120922 Friday Staff Report City Manager’s Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307
OUR CORE VALUES Inclusion Collaboration Quality Service Strategic Focus Fiscal Responsibility
MEMORANDUM DATE: December 9, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members FROM: Sara Hensley, City Manager SUBJECT: Staff Report Upcoming Meetings
A. Public Utilities Board on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
B. Development Code Review Committee on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Development Service Center.
C. Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the
Development Service Center.
D. Library Board on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Emily Fowler Library.
E. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Special Called Meeting in the Council
Chambers.
F. Cancelled - Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Development Service Center.
G. Community Partnership Committee on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in
the City Hall Conference Room.
H. Airport Advisory Board on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Airport Terminal Meeting Room.
I. Capital Improvement Advisory Committee on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
J. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
K. Cancelled - Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Sustainability Office.
General Information & Status Updates
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 21-1837,
the following items will be discussed during the Dec. 13 Council Work Session:
1) An interim Informal Staff Report on our goal to Vision Zero.
2) An ordinance preventing people adverse to the City or in active litigation from being nominated to a position serving on boards and commissions. Staff contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager’s Office
B. Announcement of Interim ACM – Last month, staff announced that Deputy City Manager David Gaines was recently selected to be the next City Manager for the Town of Addison. We immediately began preparations for a nationwide search for our next Deputy City Manager and expect that process to last into the spring. To ensure departments continue to receive a high level of leadership support during this transition, we also opened an
Interim Assistant City Manager position for internal candidates. After an extensive
application and interview process with several qualified candidates, the executive team is excited to announce that Finance Director and CFO Cassey Ogden will be the interim Assistant City Manager beginning Saturday, Dec. 10. Please see the attached memo that was distributed to employees this afternoon for more information and an updated
organizational chart. Ryan Adams, City Manager’s Office
C. Municipal Court Delayed Opening 12/14 – The Municipal Court will delay opening until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14 for staff development. The closure is necessary to allow for all employees to actively participate and should have minimal impact on the public. All online options will remain available for case information, payment remittance, and
submission of resolution requests. Messages advising of the delayed opening and online options will be placed on the phone system and at the court entrance. Staff contact: Jamie Lindsay, Municipal Court
D. Week of December 26 Friday Staff Report – In anticipation of the holidays and the
closure of City offices during the last week of December, the City Manager’s Office will
not distribute a Friday Staff Report on Friday, Dec. 30. Staff will resume distribution of the report the following week, on Friday, Jan. 6. Staff contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager’s Office
E. Denton County MHMR Community Needs Assessment – Denton County MHMR is
conducting a Community Needs Assessment to determine gaps in services and obtain
feedback that will assist in making future funding decisions. Denton County MHMR is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), and as part of the certification, they are required to complete a community needs assessment every three years. A QR code is available on the attached flyer to access the online survey. Paper surveys are available at MHMR’s mental health offices in Denton and Flower Mound. Staff contact:
Megan Ball, Community Services
F. Inclement Weather Warming Stations Update - Attached is an updated list of warming stations available during inclement weather for the 2022-23 winter season, effective Dec. 12. This information is also available on the City’s website. The list includes City facilities available for daytime use at all libraries, fire stations, and five recreation centers.
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Warming stations provide access to restrooms, water fountains, and a sitting area. These facilities are in addition to the services our community partners make available during
inclement weather. Staff confirmed the extended hours at community partner agencies
that are included in the list of warming stations. Staff contact: Megan Ball, Community Services
G. 2021-22 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report – The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is a year-end performance report
required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City
of Denton receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program grant entitlement funds annually from HUD for affordable housing, community development, economic development, and public services. Participating entitlement cities are required to develop a CAPER annually. The
CAPER assesses the City’s progress and the effectiveness of its performance related to
its federally funded activities during FY 2021-22, and the achievement of its overall strategies, objectives, and priorities outlined in the FY 2020-22 Consolidated Plan.
The Draft FY 2021-22 CAPER will be available for review during the public comment
period from Dec. 12 through Dec. 26. A public notice requesting public comments will be
placed in the Denton Record-Chronicle on Sunday, Dec. 11. The report can be viewed on the City’s Community Development webpage. The city will submit this report to HUD by Dec. 30, 2022. A final summary of the CAPER will be provided to City Council once HUD approves the report. Staff contact: Luisa Garcia, Community Services
H. Quakertown Centennial Memorial Project Update – City staff continue to receive public input about temporary memorial options and event ideas for the Quakertown Centennial Memorial Project. Following the initial Council work session on Sep. 13, staff conducted the following community engagement efforts to receive feedback on the project:
• SEDNA Meeting October 24
• Twilight Tunes November 3
• Parks, Recreation and Beatification Board Meeting November 7
• Virtual Public Meeting November 14
• St. Emmanuel Church Service November 20
• Public Meeting (Hybrid) December 1
• ALH Senior Center Outreach Meeting December 6
• SEDNA 2019 Street Bond Community Meeting December 8
Staff also placed informative placards and comment cards at ALH Senior Center and MLK, Jr. Rec Center. Additional placards and comment cards have been placed at other City recreation centers. Comment cards can be returned to any recreation center and staff will forward those cards to the appropriate Parks Department staff.
City staff also reached out to numerous community stakeholders, including the Denton
County Office of History and Culture, UNT, and TWU, and hope to solidify a calendar of events soon. These events will include historical, artistic, cultural, and musical events that all center on Quakertown and its history. These events will emphasize the vibrancy
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of historic Quakertown and remind all of Denton that the descendants of Quakertown continue to have a robust presence in the cultural life of our city.
City staff are pursuing temporary memorial options and a calendar of commemorative
events in advance of a master planning process at Quakertown Park that will include the placement of a permanent memorial.
Recordings of past meetings, updates about the current progress on the Centennial Memorial Project, and opportunities to ask questions directly to staff and to provide
feedback online are all available at www.discussdenton.com. Staff contact: Omar Siddiqi,
Parks and Recreation
I. Adjustment to Municipal Equality Index Scorecard – In the Dec. 2, Friday Report, staff conveyed that the City had recently scored 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Municipal Equality Index. This score was a 22-point increase over 2021 and a score that
ranks Denton among the top cities in the state. Since that report, the City of Denton’s
score was adjusted to reflect a score of 94. The cause behind the adjustment is not clear and the City has inquired with the Human Rights Campaign and, to date, has not been provided information relating to the adjustment. The full scorecard and top cities in the State of Texas are available at www.hrc.org. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, City Manager’s
Office
J. Fire Marshal Designation - Congratulations to Dr./Battalion Chief Megan Schuth for being awarded the professional designation of Fire Marshal (FM) this week. Following an extensive peer review process, this designation recognizes demonstrated excellence in seven measured components: experience, education, professional development,
professional contributions, association membership, community involvement, and
technical competence. In receiving this designation, she joins a select group of only 231 FMs worldwide. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire
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K. Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Kick-Off - Community engagement for the City’s first
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan will kick off
with an introductory webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. (webinar registration via Zoom). Engagement activities will take place from December 2022 through May 2023. Interested
parties can register to receive updates about
upcoming activities and view the introductory webinar, which will be recorded and posted, on the Sustainable Denton webpage. There will be many opportunities for the community to learn more
about climate action planning and to provide input
throughout the plan development process. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Environmental Services and Sustainability
L. Privet Removal Update – Beginning in December 2022, the Parks and Recreation
Department and the Environmental Services and Sustainability Department will
recommence efforts to restore native habitats by controlling invasive Chinese Privet. Efforts to contain privet involve cutting privet shrubs and treating them with herbicides approved within the City’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy. The following schedule of privet containment efforts is deeply contingent on weather conditions as
overly wet or windy conditions will make it difficult to get shrub-cutting equipment to
the proper locations and to apply the herbicide effectively.
Weather permitting, privet control efforts will take place in the following locations, as seen on the attached map:
• Dec. 12: Bowling Green Park within the forested area along the eastern edge of the channel.
• Dec. 14: Spencer Road across from the Denton Municipal Electric property.
Following removal efforts, Parks and Recreation staff will assist in restoring the forest understory and improving habitat conditions by possibly applying a native seed mix site-wide and by planting additional seedlings and native shrubs. The effort to contain and control Chinese Privet may take two to three years given the current density of growth
and expected proliferation of the species. Staff contact: Marshall McGee, Parks and
Recreation
M. Department of Army Corps of Engineers Payment – On Sept. 20, 2022, the City Council approved a payment to the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) for the Lake Ray Roberts and Lake Lewisville annual Major Capital Repair (MCR) and Operations
and Maintenance (O&M) fees. A commitment was made to follow up with City Council
on the dollar amount that was paid for the 2023 fiscal year. Payment for MCR and O&M fees for Lake Lewisville and Lake Ray Roberts was remitted at $129,355 for FY 23. Staff contact: Stephen Gay, Water Utilities
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N. Carnegie Ridge Drainage Review – In September 2022, Council Member Maguire requested that staff investigate drainage issues in the Carnegie Ridge neighborhood.
Residents residing on Ridgelea Court and Cedarhurst Court expressed concern to then-
Council Member Maguire that runoff to their properties had increased because of the development of an adjacent property, located at 734 Crawford Rd in Argyle.
Following receipt of this request, staff initiated a review of the development, the neighborhood’s drainage design, and the City-owned right of way (ROW) north of
Crawford Road. The property at 734 Crawford Rd is located outside of Denton city limits,
and the City does not have dedicated right of way or drainage easements on the property. The development at this location was permitted through Denton County. During staff’s review of the drainage issues, City staff contacted the County’s Development Services staff to determine if the development met County standards for drainage design. The
County confirmed that the development met their standards.
Staff also evaluated the potential for additional improvements within the ROW. One option was to construct a drainage ditch; however, due to existing grades, it is not possible to construct a ditch on the north side of Crawford as the existing embankment grades are already at the maximum allowable slope. Steepening these grades further to construct the
ditch would pose a danger to vehicular traffic and make the area more hazardous to mow
and maintain. Staff also evaluated constructing an underground storm sewer drainage system, but this option would include significant costs and only offer a modest benefit. Staff estimates that the best effect this option could achieve would be an approximate 25% reduction in flow for the seven (7) homes immediately downstream. This option
would also require removing most or all trees within the existing tree buffer. A rough
estimate of the construction cost for his work would be around $195,000.
Staff also reviewed the neighborhood’s drainage plans and concluded that much of the runoff into the residents’ backyards appears to be a consequence of how the subdivision was graded by design. The subdivision plans show runoff being concentrated to flow over
retaining walls along resident backyards, and what has been observed is consistent with
this design. Given the neighborhood’s design as well as the high cost, modest benefit, and environmental impacts of additional drainage facilities, staff does not recommend proceeding with additional drainage improvements in this area. Staff contact: Ethan Cox, Public Works
Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Council Meeting Policies – On Nov. 23, Mayor Pro Tem Beck inquired about text or URLs of any Charter, City of Denton policy, or guidelines on how City Council meetings should be run. Staff advised City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the following laws and procedural rules:
• The Texas Open Meetings Act - Texas Government Code Chapter 552
• City of Denton Charter - Denton City Charter
• City Council Rules of Procedure - City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article
II, Sec. 2-29
• City Council requests for information or agenda items - City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article II, Sec. 2-30
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• Robert’s Rules of Order - Due to copyrights, there is no link, however, the newest
edition can be purchased online or checked out at the library.
There is not currently a website where uncodified ordinances/resolutions are available to the public. Staff contact: Mack Reinwand, City Attorney’s Office
B. Record Expunction – On Nov. 27, Council Member McGee inquired about the number
of individuals living in the City of Denton who may be eligible for record expunction.
Staff advised there is not a means to estimate the number of individuals eligible for expunctions on county charges residing in the City. Staff contact: Tyler Atkinson, Municipal Court
C. Sam Bass Boulevard Construction Update – On Dec. 2, Council Member Davis shared
concerns from a resident regarding the ongoing construction at Sam Bass Boulevard. Staff
confirmed that the project has reached a point where only smaller tasks remain to tie in the new water main. There will still be some work occurring that will require lane closures over the next month; however, the roadway is now open in both directions. Staff contact: Wesley McBride, Capital Projects/Engineering
D. Noise Ordinance – On Dec. 3, Mayor Hudspeth asked staff to reach out to a local business
owner regarding the City’s noise ordinance. Due to the proximity of his business to both the DCTA rail line and the Union Pacific Railroad, the owner offered to assist with any future updates to the noise ordinance. Staff is evaluating the City’s current ordinance and will reach out to the business owner as the revisions progress. Staff contact: Frank Dixon, City Manager’s Office
E. Agenda Item S22-0003b Follow-Up – On Dec. 6, Mayor Pro Tem Beck requested a statement of the fish and wildlife regulations and dark sky alignment on agenda item S22-0003b, related to the monocle tower. The tower as proposed in 22-003b meets several of the USFWS voluntary guidelines for communication towers (no guy wires, co-location opportunities, less than 150 feet). The tower lighting will meet FAA requirements for
towers, which are exempted from Dark Sky guidelines. Staff contact: Michael Gange, Environmental Services & Sustainability
F. Concept Plan for Oak Vista PD – On Dec. 6, Mayor Pro Tem Beck requested a copy of the Oak Vista concept plan not included in the backup materials. The attached concept plan from the 2018 zoning request was sent via email to the Mayor Pro Tem. Staff contact:
Julie Wyatt, Development Services
G. Water Park Fees – On Dec. 6, Council Member McGee forwarded a resident’s concern regarding increased water park fees during the 2022 season. The new fees were presented to the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board which unanimously approved the changes at the Feb. 7, 2022, meeting (5-0). The proposed changes were also shared with
Council via an Informal Staff Report on Feb. 18, 2022 (report available here).
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Park Opening
2004 2018 2019 2022
Admission
(resident)
$10 $12 $17 $14 $14
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Annual
Pass
(resident)
$75 $75 $75 $75 $79.99
Updated fees were implemented in response to an increase in overall operational expenses including water treatment chemicals, mechanical parts, service for parts, contracted services, and utilities. Additionally, to attract and retain enough staff to be able to operate
the facilities during the season. Parks and Recreation will run a series of promotional
opportunities for discounted season pass prior to the 2023 season. Residents may also provide feedback for the FY 2023-24 budget process through the City’s website beginning in the spring. Staff contact: Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation
H. Ranked-Choice Voting – On Dec. 8, Mayor Pro Tem Beck requested clarification on HB
259, related to the legality of Rank Choice Voting. The use of RCV for council elections is not authorized by state law and was discussed in the attached ISR published in the Feb. 22, 2019, Friday Report. Staff contact: Mack Reinwand, City Attorney’s Office
I. Tax Rolls by Housing Category – Council Member Watts requested a history of the new
value added to the tax rolls by housing category. The following table shows the new value
assessed each year by residential, multifamily, commercial, industrial, and other categories. Staff contact: Cassey Ogden, Finance
Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Holiday Movie in the Civic Center: Elf – With the possibility of rain Friday evening, Parks and Recreation staff have decided to screen the Holiday Movie in the Park inside the Civic Center. Pre-show activities will begin at 6 p.m. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie,
Parks and Recreation
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B. Breakfast with the Grinch – Join Parks and Recreation at Breakfast with the Grinch on
Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center Park. The $5
entry fee includes breakfast and a photo with the Grinch. Additional photos can be purchased at $2 per photo. Staff contact: Megan Thomas, Parks and Recreation
C. City Circle Series – The Denton Senior Center will host its monthly City Circle Series on Dec. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program covers various topics related to City
Services that are of interest to Seniors. This month’s event features the Denton Police
Department sharing the latest information about scams and how to avoid them, including various safety tips. Staff contact: Nicole Brasher, Parks and Recreation.
D. Wreaths Across America – Denton Parks and Recreation will host its first National Wreaths Across America Day event on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Oakwood Cemetery (747
East Prairie Street) beginning at 11 a.m. Wreaths at each of the 253 veteran gravesites at
Oakwood Cemetery were sponsored by donation. The wreath-laying ceremony is open to the public and will include the Fire Department’s Pipes and Drums, an address by Rev. Reginal Logan, and the delivery and placement of the wreaths. Light refreshments will follow the event. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation
E. Cookies and Cocoa Drive-Thru – Join Parks and Recreation for a drive-thru holiday treat
on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Denia Recreation Center (1001 Parvin Street). Staff will provide delicious hot cocoa and cookies to participants from 4 to 8 p.m. Whether on your way home or venturing out to view all the beautiful holiday lights around town, swing by and get a special treat from PARD on your way. Staff contact: Megan Thomas
Attachments A. Denton County MHMR Needs Assessment Flyer .............................................................10 B. Announcement of Interim ACM Memorandum ................................................................11 C. Winter 22-23 Inclement Weather Information (English)...................................................12
D. Winter 22-23 Inclement Weather Information (Spanish) ..................................................17
E. Winter 22-23 Inclement Weather Shelter Handout ...........................................................21 F. Privet Removal Locations ..................................................................................................22 G. Oak Vista PD Concept Plan ...............................................................................................24 H. Ranked Choice Voting ISR – Published February 2019 ...................................................25
Council Information A. Council Requests for Information ......................................................................................27 B. Public Meeting Calendar....................................................................................................29 C. Future Work Session Items ................................................................................................31
D. Street Construction Report .................................................................................................33
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City Manager’s Office
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8307DENTON
MEMORANDUM
DATE:Dec. 9, 2022
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FROM:
City of Denton Employees
Sara Hensley, City Manager
SUBJECT:Announcement of Interim Assistant City Manager
Good afternoon, City of Denton Employees,
As you may recall, last month we announced that Deputy City Manager David Gaines was
recently selected to be the next City Manager for the Town of Addison. Since that time, we have
been working diligently in planning for a period of transition in that role. We began preparations
for a nationwide search for our next Deputy City Manager and expect that process to last into the
spring. To ensure departments continue to receive a high level of leadership support during this
transition, we also opened an Interim Assistant City Manager position for internal candidates.
After an extensive application and interview process with a number of qualified candidates, I’m
excited to announce that Finance Director and CFO Cassey Ogden will be our interim Assistant
City Manager beginning Saturday, December 10. This will provide an opportunity for Cassey to
work directly with David prior to his departure. Cassey’s leadership experience and
organizational knowledge will greatly help our departments and organization as we continue our
important work over the coming months.
With the addition ofCassey to this role, we will be modifying our reporting structures to ensure
the best leadership support for our departments (see attached organization chart).
I want to thank each of you for your continued work on behalf of our community as we continue
to evolve and change as an organization. I am incredibly proud to work with such a wonderfulteam
David will continue with the City through December, and I encourage everyone to reach out andwish him all the best!
Thank you.
OUR CORE VALUES
Inclusion • Collaboration • Quality Service • Strategic Focus • Fiscal Responsibility11
Citizens of Denton
Board, Commissions,
& Committees
City Council
Municipal Judge
Tyler Atkinson
City Manager
Sara Hensley
City Auditor
Madison Rorschach
City Attorney
Mack Reinwand
Assistant City Manager
Christine Taylor
Assistant City Manager
Frank Dixon
Interim Assistant City Manager
Cassey Ogden, CFO
DME
Tony Puente
Human Resources
Sarah Kuechler
Finance
Nick Vincent (Interim)
Economic Development
Wayne Emerson
Development Services
Scott McDonald
• Budget & Accounting
• Purchasing & Grants
• Municipal Court
Police
Chief Doug Shoemaker
Fire/EMS
Chief Kenneth Hedges
Community Services
Dani Shaw
Parks and Recreation
Gary Packan
Library
Jennifer Bekker
Facilities & Fleet
Vacant
Solid Waste & Recycling
Brian Boerner
Environmental Services
& Sustainability
Michael Gange
Technology Services
Leisha Meine
City Secretary
Rosa Rios
Marketing &
Communications
CITY OF DENTON
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Effective 12/10/22
Strategic Services
Aimee Kaslik
• Planning
• Real Estate
• Building Inspections
• Risk Management
• Safety
Customer Service
& Animal Services
Tiffany Thomson
• City Manager’s Office
Water Utilities
Stephen Gay
• Public Safety
Communications
Streets
Ethan Cox
Capital Projects
Trevor Crain Airport
Scott Gray
Chief of Staff
Ryan Adams
• Compliance
City Engineer/General
Manager of Public Works
Becky Diviney
• Drainage
• Traffic
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Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
V: December 12, 2022
Information for Accessible Public Facilities and Community Service
Providers During Inclement Weather
Winter 2022/23, Denton, TX
Effective December 12th
WINTER 2022/23 - When extreme temperatures are forecast, facilities below will be open and accessible
as Inclement Weather Stations.
Community Service Providers - Community service organizations may provide expanded hours and
services in the winter for inclement weather. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
Warming Center: Access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and sitting area(s)
Denton’s New Community
Shelter Operated by ODB
(940) 514-1007
909 N Loop 288 Daily 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
▪ Call (940) 514-1007to inquire about inclement weather services and hours.
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
▪ Call (940) 566‐3800 to inquire about inclement weather services hours.
Meals/Food:
Loop 288 Shelter (940) 566-1308
909 N Loop 288 Daily 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. ‐ 8:30 a.m.
Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Shelter Overnight:
Denton’s New Community Shelter Operated by ODB (940) 514-1007
909 N Loop 288 Daily 3:00 p.m. ‐ 9:00 a.m.
▪ Call (940) 514-1007to inquire about inclement weather openings.
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Information for Inclement Weather Centers - Denton, TX
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Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
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Salvation Army Denton
(Families)
(940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Daily 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
City of Denton Public Facilities – In addition to community Meals, Overnight Shelters, Warming Centers,
and Water Stations, the following City facilities that are heated with public access to restrooms, water
fountains, and sitting areas are available during normal operating hours for those needing a place to
temporarily escape the winter weather. Please check with the location to confirm.
▪ Parks & Recreation Centers: Public access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and
sitting area.
Denton Civic Center (940) 349‐7275
321 E. McKinney St. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Denton Senior Center (940) 349‐8720
509 N. Bell Ave. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 8:00 p.m.
Denia Rec Center (940) 349‐8285
1001 Parvin St. Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 2:00 p.m.
MLK Jr. Rec Center (940) 349‐8575
1300 Wilson St. Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m.
North Lakes Rec Center (940) 349‐8287
2001 W. Windsor Dr. Monday – Friday 5:00 a.m. ‐ 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m.
▪ Public Libraries: Public access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, limited seating, and
first come, first served computer access.
Emily Fowler Central (940) 349‐8752
502 Oakland St. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Tues & Thurs 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Branch Library (940) 349‐8752
3020 N. Locust St. Thurs, Fri, Sat 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Mon, Tues, Wed 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
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Information for Inclement Weather Centers - Denton, TX
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Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
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Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Information for Inclement Weather Centers - Denton, TX
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Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
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South Branch Library (940) 349‐8752
3228 Teasley Ln. Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Monday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
▪ Fire Stations: Public access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and sitting area.
Hours and services are subject to change.
Station 1: Central Fire Station
332 E. Hickory St. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.
Fire stations where the public can access restrooms, hand washing, and water fountains.
No sitting areas are available.
Station 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 3: 1401 Underwood St. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Station 4: 2110 E. Sherman Dr. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 6: 3232 Teasley Ln. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 8: 3131 S Colorado Blvd. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Find Help! Call 211 or (940) 566-2688.
DON’T WAIT FOR SEVERE WEATHER TO START HELPING!
Outreach and service providers need gear they can pass out, for folks outside during the summer
heat, and to have in reserve during an emergency. Having the right gear staged in the right places
before a crisis will help provider’s better focus on direct services and life‐saving efforts in the
moment. Winter needed items include: water, reusable water bottles, wet wipes, coats, gloves,
hats, blankets or sleeping bags, socks, and rain ponchos.
Visit https://www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/ to learn more about how to volunteer and donate.
To learn more about how to volunteer and donate visit:
Our Daily Bread: https://www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/
Monsignor King Outreach Center: https://www.kingoutreachcenter.com/
Salvation Army Denton: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/denton/
Giving Grace - Street Outreach Program: https://www.givinggrace.org/programs/street-outreach
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Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
V: November 1, 2022
Información para Instalaciones Públicas y Proveedores de
Servicios Comunitarios Durante las Inclemencias del Tiempo
Invierno 2022/23, Denton, TX
Efectivo 12 de diciembre
INVIERNO 2022/23 - Cuando se pronostican temperaturas extremas, los lugares abajo estarán abiertos y
accesibles como Estaciones Durante Inclemencias del Tiempo.
Proveedores de Servicios Comunitarios: Las organizaciones de servicios comunitarios pueden proporcionar
horas y servicios adicionales en el invierno durante inclemencias del tiempo. Consulte con el lugar/agencia
para confirmar.
Centro de calentamiento: Acceso a los baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y área(s) para sentarse.
Nuevo Refugio Comunitario de
Denton operado por ODB
(940) 514-1007
909 N Loop 288 Dairiamente 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
▪ Llame al (940) 514-1007 para preguntar sobre las horas de los servicios
de inclemencias del tiempo.
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Lunes – Viernes 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
▪ Llame al (940) 566-3800 para preguntar sobre las horas de los servicios de
inclemencias del tiempo.
Comidas/Alimentos:
Refugio de Loop 288 (940) 566-1308
909 N Loop 288 Dairiamente 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Desayuno 7:00 a.m. ‐ 8:30 a.m.
Almuerzo 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Comida 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Lunes – Viernes 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Información para Centros de Clima Inclemente - Denton, TX
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Las aperturas de las instalaciones, los horarios y los servicios están sujetos a cambia. Consulte con la ubicación/agencia
para confirmar. V: 1 de noviembre de 2022
Refugio Durante la Noche:
Nuevo Refugio Comunitario de Denton operado por ODB (940) 514-1007
909 N Loop 288 Diariamente 3:00 p.m. ‐ 9:00 a.m.
▪ Llame al (940) 514-1007 para preguntar sobre las aperturas de inclemencias del
tiempo.
Salvation Army Denton (Familias) (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Daily 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Lugares Públicas de la Ciudad de Denton: Además de las Comidas, los Refugios Durante la Noche, los Centros
de Calentamiento y las Estaciones de Agua en la comunidad, las siguientes de la Ciudad lugares están
disponibles con acceso público a baños, fuentes de agua y área(s) para sentarse durante las horas normales
de operación para los que necesitan un lugar para escapar temporalmente el frio. Por favor, consulte con el
lugar para confirmar.
▪ Parques y Centros de Recreación: Acceso público a baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y área
para sentarse.
Denton Civic Center (940) 349‐7275
321 E. McKinney St. Lunes – Viernes 8:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Denton Senior Center (940) 349‐8720
509 N. Bell Ave. Lunes – Viernes 8:00 a.m. ‐ 8:00 p.m.
Denia Rec Center (940) 349‐8285
1001 Parvin St. Lunes – Viernes 7:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 2:00 p.m.
MLK Jr. Rec Center (940) 349‐8575
1300 Wilson St. Lunes – Viernes 9:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m.
North Lakes Rec Center (940) 349‐8287
2001 W. Windsor Dr. Lunes – Viernes 5:00 a.m. ‐ 10:00 p.m.
Sabado 7:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m.
▪ Bibliotecas Públicas: Acceso público a baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua, asientos limitados
y acceso a computadoras por orden de llegada.
Emily Fowler Central (940) 349‐8752
502 Oakland St. Lunes, Miércoles, Viernes,
Sábado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
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Las aperturas de las instalaciones, los horarios y los servicios están sujetos a cambia. Consulte con la ubicación/agencia
para confirmar. V: 1 de noviembre de 2022
Martes Y Jueves 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Domingo 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Branch Library (940) 349‐8752
3020 N. Locust St. Jueves, Viernes, Sábado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Lunes, Martes, Miércoles 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Domingo 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Las aperturas de las instalaciones, los horarios y los servicios están sujetos a cambia. Consulte con la ubicación/agencia
para confirmar. V: 1 de noviembre de 2022
South Branch Library (940) 349‐8752
3228 Teasley Ln. Martes, Jueves, Viernes, Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Miercoles 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Lunes 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Domingo 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
▪ Estaciones de Bomberos: Acceso público a baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y área para
sentarse. Los horarios y servicios están sujetos a cambiar.
Station 1: Central Fire Station
332 E. Hickory St. Lunes – Viernes 8:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.
Estaciones de bomberos donde el público puede acceder los baños, lavado de manos y
fuentes de agua. No hay área(s) para sentarse.
Station 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 3: 1401 Underwood St. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Station 4: 2110 E. Sherman Dr. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 6: 3232 Teasley Ln. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 8: 3131 S Colorado Blvd. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
¡Encuentra ayuda! Llame al 211 o al (940) 566-2688.
¡NO ESPERE A QUE EL CLIMA SEVERO PARA COMENZAR A AYUDAR!
Los proveedores de servicios y de alcance necesitan equipo que puedan repartir, para las personas
afuera durante el frio del invierno, y para tener en reserva durante una emergencia. Tener el equipo
adecuado en los lugares correctos antes de una crisis ayudará a los proveedores a enfocarse mejor
en los servicios directos y los esfuerzos para salvar vidas en el momento. Los artículos necesarios
para el invierno incluyen: agua, botellas de agua reutilizables, toallitas húmedas, abrigos, guantes,
sombreros, sacos de dormir, calcetines y ponchos de lluvia.
Visita https://www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/ para obtener más información sobre cómo ser
voluntario y donar.
Para obtener más información sobre cómo ser voluntario y donar, visite:
Our Daily Bread: www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/
Monsignor King Outreach Center: www.kingoutreachcenter.com
Salvation Army Denton: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/denton/
Giving Grace - Programa de Alcance a las Calle: www.givinggrace.org/programs/street-outreach
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Parks & Recreation
Centers:
Denton Civic Center
321 E. McKinney St.
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Denton Senior Center
(Ages 50+ only)
509 N. Bell Ave.
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Denia Rec Center
1001 Parvin St.
Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
MLK Jr. Rec Center
1300 Wilson St.
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
North Lakes Rec Center
2001 W. Windsor Dr.
Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sat. 7 a.m.-4 p.m
Public Libraries:
Emily Fowler Central Library
502 Oakland St.
Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
North Branch Library
3020 N. Locust St.
Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
South Branch Library
3228 Teasley Ln.
Mon. Noon-9 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wed. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sun. 1-5 p.m.
City of Denton facilities with public restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas:
Denton Inclement Weather Resources - Winter 2022-23
For those living without a warm, dry, or safe place to escape extreme weather, there are facilities and services available
in the Denton community. Information on community service providers, including emergency shelters, that expand
services and hours during inclement weather is provided here. A listing of City facilities that are heated with public
access to restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas during normal operating hours is also provided.
www.cityofdenton.com ADA/EOE/ADEA TDD: (800) 735-2989 Updated 11/29/22
When inclement weather conditions exist, these providers may open Daytime Warming Stations and extended
shelter hours. Please call the provider to confirm hours and services.
Community Service Providers
City Daytime Warming Stations
Fire Stations:
Station 1: Central Fire Station
332 E. Hickory St.
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fire Stations with restroom,
hand washing, and water
fountain access only:
Station 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln.
Station 3: 1401 Underwood St.
Station 4: 2116 E. Sherman Dr.
Station 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr.
Station 6: 3232 Teasley Ln.
Station 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy.
Station 8: 3131 Colorado Blvd.
All fire stations listed above are
open daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Please call facilities to confirm hours and services during inclement weather.
Provider Services Regular Hours Inclement Weather
Hours
Denton’s New
Community Shelter
Operated by ODB
909 N. Loop 288
(940) 514-1007
Food Kitchen & Overnight
Shelter (7 nights/week)
Daily: 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-8:30 a.m.
Lunch: Noon-11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-7 p.m.
Overnight: 3 p.m.-9 a.m.
Call (940) 514.1007 to inquire
about inclement weather
services and hours.
Salvation Army
Denton
1508 E. McKinney St.
(940) 566-3800
Food Kitchen & Overnight
Shelter (7 nights/week)
Mon.-Fri. Noon to 5 p.m.
Meals: Mon.-Fri. 5:30-6 p.m.
Overnight: Daily, 4 p.m.-7 a.m.
Call (940) 566-3800 to inquire
about inclement weather
services and hours.
Effective Dec. 12, 2022
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Date: February 22, 2019 Report No. 2019-030
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Provide information regarding ranked-choice voting. BACKGROUND:
At the State of the City event on January 17, 2019, a resident asked whether the City of Denton would consider a ranked-choice voting system for elected officials. In this type of system, also known as “instant-runoff voting,” voters rank all the candidates for a given office by their preference – first choice, second choice, etc. The votes are first tallied based on the first choice on every ballot. If no single candidate wins a first-round majority of the votes, then the candidate with
the lowest number of votes is eliminated and another round of vote tallying commences. If a voter’s first choice is eliminated, then the vote goes to the second choice and so on. Eventually, one candidate receives a majority (over 50 percent) and wins the election.1 DISCUSSION:
To answer the question from the State of the City event, the short answer is no, the City of Denton cannot move to an instant runoff system for its municipal elections. Section 1.002 of the Texas Election Code expressly preempts local laws regarding elections unless the Election Code expressly provides otherwise. Additionally, Section 3.05 of our Charter states that”… all city elections shall be governed by the Election Code…” This means that with a few exceptions, the
Election Code sets the rules that we must follow for our local elections. The Texas Election Code defines two types of voting systems allowed in Texas:
• Plurality system: The candidate who polls more votes than any other candidate is elected.
• Majority system: A candidate must receive more votes than all other candidates combined. Section 2.001 of the Texas Election Code generally requires a plurality vote for individuals to be elected to a public office. There are three exceptions to this which make a majority vote required:
1) cities with a population over 200,000; 2) if the terms are for more than two years; or 3) if a
home-rule city has a charter which states otherwise (Election Code Section 275.002). We fall in the third exception because Section 3.04 of our Charter states that candidates must receive a majority of the votes cast for each place to be declared elected. This makes us one of the
cities requiring a “majority vote” and means that the sections of the Election Code pertaining to
majority vote elections apply to the City of Denton. Section 2.021 of the Election Code states that if no candidate for a particular office receives the vote necessary to be elected in an election requiring a majority vote, a runoff election for that office
is required. The Election Code also lays out specific procedures and timelines for how a runoff
election must be held. Additionally, the Election Code is interpreted by the Texas Secretary of
1 Description from the National Conference of State Legislatures. http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-
campaigns/alternative-voting-systems.aspx
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Date: February 22, 2019 Report No. 2019-030
State which issued the attached official opinion clarifying that ranked voting is not allowed in Texas.2
CONCLUSION: Since the Election Code pre-empts us from holding a runoff other than in the manner laid out in the Election Code, and the Texas Secretary of State has issued a formal opinion stating ranked voting is not allowed, we currently do not have authority to move to an instant runoff system for our local elections. STAFF CONTACT: Stuart Birdseye Management Analyst Stuart.Birdseye@cityofdenton.com
City Attorney’s Office: Stephanie Neal Assistant City Attorney Stephanie.Neal@cityofdenton.com
2 Section 31.004(a) of the Texas Election Code (the "Code") provides that, "The Secretary of State shall assist and
advise all election authorities with regard to the application, operation, and interpretation of this code and of the
election laws outside of this code."
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Friday Report - Council RequestsSummary of RequestCouncil MemberRequestorDate Received Staff AssignedDepartmentCommentsActionStatus1Inquiry on what it would take (road/bridge) to get toNewton Razor from University Drive.Mayor Hudspeth12/09/22Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering Information will be included in afuture Friday Report.In Progress2Request for update on Sherman at Kings Row. Mayor Pro Tem Beck12/08/22Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering Information will be included in afuture Friday Report.In Progress3Request for the road impact fees by year sinceinception.Council Member Watts 12/06/22Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering Information will be included in afuture Friday Report.In Progress4Request for information on DCTA quiet zones. Mayor Hudspeth12/04/22Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering Information will be included in afuture Friday ReportIn Progress5Inquiry on available heatmaps and statistics onpedestrian accidents, as well as options available tostakeholders for 380 intersections and alteredbehavior thresholdsMayor Pro Tem Beck11/25/22Becky Diviney, DougShoemaker, Kenneth HedgesCapital Projects/EngineeringFire PoliceInformation will be included in afuture Friday ReportIn Progress6Request to address a residents questions related tofirst responder services.Council Member McGee 12/07/22Kenneth HedgesFireReferred to the FireDepartment.Complete7Request for clarification on HB 259 (Rank ChoiceVoting).Mayor Pro Tem Beck12/07/22Mack ReinwandLegalInformation included in the Dec.9 Friday Report.Complete8Request for Oak Vista PD concept plan not includedin agenda backup materials.Mayor Pro Tem Beck12/06/22Scott McDonaldDevelopment Services Information included in the Dec.9 Friday Report.Complete9CM McGee shared resident's email related to waterpark prices.Council Member McGee 12/06/22Gary PackanParksReferred to Parks & RecreationDepartment.Complete10Request for a short statement of the fish and wildliferegs and dark sky alignment for S22-0003b.Mayor Pro Tem Beck12/06/22Scott McDonald, Tina Firgens Development Services Information included in the Dec.9 Friday Report.Complete11Request for a list of all proposed/in-progressdevelopments in the Nette Shultz attendance zone.Mayor Pro Tem Beck12/06/22Scott McDonald, Tina Firgens Development Services Information will be included in afuture Friday Report.Complete12Request for staff to contact individual with regard tothe sound ordinance.Mayor Hudspeth12/04/22Frank DixonPoliceInformation included in the Dec.9 Friday ReportComplete13Request for information on construction of SamBass Blvd.Council Member Davis MayorHudspeth12/02/22Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering Information included in the Dec.9 Friday Report.Complete14Inquiry of number of people who may be eligible forrecords to be expungedCouncil Member McGee 11/28/22Mack Reinwand, Tyler Atkinson Legal Municipal Court Information included in the Dec.9 Friday Report.Complete15Request for text or links to Charter, COD, and TLGCpolicy/guidelines on Council meeting proceduresMayor Pro Tem Beck11/23/22Mack ReinwandCMO LegalInformation included in the Dec.9 Friday Report.Complete16Two-minute pitch request an ordinance preventingpeople adverse to the City or in active litigation frombeing nominated to a position serving on boardsand commissions.Mayor Hudspeth12/07/22Mack ReinwandLegalScheduled for the Dec. 13Council meeting.Scheduled17Two-minute pitch request for Interim ISR on goal toVision ZeroMayor Pro Tem Beck11/30/22Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering Scheduled for Dec. 13 Councilmeeting.ScheduledPage 1 of 1Exported on December 9, 2022 2:45:48 PM CST27
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Meeting Calendar
City of Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Criteria : Begin Date: 12/12/2022, End Date: 2/28/2023
Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
December 2022
12/12/2022 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
12/12/2022 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
12/12/2022 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
12/12/2022 5:30 PM Library Board Meeting Room at the Emily
Fowler Central Library, 502
Oakland St., Denton, Texas
12/13/2022 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room
12/13/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
12/14/2022 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
CANCELED
12/14/2022 1:00 PM Community Partnership Committee City Hall Conference Room
12/14/2022 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
12/14/2022 4:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Chamber
12/14/2022 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Chamber
12/16/2022 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
CANCELLED
12/19/2022 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
12/31/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
January 2023
1/9/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
1/9/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Council Work Session Room
1/9/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
1/10/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
1/11/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
1/11/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/12/2023 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
Training Rooms 1 and 2
401 N. Elm Street, Denton
1/13/2023 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center (401
N. Elm Street, Denton, Texas)
1/19/2023 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
1/23/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
1/23/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
1/24/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/25/2023 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission City Hall East
Human Resources Training Room
1/25/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/27/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
February 2023
2/2/2023 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
2/6/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
2/7/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2/8/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
2/10/2023 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center (401
N. Elm Street, Denton, Texas)
2/13/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
2/13/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Council Work Session Room
2/21/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2/24/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
A. Direction on Future DCTA Updates 22-2576 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
B. Audit Project 030 – Solid Waste Operations: Phase 1 22-1167 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
C. Audit Follow-Up Reviews – CIP: Planning & Design, and CIP: Construction 22-1166 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
D. Villas of Piney Creek HOA and Infrastructure 22-2427 Planning City Business 0:30
E. Denco 911 Update 22-2523 Police City Business 1:00
F. Two-Minute Pitch: Beck, Hudspeth 22-1679 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 3:30
January 3, 2022
A. Audit Project 029 - Police Body-Worn Camera Usage 22-2212 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
C. FY 22-23 Sustainability Fund Work Plan 22-2185 Environmental & Sustainability City Business 0:30
D. Denton County Transit Authority Update 21-2807 City Manager's Office City Business 0:45
E. TxDOT Roads & Amendment to Mobility Plan (Roundabout @ Eagle, Bell,
Dallas, & Locust)22-2519 Engineering Council Request
Davis (09/27/2022)0:30
F. Hotel Project Legislation 22-2383 Economic Development City Business 0:45
G. Two-Minute Pitch: 22-2266 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 3:30
January 17, 2022
A. Audit of Solid Waste Operations: Phase 2 22-2442 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Roadway Funding Strategies 22-741 Finance City Business 1:00
C. Water, Wastewater Impact Fee Study 22-1930 Finance City Business 1:00
D. 2023 Bond Election 22-2503 Finance City Business 1:00
E. Roadway Impact Fee Follow-up 22-2568 Engineering City Business 0:45
F. Two-Minute Pitch: 22-2267 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 4:45
A.. FY 2022-23 Financial Update 22-2381 Finance City Business 1:00
B. DME Budget & Rates 22-2389 Finance City Business 1:00
C. Park Fees 22-2390 Finance City Business 0:30
D. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 3:00
A. Audit Project 031 - Recreation Facility Operations 22-2443 Internal Audit City Business TBD
B. Downtown Denton Ambassador Program 22-2415 Community Development City Business TBD
C. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Fees 22-2263 Finance City Business 1:00
B. Solicitation/Panhandling Policy 22-1281 Police; Community Services Council Request: Hudspeth
(6/07/2022)0:45
C. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 2:15
A. Audit Follow-Up of Municipal Court Payments TBD Internal Audit City Business TBD
B. Allocation of Excess Sales Tax TBD City Manager's Office Council Request: Hudspeth
(12/06/2022)TBD
C. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Audit Follow-Up of Building Permits TBD Internal Audit City Business TBD
B. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Audit of Fleet Operations: Fuel Management TBD Internal Audit City Business TBD
B. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Audit Follow-Up of Pandemic Preparedness TBD Internal Audit City Business TBD
B. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. GreenSense Update 22-1847 DME City Business 0:45
B. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 1:15
A. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: December 9, 2022
December 13, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting: Public Hearing for Criteria Manuals
May 16 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
March 7 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
March 21 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
April 4 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING - Day after New Year’s Holiday (Observed January 2)
NO MEETING - Day after MLK Day Holiday (January 16); U.S. Conference of Mayors (January 18-20)
April 18 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
May 2 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
February 7 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting: Public Hearing and Approval of Roadway Impact Fees
January 24, 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
January 10, 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
February 21 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
June 6, 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.31
Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
December 13, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
June 20, 2022
June 24, 2023
City Council Retreat (@9:00 a.m.)City Council Retreat TBD City Manager's Office City Business 8:00
A. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
City Council Communication and Group Effectiveness 22-2182 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:30
Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Requestor
RFP for a Downton Parking Survey 10-18-2022 City Manager's Office Development Services CM Davis
Approved Council Pitches to be Scheduled
Work Session Items to be Determined
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items
to be Scheduled
June 27, 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING - Day after Juneteenth Holiday (June 19)
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.32
1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Dec 12th - 18thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Gober StBroadway StPanhandle St12/21/22 12/03/22 Mill & OverlayStreetsJeremy Wilks2McKinney StGrissom RdFork St12/19/22 01/06/23 Relocating inletPublic Works Inspections Armando Beltran3Thistle HillCheek StCul V Sac01/03/23 01/27/23 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel Exported on December 9, 2022 11:04:14 AM CST33
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Allen StMill StWye St12/12/22 03/17/23 Utility replacement and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia2Atlas DrHercules LnRedstone Rd10/17/22 02/10/23 ReconstructStreetsJeremy Wilks3Augusta DrColonial DrAugusta Dr (2900)07/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig4Ave AGreenlee StAve A10/25/22 12/23/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper5Ave BUnderwood StMargie St10/05/22 12/16/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper6Ave HPrairie StLouise St09/05/22 12/16/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper7Bradshaw StHickory StMcKinney St03/21/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig8Brook Hollow DrGreenway DrCarriage Hill10/07/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig9Camino RealEdwards RdPockus Page10/31/22 12/23/22 Street Panel RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel10Carroll DrOak StMckinney St12/09/22 02/10/23 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new sewer mainline.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane11Clear River LnMontecito DrRambling Brook Trl10/24/22 12/21/22 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel12Clover LnRobinwood LnGlenwood Ln12/09/22 04/05/23 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new main line andservices.WaterTiffany Sherrane13Colonial DrThunderbird DrSouth Dead End07/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig14Cook StRobertson StWye St10/24/22 02/03/23 Utility installation and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia15Crawford StHickory StMcKinney St03/21/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig16Crescent StFulton StAlice St09/27/22 12/23/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper17Fulton StGrace Temple AveCongress St10/04/22 12/23/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper18Fulton StOak StGrace Temple Ave09/07/22 12/23/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper19Fulton StBroadway StPanhandle St12/05/22 01/27/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper20Greenway DrThunderbird DrSouth Dead End07/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig21Greenway DrThunderbird DrWindsor Farms Dr10/07/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig22Hettie StPaisley StMcKinney St03/21/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig23Hickory StExposition StRuddell St05/02/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig24Jim Christal RdWestern BlvdMasch Branch Rd04/18/22 01/30/23 Exeter PH2: Paving Jim Christal Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsKirk Winter25Lakewood DrGreenway DrCarriage Hill10/07/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig26Masch Branch RdLovers LnHampton Rd06/24/22 12/31/22 Bridge collapse at 3288 N.Masch Branch RdDrainageGabriel Rodriguez27McKinney StCrawford RdAudra Ln05/19/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig28Mistywood LnRobinwood LnSherwood Ln12/09/22 04/05/23 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new main line andservices.WaterTiffany Sherrane Exported on December 9, 2022 11:04:21 AM CST34
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact29North Texas BlvdI35E NB Service RdHighland Park12/05/22 12/16/22 Contractor will be performingasphalt demo of the existingroadway, earthwork and sub-grade work for base course ofnew widened roadway.EngineeringRobin Davis30North Texas BlvdI-35WOak St12/13/21 12/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement. Therewill be multiple phases ofclosures. Will not be all at onetime.EngineeringScott Fettig31North Texas BlvdOak StHickory St06/10/22 12/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig32Oak StMiller StNorth Texas Blvd09/30/22 12/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig33Oak StCrawford StWood St04/04/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig34Park Access Rd (Off Bonnie Brae) Windsor DrRiney Rd12/15/22 07/31/23 Urbana Bonnie Brae Project:Water, Sewer, Storm, Paving.Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David35Parkside DrWindsor DrBowling Green St05/31/22 12/16/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig36Peach StLocust StFowler Dr07/18/22 12/16/22 Upgrading 15'' Storm pipe to18''DrainageGabriel Rodriguez37Robertson StBell AveMorse St08/15/22 12/16/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringSeth Garcia38Robinwood LnKayewood DrEmerson Ln12/09/22 04/05/23 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new main line andservices.WaterTiffany Sherrane39Stella StNorth Texas BlvdBonnie Brae St10/29/21 12/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig40Uland StRose StRailroad Ave04/25/22 12/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig41Wayne StBoyd StMonzingo Rd11/14/22 01/06/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper42Western BlvdUniversity Dr (380)Airport Rd09/19/22 12/16/22 Western Blvd Paving DecalLanesPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David43Wood StMcKinney StHickory St04/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig44Woodrow LnMorse StMcKinney St12/08/22 01/20/23 Water tie in, Right turn lane andapproach construction.Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran45Wye StCrosstimbers StMill St12/05/22 02/24/23 Water/wastewater replacementand full street reconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia Exported on December 9, 2022 11:04:21 AM CST35
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Blackberry WayThistle HillThistle Way10/10/22 11/23/22 French Drain system project DrainageGabriel Rodriguez2Fairway DrClubview DrLinks Dr10/17/22 11/17/22 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel3Frame St@ Mingo RdRxR Crossing11/19/22 11/21/22 Railroad Crossing4Hill Alley StJackson StMartin St06/06/22 11/18/22 Utility replacement and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia5Hinkley Oaks DrBarrydale DrHinkley Oaks (7612)10/10/22 11/18/22 Concrete Panel and sidewalkrepairStreetsRoy San Miguel6Jackson StMorse StHill Alley St06/06/22 11/18/22 Utility replacement and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia7Lonesome TrailBareback LnEnglish Saddle Ln10/24/22 12/01/22 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel8Long RdStuart RdSherman Dr11/09/22 11/11/22 Water tap on existing line Public Works Inspections Tucker Eller9Long RdStuart RdLoop 28811/21/22 11/23/22 Replacing concrete road panels Private DevelopmentTucker Eller10Long RdStuart RdSherman Dr12/05/22 12/07/22 Installing sanitary sewerimprovementsPrivate DevelopmentTucker Eller11McKinney StBell AveFrame St10/10/22 11/11/22 Inlets and approachesPublic Works Inspections Armando Beltran12McKinney St@ Bell AveRxR Crossing11/20/22 11/22/22 Railroad Crossing13McKinney StBell AveFrame St10/10/22 11/25/22 Restructuring the entrance toFrame St.Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran14Montecito DrRyan RdDead End10/10/22 11/09/22 Mill OverlayEngineeringSeth Garcia15Morse StLakey StJackson St06/06/22 11/18/22 Utility replacement and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia16Oceanview DrMarina DrIntersection10/24/22 11/11/22 Concrete Panel repairStreetsRoy San Miguel17Panhandle StAileen StMalone St08/24/22 11/16/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper18Rose StPaisley StUland St04/25/22 11/30/22 Pavement Replacement EngineeringScott Fettig19Seven Oaks LnRambling Brook TrlSerenity Way10/17/22 11/17/22 Street panels and SidewalkrepairStreetsRoy San Miguel20Various Streets11/07/22 11/15/22Repairs made to the microsurfacing treatment on variousstreet. A complete list andschedule of streets receivingrepairs can be found athttps://www.discussdenton.com/street-operationsStreetsJeremy Wilks21Western BlvdJim Christal RdAirport Rd08/01/22 11/30/22 Paving (2) drive approaches Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsKirk Winter22Windsor DrFireside LnBonnie Brae St06/06/22 11/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig Exported on December 9, 2022 11:04:28 AM CST36