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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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page2 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page3 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page4 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page 5 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page6 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page7 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page 8 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page9 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page 10 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page 11 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page 12 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page 13 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes September 14, 2021 Page 14 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 MINUTES APPROVED ON----'O~c.L!.+-_::D:::_'o~~..,:,,C"'~--1\.___,'1..""'-+-I _,2.=--..c::C:::_'---=----'"---- 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