Minutes May 15, 2001CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 15, 2001
After determining that a quorum was present, the City of Denton City Council convened in a
Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tem Beasley; Council Members Burroughs, Fulton,
McNeill, Phillips and Redmon.
ABSENT: None
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas
flags.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Mayor Brock presented May Yard-of-the-Month awards to:
Buster and Sarah Brown
Shela Franks, Paula Warren and Timothy Warren
Charlie Baty
Kirk and Cindy Simmons
Charles and Penny Holbert
Howard, Beth and Nelson Palmer
Ramsgate Apartments
3. Mayor Brock presented a proclamation for Dr. Charles H. Saunders Day.
4. Resolutions of Appreciation
A. Council considered approval of a resolution of appreciation for Neil Durrance.
Redmon motioned, Beasley seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. Council considered approval of a resolution of appreciation for Mike Cochran.
Phillips motioned, Beasley seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carded unanimously.
C. Council considered approval of a resolution of appreciation for Sandy
Kristoferson.
McNeill motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carded unanimously.
Mayor Brock pr~a~ed recognition to Alt,mative Transportation Day Sponsors
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CITIZEN REPORTS
6. Bob Clifton regarding resurrection now.
Mr. Clifton presented information regarding fees that he felt were inappropriate. He detailed
information regarding employee salaries that he felt were out of line and too inflated. The
citizens of Denton had to pay for those salaries.
7. Carl Williams regarding board and commission appointments.
Mr. Williams expressed concem that he had been appointed to two boards and commissions by
former council members and he asked that all council members consider appointing African-
Americans to boards and commissions and not just have District One appoint African-
Americans.
8. Ross Melton regarding liberty for individuals and corporations plus the new council and
lawyers.
Mr. Melton stated that government should provide services only when citizens are not able to
provide the services themselves. He felt that the city did not operate openly and had secret
meetings.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Redmon requested that Item #15 be pulled for separate consideration.
Burroughs motioned, McNeill seconded to approve the Consent Agenda except for Item #15. On
roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon
"aye", and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carded unanimously.
Item #15
Council Member Redmon indicated that he had concerns about the MLK lighting project and the
funding of the project. He requested postponing consideration until an engineering study was
done regarding the lighting project and continue to add sidewalks to the Fred Moore Park.
Council discussed the pros and cons of delaying the lighting project in favor of the sidewalk
project.
Burroughs motioned, Beasley seconded to approve the funding allocation list and that prior to
the expenditure of funds for the MLK lighting project the item would be brought back to council
with msulta of an onginooring study regarding thc lighting and what portion of thc sidewalks
could be done. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye",
Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carded unanimously.
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NO. 2001-195
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE
DELINQUENT TAX ATTORNEY CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF
LINEBARGER, HEARD, GOGGAN, BLAIR, GRAHAM, PENA & SAMPSON, L.L.P.,
AND THE LAW FIRM OF GREGORY & BRADSHAW, P.C. FOR AN ADDITIONAL
ONE YEAR TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2002; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE FIRM OF ITS DESIRE TO
EXTEND THIS CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
10.
NO. 2001-196
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND THE DENTON
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A WIDE-
AREA NETWORK; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.
NO. 2001-197
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER ONE
TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND GOVERNMENT
CAPITAL CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE LEASE
PERIOD; AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF FINANCING CHARGES; AND A
REVISION TO THE ANNUAL LEASE PURCHASE PAYMENTS SCHEDULE;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE 2665 - LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING
OF 13 REFUSE TRUCKS AWARDED TO GOVERNMENT CAPITAL
CORPORATION AT A FINANCING COST OF $88,678.44, (ORDINANCE 2001-123)
AND CHANGE ORDER ONE IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,387.80, FOR A TOTAL
FINANCING CHARGE OF $199,066.30).
12.
NO. 2001-198
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) WITH JAMES R. KIRKPATRICK
ARCHITECT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE CENTRAL FIRE STATION AS SET
FORTH IN THE CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PSA
2579 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONVERSION OF BELL
STREET POWER PLANT TO CENTRAL FIRE STATION AWARDED TO JAMES R.
KIRKPATRICK, ARCHITECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $240,000.00 AND NOT-TO-
EXCEED (NTE) $10,000.00 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES).
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13.
NO. R2001-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLrNCIL SUPPORTING THE PERSONAL USE OF
BICYCLES CHECKED-OUT TO EMPLOYEES UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
CITY OF DENTON EMPLOYEE BIKE CHECKOUT PROGRAM; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
14.
NO. 2001-199
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND ELIZABETH DUNBAR RELATING TO THE PURCHASE
OF APPROXIMATELY 0.16 ACRES OF LAND BEING LOT 9, BLOCK 4 OF THE
SOLOMON HILL ADDITION NO. 3 AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DENTON,
LOCATED IN THE H. CISCO SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1184, FOR USE AS A
PHOENIX PARK EXPANSION SITE; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
15.
NO. R2001-024
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN AND SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT A 2001 ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATIONS, AS
AUTHORIZED AND REQUIRED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED AND THE NATIONAL
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
16.
NO. 2001-200
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 26 RELATING TO UTILITIES BY AMENDING
SECTIONS 26-1, 26-3, 26-4, 26-5, 26-6, 26-8, 26-9, 26-10 AND 26-37; FURTHER
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 26-100, 26-104, 26-128, 26-153,
26-154, 26-155, 26-157, 26-158, 26-160, 26-161, 26-171, 26-177, 26-186, 26-187, 26-
188, 26-189, 26-190, 26-191, 26-201, 26-202, 26-203, 26-204, 26-205, 26-206, 26-207,
26-227, 26-233 AND 26-234 IN ORDER TO REFLECT CURRENT
OROANIZATIONAL STATUS REGARDING THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER -
UTILITIES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 26-233
AND/OR SECTION 26-234, AS APPLICABLE; ESTABLISHING A SUNSET
PROVISION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AS TO THE
REMAINING PROVISIONS.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. The Council held a public heating and considered adoption of an ordinance approving the
amendment of a Detailed Plan, commonly known as 3901 Montecito Road, in Planned
Development 22 (PD-22) zoning district. The property was located at the southwest comer of Ryan
Road and Montecito Road. Residential duplex development for senior housing was proposed. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0) with conditions. (Z-01-O001, Lake
Forest Good Samaritan 21mended Detailed Plan)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this ordinance would allow for 27
duplexes instead of townhomes. The proposal was not subject to the interim regulations. The
Planning and Zoning Commission had placed a condition that the development could only serve
residents 62 years of age and older.
The Mayor opened the public heating.
No one spoke during the public heating.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2001-201
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 81-50, TO PROVDE FOR A DETAILED PLAN FOR 3.4 ACRES LOCATED
WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 22 (PD-22) ZONING DISTRICT AND
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION TO PROVIDE FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN DUPLEX
DEVELOPMENT; THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BEING LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RYAN ROAD AND MONTECITO ROAD IN THE CITY
OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE PROVDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
$2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Z-01-O001)
Burroughs motioned, McNeill seconded to adopt the ordinance with the conditions
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs
"aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye".
Motion carried unanimously.
18. The Council held the second of two public heatings regarding a proposed voluntary
annexation of approximately 77.5 acres of land located north of Loop 288, east of Stuart Road and
west of Sherman Drive in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton, Texas. (2t-01-0001,
Denton ISD)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this was a voluntary annexation
by the DISD. The City was also involved in a joint venture with a natatorium at the site.
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The Mayor opened the public heating.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
19. The Council considered approval of a resolution establishing the maximum rates that
Charter Communications may charge its Denton cable television subscribers for the basic service
tier, changing tiers, and associated equipment, establishing a maximum hourly service charge;
providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
John Cabrales, Public Information Officer, stated that the resolution would approve the
maximum rates that Charter could charge its Denton cable television subscribers for basic
service tier, changing tiers, and associated equipment and would establish a maximum hourly
service charge.
Council Member Burroughs asked what was the end result of the rates established last year.
Cabrales stated that Charter did not have a problem with the rates last year and did not appeal
them to the FCC.
Council Member Redmon noted that the community aspect of the televising had been lost as the
rates from Charter increased.
The District Manager of Charter indicated that she had heard the message that Denton would like
more local programming.
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley pointed out that there were other rates in the cable service that the City
was not able to regulate.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2001-025
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE MAXIMUM RATES THAT CHARTER
COMMUNICATIONS MAY CHARGE ITS DENTON CABLE TELEVISION
SUBSCRIBERS FOR THE BASIC SERVICE TIER, CHANGING TIERS, AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM HOURLY SERVICE
CHARGE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, Redmon seconded to approve the resolution as recommended by the
consultant. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips
"aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carded unanimously.
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20. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement by and between the City of Denton,
Texas and the Denton Independent School District pertaining to the construction, maintenance,
and operation of an Aquatic Center; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date.
Janet Simpson, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that in January 2000, the
voters approved a bond program to fund an outdoor aquatic center as did the DISD for an indoor
natatorium. The City and DISD worked together to develop a program to jointly fund and build
an indoor and outdoor aquatic/natatorium center. The ordinance related only to the design and
construction of the facility and did not deal with the operation, etc. of the center.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2001-202
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND
OPERATION OF AN AQUATIC CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carded unanimously.
21. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending an ordinance authorizing the
issuance of City of Denton, Texas Utility System Revenue Refimding Bonds, Series 1983 and
other ordinances relating to the City's utility system revenue bonds; providing an effective date.
Kathy DuBose, Assistant City Manager for Finance, stated that this ordinance would amend the
current utility bond ordinances to better position the electric utility for deregulation.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2001-203
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 1983 AND OTHER ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE CITY'S
UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, McNeill seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carded unanimously.
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22. The Council considered and took action on an exaction variance from Section 34-114(5)b of
the Code of Ordinance, concerning improvements to existing perimeter paving for Spencer Road
Addition. The 9.9-acre site was located approximately 450 feet east of the intersection of Woodrow
Lane and Spencer Road. The property was in a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. A DME
electrical substation was proposed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
(4-1) with conditions. (V-Ol-O012, Spencer Road Addition)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this variance dealt with
perimeter paving. If was felt that no improvements were necessary as the proposal would not
add uses but merely move uses from an adjoining site.
Council Member McNeill asked if an industrial firm with same type of uses requested the
variance would the staffmake the same recommendation.
Powell stated yes and that a similar request had been approved for the Peterbilt expansion.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to consider Items #22 and #23 with one motion and to
grant the requested variances with the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips
"aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carded unanimously.
23. The Council considered and took action on an exaction variance from Section 34-114(17)
of the Code of Ordinance, concerning sidewalks for Spencer Road Addition. The 9.9-acre site
was located approximately 450 feet east of the intersection of Woodrow Lane and Spencer Road.
The property was in a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. A DME electrical substation is
proposed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (4-1) with conditions.
(V-OI-O011, Spencer Road Addition)
This item was considered with Item #22.
24. The Council considered approval of a resolution for a Project Plan for approximately 1.82
acres, in a Commercial conditioned (C[c]21) zoning district, generally located on the southeast side
of Loop 288, less than 800 feet south of Spencer Road. Two retail buildings with related site
improvements were proposed. (SP-OI-O007, Denton Retail-Wal-Mart Out-Parcel)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this site plan was under the interim
regulations. All the technical requirements of a project plan were addressed and the plan met the
minimum requirements of city codes. Staff was rccomrncnding against allowing the curb cut onto
Loop 288, as the precedent was to limit the number of such access points.
The following individuals spoke regarding the issue:
Robert Suar~z, P,O, Box 292102, Lewisville, 75077- favor
Todd Blackwell, 1501 Merrimac, Fort Worth, 76107 - favor
Abigail Mooradian, 7291 Glenview Drive, Fort Worth, 76180 - favor
Jay Hedges, 409 West Vickery Blvd. Fort Worth, 76104 - favor
Ken Conway, 5701 Rockport Lane, Fort Worth, 76137 - favor
Ralph Isenberg, 1005 W. Jefferson, Dallas, 75208 - approve plan without curb cut
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Mayor Brock indicated a Speaker Card had been submitted from Bob Clifton.
Council Member McNeill stated that the Traffic Safety Commission had recommended 5-1 to allow
the curb cut. He felt there was no evidence to not follow that recommendation.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2001-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING A
NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECT PLAN LOCATED WITHIN A COMMERCIAL
CONDITIONED (C[c]21) DISTRICT, BEING AN APPROXIMATE 1.82 ACRE SITE
LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF LOOP 288, LESS THAN 800 FEET
SOUTH OF SPENCER ROAD IN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SP-01-0007, DENTON RETAIL-WALMART
OUTPARCEL)
Phillips motioned, Redmon seconded to adopt the resolution with the developer's proposal of a
curb cut. On roll vote, Beasley "nay", Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips
"aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock "nay". Motion carried with a 5-2 vote.
25. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance on first reading to involuntarily annex
approximately 46 acres of land in the eastern section of the City of Denton Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ). The site was generally located on the south side of Blagg Road, approximately
1000' west of Lakeview Boulevard. (A-Ol-O002, Blagg Road Annexation Area)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this involuntary annexation was on
the south side of Blagg Road. The schedule of annexation was included in the agenda materials.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 7-0 with agricultural zoning.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the annexation. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
26. The Council considered nominations and appointments to the City's Boards and
Commissions.
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley nominated Harry Phillips to the Traffic Safety Commission.
Council Member Phillips nominated Donald White, Sr. to the Public Utilities Board.
Council Member Burroughs nominated Joe Mulroy to the Planning and Zoning Conmaission.
Council Member Redmon nominated Lucretia Jones to the Library Board.
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27. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council Members for future agendas:
A. Council Member Burroughs requested a summary of top staff salaries compared
to other cities.
B. Council Member Fulton requested a numbers comparison (number of employees)
compared to other cities.
83-54.
Council Member McNeill requested a work session item to review of Ordinance
D. Council Member Redmon requested a three year reference for budget numbers.
28. Items from the City Manager
City Manager Conduffreminded the Council of the DISD luncheon on Wednesday.
29. There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
30. There was no official action on Closed Meeting Item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086
of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Following the completion of the Regular Meeting, the Council convened in a Work Session in
the Council Work Session Room.
1. Presentation by legal counsel and discussion of initial assessment regarding need to
redistrict based on 2000 Census data and discussion of and possible action to adopt criteria to
govern redistricting process, development of redistricting plans, and redistricting meeting
schedule.
Alan Bojorquez presented an update on the initial assessment considering the 2000 census data.
He reviewed that redistricting was based on one person - one vote. Census data was available on
a block level, total population, voting age population, race, and Hispanic origin. Legal standards
indicated that the one person-one vote could not be retrogressive. The Council needed to
consider adopting redistricting criteria that would include identifiable boundaries, maintain
communities of interest and neighborhoods, use whole voting precincts, base a plan on existing
precincts, adopt precincts of relatively equal size, draw precincts that were compact and
contiguous, keep existing commissioners in their precincts, and narrowly tailor a plan to comply
with the Voting Rights Act. A proposed timeline indicated adoption of the final plan around
August. Hc also suggested that Council adopt guidelines for redistricting plans from other
interested parties that included a written plan, indicated total population and voting age
population for minorities per district, must redistrict the entire city, and had to conform to the
approved criteria. He encouraged publicity regarding the redistricting and encouraged
participation with meeting notices, news media, letters, personal invitations, and a log of calls
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received. Public hearings would be held and a summary of public comments made. He
reviewed the preliminary demographic report as noted in the agenda materials.
Council Member Burroughs asked about criteria to anticipate shifts in population growth and
accommodate that growth with the lines.
Bojorquez stated that a few areas could be under populated to anticipate new growth as long as
the deviation stayed within 10%.
The following resolution was cons!dered:
NO. R2001-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING CRITERIA FOR USE IN
REDISTRICTING 2001 PROCESS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Fulton motioned, McNeill seconded to approve the resolution with an amendment to incorporate
the appropriate terms to conform to city standards. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye",
Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion
carded unanimously.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2001-028
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR PERSONS SUBMITTING
SPECIFIC REDISTRICTING PROPOSALS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the resolution with a date of July 1, 2001 for
a deadline of proposals and August 1, 2001 for adoption of a plan by council and to incorporate
the appropriate terms to conform to city standards. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye",
Fulton "aye", McNeill "aye", Phillips "aye", Redmon "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion
carried unanimously.
2. The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding
responses to the City's curbside recycling and multi-family recycling collection bid solicitation.
Howard Martin, Assistant City Manager for Utilities, stated that bids were received on April 5th
with four bidders responding. The City would need to give those bidders an indication by June
5m in order to begin the project as proposed. Staff was not recommending the bid portion
dealing with multi-family at this time as it needed more work.
Mayor Brock expressed a concern with separating the bid on multi-family collection, as the
economy of scale might not be as great as with the entire package.
Martin stated that the bids were not contingent on multi-family collection. The results of the
survey would be presented to Council in the near future for consideration.
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Consensus of the Council was to proceed.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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Q/I'Y SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS