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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06/11/2007 dMTf. .'i_:",.(:i.::",:''',,;': ,_;,::::':;", U(: ""-'. ..,;: "..,1,",:" CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO June 11. 2007 Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Councilmembers present: Karen Adams, Karen Berry, Dean Gokey, 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; Community Development Planner, Travis Crane; Director of Public Works, Tim Paranto; Wheat Ridge Fire Chief, Jim Payne; staff; and interested citizens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF Mav 14. 2007 Motion by Council Member Sang for approval of the Minutes of May 14, 2007; seconded by Council Member Stites; carried 8-0. PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Mayor DiTullio read the Proclamation for Glory of God Lutheran Church 25th Anniversary of Naming the Church - June 17, 2007. Members of the church were present to accept the Mayor's proclamation. CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Tom Shockley spoke in opposition to the Police Nuisance model and in objection to a number of the City's Codes. Mr. Shockley also voiced his concern for the increased spending he sees.'in the City. Dempsey Andrews and Mike Stebirtz spoke about some flooding issues near Chase Street between 32nd and 26th Avenues. Mr. Andrews and Stebirtz urged Council to make it a high priority to fix these issues. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Council Member Schulz to remove Item 12 from tonight's agenda and postpone the item to the July 9th, 2007 City Council Meeting; seconded by Council Member Rotola; carried 8-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 11, 2007 Page -2- Item 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. RESOLUTION 16-2007 -A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) BETWEEN THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE FOR COOPERATIVE MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,602.50. B. RESOLUTION 18-2007 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,716 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE MODEL PROCESS FOR NUISANCE ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS. C. Approval of Architectural and Site Design Manual. D. Approval of RFP-07-16 Marketing and branding Project to Communication Infrastructure Group, LLC in the not to exceed amount of $30,490.00. E. Approval of RFP-07-04 Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Telephony System to Milestone Networks in the Total Amount of $325,250.83. F. Approval of RFP-07-08 Insurance Broker Services to Insurance Management Associates, Inc. (IMA) of Colorado on a Commission Based Agreement. G. Ratification of the Metro Mayors Caucus Memorandum of Understanding. Consent Agenda was introduced and read by Council Member Stites. Motion by Council Member Stites for approval of Consent Agenda Items A, B, F, and G; seconded by Council Member Gokey; carried 8-0. Motion by Council Member Stites to approve Consent Agenda Item C; seconded by Council Member Sang; carried 7-1 with Council Member Gokey voting No. Motion by Council Member Stites to approve Consent Agenda Item D; seconded by Council Member Rotola; carried 7-1 with Council Member Sang voting No. Motion by Council Member Stites to approve Consent Agenda Item E; seconded by Council Member Rotola; carried 7-1 with Council Member Gokey voting No. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 11, 2007 Page -3- PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING, Item 2. COUNCIL BILL 06-2007, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE- ENACTING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS PERTAINING TO SIGN CODE. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 06-2007 was introduced by Council Member Schulz on second reading. Mr. Schulz read the executive summary. No citizens were present to speak. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Council Member Schulz to continue Council Bill 06-2007, Case No. ZOA-03- 18 (Sign Code) until Monday, July 23rd, 2007, for the resolution of the following issues: 1. Number of portable signs allowed per multi-tenant building; 2. Time limitations for campaign signs; 3. "After Hours" illumination; 4. Requirement for dark background with light colored copy; 5. Potential incentives for monument signs; 6. Number of semi-public signs allowed per service organization. Motion seconded by Council Member Womble; carried 8-0. Item 3. COUNCIL BILL 07-2007, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ZONING OF SOCIAL CLUBS, AND COUNCIL BILL 08-2007, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS TO INCLUDE A NEW ARTICLE XI CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF SOCIAL CLUBS. (CASE NO. ZOA-06-05) Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bills 07-2007 and 08-2007 were introduced by Council Member Sang on second reading. Mrs. Sang read the executive summary. City Clerk Michael Snow assigned Ordinance Nos. 1387 and 1388. Alan White presented the staff report (attached to this packet). No citizens were present to speak. Jim Payne, Wheat Ridge Fire Chief, was on hand to answer questions from Council regarding occupancy and parking ratings for a facility. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 11, 2007 Page -4- Motion by Council Member Sang to approve Council Bill 07-2007 (Ordinance 1387) on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Council Member Gokey; carried 8-0. Motion by Council Member Sang to approve Council Bill 08-2007 (Ordinance 1388) on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Council Member Gokey; carried 8-0. Item 4. COUNCIL BILL 09-2007 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 5 AND 21 OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING CERTAIN CONTRACTOR'S LICENSES. Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Council Bill 09-2007 was introduced by Council Member Schulz on second reading. Mr. Schulz read the executive summary. City Clerk Michael Snow assigned Ordinance No. 1389. Tim Paranto presented the staff report (attached to this packet). No citizens were present to speak. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. Motion by Council Member Schulz to approve Council Bill 09-2007 (Ordinance 1389) on second reading and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Council Member Sang; carried 8-0. Item 5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRIVE THROUGH FACILITY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3190 YOUNGFIELD STREET. (CASE NO. WZ-06-09 & SUP-06-08) Mayor DiTullio opened the public hearing. Item 5 was introduced by Council Member Adams who read the Executive Summary. Travis Crane, Community Development Planner, presented the staff report (attached to this packet). No citizens were present to speak. The applicant did not wish to comment. Mayor DiTullio closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 11, 2007 Page -5- Final Development Plan Motion by Council Member Adams to approve Case No. WZ-06-09, for the following reasons: 1. The Final Development Plan is consistent with the Outline Development Plan. 2. The Final Development Plan meets the standards established in Chapter 26, Article 11/ of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws; Motion seconded by Council Member Stites; carried 8-0. Special Use Permit Motion by Council Member Adams to approve Case No. SUP-06-08 for the following reasons: . 1. The proposed drive through will not contribute to blight in the neighborhood. The development of the property will be an improvement over existing conditions. 2. The use will not have a detrimental effect on the health, safety or welfare of persons in the area. 3. The building will be appropriately designed and all development standards listed on the Outline Development Plan have been made; Motion seconded by Council Members Stites and Womble; carried 8-0. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING ,Item 6. COUNCIL BILL 10-2007 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26- 711 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF BILLBOARDS. Council Bill 1 0-2007 was introduced on first reading by Council Member Sang. Motion by Council Member Sang to approve Council Bill 1 0-2007 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, June 25,2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Council Members Rotola and Schulz; carried 8-0. Item 7. COUNCIL BILL 11-2007: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS, ENTITLED LICENSES, PERMITS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY CODE SECTION 11-231 CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROVISIONAL LICENSING OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS. Council Bill 11-2007 was introduced on first reading by Council Member Adams. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 11, 2007 Page -6- Motion by Council Member Adams to approve Council Bil/11-2007 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, June 25,2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect upon adoption at second reading; seconded by Council Members Womble and Stites; carried 8-0. Item 8. COUNCIL BILL 12-2007: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING REAPPOINTING PRESIDING MUNICIPAL JUDGE CHRISTOPHER RANDALL AND INCREASING HIS BENEFITS AND HOURLY COMPENSATION. Council Bill 12-2007 was introduced on first reading by Council Member Rotola. Motion by Council Member Rotola to approve Council Bil/12-2007 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect upon adoption; seconded by Council Member Schulz; carried 8-0. Item 9. COUNCIL BILL 13-2007 -AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A STRUCTURE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY AT 9201 W 44TH AVENUE AS AN HISTORICAL LANDMARK. (CASE NO. WHL-07-01) Council Bill 13-2007 was introduced on first reading by Council Member Schulz. Motion by Council Member Schulz to approve Council Bill 13-2007 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, July 9,2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Council Members Womble and Rotola; carried 8-0. Item 10. COUNCIL BILL 14-2007 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 41 THROUGH 43 OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES. Council Bill 14-2007 was introduced on first reading by Council Member Sang. Motion by Council Member Sang to approve Council Bill 14-2007 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, June 25,2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect July 1, 2007; seconded by Council Members Womble and Gokey; carried 8-0. Item 11. COUNCIL BILL 15-2007 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPETITIVE CABLE FRANCHISE APPLICATION, REVIEW AND EVALUATION PROCESS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY FRANCHISE APPLICATION SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO 976.41 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Council Bill 15-2007 was introduced on first reading by Council Member Stites. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 11, 2007 Page -7- Motion by Council Member Stites to approve Council Bill 15-2007 on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and that it take effect upon adoption; seconded by Council Member Sang; carried 8-0. DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS Item 12. RESOLUTION 15-2007 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR ADDITIONAL STUDY TO BE COMPLETED FOR THE WADSWORTH CORRIDOR SUBAREA PLAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,950.00. Item postponed to July 9,2007 City Council Meeting. Item 13. RESOLUTION 17-2007 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN JEFFERSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF ARV ADA, THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, THE CITY OF GOLDEN, AND THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COUNTY-WIDE DOG LICENSING PROGRAM. Resolution 17-2007 was introduced by Council Member Adams, who read the Executive Summary. Motion by Council Member Adams to approve Resolution 17-2007; seconded by Council Member Stites; carried 8-0. ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Council Member Rotola extended congratulations to all recent graduates of High School and College. Council Member Stites reminded citizens to "find it, and buy it" in Wheat Ridge. Mayor DiTullio thanked Wheat Ridge and Mullen High School graduates. He informed citizens that the last D.I.R.T. Task Force meeting will be June 20th, 2007 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers and that the Task Forces final decisions will be presented to Council at the July 16th, 2007 Council Meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: June 11, 2007 Page -8- Council Member Schulz informed citizens that he and Council Member Rotola will be organizing a District IV neighborhood meeting soon. Motion by Council Member Berry to bring to a Study Session within the next three months the Energy Conservation Intergovernmental Memorandum in order to explore how Wheat Ridge will implement energy conservation practices in the City; seconded by Council Member Schulz; carried 8-0. Council Member Gokey informed citizens that he and Council Member Sang will be holding a District 1/ neighborhood meeting in mid-August. Council Member Womble made a public apology to Council and the community for his recent behavior and thanked those members of his community who supported him. Meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. ~ Michael Snow, City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 25, 2007 BY A VOTE OF '6 to 0 n),^ct~ 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.