January 05, 2021CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 5, 2021
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 3:03 p.m. in the Council Work
Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT:Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis and Council Members Birdia
Johnson, Connie Baker, John Ryan, Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Todd Hileman and City Attorney Aaron Leal.
Note: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis and Council Members Birdia
Johnson, Connie Baker, John Ryan, Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer participated in the
work session, and special 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.
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
2.Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
• Clarification was requested on the following items:
o Mayor Pro Tem Davis: Item 3.K (20-2558)
o Council Member Meltzer: Item 3.K (20-2558) and 3.1 (20-2547)
o Council Member Armintor: Item 3.J (20-2555), 3.P (20-2577) and 3.Q (20-2578)
• The following item(s) were pulled for Individual Consideration:
o Mayor Pro Tem Davis: Item 3.A (20-2576), 3. T (20-2494), and 3. W (20-2542)
o Council Member Armintor: Item 3.K (20-2558)
3. Work Session Reports
A ID 20-2505 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the
potential sale of Texas Municipal Power Agency’s (" Agency") Gibbons Creek Steam
Electric Station and related assets in Grimes County, Texas including a review of the
economics of the sale, the key provisions of the proposed Asset Purchase Agreement (APA)
and the risks associated therewith.
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The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was for staff to follow up with buyer on their
economic interest and the proposed land use which could be provided in the Friday Report.
Staff confirmed the request.
B. ID 20-2252 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a
legislative update and program for the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the presentation was for reporting
purposes only.
C. ID 21-002 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for information for:
(1) Discussion on the electronic "blue card" agenda item comment form to be revised to
request people’s email addresses.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, results were as follows:
• Item 21-002. Discussion on the electronic "blue card" agenda item comment form to
be revised to request people’s email addresses.
o Consensus to schedule a work session to provide further discussion.
The work session ended at 4:38 p.m.
CLOSED MEETING
1. The City Council convened into a Closed Meeting at 4:38 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows.
A ID 20-2544 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City’s attorneys and discuss status, strategy, and potential resolution of
litigation 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.
DELIBERATED
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The closed meeting started at 4:58 p.m. and ended at 5:26 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 5, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Work
Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis and Council Members Birdia
Johnson, Connie Baker, John Ryan, Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Todd Hileman and City Attorney Aaron Leal.
Note: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis and Council Members Birdia
Johnson, Connie Baker, John Ryan, Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer participated in the
work session, and special 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.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag and B. Texas Flag
2.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. Jonathan King, 2916 Frontier Drive, regarding upcoming ADU minimum square
footage requirements.
PRESENTED
b. Branch Price, 2424 West Oak Street, regarding Recycling issues.
PRESENTED
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c. Stanton Brasher, 315 N Crawford Street, regarding ways to decriminalize small
amounts cannabis for personal use in the City of Denton.
PRESENTED
2)Additional Citizen Reports (Open Microphone)
None
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted of Items 3.A - 3.X. During the Work Session held earlier in the
day, Item 3.A (20-2576), 3. T ((20-2494) and 3. W (20-2542) were pulled for Individual
Consideration by Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Item 3.K (20-2558) was pulled for Individual
Consideration by Council Member Armintor.
Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of Items 3.B-3. J, 3.L-
3.S, 3.U, 3. V, and 3.X. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis. Motion calried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker, Ryan,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
B.ID 20-2363 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute and deliver an Agreement for the Furnishing and
Installing of Traffic Signal Equipment by a Municipality, between the City of Denton and
the Texas Department of Transportation, regarding Denton’s reimbursement total of
$57,03 1.00 for furnishing traffic signal equipment for the intersections of IH 35E at Teasley
Lane, E. McKinney Street at Woodrow Lane, and E. McKinney Street at Mockingbird Lane;
authorizing the reimbursement of funds thereof; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2363
C ID 20-2571 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute a service agreement with Giving HOPE, Inc., providing
for Street Outreach program services in furtherance of the coordinated system of homeless
assistance programs; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not to
exceed $64,600.00; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2571
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.
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D. ID 20-2430 Consider approval of a resolution revising Administrative Policy 403.07 "Debt
Service Management" and providing for an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2430
E.ID 20-2431 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton
authorizing and designating representatives of the City to act as custodian of the investment
of public funds in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (’'TexPool"); delegating
authority to invest funds and act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment
funds to TexPool; authorizing the Mayor to execute a resolution authorizing participant in
the TexPool investment pools and designating authorized representatives; providing for a
repealer; and providing for an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 20-2431
F.ID 20-2417 Consider approval of a resolution by the City of Denton authorizing the city
manager to apply for and accept the 2020 UASI - City of Denton - Specialized Regional
Response Teams Sustainment (Grant no. 3421003) in the amount of $ 144,137.31 from the
State of Texas, Office of the Governor, through a grant from the US Department of Homeland
Security for the period of November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2021; and providing an
effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 20-2417
G.ID 20-2418 Consider approval of a resolution by the City of Denton authorizing the city
manager to apply for and accept the 2020 SHSP - City of Denton - EOD X-RAY
EQUIPMENT ENHANCEMENT GRANT (grant no. 4001601) in the amount of $46,500
from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, through a grant from the US Department of
Homeland Security for the period of November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2021; and
providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 20-2418
H. ID 21-010 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Nunc Pro Tune,
correcting an inadvertent mistake in Ordinance No. 20-2235, providing for a savings clause
and an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-010
I ID 20-2547 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to accept the Denton Benefit League Grant in the amount of
$7,307.71, for the period of December 1, 2020 through July 1, 2021; authorizing the City
Manager to carry out all duties of the City pursuant to the grant; providing for the expenditure
of funds; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2547
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J.ID 20-2555 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 Sunbelt Pools, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract
# 613-20, for the supplies, equipment, and chemicals for all aquatic facilities - Water Works
Park, the Natatorium, the Civic Center Pools, and the Carl Young Jr. Splash Pad for the Parks
and Recreation Department to be stocked in the Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7290 - awarded to Sunbelt Pools, 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 $480,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2555
L.ID 20-2559 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
Professional Services Agreement with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., for third party
administration services to manage workers’ compensation claims for the employee injuries
under the City’s self-funded workers’ compensation program as set forth in the contract;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7553 -
Professional Services Agreement for third party administration services awarded to
Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $770,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2559
M.ID 20-2560 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to utilize a contract
with Angel Armor, LLC, through the City of Grand Prairie Contract Number #19112, for the
purchase of ballistic vests for the Denton Police Department; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7570 - awarded to Angel Armor, LLC,
in the not-to-exceed amount of $254,800.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2560
N.ID 20-2561 Consider adoption of an ordinance ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City
Manager and the Purchasing Agent for the purchase of excess workers’ compensation
insurance coverage for the City of Denton, and authorizing the expenditure of additional
funds for such purpose, through the City’s sole broker of record, Lockton Companies, LLC,;
and providing an effective date (File 7594 - awarded to Midwest Employers Casualty
Company for a three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $830, 170.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2561
0 ID 20-2562 Consider adoption of an ordinance ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City
Manager and the Purchasing Agent for the purchase of excess liability insurance coverage
for the City of Denton, and authorizing the expenditure of additional funds for such purpose,
through the City’s sole broker of record, Lockton Companies, LLC,; and providing an
effective date (File 7595 - awarded to Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. for a three (3)
year not-to-exceed amount of $906,981.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2562
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P.ID 20-2577 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.,
amending the contract approved by City Council on September 1 8, 2018, in the not-to-exceed
amount of $239,850.00; said first amendment to continue to provide an Americans with
Disabilities (ADA) Act Compliance Review and Transition Plan; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-033 - providing
for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $338,000.00, with the
total contract amount not-to-exceed $577,850.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2577
Q.ID 20-2578 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 Matrix Design Group, Inc., to provide professional services for the preparation of a
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Report and to update the Comprehensive Plan for the
Development Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7416 - awarded to Matrix Design Group, Inc., in the not-
to-exceed amount of $91,920.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2578
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.
R.ID 21-013 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
Professional Services Agreement with Focused Advocacy LLC, to assist the City of Denton
in advancing its state legislative program for Line 2 - Fee for Denton Municipal Electric
Consulting; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 7422 - awarded to Focused Advocacy LLC, for two (2) years in the amount of
$ 152,334.00, with the option for two (2) additional two (2) year extensions, for a total of six
(6) years in a total not-to-exceed amount of $457,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-013
S ID 21-014 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
Professional Services Agreement with Jackson Walker, LLP, to assist the City of Denton in
advancing its state legislative program, assist Council and Staff in addressing proposed
legislation, and make the City aware of any legislative or administrative initiatives believed
to be detrimental to the interests of the City for Line 1 - Fee for General Consulting; providing
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for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7422 - awarded
to Jackson Walker, LLP, for two (2) years in the amount of $176,334.00, with the option for
two (2) additional two (2) year extensions, for a total of six (6) years in a total not-to-exceed
amount of $529,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-014
U.ID 20-2499 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, renaming Lynbrook Drive to Basham Lane between its intersection
with Briarbrook Drive and its northern terminus approximately 110 feet north of Chevy
Chase Drive within Phase 1 of the Stark Farms Addition; providing for severability and an
effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2499
V.ID 20-2307 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resource Investigations with the United States
Geological Survey (USGS) related to continued support of the Hickory Creek Streamflow
Station in the amount of $4,700.00 (Agreement Number: 21 SJJFATX161 000); authorizing
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2307
X. ID 20-2563 Consider appointments to City Council Committees.
APPROVED
ITEMS PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A ID 20-2576 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton repealing Ordinance
No. 2008-129 relating to self-fueling of aircraft at the Denton Enterprise Airport; and
providing an effective date. Council Airport Committee recommends approval (2-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2576
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Mayor Pro Tem Davis
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/registrations.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Meltzer. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
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K.ID 20-2558 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 Obra Ramos Construction, LLC, for the construction of the McKenna Park
Improvements for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7493 - awarded to Obra Ramos
Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $987,833.38).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2558
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Armintor.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented.
Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Davis.
Discussion followed.
Following the discussion, Mayor Hudspeth called the vote on the item. Motion carried.
AYES (5): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
and Ryan.
NAYS (2): Council Member Annintor and Meltzer
T ID 20-2494 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule
Municipal Corporation, renaming Karina Street between its intersections with Loop 288 and
Kimberly Drive to Courthouse Drive; providing for severability and an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2494
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Mayor Pro Tem Davis.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem 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.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor
Hudspeth. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members Johnson, Baker, Ryan, Armintor, and
Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (1): Mayor Pro Tem Davis
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W.ID 20-2542 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a Wastewater Main Cost Participation Agreement with Denton
Independent School District (’'DISD") for the City’s participation in the oversizing of
wastewater main in accordance with the terms and conditions of this ordinance; authorizing
the expenditure of funds therefore; and, providing an effective date (in the not-to-exceed
amount of $162,660.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2542
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Mayor Pro Tem Davis.
There were no online registrations. There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem 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.
Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Meltzer. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, and Council Members Johnson, Baker, Ryan, Armintor, and
Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (1): Mayor Pro Tem Davis
4.ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A ID 21-001 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, suspending the January 23, 2021 effective date ofCoServ Gas, Ltd.’s
requested rate increase to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable
rates; approving cooperation with other cities in the CoServ Gas, Ltd. service area; approving
the hiring of legal counsel and consultants to represent City in all matters associated with
CoSew Gas, Ltd.’s application to increase rates and appeals thereof; authorizing intervention
in docket OS-20-00005136 at the Railroad Commission; authorizing reimbursement of
City’s rate case costs and expenses; finding that the meeting at which this Ordinance was
passed was open to the public and that public notice was given as required; authorizing and
requiring issuance of a copy of this Ordinance to CoSew Gas, Ltd. and legal counsel; and
providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-001
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
B. ID 21-040 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting the City of
Denton’s 2021 State Legislative Program for the 87th Texas Legislature; and providing an
effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-040
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented or discussed.
Council Member Meltzer moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
C ID 20-2557 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 Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC, dba Sunmount Paving Company as the primary vendor
and Jagoe-Public Company as the secondary vendor for the supply and installation of Hot
Mix Asphalt Concrete for the Streets Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7486 - awarded to Eurovia Atlantic Coast
LLC, dba Sunmount Paving Company and Jagoe-Public Company, for one (1) year, with the
option for three (3) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total four (4) year not-to-exceed
amount of $ 12,000,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2557
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Johnson. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
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D.ID 20-2362 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager to execute a park development agreement between the City of Denton and Forestar
USA) Real Estate Group Inc. for the dedication of park land at the Country Club Terrace
phase 1 and phase 2 development; authorizing acceptance of land; and providing an effective
date
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2362
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Baker. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
E. ID 20-2575 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas creating a
Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee; establishing a charge for the committee;
and, providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 20-2575
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Council Member Armintor moved to adopt the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
F S20-0011 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton extending the approval
period for a Specific Use Permit for a manufactured housing park originally approved via
Ordinance S17-0008d for an approximately 126.1-acre property generally located north of
East McKinney Street and west of South Trinity 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 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and
establishing an effective date. (S20-0011, Woodlands of McKinney Street, Hayley Zagurski)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. S20-0011
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There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Council Member Armintor moved to adopt the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
The meeting was recessed for a short break at 7:59 p.m. and reconvened at 8:11 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Note: Mayor Hudspeth stated Public Hearing Item 5.B (220-0009a) would be heard before Item
5.A. (AESA20-OO06b).
B 220-OO09a 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 Highway
Corridor (HC) District to Light Industrial (LI) District on approximately 10.47 acres of land
and a change in zoning district and use classification from Heavy Industrial (HI) District to
LI District on approximately 13.09 acres of land generally located on the south side of the
1-35 East Service Road, approximately 672 feet west of Sam Bass Boulevard, in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map;
providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof;
providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission
voted [7-0] to approve the request. (220-0009a, Urban Logistics 35, Hayley Zagurski)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 220-0009a
There were no online registrations on the item.
Items 5.B (220-009a) and 5. A (220-0009a) were collectively read into the record, presented,
and discussed, but voted on individually.
The public hearing was opened and citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. With
no other callers on queue, the public hearing was closed.
Discussion continued
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Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Meltzer. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
A AESA20-0006b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas approving an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan for a site
generally located on the south side of the 1-35 East Service Road, approximately 672 feet
west of Sam Bass Boulevard, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an
amendment to the city’s official Environmentally Sensitive Areas map; authorizing the
acceptance and execution of a conservation easement from Acme Brick Company; providing
for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereoE providing a
severability clause and an effective date. (AESA20-0006, Urban Logistics 35, Christi Upton)
POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 16, 2021
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.B (220-009a) and 5. A (220-0009a) were collectively read into the record, presented,
and discussed, but voted on individually.
The public hearing was opened and citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. With
no other callers on queue, the public hearing was closed.
Discussion continued.
Council Member Meltzer moved to adopt the item with staff conditions, and that an
acceptable plan be produced to mitigate the removal of trees which adding to the tree buffer
adjacent to the protected population. Motion seconded by Council Member AI'Inintor.
Discussion continued.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to postpone the item to February 16,
2021. Motion seconded by Council Member Aunintor. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
NOTE: Per Roberts Rules of Order, the motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded by Council
Member Annintor to postpone took precedence over Council Member Meltzer’s original motion to
adopt the item with staff conditions, and that an acceptable plan be produced to mitigate the removal
of trees which adding to the tree buffer adjacent to the protected population, seconded by CouncilMember Armintor.
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January 5, 2021
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C.220-OOllb 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 Planned
Development (PD) District to Residential 1 (Rl) District on approximately 4.23 acres of land
generally located on the east side of State School Road, approximately 150 feet southeast of
Winston 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 thereoe providing a severability clause and an effective date. (220-0011, State
School Road Estate, Karina Maldonado) THE REQUEST WAS RE-NOTICED FOR THE
JANUARY 12, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 12, 2021
The item was postponed as noted above.
6. CONCLUDING ITEMS
None
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
/#ATL DSPETH
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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