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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10/09/2006 ~-t"""'~'" ..._.... ",'-"", -',." ;. -: '", _ , . -, \. ,,,_ _'rt . '-. :.,'-"- ';-"t .. '.' __,_ -." ....,' "... .,c'" _...; - I CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO October 9. 2006 Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Karen Adams, Karen Berry, Terry Womble, Dean Gokey, Lena Rotola, Wanda Sang, Larry Schulz, and Mike Stites. Also present: City Clerk, Pamela Anderson; City Manager, Randy Young; Deputy City Manager Patrick Goff; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl; Director of - Community Development, Alan White; Director of Public Works, Tim Paranto; Police Chief Daniel Brennan; staff, and interested citizens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 25. 2006 Motion by Mr. Gokey for the approval of the Minutes of September 25, 2005; seconded by Mrs. Sang and Mr. Schulz; carried 8-0. PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor DiTullio introduced Brian DeLaet, President of Wheat Ridge 2020, to present a check in the amount of $20,000 to Irene Griego of Jefferson County Schools for the athletic fields fund to upgrade the Wheat Ridge athletic field to turf. Principal Pat Harrison thanked Wheat Ridge Council and Wheat Ridge 2020 for their contribution. CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Rob Osborn, Wheat Ridge 2020, reported to City Council a resolution that Wheat Ridge 2020 Board of Directors passed in the September meeting in support of Wheat Ridge Ballot Questions 1 and 2. Claudia Callas, 8701 W. 38th Avenue, of the Wheat Ridge Historical Society, formally invited the Mayor and Citl Council and the community to Wheat Ridge Apple Cider Day on Saturday, October 14t from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Historic Park. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by to amend the Agenda to add Item 6: NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECTS; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 8-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: October 9,2006 Page -2- Item 1. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Award of RFB-06-49 Tree Planting Services to Davey Tree and Lawncare, in the total amount of $28,845.00. Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Mrs. Rotola. She read the executive summary. Motion by Mrs. Rotola to award RFB-06-49, Tree Planting Services to Davey Tree and Lawncare of Denver, Colorado in the total amount of $28,845.00 to be charged to Account 01-604-700-704.; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 8-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING Item 2. 2007 PROPOSED BUDGET AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. The item was introduced on second reading by Mr. Stites and he read the executive summary. Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager, made a PowerPoint presentation on the 2007 Proposed Budget. He announced that copies of the proposed budget are available for review at the Wheat Ridge Public Library, Senior Community Center, Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, and at the City Clerk's Office. Copies of the budget may be purchased at the City Clerk's Office for $10.00. The Budget and presentation is available on the City's web-site at www.ci.wheatridae.co.us. Mr. Gokey and Ms. Berry made a few brief comments. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Item 3. A. RESOLUTION 48-2006 - A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT REGARDING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. (CASE NO. ANX-06-01 ) B. COUNCIL BILL 18-2006 - AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY KNOWN AS LOT 8, ARVADA RIDGE, LOCATED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY. (CASE NO ANX-06-01) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: October 9, 2006 Page -3- C. COUNCIL BILL 21-2006 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONING ON PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF 10619 W. 50TH AVENUE (CASE NO WZ-06-01) D. & E. A REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLAT WITH A RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION FOR PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 10619 W. 50TH AVENUE (CASE NOS. WZ-06-01, MS-06-05 AND WV-06-01/COORS) Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing and swore in those individuals wishing to testify under the combined public hearings. Resolution 48-2006 was introduced by Mr. Schulz. Council Bill 18-2006 was introduced on second reading by Mr. Schulz. City Clerk Pam Anderson assigned Ordinance No. 1371. Mr. Schulz introduced Council Bill 21-2006 on second reading. City Clerk Pam Anderson assigned Ordinance No. 1372. Mr. Schulz also introduced Items Numbers 3 D. and E. He read the executive summaries for all of the items under Item 3. Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner, presented the staff reports for all of the items under Item 3 and entered into the record: The Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Case File/Packet Information and the Content of the Digital Presentation. Ms. Reckert testified that staff is giving recommendation for approval for all the items presented and that the City has met all the requirements under the Municipal Annexation Act. Don MacDonald, Coors Brewery, 17755 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, testified on behalf of the applicant. He made a few comments and stated plans for construction of the fence and landscaping plans in the spring. City Council comments and questions followed. Mayor DiTullio closed the Public Hearing. Motion by Mr. Schulz to adopt Resolution No. 48-2006, making findings of fact regarding the Lot 8, Arvada Ridge annexation; seconded by Mrs. Rotola and Mr. Gokey; carried 8-0. Motion by Mr. Schulz to adopt Council Bill No. 18-2006 (Ordinance 1371) an ordinance annexing to the City of Wheat Ridge unincorporated territory located in Jefferson County and that it take effect immediately upon adoption; seconded by Mr. Womble; carried 8-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: October 9, 2006 Page -4- Motion by Mr. Schulz to adopt Council Bill No. 21-2006 (Ordinance 1372), Case No. WZ-06-01, a request for establishment of Planned Industrial Development zoning on property located east of 10619 W. 50th Avenue and for approval of an Outline Development Plan for the following reasons: 1) The proposed zoning is compatible with existing development and zoning on the west side of Miller Street. 2) The proposed zoning and Outline Development Plan will facilitate circulation and loading improvements on the existing plant site. 3) All requirements for an Outline Development Plan have been met. 4) The Application meets the requirements of Section 26-112D of the Code of Laws. Seconded by Mrs. Sang and Mrs., Rotola; carried 8-0. FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Motion by Mr. Schulz to approve Case No. WZ-06-01, a request for approval of a Planned Industrial Development Final Development Plan for property located at 10619 W. 50th Avenue and vacant land to the east for the following reasons: 1) The proposed improvements to the bottling plant will improve circulation and site efficiency. 2) The proposed improvements will have a positive impact on vehicular circulation in the area. 3) The proposed Final Development Plan is consistent with the underlying Outline Development Plan. 4) All requirements for a Final Development Plan have been met. With the following conditions: 1) Plant material on Lot 8 which has died be replaced according to the original landscape plan prior to document reading and be deferred until spring 2007. 2) Architectural materials for the proposed perimeter fence should be steel or wrought iron. Seconded by Mrs. Rotola; carried 8-0. FINAL PLAT Motion by Mr. Schulz for approval of Case No. MS-06-05, a request for approval of a final plat for property zoned Planned Industrial Development located at 10619 W. 50th Avenue and vacant land to the east with a right-of-way vacation (Case No. WV-06-01) for the following reasons: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: October 9, 2006 Page -5- 1) All requirements of the Subdivision Regulations have been met. 2) The right-of-way is no longer needed for public purposes. 3) The evaluation criteria for right-of-way vacations support approval of the request With the following condition: 1) A Blanket utility easement be provided across the vacated Miller Street right-of- way. Seconded by Mrs. Rotola; carried 8-0. Item 4. COUNCIL BILL 25-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO "ANIMAL - PARKS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" OR "APCO OFFICER" TO READ "COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER" OR "CSO". Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 25-2006 was introduced on second reading by Mrs. Sang and she read the executive summary. City Clerk Pam Anderson assigned Ordinance 1373. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Mrs. Sang to approve Council Bill 25-2006 (Ordinance 1373), an ordinance amending the Code of Laws to change references to " Animal-Parks Code Officer" or APCO Officer" to read "Community Service Officer" or "CSO" on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mr. Womble; carried 8-0. Item 5. COUNCIL BILL 26-2006 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 41 THROUGH 60 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING ABANDONED VEHICLES AND TOWING. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 26-2006 was introduced on second reading by Mrs. Sang and she read the executive summary. City Clerk Pam Anderson assigned Ordinance 1374. Police Chief Daniel Brennan presented a brief staff report. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Mrs. Sang to approve Council Bill 26-2006 (Ordinance 1374), an ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article III Section 41 through 60 of the City Code Concerning Abandoned Vehicles and Towing and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Mr. Schulz and Mr. Gokey; carried 8-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: October 9,2006 Page -6- Item 6. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECT Motion by Ms. Berry that staff research and development at least three different options for a traffic management program that includes: Neighborhood actions Traffic enforcement Traffic calming measures All options should include estimated staffing needs and program costs. Prior to January 15, 2007, the proposed options and recommendations shall be presented to Council at a study session; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 8-0. Motion by Mr. Gokey that the City of Wheat Ridge fiscal year 2006 Capital Investment Program Budget be amended to provide for placement of two additional speed boards on 44th Avenue near Allison Street. He further moved that the Neighborhood Traffic Management Projects account number 30-304-800-844 be increased from $25,000 to $40,000; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 6-2 with Council members Adams and Rotola voting no. Mrs. Adams stated that a traffic management study is being conducted city wide and would rather wait for those results prior to voting on this budget item tonight. Motion by Mrs. Sang that the word "SCHOOL" be marked on the pavement west-bound at 44th Avenue and Zephyr Street and east-bound at 44th Avenue and Brentwood Street to provide additional warning to motorists entering the school zone; seconded by Mr. Gokey; carried 8-0. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS City Attorney Gerald Dahl asked for direction from the City Council regarding the City Manager evaluation. Motion to direct the City Attorney to facilitate the 2006 review of the City Manager evaluation as described in the memorandum; seconded by Mr. Stites; carried 8-0. ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Council Member Berry, stated that the District I meeting will be at the Senior Center on November 15, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., outlined the topics, and mentioned that the meeting will be advertised on Channel 8, City Web Site and in the Wheat Ridge Connection. Council Member Stites mentioned the length of the ballot this year and outlined Wheat Ridge Ballot Questions 2A and 2B and asked for support of these issues. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: October 9,2006 Page -7- Council Member Adams, encouraged the District III residents to attend the meeting that will be held at the Recreation Center on November 16, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. with special guest Rob Osborn, Wheat Ridge 2020. Mayor DiTullio thanked Chief Payne for volunteering the Wheat Ridge Fire Department to be on call to transport a Wheat Ridge citizen to the hospital who is waiting for an organ transplant and is without transportation. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 1 /________ _J y-/ \ .- '. ~/;Lw.tt L~=- klL'- --f"amela Y. Arderson, City Clerk --- APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 23,2006 BY A VOTE OF CC to J . ')\.c:: ~~_~ Mi (e Stites, 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.