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October 18, 2011 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 18, 2011 After determining that a quonim was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Worlc Session Room at City Hall. PRESENT: Council Member Watts, Council Member Gregory, Council Member Engelbrecht, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member Roden ABSENT: Council Member King and Mayor Burroughs 1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items There were no citizen comments on Consent Agenda items. 2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for October 18, 2011. Mayor Pro Tem Kamp noted that Consent Agenda Itein E was presented to the Mobility Committee which recommended the item to Council for consideration. Council Member King arrived at meeting. 3. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the draft Update to the City of Denton Pedestrian and Bicycle Linlcage Component of the Mobility Plan. Jim Coulter, Director of Water Utilities, stated that a document had been created that the community would be able to worlc with and would continue to grow in the future. He introduced Kevin St. Jacques from Freese and Nichols who would provide an update on the Plan. St. Jacques stated that a pedestrian/bicycle plan focus group has been formed. Seventeen individuals were invited to participate with fourteen individuals responding. There had been eleven active members participating in the group. The invitees were from various stalceholder groups such as TxDOT, Parlcs and Recreation, Denton ISD, Denton Police, LTNT/TWU, DCTA, local bicycle groups and downtown business owners. Benefits of wallcing/bicycling included public health, community vitality, reduced parlcing footprint, and efficient roadway use. Pedestrian/bicycle plan development approach — The approach included (1) assessing the origins and destinations, (2) assessing facility options for various user types, (3) developing on-street, off-street networlcs, (4) preparing design guidelines for facilities, (5) developing supporting programs & policies, (6) establishing priorities, (7) estimating costs, and (8) adoption. He reviewed bicycling/wallcing destinations, pedestrian/bicycle networks and the Plan timeline. linmediate range facilities were those with a goal of 1-3 years. These included 35 miles of on- street networlc bilce routes & lanes with an estimated cost of $0.6-$1.2 million. Short range facilities were those with a goal of 3-10 years and included 48 miles of on-street networlc with an estimated cost of $0.7 million -$1.7 million and 20 miles of sidepaths and trails networlc with an City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 2 estimated cost of $5 million -$10 million. Other immediate and short range proj ects would involve supporting amenities and programs. linplementation of the plan — linplementation would involve (1) bond elections and a Blue Ribbon Committee, (2) CIP projects, (3) short range projects with restriping, signage, and ongoing projects, (4) medium range projects including capital improvements and grant funds, and (5) long range projects including mobility plan expansion and private investments. Council Member Roden asked if it would be appropriate to identify certain target goals in terms of ridership or pedestrian activity for future years. St. Jacques stated that was often done. If there was a good base line measurement, goals could be set for future years. Sometimes it could be too far out and not realistic. Recommendations include benchinarlcs for the projects. The city website could be used for citizens to log their trips. Council Member Roden stated that the plan had "pedestrian" in the name but specific recommendations were only for bicycles. He questioned if there was any sidewallc connectivity in the city considered. St. Jacques stated that the plan started out as a bilce plan but morphed into a bilce and pedestrian plan. A survey of city sidewallcs was done and recommendations were made on where to connect the gaps in the school areas. This plan was more of a bilce and pedestrian plans as far as facilities that would share paths and trails. Council Member King aslced about the process for allocating funds and what project to picic first. St. Jacques stated that portion was left vague for local preference and selection. The 1-3 year core activities were centered in the TWU/LTNT/downtown area. Council Member Gregory questioned where the sidepaths and trails networlc were located in the plan. St. Jacques stated that they were not specifically listed in the plan and not prioritized in the plan. The Parlcs Department was worlcing on some of the proj ects and where to go with those. Council Member Gregory asked how pedestrians and bicycles would share facilities. St. Jacques stated that the minimuin width for sidewallc sharing was 8 feet. A trail would be 10- 12 feet wide due to the amount of usage at the same time. Council Member Gregory stated that when there were shared trails lilce the Denton rail trail he would recommend signs to caution bilces to ride certain speeds around pedestrians. St. Jacques stated that there were standard signs that bicycles needed to yield to pedestrians. Those could be posted up and down the corridor. Council Member Gregory felt it was a great plan and as time went on things would be discovered that needed to be modified and needed to come before Council. Some issues might only have to City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 3 go to the Mobility Committee or the Traffic Safety Commission. Those entities could review any revisions and make recommendations to Council. Council Member Watts questioned the method for determining costs as they did not include right-of-way, street repair or street configuration. St. Jacques stated that the costs dealt with the details of how specific the plan needed to be for each street. Council Member Watts stated that restriping for Jagoe Street was listed. He questioned how close the estimate was to the actual cost. He stated that he would lilce to see that if the plan was prioritized with DCTA and the universities which projects would be preferred. Council Member Engelbrecht noted that the wording of the objectives used "consider". He suggested using "implement" as he was concerned that using "consider" would not indicate that it should be done. St. Jacques stated that he would be glad to strengthen the words but he did not want to originally be highhanded if the city didn't have money to do it. Council Member Engelbrecht suggested the following word changes: In Objective #1 strilce "consider" and put "implement"; in Objective #2 strilce "encourage"; in Objective #4 reduce the number of bike/ pedestrian accidents and in Objective #8 he did not lcnow what "strategically" meant. Council Member Roden felt that Bell Avenue should be added to the list of arterial roadways with barriers due the problem area near the rail station. He also recommended a bilce coordinator for the implementation of the plan. Coulter stated that would be nice but felt it would be better to spend the dollars on projects rather than staff 4. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the execution of a contract for Professional Services for Wallace Roberts and Todd to serve as the consultant on the update to the City of Denton Comprehensive Plan. Bryan Locldey, DRC Administrator, stated that staff had updated Council in August regarding the selection of Wallace Roberts and Todd (WRT) to serve as the lead consultant on the update of the Comprehensive Plan. WRT has partnered with a number of subcontractors to address specific aspects of the plan. Staff had started contract negotiations with WRT to identify phasing, proj ect tasks and proj ect costs. The latest fee proposal from WRT for their proj ect team consisted of a five phased approach from proj ect organization to plan adoption. Each proj ect phase included the amount of hours each project team member would need to complete the taslc along with the total hours and cost for that phase. This provided an itemization of taslcs, hours and cost per phase with each phase building on the previous with the maj ority of the responsibilities being performed in Phases 2 through 4. It was anticipated that this effort would talce 18-24 months for completion, at a total cost of $628,500. Although the contract had not been finalized, staff expected that the final cost would be in the range provided by WRT. A City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 4 project total for hours had been received but not for each taslc. The fee proposal originally submitted was more detailed and staff aslced WRT to put in the actual contract the taslc as a whole and as specific taslcs. Staff was also aslcing for meeting costs and other costs that could either be talcen away or be put into the plan. Once the contract was finalized, it would come bacic to Council for approval. At that time, the worlc plan itself would be reviewed with a schedule for each phase, a formal lcicicoff with a public announcement, a Face Boolc page and other information to tell citizens about the project and how to be involved in the project. Council Member Engelbrecht asked for a list of citizen participation when the time came for Council review. Locldey stated that the initial phase was to identify them but staff did not want to exclude anyone. This would be an open process for all to be involved with. Council Member Engelbrecht aslced if the list of those who would be invited to participate in the project would include neighborhood representatives, industrial representatives or other employees. Locldey stated that the initial plan was to identify maj or employers such as LTNT, TWU, FEMA, Peterbilt and other large organizations to be involved in the process. Neighborhood groups, large developers, large land owners all had a role in the process of the plan. The cost of the proj ect would include $600,000 out of the non-airport gas well fund and the remaining funds from the General Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Kamp asked for a brief explanation of why the city was doing this process. City Manager Campbell stated that a Comprehensive Plan was a major guide for Council and staff to use in the process of development of the city. Zoning and standards had to be met while the city was developing. The Comprehensive Plan objective was to update the plan every 10 years and Denton was behind that time frame. It was a time consuming effort with lots of expertise needed to do the proj ect but it was a very valuable asset to the community. Council Member Gregory stated that the last time the plan was updated he lcnew over 1000 citizens participated. As the cost of this plan was considered, was the cost of the time for the consultants included for meetings with citizens. He questioned what the goal was for the number of citizens to be involved. Locldey stated that staff had a discussion about the prior update and noted that they had about 60% citizen participation. One consideration was traditional meetings that were done in the past versus today with so many different types of social media available which would assist in citizen participation. Staff was worlcing on the development of a Face Boolc page and Twitter page which would get the information out to citizens and allow for the citizens to respond bacic. Traditional meetings with everyone in one place would not be so necessary with the use of more social media. City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 5 Council Member Gregory stated that by using social media outlets, the amount of citizen participation could be increased plus lceep costs down. Locldey stated that it would lceep the costs down and reach a portion of the citizens that might not have been reached before. Council Member Watts stated that he stniggled with the hour brealcdown and what was all included. He would lilce to see that before the contract came for a final review so he could loolc at what was all involved. He was concerned that the consultant lcnew how much money had been set aside for the proj ect and the estimate went to that amount. Locldey stated that the consultant did not lcnow how much had been set aside for the proj ect. Council Member Watts indicated that he did not have a problein with the project but was concerned with the amount of money involved. Locldey stated that the initial submission was much higher than the current proposed cost. As staff continued with the process, there would be a level or degree of involvement by staff to reduce the amount or cut out some of the taslcs. Council Member Watts stated that he would like to see the original submission to compare it with the current proposal. 5. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the alignment of the Denton Municipal Electric Northeast Denton Transmission Line Upgrade Rebuild Proj ect. Phil Williams, General Manager of DME, provided an update on the proj ect and indicated that there was a public hearing on this item at the regular meeting. Williams presented a summary of the three public hearings that already had been held. He showed examples of the old transmission lines and the proposed new lines. He also showed the existing line and indicated that the rebuild project had been in the capital budget for several years. The proj ect was needed due to the growth of the City. The original line was built to the standards at that time with 30 feet of right-of-way. As staff went further into the project, they learned that there would be a need for 75 feet of right-of-way. If that would have been done in an existing neighborhood it would have taken many homes. Staff lcnew that they needed to get out of the neighborhoods and into open field areas. Significant activities to date included (1) the project was approved in the CIP budget, (2) identified the need for property acquisition assistance, (3) held neighborhood meetings on July 18, August 8 and October 3, (4) updated the City Council on September 13th, (5) Public Utility Board recommended approval on October 10 and (6) City Council public hearings on October 18 and November 15. At the second neighborhood meeting staff discussed alternate routes trying to get to open fields. One option, the Red Route, impacted several homes which prompted staff to loolc at further options. Option B, the Green Route, had an issue getting over to Mack Park. When using parldand which was partially funded with State funds which Macic Parlc was, there was the issue that any land displaced with transmission lines would have to be replaced. Besides the additional City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 6 cost of going through the parlc, this route would impact 14 homes. Another option would have stayed on the TMPA route but there was an apartment complex there which would not allow for the expansion of the right-of-way. One of the neighborhood meetings suggested combining the two options going up as far as possible in open land and then cut over at Paisley. That route would only impact 3 homes but would require an additional crossing of Highway 380 and an additional railroad crossing. North of Highway 380 the other issue was with Kings Row and TxDOT right-of-way which came right up to the homes. There was the issue of whether the city could overhang TxDOT or have to cross over to the other side. The substation itself was moved. Going north out of the substation, the exiting line went through some very tight areas with limited right-of-way. An option would be to go more along Loop 288, come down Sherman and north to Hercules. Most of Hercules, however, was too tight and couldn't be done in some areas. One other route was Loop 288, cross it and go over on to school property then go bacic over Loop 288 and come in on north side. Mayor Burroughs j oined the meeting. Planned activities going forward included a City Council public hearing on November 15 and Council approval after the public hearing on that date. Council Member Gregory asked about the decision to move the new King Row substation. Williams stated that the neighborhood aslced to move the substation closer to Loop 288 plus there was a gas line in the area and staff did not want to get too close to that. Council Member Roden questioned if there was a requirement to notify residents within a certain distance about the public hearing. City Attorney Burgess stated that the City was not required to hold a public hearing on this matter but felt it would be good for transparency. Council Member Roden aslced how confident staff was that everyone one involved lcnew about the new route. Williams stated that notices were sent to all residences within 500 feet of any of the published routes such as the purple, green, red, etc. Mayor Burroughs asked about the time period for the expansion. Williams stated that the present line had been there for forty years. With the steel line it should last indefinitely. Following the completion of the Work Session, the Council convened in a Closed Session to discuss the following items: 1. Closed Meeting: A. Deliberations regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 7 Under Texas Government Code Sec. 551.086; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071. 1. Discuss, deliberate, and receive a report and presentation from Staff regarding public power competitive and financial matters regarding Denton Municipal Electric's electric transmission operations, its transmission system needs, and the current regulatory requirements for DME; further discuss, deliberate and provide Staff with direction regarding the proposed "Transmission Operator Consulting Services Agreement" by and between the City of Denton, Texas and the City of Garland, Texas, who is a"Transmission Operator," which agreement provides for Garland's cooperation, supervision and assistance regarding Denton's qualification and certification as a"Transmission Operator," being a mandatory Federal regulatory requirement for utilities attaining the level of transmission assets owned and to be operated by DME. Receive a consultation from the City's attorneys regarding possible legal issues involved in retaining services for assistance from third-party transmission operators, where a public discussion of this legal matter would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. The Council convened in a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 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 There were no proclamations/awards for this meeting. 3. CITIZEN REPORTS A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. B. Receive citizen reports from the following: 1. Rochelle Cummings regarding green initiative proj ects. Ms. Cummings presented an overview of a Million Acts of Green. The proj ect was an initiative to be greener in the nation and more energy efficient. She discussed the savings from using a soy City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 8 candle instead of a wax candle. A Million Acts of Green would unite a million people trading their wax candles for soy candles. She requested support in Denton for this project. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Gregory motioned, Council Member King seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolutions. On roll call vote: Council Member King "aye", Council Member Watts "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Council Member Engelbrecht "aye", Council Member Roden "aye", Mayor Pro Tem Kamp "aye", and Mayor Burroughs "aye". Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2011-195 A. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for use of certain parlc facilities; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule and providing for severability and an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (6-0). Ordinance No. 2011-196 B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Networlc for the acquisition of two tnicics, two Bacichoe Loaders, and one Slcid Steer Loader for the City of Denton Street and Traffic Departments; and providing an effective date (File 4839-Tnicks and Heavy Equipment for Street and Traffic Departments awarded to Southwest International Tnicics in the amount of $190,034.31, Holt-Cat in the amount of $173,016, and Bobcat Co. in the amount of $47,766.04 for a total award amount of $410,816.35). Ordinance No. 2011-197 C. Consider adoption of a an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with CP&Y, Inc. of Dallas, Texas for Engineering Services, Design and Development, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Interface, and other consulting services associated with the City of Denton's Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Facility and providing an effective date (File 4840-in an amount not to exceed $135,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7-0). Ordinance No. 2011-198 D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of Retaining Wall Materials utilized in the constniction of a screening wall at the City of Denton Landfill. The requested materials are from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and City of Denton Purchasing Policy Chapter 2, Section IIL Such purchases are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date (File 4834-Three Year contract for the Purchase of Retaining Wall Materials for City of Denton Landfill awarded to Stone Strong, LLC in the estimated amount of $150,000 annually). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0). Ordinance No. 2011-199 City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 9 E. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. for transportation services as set forth in the contract; and providing an effective date (File 4848-Professional Service Agreement for Transportation Consultant Services to Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. for a total amount of $126,000). Resolution No. R2011-039 F. Consider approval of a resolution allowing the Denton Community Theatre to be the sole participant allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at the Beaujolais on November 17, 2011, 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. Staff recommends approval of Denton Community Theatre's request to allow alcohol to be sold in the Civic Center for the Beaujolais event. Approved the request listed below. G. Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of the first Denton Day of the Dead, sponsored by the Industrial Street Guild. The event will be held on Industrial Street on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The exception is specifically requested to increase hours of operation for amplified sound on Saturday from 10:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. The amplified sound will not go above the allowable 70 decibels for an outdoor concert. Staff recommends approval of the request. Ordinance No. 2011-200 H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas to declare the intent to reimburse expenditures from the Wastewater Fund with Certificates of Obligation with an aggregate maximum principal amount equal to $350,000 to allow the Wastewater Department to purchase and acquire a piece of equipment for the beneficial reuse division, and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0). Ordinance No. 2011-201 L Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas to declare the intent to reimburse expenditures from the Solid Waste Fund with Certificates of Obligation with an aggregate maximum principal amount equal to $2,261,655 to allow the Solid Waste Department to purchase and acquire refuse and recycling vehicles and equipment in order to continue providing solid waste refuse and recycling collection operations; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0). Second Readin� J. Consider adoption of an ordinance on second reading of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, granting to Denton County Electric Cooperative, Inc., D/B/A CoServ Electric, its successors and assigns, the non-exclusive right to use and occupy rights-of- way within the City of Denton for the constniction and operation of an electric transmission and distribution system; prescribing conditions governing the use of the public rights-of-way; providing for compensation therefor, providing for a term of said City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 10 franchise; providing for written acceptance of this franchise; finding that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Ordinance No. 2011-202 K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council approving a"Transmission Operator Consulting Services Agreement" by and between the City of Denton, Texas and the City of Garland, Texas in the amount not-to-exceed $350,000; directing the City Attorney or her designee to seal Exhibit "C" to the Agreement and deliver said Exhibit "C" to the City Secretary for deposit; as the said Exhibit "C" contains information that is confidential, competitive, sensitive and deals with the security of the DME system; which Exhibit "C" constitutes a Public Power Competitive and Financial Matter in accordance with Section 552.133 of the Texas Government Code; authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver said agreement; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board has considered this agreement. Approved the minutes listed below. L. Consider approval of the minutes of: September 6, 2011 September 13, 2011 September 20, 2011 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Hold a public hearing and consider recommendations regarding the preferred alignment of the Denton Municipal Electric Northeast Denton Transmission Line Upgrade Rebuild Proj ect. Phil Williams, DME General Manager, stated that the project was to rebuild a transmission line in northeast Denton from Kings Row Substation to northeast Denton. He presented a summary of the three public hearings that already had been held. He showed examples of the old transmission lines and the proposed new lines. He also showed the existing line and indicated that the rebuild project had been in the capital budget for several years. The proj ect was needed due to the growth of the City. The original line was built to the standards at that time with 30 feet of right-of-way. As staff went further into the project, they learned that there would be a need for 75 feet of right-of-way. If that would have been done in an existing neighborhood it would have talcen many homes. Staff lcnew that they needed to get out of the neighborhoods and into open field areas. Significant activities to date included (1) the project was approved in the CIP budget, (2) identified the need for property acquisition assistance, (3) held neighborhood meetings on July 18, August 8 and October 3, (4) updated the City Council on September 13th, (5) Public Utility Board recommended approval on October 10 and (6) City Council public hearings on October 18 and November 15. At the second neighborhood meeting staff discussed alternate routes trying to get to open fields. City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 11 One option, the Red Route, impacted several homes which prompted staff to loolc at further options. Option B, the Green Route, had an issue getting over to Mack Park. When using parldand which was partially funded with State funds which Macic Parlc was, there was the issue that any land displaced with transmission lines would have to be replaced. Besides the additional cost of going through the parlc, this route would impact 14 homes. Another option would have stayed on the TMPA route but there was an apartment complex there which would not allow for the expansion of the right-of-way. One of the neighborhood meetings suggested combining the two options going up as far as possible in open land and then cut over at Paisley. That route would only impact 3 homes but would require an additional crossing of Highway 380 and an additional railroad crossing. North of Highway 380 the other issue was with Kings Row and TxDOT right-of-way which came right up to the homes. There was the issue of whether the city could overhang TxDOT or have to cross over to the other side. The substation itself was moved. Going north out of the substation, the exiting line went through some very tight areas with limited right-of-way. An option would be to go more along Loop 288, come down Sherman and north to Hercules. Most of Hercules, however, was too tight and couldn't be done in some areas. One other route was Loop 288, cross it and go over on to school property then go bacic over Loop 288 and come in on north side. Planned activities going forward included a City Council public hearing on November 15 and Council approval after the public hearing on that date. Council Member Watts stated that currently the line cut through neighborhoods. He questioned that as the transmission portion would be going away, would the poles be cut down to match the height. Williams stated that the pole would remain if it was stnicturally sound. Council Member Gregory aslced if the City was required to have the public hearings. City Attorney Burgess stated that the hearing were discretionary and not required by law. Council Member Gregory asked about public notification. Williams stated that everyone within 500 feet of the existing routes and alternate routes had received notification. City Attorney Burgess stated it was also published in the newspaper. Council Member Gregory aslced if the route was on the city's website. Williams indicated that all of the alternates were on the website. The Mayor opened the public hearing. The following individuals spolce during the public hearing: Sam Alexander, 3219 McReynolds Road, Sanger 76266 - opposed David Zoltner, 2501 Timbertrail, Denton - support for purple route City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 12 Valerie McSween, 3028 Paisley, Denton 76209 - questions concerning the project Kathleen Davis, 2620 Piccadilly Lane, Denton, 76209 - disagreed with the route at Hercules and suggested using the Loop out to Locust The Mayor closed the public hearing. No action was required by Council on this item at this time. 6. CITIZEN REPORTS A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. B. Receive citizen reports from the following: 1. Donna Woodforlc regarding Code Enforcement unfairness. Ms. Woodfork was not present at the meeting. 7. CONCLUDING ITEMS A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be talcen, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. Mayor Burroughs suggested that as answers were identified for questions presented regarding the alignment of the transmission line, they be posted on the city's website. He also suggested a more enhanced map be posted in order to see street names, etc. Council Member Gregory requested an informal staff report on accidents that have happened on Bell Avenue around the Senior Center as he had been informed about issues with the angled parlcing in that area. City of Denton City Council Minutes October 18, 2011 Page 13 Council Member Gregory requested a report in a Worlc Session regarding an update on the variety of vehicles the city was using through the Internet and social media to provide information to citizens. Mayor Pro Tem Kamp noted that it was LTNT's Homecoming this Saturday and also a fund raiser event for the Denton Animal Shelter Foundation. Mayor Pro Tem Kamp requested a review of naming rights for public buildings and parlcs. B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. There was no continuation of Closed Meeting items. C. 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. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned 7:20 p.m. MARK A. BLJRROUGHS MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS