City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · October 16, 2018
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
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Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 2:00 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, October 16, 2018 at 2:00 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 October 16, 2018.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 18-1584 Receive a report from City staff and Hickory & Rail Ventures staff regarding Stoke
Denton’s annual report and the renewal of the management contract with Hickory & Rail
Ventures, LLC, hold a discussion, and give staff direction.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Stoke Annual Report
Exhibit 3 - Stoke Year-End Profit and Loss
Exhibit 4 - City of Denton Projected Stoke Revenues Over Expenses
Exhibit 5 - Contract with Hickory & Rail Ventures (2017-371)
Exhibit 6 - Hickory & Rail Ventures Presentation
Exhibit 7 - Presentation
B. ID 18-1722 Receive a report from staff, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the design
and construction of a median beautification project at the intersection of Dallas and
Teasley, Eagle and Elm, and a parking lot in South Lakes Park.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Presentation
Exhibit 3 Draft Concept Plan (Dallas and Teasley)
Exhibit 4 Estimated Costs (Dallas and Teasley)
Exhibit 5 Draft Concept Plan 1 (Eagle and Elm)
Exhibit 6 Estimated Costs Plan 1 (Eagle and Elm)
Exhibit 7 Draft Concept Plan 2 (Eagle and Elm)
Exhibit 8 Estimated Costs Plan 2 (Eagle and Elm)
Exhibit 9 Draft Concept Plan (South Lakes Park)
Exhibit 10 Estimated Costs (South Lakes Park)
C. ID 18-1723 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding Pension Benefits for
Public Safety Dispatchers
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Informal Staff Report (July 2018).pdf
Exhibit 3 Ordinance 2017-387.pdf
Exhibit 4 - Proposed Meet and Confer Amendment.pdf
Exhibit 5 - Pension Cost Analysis.pdf
Exhibit 6 - Presentation.pdf
NOTE: 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.
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 18-1716 Extra Mile Day
B. ID 18-1717 United States Marine Corps 243rd Birthday Celebration
C. ID 18-1760 National Friends of the Libraries Week
D. ID 18-1725 Resolution of Appreciation for Mark Nelson.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
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B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public. This section of the agenda permits
any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or
she wishes to be considered by the City Council. This is limited to no more than four (4) speakers per
meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the
conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in
discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City
Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or
regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
A. ID 18-1619 Vicki Oppenheim regarding the Denton Community Market.
B. ID 18-1773 Reyna Galyon regarding traffic on Teasley Lane and the safety of school children.
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.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City
Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – P). 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 – P 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 18-1525 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute on behalf of the City of Denton an acceptance of an offer from
the Texas Department of Transportation relating to a grant of $50,000 for Routine Airport
Maintenance Program, requiring the City to provide $50,000 in matching funds, and
declaring an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommended approval (5-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - TxDOT Ramp Grant
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - TxDOT Ramp Grant
B. ID 18-1583 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the Code of
Ordinances, related to Chapter 10, titled “Finance and Taxation,” Article VII, titled “Tax
Exemption for Historically Significant Sites,” Section 10-131, titled “Designation of
Historically Significant Sites” to expand eligibility for a tax exemption for historically
significant sites; providing findings of fact; providing severability; providing codification;
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confirming proper notice and meeting; and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - 2018 Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Application
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance No. 1998-116 (original)
Exhibit 5 - Ordinance No. 2014-125 (current)
C. ID 18-1602 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute and administer a right-of-way registration and
application with the city of Corinth, Texas, to obtain permits, and execute ancillary
documents related thereto, and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval 4-0.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
D. ID 18-1659 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Administration of
Post-65 Retiree Medicare Supplement contract with Labor First, LLC for the City of
Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 6807- awarded to Labor First, LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two
(2) additional one (1) year extensions, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,440,000 for
all years).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Ranking Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
E. ID 18-1663 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for On-Call Engineering Related Professional
Services, as set forth in the agreement; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-042 - Professional Services Agreement for
on-call Engineering Related Professional Services awarded to Freese and Nichols, Inc., in
the not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
F. ID 18-1664 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for Engineering Related Professional
Services for the West Hickory Street Drainage, Paving and Sidewalks Project, as set
forth in the agreement; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 6590-043 - Professional Services Agreement for Engineering
Related Professional Services awarded to Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. in the
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not-to-exceed amount of $167,500). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
G. ID 18-1667 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending
the contract approved by City Council on July 17, 2012, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$435,701, amended by Amendments 1 and 2 approved by the Purchasing Manager and
the City Manager, said third amendment to provide additional Design Services for the
North-South Water Main Phases II and III project; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 4978 - providing for an additional third
amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $140,113.60, with the total contract
amount not-to-exceed $656,268.60). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Project Map
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
H. ID 18-1668 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 4 to the contract
between the City of Denton and Condie Construction Company, Inc., for the Cooper
Creek Interceptor I and II project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB 6576 - Change Order No. 4 in the not-to-exceed
amount of $35,723.41, for a total contract award aggregating to $3,249,548.85). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Project Map
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
I. ID 18-1669 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the supply
and installation of trees for the City of Denton Parks, Medians, Right of Ways, Public
Buildings, and other City Departments, as needed; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 6811 - awarded to Fannin Tree Farm
Sales, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for three (3) additional one (1) year
extensions, in the not-to-exceed amount of $800,000 for the Parks Department and
$406,000 for the Solid Waste Landfill Buffer Zone Tree project in a total not-to-exceed
amount of $1,206,000 for all years). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
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J. ID 18-1671 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Symetra
Life Insurance Company for the supply of Basic and Supplemental Life
Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Voluntary Short Term Disability and
Group Long Term Disability Insurance for the City of Denton; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6808- awarded to
Symetra Life Insurance Company for three (3) years, with the option for two (2)
additional one (1) year extensions, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,726,500 for all
years).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Ranking Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
K. ID 18-1677 Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc.,
amending the contract approved by City Council on October 18, 2016, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 for Professional Surveying Services; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6189 - providing for a
first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $170,000, with the total contract
amount not-to-exceed $670,000).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and First Amendment
L. ID 18-1711 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, granting the Back
Dough + Bands festival, pursuant to Section 17-20 of the Code of Ordinances, a noise
exception on Sunday, October 21, from noon to 5 p.m. in Queenie’s Steakhouse parking
lot located at 115 E. Hickory St.; granting a variance in hours of operation amplified
sound levels for an outdoor music festival; and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 3 Letter of Request
M. ID 18-1712 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, granting The Village
Church Denton, pursuant to Section 17-20 of the Code of Ordinances, a noise exception
on Sunday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at South Lakes Park; granting a
variance in hours of operation for amplified sound levels for an outdoor event; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 3 Letter of Request
N. ID 18-1761 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton opposing the permit applications
submitted by Interim Storage Partners, LLC and Holtec International to the United States
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a Consolidated Interim Storage Facility for high level
radioactive waste; and declaring an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - AIS Radioactive Waste 101018.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Consolidated Interim Storage Facility Application Opposition resolution.pdf
O. ID 18-1766 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing settlement of litigation styled Knabe v. City
of Denton, Cause No. 17-3526-211, currently pending in the 211th District Court of
Denton County, Texas, under terms previously discussed in closed session, and further
authorizing the City Manager to approve a compromise settlement agreement, and such
other documents recommended by the City’s Attorneys as necessary or appropriate to
effectuate such terms of settlement; approving the expenditure of budgeted funds; and
declaring an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - AIS
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance Knabe
Exhibit 3 - Exhibit A to Ordinance
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. A18-0002c Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton for a voluntary
annexation of approximately 86.47 acres of land generally located between Creekdale
Drive and Hickory Creek Road, east of the railroad tracks by the City of Denton, Texas.
(A18-0002, Lakeside Place, Cindy Jackson)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Site Location Map
Exhibit 3 Zoning Map
Staff Presentation
Exhibit 5 Draft Ordinance
B. ID 18-1567 Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
sign and submit a substantial amendment to the 2018 Action Plan for Housing and
Community Development submitted in June 2018 to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development regarding the use of un-programmed funds 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 an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance with Action Plan proposed amendments
Exhibit 3 - Draft CDAC Minutes Aug 9, 2018
Exhibit 4 - Presentation.pdf
C. ID 18-1693 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas to declare the intent to
reimburse capital program expenditures of the General Government with Tax Preferred
Obligations (Certificates of Obligation and General Obligation Bonds) with an aggregate
maximum principal amount equal to $23,770,000; and providing an effective date.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Project Listing.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AESA16-000 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance related to a request for an
3a Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan for Country Club Road Estates. The
approximately 35.52-acre subject property is generally located on the east side of
Country Club Road, approximately 270 feet south of Regency Court in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of
$2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date.
(AESA16-0003, Country Club Road Estates, Hayley Zagurski).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Aerial Map
Exhibit 4 - Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - ESA and Floodplain Map
Exhibit 6 - Alternative ESA Plan
Exhibit 7 - Applicant Narrative
Exhibit 8 - Preliminary Plat
Exhibit 9 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 10 - Presentation
Exhibit 11 - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 12 - Draft Ordinance
B. Z18-0015a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance to rezone approximately
13.48 acres from a Neighborhood Residential 2 (NR-2) District to a Neighborhood
Residential 4 (NR-4) District. The subject property is generally located on the south side
of Audra Lane, approximately 90 feet west of Barbara 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. (Z18-0015, Audra Oaks, Hayley
Zagurski).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Aerial Map
Exhibit 4 - Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 6 - Proposed Zoning Map
Exhibit 7 - Comparison of Permitted Uses
Exhibit 8 - Concept Plan and Narrative
Exhibit 9 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 10 - Presentation
Exhibit 11 - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 12 - Draft Ordinance
C. S18-0006a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit to
allow for a drive-through use on approximately 1.69 acres of land. The property is
generally located east of Fort Worth Drive and north of the Interstate 35E frontage road
in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum
amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective
date. (S18-0006, McDonald’s, Hayley Zagurski).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Aerial Map
Exhibit 4 - Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 6 - Preliminary Site Plan
Exhibit 7 - Preliminary Landscape Plan
Exhibit 8 - Preliminary Building Elevations
Exhibit 9 - Notification Map
Exhibit 10 - Presentation
Exhibit 11 - Draft Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 12 - Draft Ordinance
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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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.
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 ___________________, 2018 at ________o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
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