July 19, 2016 Minutes
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 19, 2016
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall.
PRESENT: Council Member Briggs, Council Member Wazny, Council Member Gregory, Mayor
Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Roden, and Council Member Bagheri.
ABSENT: Council Member Hawkins.
Item #2 was considered first.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for July 19, 2016.
Council Member Briggs requested that Consent Agenda Item 4C be pulled for individual
consideration.
Council Member Wazny suggested pulling the item and putting it back into a work session to
revisit provisions.
Council Member Gregory suggested proceeding with consideration of the item under Individual
Consideration and vote after the discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden felt that the issue had been discussed at length before including the work
session and citizen comments. His preference was to proceed with the current discussion and then
revisit it in the future if needed.
Council Member Bagheri agreed with having an Individual Item discussion.
Council Member Briggs felt that the discussion could be either at the Work Session or in the
regular meeting.
Item #1 was considered.
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
Jim Carter submitted a Speaker Card and requested Council vote for his reappointment to the
Denco 911 Board of Directors. He also provided information regarding Denco 911 for Council
review.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting to
consider specific items listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda.
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 16-855 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consultation with City’s attorneys regarding ID 16-854 of the July 19, 2016 Agenda
regarding associated legal issues where discussion of these legal matters in an open meeting
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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. \[File ID 16-854\]
B. ID 16-919 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 south of Jim Christal Road,
between the 9000 and 9300 blocks, and situated in the Gibson Myers Survey, Abstract 843,
and the Mose H. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 377; and, south of the 9300 block of Jim Christal
Road, situated in the Johnson, Green, Myers and Brummett Survey, Abstract No. 1699, and
the Moses H. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 377, 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. \[File ID 16-799\]
C. ID 16-770 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 acquisition of real property interests located generally west of Mayhill Road
from E. University Drive to Colorado Blvd., in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas;
where discussion 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 present or potential administrative proceeding or lawsuit.
D. ID 16-771 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 certain real property interest involved in the Mayhill Road Widening and
Relocation Project and; receive information from the City’s attorneys and discuss costs,
status, strategy, and potential resolution of the following eminent domain lawsuits related to
the Mayhill Road Widening and Relocation Project (all currently pending in the Probate
Court, Denton County, Texas): City of Denton v. RTS&M, LLC, et al.; and City of Denton
v. 551 Mayhill Joint Venture, et al.
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E. ID 16-789 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 certain real property interests located in the R. Longbottom Survey, Abstract
Number 775, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, and generally located on the east line
of Virginia Street, north of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive). Consultation with the
City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the real property 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 Public Utility Board 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. (Prescott
Property)
F. ID 16-831 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 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. \[Eagle Substation\]
G. ID 16-879 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters -
Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086.
Receive a presentation from staff regarding public power competitive and financial matters
related to the City’s participation in, and the overall operational and financial aspects of, the
Texas Municipal Power Agency; discuss and deliberate strategies regarding same; discuss,
deliberate and provide staff with direction. \[TMPA\]
H. ID 16-893 Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under Texas
Government Code Section 551.087.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a proposed incentive
for Project Brick. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information the
City Council has received from Project Brick, a business 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, including the offer of financial
or other incentive.
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Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
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
There were no proclamations/presentations.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
There were no presentations from members of the public at this meeting.
4.CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Briggs motioned, Council Member Gregory seconded to adopt the Consent
Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolutions with the exception of Item C. On roll call
vote, Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member Gregory
"aye", Mayor Watts "aye", Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", and Council Member Bagheri "aye".
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2016-195
A. ID 16-720 Consider adoption of an Ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a contract for an annual Cyber Vulnerability Assessment relating to Denton
Municipal Electric’s information network and control systems; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6110-awarded to
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI) in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$101,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
Ordinance No. 2016-196
B. ID 16-813 Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas
authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver an "Agreement for Furnishing
and Installing Traffic Signal Equipment by a Municipality" between the City of
Denton and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding the City’s
request for reimbursement of the cost of installing traffic signal equipment directly
related to the operation of two intersections on FM 2499 within the City that are
specified in said agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing
an effective date (Project - FM 2499 at State School Road and Unicorn Lake
Boulevard in the amount of $43,235.20).
Ordinance No. 2016-198
D. ID 16-826 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
approve a first amendment to an Airport lease dated January 10, 1989 between the
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City of Denton, Texas and Bert E. Mahon and Mary L. Mahon and as assigned to
Petersen Hangar, LLC by City of Denton Ordinance 2016-050 dated February 16,
2016; and, providing an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2016-199
E. ID 16-827 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas, repealing ordinance No. 2016-149 which related to the Texas
Enterprise Zone Program and nominated WinCo Foods, LLC; and providing an
effective date.
Ordinance No. 2016-200
F. ID 16-842 Consider adoption of an ordinance for an interdepartmental transfer and
conveyance wherein Denton Municipal Electric is purchasing and acquiring
approximately 14.511 acres of land from the City of Denton Solid Waste Department,
the present record owner thereof, being a tract of land situated within Lot GR, Solid
Waste 1 addition, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; to be utilized for a
public purpose, the expansion of Denton Municipal Electric Mayhill Substation
Easement; said purchase price being in the amount of $1,205,455.35 to be paid to the
City of Denton Solid Waste Department, providing an expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date. \[Mayhill Substation\]
Ordinance No. 2016-201
G. ID 16-840 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 Denton County for the County to provide Property Tax Billing and Collections
Services for the City of Denton; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective
date.
Resolution No. R2016-017
H. ID 16-843 Consider approval of a resolution nominating one member to the Board of
Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District; and declaring an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2016-202
I. ID 16-844 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Pipeline Crossing contract
by and between the City of Denton, Texas and the Kansas City Southern Railway
company relating to the location of a sanitary sewer pipeline within railroad right-of-
way, located at mile post 99.98, Alliance subdivision within the County and City of
Denton Texas; and providing an effective date. \[Pipeline Crossing Agreement for the
installation of a sanitary sewer line that benefits the new development of Ryan
Meadows Addition.\] The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
Resolution R2016-018
J. ID 16-847 Consider approval of a resolution re-appointing a member to the Board of
Directors of Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Joint Powers Agency representing the
City of Denton, Texas; and declaring an effective date.
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Ordinance No. 2016-203
K. ID 16-854 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Denton authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a "Rail Spur
Interruption Agreement" between the City of Denton and Tetra Pak, Inc., regarding
the public drainage improvements in and around the area east of S. Western Blvd. and
north of Tetra Pak and Peterbilt; and providing an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2016-204
L. ID 16-856 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) 2016 Peterbilt model
567 Roll Off Refuse Truck for the City of Denton Solid Waste Department; and
providing an effective date (File 6183-awarded to Rush Truck Center, Crane in the
amount of $189,844). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
Ordinance No. 2016-205
M. ID 16-857 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Cooperative Purchasing Program Agreement with the Denton Independent School
District, Denton, Texas, under Section 271.102 of the Local Government Code, to
authorize participation in City of Denton contracts for the purchase of various goods
and services including light duty vehicles; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 6151-Cooperative Purchasing Program
Agreement with the Denton Independent School District).
Ordinance No. 2016-206
N. ID 16-859 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute
Change Order# 1 to the contract between the City of Denton and Jagoe-Public
Company for the Eagle Drive Reconstruction project; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 6057-Change Order# 1 in the
negative amount of $94,886.25 for a total contract award aggregating to
$1,994,664.17).
Ordinance No. 2016-207
O. ID 16-861 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a public works contract for the renovation of the Pecan Creek Water
Reclamation Plant maintenance building located at 1100 South Mayhill Road,
Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 6094-awarded to Fisher-Poirer Construction, LLC in the not-to-
exceed amount of $127,750). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Ordinance No. 2016-208
P. ID 16-863 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a contract for Fiber Optic Cable Installation Services for the City of Denton;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
6084-awarded to Cable Contractors, LLC dba Contract Equipment and Services in
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the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (4-0).
Ordinance No. 2016-209
Q. ID 16-864 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a contract for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) services
for City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 6101-awarded to PRK Services, Inc.in a three (3) year amount
not-to-exceed $500,000).
Ordinance No. 2016-210
R. ID 16-865 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a contract for Portable Chemical Toilet Rental Services for the City of
Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 6132-awarded to United Site Services of Texas, Inc., in a three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $105,000).
Approved the minutes listed below.
S. ID 16-867 Consider approval of the minutes of May 2, May 3, May 10, May 17, May
24, June 6, June 7, June 14, June 21, and June 28, 2016.
Ordinance No. 2016-211
T. ID 16-870 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
authorizing the approval of an additional expenditure amount of $185,000 for
emergency medical supplies for the City of Denton Fire Department as purchased
through a contract awarded to Bound Tree Medical through a Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with the City of Cedar Hill; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5427-providing for an additional
expenditure amount of $185,000 for a total award not-to-exceed $560,000).
Item C was considered.
Ordinance No. 2016-197
C. ID 16-822 Consider adoption of an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2015-231 and
enacting a new section 2-29 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances relating to
Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of Denton; and declaring an
effective date.
City Attorney Burgess stated that this item related to a change in the Council’s Rules of Procedure.
The Council discussed these rules during a Work Session last February and reached a consensus
to have five speakers for three minutes at the beginning of the meeting. The consensus of the
Council at that time was to put the changes on the agenda for consideration.
Council Member Wazny suggested a modification to have three speakers register ahead of time
and three speakers for open mic. Another issue she had was citizens speaking at Work Sessions
as she felt they should be able to speak. The proposed ordinance was inadequate in terms of the
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process. She would like to table the item until another Work Session could be held for further
discussion.
Council Member Gregory stated that currently there were five registered speakers who had to sign
up by 5:00 the Wednesday before the meeting. The new process would allow speakers to sign up
until noon on the Thursday before the meeting. The current process had three registered speakers
at the beginning of the meeting and three at the end of the meeting. The revised procedure would
have five speakers at the beginning of the meeting for three minutes each.
The following individuals spoke on the item:
David Zoltner – spoke in opposition
Deborah Armintor – spoke in opposition
Ken Gold – spoke in opposition
Comment Cards were submitted by
Michael Hennen – in opposition
Christina Harris – in opposition
Kim McKibben – in opposition
Council discussed the location of speakers on the agenda; the elimination of those at the end of the
meeting; the opportunity for citizens to address the Council; whether the elimination of open mic
would allow for more interaction with speakers; open mic as it related to the Open Meetings Act;
there were other opportunities for citizen comments rather than at Work Sessions; these were
business meeting with Council trying to accomplish the business of the meetings; and there were
other avenues to provide Council information.
Council Member Briggs motioned to amend the proposed ordinance to allow for four registered
speakers and two open mic speakers for four minutes each at the beginning of the meeting. Council
Member Wazny seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden clarified the motion that there would be no provisions for not allowing a
speaker to talk about an item listed on the agenda. He felt that was an important provision so that
a speaker did not get to address an issue on the agenda before everyone else.
Mayor Watts asked if that was a friendly amendment to the motion.
Council Member Briggs clarified that her motion was to put four registered speakers and two open
mic speakers with 4 minutes each; open mic speaking on something not on the current agenda with
all of the speakers at the beginning of the meeting.
Mayor Watts asked for a friendly amendment to require a blue speaker card be submitted for open
mic and once the agenda item was called, no more cards could be submitted.
Council Member Briggs accepted the friendly amendment as did Council Member Wazny.
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On roll call vote, Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Mayor Watts
"aye", Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", and Council Member Bagheri "aye". Council Member
Gregory "nay". Motion carried with a 5-1 vote.
5.ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION - CONSIDERATION OF THE USE
OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
Ordinance No. 2016-212
A. ID 16-799 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the
public use and necessity for the acquisition of fee simple title to the surface estate and
related real property interests as further defined herein, including a waiver of surface
use to the mineral estate, of a 117.145 acres, which consists of two separate tracts,
more particularly described in the attached Exhibit "A" ("property interests"), with
tract one (113.417 acres) being generally located south of Jim Christal Road, between
the 9000 and 9300 blocks, and situated in the Gibson Myers Survey, Abstract 843,
and the Moses H. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 377, and tract two (3.728 acres) being
generally located south of the 9300 block of Jim Christal Road, situated in the
Johnson, Green, Myers and Brummett Survey, Abstract No. 1699, and the Moses H.
Davis Survey, Abstract No. 377, both tracts being in the city of Denton, Denton
County, Texas; authorizing the City Manager, or his respective designee, to acquire
the property interests by agreement including making initial and final offers to
owner(s) of the property interests; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain
to condemn the property interests if an agreement cannot be reached with the
owner(s); authorizing the City Attorney, or her designee, to file eminent domain
proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; makings findings;
providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
Galen Gillum, Executive Manager of Administrative Services, stated that this ordinance would
determine the finding for the public use and necessity for the acquisition of property for the Denton
Energy Center. He noted that the legal description of the property would be displayed on the
overhead screen as the motion was presented.
Council Member Gregory motioned: “I move that the City of Denton, after having made the offers
required by State law, use of the power of eminent domain, if needed, to acquire fee simple title to
the surface estate and related real property interests as further defined in the Ordinance, including
a waiver of surface use to the mineral estate, of 117.145 acres which consists of two separate tracts
located in Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally south of Jim Christal Road, between the 9000
and 9300 blocks, and being more particularly described on Exhibit “A” to the ordinance now under
consideration and on the overhead screen now being displayed to the audience, all of which is for
a valid public use necessary to provide the location for the Denton Energy Center component of
the City’s Renewable Denton Plan approved by resolution of the City Council on June 21, 2016.”
Mayor Pro Tem Roden seconded the motion.
On roll call vote, Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Mayor Watts
"aye", Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", and Council Member Bagheri "aye". Council Member Briggs
"nay". Motion carried with a 5-1 vote.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ADP16-0001b Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an Alternative
Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Plan for the Villages of Carmel Phase 4B. The
subject property is generally located on the north side of Pockrus Page, east of Monte
Verde Way, and west of Swisher Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval (7-0).
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, presented the details of the proposal for an
Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan for the Villages of Carmel Phase 4B. She
reviewed the details of the proposal that dealt with the environmentally sensitive area current
conditions and proposed buffer; the mitigation plan for the buffer; and the benefits of the proposal.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval.
Council discussed the effects on the upland habitat, the riparian buffer; and possible city tree park
in the area.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Justin Bono, applicant, spoke in favor.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden motioned, Council Member Gregory seconded to approve the ESA Plan.
On roll call vote, Council Member Gregory "aye", Mayor Watts "aye", and Mayor Pro Tem Roden
"aye". Council Member Briggs "nay", Council Member Wazny "nay", and Council Member
Bagheri "nay". Motion failed with a 3-3 vote.
Ordinance No. 2016-213
B. ID 16-824 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City’s participation in the Texas
Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303,
Texas Government Code ("Act"), providing tax incentives, and designating a liaison
for communication with the interested parties; and providing an effective date.
Caroline Booth, Assistant Director of Economic Development, presented the details of the
proposal. The background of a Texas Enterprise Zone Program was reviewed along with the key
points of the program.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed public hearing.
Council Member Briggs motioned, Council Member Bagheri seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll call vote, Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member
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Gregory "aye", Mayor Watts "aye", Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", and Council Member Bagheri
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. A16-0002 Hold a public hearing on the voluntary petition for annexation into the
corporate limits of the City under Texas Local Government Code Sec. 43.028(d) filed
by CHP Holdings, L.L.C. concerning approximately 0.375 acres generally located on
the north side of Crawford Road, approximately 675 feet east of I-35W Crawford
Road on ramp (A16-0002; Ranch View Specialty Hospital).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Aimee Bissett, Director of Development Services, stated that this was a voluntary annexation to
facilitate the development on the north side of Crawford Road. She presented the details of the
proposal, the location of the property, and tentative schedule for annexation. Staff was
recommending to proceed with no action needed at this meeting.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
No action was required on this item at this time.
7.ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Ordinance No. 2016-214
A. ID 16-825 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Denton nominating WinCo Foods, LLC to the Office of the Governor, Economic
Development and Tourism ("OOGEDT") through the Economic Development Bank
("the Bank") as an Enterprise Project ("Project"); and providing an effective date.
Caroline Booth, Assistant Director of Economic Development, stated that this was the second part
associated with the previous public hearing. This would nominate WinCo Foods as an enterprise
project. She reviewed the benefits to WinCo and to Denton with this proposal. Key points of the
proposal were presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden motioned, Council Member Briggs seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll call vote, Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member
Gregory "aye", Mayor Watts "aye", Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", and Council Member Bagheri
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. ID 16-872 Consider appointing a Nominating Committee to recommend appointees
to serve on the Economic Development Partnership Board.
Caroline Booth, Assistant Director of Economic Development, reviewed the makeup of the current
board. The enabling ordinance stated that a nominating committee would be established to
recommend appointees to serve on the Economic Development Partnership Board. Larry Parker
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from the Chamber of Commerce had been nominated with two council members needed for the
committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden stated that the task was for the committee to nominate council members to
choose or help select open seats on the EDP Board. He noted that a former council member
currently sat on that Board. The ordinance, when created, stated that the Council and Chamber
representative had to be a member to be serve on the board but once off the Council or Chamber
board could remain on the EDP Board until the end of his/her term. Former Council member
Johnson occupied a seat on the EDP Board and unless he resigned, his seat was not an eligible spot
for a nomination.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden nominated Council Members Gregory and Hawkins to serve on the
nominating committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden motioned, Council Member Gregory seconded to approve the appointments
to the nominating committee. On roll call vote, Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member
Wazny "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Mayor Watts "aye", Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye",
and Council Member Bagheri "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
8. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council and B. Receive Scheduled Citizen
Reports from Members of the Public.
1. ID 16-823 Willie Hudspeth regarding the lack of African American firefighters.
Mr. Hudspeth was not at the meeting.
9. 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 Briggs asked for a report on the global interest rates and the effect on the City’s
pension fund and how to mitigate any risk in the future.
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Mayor Pro Tem Roden requested a Work Session on the ability of the City to address issues of
tenant concerns in terms of what could and could not be done and what other cities were doing.
Council Member Bagheri requested a discussion on the membership of the EDP Board in terms of
prior council members on the Board.
Mayor Watts requested an Informal Staff Report on the maximum parking requirements with water
saving pervious and non-pervious surfaces and the cost differential between concrete and pavers
and maintenance.
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 8:45 p.m.
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CHRIS WATTS
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS