June 06, 2017 Minutes
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 2017
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall.
PRESENT: Council Member Hudspeth, Council Member Briggs, Council Member Wazny,
Council Member Ryan, Council Member Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri, and
Mayor Watts.
ABSENT: None.
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
There were no citizen comments on Consent Agenda Items.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for June 6, 2017.
Staff responded to Council’s request for clarification on the following items:
Council Member Briggs - Pull Consent Item K for a presentation in the regular meeting
Council Member Ryan - Pull Consent Item B for individual consideration
Council Member Gregory - Item D
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 17-592 Receive a report and hold a discussion on the Denton Development Code (DDC)
Update.
Shandrian Jarvis, Development Committee Review Administrator, stated that staff was working
with Clarion on rewriting the Denton Development Code (DDC).
Matt Goebel presented an update on the project in terms of project background, overview of draft
zoning district and use regulations, next steps and discussion. A definition of the Denton
Development Code was presented along with project goals. Tasks and timeline information was
reviewed. The three components of the new DDC were reviewed in terms of zoning districts and
use regulations, development standards, and administration and procedures. A comparison of the
current DDC organization and proposed DDC organization was presented to make the document
more user friendly. Zoning districts in terms of base zoning and overlay zoning were demonstrated
as well as proposed zoning districts.
Council discussed what would happen to current zoning districts when the new districts were
approved and how the use table would be incorporated into the zoning districts.
Goebel continued with information on the use regulations and table of allowed uses.
Council discussed new categories of the uses and whether the Council had or would approve these
new categories and the fact that this presentation was only an introduction to the process and it
would take time to get all of the information to a final stage.
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B. ID 17-667 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Tax
Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One (Downtown TIF).
Caroline Booth, Director of Economic Development, presented information on the establishment
of the TIF, types of eligible projects, currently committed funds and the fund balance. She
reviewed the background of the formation of the TIF, the location of the Downtown TIF, project
plan eligible categories, and overview of the fiscal information. Staff was seeking direction on the
use of the TIF funds in accordance with the Project Plan or other alternatives.
Mayor Watts spoke on the financial information in terms of the project plan. He expressed concern
with the holding of tax funds for development projects that could be done through city funds. He
was opposed to using a defined area for the use of those tax dollars. He wasn't against the
Downtown and felt that the funding could be used throughout the City.
Council Member Wazny noted that these were different financial times in 2017 as opposed to
2011. She had concern regarding Section 311 of the Tax Code and the criteria that the areas present
condition impaired the sound growth of the municipality. She also agreed with the Mayor's
concerns and felt it was time to reexamine the TIF and the TIRZ district.
Council Member Gregory did not believe the intent of the TIF was that businesses in those areas
were more important that other areas of the City. He felt a TIF was a method of setting aside funds
for future projects. He was in favor of keeping the TIF.
Council Member Briggs noted that the later agenda had an item regarding wayfinding signs and
questioned paying for those through the TIF. The Mobility Committee near Pecan Place had
requested a pedestrian crossing and they were in the TIF zone. She questioned why the use of TIF
funds for this project was not considered.
Council Member Ryan suggested considering using some of the funds to accelerate projects in the
downtown area. Some projects were scheduled for funds that would never get done and projects
that could benefit from the funds were not considered.
Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri agree with the sidewalk situation and Council had requested that funds
be used for sidewalks around the Square. The TIF Board consensus was not to use the funds for
sidewalks.
Booth stated that sidewalks and a municipal garage were discussed and the Board felt the bulk of
the money should be preserved toward a garage project.
Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri stated that the consensus of comments she heard was that the fund money
should be used for funding projects around the city and not just for the downtown area, dissolve
the TIF and the Board with the funds going into the General Fund.
C. ID 17-673 Receive a report; hold a discussion, and receive departmental presentations in
preparation for the FY 2017-18 Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five
Year Financial Forecast.
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Human Resources - Carla Romine, Director of Human Resources, presented the functions of the
Human Resources department, accomplishments for FY 16/17; performance measures, cost
containment strategies, and budget highlights.
Customer Service - Tiffany Thompson, Customer Service Manager, presented statistics of the
department, the Customer Service mission/goals, goals and accomplishments, performance
measures, cost containment strategies, and budget highlights.
Council discussion included data shown in the presentation showed good progress in the
department; a request for more information on prepaid utilities; inclusion of a survey at the end of
a customer service call; where the savings occurred in personal services; and the proposed self-
connect service.
Technology Services - Melissa Kraft, Chief Technology Officer, presented information on the
personnel in her department, goals and accomplishments; performance measures; cost containment
strategies; completed and future projects; and budget highlights.
Risk Management/Risk Retention Fund - Scott Payne, Risk Manager, presented the budget
information for Risk Management and the Risk Retention Fund. Details included organizational
chart, definition of risk retention fund, goals and accomplishments, cost containment strategies,
and budget highlights.
Health Insurance - Scott Payne, Risk Manager, presented information on the health insurance fund.
He reviewed fund goals and accomplishments; performance measures, cost containment strategies,
and budget highlights.
D. ID 17-730 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an ordinance
prohibiting the use of Engine Compression Brakes within the City of Denton.
Lenn Carter, Deputy Chief, presented information on jake braking by semi-trucks and reviewed
the proposed ordinance requirements.
Council discussed that although enforcement was difficult, the ordinance was necessary.
Council Members Hudspeth and Ryan felt that if an ordinance could not be enforced it should not
be on the books.
Council Member Wazny agreed and felt that there were not enough complaints. The Police
Department would be unable to enforce the ordinance unless they saw/heard an incident.
Consensus of the Council was to move forward with the ordinance for future discussion.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting to
consider the specific items listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda.
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1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 17-696 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Government Code
Section 551.074.
Consultation, discussion and deliberation about the duties, responsibilities, evaluation
and employment of the position of City Attorney.
B. ID 17-733 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with
direction pertaining to the lease and use of 1001 S. Mayhill Rd., Buildings 101 and
102, and 651 S. Mayhill Rd., Denton, Denton County, Texas. Consultation with the
City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with lease of lease and use of said
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
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.
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 17-697 Denton Citizen Forester Proclamation
Mayor Watts presented the Denton Citizen Forester Proclamation.
B. ID 17-712 Gay Pride Proclamation
Mayor Watts presented the Gay Pride Proclamation.
C. ID 17-713 Men’s Health Month Proclamation
Mayor Watts presented the Men's Health Month Proclamation.
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3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
1. ID 17-698 B.C. Groves regarding the Police Department’s refusal to take her
complaint.
Ms. Groves stated that she has been the target of a hacker and had been to the Police Department
regarding the hacker. She felt that the Department refused to take her complaint. She asked Council
to look into the Police Department as they did not respond to citizen complaints.
2. ID 17-699 Robert Donnelly regarding trust and confidence in the City.
Mr. Donnelly stated that he had been trying to correct the Mobility Plan since September and had
not received any corrections to date. The Mobility Plan on the website did not reflect the changes
that were to have been made. He felt the staff had not done what they said had been done.
Additional Citizen Reports
1.Kim McKibben updated the Council on the parking issue on Fry Street.
2.Catherine Lustgarten spoke on the City's environmental programs and encouraged the
Mayor to join the Mayor's National Climate Action Network to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions in cities.
4.CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Wazny motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri seconded to approve the Consent
Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolutions with the exception of Item B and K which
would be considered individually. On roll call vote, Council Member Hudspeth "aye", Council
Member Briggs "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member Ryan "aye", Council
Member Gregory "aye", Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2017-161
A. ID 17-628 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a contract for Cherwell Service Desk Management Software; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6321-awarded
to Flycast Partners, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $139,827.60).
Ordinance No. 2017-163
C. ID 17-651 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute
a sewer main cost participation agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and
Crawford Hospital Partners, LLC for the City’s participation in the oversizing of
sewer mains and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this ordinance;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date. (In
the not-to-exceed amount of $159,680.00)
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Ordinance No. 2017-164
D. ID 17-668 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas
authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver a "National Highway System
Program Project Agreement for State-Contracted Traffic Signal Construction (With
Municipality Providing Limited Materials or Labor)" between the City of Denton and
the Texas Department of Transportation, regarding the City’s request for
reimbursement of the Federal allowable percentage of the cost of installing traffic
signal and other items directly related to the operation of the intersection of US 77
and Nicosia Street within the City that are specified in said agreement; providing the
City Manager with authority to carry out the rights and duties of the City regarding
said agreement; providing the City Manager with authority to expend funds
($38,240.00) therefor; providing an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2017-165
E. ID 17-681 Consider adoption of an ordinance releasing, abandoning and vacating a
0.1195 acre portion of a 0.232 acre sanitary sewer easement recorded in Volume
1729, Page 177, Real Property Records, Denton County, Texas, and located in the
B.B.B. & C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 192; and declaring an effective date.
\[Abandonment of a portion of a sanitary sewer easement to remove the encumbrance
from the property and update the City real estate records\] Public Utility Board
approved 7-0
Ordinance No. 2017-166
F. ID 17-682 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and
release of certain blanket electric utility easements owned by the City, to the extent
that they encumber certain real property owned by Micah Deweerd Holdings, LLC, a
Texas limited liability company, containing approximately 1.61 acres, as described in
that Deed recorded as Instrument Number 2016-140641, Real Property Records,
Denton County, Texas; being located in the W. Garrison Survey, Abstract No. 1545,
City of Corinth, Texas, and providing an effective date. \[Partial abandonment of
blanket electric utility easements as they encumber Micah Deweerd Holdings
property aka Pecan Creek Addition Lot 2 located within the City of Corinth\] Public
Utility Board approved 7-0.
Resolution No. R2017-023
G. ID 17-683 Consider approval of a resolution by the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing
the City Manager to sign and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development the 2017 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development with
appropriate certifications, as authorized and required by the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of
1990, as amended; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2017-167
H. ID 17-687 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to execute a contract for the purchase of liquid caustic
soda for City of Denton Water Treatment facilities as awarded by the Buy Board
Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 526-17; providing for the expenditure of
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funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6458- awarded to Petra Chemical
Company in the one year not-to-exceed amount of $260,000). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval (7-0).
Ordinance No. 2017-168
I. ID 17-693 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a temporary license
agreement between the City of Denton and Jagoe-Public Company for temporary
access and use of a 2 acre tract of land situated in the 3800 block of F.M. Highway
1830 (Country Club Road), authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement;
and providing an effective date. (Temporary contractor office and staging area for FM
Hwy. 1830 shoulder widening & base repair TxDOT project)
Approved the minutes listed below.
J. ID 17-700 Consider approval of the minutes of May 23 and 30, 2017.
The items pulled for separation consideration were considered.
Ordinance No. 2017-162
B. ID 17-650 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending
Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances by modifying section 18-73 to change the speed
zones on Country Club Road (FM 1830), Teasley Lane (FM 2181), and Fort Worth
Drive (US 377); amending sections 18-212 and 18-213 to reduce the school zone
speed limits for Guyer High to reflect the new speed limit on Teasley Lane (FM
2181); altering the prima facie speed limits established for vehicles under the
provision of transportation code, section 545.356 upon the following roadways, or
parts thereof, within the incorporated limits of the City of Denton; providing a penalty
not to exceed $200.00 unless the violation occurs in a work zone and then the penalty
shall not exceed $400.00; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing
clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. The Traffic Safety
Commission recommends approval (5-0).
Pritam Deshmukh, Traffic Engineer, presented background information on speed limits on the
TxDOT facilities. The information included procedures in setting the speed limits, technical
background, and roadways included in the ordinance in regards to segments of the roadways and
proposed speed limits.
Willie Hudspeth submitted a Speaker Card and felt that the limits by school zones should be lower.
Council Member Ryan motioned, Council Member Briggs seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll call vote, Council Member Hudspeth "aye", Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member
Wazny "aye", Council Member Ryan "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Mayor Pro Tem
Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2017-169
K. ID 17-729 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to execute a contract for the installation of a Splash
Park at the City of Denton Carl G. Young Park located at 327 South Wood Street as
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awarded by the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract# 512-16;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File
6450-awarded to Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks, Inc. in the
not-to-exceed amount of $252,093.97).
Emerson Vorel, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the details of the Carl G. Young
Splash Park including project information and funding sources.
Speaker Cards were submitted by:
Anna Lam - in support
Willie Hudspeth - in support
Amber Briggle – in support
Comment Cards were submitted by:
Adam Briggle - in support
Rhianon Price – in support
Council Member Briggs motioned, Council Member Gregory seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member Hudspeth "aye", Council Member Briggs "aye", Council
Member Wazny "aye", Council Member Ryan "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Mayor Pro
Tem Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
5.ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION - CONSIDERATION OF THE USE
OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
Ordinance No. 2017-170
A. ID 17-653 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ("City") finding
that a public use and necessity exists to acquire fee simple title to a 0.119 acre tract
of land situated in the Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas ("Property Interests"), for the public use of expansion,
construction, maintenance, and operation of an electrical transmission line, ancillary
facilities, and structures; authorizing the City Manager, or his Designee, to acquire
the Property Interests by agreement including making all offers required by law;
authorizing the use of power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if
an agreement cannot be reached; and authorizing the City Attorney, or his Designee,
to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funds;
making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
Phil Williams, General Manager - DME, presented the details of the proposed eminent domain.
The project was the Hickory to Locust Transmission Line, known as Weston Tract aka Westin
tract. The Executive Summary was reviewed indicating the need for the project, CIP & Regulation
agencies involved, and the history of the project showing public involvement process, He
indicated that he would read the property location, size and shape and the legal description of the
property after a motion for consideration.
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Deb Armintor submitted a Speaker Card and urged Council to stay close to the appraised value of
the property when the time came for that consideration.
Council Member Gregory motioned “I move that the City of Denton, after having made the offers
required by State law, use the power of eminent domain, if needed, to acquire fee simple to a 0.119
acre tract of land being situated in the Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, City of Denton,
Denton County, Texas, and more particularly described on “Exhibit A” to the ordinance now under
consideration and on the overhead screen being now displayed to the audience, all of which is for
a valid public use necessary to provide the expansion, construction, maintenance, operation, and
improvement of electric transmission lines, facilities, and structures, including substations, to serve
the public and citizens of the City of Denton, Texas.” Council Member Wazny seconded the
motion to adopt. On roll call vote, Council Member Hudspeth "aye", Council Member Briggs
"aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member Ryan "aye", Council Member Gregory
"aye", Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
6.ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Ordinance No. 2017-171
A. ID 17-632 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and
awarding a public works contract for the manufacturing and installation of
Wayfinding Signage for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6275C-awarded to Color-Ad Inc. in
the not-to-exceed amount of $599,385.00
Ron Menguita, Long Range Planning Administrator, presented background on the proposed
wayfinding signs. That information included the procedures involved in gathering feedback for the
design of the signs, the types of signs to be installed, and phasing of the project with associated
costs.
Council discussed the types of logos on the signs, whether the sale/use of Wells Fargo building
would have any effect on the signs, weather/graffiti effects on the sign, the fact that the Community
Market was not included in the list of locations and consider adding that to the list.
Council Member Gregory motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member Hudspeth "aye", Council Member Briggs "aye", Council
Member Wazny "aye", Council Member Ryan "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Mayor Pro
Tem Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. ID 17-695 Hold a discussion and give staff direction on the recruitment process for a
new City Attorney.
Carla Romine, Director of Human Resources, stated that staff was seeking direction on how to
proceed with selection of a City Attorney.
Speaker Cards were submitted by:
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Willie Hudspeth felt that the current Interim City Attorney was doing an excellent job and
should be made the City Attorney.
Deb Armintor urged the Council to proceed with a recruitment firm for the selection of a
City Attorney.
Council Member Wazny motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri seconded to proceed with the hiring
of Water and Company to perform a search for a new City Attorney. On roll call vote, Council
Member Hudspeth "aye", Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member Wazny "aye", Council
Member Ryan "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri "aye", and Mayor
Watts "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. ID 17-734 Consider approval of the appointment of Council Member Council
Member Ryan as an alternate member of the Regional Transportation Council.
Council Member Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Gregory seconded to approve the
appointment of Council Member Ryan as an alternate member of the Regional Transportation
Council. On roll call vote, Council Member Hudspeth "aye", Council Member Briggs "aye",
Council Member Wazny "aye", Council Member Ryan "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye",
Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Z16-0030b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance to rezone
approximately 0.4 acre from a Downtown Residential 1 (DR-1) District to a
Downtown Residential 2 (DR-2) District. The property is generally located on the
west side of Neff Street, 175 feet north of Greenlee Street 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 and Zoning
Commission recommends approval (4-2). (Z16-0030)
Munal Mauladad, Director of Development Services, stated that the applicant had requested a
continuance of the proposal for a month/month and a half as he was not able to attend the meeting.
Mayor Watts presented the options for consideration of the item.
Council discussed whether to open the public hearing and receive public comments, whether to
postpone consideration to a future meeting or whether a person speaking at this public hearing
would be allow to speak at a future public hearing.
Willie Hudspeth spoke on allowing a citizen to speak again at a future public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri motioned, Council Member Briggs seconded to postpone consideration
to a date certain of July 18, 2017. On roll call vote, Council Member Briggs "aye", Council
Member Wazny "aye", Council Member Ryan "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Mayor Pro
Tem Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Council Member Hudspeth "nay". Motion carried.
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Ordinance No. 2017-172
B. Z17-0007a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance to rezone
approximately 0.862 acres from a Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU)
District to a CM-G District. The subject property is generally located on the north
side of Hobson Lane, approximately 340 feet east of Country Club Road. The
Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to approve the request. (Z17-0007, CST
Corner Store).
Munal Mauladad, Director of Development Services, presented the details on the proposal
including the change in zoning district, the location of the property, compatibility of the proposed
zoning with established zoning, analysis with the future Land Uses Map, general regulations,
mobility considerations, and recommendation from staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Willie Hudspeth questioned what type of business was proposed on the property.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri motioned, Council Member Ryan seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll call vote, Council Member Hudspeth "aye", Council Member Briggs "aye", Council Member
Wazny "aye", Council Member Ryan "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Mayor Pro Tem
Bagheri "aye", and Mayor Watts "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
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 Bagheri requested information on a sunset process for some of the contracts and
programs that the city supported in terms of a structured way to evaluate external contracts.
Council Member Wazny requested information regarding minutes/tape available for committee
meetings.
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Council Member Briggs requested an update on the pilot work program for the homeless.
Council Member Briggs requested that budget talks include water conservation grants.
Council Member Briggs requested a discussion regarding the City showing support of the Paris
climate agreement and what that meant to the City.
Council Member Ryan requested staff research a Granicus app that could be tied into reporting pot
holes, paying bills, etc. through that app.
Council Member Ryan noted that the wayfinding sign project was short funding for the entire
project and requested staff look at TIF funds to complete the project.
Council Member Ryan requested staff review Section 26.2 of the code regarding entering any
house or premise in terms of wastewater, water and electric employees.
Mayor Pro Tem Bagheri requested an update on the process for showing votes on items through
Granicus.
Mayor Watts requested an update on Mr. Donnelly’s citizen report on the Mobility Plan.
Mayor Watts requested information concerning the parking on the south side of Hickory Street
that the Traffic Safety Commission was reviewing and that Council would consider in the future.
Mayor Watts requested information on residential street widths relative to the code development.
Mayor Watts requested information on what the City was currently doing in terms of sustainability,
energy conservation, and greenhouse emissions.
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 8:40 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