March 23, 2021CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 23, 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 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Work
Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis and Council Members Birdia
Johnson, Connie Baker, John Ryan, Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer
ABSENT: None
Mayor Hudspeth arrived at 3:50 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis served as Presiding Officer during Mayor Hudspeth’s temporary absence.
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, 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
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:
None
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 21-485 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY
2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and annual audit.
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The item was presented by John DeBuno with Weaver [auditing services] and no discussion
followed.
There was no direction provided as the item was for presentation/discussion purposes.
B.ID 21-342 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. Parks and Recreation & Community Services - PRESENTED
2. Finance/Purchasing/Warehouse/Compliance - PRESENTED
3. Public Affairs/DTV - PRESENTED
The item was presented for the above-noted departments and discussion followed.
The work session was recessed at 3:50 p.m. and reconvened at 3:56 p.m. for a short break.
Mayor Hudspeth arrived and presided over the remainder of the work session.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the item was for
presentation/discussion purposes.
C. ID 20-2388 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for:
1 ) Inserting a mask requirement into municipal health codes
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Results were as follows:
• Item 20-2388 (1) Inserting a mask requirement into municipal health codes
o No consensus for a work session.
The work session ended at 4:24 p.m.
CLOSED MEETING
1.The City Council convened into a Closed Meeting at 4:24 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows.
A ID 21-604 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters -
Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas
Government Code, Section 551.071. Receive a presentation from staff regarding public
power competitive and financial matters about the delivery of power, wholesale energy
supply and risk management plans, hedge plans, and strategies as each relates to the DME
electric power and gas portfolio and to the February winter storm; discuss, deliberate, and
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provide direction to staff regarding the same. Consultation with the City’s attorneys
regarding legal issues, legal status, legal analysis, and legal strategy associated with the
above matters and pending and potential litigation, including release of related confidential
information, 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 any administrative proceeding or potential litigation.
DELIBERATED
The closed meeting started at 4:40 p.m. and ended at 6:00 p.m. No votes or actions were taken
during the closed meeting.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 6:18 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.
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. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted of Items 1.A-l. No items were pulled for Individual Consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the Consent Agenda 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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A.ID 21-421 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 the Texas
Woman’s University (TWU) Area Capital Projects Program; Bell Avenue Temporary
Roundabouts - Phase 1 for Capital Projects-Engineering Department, as set forth in the
contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFQ 6590-107 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $109,700.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-421
B.ID 21-492 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 Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc., for the Texas
Woman’s University (TWU) Area Capital Projects Program - Phase 1 for Capital Projects-
Engineering Department, as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-106 - Professional Services Agreement
for engineering services awarded to Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed
amount of $ 1 ,577,270.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-492
C.ID 21-450 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to
Agreement with CASA of Denton County to extend to April 30, 2021 the term of an
Agreement to construct certain improvements to facilities located at 604 and 610 North Bell
Avenue; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-450
D.ID 21-461 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to
Agreement with Grace Like Rain, Inc. to extend to June 30, 2021 the term of an Agreement
for reimbursement of pre-development costs in connection with the proposed construction of
a community village at 4000 E. McKinney Street; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-461
E ID 21-488 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 Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. for reclamation solids
handling for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7350 - Professional Services Agreement
for reclamation solids handling services awarded to Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., in the not-to-
exceed amount of $ 1,993 ,302.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-488
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F.ID 21-490 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the first amendment to the Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending the
contract approved by the City Council on June 21, 2016, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$654,135.00; said first amendment to provide additional design, archeological, and
environmental services for the Hickory Creek Interceptor Phases I and II Project; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6137 - providing
for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $310,420.00, with the
total contract amount not-to-exceed $964,555.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-490
G.ID 21-546 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, for approval of a pre-qualified professional services list for Planning,
Modeling, Hydraulics, Permitting, Engineering Design for Treatment, Storage, Pumping,
Distribution for Water Facilities, Engineering Design for Treatment, Detention, Lift Station
and Collection for Wastewater Facilities; Electrical & Instrumentation Services; Easement
and Right-of-Way Acquisition Services; Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services;
and Surveying and Sub-surface Utility Engineering Services for the Water and Wastewater
Departments; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574 - for three (3) years, with the option
for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-546
H.ID 21-554 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, for the approval of a pre-qualified professional services list of state
certified Transportation Engineers for various improvements and public safety-related
projects within the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7292 - for three (3)
years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
term)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-554
1.ID 21-477 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the Interim
City Manager or her designee to execute an underground sprinkler license and mowing
agreement between the City of Denton and the Meadows at Hickory Creek Owners
Association, regarding an underground sprinkler license and mowing agreement pertaining
to land located within the right-of-way of Vintage Boulevard between Bonnie Brae Street
and State Highway 377, City and County of Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-477
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 21-3 10 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the Interim
City Manager to execute a Master Agreement regarding property at and adjacent to 414 West
Parkway Street with the Denton Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; authorizing the Interim City
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Manager to carry out all duties pursuant thereto including the execution of a Ground Lease
Termination; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-310
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Items 2. A (21-3 10) and 2.B (21-549) were collectively read into the record and presented but
discussed and voted on individually.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Johnson. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
B,ID 21-549 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the Interim
City Manager to execute a Listing Agreement with Axis Realty Group of Denton, Inc. and
the Denton Chamber of Commerce for the sale of certain real property and improvements
comprised of a 0.449 acre tract located at 414 West Parkway Street, Denton, Texas; and
providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-549
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Items 2.A (21-3 10) and 2.B (21-549) were collectively read into the record and presented but
discussed and voted on individually.
Following discussion, Mayor Hudspeth 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
3. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed no items of interest.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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