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Home My WebLink About03/13/2000 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building March 13. 2000 The Regular City Council was called to order by Mayor pro tem, Claudia Worth at 7 00 P m Councilmembers present: Jerry DiTullio, Vance Edwards (arrived at 7 05 pm), Odarka Figlus, Harry Hanley, Ralph Mancinelli, Janelle Shaver Mayor Cerveny and Ken Siler were attending the National League of Cities in Washington D C Also present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Manager, Valerie Adams, City Attorney, Gerald Dahl Director of Planning, Alan White, Director of Public Works, Bob Goebel, staff; and interested citizens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF February 28, 2000 Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of February 28, 2000 seconded by Ms Figlus, carried 6-0 PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor pro tem, Claudia Worth, administered the Oath of Office to various Board and Commission members, followed by Reception CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Susan Kreitler, 2380 South Garland Street, representing Jefferson County Promoting Faith and Stable Families, asked the City's help in her organization's endeavor to help families in CriSIS Sarah Stevens, student at Wheat Ridge High School, addressed overcrowding at their school Mayor pro tem Worth suggested that she address her concerns to the School Board since the City has no jurisdiction over their school APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda stands as presented CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 13, 2000 Page - 2 - PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 1. Council Bill 03-2000 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of amendments and additions to Section 26-30 (N) of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No lOA-99-02) Council Bill 03-2000 was introduced on second reading by Mr Edwards, title read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 1183 assigned Alan White, Planning Director, was sworn in by the Mayor pro tem and explained that this was an amendment that the Planning Commission brought forward, there had been some discussion on a couple of applications last year concerning what the existing provisions and Code were concerning access to structures and when the requirements were or were not met. This language was suggested and provided by Planning Commission so it's more clearly interpreted when cases come before us Motion by Mr Edwards for the approval of Council Bill 03-2000 (Ordinance 1183), seconded by Mr DiTullio Motion by Ms. Figlus for an amendment to strike the term "full width" from subparagraphs (1) and (2), seconded by Mrs Shaver; failed 4-3 with Councilmembers Shaver, DiTullio, and Figlus voting yes Motion carried 7-0 Motion by Mrs Shaver that the issue of "full width" in this section be referred to Planning Commission for review and recommendation, seconded by Mr Edwards carried 7-0 Item 2. Council Bill 04-2000 - An Ordinance concerning Park hours and amending Section 17.26 (a) of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws Council Bill 04-2000 was introduced on second reading by Mr DiTullio, who also read the title, Clerk assigned Ordinance No 1184 Motion by Mr DiTullio to approve Council Bill 04-2000 (Ordinance 1184), seconded by Ms Figlus, carried 7-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 13, 2000 Page - 3 - Item 3. Council Bill 05-2000 - An Ordinance concerning the right to protest amendments to changes in Zone District Regulations Council Bill 05-2000 was introduced on second reading by Mr Edwards, who also read the title, Clerk assigned Ordinance No 1185 Mr Dahl explained the two changes that this Ordinance will make to the right to protest. He also stated the Planning Commission had asked that the radius of 100 feet be changed to 600 feet. Motion by Mr Edwards to approve Council Bill 05-2000 (Ordinance 1185) with the Change in Section 1 from 100 feet to "600 feet"; seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 Item 4. Public Hearing and authorization to accept the 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Award Mr DiTullio introduced Item 4 and read the title and summary Ann Pitinga, Grant Administrator, was present and answered questions regarding this Grant. Motion by Mr DiTullio to accept the 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $19,227 I authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the acceptance of the award I further move that upon receipt of the federal funds they be placed in fund 61 (Police Computer Fund) in an interest bearing account. I further move that a transfer of $2,135 from the General Fund Unallocated reserve to Fund 61 be authorized and occur to satisfy the jurisdictional match I further move that the City of Wheat Ridge Fiscal Year 2000 Budget be amended accordingly; seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 5. Council Bill 09-2000 - an Ordinance concerning the filing of vacancies on Boards and Commissions. Council Bill 09-2000 was introduced on first reading by Mr DiTullio, title read by the Clerk. Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 09-2000 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, March 27, 2000 at 700 P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building and take effect upon adoption on second reading and signature by the Mayor and City Clerk; seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 6-1 with Mr Mancinelli voting no CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 13,2000 Page - 4 - DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS Item 6. Bid Award for the 2000 HBP Overlay Program, RFB #00-02 Item 6 was introduced by Mrs Shaver; title and summary read by the Clerk. Motion by Mrs Shaver that the 2000 HBP Overlay Program, RFB #00-02, be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Asphalt Specialties, for the amount of their bid of $598,970 I further move that force and contingency account be established in the amount of $59,897 I further move that the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue change orders up to a total contract and contingency amount of $658,867 I further move that all costs associated with this contract be paid from Acct. No 30-303-800-884 and that these funds be encumbered for the length of the project in accordance with Ordinance #787, 1989 Series, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 CONSENT AGENDA, Item 7. A. Application by Rotary Club to use the Recreation Center for a fund raiser on May 12, 2000, and to serve liquor on that night. B Approval of Expenditure Items C Resolution 11-2000 - amending the 2000 Budget for the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center Soccer Field D Correction to motion from February 28, 2000 Meeting regarding the purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department. Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mr Edwards Ms Figlus asked to pull Item D Motion by Mr Edwards for the approval of Items A. Band C , seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-0 D Ms Figlus questioned why this was being purchased through the Hotel/Motel Fund 63 Mrs Adams replied that due to the terrain this vehicle would be used for, it was necessary to purchase it. Motion carried 7-0 CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS Mr Dahl gave update on installation of traffic light on Kipling outside the Rec Center CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 13,2000 ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS Page - 5 - Mr Edwards invited the public to the Public Works Advisory Committee meetings, stressed that all our meetings are open to the public and they are welcome to receive Agendas and/or Minutes of these meetings. Mrs Shaver asked about the tree planting program along the bike trail on 32nd Avenue and hopes that this will be taken care of this year since $10,000 were allocated for that. She also expressed some concern about the Motel/Hotel tax expenditures and the decisions of the committee without approval by Council Mrs Worth explained more about the diaper program addressed earlier in the evening and is very proud that a little church in Wheat Ridge stepped up and is helping Mr DiTullio asked that an item be added to the Agendas called "Council Committee Reports"; this will be on the March 27 Agenda to be voted on Mr Mancinelli congratulated Betty Day for 24 years on the Parks and Recreation Commission and 40 years of service with Girls Soft Ball He has been approached by a developer who questioned why the roof top air vents and heaters at the Rec Center were not screened Motion by Mr Mancinelli that Gary Wardle bring back the cost and feasibility to screen these units on top of the building that this be brought to the City Affairs Committee, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-0 Mr Edwards and Motion-maker asked that the City Affairs Committee look into the City obeying all the rules that private developers have to adhere to Motion by Mr DiTullio to adjourn, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 6-1 with Mr Mancinelli voting no Meeting adjourned ft 8 35 P m )jt"L'CtL" .~UJl_. Wanda Sang, City Clerk ') APPROVJ=D BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 27, 2000 BY A VOTE OF ~ TO L . 'J 1 If / /1//1 / " ;- JerrYDi'Fullio, Council President The preceding Minutes were prepared according to S47 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 Tape recordings and video recordings of the meetings are available for listening or viewing in the City Clerk's Office, as well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions