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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.
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an internal audit of COVID-19 Response: Pandemic Preparedness.
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the November 3, 2020 General and Special Elections.
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY 2020-21 Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five Year Financial Forecast.
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1. Installing a “Wall of Fame” at the American Legion Hall
1. Closed Meeting:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
A. Fall Prevention Awareness Day
B. National Suicide Awareness Month
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
4. CONSENT AGENDA
I. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton in support of the Texas Department of Transportation’s proposed alignment and construction schedule for the Loop 288 West Northbound and Southbound Frontage Road Construction Project; authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter of support; and providing an effective date.
A. Consider approval of a resolution of the city council of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos cities steering committee (“ASCS”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2020 rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an attached exhibit establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; approving an attached exhibit regarding amortization of regulatory liability; requiring the company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this resolution was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas open meetings act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this resolution to the company and the ACSC’s legal counsel.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-741 postponing the election to be held in the City of Denton, Texas, on May 2, 2020 and, if a runoff election is required, on June 13, 2020, for the purpose of electing Council Members to Places 5 and 6 and electing a Mayor to Place 7 of the City Council of the City of Denton, to November 3, 2020 by extending early voting; confirming candidate filings; providing dates for voter registration and applications for a ballot by mail; authorizing the City Manager and City Secretary to coordinate with the Elections Administrator of Denton County as necessary; providing a savings clause; providing an open meetings clause; and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-742 postponing the special election to be held in the City of Denton, Texas, on May 2, 2020 and, if a runoff election is required, on June 13, 2020, to fill a vacancy in Districts 1 and 2 for the unexpired term ending in May, 2021, to November 3, 2020 by extending early voting; confirming candidate filings; providing dates for voter registration and applications for a ballot by mail; authorizing the City Manager and City Secretary to coordinate with the Elections Administrator of Denton County as necessary; providing a savings clause; providing an open meetings clause; and providing an effective date.
D. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton expressing support for Mayor Watts to approve certain outdoor components of the North Texas Fair and Rodeo organized by the North Texas State Fair Association to be held October 16-24, 2020 at 221 N. Carroll Boulevard in compliance with Governor Abbott’s executive orders regarding outdoor gatherings; and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a City co-sponsorship to the North Texas State Fair Association in an amount not to exceed $6,501 of in-kind services and resources for the Annual North Texas Fair and Rodeo Parade, which will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at the historic downtown square; and providing an effective date.
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a fourth amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Graham Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on January 10, 2017, in the not-to-exceed amount of $900,256.25; amended by Amendments 1 - 3 approved by the City Council, City Manager and Purchasing; said fourth amendment to provide additional engineering services to the Bonnie Brae Phase 4 I-35 Scripture project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6285 - providing for an additional fourth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $594,234.70, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,871,640.95).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, granting the North Texas State Fair Association an exception pursuant to section 17-20 of the City of Denton code of ordinances, with respect to sound levels and hours of operation for the North Texas Fair and Rodeo, which will be held October 16-24, 2020 at 221 N. Carroll Boulevard; granting a variance in the hours of operation for said dates on Monday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with sound not to exceed 70 decibels; and providing an effective date.
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan for approximately 213.9-acres of land generally located north of the 3500-3600 block of Roselawn Drive and the east side of the Kansas City Southern Railroad tracks in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official Environmentally Sensitive Areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. (AESA20-0003d, Christi Upton)
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager to execute the certified local government subgrant fiscal year 2021 grant letter of support for Historic Denton Inc., relating to the Texas Historic Commission Certified Local Government (CLG) grant to conduct a historical survey of the North Texas State normal neighborhood for nomination as a National Historic District.
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Multi-Family Dwelling use on approximately 16.2 acres of land, generally located on the northwest corner of Duchess Drive and Loop 288, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0). (S20-0004b, Denton Grove Apartments, Julie Wyatt)
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an Escrow Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Pedcor Investments, A Limited Liability Company, regarding Pedcor’s funding of Traffic Control Facilities to be constructed at the intersection of Duchess Drive and S. Loop 288 ($400,000); authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the same; approving the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date. (S20-0004c, Denton Grove Apartment)
A. Hold a public meeting on a proposal to adopt a tax rate of $0.590454 with a maximum allowable rate of $0.615454 per $100 valuation, which will not exceed the lower of the non-new revenue rate or the voter approval tax rate. Public comments will be received in accordance with the public hearing process
A. Hold 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 Rural Residential (RR) District to General Office (GO) District on approximately 55.37 acres of land generally located on the west side of Interstate Highway 35, approximately 680 feet north of Barthold 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 [7-0] to approve the request with conditions. (Z20-0007a, Primoris Corporate Offices, Hayley Zagurski)
B. Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget.
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Multi-Family Dwelling use on approximately 4 acres of land generally located on the north side of Mingo Road, approximately 150 feet southwest of Boyd Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the request with conditions. (S19-0013b, Mingo Road Apartments, Julie Wyatt)
D. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a Detailed Plan for a charter school on a 37.3 acre phase of Planned Development District No. 139 (The Vintage), generally located on the southeast corner of Vintage Boulevard and I-35W Vintage Boulevard Ramp intersection, 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 (7-0) to approve the request. (PD20-0003b, PD 139; Charter School, Julie Wyatt)
8. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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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.
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an internal audit of COVID-19 Response: Pandemic Preparedness.
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the November 3, 2020 General and Special Elections.
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY 2020-21 Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five Year Financial Forecast.
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1. Installing a “Wall of Fame” at the American Legion Hall
1. Closed Meeting:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
A. Fall Prevention Awareness Day
B. National Suicide Awareness Month
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
4. CONSENT AGENDA
I. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton in support of the Texas Department of Transportation’s proposed alignment and construction schedule for the Loop 288 West Northbound and Southbound Frontage Road Construction Project; authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter of support; and providing an effective date.
A. Consider approval of a resolution of the city council of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos cities steering committee (“ASCS”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2020 rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an attached exhibit establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; approving an attached exhibit regarding amortization of regulatory liability; requiring the company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this resolution was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas open meetings act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this resolution to the company and the ACSC’s legal counsel.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-741 postponing the election to be held in the City of Denton, Texas, on May 2, 2020 and, if a runoff election is required, on June 13, 2020, for the purpose of electing Council Members to Places 5 and 6 and electing a Mayor to Place 7 of the City Council of the City of Denton, to November 3, 2020 by extending early voting; confirming candidate filings; providing dates for voter registration and applications for a ballot by mail; authorizing the City Manager and City Secretary to coordinate with the Elections Administrator of Denton County as necessary; providing a savings clause; providing an open meetings clause; and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-742 postponing the special election to be held in the City of Denton, Texas, on May 2, 2020 and, if a runoff election is required, on June 13, 2020, to fill a vacancy in Districts 1 and 2 for the unexpired term ending in May, 2021, to November 3, 2020 by extending early voting; confirming candidate filings; providing dates for voter registration and applications for a ballot by mail; authorizing the City Manager and City Secretary to coordinate with the Elections Administrator of Denton County as necessary; providing a savings clause; providing an open meetings clause; and providing an effective date.
D. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton expressing support for Mayor Watts to approve certain outdoor components of the North Texas Fair and Rodeo organized by the North Texas State Fair Association to be held October 16-24, 2020 at 221 N. Carroll Boulevard in compliance with Governor Abbott’s executive orders regarding outdoor gatherings; and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a City co-sponsorship to the North Texas State Fair Association in an amount not to exceed $6,501 of in-kind services and resources for the Annual North Texas Fair and Rodeo Parade, which will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at the historic downtown square; and providing an effective date.
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a fourth amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Graham Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on January 10, 2017, in the not-to-exceed amount of $900,256.25; amended by Amendments 1 - 3 approved by the City Council, City Manager and Purchasing; said fourth amendment to provide additional engineering services to the Bonnie Brae Phase 4 I-35 Scripture project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6285 - providing for an additional fourth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $594,234.70, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,871,640.95).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, granting the North Texas State Fair Association an exception pursuant to section 17-20 of the City of Denton code of ordinances, with respect to sound levels and hours of operation for the North Texas Fair and Rodeo, which will be held October 16-24, 2020 at 221 N. Carroll Boulevard; granting a variance in the hours of operation for said dates on Monday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with sound not to exceed 70 decibels; and providing an effective date.
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan for approximately 213.9-acres of land generally located north of the 3500-3600 block of Roselawn Drive and the east side of the Kansas City Southern Railroad tracks in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official Environmentally Sensitive Areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. (AESA20-0003d, Christi Upton)
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager to execute the certified local government subgrant fiscal year 2021 grant letter of support for Historic Denton Inc., relating to the Texas Historic Commission Certified Local Government (CLG) grant to conduct a historical survey of the North Texas State normal neighborhood for nomination as a National Historic District.
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Multi-Family Dwelling use on approximately 16.2 acres of land, generally located on the northwest corner of Duchess Drive and Loop 288, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0). (S20-0004b, Denton Grove Apartments, Julie Wyatt)
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an Escrow Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Pedcor Investments, A Limited Liability Company, regarding Pedcor’s funding of Traffic Control Facilities to be constructed at the intersection of Duchess Drive and S. Loop 288 ($400,000); authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the same; approving the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date. (S20-0004c, Denton Grove Apartment)
A. Hold a public meeting on a proposal to adopt a tax rate of $0.590454 with a maximum allowable rate of $0.615454 per $100 valuation, which will not exceed the lower of the non-new revenue rate or the voter approval tax rate. Public comments will be received in accordance with the public hearing process
A. Hold 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 Rural Residential (RR) District to General Office (GO) District on approximately 55.37 acres of land generally located on the west side of Interstate Highway 35, approximately 680 feet north of Barthold 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 [7-0] to approve the request with conditions. (Z20-0007a, Primoris Corporate Offices, Hayley Zagurski)
B. Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget.
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Multi-Family Dwelling use on approximately 4 acres of land generally located on the north side of Mingo Road, approximately 150 feet southwest of Boyd Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the request with conditions. (S19-0013b, Mingo Road Apartments, Julie Wyatt)
D. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a Detailed Plan for a charter school on a 37.3 acre phase of Planned Development District No. 139 (The Vintage), generally located on the southeast corner of Vintage Boulevard and I-35W Vintage Boulevard Ramp intersection, 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 (7-0) to approve the request. (PD20-0003b, PD 139; Charter School, Julie Wyatt)
8. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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