April 07, 2020 Minutes CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 7, 2020
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Closed Meeting on Tuesday,April 7,2020,at 5:04 p.m. in the Council Work Session
Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street,Denton, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Chris Watts,Mayor Pro Tern 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
Note: Mayor Chris Watts,Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth,and Council Members Keely
Briggs,Jesse Davis,John Ryan,Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the
closed meeting, work session, and regular meeting via teleconference under the provisions
allowed by the Texas Government Code Section 551.127.
The posted agenda noted the registration process for public participation at this virtual
meeting. NN'hile citizen commentary received via the online registration process is not read,
each member of the City Council received each registration as it was submitted.
CLOSET) MEETING
1. Closed Meeting:
The City Council convened into a Closed Meeting at 5:04 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551 of the
Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows. Item LA (ID
20-767)was not deliberated.
A. ID 20-767 Consultation with Attorneys -Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071;
Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government
Code Section 551.087; Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government
Code Section 551.072. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues
associated with(i)the project agreements,master planned community ordinances, and other
related agreements, documents, and ordinances for both Hunter Ranch and Cole Ranch
projects, (ii) operating agreements, consent resolutions, and other agreements, documents,
and ordinances related to the municipal management districts associated with both Hunter
Ranch and Cole Ranch projects and the operation of the same, (iv) economic development
incentives potentially offered related to both Hunter Ranch and Cole Ranch projects,and(v)
the Pilot Knob conservation easement for Hunter Ranch project 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; consultation with staff regarding these matters and financial or other
incentives for both Hunter Ranch and Cole Ranch projects, a business prospect which the
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City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City, and
with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations;consultation
with staff regarding potential real property interests to be conveyed to the City which are
located within both Hunter Ranch and Cole Ranch where the deliberations of same in an
open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with
a third person.
NOT DELIBERATED
B. ID 20-810 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code
Section 551.074.Deliberate and discuss the appointment,employment,and duties of the City
Auditor and Municipal Judge.
DELIBERATED
The Closed Meeting started at 5:13 p.m. and ended at 5:45 p.m. No votes or actions were
taken during the Closed Meeting.
WORK SESSION
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday,April 7, 2020,at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Work Session
Room at City Hall, 215 E.McKinney Street,Denton, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Chris Watts,Mayor Pro Tern 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
Note: Mayor Chris Watts,Mayor Pro Tern Gerard Hudspeth,and Council Members Keely
Briggs,Jesse Davis,John Ryan,Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the
closed meeting, work session, and regular meeting via teleconference under the provisions
allowed by the Texas Government Code Section 551.127.
The posted agenda noted the registration process for public participation at this virtual
meeting. While citizen commentary received via the online registration process is not read,
each member of the City Council received each registration as it was submitted.
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
None.
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2. Requests for clarification of ai:enda items listed on this agenda.
• Consent 2.1-1(ID 20-715) -Pulled for Individual Consideration. (Briggs)
• Consent 2.E(ID 20-695) -As requested, staff clarified as to COVID-19 EMS transports
and cost of care and use of a separate contract. (Briggs)
• Consent 2.F (ID 20-696) - As requested, staff clarified the only fines to be collected
would be those existing prior to the current crisis. (Briggs)
• Consent Item 2.M (ID 20-747) - As requested, staff clarified the type of accounts that
would be sent to collections. (Briggs,Armintor)
• Consent 2.N(ID 20-752) -As requested, staff clarified the item was a pay as you use and
no expense unless service was used. (Armintor)
• Consent 2.A(ID 20-237) -Expressed excitement on the item. (Hudspeth)
• Consent 2.13 (ID 20-269) -As requested, staff clarified the requirements of the program.
(Hudspeth)
• Consent 2.E (ID 20-596) -As requested, staff clarified what accounts would be handled
under the contract. (Hudspeth)
3. N81ork Session Reports
A. ID 20-820 Receive a report,hold a discussion,and give staff direction regarding a resolution
to petition the Governor for a Special Election date for the purpose of electing Council
Members to Places 5 and 6, a Mayor to Place 7, and to fill vacancies in Districts I and 2 for
the unexpired term ending May 2021, to move the election from the uniform date of
November 3,2020 to an earlier date.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, staff was directed to draft the proposed resolution to include the dates
of September 19a'and 26t'and present for consideration at an upcoming meeting.
The Work Session ended at 6:37 p.m.
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, April 7, 2020, at 6:45 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
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Note: Mayor Chris Watts,Mayor Pro Tern Gerard Hudspeth,and Council Members Keely
Briggs,Jesse Davis,John Ryan,Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the
closed meeting, work session, and regular meeting via teleconference under the provisions
allowed by the Texas Government Code Section 551.127.
The posted agenda noted the registration process for public participation at this virtual
meeting. While citizen commentary received via the online registration process is not read,
each member of the City Council received each registration as it was submitted.
1. PRESENTATIONS/COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
None.
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public.
None.
Staff was asked to provide clear instructions on the speaker registration process both
online and on the posted agenda.
C. Additional Citizen Reports (Open Microphone)
None.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of Items 2.A-V. Item 2.H (ID 20-715) was pulled for Individual
Consideration by Council Member Briggs.
Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of Items 2.A-G and
2.1-V. Motion seconded by Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis Ryan,
Armintor, and Meltzer
ABSENT(0): None
A. ID 20-237 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 CivicPlus,
LLC, for continued support of the CivicRec Software used for the Parks and Recreation
Department, 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
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shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 7255
- awarded to CivicPlus,LLC, in the five (5)year not-to-exceed amount of$250,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-237
B. ID 20-269 Consider adoption of the master ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
establishing the extendable commercial paper financing program and authorizing extendable
commercial paper notes, series A and providing an effective date
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-269
C. ID 20-803 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to
the issuance, sale and delivery of up to$100,000,000 in principal amount of"City of Denton
General Obligation Refunding Bonds"; authorizing the issuance of the Bonds; delegating the
authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the
Bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Bonds;
enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-803
D. ID 20-476 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 26 of
the Code of Ordinances to add Sections 26-14 through 26-22 establishing an Identity Theft
Prevention Program; and providing a severability clause and an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-476
E. ID 20-695 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 Credit
Systems International Inc., for Collection Services for unpaid Utilities, Miscellaneous
Account Receivables, Fire/EMS and Code Enforcement owed by customers of Denton
Municipal Utilities, Fire Department and City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor;and providing an effective date(RFP 7243 -awarded to the lowest responsive
bidder for each line item: Credit Systems International Inc. in a five (5) year, not-to-exceed
amount of the applicable percentage of fees collected as provided in the contract).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-695
F. ID 20-696 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 Linebarger,
Goggan, Blair, and Sampson, LLP., for collection services Municipal Court fines owed by
customers of the City Of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7243 - awarded to the lowest responsive bidder for each
line item: Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, and Sampson,LLP, for a five (5)year term, in not-to-
exceed amount 30%of fees collected).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-696
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G. ID 20-712 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute and receive a funding agreement between the City of
Denton and the North Central Texas Council of Governments,for the 511DFW/WAZE Data
Sharing Program; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-712
I. ID 20-716 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding
Agreement in the amount of$3,000,000.00 by and between the State of Texas,acting through
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Denton, regarding the
second payment for water and wastewater improvements associated with the US 377 (Ft
Worth Drive)roadway widening project,located between IH35E to South of FM1830 within
the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-716
J. ID 20-725 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 Customs
Landscapes,Inc.,dba Classic Landscapes and Maintenance,as the primary contractor,Joiner
Septics LLC, as the secondary contractor, and 19 Rozez LLC, as the tertiary contractor for
Landscape and Sod Replacement Services for various City departments; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7190 - awarded to
Customs Landscapes, Inc., dba Classic Landscapes and Maintenance - primary, Joiner
Septics LLC - secondary, and 19 Rozez LLC - tertiary, in the three (3) year, not-to-exceed
amount of$865,050).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-725
K. ID 20-726 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, for approval of a pre-qualified artist list for Economic Development,
for various public art projects within the City of Denton,regarding different styles and types
of art work. Providing an effective date (RFQ 7265 -for a two (2)year term).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-726
L. ID 20-746 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional
Service Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese & Nichols, Inc., amending the
contract approved by City Council on July 16, 2019, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$106,750; said first amendment to provide preparations of an Emergency Response Plan in
compliance with the America's Water Infrastructure Act(AWIA)of 2018;providing for the
expenditure of funds therefore: and an effective date (File 6590-061 - providing for an
additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $76,000, with the total
contract amount not-to-exceed $182,750).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-746
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M. ID 20-747 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 The Wilson
Group Inc., for the replacement of the windows at City Hall West located at 221 North Elm
Street;providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
7175 - awarded to The Wilson Group, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of$335,565).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-747
N. ID 20-752 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 Cowtown
Bus Charters Inc., for charter bus transportation of recreation program trips offered through
Parks and Recreation; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date(RFP 7197-awarded to Cowtown Bus Charters Inc.,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$150,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-752
O. ID 20-754 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 Stuart C.Irby
Company, for the supply of Electric Utility Distribution Capacitor Bank Assemblies for the
City of Denton Distribution Center; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7097 - awarded to Stuart C. Irby Company, in the five (5)
year not-to-exceed amount of$830,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-754
P. ID 20-755 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Pape-Dawson Engineers, LLC,
amending the contract approved by City Council on July 17, 2018, in the not-to-exceed
amount of$607,550, amended by Amendment 1 approved by Purchasing Staff in the not-to-
exceed amount of$638,050; said second amendment to provide for professional services
related to the 2019 Street Reconstruction Project to reconstruct the roadways, replace
damaged curb and gutter, analysis of two drainage areas, and inventory the sidewalks along
roadways and to provide construction services such as review of submittal, Requests for
Information, Change Order, etc.; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 6590-006 - providing for an additional amendment
expenditure amount not-to-exceed $36,000, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed
$674,050).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-755
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Q. ID 20-756 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Denton County, under the Government Code, Chapter 791.001, to authorize
consolidated communication systems for Public Safety; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7278 - award an Interlocal Agreement with
Denton County).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-756
R. ID 20-758 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to utilize a contract
through the City of Fort Worth,for repair services of Komatsu heavy equipment for the City
of Denton Fleet Services Department, as awarded by the City of Fort Worth RFP#17-0362;
providing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7298 -
awarded to Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of$450,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-758
S. ID 20-759 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 a contract
with Cues,Inc.,through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract#593-19,
to purchase a spider manhole inspection camera along with additional parts and labor cost
associated with the system for the Operations Planning Department of the Utilities
Department;providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(File 7329 - awarded to Cues, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional
one(1)year extensions, in the total three (3)year not-to-exceed amount of$150,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-759
T. ID 20-777 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 BRCT,LLC,
dba Black Rock Construction, for the construction of the Rayzor South Bore project for the
City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date(RFP 7272-awarded to BRCT,LLC,dba Black Rock Construction,in the not-to-exceed
amount of$162,435).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-777
U. ID 20-778 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 Armely,
LLC, for the purchase of consulting services, data warehousing, data visualization,training,
maintenance and support; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 7186 - awarded to Armely, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for
two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount
of$980,700).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-778
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V. ID 20-779 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 Resolved
Energy Consulting, LLC, for the supply of Energy Management Office (EMO) Regulatory
Advisement Services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7238 - awarded to Resolved Energy
Consulting, LLC, in the three (3)year not-to-exceed amount of$415,680).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-779
ITEM PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
H. ID 20-715 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, authorizing the city
manager to execute a funding agreement between the city and Fairoaks of Denton
Incorporated to provide Home Investment Partnership Program funds for public
improvements of Fairoaks senior complex costs for the purchase and installation 25 HVAC
units of a community village in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to
exceed$105,338.00; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-715
Pulled for individual consideration by Council Member Briggs.
Council Member Briggs had a conflict of interest on the item and was removed from the
video conference for this item,thereby not participating on consideration of the item.
The item was not presented or discussed.
Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis, Ryan,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN(1): Council Member Briggs
Mayor Watts announced Individual Consideration Items would be considered before the Public
Hearings as the agreements needed to be in place before the public hearing.
4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 20-761 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution
of an operating agreement with"Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County,
Texas", relative to funding, ownership, maintenance, and repair of public improvements
serving property located within the "Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton
County, Texas" and other related matters; and providing an effective date
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-761
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Council Member Armintor moved to postpone the item until the COVID-19 pandemic was
over. Following discussion, the motion to postpone was withdrawn in order to allow public
comments.
As the scheduled presentation related to Individual Consideration Items [4.A (ID 20-761),
4.13 (ID 20-760), 4.0 (ID 20-762), 4.13 ID (20-763), 4.E ID (20-764), and 4.F (ID 20-765)],
the items were read collectively into the record and voted on individually.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• 5 online comments: 0 in Support and 5 in Opposition
• 3 call-ins: 0 in Support, 0 in Opposition and 3 Not Stated
Council Member Annintor moved to postpone the item until the end of the COVID-19
Orders were over. Motion seconded by Council Member Briggs. Motion failed.
AYES (2): Council Members Briggs and Armintor
NAYS (5): Mayor Watts, Mayoi Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis, Ryan,
and Meltzer
The meeting was recessed for a short break at 7:51 p.m. and reconvened at 8:03 p.m.
Discussion continued.
Prior to voting on the item, City Council proceeded to consider Individual Consideration
Item 4.0 (ID 20-762).
Later in the meeting,the item returned for consideration.
Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Brigg, Armintor, and Meltzer
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B. ID 20-760 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution
of a project agreement with SLF II Cole Property, L.P. relative to funding, ownership,
maintenance, and repair of public improvements serving property located within the "Cole
Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas" and other related matters; and
providing an effective date(Contract#7331)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-760
As the scheduled presentation related to Individual Consideration Items [4.A (ID 20-761),
4.13 (ID 20-760), 4.0 (ID 20-762), 4.13 ID (20-763), 4.E ID (20-764), and 4.17 (ID 20-765)],
the items were read collectively into the record and voted on individually.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• 6 online comments: 0 in Support and 6 in Opposition
• 0 call-ins: 0 in Support and 0 in Opposition
Council Member Ryan moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts,Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Brigg,Armintor, and Meltzer
C. ID 20-762 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, consenting to the
creation of "Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas" and the
inclusion of land therein; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO.20-762
As the scheduled presentation related to Individual Consideration Items [4.A (ID 20-761),
4.13 (ID 20-760), 4.0 (ID 20-762), 4.13 ID (20-763), 4.E ID (20-764), and 4.17 (ID 20-765)],
the items were read collectively into the record and voted on individually.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
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Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• 5 online comments: 0 in Support and 5 in Opposition
• 0 call-ins: 0 in Support and 0 in Opposition
Council Member Meltzer moved to deny the item. Motion seconded by Council Member
Armintor. Motion failed.
AYES (3): Council Members Briggs,Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (4): Mayor Watts,Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
Discussion continued.
Mayor Watts moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council Member
Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Briggs,Armintor, and Meltzer
D. ID 20-763 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution
of an operating agreement with "Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton
County, Texas", relative to funding, ownership, maintenance, and repair of public
improvements serving property located within the "Hunter Ranch Improvement District No.
1 of Denton County, Texas" and other related matters; and providing an effective date
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-763
As the scheduled presentation related to Individual Consideration Items [4.A (ID 20-761),
43 (ID 20-760), 4.0 (ID 20-762), 4.1) ID (20-763), 4.E ID (20-764), and 4.F (ID 20-765)],
the items were read collectively into the record and voted on individually.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• 5 online comments: 0 in Support and 5 in Opposition
0 0 call-ins: 0 in Support and 0 in Opposition
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Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Briggs, Armintor, and Meltzer
E. ID 20-764 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution
of a project agreement with Petrus Investment, L.P. relative to funding, ownership,
maintenance, and repair of public improvements serving property located within the "Hunter
Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas" and other related matters; and
providing an effective date (Contract#7330).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-764
As the scheduled presentation related to Individual Consideration Items [4.A (ID 20-761),
4.13 (ID 20-760), 4.0 (ID 20-762), 4.13 ID (20-763), 4.E ID (20-764), and 4.F (ID 20-765)],
the items were read collectively into the record and voted on individually.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• 2 online comments: 0 in Support and 2 in Opposition
• 0 call-ins: 0 in Support and 0 in Opposition
Council Member Davis moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Hudspeth. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Briggs, Armintor, and Meltzer
F. ID 20-765 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, consenting to the
creation of"Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas" and the
inclusion of land therein; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO.20-765
As the scheduled presentation related to Individual Consideration Items [4.A (ID 20-761),
4.13 (ID 20-760), 4.0 (ID 20-762), 4.13 ID (20-763), 4.E ID (20-764), and 4.F (ID 20-765)],
the items were read collectively into the record and voted on individually.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
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Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• 1 online comments: 0 in Support and 1 in Opposition
• 0 call-ins: 0 in Support and 0 in Opposition
Council Member Ryan moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Briggs,Armintor, and Meltzer
G. ID 20-781 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the acceptance of a conservation easement from Petrus
Investment, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-781
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan,Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0):None
The meeting was recessed for a short break at 9:01 p.m. and reconvened at 9:13 p.m. The meeting
continued with the Public Hearings.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. S 19-0015c Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit to allow a 150-foot monopole tower on
approximately 4.37 acres of land located at 3401 Barcelona Street in the City of Denton,
Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the city's official zoning map; providing
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for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a
severability clause and an effective date. THIS PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN
POSTPONED PENDING A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION. (S19-0015, Speed of Light Broadband, Cindy Jackson)
As noted above, the public hearing was not held as it had been postponed pending a public
hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
B. PD19-0005b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification of 10.91-acres from
Planned Development-MR (PD-MR) zoning district and use classification and 1.51-acres
from Mixed Use Neighborhood (MN) zoning district and use classification to a Planned
Development(PD)zoning district on approximately 12.42-acres of land generally located on
the southwest side of the intersection of the Southbound 1-35E Service Road and Buc-ee's
Boulevard, 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. THIS PUBLIC
HEARING HAS BEEN POSTPONED PENDING A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. (PD19-0005; Buc-ee's Outparcels, Cindy
Jackson)
As noted above, the public hearing was not held as it had been postponed pending a public
hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
C. ID 20-533 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
adopting Standards of Care for recreational care programs administered by Denton's Parks
and Recreation Department pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041 (b)
(14); and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board
recommends approval (6-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-533
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Council Member Briggs moved to approve the item as presented. The second was held to
allow the public hearing to be called.
With the public hearing opened, speakers were called. Citizen comments received are noted
in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received the comments as submitted and had
the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the start of the meeting and consider such
comments when voting on the item.
With no other callers waiting to speak,the public hearing was closed.
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Motion seconded by Council Member Armintor. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern t iudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan,Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0):None
D. MPC 19-0002c Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas approving a major amendment to the Hunter Ranch Master Planned
Community (MPC) district to supersede, repeal, and replace Ordinance Nos. 2008-286 and
2010-160 on approximately 3,167 acres of land described in Exhibit A,generally located on
both sides of I-35W, between Robson Ranch Road and Vintage Boulevard in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of
$2,000.00 for violations thereof, and providing for severability and an effective
date. (MPC 19-0002-Hunter Ranch)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.WC19-0002c
As the scheduled presentation related to Public Hearing Items [3.D (ID MPC 19-0002c), 3.E
(ID MPC 19-0002d), and 3.17 (ID MPC 19-0001 b)], the items were read collectively into the
record and public hearings opened and voted on individually.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
With no other speakers on the queue,the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• 11 online comments: 0 in Support and 1 1 in Opposition
• 3 call-ins: 0 in Support, 0 in Opposition, and 0 Not Stated
• 1 email comment: 0 in Support and 1 in Opposition
Council Member Davis 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
E. MPC 19-0002d Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton,Texas,approving a change in the zoning district from the Mixed-Use Neighborhood
(MN) Zoning District and use classification on approximately 35.66 acres of land to Hunter
Ranch Master Planned Community (MPC) Zoning District and use classification and from
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Planned Development (PD) Zoning District on approximately 2.24 acres of land to Hunter
Ranch Master Planned Community (MPC) Zoning district and use classification, generally
located west of I-35W,between Allred Road and Robson Ranch Road, 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 for
severability; and establishing an effective date. (MPC19-0002 - Hunter Ranch District
Boundary)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.MPC19-0002d
As the scheduled presentation related to Public Hearing Items [3.13 (ID MPC 19-0002c), 3.E
(ID MPC19-0002d), and 3.F (ID MPC19-0001b)], the items were read collectively into the
record and public hearings opened and voted on individually.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
With no other speakers on the queue,the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• 5 online comments: 0 in Support and 5 in Opposition
• 0 call-ins: 0 in Support and 0 in Opposition
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts,Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Briggs,Armintor, and Meltzer
F. MPC 19-0001b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City of
Denton,Texas approving a major amendment to the Cole Ranch Master Planned Community
(MPC) district to supersede, repeal, and replace Ordinance no. 2008-030 on approximately
3,169.4 acres of land described on Exhibit A, generally located west of Interstate 35 West,
south of Tom Cole Road, bounded by Tom Cole Road to the north, bisected by FM 2449
near the center of the property,bounded on the eastern side by John Payne Road south of FM
2449 and Underwood Road north of FM 2449; providing for a penalty in the maximum
amount of$2,000.00 for violations thereof, and providing for severability and an effective
date. (MPC 19-0001 - Cole Ranch)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. MPC19-0001b
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As the scheduled presentation related to Public Hearing Items [3.D (ID MPC19-0002c), 3.E
(ID MPC 19-0002d), and 3.F (ID MPC 19-0001 b)], the items were read collectively into the
record and public hearings opened and voted on individually.
The presentation was made and discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
With no other speakers on the queue,the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• 7 online comments: 0 in Support and 7 in Opposition
• 0 call-ins: 0 in Support and 0 in Opposition
• 1 email comment: 0 in Support and 1 in Opposition
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Briggs,Armintor, and Meltzer
5. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed items of interest.
With no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
CHF IS WATTS ROSA RIOS
MAYOR CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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