July 21, 2020 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 21, 2020
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 1 :05 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, City Attorney Aaron Leal, and First Assistant
City Attorney Larry Collister
Note: Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth, and Council Members Keely
Briggs, Jesse Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer participated in the work
session, and regular meeting via video/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.
WORK SESSION
1.Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
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.
• Item 4.A (ID 20-971) – 1 in Opposition
• Item 4.B (ID 20-984) – 1 in Opposition
• Item 4.P (ID 20-1231) – 1 in Support
2.Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
•Clarification was requested on the following Consent items:
o Mayor Watts: Item 4.G (ID 20-1159)
o Council Member Briggs: Items 4.E (ID 20-1238), 4.G (ID 20-1159), 4.M (ID 20-
1228), 4.N (ID 20-1230), 4.O (ID 20-11227), and 4.Z (ID 20-1387)
o Council Member Davis: Item 4.L (ID 20-1226)
o Council Member Armintor: Items 4.K (ID 20-828) and 4.Z (ID 20-1387)
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•The following items were pulled for Individual Consideration:
o Council Member Davis: Items 4.A (ID 20-971) and 4.B (ID 20-984)
o Council Member Meltzer: Item 4.E (ID 20-1238)
o Council Member Armintor: Items 4.E (ID 20-1238), 4.G (ID 20-1159), 4.H (ID
20-1245), and 4.Q (ID 20-1232)
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 20-966 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update
on the Council-directed milestones at the Green Tree Estates subdivision.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to extend the deadline by which to
connect to the City lines to August 31, 2020. Staff to return with an additional presentation
on July 28.
The Work Session was recessed for a short break at 2:01 p.m. and reconvened at 2:12 p.m.
B. ID 20-1046 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update
to the City of Denton’s COVID-19 response.
The item was presented and discussion followed. Dr. Matt Richardson, Denton County
Public Health Director, also presented material on the item.
The Work Session was recessed for a short break at 3:59 p.m. and reconvened at 4:04 p.m.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the item was for presentation
purposes only. Staff to continue reporting on the issue with future items for consideration as
needed
C. ID 20-1215 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an internal
audit of COVID- 19 Response: Disaster Reimbursements.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the item was for reporting purposes
only
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D.ID 20-1221 Receive a report, hold a discussion on Police Department Information Session.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
The Work Session was recessed for a short break at 5:20 p.m. and reconvened at 5:28 p.m.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the item was for reporting purposes
only
E.ID 20-847 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for:
1. A work session discussing the formation of "a community oversight board tasked with
publicly reviewing and responding in a timely fashion to all complaints filed against Denton
Police Department (DPD) by members of the public, all DPD uses of force (even when a
complaint is not filed), and all DPD matters of public interest as determined by the board".
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, results were as follows:
•Item 20-847-1. 1. A work session discussing the formation of "a community oversight
board tasked with publicly reviewing and responding in a timely fashion to all
complaints filed against Denton Police Department (DPD) by members of the public,
all DPD uses of force (even when a complaint is not filed), and all DPD matters of public
interest as determined by the board" .
o No Consensus for Work Session
The Work Session ended at 6:23 p.m.
CLOSED MEETING
1. The City Council convened into a Closed Meeting at 6:23 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows.
A ID 20-1222 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for
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 Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s
legal position in pending litigation.
DELIBERATED
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B. ID 20-1388 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters-Under Government Code Section
551.074. Discuss and deliberate the appointment/employment of a City Auditor.
DELIBERATED
The item related, in part, to Individual Consideration Items 5.B (ID 20-1389) to be
considered at the Regular Meeting being held later in the evening.
The Closed Meeting started at 6:32 p.m. and ended at 7:39 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, July 21, 2020, at 7:49 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
Note: Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth, and Council Members Keely
Briggs, Jesse Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer participated in the work
session, and regular meeting via video/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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag B. Texas Flag
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
None.
3 PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
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B. Reports from members of the public
1) Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public
a. ID 20-1237 Ann Chastain regarding the inability to address the City Council without
going through several steps in getting scheduled as well as Council Members
speaking with individuals at the square during the recent protest but not being
available to meet in person. - CANCELLED
2) Additional Citizen Reports (Open Microphone)
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted of Items 4. A-Z. During the Work Session held earlier in the day,
the following items were pulled for Individual Consideration: Items 4.A (ID 20-971) and 4.B (ID
20-984) by Council Member Davis; Item 4.E (ID 20-1238) by Council Members Armintor and
Meltzer; and Items 4.G (ID 20- 1159), 4.H (ID 20-1245), and 4.Q (ID 20- 1232) by Council Member
Armintor.
Council Member Briggs moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of Items 4.C, 4.D,
4.F, 4.1-P, and 4.R-Z. 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
C. ID 20-1383 Consider approval of the minutes of June 16, June 23, June 26, and June 30,
2020
D.ID 20-1214 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 29 of the Code of the City
of Denton, Texas, to provide for the amendment of section 106.2.4 of the International Fire
Code, 2012 Edition, requiring fire systems contractors to use an internet-based system to
submit annual fire protection systems inspection, testing, and maintenance reports; providing
for a penalty in the amount of $2,000 for violations thereof; providing for severability;
repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith; and providing for an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1214
F ID 20-1043 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Consent to
Collateral Assignment of an Airport Lease between James W. Huff and Nancy Huff,
Assignors, covering property at 4710 Lockheed Lane, and HVOS Financial, LLC, and
providing an effective date. Council Airport Committee recommends approval (3-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1043
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1.ID 20-1265 Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager to sign and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development a 2020-
2022 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and 2020 Action Plan
with appropriate certifications, as authorized and required by the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990,
as amended, authorizing the Community Services Manager and Community Development
Coordinator to sign release of liens and subordination agreements upon certain conditions;
and providing for an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1265
J.ID 20-1247 Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with McMahon
Contracting, L.P., for the construction of the Hickory Creek Road Phase 1 (East) project;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7206 -
awarded to McMahon Contracting, L.P. in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,515,949.07).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1247
K.ID 20-828 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 LC
Personnel, Inc. dba Labor Finders, for Temporary Labor Services for various City of Denton
departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 7308 - awarded to LC Personnel, Inc. dba. Labor Finders, in the three (3) year not-to-
exceed amount of $525,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-828
L.ID 20-1226 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 Prime
Controls, LP, for the Think and DO Conversion project at the Ray Roberts Water Treatment
Plant; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
7369 - awarded to Prime Controls, LP, in the not-to-exceed amount of $135,000). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1226
M.ID 20-1228 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, approving a pre-qualified list of state certified real estate appraisers
to provide real property appraisal services for Real Estate for various capital improvement
projects within the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7280 - for a three
(3) year term).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1228
N. ID 20-1230 Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with C J Hensch
& Associates, Inc., as the primary contractor, and GRAM Traffic North Texas, Inc., as the
secondary contractor for traffic counting and data collection services for the City of Denton;
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providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7322 -
awarded to C J Hensch & Associates, Inc. - primary, and GRAM Traffic North Texas, Inc. -
secondary, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions,
in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $250,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1230
0.ID 20-1227 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 Denton
County Termite, Inc., for pest control services for the exterior and interior of various City
buildings and locations; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 7231 - awarded to Denton County Termite, 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 $ 190,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1227
P.ID 20-1231 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 Flycast
Partners, Inc., for the renewal of Cherwell Software licenses; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7360 - awarded to Flycast Partners,
Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $231,712.68).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1231
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.
• Online: 1 in Support
• Call-Ins: None
R. ID 20-1270 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 73 10 for
warehouse services for the Distribution Center; and providing an effective date (RFP 73 10).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1270
S. ID 20-1277 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 7368 for irrigation
supplies for the Parks Department; and providing an effective date (IFB 7368).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1277
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T.ID 20-1278 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 Brycer, LLC, for the inspection, testing, and maintenance report system, The
Compliance Engine, for the Denton Fire Department, through the Public Procurement
Authority Contract Number 1406; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7372 - awarded to Brycer, LLC, for a three (3) year term,
with the option for one (1) additional two (2) year extension).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1278
U.ID 20-1302 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 Collette
Travel Services, Inc., for professional group travel booking of recreational extended trips
offered through Parks and Recreation; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7277 - awarded to Collette Travel Services, 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 $800,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1302
V.ID 20-1303 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 vendors for
the rental of heavy construction equipment for various City Of Denton Departments;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7295 -
awarded to Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., Bane Machinery, Inc., United Rentals (North
America), Inc., Romco Equipment Co., LLC, RDO Equipment Co., Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.,
Here Rentals, Inc., Associated Supply Company, Inc., dba Asco Equipment, Inc, Closner
Equipment Co., Inc., Holt Texas, Ltd., and DCMM Rental One, Ltd. dba Rental One
Equipment, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions,
in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1303
W ID 20-1318 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 Dannenbaum Engineering Company -
Dallas, LLC for Professional Engineering Services for the 2018 Denton Sidewalks Project;
amending the contract approved by City Council on June 5, 2018, in the not-to-exceed
amount of $183,839.97; first amendment approved by the City Council on September 10,
2019, in the not to exceed amount of $135,715.59; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefore; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-007 - providing an additional
expenditure amount not-to-exceed $112,879.60, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed
$432,435.16).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1318
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Y.ID 20-1385 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, in compliance with
Governor Abbott’s executive orders regarding outdoor gatherings, authorizing the 2020
Back-to-School Drive Thru Supply Distribution Event organized by the United Way of
Denton County and other community partners at First Denton, 1100 Malone Street, to
provide Denton Independent School District counselors with school supplies to provide to
students in need; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1385
Z. ID 20-1387 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton concurring with the
City Manager’s reorganization of the City’s departments and divisions; authorizing the
expenditure of funds in connection with the reorganization; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1387
ITEMS PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A ID 20-971 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for Ambulance Services; and
declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-971
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Davis.
Council Member Davis 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.
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.
• Online: 0 in Support and 1 in Opposition
• Call-Ins: None
The item was not presented or discussed.
Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Meltzer. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Ryan,
Arrnintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (1): Council Member Davis
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B.ID 20-984 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for Fire Protection Services; and
declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-984
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Davis.
Council Member Davis 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.
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.
• Online: 0 in Support and 1 in Opposition
• Call-Ins: None
The item was not presented or discussed.
Council Member Meltzer moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Briggs. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Ryan,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (1): Council Member Davis
E ID 20-1238 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager to execute an agreement with, and expend funds to, the University of North Texas
as a contractual consultant in the amount of $40,840.00 under the National Sexual Assault
Kit Initiative (S AKI) for Small Agencies Grant (Grant No. 2019-AK-BX-0026) from the
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs through the Bureau of Justice
Assistance for the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022; and providing an
effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1238
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Members Armintor and Meltzer.
Council Members Armintor and Meltzer had a conflict of interest on the item and were
removed from the video conference for this item, thereby not participating on consideration
of the item
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There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented or discussed.
Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Briggs. Motion carried.
AYES (5): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
and Ryan
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (2): Council Members Armintor and Meltzer
G.ID 20-1159 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 approval
documents under the Joint Operating Agreement of the Texas Municipal Power Agency
(''TMPA") among and between the Texas Municipal Power Agency, City of Bryan, Texas,
Denton, Texas, the City of Garland, Texas and the City of Greenville, Texas, regarding the
TMPA budget for the fiscal year 2020 202 1 ; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore;
and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1159
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Armintor.
During the Work Session held earlier in the day, Assistant City Attorney Larry Collister
reported the item should read for the “fiscal year 2021 ” but due to technology issues with the
agenda program read “fiscal year 2020” and that the item could be adopted as the ordinance
presented correctly reflected the 2021 fiscal year.
There were no online registrations. Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
The item was not presented but discussion followed.
Following discussion, Council Member Meltzer moved to adopt the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Armintor. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Armintor, Meltzer, and Ryan
NAYS (0): None
H ID 20- 1245 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee,
to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Transmission Operator Maintenance and Construction
Services Agreement between the City of Denton ("City") and the Texas Municipal Power
Agency (’'TMPA") that extends the term of an existing agreement to September 1, 2022;
authorizing the expenditure of funds; and, providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1245
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Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Armintor.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• I Online: 0 in Support and 1 in Opposition
• Call-ins: None
The item was not presented but discussion followed.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Armintor, Meltzer, and Ryan
NAYS (0): None
Q.ID 20-1232 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 WILPWR
Rides, LLC, dba American Eagle Harley-Davidson, for the acquisition of six (6) Harley-
Davidson Police Packaged Motorcycles, authorized repair, and maintenance services as
needed for the Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB 7371 - awarded to WILPWR Rides, LLC, dba American
Eagle Harley-Davidson, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1 )
year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $575,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1232
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Armintor .
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented but discussion followed.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt 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,
Meltzer, and Ryan
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
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5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.ID 20-1301 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 Rizikon, Inc.,
for municipal safety and training services; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (RFP 7353 - awarded to Rizikon, Inc., in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $2,155,554.27).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1301
The item was presented and discussion followed.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt 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
B ID 20-1389 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton appointing John
Cashmon as the City Auditor for a two-year term, beginning on the 7th day of September
2020, and extending through the 6th day of September 2022; authorizing the Mayor to
execute an employment agreement for term of office; and providing an effective date.
DENIED
The item was discussed, in part, under Item 1.B (ID 20-1388) during the Closed Meeting
held earlier in the day.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to deny the item. Motion seconded by Council Member
Meltzer. Motion carried on denial.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
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C.ID 20-1246 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 Stripe-A-
Zone, Inc., for pavement marking services for the City of Denton; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7303 - awarded to Stripe-
A-Zone, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1246
The item was presented and discussion followed.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Following discussion, Council Member Briggs moved to adopt 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
D.ID 20-1233 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 SHI Government Solutions, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing
Network Contract # 579-19, for the purchase of land management software for the
Development Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 7399 - awarded to SHI Government Solutions, Inc., in the
five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $523,100).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1233
The item was presented and discussion followed.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt 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
E. ID 20-1337 Consider approval of a resolution for the appointment of one member to the
Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 20-1337
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
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There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item casing the City’s allotted votes for Jim
Carter as a member of the Board of Managers for the Denco Area 9-1-1 Emergency
Communication District. 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 20- 1367 Consider appointing a nominating committee to recommend appointees to serve
on the Economic Development Partnership Board.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
Council Member Armintor nominated Council Member Briggs who did not accept the
nomInatIon.
Mayor Watts nominated Council Member Meltzer who accepted the nomination.
Council Member Davis nominated Mayor Watts who accepted the nomination.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Following nominations, Council Member Briggs moved to adopt the item appointing Mayor
Watts, Council Member Meltzer, and Marty Rivers (Member of the Denton Chamber of
Commerce) as the Nominating Committee. 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 Regular Meeting was recessed for a short break at 9:11 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
G. ID 20-686 Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and
Committees: Community Development Advisory Committee, Historic Landmark
Commission, and Human Services Advisory Committee.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
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Council Member Davis moved to appoint the following as noted below:
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
NOTE: The following public hearing was moved up on the agenda and to comply with State law
requirements. Items for Individual Consideration would follow, after which the remaining public
hearings were held.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. A20-0002a Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of
approximately 140.607 acres of land, generally located on both sides of Vintage Boulevard
and west of Fort Worth Drive by the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A20-0002,
Burch Tract, Ron Menguita)
NOTE: The public hearing was held following Individual Consideration Item 6.G (ID 20-
686) as the items needed to be considered prior to Items for Individual Consideration.
The item was briefly presented and no discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened and citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
With no other callers waiting to speak, the public hearing was closed.
There was no action taken as the item was only a public hearing.
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5.ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION - CONTINUED
H.A20-0002 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a
Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov. Code Sec. 43.0672, between the
City of Denton and Burch Family Farm, Ltd. for the provision of City services to
approximately 140.607 acres of land generally located on both sides of Vintage Boulevard
and west of Fort Worth Drive; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City
Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A20-0002, Burch Tract,
Ron Menguita)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. A20-0002
The item was presented and discussion followed.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item. Citizen comments received are
noted in Exhibit A.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item as presented, with motion seconded by
Council Member Ryan. However, while votes were being cast, the need arose to allow the
applicant to respond to questions from council members. City Attorney Leal ruled the vote
should cease, after which the motion/second/vote could be taken.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item 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
I A20-0002b Conduct the first two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
annexing approximately 140.607 acres of land generally located on both sides of Vintage
Boulevard and west of Fort Worth Drive, to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas;
providing for a correction to the city map to include the annexed land; and providing for a
savings clause and an effective date. (A20-0002c, Burch Tract, Ron Menguita)
NOTE: There was no ordinance number assigned as this was the first of two required
readings.
The item was briefly presented and no discussion followed.
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The following was read into the record for the first reading:
An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 140.607 acres of land
generally located on both sides of Vintage Boulevard and west of Fort Worth Drive, to the
City of Denton, Denton County, Texas ; providing Ar a correction to the city map to include
the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an efective date.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
There was no action taken as the item was presented for the purpose of conducting the first
reading.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED
A.ZC120-0001a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, approving a request for a change in the zoning district and use classification
from Suburban Corridor (SC) to a Public Facilities (PF) Zoning District, on approximately
5.106 acres of land, generally located west on Loop 288, approximately 900 feet south of
Audra Lane in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the
maximum amount of $2000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and
establishing an effective date. (ZC120-0001, Loop 288 Property, Ron Menguita) STAFF IS
REQUESTING THAT THIS ITEM BE POSTPONED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN.
The item had been postponed as noted above.
B. A20-0002a Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of
approximately 140.607 acres of land, generally located on both sides of Vintage Boulevard
and west of Fort Worth Drive by the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A20-0002,
Burch Tract, Ron Menguita)
This public hearing was held earlier in the meeting. See Page 16 for details.
C PD20-0001f Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas regarding an initial zoning of Planned Development (PD) District on
approximately 128.94 acres and a zoning change from Residential 6 (R-6) District to Planned
Development (PD) District on approximately 14.19 acres, for a total of approximately 143.14
acres of land generally located south of Allred Road and west of South Bonnie Brae Street
and Fort Worth Drive, 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. (PD20-
0001f, Sagebrook, Hayley Zagurski).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. PD20-OOOlf
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The item was presented and discussion followed.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The public hearing was opened; and with no callers on queue, the public hearing was closed.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (5): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
and Ryan
NAYS (2): Council Members Armintor and Meltzer
D 220-0002d Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from light
industrial (LI) and General Office (GO) to Mixed-Use Regional (MR) on approximately 98
acres, including one acre generally located at the northwest intersection of South Loop 288
and Shady Oaks Drive (Tract 1); 72.76 acres located at the southwest corner of South Loop
288 and Shady Oaks Drive (Tract 2), and 24.14 acres located on the south side of Shady
Oaks Drive (Tract 3), located approximately 1900 feet west of South Loop 288, in the City
of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map;
providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof;
providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission
voted (6- 1) to approve the request. (220-0002d, Canopy Trails, Julie Wyatt)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 220-OO02d
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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.
The Regular Meeting was recessed for a short break at 10:45 p.m. and reconvened at 10:58
p.m
The public hearing was opened and citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
With no other callers waiting to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A for
details
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Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations. See Exhibit A
for details.
• Online: 11 in Support and 1 in Opposition
• Call-Ins: None
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item with the overlay
conditions shown on Slide 6 of the presentation with the street trees planted every 30 feet:
1.
2.
3.
4.
No more than 75% of the gross land area (98 acres) may be dedicated to multi-family
as a single use (includes entire Development Impact Area).
Karina must be extended to the west to connect to Brinker as a 50-foot road with 2
lanes and parallel parking with reduced speeds to be pedestrian friendly.
Brinker must be constructed as a 65-foot road with 2 lanes and parallel parking with
reduced speeds to be pedestrian friendly.
Street trees are required between the curb and sidewalk at a rate of one per 30 linear
feet on average.
5.
6.
Legally parked parallel parking along Neighborhood streets may count toward
minimum parking for the abutting lot.
Loading areas, even those located along the rear of a lot must be screened with one
large canopy tree at mature growth, with a minimum 3.5” caliper, to grow at maturity
planted every 40 linear feet on average and a minimum three-foot high continuous
hedge of evergreen shrubs
Motion seconded by Council Member Ryan.
Council Member Davis moved a friendly amendment to include staffs overlay conditions 3
c and d on Page 5 of the presentation. changing “Spencer” to “Brinker”:
1.
2.
Buildings shall maintain a fagade rhythm of 20’ to 30’ or multiples thereof along all
public streets by changing materials, color, or relief with columns, cornices, bases,
fluted masonry, or by varying the setback of portions of the building fagade.
Buildings along Karina, Banker, and neighborhood streets shall maintain the
alignment of horizontal elements along the block or lot.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth did not accept the friendly amendment.
Council Member Davis moved a substitute motion to include staffs overlay conditions 3 c
and d on Page 5 of the presentation. changing “Spencer” to “Banker”:
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3.
4.
Buildings shall maintain a fagade rhythm of 20’ to 30’ or multiples thereof along all
public streets by changing materials, color, or relief with columns, cornices, bases,
fluted masonry, or by varying the setback of portions of the building fagade.
Buildings along KaHna, Brinker, and neighborhood streets shall maintain the
alignment of horizontal elements along the block or lot.
Motion seconded by Council Member Briggs.
Following discussion, Council Member Briggs withdrew her second. Motion then seconded
by Mayor Watts. Motion failed.
AYES (2): Mayor Watts and Council Member Davis
NAYS (5): Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Ryan, Armintor, and
Meltzer
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth’s original motion to adopt the item with the following overlay
conditions was republished:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
No more than 75% of the gross land area (98 acres) may be dedicated to multi-family
as a single use (includes entire Development Impact Area).
Karina must be extended to the west to connect to Brinker as a 50-foot road with 2
lanes and parallel parking with reduced speeds to be pedestrian friendly.
Banker must be constructed as a 65-foot road with 2 lanes and parallel parking with
reduced speeds to be pedestrian friendly.
Street trees are required between the curb and sidewalk at a rate of one per 30 linear
feet on average.
Legally parked parallel parking along Neighborhood streets may count toward
minimum parking for the abutting lot.
Loading areas, even those located along the rear of a lot must be screened with one
large canopy tree at mature growth, with a minimum 3.5“ caliper, to grow at maturity
planted every 40 linear feet on average and a minimum three-foot high continuous
hedge of evergreen shrubs
Motion seconded by Council Member Ryan.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Briggs, Armintor, and Meltzer
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed items of interest.
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With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:54 p.m.
ROSA RIOS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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