November 17, 2015 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 17, 2015
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall.
PRESENT: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Hawkins, Council Member Briggs,
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory, Council Member Wazny, and Mayor Watts.
ABSENT: Council Member Roden
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 November 17, 2015.
Council Member Wazny requested that Items 4C, 4D and 4EE be pulled for individual
consideration.
Council Member Johnson asked about Item 4DD dealing with buying new trucks for Solid Waste.
He questioned if these would be similar trucks as were currently in service or ones that might assist
with the conditions of dumpsters on sidewalks.
Vance Kemler, General Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling Services, stated that these trucks
would replace the current trucks going out of service. Staff would return at a later date for a
discussion on the options for the Downtown/University service area.
Mayor Watts stated that Item 4JJ, the agreement with Zayo, did not have a time limit on the
agreement and questioned if that was intentional.
Howard Martin, Assistant City Manager, stated that the agreement would allow Zayo to look at
the integrity of the system. He did not know how long that period of time would be to evaluate
the system and determine all of the items needed to run fiber through the County /DISD system.
City Attorney Burgess stated that the agreement only gave permission to access the current
infrastructure and inspect what was there. It did not allow them to add any new infrastructure
which would be a separate agreement if needed.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 15 -989 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding
the City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling Department proceeding with a proposed
multi -year landfill mining capital project.
Vance Kemler, General Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling Services, presented details of the
proposal. His discussion included the motivation for landfill mining for protection of water
resources, recovery of resources, extending the landfill's useful life, recycling the use of the land
and protecting the global climate. Financial considerations, the technical requirements, mining
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projects in the United States, and the alignment of the project with the Strategic Plan were
reviewed.
Council Member Briggs asked about the estimated time for the 30 acres.
Kemler stated that it should be no more than 5 -10 years.
Council Member Hawkins asked about the number of employees and new equipment needed.
Kemler stated that there would be about 8 -12 people and about 10 -12 pieces of equipment.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory asked if this would add to the odor of the landfill.
Kemler stated that odor was one of the primary issues looked at in this operation. It would not be
as bad as in some of the areas of the landfill as the equipment would help keep the odor on site.
B. ID 15 -1037 Receive a report from DME staff, hold a discussion, and offer staff
guidance regarding potential utilization of Gas Insulated technology within DME
electric utility substations.
Phil Williams, General Manager -DME, presented background on the possible solution of a Gas
Insulated Substation in the Eagle Substation area. The reasons for considering such technology
were reviewed, areas for consideration to use the technology, key differences of GIS versus air
insulated substations, differences in costs of the two types of substations, and presented photo
simulations of the two types of substations. He also presented information concerning
performance /reliability and operations /maintenance.
Council discussion included costs for these types of substations, personnel needed, cost
differences, size of footprints of the two types of substations, costs that were not included for the
aesthetics for the development of the site, and consideration of the end users of these two
substations in term reliability.
Williams stated that there were still three options for the Eagle Substation. Staff was
recommending an Air Insulated Substation on the Green Site.
C. ID 15 -1220 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a
proposed commercial development on the west side I -35 E, north of Wind River Lane,
in south Denton that includes a Buc -ee's Travel center as an anchor and a potential
incentive for the project.
Council Member Johnson left the meeting during the discussion of Work Session Item C.
Council Member Wazny stated that there was a citizen who would like to speak on this issue and
requested Council allow her to address the Council. Consensus of the Council was to allow the
speaker to make her presentation.
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Elma Walker stated that she was opposed to the proposal of a Buc -ee's in the location due to noise,
congestion, and pollution.
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, reviewed the Buc -ee's Travel Center Proposed
Development details. The presentation included the proposed location, current zoning, future land
use map, overlay conditions, amenities of the land features, green space and landscaping
requirements, access improvements, neighborhood meeting results, incentives. Samples of what
other cities had done for the developer and the current incentive proposal were reviewed.
Council discussion included setback requirements, reasons why gas pumps were in the back of the
property, lighting features, whether the pond qualified for storm water retention, whether current
zoning would allow the travel center or a truck stop without the overlay considerations, traffic
considerations, and the requested sign variance.
Beaver Aplin, President of Buc -ee's, felt that they had gone to great lengths to provide an
aesthetically pleasing commercial development on the commercially zoned property.
Council discussion continued with types of customers that would use the facility, fuel costs,
creation of new jobs, and energy efficiency on the sites,
Council Member Johnson returned to the meeting following the completion of the discussion of
Work Session C.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting to
consider the specific items listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda.
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 15 -1035 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code
Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code
Section 551.071. Receive information from staff and discuss, deliberate, and provide
staff with direction regarding the potential acquisition of real property interests
located along both the east and west sides of South Mayhill Road between Spencer
Road to the north and Quailcreek and Old Edwards Road to the south in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas; where discussions had, deliberation, and direction
given, by the Denton City Council in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect
on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third party.
Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the
acquisition of the real property interests described above; discussion of these legal
matters in an open meeting would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the
City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal
position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. [Pockrus to Mayhill
Transmission Route]
B. ID 15 -1178 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code
Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code
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Section 551.071. Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide
staff with direction regarding the potential acquisition of real property interests
located along the east side of Bernard St. between Eagle Drive to the north and Collins
Street to the south, in the City of Denton, Texas; where discussions had, deliberation,
and direction given in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position
of the governmental body in negotiations with a third party. Consultation with the
City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the acquisition of the real
property interests described above; where discussion of these legal matters would
conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton
City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State
Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative
proceeding or potential litigation. [Eagle Substation]
C. ID 15 -1198 Consultation with Attorney's - Under Texas Government Code, Section
551.071. Consult with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the
revocation of an SUP for Akers Towing where a public discussion of these legal
matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
D. ID 15 -1218 Deliberations regarding real property under Texas Gov't Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys under Texas Gov't Code Section
551.071. Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with
direction regarding the potential acquisition of real property located at 301 E.
McKinney, Denton, Texas where deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a
third party. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated
with the acquisition of the real property interests described above where a public
discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys
to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules
of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's
legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation.
E. ID 15 -1219 Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under
Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion
regarding economic development issues regarding a proposed amendment to the
economic development program grant agreement between the City of Denton and
WGBP Investments, LTD. This discussion shall include commercial and financial
information the City Council has received from WGBP Investments, LTD, a business
prospect which the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the city, and with which the City Council is conducting economic
development negotiations; deliberate the amendment of the economic development
program grant agreement between the City of Denton and WGBP Investments, LTD.
F. ID 15 -1221 Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under
Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion
regarding a proposed economic development program grant agreement between the
City of Denton and BUC -EE's, LTD. This discussion shall include commercial and
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financial information the City Council has received from BUC -EE's, LTD, a business
prospect which the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the city, and with which the City Council is conducting economic
development negotiations; deliberate the economic development program grant
agreement between the City of Denton and BUC -EE's, LTD.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, a quorum of the City Council convened in an
Open Meeting in the City Council Chambers. Council Member Roden, District 1, participated by
videoconference during this Open Meeting.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
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. ID 15 -1085 Presentation of the National Procurement Institute 2015 Achievement of
Excellence in Procurement Award to the City of Denton Materials Management staff.
Mayor Watts presented the National Procurement Institute 2015 Achievement of Excellence in
Procurement Award to the City's Materials Management staff.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public.
1. ID 15 -1112 Monica Jones regarding Animal Services, Code Enforcement, forged
names and grand larceny.
Ms. Jones was not present at the meeting.
2. ID 15 -1118 Christopher Klabunde regarding Johnson's Backyard Garden Workshare
Program and farm update.
Mr. Klabunde presented a fall harvest update for Johnson's Backyard Garden. He felt the urban
environment could intersect with farming. The farm produced over 60 varieties of vegetables. They
had a work share program and provided food for up to 250 families in the Metroplex area. He felt
that the farm was an asset to the City and should be encouraged.
3. ID 15 -1119 Ryan Crocker regarding farming the City parks - urban farming in
Denton.
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Mr. Crocker pointed out that urban farming was part of the 2030 plan. He stated that he had an
idea about expanding the farming program to farming in the parks. Each neighborhood could have
the opportunity to have farming if they had access to the parks.
C. Additional Citizen Reports - This section of the agenda permits any person not
registered for a citizen report to make comments regarding public business on items
not listed on the agenda. This is limited to four speakers per meeting with each
speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes.
Ken Gold urged the Council to slow down on the gas fired generators in order to find out
more information and requested a public hearing to hear from the citizens.
2. Misty Gold also urged the Council to find out more information regarding a gas generators
and encouraged a public hearing on the issue.
Elida Tamez spoke regarding the City's proposed renewal energy program and urged a
public hearing for citizens to express views on the proposal.
4. Ed Soph spoke regarding the lack of public discourse regarding DME's proposed renewal
energy program and was concerned about the economic risks of gas fired generators, air
emissions and federal mandates in the future.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hawkins motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory seconded to adopt the Consent
Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolutions with the exception of Items C, D and EE.
On roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", "aye ", Council
Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory "aye ", Council
Member Wazny "aye ", and Mayor Watts. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2015 -334
A. ID 15 -848 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to execute a purchase order through The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract 402042315 for
the partial replacement of the roof at the City of Denton Civic Center by way of an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (File
5923- awarded to CBS Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $153,308).
Resolution No. R2015 -038
B. ID 15 -974 Consider approval of a resolution supporting the tax credit application to
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the
McKinney Denton Apartments Project; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2015 -337
E. ID 15 -1044 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an
agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and the Children's Advocacy Center
for Denton County, incorporated for providing aid to the City of Denton Police
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Department in the investigation of child abuse cases; providing client and clinical
services to victims of child abuse and non - offending family members; providing for
the expenditure of funds in the amount of $105,891.00 therefor; and providing for an
effective date.
Ordinance No. 2015 -338
F. ID 15 -1081 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Air Fair, Inc.
(PY2016) providing for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an
effective date. ($11,290 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommends approval 3-
0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -339
G. ID 15 -1082 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Chamber of
Commerce (PY2016) providing for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and
providing an effective date. ($16,572 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommends
approval 3 -0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -340
H. ID 15 -1083 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Community
Market, Inc. (PY2016) providing for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and
providing an effective date. ($10,500 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommends
approval 3 -0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -341
L ID 15 -1084 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Community
Theatre, Inc. (PY2016) providing for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and
providing an effective date. ($25,000 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommends
approval 3 -0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -342
J. ID 15 -1089 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Chamber of
Commerce (Convention and Visitors Bureau) (PY2016) providing for the payment
and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($1,117,395 - Hotel
Occupancy Tax Committee recommends approval 3 -0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -343
K. ID 15 -1090 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County, Texas (Denton
County Office of History and Culture) (PY2016) providing for the payment and use
of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($150,000 - Hotel Occupancy
Tax Committee recommends approval 3 -0)
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Ordinance No. 2015 -344
L. ID 15 -1091 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Dog Days, Inc.
(PY2016) providing for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an
effective date. ($16,086 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommends approval 3-
0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -345
M. ID 15 -1092 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Festival Foundation
(PY2016) providing for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an
effective date. ($91,309 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommends approval 3-
0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -346
N. ID 15 -1093 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Greater Denton Arts
Council (PY2016) providing for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and
providing an effective date. ($129,852 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee
recommends approval 3 -0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -347
O. ID 15 -1094 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Holiday Festival
Association, Inc. (PY2016) providing for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue;
and providing an effective date. ($7,700 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee
recommends approval 3 -0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -348
P. ID 15 -1096 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Central Business District
Association, Inc., d/b /a Denton Main Street Association (PY2016) providing for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($25,369 -
Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommends approval 3 -0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -349
Q. ID 15 -1097 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the North Texas State Fair
Association (PY2016) providing for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and
providing an effective date. ($125,000 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee
recommends approval 3 -0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -350
R. ID 15 -1098 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Tejas Storytelling
Association, Inc. (PY2016) for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and
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providing an effective date. ($52,747 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommends
approval 3 -0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -351
S. ID 15 -1099 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Filmmakers'
Corporation (PY2016) providing for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and
providing an effective date. ($8,269 - Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee recommends
approval 3 -0)
Ordinance No. 2015 -352
T. ID 15 -1100 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Kiwanis Club of Denton,
Breakfast (Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally) (PY2016) providing for the payment and use
of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($4,850 - Hotel Occupancy Tax
Committee recommends approval 3 -0)
Resolution No. R2015 -039
U. ID 15 -1130 Consider approval of a resolution to the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas authorizing the filing and acceptance of a contract with the Solid
Waste & Recycling Department (SW &R) and Mill Branch, LLC, for the SW &R to
purchase mitigation credits to offset impacts to the Waters of the United States in
accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permit and the Texas
Commission on Environmental Section 401 certification requirements, in the
preparation, development and submittal of a permit application for lateral expansion
and associated services pertaining to the City of Denton Landfill (MSW Permit
41590a); authorizing the expenditure of funds in the stated amount of $249,690, and
providing an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2015 -353
V. ID 15 -1136 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas,
authorizing the City Manager to execute the "Utility Adjustment Agreement
Amendment (UAAA) No. 002 to Agreement No. 35E -U- 0503" to the original
"Project Utility Adjustment Agreement" in the amount of $1,627,185.71; facilitating
and authorizing water and wastewater line relocations for the Interstate Highway 35E
project, in substantial conformity with the previously executed Texas Department of
Transportation agreements with the Developer, AGL Constructors, which is a
consortium composed of Archer Western Contractors, LLC, Granite Construction Co.
and Lane Construction company; and the Texas Department of Transportation;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 -0).
Approved the minutes listed below.
W. ID 15 -1149 Consider approval of the minutes of September 1, September 15, October
5, October 6, October 13, and October 20, 2015.
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Ordinance No. 2015 -354
X. ID 15 -1152 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to execute a contract through the Buy Board
Cooperative Purchasing Network for the acquisition of a motor grader, roller, and
backhoe for the City of Denton Street Department; and providing an effective date
(File 5981- awarded to Holt CAT in the amount of $435,717.29).
Ordinance No. 2015 -355
Y. ID 15 -1153 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to execute a contract through the Houston - Galveston
Area Council of Governments (H -GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program for the
acquisition of two (2) Pierce Velocity Pumper Fire Engines for the City of Denton
Fire Department; and providing an effective date (File 5987- awarded to Siddons-
Martin Emergency Group, LLC in the amount of $1,180,082).
Ordinance No. 2015 -356
Z. ID 15 -1154 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to execute a contract through the Buy Board
Cooperative Purchasing Network for the acquisition of two (2) flushing trucks for the
City of Denton Wastewater Collections Department; and providing an effective date
(File 5988- awarded to Rush Truck Center in the amount of $486,061.25). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -357
AA. ID 15 -1155 Consider adoption of an ordinance ratifying the expenditure of funds by
the City Manager for the emergency purchase and installation of a twenty (20) ton
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit to provide cooling for critical
Denton Municipal Electric and Technology Services operations and in accordance
with provisions of Section 252.022 of the Local Government Code exempting such
purchases from requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date
(File 5984- awarded to Tech Plan, Inc. in the amount of $62,690).
Ordinance No. 2015 -358
BB. ID 15 -1156 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement for engineering and right -of -way acquisition services associated with the
City of Denton FM 2181 Utility Relocations Project; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5973- awarded to Freese and
Nichols, Inc. in an amount not -to- exceed $1,072,977). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -359
CC. ID 15 -1157 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a public works contract for the construction of the Mayhill Road Utility
Improvements for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
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and providing an effective date (RFP 5911- awarded to Canary Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $114,442). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -360
DD. ID 15 -1158 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing
for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of four (4) side load and two (2) front
load refuse truck bodies for the City of Solid Waste Department, which are available
from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local
Government Code such purchases are exempt from the requirements of competitive
bidding; and providing an effective date (File 5978- awarded to DaDee
Manufacturing, LLC in the amount of $794,156.92). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -361
FF. ID 15 -1161 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing
for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of one (1) rear load refuse truck body
for the City of Solid Waste Department, which is available from only one source and
in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code such
purchases are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing
an effective date (File 5979- awarded to McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Co. in
the amount of $78,148). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -362
GG. ID 15 -1163 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a contract for purchase and installation of trees for the City of Denton parks,
medians, right -of -ways, public buildings, and other City departments, as needed;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP
5933- awarded to Fannin Tree Farm Sales, LLC in the (3) year not -to- exceed amount
of $450,000).
Ordinance No. 2015 -363
HH. ID 15 -1169 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
authorizing the approval of a 2nd Amendment to a contract with Ultimate CNG, LLC.
for the purchase of temporary mobile compressed natural gas (CNG); providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5464 -
providing for an additional expenditure amount of $1,300,000 with the total contract
amount not -to- exceed 1,895,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(6 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -364
IL ID 15 -1170 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a contract for Concrete Crushing Services for the City of Denton Solid
Waste Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 5910- awarded to Big City Crushed Concrete in the three (3) year
not -to- exceed amount of $300,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(6 -0).
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Ordinance No. 2015 -365
JJ. ID 15 -1215 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
approving and authorizing the city manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement
between the City of Denton, Denton Independent School District ( "DISD ") and Zayo
Group, LLC ( "Zayo ") to allow Zayo access to the City's Right -of -Way where DISD
fiber conduit is located for the limited purpose of inspecting and proofing DISD
conduit and indemnifying and holding the City harmless; and declaring an effective
date.
Council considered Item C.
Ordinance No. 2015 -335
C. ID 15 -1022 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the City of
Denton Code of Ordinances by adding Article V "Non- Consent Towing;" providing
a severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed
$500 for violations of this ordinance; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Watts indicated that Item C and D would be discussed together.
Lt. David Mays, Denton Police Department, presented information on the items. He noted that
these two items were the culmination of a lot of citizen input. He presented the background
information on the proposal and reviewed the allowable state fees and other fees allowed by Texas
Division of License Regulations. A Task Force was formed to study and recommend the fees for
towing plus developed a Towing Bill of Rights.
Pat Smith spoke in favor of the proposal.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory motioned, Council Member Roden seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts "aye ",
Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory "aye"
and Council Member Wazny "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2015 -336
D. ID 15 -1023 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas,
establishing fees for non - consent towing within the City of Denton pursuant to
Chapter 23, Article V of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, titled
Non - Consent Towing; providing that a schedule of fees shall be maintained on file in
the Office of the City Secretary; providing a savings clause; providing a severability
clause; and providing an effective date.
This item was discussed with Item C.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory motioned, Council Member Hawkins seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts
"aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory
"aye ", and Council Member Wazny "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
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Resolution No. R2015 -040
EE. ID 15 -1160 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas affirming
its support of the Texas Department of Transportation's planned widening of FM-
426, (McKinney Street) at the earliest opportunity; and providing an effective
date. The Mobility Committee recommends approval (3 -0).
Mark Nelson, Director of Transportation, stated that the resolution was in support of the planned
widening of FM 426 as soon as possible by the Texas Department of Transportation. The Mobility
Committee had recommended approval.
Council Member Briggs motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory seconded to approve the resolution.
On roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts
"aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory
"aye ", and Council Member Wazny "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Resolution No. R2015 -040
A. ID 15 -1159 Consider approval of a resolution creating an ad hoc City Council
Committee to consider and review operations, procedures, policies, regulations and
naming of the City of Denton Community Event Center to be located at 121
Exposition Street, Denton, Texas and to advise the City Council with regard to these
matters; and providing an effective date.
Mark Nelson, Director of Transportation, stated that this resolution would establish an ad hoc
committee to assist with the planning of the Community Event Center on Exposition. The
resolution created a three member committee until 2018 or until the Center was designed. Mayor
Pro Tem Gregory, Council Member Johnson and Council Member Roden had requested to serve
on the Committee.
Council Member Johnson motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory seconded to approve the resolution.
On roll call vote, Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts "aye ", Council Member Hawkins
"aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory "aye ", and Council Member
Wazny "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
B. ID 15 -1135 Consider nominations /appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions,
and Council Committees: Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board; Traffic Safety
Commission; and City of Denton Community Event Center Committee.
Jennifer Walters, City Secretary, presented the vacancies for consideration. She noted that Mayor
Watts had nominated Frances Punch to the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board; Council
Member Hawkins had nominated Jim Owen to the Traffic Safety Commission; and Mayor Pro
Tem Gregory, Council Member Johnson and Council Member Roden would serve on the
Community Event Center Committee.
Council Member Hawkins motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory seconded to approve the
nominations. On roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ",
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Mayor Watts "aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro
Tem Gregory "aye ", and Council Member Wazny "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2015 -366
A. Z15 -0015a Hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning of approximately 15.02
acres from Planned Development District 12 (PD -12) to a Regional Center
Commercial Downtown (RCC -D) District. The subject property is generally located
on the south side of South Interstate 35 East, approximately 2,100 feet northwest of
Post Oak Drive. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this
request (7 -0).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, presented the background information on the
proposal. This was a rezoning for Toyota of Denton. She reviewed the location map, background
information on PD -12, and the concept plan amendments in 1986 and 1987. A Detailed Plan had
been approved in 2001 and 2004 for Honda of Denton. The zoning map, future land use, and
consideration for approval criteria were presented. The Planning and Zoning Commission and
staff recommended approval.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Johnson motioned, Council Member Hawkins seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts
"aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory
"aye ", and Council Member Wazny "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2015 -367
B. Z15 -0024a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City
of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning classification from a
Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU) District and use classification to a
Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR -4) District and use classification on approximately
20.0 acres. The subject property is generally located on the south side of East
McKinney Street (FM426), approximately 2,330 feet east of Orr Road, in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this request (7 -0).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, presented details on the location map, site data,
current and proposed zoning map, concept plan, and considerations for approval. The Planning
and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
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Justin Bono, applicant, indicated that he was available to answer questions.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hawkins motioned, Council Member Johnson seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts
"aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory
"aye ", and Council Member Wazny "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2015 -368
C. ID 15 -1115 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance granting
approval, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, of the
non -park use of a part of Bowling Green Park for the purpose of installing and
maintaining a detention pond outfall for the Fireside Development Project; providing
for a notice by the City of Denton, Texas, of non -park use for installation and
maintenance of a detention pond outfall and reservation of drainage easement in the
event of sale of park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and
Beautification Board recommends approval (5 -0).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Jim Mays, Superintendent of Parks and Construction, stated the project was for a drainage outflow
from a neighboring development that would provide a detention pond outfall for the project. A
public hearing was required due to Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations whenever parkland was
going to be used for something other than a park.
Bill Haney, applicant, spoke in favor and noted that the channel would be earthen.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Johnson motioned, Council Member Hawkins seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts
"aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory
"aye ", and Council Member Wazny "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2015 -369
D. Z15 -0025a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance regarding a
rezoning of approximately 15.811 acres from of a Regional Center Commercial
Neighborhood (RCC -N) District to an Employment Center Commercial (EC -C)
District. The subject property is generally located on the southwest corner of N I -35
and Barthold Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of
the request (7 -0).
The Mayor opened the public nearing.
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, presented the background information for the
site for a rezoning from RCC -N to ED -C. She noted that the Denton Plan 2030 encouraged
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Business Innovation in this area. The future land use, comparison of RCC -N versus EC -C uses,
and considerations for approval were reviewed. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff
recommended approval.
Jeremy Reece, applicant, stated that he was available to answer questions.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hawkins motioned, Council Member Briggs seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts
"aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory
"aye ", and Council Member Wazny "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
E. ID 15 -1073 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance revoking a Specific Use
Permit dated August 5, 2014, allowing a wrecker service and impound lot on property
located in an Employment Center Industrial (EC -I) zoning and land use district on
approximately 1.3 acres, generally located south of Smith Street, east of Dallas Drive,
and north of Teasley Lane; and providing an effective date.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, stated that this was a consideration of revoking
a specific use permit dated August 5, 2014 allowing a wrecker service and impound lot. She
reviewed the SUP conditions and the timeline regarding the property. The considerations for
revoking the SUP were presented. Staff was recommending approval of the ordinance revoking
the Specific Use Permit.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Greg Edwards - spoke in opposition
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory questioned how long it would take to come up with a plan to handle
runoff for less than 2 acres.
Edwards stated that they got involved in the middle of October of this year and had been working
on it for about 3 weeks.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory stated that all those other months no one was working on plan.
Council Member Hawkins questioned why Condition 43 regarding the fence was not done.
Edwards stated he was not sure. The last he had heard was that a plan had been submitted for the
buffer.
Council Member Hawkins stated that last time this was before Council they had gone to bat for
the business but nothing seemed to have been done.
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Gloria Akers, 715 Dallas Drive, Denton, 76205 — spoke in support. She detailed
information concerning the fence and fence permit and associated problem in obtaining the permit.
Council Member Johnson stated that prior Council discussion had lot of debate on whether to give
additional time to get the items completed and had specifically asked if the Akers were willing to
do the items. It was over a year later and nothing had been done.
Council discussed the problems with no action being taken to date on the items that were required,
concerns about pollutants going into the stream, and the delay in erecting a fence.
Ida Martinez, 9830 Angel Bend, Denton, 76208 — spoke in support and presented
information concerning the time lapse in completing the requirements.
Greg Edwards spoke again indicating problems with the process, staff and conflicting
information.
Joe Akers, 9830 Angel Bend, Denton, 76208 - spoke in support
Council expressed concern that last year specific items had to be done to the property in order to
continue business which had been agreed to by the Akers but the items had not been completed.
The stream by the property was still being polluted from runoff from the property.
Mr. Akers pointed out that there was a sewer pipe and drainage from the nearby paint store as well.
Council requested Ken Banks, Environmental Services and Sustainability Director, to present
information on the water testing in the area.
Banks displayed a sampling summary for the property and the procedures done for the testing. He
noted that this testing was done in response to the ordinance for the continuation of the SUP but
that other monthly testing was done throughout the city. Council discussed with Banks the type
of pollutant abatement that was necessary on the site
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Burgess noted that the action of Council in 2014 included a condition that the owner
was not required to implement Best Management Practices but directed staff to implement a
monitoring program.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory motioned to approve the ordinance to revoke the specific use permit.
Possible terms and conditions for extending the specific use permit were discussed by Council
with questions on the process if the permit were revoked and reapplication procedures.
City Attorney Burgess indicated that it appeared that if the permit were revoked, the business
would no longer operate. However, she would like to research that more. The Council had full
range of powers and latitude to do less than that if desired.
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Council Member Johnson offered a friendly amendment to the motion that in ten days of this
meeting, the fence would be built, compost berms to the satisfaction of Dr. Banks would be
installed and there would be no other code violations on property at that time. Community
Improvement Services would do inspections with no violations. If not, the specific use permit
would be revoked.
Council considered the friendly amendment in terms of whether ten days was enough time or if
that was a set up for failure. Concern was also expressed regarding the integrity of the specific
use permit process and the opportunity for prolonged violations.
Following Council discussion Council Member Johnson withdrew his amendment and seconded
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory's motion to approve the ordinance to revoke the specific use permit.
The unknown of when and /or if the business could reapply for a new specific use permit was
considered by Council. City Attorney Burgess noted that the situation would have to be researched
as this would be a revocation and not a denial. Several different versions for amendments were
offered in terms of not having a waiting period for resubmitting an application for a permit once
all conditions were met.
City Attorney Burgess stated that she had a hesitation to put in that type of condition as they needed
to research if that could conflict with State law. She offered another possibility of continuing the
case to a date certain to give the applicants time to complete the conditions and if at that date
certain, the conditions had not been met, the specific use permit would be revoked at that time.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory stated that he was not inclined to change his motion but felt that a motion
to postpone action to a date certain to the December 15th meeting or the first meeting in January
might be appropriate due to the uncertainty about whether the reapplication time period would be
against state regulations.
Council Member Johnson motioned, Council Member Hawkins seconded to postpone the item to
a date certain that being December 15th. By that date all items noted in the conditions in the
original Council action granting the specific use permit dated August 5, 2014 would be completed.
There would not be another public hearing on the issue. On roll call vote, Council Member Roden
"aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts "aye ", Council Member Hawkins it
Council Member Briggs "aye ", and Council Member Wazny "aye ". Mayor Pro Tem Gregory
"nay ". Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Watts asked for an Informal Staff Report on the impact of revocation and reapplication.
7. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council
B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public.
ID 15 -1107 Willie Hudspeth regarding City Hall.
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Mr. Hudspeth was not present at the meeting.
8. 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 taken, 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
Council Member Wazny requested a Work Session on the process and feasibility of hiring an
energy analyst consulting firm regarding the two new proposed power plants, including the option
of selling the coal plant and options for electricity movement in historic neighborhoods to work
on neighborhood code.
Council Member Wazny requested a work session to create a citizen task force to work on code
along with the Historic Preservation Office.
Council Member Wazny requested a Work Session with Planning regarding Planning's
notification system of residents of development projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory requested a Work Session for the Ethics Committee report on a proposed
ethics resolution/ordinance.
Council Member Johnson also requested a Work Session on an ethics ordinance for the full
Council to weigh in on before doing lots of staff work.
Council Member Johnson suggested postponing a Work Session at this time regarding historic
preservation issues until the new Historic Preservation Officer was hired.
Council Member Johnson requested a briefing about the group promoting anarchy in the City.
Council Member Roden requested a Work Session on fiber access in Denton as it was crucial in
Downtown plus beyond the Downtown area.
Council Member Hawkins requested an Informal Staff Report regarding the top 15 questions
received recently by the City and who those questioned were directed to.
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Mayor Watts requested a Work Session regarding the economic development fund for Downtown
and possible policy changes to expand it to other parts of the City.
Mayor Watts requested an Informal Staff report regarding the volume and kind of police calls from
single room occupancy apartments compared to the rest of city.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
There was no continuation of the Closed Meeting,
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
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CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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