Denton

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Agenda Items (62)

WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM.

CLOSED MEETING BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM.

REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL

Individuals may speak during a Council meeting under one of the following categories:

Open Microphone:

At regular meetings only, individuals can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda for no longer than four (4) minutes per individual. This portion of the meeting occurs immediately after the start of the regular meeting session. Please note, Council members cannot engage in a discussion on topics presented during this portion and there are limited slots available for this portion of the meeting.

Comments on Agenda Items:

Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session reports or closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and cannot use more than one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per citizen.

Public Hearing Items:

Individuals are limited to four (4) minutes per public hearing item.

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Individuals may participate by using one of the following methods:

In Person for Regular or Consent Agenda Items:

To provide in-person comments on consent agenda items, individuals must be present at the Work Session portion of the meeting. To provide in-person comments on individual consideration items, individuals must be present at the Regular or Special Session portion of the meeting. In both instances, individuals must also submit a speaker card (available at the meeting location) to the City Secretary prior to the item being called.

In Person for Public Hearing Items:

For public hearing items, speaker cards are encouraged but not required.

eComment:

The agenda is posted online at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment, Individuals may indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. eComments may be submitted up until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to make an eComment will be closed. eComments will be sent directly to members of the City Council immediately upon submission and recorded by the City Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting.

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After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 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:

WORK SESSION

Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items

Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.

Meeting Questions, Responses & Handouts

ID 26-0062

This item is for the City Council to review questions, responses, and handouts related to agenda items. City Councilmembers submit questions to staff, who then compile responses into a Question & Answer Report (Q&A). Any handouts distributed during the meeting will also be made available. This is a routine administrative process for information dissemination.

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Work Session Reports

Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) 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.

Closed Meeting:

Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.

Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session.

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AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026, 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:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.

B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of prior registration and open microphone speakers.

1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.

Dr. Abraham Benavides regarding Opening Prayer.

ID 26-0473

Ms. Kathleen Davis regarding Hercules Park Project.

ID 26-0474

Ms. Sheli Petersen regarding Hercules Park Project.

ID 26-0475

Mr. Brand Richter regarding Hercules Park Project.

ID 26-0476

2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such person(s) shall have registered using the “Virtual White Card” or “By Phone” process outlined by the City on its website or meeting notice.

During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak. However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy. Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented during open microphone reports.

NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Standard Utility Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”), for the reimbursement of design, property acquisition and related services, construction, inspection, project management, and other direct costs associated with the adjustment, removal, and/or relocation of wastewater utilities along I-35E from Mayhill to Loop 288 more specifically called the I-35E/Mayhill Utility Relocations Project (Utility ID No. U00011546) for wastewater relocation efforts, within the County and City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds not to exceed an increase of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred Fifteen and 90/100 dollars ($162,815.90) therefore; and providing an effective date. The Public Utility Board approves (5-0).

ID 26-0393

This ordinance authorizes the City Manager to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the existing Standard Utility Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding the I-35E/Mayhill Utility Relocations Project (Utility ID No. U00011546). The agreement facilitates a final reconciliation of costs for wastewater utility relocations completed in March 2024.

Financial Details:

  • Increase: The amendment increases the total authorized reimbursement amount by $162,815.90.
  • Total Reimbursement: The new total reimbursement amount is $1,787,640.30 (up from the original $1,624,824.40 authorized by Ordinance No. 22-2391 in November 2022).
  • Funding: The project is funded through the Wastewater Project Funding account (640420541.1365.40100), with reimbursements deposited into account 4440.4642.

Key Provisions:

  • The supplemental agreement accounts for updated city labor rates, easement costs, and additional project requirements including temporary signage, mobilization, site preparation, and storm water pollution prevention devices.
  • The agreement remains subject to the original terms of the Standard Utility Agreement executed on January 18, 2023.

Procedural History:

  • The Public Utility Board recommended approval of this item with a 5-0 vote.
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Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending policy no. 104.03 “Performance Reviews” to outline the intention behind Performance Reviews, including creating the opportunity for collaboration within the City, encouraging open communication, reinforcing strengths, identifying opportunities for improvement, and connecting individual contributions to broader organizational goals; declaring an effective date.

ID 26-2470

The City of Denton is amending Policy No. 104.03 “Performance Reviews” to update its purpose and language. The revisions aim to clarify that performance reviews are intended to foster collaboration, encourage open communication, reinforce strengths, identify areas for improvement, and connect individual contributions to broader organizational goals. The policy's title is being updated from 'Performance Appraisals' to 'Performance Reviews' for consistency. Procedural steps are being removed from the policy document itself and will be handled through administrative directives issued by the City Manager, clarifying distinct roles and responsibilities for employees, Human Resources, and supervisors. This policy update has no budgetary impact and is effective immediately upon passage.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting Standards of Care for recreational care programs administered by Denton’s Parks and Recreation department pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041(b)(14). The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends approval (5-0)

ID 26-0288

The City of Denton is holding a public hearing and considering the adoption of an ordinance to establish Standards of Care for recreational programs administered by the Parks and Recreation department. This is a requirement under Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041(b)(14) to maintain an exemption from state daycare licensing for these programs. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board has recommended approval with a 5-0 vote.

Key Provisions and Changes:

  • The ordinance adopts the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Standards of Care for 2026-2027 (Exhibit 4), which are intended to meet or exceed current state daycare requirements.
  • These standards apply to various recreational programs including Holiday Break Camps, Spring Break Camps, Kids Day Off, Teens’ Day Off, All-Day Summer Camps, and Teen Summer Camp.
  • The standards cover general administration, staffing qualifications and responsibilities, operations (including staff-participant ratios of 17:1), facility safety, fire safety, and health protocols (including medication administration and illness policies).
  • A key update for the 2026-2027 standards is the acceptance of a passed State or Federal issued background check in lieu of a City-run background check for prospective employees.
  • The ordinance requires that parents be informed that the program is not licensed by the State and cannot be advertised as a child care facility.
  • Criminal background checks are mandated for prospective employees, barring individuals with specific convictions listed in 26 Texas Administrative Code §745.661.

This is an annual adoption process, with previous ordinances approved in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The proposed ordinance will become effective immediately upon passage.

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ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS

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ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

CONCLUDING ITEMS

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 topics, above posted.

C E R T I F I C A T E

I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on April 1, 2026, in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

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