16 Apr. - Agenda Questions & Responses 15 Apr. - Agenda Questions & Responses
Date Received I Submitted By M Question/Comment Staff Res
04/13/24 Council Member Meltzer Consent F 24-711 What are we trying to fix here?How did this come on the radar? Staff initiated a revision to this policy to provide greater clarification between policy and procedures and to reflect a more efficient review process.
1 The HR Department hired an Ethics and Policy Administrator in November 2023 to provide a direct focus on the City ethics program,policy
administration,and HR compliance.Prior responsibility was spread over multiple staff members and departments resulting in inconsistent
practices and processes.
2 04/14/24 Council Member Watts Item for Individual B 24-668 Is the PFC Required to issue bonds? No.
04/14/24 Council Member Watts Item for Individual B 24-668 The current draft indicates council to appoint the board.I thought we had agreed the The draft provided flexibility in the governing documents for it to be Council Members or for Council members to appoint a representative.2.6
3 Consideration council would be the board.Looking for provisions if councilmember does not return to Addresses vacancies.
office,the new member is appointed.
04/14/24 Council Member Watts Item for Individual B 24-668 Paragraph 9.1 Any net revenue generated by any Public Facility related to multifamily The provision 9.1 describes the public purposes for which the Denton Public Facility Corporation is established.This aligns with the provisions
Consideration residential development by this Corporation shall be used solely in furtherance of the City under Chapter 303 that revenue generated from these facilities must be used in ways that align with the public purposes defined by the PFC's
4 of Denton housing programs,policies,and initiatives. organizing documents and the enabling legislation.
It is my understanding the net revenue can only be used for City of Denton housing
programs,policies and initiatives related to said programs.
5 04/14/24 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session A 23-2457 Is there a statue of limitations on collecting franchise fees? No.The Texas statute of limitations for many debts is 4 years;however,municipalities are specifically exempt from most
statute of limitations that would otherwise prevent actions to recover debt,including for franchise fees.Tex.Civ.Prac.&Rem.Code§16.061(a).
6 04/14/24 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session D 24-710 What are the Benchmark Tax Rate for both Harvest&Pecan Square? Pecan Square:$0.71
Harvest:$1.00/$0.73(Argyle/Northlake)
04/14/24 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session D 24-710 How many homes have been sold yearly(last 3 years)in Harvest&Pecan Square?
Project 2024 Total
HARVEST 1,430
PECAN SQUARE = 1,650
Total 260 3,080
04/14/24 Mayor Hudspeth Work Session E 24-710 Is what is proposed allowed by Texas laws?Texas cities are prohibited from regulating The current proposal for an opt-in Community Benefits Agreement(CBA)ordinance concept is not prohibited or pre-empted by state law. The
certain materials,etc...would the city's involvement carry the same restitutions to the municipal prohibition on regulating building materials,found in Tex.Gov't Code§3000.002(a)(1)-(2),does not apply to the proposed opt-in CBA
CBA?What details were provided re-notification requirement,cost,timing,boundaries, because:(1)the CBA would be an agreement between the developer and the impacted community(the city would not be a parry to the
8 etc? agreement),(2)as proposed,City would not be enforcing any CBA agreements,(3)as proposed,building materials are not a required or
recommended topic for CBAs.
Details were not provided related to the last question.
04/14/24 Mayor Hudspeth Item for Individual A 24-824 1 will pull this item for an individual vote and discussion.Legal,please note,we may need The performance of the previous interim police chief is not posted for discussion and cannot be discussed in closed session. However,the
9 Consideration to go into closed session for portions of the discussion.I will need to discuss the posted agenda does allow the City Council to adjourn into a Closed Meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act on any item on its
performance of the previous interim police chief. open meeting agenda,including the confirmation of an interim police chief.
10 04/14/24 Mayor Hudspeth Public Hearing A 24-657 Is there a presentation? Presentation to be included in an updated agenda.
04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Consent G 24-774 Please provide a list of the types of permits that will be expedited. Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems(TPDES)regarding control of discharges of pollutants to surface waters.
Alternative use permits including 210 authorization for beneficial reuse of effulent.
11 Direct Potable Reuse(DPR)authorization.
Aquifer Storage and Recovery(ASR)authorization.
Other permits pertaining to operating a water system in accordance with TCEQ requirements.
12 04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Consent 1 24-708 Is the expenditure cap of$10.00 accurate? The amount listed is correct.
1 04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Consent J 24-421 Request to pull item for for individual consideration with an eye towards tabling. The proposed TRIP projects aim to create multimodal activity corridors that directly or indirectly connect to DCTA riders.The goal is to improve
Comment:I don't remember a work session to discuss utilization of the TRIP funds.The safety,walkability to bus stops and go-zone nodes,provide equitable access to disadvantaged transportation communities,and enhance
1, projects described seem very worthy and we should undertake them but they do not seem multimodal elements for bicycle and Micromobility users.The deadline for submitting proposals to DCTA is 24 April,2024.
particularly related to DCTA and mass transit use.I'd like to table this for further
discussion of other potential projects as well as other sources of money to fund the
proposed projects.
14 04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Consent R 24-739 What locations are being explored for backup control centers? No locations have been identified at this time.Staff will work with selected vendor to review options for future inclusion into DME's operating
and/or capital budget.
15 04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Consent T 24-741 The AIS descriptions of the two items[W.24-745]overlap.Can Staff clarify which updates Both services are being provided for the renovation project at the Linda McNatt Center.item T is for a PSA with Quorom Architects to provide
are attributable to these two different items? design services.Item W is a PSA with Skansa to provide supplemental Project Management services.
04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Item for Individual A 24-640 Can staff address conflicts with HOAs? There are provisions in the Texas Property Code prohibiting HOAs from enforcing rules that counter conservation measures. These Property
16 Consideration Code rules have been amended somewhat recently,and we have found that not all HOAs are familiar with the changes.As part of the education
process for implementing the irrigation schedule,we will be working specifically with HOAs to educate.
17 04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Item for Individual A 24-640 Can staff address foundation watering? Foundation watering with a soaker hose is not included in the irrigation schedule.Residents may water their foundation any time with a soaker
Consideration hose.
04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Item for Individual A 24-640 Can staff address how compliance will be monitored? Staff regularly receives feedback on Engage Denton regarding improper irrigation.Staff will monitor by addressing our residents'concerns that
18 Consideration have been submitted.Additionally,the odd/even address schedule will easily allow for visual inspections,which we plan to have conducted by a
Conservation Compliance Coordinator.The twice weekly schedule should offset typical demand spikes seen in past summers,Staff will also be
monitoring water usage data to confirm reduced peaks.
04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Work Session A 23-2457 Is it correct that adoption of recommendation would produce a net revenue of about Yes,it is possible additional revenue would be received if Rec.6 is adopted.However,changes in telecommunication franchise fee law enacted in
$300K? the 86th legislature may have permanently reduced this amount.Audit still recommends the City reach out to ensure all monies owed are being
received.
04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Work Session C 24-295 Is it preferable to specify the technology type(HeatPump,AC,Swamp Cooler,etc)-OR- Specifying particular technologies(like heat pumps,air conditioners,or swamp coolers)can provide clear guidelines for what equipment is
rather the ambient conditions desired? acceptable which could simplify enforcement and compliance.However,technology-specific requirements might limit the adoption of new,more
efficient or sustainable technologies as they become available.Mandating specific types of technology could also impose higher costs on
residents or businesses if the required technology is more expensive than other effective alternatives.
20 Specifying ambient conditions allows property owners to choose the most cost-effective or technologically advanced solution that meets the
ambient conditions stipulated by an ordinance.Specifying ambient conditions directly targets the goal of ensuring comfort and safety for
occupants,irrespective of the technology used.
Specifying desired ambient conditions is preferable for a cooling ordinance.This method promotes flexibility and innovation,allowing the adoption
of the most effective,efficient,and sustainable cooling technologies available.It ensures that an ordinance remains relevant and adaptable to
changes in technology over time,without necessitating frequent ordinance updates.
04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Work Session D 24-710 Why include District impact fees in applicable projects?Does this not simply have the Including the impact fees in applicable projects came at the request of the developer.The City requires impact fees to be assessed at time of
21 effect of reducing impact fees for peripheral developments relative to centralized platting and collected at time of building permits.The City's concern is proper collection of impact fees,not source of fees.
developments and is that not contrary to our Comprehensive Plan?
22 04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tem Beck Work Session D 24-711 What would be the impacts of not including impact fees? Including the impact fees in applicable projects came at the request of the developer.
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Date Received Submitted By Type Item Agenda Item Question/Comment Staff Response
23 04/15/24 Mayor Pro Tern Beck Work Session D 24-712 Is the proposed conservation easement on Pilot Knob full conservation or still involves The easement precludes the construction or placing of any improvements other than the construction or maintenance of permeable trails made of
development? natural materials.See attached conservation easement document.
04/15/24 Mayor Hudspeth Item for Individual A 24-824 1 am also requesting the ordinance that explains the appointment and approval process. I Tex.Loc.Gov't Code Section 143.013 says the city manager appoints the Police Chief and that appointment is confirmed by the Council.That is
Consideration would like to review the roles of the city manager and council. the only role Council has in the hiring or appointment of a Chief or Acting/Interim Chief. Except for this provision of state law,the City Charter
24 Section 5.03 says the city manager shall be the chief executive officer and the head of the administrative branch of the city government,and shall
be responsible to the council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city placed under her control by the Charter or by ordinance or
resolution of the council,and to that end shall appoint and remove any employee of the city,except as otherwise provided by the Charter.
04/15/24 Mayor Hudspeth Item for Individual A 24-824 How many HR complaints were filed in 2023(Jan-Dec). Please just provide department Development Services-1
Consideration and number of complaints. DME-1
Facilities-1
25 Marketing&Communications-1
Parks-2
Police-5
Solid Waste-1
Tech Services-1
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