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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Packet 07/12/2010 6:30 p.m. Pre-Meeting CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 WEST 29TH AVENUE, MUNICIPAL BUILDING July 12. 2010 7:00 p.m. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Officer, at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 28.2010 CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK a. Citizens, who wish, may speak on any matter not on the Agenda for a maximum of 3 Minutes and sign the Public Comment Roster. b. Citizens who wish to speak on Agenda Items, please sign the GENERAL AGENDA ROSTER or appropriate PUBLIC HEARING ROSTER before the item is called to be heard. APPROVAL OF AGENDA DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS 1. Motion to approve award of RFP 10-08 On-Call Building Inspection Services to Building Code Services International, Inc. 2. 2. Resolution 35-2010 -amending Resolution 26-2010 Creating the Citizens' Exploratory Committee (CEC) for the purpose of public education and debate regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of various forms of City Government. 3. Motion to approve the Wheat Ridge United Neighborhood's (WRUN) "Election Forum 2010" to be held in Council Chambers, and to sanction the use of City of Wheat Ridge Video and Audio Services for Live Televised and Video On-Demand support. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: July 12, 2010 DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS (con't) Page -2-4. Motion to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting and to convene a Special Study Session to discuss: 1) Staff/Council Report(s) a) Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson County related to Community Development Block Grant Funds. b) Wadsworth Corridor Coalition 2) Public Works potential reductions of service 3) Analysis of outsourcing Building/Plan Review inspections 4) Parks and Recreation Budget Analysis a) Maintenance Service Level Analysis b) Anderson Building Cost Analysis c) Active Adult Center Cost Analysis 5) Town Hall Meeting Discussion CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO June 28. 2010 Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Karen Adams, Karen Berry, Joseph DeMott, Tracy Langworthy, Davis Reinhart, Wanda Sang, and Mike Stites. Also present: City Clerk, Michael Snow; City Manager, Patrick Goff; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl; City Treasurer, Larry Schulz; Senior Planner, Meredith Reckert; Planner, Sarah Showalter; Interim Administrative Services Director, Heather Geyer; staff; and interested citizens. Council Member Joyce Jay was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 14. 2010 Motion by Mrs. Sang for approval of the Minutes of June 14, 2010; seconded by Mr. Stites; carried 7-0. PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Police Department Citizen Awards (3) Chief Brennan recognized three citizens: Joseph Baran, Heidi Baran and Kit Blakely, and granted them the Citizen Award for their assistance to the Wheat Ridge Police in containing and arresting a perpetrator who attempted to flee on foot on March 31 S\ 2010. American Cancer Society Relay for Life Natalie Fedak was present to accept the proclamation for July 9-10 to be Wheat Ridge Relay Days. This year's Relay for Life event will take place on July 10th , 2010. Natalie thanked Council and citizens for their support and participation in the event. CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Dick Matthews is one of a group of citizens currently circulating a petition to propose two Charter Amendments on the November election. He spoke in response to a Citizen Alert memo that was distributed to residents in District 3. Mr. Matthews claims that the memo misstates the proposed form of government and the operation of the proposed Mayor's budgetary veto, as well as containing several spelling and grammar mistakes. Mr. Matthews contends that the proposed Mayor-Council-Administrator form of government would maintain that the City Administrator has authority to hire and fire department heads and the Chief of Police. He further asserts that the proposed form of government is the same as that employed by the City of Wheat Ridge from 1972 -1996 when the City was in political turmoil and the change at that time was initiated based on personality conflicts, not good sound choices for Wheat Ridge government. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 28,2010 Page -2-Ms. Berry asked of Mr. Matthews whether the proponents of the petition drive have hired non-citizens; to which Mr. Matthews answered they had. Dean Gokey asked Council and citizens to support the Relay For Life event and cancer research in general. Mr. Gokey also spoke in favor of the citizen petition, asking citizens to contact him if they are in support of the Charter Change and wish to sign the petition. Charles Holcer expressed disappointment in the Council in not getting things done to address the City's revenue shortfalls and excessive spending since the seating of the new Council with last November's election. He is further concerned that Council will be considering spending another $24,500 tonight to study the Administrative Salaries and staffing at City Hall while these determinations should be done by in-house staff and by Council Members themselves. He also disagrees with public monies being spent to fund a committee to study the various forms of government when the City already has experience and history in both forms today. He believes the Council should consider more aggressive cost-cutting measures. Bob Wilson of Arvada is a candidate for RTD District L and spoke in favor of supporting the completion of the Gold Line and to support those residents of the Metro Area who do not drive with alternative, sustainable transit programs. He urged Wheat Ridge citizens to elect him in November. 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution 32-2010 -amending the Fiscal Year 2010 General Fund Budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $82,963.54 consisting of the 2010 Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant of $75,463.54 and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program Grant for Police Overtime in the amount of $7,500.00. B. Resolution 31-2010 -amending Resolution 25-2010 amending the public hearing date for Case No. ANX-10-02 pertaining to annexation of remnant parcels of right-of-way located in the East Half of Section 16, Township 3 South, Range 69 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mrs. Langworthy. Motion by Mrs. Langworthy for approval of the Consent Agenda; seconded by Mrs. Adams; carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 28, 2010 Page -3-PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING 2. Council Bill 08-2010 -An Ordinance amending the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws Article VII of Chapter 26 concerning Off-Premise Identification Signs, Community Event/Sponsorship Banners, and Signs in the public right-of-way. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 08-2010 was introduced on second reading by Council Member DeMott. City Clerk Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1463. Ms. Showalter presented the staff report (amended to this packet). Kerry Foreman is the owner of Lakeside Animal Hospital on Harlan Street. She wishes to construct a sign in the right-of-way, which under the current code she is not allowed . She contends that without such a sign in this visible location in the right-of-way, her customers cannot see or find her business. Passing this ordinance will make a positive change conducive to the success of local businesses. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Mr. DeMott DeMott to approve Council Bill 08-2010 (Ordinance 1463) on second reading , and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; I further move to direct staff to make necessary amendment to the Ordinance to remove all reference to off-premise signs and instead amend Section 26-708.E.2 regarding master sign plans to include the language 'including off the subject property'; I further move to direct staff to amend the Ordinance to modify the definition of a pole sign to read 'A sign which is affixed to, or mounted on a freestanding pole, and anchored in the ground'; I further move to direct staff to make necessary amendments to the Ordinance so that the regulations pertaining to community event/sponsorship banners on school property match the Jefferson County School District policies for sponsorship banners and to amend the Ordinance to remove restrictions on duration for community event/sponsorship banners on city-owned properties. Seconded by Mrs. Sang; Motion by Ms. Berry to amend the Ordinance to strike the word pole from the definition of Billboard; seconded by Mr. DeMott; carried 7-0. Motion carried 7-0, as amended. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 28, 2010 Page -4-3. Council Bill 09-2010 -An Ordinance amending a Planned Industrial Development Outline Development Plan for construction of a Public Fire Station on property located at 5250 Oak Street. (Case No. WZ-10-03/Skyline Estates Filing 3/Arvada Fire Protection District) Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 09-2010 was introduced on second reading by Council Member DeMott. City Clerk Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1464. Mrs. Reckert presented the staff report (amended to this packet). Arvada Fire Chief John Greer asked the Council to approve this amendment to the Plan and assured that all measures have been and will be taken to minimize noise impacts to the neighborhood. With approval, construction of the new Fire Station will begin and complete this summer. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Mr. DeMott to approve Council Bill 09-2010 (Ordinance 1464) on second reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication for the the following reasons: 1. The proposed ODP amendment for a specific plan is consistent with the standards established on the underlying plan. 2. The proposed use will provide a buffer and land use transition from the industrial uses on the south side of Ridge Road to the residential neighborhood to the north. 3. The evaluation criteria support approval of the request. Seconded by Mrs. Langworthy; carried 7-0. 4. Council Bill 10-2010 -An Ordinance amending the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to permit waiver of Use Tax. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 10-2010 was introduced on second reading by Council Member Reinhart. City Clerk Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1465. Mr. Dahl presented the staff report. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Mr. Reinhart to approve Council Bill 10-2010 (Ordinance 1465) on second reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mrs. Adams; ca rried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 28, 2010 Page -5-5. Council Bill 11-2010 -An Ordinance extending the moratorium enacted by Section 2 of Ordinance 1453, Series 2009, on the submission, acceptance, processing, and approval of any application for a City of Wheat Ridge Permit or License related to the operation of a business or cooperative that sells or cultivates Medical Marijuana. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 11-2010 was introduced on second reading by Council Member Sang. City Clerk Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1466. No staff report was presented. Matthew Durkin, Jefferson County Deputy District Attorney, encouraged the Council to extend the moratorium, citing the many abuses that have resulted on account of the state constitutional amendment to allow medical marijuana in Colorado. Mr. Durkin stated several statistics to indicate abuse of the initial intent of this amendment and asserted there is also evidence to show that it has provided the means for criminals to further fund illegal operations and presents further criminal activity to neighborhoods in Colorado. Scott Storey, District Attorney of Jefferson County, urged Council to not even consider enacting an Ordinance allowing such business in Wheat Ridge. Mr. Storey contends that state citizens voted for a "caretaker" model in the original constitutional amendment, not a "dispensary" model for medical marijuana. He believes the current HB 10-1280 went beyond the intent of this amendment and will not be upheld legally. He further urged Council to reject a dispensary model, which will present many problems for the City. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Mrs. Sang to approve Council Bill 11-2010 (Ordinance 1466) on second reading, and that it take effect upon adoption; seconded by Mr. Reinhart; carried 6-1 with Council Member DeMott voting No. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 28, 2010 Page -6-ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING 6. Council Bill 12-2010 -An Ordinance approving the Annexation of two remnant parcels of right-of-way located in the East Half of Section 16, Township 3 South, Range 69 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. . (Case No. ANX-10-02/City of Wheat Ridge) Council Bill 12-2010 was introduced on first reading by Mr. Stites. Motion by Mr. Stites to approve Council Bill 12-201 0 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, August 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 7-0. 7. Council Bill 13-2010 -An Ordinance concerning administrative enforcement and making conforming amendments to Article V of Chapter 2 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. Council Bill 13-2010 was introduced on first reading by Mr. Reinhart. Motion by Mr. Reinhart to approve Council Bill 13-2010 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, July 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mrs. Langworthy; carried 7-0. DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS 8. Resolution 33-2010 -amending the Fiscal Year 2010 General Fund Budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $30,000 to the Wheat Ridge Business District (WRBD) for the purpose of funding the Revitalization Incentive Grant Program. Resolution 33-2010 was introduced by Council Member Mrs. Langworthy. Motion by Mrs. Langworthy to approve Resolution 33-2010; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 7-0. 9. Resolution 34-2010 -amending the fiscal year 2010 General Fund Budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation and approving the award of RFP-10-22 for the Employee Compensation/Structure Analysis to Waters Consulting Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $24,500. Resolution 34-2010 was introduced by Council Member Mr. Reinhart. Motion by Mr. Reinhart to approve Resolution 34-2010; seconded by Ms. Berry; carried 5-2 with Council Members Stites and DeMott voting No. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 28,2010 CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS Page -7-Mr. Goff congratulated the Wheat Ridge Police Department for the honor in receiving the Pioneer Policing Award at the 2010 Annual Colorado Association of Chiefs Convention. The award was given for the Department's development of the Hold-up and Robbery Prevention Program, which seeks to educate area business owners in preventing hold-up robberies. ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS " 'Mayor DiTullio encouraged citizens to abide by the fireworks restrictions, being cognizant of the fire hazards that are present and the impacts this has on the safety of the community. Meeting adjourned at 9:06p.m. 4~-Michael Snow, City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 12, 2010 BY A VOTE OF __ to __ Davis Reinhart, Mayor pro tem The preceding Minutes were prepared according to §47 of Robert's Rules of Order, i.e. they contain a record of what was done at the meeting, not what was said by the members. Recordings and DVD's of the meetings are available for listening listening or viewing in the City Clerk's Office, as well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions. ~ " .( .. ~ ~ . City of p WheatRl.-dge ITEMNO:~ DATE: July 12,2010 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION TITLE: MOTION TO APPROVE AWARD OF RFP 10-08 ON-CALL BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES TO BUILDING CODE SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC. D PUBLIC HEARING [g] BIDS/MOTIONS D RESOLUTIONS ISSUE: D ORDINANCES FOR 1 ST READING (mm/dd/yyyy) D ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING (mm/dd/yyyy) DYES VNb:pJrnent The need for on-call building inspection services arises from time to time when staff is not available, such as during vacation periods, or when demand for inspections exceeds the capability of the Building Division at current staffing levels. To meet these needs, the services of an outside inspection firm are employed. These services are provided contractually, on an asneeded basis, per the terms of an approved contract. PRIOR ACTION: On-call inspections services have been provided on an as-needed contract basis previously by Code Consultants International, Inc., at a rate of $30 per inspection. On June 07, 2010, three proposals were received in response to RFP 10-08. Proposals were reviewed and ranked by a staff committee. One firm, Building Code Services International (BCSI), was short listed. An interview was conducted and references checked. The selected firm was Building Code Services International, Inc. of Lakewood, Colorado, based on their rate structure, availability, qualifications and experience, references and previous work with other agencies. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The funds for the on-call building inspection services proposal are budgeted in the contract services line item, account number 01-122-700-704, of the 2010 Building Inspection budget of V:\Fonns\CAFtemplate Council Action Form July 12,2010 Page 2 $343,160, which includes additional funds allocated for assistance from the contract firm with storm related inspections. BACKGROUND: In a typical year, the need for on-call inspection assistance has resulted in an average of between 500 and 900 inspections annually. While the need for these on-call inspections has dramatically increased due to damage and increased workload related to the July 20, 2009 storm, staff anticipates a return to normal levels by early fall, with the need for assistance from the contracted inspection firm returning to previous levels of 500-900 inspections annually. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends, based on rate structure, availability, qualifications and experience, references and previous work with other agencies, approval of the contract award to Building Code Services International, Inc. of Lakewood, Colorado to provide building inspection services on an on-call, as-needed basis. The agreement is a term contact with renewal options at the discretion of the City. Renewals will be automatic, pending performance and the rate structure remaining the same. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve the award of RFP-1 0-08, on-call building inspection services to Building Code Services International, Inc., in accordance with the rate structure stipulated in their proposal, with ~ base rate of $30 per inspection. The agreement may be renewed without further Council approval, pending acceptable performance and the rate structure remaining the same." "I further move that this allocation be paid from account number 0 1-122-700-704, and that these funds be encumbered in accordance with Ordinance #787, Series 1989." Or: "I move to deny award of RFP-l 0-08, on-call building inspection services to Building Code Services International, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado for the following reason(s) _______ " REPORT PREPARED BY: John Schumacher, Chief Building Official Ken Johnstone, Director of Community Development Linda Trimble, Purchasing Agent ATTACHMENTS: 1. Bid Tabulation Sheet 2. BCSI Fee Schedule EXHIBIT 2 Section 3 -Fee Schedule BCSI Inspection Fees Code/Category Single-family Multi-family per unit Commercial per Floor, per wing or Combination $30 for 1st + $10 x each additional category (per trip) Minimum charge $100 minimum fee per day will be charged. Example: If inspection . requests generate less than $100 in BCSI fees, a minimum fee will charged to make up the difference of BCSI fees and $100.00. BCSlln.spe'?tion Fees -Alternate i Wheat Ridge Current BCSllnspectlon Fee Fee Category .: .; 50% of Permit Fee Residential . ' . !ooI : Commercial ! 60% of permit fee Other Reviews ( misc. or separate 75% of permit fee building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, permits) Note: The above fee table, BCSI Inspection is based on the current Wheat Ridge fee schedule. If changes to Wheat Ridge penn it fees are made, our fees will be renegotiated. Inspection fees are billed at the end of the month inspections are perfonned. Tenns, Net 30 Building Code Services International Response to Wheat Ridge RFp·10·08 08 18 PROJECT: RFP-10-08 ON-CALL BLDG INSPECTION SERVICES BID DUE DATEITIME: 06/07/10 BY 4:00PM OUR CLOCK REQUESTED BY:CD OPENED BY: LINDA TRIMBLE PURCHASING AGENT WITNESSED BY: AMY VANDER MEER, PURCHASING TECHNICIAN ~~J4' 'Of ., ~ City of • ? WheatRt,dge BUILDING CODE COLORADO CODE SAFEbuilt VENDOR SERVICES INTL CONSULTING COLORADO LOCATION LAKEWOOD DENVER LOVELAND . .. ~'.-.. ~.~ '-. \ -. SIGNATURE PAGE NO YES YES ACCEPTS VISA NO NO YES ILLEGAL ALIEN COMPLIANCE NO NO YES QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE YES YES YES CURRENT WORKLOAD/APPROACH YES YES YES FEE SCHEDULE YES YES YES ~ ~ ~ ~ r City of ?Wheat~dge ITEMNO:~ DATE: July 12,2010 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION TITLE: RESOLUTION NO. 35-2010 -A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-2010, CREATING THE CITIZENS' EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE (CEC) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND DEBATE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVNESS AND EFFICIENCY OF VARIOUS FORMS OF CITY GOVERNMENT D PUBLIC HEARING D BIDS/MOTIONS ~ RESOLUTIONS QUASI-JUDICIAL: ?'f7 "/,,,-/; j ' <--,; ~ .4' City Attorney ISSUE: D ORDINANCES FOR 1 ST READING D ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING D YES Resolution No_ 24-2010 passed at the Regular City Council Meeting on May 24, 2010. The Resolution created the Citizens' Exploratory Committee (CEC) for the purpose of public education and debate regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of various forms of City Government. On June 14, 2010, the City Council approved a motion to reconsider Resolution No. 24-2010 in the form of Resolution No. 26-2010 by adding additional members to the CEC. The CEC is requesting that City Council amend the original original "report by" date of July 14, 2010 in Resolution No. 26-2010 to August 9,2010. PRIOR ACTION: Resolution No. 24-2010 creating the Citizens' Exploratory Committee (CEC) was introduced to Council on May 24, 2010, and passed 7-1. Resolution No 26-2010 amending Resolution No. 24-2010 and adding members to the CEC was approved by City Council on June 14,2010. V:\Forms\CAFtemplate Council Action Form July 12,2010 Page 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: None RECOMMENDATIONS: To extend the July 14,2010 "report by" date to City Council as recommended by the CEC. RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: "I move to approve Resolution 35-2010, a resolution amending Resolution No. 26-2010, Creating the Citizens' Exploratory Committee (CEC) for the purpose of public education and debate regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of various forms of government changing the "report by" date of July 14,2010 to August 9,2010." Or, "I move to table indefinitely Resolution 35-2010, a resolution amending Resolution No. 26-2010 for the following reason(s) " REPORT PREPARED BY: Gerald Dahl, City Attorney ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed,Amendment to Resolution 35-2010 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 35 Series of 2010 TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-2010, SERIES 2010 CREATING THE CITIZEN'S EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE (CEC) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND DEBATE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF VARIOUS FORMS OF CITY GOVERNMENT WHEREAS, on May 24, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24, Series 2010, creating a Citizen's Exploratory Committee; and WHEREAS, the City Council has previously amended said Resolution to expand the membership, duties and scope of the Committee; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to further amend the Resolution to address the due date for the report of the Committee. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows: Paragraph 2 of Resolution No. 26, Series 2010 is hereby amended to alter the read in its entirety as follows: The Committee will report its findings on forms of government to the City Council by August 9, 2010. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. DONE AND RESOLVED THIS -this 12th day of July, 2010. Jerry DiTullio, Mayor ATTEST: Michael D. Snow, City Clerk rTEMNO : ~ DATE: July 12. 2010 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION TITLE: MOTION TO APPROVE THE WHEAT RIDGE UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD'S (WRUN) "ELECTION FORUM 2010" TO BE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AND TO SANCTION THE USE OF CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE VIDEO AND AUDIO SERVICES FOR LIVE TELEVISED AND VIDEO ON-DEMAND SUPPORT. D PUBLIC HEARING ~ BIDS/MOTIONS D RESOLUTIONS QUASI-JUDICIAL: City Clerk ISSUE: D ORDINANCES FOR 1 ST READING (mmJdd/yyyy) D ORDINANCES FOR 2 ND READING (mmJdd/yyyy) DYES Upon the request of Council Members Wanda Sang and Mike Stites, Council is being asked to consider approval of the following: Wheat Ridge United Neighborhoods (WRUN) is requesting permission of the Council to present a candidate and issues forum in Council Chambers and on Government Access Channels 8 and 22. The firm date has not been chosen, but it will be late September or very early October. The purpose of the program is to inform Wheat Ridge Voters of 20 1 0 Ballot Issues and Candidates. With the exception oflast year, WRUN has sponsored and conducted an annual election forum since at least 1991. WRUN commits to the Council that the forum will be conducted in an unbiased manner. Although individual members may have opinions on certain candidates and issues, these will not influence the conduct of the forum. All candidates will be given an equal time to speak and speakers will be invited to speak on both sides of ballot issues. The forum will be in two parts, as follows: Part I: Candidates for national and State offices, for which voters in Wheat Ridge can vote, and candidates for Jefferson County offices, will be allowed 2 or 3 minutes to speak. No questions will be posed to speakers and there will be no debate. Part II: Pro and con speakers will present their opinions on the state ballot issues and any Wheat Ridge ballot issues. Depending on the number of state issues, some may be omitted if the length of the program cannot contain all. In that case, there may be a brief, and unbiased, explanation provided on the issues taken from the state Blue Book, rather than full "pro" and "con" speeches. Tentatively, each will be allowed 2 l;2 minutes to speak. Because ofthe importance to Wheat Ridge voters, speakers pro and con on any Wheat Ridge issues will be allowed 3 minutes. Again, there is no debate and no questions will be posed to speakers. WRUN will complete the required form and comply with all city rules for use of the City's government access cable channels. PRIOR ACTION: None BACKGROUND: The Wheat Ridge Election Forum has been held annually since at least 1991, with the exception of 2009. In past years, the event was videotaped and televised live on Government Access Channel 8 & 22, then re-broadcast on a varied schedule throughout the remainder of the election season until Election Day. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Video Services: $400 I RECOMMENDATIONS: None RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve the use of City Council Chambers for Wheat Ridge United Neighborhood's Election Forum 2010. I further move for the City to provide video and audio support for live televised broadcasting and a regular schedule of re-broadcasting of the event on WRTV Channel 8 and web-based Video On-demand through the Election Day of November 2nd, 2010." REPORT PREPARED BY; Michael Snow, City Clerk ATTACHMENTS; None. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO City Council Chambers 7500 W. 29th Ave. July 12. 2010 Upon adjournment from City Council Meeting Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Officer at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Staff/Council Report(s) a) Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Jefferson County related to Community Development Block Grant Funds. b) Wadsworth Corridor Coalition 2. Public Works potential reductions of service 3. Analysis of outsourcing Building/Plan Review inspections 4. Parks and Recreation Budget Analysis a) Maintenance Service Level Analysis b) Anderson Building Cost Analysis c) Active Adult Center Cost Analysis ~ Town Hall Meeting Discussion