September 1, 2020 minutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 1, 2020
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 12:04 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, closed meeting, and regular meeting via video/teleconference.
The posted agenda noted the registration process for public participation at this virtual
meeting. While citizen commentary received via the online registration process was not read,
each member of the City Council received each registration as it was submitted.
ITEM FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A ID 20-1756 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, extending the effective period of the declaration of disaster executed
by the Mayor on September 1, 2020 regarding the inactive private water system which served
Green Tree Estates; authorizing the expenditure of amounts not to exceed $10,000 during
this period; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1756
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item with an amendment to extend for two
weeks and require the payment be paid by the residents receiving the water delivery service.
Motion seconded by Council Member Davis.
Discussion continued
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Council Member Briggs offered a friendly amendment to consider full cost of service to be
paid by residents commencing on October 5, 2020. Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council
Member Davis accepted the friendly amendment.
Discussion continued.
Council Member Armintor moved to postpone consideration of the item to September 4,
2020 with a special called meeting set that day. Council Member Briggs seconded the
motion. Motion failed.
AYES (2): Council Members Briggs and Armintor
NAYS (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth, and Council Members Davis, Meltzer,
and Ryan
Discussion continued.
Mayor Watts called the vote on the original motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth, seconded
by Council Member Davis, and including Council Member Briggs’ accepted friendly
amendment to provide for a two-week extension and require payment be made by the
residents receiving the water delivery service commencing October 5, 2020. Motion failed.
AYES (3): Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (4): Mayor Watts and Council Members Briggs, Armintor, and Meltzer
Discussion continued.
Council Member Meltzer moved to approve the item as presented with an expiration date of
September 15, 2020 at the current rate. Motion was seconded by Council Member Armintor.
Motion passed.
AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Armintor, and IVleltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Ryan
The meeting was recessed for a short break at 1 :10 p.m. and reconvened at 1 :21 p.m.
WORK SESSION
1 Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
None
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2.Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
•Clarification was requested on the following items:
o Council Member Meltzer: Item 4.M (ID 20-1639)
o Council Member Briggs: Items 4.H (ID 20-1647) and 4.M (ID 20-1639)
o Council Member Armintor: Items 4.H (ID 20-1647), 4.1 (ID 20-1648), 4.J (ID 20-
1649), 4.K (ID 20-1650), and 4.L (ID 20-1651)
•The following items were pulled for Individual Consideration:
o Council Member Meltzer: Items 4.C (ID 20-1598) and 4.D (ID 20-1643)
o Council Member Hudspeth: Item 4.O (ID 20-1734)
NOTE: At the time the Consent Agenda was presented, Council Member Briggs pulled
Item P (ID 20-1742) for Individual Consideration.
3 . Work Session Reports
A. ID 20-1717 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding economic
development incentive applications for TeamOfDefenders and From the Future.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to have Staff proceed as presented and
provide an update at a future meeting.
B. ID 20-1488 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an audit
follow-up of the Procurement Card Process Audit.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the presentation was for reporting
purposes only.
C. ID 20-1535 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an
interlocal agreement whereby the City of Denton provides public safety communication
services to the Town of Little Elm for an annual fee.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to proceed with the interlocal agreement
and present for consideration at a future meeting.
The Work Session was recessed for a short break at 2:56 p.m. and reconvened at 3:10 p.m.
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D. ID 20-1510 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update
of the ALL-WALK CROSSWALK pilot program at the downtown intersections at Oak and
Elm, Oak and Locust, Hickory and Elm, and Hickory and Locust.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to continue with Option 2 which included
leaving the AWCW signal timing in place and adding the diagonal crosswalk markings.
E. ID 20-526 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Looking
Forward: A Master Facilities Plan for the Denton Public Library.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to move forward with the Plan as
presented.
F. ID 20-1743 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Risk Level
5 of the Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan of the City of Denton.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus to proceed with the Plan as presented.
The Work Session was recessed for a short break at 4:20 p.m. and reconvened at 4:28 p.m.
G. ID 20-1201 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for:
1. Repealing the prohibition on sleeping in cars.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, results were as follows:
1. Repealing the prohibition on sleeping in cars.
o There was no City Council consensus to proceed with a work session.
The Work Session ended at 4:34 p.m.
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CLOSED MEETING
1. The City Council convened into a Closed Meeting at 4:34 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows.
A.ID 20-1745 Deliberate regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, receive information from staff, and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential purchase of real property located southeast of the corner of Thomas
J. Egan Rd. and Jim Christal Rd. in Denton, Denton County, Texas ("Property"), where the
deliberation of same in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of
the governmental body in negotiations with a third person or potential litigation. Consultation
with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with potential claims against the
City associated with the Property, where a public discussion of these legal matters would
conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City
Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of
Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in negotiations or potential litigation.
DELIBERATED
The Closed Meeting started at 4:36 p.m. and ended at 4:59 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, September 1, 2020, at 6:35 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 was not read,
each member of the City Council received each registration as it was submitted.
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag and B. Texas Flag
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 20-1716 Live United Month
PRESENTED
3.PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A.Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Reports from members of the public
1 ) Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public
a. ID 20-1751 Tyheshia Scott, 9121 Wordeman Drive, Providence Village, regarding
"Census 2020 Count: Working Together to Shape our Future."
PRESENTED
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-P. During the Work Session held earlier in the
day, Items 4.C (ID20-1598) and 4.D (ID 20-1643) were pulled for Individual Consideration
by Council Member Meltzer; Item 4.O (ID 20-1734) was pulled for Individual Consideration
by Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth; and, Item 4.P (ID 20-1742) was pulled for Individual
Consideration by Council Member Briggs.
Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of Items 4. A-B
and 4.E-N. Motion seconded by Council Member Meltzer. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs,
Davis, Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
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A.ID 20-1471 Consider approval of a resolution re-establishing the Hotel Occupancy Tax
(HOT) and Sponsorship Committee, a standing committee of the City Council of the City of
Denton, to be known as the Community Partnership Committee; and providing an effective
date
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 20-1471
B.ID 20-1593 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing a Water and Wastewater Utilities
Cost Participation Agreement between the City of Denton and Lennar Homes of Texas Land
and Construction, Ltd. (’'Lermar Homes") for the City’s participation in the oversizing of
water and wastewater mains in accordance with the terms and conditions of this ordinance;
authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. (in the not-to-exceed
amount of $276,450.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1593
E.ID 20-1644 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 Consolidated
Traffic Controls, Inc., for the purchase of Traffic Signals and Hardware, Section A - Signal
and Pedestrian Heads, Section E - Detectors and Section F - Crossing Systems, to be stocked
in the City of Denton Distribution Center; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (IFB 7398 - awarded to Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc.,
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 $500,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1644
F.ID 20-1645 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 MoboTrex
Inc., for the purchase of Traffic Signals and Hardware, Section C - Camera Systems and
Section H - Traffic Lights, to be stocked in the City of Denton Distribution Center; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7398 - awarded
to MoboTrex Inc., 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 $750,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1645
G ID 20-1646 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 Paradigm
Traffic Systems Inc., for the purchase of Traffic Signals and Hardware, Section B - Pelco
Mounting Hardware, Section D - Cabinet Electronics and Section J - Paradigm, to be stocked
in the City of Denton Distribution Center; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7398 - awarded to Paradigm Traffic Systems
Inc., 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 $2,250,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1646
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H.ID 20-1647 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 Custom
Landscapes, Inc., dba Classic Landscapes and Maintenance, for mowing services and
maintenance for Section L - Fire Stations; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (RFP 7378 - awarded to Custom Landscapes, Inc., dba
Classic Landscapes and Maintenance, in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $24,200).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1647
1.ID 20-1648 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 Rene
Saldivar dba Firehouse 22 Lawn Landscape, for mowing services and maintenance for
Sections A - Parks Recreation - Parks, B - Parks Recreation - Medians (Northside) and I -
Public Buildings; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7378 - awarded to Rene Saldivar dba Firehouse 22 Lawn Landscape, in the one
(1) year not-to-exceed amount of $226,842).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1648
J.ID 20-1649 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 Freedom
Commercial Services, LLC, for mowing services and maintenance for Section H - Added
Locations; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 7378 - awarded to Freedom Commercial Services, LLC, in the one (1) year not-to-
exceed amount of $ 13,800).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1649
K.ID 20-1650 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 Kingreen
Services Co., LLC, for mowing services and maintenance for Section E - Cemeteries;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7378 -
awarded to Kingreen Services Co., LLC, in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of
$95,063),
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1650
L ID 20-1651 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 Natures
Greenery, Inc., for mowing services and maintenance for Sections C - Medians/ROW
(South), D - Water Production, F - Large Acreage, G - Rights-of-way, J - Libraries Color
Bed Maintenance, K - Walking Trails, and M - Water Reclamation; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7378 - awarded to
Natures Greenery, Inc., for a one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $737,650).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1651
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M. ID 20-1639 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the city of Denton
adopting a Sustainability Plan entitled "Simply Sustainable -A Framework for Denton’s
Future"; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1639
N. ID 20-1712 Consider approval of the minutes of August 18, 2020.
APPROVED
ITEMS PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
C.ID 20-1598 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Denton County
Mental Health and Retardation Center (MHMR) related to a grant awarded to MHMR from
the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), COVID-19
Emergency Response for Suicide Prevention Grant Program; ratifying all prior actions taken
by the City Manager in furtherance of this grant; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1598
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Meltzer.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Council Member Meltzer 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
D ID 20-1643 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract extension between
the City of Denton and Exceleron Software, LLC, through September 9, 2025, to continue to
provide prepaid utilities services to customers of the City of Denton; and declaring an
effective date (File 5346 - extending a contract with Exceleron Software, LLC, to September
9, 2025). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1643
Pulledfor Individual Consideration by Council Member Meltzer.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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Following discussion, Council Member Meltzer 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
0.ID 20-1734 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing expenditure of $300,000, as
previously discussed in closed session, for outside counsel and other previously discussed
trial and appellate expenses in litigation styled "Michael Grim and Jim Maynard v. City of
Denton, Texas," tried in the 68th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas; and declaring
an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1734
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
At 7:19 p.m., the City Council convened into an Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, (Consultation with Attorneys).
The Executive Session started at 7:24 p.m. and ended at 7:29 p.m. No votes or actions were
taken during the Executive Session.
Following further discussion, Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Meltzer. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
P ID 20-1742 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the use of Risk Level 5 control measures pursuant to the
City’s Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan - 2020 Season; and, declaring an effective
date
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 20-1742
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Briggs.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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Following discussion, Council Member Davis 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
5.ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.ID 20-751 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with HR Green, Inc., for Engineering Development Services related to the review
of development projects for the City of Denton, as set forth in the agreement; providing for
the expenditure of fUnds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7192 - awarded to
HR Green, 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 $4,973,027).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-751
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Council Member Davis 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
B ID 20-1527 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-
rule municipal corporation, granting to Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division, a
Texas and Virginia Corporation, its successors and assigns, a non-exclusive franchise to
furnish, transport, and supply natural gas to the general public in the City of Denton and
Denton County, Texas, to construct maintain and operate pipelines and equipment in the City
of Denton, Texas, for the transportation, delivery, sale, and distribution of natural gas in, out
of and through said city for all purposes; providing for the payment of a fee or charge for the
use of the public rights-of-ways; providing that such fee shall be in lieu of other fees and
charges, excepting Ad valorem taxes; repealing all previous Atmos Energy Gas Franchise
Ordinances; prescribing the terms, conditions, obligations and limitations under which such
franchise shall be exercised; a most favored nations clause; a severability clause; and
providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1527
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
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The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Mehzer. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
The meeting was recessed for a short break at 8:01 p.m. and reconvened at 8:07 p.m.
C.ID 20-1690 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County, Texas, a duly
organized political subdivision of the State of Texas, for the construction of a 10-foot
sidewalk addition along US 380 between Mayhill Road and Greenbelt Nature Park, part of a
TxDOT improvement project, wherein Denton County agrees to contribute an amount not to
exceed Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00); authorizing the expenditure of funds
thereof; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1690
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 its deliberation.
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. The summary of public commentary/registration(s) is
noted in Exhibit A.
Items 5.C (ID 20-1690) and 5.D (ID 20-1692) were collectively read into the record,
presented, and discussed, but voted on individually.
Following discussion of this item, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth moved to adopt the item as
presented. Motion seconded by Council Member Armintor. 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
D ID 20-1692 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement Amendment #1 in the amount of
$95,000.00, by and between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City
of Denton, regarding payment for sidewalk installation along the north side of US
380/University between Mayhill Road and the Greenbelt Nature Park related to the
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Voluntary Advanced Funding Agreement, CSJ #0135-10-057, SL 288 to the US 377/380
Intersection Project located within the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-1692
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 its deliberation.
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. The summary of public commentary/registration(s) is
noted in Exhibit A.
Items 5.C (ID 20-1690) and 5.D (ID 20-1692) were collectively read into the record,
presented, and discussed, but voted on individually.
Following discussion of this item, 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,
AI'rnintor. and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (1): Council Member Davis
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PDA19-0004d Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, amending the Concept Plan and approving the Detailed Plan for 7.2 acres of
land in sections J & K of Planned Development District No. 132 (The Preserve), generally
located at the southwest corner of Lakeview Boulevard and Edwards 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 a severability clause and an effective date. (PDA 19-0004d; The Preserve at Pecan
Creek, Julie Wyatt)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. PDA19-OO04d
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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. The summary of public commentary/registration(s) is
noted in Exhibit A.
The public hearing was opened and citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
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With no other callers on queue, the public hearing was closed.
Following discussion, Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council IVlember Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Briggs, Armintor, and Meltzer
B S20-0004a 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 Dwelling use
on approximately 16.2 acres of land, generally located on the northwest corner of Duchess
Drive and Loop 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. (S20-0004, Denton Grove Apartments, Julie Wyatt)
POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 15
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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. The summary of public commentary/registration(s) is
noted in Exhibit A.
The public hearing was opened and citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
Following discussion, Council Member Meltzer moved to adopt the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Briggs.
City Council was advised by City Attorney Leal of the need to convene in Executive Session.
At 9:30 p.m., the City Council convened into an Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 , (Consultation with Attorneys).
The Executive Session started at 9:32 ended at 9:53 p.m. No votes or actions were taken
during the Executive Session.
Discussion continued.
Following discussion, Council Member Meltzer moved to postpone the item to September
15, 2020 or earlier as needed. 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
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7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed item of interest.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:09 p.m.
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