City Manager’s Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307 MEMORANDUM DATE: April 13, 2018 TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report I. Council Schedule A. Meetings 1. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room, followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. Development Code Review Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. 3. Mobility Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. 4. Agenda Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room. 5. Special Called Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. B. Upcoming Events 1. Serve Denton Banquet, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center. 2. Denton Chamber of Commerce Luncheon/Leadership Denton Graduation Friday, April 20, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center. 3. Employee Service Awards Banquet, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center. OUR CORE VALUES Integrity Fiscal Responsibility Transparency Outstanding Customer Service II. General Information & Status Update A. Organizational Changes (Fire Department) – Fire Chief Kenneth Hedges has announced new appointments to positions in Denton Fire Department. Battalion Chief Brian Cox has been named Assistant Fire Chief/Emergency Services, effective April 21. Chief Cox was appointed to this position after an interview panel process was held with seven internal applicants on Thursday, April 12. Captain Michael Bardwell has been named the Battalion Chief for Training and Captain David Boots has been named the Battalion Chief for Safety and Wellness, both effective April 21. Please congratulate all three individuals on their new roles. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges B. Denton Code 2030 – Please see below updates on the Denton Code 2030 project. Module 3 Development Standards Next week, Clarion and staff will present the draft of Module 3 Development Standards to the City Council, Development Code Review Committee, Planning & Zoning Commission, stakeholders, and the public. Below is the schedule: Tues., April 17 - City Council Work Session Wed., April 18 – Advisory Committee, 9 to 11 a.m., Work Session Room Wed., April 18 – Denton Community Development Alliance (DCDA) Meeting, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Denton Chamber of Commerce Wed., April 18 – Special P&Z Work Session, 4 to 6 p.m., Work Session Room Wed., April 18 - Public Open House, 6 to 8 p.m., Civic Center Draft Zoning Map A draft zoning map that consolidates, renames, eliminates, and creates new districts has been made available online at www.DentonCode2030.com and viewed here. On the top right of the map is a “find address or place” tool that allows you to search your property by typing in your address. After you enter your address and hit enter, the map will zoom to your property. When you locate your property, click on the parcel to view the following information: Property Address Existing Zoning District Link to a description of your existing Zoning District – Purpose and Dimensional Standards Link to a table that lists what uses are currently allowed on your property Proposed Zoning District Link to a description of the proposed Zoning District – Purpose and Dimensional Standards Link to a table that lists what allowed uses are proposed on your property Council District A printed copy has been provided for City Council in your Friday packet. Public Open House Events Staff is preparing to host a series of public open house events on the draft zoning map. To get the word out, staff mailed a postcard to all property owners in the City (attached) that should be arriving in mailboxes today, placed ads in the Denton Record Chronicle, and are using the City’s multiple communications channels. The dates, times, and locations of the open houses are listed below: Monday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fred Moore High School Thursday, April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at LaGrone Advanced Technology Center Wednesday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Development Services Center Thursday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Development Services Center Monday, May 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center Thursday, May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sam Houston Elementary Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Denton Civic Center TBD, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Emily Fowler Central Library TBD, from 6 to 9 p.m. at North Branch Library TBD, from 6 to 9 p.m. at South Branch Library After reviewing with the Development Code Review Committee, staff will also be adding open house locations in May at the 3 library locations to ensure there are event locations close to public transit. There will be many additional opportunities for public review and input as the Denton Development Code update continues to be reviewed through the spring and early summer. Communications staff has worked closely with Development Services to implement an outreach campaign. In order to solicit feedback and engage the entire Denton community, staff will begin running digital ads in the DRC, print ads in the upcoming Sunday editions of the DRC, and have mailed postcards to every property owner in Denton, with more outreach efforts coming in the next week. Also, attached is a press release that was provided to the media today, April 13. Staff contact: Scott McDonald C. Realtor Day – The City of Denton hosted a Realtor Day at City Hall with the Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors on Thursday, April 12 with over 50 people in attendance. Welcoming remarks were given by Mayor Watts and City Manager Hileman, and staff from the Development Services, Economic Development, Denton Municipal Electric, Community Improvement Services, and Finance departments provided updates on current and upcoming projects, programs available to residents, and information on future developments. TxDOT representatives presented an update on the I35 project and upcoming changes to the intersections at Loop 288, Brinker Road, and Mayhill Road. The meeting gave attendees additional knowledge about the services and programs available and changes occurring within the City to better serve their clients who are current or potential residents of the City. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler D. 2018 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count Event and Reports – The Denton County Homeless Coalition (DCHC) is presenting community homeless data and the results from the 2018 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. Scheduled events are on today, April 13, 2018 in Denton and April 21, 2018 in Lewisville. The events are open to the public and are designed to display the reporting in a gallery style presentation. Attendees are able to come and go as they please. City of Denton staff, DCHC volunteers, and PIT Count coordinators will be on hand to answer questions. Homeless To Housed: Busting Barriers to Housing in Denton County, Denton When: Friday, 4/13/18, from 5:30-7:30 Where: UNT on the Square- 109 N Elm St., Denton, TX 76201 Homeless To Housed: Busting Barriers to Housing in Denton County, Lewisville When: Saturday, 4/21/18, from 8am-12pm Where: Next Steps Center- 1305 TX 121-BUS, Lewisville, TX 75067 The Denton County Homeless Coalition invites you to come interact with our homeless data, see the 2018 Point-In-Time Count Survey Results, and learn about current efforts to bust barriers to housing. The event includes Volunteer Appreciation activities for PIT Count survey volunteers. The 2018 reporting and previous annual reports can be downloaded at: https://endhomelessnessdenton.com/infodata/point-in-time-count/2018-pit-count/ The 2018 report is also included as an attachment. Staff contact: Dani Shaw E. Loop 288 Underpass Closed This Weekend – All main lanes of the Loop 288 underpass at I-35E will be closed this weekend for bridge demolition as TxDOT continues the I-35E expansion project. The closure will run from 10 p.m. Friday, April 13 until 6 a.m. on Monday, April 16. The closure is needed while crews safely remove the northbound side of the bridge on I-35E over Loop 288. Earlier this week, northbound traffic on I-35E was shifted to share the southbound side of the bridge. Detours will be in place on Loop 288, and heavy delays are expected. Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route. TxDOT sent out a press release and City staff has shared through its Improving Denton e-mail list, social media channels, and DTV. Staff contact: Mark Nelson F. Interstate 35W Reconstruction Project Kicks Off – TxDOT distributed a press release announcing that work has begun on a 17-mile long reconstruction of Interstate 35W from Tarrant County/Denton County line to Interstate 35E. Jagoe Public Co. will be the contractor on the $11 million project, which will consist of mill and inlay for both main lanes north and south. During the construction, it will be necessary to have a single lane closure within the project limits to remove and lay new asphalt on highway main lanes and ramps. This will be a night operation. The project is expected to be completed in August, weather permitting. Staff contact: Mark Nelson G.