Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 9/19/2017 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Work Session Room & Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
Agenda packet: Not available
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ID 17-981 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report; hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY 2017-18 City Manager’s Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five-Year Financial Forecast.   Video Video
ID 17-1156 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction on the Vendor Master File Audit.   Video Video
ID 17-1159 1C. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY18 Annual Audit Plan   Video Video
ID 17-1196 1D. Work Session ReportReceive a report and hold a discussion regarding the requirements in Denton Development Code 35.12.10 for home occupations, specifically the requirement for a Specific Use Permit for musician’s and artist’s studios.   Video Video
ID 17-1199 1E. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and provide direction regarding service deliveries in the downtown area.   Not available
ID 17-1204 1F. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding the Denton Municipal Electric community sponsorship program.   Video Video
ID 17-1239 1G. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and provide a recommendation regarding the Solid Waste Department’s landfill mining operation.   Video Video
ID 17-1275 1H. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Resource Planning and Power Supply Strategy for Denton Municipal Electric being prepared by Enterprise Risk Consulting.   Video Video
ID 17-1289 1I. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the establishment of a steering committee as part of the proposed renovation and adaptive use of City Hall West located at 221 North Elm.   Video Video
ID 17-1291 1J. Work Session ReportReceive a report and hold a discussion concerning the request by Franchise Realty Interstate Corp (McDonalds) for a Specific Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant on property generally located east of North Texas Boulevard, between I-35E and Wilshire Street.   Video Video
ID 17-112 1A. Closed Session ReportDeliberations Regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide direction pertaining to the potential purchase of certain real property interests out of the T.M. Downing Survey, Abstract No. 346, Denton County, Texas, and generally located within the 700 block of Audra Lane, Denton, Texas; where discussion had, deliberation, and direction given by the Denton City Council in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third party. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the potential acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests described above where a 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 would jeopardize the C   Not available
ID 17-992 1B. Closed Session ReportCertain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters --- Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.086. Receive competitive public power competitive information and financial information from staff regarding the proposed FY 2017-2018 operating budget for Denton Municipal Electric (“DME”) including without limitation, proposed rates for DME for FY 2017-2018, expected revenues, expenses, commodity volumes, and financial commitments of DME; discuss, deliberate and provide staff with direction.   Not available
ID 17-1311 1C. 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 a presentation from staff regarding public power competitive and financial matters related to the City’s participation in, and the overall operational and financial aspects of, the Texas Municipal Power Agency; discuss and deliberate strategies regarding same and provide staff with direction. Discuss, deliberate and provide the City’s attorneys with direction regarding the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Joint Operating Agreement between the Texas Municipal Power Agency and the City of Bryan, the City of Denton, the City of Garland, and the City of Greenville, Texas. A public discussion of this legal matter would conflict with the duty of the City’s Attorneys to the City of Denton, Texas under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. [TMPA]..Body   Not available
ID 17-1087 1A. Public PresentationSepticSmart Week   Video Video
ID 17-1283 1B. Public PresentationFire Prevention Week   Video Video
ID 17-1250 1A. Citizen ReportIsabel Cano regarding a suggestion for the use of City Hall West.   Video Video
ID 17-1253 1B. Citizen ReportDavid Zoltner regarding the Texas Open Meetings Act - Fact and Fiction - Part 2 of 3.   Video Video
ID 17-1295 1C. Public PresentationRobert Donnelly regarding the Solid Waste Department.   Video Video
ID 17-1188 1A. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2017, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the city on January 1, 2017, and adopting a tax rate of $0.637856 per $100 of valuation for 2017; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1189 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the 2017 tax rolls; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1189 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the 2017 tax rolls; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1194 1C. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2018; and declaring an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1195 1D. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2018 when the Budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-821 1A. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the schedule of rates for electric service contained in Ordinance No. 2016-272; amending the provisions of the Residential Service Rate (Schedule RES); amending the provisions of the Residential Renewable Energy Service Rider (Schedule RG); amending the provisions of the Residential Prepaid Service Rate (Schedule RPP); amending the provisions of the Residential Time Of Use Rate (Schedule RTOU); amending the provisions of the General Service Small Rate (Schedule GSS); amending the provisions of the General Service Medium Rate (Schedule GSM); amending the provisions of the General Service Large Rate (Schedule GSL); amending the provisions of the General Service Time Of Use Rate (Schedule TGS); amending the provisions of the Local Government Small Rate (Schedule G2); amending the provisions of the Local Government Rate (Schedule G1); amending the provisions of the Weekend Service Rate (Schedule WK); amending the provisions of the Athletic Field Rate (Schedule AF); amending the provisions of the Street Lighting Rate adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-871 1B. Action ItemConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas setting the Energy Cost Adjustment (Schedule ECA) rate, Renewable Cost Adjustment (Schedule RCA) rate, and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (Schedule TCRF) rate in accordance with terms and conditions of these rates as stated in the 2017 Electric Rate Service Schedule ordinance; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. The PUB recommends approval (5-0).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1056 1C. Work Session ReportConsider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) to execute, for and on behalf of the City, an Easement Grant and Abandonment Agreement (“Agreement”), as attached thereto and made a part thereof as Exhibit “A”, by and between the City and JNJ Prominence Square, LP (“Landowner”), providing for (I) the grant to the City of three (3) Sanitary Sewer Easements, encumbering a 0.545 acre tract, a 0.414 acre tract and a 0.132 acre tract being more particularly described in the Sanitary Sewer Easements, being attached to and made a part of the Agreement; and (II) two (2) Temporary Construction Easements encumbering a 0.570 acre tract of land and a 0.417 acre tract of land being more particularly described in the Temporary Construction Easements, being attached to and made a part of the Agreement; and (III) the Abandonment and Release by the City of that certain Sanitary Sewer Easement, dated on November 9, 1972, from 288 Junction to the City, recorded in Volume 659, Page 569, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas, and the Partial Abandonment adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1066 1D. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving the expenditure of funds for Altec equipment repair services for the City of Denton Fleet Services Department. Due to the risk and liability involved in repair and maintenance of aerial equipment, these units are repaired by Altec factory trained and qualified field service technicians. Therefore this system is available from only one source and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, 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; and providing an effective date (File 6434-awarded to Altec Industries, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $200,000).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1102 1E. Action ItemConsider adoption of an ordinance approving a utility reimbursement agreement between the City of Denton and Atmos Energy; providing for the payment of two hundred twenty thousand seventy eight dollars and ten cents ($220,078.10) to Atmos Energy for the relocation of its “F-8 (2nd)” gas pipeline located in the 1000 block of South Mayhill Road in conjunction with the current Mayhill Widening and Improvements project; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (Mayhill Widening and Improvements project - gas pipeline conflict)adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1119 1F. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance approving a Discretionary Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Oncor Electric Delivery Services Company, LLC for the rearrangement of Oncor electric facilities in conflict with the planned improvements of the current Mayhill Road project, ranging from McKinney Street north to Russell Newman Boulevard; providing for the payment of two hundred and forty eight thousand four hundred thirty seven dollars ($248,437.00); authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (Mayhill Widening and Improvements project - Oncor Electric WR#3202549)adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1120 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance approving a Discretionary Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Oncor Electric Delivery Services Company, LLC for the rearrangement of Oncor electric facilities in conflict with the planned improvements of the current Mayhill Road project, ranging from Edwards Road north to the 1500 Block of South Mayhill Road; providing for the payment of ninety thousand one hundred fifty six dollars ($90,156.00); authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (Mayhill Widening and Improvements project - Oncor Electric WR#3202552)adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1172 1H. Action ItemConsider adoption of a resolution approving the City of Denton’s GreenSense Incentive Program, the GreenSense Incentive Program Manual, and Distributed Generation Manual for FY 2017-18; and providing for an effective date. The PUB recommends approval (5-0).adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1178 1I. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance adopting a Schedule of Fees for cemeteries and use of certain park facilities; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; and providing for severability and an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1201 1J. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a policy for the Employee Volunteer Impact Program (VIP); and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1211 1K. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for the purchase of electric transmission line pole hardware and conductor attachments for Denton Municipal Electric to be stocked in the City of Denton Distribution Center; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6412-awarded to Techline, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $180,000 and Irby Utilities in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for a total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $380,000).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1213 1L. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for the purchase of traffic signal hardware including signal heads, backplates, tunnel visors, camera systems and cabinets for the City of Denton Traffic Division; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6357-awarded to multiple vendors for a total three (3) year amount not-to-exceed amount of $1,326,093.12).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1214 1M. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) under Section 791.001 of the State of Texas Government Code, to authorize the City of Denton to obtain Digital 2017 Orthophotography data from the NCTCOG Geographic Information System; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5590 Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for a not-to-exceed amount of $39,865.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1215 1N. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) under Section 791.001 of the State of Texas Government Code, to authorize the City of Denton to participate in the NCTCOG Geographic Information Systems 2017 2-D Planimetric Mapping Update; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5930-Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments in the not-to-exceed amount of $68,040.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1216 1O. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works contract for the construction of the Mockingbird Lane Reconstruction Project with geographical limits beginning at East McKinney Street north to Paisley Street and from Audra Lane south to Newport Avenue; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 6509C-awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specification, The Lane Construction Corporation in the amount of $1,103,720.75).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1217 1P. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget and Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to allow for adjustments to the General Fund of four million, two hundred five thousand one hundred seventy three dollars ($4,205,173) for the purpose of funding improvements, equipment and other expenses, the Electric Fund of thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) for the purpose of funding higher purchased power expenditures; declaring a municipal purpose; providing a severability clause; providing an open meetings clause; and providing for an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1218 1Q. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Participation Agreement with the Public Employee Benefit Alliance under section 791.001 of the State of Texas Government Code, and to authorize the City of Denton to participate in the Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 6537-Cooperative Program Agreement with the Public Employee Benefit Alliance for Employee Assistance Program in the not-to-exceed amount of $87,000).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1219 1R. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc, correcting an inadvertent mistake in Ordinance 2016-040 relating to the dollar amount reflected in backup provided for RFP Number 5925, awarded to Denton Lawn Sprinkler, Inc. and D&D Commercial Landscape Management; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1237 1S. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the schedule of fees contained in Ordinance 2017-073 by amending the public hearing notification fee as authorized by the Denton Development Code for the City of Denton, Texas; providing for a severability clause and an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1240 1T. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for the schedule of miscellaneous fees, deposits, billings and procedures for administrative services to city utilities customers contained in Ordinance No. 2016-276; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7-0).tabledPass Video Video
ID 17-1241 1U. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the schedule of rates for solid waste service contained in Ordinance No. 2016-273 as authorized by Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas; providing that the provisions of Sections 26-3, 26-4, 26-5, 26-7, 26-8(a), and 26-9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas shall expressly apply to City of Denton Solid Waste and Recycling services; providing for amendments to the residential refuse & recycling collection services rates; providing for amendments to the commercial refuse and recycling collection services rates; providing for amendments to the solid waste & recycling services definitions & additional details; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7-0).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1242 1V. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of water rates contained in Ordinance No. 2016-274 for water service rates and water rates; amending the wholesale treated water service rate to the upper trinity regional water district (Schedule WW); amending the wholesale raw water service rate to Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Schedule WRW); amending the wholesale raw water pass through rate to Upper Trinity Regional Water district from Lake Chapman into Lake Lewisville (Schedule WCL); amending the special facilities rider; amending the special conditions rider; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7-0).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1243 1W. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of wastewater rates contained in Ordinance No. 2016-275; providing for an amendment in the rates for dyno dirt products (Schedule CWM); amending the collection and transportation services permit (Schedule SWP); amending the special facilities rider; amending the special conditions rider; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7-0).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1267 1X. Work Session ReportConsider approval of a resolution approving the City of Denton’s Strategic Plan for FY2017-18; and providing for an effective date.approvedPass Not available
ID 17-1272 1Y. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for Janitorial Services for City of Denton buildings; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 6475-awarded to AHI Facility Services, Inc. in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,425,000).adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1310 1Z. Action ItemConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting and approving fees related to implementation of Chapter 284, Tex. Local Gov’t Code; and, providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-1312 1AA. Action ItemConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”) authorizing the Mayor to act on the City’s behalf in executing an amendment to the Joint Operating Agreement (“JOA”) by and between, and among Texas Municipal Power Agency, (“Agency”) and the Cities of Bryan, Denton, Garland and Greenville (“Parties”) and acknowledging effective notice from the Agency regarding its intent to issues transmission debt (as defined in the JOA) and approving such issuance by the Agency.adoptedPass Not available
ID 17-945 1A. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”) finding that a public use and necessity exists to acquire fee simple title to a 10.129 acre tract of land situated in the C.W. Byerly Survey, Abstract No. 1458, a drainage easement in a 0.430 acre tract of land and a temporary construction easement in a 0.286 acre tract of land both situated in the G. West Survey, Abstract No. 1393, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas (collectively the “Property Interests”), for the expansion, construction, maintenance, and improvement of electrical transmission lines, facilities and structures, including substations; authorizing the City to acquire the Property Interests by either agreement or through the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if an agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the expenditure of funds; making the findings; providing a savings clause and an effective date. [Underwood Substation]adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1144 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas finding that a public use and necessity exists to acquire easement interests in a 0.728 acre tract of land situated in the Alexander Hill Survey, Abstract No. 623, for the public use of, expansion, construction, maintenance, and operation of an electric transmission line, ancillary facilities and structures; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire the Property Interests by agreement including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if an agreement cannot be reached; and authorizing the City Attorney, or his designee, to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; makings findings; providing a savings clause, and providing an effective date. [Tract 37A - Spencer to Locust TM Line]adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-562 1A. Action ItemConsider adoption of an ordinance approving an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and the Denton Chamber of Commerce regarding an economic development partnership; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1208 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending section 18-38 of the code of ordinances relating to the use of wireless communication devices while operating a vehicle to provide that section 18-38 shall not regulate or prohibit reading, writing, or sending electronic messages while operating a vehicle because this activity is regulated and prohibited by state law; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed $200 for violations of this ordinance; and providing for an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1209 1C. Action ItemConsider adoption of an ordinance establishing a schedule of fees for the operation of Stoke Denton Entrepreneur Center for the City’s initiative to diversify Denton’s economy by supporting entrepreneurs and fostering early stage tech and tech-enabled businesses; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and providing for an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1276 1D. Action ItemConsider adoption of an ordinance approving a uniform membership agreement for the City’s Stoke Denton Entrepreneur Center; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the membership agreement as needed; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1304 1E. Action ItemConsider adoption of an ordinance approving a uniform facilities use license agreement for the City’s Stoke Denton Entrepreneur Center; authorizing the City Manager, or designee to execute the facility use license agreement as needed; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 17-1210 1F. Action ItemConsider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the form of agreement for special events at Stoke Denton Entrepreneur Center; delegating the authority for the City Manager to execute said agreements; and providing for an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
A17-0005 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, setting a date, time, and place for two public hearings on the proposed annexation of certain properties generally located north of Long Road and west of FM 428 by the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing and directing the City Secretary to publish notice of such public hearings.adoptedPass Video Video
DCA17-0008a 1A. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance for proposed revisions to the Denton Development Code; specifically to amend Subchapters 5 and 23 pertaining to medical land use categories and definitions. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to approve the request. (DCA17-0008, Medical Uses).adoptedPass Video Video