November 02, 2021CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 2, 2021
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 3:00p.m. in the Council Chambers
at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Paul Meltzer and Council Members Vicki
Byrd, Brian Beck, Jesse Davis, Alison Maguire, and Deb Armintor
ABSENT: None
Also present were Interim City Manager Sara Hensley and City Attorney Mack Reinwand.
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 Council Member Beck: Items 4.D (21-2306), 4.E (21-2307), 4.G (21-2321), 4.H (21-
2322), and 4.K (21-1808)
• The following items were pulled for Individual Consideration:
o None
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 21-1269 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit
Project 024 -Emergency Medical Services Billing & Collections.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided as the item was for
presentation/ discussion purposes.
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B. ID 21-2211 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding City
Observed Holidays and Employee Personal Holidays.
* [Council Priority; Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was as follows for Year 2022:
• Recognize the following as observed holidays:
o June 19: Juneteenth
o November 11: Veterans
• Add two (2) floating holidays per employee
C. ID 21-2428 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update
to the City ofDenton's COVID-19 response.
* [Council Priority; Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no direction provided. Staff to present an update for further
direction at the November 16, 2021 meeting.
D. ID 21-2156 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a requested
follow-up from a June 15, 2021 work session on the display of non-government related flags
at City of Denton facilities and requested options for recognition.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to leave the issuance of proclamations
under the Mayor as currently stipulated in the Council Rules of Procedure, with an additional
work session to finalize the specifics of a flag policy before formal action is taken.
E. ID 21-1762 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for:
( 1) A work session to discuss enacting the attached marijuana decriminalization ordinance
proposed by Decriminalize Denton at the October 19, 2021 City Council meeting.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
• ID (21-1762) (1) A work session to discuss enacting the attached marijuana
decriminalization ordinance proposed by Decriminalize Denton at the October 19, 2021
City Council meeting.
o Consensus for a future work session.
The work session ended at 4:35 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Paul Meltzer and Council Members Vicki
Byrd, Brian Beck, Jesse Davis, Alison Maguire, and Deb Armintor
ABSENT: None
Also present were Interim City Manager Sara Hensley and City Attorney Mack Reinwand.
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
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 21-1821 Proclamation: Municipal Court Week
PRESENTED
B. ID 21-2288 Proclamation: Denton's Texas Arbor Day
PRESENTED
C. ID 21-2415 Proclamation: The Salvation Army Rings, Hope Marches On
PRESENTED
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Reports from members of the public
1) Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public
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a. ID 21-2343 Ms. Eli Agawu, address not provided, regarding support for cannabis
decriminalization in the City of Denton.
NOT PRESENTED
b. ID 21-2355 Mr. Stephen Dillenburg, address not provided, regarding general public
welfare concerns.
NOT PRESENTED; RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 16, 2021
c. ID 21-2437 Mr. Joshua Hatton, 1414 Auburn Drive, regarding No Bus Cuts Denton
campaign's plan for OCT A.
PRESENTED
2) Additional Citizen Reports (Open Microphone)
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted ofltems 4. A-M. During the Work Session held earlier in the day,
no items were pulled for Individual Consideration.
Council Member Maguire moved to adopt the Consent Agenda 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
A. ID 21-2209 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions, and
Committees: Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee.
APPROVED
Appointment listed on Exhibit B.
B. ID 21-2431 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the settlement oflitigation styled
City of Denton v. Robert P. Donnelly, Cause No. PR-2018-01099, currently pending in the
Probate Court of Denton County, Texas, regarding the acquisition of fee interest required for
the improvement ofMayhill Road and detention ponds in the total settlement amount of Four
Million One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-One Dollars and no cents
($4,133,541.00); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to effectuate the
settlement; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing a savings clause; and
providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2431
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
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C. ID 21-2305 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 HSI Workplace Compliance Solutions, Inc., for consulting services related
to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC") compliance for the City
of Denton as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFQ 7693 -Professional Services Agreement for Consulting
Services awarded to HSI Workplace Compliance Solutions, Inc., in the two (2) year not-to-
exceed amount of $280,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2305
D. ID 21-2306 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 Soilworks,
LLC, for the purchase of Gorilla-Snot, a spray-on soil stabilizer/dust control for the City of
Denton Landfill; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (IFB 7790 -awarded to Soilworks, 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
$1 ,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2306
E. ID 21-2307 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 Weaver
Consultants Group, LLC, for the purchase of odor control chemicals for the City of Denton
Landfill, which is the sole provider of these commodities, in accordance with Texas Local
Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services
that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000
shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 7809 -awarded to Weaver Consultants Group, 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 $294,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (7 -0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2307
F. ID 21-2308 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 Obra Ramos
Construction, LLC, for the construction of outdoor concrete tennis courts in South Lakes
Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7710-awarded to Obra Ramos Construction,
LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $405,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2308
G. ID 21-2321 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 Howell Design Group, LL\'. (HDG),
amending the contract approved by Purchasing on May 28, 2021 in the not-to-exceed amount
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of $45,000.00; said first amendment to provide additional security consulting and design
services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (PSA 7723 -providing for an additional first
amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $75,000.00, with the total contract amount
not-to-exceed $120,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2321
H. ID 21-2322 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 Buzzclan,
LLC, as the primary contractor, Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency, Inc. dba AppleOne
Employment Services as the secondary contractor, and Cogent Infotech Corporation as the
tertiary contractor for Temporary Professional Labor Services for various City departments;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7717 -
awarded to Buzzclan, LLC -primary, Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency, Inc. dba
AppleOne Employment Services -secondary, and Cogent Infotech Corporation-tertiary, for
one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five
(5) year, not-to-exceed amount of $700,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2322
I. ID 21-2309 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 Techline
Sports Lighting, LLC, for the Athletic Field Lighting LED Conversion for the Parks and
Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 7726 -awarded to Techline Sports Lighting, LLC, for one (1) year, with
the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-
exceed amount of $2,962,112.50).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2309
J. ID 21-23 28 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 7716 for the
North Lakes Tennis Center; and providing an effective date (RFP 7716).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2328
K. ID 21-1808 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, appointing Ann
Poston as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record; appointing
Cynthia Burkett as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record;
appointing Kimberly Lafferty as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of
Record; authorizing expenditure of funds; authorizing notice of non-renewal of existing
assistant judge contracts; authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for term of office;
ratifying terms of contract; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1808
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L. ID 21-2384 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an
Easement Use Agreement between the City of Denton and Patrick J. Comiskey and Tiffany
M. Comiskey to place a new fence within an existing waterline easement generally located
along the frontage of their property at 6501 and 6505 Shiloh Lane; providing a severability
clause and an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2384
M. ID 21 -1789 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the
expenditure of funds for payments by the City to the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality for waste disposal fees; and providing an effective date (in an amount not to exceed
$500,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-1789
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Z21-0011d 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 a
Residential 2 (R2) Zoning District to a General Office (GO) Zoning District on
approximately 9.462 acre of land, generally located at the northwest intersection of East
University Drive and North Trinity 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 Planning and Zoning Commission voted [7-0] to recommend approval of
the request. (Z21-001 ld, Dollar Flowers 380, Ron Menguita)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. Z21-0011d
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and 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.
Following discussion, Council Member Armintor moved to deny the item. Motion seconded
by Council Member Beck. Motion to deny failed.
A YES (3): Council Members Beck, Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS ( 4 ): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd and Davis
Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Byrd. Motion carried.
AYES (4): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer and Council Members Byrd and Davis
NAYS (3): Council Members Beck, Maguire, and Armintor
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B. PD21-0005a 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 2 (R2) District to a Planned Development (PD) District on approximately 22.2
acres of land generally located east of Bonnie Brae Street, approximately 198 feet north of
West Windsor 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 recommended approval (5-0) of the request. (PD21-
0005a, 2800 Bonnie Brae, Julie Wyatt)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. PD21-0005a
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and 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.
Following discussion, Council Member Armintor moved to adopt the item as presented.
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
C. Z21-0003b 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 Mixed
Use Regional (MR) to a General Office (GO) District on approximately 88.71-acres,
generally located on the south side of W. University Drive, approximately 90 feet east of
Marshall 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 Planning and
Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. (Z21-0003b, 380
Business Park, Karina Maldonado).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. Z21-0003b
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and 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.
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Following discussion, Council Member Beck moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
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
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 21-2242 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton stating no objection to
the Primrose at Sequoia Park, LP 4% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for proposed new construction of Primrose at Sequoia Park
Apartments in Denton, Texas to provide affordable rental housing; and providing an effective
date.
ITEM NOT CONSIDERED; RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Item pulled from consideration at Staffs request; and rescheduled to November 9, 2021.
B. ID 21 -2243 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton stating no objection to
the Rosemont at Pecan Creek, LP 4% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs for proposed new construction of Rosemont at Pecan Creek
Apartments in Denton, Texas to provide affordable rental housing; and providing an effective
date.
ITEM NOT CONSIDERED; RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Item pulled from consideration at Staffs request; and rescheduled to November 9, 2021.
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed items of interest.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
ROSA RIOS
MAYOR CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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November 2, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting -EXHIBIT A
Speaker Commentaries/Registrations
Online, Email, Phone
Name Last Address City Agenda Item Position Method Comments
Lacey Bass J 921 Fordham Lane Denton 21-2431 Support Online No comment
Amiee (Representing the Applicant) Bissett 109 N. Elm Street Denton Z21-00J Id Support In Person Provided histoiy on the original request to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Client is current
property owner and were available via phone to answer any questions if needed. Purpose of the zoning
change was also detailed.
Felipe (Applicant) Castillo 7303 Campbell Road Dallas PD21-0005a Support In Person Provided histoiy of the company in the property development arena as well as previous projects, including
tenant demographics.
Jess (Applicant) King 7303 Campbell Road Dallas PD21-0005a Support In Person Detailed the amount of open space than in previous project developments. Providing 1-2 stoiy houses.
Detailed the ooen soace, prooertv detail, style and color schemes for the proposed site/homes.
Amiee (Representing the Applicant) Bissett 109 N. Elm Street Denton Z21-0003b Support In Person Provided information on the proposed development and intent to maintain the historical integrity of the
area as much as nossible.
Stanton Brasher 13 Finley Circle Krum Open Mic NIA In Person Was a long time resident but moved to Krum. Provided his personal and professional credentials.
Considers himself in underground/legal markets in the use of cannabis. Provided professions and health
conditions of individuals. Has stories of debilitated individuals that went to him. Told stoiy of Betsy who
-had a terminal illness. Inhumane to pull individuals over who have health issues. More than half of States
in Texas have medical programs available even if sale of cannabis is not where it should be Statewide.
Being arrested for cannabis can prevent people from getting i obs or lose colle1?:e funding.
Eva Grecco 802 W Oak Street Denton Open Mic NIA Telephone Has listened to last few meetings about mask ordinance. Went to vote and two workers were not wearing
masks although there was a sign about wearing masks; masks were even available. She told the workers
about the requirement; let them know they were being disrespectful to other two workers who were
wearing masks. What is City doing to enforce the ordinance. Eveiywhere she goes sees people not wearing
masks.
Heather Moss 3616 Montecito Drive Denton Open Mic NIA In Person Addressed redistricting of Denton. Under the hired consultant, report provided redistricting was not
needed and should follow that advise. Should save that money. Asking Council to take consultant
recommendation and not soend oublic funds.
NOTE: Comments for those citizens addressing the City Council are an abbreviated summaiy. Information contained within this exhibit includes only commentary for Open Microphone, Consent, Individual Consideration
EXHIBIT B
November 2, 2021
Agenda item 4.A {ID 21-2209)
COUNCIL NOMINATING MEMBER NEW TERM STATUS& BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION PLACE CCM FIRST NAME QUALIFICATION OR PREFERENCE, IF ANY
TBD: Straw Vote to
determine staggererl New Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee 1 Byrd-1 Wendell Stevens terms atfirs.t official Qualif.. At-Large
meeting.