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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/16/2024 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
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ID 23-2457 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 038 - Franchise Fees Collections. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-082 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 discuss establishing a Community Benefits Ordinance 2) Request for a Work Session to discuss guidelines for individual Council Member discussions with developers and businesses. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-112 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential subject matter to be discussed by a future Charter Review Committee. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-295 1C. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold discussion, and give staff direction regarding requiring working air conditioning in rentals and prohibiting HOAs from disallowing air conditioners. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-468 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 24-710 1D. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposed amendments to the Hunter Ranch Improvement District’s Operating and Project Agreements. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]   Not available
ID 24-678 1A. Closed Session ReportDeliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding a proposed Power Purchase Agreement with Yellow Viking Development One, LLC that includes data stemming from public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter 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 Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.   Not available
ID 24-796 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 24-726 1A. Public PresentationProclamation: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week   Not available
ID 24-806 1B. Public PresentationProclamation: National Day of Prayer   Not available
ID 24-807 1C. Public PresentationProclamation: 30 years as Redbud Capital of Texas   Not available
ID 24-770 1a. Citizen ReportMs. Melinda Preston regarding Denton Farmer’s Market.   Not available
ID 24-771 1b. Citizen ReportMr. Tad Preston regarding Fine Arts Theater.   Not available
ID 24-772 1c. Citizen ReportMr. Justin Weis regarding Palestine.   Not available
ID 24-773 1d. Citizen ReportMs. Susanna Strange regarding Greg Abbott targeting free speech at public universities.   Not available
ID 24-775 1e. Citizen ReportMs. Malak Abuesheh regarding Free Palestine.   Not available
ID 24-776 1f. Citizen ReportMs. Sydney Schoellhorn regarding Palestine.   Not available
ID 24-777 1g. Citizen ReportMs. Jane Torrie regarding Residential Development.   Not available
ID 24-824 1A. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton confirming the appointment of Jessica Robledo as Interim Chief of Police of the City of Denton Police Department beginning on April 16, 2024; and declaring an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-090 1C. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the March 19, 2024 Joint Meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission, April 2, 2024 Joint Meeting with DISD, and April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting.   Not available
ID 24-098 1D. AppointmentConsider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Public Art Committee   Not available
ID 24-172 1H. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a pipeline crossing contract with the Kansas City Southern Railway Company, a Missouri Corporation, D/B/A CPKC (“Railway Company”), for the purpose of crossing under the railway company’s tracks and right-of-way at Mile Post D 103.27 (Alliance Subdivision) Denton (Denton County), Texas to construct, maintain, operate, use and/or remove a proposed sanitary sewer pipeline for the City’s Bonnie Brae Phase 3 Widening and Realignment Project; providing for the expenditure of funds in the Not-To-Exceed Amount of Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($9,375.00); authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-421 1J. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding in the amount of $4,969,060 for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 funding period through the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) Transportation Reinvestment Program which provides financial assistance to DCTA member cities for transit-supportive projects; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-516 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for election services with Denton County for joint election services for the May 4, 2024 Denton regular municipal election being held for the purpose of electing Council Members to Places 5 and 6 and electing a Mayor to Place 7, at a total estimated cost of $62,029.40; and providing an effective date.   Not available
A23-0002c 1P. Planning CaseConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc, correcting a scrivener’s error in the ordinance number on the signed copy of Ordinance No. A23-0003c; providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A23-0002c, Walker Tract Annexation, Angie Manglaris)   Not available
ID 24-663 1L. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for Fry Street Entertainment District and Merchants Association’s Fry Street Fair event which will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 and Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 109 Avenue A; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-664 1M. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Main Street Association a noise exception for the Twilight Tunes Series, which will be held on Thursday, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20 and Friday, June 21, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Lawn - 110 W Hickory Street; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-666 1N. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Denton Cinco de Mayo, a three-year noise exception for the Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Friday, May 3, 2024, through Sunday, May 5, 2024, Friday, May 2, 2025, through Sunday, May 4, 2025, and Friday, May 1, 2026, through Sunday, May 3, 2026; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-667 1K. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Lewisville, Texas, for the transfer to Lewisville of its share ($24,596.00) of the proceeds of the U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs - Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG Grant) 2023; and declaring an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-708 1I. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement for highway overpass by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and the Kansas City Southern Railroad Company D/B/A CPKC (“KCSRR”) relating to the construction of Hickory Creek Road within the railroad right-of-way located at KCSRR Milepost MM 99.54, within the County and City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds not to exceed the amount of $10.00 and other good and valuable consideration for the license agreement for highway overpass; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-711 1F. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton revising Policy No. 1.00 Policies, Procedures, and Administrative Directives; and declaring an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-738 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 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on December 12, 2017, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000.00, said first amendment to provide full depth reconstruction and utility improvements within the project limits for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6625 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,630,500.00, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,830,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-739 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 Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., to manage and control improvements to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network in the capacity of Owner Engineer for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7804-013 - awarded to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,399,998.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-740 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 Atmospheric G2, LLC, for weather forecasting services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. (RFP 8420 - awarded to Atmospheric G2, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $165,240.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-741 1T. 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 Quorum Architects, Inc., for professional design services for the addition and renovation of the Linda McNatt - Animal Care and Adoption Center for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7818-010 - awarded to Quorum Architects, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,333,200.00).   Not available
ID 24-742 1U. 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 Martinez Architects, LP, for the architectural design services of Fire Station # 5 & Fire Station # 6 for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7818-011 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Martinez Architects, LP, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,071,500.00).   Not available
ID 24-744 1V. 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 Skanska USA Building Inc, for project management services for the renovation at the Water Works Park for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8245-002 - Professional Services Agreement for project management services awarded to Skanska USA Building Inc, in the not-to-exceed amount of $167,256.00).   Not available
ID 24-745 1W. 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 Skanska USA Building Inc, for project management services for the renovation of the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8245-003 - Professional Services Agreement for project management services awarded to Skanska USA Building Inc, in the not-to-exceed amount of $299,360.00).   Not available
ID 24-746 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 Daikin Applied Americas Inc. dba Daikin Applied, for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision for various City buildings and to assist with service, preventative maintenance, and installation of Daikin equipment in new and existing facilities for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8331 - awarded to Daikin Applied Americas Inc. dba Daikin Applied, 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 $1,000,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-747 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 Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for a Professional Services Agreement for the design of the North Lakes Soccer Complex, Emily Fowler Library, Martin Luther King Recreation Center, and Avondale Park (NEMA) Parking Lots for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8386 - awarded to Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $570,800.00).   Not available
ID 24-748 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 Stuart C. Irby Company, for the supply of electric aluminum swage connectors for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8452 - awarded to Stuart C. Irby Company, for two (2) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-749 1AA. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to approve a pre-qualified professional list of firms to be contracted for real estate acquisition and relocation services for various real property and capital improvement projects within the City of Denton for the Real Estate Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8460 - for a three (3) year term).   Not available
ID 24-750 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 GWB Enterprises, LLC dba Clean & Green Car Wash, for vehicle washing and detailing services for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8470 - awarded to GWB Enterprises, LLC dba Clean & Green Car Wash, 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 $500,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-751 1AC. 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 Bradstreet Construction, LLC dba ForeverLawn Texas, for the removal and replacement of the North Lakes Driving Range tee line turf for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8474 - awarded to Bradstreet Construction, LLC dba ForeverLawn Texas, in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-752 1AD. 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 Mountjoy Aquatics, LLC, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 701-23, for repair services and purchase of swimming pool equipment for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8494 - awarded to Mountjoy Aquatics, LLC, 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 $3,300,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-753 1AE. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of University Park, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the City of University Park and City of Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8510 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of University Park).   Not available
ID 24-754 1AF. 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 Sam’s Club, through the Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE) Contract Number P00246, for the acquisition of Retail Suppliers Services for various city departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8514 - awarded to Sam’s Club, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $450,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-755 1AG. 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 FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 718-23, for a gas identification system for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8529 - awarded to FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $58,800.00).   Not available
ID 24-756 1AH. 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 Lessek Enterprises, LLC dba Impress Graphics, for printing services for all City of Denton departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8436 - awarded to 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 $1,250,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-780 1A. Work Session ReportConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton confirming the appointment of Lauren Thoden as the City Secretary; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-768 1O. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Texas Filmmakers Corporation, a three-year noise exception for Thin Line Fest on Saturday, April 27, 2024, Saturday, April 26, 2025, and Saturday, April 25, 2026; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-774 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the filing of applications, forms, and associated documents with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) by the City Manager, to seek permits, permit amendments, permit renewals, and authorizations needed for the operation of the City’s Water Utility, the expenditure of funds needed to receive TCEQ Permits and Authorizations, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).   Not available
ID 24-814 1B. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, concurring with the City Manager’s reorganization of the City’s administrative departments and divisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-757 1AI. 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 Amazon Services, LLC, through the Omnia Partners Contract Number R-TC-17006, for the procurement of business products and office supplies through an online marketplace for various City of Denton departments, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8497 - awarded to Amazon Services, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.00).   Not available
Z23-0008b 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 Public Facilities (PF) district to Residential 7 (R7) district on approximately 1.143 acres of land generally located at the southeast intersection of Bonnie Brae Road and Riney Road in the City of Denton, Denton County; 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 [7-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Thaggard. (Z23-0008b, Bonnie Brae Rezoning PF to R7, Angie Manglaris).   Not available
ID 24-657 1A. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting Standards of Care for recreational care programs administered by Denton’s Parks and Recreation department pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041(b)(14); and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends approval (4-0).   Not available
DCA24-0002b 1B. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code’s land occupancy process; amendments include but are not limited to: Table 2.2-A: Summary of Development Review Procedures and Section 2.5: Development Permits and Procedures; 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 7-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villareal and second by Commissioner Smith. (DCA24-0002b, Land Occupancy, Julie Wyatt)   Not available
ID 24-640 1A. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Corporation (“City”), amending the City’s Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan previously adopted by the City Council in Ordinance No. 19-863 enacted on April 16, 2019, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).   Not available
ID 24-668 1B. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing and approving the creation of Denton Public Facility Corporation, a public facility corporation, pursuant to Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code; approving the articles of incorporation; approving the initial bylaws for the corporation; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-677 1C. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation (“Denton”) providing for, authorizing, and approving the execution by the City Manager of the Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) between Denton and Yellow Viking Development One, LLC (“Yellow Viking”); authorizing the acceptance and approval by the City Manager of the Letter of Credit, or other credit support issued on behalf of Yellow Viking, further securing the obligations of Yellow Viking to Denton for the benefit of Denton; approving the execution of such other and further related documents deemed necessary to effectuate the transactions allowed under this agreement by the City Manager, which are incident to or related to the PPA; finding that that the purchase of capacity and energy made by Denton under the terms of the PPA are in the public welfare; authorizing the expenditure of funds; determining that specific information contained in documents involved in this transaction pertain to a “Competitive Electric Matter” as set forth under the provisions of §551.086 and §552.133 of the    Not available