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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/2001 October 8. 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, Dean Gokey, and Claudia Worth Also present: City Clerk, Wanda Sang, City Manager, Scott Staples, City Attorney, Gerald Dahl, Director of Planning, Alan White, staff; and interested citizens PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor Cerveny read Proclamation for Family History Day - October 8, 2001 and presented a copy to a representative of the Genealogical Society APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 24,2001 Motion by Mr DiTullio for the approval of the Minutes of September 24, 2001, seconded by Mrs. Worth, carried 8-0 CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK David Schneider spoke concerning the lack of a flag at the Recreation Center, so he and Mrs. Jeanette MacAcee purchased a United States flag and presented it to the City to be flown at the Recreation Center Roger Loecher has a flag pole he'd like to donate to the City APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Mr DiTullio to add as an Agenda Item following the Elected Officials Matters, an Executive Session Section 5 7b2 of the Charter for personnel matters concerning the City Manager's employment agreement and following the Executive Session for any necessary motions or actions concerning the same seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 8-0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 2001 Page - 2 - Motion by Ms Figlus to add Agenda Item 8 A. - A Resolution of Solidarity and Support; seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 1. Council Bill 17-2001 - An Ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 25 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws entitled 'Urban Renewal" Council Bill 17-2001 was introduced by Mr Edwards, who also read the title, summary and background Clerk assigned Ordinance No 1229 Motion by Mr Edwards to approve Council Bill 17-2001 (Ordinance No 1229) on second reading, publish by title and take effect 15 days after final publication as provided by the Charter; seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 7-1 with Ms Figlus voting no Ms Figlus feels that any condemnation proceeding should be brought to Council ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 2. Council Bill 18-2001 - An Ordinance revising Compensation for Certain Council Members Council Bill 18-2001 was introduced on first reading by Ms Figlus, who also read the title, summary and background Motion by Ms Figlus that Council Bill 18-2001 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday October 22 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, with the addition of the words "and thereafter" in Section 1 seconded by Mrs Worth, tied 4-4 with Councilmembers Hanley, Worth, DiTullio, and Figlus voting yes Mayor broke the tie by voting yes Motion carried 5-3 with Councilmembers Edwards Shaver and Mancinelli voting no Mrs Shaver does not like that the Council makes different amounts of money Mr Mancinelli feels the 500 dollars is more than enough right now Mr Edwards stated that this is a public service job and you do it to give something back, you don't do it for the money Council should set an example by tightening their belt not increasing the payroll CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 2001 Page - 3 - Item 3. Council Bill 19-2001 - An Ordinance establishing a permit process for recreational vehicle sales lot ancillary storage areas Council Bill 19-2001 was introduced on first reading by Mrs Worth who also read the title Motion by Mrs Worth that Council Bill 19-2001 be approved on first reading ordered published public hearing be set for Monday, October 22 2001 at 7 00 P m in City Council Chambers, Municipal Building and if approved on second reading, take effect upon adoption, seconded by Mr Hanley Motion by Mrs Worth to amend the motion to add the word "Special Use" to the title, and under Section 26-114 D "The recommendation of Planning Commission and the decision of City Council shall be final subject to judicial review" seconded by Ms Figlus Chris Porter, attorney for Ketelsen Campers spoke in favor of the ordinance Amendment failed 3-5 with Councilmembers Hanley Worth, and Figlus voting yes Vote on main motion failed 3-5 with Councilmembers Hanley, Gokey and Worth voting yes Motion by Ms Figlus to refer this issue to a joint Study Session with the Planning Commission seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 8-0 Item 4. Council Bill 20-2001 - An Ordinance amending Sections 26-206, 26-207, 26-208, 26-209,26-210 26-211,26-212, and 26-611 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws pertaining to required setbacks for residential structures and exceptions thereto Council Bill 20-2001 was introduced on first reading by Mr Mancinelli, who also read the title, summary and background Motion by Mr Mancinelli to postpone this Council Bill to a joint Study Session with Planning Commission on the same Agenda as the previous item, seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 8-0 Item 5. Council Bill 21-2001 - An Ordinance amending the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to provide for enforcement of violations of Chapter 26 Council Bill 21-2001 was introduced on first reading by Mrs Shaver who also read the title summary and background CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 2001 Page - 4 - Motion by Mrs Shaver that Council Bill 21-2001 be approved on first reading, ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, November 26, 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 DiTullio, carried 8-0 Item 6. Council Bill 22-2001 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws by amending Article X concerning Massage Parlors and by the addition of Article XI concerning Massage Therapy Practice Council Bill 22-2001 was introduced on first reading by Mr DiTullio, who also read the title, summary and background Motion by Mr DiTullio that Council Bill 22-2001 be approved on first reading, ordered published public hearing be set for Monday, October 22, 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 Item 7. Council Bill 23-2001 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado by the addition of Section 26-221 5, establishing a New Zone District, the Conservation Zone District, and in connection therewith amending Section 26-201 to add said District to the list of Zone Districts Council Bill 23-2001 was introduced on first reading by Mrs Worth who also read the title, summary and background Motion by Mrs Worth that Council Bill 23-2001 be approved on first reading ordered published, public hearing be set for Monday, November 26, 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 Shaver; carried 6-2 with Mr Gokey and Mr Mancinelli voting no CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 2001 Page - 5 - DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS Item 8. Award RFB-01-036 Apel Bacher Playground enhancements and expansion to Minnkota Contracting, LLC, Longmont, CO in the total bid amount of $31 44950 and approve a 5% contingency of $1 ,572 00 Item 8 was introduced by Mr Mancinelli who also read the title summary and background Motion by Mr Mancinelli to award RFB-01-036 Apel Bacher Playground enhancements and expansion to Minnkota Contracting LLC, Longmont, CO for the amount if $31 44950 and approve a 5% contingency in the amount of $1 ,572 00 the total combined amount $33,021 50 to be charged to account number 32-601-800-862, seconded by Mr Gokey; carried 8-0 Item 8A Resolution No 24-2001 of Solidarity and Support of the victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001 Resolution 24-2001 was introduced by Ms Figlus, who also read it in the record and wanted it to be part of the written record Mrs Sang wanted to know if she could attach the Resolution to the minutes, which was approved by Ms Figlus Motion by Ms Figlus to approve Resolution No 24-2001 seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0 Item 9. CONSENT AGENDA. A. Extension of Revocable License for the Apple Ridge Cafe B Budget appropriation to Fund 19 Compensated Absences C Approve request to purchase one 2002 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Model P71 based on MAPO Vehicle Bid Award 2001-06 from Valley Ford, Longmont, CO in the amount of $20,61000 and approve contingency amount of $4,390 00 for the Public Works Shop D Award RFQ-01-044 Landscape Architect Design Phase I for the Davis Property to Norris Dullea Company Denver, Co in the not to exceed amount of $24,840 00 E Approval of City Expenditures Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mrs Worth Mrs Shaver asked to pull A. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 2001 Page - 6 - Motion by Mrs Worth for the approval of the Consent Agenda Items B, C, D & E, seconded by Mr DiTullio, carried 8-0 Mrs Shaver addressed and explained Item 9.A. Motion by Mrs Shaver to approve Item 9.A, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 8-0 CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS Mr Staples will fax emergency preparedness plan to Council tomorrow' he gave update on ongoing projects CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS Jerry Dahl gave update on property acquisition progress for the property at 5300 West 38th Avenue Consensus was 8 in favor for Mr Dahl and Mr Staples to bring back demolition cost information to Council at their next meeting Consensus was 6 in favor to hold a Special Study Session on October 22 at 6 00 P m prior to the regular meeting to speak with the Municipal Judges ELECTED OFFICIALS MATTERS Motion by Ms Figlus to go into Executive Session for discussion of Personnel Matters under Charter Section 5 7(b)(2) and Section 24 640 4 F C R.S ,specifically consideration of the City Manager's employment agreement and then reconvene the regular meeting, seconded by Mr Edwards, carried 7-1 with Mr DiTullio voting no EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD. Motion by Mrs Shaver to suspend the Rules and go past 11 00 pm, seconded by Mrs Worth, carried 7-1 with Mr Gokey voting no CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 8, 2001 Page - 7 - Mr Staples read the following letter into the record "Mayor Cerveny and City Council Members Unfortunately, I find it necessary to submit my notice of resignation effective March 30, 2002 Sincerely Yours Scott D Staples City Manager" Meeting adjourned at 11 25 P m I Wanda Sang, City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 22 2001 BY A VOTE OF ~ TO ~ /----- I \J' Council President 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 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 RES 0 L UTI 0 N NO 24-2001 OF SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT WHEREAS, On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked and destroyed lour passenger airplanes, causing two to crash into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and a fourth in Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, Thousands of innocent people were killed and injured as a result of these attacks, including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers and visitors in the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers and bystanders; and WHEREAS, This tragic event has caused great sadness across the country and around the world; and WHEREAS, The perpetrators of this attack drastically underestimated the will and resolve of the American people, who have drawn together and shown unshakeable spirit; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, do hereby extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the victims of these ruthless and brutal attacks; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we do hereby honor those brave and selfless men and women who have responded to these tragic events with courage, determination, and skill; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we do hereby condemn in the strongest possible terms those responsible for the September 11,2001 attack against the United States of America; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to the Mayor and City Council of New York City and to the Secretary of Defense as a token of our sympathy, support and solidarity; and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States of America, the Colorado Congressional Delegation, and the Governor of the State of Colorado. ({)dML hL Odarka ~ 8::;11111 0nil h\f/1 J J elle Shaver Q~ Claudh Worth '" Council Member /V~S'-~ Vance Edwards Council Member Council Member ATTEST 9Lt, d d'S Wanda Sang, Cny Clerk r:L;,+ (h~u-.jyJ Ralph Mancinelli