May 04, 2021 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 4, 2021
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 2:01 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, closed meeting and 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. However, there were no online registrations or call ins on any items on the agenda.
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:
o Council Member Ryan: Item 4. J (21-802)
• The following item(s) were pulled for Individual Consideration:
o None
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 21-280 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the runoff
election if applicable, including locations, dates, and times.
The item was not presented as the unofficial results and discussions with Denton County
verified a Runoff Election was not needed.
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B.ID 21-690 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a request
for a resolution of the City of Denton stating no objection to the LDG Vintage Ranch, LP
4% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
for proposed new construction of Vintage Ranch Apartments in Denton, Texas to provide
affordable rental housing.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to schedule a resolution, as presented, for
adoption at the May 18 meeting.
C. ID 20-2529 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an
economic development incentive for Ranchland Foods, LLC.
The item was presented and discussion followed. Also presenting on the item was Kenny
Davis, President/CEO for Ranchland Foods LLC (Applicant).
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to proceed as follows:
•Five (5)-year, performance-based incentive, total not to exceed $218,500;
• Relocation grant of $100,000 (reimbursement of actual costs);
• Stratified job-based grant of up to $66,000;
• Residency bonus of $500 per employee who demonstrates a Denton residence
up to $52,500. (Verification of wage and residency based on IRS records);
Chapter 380 agreement to be funded from the Economic Development Investment
Fund 9
Nomination to Texas Enterprise Zone Program; and
DME Economic Growth Rider.
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The work session was recessed at 2:46 p.m. in order to convene the Closed Meeting.
CLOSED MEETING
1.The City Council convened into a Closed Meeting at 2:46 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows.
A ID 21-880 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential acquisition of certain real property located in the J. W. Withers
Survey, Abstract No. 1343, J. Severe Survey, Abstract No. 1164, B.B.B. & C.R.R. Company
Survey, Abstract No. 196, and W. M. Roark Survey, Abstract No. 1087, Denton County,
Texas, and located generally along Brush Creek Road, Country Club Road and US HWY
377/Fort Worth Drive, City of Denton, Texas where a public deliberation of such potential
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acquisition would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third
party. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the
potential acquisition of the real property described above 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 negotiation,
administrative proceeding, or potential litigation.
DELIBERATED
B.ID 21-888 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. D-1-GN-21-
001227, styled "City of Denton, Texas v. Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT),"
pending in the 353rd Judicial District Court, Travis 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
The closed meeting started at 3:06 p.m. and ended at 4:03 p.m. No votes or actions were taken
during the closed meeting.
Following the closed meeting, the work session was reconvened and adjourned for the day at
4:04 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, May 4, 2021, at 6:33 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, closed meeting and 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. However, there were no online registrations or call ins on any items on the agenda.
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag and B. Texas Flag
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 21-667 Proclamation: Military Spouse Appreciation
PRESENTED
B. ID 21-808 Proclamation: Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness
Day
PRESENTED
C. ID 21-832 Proclamation: Drinking Water Week
PRESENTED
3.PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Reports from members of the public
1 ) Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public
a. Nathan Goldsmith, Address not provided. regarding the traffic in Southridge.
PRESENTED
2) Additional Citizen Reports (Open Microphone)
None
4. CONSENT A(,ENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted of Items 4. A-W. No items were pulled for Individual
Consideration.
Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. 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
A. ID 21-810 Consider the approval of the minutes for April 20, 2021.
APPROVED
B ID 21-504 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a second
substantial amendment to the City’s 2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community
Development; authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign and submit the second
substantial amendment; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-504
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C.ID 21-73 1 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager, or her designee, to accept an offer from the Texas Department of Transportation
("TxDOT") to convey a 0.0677 acre portion of property to TxDOT in the E. Puchalski
Survey, Abstract No. 996, jointly owned by the City of Denton and the county of Denton,
located at 3105 West Prairie Street; authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to consumate the contemplated transaction including a memorandum of
agreement, a possession and use agreement, and a deed; authorizing the City Manager to
carry out all duties of the city pursuant to the agreements; providing a savings clause; and
providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-731
D.ID 21-794 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 Giving HOPE, Inc., to change the Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act
(ESG-CV) funding allocated under the Agreement to an amount not to exceed $158,701 and
to change the date on which the Agreement terminates to July 31, 2021; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-794
E.ID 21-795 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 change the Emergency Solutions Grant CARES
Act (ESG-CV) funding allocated under the Agreement to an amount not to exceed
$104,897.91 and to change the date on which the Agreement terminates to July 31, 2021;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-795
F.ID 21-809 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 Service
Agreement with United Way Of Denton County, Inc., for allocation of funding from the
Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV), as set forth in the contract; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-005 -
Service Agreement for allocation of funding for the Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act
(ESG-CV) awarded to United Way Of Denton County, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$128,273.36).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-809
G ID 21-799 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a contract
between the City of Denton and Rey-Mar Construction, amending the contract approved by
City Council on May 21, 2019, in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,418,000.00; amended by
Amendment 1 approved by Purchasing; said second amendment to providing additional
construction services for the Hickory Creek Lift Station; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6894 - providing for an additional second
amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $128,170.68, with the total contract amount
not-to-exceed $3,555,833.36). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-799
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H.ID 21-800 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 7214 for
Utility Scale Solar Energy for Denton Municipal Electric; and providing an effective date
(RFP 7214). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-800
1.ID 21-801 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 Felix Construction Company, for the repair of LLWTP Filter #2 at the Lake Lewisville
Water Treatment Plant for the Water Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7587 - awarded to Felix Construction
Company, in the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-801
J.ID 21-802 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 Anixter, Inc., for the supply of electric meter equipment for the City of Denton, Section
A - Electric Meters with the AMI Board; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB 7611 - awarded to Anixter, 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 $7,355,400.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-802
K.ID 21-804 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 Electric Cooperatives, Inc., for the supply of electric meter equipment for the
City of Denton, Section B - Electric Meter Sockets, Section C - Secondary Instrument Rated
Transformers, and Section D - Primary Instrument Rated Transformers; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7611 - awarded to Texas
Electric Cooperatives, 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 $403,600.00). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-804
L ID 21-805 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 Trilliant Networks, Inc., for the supply of electric meter equipment for the City of
Denton, Section E - Trilliant Secure Mesh AMI Equipment; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7611 - awarded to Trilliant Networks,
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 $362,700.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-805
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M.ID 21-806 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 NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, for the
Electric Utility Cost of Service and Rate Design Study for Denton Municipal Electric, as set
forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 7628 - Professional Services Agreement for cost services awarded to
NewOen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
S 169,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-806
N.ID 21-807 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
through the State of Texas Smart Buy Program for the purchase of library print materials as
awarded by State of Texas Contract Number 715-M2 Publications, Audiovisual Materials,
Books, and Cataloging Services (Prepared Materials Only); providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7673 - awarded to Baker & Taylor, LLC,
for a term ending October 3 1, 2024, and in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-807
0.ID 21-831 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 Ameri-Mex Contractors Inc,, for the reconstruction of a residential property located at
3313 Sunnydale Lane, under the City of Denton Home Improvement Program; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7616 - awarded to
Amen-Mex Contractors Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $103,400.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-831
P.ID 21-836 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-2079 providing
for acceptance of additional eligible Non-Annexation Agreements for agricultural, wildlife
management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the
existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH-12 of
approximately 1,154 acres located on the south side of E. University Drive, East of N.
Mayhill Road, north and south of Blagg Road, north and south of Mills Road, and east and
west of S. Trinity Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-836
Q.ID 21-837 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-2080 providing
for acceptance of additional eligible Non-Annexation Agreements for agricultural, wildlife
management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the
existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA-1 of
approximately 1,171 acres located on the south side of Jim Christal Road, the north side of
Tom Cole Road, west of Masch Branch Road; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-837
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R.ID 21-838 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-2081 providing
for acceptance of additional eligible Non-Annexation Agreements for agricultural, wildlife
management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the
existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA-2, an area
approximately 1,472 acres located on the south side of FM 1173, north of W. University
Drive, west of 1-35; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-838
S.ID 21-839 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-2082 providing
for acceptance of additional eligible Non-Annexation Agreements for agricultural, wildlife
management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the
existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA-3, an area
approximately 1,075 acres located on the south side of Ganzer Road, north and south of
Barthold Road, north of FM 1 173, west of 1-35; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-839
T.ID 21-840 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-2083 providing
for acceptance of additional eligible Non-Annexation Agreements for agricultural, wildlife
management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the
existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA-4, an area
approximately 1,555 acres located on the south side ofMilam Road, north of Loop 288, east
of 1-35; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-840
U.ID 21-841 Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172
Non-Annexation Agreements for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife
management or timberland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and
abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH-3,
an area of approximately 421 acres located on the south side of Spring Side Road, north,
south and west of Corbin Road, west of 1-35; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-841
V ID 21-842 Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172
Non-Annexation Agreements for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife
management or timbaland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and
abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH- 12,
an area of approximately 1,154 acres located on the south side of E. University Drive, east
of N. Mayhill Road, north and south ofBlagg Road, north and south of Mills Road, and east
and west of S. Trinity Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-842
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W.ID 21-843 Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172
Non-Annexation Agreements for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife
management or timbaland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and
abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as P AA-4,
an area of approximately 1,555 acres located on the south side ofMilam Road, north of Loop
288, east of 1-35; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-843
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION - CONSIDERATION OF THE USE
OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A ID 21-717 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public
use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of various (1) permanent water & wastewater
easements, (I1) permanent electric easements, and (II1) temporary construction easements,
generally located along Interstate 35E, east of Loop 288 and north of U.S. Highway 380
(University Drive), situated in the John McGowan Survey - Abstract No. 797; the Gideon
Walker Survey - Abstract No. 1330, the Memphis, El Paso and Pacific Railroad Company
Survey - Abstract No. 950, the Daniel Lombard Survey - Abstract No. 784, and the J.
Worrall Survey - Abstract No. 1433, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more
particularly described in the attached Exhibit " A" (collectively, the "Property Interests");
authorizing the Interim City Manager and City Attorney, or their respective designees, to
acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required
by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the property interests
if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney, or his designee, to file
eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making
findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-717
The item was presented and discussion followed.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved that the City of Denton, after having
made the offers required by State law, use the power of eminent domain, if needed, to acquire
various permanent easements and temporary construction easements, situated in the John
McGowan Survey – Abstract No. 797; the Gideon Walker Survey – Abstract No. 1330, the
Memphis, El Paso and Pacific Railroad Company Survey – Abstract No. 950, the Daniel
Lombard Survey – Abstract No. 784, and the J. Worrall Survey – Abstract No. 1433, all in
the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, and more particularly described on Exhibit “A“
to the ordinance now under consideration and on the screen to be displayed to the audience,
all of which are for a valid public use necessary to provide the water, wastewater, and
electrical utility relocation adjacent to Interstate Highway 35E, to serve the public and
citizens of the City of Denton.
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Each page of Exhibit A of the proposed ordinance was shown online prior to a second to the
motion being called.
Motion seconded by Council Member Baker. Motion carried.
Following additional discussion, Mayor Hudspeth called the vote on the item.
AYES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
6.ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 21-705 Consider approval of a resolution confirming revisions to comment cards provided
for individuals to comment at City Council meetings; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-705
The item was a result of City Council Request Item 3.C. ID 21-002 submitted by Council
Member Armintor and deliberated by City Council on January 5, 2021.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Upon inquiry, City Attorney Leal confirmed that use of the citizen contact information
obtained through the process outlined in the proposed resolution being considered could not
be released. The purpose of the use is strictly for communicating regarding the item that they
submitted the comment card/information on/for.
Following discussion, Council Member Meltzer 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
B S21-0002a Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton extending the approval
period for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a multifamily dwelling use originally approved
via Ordinance S19-0002a for an approximately 15.467-acre property generally located on
the north side of East McKinney Street, approximately 1,130 feet east of North Loop 288 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 for severability and an effective date. (S21-0002a, Forest Crossing, Julie
Wyatt)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. S21-0002a
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There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed. The Applicant, Aimee Bissett with 97 Land
Company, answered questions regarding the proposed project.
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
7.PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ID 21-502 Hold a public hearing inviting public comment on the 2021 Action Plan for
Housing and Community Development.
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.
Note: There was no formal action taken as the item was a public hearing only.
B AESA2 1-0001b 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 northwest side of the intersection of Western Boulevard and Jim
Chdstal Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the
City’s Official Environmentally Sensitive Areas Map; providing for a penalty in the
maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an
effective date. (AESA2 1-0001b, Exeter - Martino Property, Christi Upton)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. AESA21-OOOlb
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened and with no callers in the queue, the public hearing was
closed.
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
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C.S20-0008b 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 Multi-Family Dwelling use
on approximately 16.106 acres of land, generally located on the south side of East McKinney
Street, approximately 530 feet east of the intersection of Mayhill Road and East McKinney
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 thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission voted [7-0] to approve the request. (S20-0008b, Legacy
Multifamily)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. S20-OO08b
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 but
include a requirement that the developer work with staff in including a coordinatized trail
plan. 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
D 220-0014c 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
Residential 6 (R6) to a Light Industrial (LI) district on approximately 12,69 acres of land
generally located on the east side of Geesling Road, approximately 320 feet south of E.
University 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 thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and
Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to approve the request. (220-0014c, Geesling Road
Industrial, Hayley Zagurski).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 220-0014c
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, Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Johnson, Baker,
Ryan, and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
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E.DCA21-0002a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code Section 2.6, "Subdivision
Procedures" specifically, amending Subsection 2.6.3, "Preliminary Plat" prohibiting
preliminary plats within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City; 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 [6-0] to approve the
request. (DCA21-0002a, Prohibiting Preliminary Plats in the ETJ, Richard D. Cannone,
AICP)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. DCA21-0002a
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened and with no callers in the queue, the public hearing was
closed.
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
8. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed items of interest.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
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ROSA RIOS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
A jDSPETH
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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