April 04, 2017 Minutes
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 4, 2017
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Roden, Council Member Wazny, Council Member Briggs, Council
Member Hawkins, Council Member Gregory, Council Member Bagheri, and Mayor
Watts.
ABSENT: None.
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
Willie Hudspeth spoke about how much he spoke at meetings and that he would continue until he
received answers to his questions. He spoke off topic regarding no African American firefighters
in the City of Denton.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for April 4, 2017.
Staff responded to council requests for clarification of the following items:
Council Member Briggs - Consent Agenda Item A
Council Member Wazny - Consent Agenda Item D
Council Member Bagheri - Consent Agenda Item F - pull for separate consideration
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 17-305 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding any support
for the Denton County Historical Park.
County Commissioner Andy Eads presented information on the Denton County Historical Park in
terms of tours, celebrations, events, and the Denton Community Market that happened in the Park.
He reviewed the structural update on the buildings in the Park and the investments the County had
expended on the structures and areas of the Park. The required electrical improvements were
presented which were estimated to be $93,466 and $101,810 for a covered parking area for
vendors.
Council discussed the estimated number of vendors that would be accommodated under the
covered parking and what the request from the County was for funding.
Eads stated that the County was requesting the City provide the funding for the electrical
improvements and awning structure.
Council discussed the annual vote by Commissioners Court on the contract with the Community
Market and the uncertainty of whether it would be renewed after paying for those improvements;
the parking situation for people attending the Market as some of the current parking was scheduled
to be reclaimed as green space; consideration of a wayfinding plan from Downtown to the
Historical Park; any interest in using tree funds to increase the tree canopy in the area; the
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economic impact of the Community Market on other areas of the City and other future partnership
opportunities with the County for the Park. Council also discussed the use of the funds previously
set aside for the Exposition Parking Lot improvements and relocation of the Community Market.
Consensus of the Council was not to invest money for the specific purpose of the Community
Market until they had a multi-year contract with the County. Staff was to move forward with the
request and in the meantime the County would have discussions with the Market regarding
continuation of the contracts. The amount of the Interlocal agreement would be the amount that
the County was currently asking.
B. ID 17-384 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide direction regarding House Bill
2445 concerning the allocation of hotel occupancy tax funds to the purpose of enhancing and
upgrading existing City-owned sports facilities.
Lindsey Baker, Intergovernmental Relations and PIO Officer, reviewed the details of the proposed
bill. The City had been requested to approve a resolution of support for the bill which was on the
later agenda for consideration.
C. ID 17-398 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding monument
assessment and restoration/preservation services at Oakwood and IOOF cemeteries.
Emerson Vorel, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided the background information on the
proposal for the assessment and restoration services at the cemeteries. Current challenges,
assessment of the services needed, services to be provided, and staff recommendations/options
were presented.
Council discussed the mapping system to be used; responsibility for maintenance; status for
updating the fencing around the cemeteries; and consideration of limiting the amount of funding
to the original $150,000 approved in the last budget process to be used for restoration.
Council Member Bagheri felt that $150,000 should be used for restoration and was not in favor of
the consultant. She requested an analysis of what was being charged for the plots.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden felt that if the comprehensive study was not done it would not be known
how much future funding might be needed.
Mayor Watts felt that solid decorative fencing was needed first. He suggested considering private
funding to assist with the restoration.
Council Member Gregory stated that the original suggestion was to do restoration of some of the
monuments that were in danger of falling.
Consensus of the Council was to return with a bid on the fencing and postpone direction until that
bid was received. Staff was also requested to do a comparison of plot pricing.
D. ID 17-290 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the
acquisition of property for the purpose of tree preservation.
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Lauren Barker, Program Manager-KDB, spoke on the criteria for evaluation of tree preservation.
Topics of discussion included background and purpose, overview of property selection criteria and
options for consideration.
Council discussed how the preservation of a natural area blended with a park as a park designation
had different amenities than just a natural area; look at the fund in terms of funding projections for
future years and associated goals; consider increasing the tree canopy through the planting of trees
and not just purchasing current trees as they eventually die and thus reduced the canopy; and
purchasing property in the City would be very expensive due to the real estate market. Council
continued their discussion with riparian zones and why they were not included on the priority list
as they were probably not developable and not in danger; whether there was a point for
connectivity between park areas and trail development; and a fourth option might be considered
of a conservation easement on properties.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting at
3:50 p.m. to consider the specific items listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this
agenda.
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 17-302 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 potential purchase of the following real property interests located within the
City of Denton, Denton County, Texas in: (1) the N. Britton Survey, Abstract No.
51(generally south of 1400 block of E. Ryan Rd.); (2) the D. Hough Survey, Abstract No.
646 (generally west of the 1900 block of S. Mayhill Rd.); (3) the J. McGowan Survey,
Abstract No. 797 (generally west of the 2500 block of S. I-35 East) (4) the G. Walker Survey,
Abstract No. 1330 (generally west of the 4100 block of Swisher Rd.); and (5) the M. Austin
Survey, Abstract No. A-4 (generally west of the 1200 block of S. Loop 288). The potential
purchases are related to the City’s tree preservation initiatives. Consultation with the City’s
attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the potential 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 Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
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.
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2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 17-441 Denton Arbor Day
Mayor Watts presented the proclamation for Denton Arbor Day.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. B. Receive Scheduled Citizen
Reports from Members of the Public.
1. ID 17-363 Harry Eaddy regarding the Denton Black Film Festival.
Mr. Eaddy thanked the City's support for the Festival over the past years. He presented an update
on the success of the Festival and the accomplishments of the Festival.
2. ID 17-402 Margarete Neale regarding gas leaks in the Guyer neighborhood.
Ms. Neale presented information regarding a leaking gas well near Guyer High School. She felt
that there was a clear and present danger at Guyer and at any school near a gas well. She asked for
a viable evacuation plan in the areas near a gas well; monitoring and surveillance 24/7 at the wells;
increase the number of inspections; and notification to stakeholders and the community.
C. Additional Citizen Report
1.Willie Hudspeth spoke regarding Code Enforcement being difficult to work with
especially in terms of his business on Oak and Bonnie Brae. He was trying to clean up
his property but Code Enforcement was making it difficult to do.
2.Janice Heidlberger read passages regarding Earth honoring faith.
4.CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Watts noted that Consent Agenda Item F was being pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Hawkins motioned, Council Member Wazny seconded to approve the Consent
Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolutions with the exception of Item F which was
being pulled for separate consideration. On roll call vote, Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", Council
Member Wazny "aye", Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member Hawkins "aye", Council
Member Gregory "aye", Council Member Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2017-109
A. ID 17-091 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engagement Letter with
the law firm of David A. Portz, P.C., Houston, Texas, for Professional Legal Services
to be provided to the Energy Management Organization of the City’s Electric
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Department, Denton Municipal Electric; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; providing an effective date (File No. 5554-in the additional amount of not-
to-exceed $75,000, aggregating not-to-exceed $250,000). The Public Utilities Board
recommended approval (6-0) on 3/21/2017 (PUB17-033).
Ordinance NO. 2017-110
B. ID 17-321 Consider adoption of an ordinance releasing, abandoning and vacating a
public drainage easement granted to the City of Denton, Texas, by CPM Financial
Corporation on July 2, 2004 and recorded in Cabinet V Page 760, Real Property
Records, Denton County, Texas, situated in the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract
No. 186, Denton County, Texas, and located within the 1600 block of Stuart Lane.
\[Amending Plat, The Village Phase 1, Lots 1A & 2A Block 4\]
Approved the minutes listed below.
C. ID 17-400 Consider approval of the minutes of March 7, March 20, March 21, March
28, and March 30, 2017.
Resolution No. R2017-010
D. ID 17-418 Consider approval of a resolution by the City of Denton ("City")
suspending the effective date for ninety days in connection with the rate increase
filing of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC on or about March 17, 2017;
requiring the reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses; authorizing
participation in the coalition of similarly situated cities; authorizing intervention and
participation in related rate proceedings; authorizing the retention of special counsel;
finding that the meeting complies with the open meetings act; making other findings
and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2017-111
E. ID 17-431 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds
for the purchase of one (1) ambulance chassis and the refurbishment of the
ambulance body for Medic 6, which is available from Houston-Galveston Area
Cooperative Purchasing Contract #AM10-14 and in accordance with the
provisions of Texas Local Government Code 271.083, providing the statutory
authority for the City to participate in the cooperative purchasing program;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(File 6407-awarded to Knapp Chevrolet in the not-to-exceed amount of $169,300).
Ordinance No. 2017-112
F. ID 17-450 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas, approving the FY17 Audit Plan and providing for an effective date.
Craig Hametner presented an overview of his Audit Plan that included basis for the plan,
allocations for time based on a six month projection and proposed engagements for use of his time.
Willie Hudspeth submitted a Speaker Card and indicated that he was impressed with the proposed
plan put forward by the Internal Auditor.
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Council Member Bagheri motioned, Council Member Hawkins seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member
Briggs "aye", Council Member Hawkins "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Council Member
Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
5.ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Ordinance No. 2017-113
A. ID 17-315 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a fourth amendment to an
Economic Development Program Grant Agreement with Allegiance Hillview, L.P.
(now Allegiance GL LLC, DB Denton II LLC, and Rayzor Ranch 380 Associates,
LLC) for the Rayzor Ranch development.
Caroline Booth, Director of Economic Development, presented the information on the fourth
amendment to the Rayzor Ranch Economic Development agreement. She reviewed the
background of the project, the need for the amendment, and the request from RED Development.
She also presented information about the development status of the project and request details.
Staff recommended approval with the stipulation that there be no further requests for extensions.
Scott Waggoner, RED Development, presented an update on the status of the development of the
Town Center.
Council discussed the need for the extension and the use of the public improvement money.
The following individuals submitted Speaker Cards:
Roger Albright, Denton Center, spoke in opposition.
Kade Pittman, Denton Movie Tavern, spoke in opposition.
Matt Ludemann, Golden Triangle Mall, spoke in opposition.
Gar Herring, Golden Triangle Mall, spoke in opposition.
Janice Heidlberger spoke in opposition.
Willie Hudspeth spoke in opposition.
Bob Clifton spoke in opposition.
Deb Armintor spoke in opposition.
Jennifer Lane spoke in opposition.
Katy Reynolds spoke in opposition.
A Comment Card was submitted by Anne Sullivan in opposition.
Council Member Bagheri motioned, Council Member Briggs seconded to deny the ordinance. On
roll call vote, Council Member Briggs "aye", and Council Member Bagheri "aye". Mayor Pro Tem
Roden "nay", Council Member Wazny "nay", Council Member Hawkins "nay", Council Member
Gregory "nay", and Mayor Watts "nay". Motion failed with a 2-5 vote.
Council Member Hawkins motioned, Council Member Gregory seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member
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Hawkins "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Council Member Briggs
"nay", and Council Member Bagheri "nay". Motion carried with a 5-2 vote.
Resolution No. R2017-011
B. ID 17-385 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, supporting
House Bill 2445 related to the allocation of hotel occupancy tax funds to the purpose
of enhancing and upgrading existing city-owned sports facilities; and providing an
effective date.
Lindsey Baker, Intergovernmental Relations/PIO, reviewed the request by Rep. Lynn Stuckey for
a resolution from the City of Denton in support of HB 2445. She noted that the Denton Chamber
of Commerce was also in support of the bill. She reviewed the provisions of the proposed
legislation, amount of hotel revenue generated by tournaments in the City, and that the proceeds
would be used for current city facilities as requested by Council.
Council Member Gregory motioned, Council Member Hawkins seconded to approve the
resolution. On roll call vote, Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye",
Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member Hawkins "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye",
Council Member Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. ID 17-412 Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards and
Commissions: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee; Human Services Advisory
Committee; and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Council Member Briggs nominated Paul O’Neill for the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and
Mayor Pro Tem Roden nominated Charlie Hunter for the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.
Willie Hudspeth spoke on the lack of African American employees at the Animal Shelter. He
spoke off topic on the IOOF Cemetery.
Council Member Bagheri motioned, Council Member Wazny seconded to approve the
nominations. On roll call vote, Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye",
Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member Hawkins "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye",
Council Member Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2017-114
D. ID 17-413 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a professional services agreement
between the City of Denton and Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. (TNP), amending the
contract approved by City Council on August 6, 2013, in the not-to-exceed amount
of $4,160,000, to provide additional engineering and surveying services related to the
Denton Municipal Electric Capital Improvement Plan; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5306-providing for an
additional expenditure amount not-to-exceed $4,360,000, with the total contract
amount not-to-exceed $8,520,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(6-0).
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Phil Williams, General Manager-DME, presented the background, current status of projects and
staff recommendation for the amendment to the agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins. PUB
and staff recommend approval.
The following individuals submitted Speaker Cards:
Bob Clifton spoke in opposition.
Willie Hudspeth spoke off topic on whether there were minorities at the firm.
Council Member Gregory motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Roden seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll call vote, Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member
Hawkins "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Council Member Bagheri "aye", and Mayor
Watts "aye". Council Member Briggs "nay". Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. A17-0002 Hold a public hearing on the petition for voluntary annexation into the
corporate limits of the City under Texas Local Government Code Sec. 43.028(d) filed
by H3H, L.L.C. concerning approximately 16 acres generally located on the north
side of Barthold Road, approximately 340 feet west of the I-35 Southbound Service
Road (A17-0002; Blue Beacon).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Julie Wyatt, Senior Planner, presented the details of the request, background information and the
annexation schedule.
Speaker Cards were submitted by the following:
Dana Morse, applicant, spoke in support.
Comment Card in opposition were submitted by:
Nona McCales
Clifford Salwen
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
No action by Council was needed on this item at this time.
B. Z16-0023b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance to rezone
approximately 1.39 acres from a Downtown Residential 2 (DR-2) District to a
Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) District. The subject property is generally
located 185 feet south of the Scripture Street and Normal Street intersection, 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. The Planning
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and Zoning Commission recommends denial (5-2). (Z16-0023) A supermajority vote
by Council is required for approval.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Munal Mualadad, Director of Development Services, presented the request and site data for the
proposal. She provided an analysis of the proposal in terms of compatibility with the surrounding
area zoning and with the future land use map. Mobility in terms of walkability, ingress/egress were
reviewed. Staff was recommending approval; however, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended denial. A supermajority vote by Council would be required.
Council discussed the issues of concern from the Planning and Zoning Commission in terms of
building height, the split zoning on the property, the property was not in any of the historical
districts located near the property; and what type of zoning would apply to the property due to two
zoning designations on one lot.
Paul Leving, Mike Dallas, Ron Butler and Lee Allison, applicants and representatives of the
applicant, spoke in favor.
Council discussed sidewalk widths, history of the vacant properties, setback distances, the
determination of the number of trips per day; why rezoning was done in 2001 that bisected a
building; and legal research on a bisected zoned building.
Comment Cards were submitted in opposition by:
Tim Gieringer Anne Sullivan
John Morris Michael Hennen
Emily Cline Kristi Koons
David Kaplan Brian Morrison
Clifford Salwen Nona McCales
John Wright Becky Wright
Andrea Schreiber
Speaker Cards were submitted by:
Janice Heidlberger spoke in opposition.
Donna Morris spoke in opposition.
Kim McKibben spoke in opposition.
Dan Krutka spoke in favor.
Larry Beck spoke in opposition.
Jennifer Lane spoke in opposition.
Deb Armintor spoke in opposition.
Paul Meltzer spoke in opposition.
Craig Clifton spoke in opposition.
Jane Lunt spoke in opposition.
Willie Hudspeth spoke in opposition.
Ken Gold spoke in opposition.
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Margaret Mills spoke in opposition.
Bob Clifton spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden motioned to adopt the ordinance.
After Council discussion, Council Member Gregory motioned to postpone to a date certain in order
to receive answers on the split property and which zoning prevailed. Council Member Hawkins
seconded.
Council Member Wazny suggested a date certain of April 18, 2017. She would also like an answer
to the question of the developer believing he can move forward with the front half of the property
with no rezoning.
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City Manager Hileman suggested using a date certain of April 25 as the April 18 meeting was
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very full. Council Member Gregory and Hawkins were in agreement with the April 25 meeting.
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Mayor Pro Tem Roden noted that he would not be at the meeting of April 25 and requested the
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April 18 date.
Council Member Hawkins withdrew his second. Council Member Gregory withdrew his motion
as he no longer had a second.
Council Member Gregory seconded Mayor Pro Tem Roden’s motion to adopt the ordinance. On
roll call vote, Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", Council Member Hawkins "aye", Council Member
Gregory "aye", and Council Member Bagheri "aye". Council Member Wazny "nay", Council
Member Briggs "nay", and Mayor Watts "nay". Motion failed with a 4-3 vote as a supermajority
vote was required.
C. DCA17-0005a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the
City of Denton, Texas, regarding amending Subchapter 35.5 of the Denton
Development Code by adding a Specific Use Permit (SUP) requirement for multi-
family dwelling units in the Downtown Residential 2 (DR-2), Downtown
Commercial Neighborhood (DC-N) and Downtown Commercial General (DC-G)
zoning district and use classifications and adding a limitation L(44); providing for a
penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000 for violations thereof; providing a
severability clause, savings clause, and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends denial (5-1). A supermajority vote by Council is required
for approval.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Ron Menguita, Long Range Planning Administrator, presented the details of the request for an
amendment to the Denton Development Code by adding a specific use permit requirement for
multi-family dwelling units that contained three or more dwelling and any ancillary uses. He
reviewed the zoning districts and limitations for multi-family dwelling units, parking requirements
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and design standards. He also presented the details of the code amendment which would be in the
DR-2, DCN and DCG zoning districts and would add an L-44 limitation and remove the L-5
limitation. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial as it did not think the SUP
was the correct tool to address collegiate or SRO zoning. Staff was recommending approval as it
was a land use analysis tool, addressed density and compatibility and was consistent with the goals
of Denton 2030 Plan.
Speaker Cards were submitted by:
Craig Clifton spoke in support.
Janice Heidlberger spoke in opposition.
Comment Cards were submitted by:
Brian Morrison to support Planning to zoning decision in the Small Area Plan.
Kim McKibben was undecided on the issue.
Council discussed whether this tool could have a negative effect as the Planning and Zoning
Commission could deny a proposal and then Council would have to consider it with a
supermajority vote.
Paul Meltzer offered short and long term recommendations.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden questioned what the amendment would solve as it was still required to go
through the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council.
Menguita stated that it would help with the effect of SROs going into established neighborhoods.
Mayor Pro Tem Roden felt it would be a tool to kill worthwhile projects.
Council Member Gregory did not see how it addressed SROs and felt that it was just adding
another hurdle that did not give much guidance to developers.
Council Member Wazny suggested discussing just the large SRO projects and not the smaller ones.
She would like a proposal that dealt with larger developments.
Mayor Watts stated that he was not in favor as the current process worked and didn't need to be
changed.
Council Member Hawkins motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Roden seconded to deny the ordinance. On
roll call vote, Mayor Pro Tem Roden "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member
Hawkins "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Council Member Bagheri "aye", and Mayor
Watts "aye". Council Member Briggs "nay". Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
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7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from
the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy,
or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming
meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide
reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to
include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding
holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public
employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or
sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or
community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body
that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body
or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an
imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has
arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Council Member Wazny requested more public announcements of the hands free implementation
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on June 1.
Council Member Wazny requested an update on hands free signs.
Council Member Wazny asked for a discussion to address monster SRO projects.
Council Member Briggs requested a Council discussion to clarify which committees the Internal
Auditor would serve on.
Council Member Briggs requested a crime report on SROs.
Council Member Bagheri requested a memo from Legal on age discrimination and excluding
student housing from certain areas.
Council Member Bagheri requested a Work Session on the city’s mowing policy.
Council Member Bagheri requested a legal review of no engine braking on the highways.
Council Member Bagheri requested a discussion on family friendly bathrooms on new
construction.
Council Member Bagheri requested a Work Session on possibly adding fitness equipment on
walkways in parks.
Council Member Bagheri requested a memo on adding blue lights on the square for emergency
calls.
Mayor Watts requested a discussion on an update on City Hall West.
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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 12:35 a.m.
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CHRIS WATTS
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS