November 05, 2019 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 5, 2019
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at 1:02 p.m. in the Council Work
Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth and Council Members Keely
Briggs, Jesse Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Todd Hileman and City Attorney Aaron Leal
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent A enda Items
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� Consent 4.AG (ID 19-2575) - As requested, staff provided clarification as to the purpose
of obtaining a consultant to conduct the study. (Armintor)
� Consent Item 4.R (ID 19-2408) - As requested, staff provided clarification as to the
definition of real age radio network and associated costs. (Briggs)
� Consent Item 4.AC (ID 19-2570) - As requested, staff provided clarification as to the
required maintenance and need of an agreement with other utilities on pole replacement.
(Briggs)
• Consent Item 4.AM (ID 19-2582) - As requested, staff provided clarification as to the
functionality of C1oudLibrary digital services. (Briggs)
• Consent Item 4.AR (Item 19-2720) - As requested, City Attorney Leal advised there
would be no need to remove this item and updates as to the Officer Rodriguez could be
addressed during Item 7(Concluding Items). (Meltzer)
3. Work Session Re�orts
A. ID 19-2242 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a fee grant
or fee reimbursement program for Nonprofit Development Fees.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
Following discussion, staff was directed to prepare the item for presentation at a future
meeting followed by formal adoption.
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The meeting was recessed far a short break at 2:37 p.m. and reconvened at 2:43 p.m.
B. ID 19-2370 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding creating
an ardinance for the allowance of horse-drawn carriages.
The item was presented and discussian followed.
Following discussion, staff was directed to prepare a draft ordinance for consideration at a
future meeting.
C. ID 19-2594 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the creation
of a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy for the City of Denton.
The presentation was made and discussian fallowed.
Following discussian, staff was directed to prepare a draft of the request for proposal for
presentation at a future meeting.
D. ID 19-2209 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for:
(1) Protecting veterans from source of incame discrimination far housing,
(2) Changing the Drainage Channel in Quakertown Park to its natural state,
(3) A comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance, and
(4) Establishing a Denton Welcoming Committee.
The item was presented and discussion follawed.
Following discussion, results were as follows:
• Item 1- Protecting veterans fram source of incame discrimination for hausing
(Armintor)
o Consensus to discuss at a future work session
• Item 2- Changing the Drainage Channel in Quakertown Park to its natural state
(Briggs)
o Consensus to discuss at a future work session
• Item 3- A comprehensive anti-discrimination ardinance (Davis)
o Cansensus to discuss at a future work session
� Item 4- Establishing a Dentan Welcoming Cammittee (Meltzer)
o No cansensus to discuss at a future work session
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CLOSED MEETING
The City Council convened into a Closed Meeting at 4:17 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows:
A. ID 19-2631 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code
Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, procedures, and
contracts of the Municipal Judge and City Auditor.
DELIBERATED
The Closed Meeting was recessed at 5:48 p.m. for a short break and reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
B. ID 19-2662 Deliberate regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, receive information from staff, and provide staff with direction
pertaining to leases of Airport property at 5035 Warbird Drive and existing airport ramp
space where the deliberation of same in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on
the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person or potential
litigation. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with
Airport leases of 5035 Warbird Drive and existing airport ramp space and of potential claims
as expressed in the letter received by Council on October 16, 2019, 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
negotiations or potential litigation.
DELIBERATED
The Closed Meeting started at 4:25 p.m. and ended at 6:25 p.m. No votes or actions were taken
during the Closed Meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at 6:32 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth and Council Members Keely
Briggs, Jesse Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Todd Hileman and City Attorney Aaron Leal
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L PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 19-2710 Transgender Awareness Day - ISSUED
B. ID 19-2711 Texas Arbor Day - ISSUED
B. ID 19-2711 Texas Arbor Day - ISSUED
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 19-2255 Stephanie Reinke, regarding the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
at LTNT, a lifelong learning program for seniors in the community - CANCELLED;
RESCHEDULED
2. ID 19-2567 Tristan Seikel, 601 Eagle Drive, Apt. 101, regarding a moratorium on
cannabis arrests at the City and/or County level - PRESENTED
C. Additional Citizen Reports (Open Microphone)
� Dewey Marshall, 1700 Willowwood Street - appreciation for City Council supporting
an upcoming work session on anti-discrimination, acceptance of housing vouchers and
difficulty in getting housing
• Eva Grecco, 802 W. Oak Street - accessing City Council meeting schedule online and
start time was wrong; having to wait hours to speak and process should be reviewed
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of Items 4.A-AS. No items were pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Briggs moved to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis, Ryan,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
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A. ID 19-2309 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute on behalf of the City of Denton an acceptance of an
offer from the Texas Department of Transportation relating to a grant of $50,000.00 for the
Routine Airport Maintenance Program, requiring the City to provide $50,000.00 in matching
funds; authorizing the City Manager to expend funds provided for in the Grant Agreement;
and declaring an effective date (TxDOT CSJ No.: M2018DNT0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2309
B. ID 19-2390 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($26,520 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2390
C. ID 19-2391 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
(Convention and Visitors Bureau) for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and
providing an effective date. ($1,398,197 Hotel Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee
recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2391
D. ID 19-2392 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton African American Scholarship
Foundation, Inc. for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective
date. ($40,750 Hotel Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval
2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2392
E. ID 19-2393 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Community Market, Inc. for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($50,000 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2393
F. ID 19-2394 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Community Theatre, Inc. for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($30,855 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2394
G. ID 19-2396 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Day of the Dead Festival, Inc. for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($5,500 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2396
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H. ID 19-2397 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Dog Days, Inc. for the payment and use
of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($19,3 81 Hotel Occupancy Tax and
Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2397
I. ID 19-2398 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Festival Foundation, Inc. for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($107,161 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2398
J. ID 19-2399 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Holiday Festival Association, Inc. for
the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($23,500 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2399
K. ID 19-2400 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Parks Foundation, Inc. for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($39,780 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval 2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2400
L. ID 19-2401 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Greater Denton Arts Council, Inc. for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($150,026 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval 2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2401
M. ID 19-2402 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and Historic Denton, Inc., for the payment and use of
hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($1,020 Hotel Occupancy Tax and
Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2402
N. ID 19-2404 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Central Business District Association,
Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($35,700
Hotel Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval 2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2404
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O. ID 19-2405 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the North Texas State Fair Association, Inc. for
the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($195,486 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2405
P. ID 19-2406 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Tejas Storytelling Association, Inc. for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($57,079 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2406
Q. ID 19-2407 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and the Texas Filmmakers' Corporation for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($17,500 Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2407 �
R. ID 19-2408 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and Real Waves Radio Network, Inc., for the payment
and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date. ($3,200 Hotel Occupancy Tax
and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2408
S. ID 19-2409 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an
agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton Black Chamber of Commerce,
Inc. for the purpose of the 2020 Denton Blues Festival and Business Entrepreneur weekend
sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date.
($3,535 - Hotel Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval3-0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2409
T. ID 19-2410 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an
agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton African American Scholarship
Foundation, Inc., for the purpose of the 2020 Denton Black Film Festival sponsorship;
providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($7,545 - Hotel
Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval3-0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2410
U. ID 19-2411 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an
agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton Festival Foundation Inc., for the
purpose of the 2020 Denton Arts and Jazz Festival sponsorship; providing for the expenditure
of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($6,425- Hotel Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship
Committee recommends approval3-0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2411
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V. ID 19-2412 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an
agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton Holiday Festival Association,
Inc. for the purpose of 2019 Denton Holiday Lighting Festival sponsorship; providing for
the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($2,570 - Hotel Occupancy Tax
and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval 3-0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2412
W. ID 19-2413 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an
agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Greater Denton Arts Council, Inc. for the
purpose of the Community Art Grants Program sponsorship; providing for the expenditure
of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($3,855 - Hotel Occupancy Tax and
Sponsorship Committee recommends approval3-0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2413
X. ID 19-2415 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an
agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and North Texas State Fair Association, Inc.,
for the purpose of 2020 North Texas Fair and Rodeo sponsorship; providing for the
expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($5,000 - Hotel Occupancy Tax
and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval3-0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2415
Y. ID 19-2416 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an
agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Texas Filmmakers Corporation for the
purpose of Thin Line Fest 2020 sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds; and
providing for an effective date. ($10,000 - Hotel Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee
recommends approval 3-0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2416
Z. ID 19-2495 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, appointing
Brian Holman as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record;
appointing Dennis Engler as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of
Record; appointing Ann Poston as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court
of Record; appointing Cynthia Burkett as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal
Court of Record; appointing Kimberly Lafferty as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton
Municipal Court of Record; appointing Kristine Primrose as Assistant Judge for the City of
Denton Municipal Court of Record; authorizing expenditure of funds; authorizing notice of
non-renewal of existing assistant judge contracts; authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract
for term of office; ratifying terms of contract; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2495
AA. ID 19-2519 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a consent to
Collateral Assignment of an Airport Lease between US Trinity Holdings, LLC and Guaranty
Bank & Trust, N.A.; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2519
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AB. ID 19-2569 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 3 to the contract
between the City of Denton and Jagoe-Public Company, for the Eagle Drive Drainage
Improvements Phase II Project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB 6792 - Change Order No. 3 in the not-to-exceed amount of
$176,949.73 for a total contract award aggregated to $2,299,683.93). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2569
AC. ID 19-2570 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Quality Pole
Inspection and Maintenance, Inc., for electric distribution pole inspection and treatment
services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 6993 - awarded to Quality Pole Inspection and
Maintenance, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $235,315). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 1).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2570
AD. ID 19-2571 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Cotton
Electric Services, Inc., for the supply of Dielectric Safety Glove and Sleeve Testing Service
and Replacement for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7117 - awarded to Cotton Electric Services,
Inc., for two (2) years, with the option for three (3) additional one (1) year extensions, in the
total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $275,000). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2571
AE. ID 19-2573 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Azteca
Systems, LLC, for software maintenance for continued vendor support for Cityworks
software for Water and Wastewater Departments asset work order software system, which is
the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code
252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available
from one source are exempt from competitive bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded
by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 7185 - awarded to Azteca
Systems, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $88,000). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2573
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AF. ID 19-2574 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Impact
Promotional Services, LLC dba Got You Covered Workwear & Uniforms, for the supply of
uniforms for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB 7012-2 - awarded to Impact Promotional Services, LLC dba
Got You Covered Workwear & Uniforms, in the three (3) year, not-to-exceed amount of
$350,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2574
AG. ID 19-2575 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with TIP Strategies, Inc., for the development of a comprehensive economic
development strategic plan; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (File 7184 - Professional Services Agreement awarded to TIP Strategies,
Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $134,922).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2575
AH. ID 19-2576 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 7108 for the supply
of professional group travel services for Denton Senior Center trips any other potential group
travel needs for the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (IFB 7108).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2576
AI. ID 19-2578 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 7128 for the supply
of electric services for various City buildings and any other areas maintained by the City of
Denton Facilities Department; and providing an effective date (IFB 7128).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2578
AJ. ID 19-2579 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 7131 for the supply
of plumbing services and repairs for various City buildings and any other areas maintained
by the City of Denton Facilities Department; and providing an effective date (IFB 7131).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2579
AK. ID 19-2580 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Rockstar
Welding LLC, for welding and fabrication repairs, retrofitting, construction and custom
fabrication for various City facilities and properties; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7132 - awarded to Rockstar Welding LLC, for
one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five
(5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2580
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AL. ID 19-2581 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Matrix
Consulting Group, Ltd., to perform an operational review and assessment of the City of
Denton's Fleet Services Division; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7120 - awarded to Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $57,302).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2581
AM. ID 19-2582 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with various government entities, under Government Code, Chapter
791.001, to authorize mutual access to C1oudLibrary digital services; authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7121 - award an
Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for mutual access to Bibliotheca Cloudlink
Services).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2582
AN. ID 19-2583 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with McGriff,
Seibels and Williams, Inc., for Benefit Consultant Services for City employee benefit
programs; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 7122 - awarded to McGriff, Seibels and Williams, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-
exceed amount of $242,500).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2583
AO. ID 19-2584 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Environmental Systems Research Institute, for the purchase of Small Government Enterprise
License Agreement software maintenance for continued vendor support of the Geographic
Information System software, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with
Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities
and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if
over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File
7179 - awarded to Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $345,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2584
AP. ID 19-2634 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home Rule
Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an
agreement with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), for the participation of the City of
Denton Police Department in the North Texas Organized Crime Task Force (NTOCTF),
providing for the City to receive reimbursements from the FBI for certain overtime costs and
other expenses related to the City of Denton Police Department's participation in the North
Texas Organized Crime Task Force; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2634
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AQ. ID 19-2648 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the
expenditure of funds for payment by the City of Denton for the annual Major Capital Repair
(MCR) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) fees for water storage at Lake Lewisville
and Lake Ray Roberts to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and providing an effective date
(MCR and Water Storage O&M fees in the total amount not to exceed $190,000). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2648
AR. ID 19-2720 Consider approval of a resolution allowing for an exception to the Employee
Ethics Policy, reference Number 10.00 within the City of Denton Personnel Policies and
Procedures for an employee injured in the line of duty; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 19-2720
AS. ID 19-2683 Consider approval of the minutes of October 15, 2019.
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
At Council Member Meltzer's request, and upon getting approval to do so by his family,
Chief Dixon provided an update as to the condition of injured Police Officer Rodriguez.
Mayor Watts announced the item would be presented again at the end of the meeting to allow
other Council Members to provide additional topics.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 19-2272 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal
cooperation agreement with the Town of Little Elm, providing for a guaranteed volume
agreement for the landfill; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2272
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Briggs, Armintor, and Meltzer
B. ID 19-2371 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the
City Manager, or designee, to execute non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements;
providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2371
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to amend the item by removing the provision "as needed"
in Section 2 of the ordinance. Motion seconded by Council Member Briggs. Motion carried.
Council Member Meltzer offered a friendly amendment to separate the proprietary
information and include a thirty (30) day timeline. The friendly amendment was not
accepted.
AYES (5): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
and Ryan
NAYS (2): Council Members Armintor and Meltzer
C. ID 19-2395 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for the payment and use of hotel
tax revenue in support of the Denton County Office of History and Culture; and providing
an effective date. ($160,742 Hotel Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends
approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2395
Council Member Davis had a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers.
The item was not presented or discussed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Briggs. Motion carried.
AYES (5): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Ryan,
and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
ABSTAIN (1): Council Member Davis
D. ID 19-2403 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement between the City of Denton and Kiwanis Club of Denton, Breakfast, Denton,
Texas, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date.
($6,120 Hotel Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee recommends approval2-1)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2403
Council Member Ryan had a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers.
The item was not presented or discussed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Briggs. Motion carried.
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AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (1): Council Member Ryan
E. ID 19-2414 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an
agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Kiwanis Youth Services, Inc. for the
purpose of 4th of July fireworks show sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds;
and providing for an effective date. ($40,000 - Hotel Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship
Committee recommends approval 3-0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2414
The item was not presented or discussed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Briggs. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
F. ID 19-2523 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing
the rates for Solid Waste and Recycling collection service; repealing ordinance 19-2138;
providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2523
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Briggs. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
G. ID 19-2624 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a
first amendment to the employment agreement for City Manager Todd Hileman; providing
a salary increase for City Manager Todd Hileman under the performance review provision
of the City Manager's employment agreement with the City; extending the term of the City
Manager's employment agreement to October 23, 2023; increasing vacation accrual to four
weeks per year for the City Manager; adding an automatic renewal clause; authorizing the
expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2624
The item was not presented; commentary followed.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
H. ID 19-2625 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a
second amendment to the employment agreement for City Attorney Aaron Leal; providing a
salary increase under the performance review provision of the City Attorney's employment
agreement with the City; extending the term of the City Attorney's employment agreement
to October 11, 2021; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2625
The item was not presented; commentary followed.
Council Member Ryan moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (5): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis, Ryan, and
Meltzer
NAYS (2): Council Members Briggs and Armintor
I. ID 19-2633 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with AII-N-One
Services, LLC, for Temporary Labor Services for various City of Denton departments;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7045 -
awarded to AII-N-One Services, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$525,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2633
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Briggs, Armintor, and Meltzer
J. ID 19-2577 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with CBS
Mechanical Services, Inc. dba CMS Mechanical Services, Inc., for the supply of heating,
ventilation and air conditioning maintenance, repairs, and replacement services for various
City buildings and any other areas maintained by the City of Denton Facilities Department;
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providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7127 -
awarded to CBS Mechanical Services, Inc. dba CMS Mechanical Services, Inc., for one (1)
year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total iive (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2577
Mayor Watts had a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem
Hudspeth presided over the item.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
Council Member Ryan moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis, Ryan, Armintor,
and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (1): Mayor Watts
K. ID 19-2514 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions, and
Committees: Anirnal Shelter Advisory Committee, Public Art Committee, and Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
The item was not presented or discussed.
Council Member Armintor moved to appoint the following as noted:
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Motion seconded by Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
The meeting recessed for a short break at 7:46 p.m. and reconvened at 7:54 p.m.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ID 19-2288 Hold a public hearing to gather input regarding the proposed amendments to the
Naming Policy Guideiines for City Buildings, Facilities, Land, or any portion thereof.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened; and with no speakers coming forward, the public hearing
was closed.
There was no action needed as the item was a public hearing only.
B. Z18-0013d Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a request by Chet Leugers
representing MMRQ Land, LP to rezone approximately 6.71 acres of land from Rural
Residential 1(RR) to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MN) and to rezone approximately 11.359
acres of land from Residential 1(R-1) to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MN). The subject site
is generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S. 377/Fort Worth Drive
and Brush Creek Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial of this request (6-0). (Z18-0013, Brush Creek
Apartments, Cindy Jackson) THE APPLICANT HAS WITHDRAWN THIS
APPLICATION.
The item was not considered as the applicant had withdrawn the application as noted.
C. DCA19-0012a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, amending the Denton Development Code Subchapter 5, Use Regulations
related to use-specific standards for medical offices and medical clinics in the Mixed Use
Regional (MR) District; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for
violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. (DCA19-0012,
Medical Use Standards, Hayley Zagurski)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. DCA19-0012a
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened; and with no speakers coming forward, the public hearing
was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Meltzer. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
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D. DCA19-0013a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, amending the Denton Development Code Subchapter 1, General Standards
to incorporate, approve and create Subsection 1.7.9 Master Planned Communities; providing
for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a
severability clause and an effective date. (DCA19-0013, Richard Cannone)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. DCA19-0013a
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened; and with no speakers coming forward, the public hearing
was closed.
Council Member Ryan moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Hudspeth. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
7, CONCLUDING ITEMS
This item was continued as it was addressed earlier in the meeting.
Council Members expressed items of interest, congratulatory remarks and provided general
announcements. Staff to provide responsive information to those requests for information as
part of the Friday Report process.
With no �`�� i��r business, the ���tu�� was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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