January 07, 2020 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 7, 2020
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 12:02 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 Agenda Items
None.
2. Requests for clarification of a�enda items listed on this agenda.
• Consent 4.B (ID 19-2872) - As requested, staffprovided claxification as to the guidelines
for application approval and budget factors considered. (Watts)
• Consent 4.0 (ID 19-2874) - As requested, staffprovided clarification as ta the guidelines
for applicati�n approva� and budget factors considered. (Watts) (Armintor)
• Consent 4.D {ID 19-2875) - As requested, staff provided clarification as to the guidelines
for application approval and budget factors considered. (Watts)
• Consent 4.E (ID 19-2876) - As requested, staffprovided clarification as to the guidelines
for application approval and budget factors considered. (Watts)
• Gonser�t 4.B (ID 19-2877) - As requested, staffprovided clarificati9n as to the �uidelines
for application approval and budget factors considered. (Watts)
� Consent 4.D (ID 19-2875) - Pulled for individual consideration. (Watts)
• Consent 4.E (ID 19-2876) - Pulled for individual consideration. (Watts)
• Consent 4.P (ID 20-114) - Pulled for individual consideration. (Leal)
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 20-109 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Air
Quality Standard Permit for Permanent Rack and Concrete Crushers Application filed by
Mutual First, LLC with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and
associated 9�nd use issues for property located at 5120 E. University Drive.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 2
Following discussion, staff was directed to proceed with drafting a resolution in oppositian
to this type of establishment in the City of Denton and present at a future meeting for
consideration.
B. ID 19-2764 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding roles and
responsibilities of the City's Economic Development department, including the staff and
support provided to the Denton Main Street Association.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Fallowing discussion, staff was directed to proceed with Option B(Hybrid Staffing and
reduce staff support needs/2FTEs), and prepare agreement for presentation at a future
meeting.
Mayor Watts temporarily left the meeting at 1:20 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth presided
over the meeting.
C. ID 19-2739 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fine
Arts '1'h�aier renovation and rehabilitation project and possible financial or other incentives
related to the project.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, the City Manager was directed to pursue conversations with the
awners for possible presentation of findings at a future meeting.
The Work Session was recessed for a short break at 2:12 p.m. and reconvened at 2:23 p.m.
D. ID 19-2369 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding a proposed
development for property located in the City's E�ra Territorial Jurtsdiction at the
intersection of South Bonnie Brae and Allred Road.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, staffwas directed to praceed with voluntary annexation.
Mayor Watts returned to the Work Session at 2:SS p.m. and resumed as Presiding Officer.
F. ID 20-001 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for:
(1) Ethics Ordinance Revision;
(2) Tree Ordinance Revisions; and,
(3) Tree Survey
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 3
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, results were as follows:
• Item 1— Ethics Ordinance Revision (Davis)
o Consensus to submit item to Ethics Board then present findings at a future
work session.
Item 2— Tree Ordinance Revision (Briggs)
o Consensus to discuss at a future work session.
Item 3 — Tree Survey (Meltzer)
o Consensus to discuss at a future work session.
E. ID 19-2840 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding City Hall
West.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Council Member Briggs left the meeting at 3:34 p.m.
Following discussion, staff was directed to proceed with Option 3(pursue funding at the
estimated all-in cost of $7.5 million to be funded by Certificates of Obligation).
CLOSED MEETING
The City Council canvened into a Closed Meeting at 3:58 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code, as amen�ec�, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows.
A. ID 19-2891 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Governm�nt Code Sectian 551.071.
Consult with the City's attorneys and discuss legal status, expenses and strategy in Cause
No. 19-10653-442, styled "Stonetown Country View, LLC v. City of Denton, Texas and
Board of Adjustment for City of Denton, Texas" pending in the 442nd Judicial District Court,
Denton County, Texas; where discussion of these legal matters in an open meeting would
conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City
Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of
�Texas, or otherwise compromise the City's legal position in pending litigation.
NOT DELIBERATED; RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 14tn
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 4
B. ID 20-110 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential acquisition of real property interests located at 909 North Loop
288, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, 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. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues
associated with the potential acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests
described above where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty
of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize
the City's legal position in negotiations ar potential litigation.
DELIBERATED
C. ID 20-113 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Governmental Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City's attorneys on the status, strategy, funding, and potential resolution of
litigation in Cause No. DC-17-08139, styled °Michael Grim and Jim Maynard v. City of
Denton, Texas" pending in the 68th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas; where
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
Profession Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City's legal
�c��it�on in pending litigation.
DELIBERATED
The Closed Meeting started at 3:58 p.m. and ended at 5:32 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, January 7, 2020, 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 7esse
Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer
ABSENT: Council Member Keely Briggs
Also present were City Manager Todd Hileman and City Attorney Aaron Leal
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 5
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U. S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 19-2963 Millie Giles - in recognition of her many contributions to the �ity of Denton -
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.
None.
C. Additional Citizen Reports (Open Microphone}
None.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of Items 4.A-P. During the Work Session held earlier in the day,
Items 4.D (ID 19-2875) and 4.E (ID 19-2876) were pulled for individual consideration by Mayor
Watts. Item 4.P (20-114) was pulled for individual consideration by City Attorney Leal.
Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of items 4.A-C and
4.F-O. Motion seconded by Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis, Ryan, Armintor,
and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
A. ID 19-2871 Consider approval of the minutes of Deeember 10, 2019.
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 6
B. ID 19-2872 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton,
Texas, approving a grant application from Norman Roscoe LLC, from the Downtown
Reinvestment Grant Program not to exceed $7,188.59; and providing for an effective date.
The Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Boaxd
recommends approval (5-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2872
C. ID 19-2874 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton,
Te��s, approving a grant application from Gonzo Athletics LLC dba The MVMT Lab, from
the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program not to exceed $25,000; and providing for an
effective date. The Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. One
Board recommends approval (4-1),
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2874
F. ID 19-2877 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton,
Texas, approving a grant application from Chi Dao, from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant
Program not to exceed $25,000; and providing for an effective date. The Downtown Denton
T� Increment Financing Reinvestment Zane No. One Board recommends approval (5-0�.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2877
G. ID 19-2968 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 Associated Supply Company, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing
Network Contract # 597-19, for the acquisition of six (6) new Case excavators for the Water
Distribution and Wastewater Collections Departments; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7211 - awarded to Associated Supply
Company, Inc., in the amount of $737,400). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (7 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2968
H. ID 19-2969 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to purchase items with
Caterpillar Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number
032119, for the purchase of three (3) new backhoes for the Public Works (Drainage and
Streets) and Denton Municipal Electric Departments and two (2) new compact excavators
for the Streets and Electric Departments; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and
declaring an effective date (File 7233 - awarded to Caterpillar Inc., in the not-to-exceed
amount of $422,284.32). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2969
I. ID 19-2986 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 7130 for the supply
of pest services for various City buildings/properties and any other areas maintained by the
City of Denton Facilities Department; and providing an effective date (IFB 7130).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2986
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 7
ID 19-2987 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 Enviromatic Systems, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network
Contract # 552-17, for the acquisition ofHVAC Equipment Supplies & Installation ofHVAC
Equipment for the Facilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (File 7164 - awarded to Enviromatic Systems, in the one (1)
year not-to-exceed amount of $640,000).
ASSIGNED QRDINANCE NO. 19-2987
K. ID 19-2989 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 W.W. Grainger, Inc., through the TXMAS Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract
Number 18-51 V06, for the acquisition of rnaintenance, repair, operations (MRO) and
industrial supplies including hand tools, personal safety equipment, and supplies used by
field personnel for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 7188 - awarded to W.W. Grainger, Inc. in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount af $900,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2989
L. ID 19-2990 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
BiblioCommons, Inc., for software maintenance and licensing from BiblioCornmons for the
Online Library Catalog Discovery & Overlay Tool for the Denton Public Library, 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 7�17 - awarded to
BiblioCommons, Inc., in the three (3) year not-��i-exceed amount of $72,805.80).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2990
M. ID 20-017 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 Silbo Inc.,
for the purchase of certified softball officiating services; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7193 - awarded to Silbo 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 $203,490�.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-417
N. ID 20-022 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving the FY 2019-
20 Annual Audit Plan; and providing an effective date. The Audit/Finance Committee
recommends approval (3-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-022
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 8
O. ID 20-027 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Madeline
Wiener Sculptor, Inc., for art design and production services for the Public Art sculpture
installation to be located on the northeast lawn of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation
Center located at 1300 Wilson Str�et; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFQ 6909 - awarded to Madeline Wiener Sculptor, Inc. in the
not-to-exceed amount of $69,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-027
ITEMS PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
D. ID 19-2875 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton,
Texas, approving a grant application from Scatt Brown Properties, Inc. dba Scott Brown
Commercial, for 216 W. Oak St., from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program not to
exceed $12,500; and providing for an effective date. The Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Reinvestment Zone No. One Board recommends approval (5-0).
Pulled for individual consideration by Mayor Watts.
The item was not presented but discussion followed.
Mayor Watts moved to increase the grant amount to $25,000. Motion seconded by Council
Member Ryan. Motion failed as the result of a tie vote.
AYES (3): Mayor Watts, and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Armintor and Meltzer
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
Mayor Watts announced the item would return for City Council consideration pursuant to
City Council Rules of Procedure, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-29(g)(5)(a), which states,
"Tie-Vote: Matters voted on by the city council which erad in a tie-vote shall automatically
be placed ora each subsequent council meeting agendtr until a full council is present."
E. ID 19-2876 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton,
Texas, approving a grant application from Scott Brown Properties, Inc. dba Scott Brown
Commercial, for 211 and 215 N. Cedar St., from the Downtown Rei�vestment Grant
Program not to exceed $12,500; and providing for an effective date. The Downtown Denton
Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. One Board recommends approval (5-0).
Pulled for individual consideration by MayoY Watts.
The item was not presented but discussion followed.
Mayor Watts moved to increase the grant amount to $25,000. Motion seconded by Council
Member Ryan. Motion failed as the result of a tie vote.
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 9
AYES (3): Mayor Watts, and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Armintor and Meltzer
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
Mayor Watts announced the item would return for City Council consideration pursuant to
City Council Rules of Procedure, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-29(g)(5)(a), which states,
"Tie-Vote: Matters voted on by the city council which end in a tie-vote shall automatically
be placed on each subsequent council meeting agenda until a full cauncil is present."
P. ID 20-114 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing expenditure of previously
budgeted funds as earlier discussed in closed session, for outside counsel and other trial
expenses in the litigation styled "Michael Grim and Jim Maynard v. City of Denton, Texas,"
pending in the 68th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas; and declaring an effective
date.
Pulled for individual consideration by City Attorney Leal.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-114
The item was not presented or discussed; however, City Attorney Leal informed the City
Council an amended ordinance had been distributed around the dais reflecting changes
resulting from discussions held during the Closed Meeting Item 1.0 (ID 20-113).
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to approve the amended ordinance as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis, Ryan,
Arrnintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0}: None
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 19-2456 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending the Naming
Policy Guidelines for City Buildings, Facilities, Land, or any Portion Thereof; providing a
repealer; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 19-2456
An updated presentation was handed out to City Council. The item was presented and
discussion followed.
City Attorney Leal responded to Mayor Watt's inquiry on when a s�per ma.joz�ty vate would
be required in making an amendment to the ordinance but not the policy.
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 10
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item under Option A(leave narning policy as
proposed) but amend the ordinance to include a sentence that, "any arnendments to the policy
shall require a simple majority vote ". Motion seconded by Council Member Meltzer.
Motion carried.
AYES {4): Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis, Ryan, and Meltzer
NAYS (2): Mayor Watts and Council Member Armintor
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
B. ID 20-019 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending the acceptance
of Sponsorships and Donations Policy; providing a repealer; and declaring an effective date.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item under Option A(leave
sponsorship/donation policy as presented}, with noted change ta the term that "City Council "
must provide the term or is set in perpetuity, staff recommendations as to sign size,
forthcoming requirement, having administration buildings be clarified, and specifying minor
structure to incorporate reference to Section A. Council Member Ryan seconded the motion.
Motion failed.
AYES (2): Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Member Ryan
NAYS (4): Mayor Watts and Council Members Davis, Armintor, and Meltzer
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
Council Member Meltzer moved to adopt the item under Option B(remove any reference to
"n���ing" or "naming rights" in the policy and replace with "sponsorship opportunities" for
City facilities, amenities, or features) and amend so that term is set by Mayor and City
Council, sign size is adapted as suggested by staff and forthcoming requirement is adopted
per staff recommendations, sign building prohibition language is strengthened and not for
primary structures reference. There was no second provided although discussion continued.
Mayor Watts moved to postpone the item to allow substantive changes to be clearly outlined
and incorporated into the proposed ordinance as presented during discussion. Motion
seconded by Council Member Davis. Mayor Watts amended his motion to postpone the item
until January 28, 2020. Council Member Davis accepted the amendment. Motion carried.
AYES {5): Mayor Watts and Council Members Davis, Ryan, Armintor and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
The meeting was recessed for a short break at 7:46 p.m. and reconvened at 7:53 p.m.
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 11
C. ID 19-2917 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an agreement between the City of
Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce regarding an Economic Development
Partnership; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2917
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Council Member Meltzer moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motian carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis, Ryan,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
D. ID 19-2970 Consider adoptian of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Lessek
Enterprises, LLC dba Impress Graphics, for large volume mailing services; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 72Q 1- awarded to I,essek
Enterg�-ises, LLC dba Impress Crraphics, 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
$660,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2970
Items S.D (ID 19-2970) and S.E (ID 19-2980) were collectively read into the record and
presented, with each item voted on individually.
Council Member R�an moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (6}: Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis, Ryan,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
E. ID 19-2980 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 Lessek
Enterprises, LLC dba Impress Graphics, for printing services for the City of Denton City
Manager's Office; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 6977 - awarded to Lessek Enterprises, LLC dba Impress Graphics, for one (1)
year, with the option for three (3) additional one (1) year e�ensions, in the total four (4) year
not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2984
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Page 12
Items S.D (ID 19-2970) and S.E (ID 19-2980) were collectively read into the record and
presented, with each item voted on individually.
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 Davis, Ryan,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (Oj: None
ABSENT {1): Council Member Briggs
F. ID 19-2618 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions, and
Committees: Health & Building Standards Commission.
There was no presentation and no discussion on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to appoint the following as noted,
BOARD/COMMITTEElCOMMISSION COUNqL NOMINATING MEMBER '� MEMBB2 pRESHJT TQ2M NEW TFRM
PLACE CCM FIRST NAME '�.. LAS7 NAME
HOLDOVER September 1, 2019
Health&BuildingStandardsCommission 1 Hudspeth Michael Sweigart z019-2021 through
Au ust31 2021
Motion seconded by Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES {6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis, Ryan,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. S 19-0012c Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit to allow for a multi-family development on
an approximately 15.34-acre site, generally located on the northwest corner of Duchess Drive
and Loap 288, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the
maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and
establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial
(4-3). THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THE FEBRUARY 4, 2020 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING PER THE APPLICANT' S REQUEST. (S 19-0012c, Denton Grove
Apartments, Julie Wyatt)
The item was not considered as it was postponed to the February 4th meeting at the
applicant's request.
City of Denton City Council Minutes
January 7, 2020
Fage 13
B. DCA19-0023a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton amending the Denton Development Code Subchapter 5, "Use Regulations," related
to Table of Allowed Uses and use-specific standards for Administrative, Professi�r�a�, and
Government Office and Medical Office uses in the Residential 7(R7) District; providing for
a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a
severability clause and an effecti�e date. The Planning and Zoning Commissian
recommended approval of the proposal (7-0). (DCA19-0023a, Offices in R7, Julie Wyatt)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. DCA19-0023a
The item was presented and discussion followed.
With the public hearing opened, the following spoke on the item:
• Pam Ruehle, 3490 Teasley Lane - in favor of the item
With no other speakers coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Armintor 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 Davis, Ryan,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSENT (1): Council Member Briggs
7. CONCLUDING TTEMS
Council Members expressed items of interest.
With no further business, th� meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
� �,�,
._w. ����_.� ...�...
CHRIS WATTS
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
r
.� "�"'�'.� •
ROSA RIOS ���._.m.._...._._
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
... � � '�-�_ ��
MINUTES APPROVED ON: �...��� �� ����,�,���_��
��