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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/5/2024 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
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ID 24-344 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 23-594 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 035 - Staff Recruiting and Hiring. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 23-2486 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding future options for City Hall West and other catalyst projects. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 2 hours]   Not available
ID 24-410 1A. 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 the potential purchase of real property situated in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, Abstract Number 1184, H. Sisco Survey, which survey is also known as the Hiram Cisco Survey, in conjunction with catalyst projects where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City's position in negotiations with a third party.   Not available
ID 24-517 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. 23-6616-431, styled “City of Denton v. Jesse Ray Eakers, Jr., Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P., Fleetco Inc., The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, and Southerland Transport, L.L.C.” pending in the 431st 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 24-459 1A. Public PresentationProclamation: American Red Cross Month   Not available
ID 24-340 1a. Citizen ReportDanna Zoltner regarding Gaza.   Not available
ID 24-443 1b. Citizen ReportMalak Abu-esheh regarding Ceasefire for Palestine.   Not available
ID 24-444 1c. Citizen ReportAmira Rasoul regarding Ceasefire for Palestine.   Not available
ID 24-445 1d. Citizen ReportGaelle Antoine regarding Ceasefire for Palestine.   Not available
ID 24-462 1e. Citizen ReportStephen Dillenberg regarding "The usurpation of the law by Denton City Council is killing us. Their actions are not compliant with Local, State nor Federal Law, so frequently in fact, I asked why, and one of them actually told me, “We can do whatever we want."   Not available
ID 24-464 1f. Citizen ReportTawnie Harris regarding Ceasefire in Gaza and why it concerns the citizens of Denton, TX   Not available
ID 23-2163 1H. 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 University of North Texas System (UNT System) for the dedication of permanent water easements and temporary construction easements on University of North Texas property to the City of Denton, Texas for the Northwest Water Transmission Main in exchange for improvements to the existing University of North Texas fire suppression system; and providing for an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-087 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the February 20, 2024 Regular Meeting.   Not available
ID 24-095 1B. AppointmentConsider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Historic Landmark Commission and Police Chief Advisory Board   Not available
ID 24-389 1D. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the February 14, 2024 meeting absence by Planning and Zoning Commission Member Kimberly Thaggard be excused; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-242 1K. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying a letter of support to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as the lead applicant to the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program Implementation Grant on behalf of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area (DFW MSA) and neighboring jurisdictions; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-243 1L. ResolutionConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Department of the Army Fort Worth District under the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 205 to study, determine cause, and find a solution to the flooding of Cooper Creek and the adjacent areas; and declaring an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-244 1M. ResolutionConsider 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 The Colony, Texas, for the transfer to The Colony of its share ($12,876) 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 24-288 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between Denton Independent School District and the City of Denton to work collaboratively to enable students and employees of DISD to have greater access to Denton Public Library resources through a Books2Go Account at the Denton Public Library; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-328 1C. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the February 12, 2024 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Lee Riback be excused; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-363 1I. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying North Texas Contracting Inc.'s petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-370 1O. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying Harold Peck, Mary Peck, and Peck Investments, LTD.’s petitions for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City’s consent to the reduction of the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-371 1P. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying Donald J. Steinberg’s petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City’s consent to the reduction of the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-384 1N. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in the amount of $111,186 for wildland personal protective equipment; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-385 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) Outdoor Recreational Legacy Partnership Program 2024 funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service in the amount of $2,250,000 for materials and construction costs to renovate Mack Park; and providing an effective date.   Not available
SD23-0002a 1B. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, providing a Special Sign District zoning overlay on an approximately 54 acre property generally located on the southeast corner of State School Road and Interstate 35E 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 $500.00 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. (SD23-0002a, James Wood Autopark Special Sign District, Ashley Ekstedt)   Not available
ID 24-390 1Q. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, approving a pre-qualified professional services list for engineering services for various water and wastewater utilities projects for the Water Utilities Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8213 - for a three (3) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-391 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 DMI, Corp., for the replacement of the heat exchanger at the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8311 - awarded to DMI, Corp., in the not-to-exceed amount of $602,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-392 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 Schofield Civil Construction, LLC, for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant Sludge Improvement Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8314 - awarded to Schofield Civil Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,849,813.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-393 1A. 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 distribution manual and automatic equipment with remote controllers for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8374 - awarded to Stuart C. Irby Company, 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 $30,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-394 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 Mann Robinson & Son, Inc., for drainage infrastructure repair services for the Drainage Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8393 - awarded to Mann Robinson & Son, 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). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-395 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 Thelin Recycling Company, L.P., for the grinding of brush for the Beneficial Reuse Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB-BV 8411 - awarded to Thelin Recycling Company, L.P., 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 $2,750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-396 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 Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., for the purchase of equipment, materials, and parts for the operation and maintenance of the ultraviolet disinfection system at the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant; which is the sole provider of these items, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8471 - awarded to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., 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 $750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-397 1W. 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 Genuine Parts Company, dba NAPA Auto Parts, amending the contract approved by City Council on January 28, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $20,000,000.00; and said first amendment to continue the purchase of products and services for the on-site parts facility for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7136 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $25,000,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-398 1X. 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 Weatherproofing Services, LLC, amending the contract approved by the City Council on April 27, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide roofing, gutter, and downspout maintenance, repair, and installation services on various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7606 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $375,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,875,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-399 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 Bryan & Sons Locksmith, Inc., for the repair, installation, and maintenance of locksmith services for various city buildings and equipment for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8306 - awarded to Bryan & Sons Locksmith, Inc., 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 $2,000,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-400 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 CGC General Contractors, Inc., for the renovation of the meeting room to construct a conference room and study rooms at the Emily Fowler Library for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8361 - awarded to CGC General Contractors, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $154,257.00).   Not available
ID 24-401 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 Dustrol, Inc., for street milling services for the Streets Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8368 - awarded to Dustrol, 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).   Not available
ID 24-402 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 Techline, Inc., as the primary vendor, and Stuart C. Irby Company, as the secondary vendor, for the supply of electric rubber insulated termination, connectors, splices, and accessories for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8400 - awarded to Techline, Inc., as the primary vendor and Stuart C. Irby Company, as the secondary vendor, 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 $1,200,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-403 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 Mobotrex, Inc., for the supply of traffic signal hardware, cabinets, and electronics, Section A - Pelco Mounting Hardware, for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8406 - awarded to Mobotrex, Inc., 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 $855,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-404 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 Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., for the supply of traffic signal hardware, cabinets, and electronics, Sections B - Cabinet Electronics, C - Cabinets, D - Applied Information Electronics, and E - PTX Cameras and Accessories, for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8406 - awarded to Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., 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 $4,395,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-405 1AE. 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 assets for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8412 - awarded to Peruna Glass, Inc. dba Glass Doctor of North Texas, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-406 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 RAG of Fort Worth LLC dba Royal Auction Group, Inc., for managing live online vehicle and equipment auctions for the disposal of City of Denton assets and Police Department impound vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8413 - awarded to RAG of Fort Worth LLC dba Royal Auction Group, Inc., 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 $50,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-407 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 DiVal Safety Equipment, Inc., for the acquisition of self-contained breathing apparatuses for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8432 - awarded to DiVal Safety Equipment, 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 $600,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-518 1F. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “City of Denton v. Jesse Ray Eakers, Jr., Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P., Fleetco Inc., The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, and Southerland Transport, L.L.C;” Cause No. 23-6616-431, pending in the 431st 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 23-2196 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for the abandonment, relinquishment, and quitclaim of a 1.266-acre public access, drainage and utility easement granted to the City of Denton by Ralph L. Mason Trust, recorded by County Clerk File No. 2007-59444, the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas; providing for the quitclaim thereof to Ralph L. Mason Trust; providing for the terms and conditions of the abandonment, relinquishment and quitclaim made herein; providing for the conveyance of a sanitary sewer easement to the City of Denton; providing for the indemnification of the City of Denton against damages arising out of the abandonment herein; providing for the consideration to be paid to the City of Denton; providing for severability and an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-408 1AH. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8458 for the mapping, surveying, and monument repairs at Oakwood and IOOF Cemeteries; and providing an effective date (RFP 8458).   Not available
ID 24-409 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 Lockton Companies, LLC, for Benefit Consultant Services for citywide employee benefit programs for Risk Management; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8425 - awarded to Lockton Companies, LLC, 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 $540,000.00).   Not available
PD23-0003a 1A. 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 from Suburban Corridor (SC) District, Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN) District, and Residential 3 (R3) District to a Planned Development (PD) District with SC and MN base zones on approximately 18.235 acres of land generally located at the northwest corner of East University Drive (US 380) and Old North 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 4-1 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commission Smith and second by Commissioner Villarreal. (PD23-0003a, 380 Multifamily and Commercial, Mia Hines)   Not available
OPA24-0001 1B. Work Session ReportConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an Oversized Cost Participation Agreement with Allied Development, LLC, for the design and construction of a 30” wastewater main, 1.9 MGD lift station, wastewater force main, gravity wastewater main, and 12” potable water main for the Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (Allied Development, LLC, an amount not-to-exceed $7,553,327.43).   Not available