February 12, 2021CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 12, 2021
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Planning Session on Friday, February 12, 2021, at 12:12 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 was City Manager Todd Hileman.
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
planning session meeting via video/teleconference under the provisions allowed by the Texas
Government Code Section 551.127.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis called the meeting to order in the absence of Mayor Hudspeth who was
experrenclng connectrvrty issues.
Mayor Hudspeth arrived at 12:16 p.m.
1. ITEM(S) FORDISCUSSION
A ID 21-234 Hold a retreat discussion and give staff direction and priorities concerning the
following: City services and infrastructure; streets; parks; finances, budget; planning; zoning
and development; environmental issues; human resources; technology; public utilities, taxes;
engineering; economic development; code enforcement; city facilities; transportation;
purchasing; management; intergovernmental relations; boards, commissions and
committees; requests from boards, commissions, and committees requiring staff time;
meetings; agenda development; City Council communication with staff and the public;
specific goals for the 2020-2021 fiscal year; and without limitation, any and all operations of
the City of Denton city government.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Each member of the City Council provided an overview and detailed their individual
priorities submitted for City Council discussion/consideration which would allow staff to
finalize the proposed 2020-2021 Priorities for formal adoption at a future meeting.
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Staff reported there was commonality on some of the items, so some were combined. City
Council was asked to provide direction on the following:
• in Process: Submitted items in progress which have already received Council
direction; showing items submitted by two or more Elected Officials.
o RESULT: City Council consensus affirmed the items continue as priority items.
• Change or Enhance: Submitted items requiring a change or enhancement to current
policies, programs, or budget.
o RESULT: City Council consensus affirmed the items continue as priority items.
• New: Submitted items that would be new initiatives
o RESULT: City Council consensus affirmed the items continue as priority items.
The planning session was recessed for a short break at 3 :38 p.m. to allow staff time to compile
the items that received consensus from City Council (support from 4 or more members) and
return with the updated information for further discussion, and reconvened at 4:06 p.m.
Staff presented/outlined the updated list of items to Council Members as follows. No changes
were requested. Formal adoption to be scheduled for the February 23 meeting.
PRIORITIES
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Implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan
Develop Loop 288 to Serve Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Undergo a Comprehensive Plan Update
Develop a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy
Develop an Affordable Housing Strategy
Respond to COVID-19
Complete Mobility Plan
Improve Capital Project Planning and Communication
Develop Plan, Including Architectural Design, RFP Strategy, and Funding Options,
For City Hall West
WORK PLAN
Topic
Road Maintenance Funding
Strategjes
Understand Loop 288 property
and potential future phases
Target the No New Tax Rate
(Operations and Maintenance
Vehicle Department
Budget Presentation Finance
Work Session Community Services
Budget Planning Finance
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Topic
Provide technology training for
residents (seniors/youth)
Education and Review of
Domestic Violence response
and resources
Vehicle Department
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l• LibraInformal Staff Report
Informal Staff Report • Police
Additional electric vehicles
on City streets
e Development Services
• Police
• Legal
Work Session
Include Boards and
Commissions into the one-
minute pitch process
Provide an update on the
implementation of the Tree
Ordinance
Fair Housing webinar/training
for City Council
Resolution • City Manager’s Office
Work Session • Development Services
Work Session e City Manager’s Office
• Legal
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• Economic
Development
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• Finance
• Development Services
+ Economic
Development
• Parks and Recreation
. Community Services
• Development Services
Sports complex public/private
partnership Informal Staff Report
Electric line undergrounding Infolmal Staff Reportstrategy I –---–- – –-– –--‘
Study and strategy regarding
performance venues
Work Session
Research on rental housing
standards Informal Staff Report
The planning session ended at 4:14 p.m.
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