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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/16/2024 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
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ID 24-020 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study Update. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]   Not available
ID 24-225 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 preliminary Capital Improvement Program. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-473 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 24-1005 1E. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1. Request for a work session to reconsider proposed changes to the Two-Minute Pitch process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-1316 1C. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion regarding Rayzor Ranch Build-Out & Public Improvement District. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-1317 1D. Work Session ReportReceive a report and hold a discussion on the three potential organizational structure options for the growing City of Denton Convention and Visitors Bureau [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]   Not available
ID 24-1331 1A. Closed Session ReportConsultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. DC-22-17013, styled “City of Denton, Texas, acting by and through its Electric Utility Department, Denton Municipal Electric v. Delilah Solar Energy, LLC and Samson Solar Energy, LLC, pending in the 192nd District Court, Dallas County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.   Not available
ID 24-1332 1B. Closed Session ReportConsultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 24-1005-481, styled “State of Texas v. City of Denton; Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of Denton; Brian Beck, Mayor Pro Tem of Denton; Vicki Byrd, Paul Meltzer, Joe Holland, Brandon Chase McGee, and Chris Watts, Members of the City Council of Denton; Sara Hensley, City Manager of Denton; and Doug Shoemaker, Chief of Police of Denton; in their official capacities” pending in the 481st District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.   Not available
ID 24-1398 1C. Closed Session ReportConsultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 23-11633-442, styled “Antonee Bean, Individually and as Next Friend of R.B., a Minor v. City of Denton” pending in the 442nd District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.   Not available
ID 24-1254 1A. Public PresentationProclamation: Parks and Recreation Month   Not available
ID 24-1273 1B. Public PresentationRecognition: Garland Power & Light to Denton Municipal Electric   Not available
ID 24-1304 1a. Citizen ReportMs. Donna Smith regarding a new day.   Not available
ID 24-1305 1b. Citizen ReportMs. Jayne Howell regarding parking regulations.   Not available
ID 24-1306 1c. Citizen ReportMs. Debbie Scaggs regarding current issues.   Not available
ID 24-1307 1d. Citizen ReportMr. Charles Lee regarding Ceasefire Resolution.   Not available
ID 24-1308 1e. Citizen ReportMs. Erica Garland regarding Planning and Zoning appointment.   Not available
ID 24-1313 1f. Citizen ReportMs. Kimberley Alane Fowler regarding police misconduct.   Not available
ID 24-1358 1g. Citizen ReportMr. Stephen Hipple on hate crimes and human rights.   Not available
ID 24-430 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the June 4, 2024, Regular Meeting, June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting, and June 21 and 22, 2024 City Council Retreat Meeting.   Not available
ID 24-497 1B. AppointmentConsider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Charter Review Committee and Public Art Committee.   Not available
ID 24-1194 1C. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the July 18, 2024 meeting absence of Persons with Disabilities Committee Member Isaiah Heck; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-1250 1D. Work Session ReportConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the June 6, 2024 and August 8, 2024 meeting absences of Public Art Committee Member Jennifer Lane; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-1261 1I. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program 2025 in the amount of $750,000 for materials and construction costs of an all-abilities playground at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-1262 1J. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Local Parks Non-Urban Indoor Recreation Grant Program 2025 in the amount of $1,500,000 for materials and construction costs of an active adult center; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-1342 1L. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on February 23, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $461,100.00; said first amendment to provide design services for the Ryan Road Widening Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-097 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,238,265.15, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,699,365.15). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-1344 1M. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 5 to the Design-Build Agreement between the City of Denton and Beta Engineering, LLC, for the design and construction of the Hickory Gas Insulated Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7670 - Change Order No. 5 in the not-to-exceed amount of $248,569.09, for a total contract award aggregated to $41,551,141.48). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-1346 1N. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ReSolved Energy Consulting, LLC, for the supply of Energy Management Office Regulatory Advisement Services for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8392 - Professional Services Agreement for energy management office regulatory advisement services awarded to ReSolved Energy Consulting, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $715,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-1347 1O. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for pre-construction services of the Mingo Ruddell Roadway and Quiet Zone project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8490 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $585,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 1).   Not available
ID 24-1345 1P. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Westwood Professional Services, Inc. dba Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., for design services for Neighborhood 5B & Oakland Drainage for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-003 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Westwood Professional Services, Inc. dba Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,512,215.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-1349 1Q. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on September 20, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional Komatsu heavy equipment repair services for the Fleet Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB-BV 8026 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $250,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,250,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-1350 1R. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Palomira Corporation dba Bayou Graphics Corporation, as the primary vendor, and Lessek Enterprises LLC dba Impress Graphics as the secondary vendor, for vehicle graphics, decals, and installation for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8315 - awarded to Palomira Corporation dba Bayou Graphics Corporation and Lessek Enterprises LLC dba Impress Graphics, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $315,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-1351 1S. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with All Out Custom Truck & Body #1 Inc., for the purchase and installation of utility bodies for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8316 - awarded to All Out Custom Truck & Body #1 Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,700,251.00).   Not available
ID 24-1352 1T. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Fuhltilt Industries LLC, dba North DFW Trailers as the primary vendor, and Bragg Trailers, L.L.C. as the secondary vendor, for the procurement of trailers for the Fleet Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8457 - awarded to Fuhltilt Industries LLC, dba North DFW Trailers, and Bragg Trailers, L.L.C., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-1354 1U. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Enviromatic Systems of Fort Worth, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 720-23, for the acquisition, repair, and maintenance of building management system controls on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8528 - awarded to Enviromatic Systems of Fort Worth, Inc., in the one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-1355 1V. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Prestige Elevator Services LLC, for elevator services for various City buildings for the Facilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8535 - awarded to Prestige Elevator Services LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-1356 1W. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with RS Welding, LLC, for welding services for various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8548 - awarded to RS Welding, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,987,500.00).   Not available
ID 24-1357 1X. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P., for external audit services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8562 - awarded to Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $360,500.00).   Not available
ID 24-1370 1E. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the July 12, 2024 meeting absence of Community Services Advisory Committee Member Sharon Kremer; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-1353 1Y. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with TEKSystems, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-4638, for Information Technology staff augmentation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8503 - awarded to TEKSystems, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,900,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-1387 1H. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service to be effective August 1, 2024, and adjusting the energy cost adjustment (ECA) rate to reflect actual ECA revenues, expenses and forecast; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).   Not available
ID 24-1324 1Z. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Classic Chevrolet, Inc., as the primary vendor, and ZT Motors Of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, as the secondary vendor, for the supply and repair of light-medium duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8455 - awarded to Classic Chevrolet, Inc. and ZT Motors Of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-1325 1AA. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Grapevine DCJ LLC, as the primary vendor, Gilchrist Automotive Group LLC dba Pegasus CDJR LLC, as the secondary vendor, and GPI TX-DCIV, Inc. dba Denton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, as the tertiary vendor, for the supply and repair of light-medium duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8462 - awarded to Grapevine DCJ LLC, Gilchrist Automotive Group LLC dba Pegasus CDJR LLC, and GPI TX-DCIV, Inc. dba Denton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-1326 1AB. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Platinum Ford North LLC, as the primary vendor, Bob Moore Auto Group, L.L.C., as the secondary vendor, and ZT Motors of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, as the tertiary vendor, for the supply and repair of Ford light-medium duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8463 - awarded to Platinum Ford North LLC, Bob Moore Auto Group, L.L.C., and ZT Motors of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-1416 1F. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “Antonee Bean, Individually and as Next Friend of R.B., a Minor v. City of Denton;” Cause No. 23-11633-442, pending in the 442nd Judicial District Court, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-1419 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a fourth amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and King & Spalding, LLP, amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on March 11, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00; amended by amendments 1, 2, and 3, approved by City Council; said fourth amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8159 - providing for an additional fourth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,232,237.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,082,237.00).   Not available
ID 24-1289 1K. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant Program in the amount of $400,000 for an emergency shelter services program; and providing an effective date   Not available
DCA24-0004a 1C. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are not limited to providing the uses and development regulations of Appendix A: Rayzor Ranch Overlay District, which is currently “reserved” and referenced in Section 4.8, and providing that the proposed uses and development regulations are being consolidated from existing overlay zoning ordinances and amended accordingly, 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 voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villarreal and second by Commissioner Cole. (DCA24-0004a, Rayzor Ranch Ordinance Consolidation, Hayley Zagurski)   Not available
PD24-0005c 1F. OrdinanceHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification on approximately 52.589 acres of land from the Residential 6 (R6) District to an Overlay Planned Development - Light Industrial (PD-LI) District. The site is generally located north of Blagg Road, approximately 800 feet east of Geesling Road, 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 for severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the proposed amendment. Motion for approval by Commissioner Cole and second by Commissioner Pruett. (PD24-0005c, Walker Geesling, Mia Hines).   Not available
S24-0004a 1E. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a High-Impact Manufacturing use on approximately 9.5 acres of land, generally located on the west side of Dakota Lane, approximately 800 feet south of Shelby Lane, 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 for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Thaggard and second by Commissioner Padron. (S24-0004a, Advanced Microbial Solutions (Dakota), Ashley Ekstedt)   Not available
ID 24-1315 1A. OrdinanceHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, making findings that the proposed service plan and its proposed public improvements will promote the interests of the City and confer a special benefit on a definable part of the City; authorizing a contract of the management of the district and the execution of the service plan; authorizing an assessment method and roll; authorizing a special assessment of the Denton Tourism Public Improvement District; and providing an effective date.   Not available
S24-0003a 1D. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a High-Impact Manufacturing use on approximately 8 acres of land, generally located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Shelby Lane and Dakota Lane, 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 for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Cole and second by Commissioner Pruett. (S24-0003a, Advanced Microbial Solutions, Ashley Ekstedt)   Not available
ID 24-1125 1B. Work Session ReportHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2016-189 and updating the Land Use Assumptions, Roadway Capital Improvement Plan, and the imposition of updated Roadway Impact Fees for designated service areas; adopting Roadway Impact Fees per service unit; establishing procedures for the assessment, collection, computation, expenditure, refund and general administration of Roadway Impact Fees; providing for the establishment of accounts for Roadway Impact Fees; providing construction, severability, and conflict clauses; providing for the amendment the Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances by creating and codifying Article VI, entitled “Roadway Impact Fees”; providing for codification of sections 25-252 through 25-275 in the Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-1217 1A. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton for the appointment of one member to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District for a two-year term beginning on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2026; and providing an effective date.   Not available
A24-0001c 1C. Planning CaseConduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 92.382 acres of land, generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road, to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A24-0001c, Dentex Annexation, Angie Manglaris)   Not available
ID 24-1340 1B. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.   Not available