July 20, 2021CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 20, 2021
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT IN PERSON:
ABSENT:
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Paul Meltzer and Council
Members Vicki Byrd, Brian Beck, Jesse Davis, Alison Maguire,
and Deb Arrnintor
None
Also present were Interim City Manager Sara Hensley and Interim City Attorney Catherine
Clifton.
The posted agenda noted the registration process for both in-person, call-in, and virtual
public participation at this meeting. While citizen commentary received via the online
registration process was not read, each member for the City Council received each online
commentary as it was submitted. Both in-person, call-in, and online comments received are
reflected in the exhibit to the minutes of this meeting.
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 Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer: Items 4.P (21-1371), 4.Q (21 -1372), 4.R (21-1373), 4.S
(21-1375), 4.T (21-1376)
o Council Member Beck: Items 4.J (21-1339), 4.P (21-1371), 4.Q (21-1372), 4.R (21-
1373), 4.S ( 21-1375), 4.T (21-1376), 4.U (21-1388), 4.AF (21-1443), 4.AG ( 21-
1496)
• The following items were pulled for Individual Consideration:
o Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer: Item 4 .H (21-13 8 7)
o Council Member Armintor: Item 4.H (21-1387)
o Council Member Davis: Items 4.D (21-1394), 4.E (21-1395), and 4.AE (21-1176)
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3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 21-703 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit
Project 022 -Building Permit Processes.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the item was for
presentation/discussion purposes.
B. ID 21-455 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding FY 2021-
22 departmental budget presentations for Electric, Customer Service, Traffic, Facilities, and
Airport.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
The work session was recessed for a short break at 3:58 p.m. and reconvened at 4:11 p.m.
Discussion continued.
Following further discussion, there was no direction provided in preparation for the Fiscal
Year 2021-2022 budget for the above-noted departments.
C. ID 21-1367 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an
agreement with the Denton Parks Foundation and the City of Denton, Texas, to allow the
Denton Parks Foundation to raise funds on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department.
The item was presented and discussion followed. Brook Moore, Executive Director of the
Parks Foundation, presented on the item.
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 5:05 p.m. and reconvened at 5:34 p.m.
D. ID 21-1397 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on establishing a
new Economic Development Catalyst Fund.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to not move forward.
Mayor Hudspeth announced Public Hearing Items 6.B (Z21-0007d) and 6.C (PD21-0001d)
scheduled for the Regular Meeting being held later in the day were being postponed.
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E. ID 21-759 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council request for:
1) Work session on making city boards and committees more inclusive and accessible for
the public to serve and participate.
• Item 21-759 (1) Work session on making city boards and committees more inclusive
and accessible for the public to serve and participate
o Consensus for a future work session.
The work session adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
CLOSED MEETING -NOT HELD
1. The City Council did not convene into a Closed Meeting; therefore, the following items were
not considered:
A. ID 21-1303 Consultation with Attorneys -Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy related to Cause No.
D-Z-GN-21-001227, styled "City of Denton v. Electric Reliability Council of Texas" in the
353rd District Court, Travis County, Texas; where 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 otherwise compromise the City's legal position.
NOT DELIBERATED
B. ID 21-1440 Consultation with Attorneys -Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 .
Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with a pending
transmission cost of service rate case, where 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 potential litigation.
NOT DELIBERATED
REGULAR MEETING
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Regular Called Meeting on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 6:33 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT IN PERSON:
ABSENT:
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council
Members Vicki Byrd, Brian Beck, Jesse Davis, Alison Maguire,
and Deb Armintor
None
Also present were Interim City Manager Sara Hensley and Interim City Attorney Catherine
Clifton.
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The posted agenda noted the registration process for both in-person, call-in, and virtual
public participation at this meeting. While citizen commentary received via the online
registration process was not read, each member for the City Council received each online
commentary as it was submitted. Both in-person, call-in, and online comments received are
reflected in the exhibit to the minutes of this meeting.
Mayor Hudspeth announced Public Hearing Item 6.B (Z21-0007d) had been pulled from
consideration along with Item 6.C (PD21-0001d) which had been pulled by the developer to allow
time to meet with the residents. Interested attendees were asked to complete/submit a virtual white
card to the City Secretary and they would be notified of the meeting date the item returned for
consideration.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag and B. Texas Flag
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 21-1275 Proclamation: Pet Mayor
PRESENTED
B. ID 21-1276 Proclamation: Parks and Recreation Month
PRESENTED
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
Mayor Hudspeth spoke to the importance of citizens' First Amendment Rights; and advised
he was tasked with ensuring everyone is respectful of everyone's opinions.
B. Reports from members of the public
1) Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public
1. Ms. Mona Isola, 4108 Sonoma Drive, regarding construction in the Vintage
Neighborhood.
CANCELLED;NOTPRESENTED
2. Ms. Shaunna Serano, 2720 Hardee Court, regarding Deerwood Parkway and
Kings Row mobility traffic issue.
PRESENTED
3. Ms. Krystal Muller, 2005 Stockbridge Rd Apt# 4104, regarding Denton Basic
Services Center.
PRESENTED
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4. Ms. Deborah Wright, 2515 Crestwood Place, regarding Denton Basic Services
Center.
PRESENTED
5. Ms. Pam Gutierrez, 10786 FM 2153, regarding Tiny House Village.
PRESENTED
6. Ms. Jane Piper-Lunt, 1205 N Austin, regarding Denton Basic Services Center -
Tiny House Village.
PRESENTED
7. Mr. Dan Hammond, 2002 West Hickory St., regarding asbestos danger in
residential demolition and establishing more rigorous oversight by understanding
and following federal rules.
PRESENTED
2) Additional Citizen Reports (Open Microphone)
None
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted ofltems 4.A-AG. During the Work Session held earlier in the day,
Item 4 .H (21-13 8 7) was pulled for Individual Consideration by Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer; Item 4 .H
(21-1387) was pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Armintor; and Items 4.D
(21-1394), 4.E (21-1395), and 4.AE ( 21-1176) were pulled for Individual Consideration by
Council Member Davis.
Council Member Davis moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of Items 4.A-C, F,
G, I-AD, AF, and AG. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer. Motion carried.
A YES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck, Davis,
Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
A. ID 21-1348 Consider the approval of the minutes for June 15 and June 22, 2021.
APPROVED
B. ID 21-13 81 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the June 28,
2021 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Susan Parker be excused; and
declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-1381
C. ID 21-1488 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 9,
2021 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Susan Parker be excused; and
declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-1488
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F. ID 21-1302 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 Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend,
P.C., amending the contract approved by the City Manager on March 29, 2021, in the not-
to-exceed amount of $45,500.00; said first amendment for outside counsel in the litigation
styled "City of Denton v. Electric Reliability Council of Texas, et al.," in the 353rd Judicial
District Court, Travis County, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 7711 -providing for an additional first amendment
expenditure amount not-to-exceed $154,500.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed
$200,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1302
G. ID 21-1441 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 Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., for
professional legal services relating to the City's compliance with Public Utility Commission
of Texas Electric Transmission Cost of Service rate filing, rules, rulemaking, and
proceedings, as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 7762 -professional legal services awarded to Lloyd
Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., in the not-to-exceed amount of $550,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1441
I. ID 21-1337 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a fourth amendment to a contract between
the City of Denton and Primoris Distribution Services, Inc., amending the contract approved
by City Council on September 11, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $900,000.00;
amended by Amendments 1, 2 and 3 approved by Purchasing; said fourth amendment to
continue to provide overhead distribution construction services; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6582 -providing for an
additional fourth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $225,000.00, with the total
contract amount not-to-exceed $1,125,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (5 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1337
J. ID 21-1339 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 UST General Contracting, LLC for the demolition of the Bio Mass Power Generation
Facility located at the City of Denton Landfill; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7632 -awarded to UST General Contracting,
LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $199,697.49). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval ( 5 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1339
K. ID 21-1340 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 Standard Utility Construction, Inc., for the maintenance and repairs of TxDOT Street
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Lights along the I-35 corridor and TxDOT Highways within the City of Denton and Denton
Municipal Electric ' s service area; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7679 -awarded to Standard Utility Construction, Inc., for
three years (3), with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five
(5) year not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (5 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1340
L. ID 21-1341 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 Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Kirkpatrick Architecture Studio,
amending the contract approved by City Council on April 18, 2017, in the not-to-exceed
amount of $652,200.00; amended by Amendments 1 and 2 approved by Purchasing; said
second amendment to provide additional materials testing, management, and HVAC system
balancing for Fire Station 3; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (File 6318 -providing for an additional second amendment expenditure
amount not-to-exceed $13,664.40 with the total contract amount not-to-exceed
$715,654.63).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1341
M. ID 21-1342 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 Plante & Moran, PLLC for Software Inventory Audit Services for the Technology
Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 7566 -awarded to Plante & Moran, PLLC, in the not-to-exceed amount
of $70,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1342
N. ID 21-1343 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 Gear Cleaning Solutions, LLC, for advanced cleaning, repair, and inspection of personal
protective equipment for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7682 -awarded to Gear Cleaning 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 $358,980.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1343
0. ID 21-1344 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 Techline, Inc., for the supply of Gang Operated Air Break (GOAB) Switches for Denton
Municipal Electric to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7694 -awarded to
Techline, 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 $458,455.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1344
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P. ID 21-1371 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the first amendment to a contract between
the City of Denton and Christian Community Action, amending the contract approved by
City Council on December 17, 2020 in the not-to-exceed amount of $197,926.00, to provide
additional homelessness prevention services, said first amendment to extend the term of the
contract to October 31, 2021; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (RFQ 7525-001 -providing for an additional first amendment expenditure
amount not-to-exceed $82,079.00, with a total contract amount not-to-exceed $280,005.00,
and extending the contract with Christian Community Action to October 31, 2021 ).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1371
Q. ID 21-1372 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the second amendment to a contract
between the City of Denton and Giving Hope, Inc., amending the contract approved by City
Council on December 17, 2020 in the not-to-exceed amount of $277,616.00, for the
Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV); said second amendment to extend the
term of the contract to October 31, 2021; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-002 -
extending a contract with Giving Hope, Inc. to October 31, 2021).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1372
R. ID 21-1373 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the second amendment to a contract
between the City of Denton and Grace Like Rain, Inc., amending the contract approved by
City Council on December 17, 2020 in the not-to-exceed amount of $292,993.00, for the
Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV), said second amendment to extend the
term of the contract to October 31, 2021; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-003 -providing for a reduction second amendment
amount not-to-exceed $3,209.75, with a total contract amount not-to-exceed $101,688.16
and extending the contract with Grace Like Rain, Inc. to October 31 , 2021 ).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1373
S. ID 21-1375 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the first amendment to a contract between
the City of Denton and The Salvation Army -Denton amending the contract approved by
City Council on December 21, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of$656,465.00, to provide
additional homelessness prevention services, said first amendment to extend the term of the
contract to October 31, 2021; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (RFQ 7525-004 -providing for an additional first amendment expenditure
amount not-to-exceed $59,893.00, with a total contract amount not-to-exceed $716,358.00
and extending the contract with The Salvation Army -Denton to October 31, 2021 ).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1375
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T. ID 21-1376 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of the first amendment to a contract between
the City of Denton and United Way of Denton County, Inc., amending the contract approved
by City Council on May 4, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $128,273.36, for the
Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV); said first amendment to extend the term
of the contract to October 31, 2021; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-005 -
extending a contract with United Way of Denton County, Inc. to October 31, 2021 ).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1376
U. ID 21-1388 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 DNV Energy USA, Inc., for transmission planning
professional services for Denton Municipal Electric' s transmission and generation assets as
set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 7660 -Professional Services Agreement for planning services awarded
to DNV Energy USA, 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 $1,550,803.97). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (5 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1388
V. ID 21-1422 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 SHI Government Solutions, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network
Contract #579-19, for the purchase of software licenses and maintenance for continued
vendor technical support and software upgrades to the Cartegraph Operations Management
System for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7733 -awarded to SHI Government Solutions,
in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $290,300.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (5 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1422
W. ID 21-1427 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract
between the City of Denton and Hammett Excavation, Inc., for the excavation and
construction of Cell 4 at the City of Denton Landfill; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7540 -Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-
exceed amount of $72,606.50, for a total contract award aggregated to $3,320,581.34). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1427
X. ID 21-1429 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 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for Bank Depository Services for the Finance
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
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(RFP 7435 -awarded to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., in a five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$1,000,000.00). The Audit/Finance Committee recommends approval (3-0). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (5 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1429
Y. ID 21-1435 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 Fulton Supply and Recycling, Inc., for the sale of scrap electrical wire, metals, white
goods, electric meters, and water meters for various City departments; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7555 -awarded to Fulton
Supply and Recycling, Inc, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1)
year extensions, in the total five (5) year term). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (5 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1435
Z. ID 21-1436 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to utilize a contract
with Holiday Autogroup, through the Tarrant County Purchasing Network Contract #2020-
175, for two (2) new replacement Ford Police Interceptors for the Police Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7699 -
awarded to Holiday Autogroup, in the not-to-exceed amount of $115,200.10).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1436
AA. ID 21-1437 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 special
inspection, geotechnical engineering services, and materials testing including soil &
aggregate, concrete, masonry, steel, and asphalt materials related to vertical construction
projects for the Facilities Management Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ
7703 -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. 21-1437
AB. ID 21-1444 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 Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Kirkpatrick Architecture Studio,
amending the contract approved by the City Manager on May 18, 2020, in the not-to-exceed
amount of $88,570.00; said first amendment to provide additional architectural design for
the renovation of the American Legion Hall Senior Center (ALH) located at 629 Lakey
Street; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ
7366 -providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed
$79,208.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $167,778.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1444
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AC. ID 21-1445 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 2 to the contract
between the City of Denton and Mart, Inc., for additional construction services for the
renovation of the American Legion Senior Center Hall located at 629 Lakey Street; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7103 -Change
Order No. 2 in the not-to-exceed amount of$27,286.86, for a total contract award aggregated
to $1,634,639.91).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1445
AD. ID 21-1433 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 USIC Locating Services, LLC, for locating and marking all existing and future installed
utility lines for Denton Municipal Electric, and the Fiber, Water, and Wastewater
Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 7672 -awarded to USIC Locating Services, 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 $4,500,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1433
AF. ID 21-1443 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the
Interim City Manager, or her designee, to approve a contract with "Flock Group, Inc.", dba
"Flock Safety", to grant the Denton Police Department access to the Flock Safety secure
database; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-1443
AG. ID 21-1496 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the Interim
City Manager to execute a Property Tax Settlement Agreement with Daniel C Atkinson and
Kelley Dees, owners of property located at 4525 South Bonnie Brae Street; authorizing
expenditures, providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1496
ITEMS PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
D. ID 21-1394 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and
authorizing the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for Fire Protection Services; and
declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1394
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Davis.
Council Member Davis had a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
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The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Beck. Motion carried.
A YES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (1): Council Member Davis
E. ID 21-1395 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and
authorizing the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for Ambulance Services; and
declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1395
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Davis.
Council Member Davis had a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
Council Member Beck moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Maguire. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (1): Council Member Davis
H. ID 21-1387 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 Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Lloyd Gosse link Rochelle & Townsend,
P.C., amending the contract approved by City Council on January 10, 2017, in the not-to-
exceed amount of $715,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council;
said second amendment to provide specialized, professional legal services to secure a Permit
Amendment for the City ofDenton's Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Facility, MSW Permit#
l 590B, extending the term of the contract to January 10, 2023; and providing an effective
date (File 6288 -extending a contract with Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. to
January 10, 2023). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1387
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Member
Armintor.
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There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed at this time.
Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Byrd. Motion carried.
Discussion followed.
Mayor Hudspeth called the vote on Council Member Davis' motion, seconded by Council
Member Byrd, to adopt the item as presented. Motion carried.
A YES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Davis, and Maguire
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
AE. ID 21-1176 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the Interim
City Manager, or her designee, to execute an Interlocal Agreement in the form of a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Denton Independent School District (DISD), for
reimbursement to the City in the estimated amount of $763,601 for compensation and
benefits of student resource officers (SROs) assigned at DISD for the period of July 1, 2021,
through June 30, 2022, and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1176
Pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Davis.
Council Member Davis had a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Beck. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (1): Council Member Davis
5. ITEMS FOR INDMDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 21-1165 Consider appointing a nominating committee to recommend appointees to serve
on the Economic Development Partnership Board.
APPROVED
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
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The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Council Member Davis moved to appoint the following:
APPOINTEES
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth
Council Member Vicki Byrd
Chamber Member Marty Rivers
Motion seconded by Council Member Beck. Motion carried.
A YES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Davis, Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
B. ID 21-1439 Consider approval of a resolution by the City of Denton outlining concerns and
proposed revisions to the Denton County Transportation Authority's (DCTA) proposed
service delivery model to include on-demand zone service and the potential removal of
existing fixed route bus service that will significantly impact transit services in the Denton
community; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-1439
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. The summary of public commentary/registrations are noted in Exhibit A.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
Following discussion, Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item as presented with the
following amendments:
• Change Section 2(i): provide on-demand service and service for all existing fixed
routes concurrently for six months 90 days from the implementation of on-demand
service to allow DCTA time to gather data and optimize the delivery model based on
ridership patterns;
• Delete Section 2(iii) in its entirety: identify eff'l eptien te maintain 1:1:nien
represenlotien, pay, and benefits fer cwrent dri~ers; and
• Enumerate Section 2(iv) to 2(iii) due to the deletion of the original Section 2(iii).
Motion seconded by Mayor Hudspeth.
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Discussion followed.
Mayor Hudspeth called the vote on Council Member Davis' motion, seconded by him, to
adopt the item with the above-noted changes. Motion failed.
A YES (2): Mayor Hudspeth and Council Member Davis
NAYS (5): Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck, Maguire, and
Armintor
Council Member Beck moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Meltzer.
Discussion followed.
Council Member Maguire suggested changes, in order to provide clarity on points previously
discussed/misunderstood, to Section 2(i) which could be reworded to ''provide on-demand
service and service for all existing fixed routes concurrently for six months from the
implementation of on-demand service to allow DCTA time to gather data and, after the six-
month period, optimize the delivery model based on ridership patterns."
Discussion continued.
Following an inquiry that under Roberts Rules of Order the change could possibly be
presented as a friendly amendment, Council Member Maguire also inquired on presenting her
change as a friendly amendment. Mayor Hudspeth did not concur. Council Member Maguire
stated that her friendly amendment consisted of adding 3-4 words to provide clarification; and
that even without that friendly amendment, the core of what that section stated remained the
same. Mayor Hudspeth agreed that the context was not being modified. There was no formal
friendly amendment offered to Council Member Beck's motion to adopt the item as presented.
Council Member Beck called a Point of Order that Council Member Maguire had presented
her change as a friendly amendment. Mayor Hudspeth denied the Point of Order.
Mayor Hudspeth republished Council Member Beck's motion to adopt the item as presented,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer, and called the vote on the motion.
During the progression of voting, the question arose as to why a friendly amendment could
not be offered. Upon Mayor Hudspeth's inquiry, Interim City Attorney Clifton, as the City's
Parliamentarian under the City Council Rules of Procedure, advised the following:
• Procedurally a Point of Order had been raised, with the Mayor making his ruling on
that Point of Order; and while there was an opportunity to appeal the decision of the
Chair upon that ruling, that did not happen; and
• With the vote on the item having been called, there was no opportunity to appeal.
There was no further discussion.
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The vote on the item continued. Motion carried.
A YES (5): Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck, Maguire, and
Armintor
NAYS (2): Mayor Hudspeth and Council Member Davis
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PD21-0003b 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 3 (R3) District to a Planned Development (PD) District on approximately 17.805
acres ofland generally located 275 feet north of the intersection ofN Bonnie Brae Street and
Carril Al Lago 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 [6-0] to approve the request. (PD21-0003b, Perch,
Sean Jacobson)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. PD21-0003b
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. The summary of public commentary/registrations are
noted in Exhibit A.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened and citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
With no other caller on queue, the public hearing was closed.
Following discussion, Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Beck. Motion carried.
A YES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Davis, Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
B. Z21-0007d 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 Public
Facilities (PF) District to Light Industrial (LI) District on approximately 30.43 acres of land
generally located on the south side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 900 feet east of
Thomas J Egan 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
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Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0J to approve the request. (Z21-0007d, Jim
Christal Road Rezoning, Karina Maldonado)
NOT CONSIDERED
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. The summary of public commentary/registrations are
noted in Exhibit A.
As noted, the item was not considered.
C. PD21-000ld 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 on
approximately 95.18 acres from Residential 4 (R4) District to a Planned Development (PD)
District and approximately 5.25 acres from Residential 7 (R7) District to a Planned
Development (PD) District, totaling approximately 100.43 acres; the 95.18-acre site is
generally located northwest of the intersection of Deerwood Parkway and Grant Parkway
and the 5.25-acre site is generally located northeast of the intersection of North Loop 288
and Kings Row, 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 recommend approval the request with conditions. (PD2 l-
0001 d, Kings Way, Julie Wyatt)
POSTPONED AT THE REQUEST OF THE DEVELOPER TO ALLOW TIME TO
MEET AGAIN WITH THE RESIDENTS
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. The summary of public commentary/registrations are
noted in Exhibit A.
The item was postponed as noted above.
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed items of interest.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
CATHY WELBORN
ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
MINUTES APPROVED ON: B~0s± ::, 1 'Lo L-\
July 20, 2021 City Council Special Called Meeting -EXHIBIT A
Speaker Commentaries/Registrations
Online, Email, Phone
Nante Last Address City Agenda Item Position Method Comments
Levi Acord 3120 Deerfield Drive Demon PD21-0001d Opposed Online Approving this PD is not what is best for our city. My neighbors and I have made this very clear. For more info, please consult the
dozens of opposition letters drafted by members of our community and ignored Dy the P&Z. We are told Mr Strange is a good
developer. so this PD must not be his best work. Please give him the opportunity to create a better neighborhood that benefits
everyone in this area by rejecting this PD, My neighbors: and I are speaking with a unified voice. Will you join us?
Cody Acord 3120 Deerfield Drive Denton PD21-000ld Opposed Online The development has been pushed t)lrough with minima] concern for the existing neighborhood, as welt as for the traffic issues
present in this area. I urge the city council to vote against this development, and encourage Mr.Stfange to collaborate with the
existing neighborhood, to build somethins that benefits us as well as him, as the current development only benefits him and the
current landowner of the proposed development site.
Zane Acord 3120 Deerfield Drive Denton PD21-000ld Opposed Online This proposed development would be a detriment to the city of Denton. lt supplants much of the natural ecosystem, adds an
exorbitant amount of traffic to an already congested area, deprives a neighhorhood of water, and it does an of this while completely
disregarding the Denton 2030 plan. This development seeks to tum an area that is supposed to be rural ftinge into the density of a
near city center area, which is completely antithetical to the existing neighborhood.
Laura Adams l719 Hartlee Court Denton PDll-OOO!d Opposed Online No Comment
Ryan Adams l719 Hartlee Court Denton PD21-000!d Opoosed Online No Comment
Coleen Ahem 39l9 Fawn Drive Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online Deerwood neighborhood doesn't have the infrastructure to sustain such large developments in the area. The number of lots
proposed would result in very densely populated area w/ only 1 access to neighborhood, which is unsafe for emergency vehicles to
enter the neighborhood. neighborhood school already at capacity. Where would these children go to school? undeveloped land
that is being deemed open space is only d/t land that can't be developed b/c of gas lines, power lines & easements.
Mary Arndt 3375 Hardee Field Road Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online The natural beauty of the large trees and rolling hills of Deerwood Parkway are a unique asset to Denton. Please do not turn this
lovely area or custom built homes into a plowed down common neighborhood with crammed houses! Please preserve this area for
R4 custom homes that would offer the quality of life that we have in beautiful neighborhoods in other parts of Denton, New
apartment buildings and starter homes have been added to tJ1is area. Traffic here is already a problem. NO to PD zoning!
Stephen Arndt 3375 Hartlee Field Road Denton PD21-000!d Opposed Online Would you please stop trying to boild on every unbuilt square inch of Denton? What is wrong with you people? Denton is already
way too big. We should be aiming for zero population growth. Stop building it, and they will stop coming, Do you really want to be
like Frisco. Dallas. Austin,. Houston, New York City? Where does thls insane growth end? How much is enough for you people?
You are destroying--no, you have already destroyod--what was once a lovely small town. Keep the rural areas ruraJl
Rob Baldwin 3904 Elm Street Ste, B Dallas PD2l-0003b Support In Person The aoolicant; thanked staff.
Carolyn B.arnes 5S04 Woodland Hills Dr Denton PD2J-0001d Opposed Online Property should be developed w/current R4 zoning. No unique benefit justifying PD -slmilar housing being built in Denton now
w/out PDs. Single entry/exit not safe & will create traffic bottleneck. Most green space unusable for recreation. R3 request based
on all acreage. not buildable space. Housing will be denser on actual buildab!e space. Traffic study paid for by developer does not
reflect actual traffic now. much less w/new housing.
Lauren Bonenberger S633 Woodland Hills Drive Denton PD2J-000Jd Opposed Online No Comment
Bemie K Brown 3438 Manor Lane Denton, PD21-0001d Opposed Online This proposed development is not fit. We are in desperate need of iarger lots. [ am a Realtor and Denton is losing out on tax from
reaJ estate. My customers are going to Argyle, Aubrey. Cross Roads . Denton doesn't need to lose out. The proposal does not
have enough ingress and egress and does not accommodate the traffic situation. I like Mr. Strange and lhe nice homes he has built
on the S side of Denton. Would like a similar oeighborhood in the North,
Eva Cadwallader 3920 Fawn Drive Denton PD21-000id Opposed Online No Comment
Michael Cannady 3l0 I Deerfield Drive Denton PD21-000ld Opposed Online No Comment
Kristin Carlson 3108 Deerfield Drive Denton PD21-000ld Opposed Online My concerns regard infrastructure of the streets of access fot these additional homes, i.e., Kings Row, Loop 288, Deerwood
Parkway, etc .• which are now taxed to their limits, in my estimation. There is also concern regarding water shed, as the streets of
the existing subdivision are known to hold large amounts of water during stonns There is also the concern of the endangered
horny toad that inhabits the trees immediately adjacent to my backyard in the field that is proposed for development.
Drew Christ :uos Carriage Hm Denton PD21-0003b Support Telephone Requested Coundl to approved PD as presented, stated this is last opportunity for connectivity and the developer has gone above
and beyond,
Kevin Comish 5638 Woodland Hills Drive Denton PD21-0001d Oooosed Online No Comment
Leslie Couture l22S Northway Denton PD2l-0003b Opposed Online 1) This area promotes conservation of scenic rural open space. It is the home to many species of plants and wildlife. Jt has never
been developed. 2) This area helps reduce the urban heat island effect by providing a green space between the neighborhood and the
Rayzor Ranch Development. 3) Having a pocket park or a sidewaJk at the west end of the development would provide a safe path
to stores and restaurants by pedestrians and bicyclists and safer than crossing Bonnie Brae once it is 6 lanes.
July 20, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting-EXHIBIT A
Speaker Commcntarics/Rcgistr11tions
Online, Email. Phone
Page 2 of5
Name Lost Address
Roger Co, 3912 Deer Forest Drive
Nancy Crisco 3821 Deer Forest Drive
Carl Crisco 3821 Deer Forest Drive
Karin Darley 3916 Fawn Drive
Anthony Faul 3108 Deerfield Drive
Winifred Fowker 3116 Deerfield Drive
Susan Garrett 3936 Fawn Drive
David Garrett 3936 Fawn Drive
Andrew Garrett 3936 Fawn Drive
Elizabeth Good lS15 W. 6th Street
Joshua Hatton 1414 Auburn Drive
Gene Heathcock 5016 Golden Circle
Kimberly Hope S041 Oak Bend Circle
Yukfan Kam 3933 Grant Parkway
Nathan Kam 3933 Grant Parkway
Josiah Kam 3933 Grant Parkway
Brendan Kenne11y SOS8 Oak Bend Circle
Debra Kleinhans 3108 Deerfield Drive
Garry Landreth S502 Farris Road
Donna Lange S028 Golden Circle
Brenda Larsen 3208 Staohorn Circle
Bridget Marshall 3539 Pine Trail
Jerry Marshall 3539 Pine Trail
City Agenda Item Position Method Comments
Denton PD2l-0001d Opposed Jn Person No Comment -[tern was postponed
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online The discussion to c.hange the area off Kings Row/Deerwood from R4 to R7 has shocked our neighborhood. Traffic and safety, an
unprepared elementary school. area population density -where1s the infrastructure? The PD doesn't meet the requirements of the
checklist posted on the Ctty1s site. There's no compatibility, no positive impact to our area. I don't believe this is about affordable
homes but l do believe there's an agenda. And you have my attention.
Denton PD2l-000ld Opposed Online No Comment
Denton PD2l-000Jd Opposed Online No Comment
Denton PD2l-0001d Opposed Online My concems reg~d infrastructure of the streets of access for these additional homes, i.e., Kings Row, Loop 288, Deerwood
Parkway, etc., which are now taxed to their limits, in my estimation. There is also concern regarding water shed, as the streets of
the existing subdivision are known to hotd large amounts of water during storms. There is also the concern of the endangered
horny toad that inhabits the trees immediately adjacent to my backyard in the .field that is proposed for development.
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online No Comment
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online 1) traffic into/out of the neighborhood has only one entrance and exit already a safety and frustration issue for current residents.
Increased density increases the problem~ 2) traffic solutions proposed by developer only require "concurrently" with project -not
completed prior to, The additional entry/exit does not have to be in place until later phases of the project; 3) proposal does not
follow Denton 2030 plan Mth stow, graduaJ growth in N. Denton. Current R4 zoning keeps witlun the plan.
Denton PD2l-0001d Opposed Online The planned development does not fit well with the existing community. The infrastructure on the north side of Den.ton, TX along
Loop 288 from US 380 to [H 35 is not developed sufficiently to handle the current area needs. The specific improvements to
alleviate localized traffic and safety concerns are inade.quate.
Denton PD2l-0001d Opposed Online No Comment
Austin PD21-0003b Support ln Person The applicant provided an overview of the project.
Denton 21-1439 N/A Telephone Thanked the workers of the City of Denton who have help to facilitate his opportunity to speak. Serves as organizer ol
the "No Bus Cuts Denton Campaign". Asking Council vote for lhe resolution asking DCTA to make changes to its go
zone olan; but soecificaUv, to have Chris Watts vote no of the orooosal.
Denton PD21-000Jd Opposed Online At times the traffic can be terrible requiring a lot of patience. At least there is a traffic light at King's Row but during the school
year for the Hodge elementary school during p/u and drop off it may be 30 minutes or Jonger as the road is completely blocked
extending onto 288 1oop shoulder causing alternative directions via Sherman/ 428/Hartley field. Exiting Hartley Field onto
Sherman/428 can be challenging to almost dangerous!
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online This new neighborhood will bring way too much traffic onto Kings Row and Farris Row. It's already horrible congested befocc and
after school (Hodge Elementary). It's almost impossible to leave the area at 3 p,m, now. It will be a parking lot if this neighborhood
comes in. Please do the right thing and vote no/
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online No Comment
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online Hop-e the eJected officials will listen and represent the constituents. Respectfully.
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online Please listen to your constituents and represent us accordingly. Thanks for your service.
Denton PD21-000ld Opposed Online I oppose PD2l-0001d for severaJ reasons. lnadequate road infrastmctt1re in the area and for which the developer's proposed tweaks
to King's Row will not address. Inadequate infrastructure should first be fuUy addressed by the city before further development in
the area is approved. The proposed development should only be approved once primary Loop 288 access is approved by TXDOT
and the city, not just emergency access to Loop 288. Finally, proposed density is incongruent with Deerwood.
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online My concerns regard infrastructure of the streets of access for these additional homes, i.e,, Kings Row, Loop 288, Deenvood
P&tkway, etc., which are now taxed to their limits, in my estimation. There is also concern regarding water shed, as the streets of
the existing subdivision are known to hold large amounts of water during storms There is also the concern of the endangered
horny toad that inhabits the trees immediately adjacent to my backyard in the field that is proposed for development
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online Very concerned about the density of this PD with only one way in and out, along with the increase in traffic.Kings Road, Farris
Road, & Silver Dome Road are narrow county roads and il1 equipped to handle the increase.
Denton PD21-000ld Opposed Online No Comment
Denton PD2l-000Jd Oooosed Online There are too many drainage issues already along with traffic issues at IGngs Row and Loop 288.
Denton PD21-000Jd Opposed Online Please deny. A PD is contrary to zoning laws intended to control land use. A PD gives developers carte blanche to circumvent the
Comprehensive Plan & FLUM, and use$ gross acreage instead of buildable acreage, making developments MUCH denser (e.g.
Agave Ranch). Considec the big picture:; do not compartmentalize the 2 developments, \Voodhaven MHC & the needed
infrastructure. Think of safety & education of students at Hodge. Require this development to be in compliance with Denton Plan
2030&DDC.
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online Please deny this PD. The adverse impacts far outweigh the "amenities" due to high density & lack of sufficient infrastructure
improvements, This is not affordable housing in the true sense of the words. The starting prices & HOA fee are too far out of the
ballpark for affordable housing; smaller houses aren't a justification. Compiy with Denton Plan 2030 & use current z.oning. Require
a road to access Loop 288 with any development of this property for the safety of all res.idents. Thank you.
Joly 20, 2021 City Council RcGUlor Mccling-EXHIBIT A
Speaker Commentaries/Regis.lrations
Online, Email, Phone
Page J ofl
Name Last Address
Ashleigh McClendon o Pine Trail
Vickie McGovern 3 I IO Hartlee Field Road
Dayna McMillan 3112 Deerfield Dr
Judith Michalewicz 3917 Fawn Drive
Harry MichaJewicz 3917 Fawn Drive
Nonnan Mills 3907 Whitetail Drive
Debra Mills 3907 Whitetail Drive
Anna Modrow 3804 Deer Forest Drive
Jerry Morgan 5046 Ook Bend Circle
Randy Neal 3606 Antler Circle
Brandi Neal 3606 Antler c•rcle
Cynthia Nelson 3964 Fawn Drive
Matthew Nelson 3964 Fawn Drive
Holen Ngu 3931 Gr.qnt Parkway
Anne Nicho1as 3113 Deerfield Drive
Elizabeth Noah 1301 Woodlake Drive
Robert Noerenberg 2720 Hartlee Court
City Agenda Item Position Method Comments
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online Creation of this development will make a trapped neighborhood and worsen traffic issues already present •n the area.
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online I live Nonh of the area proposed by this deve[opment. I have 7 acres that is a beautiful home and property. J•m concerned about my
property values as welJ as the traffic and safety of citizens. We moved here three years ago as we love Denton, but chose this area
for its peacefulness. Roads proposed in the brown tract show them eventually going north which will go next to or cut through my
property requiring eminent domain. Do we as citizens not have rights? Please do not approve this PD.
Denton PD21-000!d Opposed In Person No Comment -Item was postponed
Denton PD2l-OOO!d Opposed Online Our Property has copious amount of drainage/runoff water problems resulting in loss of trees, standing water on sidewalk and
damage to rnadway. [ do not an see adequate resolution fol' these problems and anticipate the. exacerbation of these issues. The
infrastructure is not in place to handle the current traffic concerns along Loop 288, Kings Row, Deerwood Pkwy. and Grant Pkwy.
The additional traffic win negatively impact the safety for our children attending Hodge Elementary School as weU as our families.
With the proposed sole ingress/egress the Emergency Services response to these properties in the event of tire or otlter disaster
would be greatly hindered. ln addition the developer has not addressed the ongoing drainage issues.
DCI1ton PD21-000!d Opposed Online My property is negatively impacted by runoff water ftom the Brown Tract (immediately behind me). Due to the amount of water
that is not re.aching the designated drainage area my propeny floods: as weU as several of my neighbors• homes:, The amount of
standing water causes a safety hazard on the .sidewalks and roadways. the flooding on our street has resulted in several sewer and
street repairs. The developer has not adequately addressed the water removaVretention issues. The infrastructure proposed by the
developer would not be sufficient to alleviate the hazardous roadway and safety concerns aJong Loop 288, Kings Row &
Deerwood Pkwy. The addition of the proposed housing would exacerbate the existing problems including the drainage issues along
Antler and Fawn Dr. These issues need to be resolved before add;tional stress is added to the infrastructure. Emergency Services
access to the new homes wlth one entrance poses a reduction in response time.
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online Oldest daughter went to the first kindergarten class at Hodge elementary, 1987. I have never seen the traffic like it wH this year,
backed the up to the Loop 288 shoulder. This was probably Coved related, however if this development is approved, the traffic
problems wiU be permanent.
Denton PD21-000ld Opposed Online I strongly oppose changing to a PD. The zoning should remain as R4. The density proposed by this PD exceeds infrastructure
capacity and will gros1ly add to an already impossible and dangerous traffic situation in this neighborhood. The proposed changes
to Ktngs Row will not resolve 1he issue. There is only one way in and one way out oftbe PD itself which will hamper emergency
and sanitary services. Please vote NO to this proposal to ensure quaJity development for Denton and its residents.
Denton PD21-000ld Opposed In Person No Comment -Item was postponed
Denton PD21-000!d Opposed Online This PD is a major change from 1he current City plan for this area and far more density than the atea can accommodate. The only
access to area is under a high voltage power line that .if damaged, could trap residents and block access to first responders. Staft
recornmertdation to ask TxDOT for a gated access should require a positive approval prior to the Council approval of PD. Huge
problem with school traffic must be resolved prior to approval instead of requestjng that it be studied with DISD.
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online Less than 7 percent of these lots are R4 despite how they are labeled in the presentation. 95 percent of the land is zoned os R4 and
an even higher percentage of the usable land. The reason they are asking to change the plan is to accommodate a higher level o
density than would otherwise be possible. f don't beJievc a trail under major power llnes and a couple of ponds are worth thts trade
off. If we are going to change the plan every time a deve1oper ask then why have a plan.
Denton PD21-000ld Opposed Online No Comment
Denton l'D21-000ld Opposed Online The traffic is already dangerous; Road improvements and additional street access. needs to be done: first; If there was an emergency
residents might not be able to get out or an ambulance get into neighborhood~ I have been in an accident with my granddaughter
from the school traffic; Every time 1 go thru there at school zone time someone pulls out In front of me or runs a stop sign lt is
dangerous now Thank you
Denton PD21-000ld Opposed Online Health & safety issue for traffic flow and congestion limiting EMS and other officials
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online No Comment
Denton PD21-000ld Opposed lnPcrson No Comment -hem was postponed
Corinth Z21-0007d Opposed Online We don't need an anonymous client to come in and profit from our energy; using twice the amount of energy we do. This is a waste
of space, energy, and resources. This puts another strain on the environment that is unnecessacy and irrefutably unneeded. My
family and l are against this. Please don't put more strain on Denton. let's better the environment for generations to come, instead o
ruining.
Denton PD21-0001d Opposed Online Kings Row is not wide enough. Would cause too much traffic for existing roads a11d needs more openings for in and Ollt access
from developments. This would cause too many traffic issues with more homes end existing access. Homes sites need to be kept at
ll3 or R4 as existing ho1nes are this and to keep with existing correlation and zoning of the surrounding homes currently. This area
does not need smaller home sites.
July 20, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting -EXHIBIT A
Speaker Commentaries/Registrations
Online, Email, Phone
Pogc 4 of 5
Name Last Address
Darien Orr 5025 Oak Bend Circle
Craig Parrish 3912 Whitetail Drive
Debbie Parrish 3912 Whitetail Drive
Jackson Parrish 3912 Whitetail Drive
Edwin Pearce 5010 Oak Bend Circle
Sandra Pearce 5010 Oak Bend Circle
Gordon Porter 3112 Deerfield Dr
Jlmmy Rasberry District4
Nicole Recker 1955 Lakeway Drive Ste. 260
Shaunna Serano 2720 Hartlee Court
Susan Smith 7736 F.M. 428
Raymond Staniszewski 3605 Antler Circle
Brett Steward 5012 Golden Circle
Shen Steward 5012 Golden Circle
Dawn Terrizzi 3912 Fawn Drive
Jackie Thames 3912 Deet Forest Drive
Ross Thomas 3941 Grant Parkway
Toni Tissaw 3916 Fawn Drive
Jakob Vingren 3213 Deerfield
Brian Welter 3932 Fawn Drive
Blair Wilson 3961 Fawn Drive
City
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Lewisville
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Agenda Item Position Method Comments
PD21-0001d Opposed Online The zoning shouldn't be cbaJJged from what it was when we bought our property. The Clty should only peonit development in
accordance with its 30-year plan when possible because it was one of 1he detennining factors we and others considered when
buying property in this neighborhood. Also, as a local rea.ltor, I advise clients based on the city's published plans. which shouldn't be
changed except to benefit the entire city, not just a developer. My husband and I oppose the requested change.
PD21-0001d Opposed Online The proposed change would be an emergency logistic nightmare. One-way in, one,-way out. The city does not have the
infrastructure to support this kind of development. The zoning change does not adhere to the city's 2030 comprehensive plan. The
safety of the community will be greatly jeopardized ifaJlowed to change to Planned DeveJopmen.t. Keep the area zoned R-4
PD21-000!d Opposed Online The proposed change would be an emergency logistfo nightmare. One-way in, one-way out. The city does not have the
infrastructure to support this kind of development, The zoning change does not adhere to the city's 2030 comprehensive plan. The
safety of the community wiU be greatly jeopardized if allowed to change to Planned Development. Keep the area zoned R-4
PD21-0001d Opposed Online No Comment
PD21-0001d Opposed Online Traffic in the area wiU become impassable with Kings Way, doubling of the Silver Dome trailer park, and extension ofFe.rris Rd for
future development of property. This increased 1raffic will create a dangerous situation for emergency equipment, large utility
vehicles, and school buses. Student drop-oft7arrival at Graot Elementary will be miserably difficult. Kings Row needs to be
widened to 4 lanes with additional tum lanes. This wilJ require TXDOT approval, and a major construction effort.
PD21-0001d Opposed Online Extensive increase in traffic with Kings Way, Silver Dome Trailer Park expansion, and the extension of Farris Rd for future
development, will increase the chances of children being severely injured par1icular]y during Grant Elementary hours. Kings Row
will require significant widening and extensive re-construction to handle the increased traffic in a safe manner. And this should be
completed BEFORE additional propeny development is approved.
PD21-0001d Opposed Jn Person No Comment -Item was postponed
21-1439 NIA Telephone The go zone plan may be OK; but asking that buses are kept running as not doing so will make people angry. Does want the buses
running.
21-1439 NIA Telephone Vice President of Mobility Services and Administration with Denton County Transportation Authority, confinned their records
reflected all questions from the Mobility Committee and/or City Council had been addressed~ OCTA operates under the ttnJJS of
the agreement in place with the County to ensure compliance; and detailed the environmental impact for a bus versus a van; as well
as the applicability of shelters at sites.
PD21-0001d Opposed Jn Person No Comment -Item was postponed
PD21-0001d Opposed Online No Comment
PD21-000ld Opposed Online I want the City of Denton to adhere to Denton 2030 Plan. The city has nothing to gain by approving the requested zoning change.
The proposed PD does not offer anything special or beyond the 2030 Plan. Tfthe developer is granted the zoning change, he will be
able to make changes to bis plan without further approval, to the detennent of surrounding neighborhoods. This has happened in
other developments, i.e .. Razor Ranch. Please keep the current zoning and stick to the 2030 Plan.
PD21-000ld Opposed Online This 'planned' development will resolt in a 'trapped' neighborhood wlth major traffic issues. The development as planned does not
fit into the overall character of the existing neighborhood.
PD21-000ld Opposed Online Just a bad idea for many reasons -increased traffic one way in and out is the biggest one
PD21-000ld Opposed Online The proposed development is too dense for the area. Our community is concerned with the increased traffic (already terrible
before/after school). student safety (students walking to school with increased traffic) and educational support (for potentiaJly large
number of incoming students), water drainage (already poor), and the wildlife/plants in the area (environmental responsibility). Even
with improvernents suggested by developer (pond for drainage/widening of King's Row) it will not be enough.
PD21-000ld Opposed Online The Denton 2030 plan and the Future Land Use Map caJl for low residential in the area of this development. This should remain
R4. The developer's plan for 380 houses is not low residential. The infrastructure is not prepared for traffic on the roads and one
way ;n and out is not safe for the elementary school population and the area citizens. This is not a good plan for Oc:mton.
PD21-000ld Onnosed Online Hodge Elementary is already a very high needs campus
PD21-0001d Opposed Online No Comment
PD21-0001d Opposed rn Person No Comment -ltem was. postponed
PD21-0001d Opposed Online There is no reason any additional housing should even be considered in tltis part of Denton until the traffic and infrastructure issues
are addressed. The filct that this is even on the agenda is insane! I am against this completely.
PD21-000!d Opposed Online The proposed development does not fit close to 1he current character of the existing neighborhood. The traffic is a huge concern, it
won't be safe for my kids to ride their bikes. The zoning shouldn't be changed to please the developer, which will have negative
effects for the neighborhood and the character of Denton. The mobile home park on the other side of our neighborhood is adding
287 new mobile homes. The traffic is.sue is a huge concern for ER vehicles and access for everyone.
July 20. 2021 City Council Regular Meeting -EXHIBIT A
Speaker Commcntarics/Rcgistratioos
Online, Email, Phtme
Pai;e5 of5
Name Last Address
Ann Woodbridge 3596 Hartlee Field Road
Ned Woodbridge 3596 Hartlee Field Road
Deborah Wright 2512 Cresiwood Place
Deborah Wright 2512 Crestwood Place
City
Denton
Denton
Denton
Denton
Agenda Item Position Method Cornments
PD21-000ld Opposed Online Please deny the PD. There is nothing special about the pmperty to merit a PD, Residential PDs are overused, subvert the approval
process, and set up future zoning abuses. The trick of using Gross instead ofBuildable acreage for tot sizes is not in the DDC and it
needs to be stopped. The developer's traffic plan has not been accepted by TxDOT. A possible 800 new homes coming soon-8.000
car tips/day, making a priority a comprehensive solution to the area's traffic problem before breaking ground.
PD21-000ld Opposed Online l. A PD is not warranted because there is minimal added benefit~ amenities are largely on utility rights of way (gas and utility lines
transiting) which cannot be built upon~ the improvements are minimal; the retention pond is now 0. pond and natural spring -not an
improvement! Not conforming to 2030 Plan nor to area homes, a DDC rcq. 2. Keep w/ current R4 zolllng -amenities can still be
constructed. Do not measure on gross density. 3. Traffic is huge problem; 3 other developments add Sk trips/d
21-1439 Support Online No Comment
PD21-0001d Opposed Online No Comment
NOTE: Comments for those citizens addressing the City Council are an abbreviated summary. Information contained within this exhibit includes only conunentary for Open Microphone, Consent, Individual Consideration and Public Hearing Items.