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STUDY SESSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO City Council Chambers 7500 W. 29th Ave. March 21. 2011 6:30 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA .1. Staff Report(s) 2. Vehicle Replacement Policy ~ Landscaping Code Amendment allowing artificial
turf 4. Update 1s1 Quarter Strategic Plan ~ Redistricting Plan
·, , .' r City of ~~Wheat~ge ~PUBlI C WORKS TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Memorandum Mayor and City Council ~ Patrick Goff, City Manager.1.J:'J Tim Paranto, Director of Public Works
March II , 20 II (for 3/21111 Study Session) Fleet Replacement Policy The current Fleet Replacement Policy was last discussed by the City Council at the March 5, 2007 Study Session.
Staff has relied upon this policy (attached) as the primary guidance when recommending vehicles and equipment replacements for yearly budgets. Based upon City Council fleet replacement
approvals over the last three years, it appears that the Policy should be revised. J have attached the results of a recent survey of fleet replacement criteria used by eleven Front Range
cities for the City Council's use. Several cities are now using software programs to identiIY vehicles and equipment that should be considered for replacement based upon age, mileage
and long-term depreciation. The City could investigate using similar software if the replacement criteria were stabilized. I-laving a Fleet Replacement Policy that is acceptable to the
City Council will reduce Staff time expended in reviewing vehicles and equipment condition and history, writing specifications and obtaining pricing for procurement. ATTACHMENTS: I.
Proposed Fleet Replacement Guidelines 2. Comparison Table of Fleet Replacement Intervals
OPERATIONS DIVISION PROPOSED City of Wheat. Ridge Department 01 Public Works FLEET REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES The current fleet replacement guidelines are based upon the age and mileage/hours
of the unit. Old age or high mileage/hours does not automatically justify replacement, but instead triggers an investigation into all reasons for replacement as noted below: • High and/or
rising maintenance/repair costs. • High and/or rising operating cost (fuel economy). • Excessive downtime. • Past useful service, technological, or economical life (see definitions below).
• Parts/service no longer available. • Federal, state and/or local requirements render unit not legally usable. • Overall mechanical condition. • Overall physical appearance. • User
distrust and/or dissatisfaction due to perceived unsafe condition of vehicle based upon high mileage. • Poor utilization (unit too big, small for job, seasonal use only, etc.). If possible,
a unit that has no other deficiencies other than poor utilization will be moved within the fleet rather than deleted. DEFINITIONS Service Life: Refers to the amount of time a unit is
capable of operating and rendering service. This life may be indefinite if the unit receives adequate maintenance and worn out parts are dutifully replaced . Technological Life: Represents
the relative productivity decline of a unit when compared to a newer unit. Economical Life: Refers to the length of time that the average total vehicle cost is at its minimum. Attachment
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FLEET REPLACEMENT GUIDELINE TABLES LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES (UNDER 8,600 GVWR) Description Hours/Miles Years Police Patrol Sedan -Marked 100,000 miles 4 Police Patrol Sedan -Unmarked 100,000
miles 7 Police Sedan -Administrative 100,000 miles 10 Police TrucklVan 100,000 miles 10 Police Motorcycle 30,000 miles 4 Police Patrol SUV 100,000 miles 4 Administrative Sedans 100,000
miles 10 Light Duty Small TruclklVan 100,000 miles 10 MEDIUM DUTY VEHICLES (8600 to 10,000 GVWR) Description Hours/Miles Years Van, Truck w/Gasoline Engine 100,000 miles 10 Van, Truck
w/Diesel Engine 150,000 miles 10 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES (OVER 10,000 GVWR) AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT Description Hours/Miles Years Single-Axle Dump Truck w/Plow 150,000 miles 10 Tandem-Axle Dump
Truck w/Plow 150,000 miles 10 Street Sweeper-Mechanical 10,000 hours/30,OOO miles 6 Street Sweeper-Vacuum 8,000 hours/30,OOO miles 6 Jet Rodder (storm sewer cleaner) 10,000 hours 10
Articulated Loader 10,000 hours 12 Backhoe 10,000 hours 12 Grader 10,000 hours 12 Tractor w/lmplements 10,000 hours 12 Note: These replacement guidelines figures are an average of the
figures being used by other Front Range municipalities City Council consensus 9-4-7
2011 TABLE OF Attachment 2
" ... " , . ~ City of. JVWheat&....dge JVc"OMMUNIn' DEVELOPMENT TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Memorandum Mayor and City Council ,,1 Patrick Goff, City Manager.1:9} Kenneth Johnstone,
Community Development Director Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner March 11 , 2011 (for the 3/21111 Study Session) Potential Zoning Code Amendment Regarding Artificial Turf J1W03 Last fall,
the planning division was approached by a developer who wanted to use artificial or synthetic turf in place of living landscaping material due to the water savings in the swnmer. The
current zoning code prohibits use of non-living landscape materials and specifically does not allow artificial turf. In response to direction ITom City Council, the following is Staffs
analysis of the issue. Current technology: The design of artificial turf consists of a loose pile-carpet of plastic, grasslike fibers made of polyethylene with a hole-punched backing
which is "in filled" (top-dressed) with rubber granules (crumb rubber) produced from recycled tires, athletic shoes or other rubber sources, and sometimes with sand, depending on the
proposed use. Fbrn U! comd wit! sU;one l~t orrubbuuranuln
Study Session -Artificial Turf March 21, 2011 Page 2 Advantages of artificial turf: • Once artificial turf is installed, it's easy to maintain -no mowing or watering is required. • It
does not require the use of pesticides or fertilizers. • It keeps its "green" color all year long. • The newer products have a more realistic appearance. • It is more durable than grass
and good for high traffic areas and athletic fields -fields need less maintenance since artificial turf does not get "torn up" like grass. The use of it can result in fewer injuries
to athletes since it is more of a stable surface than living sod. • Placement on athletic fields allows greater usage options since it's not impacted by inclement weather. Disadvantages
of artificial turf: • While purported to be "maintenance rree", it does have the following maintenance requirements: a The turf collects leaves and wind-blown dirt and debris that must
be removed. Usually this is done with a leaf blower adding to the particulate matter in the atmosphere. It can also be vacuumed; however, this could also remove the filler material that
would then need to be replaced. a The turf will also get "dirty" from the dust and dirt so prevalent in Colorado and must be washed to restore the "green" color. • Artificial tum does
not allow pet feces and urine to breakdown biologically like a living lawn allows and can result in the growth of bacteria. • Artificial turf doesn 't provide the cooling effect of a
living lawn; it becomes quite hot and on warmer days can release a hot rubber odor. On a 98 degree day, the turf temperature can rise to 120 degrees. This could cause issues in areas
accessed by pets or chjldren. • The rubber filler used in artificial turf can contain lead, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, chromjurn and selenitun -all toxic chemicals. • The use of artificial
turf can result in the following drainage problems: a Artificial turf is not as permeable as living material and allows greater run-off. This could be equal to a bare lot depending upon
the installation technique; i.e. directly on dirt or over a gravel bed. a The run-off may contain lead and the infill material (rubber pellets) or any leached contaminates which could
end up in a community's storm sewers. This is particularly true in cases of concentrated flow, i.e. swales, ditches, etc. • Once artificial turf is used, it cannot be replaced with living
material without amending the area which was underneath the artificial turf. The old material must be disposed of. Also, most turf products have a warranty of around 10 years, so as
the material ages, it may fade or degrade and require replacement, which becomes a costly long-term maintenance issue.
Study Session -Artificial Turf March 21 , 2011 Page 3 The following matrix is a synopsis of other Front Range communities' use of artificial turf. Municipality Allows If so, under what
conditions? artificial turf! Arvada Yes • When part of an approved plan for recreational fields or common amenities such as a club house • Can be used in backyards and sideyards not
in public view of streets, sidewalks, parks or trails • Can be used for putting greens no larger than 400 s.f. in size located in a side or rear yard, even if in public view Aurora Yes
• For single and two family dwellings, can be used in front, side and rear yards depending on size of lot and minimum and maximum turf coverage standards • For all other uses, it can
be used to meet the maximum 50% non living allowance • Plastic or nylon indoor or outdoor carpeting cannot • be used as a replacement for artificial turf Centennial No Commerce City
Yes • Allowed only for public or private recreation fields Denver Yes • Allowed for public play grounds Englewood No Greenwood Village No Golden No Lafayette Yes • Allowed only for athletic
fi elds Lakewood No Littleton No Lone Tree No Louisville No Northglenn No Thornton No Westminster Yes • For single family and two family dwellings; can be used in yard areas not adjacent
to a street • Can be used for public or private parks or open space • Can be used for sports fields Evolving technology: Certain manufacturers are now promoting the use of recyclable
artificial turf products. Instead of rubber pellets, fill material is comprised of organic and non-organic materials, the use of which is said to be environmentally friendly and biologically
safe. There are also advances in the use of more environmentally friendly backing materials. These new products are said to be pet and eco-friendly, withstanding animal urine and elements,
and preventing the growth of spores and bacteria within the surface. These materials do not degrade,
Study Session -Artificial Turf March 21 , 2011 Page 4 reducing the need for periodic replacement. The eco-friendly materials are not supposed to overheat in the sun and do not contain
zinc, heavy metals, or silica dust. Planning Commission action: Planning Commission reviewed this proposal at a Study Session held on November 18, 20 I O. While there were some differences
of opinion expressed, it was generally indicated that this potential code amendment not be pursued at this time. Staff Conclusion: While there have been improvements to artificial turf
products in the last few years, it still appears to have negative environmental and health impacts. It is encouraging that manufacturers are exploring products that are more ecologically
and biologically friendly, but the technology has not been fully tested. For these reasons, Staff recommends no code amendment be pursued at this time.
, , , .' _ r City of. ~~WheatBL-dge ~OFFICE OF THE CIlY MANAGER TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Memorandum Mayor and Council f'\A Patrick Goff, City Manager..\.{} March 21 , 2011 Strategic
Plan Update The attached Strategic Plan reflects an update of the Citywide goals and objectives developed during the annual strategic planning process. The report is updated periodically
by staff members who have responsibility for the specific action items. The updated Plan is presented to Council for further discussion.
FINANCIALLY SOUND C ITY PROVID ING QblAlITY SERVICE Initiated A 2010 2010 2010 2010 B 2010 2010 2010 2010 .......................... 2010 2010 2010/2011 Citywide Goals & Objectives First
Quarter (2011) Update GOAL 1: Financially Sound City Providing Quality Services Objective 1: Adequate revenues to support defined core city services and service levels Objective 2: Well
maintained city infrastructure and facilities Objective 3: A professional city workforce dedicated to serving Objective 4: Reserves consistent with defined city policy Objective 5: More
diverse revenue sources to support service delivery and infrastructure maintenance Objective 6: Expanded city tax base through strategic investment to expand the local economy Actions
Review Financial Forecasts Review Service and Service Priority Evaluate Property Tax Rate Determine Direction: Property Tax and Services Target: Storm water Utility: Direction Res onsibilit
: Public Works Director Conduct Town Hall-Community Feedback Final Decision on Utility Finalize Ordinance If No Election Develop Billing System Develop Public Education Implement Program
Projected Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,000 $5,000 $10,000 Percent Complete 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Target Completion Date Sep-11 Sep-11 Sep-11 Sep-11 Jul-10 TBD TBD TBD TBD
TBD Notes Review as part of 2012 budget process Completed Scheudle for Study Session
Initiated C 2010 Actions Projected Cost $5,000 Percent Complete 100% Target Completion Date Mar-11 Notes Contracted with Clifton Gunderson to develop draft policy. Staff worked with
Clifton Gunderson to develop policy specific to Wheat Ridge. ------------2oj-0-------------oeiermi,;-e--6Treciio,;------------------------------------------------------$0-------------------OoX-------
--------May:i-i--------siG-ay-Session-Sche-a-uiecffo-r--revieiN-iNiiti-ciiY----' Council on May 16th. ------------2oj-0-------------Oevelop-i=inai-P-oiic-y--------------------------------------------
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Street Utility: Evaluation, Direction Res onsibili : Public Works Director Conduct Town Hall-Community Feedback Target: Solid Waste Collection: Direction Res onsibili : Public Works
Director Conduct Town Hall -Community Feedback $0 100% Jul-10 Completed $0 100% Jul-10 Completed ·------------2oj-0-------------oeiermi,;-e-oTreciio,;-,--Electio-ri-----------------------------------
-----$O-----------------j-ooo;,--------------Aug-:i-o------Included as a question on the November 2010 Ballot -Defeated ·------------2oj-0-------------Seiect-Co-ritractor(sT--------------------------
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G 2010 100% Jun-10 Contracted with Waters Consulting 2010 Review Study with Council $0 100% Oct-10 Complete
d Initiated Actions 2010 Determine Direction H 2010 Review Economic Development Strategies 2010 Conduct "Connecting the Dots" Summit 2010 Conduct Work Session for Council 2010 Decision:
Funding Requests 2010 2010 Review Study with Council Projected Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $200,000 $0 Percent Complete 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Target Completion Notes Date Recommendations
were not implemented due to lack of funding/freeze on salaries. Staff analyzing recommendations for possible future Oct-10 implementation Jul-10 Aug-10 Sep-10 Oct-10 Aug-10 Aug-10 City
staff met with WR2020 Board President to develop strategy for working relationship Completed WR2020 invited to study session to present strategic plan and priorities to Council Funding
provided for HIP program, 38th Ave, and matching grants Completed Completed ----::-::--:-::----=----:--:-:--:--:-:----::::c-------------==-=-----::-::-:-------:::c-----,--,---------------------------
----------------------------------------------. 2010 Develop Model for Plan TBD 0% Dec-11 Staff reviewing recommendations for possible future implementation. 2010 Present Outline $0
0% Dec-11
GOAL 1: Financially Sound City Providing Quality Services f I NANCIALLY SOUN D CITY PROVI D ING QyAlITY SERVICE Management in Progress 2010-2011 Management in Progress Task 1. Park Maintenance:
Service Level Direction 2. Active Adults Center: Evaluation 3. Anderson Building Closure: Evaluation 4. City Communications and Marketing: Direction Responsibility Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Administrative Services Projected Completion Time Oct-11 Jul-10 Jul-10 Feb-11 Task Status Oct 2010 study session -Consensus was made to maintain
current status Completed -Consensus was to maintain current status. Completed -Consensus was to maintain current status. Completed. Connections costcutting measures were presented to
Council in February. Newsletter is being put out to bid based on reduced budget of $31 ,806 creating a cost savings of about $43,000.
5. Online Card Payment Process for Municipal Municipal Court Court/Administrative Services 6. Police Technology Upgrade: Direction Police Department 7. Collection Program for Municipal
Court Municipal Court 8. Electronic Citations: Evaluation Police Department 9. National Police Accreditation: Completion Police Department On Site Police Department TBD Dec-11 Dec-11
Jun-11 Mar-11 Dec-10 ADG working on the Building Permit application and this application will follow. No date yet. Due to other projects, the department has not started this project.
Initial process of developing an RFP The Patrol Operations Division will begin the assessment of this technology and have a recommendation prior to the 2012 Budqetinq process. The department
requested additional time to complete the self-assessment phase of this project and complete final policy developement and changes. The Police Department conducted a mock assessment
in January, 2011 using local CALEA assessors. Based on the results and recommendations from this mockonsite, the department has scheduled the accreditation on-site for April 30 -May
4, 2011 . The on-site has been re-scheduled for April 30 -May 4, 2011.
Hearing 10. Performance Management Project: Launch 11 . Online Building Permit Process: Implementation 12. Online Business Licensing 13. SWAT Regionalization: Discussion 14. Customer
Service Action Plan Police Department Mar-11 Administrative Services Oct-11 Community Development! TBD Administrative Services Administrative Services Mar-11 Police Department Ongoing
Administrative Services Ongoing The CALEA Hearing will held in in Cinncinnati, OH on July 27-30, 2011 . Program still under development. Tent. Date Fall 2011 ADG working on application.
No date yet. Implemented in early March 2011 The Jefferson County Regional SWAT Team, Lakewood PD and Wheat Ridge have been involved in planning discussions on regionalization . A presentation
was made on January 20 to the involved CEO's regarding the recommendations made by the regionalization committee. Additional discussions and a cost benefit analysis need to be comDleted.
Mission Rollout to employees November 2010
GOAL 2: Choice of Desirable Neighborhoods Objective 1: Increased homeownership 2010-2011 Citywide Goals & Objectives First Quarter (2011) Update Objective 2: Upgraded quality of the
housing stock Objective 3: Increased diversity of housing types and prices CHOlet OF DESIRABLE NflCHPtORHOODS Objective 4: Improved quality and reputation of Wheat Ridge public schools
(with Jefferson County School District) Objective 5: Upgrade neighborhood public infrastructure 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 Initiated A Objective 6: Improved walkabilty, bike friendly neighborhoods
Actions Determine City's Role, Direction and Action Monitor School Action Target: Zoning and Development Code: Update B Responsibility: Community Development Director Complete Industrial
Zone District Complete Employment Zone District C Projected Cost $0 $0 $0 TBD TBD Percent Complete Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing 0% 0% Target Completion pate Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Dec-11
Dec-11 Notes Meet with Superintendent Cindy Stevenson monthly. Met with new facilities manager City Council has passed resolutions opposing school closures 2010 $0 100% Sep-11 First
reading on ordinance set for 2/28/11 and public hearing set for . _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Projected Percent Target Initiated Actions Cost Complete Completion Notes Datil D Target: School Resource Officer: Evaluation, Direction, Funding Res onsibili " Police Chief 2010 Determine
Direction and Funding $0 100% Dec-10 The department received a 2010 Department of Justice COPS grant to fund an additional Middle School SRO. A position (recruit officer) was hired January
2011 and it is projected that the SRO position will be filled by June 2011 . The grant funds full salary and benefits for three years and the City is obligated to keep the position for
one year after the grant expires -Completed E 2010 $50,000 100% 12.12010 Included in 2011 budget -scheudled for council approval in October 2011
Goal 2: Choice of Desirable Neighborhoods C HOler 01' O B 1AAlIlF. NrICll tlOIlHOOO) Management in Progress 2010-2011 Management in Progress Task 1. East Wheat Ridge Neighborhood Project
Responsibility Police Department 2. Building Division Assessment Implementation (Public Information and Over-the-Community Development Counter Permits) 3. Foreclosed Homes (Wheat Ridge
2020 and WRHA) WR2020IWRHAI Community Development Projected Completion Time Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Task Status The East Wheat Ridge Community Policing Project partnered with WR2020,
LiveWell Wheat Ridge and other City Departments. Ten neighborhood meetings, one business meeting and one meeting specifically targeting the Latino community were conducted to discuss
residents perceptions regarding crime, fear of crime, quality of life and traffic concerns. Bicycle patrols and directed patrol and code enforcement efforts were conducted in this area
utilizing grant funding from the 2010 JAG grant. Several new Neighborhood Watch groups were started started in this area. The department will continue this project throughout 2011 .
Modified BCAB process by ordinance adopted 2-14-11 ; Implemented new policy on cell phones; Residential electrical ordinance 1 st reading scheduled for 3-28-11 . City Manager directive
issued to develop strategies for Least Restrictive Environment. 6 Homes have been purchased and are under permit for remodeling. WRHA has acquired 8 SF homes and is the processing of
scoping remodeling work.
4. Dog Park: Direction Parks and Recreation complete Parks and Recreation 11 -Mar Citizen Committee preparing recommendation for presentation to Park Commission Nov. 17 and City Council
Dec 6 Update on process presented as staff report to CC on Oct 4, 2010 neighborhood meeting results presented at study session for final direction
EOONOMICALLY VlAILE ACTlVITY CENTER Initiated A 2010 B 2010 2010 2010-2011 Citywide Goals & Objectives First Quarter (2011) Update GOAL 3: Economically Viable Activity Centers Objective
1: Retention and growth of current local businesses Obiective 2: Attraction of maior Objective 3: People coming to Wheat Ridge to work, shop, live Objective 4: Attraction of new small
businesses (non-retail) Objective 5: Improve City infrastructure to support businesses Actions Target: 32nd Avenue Interchange: Funding Res onsibili ; Public Works Director Monitor Status
on Application (Earmark) Identify Additional Funding Projected Cost $0 $0 $0 Percent Complete 0% 0% 75% Target Completion Dale Jun-11 Ongoing Ongoing Notes Widening 32nd Ave. proposed
by DRCOG for the 2012-17 TIP. Final decision 3-16 r------=-~_::_::~:__-_=:_-:-~:_:_::=__:_:_:__:_:_--•• -•• ---------------.-•••••••••••• ----------------------------------------------------------•••
• -••• ---.--------------------------------------------------C 2010 $67,250 100% Aug-10 Complete -2o,-cj---------------------iriitiaiilS-ubiirea-Pian-a-n(i-Traiiic-Stljdy-----------------------------
---------------------------------------"$O---------------i"O(joic,-------------oci='-o------Consuiiant-coniraci-finaiize(i-fri---------2010 Complete Subarea Plan $0 D 2010 $0 10% Oct-11
100% Jul-10 December 2010 Stakeholder group met March 10. Public Open House scheduled for March 15. Completed
Initiated Actions 2010 Finalize Plan Projected Cost $1,000 Percent Complete 100"10 Target Completion Date Aug-10 Notes Completed ------------E--------------fargeFcaiiiJias-Pro/licFliiiveiopmeiiiAgiii
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er 2010 Contact Cabelas on Steps: Amended Zoning Plan/Outline $0 50"10 May-11 First relerral on ODP amendment sent out on 1/24/11. 1 st readi ng on ordinance 3-14-11 ; public hearing
4-25-11 ; PC hearing 3-17-11 . -2o,-6----------------------Fac-iiiiaie-Ar;;;exaiion-oTfi~;AC-PrcipertTes-----------------------------------------------------------------$O---------------sO°ic,-------
------A-pr:-1-i-------iG-,ci,-Wiifi-Cciuniy-exec-uiecC-------------Annexation map dralled. 1 st reading on ordinance 3-14-11 ; public hearing 4-25-11 . -2o,-6----------------------Firiaiize-iGA-wiiF;
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2010 F 2010 Amended and Restated IGA with Long's Peak Metropolitan District $25,000 $0 75"10 Apr-11 25"10 May-11 Continuing negotiation with Cabelas and THF City Council Study Session
set for February 14. Resolution initiating corridor rezoning set for March 14. -2o'i"6----------------------Meei"wiiFi-P-rope-riy-Owners---------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------$0---------------75%------------cirigoTrig-----Nove-rTibe-r-'2010-p-ubiic-meeiing-witti--December 15 deadline for property owner feedback. Results to be presented
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irigoirig--------------------------------------------------------G 2010 Target: Applewood Shopping Center Revitalization Responsibility: Community Development Director and City Manager
Review Regency Redevelopment Plan $0 50"10 Jun-11 Met with Regency to discuss and review their future redevelopment plans -2-6'i"6----------------------Mori;ior-S-taius:-Re~jenc-y;Wai:M-ai1;-Kirig---
---------------------------------------------------------------$O----------------sO°ic,------------Origoing-----M~-i~iih--R~g;;~-~y.-K;;;g-S;;p~;~-~;;d-Sooper, Applejack Applejack Liquors
to discuss Cabelas redevelopment and to provide assistance with redevelopment of Applewood Shopping Center
Goal 3: Economically Viable Activity Centers ECONOMiCAllY VlABlE ACTlVm CENTER Management in Progress 2010-2011 Management in Progress Task 1. Mixed-Use Zoning Districts: Development
2. Liquor Ordinance: Modification 3. 44th and Wadsworth Project: Site Clearance 4. Economic Development Incentives: Direction, Guidance 5. 1-70 and Ward: Strategy, Discussion Responsibility
Community Development City Clerk's Office City Manager's Office City Manager's Office City Manager's Office/Community Development Project Completion Time Sep-10 Oct-10 Jun-11 Dec-11
Jun-11 Task Status Complete Complete RFP for contract service ongoing. Asbestos/environment al abatement underway. Demolition scheduled to begin in March. ED Manager started 2-1-11.
MORE ATTRACT1vf WltEAT RIDGE Initiated A 2010 2010-2011 Citywide Goals & Objectives GOAL 4: More Attractive Wheat Ridge Objective 1: More attractive buildings, better maintained and
occupied commercial centers and buildings Objective 2: More attractive apartment complexes with owners investing in upgrades and maintenance First Quarter (2011) Update Objective 3:
Well maintained streets,
streetscapes and right-of-ways Objective 4: Distinctive gateways signifying the entrances of Wheat Ridge Objective 5: Well maintained single family homes with owners investing in maintenance
and upgrades Actions Projected Cost $0 Percent Complete 0% Target Completion pate Dec-12 Notes Deferred to 2012 .201-0 .... --.----.--------.--0etermins.Oiiectio;; .. --.. -...... ---....
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-------····-· --.. -.----.-.-........................ ----B 2010 $0 25% Ongoing February 14 study session to update Council on PDICD staffing changes. Nex1 step will be to discuss MF
inspection approaches. -20-1 O----------··----Prepars--R-epo-ri-,--in-ciuding-Opiions-an-a--Recomm-endaiion-------------·----..................................................................
········· --·---$O------------Oo/~---------------Jui:T1-.--.. --------.. -.-... ---.-----------------------------C 2010 Target: Streetscape Conceptual Design for Major Corridors: Development,
Funding Res onsibilit : Public Works Director $0 0% Dec-11 ·2"o1i)·--··········-·-···oetermins·Oirectio;;···········-----.-..... --.-.. -.-.-----.. --.. --.. -... ---.------.. -....
--.. -... -................................ -...... --.·········-$O--·--1000i~ -·------Ia-n:1i---$50:000-i;;ciu(je(j-i;;-201-1-·budgsi--{or·-Target: Commercial Centers Property Maintenance
Code: o Evaluation, Direction Responsibility: Police Chief/Community Development Director 2010 Conduct Study Session to Identify Code Enforcement Priorities $0 25% Feb-11 project Study
session 2-14-11 to discuss PDICD staffing changes. Nex1 step will be to discuss priorities.
Goal 4: More Attractive Wheat Ridge MORE ATTRACTIVE WHEAT RIDGE Management in Progress 2010-2011 Management in Progress Task 1. Streetscapes Manual: Update 2. New Bus Stop Shelters:
Installation 3. New Park Signs: Installation Responsibility Community Development Director Public Works Director Project Completion Time Mar-11 Dec-11 Parks & Recreaton Director 10-0ct
11-Jun Task Status City Council study session held on 1-24-2011; 1 st reading ordinance 3-14-11 ; public hearing 3-28-11 Received a FASTER grant for installation of 30 shelters. Goal
is to complete project by 12-1-11 . 2 new signs installed at Discovery Park 2 additional signs budgeted in 2011 for Paramount and Johnson Parks
, ., ~ ~ _ ' City of • ~~WheatBl..-dge ~OFFICE OF THE On' CLERK Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Michael Snow -yv\.. S.,.. DATE: March 16, 2011 SUBJECT: Redistricting Plan
The most important piece in developing a redistricting plan for the City of Wheat Ridge is having accurate population information in the first place. This will provide the best information
with which to determine the changes necessary to remain in compliance with apportionment standards. Census Block data, unfortunately, do not coincide directly with municipal or district
boundaries. As such, the effort to complete accurate mapping diagrams of the City and its Districts has proven tedious. At this time, those maps are being finalized, but could not be
done so in time to deliver along with the Council packet. I will provide to Council a mapping of current popUlations and recommendations for redistricting at the March 21", 2011 Study
Session. Thank you.
Background 20 11 REDrSTRICTING PLAN City of Wheat Ridge March 2 1, 20 I 1 1. Section 4.2 of the City Charter of the City of Wheat Ridge mandates that redistricting changes must be made
by the City Council no less than s ix (6) months prior to the general municipal election every four years following the e lection of 1979 in order to maintain compliance wi th its Council
District appol1ionment requirements. The deadline for redistricting in this four-year interval is May 1,20 I I. 2. Distri ct boundaries have remained unchanged in the City of Wheat Ridge
since the initial redisu'icting completed upon the City's establi shment of the Home Rule Charter in 1978. 3. Council Districts must be "contiguous and compact". The City Charter requires
that municipal districts in the City of Wheat Ridge be "contiguous and compact". 4. Council Districts must be "approximately equal in population". Local e lection districts shall adhere
to the concept of "one person, one vote" as prescribed in the Equal Protec tion Clause of the U.S. Constitution . Thus, districts speci fied by local power must insure that those qualified
to vote have the right to an eq ually effective voice in the election process. As such, the Council Districts in the City of Wheat Ridge are apportioned by total population determined
by U.S. Census, rather than by registered voting population. 5. The criteria for district population reapportionment is based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the maller of White v.
Regester, 412 US 755 (1973) specifying thatlhe maximum population deviation between districts cannot be greater than 10%. This figure is calculated by dividing the difference in populations
of the district with the fewest number of people and the district with the greatest number o f people by the population of the district with the greatest number of people. This figure
must not in any case be greater than .1 or 10%. Alternately, a ratio of the population of the smallest district to that of the largest district must not be less than .9 or 90%. 6. The
20 I 0 U.S. Census population figures indicate sign ificant population changes since the creation of the Council Districts in 1978 have resulted in population deviations that do not
comply with constitutional apportionment standards. The following table shows the current population in each district according to the recent 2010 Census figures. Also shown is the difference
in popUlation in each district from the mean district size (7,529) and the percent of difference of each from the mean.
Dist 1 Dist 2 Dist 3 Dist 4 Total Current Pop. 7795 6790 7627 7904 30116 Difference from Mean 266 -739 98 375 Percent from Mean 3.5% -9.8% 1.3% 5.0% The Total Deviation in population
size from the city's smallest to largest district is currently 14.1%. 7. The City of Wheat Ridge has completed numerous recent annexations of land into City boundaries. These areas have
not been incorporated into existing district boundaries, however, and should be done so forma lly upon an City Council redistricting action. Considerations 8. Census Block population
data has been used to compute the ClllTent populations and to advise recommendations for changes. Where City or District boundaries do not coincide with Census Block boundaries, a combination
of proportional area and of developed residential densities were used to estimate the total population in each segmented area. 9. In order to make new District boundaries contiguous
and compact, major streets, rivers, physical boundaries, and distinct neighborhood borders were uscd whenever possible for new district boundaries. It is also desirable to keep district
boundaries consistent with natural or man-made geographical boundaries. For instance, opposite sides of a residential street in different di stricts is confusing. 10. A redi stricting
plan that created an impact to the fewest number of residents as possible was most desirable. This proposed redi stricting affects only 2% of the total population of the City of Wheat
Ridge. 11. In any redistricting, there is the potential of negatively affecting City Councilor Board and Commission members who are seated to represent their current di strict. The proposed
redistricting does not affect any current City Council Members. However, there are four current Board and Conunission members who curren Lly reside in the area(s) proposed for changes:
Paul Hovland, District 4 Board of Adjustment Liz Veeder, District 4 Parks & Recreation Marc Dietrick, District 4 Planning Commission Beverly Sparks, District 4 Active Adult Center COlmrultee
COlmrultee The proposed Ordinance makes accorrunodations that would perm it ex isting Board & Commission members to fulfill their current terms representing their original district.
After completion of their term, they would only be eligib le to represent their new district.
12. There are currently no guidelines in the City Code or Home Rule Charter to address the necessary redistricting changes needed upon annexation of new territory into the City. The
proposed Ordinance addresses this through the addition of language requiring that District maps be amended simu ltaneously upon annexation to forma lly include them in these election
boundaries. Recommenda tions l. District 4 currently has 5.0% greater than average population, whi le District 2 has 9.8% fewer. It is recommended to move an appropriate amount of District
4 population in to District 2 to achieve the smallest deviation from smallest to largest City di strict while maintaining the clearest boundaries with respect to physical boundaries
and neighborhood borders. ll. The proposed redistricting plan would achieve a 6.0% deviation while keeping no single District with a population greater than 3.5% difference from the
mean. The following table displays the resulting District popu lation figures from this proposed change: change: Dist 1 Dist 2 Dist 3 Dist 4 Total Proposed Pop. 7795 7365 7627 7329 30116
Difference from Mean 266 -164 98 -200 Percent from Mean 3.5% -2 .2% 1.3% -2 .7% Total Deviation 6.0% Ill. The northern and the southern Districts differ in their combined popul ations
also. The combined population of District 1& 3 is roughly 9.6% greater than the combined populations of Districts 2 & 4. While this may appear to present an imbalance, the statutory
and constitutional guidelines are not concerned with geographical differences across multiple Districts. Additionally, the northern two Districts and the southern two are divided by
sign ificant physical boundaries such as Clear Creek and 38th Avenue. In order to mi nimize confusion to City residen ts about District boundaries and to maintain their compact and contiguous
nature, it is not recommended to move either of these boundaries. "It ~'I\ k~ C 0\ -h h 1> \ 1A."v-.. Report prepared by: Michael Snow, City Clerk City of Wheat Ridge
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER _____ _ Council Bill No. Ordinance No. ____ _ Series of 2011 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW CODE SECTION 1-11 CONCERNING
COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, APPROVING AN AMENDED COUNCIL DISTRICT MAP PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTION 4.2 WHEREAS, as a home rule city, the City of Wheat Ridge
governs the election of its City Council as an exclusively local matter under Article XX of the Colorado Constitution; and WHEREAS, for purposes of representation on the City Council,
the City is presently divided into four (4) Council districts, each district represented by two (2) Council members; and WHEREAS, the four Council districts are also used as the basis
for appointrnent of board and commission rnembers; and WHEREAS, the City Council is charged with the authority and responsibility pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Home Rule Charter, to
establish and amend, from time to time, the boundaries of Council districts in order to ensure that the districts are contiguous, compact, and approximately equal in population, such
that each reapportionment shall be complete six (6) months prior to the next ensuing general municipal election; and WHEREAS, the present boundaries of the four Council districts have
not been altered since 1978; and WHEREAS, since that date, significant additional real property has been added to the City by annexation; and WHEREAS, new development, shifts in development,
and redevelopment throughout the City has resulted in shifts in population density arnong the present Council districts, such as to render them less equal in population and less compact
in area; and WHEREAS, the City Council has caused to be prepared a study documenting the present population of the City within the present four Council districts; and WHEREAS, using
the population data study and GIS data mapping techniques, the City Council has caused to be prepared a new Council district rnap, which adjusts the boundaries of the four Council districts
to account for additions in property to the City and shifts in population density since 1978; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt a new district map for Council districts within the City pursuant to Charter Section 4.2, and to make conforming changes to the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws to implement the same. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado as follows: Section 1. Chapter 1 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws
is amended by the adoption of a new section 1-11 , entitled "Council District Map," to read as follows: Sec. 1-11. Council district map. (a) Pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Charter, the
council shall adopt and regularly amend a map dividing the city into four (4) districts for the purpose of election of council members, such districts to be contiguous, compact and approximately
equal in population. The map shall be adopted by the council by ordinance and a true and correct copy thereof maintained in the office of the city clerk. (b) Simultaneously (except as
prohibited by Section 4.2) with the annexation of real property by the city, the city council shall by ordinance amend the council district map to incorporate the annexed area into one
or more council districts, and to make such other adjustments to the council district map as required to comply with Section 4.2 of the Charter. (c) Any board or commission member in
office and representing a council district at the time of an amendment to the council district map, the effect of which places such member in a different council district than that from
which the member was originally appointed, shall nevertheless remain a legally appointed member until his or her then-current term of office expires. Section 2. Council district map
adopted. Pursuant to the authority vested in it by Charter Section 4.2, the city council hereby adopts the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and fully incorporated herein, entitled: "2011
Council District Map," as the official map of the four (4) council districts within the City, and directs that a copy of the same be kept on permanent file with the office of the city
clerk. Section 3. Severability. Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section, subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the
validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance
are hereby repealed. 2
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first
reading by a vote of _ to _ on this __ day of , 2011 , ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration
on final passage set for , 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of _ to _, this day of , 2011 . SIGNED by the Mayor on this __ day of _ _ ___ , 2011. ATTEST: Michael Snow, City Clerk Approved as to Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First
Publication: Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: Jerry DiTullio, Mayor 3
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