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March 27, 2007 Minutes CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 27, 2007 After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Special Called Work Session on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor McNeill; Mayor Pro Tem Kamp; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy; Council Members McElroy, Montgomery, and Thomson. ABSENT: Council Member Heggins 1.The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding the current status of the Hickory Creek 319 grant. Dr. Kenny Banks, Environmental Quality Manager, stated that this was the second year of the project and he would be providing an update on the grant. He reviewed the background of the grant stating that it was approximately 50 percent completed. The first half of the grant activities were focused on data analyses, watershed modeling, and determining the location of three storm water management demonstration sites within the City of Denton. The next phase would focus on using input from a stakeholder group to put together a Watershed Protection Plan for the Hickory Creek watershed. Three sites had been designed and were nearing the construction phase. The sites were located at Fire Station #7, a site at the Denton Airport and a site at the newly created dog park. An additional project task included a watershed assessment-model development. Council discussion - Was a filter strip proposed as part of the development? Banks replied no that it was already programmed into the grant funds. Were there other TCEQ projects like this one? Banks stated that this project was very unique with no other similar ones. Who monitored the treatment plants around Lake Lewisville? Banks stated that they were monitored by state standards, which were different among the 14 plants. Consensus of Council was to submit the project for national/state recognition. 2.The Council received a report from the Chairman of the Capital Improvement Oversight Committee, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding the CIP Oversight Committee recommendations. Rick Woolfolk, member of CIP Oversight Committee, presented an update on the CIP bond projects. The CIP Bond Projects included $27.7 million for transportation improvements, $11.6 million for major street improvements, citywide arterial and associated residential street construction for $4.7 million, residential street improvements for $5.3 million, downtown improvements for $2.8 million, miscellaneous improvements for $3.3 million, parks for $10.7 million and public building improvements for $4 million. He reviewed the 5-year CIP program schedule that was originally proposed. However, due to the two hurricanes that affected the area, much of the costs for projects rose dramatically. Recommendations from the Committee City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 2 included (1) pursue agreements with TxDOT for sole source funding and improvements to U.S. Highway 377, reprogram $1.2 million for the Hobson Intersection improvements at F. M. 1830 and U. S. Highway 377 (FY 2004-2005) to either Western Boulevard or Shady Oaks Drive and Brinker Road projects; (2) savings on projects be diverted to help compensate for shortfalls on Western Boulevard, Shady Oaks Drive, Brinker Road and Hickory Creed Road; (3) postpone hiring a consultant for survey and schematic preparation on Mayhill Road until approval of the revised Mobility Plan. The Committee also recommended that $500,000 programmed for the Mayhill Road project be reprogrammed to either the Western Boulevard or Shady Oaks Drive and Brinker Road projects. (4) Bond sales for the design of F.M. 1830 (Country Club Road) be postponed at a minimum one fiscal year as TxDOT’s intent and timing were unclear; and (5) utilize $220,000 from FY 2005-2006 bond sales to assist in funding the Russell Newman Boulevard Project. Council discussion: Was there a funding shortfall for the Western Boulevard project? Jim Coulter felt that there was adequate funding for the project but more would be known when the bids were done. Was there funding for Shady Oaks? Coulter replied that again more would be known when bids were received. What about funding for the Hickory Creek Road project? Coulter stated that currently that project was significantly underfunded from a prior bond project. 3.There were no requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for March 27, 2007. Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting at 5:37 p.m. to consider the specific items listed below. 1.Closed Meeting: A.Deliberation regarding personnel matters – Under TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Section 551.074. 1.Deliberated and discussed the evaluation of the City Attorney, the Municipal Court Judge, and the City Manager, including a discussion of performance measures for and the duties of the City Council appointees. Special Called Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor McNeill; Mayor Pro Tem Kamp; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy; Council Members Heggins, McElroy, Montgomery, and Thomson. ABSENT: None City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 3 1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. and Texas flags. 2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A.Proclamations/Awards Mayor McNeill presented proclamations for: Child Abuse Prevention Month/ CASA Storytelling Month Mayor Pro Tem Pete Kamp Day Mayor McNeill recognized the Lakeview Ranch Homeowners Association with their thanks to the Denton Police Department. B.March Yard of the Month Awards Mayor McNeill presented the March Yard of the Month awards to: Gayle & Virgil Strange Betty Barton 3. CONSENT AGENDA Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy requested that Item 3.I be pulled for separate consideration. Kamp motioned, Thomson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolutions with the exception of Item 3.I. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. Item I was considered. Emerson Vorel, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the Public Art Committee commissioned a piece of art honoring Quakertown. The art would be placed in the Civic Center, replacing the brick in the rotunda area. The final design had not yet been agreed upon but several ideas had been discussed. This would be paid from CIP funds for the refurbishing of the Civic Center. Mulroy motioned, Kamp seconded to approve Item 3. I. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. A.2007-059 - An ordinance approving the City Manager to execute a financial advisory services agreement between the City of Denton and First Southwest City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 4 Company, approving the expenditure of funds therefor, and providing for an effective date. B.2007-060 - An ordinance approving the City Manager to execute a bond counsel agreement between the City of Denton and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP, approving the expenditure of funds therefor, and providing for an effective date. C.R2007-006 - A resolution appointing members to the Board of Directors of the Denton Health Facilities Development Corporation; dissolving the Denton Retirement and Nursing Center Finance Authority; and providing for an effective date. D.2007-061 - An ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and the Denton Christian Preschool to assist with the costs of purchasing a new bus for low income students; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date. E.Approved the minutes of: February 6, 2007 February 13, 2007 February 20, 2007 March 5, 2007 March 6, 2007 F.Approved a tax refund for the following property tax: Tax Name Reason Amount Year 1. Windjammer Ltd Overpayment 2006 $712.73 G.2007-062 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works contract for the construction of Russell Newman, Market and Blake Streets paving and drainage improvements for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (Bid 3645–Russell Newman, Market and Blake Paving and Drainage Improvements awarded to Jagoe-Public Company in the amount of $1,424,246.95). H.2007-063 - An ordinance approving an addendum to a Fixed Base Operator Airport Lease Agreement approved by ordinance 2005-376 dated December 13, 2005, between the City of Denton, Texas and BAM Denton Management Ventures, L.L.C. on approximately 21,842 square feet of land at the Denton Municipal Airport; and providing an effective date. The Airport Advisory Board recommended approval (6-0). The Mobility Committee recommended approval (2-0). I.Approved the Parks, Recreation and Beautification recommendation to select Paula Collins as the artist for the Quakertown mural to be located in the Civic Center building. Project budget not to exceed $13,500. The Parks, Recreation City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 5 and Beautification Board recommended artist approval (6-0). The Public Art Committee recommended artist approval (7-0). J.R2007-007 - A resolution allowing Mi Casita Mexican Food to be the sole participant allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at the Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 5, 2007, upon certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in conformity with this resolution; and providing for an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommended approval (6-0). K.Approved a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of a music festival, Fry Street Concert Series, conducted by D.H.S. Entertainment in the area of Fry Street, behind Lucky Lou’s and Riprocks. The event is to be on Saturday, April 7, 2007, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The exception is specifically requested for an increase in the maximum allowable decibels for an outdoor music festival from 70 decibels to 75 decibels. L.Approved a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of a music festival, Fry Street Fair, conducted by Delta Lodge, located at the North Texas State Fairgrounds. The event is to be held on Saturday, April 14, 2007, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The exception is specifically requested for an increase in the maximum allowable decibels for an outdoor music festival from 70 decibels to 74 decibels. M.2007-064 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending Ordinance No. 2007-030 ordering the May 12, 2007 election to provide for a joint election under interlocal cooperation agreements between the City of Denton, Texas and the County of Denton, Texas; and providing an effective date. N.R2007-008 - A resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, opposing a moratorium on Comprehensive Development Agreements (CDA’s); and providing an effective date. The Mobility Committee recommended approval (2-0). O.2007-065 - An ordinance renewing and approving an employment agreement between the City of Denton and Edwin M. Snyder as the City Attorney of the City of Denton; approving a salary increase pursuant to the Performance Review Provision in the Employment Agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. P.2007-066 - An ordinance approving a salary increase for Robin A. Ramsay, Municipal Court Judge, pursuant to the Performance Review Provisions in the Employment Agreement between the City of Denton and Robin A. Ramsay; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. 4.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from “Neighborhood Centers” “Existing Land Use” and “Community Mixed Use Centers” land use designations to “Regional Mixed Use City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 6 Centers” and “Neighborhood Centers” land use designations on approximately 153 acres of land located on the north side of U.S. Highway 380 (West University Drive) between Interstate Highway 35N and Bonnie Brae Street. The site was currently zoned a combination of Neighborhood Residential 3 (NR-3), Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use 12 (NRMU-12), Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU) and Community Mixed Use General zoning districts. (CA06-0008, Rayzor Ranch) The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval (7-0). Brian Lockley, Interim Director of Planning and Development, stated that the request was to amend the future land use of the Denton Plan for the northern half of the Rayzor Ranch proposal. He reviewed the details of the proposed development. The applicant had also requested a rezoning to create a Special Purpose Overlay District, which would establish development standards applicable to that portion of the subject property north of U. S. Highway 380. Council discussion – What was the timing of the final platting? Lockley stated that the department had just received the final plat this week and was in process of reviewing it. It probably would go to the Planning and Zoning Commission next month or so. A concern was expressed about the about traffic flow off University and Bonnie Brae. The driveway on Bonnie Brae was too close to University. Lockley stated that northbound Bonnie Brae would have a deceleration right turn lane into this development, which would be a temporary improvement for Highway 380. The congestion would be due to the amount of construction and improvements over the next year. What did the traffic impact analysis show? Lockley stated that to help minimize the traffic an east-west drive lane would be built from Bonnie Brae to the I-35 frontage road. The majority of traffic would not use that section of Bonnie Brae. The regional mixed use zoning category allowed auto dealerships. Would that be addressed in the overlay plan? Lockley stated yes that the use would not be allowed. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Joyce Poole asked that the developer consider moving the left turn lane into the development off Bonnie Brae further back from the intersection for better traffic flow. Rob Baldwin, representing the developer, indicated he would answer any Council questions. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 2007-067 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE PLAN OF THE LAND ELEMENT OF THE DENTON PLAN FOR THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, THE AREA FOR City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 7 AMENDMENT ENCOMPASSING A 152.9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF IH-35, NORTH OF WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE/U. S. 380 AND WEST OF BONNIE BRAE STREET, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN EXHIBIT “A”, ATTACHED HERETO, AND DEPICTED ON EXHIBIT “B”, ATTACHED HERETO, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE FRANCIS BASTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 43, IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (CA06-0008) Thomason motioned, Heggins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. B.The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance defining an overlay district classification, potentially applicable to approximately 410 acres of land, generally located on both sides of West University Drive / U.S. Highway 380, and being generally located between Interstate Highway 35 and Bonnie Brae Street; rezoning 53.65 acres of land located therein, from the existing NRMU-12, NRMU and CM-G zoning classifications and use designations to the RCC-D zoning classification and use designation, as modified by the terms of the Rayzor Ranch Overlay District classification defined by this ordinance; amending Chapter 35, Subchapter 7 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, “Denton Development Code”, “Special Purpose and Overlay Districts” to add section 35.7.13, “Rayzor Ranch Overlay District”; providing for the regulation of land uses and development standards for the Rayzor Ranch Overlay District; and establishing a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; severability and an effective date. (Z06-0029 and Z06-0030, Rayzor Ranch) The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval (7-0). Brian Lockley, Interim Director of Planning and Development, stated that this item consisted of an amendment to the Denton Development Code to add a section for a Rayzor Ranch Overlay District as well as creation of the overlay district. The site was 410 acres of the northern half of the property. The remaining portion would be amended at a later date along with the southern half of the property. An east- west connection was proposed through the development to help alleviate traffic off Highway 380 to facilitate the development of the big box users. Estimated maximum parking spaces was 3000 with the applicant proposing 4940. As mitigation for the additional parking, a 9 acre park privately maintained by a HOA with a water quality feature for residential uses in the north was proposed. The proposed landscape table was reviewed. Lockley detailed the landscape requirements, proposed improvements to North Lakes Park and material application for the types of materials to be used with the retailers in the development. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Randy Holcomb, property owner, was there to answer any questions. Joyce Poole again felt that the temporary road was too close to University for the volume of traffic and suggested moving it back 1000 feet from University Drive. Chris Watts questioned the tree mitigation. City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 8 The Mayor closed the public hearing. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 2007-068 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, DEFINING AN OVERLAY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION, POTENTIALLY APPLICABLE TO APPROXIMATELY 410 ACRES OF LAND, GENERALLY LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE/U. S. HIGHWAY 380, AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN IH-35 AND BONNIE BRAE STREET, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AND DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “RAYZOR RANCH OVERLAY DISTRICT”; REZONING 53.6 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED THEREIN AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “B”, ATTACHED HERETO, FROM THE EXISTING NRMU-12, NRMU AND CM-G ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS AND USE DESIGNATIONS TO THE RCC-D ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION, AS MODIFIED BY THE TERMS OF THE RAYZOR RANCH OVERLAY DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION HEREIN DEFINED; AMENDING CHAPTER 35, SUBCHAPTER 7 OF THE CITY OF DENTON CODE OF ORDINANCES, “DENTON DEVELOPMENT CODE”, “SPECIAL PURPOSE AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS” TO ADD SECTION 35.7.13, “RAYZOR RANCH OVERLAY DISTRICT”; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF LAND USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE RAYZOR RANCH OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Mulroy motioned, Thomson seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. C.The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance amending the Denton Plan concerning Master Planned Communities in future land use designations.(CA07-0003, Master Plan Community District) The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval (7-0). Brian Lockley, Interim Director of Planning and Development, stated Council approved the master plan community code amendment on October 17, 2006. However, the amendment did not give guidance concerning the location of such developments in the future land use designations. The proposed amendments would provide that guidance and recognize the land uses where master planned communities were most appropriate. If adopted, master planned communities would not be required to process a comprehensive plan amendment as part of the proposal if it incorporated the goals and objectives of the Denton Plan. It was also noted that comprehensively planned large scale developments must be compatible with surrounding uses with such a requirement implicit in the comprehensive plan requirement and explicit in other areas of the comprehensive plan. City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 9 The Mayor opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The following ordinance was considered: No. 2007-069 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE DENTON PLAN, 1999-2020, THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (CA07-0003) Kamp motioned, McElroy seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. D.The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance regarding amendments to Subchapter 16 of the Denton Development Code concerning recording of plats, construction of public improvements and building permits. (DCA06-0017, Subchapter 16 Building Permits) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (7-0). Brian Lockley, Interim Director of Planning and Development, stated that allowing building permits to be issued while public improvements were still under construction had been a practice used in certain situations by the city in the case of large commercial projects. On occasion, usually with a contract, building permits on commercial projects had been issued prior to the plat being recorded. There were also circumstances whereby building permits were issued while public improvements were still under construction when the health, safety and welfare of adjacent property owners were not compromised. The proposed ordinance recognized the need for this practice and defined the guidelines to issue building permits when all improvements were not in place under certain conditions. It also restricted multi-family and non-residential development except upon application and satisfaction of certain conditions, the building official may issue a hardship building permit for multi-family or non-residential development, to enable limited construction prior to satisfaction of remaining development requirements. The Mayor opened the public hearing. No one spoke during the public hearing The Mayor closed the public hearing. The following ordinance was considered: City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 10 No. 2007-070 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING PORTIONS OF SUBCHAPTER 35.16, OF THE DENTON DEVELOPMENT CODE, PERTAINING TO RECORDING OF PLATS, CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, AND ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS; PROVIDING A PENALTY WITH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (DCA06-00170 Kamp motioned, Mulroy seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. 5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A.The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works contract for the construction of a single family residence through the City of Denton Community Development Division; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 3710–Single Family New Construction 816 Allen St. awarded to Delta One Construction Services in the amount of $103,392). Barbara Ross, Community Development Administrator, stated that this home was being built as part of the Infill New Construction Program. The program’s goal was to provide an affordable energy efficient housing unit for a low/moderate first-time homebuyer though construction of a single-family home on a vacant, abandoned infill lot in an existing residential neighborhood. The purchaser of this unit would have to meet Denton’s Homebuyer Assistance Program eligibility guidelines. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 2007-071 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE THROUGH THE CITY OF DENTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. McElroy motioned, Heggins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. B.The Council considered approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton supporting legislative efforts contained in Senate Bill 12 by Senator Kip Averitt to extend the Texas Emission Reduction Program, making modifications to the low income repair and assistance program and implement other energy efficiency measures; and providing for an effective date. The Mobility Committee recommended approval (2-0). City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 11 Mark Nelson, Chief Transportation Officer, stated that this resolution would lend support to Senator Kip Averitt’s efforts to extend the Texas Emission Reduction Program, make modifications to the Low Income Repair and Assistance Program and implement other energy efficient measures in order to better enhance the air quality of the region. The following resolution was considered: NO. R2007-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS CONTAINED IN SENATE BILL 12 BY SENATOR KIP AVERITT TO EXTEND THE TEXAS EMISSION REDUCTION PROGRAM, MAKING MODIFICATIONS TO THE LOW INCOME REPAIR AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENT OTHER ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Kamp motioned, Montgomery seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. C.Citizen Reports 1.Council reviewed the procedures for addressing the City Council. 2.Council received citizen reports from the following: a.Ryan Barrera regarding the Relay for Life. Mr. Barrera not present. b.Diane Kelly Bunch regarding Sons of Thunder. Ms. Bunch expressed concern for the people who were turned out from the Sons of Thunder location. She felt something could be done to help those individuals such as building a shelter by the city for the homeless. c.Robert Donnelly regarding Denton Development Code. Mr. Donnelly stated that he had spoken several times regarding the commercial development near his property. The issues he had discussed before included drainage, type of drainage, and buffers. His topic this evening centered again on buffering. His property line should be buffered with a masonry type fence per the current regulations. He also questioned the Council for a definition of right-of-way. He asked the Council not to go back to a general business practice but rather follow the intent of the Code and protect adjacent property owners. He urged that no certificates of occupancy be issued until the Code was met. City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 12 d.Jordan Hudspeth regarding concerns of Southeast Denton. Ms. Hudspeth questioned why there were no protected crosswalks on Wilson Street. She also stated that council elections coming up and her father was running for council. She stated that her father cared about the community. e.Lanisha Hudspeth regarding concerns of Southeast Denton. Ms. Hudspeth asked why there were no Black fire fighters in Denton and stated that her father cared about Denton. f.Hagar Hudspeth regarding concerns of Southeast Denton. Ms. Hudspeth read a passage from the Bible. g.Willie Hudspeth regarding concerns of Southeast Denton. Mr. Hudspeth felt that Denton would never hire a black fire fighter. He felt that the Fire Chief was against the hiring of a Black fire fighter nor did the Fire Fighter Association want a Black fire fighter in Denton. The council was also against Blacks. He questioned when a Black fire fighter would be hired. He would videotape the meetings to show how Council reacted to him during the meetings. D.New Business The following items of New Business were suggested by Council for future agendas: 1. Mayor Pro Tem Kamp asked that the issues from the Senior Center Advisory Council be examined. 2. Council Member Heggins asked that the school zone on Woodrow Lane be enforced. The lights were blinking for the school zone but cars were not adhering to the speed limit. E.City Manager’s Report City Manager Campbell did not have any items for Council. F.Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. There was no continuation of the Closed Meeting. G.Official Action on Closed Meeting Item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. There was no official action on Closed Meeting items. City of Denton City Council Minutes March 27, 2007 Page 13 With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ____________________________ PERRY R. MCNEILL MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS _____________________________ JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS