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Minutes May 11, 1993415 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1993 The Council convened into a sPecial Call Meeting'at 5:15 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room of City Hall.. PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Smith; Council Members Brock, Chew, Cott, Perry, and Miller. ABSENT: None 1. The council convened into the Executive Session to discuss the following: A. Legal Matters -- Under Sec. 2(e),' Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. 1. Considered settlement offer in Gamble vs. City of Denton. Be Real Estate -- Under Sec. 2(f), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. Personnel/Board Appointments -- Under Sec. 2(g), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. 2. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and providing for the award of contracts for public works or improvements. (Bid #1493) Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this item Was on the Consent Agenda for Council consideration at the last meeting. The item was not considered as staff wanted to brief the Public Utilities Board which recommended approval to Council. Jim Harder, Director of Electric Utilities, stated that the State Highway Department had approved the widening of Teasley Lane at a late date as far as the planning process for utilities. The electric utility was not able to get funding for underground construction in the 1993 CIP. After the Utility Department had learned of the approval of the project, it developed a plan to put the existing electric lines underground and to relocate the existing sanitary sewer force mains and the large water mains from under the existing pavement. The project was delayed because the electric portion had not been funded in the CIP. The Public Utilities Board recommended a modification of the 1993 CIP in which the electric portion would be funded, from bond funds. A major benefit.of the project was that it would be completed at one time instead of doing the water and then the sewer. 416 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 2 The following ordinance was considered: NO. 93-078 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS OR IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Miller motioned, Smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 3. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding a proposed ordinance amending the loading zone ordinance and gave staff direction. Jerry Clark, City Engineer, stated that loading zones were one of the issues in the Denton Main Street Parking Survey.- The survey indicated the only interest in loading zones came from individuals who currently had Such zones. Two types of zones were proposed for the Square. One was a central type zone which was located in the middle of a block and was available for use by all with no fee. The second was a small zone for specific businesses. After discussion with the businesses on the Square, it was determined that the central zones would not be appropriate due to the varied uses, types of loading vehicles used and times of use of the loading zones. The next step was to identify a type of zone which would apply to all of the businesses and types of usage. It was determined that a two step approach would work best with some general loading zones plus specific zones. With the specific zones, loading zone owners would be able to park their private or commercial vehicle in the loading zone between deliveries. Those vehicles would be identified with a mirror tag. Loading zones were evaluated each year by the Citizens Traffic Safety Support Commission for appropriateness and level of activity. council Member Miller asked for the penalty for violation of loading, zone parking. Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, replied that the vehicle may or may not be towed and would be issued a citation. Clark stated that signs could be changed to add the towing provision. 417 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 3 Council Member Miller asked about the provision allowing a customer to use the loading zone. Clark replied that an example would be at Thomas Furniture. If a customer were to use a loading zone, it would be the one at the front of the store. Council Member Miller stated that it was not intended to have a customer use a restricted zone~ Clark replied that if a customer did use a restricted zone, it would be for a short period of time. A violator of a loading zone would be an individual who parked his vehicle in the zone for a long period of time as opposed to a customer using the zone for a short period of time. Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that it would be the job of the enforcement people to monitor vehicles in the zones. An unmarked vehicle in the zone for a long period of time would be ticketed. The specific zones would have registered vehicles which would be allowed in the zones. Council Member Miller asked if the proposed ordinance applied only to the Square or to all areas of the City. Svehla replied that it would apply to the entire city. Council Member Chew asked if there had been any input regarding the proposed ordinance from anyone other than businesses on the Square as it applied to the entire City. Clark replied that notices had been sent to all current businesses with a loading zone. One of the businesses off the Square had provided some general comments and did not indicate a problem with the proposed ordinance. Mayor Castleberry asked if signs should be required for the vehicles. He did not feel the mirror tag would be effective. Svehla replied that some type of magnetic sign could be required and language for suoh included in the proposed ordinance. Council Member Brock asked if the mirror tag would identify a Darticular vehicle such as the license number of the vehicle on the tag. 418 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 4 Clark replied no that the system was designed so that the tag could be moved to a different vehicle if necessary. There would be only one tagged vehicle in the zone at a time so that if a different vehicle were used, the tag could be changed to that vehicle allowing for correct operation of the vehicle in the zone. Council Member Brock expressed concern regarding the reduction of the amount of parking available on the Square and the possibility of the loading zones becoming paid parking spaces. Clark replied that the Traffic Safety Commission was very diligent regarding enforcement of the zones and was very aware of the potential abuse of the spaces. Council Member Miller asked how many additional loading zones would be created with the proposed ordinance. Clark replied that there would be no new loading zones. Council Member Smith asked how many paid loading zones were currently on the Square. Clark replied that all of the zones used to be paid zones. Revenues had not been collected for several y~ars during this evaluation process. Council Member Smith asked if the need for the proposed ordinance was for enforcement reasons. Clark replied that the existing ordinance lacked specificity in several areas and made enforcement difficult. Svehla stated that with the current ordinance, the loading zone was a paid zone in which a vehicle with some type of designation could be parked there. Mayor Castleberry stated that the current ordinance required some type of sign on the vehicle. Svehla replied correct. Council Member Perry felt there would not be a problem requiring some type of sign on the vehicle which would be allowed in the zone. 419 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 5 Bill Thomas, Thomas Furniture, stated that no one had a problem with the current ordinance. However, the proposed ordinance provided better enforcement. City Manager Harrell stated that the proposed ordinance gave the option for a general loading zone which could be used by anyone at certain strategic points. If the Council did not pursue that option, there might be the potential for more loading zone requests. Clark indicated that the proposed ordinance also specified lengths for the loading zones and updated the language in the ordinance. Mayor Castleberry asked if there were currently any general loading zones. Clark replied no that the City was not authorized at this time to provide general loading zones. Council Member Smith suggested amending the current ordinance to provide for mirror tags and some type of sign on the side of permitted vehicles~ Council Member Miller expressed concern in not accepting the recommendations of the advisory committee which had studied the issue in detail. He suggested trying a general loading zone concept in order to facilitate customers on the Square. Council Member Perry suggested incorporating the dimensions of the loading zones in any ordinance the Council would consider. Council Member Smith restated her suggested of enforcing the current ordinance adding the mirror tags, signage on the side of permitted vehicles and related dimensions and fees for the zones. Council Member Brock felt that the changes suggested to the current ordinance brought the ordinance closer to the proposed ordinance. Clark suggested removing the general loading zones from the proposed ordinance if Council did not like that option and consider the other portions of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Castleberry asked for a further definition of the general loading zones. Svehla replied that the general zones were established without a fee. A number of businesses needed a zone, did not have any of 42O City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 6 their own delivery vehicles but had customers who heeded some type of loading zone for delivery or pickup. One or two of those zones could be located around the Square to allow more than one business to use the zone. Using general zones might allow the elimination of some specific loading zones. With the specific loading zones, a business could purchase a zone and use it for loading, unloading and parking of their delivery vehicle. Council Member Perry expressed concern that a general loading zone might take away needed parking spaces on the Square. Clark indicated that the Traffic Safety Commission would evaluate all of the current loading zones and no new zones were being proposed. Smith motioned, Perry seconded to direct staff draft an ordinance following the proposed ordinance with the exception of general loading zones including in the ordinance signage on vehicles and a definition of loading and unloading. On roll vote, Brock "nay", Cott "aye", Miller "nay", Smith "aye", Chew "nay", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried with a 4-3 vote. 4. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding a proposed Juvenile Diversion Task Force and gave staff direction. Harlan Jefferson, Director of Treasury Operations, stated that Council had directed staff to develop a Juvenile Diversion Task Force. The first step was to develop a charge to assure that it would focus on the concerns of the City Council. The Task Force would determine if a diversion program was appropriate and feasible for the City with either a one dimensional program where the Municipal Judge would sentence the juvenile to perform community services or a teen court. If the diversion program was appropriate and feasible, recommendations would be made regarding the following: (1) goals of the diversion program including reduction in the number of juvenile offenders, development of a healthy attitude among juveniles toward authority, involvement of the ~mmunity in addressing the Droblems of juvenile offenders; (2) format of the diversion program including makeup of the board, meetin~ place, screening criteria, role of participants, evaluation of the program and adult and youth volunteer recruitment; (3) public relations strategy including speaker bureau, continuous recruitment in anticipation of turnover, and recognition program; (4) anticipated financial impact; (5) implementation schedule including list of action steps in sequential order, time frame of various action steps, periodic evaluation and updates to City Council. The second major issue regarding the formulation of the 421 City of Denton City Council Minutes May ll, 1993 Page 7 task force was the selection of its members-. A possible makeup of members included a member from the Parent/Teacher Association, Chamber of Commerce, civic groups, Denton County, Denton Independent School District, Municipal Judge's Office, City's Finance Department, City Attorney's Office, Police Department, community-based organizations and a student from the Denton Independent School District. Council Member Chew suggested representation from the NAACP, LULAC, and the County Juvenile Probation Department, particularly Peggy Fox. Council Member Perry suggested that the Task Force look at the County Justice Plan and related diversion program. Council Member Miller suggested adding a member from the Denton County Bar Association. Council Member Smith suggested having a member from the Denton Independent School District Advisory Board. Council Member Brock asked how civic groups and community-based groups were defined. Jefferson replied that civic groups.would include the Lions Clubs, Kiwanis, etc. Community-based groups were volunteer service groups. Council Member Brock suggested a member from the Concerned Parents Organization which was active in disciplinary actions of the School District. Jefferson stated that the Court had received the backlog cases from the Police Department which were in excess of 30 cases. The prosecutor was reviewing the cases to make a determination Of which cases should be processed. 5. The COuncil received a report and held a discussion regarding the Landscape and Tree Preservation Ordinance and its enforcement and gave staff direction. Frank Robbins, Executive Director of Planning, stated that concerns had been raised regarding the removal of a tree next to the Genetics Laboratory on McKinney. There were a number of situations in which the tree protection provisions of the ordinance applied which Robbins detailed from agenda backup. 422 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 8 City Manager Harrell stated that with single family residential lots there was a different degree of review process. It was not as detailed as with other zoning classifications. Robbins replied that was correct. He reviewed the provisions of the tree preservation ordinance as it related to permit requirements and procedures. In the case of the oak tree removed on McKinney, the tree was located in the building footprint. Staff had been reviewing the building plans and were preparing to issue the building permit for the entire construction including the landscaping plan when the tree was cut down. The building permit had not been issued to remove that tree. Staff knew, approximately one week before the tree was removed, that removal would be approved and had communicated such to the developer. Technically it was a violation of the ordinance as there was no permit issued but staff had communicated and was in a position to issue the building permit. Council Member Miller asked if staff reminded the developer that a permit was required when verbal approval was given to remove the tree. Robbins replied yes but that the machine operator had not received the instructions to obtain a permit before removal. Council Member Brock asked if the tree removal permit required a designation of the size of the tree to be removed. Robbins replied that it was not specifically required but the information was usually included. In the case of the tree on McKinney, the size of the tree was not known. Council Member Brock asked if staff went out to the site to inspect the tree to be removed. Owen Yost, Urban Planner, stated staff usually reviewed the tree to be removed. Robbins stated that there were some tree protection provisions and landscaping provisions added to the zoning case which protected some trees. When a tree was in the middle of a lot, an attempt could be made to try and save the tree but there' would be construction activity proceeding around the tree. Sometimes it was difficult to protect the drip line during construction. Council Member Brock asked if tree preservation was not feasible. 423 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 9 Robbins replied that usually the protected tree was toward the street and not in the area where the construction was taking place. City Manager Harrell asked Robbins to detail, the landscaping which was required for the development. Robbins stated that some ordinances had a replacement requirement. Denton's ordinance did not require replacement but required certain number of trees be planted in the streetyard. He detailed on an overhead the location of the. new trees and presented other developments indicating Protected trees which would be removed and protected trees which would be saved. He indicated that staff was not making a recommendation concerning tree removal. Council might want to hold a public hearing on the issue or may want to have the Planning and Zoning Commission review the issue before giving staff direction. Council Member Brock questioned whether or not to keep the tree preservation ordinance and if so, should it be enforced more aggressively. In the case of the tree on McKinney, she felt that a reasonable effort had not been made to avoid removal of the tree. Rob Rayner stated that the day the tree was to be removed, a permit was going to be requested. The machine operator had acted before the permit could be obtained. There were specific guidelines regarding the construction of the building and were not allowed alternative designs to possibly accommodate the tree. He felt that the tree preservation ordinance was a good ordinance and felt that other developers thought that the ordinance worked well. Council Member Smith asked if there were any successes where the tree preservation worked in saving trees. Robbins reviewed several developments in which trees were saved during construction. Council Member Perry felt that the ordinance was working well but would not object to reviewing the provisions if the Council wished to do so. Councii Member Miller felt that the ordinance was good and based on experience might look at the provisions in terms of were there any limitations in the ordinance. Mayor Castleberry stated that there were many more pluses than minuses as a result of the ordinance. He felt that staff had done a good job in retaining valuable trees. 424 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 10 6. The Council received a report and held a discussion on the draft Annexation Policy Plan and gave staff direction. Harry Persaud, Senior Planner, stated that the Annexation Policy Plan was intended to provide a procedural and analytical framework to guide informed decisionmaking with. regard to annexation, city limits, and extraterritorial jurisdiction issues. The policies covered a side range of issues including City limits and ETJ boundaries, reasons for annexation, need for a service plan, annexation process, release of land in the ETJ and the creation of special districts. The City had an extraterritorial jurisdiction of three and one half miles from the corporate city limits. It was surrounded by at least fifteen municipalities with population varying between 250 to 7,900. Questions and issues raised by landowners, developers, and municipalities with regard to annexation, city limits, and ETJ had increased significantly over the years. The annexation of a tract of land into the City had to comply with local, state and federal regulations. The integration of these requirements resulted in a complex procedure to be followed by the City in the annexation process. All of the processes and regulations regarding annexation were included in one document, the Annexation Policy Plan, which set up a framework in dealing with annexations. Reasons for annexation included (1) expanding the current tax base for ad valorem and sales tax, (2) extending zoning, land subdivision control and code enforcement to a specific area (3) providing municipal services to specific areas in the ETJ and (4) providing recognizable boundaries to the incorporated area of ETJ of the city. Council Member Cott asked if most of the area annexed by the City was farm land with a low ad valorem tax base. Persaud replied correct as most of the land annexed was in the ETJ which usually had sparse development. Most annexation requests were from developers which had a potential tax base. City Manager Harrell stated that the practice in the past had been that there was an ETJ area which no one could annex excep~ for city of Denton. Annexation in those areas would not be initiated until the property started to develop. Persuad stated that another policy the plan was proposing stated that when defining Denton's ETJ and corporate city limits, every effort would be made to identify physical boundaries which were easily discernible on ground such as road, creeks, and railroads. The Local Government Code required that a service plan be prepared as part of the annexation ordinance. The Plan indicated that a 425 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 11 service plan should summarize the service extension policies of the city and define the level of full municipal services to be provided to the area to be annexed. The costs 'of full municipal services should be weighed against the benefits of theregulatory authority gained byannexation and the revenues to be generated from the area proposed for annexation. In dealing with apportionment of ETJ, the policy proposed that the City would consider a request by another municipality or a land owner to initiate actions to establish a joint ETJ apportionment agreement with regards to the subject tract. The Plan stated that Denton should retain control of all areas in its ETJ unless there were compelling reasons to release land to other municipalities and detailed criteria for consideration of land release. In regards to annexation by another municipality, the Plan stated that the City would oppose all municipal annexations within its corporate city limits and ETJ which had not been formally agreed upon bythe Denton City Council. In cases where such annexation had been completed, the City might pursue actions to annul the annexation ordinance in accordance with the Local Government Code. The Plan would detail the effective date of annexation in order to minimize the negative fiscal impacts to the City's budget. Persaud detailed the Plan's policy regarding disannexation requests for failure to provide services. The Plan would detail the procedural requirements for annexations. The following components had been identified for further work as part of the findings and recommendations of the Plan (1) ETJ apportionment agreements with surrounding municipalities and (2) fiscal impact model. If Council approved the proposed Plan staff would include it on a future agenda for formal acceptance. Council Member Cott indicated that he would like to see the model before formal consideration and a cost analysis dealing with ETJ agreements with surrounding municipalities. Council Member Brock asked what the procedure was if another municipality attempted to annex portions of the City's current ETJ. Debra Drayovitch, city Attorney, stated that the City would ask a Court to declare that annexation void. City Manager Harrell indicated that the Planning Department had become very diligent in monitoring surrounding municipality newspapers for indications of annexations in the area. Robbins stated that it would be difficult to' project the costs involved in determining ETJ agreements as the conditions would vary greatly with each case. 426 city of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 12 Council Member Cott replied that Persuad indicated that he would present a fiscal model and he wanted to see that model. He questioned the cost for an apportionate agreement. City Manager Harrell stated that current staff would take on this project to facilitate that activity, particularly Mr. Persaud. An analysis could be done to indicate what Persaud was giving up to do this project. Consensus of the Council was to move ahead with the Plan. The Council considered Item #9. 9. The Council received an update and held a discussion regarding TMPA's debt restructuring and refinancing program and gave staff direction. Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that the City's representatives had recommended a 2016 plan which was not the plan which Garland and Greenville desired. A 2018 plan was approved and TMPA was preparing to award approximately $578 million worth of bonds. In 1993, the cost for a kw hour of electricity would be $.05 and in 1994, would be $.052. For Denton, the cost would be a two-tenths of a cent per kw hour increase. Ray Stephens, TMPA Board of Directors, stated that the law which allowed the Agency to refund outstanding bonds was to expire July 1, 1993. With the outstanding debt, it was desired to refund the possible debt. At the last meeting of the Board, various attempts at compromise were attempted with some members wanting to extend the date as far out as possible. He did not support the 2018 plan which extended the debt out farther than necessary. The ratings for the bonds would be determined during the week and the final sale would be completed by the end of June. Council Member Cott asked what was the assumption on rates for the time period. Stephens replied that part of the idea for refunding was that the bond market was favorable. Council Member Cott asked how long was it assumed to be favorable. Stephens replied that there would only be a short time between now and when the bonds were sold to have to deal with the interest rate. Unless there was a tremendous change in the bond market, rates should be favorable. 427 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 13 Council Member Cott requested that more information be made available regarding such issues when making these types of decisions. Nelson replied that the City Council was not really making such a decision as it was a function of the TMPA Board. Council Member Cott asked why it was then brought to Council. Nelson replied it was for informational purposes to share with the Council. The Council returned to the regular agenda order. 7. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding the Trail Plan and gave staff direction. Todd Parton, Urban Planner, stated that in 1992 the Planning and Zoning Commission directed the Planning Department to begin studying the possibility of a trail plan and ultimate transportation plan. The Denton Development Plan contained policy statements outlining an alternate transportation system that provided for viable bicycle and pedestrian transportation as well as utilization of greenways for recreational purposes and as ideal locations for pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Three basic objectives had been developed concerning a trail plan (1) facilitate viable alternate means of transportation, (2) create a facility which would meet the needs of recreational as well as communing users and (3) promote the use of bicycles, walking and jogging as an alternative means of transportation. There were three basic issues considered in developing the plan (1) where did people want to go, (2) how would those people get there and (3) what resources were available to develop those needs. Parton noted on maps where people might want to go and indicated possible trail routes which might be developed. The trail system would be implemented according to a "mile a year" program. One mile of trail would be built each year with CIP funds. Staff would like to conduct a media survey to determine where people currently ride, walk and jog. They also wanted to conduct a follow up community meeting, in which the public would be invited to help staff identify trail corridors. The information gathered from the survey and the meeting would be used to developa final trail plan concept map to be presented to the Parks and Recreation Board, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for consideration. Council Member Cott suggested detailing a "best-worst" case scenario for the cost of the trails perhaps per mile so that 428 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 14 citizens would be aware of the cost of each type of trail. Parton replied that those figures were available. Council Member Brock indicated that such a system of trails would add greatly to Denton's quality of life. Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the development of the concept. 8. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding Pretreatment Program modifications and changes to the sewer use ordinance and gave staff direction. Howard Martin, Director of Environmental Operations, stated that in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit compliance schedule for the Wastewater Treatment Plant discharge, the City was required to develop Technically Based Local Limits which were the limitations which would go in the City's sewer use ordinance to govern industrial discharge into the system. In January 1993, proposed modifications to the pretreatment program activities and associated Sewer Use Ordinance changes which reflected the development of technically based discharge limits were submitted to the EPA. Areas of the pretreatment program which had undergone changes included: (1) the Sewer Use ordinance in the areas of definitions, clarification of significant user, permitting requirements and legal authority, (2) pretreatment program changes included reduction in sampling frequency and permitting procedures, (3) adjustments to technically based local limits, and (4) enforcement response plan which identified enforcement for specific violations and guidance for pretreatment program personnel. For this process the city was looking at the proposed modifications in the sewer use ordinance, discussing modifications for industrial input, and had delivered the proposed changes to all current industries which the City monitored. Once these issues had been resolved, the City would have to formally approve the proposed sewer use ordinance, the pretreatment program modifications and the program funding resolution. Council Member Cott suggested making sure that any company coming to Denton saw a fairness in conjunction with the local, state and federal laws so that it did not become trapped among the regulations. He questioned the releasing of potential confidential information for a potential company locating in Denton and the need for a policy regarding the releasing of such information. 429 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 15 Martin stated that such information was already located in the program policies. Council Member Cott indicated that he had a concern with the procedure of allowing the executive director of utilities to stop temporarily or to revoke a permit issued to a company. He felt that that function should come from the City Council. Martin stated that Council Member Cott was referring to the procedure for abatement of violations'of the sewer use ordinance and/or suspend services or revoke permits. Council Member Cott stated that he did not have a problem with a temporary suspension issued by someone other than.the Council but did have a problem with the revoking of a permit by someone else other than the Council. He also. indicated that in the section dealing with modifications of permits, a 30 day notification period was not long enough for a significant user. Martin replied that a significant industrial user had categorical pretreatment standards passed for that industry. Federal'law would have to be investigated to determine what was allowed for time periods for that category. 10. The Council drew lots to determine the order to begin the board and commission nomination process as outlined in Ordinance 93-073 and gave staff direction. city Manager Harrell indicated that Council had been provided a list of all of the boards and commissions alphabetically and alphabetically within each board bymember. Lots would be drawn by Council and the individual who drew an "x" would be the first position on the first board with all the other boards following. Upon drawing o~ the lots! Mayor Castleberry drew the "x" and was listed as the first Council position responsible for first position on the Airport Advisory Board. All following positions and boards were numbered accordingly. Mayor Castleberry stated that Council Member Cott had asked for a reconsideration of the vote on the loading zone proposal. Debra Drayovitch, city Attorney, stated that a motion to reconsider had to be made and had to be made by an individual who voted in the majority. 4 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 16 Cott motioned, Miller seconded to reconsider the vote regarding the loading zone proposals. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Cott "aye", Miller "aye", Smith "nay", Chew "nay", Perry "nay", and Mayor Castleberry "nay". Motion failed with a 3-4 vote. Council Member Chew suggested holding a public hearing when reconsidering the matter in order to receive public input. 11. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, presented the following items: A. John McGrane, Executive Director for Finance, had indicated that a special Council meeting might be necessary on June 8, 1993 in order to accommodate the City's refunding procedure. B. The City's Court of Record bill had passed out of the House. Carrollton had gotten its bill out of the Senate with the provision of appointing the Municipal Judge. 12. New Business The following items of New Business were suggested by Council Members for future agendas: A. Council Member Cott thanked staff for the New Council orientation process he had recently attended. B. Council Member Brock indicated that she would like Council to discuss the matter of whether there would be term limits for appointed board members. Council decided that that issue had been discussed and taken care of with the terminology in the revised procedures. C. Council Member Miller asked if staff could be directed to prepare correspondence with TMPA protesting their recent actions in lengthening the time of debt retirement. Council Member Chew indicated that Council should consider carefully any action taken against TM_PA as it could have adverse reactions. Consensus of the Council was to not proceed with such correspondence. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 431 City of Denton city Council Minutes May 11, 1993 Page 17 ~ITY OF DENTON, TEXAS BOB CASTLEBERRY, MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS/