Aug 05, 2014 City Council on 2014-08-05 1:00 PM

August 05, 2014 City Council 13142

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Meeting Date: August 05, 2014
Board: City Council
Video ID: 13142
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Meeting Summary: City of Denton City Council – August 5, 2014

Key Topics and Discussions - Work Session (1:00 PM): Updates on the Convention Center project; nominations for city boards and commissions; proposed amendments to Section 35.16 of the Denton Development Code requiring gas well proximity disclosures during subdivision/platting; aesthetics for the 35Express Project; wastewater collection system asset management program and recognition of the Water Environment Association of Texas Sidney Allison Award; FY 2014-15 proposed budget, Capital Improvement Program, five-year financial forecast, and utility rate adjustments. - Closed Session: Deliberations on real property acquisitions for electric transmission/distribution and detention facility projects; DME FY 2014-15 operating budget; personnel appointments to discretionary boards; legal strategy regarding non-annexation agreements and the Gas Well Ordinance, including regulatory authority, statutory preemption, and citizen initiatives. - Regular Session (6:30 PM): Proclamations for the Denton Public Library and National Health Center Week; citizen reports on a proposed Zero Waste Team and police department response protocols; consent agenda items covering festival permits, board appointments, equipment purchases, interlocal/interagency agreements, utility contracts, and property acquisition; individual consideration of board appointments, tax rate increase procedures, and a November 4 election for alcoholic beverage sales; public hearings on a $98.175 million bond election, multiple zoning changes, specific use permits, and a land annexation.

Motions, Votes, and Outcomes - A single motion was scheduled for approval of the Consent Agenda (Items A–U), contingent on staff recommendations. - Advisory board recommendations noted: Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board (6-0) for Blues Festival alcohol sales; Public Utilities Board (6-0) for utility crane truck, radio system, security fencing, landfill surveying, and DME supply contracts; Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0) for Z11-0018 zoning change, (6-0) with conditions for S12-0001 SUP, (4-2) for Z14-0008 rezoning, and (5-1) with overlay restrictions for S13-0006 SUP. - Motions were scheduled for adoption of ordinances, resolutions, and agreements as listed in the consent and individual consideration sections.

Decisions Made - Scheduled for adoption: Ordinances and resolutions for the Blues Festival noise/hours exceptions and sponsorship, Downtown TIF project plan amendment, Civil Service Commission reappointment, utility and equipment contracts, interlocal agreements, property acquisition for Burch Family Farms, DART license/reimbursement, board appointments, tax rate increase hearing notices, and the November 4 alcoholic beverage sales election. - Public hearings were convened for the bond election projects, zoning changes (Z11-0018, Z14-0008), SUPs (S12-0001, S13-0006), and annexation (A14-0001).

Action Items or Next Steps - Staff to provide direction on work session items, including the Convention Center project, board nominations, gas well code amendments, 35Express aesthetics, wastewater asset management, and budget/rate forecasts. - Public hearings scheduled for August 19, 2014 (tax rate increase and FY 2014-15 budget) and September 9, 2014 (tax rate increase). - Tax rate adoption scheduled for September 16, 2014. - Election scheduled for November 4, 2014, for the $98.175 million bond proposition and legalization of all alcoholic beverage sales. - Continuation of public hearing for S12-0001 (wrecker services/impound lot SUP) to a future date. - City Manager or designee authorized to execute approved contracts, agreements, and purchase orders per consent agenda directives.

Agenda Chapters
1. 1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
0:18 - 0:25
2. 2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for August 5, 2014.
0:25 - 11:24
3. A. ID 14-0410 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding an update on the Convention Center project.
11:24 - 113:38
4. B. ID 14-0311 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding nominations to the City's Boards and Commissions.
113:38 - 121:23
5. C. DCA14-0003 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding amendments to Section 35.16 of the Denton Development Code, requiring developers to provide information regarding the proximity of gas wells through the subdivision and platting process. (DCA14-0003)
121:23 - 134:06
6. D. ID 14-0393 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding aesthetics related to the 35Express Project.
162:15 - 223:35
7. F. ID 14-0370 Receive a report; hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the 2014-15 Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year Financial Forecast.
223:35 - 235:19
8. Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
235:19 - 236:13
9. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
236:13 - 236:58
10. A. ID 14-0389 Presentation to the Denton Public Library from the Internal Revenue Service-Education and Communication Division.
236:58 - 238:56
11. B. ID 14-0283 National Health Center Week
238:56 - 251:10
12. A. ID 14-0282 Receive a citizen report from Brian McCarter regarding the creation of a Zero Waste Team in Denton.
251:10 - 256:58
13. B. ID 14-0407 Receive a citizen report from Gerald DeMarsh regarding lack of response from the Denton Police Department.
256:58 - 257:19
14. 4. CONSENT AGENDA
257:19 - 258:10
15. A. ID 14-0312 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions: Airport Advisory Board; Animal Shelter Advisory Committee; Community Development Advisory Committee; Health & Building Standards Commission; Historic Landmark Commission; Human Services Advisory Committee; Library Board; Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board; Planning and Zoning Commission; Public Art Committee; Public Utilities Board; Traffic Safety Commission; and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
258:10 - 261:40
16. B. ID 14-0316 Consider appointment of board members for Tax Increment Financing Zone Number One (Downtown TIF).
261:40 - 263:04
17. C. ID 14-0429 Consider nominations/appointments to the City Economic Development Partnership Board.
263:04 - 264:37
18. D. ID 14-0395 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas placing a proposal on the September 16, 2014, City Council public meeting agenda to adopt a 2014 Tax Rate that will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the effective tax rate; calling two public hearings on a tax increase to be held on August 19, 2014, and September 9, 2014 and calling a budget public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to be held on August 19, 2014; requiring publication of notices of the public hearings in accordance with the law; requiring the posting of the notices of the public hearings on the City's Internet website; requiring the posting of the notices on the City's public access channel; and providing an effective date.
264:37 - 265:51
19. E. ID 14-0423 Consider adoption of an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Denton, Texas, on November 4, 2014, to legalize the sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages; making findings; providing a repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; and providing for publication and an effective date.
265:51 - 268:23
20. A. ID 14-0295 Hold a public hearing concerning the $98.175 million Bond Election to be held on November 4, 2014, and project recommendations developed by the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee.
268:23 - 291:10
21. B. Z11-0018 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, providing for a zoning change from a Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) zoning district classification and use designation to a Neighborhood Residential 6 (NR-6) zoning district classification and use designation, a Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use 12 (NRMU-12) zoning district classification and use designation; and a Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU) zoning district classification and use designation, and further restricted by an overlay district; the area for zoning change encompasses 6.71 acres of land located at the northeast corner of McKinney Street and Jannie Street, in the city of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof, severability and an effective date. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval, 6-0.)
291:10 - 324:04
22. C. S12-0001 Continue a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance regarding a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow wrecker services and impound lots use on a property located in an Employment Center Industrial (EC-I) zoning and use district on approximately 1.3 acres. The subject property is generally located south of Smith Street, east of Dallas Drive, and north of Teasley Lane; and providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations, thereof, severability and an effective date. (S12-0001) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request subject to conditions (6-0).
324:04 - 436:36
23. D. Z14-0008 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance providing for rezoning of an approximately 3.54 acre tract of land from Neighborhood Residential 1 (NR-1) to Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU) zoning district. The subject property is generally located at the southeast corner of US Highway 377 (Fort Worth Drive) and Hamilton Road, and is legally described as a 3.54 acre portion of a 8.35 acre tract situated in the James Severe Survey, Abstract Number 1164 and described in the deed from Billy Royce Kenas and Joyce Kenas to Argyle Business Center, Limited Liability Company, as recorded in document number 20005-125511, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof, severability and an effective date. (Z14-0008) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request (4-2).
436:36 - 447:06
24. E. A14-0001 Hold the first of two public hearings to consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding the annexing 40.33 acres of land, more or less, generally located on the west side of Cooper Creek Road, approximately 800 feet south of Silver Dome Road and approximately 1,800 feet north of Mingo Road more specifically described in Exhibits "A" and "B"; approving a service plan for the subject property and temporarily placing the property in the Rural Residential - 5 (RD-5) zoning district; providing for a correction of the City Map to include the annexed lands; providing for a savings clause and effective date. (A14-0001)
447:06 - 453:18
25. F. S13-0006 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance regarding a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a twenty-seven (27) unit multi-family development on approximately 2.30 acres within a Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use 12 (NRMU-12) zoning district. The subject property is generally located at the southeastern corner of University Drive and Nolen Circle; and providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations, thereof, severability and an effective date. (S13-0006) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request with overlay restrictions (5-1).
453:18 - 524:52
26. A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. B. Receive citizen reports from the following:
524:52 - 524:55
27. 8. CONCLUDING ITEMS
524:55 - 533:32
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City of Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, August 5, 2014 1:00 PM Work Session Room & Council Chambers After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 1:00 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: 1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on Consent Agenda Items only. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any items he/she wishes that are listed on the Consent Agenda. A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before Council considers this item. 2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for August 5, 2014. 3. Work Session Reports A. ID 14-0410 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding an update on the Convention Center project. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Convention Center Project - City Council Meeting - August 5-2014 (2) B. ID 14-0311 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding nominations to the City’s Boards and Commissions. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Nominations Sheet C. DCA14-0003 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding amendments to Section 35.16 of the Denton Development Code, requiring developers to provide information regarding the proximity of gas wells through the subdivision and platting process. (DCA14-0003) D. ID 14-0393 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding aesthetics related to the 35Express Project. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - July 28, 2014, Public Art Committee Notes Exhibit 2 - Identity Signage revised E. ID 14-0315 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the wastewater collection system asset m…

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