March 16, 2021CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 16, 2021
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 2:00 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 Interim City Manager Sara Hensley and City Attorney Aaron Leal.
Council Member Armintor arrived at 2:02 p.m.
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, closed meeting, 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.
WORK SESSION
1.Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
None
2.Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
• Clarification was requested on the following items:
None
• The following item(s) was/were pulled for Individual Consideration:
o Council Member Armintor: Items 3.B (21-338) and 3. V (21-496)
NOTE: Later in the meeting, Council Member Armintor’s request to pull items was
accepted.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 21-228 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an audit
follow-up of accounts payable.
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The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the item was for
presentation/discussion purposes.
B.ID 21-339 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding processes,
impacts, and results of service delivery during the February 2021 inclement weather event
by the following departments:
1. Facilities - PRESENTED
2. Police /Fire/Emergency Management - PRESENTED
3 . Public Works: Streets, Drainage, Traffic - PRESENTED
4. Public Works: Fleet - NOT PRESENTED; RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 6, 2021
5. Human Resources/Risk Management - PRESENTED
The item was presented for the departments as noted above and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the item was for
presentation/discussion purposes.
The work session was recessed for a short break at 4:01 p.m. and reconvened at 4:18 p.m.
C.ID 21-136 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the
Development Code Review Committee’s role and responsibilities.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to continue as proposed to make the
Denton Development Code Review Committee a standing City Council Committee, meet
as needed, and have voting rights. A formal action item to follow at a later date formalizing
the process.
D. ID 21-514 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update
to the City of Denton’s COVID-19 response, the Local Disaster Declaration, and the
Eleventh Order of Council of the City of Denton issued December 17, 2020 approved by
Ordinance 20-2467.
The item related to Individual Consideration Item 4. AD (ID 21-432) scheduled for
consideration at the Regular Meeting to follow later in the evening.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the item was for
presentation/discussion purposes.
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E.ID 20-2387 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for information for:
1) Changing all forms of "he or she," "him or her," "his or hers" in city policy to the
grammatically appropriate form of they/them/theirs in any city documents, written
policies, and laws that can be changed without a Charter change. NOT PRESENTED
2) Have a discussion regarding the one-minute pitch process. PRESENTED
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Results were as follows:
•Item 20-2387 (1) Changing all forms of "he or she," "him or her," "his or hers" in city
policy to the grammatically appropriate form of they/them/theirs in any city
documents, written policies, and laws that can be changed without a Charter change.
o NOT PRESENTED; PULLED FROM PRESENTATION BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ARMINTOR
• Item 20-2387(2) Have a discussion regarding the one-minute pitch process.
o No consensus for a work session.
The work session was recessed at 5:29 p.m. to continue with the Closed Meeting.
CLOSED MEETING
1.The City Council convened into a Closed Meeting at 5:29 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows.
A.ID 21-543 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
Consult with the City’s attorneys and provide direction pertaining to the legal status, legal
analysis, legal strategy, and potential resolution of litigation in Cause No. 21-1421-16,
styled "City of Denton, Texas v. Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)," pending
in the 16th Judicial District Court, Denton County, Texas, including release of confidential
information related to same; 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
The closed meeting started at 5:45 p.m. and ended at 6:26 p.m. No votes or actions were taken
during the closed meeting.
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WORK SESSION - CONTINUED
The work session reconvened at 6:29 p.m.
Mayor Hudspeth granted Council Member Armintor’s request to pull Consent Items 3.B
(21-338) and 3. V (21-496) for Individual Consideration.
The work session ended at 6:32 p.m.
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, March 16, 2021, at 6:37 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
Council Member Ryan arrived at 6:49 p.m.
Also present were Interim City Manager Sara Hensley 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, closed meeting 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 and B. Texas Flag
2. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Reports from members of the public
1) Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public
None
2) Additional Citizen Reports (Open Microphone)
None
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3. CONSENT A(,ENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted of Items 3.A-W. During the Work Session held earlier in the day,
Items 3.B (20-338) and 3. V (21-496) were pulled for Individual Consideration by Council
Member Armintor.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of Items 3. A, 3.C-U,
and 3. W. Motion seconded by Council Member Armintor. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSENT WHEN VOTE TAKEN (1): Council Member Ryan
A. ID 21-336 Consider approval of the minutes of February 23, March 1, and March 2, 2021.
APPROVED
C.ID 21-368 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service
agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County Friends of the Family, Inc.;
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute said agreement; providing for the
expenditure of council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed twelve hundred and
fifty dollars ($ 1,250.00); and providing for an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-368
D.ID 21-369 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service
agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Music and Arts Collaborative;
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute said agreement; providing for the
expenditure of council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars
($400.00); and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-369
E.ID 21-370 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service
agreement between the City of Denton and Giving Hope, Inc.; authorizing the City Manager
or designee to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council contingency
funds in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400.00); and providing an effective
date
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-370
F ID 21-371 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service
agreement between the City of Denton and Grace Like Rain; authorizing the City Manager
or designee to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council contingency
funds in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400.00); and providing for an
effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-371
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G.ID 21-329 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a
contract with Bibliotheca, LLC, for the purchase of Radio Frequency Identification
Hardware and Software including: self-check kiosks with unlockers, automated return
systems, staff equipment, and security gates at all Denton Public Library facilities;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7450 -
awarded to Bibliotheca, LLC, for five (5) years, with the option for two (2) additional one
(1) year extensions, in the total seven (7) year not-to-exceed amount of $330,939.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-329
H.ID 21-410 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., for a design
engineering report, final design, bid phase services, and construction administration services
for the replacement of Lakeview Ranch Wastewater Interceptor, as set forth in the contract;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-
098 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Schrickel, Rollins
and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $241,800.00). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-410
1.ID 21-411 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., for a design
engineering report, final design, bid phase services, and construction administration services
for the Robson Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant Lift Station Conversion, as set forth in
the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFQ 6590-099 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to
Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $240,500.00). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-411
J ID 21-412 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a
contract with Brandon & Clark, Inc., for the repair of electric motors at the Water
Production and Water Reclamation facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7482 - awarded to Brandon & Clark, 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 $300,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-412
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K.ID 21-413 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a
contract with Global Pump Solutions, LLC, for the repair and rebuild of pumps at the Water
Production and Water Reclamation facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7482 - awarded to Global Pump Solutions,
LLC, 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 $1,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-413
L.ID 21-416 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional
engineering services in support of the Denton Square Pedestrian All-Way Crosswalk
Improvements Design, as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-101 - Professional Services Agreement
for engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed
amount of $95,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-416
M.ID 21-417 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional
engineering services in support of the State reimbursable Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS)
projects; Ginnings and Alexander Elementary Schools Sidewalk Improvements projects, as
set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 6590-102 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services
awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $215,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-417
N.ID 21-418 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional
engineering services in support of the State Reimbursable Advanced Funding Agreement;
North Texas Boulevard Improvements Project, as set forth in the contract; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-103 -
Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $338,900.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-418
0 ID 21-419 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional
engineering services in support of the State reimbursable Transportation Alternatives Set-
Aside (TASA) Program project; Sycamore - Welch Active Transportation Connection Bike
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Lanes and Shared - Use Path Facilities project, as set forth in the contract; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-104 -
Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-419
P.ID 21-420 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional
engineering services in support of the State reimbursable Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
projects; Wilson and Pecan Creek Elementary Schools Sidewalk Improvements projects, as
set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 6590-105 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services
awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-420
Q.ID 21-422 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a
contract with Texas Fire & Sound, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing
Network Contract # 574-18, for the repair, installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire
suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire, and security alarm monitoring throughout City
Buildings; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(File 7598 - awarded to Texas Fire & Sound, 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
$850,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-422
R.ID 21-423 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a contract
with Baker and Taylor, LLC, as agent for Bridgeall Libraries Limited, for library collection
analysis software package, CollectionHQ and ESP, which is the sole provider of this
software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that
procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt
from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and
providing an effective date (File 7478 - awarded to Baker and Taylor, LLC, as agent for
Bridgeall Libraries Limited, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $92,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-423
S ID 21-426 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 contract between
the City of Denton and Texas Series of Lockton Companies, LLC, amending the contract
approved by City Council on August 4, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $480,000.00;
said first amendment for the cost of additional broker services; providing for the
expenditure of fb:nds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7365 - providing for an
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additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $75,000.00, with the total
contract amount not-to-exceed $555,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-426
T.ID 21-427 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, for approval of a pre-qualified real estate list of firms who have
quantified their knowledge, experience, and credentials in acquiring property interests and
relocation services for a public agency following Federal and State guidelines, who will be
utilized for acquiring real property interests relating to capital projects and on city-wide
department driven incentives within the City of Denton; and providing an effective date
(RFQ 7480 - for a three (3) year term).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-427
U.ID 21-202 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the Interim
City Manager to execute a Wastewater Main Cost Participation Agreement with Sagebrook
Denton LP, (’'Sagebrook") for the City’s participation in the oversizing of wastewater mains
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
5216,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-202
W. ID 21-509 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the March 8,
2021 meeting absence by Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board member Alana
Presley Taylor be excused; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-509
ITEMS PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
B ID 21-338 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Preliminary Engineering Services
Agreement by and between the City of Denton and the Kansas City Southern Railroad
Company (’'KCSRR") relating to the widening of South Bonnie Brae Street within the
railroad right-of-way located at KCSRR Mile Post 103.24, within the County and City of
Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds (the estimate is $10,000.00 for
Preliminary Engineering; the City will receive a final invoice upon completion of the work);
and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-338
Pultedfor Individual Consideration by Council Member Armintor.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
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Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Meltzer. Motion carried.
AYES (5): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
ABSENT WHEN VOTE TAKEN (1): Council Member Ryan
V.ID 21-496 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing expenditure of an additional
$ 100,000.00 in previously budgeted nrnds for outside counsel and other trial expenses in the
litigation styled "City of Denton v. Robert P. Donnelly," pending in the Probate Court of
Denton County, Texas; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-496
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Armintor.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Johnson. Motion carried.
AYES (5): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
ABSENT WHEN VOTE TAKEN (1): Council Member Ryan
4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A ID 21-432 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, extending the effective period of the declared state of local disaster
to June 30, 2021; superseding and replacing the Eleventh Order of Council of the City of
Denton issued December 17, 2020 approved by Ordinance No. 20-2467; confirming the
expenditure of funds and authorizing the expenditure of additional funds; providing a
repealer clause; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-432
The item related to Item 3.D (ID 21-514) deliberated during the Work Session held earlier
in the day.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented and discussion followed.
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Following discussion Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Mayor Hudspeth. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
ABSENT WHEN VOTE TAKEN (1): Council Member Ryan
Council Member Ryan arrived at 6:49 p.m.
B. ID 21-274 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, amending the FY 2020-21 Annual Audit Plan; and providing an
effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-274
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
Council Member Meltzer moved to adopt the item as recommended by the Audit/Finance
Committee. Motion seconded by Council Member Armintor. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
C ID 21-415 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for engineering-related on-
call professional services, as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-100 - Professional Services Agreement
for engineering on-call services awarded to Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $3,031,783.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(6 0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-415
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis 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
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D. ID 21-424 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton
approving Civil Service Commissioner Lilyan Prado Carrillo’s request for a leave of
absence; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-424
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
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
E.ID 21-425 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton
confirming the Interim City Manager’s appointment of Jaime Blanton to the Civil Service
Commission to serve for the remainder of Civil Service Commissioner Lilyan Prado
Carrillo’s term, which expires on August 31, 2021; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-425
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Johnson. Motion calried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
F AESA20-0006e 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 thereof; providing a severability clause and an
effective date. STAFF HAS POSTPONED THIS ITEM TO A FUTURE DATE TO
CONTINUE TO FINALIZE SITE PLAN DETAILS. (AESA20-0006, Urban Logistics 35,
Christi Upton)
POSTPONED TO AN EVENT CERTAIN - FINALIZATION OF SITE PLAN DETAILS
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There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented at Staffs request and no discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to postpone the item to an event certain, being until the site
plan was finalized. 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
G. ID 21-428 Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and
Committees: Board of Ethics, Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Health & Building
Standards Commission, and Public Utilities Board.
APPROVED
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
Council Member Armintor moved to appoint the nominees as noted in Exhibit A. 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
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A ID 21-242a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas amending the provisions of Chapter 26 - Utilities, Article V - Indirect
discharge into sanitary wastewater system of the City’s Code of Ordinances; providing for a
severability clause; providing for a savings clause; providing a penalty; providing for
codification; and providing for publication and an effective date. Public Utilities Board
recommends 5-0.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-242a
There were no registrations or call ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened and with no callers in the queue, the public hearing was
closed
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Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Davis 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
B.220-0013b 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 General
Office (GO) and Mixed-Use Regional (MR) Districts to Highway Corridor (HC) District on
approximately 18.55 acres of land generally located on the southwest corner of the
intersection of the 1-35 Southbound Service Road and Barthold 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. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-1]
to approve the request. (220-0013b, Loves Travel Stop, Julie Wyatt)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 220-O013b
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened and with no callers in the queue, the public hearing was
closed.
Following discussion, Council Member Meltzer moved to adopt the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
C S20-0010c 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 Bar, Tavern, or Lounge use
on an approximately 0.451 acres of land, generally located on the southwest corner of
Stroud Street and South Elm Street 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. The Planning and Zoning Commission vote
[6-0] to approve the request. (S20-0010c, 400 S Elm Bar Use, Sean Jacobson).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. S20-0010c
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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The public hearing was opened and citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit B.
With no other callers on queue, the public hearing was closed.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Baker and Ryan
NAYS (3): Council Members Johnson, Armintor, and Meltzer
D.PD20-0002d Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas regarding a rezoning from General Office (GO) and Rural Residential (RR)
Districts to a Planned Development (PD) District on an approximately 90-acre property
generally located on the north side of Loop 288, between North Elm Street and Bonnie Brae
Street, 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. A supermajority
vote by the Council is required for approval. (PD20-0002d, Hirschbach, Julie Wyatt)
DENIED
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. See Exhibit B for details.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened and citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit B.
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The meeting was recessed for a short break at 10:00 p.m. and reconvened at 10:16 p.m.
With no other callers on queue, the public hearing was closed.
Following additional discussion, Council Member Meltzer moved to deny the item. Motion
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis. Motion carried to deny the item.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
E 220-0012b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, regarding an amendment to the Rayzor Ranch Overlay District to amend the
concept and zoning map exhibits and amend development standards and design criteria for
development within the eastern portion of the Rayzor Ranch South Campus - South Mixed
Use District, being approximately 90.54 acres generally located on the south side of West
University Drive/US 380, east of Heritage Trail, and west of Bonnie Brae Street in the City
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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 for severability and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission voted [7-0] to approve the request. STAFF IS REQUESTING THIS ITEM BE
POSTPONED TO THE APRIL 6, 2021 MEETING. (220-0012, Rayzor Ranch East
Overlay Amendments, Hayley Zagurski).
POSTPONED TO APRIL 6, 2021
There were no online registration or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented at Staffs request and no discussion followed.
Council Member Ryan moved to postpone the item to April 6, 2021 as requested by Staff.
Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis. Motion carried
A\TS (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
6. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed no items of interest.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 p.m.
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GERARD HUDSPETH
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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ROSA RIOS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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EXHIBIT A
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS - NOMINATIONS LIST
March 16, 2021
Agenda item 4.G (ID 21-428
BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION COUNCIL
PLACE
1
NOMINATING
CCM MEMBER NAME NEW TERM QUALIFICATION OR
Board of Ethics Johnson.1 Ronnie Mohair 2018-2020 - UN
September 1, 2020
through
August 31, 2022
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September 1 , 2020
through
August 31. 2022
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through
August 31, 2022
July 1, 2020
through
June 30, 2022
UN EXPIRED
September 1, 2019
through
August 31, 2023
Reina IEila
Pref. Qualtf. 6 - Pastor
Board of Ethics 7 Hudspeth-7 Dustin Pavelek 2018-2020 New
Pref. Qualif. 3: Engineer
Committee on Persons with Disabilities ALL - 4 All
[Hudspeth.7]Valda Morgan 2019-2020 . UN Reappointment
Health & Building Standards Commission IALL - ALT - 1 All
[Armintor-5]Cyndell Addison 2018-2020 Reappointment
Qualif.: Other
Public Utilities Board Johnson-1 Ben Jumper N/A New
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