Oct 21, 2014 City Council on 2014-10-21 2:00 PM

October 21, 2014 City Council 13151

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Meeting Date: October 21, 2014
Board: City Council
Video ID: 13151
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Meeting Summary: City of Denton City Council – October 21, 2014

Key Topics and Discussions - Work Session: Council reviewed staff reports and provided direction on a proposed convention center, Ebola education and preparedness measures, and innovation districts/technology recruitment initiatives. - Closed Session: Council deliberated on real property acquisition and condemnation for Mayhill Road widening, Masch Branch Substation, and DME Hickory Substation; economic development incentive negotiations; and legal strategies regarding the Gas Well Ordinance. - Regular Meeting: Council addressed proclamations and presentations, citizen reports on downtown noise, and a consent agenda covering capital program financing, parking restrictions, utility agreements, equipment procurement, professional services contracts, board appointments, and land annexation. Public hearings were conducted for a PD-12 detailed site plan and an NR-3 to NR-6 rezoning request.

Motions, Votes, and Outcomes - Consent Agenda Items A–Q were presented for approval based on staff recommendations. The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (5-0) for capital reimbursement, equipment purchases, and landfill permit services. The Traffic Safety Commission recommended approval (4-0) for parking restriction ordinances. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for Z14-0006 (7-0) and Z14-0015 (6-1). - Ordinances authorizing eminent domain proceedings for Mayhill Road and Masch Branch Substation properties were presented for adoption. - Nominations for the Health & Building Standards Commission, Human Services Advisory Committee, Library Board, and Traffic Safety Commission were presented for appointment.

Decisions Made - Council authorized staff to proceed with planning and direction for the convention center, Ebola preparedness, and technology recruitment initiatives. - Council approved the consent agenda package, including $81,614,500 in tax-preferred obligations for capital programs, parking prohibition ordinances, utility and equipment contracts, cooperative purchasing agreements, professional services for Evers Park Bridge and landfill permitting, material/labor contracts, NTHEA board appointments, and annexation of 40.33 acres. - Council adopted ordinances authorizing eminent domain proceedings for Mayhill Road and Masch Branch Substation properties, with a final purchase offer of $187,963 for the latter. - Council approved board and commission nominations and adopted ordinances for the PD-12 detailed plan and NR-3 to NR-6 rezoning following public hearings.

Action Items or Next Steps - Staff to implement consent agenda items per City Manager authorization. - Staff to proceed with eminent domain filings if the Masch Branch Substation purchase offer is not accepted. - Staff to continue convention center, Ebola preparedness, and innovation district initiatives per council direction. - Approved ordinances, contracts, and appointments to take effect on designated dates. - Closed session deliberations to be finalized in subsequent open sessions as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Agenda Chapters
1. A. ID 14-0652 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding a proposed convention center.
6:58 - 6:59
2. B. ID 14-0679 Receive a report from the Denton County Health Department, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding Ebola education and preparedness measures in the City of Denton and Denton County.
84:18 - 115:13
3. C. ID 14-0640 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding innovation districts and a technology recruitment initiative for Denton.
115:13 - 144:23
4. 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:
144:23 - 144:26
5. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
144:26 - 145:02
6. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
145:02 - 146:04
7. A. ID 14-0445 Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month
146:04 - 150:29
8. B. ID 14-0575 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2013-14 Budget
150:29 - 154:32
9. D. ID 14-0618 Presentation by Denton High School regarding the donation of a park bench to the City
154:32 - 160:20
10. E. ID 14-0619 Mean Green Fridays
160:20 - 167:14
11. F. ID 14-0675 Reverse Litter Week
167:14 - 169:18
12. 3. CITIZEN REPORTS
169:18 - 171:16
13. A. ID 14-0671 Ed Prout regarding noise concerns in the downtown area.
171:16 - 176:12
14. 4. CONSENT AGENDA
176:12 - 176:51
15. A. ID 14-0621 Consider adoption of an ordinance finding that a public use and necessity exists to acquire through the exercise of the right of eminent domain, fee simple to a 0.535 acre tract (the "Property Interests"), for the public use of expanding and improving Mayhill Road, a municipal street and roadway; generally located in the 200 block of North Mayhill Road, the affected tract located in the Morreau Forrest Survey, Abstract No. 417, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, as more particularly described on "Exhibit "A", attached to the ordinance and made a part thereof, authorizing the filing and prosecution of eminent domain proceedings to acquire the Property Interests; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. (Mayhill Road Widening and Improvements project: Parcel M085 - CCBV, LLC)
176:51 - 179:20
16. B. ID 14-0624 Consider adoption of an ordinance finding that a public use and necessity exists to acquire fee simple title to a 15.037 acre tract located in the J. Haney Survey, Abstract No. 515, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, as more particularly described and depicted on the Exhibits "A" and "B" attachments to the ordinance and located generally south of FM 1173, east of Masch Branch Road ("Property Interests"), for the public use of expansion, construction, maintenance, operation, and improvement of electric transmission and distribution lines, facilities, and structures, including substations and switch stations; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to make a final offer to McKee-Krum Properties, LLC, a Texas limited liability company ("Owner") to purchase the Property Interests for the price of one hundred eighty-seven thousand, nine hundred sixty-three and 00/100 dollars ($187,963.00), and other consideration, as set forth in the Contract of Sale attached as Exhibit 'C" to the ordinance; authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire the Property Interests if the final offer is not accepted; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.
179:20 - 182:30
17. A. ID 14-0674 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions: Health & Building Standards Commission, Human Services Advisory Committee, Library Board, and Traffic Safety Commission.
182:30 - 183:00
18. A. Z14-0006 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, providing for approval of a detailed plan for 1.37 acres located within Planned Development 12 (PD-12) zoning district; generally located on the North side of Winston Drive, approximately 139 feet East of the intersection of Winston Drive and Waterford Way, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; 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 recommends approval of this request (7-0).
183:00 - 189:11
19. B. Z14-0015 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a rezoning from a Neighborhood Residential 3 (NR-3) zoning district and use classification to a Neighborhood Residential 6 (NR-6) zoning district and use classification on approximately 16.03 acres of land generally located north of East University Drive and south of Foxcroft Circle, between Nottingham drive and Old North Road; and providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. (Z14-0015). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request (6-1).
189:11 - 248:36
20. A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
248:36 - 252:16
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City of Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, October 21, 2014 2:00 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, October 21, 2014 at 2:00 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 October 21, 2014. 3. Work Session Reports A. ID 14-0652 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding a proposed convention center. B. ID 14-0679 Receive a report from the Denton County Health Department, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding Ebola education and preparedness measures in the City of Denton and Denton County. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Ebola FAQ C. ID 14-0640 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding innovation districts and a technology recruitment initiative for Denton. Attachments: Exhibit 1 PowerPoint Presentation Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law. 1. Closed Meeting: A. ID 14-0620 Deliberations regardi…

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