Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/5/2023 3:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
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ID 23-649 1A. Citizen ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 23-1634 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a future charter amendment election. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]   Not available
ID 23-2273 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on potential amendments and updates to City of Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 Animals. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Video Video
ID 23-2275 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton dissolving the Traffic and Safety Commission; repealing all ordinances and resolutions in conflict; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 23-2383 1  Closed Session ReportDeliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to ID 23-2147 for the acquisition of approximately 3.158 acres of land located the potential purchase of real property situated in the J. Fisher Survey, Abstract 421, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located near Hunters Creek and Teasley Road for the purpose of a future Fire Station 6 Facility, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party.   Video Video
ID 23-2139 1A. Public PresentationProclamation: Fall 2023 Denton 360° Class Recognition   Video Video
ID 23-2247 1B. Public PresentationProclamation: Human Rights Day   Video Video
ID 23-2261 1a. Citizen ReportMr. Stephen Dillenberg regarding "Denton’s ‘leaders’ allowed (aid & abet) Grand Theft, which was “overlooked” by Council, City Mgr., Police Chiefs & CID. Also, won’t include entire topics on agendas, then as a child blame ‘the software.’ This isn’t all we're owed, and Texas I will defend."   Video Video
ID 23-2280 1b. Citizen ReportMs. Nell Yeldell regarding Atmos and the City of Denton on her property.   Video Video
ID 23-2354 1c. Citizen ReportMr. Ned Woodbridge regarding NE Denton.   Video Video
ID 23-2367 1d. Citizen ReportMs. Anne Beckmann regarding, “How Denton & the Community Could Work Together to Preserve its Natural Wonders.”   Video Video
ID 23-2368 1e. Citizen ReportMr. Charlie Collier regarding Alternatives to NE Denton Development.   Video Video
ID 23-2369 1f. Citizen ReportMs. Bridget Marshall regarding North Denton.   Video Video
ID 23-2370 1g. Citizen ReportDr. Kate Landdeck regarding the future of Northeast Denton.   Video Video
ID 23-049 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the November 7, 2023 Joint Meeting with DISD, November 7, 2023 Regular Meeting, and November 15, 2023 Canvassing Meeting.approvedPass Not available
ID 23-074 1B. AppointmentConsider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Community Services Advisory Committee and Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee.approvedPass Not available
ID 23-2229 1C. Work Session ReportConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas finding that CoServ Gas, LTD.’s Statement of Intent to increase rates within the City should be denied; finding that the City’s reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and the City’s legal counsel; and providing an effective date.approvedPass Not available
ID 23-2274 1D. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton reducing the number of members for the Committee on Persons with Disabilities; repealing portions of Resolution 2018-1741; and providing an effective date.approvedPass Not available
ID 23-2147 1F. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need and necessity for the acquisition of approximately 3.158 acres of land located along Teasley Lane, in the J. Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 421, City and County of Denton, Texas for the purpose of a future Fire Station 6 Facility; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to consummate and accept the purchase, grant and conveyance to the City of Denton from Denton West Joint Venture, seller; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed Two Million One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,100,000.00); and providing for severability and an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-2220 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to execute and deliver an Advance Funding Agreement (“AFA”) between the City of Denton (“City”) and Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) for funding the City’s MSE Walls Aesthetics Package Project, providing financial assistance through the TxDOT IH-35 Corridor Aesthetics Project; CSJ 0195-03-087, in an amount not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Ninty-Five Thousand, Four Hundred Ninety-Seven And 41/100 ($1,695,497.41) dollars; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-2271 1H. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton (“City”) and Texas Woman’s University (“TWU”) for funding the City’s MSE Walls Aesthetics Package Project, providing financial assistance through the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) IH-35 Corridor Aesthetics Project; CSJ 0195-03-087, in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand, One Hundred Sixty-Two And 84/100 ($867,162.84) dollars; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver the agreement; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-2266 1I. 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 Weaver Consultants Group, LLC, to complete the operations and maintenance of the Landfill Gas Collection and Control System at the City of Denton Landfill as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7109-036 - Professional Services Agreement for operations and maintenance services awarded to Weaver Consultants Group, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $52,200.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-2267 1J. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and HR Green, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on September 1, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,973,027.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by City Council; said second amendment to provide additional review of development construction projects for the City of Denton and the Development Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7192 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $800,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $7,573,027.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-2269 1K. 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 Facility Solutions Group, Inc., for the purchase, installation, service, and repairs of the camera and video surveillance services and support for City-owned facilities for the Capital Projects, Facilities Management, and Technology Services Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8285 - awarded to Facility Solutions Group, 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 $2,500,000.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-2270 1L. 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 Peruna Glass, Inc., dba Glass Doctor of North Texas, for the replacement and repair of glass for various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8325 - awarded to Peruna Glass, Inc., dba Glass Doctor of North Texas, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-2105 1A. Work Session ReportHold a public hearing to receive comments from the public regarding a proposed Fair Chance Hiring ordinance for the City of Denton, and provide any direction to staff on the proposed ordinance.   Video Video
S23-0002d 1B. OrdinanceHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a Specific Use Permit to allow a building no more than 53 feet in height on approximately 2.695 acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Stuart Road and Loop 288 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 [3-2] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Cole. (S23-0002d, Stuart Apartments, Mia Hines).adoptedPass Video Video
Z23-0012a 1C. Planning CaseHold 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 from Planned Development (PD) District to Suburban Corridor (SC) District on approximately 1.09 acres of land, generally located east of Teasley Lane (FM 2181), approximately 440 feet south of the intersection of Teasley Lane (FM 2181) and Robinson 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 a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-1] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Smith and second by Commissioner Cole. (Z23-0012a, Teasley Commercial Building, Sean Jacobson)adoptedPass Video Video
DCA23-0011b 1D. Planning and Zoning CommissionHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, specifically amendments to Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.4: Public, Institutional, Religious, and Civic Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I: Minimum Required Off-Street Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions related to privately-owned cemeteries; providing for application requirements and process; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing savings and severability clauses, and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Smith and second by Commissioner Cole. (DCA23-0011b, Private Cemetery Use, Cameron Robertson)adoptedPass Video Video
SI23-0002a 1E. Planning CaseHold 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 from General Office (GO) District to Mixed-Use Regional (MR) District on approximately 19.5 acres of land generally located at the northwest corner of Spencer Road and Bridges 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 savings, severability, and penalty clauses; and providing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villareal and second by Commissioner Pruett. (SI23-0002a, 2801 Spencer, Julie Wyatt)adoptedPass Video Video
ID 23-2203 1A. OrdinanceConsider the second reading of an ordinance granting to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, a non-exclusive electric power franchise for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and using an electric delivery utility system in the City of Denton; prescribing the relationship and relative rights between grantee and others with respect to construction in the city and location of facilities; providing for enforcement of the franchise; prescribing the duties, responsibilities, and rulemaking authority of the City Manager and the City with respect to administration of this franchise; reserving to the governing body of the City the right to set charges and rates of grantee; regulating the construction work done by the grantee in the City; addressing the joint use of poles, trenches, and ducts in certain instances; addressing relocation of facilities; providing for compensation to the City from the grantee for the franchise privilege; requiring certain records and reports and providing for inspections and preservation thereof; providing for enforcement of the franchise; providing for assiadoptedPass Video Video
ID 23-2330 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Woman’s University, a Higher Education Agency of the State of Texas, providing financial support in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for the Bezos Academy preschool project.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 23-2227 1C. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton casting votes for membership to the Board of Directors of the Denton Central Appraisal District; and providing for an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video