Area Plan. Often when an Area Plan is
updated, the associated Overlay District also is updated to reflect any major changes.
STAFF CONTACT:
Ron Menguita, AICP
Long Range Planning Administrator
(940) 349-8328
Revision Date 11/17/17 Council Requests for Information Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status 1. Information on cost determination for curb rate vs drop-off rate at landfill 6/5/17 Cox Staff is working on a staffing and operational analysis first before conducting a revised cost of service study. 2. Update on stack of railroad ties– are they being picked up? 6/5/17 Nelson All the ties have been removed as of Nov. 17. The two dumpsters on-site will be removed shortly. 3. Discussion of development code criteria for width of streets 6/6/17 Canizares Amendments to Transportation criteria manual are in process. Perimeter Street Paving guidelines were recently adopted. 4. Survey and report of how other municipalities and school districts fund their School Resource Officers, as well as analysis of calls to school and efficiency 7/25/17 Howell Plan to conduct an efficiency analysis of Aquatics Center. 5. Work session on parking requirements in the Code 8/1/17 McDonald A work session is scheduled for Dec. 5. 6. Info on landfill SUP requirement and a plan to replace or minimize trees that will be removed 8/15/17 Cox Landscape architect being retained. Working with legal counsel on updating SUP. Will provide a briefing to Council by Dec. 5. 7. Work session on recorded rules & procedures for Council meetings 9/19/17 Leal A work session is planned for Dec. 5. 8. Work session on process for when a use category is not clearly defined in the DDC (incl. appeals process and communications to surrounding properties) 9/19/17 Leal A work session is tentatively planned for Dec. 5. 9. Discussion on the process for following up on the tipline 10/10/17 Hileman/Leal On hold until new City Auditor is hired. 10. Joint work session with the Denton Housing Authority 10/10/17 Langley A joint work session is confirmed for City Council luncheon on Dec. 4. 11. Work session on recycling for commercial and multi-family properties 10/17/17 Cox Per direction of COE, staff is surveying other communities and will report back to the COE. 12. Work session on public restrooms and/or first aid station on the Square 10/17/17 Rosendahl A work session is tentatively planned for Dec. 13. Work session on the Public Improvement District ordinance 11/7/17 Langley/Booth Will be included with a work session for Econ. Dev. in December.
Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status 14. Work session on homelessness / tent city research 11/7/17 Kuechler/Shaw 15. Update on the tree ordinance and on the tree fund 11/7/17 Langley/McDonald 16. Information on what it would take for the downtown to be designated a historic landmark 11/7/17 McDonald An ISR is expected by Dec. 1. 17. Information on the charge for the Council DDC subcommittee 11/7/17 McDonald 18. Work session on program to convert aboveground electric utilities to underground 11/7/17 Langley A work session is planned for Dec. 12.
11/17/2017 ◄ Oct 2017 November 2017 Dec 2017 ► Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 4 p.m. Public Art Committee 3 4 5 6 9:00 Committee on the Environment 11:30 Council Luncheon(canceled) 5:30 Traffic Safety Commission 6 p.m. Park Board - Canceled 7 2:00 CC Work Session 6:30 CC Regular Session 8 11:00 Economic Development Partnerhsip Board 5:30 pm Airport Advisory Board Meeting 6:30 PM- Planning & Zoning Commission 9 10 11 12 13 9:00 Public Utilities Board 5:30 PM- Historic Landmark Commission 14 9:30 Mobility Committee 12:00 Noon 2nd Tuesday Session 15 16 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting Cancelled- 17 18 19 20 10:30 Special Called Council Meeting 21 22 23 Thanksgiving Day City Holiday 24 City Holiday 25 26 27 9:00 Public Utilities Board No-Meeting 4:00 PM- Zoning Board of Adjustment 28 10:00 Council Airport Committee 2:00 4th Tuesday Session–Cancelled 29 6:30 PM- Planning & Zoning Commission 30 Notes: More Calendars from WinCalendar.com: 2017 Calendar, 2018 Calendar, Web Calendar with Holidays
11/17/2017 ◄ Nov 2017 December 2017 Jan 2018 ► Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 11:30 Council Luncheon 1:30 Committee on the Environment 5:30 Traffic Safety Commission 6 p.m. Park Board 5 2:00 CC Work Session 6:30 CC Regular Session 6 7 4 p.m. Public Art Committee 8 9 10 11 9:00 Public Utilities Board 5:30 PM- Historic Landmark Commission 12 11:30 Mobility Committee 2:00 2nd Tuesday Session 13 5:30 pm Airport Advisory Board Meeting 6:30 PM- Planning & Zoning Commission 14 15 16 17 18 4:00 PM- Zoning Board of Adjustment 19 20 21 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting 22 23 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day City Holiday 26 City Holiday 27 28 29 30 31 Notes:
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing 11/07/17 FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Note: This is a working draft of pending Council items and is subject to change without notice. Meeting Date DeadlinesItemNovember 14 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – October 30 Backup – November 10 NLC, Charlotte, NC 11/15-18 WS – Review of the Solid Waste Department’s procedures and internal controls by Weaver Assurance WS – Customer Service Update WS – Black & Veatch Air Permit Report CS – CPI Airport LeaseNovember 20 – Special Called Session 10:30 a.m. Canvas results of Charter election November 21 – No Meeting Thanksgiving, 11/23-24 November 28 – No Meeting December 4 – Luncheon Captions – November 20 Backup – November 30WS – Joint Meeting w/Denton Housing Authority December 5 – Work/Regular Session Captions – November 20 Backup – December 1WS – Park Development/Dedication Fund update CA – Briscoe Tire agreementDecember 12 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – November 27 Backup – December 8 WS – Deloitte & Touche EMO WS – Parking requirements WS – Bike Share WS/CA – Council Rules and ProceduresDecember 19 – No Meeting December 26 – No Meeting Christmas, 12/24-25City offices closed 12/25 & 12/26January 1- No Luncheon New Year’s Day observed – City Offices closed January 2 – No Meeting January 9 – Special Called Work/Regular Session Captions – December 22 Backup - January 5 January 16 – No Meeting M. L. King, Jr. Day holiday observed -City offices closed January 23 – 4th Tuesday Meeting Captions – January 8 Backup – January 19 January 30 – No Meeting February 5 – Luncheon Captions – January 22 Backup – February 1 February 6 – Work/Regular Session Captions – January 22 Backup – February 2
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing Meeting Date DeadlinesItemFebruary 13 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – January 29 Backup – February 9 February 20 – Work/Regular Session Captions – February 5 Backup – February 16 February 27 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – February 12 Backup – February 23 March 5 – Luncheon Captions – February 19 Backup – March 1 March 6 – Work/Regular Session Captions – February 19 Backup = March 2 March 13 – No Meeting March 20 – Work/Regular Session Captions – March 5 Backup – March 16 March 27 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – March 12 Backup – March 23 April 2 – Luncheon Captions – March 19 Backup – March 29 April 3 – Work/Regular Session Captions – March 19 Backup – March 30 April 10 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – March 26 Backup – April 6 April 17 – Work/Regular Session Captions – April 2 Backup – April 13 April 24 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – April 9 Backup – April 20 May 1 – Work/Regular Session Captions – April 16 Backup – April 27 May 7 – Luncheon Captions – April 23 Backup – May 3 May 8 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – April 23 Backup – May 4 May 15 – Election Meeting Captions – April 30 Backup – May 11 Installation of CC Members OnlyMay 22 – Work/Regular Session Captions – May 7 Backup – May 18 May 29 – No Meeting Memorial Day holiday observed- City Offices closed 5/28 June 4 – Luncheon Captions – May 21 Backup – May 31
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing Meeting Date DeadlinesItemJune 5 – Work/Regular Session Captions – May 21 Backup – June 1 June 12 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – May 25 Backup – June 8 June 19 – Work/Regular Session Captions – June 4 Backup – June 15 June 26 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – June 11 Backup – June 22 July 2 – No Luncheon July 3 – No Meeting July 4th holiday observed – City Offices closed July 10 – No Meeting July 17 – Work/Regular Session Captions – July 2 Backup – July 13 July 24 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – July 9 Backup July 20 July 31 – No Meeting August 2 – Budget Workshop Captions – July 16 Backup – July 27 August 6 – Luncheon Captions – July 23 Backup – August 2 August 7 – Work/Regular Session Captions – July 23 Backup – August 3 August 14 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – July 30 Backup – August 10 August 21 – Work/Regular Session Captions – August 6 Backup – August 17 August 28 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – August 13 Backup – August 24 September 3 – No Luncheon Labor Day holiday September 4 – No Meeting September 11–Special Called Work/Regular Session Captions – August 27 Backup – September 7 September 18 – Work/Regular Session Captions – August 31 Backup – September 14 September 25 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – September 10 Backup – September 21 October 1 – Luncheon Captions – September 17 Backup – September 27
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing Meeting Date DeadlinesItemOctober 2 – No Meeting October 9 – 2nd Tuesday Meeting Captions – September 24 Backup – October 5 October 16 – Work/Regular Session Captions – October 1 Backup – October 12 October 23 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – October 8 Backup – October 19 October 30 – No Meeting November 5 – Luncheon Captions – October 22 Backup – November 1 November 6 – Work/Regular Session Captions – October 22 Backup – November 2 November 13 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – October 29 Backup – November 9 November 20 – No Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday observed–City Offices Closed 11/22-23 November 27 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – November 12 Backup – November 21Tentative-Based on NeedDecember 3 – Luncheon Captions – November 19 Backup – November 29 December 4 – Work/Regular Session Captions – November 19 Backup – November 30 December 11 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – November 26 Backup – December 7 December 18 – Work/Regular Session Captions – December 3 Backup – December 14Tentative-Based on NeedDecember 25 – No Meeting Christmas Holiday observed City Offices Closed 12/24-25
Construction Projects Report Starting Nov 20-26, 2017
Road Closures Barthold Rd at Intersection of I35 Service Rd going West 700' will be closed (Jun 12-Dec 18)
Lane Closures
Street / Intersection Detour
Routes
Proposed
Date of
Construction
Proposed
Date of
Completion
Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door
Hangers
Message
Boards
Public
Meeting
UPCOMING PROJECTS
Bonnie Brae -
Engineering tbd tbd Street Widening
Noreen Housewright –
Eng; Wesley McBride -
ROW
Canterbury
Hollyhill to I-35 still in design tbd Drainage Chad Allen -
Engineering
Fulton tbd tbd Water/WW/Streets
Drew Huffman - WW;
Casey Bowles - Wtr;
Dusty Draper - Streets
Hettie tbd tbd Water/ Waste Water/ Streets
Drew Huffman - WW;
Casey Bowles - Wtr;
Dusty Draper - Streets
Hinkle to be bid tbd Possibly bundling with Windsor, if so, it
will be Water/WW/Streets and Drainage
Drew Huffman - WW;
Casey Bowles - Wtr;
Dusty Draper - Streets
Holiday Park Phase 2 27-Nov-17 1-Dec-18 Water/ Waste Water/ Streets
Drew Huffman - WW;
Casey Bowles - Wtr;
Dusty Draper - Streets
Street / Intersection Detour
Routes
Proposed
Date of
Construction
Proposed
Date of
Completion
Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door
Hangers
Message
Boards
Public
Meeting
Lookout no Nov 30, 2017 tbd Sidewalk Repair
Windsor to Westward Streets - Roy
Mayhill- Engineering tbd tbd Engineering Project
Noreen Housewright -
Eng; Gary Powers -
ROW
PEC 4 - Engineering tbd tbd Engineering Project Lee Perry - Engineering
Sagebrush Jan-18 tbd Water/WW/Streets
Water is almost complete
Drew Huffman - WW;
Casey Bowles - Wtr;
Dusty Draper - Streets
Smith-Johnson tbd tbd
Large Project: Drainage/ Streets/
Portions of Water and small point work
for WW
Chad Allen -
Engineering
Thomas tbd tbd Water/WW/Streets
Drew Huffman - WW;
Casey Bowles - Wtr;
Dusty Draper - Streets
Wayne tbd tbd Water/ WW/Streets
Drew Huffman - WW;
Casey Bowles - Wtr;
Dusty Draper - Streets
Westward no Nov 30, 2017 tbd Panel Repair
Lookout to Southway Streets
P P
Windsor- Engineering tbd tbd Possibly bundling with Windsor, if so, it
will be Water/WW/Streets and Drainage
Drew Huffman - WW;
Casey Bowles - Wtr;
Dusty Draper - Streets
RESIDENTIAL
Bellemead yes Oct 19, 2017 Dec 8, 2017 Street Reconstruction
Thomas to Emery Streets
10/10/17 P P
Street / Intersection Detour
Routes
Proposed
Date of
Construction
Proposed
Date of
Completion
Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door
Hangers
Message
Boards
Public
Meeting
Bentoaks no Sep 25, 2017 Jan 19, 2018 Street Reconstruction
Oakhurst to Teasley Streets
Bradshaw yes Nov 20, 2017 Nov 22, 2017 Utility Construction
E McKinney to Davis Engineering
Emery yes Nov 27, 2017 Dec 11, 2017 Utility Construction
Bellemead to Hillcrest Utility Construction
Emery yes Nov 27, 2017 Dec 21, 2017 Utility Construction
Ector & S Entrance Aldi Food Center Utility Construction
Foxsedge no Oct 9, 2017 Nov 30, 2017 Panel Repair
Pockrus Page to Sunray Streets
Holiday Park Phase 2 yes Nov 10-17 Dec 1, 2018 Wastewater Main Construction
Manhattan to Kings Row Wastewater
Kings Row no Aug 7, 2017 Jan 31, 2018 Curb and Gutter/Drive Approaches
WB Right Ln Wellington and Sherman Engineering
Lattimore no Oct 9, 2017 Feb 5, 2018 Street Reconstruction
Audra to Dead End Streets
Linden yes Nov 27, 2017 Nov 30, 2017 Base Failure Repars
Bryan to Malone Streets
Manor Ct no Sep 25, 2017 Jan 19, 2018 Street Reconstruction
Oakhurst to Teasley Streets
P
Mimosa no Oct 2, 2017 Dec 2, 2017 Wastewater Main Construction
Bolivar to N Carroll Wastewater
P
Street / Intersection Detour
Routes
Proposed
Date of
Construction
Proposed
Date of
Completion
Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door
Hangers
Message
Boards
Public
Meeting
Mimosa no Oct 23, 2017 Dec 8, 2017 Water Line Replacement
Bolivar to Carroll Water
P
Mockingbird yes Oct 23, 2017 Dec 31, 2018 Street Reconstruction
South of Howard to Audra Lane Engineering
10/10/17 P P 18-Oct
Mockingbird yes Oct 23, 2017 Feb 20, 2018 Street Reconstruction
Audra to McKinney Streets
10/10/17 P P 18-Oct
Mockingbird yes Oct 23, 2017 Feb 20, 2018 Street Reconstruction
Mckinney to Paisley Streets
10/10/17 P P 18-Oct
Mulberry no Oct 30, 2017 Dec 1, 2017 Utility Construction
Hickory to Welch Engineering
Oakhurst no Sep 25, 2017 Jan 19, 2018 Street Reconstruction
Oakhurst to Teasley Streets
P
Oak Park no Oct 9, 2017 Feb 5, 2018 Street Reconstruction
Oaktree to Oak Valley Streets
Oaktree no Oct 9, 2017 Feb 5, 2018 Street Reconstruction
Audra to Lattimore Streets
Overlook no Oct 2, 2017 Dec 22, 2017 Sidewalk and Panel Repairs
Windsor to Westward Streets
Paisley yes Oct 2, 2017 Jan 5, 2018 Wastewater Main Construction
Frame to Ruddell Wastewater
Springtree yes Sep 13, 2017 Nov 15, 2017 Water and Sewer Line Construction
E McKinney to Pecan Grove Engineering
Street / Intersection Detour
Routes
Proposed
Date of
Construction
Proposed
Date of
Completion
Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door
Hangers
Message
Boards
Public
Meeting
Stanley yes Nov 6, 2017 Nov 30, 2017 Mill Overlay/Curb and Gutter Work
Panhandle to Emery Streets
Welch no Oct 30, 2017 Dec 1, 2017 Utility Construction
Chestnut to Mulberry Engineering
Wellington no Nov 8, 2017 Dec 22, 2017 Curb and Gutter Repair
Stratford to Heather Streets
Whispering Oaks no Oct 9, 2017 Feb 5, 2018 Street Reconstruction
Oak Valley to Oak Park Streets
MAJOR ROADS
Barthold yes Jun 12, 2017 Dec 18, 2017 Street Construction
I35 Svc Rd Intersection to 700' West Engineering
Centre Place no Sep 25, 2017 Nov 10, 2017 Concrete Street Panel Repairs
I-35 Service Rd to Alegre Vista Streets
P
Hickory yes Aug 23, 2017 Dec 1, 2017 Duct Bank Construction
Bonnie Brae to E of Ave H Engineering
8/29/17 P P P
Hickory yes Sep 8, 2017 Dec 1, 2017 Duct Bank Construction
Stella to Hickory Engineering
8/29/17 P P P
Riney yes Sep 29, 2017 Jul 29, 2018 Road Removal and Replacement
N. Elm to Solona Engineering
Spencer yes Dec 2, 2017 Dec 3, 2017 Utility Construction
Bridges St to Mayhill Rd Engineering
Street / Intersection Detour
Routes
Proposed
Date of
Construction
Proposed
Date of
Completion
Brief Description of Construction Contact Department Letters Door
Hangers
Message
Boards
Public
Meeting
Note: This provides an Estimate of work to be done the next two weeks. Weather, equipment breakdowns, or other unforeseen problems could cause this schedule to change.
Drainage 349-7116 / Water Distribution 349-7181 / Wastewater 349-8489 / Traffic 349-7342 / Streets 349-7160, streets@cityofdenton.com
Engineering 349-8910, engineering@cityofdenton.com / TX DOT 387-1414, romulo.bahamon@txdot.gov / Denton County 349-3420
COMPLETED PROJECTS
S. Bonnie Brae no Aug 9, 2017 Nov 1, 2017 Shoulder Widening
Vintage Blvd to 1500 ft N of Vintage Blvd Engineering
Emery yes Oct 9, 2017 Nov 9, 2017 Utility Construction
Stanley to Thomas Engineering
Emery yes Oct 9, 2017 Nov 9, 2017 Utility Construction
Thomas to Bellemead Engineering
Hickory yes Sep 5, 2017 Nov 3, 2017 Waterline Replacement
North Texas Blvd to Ave D Water
McCormick no Oct 23, 2017 Dec 31, 2017 Mill Overlay
I-35 to Willowwood Streets
P P P
Roselawn St no Aug 9, 2017 Nov 1, 2017 Shoulder Widening
Old Bonnie Brae to Roselawn Cemetery Engineering
Southway no 10-02-20107 Nov 13, 2017 Sidewalk Repair
Windsor to Westward Streets
Third yes Oct 9, 2017 Oct 30, 2017 Street Construction
Bolivar to Elm Engineering