Dec 02, 2014 City Council on 2014-12-02 1:00 PM

December 02, 2014 City Council 13156

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Meeting Date: December 02, 2014
Board: City Council
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Meeting Summary: City of Denton City Council Date: December 2, 2014 Location: City Hall, Denton, Texas

Key Topics and Discussions - Work Session: Update to the City Comprehensive Plan; status of the Kings Row electric substation expansion; Akers Towing Specific Use Permit (SUP) amendment request regarding fencing, landscape buffers, and soil testing results; 2015 State Legislative Program. - Closed Meeting: Real property acquisition and legal consultation for the DME Hickory substation site selection; legal strategies and litigation regarding the Gas Well Ordinance; economic development incentives and legal consultation for the Cole Ranch Development. - Regular Meeting: Proclamations for Police Appreciation Day and Family & Consumer Sciences Day; citizen report on community initiatives; review of nominations for city boards and commissions; public hearings on DME substation SUPs (Kings Row and Geesling Road locations) and Hickory Substation site approval.

Motions, Votes, and Outcomes - Consent Agenda (Items A–P): Motion to adopt moved by Council Member Joey Hawkins, seconded by Council Member Dalton Gregory. Approved. - Public Hearings: Conducted for DME substation SUPs (S14-0007 and S14-0006) and Hickory Substation site resolution (ID 14-0764). Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations were noted (S14-0007: 6-1 approval with conditions; S14-0006: 7-0 approval with conditions). Final council action on these items was scheduled for subsequent consideration.

Decisions Made - Approved interdepartmental land transfer for municipal landfill expansion ($2.35 million). - Awarded contracts for light-duty vehicle supply, airport engineering services, TASER body-worn camera system, tire repair services, datacenter equipment leases (City and DME), workers’ compensation administration, and interlocal cooperative purchasing agreements. - Approved city sponsorships for the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival and Texas Storytelling Festival. - Approved a Downtown Reinvestment Grant for West Oak Coffee Bar GP, LLC. - Adopted the 2015 State Legislative Program resolution. - Approved meeting minutes for October 6, 7, and 14, 2014. - Consented to the inclusion of extraterritorial land into Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 7.

Action Items or Next Steps - City Manager or designee to implement all approved consent agenda items per staff recommendations. - Council to finalize appointments to the Health & Building Standards Commission, Human Services Advisory Committee, Library Board, and Traffic Safety Commission. - Council to take final action on DME substation SUP ordinances and the Hickory Substation site resolution following public hearings. - Staff to provide updates and direction on Comprehensive Plan revisions, Kings Row substation expansion, and Akers Towing SUP modifications. - City attorneys to continue legal consultation and real property negotiations as directed during closed sessions.

Agenda Chapters
1. 1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
0:12 - 0:19
2. 2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for December 2, 2014.
0:19 - 12:12
3. 3. Work Session Reports
15:54 - 210:25
4. A. CA11-0004c Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the update to the City of Denton's Comprehensive Plan.
15:57 - 110:39
5. B. 14-0770 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the status of the 'Kings Row' electric substation expansion being part of the City of Denton's Capital Improvement Plan for its electric infrastructure. [ID S14-0007]
110:39 - 148:44
6. C. ID 14-0813 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction concerning proposed amendments to Ordinance 2014-240 regarding a Specific Use Permit (SUP) granting a Wrecker Services and Impound Lots use on approximately 1.3 acres property zoned Employment Center Industrial (EC-I) to consider Akers Towing's request to modify the SUP conditions pertaining to fencing and the landscape buffer requirements. The discussion will include a report on the results of soil testing conducted by staff, to determine if contaminants are leaving the subject site. The subject property is generally located south of Smith Street, east of Dallas Drive, and north of Teasley Lane.
148:44 - 181:20
7. D. ID 14-0802 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the 2015 State Legislative Program of the City of Denton for the 84th Texas Legislature.
181:20 - 210:25
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:
210:25 - 211:18
9. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
211:18 - 221:04
10. 3. CITIZEN REPORTS
221:04 - 227:36
11. A. ID 14-0780 Brooke Moore regarding Denton humanity restored and the Actively Caring for People movement.
223:00 - 227:36
12. 4. CONSENT AGENDA
227:36 - 400:36
13. Motion to Adopt 4. CONSENT AGENDA  Moved by Joey Hawkins, seconded by Dalton Gregory.
228:00 - 228:09
14. Vote to Adopt 4. CONSENT AGENDA
228:09 - 228:22
15. N. ID 14-0793 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the City of Denton's 2015 State Legislative Program for the 84th Texas legislature; and providing an effective date.
228:22 - 268:12
16. A. ID 14-0801 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions: Health & Building Standards Commission; Human Services Advisory Committee; Library Board; and Traffic Safety Commission.
268:12 - 269:46
17. A. S14-0007 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance providing a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a "Basic Utility;" a Denton Municipal Electric (DME) electrical substation, on approximately 10.45 acres of land within a Neighborhood Residential 3 (NR-3) and a Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) zoning district. The subject property is generally located at the northwest corner of Kings Row Drive and N. Loop 288, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; and providing for a penalty in the maximum of $2,000.00 for violations thereof, severability, and an effective date (S14-0007). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this request with conditions (6-1).
269:46 - 363:12
18. B. S14-0006 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a "Basic Utility;" a Denton Municipal Electric (DME) electrical substation, on approximately 10.372 acres of land within a Neighborhood Residential 6 (NR-6) zoning district. The subject property is generally located on the east side of Geesling Road, approximately 600 feet north of Blagg Road and 1,800 feet south of University Drive (US 380), in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; and providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof, severability, and an effective date (S14-0006). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this request with conditions (7-0).
363:12 - 364:21
19. C. ID 14-0764 Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution approving a site for the reconstruction, expansion, and replacement of the Hickory Substation in the general area south of Scripture St., east of Bonnie Brae St., north of West Prairie St., and west of North Texas Blvd., in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas.
364:21 - 400:36
20. 7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
400:36 - 405:46
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City of Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, December 2, 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, December 2, 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 December 2, 2014. 3. Work Session Reports A. CA11-0004c Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the update to the City of Denton’s Comprehensive Plan. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Final Draft Comprehensive Plan Exhibit 2 Draft Action Plan B. 14-0770 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the status of the ‘Kings Row’ electric substation expansion being part of the City of Denton’s Capital Improvement Plan for its electric infrastructure. [ID S14-0007] C. ID 14-0813 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction concerning proposed amendments to Ordinance 2014-240 regarding a Specific Use Permit (SUP) granting a Wrecker Services and Impound Lots use on approximately 1.3 acres property zoned Employment Center Industrial (EC-I) to consider Akers Towing’s request to modify the SUP conditions pertaining to fencing and the landscape buffer requirements. The discussion will include a report on the results of soil testing conducted by staff, to determine if contaminants are leaving the subject …

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