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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04/23/2007 ~' :.':'rf'" ~'~..: :', 1DDl11lB'" '"'' ". . -..t " .^ . ...< , ' '-. ~ . .."-. -', ~ ~. ., . . ";1. . . "'\~:, . t .... -_...:. ',... .,.... ., . .,.", " CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO Aoril 23. 2007 Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Council Members present: Karen Adams, Karen Berry, Lena Rotola, Wanda Sang, Larry Schulz, Mike Stites, and Terry Womble. Also present: City Clerk, Michael Snow; 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; Senior Planner, Meredith Reckert ; staff; and interested citizens. Council Members absent: Dean Gokey APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF Aoril 9. 2007 Motion by Council Member Sang to approve the Minutes of April 9, 2007; seconded by Council Member Schulz; carried 7-0. PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES 2006 Public Health Champions Mayor DiTullio recognized Julie Brisson, Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Manager, and Paula Balafas, Wheat Ridge Police Officer, who were 2006 Public Health Champion of the Year Award winners. The Thriving Wheat Ridge Project as well as community members Patty Allen and Lisa Griffin-Seidel were also recognized as Public Health Champions. Elise Lubell, of the Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment was on hand to further commend the winners and the City of Wheat Ridge for the Thriving Wheat Ridge Project. Thrivina Wheat Ridae Week Mayor DiTullio proclaimed the week of April 23, 2007 as the Thriving Wheat Ridge Week and encouraged citizens to recognize the importance of eating better and moving more so that the City of Wheat Ridge can be the healthiest city possible. Crime Victims' Riahts Week Mayor DiTullio proclaimed the week of April 22nd through April 28th, 2007 to be Crime Victims' Rights Week. Gregg Kildow, Executive Director of Intervention Community Corrections Services, accepted a plaque presented by Mayor DiTullio and spoke about the victims' outreach programs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: April 23, 2007 Page -2- Essav Contest Mayor DiTullio introduced Mr. David Holland, Director of Configuration Management from Broadridge, the sponsor of the 4th Annual Wheat Ridge 6th Grade Essay Contest. Mr. Holland introduced and awarded this year's winners: Breeana Cordova - Pennington Elementary Molly Kendall- Maple Grove Elementary Sid Kabotie - Vivian Elementary Alex Sanford - Stober Elementary Joe Wirth - Kullerstrand Elementary Jake Eggar - Wilmore-Davis Elementary Special recognition and thanks were given also to students from Ms. Michele DeAndrea-Austin's English class at Wheat Ridge High School, who judged this year's contest. Wheat Ridae Stormwater Manaaement Proaram Loao Art Contest Winners Mayor DiTullio introduced the following contest winners and presented each with an award medal and prize: 1 st Place - John Thompson, Sophomore at Wheat Ridge High School 2nd Place - Annmarie Carlson, ih Grader at Everitt Middle School 3rd Place - Kendall Roerdomp - ih Grader at Everitt Middle School Mrs. Wheat Ridae Mayor DiTullio introduced Karen Thaler, who has been selected as Mrs. Wheat Ridge and will represent the City of Wheat Ridge in the Mrs. Colorado State Pageant. Mrs. Thaler spoke about her background and the Mrs. Colorado pageant which will take place on May 1 ih at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK No citizens were present to speak. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Council Member Schulz to hear Agenda Item 6 as the first item on tonight's agenda; seconded by Council Member Rotola; carried 7-0. DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS Item 6. RESOLUTION 11-2007 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE MILE HIGH COMPACT. Item 6 was introduced by Council Member Schulz, who read the Executive Summary. Pat Cronenberger, Liaison from DRCOG, spoke in favor of the City adopting and approving the Mile High Compact. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: April 23, 2007 Page -3- Motion by Council Member Schulz to adopt Resolution 11-2007, a resolution authorizing approval of the Mile High Compact; seconded by Council Member Sang; carried 7-0. Mayor DiTullio called for a recess at 7:25 p.m. to resume at 7:35 p.m. Item 1. CONSENT AGENDA: A. RESOLUTION 12-2007 - A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ADDITIONAL BUS SHELTER LOCATIONS. B. RESOLUTION 13-2007 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE AND THE CITIES OF ARVADA, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, GOLDEN, LAKEWOOD, LOUISVILLE, NORTHGLENN, SUPERIOR AND THORNTON CREATING THE COLORADO WIRELESS COMMUNITIES (CWC) FOR THE PURPOSE OF WORKING WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO CONSTRUCT AND DEPLOY A WIRELESS BROADBAND NETWORK THROUGHOUT EACH OF JURISDICTIONS. C. RESOLUTION 14-2007 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 BUDGET TO REFLECT ACCEPTANCE OF THE THRIVING WHEAT RIDGE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,081 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RECREATION PROGRAMS. D. AWARD RFB-07-22, 2007 TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT A TOTAL COST OF $69,459.67. E. 40TH AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL EASEMENT. The Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Council Member Stites. Motion by Council Member Stites to approve items A, B, C, D, and E on the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council Member Womble; carried 7-0. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Item 2. COUNCIL BILL 02-2007 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS. Council Bill 02-2007 was introduced by Council Member Sang on first reading. She read the Executive Summary. Motion by Council Member Sang to approve Council Bill 02-2007 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, May 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in City Counc!' Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Council Member Rotola; carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: April 23, 2007 Item 3. Page -4- COUNCIL BILL 03-2007 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM COMMERCIAL ONE (C-1) TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) AND FOR APPROVAL OF AN OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 2, CADENCE SUBDIVISION (CASE NO. WZ-06-11/BENTON). Council Bill 03-2007 was introduced by Council Member Womble on first reading. He read the Executive Summary. Motion by Council Member Womble to approve Council Bill 03-2007, Case Number WZ- 06-11, on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for May 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers; seconded by Council Members Sang and Stites; carried 7-0. Item 4. COUNCIL BILL 04-2007 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS TO INCLUDE A NEW ARTICLE V, CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATIVE MODEL PROCESS OF CERTAIN CODE OF LAWS PROVISIONS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS TO PROVIDE THAT A NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, SHALL CONSTITUTE A NOTICE TO ABATE A NUISANCE. Council Bill 04-2007 was introduced by Council Member Stites on first reading. He read the Executive Summary. Motion by Council Member Stites to approve Council Bill 04-2007 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, May 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect June 15, 2007; seconded by Council Member Womble; carried 7-0. Item 5. COUNCIL BILL 05-2007, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING DISPOSITION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 38TH AVENUE AND HIGH COURT. Council Bill 05-2007 was introduced by Council Member Womble on first reading. City Clerk Snow read the Executive Summary. Motion by Council Member Womble to approve Council Bill 05-2007 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, May 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, and that it take effect immediately upon adoption; seconded by Council Member Schulz; carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: April 23, 2007 Page -5- DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND MOTIONS Item 7. AWARD OF SOQ-07-27 FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR RENOVATION OF THE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL TO THE C.T. BRANNON CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,845.00. Item 7 was introduced by Council Member Rotola, who read the Executive Summary. Motion by Council Member Rotola to award SOQ-07-27 for design and construction documents of the outdoor pool to the C.T. Brannon Corporation in the amount of $88,845.00, to be charged to account 32-601-800-862 Open Space Fund; seconded by Council Member Berry. Mrs. Manwaring made additional comments regarding the plans. Motion carried 7-0. ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Mayor DiTullio reminded citizens that WR2020 will make a presentation to the Mayor's D.I.R.T. Task Force on Land Banking at their next meeting taking place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 in the City Council Chambers. Mr. DiTullio congratulated and thanked Crown Hill for a great Arbor Day celebration and presentation. Mr. DiTullio also congratulated his son, Anthony DiTullio, for his place winnings at the Regional Weight Lifting competition. Anthony will be moving on to the state competition in May this year. Mr. Stites recognized Wheat Ridge residents he's seen investing time and effort in home cleaning and renovations, reminding owners that they are not only investing in their properties, but also the value of Wheat Ridge communities. Mr. Stites also reminded citizens to "Find it and buy it in Wheat Ridge" and said that he hopes Council Member Gokey gets better soon. Mr. Schulz was pleased with the Arbor Day celebration and was very grateful for the City's signing onto the Mile High Compact. Mr. Schulz also spoke about DRCOG and its role in being a national model, recognizing Council Member Berry for her contributions. Mrs. Rotola recognized and thanked all the residents who showed up and participated in the Fruitdale Subarea town meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: April 23, 2007 Page -6- Mrs. Adams commended the Parks & Recreation Department and the City of Wheat Ridge for participating in the Legacy Tree Program. Mrs. Adams mentioned the Legacy Tree Program is offering to plant 28 trees in Crown Hill Cemetery this spring and those trees can be sponsored by citizens to commemorate someone. Mrs. Adams also mentioned the Public Works Department will be having its Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Open House from 5-8 p.m. on May 15 at the WR Recreation Center, where citizens can give input to making the City viable for bicycle and pedestrian transport. Mr. Womble thanked citizens for the recent calls to him with service requests for Code violations. In particular, Mr. Womble gave thanks to Paul Dietrich on Chase Street, letting him know the couch he notified him of is off the porch. Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:53pm. ~~ Michael Snow, City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON May 14, 2007 BY A VOTE OF 7-0 with Mr. Gokey abstaining. \'\1 ~~ ~(~~~ \~~A Mike Stites, Mayor pro tem The preceding Minutes were prepared according to 947 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. Recordings and DVD's of the meetings are available for listening or viewing in the City Clerk's Office, as well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions.