October 20, 2015 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 20, 2015
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting on
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room.
PRESENT: Council Member Roden, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Hawkins,
Council Member Briggs, Mayor Pro Tern Gregory, Council Member Wazny and
Mayor Watts.
ABSENT: None.
A. ID 15 -1030 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.071.
Consult with City's Attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the disclosure of
confidential information, including those raised by legal counsel for the Freedom of
Information Foundation of Texas in a letter dated August 27, 2015, by City Council
members, by members of City boards and commissions and by City employees,
including but not limited to, Constitutional limitations and criminal penalties, 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.
Following completion of the Closed Meeting at 1:15 p.m., the City Council convened in a Work
Session.
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
Cody Bettis, Docunav Solutions, spoke regarding the Laserfiche awarding of a contract.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for October 20, 2015.
Council Member Wazny asked for clarification on the Laserfiche bid proposal.
Elton Brock, Purchasing Manager, stated that the process used was a legal process. The first
Request for Proposal only had one bid that was responsive to prescribed requirements. The other
vendor to the Request for Proposal contacted them to see if the City was getting the best value as
the comparison pricing was lower.
Melissa Kraft, Chief Technology Officer, stated that at one time Docunav was the sole source for
this technology. The City was transitioning from customized tools to standard tools of which part
could be done internally instead of doing out -of- house.
Mayor Pro Tern Gregory questioned if staff was satisfied that the price comparison sheet was
comparing apples to apples.
Kraft presented information on the bid process.
Council Member Roden stated that he was uncomfortable with vendors coming to request new
bids and was ok with leaving it on Consent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Gregory asked for an explanation of Consent Agenda I in terms of savings by
doing the work in -house rather than contracting it out.
Frank Payne, City Engineer, stated that staff looked at the bids which were higher than anticipated
and decided that they could do it much lower in- house.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory stated that the Public Utilities Board had questioned if doing the project
in -house would require the realigning of other projects that were already in progress.
Howard Martin, Assistant City Manager, stated that fitting the project in was possible. The issue
was to finish a project already started and then do this project. If it were contracted out, both
projects could be done at the same time.
Mayor asked if there was a way to track the costs internally at the end of project to see how close
to budget it was.
Martin stated that they could track all the costs internally and could bring costs back to Council
once completed.
Council Member Hawkins asked about Consent Agenda Item A.
Chuck Springer, Director of Finance, stated that the item would allow the work to begin and when
the bond sale was done in the summer the funds could be reimbursed instead of having to wait
until the bonds were sold.
Council Member Briggs questioned what type of vehicles were included in Consent Agenda Item
C.
Terry Kader, Fleet Manager, stated that the ordinance was a revision of the 2005 policy and
covered alternative vehicles and alternative fuels.
Council Member Brigg asked if the police vehicles in Consent Agenda Item O were included in
the clean emissions.
Kader stated that the sale was through a specific vendor and would look at the most efficient
vehicle for the use.
Council Member Wazny asked about moving Public Hearing C ahead of the other public hearings
After discussion, Council consensus was that the first two public hearings should not take a long
time and to keep the order as noted on the agenda.
Council Member Johnson asked about Consent Agenda Items X and Z in terms of the process
used to determine whether an organization could use public property or not and who made the
decision.
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John Cabrales, Assistant City Manager, stated that that the type of event determined which city
department handled the request. A request would go through the Special Events Coordinator if it
was to be held in a park. If the event were to be held in Williams Trade Square, it would go through
Economic Development. He reviewed the various processes for approval such as what information
would be needed for a street closure, permits for food trucks, public safety and emergency response
plans, and cooking requests through the Fire Marshal's office. The timing of an event was also a
consideration plus whether there were merchants who did not want a street closed.
Council Member Johnson asked if a request would be approved if it met all the requirements of
the application specifically closing a street and using public parking. He suggested thinking about
forming a committee to make decisions whether or not to allow a certain event even if it meet all
requirements of the process. Think about a different decision making process to allow city property
to be used.
City Manager Campbell stated that the topic was scheduled for a future Work Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory questioned if part of the current decision making process involved a limit
on how close the events could happen to one another.
Cabrales stated that the number of requests were not limited and that they were processed as the
request came in. There had been discussions regarding high profile events happening at the same
time as from a public safety prospective too many at the same time might spread resources too
thin.
Council Member Roden noted that the agenda backup indicated that there were only 46 attendees
the last time this event was held and felt that might be a hardship on merchants to close streets for
such a small number. He questioned if there was anything in the process to move the event
somewhere else in the City rather than a small event that might be a hardship on many businesses
and if there was any flexibility to go back and look at other options.
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, stated that staff had already looked at multiple
options for the event. The parks were full and other venues had impact on neighborhoods. As part
of the process Economic Development would work to customize the impact of these festivals. One
requirement was a site plan on how to provide for safety. The event currently had 15 bands booked
at this point in time. There was the possibility of doing a smaller footprint and not take up as many
parking spaces.
Council Member Roden questioned if Consent Agenda Item B differentiated from weekdays
versus weekends for noise variations.
Cabrales stated that the noise ordinance did differentiate between weekend and weekday. There
may be a need to revisit whether to change the provisions of the current noise ordinance
City Attorney Burgess stated that a substitute ordinance had been handed out for Consent Agenda
Item J and any motion for that ordinance should note that substitution.
Mayor Watts requested that Consent Agenda Item Q be pulled for individual consideration.
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Work Session Reports
A. ID 15 -1039 Hold a discussion and give staff direction concerning legal issues raised by legal
counsel for the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas in a letter dated August 27,
2015, in connection with the release of confidential information by City Council members,
by members of City boards and commissions and by City employees.
Council Member Wazny requested that the Council recognize David Zoltner who would like to
speak on this item. Consensus of the Council was to allow Dr. Zoltner to speak.
Dr. Zoltner spoke regarding the number of Closed Sessions and how they seemed to have
increased. He requested that Council do less Closed Meetings.
City Attorney Burgess stated that she had briefed Council in Closed Session regarding the issue
plus it was posted for discussion by Council.
Council Member Wazny reviewed the provisions of Council Rules of Procedure Section 2 -30
regarding discussion of Closed Meeting items. She felt the City did fine without the ordinance
before it was approved. She would like to promote two different choices; either repeal the current
ordinance and incorporate concerns into a new ethics ordinance that was being considered by the
Council Ethics Committee or modify it so that it was more conducive to local government
transparency. State law already had protection on the books for protection for confidential
information.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory felt that there was a need to look carefully at the current ordinance as
there appeared to be some aspects of the current ordinance were too onerous. The ordinance
originated from the Council Ethics Committee in 2006. The purpose was to protect the interest of
the City as an organization as there was certain information that Council did not want to disclose
such as real estate transactions and negotiations. He felt there was no need for criminal penalties
for processes that were already on the State books and that there would be no harm at this point to
repeal it. He questioned if someone violated this rule as was currently in place, how would that
be addressed.
City Attorney Burgess stated that the ordinance contained a Class C misdemeanor which resided
in the Municipal Court. A complaint would be filed with the prosecutor's office to initiate an
investigation of the complaint.
Council Member Briggs stated that she was in favor of Option One and work on non - criminal
issues with the Ethics Committee.
Council Member Roden stated that he was not sure direction had been given from Council to
rewrite the ethics ordinance. He did not feel there would be harm at this point to keep it in place
until a larger ethics policy /ordinance was written.
Council Member Hawkins was in favor of a review.
City Attorney Burgess stated that this was a complex issue depending on the federal and state laws
already on the books. The State and Federal laws were not as broad as Denton already had.
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Council Member Johnson stated that in some cases an item might need to be discussed in open
session and in other cases, an item would be better discussed in Closed Session. He was in favor
of an amendment to the current ordinance.
City Manager Campbell stated that there might be a case with a real estate deal and if that
information was shared with the public the seller might be harmed. There was a need to recognize
a balance between the issues. He was not sure if there was a need to repeal the current ordinance
or amend it.
Council Member Briggs stated that she felt muzzled at times with the current ordinance and that
there was a need for clarification on it in the future.
Mayor Watts stated that he did not have a problem taking out the criminal provisions and put in
some type of ethics ordinance. Council could bring forward items for public discussion if they felt
it was necessary.
Consensus of the Council was to consider options at a future discussion.
Council Member Wazny stated that as Chair of the Ethics Committee, she would suggest sending
the issue to the Ethics Committee to meet with Legal and then bring forward an ordinance to
Council for consideration. The ordinance would contain a solution that met the concerns noted
today.
Mayor Watts stated that the overall direction of an ethics ordinance would need more time for
discussion and he was not comfortable repealing the current ordinance with nothing else in place.
Council Member Wazny felt that the 2006 ordinance came from the Ethics Committee, so logic
stated that it go back to the Ethics Committee to be studied there.
Council Member Roden preferred rather than the Ethics Committee that it be placed on an agenda
for council vote.
Consensus of Council send to the issue to the Ethics Committee for a future Council vote.
B. ID 15 -958 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential
changes to Chapter 23, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances as it relates to a change in police
initiated towing and review and provide recommendation for the draft of Chapter 23 Article
V of the Code of Ordinances relating to non - consent towing.
Lt. David Mays, Denton Police Department, reviewed the initial problem with non - consent towing.
With no local regulations, a much larger fee would be charged and not all companies charged the
same amount. Non - consent tows were not governed by the current ordinance. Non - consent towing
and vehicle storage facilities were currently regulated by TDLR. In March Council asked for the
formation of a task force to look into the addressing of non - consent towing. The provisions of the
new ordinance were reviewed in terms of authority and duties of the Department, compliance,
exclusion of governmental entities, exemptions, fees and prohibited charges. The provisions also
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included photography requirement, license requirement, license terms and renewal, change in
information or employment status, revocation or denial with insurance requirement, registration
term and reapplication, state licensing requirement, equipment markings, notification of vehicle
removal, towing restricted, service rates, towing fee schedule and a payment towing fee study.
Requirements for a vehicle storage facility included removal to a designated facility, release of
vehicles from storage or impoundment, denial, suspension and revocation of a license. The
allowable fees were compared to Article 5, TDRL and Dallas. Also included was a Towing Bill of
Rights to be posted at paying windows and at large private parking lot facilities.
Pat Smith, member of the Task Force, stated that there needed to be a public education process to
understand what the fees meant and what they didn't mean. A key feature was for a vehicle storage
facility in the City's ETJ which the towing companies had a problem getting approved.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory suggested sending the original wish list to Council when sending the
Towing Bill of Rights.
C. ID 15 -1002 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding creation
of a fee ordinance governing permissible maximum fees associated with non - consent towing
and the regulatory fees charged to tow companies by the City.
This item was considered with Item B.
D. 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.
This item was not considered.
E. ID 15 -932 Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding various types of municipal debt,
procedures for debt issuance, refundings and associated matters.
Chuck Springer, Director of Finance, stated that the Audit Finance Committee requested this item
come to Council on how bonds worked.
Laura Alexander, First Southwest, presented information on when municipal bonds were used and
the need to have specific authorization to sell debt. She reviewed General Obligation bonds which
required an election and were sold by ordinance. Certificates of Obligation required a Notice of
Intent to be published in newspaper before authorization. Certificates of Obligation were subject
to referendum by petition for election. Contractual Obligations were used only for the acquisition
of personal property. Anticipation Notes required no voter authorization or notice and could only
have a maximum maturity of seven years. Revenue Bonds were secured and paid solely from
certain revenues such as water, sewer and electric revenues, hotel/motel tax revenue, TIRZ
revenues. Other resources available to the City included a financial advisor - First Southwest,
Bond Counsel — McCall Parkhurst and Horton, an underwriter, a paying agent, a rating agency,
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and an insurance provider. The City's bond ratings were AA+ and she detailed the rating factors.
Bond pricing was reviewed as well as how the money flowed.
F. ID 15 -1055 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction on options related to
the possible sale of debt for Denton Municipal Electric power generation facilities.
Chuck Springer, Director of Finance, reviewed the generation facility debt options.
Revenue bonds pledged City utility system revenues, could capitalize interest during construction
and one year after completion. They had higher interest rates than with a property tax pledge, no
notice or election required prior to sale and no ability for the City to call a binding election under
state law.
Certificates of Obligation pledged property taxes and city utility system revenues, had lower
interest rates, required publication of a Notice of Intent to issue, were subject to referendum by a
petition signed by 5% or more of registered voters, and no ability for the City to call a binding
election under state law unless a petition was received.
General Obligation bonds pledged property taxes, had restriction on capitalized interest, had lower
interest rates than Revenue Bonds due to the property tax pledge, required an election on a uniform
election date with a simple majority of voters to approve the bond sale.
City Manager Campbell noted that the homeless contract had been completed and staff would like
to explain the differences between the new contract and one in the agenda packet.
Consensus of the Council was to return to Item 2.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for October 20, 2015.
Council returned to Item 2 to discussion Consent Agenda Item S.
John Cabrales, Assistant City Manager, presented proposed changes to the contract with Item S.
The agreement would be a ten year lease through 2025 with an option to renew for 10 years. Under
Section 1 the language was expanded to include services for homeless individuals, not just a shelter
and included prohibited uses. Section 2 intended to have a $1 a year payment for 10 years. Section
6 dealt with alterations to the building. Page 8 contained wording for termination which would
provide for 30 days as an opportunity to cure of any type of violation and if the violation could not
be cured the agreement could be terminated with a 90 day notice. Section B indicated that if the
City wanted to terminate without cause, 180 days written notice would be provided to vacate and
also addressed compensation back to the investment made in the facility.
Council Member Johnson suggested including language in terms of a default "as long as the tenant
was diligently pursing a cure for the default ".
Council Member Wazny questioned if the building would be under the City's insurance.
Cabrales stated that the organization would have to take out insurance on the property themselves.
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Mayor Watts questioned who would make the decision in terms of the termination provision. He
would like it to be by the Council.
City Attorney Burgess stated that the landlord was the Council unless the Council delegated to the
City Manager so Council would terminate.
Mayor Watts stated that he was uneasy with the termination by landlord for any reason. He
understood there was a reimbursement clause but questioned what would be a cause for
termination if there were no specifics listed.
Council Member Wazny agreed that there needed to be specifics listed as Council's changed and
in the future a new council might not want to continue with the contract. They needed more
protection.
Mayor Watts suggested adjusting the reimbursement for the first two years instead of 100% and
increase the percentage of reimbursement. The third year would be 100% reimbursement.
City Manager Campbell stated the intent was that if terminated within the first two years, the
organization would get 100% of investment back.
Council Member Hawkins agreed as he wanted them to feel like they had a home. The organization
would be going through a lot of work.
Larry Collister, Deputy City Attorney, stated that the City could not give a gift to them.
Council Member Johnson said it would be a termination fee, not a gift.
Mayor Watts stated that the City was prohibited by law to not give back more than the investment
and questioned how that was not inconsistent with the rent for the facility.
City Attorney Burgess stated that another possibility was to add language that the City would give
the tenant two years without any termination for non - cause. It could be done for cause but not for
non - cause. Then follow the reimbursement schedule.
Council Member Johnson stated that it was difficult to raise money if there was no deal and worried
about their ability to execute a plan with a termination option at any time. The organization could
not do everything on the property in day one but the next round would take time. He felt the only
item for non -cause would be for selling the property. He would suggest termination at any point
after five years. Any point after five years could terminate and put in a termination fee such as
100 %. Put in an amount of money instead of a percentage as some of the work would be in -kind.
Council Member Wazny felt that the City was either committed to the shelter or not. She did not
have a problem with a five year minimum termination clause as the organization would be
fundraising for the facility.
Council Member Roden felt that the naming of the facility might be an issue and suggested putting
some sort of naming rights into the agreement. That issue could be dealt with later if needed. He
questioned if the organization had expressed an interest to purchase the property.
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Cabrales said they had expressed an interest to purchase the property
Collister stated that if sold, it would have to go out to bid.
Council Member Johnson asked if they could have right of first refusal.
City Attorney Burgess stated that it would have to go out to bid but that there were some exceptions
to that which could be considered at a later date.
Mayor Watts stated that he had spoken with Mr. Metzler about the lease and the organization
wanted to get moving to get ready for the winter. It would help him that if the City sold the
building the current lease would have to be honored.
City Manager Campbell stated that he knew the organization was wanting to get on with the
contract but suggested holding off until next week for approval to get all of the revisions
completed.
Consensus of the Council was to take another week for completion.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory expressed concern about provisions if housing individuals that were not
safe or using facility in way that were not safe and how to correct those kinds of issues.
Collister stated that the agreement was drafted as the City being the landlord and not involved in
the homeless business. The City was leasing the space which separated liability with insurance.
City Attorney Burgess stated that consideration for an amendment included a five year type of
arrangement on termination, naming rights, and language about subsequent purchase of the
property. Staff would refine the document and return back to Council for consideration next week.
Mayor Watts suggested trying to contact Mr. Metzler before the regular meeting to provide
feedback on the Council's suggestions
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting at
5:30 p.m. to consider the specific items listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this
agenda.
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 15 -1029 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, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction
regarding the potential acquisition of real property interests located along both the
east and west sides of Bernard St. between Eagle Drive to the north and Collins Street
to the south, in the City of Denton, Texas, if deliberation in an open meeting would
have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations
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with a third person. 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. [Eagle Substation] [ID 15 -985]
B. ID 15 -911 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code
Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code
Section 551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with
direction pertaining to the acquisition of real property interests located in the Daniel
Lambert Survey, Abstract Number 784, located generally at the northeast corner of
Mayhill Road and Colorado Boulevard, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas.
Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the
acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests referenced 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. ( Mayhill Road Widening and Improvements project - Parcel M231 -Ray
Hallford, Trustee)
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 -939 Support Our Troops
Mayor Watts presented the proclamation for Support Our Troops.
B. ID 15 -1045 Fire Prevention Month
Mayor Watts presented the proclamation for Fire Prevention Week.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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Mayor Watts suggested that the speakers scheduled for the end of the meeting be moved up to this
portion of the agenda. Consensus of the Council was to move those speakers to the front of the
agenda.
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public
1. ID 15 -907 Naomi Wood regarding paid parental leave for City of Denton
employees: going beyond FMLA.
Ms. Wood presented information regarding additional paid parental leave for city employees
beyond FMLA. She noted that paid parental leave was good for working families and that FMLA
needed to be expanded as it only guaranteed that an employee could not be terminated up to 12
weeks. It was not paid leave. She requested the Council expand the City's current policy for a
paid leave policy for city employees.
2. ID 15 -931 Dawn Carlin regarding necessary improvements on McKinney
between Loop 288 and Ryan High School.
Ms. Carlin spoke regarding the need to expand and improve McKinney Street. Her daughter had
been struck by a vehicle while walking to Ryan High School. This had been an ongoing concern
for area parents since the school was built in 1996 as there was no safe path walking to and from
the school. She urged Council to work with TxDOT and get the needed improvements done as
soon as possible.
3. ID 15 -936 John Goodman regarding Quakertown Park.
Mr. Goodman stated that he had looked for information in Quakertown Park regarding the
movement of citizens from that area for the development of the park. He felt there needed to be
more information in the City especially in the Courthouse Museum regarding African- American
history. He also suggested putting additional information in more heavily traffic areas of the Park
regarding the history of Quakertown Park.
C. Additional Citizen Reports
Tami Moral spoke regarding a zoning violation regarding the dogs next door to her. She had
inaccurate police reports regarding the dogs next door and asked Council for help with her
situation.
The Council considered the Speakers from Agenda Item 7.
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
2. ID 15 -1000 Alysia Jordan regarding water bills.
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Ms. Jordan stated that her neighborhood had an increase in their water bills and had experienced
drastic changes in their water usage. They had contacted the City but she felt their responses had
not been satisfactory. Her neighborhood needed help with their bills and the apparent problems
they were experiencing.
3. ID 15 -1048 Kerri Burnside regarding the Engineering Department concreting
drainage ditches.
Ms. Burnside suggested a better way to handle Engineering projects when they involved the
concreting of drainage ditches. She encouraged the City to hold public meetings during the design
phase of projects, provide regular updates on the progress of projects, and have respect for and
adherence to the concepts outlined in the Denton 2030 plan. There should be some type of
oversight/monitoring of the Engineering Department. She also felt there should be some type of
mitigation by the City to those impacted by City projects. A citizen's board might be formed to
judge the balance of these types of projects or use the current Planning and Zoning Commission.
She noted that 43 trees were lost during this project and if a developer had done this, they would
have had to replace the trees.
4. ID 15 -1050 Judy Smith regarding the City Engineering Department's
transparency when handling drainage ditch related projects.
Ms. Smith spoke regarding the Engineering Department handling a drainage ditch project behind
her church. The beautiful land behind her church was changed into a concrete ditch with a chain
link fence. The church did not have any warning about the change. They did not have any help
with replanting of the trees and they had costs increased due to the loss of the trees.
5. ID 15 -1052 Gary Cook regarding engineering projects and the community.
Mr. Cook requested a report from the Engineering Department of how this specific case was
handled and a report showing Denton would provide transparency to keep the public informed of
project design, impact and progress. He suggested embracing the Denton Plan 2030, especially as
it pertained to keeping Denton green. The City needed to provide mitigation to those impacted by
city projects.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Hawkins motioned, Council Member Roden seconded to adopt the Consent
Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolutions, approving the substitute ordinance for Item
J and pulling Items Q and S for separate consideration. On roll call vote, Council Member Roden
"aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts "aye ", Council Member Hawkins it
Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory "aye ", and Council Member Wazny
"aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2015 -304
A. ID 15 -934 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas to declare
the intent to reimburse capital program expenditures of the Electric Utility
($57,850,000), Solid Waste ($9,280,000), and General Government ($27,980,000)
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with Tax Preferred Obligations (Certificates of Obligation and General Obligation
Bonds) with an aggregate maximum principal amount equal to $95,110,000; and
providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board considered the utility fund
expenditures of this resolution and recommends approval (7 -0).
Approved the noise exception listed below.
B. ID 15 -949 Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose
of the Brave Denton - Brave Combo Fight the Frack event sponsored by the Blackland
Prairie Rising Tide. Live music will be played in Quakertown Park, located at 321 E.
McKinney Street, on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. An
exception is specifically requested to increase sound levels from 70 to 75
decibels. Staff recommends approval.
Ordinance No. 2015 -305
C. ID 15 -953 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas providing for the City's adoption of the Clean Fleet Vehicle Model
Ordinance proposed by the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) which is the
Regional Transportation Policy Body associated with the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG); and providing an effective date. The
Committee on the Environment recommends approval (3 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -306
D. ID 15 -954 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending
Ordinance No. 2013 -016 to prescribe updated titles and number of positions for
certain classifications of Fire Department personnel; providing repealer, cumulative
and severability clauses; and declaring an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2015 -307
E. ID 15 -979 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute
an Interlocal Agreement with the University of North Texas for internet services
under Section 791.001 of the State of Texas Government Code; authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 4943 - Interlocal
Agreement with University of North Texas System in the three (3) year not -to- exceed
amount of $60,000).
Ordinance No. 2015 -308
F. ID 15 -980 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas,
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Copperas Cove, Texas, to provide for the City of Denton purchase of
a model year 2000 used Scarab Windrow Turner for the City Landfill; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; providing a savings clause; providing an effective
date (File 5894 in the amount of $30,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (7 -0).
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Ordinance No. 2015 -309
G. ID 15 -981 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 one (1) Bobcat Model T870
Skidsteer Loader for the City of Denton Solid Waste Department; and providing an
effective date (File 5950- awarded to Bobcat Company in the amount of $74,243.17).
The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7 -0).
Ordinance No. 2 015 -3 10
H. ID 15 -982 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing
for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of Laserfiche Document Imaging
Application upgrade to version 9.3 on the RIO Licensing Platform, software
maintenance, additional licensing for Laserfiche Forms Package, and software
enhancements as approved by the State of Texas Department of Information
Resources (DIR) Contract Number DIR -SDD -2502; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5954- awarded to MCCi, LLC in
the not -to- exceed amount of $305,000).
Ordinance No. 2015 -311
L ID 15 -983 Consider adoption of an ordinance rejecting any and all competitive bids
for the construction of the Santa Monica Water and Wastewater Improvements
project for the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (Bid 5876). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (7 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -312
J. ID 15 -984 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and
awarding a public works contract for the construction of the Country Club Mobile
Home Park, Nettie Schultz Park, and Woodhaven Street Sanitary Sewer
Replacements Project for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 5877- awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder meeting specification, Dickerson Construction Company, in the amount of
$1,002,073). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -313
K. ID 15 -986 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing
for, authorizing, and approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of two (2)
Altec bucket trucks for Denton Municipal Electric 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 requirements of competitive bidding; and providing
an effective date (File 5949- awarded to Altec Industries, Inc. in the not -to- exceed
amount of $428,385.50). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -314
L. ID 15 -987 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
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acquisition of one (1) Frazer Type I Ambulance for the City of Denton Fire
Department; and providing an effective date (File 5948- awarded to Frazer, Ltd. not -
to- exceed amount of $151,425).
Ordinance No. 2015 -315
M. ID 15 -990 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for
the purchase of two (2) WEMCO Hydrogritter 12" Weir End stainless steel grit
separation systems for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant, which are available
from only one source and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022,
such purchases are exempt from requirements of competitive bids; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5941- awarded to
Jay Martin Company in the not -to- exceed amount of $85,600). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval (7 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -316
N. ID 15 -991 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a contract for City of Denton utility bill printing and mailing services;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
5815- awarded to Ancor Information Management LLC., dba Utilitec, in the three (3)
year not -to- exceed amount of $1,300,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (7 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -317
O. ID 15 -993 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a contract for the purchase of Police Vehicles for the City of Denton;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
5855- awarded to James Wood Autopark in the three (3) year not -to- exceed amount
of $1,469,716.08).
Ordinance No. 2015 -318
P. ID 15 -994 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a contract for Performance Management, Compensation Management, and
Learning Management Software including a three (3) year software maintenance
agreement for the City of Denton Human Resources Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5827- awarded to
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. in the not -to- exceed amount of $322,688.40.)
Ordinance No. 2015 -320
R. ID 15 -997 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas,
amending 2004 -261; establishing fees to be charged for overdue books and
materials for the libraries of the city of Denton, TX; to equalize said fees, update
formats, and provide a uniform checkout length of time to all circulating materials;
repealing all ordinances in conflict; provide a severability clause; provide for an
effective date.
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Ordinance No. 2015 -321
T. ID 15 -1003 Consider adoption of an ordinance closing, abandoning and vacating a
portion of the right -of -way on Texas Street between the northwest corner of Lot 1,
Block A, East College Addition, to the East, and the Union Pacific Railroad corridor,
to the West, being a 0.641 acre tract: and providing an effective date. (Abandonment
of Texas Street located within the main Service Center compound)
Ordinance No. 2015 -322
U. ID 15 -1006 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
prohibiting U -turns for any vehicle travelling northbound at the 800 Block of North
Loop 288; providing a repealer clause, providing a savings clause; providing a penalty
of a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) for violations of this ordinance;
and providing for an effective date. The Traffic Safety Commission recommends
approval (4 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -323
V. ID 15 -1007 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
prohibiting parking on the west side of Bryan Street from its intersection with West
Oak Street to its intersection with Scripture Street; providing a repealer clause,
providing a savings clause; providing a penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars
($500) for violations of this ordinance shall be governed by Chapter 18 of the code of
ordinances of the City of Denton; and providing for an effective date. The Traffic
Safety Commission recommends approval (4 -0).
Ordinance No. 2015 -324
W. ID 15 -1018 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Commercial Operator
Airport Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Mark Hicks
Transport, LLC; and providing an effective date. The Council Airport Committee
recommends approval (3 -0).
Approved the noise exception listed below.
X. ID 15 -1019 Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the
purpose of the Denton Day of the Dead Festival, to be held in the Williams Trade
Square parking lot and on Industrial and E. Hickory Streets, October 24, 2015, from
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The exception is specifically requested to increase sound levels from
70 to 75 decibels.
Resolution No. R2015 -034
Y. ID 15 -1021 Consider approval of a resolution allowing Wine Squared to be the sole
participant allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at the Denton Day of the Dead Festival,
on October 24, 2015, 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.
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Approved the noise exception listed below.
Z. ID 15 -1032 Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the
purpose of the Goddesses of Light Music Festival, to be held in the Williams Trade
Square parking lot, November 6 - 7, 2015, from Noon to 10 p.m. The exception is
specifically requested to increase sound levels from 70 to 75 decibels.
Resolution No. R2015 -035
AA. ID 15 -1033 Consider approval of a resolution allowing Hannah's Off the Square to
be the sole participant allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at the Goddesses of Light
Music Festival, on November 6 - 7, 2015, 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.
Item Q was considered.
Ordinance No. 2015 -319
Q. ID 15 -996 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of
Denton (Keep Denton Beautiful) and Rail Yard Partners, LTD, and providing an
effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval 7 -0.
Mayor Watts stated that he was surprised the lease was for prime Denton space and questioned the
events for Keep Denton Beautiful (KDB) to move out of the Parks and Recreation building.
Loren Barker, Keep Denton Beautiful Program Manager, stated that they had been working on this
item since June of last year. Parks had other plans for building they were in and knew they had to
look for other space. Based on that situation, the KBD Board decided to search for space.
Mayor Watts questioned when Parks would be taking over the building.
John Cabrales, Assistant City Manager, stated that Parks would need the building when they
started to move forward with the new tennis center. Parks was also pressed for space at different
facilities so there was a need for the space which could be used for Parks programming when KDB
moved out.
Barker stated that KDB had been looking for space on their own without much success and
engaged a broker to help. They had Real Estate, Technology Services and Legal involved in
looking at options for moving.
Mayor Watts stated that it would be difficult for him to support this item as he was not comfortable
with it being in prime downtown space.
Council Member Roden stated that the organization currently occupied a City location and
questioned how the rent structure was determined and where money was coming from.
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Barker stated that the current contract agreement paid staff's salaries and the building space was
from non - profit programs. When they were looking for space they had talked with Solid Waste
regarding capacity for rent.
Council Member Roden questioned what the proposed space would provide for KDB.
Barker stated that this location was adjacent to an existing city facility for fiber services. It was
also a good neighborhood area where there was a lot of innovation in the area. It was a central
location and accessible for transportation and was accessible to the public.
Council Member Johnson asked for a clarification on the incentive on the building as he was not
a fan of another City department going into that building.
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, stated that this was an incubator program with
the original concept having similar options for KDB. It was a unique opportunity rather than just
lease space as it was a partnership in order to create a catalyst project. The approach was to buy
down the lease rate and use TIF funds to supplement the lease. Staff had discussed whether this
was an appropriate place for KDB to spark redevelopment which KDB had done for several years.
Council Member Wazny felt this would be a long term anchor where other tenants might not be as
long in the building.
Mayor Watts stated that one of his concerns was that the developer was given $200,000 for the
space and he did not understand the need for brokers when the City had a Real Estate Department.
Bissett noted that the broker was engaged before they looked at this space.
Council Member Roden motioned, Council Member Wazny seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Council Member
Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tem Gregory "aye ", Council Member
Wazny "aye" and Mayor Watts "nay ". Motion carried with a 6 -1 vote.
S. ID 15 -998 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the
City Manager, or his designee, to execute on behalf of the City of Denton a lease of
property between the City of Denton, Monsignor King Outreach Center in
substantially the same form as attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
for the operation of a homeless shelter at 300 Woodrow Lane; and providing for an
effective date.
Council Member Johnson motioned, Council Member Wazny seconded to table the item to a date
certain of October 27, 2015. 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
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A. ID 15 -952 Consider nominations /appointments to the City's Boards and
Commissions: Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board; Public Art Committee;
and Traffic Safety Commission.
Council Member Briggs nominated George Neal to the Public Art Committee.
Council Member Roden motioned, Council Member Wazny seconded to approve the nomination.
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.
Resolution No. R2015 -036
B. ID 15 -966 Consider approval of a resolution by the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing
the City Manager to sign and submit an amendment to the 2013 and 2014 Action
Plans for Housing and Community Development submitted in June 2013 and June
2014 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; with appropriate
certifications, as authorized and required by the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as
amended; and providing for an effective date. The Community Development
Advisory Committee recommended approval unanimously.
Barbara Ross, Community Development Manager, presented information on Items B and C. Item
B was an amendment to the 2013 and 2014 Action Plans. Both Action Plans included an allocation
of HOME funding to the Denton Affordable Housing Corporation's (DAHC) Affordable Housing
Opportunity Program (AHOP). Due to the delay in spending these funds on AHOP projects,
DAHC was requesting that $42,000 in 2013 funding and $41,000 in 2014 funding be reallocated
to the Bolivar Rental Rehabilitation project. DAHC recently purchased a six -plex at 2118 Bolivar
Street and would like to use the HOME funding to renovate the property and provide affordable
rental housing to low and moderate - income households.
The Community Development staff was also requesting that the funds remaining in the AHOP,
after the reallocation of funds to the Bolivar Rental project, be reallocated to the City's Home
Improvement Program (HIP). This amendment would provide an additional $26,086 in funding
for the HIP program and would ensure that all HOME funds were spent in a timely manner.
Item C was an amendment to the agreement with Denton Affordable Housing for the funding.
Council Member Roden motioned, Council Member Briggs 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.
Ordinance No. 2015 -325
C. ID 15 -972 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas, approving the First Amendment to the 2014 -15 agreement between
the City of Denton and the Denton Affordable Housing Corporation; authorizing the
City Manager to execute the First Amendment and to expend funds with respect to
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the First Amendment; and providing for an effective date. The Community
Development Advisory Committee unanimously recommended approval.
This item was considered with Item B.
Council Member Roden motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory 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.
Mayor Watts left the meeting with a conflict of interest.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2015 -326
A. S15-0008 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, regarding a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Drive - Through Facility in
a Downtown Commercial General (DC -G) zoning district and use classification. The
approximately .30 acre site is generally located on the east side of South Carroll
Boulevard and approximately 130 feet south of Maple Street; and providing for a
penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a
severability clause and an effective date. (515 -0008) The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this request, subject to conditions (7 -0).
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing.
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, stated that the proposal was for a remote ATM
for Access Bank on Carroll Blvd. She reviewed the site data, zoning map, and comprehensive
plan usage including the layout of the site plan. The proposed use was compatible with
surrounding commercial and office development. However, there was an existing Single - Family
Dwelling across Pacific Street directly in front of the proposed ATM's exit. As vehicles exit the
ATM at night, their headlights would shine directly into that dwelling, possibly causing a nuisance.
To mitigate this nuisance, Staff suggested reversing the traffic pattern so that vehicles would enter
the site from Pacific Street and exit into the Access Bank parking area, which will require the ATM
kiosk to be relocated to the east of the drive aisle. The applicant was not amenable to Staff s
suggestion to reverse the traffic pattern and had provided a letter regarding the suggested change.
The owner of the residence indicated that it was a rental unit and was scheduled for redevelopment
as commercial property in the future. Staffs recommendation was for approval with conditions.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval but did not recommend the reversal
of the traffic pattern.
Kelly Morgan, architect for the proposal, spoke in favor but not in favor of the reverse of the traffic
pattern.
The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
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Council Member Johnson motioned, Council Member Hawkins seconded to adopt the ordinance
with the set of conditions as proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission which did not
include the change of the traffic pattern. On roll call vote, Council Member Roden "aye ", Council
Member Johnson "aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor
Pro Tem Gregory "aye ", and Council Member Wazny "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Watts returned to the meeting.
Ordinance No. 2015 -327
B. Z15-0022A 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 Regional
Center Commercial Downtown (RCC -D) zoning district and use classification to an
Employment Center Industrial (EC -I) zoning district and use classification on
approximately 1.5 acres of land generally located on the north side of Schuyler Street
and approximately 450 feet west of I -35 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas;
adopting an amendment to the City's official zoning map; providing for a penalty in
the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof, providing a severability
clause and an effective date. (Z15 -0022) The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this request (6 -0).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, stated that this a rezoning from a Regional
Center Commercial Downtown (RCC -D) zoning district to Employment Center Industrial (EC -I).
She presented the background of the proposal, future land use map, zoning map, and considerations
of the proposal. She also detailed the public notification of the proposal. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval.
Lee Allison, representing the developer, was available for questions or concerns.
The Mayor closed public hearing.
Council Member Johnson 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.
Resolution R2015 -037
C. ID 15 -985 Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution by the City
Council regarding four proposed sites for construction, expansion, and use of an
electric power transmission /distribution substation located along both the east and
west sides of Bernard St. between Eagle Drive to the north and Collins Street to the
south, in the City of Denton, Texas, as part of Denton Municipal Electric's service
territory.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
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Phil Williams, General Manager of DME, presented the details of the proposal. He noted that
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) had identified several projects within the DME system that
were critical to maintaining reliability and allowing Denton to continue to grow. Construction of
the Eagle Substation was one project that was necessary. The project would consist of construction
of a new substation and the rerouting of transmission and distribution lines into the new substation.
The public involvement process produced multiple options. He reviewed the site options map,
noting the differences among the various sites. The 911 Bernard option had a willing seller, was
a larger site easier to meet code requirements, and had a limited amount of street frontage. The
public involvement steps to date were presented and the open house summaries noting that there
was multiple opportunities for the public to present input. The staff recommendation was to
proceed with the 911 Bernard Street option (green option).
Council Member Briggs questioned why this new substation was needed and not divide the new
construction between the substations on Locust and Hickory.
Williams stated that the Hickory site was limited due to the size which would not allow for
expansion. The Locust site already had three transformers with no more room for an additional
one. Those were two old substations and there was a need for a new station to back up those two
locations and spread the load.
Council Member Wazny noted that the aerial of map of the locations showed that the blue option
was heavily treed. The blue option was DME's original selection but after the second public
meeting with comments from residents of the blue option, DME looked an alternative location for
the substation. She questioned the total project cost.
Williams stated that this was a five year plan costing $403 million to upgrade transmission lines
and replace or build substations.
Council Member Wazny stated that one concern was that blue site was more expensive than the
green site. The blue site was the most sensitive location for large trees and single family homes.
Council Member Hawkins questioned the life span of a GIS unit as compared to a regular site.
Williams stated it was close to the same 50 years.
Council Member Hawkins asked about the cost to run a GIS unit.
Williams noted that in some cases it was more cost effective but in other cases it was more
expensive if it went off line.
Council Member Hawkins asked about the relocation costs.
Williams noted that at the time an offer was made, an eligible tenant would receive 42 months of
rent differential for rent of a like property.
Council Member Wazny asked if due diligence was done for the rental units.
Williams stated that 911 Bernard catered to students by the semester.
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Mayor Pro Tern Gregory questioned how the relocation costs were determined.
Williams stated that the amount was determined by the State in Senate Bill 18.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Kyle Goodman, 915 W. Collins, Denton, 76201 — in favor of the green option
Karoon Sirilux, 911 Fannin, Denton, 76201 — spoke in opposition
Danny Brown, 1011 Peak Street, Denton, 76201 - not in favor of the blue option
Vincent Falsetta, 202 Forest, Denton, 76209 - not in favor of the blue option
Michael Swanke, 1220 Peak, Denton, 76201 - not in favor of blue option
Dr. Ara Minassian, 1015 Peak, Denton, 76201 - not in favor of the blue option
Theron Palmer, 1700 Willowwood, Denton, 76205 - not in favor of the blue option
Asis Reza, 866 W. Collins, Denton, 76201 - opposed the 911 Bernard site
Faisal Reza, 750 W. Collins, Denton, 76201 - opposed to green site
John Reed, 1500 Kendolph, Denton, 76205 — spoke in opposition
Sam Alexander, 3219 McReynolds, Sanger, 76266 — spoke in opposition
Richard Copper, 201 Royal Oaks Court, Denton, 76210 - not in favor of blue, green or
yellow site
John Littman, 111 Alan -A -Dale, Denton, 76209 - in favor of a GIS facility
Steve Stone, 6827 Freeman Road, Krum, 76249 - in favor of orange site.
Joe Bower, 1107 Peak Street, Denton, 76201 - put site on university property
Willie Hudspeth, Newton Street, Denton, - choose the option that kept more trees.
Comment Cards were submitted by:
Tonya Littmann, 111 Alan -A -Dale, Denton, 76209 — opposed
Silvia Perez, 1115 Neff, Denton, 76201 — opposed
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Roden felt that for financial reasons, the blue option was the better option. He
had serious concerns whether the neighborhood would make a comeback as some had mentioned.
The green, yellow and orange options were not neighborhood patterns. He would like to preserve
the neighborhood in some fashion but was concerned about it. DME and the PUB had
recommended the green option. He was leaning towards green option.
Council Member Wazny stated that she had been fighting for the neighborhood for seven months.
She appreciated the options presented but felt that the right thing was to recommend the green
option to preserve the single family homes and neighborhood.
Council Member Hawkins stated that he was surprised about the strength of the neighborhood. He
was concerned about the increased cost for the green option but would be voting for the green site.
Council Member Johnson stated that he was surprised by the comments of the landlords about
their rental properties and how they wanted to preserve their properties. He appreciated the
comments of the citizens.
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Council Member Briggs stated that she appreciated the comments presented at the meeting. She
was also advocating for the neighborhood in the blue option.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory stated that while the blue option was the best for rate payers, he was more
sympathetic to the green route after hearing comments.
Mayor Watts stated that he would not be voting for the green site. If the City wanted to do the right
thing and be an innovative public utility company it needed to get on with the GIS technology.
While it was expensive, there would not be the extra costs as for other substations. There were no
time constraints at this time so other options could be explored that looked at all of the technology
available. His reason for not voting for the green site was that it did not go far enough and did not
send a message that the City and DME stood for innovation.
Council Member Briggs agreed with the Mayor's comments.
Council Member Wazny agreed with the Mayor and would include that in her motion.
Council Member Johnson did not think the GIS option would be best at Bernard and Eagle and
was not in favor of that corner for a substation. He suggested pursuing the green site but not give
up on a GIS option.
Council Member Hawkins stated that he was still in favor of green site with a GIS option.
Council Member Roden state that he had never seriously considered GIS as an option. He agreed
with the concern for Eagle and Bernard for a site.
Williams stated that staff could talk with the willing landowners and firm up estimates for selling
their property.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory requested more information on whether it would be more economical if
two were done at the same time.
Council Member Briggs stated that she would like to put to rest that the blue site was off the table.
Council Member Wazny asked if the resolution was site specific.
City Attorney Burgess stated that a motion would be to approve the green site but could also
provide direction to DME to gather information on GIS and make determination of GIS at a later
date. The motion would be site specific with direction to DME on GIS.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory stated that he could not agree with the green site with a GIS due to the
increase in the cost.
Mayor Watts stated that he could not vote for green site with a GIS.
Council Member Johnson stated that he would prefer to eliminate the blue site and pursue either
the green or orange sites.
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Council Member Wazny motioned, Council Member Briggs seconded to remove the blue site from
consideration for a substation site, leave for future consideration the yellow, green and orange sites
to be determined at a later date and to investigate cost and technology. 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.
7. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
1. ID 15 -927 Willie Hudspeth regarding City Hall.
Mr. Hudspeth spoke regarding the size of the Consent Agenda, putting speakers at the end of the
meeting, and presented information concerning burial at the IOOF cemetery.
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory requested a report from Human Resources on the number of personnel
available for unpaid parental leave, what other cities in the region were doing and who had that
type of provision.
Mayor Pro Tem Gregory asked for a report on engineering projects and lessons learned with the
issue at the church.
Council Member Hawkins asked for an Informal Staff Report regarding how much water had been
sold and how much people had used for July, August and September.
Council Member Wazny asked for options for the Eureka 2 Park project.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
Mayor Watts announced that the Council would be returning to the Closed Meeting at 12:45 a.m.
to consider the items listed below:
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C. ID 15 -1024 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, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction
regarding the potential lease of real property interests generally located in the 200
block of W. Hickory Street and the 100 block of S. Locust Street in the City of Denton,
Denton County, Texas where deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the Denton City Council in negotiations with a
third person. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated
with the lease 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.
D. ID 15 -1027 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 economic development incentive agreement for Project
Cartoon. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information the City
Council has received from Project Cartoon, 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 offer of a financial or other incentive to Project Cartoon.
The Council returned to Open Session at 1:45 a.m. and with no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
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