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Home My WebLink About02/12/2001 February 12, 2001 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W 29th Avenue, Municipal Building The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cerveny at 7 00 P m Councilmembers present: Jerry DiTullio Vance Edwards Odarka Figlus, Harry Hanley, Ralph Mancinelli, Janelle Shaver Ken Siler, and Claudia Worth Also present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang, Acting City Manager, Jack Hurst; City Attorney Gerald Dahl Director of Planning Alan White Director of Public Works, Bob Goebel staff; and interested citizens APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF January 22, 2001 and February 5, 2001 Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of January 22 and February 5 2001 seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 8-0 PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Acting City Manager, Jack Hurst, introduced Purchasing Agent, Linda Trimble, and Human Resources Manager, Karen Croom CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Linda Fedak, representing the Accountability Committee from Prospect Valley Elementary School, invited everybody to a program on February 28 about the CSAP test and the educational issues that are facing the State today Paul Fiorino, appeared on behalf of the Wheat Ridge Arts Council invited everybody for the i-year anniversary of the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. they will dedicate the statue "She Ain't Heavy" on February 24 at 3 00 P m they will have the annual "Taste of Arts" at the Wheat Ridge Community Center on March 1 0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Mr Siler add Item 7 B City Council recognition of the Mayors Youth Awards, seconded by Mrs Worth carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12, 2001 Page - 2 - PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 1. Council Bill 01 - An Ordinance approving Demolition of two municipally-owned buildings located at 6287 West 48th Place (Jaidinger House) Council Bill 01 was introduced on second reading by Mr Siler. title and summary read by the Clerk, Ordinance No 1214 assigned Paul Fiorino asked that Council consider the historic value of the buildings before making a decision Motion by Mr Siler to approve Council Bill 01 (Ordinance 1214) approving demolition of two municipally-owned buildings and one chicken coop located at 6287 West 48th Place, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-1 with Mrs Shaver voting no Mrs Shaver feels that the house could be used for a variety of purposes ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 2. Council Bill 03-2001 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of a rezoning from Residential-One C to Residential-Three for property located at 8400 West 46th Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson State of Colorado (Case No WZ-00-14) (Dona & Paul Thompson) Council Bill 03-2001 was introduced on first reading by Mr Hanley, who also read the title and summary Motion by Mr Hanley that Council Bill 03 be approved on first reading ordered published public hearing be set for Monday, March 19 2001 at 7 00 P m in City Council Chambers Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading, take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mrs Worth carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12, 2001 Page - 3 - Item 3. Council Bill 04-2001 - An Ordinance providing for the approval of a rezoning from Commercial-One with restricted uses and Commercial-One with unrestricted uses to a Planned Commercial Development and for the approval of an Outline Development Plan and a Combined Preliminary and Final Development Plan and Plat for property located at 11808 11880 & 11800 West 44th Avenue, City of Wheat Ridge, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado (Case No WZ-00-10) (Sandra Thompson) Council Bill 04-2001 was introduced on first reading by Mr Hanley who also read the title and summary Motion by Mr Hanley that Council Bill 04 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, March 19, 2001 at 7 00 P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and if approved on second reading take effect 15 days after final publication, seconded by Mr Siler Motion by Mrs Worth to amend the motion to add the words that Council Bill 04 an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial, be approved , seconded by Ms Figlus, tied 4-4 with Councilmembers Shaver, Worth Figlus, and Siler voting yes Mayor broke the tie by voting no Motion failed 5-4 Original Motion carried 7-1 with Mrs Worth voting no DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS Item 4. Motion regarding publication of Chapter 26 Item 4 was introduced by Mr DiTullio, who also read the summary City Clerk, Wanda Sang explained that in her opinion it would suffice if only the Ordinance would be published and copies of Chapter 26 would be available to interested members of the public She stated that is how it had been handled in the past. City Attorney Jerry Dahl stated that in reading the Charter it was clear that the full text had to be published Motion by Mr DiTullio to publish the full text of Chapter 26 in the Wheat Ridge Transcript and take the publication cost out of the General Fund, seconded by Mrs Worth Motion by Mr Siler to strike the motion and replace it with the motion to not publish the full text of Chapter 26 in the Wheat Ridge Transcript; seconded by Mr Mancinelli failed 2-6 with Councilmembers Siler and Mancinelli voting yes CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12, 2001 Page - 4 - Motion by Mrs Worth to amend to publish the full text of Chapter 26 in the Wheat Ridge Transcript as a pullout and take the publication cost out of the General Fund, seconded by Ms Figlus Motion by Mrs Worth to amend her amendment to add not to exceed $5,000 and if it does exceed $5 000 publish it as a legal and take the cost out of the General Fund seconded by Mr Siler. failed 4-4 with Councilmembers Shaver Worth, Siler, and Figlus voting yes Vote on Mrs Worth first amendment failed 7 -1 with Mrs Worth voting yes Original Motion carried 7-1 with Mr Siler voting no Item 5. Motion regarding Undergrounding and Pedestrian Lighting for Harlan Street from 38th to 44th Avenues Mr Mancinelli introduced Item 5 and read the title and summary Motion by Mr Mancinelli that Excel Energy be authorized to construct pedestrian lighting in the amount of their estimate of $33 920 I further move that funds not to exceed the estimated amount be allocated for this project and that all costs be charged to Account No 30-303-800- 850 I further move that funds be encumbered for the length of the project in accordance with Ordinance 787, 1989 Series I further move that the 1 % fund for undergrounding be used for this project in accordance with the franchise agreement with Excel Energy; seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 8-0 Item 6. Bid Award RFB-00-41 to re-roof the Richards-Hart Estate Item 6 was introduced by Mr DiTullio who also read the title and summary Motion by Mr DiTullio to move to award Bid RFB-00-41 Richards-Hart Estate re-roofing project to Roof Check, Inc , in the amount of $29,005 includes alternates #1 and #2, plus a 10% contingency of $2,498 Total encumbered amount with contingency is $31 503 seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12, 2001 Page - 5 - Item 7. Motion to reschedule the March 12 Regular Council meeting to March 19 and hold the March 19 Study Session at 5 30 P m Motion by Mr Siler to reschedule the regular City Council meeting of March 12 2001 to March 19 2001 at 7 00 P m and the March 19 2001 Study Session Meeting to begin at 5 30 P m on March 19 2001 I further move that the Study Session agenda consist of review of the Chapter 15 rewrite, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0 Item 7. B. Metro Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards Motion by Mr Siler that the eight recipients of the Mayors Youth Awards that were presented by Mayor Cerveny tonight during a reception prior to the Council Meeting receive a i-year free membership to the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center In the event they have already purchased a membership, they are to be given a refund seconded by Mrs Worth carried 8-0 Item 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Expenditure Items B Bid Award RFB-01-003 Street Sweeper Brooms C Motion for second renewal of Annual Radio Equipment Maintenance for the Police Communications with Legacy Communications, Inc D Contract Award for 2001 Crack Seal Program, Project No S-PM-03-01 E. Motion regarding Wadsworth Transportation Study - Aerial Photo F Motion to reappoint Ken Siler as chair of the Economic Development Committee with a term ending November 2001 G Membership Contribution Payments Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Storage Authority. $11,204 00 Jefferson Economic Council $ 5,961 60 DRCOG Elevator/Escalator Safety Inspections $11,500 00 DRCOG 2001 membership dues $ 6,800 00 CML Membership dues $1957400 Table Mountain Animal Center $1230800 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12, 2001 Page - 6 - CIRSA Property/Casualty Ins Premium CIRSA Workers Compensation Ins Premium $ 65,650 00 $227 800 00 Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mrs Worth Motion by Mrs Worth for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr Siler; carried 8-0 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Ken Siler - City Affairs Committee - did not meet in January but will have full Agenda next week. Vance Edwards - Public Works Advisory Committee - had two meetings yesterday. reviewed the streetscape design architectural standards, and the fourth public forum will be on February 21 at the Rec Center CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS Motion by Mr DiTullio that a Special Meeting be scheduled and published for February 26, 2001 from 5 30 P m to 6 45 P m at City Hall to discuss the next phase of the City Manager Process with the Executive Search Firm, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 8-0 Mr Hurst stated that the Chapter 15 re-write is coming along and should be to Council at the March Study Session ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS Mayor Cerveny reported on the various meetings she had attended Mrs Shaver reported on her recent Community Corrections Board meeting Ms Figlus invited everybody to come to the Rec Center on February 24 for the dedication of the statue Mrs Worth stated that the Historical Society will be buying a CD regarding maintenance of historic buildings and this CD will be made available to the Parks Department. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12, 2001 Page - 7 - Mr Hanley wanted to reiterate inviting the public for the presentation on the streetscape information that will be presented at the Rec Center on February 21 Mr DiTullio asked Mr Dahl to check Chapter 26 regarding Nonconforming buildings He thanked Marian McNamee from the Planning Commission for all the work she did on Chapter 26 Mr Edwards stated that the votes he cast during the NorthWest Quadrant meeting were consistent with what had been discussed at the Council Study Session He will discuss details with any Councilmember who is interest. He also felt that Marian McNamee had done an outstanding job on the Chapter 26 re-write Motion by Mr Siler to adjourn, seconded by Mr DiTullio carried 8-0 Meeting adjourned at 8 40 P m ':,,) 1L-~vi-k- c ~{<At . Wanda Sang, City Gferk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 26 2001 BY A VOTE OF ~ TO -.L .----~ )! ,:( t) , / , lot ,. ,-1/',. 10 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