Feb 03, 2015 City Council on 2015-02-03 1:00 PM

February 03, 2015 City Council 13160

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Meeting Date: February 03, 2015
Board: City Council
Video ID: 13160
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Meeting Summary: Denton City Council – February 3, 2015

Key topics and discussions - Work Session: Denton Parks Foundation project updates (Eureka Playground replacement, spray ground), Cole Ranch development status, Comprehensive Plan update, and proposed in-kind sponsorship (up to $142,000) for the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival. - Closed Meeting: Executive sessions addressed real property acquisition and conveyance (S. Locust St., E. Hickory St., Bernard/S. Welch/S. Ave B/W. Collins St. corridors), economic development negotiations (PACCAR, Inc., Cole Ranch), public power utility matters (HVDC interconnection term sheet, Texas Woman’s University Power Purchase Agreement, purchase power agreements), and legal strategy regarding the Gas Well Ordinance and pending litigation (Bishop v. City of Denton). - Regular Meeting: Proclamations (National Wear Red Day, Susan Frank Day), citizen report on Denton County jail visitation policy, and review of the Consent Agenda.

Motions, votes, and outcomes - The provided document is a meeting agenda; final council votes and outcomes are not recorded. - Commission recommendations noted for council consideration: Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions (5-2) for the Comprehensive Plan update and unanimous approval (7-0) for historic landmark designations at 801, 912, and 924 W. Oak Street. Public Utilities Board recommended unanimous approval (5-0) for engineering services, a construction change order, and equipment purchases.

Decisions made - No final decisions or votes are documented in the agenda. The council was scheduled to adopt ordinances, resolutions, and contracts as listed, subject to formal voting procedures during the regular meeting.

Action items or next steps - Council to vote on Consent Agenda items, including approval of December 2014 minutes, electronic transaction policies, TDHCA grant application, multiple real property acquisitions, equipment and fuel contracts, interlocal agreements, contract amendments, and municipal court judge appointments. - Council to deliberate and vote on the Comprehensive Plan update ordinance. - Council to conduct public hearings and vote on historic landmark designations for three properties on W. Oak Street. - Staff to implement approved items per City Manager authorization. - Closed meeting deliberations to be finalized in open session per Texas Government Code Chapter 551 requirements.

Agenda Chapters
1. After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 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:
0:16 - 0:20
2. 1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
0:20 - 0:28
3. 2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for February 3, 2015.
0:28 - 228:58
4. A. ID 15-018 Receive an update from the Denton Parks Foundation regarding the status of several projects including the Eureka Playground replacement and the City's first spray ground.
7:59 - 23:03
5. B. ID 15-109 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Cole Ranch development.
23:03 - 165:30
6. C. CA11-0004e Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the update to the City of Denton's Comprehensive Plan.
165:30 - 215:24
7. D. ID 15-082 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a City sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $142,000 of in-kind services and resources for the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival to be held in Quakertown Park on April 24 - 26, 2015.
215:24 - 228:58
8. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
228:58 - 229:32
9. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
229:32 - 242:27
10. A. ID 15-060 National Wear Red Day Proclamation
229:56 - 236:21
11. B. ID 15-112 Susan Frank Day Proclamation
236:21 - 242:27
12. 3. CITIZEN REPORTS
242:27 - 244:41
13. 4. CONSENT AGENDA
244:41 - 278:35
14. A. CA11-0004f Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the update to the City of Denton's Comprehensive Plan; and providing an effective date. (CA11-0004) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this request with conditions (5-2). This item was continued from the January 6, 2015 meeting.
245:20 - 252:14
15. A. HL14-0011 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, designating the property located at 801 West Oak Street, legally known as Lot 8 (PT) of the McKennon Addition, as a historic landmark under Section 35.7.6 of the Denton Development Code; 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 7-0. (HL14-0011)
252:14 - 266:18
16. B. HL14-0014 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, designating the property located at 912 West Oak Street, legally known as Lot 1 (E 41'), Block 1, Mounts Addition, as a historic landmark under Section 35.7.6 of the Denton Development Code; 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 7-0. (HL14-0014)
266:18 - 269:41
17. C. HL14-0015 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, designating the property located at 924 West Oak Street, legally known as Lot 2 (E65'), Block 1, Mounts Addition, as a historic landmark under Section 35.7.6 of the Denton Development Code; 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 7-0. (Hl14-0015)
269:41 - 278:35
18. 7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
278:35 - 281:51
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City of Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, February 3, 2015 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, February 3, 2015 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 February 3, 2015. 3. Work Session Reports A. ID 15-018 Receive an update from the Denton Parks Foundation regarding the status of several projects including the Eureka Playground replacement and the City’s first spray ground. B. ID 15-109 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Cole Ranch development. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Cole Ranch Presentation C. CA11-0004e Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the update to the City of Denton’s Comprehensive Plan. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Staff, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council Conditions D. ID 15-082 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a City sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $142,000 of in-kind services and resources for the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival to be held in Quakertown Park on April 24 - 26, 2015. Attachments: Exhibit 1 2014 vs 2013 In-kind Costs Exhibit 2 Running Total of Requested Support Exhibit 3 Letter of Request Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will…

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