January 4 2022 MInutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 4, 2022
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers
at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT IN PERSON:Mayor Gerard Hudspeth and Council Members Vicki Byrd, BrianBeck, Alison Maguire, and Jesse Davis
PRESENT VIRTUALLY:Mayor Pro Tem Paul Meltzer and Council Member 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 virtualpublic participation at this meeting. While citizen commentary received via the onlineregistration 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 3.B (22-049) and 3,N (22-026)
o Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer: Item 3.K (22-023)
• The following item(s) were/was pulled for Individual Consideration:o None
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 21-2423 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Parks,
Recreation and Trails System Master Plan.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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Following discussion, City Council consensus was to continue with the Plan as presented
with formal adoption scheduled at a future date.
B. ID 22-046 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update
to the City of Denton’s COVID-19 response.
+ [Council Priority; Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no consensus reached providing specific direction to Staff.
C. ID 21-2401 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit
Project 020 - Utility Payment Assistance Program: Follow-Up Review.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, there was no objection voiced to Staffs recommendation to close the
audit project and consider it formally complete.
The work session was recessed for a short break at 3:40 p.m. and reconvened at 3:53 p.m.
D. ID 21-2758 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding drafting
of a comprehensive non-discrimination ordinance for the city of Denton.[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, City Council consensus was to continue as presented as well as
provide for the following:
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In January, 1aunch and promote a DiscussDenton page with information, FAQs (draft
attached as Exhibit 4), draft ordinance, and a method for residents and businesses to
submit input;
Schedule a public hearing during the Tuesday, February 15, 2022 City Council
meeting; andPotential consideration of final ordinance in March 2022.
E. ID 21-2464 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update
on sidewalk projects and future priorities of the Capital Projects/Engineering Department
Sidewalk Workplan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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Following discussion, City Council consensus was to continue as presented. Council
members provided specific areas for staff to consider.
F. ID 21-2386 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for:
(1) A work session to discuss leave policies for City employees.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
• ID 21-2386 (1) A work session to discuss leave policies for City employees.o Consensus for a future work session.
The work session ended at 5:11 p.m.
CLOSED MEETING
Council Member Davis moved to postpone deliberation of Closed Meeting Item 1. A (22-102) until
such time as outside counsel had been retained. Motion seconded by Council Member Armintor.
Motion to postpone failed.
AYES (2): Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members DavisNAYS (5): Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck, Maguire, and Armintor
1.The City Council convened into a Closed Meeting at 5:17 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows.
A.ID 22-102 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consultation, discussion, deliberation, and receipt of information from the City’s attorneys
involving legal issues relating to a public information act request for records in the possession
of City Council Members, and to provide the City’s attorneys with direction, where public
discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the
City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules ofProfessional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
DELIBERATED
The closed meeting started at 5:32 p.m. and ended at 6:11 p.m. No votes or actions were taken
during the closed meeting.
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, January 4, 2022, at 6:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers
at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
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PRESENT IN PERSON:Mayor Gerard Hudspeth and Council Members Vicki Byrd, Brian
Beck, Alison Maguire, and Jesse Davis
PRESENT VIRTUALLY:Mayor Pro Tem Paul Meltzer and Council Member 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 onlineregistration process was not read, each member for the City Council received each onlinecommentary 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.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
a. Mr. Chris Watts, 419 S. Carroll Blvd. Ste IB, regarding Denton County
Transportation Authority Ridership and other observations.PRESENTED
b. Ms. Helen Owens, address not provided, regarding utility fees and charges.PRESENTED
2) Additional Citizen Reports (Open Microphone)
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda consisted of Items 3. A-R. During the Work Session held earlier in the day,
no items were pulled for Individual Consideration.
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Council Member Davis moved to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion seconded byCouncil Member Beck. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck, Davis,Maguire, and ArmintorNAYS (0): None
A. ID 22-048 Consider approval of the minutes of December 7, 2021.APPROVED
B. ID 22-049 Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and
Committees: Committee on Persons with Disabilities and Internal Audit AdvisoryCommittee.APPROVED
Appointments listed on Exhibit B.
C. ID 22-016 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the December
15, 2021 meeting absence of a Planning and Zoning Commission Member be excused; and
declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 22-016
D.ID 21-2740 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a
First Amendment to an Airport Lease for First Financial Resources, Inc. covering propertyat 910 Aeronca, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City
Manager to execute the First Amendment of Airport Lease; and providing and effective date.
Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (4-0).ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2740
E.ID 21-2741 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an
Assignment of Airport Lease from Denton Med Trans, LLC to THP Air, LLC of an Airport
Lease covering property at 2200 Westcourt Road, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise
Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease; and
providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (4-0)ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 21-2741
F. ID 21-2638 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting Policy No.
107.05 "Quarantine Leave" of the City of Denton Personnel Policies and Procedures; anddeclaring an effective date.ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-2638
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G. ID 21-2639 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting Policy No.
107.07 "Mental Health Leave" of the City of Denton Personnel Policies and Procedures; and
declaring an effective date.ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-2639
H.ID 22-013 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Friends of theDenton Public Libraries to allow the Friends of the Denton Public Libraries to raise funds on
behalf of the Denton Public Library; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; andproviding an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 22-013
1.ID 22-021 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 Teague NaII and Perkins, Inc., for Citywide Surveying Services as set forth
in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFQ 7797 - Professional Services Agreement for surveying services awarded to Teague
NaII and Perkins, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year
extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (7 - 0).ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 22-021
J.ID 22-022 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rulemunicipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for consulting services related to the
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) design for the City of Denton as set forth in
the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFQ 7292-005 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-
Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $82,000.00).ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 22-022
K ID 22-023 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a contract
between the City of Denton and Texas Series of Lockton Companies, LLC, amending the
contract approved by City Council on August 4, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of$480,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second
amendment for brokerage services for the placement of the DEC property coverage renewal
for the 2021/2022 policy year and the 2022/2023 policy year; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7365 - providing for an additional
second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $152,250.00, with the total contract
amount not-to-exceed $707,250.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 22-023
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L.ID 22-024 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 GRM
Information Management Services of Dallas, LLC, for document scanning services for
various City Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 7812 - awarded to GRM Information Management Services of Dallas,
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 $700,000.00).ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 22-024
M.ID 22-025 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 Facility
Solutions Group, Inc., for enterprise access control software, new installation, maintenance,
repair, and parts inventory of corresponding hardware for the Facilities Department for all
City buildings; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7835 - awarded to Facility Solutions Group, Inc., for four (4) years, with the option
for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total of five (5) year not-to-exceed amount
of $ 1 ,375,000.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 22-025
N.ID 22-026 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, approving proposals from A2ZGC Inc. dba A-Star General
Contractors Co., and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the reconstruction of a
residential property located at 1 121 Hill Street, under the City of Denton Home Improvement
Program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 7845 - A2ZGC Inc. dba A-Star General Contractors Co., in the not-to-exceed amount
of $217,810.00).ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 22-026
0.ID 22-027 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, approving proposals from AmeN-Mex Contractors Inc., and
authorizing the expenditure of funds for the reconstruction of a residential property located
at 2415 Westview Trail, under the City of Denton Home Improvement Program; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7846 - AmeN-
Mex Contractors Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $88,550.00).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 22-027
P ID 22-028 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 Southlake, under the Texas Government Code,
Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Southlake and City of Denton to utilize each
entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7889 - award an Interlocal
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Southlake).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 22-028
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Q.ID 22-029 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 Siddons-
Martin Emergency Group, LLC, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network
Contract # 651-21, for the purchase of equipment for fire apparatuses for the Fire
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.
(File 7890 - awarded to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-
exceed amount of $1,5 10,000.00).ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 22-029
R.ID 22-069 Consider adoption of a resolution of the City of Denton, concurring with the City
Manager’s reorganization of the City’s administrative departments and divisions; authorizing
the expenditure of funds in connection with the reorganization; and providing an effectivedate
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 22-069
4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.ID 21-2706 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming Carnegie Ridge
Property located at 6500 Ridglea Ct. to Maguire Park; naming Industrial Street Park located
at 108 Industrial St. to Wolff s Park; naming Rayzor Ranch Property located at 3230 HeritageTrail to Rayzor Ranch Park; naming Mills Property located at 5573 Mills Rd. to East Lake
Park; and declaring an effective date.ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-2706
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 approve the item as presented.Motion seconded by Council Member Beck. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,Davis, Maguire, and ArmintorNAYS (0): None
B ID 21-2709 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming Bonnie BraeTrail located adjacent to Bonnie Brae Street; naming Clear Creek Trail located at the
northern portion of Denton adjacent to Clear Creek and Robert Ray Green Belt; naming
Cooper Creek Trail located adjacent to Cooper Creek; naming Hickory Creek Trail located
adjacent to Hickory Creek and Hickory Creek Road; naming Mayhill Trail located adjacent
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to Mayhill Road; naming Mingo Trail located adjacent to Mingo Road; naming Pecan Creek
Trail located adjacent to Pecan Creek; naming University Trail located adjacent toUniversity Drive; naming Vintage Trail located adjacent to Vintage Blvd; naming
Wildflower Trail located adjacent to Denton Dog Park and Denton Dog Shelter; and
declaring an effective date.ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-2709
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
Following commentary, Council Member Armintor moved to approve the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Beck. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,Davis, Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
C.ID 21-2710 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming Denia Park Field
1 located at 1000 Parvin St. to Tim Brewer Field; naming Evers Park Field 1 located at 3201
N Locust Street to Austin Jackson Field; naming Evers Park Field 2 located at 3201 N LocustStreet to Javy Guerra Field; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-2710
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
Following commentary, Council Member Davis moved to approve the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Beck. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,Davis, Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
D. ID 21-2711 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton reaffirming name of
American Legion Hall Senior Center; naming multi-purpose room located in AmericanLegion Hall Senior Center to Penn multi-purpose room; naming fitness room located in
American Legion Hall Senior Center to Reynolds fitness room; naming computer lab located
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in American Legion Hall Senior Center to Holland computer lab; naming classroom located
in American Legion Hall Senior Center to Jones recreation room; naming kitchen located in
American Legion Hall Senior Center to Betty Kimble kitchen; naming patio located in
American Legion Hall Senior Center to Legionnaires patio and declaring an effective date.ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-2711
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
Following commentary, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer moved to approve the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Beck. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,Davis, Maguire, and Armintor
NAYS (0): None
E. ID 21-2712 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming North Lakes
Park Playground located at 2001 W Windsor Drive to Librada Lilly Cantu Playground; anddeclaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-2712
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and no discussion followed.
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A.
Following commentary, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer moved to approve the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Beck. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,Davis, Maguire, and ArmintorNAYS (0): None
F. ID 21-2792 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting the Southwest
Park Master Plan and declaring an effective date.ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 21-2792
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 Davis moved to approve the item as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Member Beck. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Davis, Maguire, and ArmintorNAYS (0): None
G.ID 22-068 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending Resolution No.
20-501 to provide further affirmations and stating no objection to the JES Dev Co, Inc. 4%
housing tax credit application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
for the proposed new construction ofPebblebrook Parkside Apartments in Denton, Texas to
provide affordable rental housing; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO. 22-068
There were no online registrations or call-ins on the item.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, Mayor Hudspeth moved to approve the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Beck. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Members Byrd, Beck,
Davis, Maguire, and ArmintorNAYS (0): None
5. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed items of interest.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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Item 3.B (ID 22-049
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