City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · June 6, 2017
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 12:00 PM Work Session Room & Council Chambers
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene
in a Work Session on Tuesday, June 6, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on Consent Agenda Items only. Each speaker will
be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any items he/she wishes that are listed on the Consent
Agenda. A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before
Council considers this item.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for June 6, 2017.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 17-592 Receive a report and hold a discussion on the Denton Development Code (DDC)
Update.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Clarion Scope of Services
B. ID 17-667 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Tax Increment
Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One (Downtown TIF).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Ordinance No. 2010-316
Exhibit 3 Ordinance No. 2011-128
Exhibit 4 Ordinance No. 2011-129
Exhibit 5 Ordinance No. 2014-221
Exhibit 6 Downtown TIRZ (TIF) Value History
Exhibit 7 Secs. 311.005 and 311.006 Texas Tax Code
Exhibit 8 Presentation
C. ID 17-673 Receive a report; hold a discussion, and receive departmental presentations in
preparation for the FY 2017-18 Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program,
and Five Year Financial Forecast.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Customer Service Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Technology Services Presentation
Exhibit 4 - Human Resources Presentation
Exhibit 5 - Risk Management Presentation
Exhibit 6 - Health Insurance Presentation
D. ID 17-730 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an ordinance
prohibiting the use of Engine Compression Brakes within the City of Denton.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to
consider specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this
agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open
Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as
otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 17-696 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Government Code Section
551.074.
Consultation, discussion and deliberation about the duties, responsibilities,
evaluation and employment of the position of City Attorney.
B. ID 17-733 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Texas Government Code Section 551.072;
Consultation with Attorneys - Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with
direction pertaining to the lease and use of 1001 S. Mayhill Rd., Buildings 101 and
102, and 651 S. Mayhill Rd., Denton, Denton County, Texas. Consultation with the
City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with lease of lease and use of said
property described above where a 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 of Professional Conduct of the
State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any
administrative proceeding or potential litigation.
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ANY FINAL ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE ON A MATTER DELIBERATED IN A CLOSED
MEETING WILL ONLY BE TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING THAT IS HELD IN COMPLIANCE
WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH FINAL
ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE IS TAKEN IN THE CLOSED MEETING IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF §551.086 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (THE ‘PUBLIC
POWER EXCEPTION’). THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO A
CLOSED MEETING OR EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEX. GOV’T. CODE,
§551.001, ET SEQ. (THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT) ON ANY ITEM ON ITS OPEN
MEETING AGENDA OR TO RECONVENE IN A CONTINUATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING
ON THE CLOSED MEETING ITEMS NOTED ABOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS
OPEN MEETINGS ACT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION §551.071-551.086 OF THE
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible.”
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 17-697 Denton Citizen Forester Proclamation
B. ID 17-712 Gay Pride Proclamation
C. ID 17-713 Men’s Health Month Proclamation
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public.
1. ID 17-698 B.C. Groves regarding the Police Department’s refusal to take her complaint.
2. ID 17-699 Robert Donnelly regarding trust and confidence in the City.
C. Additional Citizen Reports - This section of the agenda permits any person not registered for a
citizen report to make comments regarding public business on items not listed on the agenda. This
is limited to two speakers per meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes.
Such person(s) shall have filed a "Blue Card" requesting to speak during this period prior to the
calling of this agenda item.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by the Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of
the Staff recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his
designee to implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council
has received background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these
items prior to consideration.
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Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – K). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council
Members to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are
pulled, Consent Agenda Items A – K below will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for
separate discussion, they may be considered as the first items following approval of the Consent
Agenda.
A. ID 17-628 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
contract for Cherwell Service Desk Management Software; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6321-awarded
to Flycast Partners, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $139,827.60).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2-Evaluation and Ranking sheet
Exhibit 3-Ordinance
Exhibit 4-Contract
B. ID 17-650 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending Chapter
18 of the Code of Ordinances by modifying section 18-73 to change the speed zones
on Country Club Road (FM 1830), Teasley Lane (FM 2181), and Fort Worth Drive
(US 377); amending sections 18-212 and 18-213 to reduce the school zone speed
limits for Guyer High to reflect the new speed limit on Teasley Lane (FM 2181);
altering the prima facie speed limits established for vehicles under the provision of
transportation code, section 545.356 upon the following roadways, or parts thereof,
within the incorporated limits of the City of Denton; providing a penalty not to
exceed $200.00 unless the violation occurs in a work zone and then the penalty shall
not exceed $400.00; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause;
providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. The Traffic Safety
Commission recommends approval (5-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2-Survey 2181
Exhibit 3-Map 2181
Exhibit 4-Survey 377
Exhibit 5-Map 377
Exhibit 6-Survey 1830
Exhibit 7-Map 1830
Exhibit 8-Ordinance
C. ID 17-651 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a sewer
main cost participation agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Crawford
Hospital Partners, LLC for the City’s participation in the oversizing of sewer mains
and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this ordinance; authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date. (In the
not-to-exceed amount of $159,680.00)
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Location Map
Exhibit 3 Tabulated Calculation of the Oversize Participation Amount
Exhibit 4 Sewer Main Cost Participation Agreement
Exhibit 5 FY 2017 CIP Detail Sheet
Exhibit 6 Ordinance
D. ID 17-668 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas authorizing
the City Manager to execute and deliver a “National Highway System Program
Project Agreement for State-Contracted Traffic Signal Construction (With
Municipality Providing Limited Materials or Labor)” between the City of Denton
and the Texas Department of Transportation, regarding the City’s request for
reimbursement of the Federal allowable percentage of the cost of installing traffic
signal and other items directly related to the operation of the intersection of US 77
and Nicosia Street within the City that are specified in said agreement; providing the
City Manager with authority to carry out the rights and duties of the City regarding
said agreement; providing the City Manager with authority to expend funds
($38,240.00) therefor; providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Agreement
Exhibit 3 Ordinance
E. ID 17-681 Consider adoption of an ordinance releasing, abandoning and vacating a 0.1195 acre
portion of a 0.232 acre sanitary sewer easement recorded in Volume 1729, Page
177, Real Property Records, Denton County, Texas, and located in the B.B.B. &
C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 192; and declaring an effective date. [Abandonment of
a portion of a sanitary sewer easement to remove the encumbrance from the
property and update the City real estate records] Public Utility Board approved 7-0
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Site Map
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance
F. ID 17-682 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and release of
certain blanket electric utility easements owned by the City, to the extent that they
encumber certain real property owned by Micah Deweerd Holdings, LLC, a Texas
limited liability company, containing approximately 1.61 acres, as described in that
Deed recorded as Instrument Number 2016-140641, Real Property Records, Denton
County, Texas; being located in the W. Garrison Survey, Abstract No. 1545, City of
Corinth, Texas, and providing an effective date. [Partial abandonment of blanket
electric utility easements as they encumber Micah Deweerd Holdings property aka
Pecan Creek Addition Lot 2 located within the City of Corinth] Public Utility Board
approved 7-0.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Site Map
Exhibit 4 - Boundary Survey
Exhibit 5 - Applicant Narrative
Exhibit 6 - Ordinance
G. ID 17-683 Consider approval of a resolution by the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager to sign and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
the 2017 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development with appropriate
certifications, as authorized and required by the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of
1990, as amended; and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution 2017
Exhibit 3 - Action Plan 2017
Exhibit 4 - CDBG and HOME Budget Information
H. ID 17-687 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute a contract for the purchase of liquid caustic soda
for City of Denton Water Treatment facilities as awarded by the Buy Board
Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 526-17; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6458- awarded to Petra
Chemical Company in the one year not-to-exceed amount of $260,000). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (7-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2-Price Comparison
Exhibit 3-Buy Board Contract Pricing
Exhibit 4-PUB Draft Minutes
Exhibit 5-Ordinance.doc
I. ID 17-693 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a temporary license agreement
between the City of Denton and Jagoe-Public Company for temporary access and
use of a 2 acre tract of land situated in the 3800 block of F.M. Highway 1830
(Country Club Road), authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and
providing an effective date. (Temporary contractor office and staging area for FM
Hwy. 1830 shoulder widening & base repair TxDOT project)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - Jagoe Temp Use License - FM 1830
Exhibit 2 - Location Map - Jagoe Temp Use License - FM 1830
Exhibit 3 - Site Map - Jagoe Temp Use License - FM 1830
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance - Jagoe Temp Use License - FM 1830
J. ID 17-700 Consider approval of the minutes of May 23 and 30, 2017.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - May 23, 2017 Minutes
Exhibit 2 - May 30, 2017 Minutes
K. ID 17-729 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute a contract for the installation of a Splash Park at
the City of Denton Carl G. Young Park located at 327 South Wood Street as
awarded by the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract# 512-16;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File
6450-awarded to Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks, Inc. in the
not-to-exceed amount of $252,093.97).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2-Price Comparison
Exhibit 3-Quote
Exhibit 4-Ordinance
Exhibit 5-Contract
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 17-653 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”) finding that a
public use and necessity exists to acquire fee simple title to a 0.119 acre tract of land
situated in the Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, in the City of Denton,
Denton County, Texas (“Property Interests”), for the public use of expansion,
construction, maintenance, and operation of an electrical transmission line, ancillary
facilities, and structures; authorizing the City Manager, or his Designee, to acquire
the Property Interests by agreement including making all offers required by law;
authorizing the use of power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if
an agreement cannot be reached; and authorizing the City Attorney, or his Designee,
to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of
funds; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Ordinance
Exhibit 3 Map
Exhibit 4 Motion
Exhibit 5 Appraisal
Exhibit 6 Presentation
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 17-632 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
public works contract for the manufacturing and installation of Wayfinding Signage
for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 6275C-awarded to Color-Ad Inc. in the
not-to-exceed amount of $599,385.00
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Attachments: Exhibit 1-Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2-Evaluation and Ranking
Exhibit 3-Ordinance
Exhibit 4-Contract
Exhibit 5-Vehicular and Pedestrian Menu of Sign Types
Exhibit 6-Vehicular and Pedestrian Signs Location Maps
Exhibit 7-Large Gateway Menu of Sign Types
Exhibit 8-Staff Presentation.pdf
B. ID 17-695 Hold a discussion and give staff direction on the recruitment process for a new City
Attorney.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
C. ID 17-734 Consider approval of the appointment of Council Member John Ryan as an alternate
member of the Regional Transportation Council.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet-RTC
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Z16-0030b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance to rezone
approximately 0.4 acre from a Downtown Residential 1 (DR-1) District to a
Downtown Residential 2 (DR-2) District. The property is generally located on the
west side of Neff Street, 175 feet north of Greenlee Street in the City of Denton,
Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map;
providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof;
providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval (4-2). (Z16-0030)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location_Aerial Map
Exhibit 4 - Existing Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 6 - Permitted Use Comparison
Exhibit 7 - Proposed Zoning Map
Exhibit 8 - Public Notification Map and Response
Exhibit 9 - Presentation
Exhibit 10 - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 11 - Draft Ordinance
B. Z17-0007a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance to rezone
approximately 0.862 acres from a Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU)
District to a CM-G District. The subject property is generally located on the north
side of Hobson Lane, approximately 340 feet east of Country Club Road. The
Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to approve the request. (Z17-0007,
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CST Corner Store).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 4 - Existing Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 6 - Proposed Zoning Map
Exhibit 7 - Permitted Uses Table
Exhibit 8 - Presentation Slides
Exhibit 9 - Public Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 10 - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 11 - Draft Ordinance
8. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City
Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal
to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no
action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information
regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public
employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the
governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or
sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be
attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an
announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the
municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the ________day of ___________________, 2017 at ________o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
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