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A. Consider adoption of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the Regular Municipal Election to elect four City Council Members to Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the City Council of the City of Denton, held on May 1, 2021; declaring that all candidates received the majority of votes cast for their respective District with no Runoff Election being necessary; and providing an effective date.

B. Issue the following to newly Elected Council Members: · Certificate of Election · Statement of Officer · Oaths of Office

C. Proclamations in appreciation of service to the City of Denton as a City Council Member for the following: · Birdia Johnson · Connie Baker · John Ryan

D. Election of Mayor Pro Tem.

2. RECESS OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.

A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update to the City of Denton’s COVID-19 response, including providing direction on public meetings.

B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the trails concept map for future identification, renovation, and expansion of facilities and trails.

C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding updating the existing “Denton Municipal Electric - Energy Risk Management Policy.”

D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: (1) Discussion regarding the Public Improvement District (PID) policy to better define Economic Development and to discuss residential requirements. (2) Entering a letter of opposition for SB29, SB 1646 and HB 1399.

1. Closed Meeting:

1. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of various electric easements, generally located along Bernard Street, between West Highland Street and Collins Street, situated in the Alexander Hill Survey, Abstract 623 and the M.E.P. and P.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 925, all in the city and county of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A (collectively, the "Property Interests"); authorizing the Interim City Manager and the City Attorney, or their respective designees, to acquire the Property Interests by agreement, if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney, or their designee, to file eminent domain proceedings, if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.

A. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton, between the City of Denton and Ranchland Foods, LLC, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of high wage or knowledge-based jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0).

B. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton nominating Ranchland Foods, LLC, to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0).

C. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, appointing an Interim City Attorney; setting forth the terms of the appointment; setting forth the interim city attorney’s salary; and providing an effective date.

4. CONCLUDING ITEMS

May 11, 2021 City Council on 2021-05-11 3:00 PM

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A. Consider adoption of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the Regular Municipal Election to elect four City Council Members to Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the City Council of the City of Denton, held on May 1, 2021; declaring that all candidates received the majority of votes cast for their respective District with no Runoff Election being necessary; and providing an effective date.

B. Issue the following to newly Elected Council Members: · Certificate of Election · Statement of Officer · Oaths of Office

C. Proclamations in appreciation of service to the City of Denton as a City Council Member for the following: · Birdia Johnson · Connie Baker · John Ryan

D. Election of Mayor Pro Tem.

2. RECESS OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.

A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update to the City of Denton’s COVID-19 response, including providing direction on public meetings.

B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the trails concept map for future identification, renovation, and expansion of facilities and trails.

C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding updating the existing “Denton Municipal Electric - Energy Risk Management Policy.”

D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: (1) Discussion regarding the Public Improvement District (PID) policy to better define Economic Development and to discuss residential requirements. (2) Entering a letter of opposition for SB29, SB 1646 and HB 1399.

1. Closed Meeting:

1. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of various electric easements, generally located along Bernard Street, between West Highland Street and Collins Street, situated in the Alexander Hill Survey, Abstract 623 and the M.E.P. and P.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract 925, all in the city and county of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit A (collectively, the "Property Interests"); authorizing the Interim City Manager and the City Attorney, or their respective designees, to acquire the Property Interests by agreement, if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney, or their designee, to file eminent domain proceedings, if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.

A. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton, between the City of Denton and Ranchland Foods, LLC, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of high wage or knowledge-based jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0).

B. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton nominating Ranchland Foods, LLC, to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0).

C. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, appointing an Interim City Attorney; setting forth the terms of the appointment; setting forth the interim city attorney’s salary; and providing an effective date.

4. CONCLUDING ITEMS

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