September 14, 2021CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 14, 2021
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 2:01 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT IN PERSON:
PRESENT VIRTUALLY:
ABSENT:
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth and Council Members Vicki Byrd, Brian
Beck, Jesse Davis, Alison Maguire, and Deb Armintor
Mayor Pro Tern Paul Meltzer
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:
None
• The following items were pulled for Individual Consideration:
o Council Member Armintor: Items 2.T (21-1621) and 2.V (21-1623)
o Council Member Maguire: Items 2.T (21-1621), 2.U (21-1622), and 2.V (21-1623)
o Council Member Davis: Item 2.U (21-1622)
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 21 -1805 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the General
Fund FY 2021-22 Budget, Tax Rate, Rates and Fees, Capital Improvement Program, and
Five-Year Financial Forecast.
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The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to move forward with the tax rate of
$0.5730/$100 with the final decision on the rate to take place at an upcoming meeting.
B. ID 21-1639 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an
overview of the previous February 25, 2020 and October 13, 2020 Council work sessions,
federal and state civil rights law, and research of comprehensive non-discrimination
ordinances.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was for staff to begin drafting a model
( ordinance, process, and staffing) to incorporate bring back to Council for discussion and
direction. Council provided the following initial feedback:
• The proposed offiinanee should model the To use the City of Plano's adopted
ordinance as a general framework and template for drafting, with a consensus to
refer non-discrimination complaints to federal and state agencies where possible
as Plano' s ordinance does. Each Council Member highlighted different elements
or processes that they preferred amongst the other municipal ordinances and
models that were presented;
• An estimate staffing/financial resources needed to implement based upon the
final--draft proposed ordinance and model; and
• A proposed time for the additional next work session to final adoption as part of
the Friday Report process.
C. ID 21-981 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit
Project 021 -Water System Operations: Production.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the item was for
presentation/discussion purposes.
D. ID 21-1719 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding
Comprehensive Planning and related Area Plans.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council requested additional information be brought forth on
how the proposed areas could be addressed in the Denton 2040 Plan update, including an
area plan "light" study and a typical area plan.
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E. ID 21 -1893 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update
to the City ofDenton's COVID-19 response.
Not presented due to meeting time constraints; to be rescheduled to a future date.
The work session was recessed for a short break at 5:37 p.m. and reconvened at 6:02 p.m.
F. ID 21-1272 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for:
1) A work session on a community-wide effort called "Sign Topper Project".
• Item 21-1272 (1) A work session on a community-wide effort called "Sign Topper
Project".
o Consensus for a future work session.
The work session ended at 6:09 p.m.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT IN PERSON:
PRESENT VIRTUALLY:
ABSENT:
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, and Council Members Vicki Byrd, Brian
Beck, Jesse Davis, Alison Maguire, and Deb Armintor
Mayor Pro Tern Paul Meltzer
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.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag and B. Texas Flag
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2. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted ofltems 2. A-V. During the Work Session held earlier in the day,
Items 2.T (21-1621) and 2.V (21-1623) were pulled for Individual Consideration by Council
Member Armintor; Items 2.T (21-1621), 2.U (21-1622), and 2.V (21-1623) were pulled for
Individual Consideration by Council Member Maguire; and Item 2.U (21-1622) was pulled for
Individual Consideration by Council Member Davis.
Council Member Davis moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of Items 2.A-S.
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
A. ID 21-1356 Consider the approval of the minutes for August 17, August 20, August 21, and
August 24, 2021.
APPROVED
B. ID 21-1350 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions, and
Committees: Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Services Advisory
Committee, Library Board, and Public Art Committee.
APPROVED
Appointments listed on Exhibit B.
C. ID 21-1760 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant
application from Salvage Secondhand Shoppe located at 225 W. Oak Street, from the
Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program not to exceed $302.02; and providing for an
effective date. The Downtown Denton Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. I Board
recommends approval (7-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1760
D. ID 21-1892 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an amended
and restated agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Festival Foundation, Inc.,
for the purpose of the 2021 Denton Arts and Jazz Festival sponsorship; providing for the
expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. (Community Partnership
Committee 3-0)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1892
E. ID 21-1840 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., to provide regulatory permitting/approval support,
process evaluation, design services, bidding assistance, construction administration, and
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commissioning/startup support for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Effluent Filter
improvements; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7574-005 -Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Hazen
and Sawyer, P.C., in the not-to-exceed amount of $576,124.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (7 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1840
F. ID 21-1842 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Program Agreement with Omnia Partners, a cooperative purchasing
organization, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize City of
Denton to utilize various contracts for the purchase of goods and services; authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7800 -award an Interlocal
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1842
G. ID 21-1844 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Amazon
Services, LLC, through the Omnia Partners Contract Number R-TC-17006, for procurement
fulfillment of business products for the City of Denton through an online marketplace,
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7799 -
awarded to Amazon Services, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$2,000,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1844
H. ID 21-1845 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with the City of Everett, under the Texas Government Code, Section
791.001, to authorize the City of Everett and City of Denton to utilize each entities solicited
contracts for the purchase of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7787 -award an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with the City of Everett).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1845
I. ID 21-1846 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Nippon
Carbide Industries (USA), Inc., for the supply of Nikkalite Vinyl for the Traffic Department
to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7749 -awarded to Nippon Carbide Industries
(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 $336,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1846
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J. ID 21-1847 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with WEX Bank,
Inc., through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 080620, for
Fleet Fuel Cards for the Police and Fire Departments; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7732 -awarded to WEX Bank, Inc., in the not-
to-exceed amount of$1,150,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1847
K. ID 21-1848 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with ESO
Solutions, Inc., for a records management and Electronic Patient Care Reporting ( ePCR)
system for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7642 -awarded to ESO Solutions, Inc., in the five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $383,504.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1848
L. ID 21-1851 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the
emergency repairs to City-owned buildings that sustained water damage from Winter Storm
Uri; and providing an effective date (File 7705 -awarded to GG Contractors, LLC, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $1,300,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1851
M. ID 21-1860 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Cintas
Corporation No. 2, through the Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract #
R-BB-19002, for uniform and accessories rental for all City of Denton Departments;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7738 -
awarded to Cintas Corporation No. 2, in the three (3) year, with the option for three (3)
additional one (1) year extensions, in the total six (6) year not-to-exceed amount of
$2,153,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1860
N. ID 21-1867 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Paradigm Management Services, LLC, for the Workers' Compensation
Medical Case Management Services for the Risk Management Department; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7554-1 -Professional
Services Agreement awarded to Paradigm Management Services, LLC, in the six ( 6) month
not-to-exceed amount of$136,197.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1867
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0. ID 21-1868 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a fifth amendment to a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Peak Program Value, LLC, amending
the contract approved by City Council on October 13, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$696,074.00; amended by Amendments 1-4 approved by Purchasing and City Council; said
fifth amendment to provide preconstruction and construction management services for the
Solid Waste Fleet Maintenance Shop in the expenditure amount of $221,567.00, Denton
Municipal Electric Renovation in the expenditure amount of $271,189.00, and Pre-
Construction Estimation Services in the expenditure amount of $47,500.00; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7425 -providing for an
additional fifth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $540,256.00, with the total
contract amount not-to-exceed $1,782,016.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1868
P. ID 21-1888 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with D&S Engineering Labs, LLC, to provide materials testing of soil &
aggregate, concrete, masonry, steel, and asphalt materials related to public safety projects for
the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFQ 7703-001 -Professional Services Agreement for
professional services awarded to D&S Engineering Labs, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount
of $175,300.70).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1888
Q. ID 21 -1753 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton allowing Profest, Inc. to
sell alcoholic beverages at the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, on Friday, October 1, 2021,
from 3:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m., and
Sunday, October 3, 2021, from 11 :00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Quakertown Park, upon satisfying
certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement in conformity with
this resolution; and providing for an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-1753
R. ID 21-1755 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the
Denton Festival Foundation, Inc. a noise exception pursuant to Section 17-20 of the City of
Denton Code of Ordinances for the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, which will be held on
Friday, October 1, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 10:00
p.m. to midnight, and Sunday, October 3, 2021, from 11 :00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., at
Quakertown Park in Denton, Texas; granting an exception for sound levels exceeding
seventy (70) decibels and a variance in the hours of operation on said date; and providing an
effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1755
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S. ID 21-1780 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a City co-
sponsorship to the Denton Festival Foundation, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $179,975 of
in-kind services and resources for the 40th Annual Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, which will
be held on Friday, October 1, through Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Quakertown Park; and
providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1780
ITEMS PULLED FOR INDMDUAL CONSIDERATION
T. ID 21-1621 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a
service agreement related to public, education, and government (PEG) grants with the
University of North Texas for its NTTV PEG channel; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1621
The item was pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Members Armintor and
Maguire.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Council Members Maguire and Armintor had a conflict of interest and left the Council
Chambers.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Beck. Motion carried.
AYES (5): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
and Davis
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (2): Council Members Maguire and Armintor
U. ID 21-1622 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a
service agreement related to public, education, and government (PEG) grants with the
Denton Independent School District for its PEG channel; authorizing the expenditure of
funds therefor; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1622
The item was pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Members Davis and Maguire.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Council Members Davis and Maguire had a conflict of interest and left the Council
Chambers.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
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Council Member Beck moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Byrd. Motion carried.
A YES (5): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (2): Council Members Davis and Maguire
V. ID 21-1623 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a
service agreement related to public, education, and government (PEG) grants with the
University of North Texas for its Denton Community Television PEG channel; authorizing
the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1623
The item was pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Members Armintor and
Maguire.
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Council Members Maguire and Armintor had a conflict of interest and left the Council
Chambers.
The item was not presented and no discussion followed.
Council Member Beck moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Byrd. Motion carried.
A YES (5): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
and Davis
NAYS (0): None
ABSTAIN (2): Council Members Maguire and Armintor
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 21-1346 Consider nominations and appointments to the Downtown Denton Tax
Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. One Board (Downtown TIRZ), including
appointment of a Board Chair.
APPROVED
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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Following discussion, Council Member Armintor moved to appoint Marybeth Reinke Doyle
(qualification of property owner or resident of the Zone) and Suzanne Johnson (qualification
of business owner of a business within the Zone or a member of the Denton Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors). Motion seconded by Council Member Beck.
Council Member Davis moved to amend the motion made by Council Member Armintor to
appoint Marybeth Reinke Doyle (qualification of property owner or resident of the Zone)
and Suzanne Johnson (qualification of business owner of a business within the Zone or a
member of the Denton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors), seconded by Council
Member Beck, to replace Kevin Roden ( qualification of business owner of a business within
the Zone or a member of the Denton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors) in place of
Suzanne Johnson. Motion seconded by Mayor Hudspeth.
Discussion continued.
Mayor Hudspeth republished Council Member Davis' amendment to the motion made by
Council Member Armintor to appoint Marybeth Reinke Doyle ( qualification of property
owner or resident of the Zone) and Suzanne Johnson ( qualification of business owner of a
business within the Zone or a member of the Denton Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors) and seconded by Council Member Beck to replace Kevin Roden (qualification of
business owner of a business within the Zone or a member of the Denton Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors) in place of Suzanne Johnson. Motion failed.
A YES (3): Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members Byrd and Davis
NAYS (4): Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Beck, Maguire, and Armintor
Mayor Hudspeth republished Council Member Armintor' s original motion, seconded by
Council Member Beck, to appoint Marybeth Reinke Doyle ( qualification of property owner
or resident of the Zone) and Suzanne Johnson ( qualification of business owner of a business
within the Zone or a member of the Denton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors).
Council Member Davis moved a friendly amendment to the motion to include the
reappointment of Council Member Byrd (City Council Member seat) and Melissa Lenaburg
(Property owner or resident of the Zone and as Chair).
Council Member Armintor and Council Member Beck accepted the amendment.
Mayor Hudspeth called for a vote on the motion made by Council Member Armintor,
seconded by Council Member Beck, and amended by Council Member Davis to appoint
Marybeth Reinke Doyle (Property owner or resident of the zone Seat) and Suzanne Johnson
(Business owner of a business within the Zone or a member of the Denton Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors Seat) and include the appointment of Council Member Byrd
(qualification of City Council Member) and Melissa Lenaburg (qualification of property
owner or resident of the Zone and as Chair). Motion carried.
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A YES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Davis, Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
Appointments as approved under the final motion are detailed in Exhibit B, further detailing
the term assignment for each qualification as presented.
B. ID 21-1597 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an economic development
agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic
development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton,
between the City of Denton and Safran Electrical Components USA, Inc., regarding the
expansion of operations and increase in the number of high wage or knowledge-based jobs
in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1597
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Items 3.B (21-1597) and 3.C (21-1598) were collectively read into the record, presented,
with no discussion following, but voted on individually.
Council Member Maguire moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
A YES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Davis, Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
C. ID 21-1598 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton nominating Safran
Electrical Components USA, Inc., to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and
Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as a Half Enterprise Project; and
providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends
approval (8-0).
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-1598
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
Items 3.B (21-1597) and 3.C (21-1598) were collectively read into the record, presented,
with no discussion following, but voted on individually.
Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Maguire. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Davis, Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
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D. ID 21-1896 Consider the nomination/appointment of David Shuck to the Board of Ethics.
APPROVED
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Council Member Davis moved to appoint David Shuck to the Board
of Ethics' Alternate 3 position. Motion seconded by Council Member Byrd.
Discussion continued.
Council Member Armintor moved to postpone the item until a work session was held on her
request for discussion of special qualification requirements for certain boards/commissions.
Motion seconded by Council Member Maguire.
Discussion continued.
With discussion moving to the special qualification requirements for certain boards and
commission, Mayor Hudspeth ruled the issue was not within the posting of the agenda.
Council Member Beck called a point of order. At Mayor Hudspeth's inquiry, Interim City
Attorney Clifton reported the Mayor would rule on the point of order; and if no motion or
debate on the matter, his ruling would be final. Mayor Hudspeth subsequently ruled the point
of order and discussion of the topic was not germane to the motion. No motion or debate on
the ruling was forthcoming.
At Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer's inquiry, City Attorney Clifton confirmed the member currently
seated that did not meet the special qualification for Attorney or Retired Jurist (Annetta
Ramsey) could continue to hold over.
Following further discussion, Council Member Armintor withdrew her motion to postpone
the item until a work session was held on her request for discussion of special qualification
requirements for certain boards/commissions, with Council Member Maguire also
withdrawing her second.
Mayor Hudspeth republished Council Member Davis' original motion to appoint David
Shuck to the Board of Ethics' Alternate 3 position, seconded by Council Member Byrd.
Motion carried.
A YES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Davis, Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
Appointment details are detailed in Exhibit B, further detailing the term assignment and
special qualification as presented for consideration.
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E. ID 21-1897 Consider the nomination/appointment of Annetta Ramsay to the Board of Ethics.
NOT CONSIDERED
The item was not presented and therefore not considered.
F. A21-0001 c Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the
City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 247 .78 acres ofland, generally located on the
southwest comer ofI-35 North and the future extension of Loop 288 to the City of Denton,
Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the city map to include the annexed
land; and provide for a savings clause and an effective date. (A21-0001 c, Harris Ranch, Ron
Menguita)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. A21-0001c
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
Following commentary, Council Member Maguire 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
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ID 21-1400 Hold a public hearing on a proposal to adopt a tax rate that will not exceed the
maximum allowable rate of $0.605454 per $100 valuation.
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 speakers in the queue, the public hearing was
closed.
No formal action was taken as the item was only a public hearing.
B. ID 21-1399 Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2021-22 Proposed
Budget.
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
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comments when voting on the item. The summary of public commentary/registrations are
noted in Exhibit A.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
The public hearing was opened and citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
With no other speakers on queue, the public hearing was closed.
No formal action was taken as the item was only a public hearing.
C. DCA21-0003a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code table 3.5-C: HI District
Dimensional Standards and table 3.5.5: Summary Table of Other Nonresidential
Dimensional Standards; 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 recommends approval of the request [5-0]. (DCA21-0003a, HI
Maximum Building Height, Ron Menguita)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. DCA21-0003a
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 speakers in the queue, the public hearing was
closed.
Fallowing discussion, Council Member Maguire 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
5. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed items of interest.
City of Denton City Council Minutes
September 14, 2021
Page 15
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 15 p.m.
~-GERARDI)SpETH ROSA RIOS
MAYOR CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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September 14, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting• EXHIBIT A
Speaker Commentaries/Registrations
Online, Email, Phone
Name Last Address City Agenda Item Position Method Comments
Sharon Cremer 3574 Pine Trail Denton 21-1399 NIA Telephone Spoke to the issue of community needing better and more available mental heallh services. Excellent start to
a better syslem. City should invest in its citizens. Grew up in Denton in a fairly stable neighborhood. In 40
years in public c1assrooms, has observed mental crisis needs. Some of the situations she's observed and had
to deal with could have been dealt wilh by mental crisis unit respondent Need trained specialists on
responding to mental crisis situations. Officer wearing a gun scares individuals. City needs to invest its
monies wisely and effectively. Budgets are tools. Use wisdom !hat mf,.n)! emergency calls are mental heallh
crisis; that care is needed.
Matt Ransom Not Provided Denton 21-1399 NIA Jn Person Likes having police presence. Previously stayed al a hotel before he had an apartment, and police pulled up
and asked for his information. He liked it and it made him feel safe. Does not agree that others should
respond. Wants a good run State.
Margaret Seward 2024 Hollyhill Lane Denton 21-1399 Opposed Online I am against the increase to the tax rate. Please approve the no new~ rate.
Ba1bara Troupe 1109 E Hickory Denton 21-1399 NIA Telephone Spoke specifically to budget fund for police department; needs to be allocated for mental health care crisis
and resources. Grew up in soulheast Denton and they are over policed. Every day sits on porch and sees
police officers speed down tl1e street; sometimes with lights and sometimes just doing it. Come through
neighborhood with lights on terrorizing the neighborhood. This is unacceptable. When things are done like
this, neighborhood loses faith in the police department. A lot of things !hat go on do not need a police
officer but a mental health specialist and crisis unit. A lot of people have problems that they just need to
talk to someone; and to have a police officer show up {with a gun) when they really need to just speak to a
crisis specialist Use funds instead of for police, use them to hire mental health advocate.
NOTE: Commenls for those citizens addressing the City Council are an abbreviated swnma,y. Information contained within this exhibit includes only commentary for Open Microphone, Consent, Individual Consideration and Public Hearing llems.
Aoenda item 2.B 0D21-1350\
COUNCIL DOAROICOMMrrTI:EICOMMISSION PUCE
Committee on Persons wtth Dlsal:lilltles AU·l
Committee on Per~n'l with Oisabifitfes 2
Communit'J Service$ Advb(lry Comrnlttee AU-3
Library Board 6
Publk Art Com mine,e, GOAC
Publk Art Committee 2
A□enda item 3.A flD 21-1346\
BOMDfCOM:MITTI!!t'COMMtsllON NOMINEE
Downtown Denton Tax Increment Finatlcing Reirwe$tment Zone Nr:i. One 8oard Marybetl"I Reinke Ooyre
Do\\lTllawn Denten Tax lm:rement Financing RH'IVestment Zone No. One Board Suzanne Johnson
Ocn-mtown Denton Tax lwement F'1lan,;irig Re[Jwestment Zone No. One Boerd Vlck.iByrd
Dol'!T'ltovm Denten Tax Inclement Ar,ancing Reinvestment Zone No. One Board Meljss;,i Lenaburg
Aqenda item 3.0 (ID 21·1696\
GOUNCIL BOARD!COMMrfll:£1(:0MWSSION PUCE
8oa«!ofEtiik;$ /IJ..T-3
EXHIBITS
September 14, 2021
NOMtNATING
CCM
Maguire-4
Beck-2
Hudspl!th•7
Meltter-6
GOAC
Beck-2
NEWTfRM"
September 1, 2021
to
Auaust 31 2023
September 1, 2021 ,.
Auaus.t 31, 2023
September 1, 2021
to
Au<lust 31. 2023
Saptember 1, 2021
to
Auaust 31. 2023
NOMINATING
CCM
ttudtpl'th-7
MEMS.,. Sil'ATUS&
FIRST NAME NEW TERM QUAUFJCA TION OR PREFERENCE, Ii ANY
UNEXPIREO
r,,tatth@w Granado!i September 1, 2020 New tt'lrougll
Auousl 31, 2022
UNEXPlRED New
M.uyAKuhtddt September 1, 2020 a~ali[: D~trtict2 through Resident Auaust 31, 2022
UNEXPIRED
HmMcnn September 1. 202, Now 1hr1>ugh
AI.Jg~t 31. 2022
UNEXPIRED
.saridySw.an Septemb., 1. 2021 New through
Au<iust31. 2023
September 1, 2021
Frederic',:: Nichd~on lo A.eappo.iritment
Alf,iust31 2023
UNEXPIRED
Marl♦ .s. r.i:-tl\OI~ September 1. 2020 New ..
Allaust31, 2022
STATUS I.
QUALIFICATION OR PREFERENCE, II" ANY
Property INC'ler Of resident of the 2one
Susinus owner of a business within the Zone or a member oflhe Denton Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors
City Caund Member
Prop4trty owner or resident of lhe zone • Chair
MEMBER STATUS&
FIRST NAME NEWTERM QUALIFICATION OR
PREFERENCE, IF ANY
UNEXPIRED
David Shuck September 1, 2021 New
through Quan 3: Engineer
~g~t3t, 2023