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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. City of Denton City Council Minutes February 12, 2021 Page 2 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 • • • • • • • • • 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes February 12, 2021 Page 3 Topic Provide technology training for residents (seniors/youth) Education and Review of Domestic Violence response and resources Vehicle Department a 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 @ Parc • Economic Development e DME • 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. iMamE iRb MINUTES APPROVED ON , ZZ?za </ledJROSA RIOS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS Fe,\)co'- s -1 -a , 'U't \