Mar 24, 2015 City Council on 2015-03-24 2:30 PM

March 24, 2015 City Council 13165

Meeting Details
Meeting Date: March 24, 2015
Board: City Council
Video ID: 13165
Has Transcript: No
Has Agenda: Yes
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Meeting Summary: City of Denton City Council – March 24, 2015 Note: The provided document is the official meeting agenda. Formal motions, votes, and outcomes are to be recorded in the official meeting minutes.

Key Topics and Discussions - Work Session (2:30 PM): Implementation of the Travel Demand Model and corresponding Mobility Plan updates required for Road Impact Fees; regulation of delivery truck stops on the Downtown Square roadway; fee regulations for nonconsensual towing from private property; proposed amendments to the Economic Development Partnership Board membership; and public inquiries/community interest reports per the Texas Open Meetings Act. - Closed Session: Legal consultation regarding real property acquisition for the Mayhill Road Widening project (Parcel M085); litigation strategy for In re: Arsenal Minerals and Royalty, et al. v. City of Denton; and legal/regulatory analysis of the Gas Well Ordinance, proposed amendments, municipal regulatory authority, and related pending litigation. - Special Called Meeting (6:30 PM): Consideration of an ordinance amending the Economic Development Partnership Board membership; continuation of a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance amending the Denton Development Code regarding gas well drilling, production, pipelines, and associated fees.

Motions, Votes, and Outcomes - A vote was scheduled on the ordinance amending the Economic Development Partnership Board membership (ID 15-248). - A vote was scheduled on the gas well drilling and production ordinance (DCA14-0009e). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial (4-3). A City Council supermajority vote was required for approval. - Final voting results and outcomes are to be documented in the official meeting minutes.

Decisions Made - No final decisions are recorded in the provided agenda. Formal decisions on the Board membership amendment and the gas well ordinance were scheduled for action during the 6:30 PM special called meeting.

Action Items or Next Steps - Staff to deliver reports and receive Council direction on the Travel Demand Model, Downtown Square delivery regulations, and nonconsensual towing fees. - Council to provide direction to staff and legal counsel following closed session deliberations on property acquisition and litigation matters. - Council to formally deliberate, vote, and adopt or deny the scheduled ordinances during the special called meeting. - City Secretary to record and publish official minutes reflecting all motions, votes, and final actions.

Agenda Chapters
1. A. ID 15-059 Receive a report and hold discussion on the implementation of the Travel Demand Model of the Denton roadway system, and the resulting proposed updates to the current Mobility Plan that are necessary to implement the Road Impact Fees.
1:12 - 39:48
2. B. ID 15-134 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding delivery trucks stopping in the roadway on the Downtown Square.
39:48 - 61:20
3. C. ID 15-191 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the regulation of fees for the nonconsensual towing of vehicles from private property.
61:20 - 87:09
4. D. ID 15-247 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an amendment to the membership of the Economic Development Partnership Board.
87:09 - 119:54
5. E. 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.
119:54 - 127:01
6. Closed Meeting
127:01 - 128:00
7. A. ID 15-248 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2003-258, as amended by Ordinance No. 2011-042 and Ordinance No. 2014-009, relating to the Economic Development Partnership Board ("the Board") to add to the membership of the Board; repealing all conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
127:33 - 128:00
8. A. DCA14-0009e Continue a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance amending Subchapters 5, 7, 16 and 22 of the Denton Development Code, relating to Gas Well Drilling and Production, Definitions and Procedures; amending Ordinance No. 2013-248, relating to planning and development fees and road damage remediation fees relating to gas well drilling and production activities; adding new Subchapter 22A to the Denton Development Code, relating to Oil and Gas Pipelines, Definitions, Procedures; providing a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty; and providing for an effective date (DCA14-0009e). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial (4-3). A supermajority vote by City Council is required to adopt a motion to approve this ordinance.
131:00 - 132:08
Agenda
4 pages
City of Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, March 24, 2015 2:30 PM Work Session Room After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Special Called Work Session on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 2:30 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: Work Session Reports A. ID 15-059 Receive a report and hold discussion on the implementation of the Travel Demand Model of the Denton roadway system, and the resulting proposed updates to the current Mobility Plan that are necessary to implement the Road Impact Fees. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Mobility Plan Presentation B. ID 15-134 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding delivery trucks stopping in the roadway on the Downtown Square. C. ID 15-191 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the regulation of fees for the nonconsensual towing of vehicles from private property. D. ID 15-247 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an amendment to the membership of the Economic Development Partnership Board. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Option 1 with highlighted changes Exhibit 2 - Option 2 with highlighted changes E. 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 abou…

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