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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
June 27, 2022
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CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• May 23, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
• June 6, 2022 Study Session Notes
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
1. June 2022 - Parks and Recreation Month
2. Introduction of Police Recruits
PUBLICS’ RIGHT TO SPEAK
a. Public may speak on any matter not on the Agenda for a maximum of 3 minutes under Publics’ Right to Speak. Please speak up to be heard when directed by the Mayor.
b. Members of the Public who wish to speak on a Public Hearing item or Decision,
Resolution, or Motion may speak when directed by the Mayor at the conclusion of the staff report for that specific agenda item. c. Members of the Public may comment on any agenda item in writing by noon on the
day of the meeting at www.WheatRidgeSpeaks.org. Comments made on Wheat
Ridge Speaks are considered part of the public record. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
1. Council Bill No. 13-2022 - an ordinance amending Section 16-107 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning harassment and stalking
2. Council Bill No. 10-2022 - an ordinance approving a site lease agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC for use of the municipal building cellular tower 3. Council Bill No. 11-2022 - an ordinance approving a site lease agreement with
Verizon Wireless for use of the municipal building cellular tower
4. Council Bill No. 12-2022 - an ordinance approving a site lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for use of the municipal building cellular tower ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
5. Council Bill No. 15-2022 - an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning the regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units and making conforming amendments therewith
6. Council Bill No. 14-2022 – an ordinance amending Section 17-52 of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws to address the use of assisted mobility devices in park and
recreation areas
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DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
7. Resolution No. 30-2022 – a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation in the
amount of $100,000 for Jefferson Center’s Community Prevention and Engagement
Program CITY MANAGER’S MATTERS
CITY ATTORNEY’S MATTERS
ELECTED OFFICIALS’ MATTERS ADJOURN TO SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
City Council Meeting Minutes
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 WEST 29TH AVENUE, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
May 23, 2022
Note: This meeting was conducted both as a virtual meeting and hybrid, where some
members of the Council or City staff were physically present at the Municipal building, and
some members of the public attended in person as well. Seven members of Council were
present in Council Chambers for this session. Before calling the meeting to order, Mayor
Starker stated the rules and procedures necessitated by this meeting format.
Mayor Starker called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Judy Hutchinson Scott Ohm Rachel Hultin
Amanda Weaver Korey Stites Leah Dozeman Val Nosler Beck
Absent: Janeece Hoppe (excused)
Also, present: City Attorney, Gerald Dahl; Administrative Services Director, Allison
Scheck; Director of Community Development, Ken Johnstone; Police Chief, Chris
Murtha; Commander Jon Pickett; Parks and Recreation Director, Karen O’Donnell; City
Treasurer, Chris Miller; Deputy City Clerk, Robin Eaton; Senior Planner, Scott Cutler,
other staff, guests and interested citizens.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Without objection or correction, the revised Study Session notes of December 6, 2021,
were approved as published.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Without objection or correction, the agenda stood as announced.
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
This item began at 7:03 PM.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Mayor Starker read the proclamation declaring June 2022, as LGBTQ+ Pride Month,
where it is imperative that every person in our community, regardless of sexual
orientation, gender identity, and expression, feels valued, safe, empowered, and
supported by their peers and community leaders.
The proclamation was accepted by Jenny Snell who thanked the Mayor and spoke of
the riots in Greenwich Village and closed with an excerpt from former President
Obamas speech.
Men’s Health Month and Men’s Health Week
Mayor Starker read the proclamation declaring June, 2022 Men’s Health Month and the
week of June 13-19, 2022 as Men’s Health Week in Wheat Ridge. The proclamation
highlighted that the Men’s Health Month website has been established at
www.MensHealthMonth.org and features resources, proclamations, and information
about awareness events and activities, including Wear Blue for Men’s Health, and the
residents of the City of Wheat Ridge are encouraged to increase awareness of the
importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and regular check-ups
Calvin Beasley Vice-President of Integrated SCL Lutheran hospital health services,
accepted the proclamation and stated that even though he might not have been
involved as much as he’d like, he actively encourages everyone to reach out to the
males in their lives, to get them out and get them involved in getting their check-ups.
National Safety Month
Mayor Starker proclaimed the month of June 2022 as National Safety Month which
focuses on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the roads and in
our homes and communities, drawing attention to safe practices that will decrease the
likelihood of accidents. Where the beginning of the summer season, traditionally a time
of increased accidents and injuries, is an appropriate time to focus attention on risk
management and prevention.
The proclamation was grateful accepted by Bill Tocco from the WR Safety Committee,
and WR Public Works department who thanked the Mayor, and responded with
appreciation on behalf of the Safety Committee, their departments and the co-workers
across the City.
National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Mayor Starker read the proclamation declaring the first Friday in June to be National
Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Wheat Ridge to honor and remember all
victims and survivors of gun violence and to declare that we as a country must do more
to reduce gun violence. Where he encouraged all citizens to support their local
communities’ efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence and to honor and value
human lives.
Juniper Loomis accepted the proclamation, who thanked the City Council who worked
at King Soopers in Boulder, and who lost friends in the shooting.
The record shows that CM Hultin arrived at 7:13 PM
PUBLIC’S RIGHT TO SPEAK
The Mayor apprised the meeting of the rules
Public may speak on any matter not on the Agenda for a maximum of 3 minutes under
Publics’ Right to Speak. Please speak up to be heard when directed by the Mayor.
Members of the Public who wish to speak on a Public Hearing item or Decision,
Resolution, or Motion may speak when directed by the Mayor at the conclusion of the
staff report for that specific agenda item.
No one signed up to speak in chambers or in the zoom format
Note about Wheat Ridge Speaks:
Members of the Public may visit the Wheat Ridge Speaks website and enter
written comments of up to 1,000 words on any Council agenda item. The deadline
for citizens to submit comments is 12:00 Noon Mountain Time on the day of a
Council session so that Council members, other elected officials and City Staff have
time to review the comments before the meeting on Monday evening.
The City Clerk’s Office transcribes those Wheat Ridge Speaks comments into
these minutes, placing each comment along with the record for that agenda item,
including items that address a public hearing (verbatim, if the comments do not
contain lascivious language or unlawful hate speech).
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Discussion began at approximately 7:23 p.m.
CM Dozeman introduced the consent agenda.
I would hope the city would consider as part of this repair widening the pedestrian walkway
space on this bridge so that it's easier and safer to navigate, and so that city crews can clear
snow more easily. Right now, the pedestrian crossing is very narrow, making it difficult and
unsafe for people to pass each other particularly if they are on a bike, walking with a stroller,
or other mobility device. It also means city crews need to hand shovel this stretch of
sidewalk, and if they don't get there in time, it turns into an icy patch until it melts,
sometimes for several days, making it basically impassable. I hope you will consider moving
the railings or otherwise widening the sidewalks here as part of this project. Thank you.
May 23, 2022, 9:26 AM
Kelly Blynn
4175 Brentwood St
Wheat Ridge, 80033
a. Resolution No. 25-2022, a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation in the
amount of $50,000 for technology to support telework
Issue
Per City Council’s direction, the City will use increased General Fund reserves from the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to purchase additional computers and ancillary
equipment to support telework.
b. Motion to award a contract to Hallmark Inc. Denver, Colorado for the 2022 Bridge
Repair Project on West 44th Avenue over Clear Creek and approve subsequent
payments in the amount of $566,961.00, with a contingency amount of
$28,348.05 for a total not to exceed amount of $595,309.05
Issue
The 2022 Bridge Repair Project consists of replacing the existing expansion devices
and repairing a pier cap on the West 44th Avenue bridge over Clear Creek. The
expansion device in the middle of the bridge will be eliminated and the bridge expansion
devices on each end of the bridge will be replaced.
Three bids were received for this project which were opened on April 19, 2022. Staff
recommends the lowest responsive bidder, Hallmark Inc. of Denver, Colorado be
awarded the contract for the Bid Schedule #1 amount of $566,961.00 plus a
contingency of $28,348.05
c. Motion to approve payment to Bank of Oklahoma for 2022 principal and interest
payments in the amount of $3,498,800 for the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A
Issue
On May 2, 2017, the City closed on Series 2017A Sales and Use Tax Revenue Bonds
in the par amount of $30,595,000 with a net premium of $2,687,079 for a total of
$33,282,079. The City’s first interest payment for 2022 is due June 1 in the amount of
$389,400 and the principal and second interest payment is due December 1 in the
amount of $3,109,400. Funds to cover the 2022 payments are budgeted in the 2022 2E
Bond Fund budget.
Motion by CM Dozeman to approve Consent Agenda Items a.), b.), and c.), seconded
by CM Stites, motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
Discussion began at approximately 7:26 pm
2. Council Bill No. 06-2022 - An Ordinance amending Article VIII of Chapter 26 of
the Code of Laws to update the City’s floodplain maps and to make conforming
amendments
CM Hultin introduced Council Bill 06-2022
Issue
The floodplain maps for Jefferson County have been revised to include updates to the
floodplain boundaries within three watersheds. The only watershed within the Wheat
Ridge city limits is for a tributary to Sloan’s Lake. Adoption of the most current floodplain
maps is required by the National Flood Insurance Program.
In addition, staff is seeking to make other minor changes to the City’s floodplain
regulations to add a couple of necessary definitions and clarify the adoption of the
official floodplain maps.
Mayor Starker opened the public hearing.
The Mayor reviewed the procedures.
There were none who wanted to speak, neither in person nor through the Zoom format.
Deputy City Clerk Robin Eaton assigned Ordinance No. 1734
Staff Presentation
Projects Supervisor Mark Westberg spoke to the council on the issue and spoke to prior
actions taken. That basically there are three flood hazard areas in Wheat Ridge: one
associated with Clear Creek, one associated with Lena Gulch, and one associated with
tributaries to Sloan’s Lake. The Clear Creek and Lena Gulch floodplains traverse the
City diagonally. The Sloan’s Lake Basin is the watershed extending upstream and
downstream from Sloan’s Lake. The southeast corner of Wheat Ridge, an area of
approximately 500 acres, is included in the watershed.
One of the tributaries, the Ashland Drainageway, extends west along 26th Avenue
between Gray and Quay Streets. Two tributaries to the Ashland Drainageway extend
north of 26th Avenue along Gray and Quay Streets. Along these two tributaries, low-
lying areas and structures in the City are prone to potential flooding during storm events
Mr. Westberg referenced a neighborhood meeting that was held on March 30, 2022, in
conjunction with the City’s annual floodplain outreach meeting. This was to educate the
residents of adoption of the revised Jefferson County Digital Flood Insurance Rate
Maps (DFIRM). None of the attendees commented on the adoption of the revised
DFIRM.
Public Comment
No one came forward to speak.
Council Questions and comments
There were no questions or comments.
Mayor Starker closed the public hearing.
Motion by CM Hultin to approve Council Bill No. 06-2022 - an ordinance amending
Article VIII of Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws to update the City’s floodplain maps and
to make conforming amendments, on second reading, and that it take effect 15 days
final publication, motion seconded by CM Weaver, motion carried 7-0
3. Council Bill No. 04-2022 - An Ordinance approving the rezoning of property
located at 4501 Wadsworth Boulevard from Restricted Commercial (RC) to
Mixed Use-Neighborhood (MU-N)
Discussion began at approximately 7:32 pm
CM Ohm introduced Council Bill 04-2022
Issue
The applicant is requesting approval of a zone change from Restricted Commercial
(RC) to Mixed Use-Neighborhood (MU-N) for property located at 4501 Wadsworth
Boulevard. The zone change will result in a zoning that more accurately reflects
surrounding conditions and other nearby zoning designations.
Mayor Starker opened the public hearing.
The Mayor reviewed the procedures.
Deputy City Clerk Robin Eaton assigned Ordinance No. 1735
Staff Presentation
Scott Cutler, Senior Planner spoke to the council on the issue. The Planning
Commission reviewed this request at a public hearing held on April 7, 2022, and
recommended approval. The staff report with the proposed ODP, and a copy of the
Planning Commission minutes, were attached for reference, and made a part of the
public record.
Mr. Cutler spoke about how the property is located at the west side of Wadsworth
Boulevard between W. 44th Avenue and W. 47th Avenue. Wadsworth Boulevard is one
of Wheat Ridge’s main north-south arterials and is currently undergoing construction as
part of the Wadsworth Improvement Project. The property will be partially impacted
along the frontage by the project, and right-of-way was already acquired. According to
the Jefferson County Assessor, the property is unplatted and the parcel area measures
approximately 18,894 square feet (0.43 acres) after the right-of-way acquisition and
contains a two-story retail building from 1966.
The property is currently zoned Restricted Commercial (RC). There are no adjacent or
nearby properties zoned RC until further north on Wadsworth past W. 46th Avenue.
Most other properties along Wadsworth Boulevard in this area, however, are in more
intensive commercial or mixed-use zone districts and primarily contain commercial
uses. The property immediately to the north at 4535 Wadsworth Blvd was recently
rezoned to MU-N in 2021. To the immediate west is a multi-unit residential development
on Yukon Court zoned Residential-Three (R-3). Further to the east and west are lower-
density residential uses zoned R-2
Public Comment
There were none who wanted to speak, neither in person nor through the Zoom format.
Council Questions and comments
Councilmembers asked several detailed questions about options for zoning this
property, which staff and the applicant Staff answered in detail.
CM Hultin was curious if MUC was considered for the proposed zoning change and use
of the property.
CM Nosler Beck wanted to confirm that it is just a zone change and the current tenants,
if any, would not be impacted.
Mayor Starker closed the public hearing.
Motion by CM Ohm to approve Council Bill No. 03-2022 - an ordinance approving the
rezoning of property located at 4877 Robb Street from Agricultural-One (A-1) to Planned
Commercial approving the rezoning of property located at 4501 Wadsworth Boulevard
from Restricted Commercial (RC) to Mixed Use-Neighborhood (MU-N) on second
reading, and that it takes effect 15 days after final publication, for the following reasons:
1. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the rezoning after
conducting a proper public hearing.
2. The proposed rezoning has been reviewed by the Community Development
Department, which has forwarded its recommendation of approval.
3. The proposed rezoning has been found to comply with the criteria for review in
Section 26-112 of the Code of Laws.
Motion seconded by CM Hultin; discussion of the motion ensued.
The motion carried 7-0.
4. Council Bill No. 05-2022 - An Ordinance amending Section 26-615 of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws concerning small cell CMRS facilities
Discussion began at approximately 7:42 pm
CM Weaver introduced Council Bill 05-2022
Issue
Since 2017, Colorado state law has required that local jurisdictions allow small cell
facilities in all zone districts and in right-of-way. Staff has processed a handful of
applications since then. This ordinance is proposed to update regulations in response to
recent public concerns and based on lessons learned over the last 5 years
Mayor Starker opened the public hearing.
The Mayor reviewed the procedures.
Deputy City Clerk Robin Eaton assigned Ordinance No. 1736
Staff Presentation
City Attorney Gerald Dahl spoke to the council on the issue being referred to as a tune-
up where several years ago, City Council reviewed and adopted Ordinance 1621 which
updated the commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) regulations related to small cell
and which became effective June 12, 2017.
The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance at a public hearing on April
7, 2022 and recommended approval.
Mr. Dahl also spoke about the background of the item where Commercial mobile radio
service (CMRS) refers to the suite of facilities that allow mobile phone service; this
includes freestanding towers, roof mounted antennae, and wall mounted facilities which
collective are sometimes referred to as cell facilities.
The term CMRS originates from federal legislation. Since the 1996 adoption of the
Federal Telecommunications Act, both the federal and state governments have placed
some limitations on the manner in which local governments regulate the installation of
CMRS facilities. For this reason, CMRS facilities are permitted in the City, but local code
establishes reasonable design standards.
Small cell facilities are smaller CMRS facilities that help expand and enhance cellular
networks ensuring coverage across a community. During the 2017 legislative session,
the Colorado Legislature adopted, and the governor signed, House Bill 17-1193
pertaining to small cell infrastructure. As it pertains to local governments, the bill did two
significant things:
1. Made small cell facilities a use-by-right in all zoning districts; and
2. Allowed small cell facilities to locate in public rights-of-way (ROW) and on utility
and traffic signal poles in those locations, and in public utility easements, with
some limitations and subject to City review and approval.
Now these facilities are required to hold a building permit to have a role where the poles
will land in the right of way and only on the property lines, not in the middle of
someone’s property.
Public Comment
There were none who wanted to speak, neither in person nor through the Zoom format.
Council Questions and comments
CM Ohm asked and received confirmation that if it were a new development going into
the city, that a permit would be necessary if they were wanting to put in a pole.
Mayor Starker closed the public hearing.
Motion by CM Weaver to approve Council Bill No. 05-2022 - an ordinance amending
Section 26-615 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning small cell CMRS facilities,
on second reading, with the amendment to Code subsection 26-615.H.2.a
recommended by staff, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication, motion
seconded by CM Stites, discussion of the motion ensued.
The motion carried 7-0.
5. Council Bill No. 08-2022 - An Ordinance adopting a new Article V of Chapter 15
of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning Chronic Nuisance Properties
Discussion started at 7:53 pm
CM Hultin introduced Council Bill 08-2022
Issue
On occasion, property owners or persons in charge of such properties, have failed to
take corrective action to abate certain nuisance conditions on that property. Chronic
nuisance properties have a tremendous negative impact upon the quality of life, safety
and health of the neighborhoods where they are located. This ordinance will adopt a
new Article V of Chapter 15 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to provide additional
tools for the Police Department to address chronic nuisance properties
Mayor Starker opened the public hearing.
The Mayor reviewed the procedures.
Deputy City Clerk Robin Eaton assigned Ordinance No. 1737
Staff Presentation
Commander Jon Pickett spoke briefly to the council on the issue where background was
given that over the last fifteen years, municipalities across the United States have
enacted Chronic Nuisance Ordinances (CNOs) to deal with properties that have an
excessive amount of criminal conduct occurring on or near the property or an excessive
number of 911 calls.
Even though the problem doesn’t come up frequently in the city, when they do the
process takes a great deal of time to address. The current ordinance is quite
ambiguous and vague. The new draft is more concise, especially where the
administrative enforcement is set up to be fair and equitable to the tenants, as well as
owners. The new ordinance will assist the city in addressing these nuisances before
they were able to create lasting quality of life issues within the neighborhoods.
Mr. Dahl also spoke on this item where this is an administrative enforcement
mechanism which relies on that chapter in code that was originally enacted for a
specific action where nuisance complaints would be submitted, frustration grew for
complainants when continuances were granted, or there was a change of council, etc.
The city then put in a proactive process where with an administrative enforcement
procedure, which includes a hearing officer, that helps to speed up the process.
The proposed ordinance creates a mechanism for the City to work with the owner or
manager of chronic nuisance properties to develop a plan to correct such nuisance
activities and, if they fail to do so, incentivize them through fines and other enforcement
mechanisms to remediate their chronic nuisance.
Public Comment
There were none who wanted to speak, neither in person nor through the Zoom format.
Council Questions and comments
CM Hultin wanted clarification on the definition of chronic nuisance properties and
questioned why there is such a layered definition for additional units and violations,
whether it’s a specific unit or the entire building that’s the nuisance.
Mayor Starker closed the public hearing.
Motion by CM Hultin to approve Council Bill No. 08-2022 - an ordinance adopting a
new Article V of Chapter 15 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning Chronic
Nuisance Properties on second reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final
publication motion seconded by CM Dozeman, discussion of the motion ensued.
The motion carried 7-0.
6. Council Bill No. 07-2022 - An Ordinance adopting a new Article V in Chapter 13
of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning vehicular public nuisances
Discussion started at 8:07pm
CM Stites introduced Council Bill 07-2022
Issue
Illegal street racing is a dangerous activity which poses a threat to those citizens using
both public and private roadways. Negative impacts of street racing include excessive
noise at late hours, taking over of public property, dangerous stunts, and road racing
that endangers the public as well as participants and on-lookers. The Wheat Ridge
community has a low tolerance for this behavior. This proposed ordinance will create
more tools for Law Enforcement to deter street racing.
Mayor Starker opened the public hearing.
The Mayor reviewed the procedures.
Deputy City Clerk Robin Eaton assigned Ordinance No. 1738
Staff Presentation
Commander Jonathon Pickett spoke to the council on the issue and gave a brief
background where classifying street racing as a public nuisance is a recent
development in Colorado. At the moment, Denver (the first city to enact such a set of
laws over twelve years ago), Aurora, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo are the other
Colorado municipalities that have enacted such legislation. Most recently, these laws
were enacted partly in response to the decrease in traffic due to the COVID-19
pandemic and the racers that took advantage of the less congested roadways.
The street racing community utilizes social media and technology to organize races or
so called “meet-ups.” Some indications are that the online street racing community has
recognized the significant consequences imposed by these ordinances in these other
cities, leading the organizers of these events to avoid those jurisdictions. It appears that
street racing as a public nuisance law has created an effective deterrent against the
more organized portions of street racing activities.
The Wheat Ridge Police Department has worked diligently to prevent mass gatherings
within Wheat Ridge, but most violations are of a traffic nature and have little
consequence associated with them.
These efforts have been successful this year, bringing complaints of street racing down
significantly; however, several issues still remain. Street racers are very organized and
are able to use social media to their advantage, making it difficult for the PD to intervene
prior to large groups gathering. Although these gatherings have decreased in recent
year, the City’s location in the metro area makes it likely for street racers to travel
through the City on the way to their ultimate destinations or the potential of street racers
taking over the I-70 corridor.
Public Comment
There were none who wanted to speak, neither in person nor through the Zoom format.
Council Questions and comments
There were no questions
Mayor Starker closed the public hearing.
Motion by CM Stites to approve Council Bill No. 07-2022 - an ordinance adopting a new
Article V in Chapter 13 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning vehicular public
nuisances on second reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication,
motion seconded by CM Hutchinson; discussion of the motion ensued.
The motion carried 7-0.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
NONE
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS
Discussion began at approximately 8:14 p.m.
7. Motion to approve the receipt of an in-kind donation from CTP Disc, LLC to
construct a disc golf course at Fruitdale Park and allow naming rights of the
course for a limited 3-year term
CM Dozeman introduced the Motion.
Issue
Closest to The Pin (CTP) wishes to provide a donation valued at $12,000 to construct a
disc golf course at Fruitdale Park. The City currently does not provide amenities for disc
golf play. CTP has designed a course and will manage and coordinate the construction
project. The City has provided specifications for construction and inspections would be
conducted by City staff to ensure quality construction and compliance with standards.
CTP wishes to have rights to name the course with the name of their organization.
Under this agreement and with the recommendation from the Parks & Recreation
Commission, the City will allow naming of the course for 3 years. Approval of a 2/3
majority of City Council is required to approve the naming of a Parks and Recreation
park or facility.
Staff Presentation
Parks and Recreation Director Karen O’Donnell spoke on the background of the
donation, along with the financial impact, and funding. Where the City was approached
by CTP Disc, LLC with the idea to install a disc golf course somewhere on City property.
After careful review of potential locations, Fruitdale Park was identified as an ideal
location. Fruitdale Park currently does not provide amenities for organized athletics.
There are large areas of the park that are “inactive”. City staff recognize there would be
benefits to activating the additional space that is mostly unused and a disc golf course
would maximize the extent and usability of the property.
The financial impact for ownership and maintenance of this course totals $5,350 for
year one. Staff expects this cost will increase by an average of 3% each year.
Construction consists of installation of a hard surface for the tee boxes, along with the
hole or pin. There will be a total of 9 tee boxes and pins installed. Under the proposed
Donation Agreement, the City will provide support for the course by means of annual
routine maintenance, and provide corrective maintenance in the case of damage,
failure, or vandalism. The appurtenances of the disc golf course will belong to the City
and the City will maintain all responsibility for the equipment
Public Comment
Cambria Rollo spoke in favor of the item that being the Parks and Recreation (P&R)
Commission Chair is a great hand in hand from a wheat Ridge business in supplying
another resource to the parks. There are lot of people who are super excited about a
disc course coming to the city.
Pat Cervera who also is a member of the P&R commission, voiced approval of the
donation and the naming rights, where any concerns that they had have been met, and
asked for approval of the motion.
Council Questions
CM Ohm asked if the naming rights could continue after the initial three years, to
continue to another entity other than the city and if there are any other opportunities for
park related naming rights.
CM Hultin wanted clarification that it is just the disc course that is being named and not
the park itself.
Motion by CM Dozeman to approve the receipt of an in-kind donation from CTP Disc,
LLC to construct a disc golf course and allow naming rights of the course for a limited 3-
year term, and in connection therewith approve the facility donation agreement with
CTP Disc, LLC and authorize execution of the same, seconded by CM Nosler Beck.
Discussion on the motion ensued
The Motion carried 7-0.
8. Resolution No. 26-2022 - A Resolution of Denial of Council Bill 02-2022, an
Ordinance approving the rezoning of property at 7585 W. 32nd Avenue from
Restricted-Commercial (R-C) to Planned Residential Development (PRD)
Discussion started at 8:27 pm
CM Hutchinson introduced the Resolution.
Issue
This Resolution creates a record of denial of the application of Hartwood LLC for a zone
change from restricted commercial (R-C) to planned residential development (PRD) for
property located at 7585 W. 32nd Avenue.
Staff Presentation
City Attorney Gerald Dahl described how application was set for public hearing on April
25, 2022; however a legal protest was received pursuant to Code Section 26-112.C.7.
This resulted in the automatic continuation of the public hearing to May 9, 2022. After
conducting the hearing on May 9, the motion to approve the application failed to achieve
the requisite six votes in favor and thus the application was not approved. The Council
thereupon voted to deny the application and directed the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution of denial to be scheduled for Council consideration at the next available
regular business meeting.
He briefly included the background of the application for a zone change but because of
the existence of a valid legal protest pursuant to the City's Charter Section 5.10 and
Code Section 26–112.C, approval of the application required the affirmative vote of six
(6) members of the City Council. Code Section 26-112.C.6 provides, in part: “The city
council shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the [rezoning] application.”
Accordingly, passage of a motion to accomplish one of these actions is required by the
Code, and because the motion to approve failed, final action by the Council is still
required. The Resolution provides that action.
Council Questions
CM Ohm asked for and received clarification that the first motion of that council bill was
to approve the zoning change, which failed, which was the original and the second
motion was to deny the application that was approved, which then carried with it the
direction for this resolution.
CM Stites asked about Roberts Rules of Order to see if there should have been a
different style of motion, say a substitute motion, when denying such an application.
Motion by CM Hutchinson to approve Resolution No. 26-2022, a Resolution of Denial of
Council Bill 02-2022, an Ordinance approving the rezoning of property at 7585 W. 32nd
Avenue from Restricted-Commercial (R-C) to Planned Residential Development (PRD),
seconded by CM Stites, motion carried 7-0.
9. Resolution No. 27-2022 - A Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022 General
Fund budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation in the
amount of $500,000 and approving an agreement with Family Tree for housing
navigation assistance and case management services
CM Nosler Beck introduced the Resolution at 8:33 pm.
Issue
Per City Council’s direction, the City will contribute funds to support non-profit
organizations whose demand for services has increased due to the COVID-19
pandemic using increased general fund reserves from American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funding. Consensus was received by City Council to contribute $500,000 to
Family Tree to assist the City with housing navigation and assistance and case
management services for those persons experiencing homelessness or at threat of
becoming homeless.
Staff Presentation
Marianne Schilling, Assistant to the City Manager spoke on the Zoom format of previous
actions where City Council passed Council Bill No. 18-2021, an ordinance amending
Chapter 11 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws by the addition of a new Article XIV
entitled Hotel Licenses and in connection therewith, adding reference to Extended Stay
Lodging in Chapter 26 use schedules. This ordinance created a licensing program for
hotels and requires minimal amenities to provide safe and healthy environments for
persons relying upon short-term and extended stay housing in Wheat Ridge.
The financial impact was discussed on April 4, 2022, the City will receive a total of
$7,873,279.72 in funds from ARPA to address the impacts of the pandemic. The City
received the first 50% of its allocation in June 2021 and will receive the remaining $3.9
million in June 2022. The purpose of the funding is to:
• Fight the pandemic and support families and businesses struggling with its public
health and economic impacts,
• Maintain vital public services, even amid declines in revenue, and
• Build a strong, resilient, and equitable recovery by making investments that
support long-term growth and opportunity.
The City’s development of new hotel regulations in October 2021 was for the protection
of the health and safety of the public. The intent of this ordinance was two-fold: 1)
require motels that are providing lodging services of less than 30 days to meet certain
minimum standards for public safety and health and 2) require motels that are providing
extended stay services of 30 days or more to meet certain minimum standards for
public safety and health and to provide certain amenities to ensure extended stay units
are livable.
Scott Shields, the CEO of Family Tree was available for comment.
Public Comment
No one came forward to speak.
Council Questions
Council had no questions or concerns
Motion by CM Nosler Beck to approve Resolution No. 27-2022, a resolution amending
the Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental
budget appropriation in the amount of $500,000 and approving an agreement with
Family Tree for housing navigation assistance and case management services,
seconded by CM Dozeman. Discussion on the motion ensued.
The Motion carried 7-0.
CITY MANAGER’S MATTERS
Ken Johnstone discussed about the opening of the tree drop-off area at Anderson park.
Karen O’Donnell described the items allowed for debris from the storm, also items not
being allowed were certain types of construction trailers, no large commercial vehicles,
stumps, paint, or furniture.
CITY ATTORNEY’S MATTERS
Nothing tonight.
ELECTED OFFICIALS’ MATTERS
CM Hutchinson noticed that there was supposed to be a paint drop off with the
Sustainability committee. She was glad for the Council chambers as she was one of
the people who went without heat and power for 31 hours.
CM Nosler Beck thanked everyone for coming together and pitching in for the weather
event. She was sad to learn about the cancelled end of the year school events and
thanked the students and teachers who were able pull off the recent school year during
Covid. Lastly that Anderson pool is still looking for lifeguards
CM Stites also thanked the City staff and P&R for setting up the Anderson park drop-off,
even before he had started receiving calls about it. He received glowing compliments
and support from neighbors of the project. He finished with the message of Memorial
day weekend coming up and to find it and buy it in WR.
CM Dozeman sent her kudo’s to staff for jumping on the ball to get the drop-off area set
up for the limbs. There is another ribbon cutting this one for the Willy Bean which is a
pedal-cab coffee cart at the visitor center. She wishes everyone to have a happy
summer and remind anyone with kiddos that the Zoppe Italian Family circus is having a
camp and sign up can be found at Zoppe.net
CM Ohm wanted to let everyone know that he had attended the Crime Victims bill
signing at PorchLight which was signed by the Governor and attended by other local
dignitaries from around the State. He also received an email from District II constituent
who said that city council, the mayor, and staff are doing a great job.
CM Hultin wanted to recognize the P&R department, who are always very responsive to
our needs. During the storm that night she had tried to save her baby trees, and in the
morning her neighbors had already dragged huge branches of hers that were knocked
down, out of the right of way. By the time she returned home from work they had all
been chopped up and removed. This is yet another example of what makes Wheat
Ridge great.
Mayor Starker expressed his honor and privileged in attending the employee recognition
awards last Saturday morning on Zoom. He wanted to thank city staff and the awards
committee for putting together a wonderful presentation. He also wanted to recognize
the winners, city staff and all employees who work for our citizens, who do great work
and deliver great results.
Lastly he read a short note from City Clerk Steve Kirkpatrick where he wanted to say
thanks to all of you who have expressed your concerns and well-wishes as he and his
family recovers from Covid. He went on to say get the proper tests to be sure of
exposure, as many home test do not give accurate readings. During the time being out
sick he also celebrated 35 years of marriage to his wonderful bride and wanted to wish
her a Happy Anniversary.
After acclaiming the work of former PIO Sara Spaulding, who now is the chief
spokeswoman for the City of Grand Junction, the Mayor reminded everyone that school
is out and to watch out for the little youngsters who may be out getting exercise and that
we are all teachers. He hopes that through interaction with the young people, everyone
can pass on the skills that we have learned to get us this far in life.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 pm.
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Robin Eaton, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON June 27, 2022
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Rachel Hultin, Mayor Pro Tem
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.
Recordings and DVD’s of the meetings are available for listening or viewing by contacting the
City Clerk’s Office, as well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions.
STUDY SESSION NOTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
Hybrid - Virtual Meeting
June 6, 2022
Mayor Bud Starker called the Study Session to order at 6:32 p.m.
This meeting was conducted both as a virtual meeting and hybrid, where some
members of the Council or City staff were physically present at the Municipal building,
and some members of the public attended in person as well. A quorum of members
(eight) of Council were present in Council Chambers for this session.
Mayor Starker welcomed the Council, other elected officials, staff and interested
citizens.
Mayor Starker also explained the virtual/hybrid meeting format, how citizens will have
the opportunity to be heard, and the procedures and policies to be followed.
Council members present Scott Ohm, Amanda Weaver, Judy Hutchinson, Korey Stites,
Valerie Nosler Beck, Janeece Hoppe, and Leah Dozeman. CM Hultin excused herself.
Also present: City Clerk, Steve Kirkpatrick; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl (virtually); City
Manager Patrick Goff; Ken Johnstone; Director of Administration, Allison Scheck;
Special Assistant to the City Manager, Marianne Schilling; interested citizens and
guests.
Public’s Right to Speak
No one came forward to speak this evening.
Note about Wheat Ridge Speaks:
Members of the public may visit the Wheat Ridge Speaks website and enter written
comments of up to 1,000 words on any Council agenda item. The deadline for the
public to submit comments is 12:00 Noon Mountain Time on the day of a Council
session so that Council members, other elected officials and City Staff have time to
review the comments before the meeting on Monday evening.
The City Clerk’s Office transcribes those Wheat Ridge Speaks comments into these
minutes, placing each comment along with the record for that agenda item.
No comments appeared in Wheat Ridge Speaks for this session of Council.
1. 38th West Street Improvements (Kipling Street to Youngfield Street)
Discussion of this item began at approximately 6:34 pm.
Issue
“Re-examine and Advance Sidewalks on 38th Avenue” was identified as one of
Council’s priorities in the 2021-2022 Strategic Plan. This priority has been divided into
two separate geographic areas: 1) 38th West (Kipling Street to Youngfield Street); and
2) 38th East (Wadsworth Boulevard to Harlan Street). Ken Johnstone gave a brief
reprise of previous actions and the Council’s request for an update on progress to date
and next steps to implement the project plan.
Staff Reports
Project Supervisor Mark Westberg, spoke on the city’s prior action including a ballot
issue that failed in 2008, the planning effort along with Localworks in 2017 where speed
zones and rapid rectangular flashing beacons were installed at key pedestrian crossings
to improve pedestrian safety. The selected locations were determined and guided by
the feedback solicited from the stakeholders and community residents. They are
requesting that City Council give direction on:
• What the public wants are for 38th West
• What the public needs are for 38th West, both now and in the future.
• The initial design effort will include a traffic analysis of both the current and future
conditions
• Evaluate the safety and capacity of the existing street to convey both current and
future traffic
• Acquisition may be necessary in some of areas with inadequate ROW depending
on the final selected street cross-section(s)
Councilmembers had questions and comments:
Councilmembers asked detailed questions about several topics, engaging in discussion among themselves and with staff, who answered their questions in detail:
• Several CM thanked the staff and the consultants for their report and more so for
their hard work.
• CM asked numerous, detailed questions of Mr. Nguyen and Mr. Westberg,
responding to their detailed analysis of the needed improvements and plans to
gather residents’ and other stakeholders’ input.
• CM expressed a desire to specifically involve the staff and parents at
Kellerstrand Elementary Schools.
• CM also appreciated the staff’s position that all along the 38th Avenue corridor
there may be different needs for design and construction of drainage, sidewalks,
cycling ramps, etc. at different points.
• CM expressed a desire to also remember that this corridor is a residential street
for most of its length.
• CM also hoped that staff can pursue several avenues for funding the project, not
just Federal funds, but also other sources. The City may need to find two or
even three funding sources.
2. Campaign Finance Code: Fairness, Transparency, Impartiality
Discussion of this item began at approximately 6:58 pm
Issue
A formal election complaint was received during the 2021 local election. During an
investigation of this complaint and a review of campaign finance law, several loopholes
in the campaign finance code were identified that the City Clerk is recommending that
Council close with new ordinances.
Staff Reports
City Clerk Steve Kirkpatrick (CC) spoke on the issue including items from the City
Attorney’s office which were to provide:
1. A detailed analysis of Council’s options with respect to campaign finance
ordinances that will not impinge upon anyone’s First Amendment rights while
leveling the playing field in terms of who is campaigning or petitioning and who is
financing their efforts.
2. A legal analysis about three changes the City Clerk is proposing to the City Code
that would require the following actions.
a. When two or more electors (registered voters) ask the Office of the Clerk
to approve either an initiative or referendum petition form, they will also be
required to file simultaneously as an appropriate type of Political
Committee as defined in current law before they begin circulating their
petition.
b. When two or more persons engage in public acts, again as defined in
current law, that either support or oppose a candidate or support or
oppose a ballot initiative, then those persons shall file as an appropriate
type of Political Committee as defined in and required by current law.
c. When two or more persons register a Political Committee per either a or b
above, those two (or three or…) persons are individually, severally, and
personally liable for timely filings of campaign finance reports and for
paying any fines levied by the Office of the City Clerk ($50 per day per
current law) for late filing or refusal to file campaign finance reports per
current law.
Where writing potential ordinances will require some time and effort to craft language
that will withstand judicial review. Ample time exists for the City Attorneys to draft these
three ordinances and bring them forward for Council’s consideration prior to the 2023
municipal elections (or sooner if events create more urgency).
Finally, this discussion is not about collecting fines as the CC is empowered to waive
fines in all or in part when proper filings are submitted late. This discussion is about
empowering the CC to enforce transparency, impartiality, and accountability in
elections.
Councilmembers had questions and comments:
CC came prepared to ask Council for guidance on the detailed questions and potential
issues related to any policy decisions or ordinances. City Clerk Kirkpatrick and CM
engaged in a detailed discussion.
Mr. Dahl and Clerk Kirkpatrick reviewed a range of options (six in all) Council has in
terms of actions we might take with respect to the proposed ordinances.
CM supported the proposed drafting of ordinances.
CM Hoppe proposed a consensus to direct the Clerk and City Attorney to bring forward
at a future Study Session proposed ordinance language to implement Clerk Kirkpatrick’s
recommended changes to campaign finance Code.
Consensus attained.
3. Strategic Plan Update
Discussion of this item began at approximately 7:46 pm.
Issue
City Council met on February 20, 2021, to hold a strategic planning retreat. Eight
priorities were established to be implemented over a two-year period. A series of study
sessions have been held where staff presented information, work plans, ideas and
sought clarification on some of the items from the City Council. This memorandum
provides a short description of the priority and status of the eight priorities.
Staff Reports
Mr. Goff, Ms. Scheck, and Ms. Schilling spoke on the priorities established in the most
recent Strategic Plan (2021):
• New efforts in engagement in Government; Understanding city processes
• Implement Bulk plane in all residential zone districts
• Re-examine, advance sidewalks on 38th avenue
• Review the vision, mission, and funding of Localworks
• Streamlining permit processes
• Commercial corridor code review
• Policy on non-conforming accessory dwelling units
• Develop solutions and work with partners to address homelessness.
Mr. Goff forecast that a bulk plain ordinance will appear for second reading this August.
He also announced that there will soon be an update on the 38th Avenue project for the east side of the City, from Wadsworth to Sheridan Blvd.
Ms. Shilling gave a detailed report on our efforts to assist people experiencing homelessness.
Councilmembers had questions and comments:
Councilmembers asked detailed questions about several topics, engaging in discussion
among themselves and with staff, who answered their questions in detail:
• CM thanked the staff for their work and their update presentation.
• CM expressed their excitement for the ongoing efforts to improve communication
through dialogue with our residents.
• CM commented that our City archives need an evaluation of what records are available, how far into history they go, and which records should have priority in terms of making the records accessible, readable and understandable.
4. Staff Report(s)
Gary Community Ventures, formerly the Piton Foundation, has begun circulating a petition for a statewide earmark of income tax revenue to building affordable housing. Mr. Goff was asked to gather the sentiments of the Council on this proposal.
5. Elected Officials’ Report(s)
City Clerk Steve Kirkpatrick announced that primary election ballots dropped into the
mail today. He reminded residents how the newly redesigned primary election process
works. Voters registered as unaffiliated (independent) will receive two ballots, one for
the Republican and one for the Democratic primaries. Voters may return either ballot,
but only one of the two ballots.
CM Stites announced that he and CM Weaver will hold their next D III meeting on
Saturday, June 11, at the new apartments in the Clear Creek Crossing project. He also
announced the forthcoming District III meeting dates, including a dumpster day, and
displayed a postcard that will go to all district residents with the details.
CM Ohm commented on other bills proposed at the state legislature to provide more
affordable housing. He also asked about the status of piles of downed tree limbs still
stacked in Anderson Park. Mr. Goff provided an update on plans to mitigate the piles.
CM Weaver asked Mr. Goff a question she received from a constituent about a broken
water tap, given that we have so many water companies serving the City. The resident
is asking if and how the City can help. Mr. Goff gave a specific and detailed answer.
CM Hutchinson commented on an elderly lady who went missing in Anderson Park and
was finally found in good shape 8 days later.
CM Nosler Beck asked about the feasibility of offering residents a turf replacement
option. Staff commented that they would investigate the possibilities. She also
commented that the Anderson Park Pool is the only outdoor pool open in our area at
present, so it is very crowded. She commented that there is sometimes a wait to enter
the pool due to the lack of lifeguards. We desperately need to hire more, and we train
lifeguards. She and Mr. Goff emphasized the need to hire more lifeguards, and the City
will train people who need to get qualified.
CM Ohm asked for a future study session on irrigation and turf replacement, in
connection with CM Nosler Beck’s comments on turf replacement.
CM Dozeman this Saturday June 11 at Five Fridges Farm is the art festival sponsored
by Local Works at Five Fridges Farm. She also noted that Ridge Fest is on June 18th.
She also announced that there is free coffee at 7230 W. 38th Ave tomorrow to raise
money for the Foothills Animal Shelter.
The Mayor thanked everyone for a productive meeting, and encouraged us to drive,
cycle and walk carefully to protect one another. Coffee with the Mayor is this Saturday
at Vignola’s at 9 AM.
The Mayor also congratulated Mr. Goff on his 20th anniversary as a City employee.
ADJOURNMENT
The Study Session adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON June 27, 2022.
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Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
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Rachel Hultin, Mayor Pro Tem
PROCLAMATION Designation of July 2022 as Park and Recreation Month
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country, including the City of Wheat Ridge; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation promotes time spent in nature, which positively
impacts mental health by increasing cognitive performance and well-being, and
alleviating illnesses such as depression, attention deficit disorders, and Alzheimers; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation encourages physical activities by providing space for popular sports, hiking trails, swimming pools and many other activities designed to promote active lifestyles; and
WHEARAS, the City of Wheat Ridge proudly owns and maintains 26 parks, 373 acres of open space, 7 miles of multi-use trails, 22 ball fields, 19 playgrounds, multiple recreation facilities, including an outdoor aquatic complex, and 3 historic properties; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programming and education activities, such as out-of-school time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical
to childhood development; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation increases a community’s economic prosperity
through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism,
the attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and WHEREAS, our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and
recreate outdoors.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY I, Mayor Bud Starker, and the Wheat Ridge City Council that July 2022 is recognized as Park and Recreation Month in the
City of Wheat Ridge. IN WITNESS THEREOF on this 27th day of June 2022.
__________________________ Bud Starker, Mayor
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Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
ITEM NO: 1
DATE: June 27, 2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 13-2022 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 16-107 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING HARASSMENT AND STALKING PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (06/13/2022) BIDS/MOTIONS ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING (06/27/2022)
RESOLUTIONS
QUASI-JUDICIAL: YES NO
_______________ __________________________ City Attorney City Manager ISSUE:
Council Bill 13-2022 amends the local definition of criminal harassment to comply with a recent
decision of the Colorado Supreme Court. PRIOR ACTION: City Council approved this ordinance on first reading on June 13, 2022. A motion was made by
Councilmember Hoppe and seconded by Councilmember Hultin and was approved by a vote of
8-0. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. BACKGROUND:
On March 28, 2022, the Colorado Supreme Court issued its decision in People v. Moreno, 2022 CO 15 (Colo. 2022). In Moreno, the Court reviewed a district court's order invalidating part of Colorado's harassment statute. The lower court found that the phrase "intended to harass" in the
State statute unconstitutionally restricts protected speech. The Colorado Supreme Court agreed
and definitively invalidated this portion of the State’s harassment statute.
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The Wheat Ridge Code harassment provision mirrors the State statutory language. Therefore, it is necessary to remove from the Wheat Ridge Code the language that was recently declared
unconstitutional by the Moreno decision. While this Section is being amended, staff recommends
that we modernize its language to include more modern forms of communication (text, instant
messaging, etc.). RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. RECOMMENDED MOTION: “I move to approve Council Bill No. 13-2022, an ordinance amending Section 16-107 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning harassment and stalking, and that it take effect 15 days
after final publication.”
Or, “I move to postpone indefinitely Council Bill No. 13-2022, an ordinance amending
Section 16-107 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning harassment and stalking for
the following reason(s) __________________.” REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY: Carmen Beery, City Attorney Jerry Dahl, City Attorney
Patrick Goff, City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Council Bill No. 13-2022
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOPPE Council Bill No. 13 Ordinance No. __________ Series of 2022 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16-107 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING HARASSMENT AND STALKING
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado (the “City”), is a Colorado home rule municipality, duly organized and existing pursuant to Section 6 of Article XX of the Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule authority and C.R.S. § 31-15-401, the City, acting through its City Council (the “Council”), is authorized to adopt rules and regulations prohibiting certain conduct and defining general offenses that harm or pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to such authority, the Council has previously defined and adopted certain general offenses, codified as Chapter 16 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws (“Code”), including a prohibition of harassment and stalking, codified as Code Section 16-107; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of Code Section 16-107, several developments have rendered said Section out of date, including the holding of People v. Moreno, 2022 CO 15 (Colo. 2022) and the modernization of interpersonal communication beyond the telephone; and
WHEREAS, the City Council therefore finds that Code Section 16-107 should be amended to bring its language into compliance with both the legal requirements and technological landscape of today.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 16-107 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning harassment and stalking, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 16-107. Harassment; stalking.
(a) It is unlawful for any person, with intent to harass, annoy or alarm another person, to: (1) Strike, shove, kick or otherwise touch a person or subject him to physical contact. (2) In a public place, direct obscene language or make an obscene gesture to or at another person. (3) Follow a person in or about a public place or places.
(4) DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY Initiate communication with another OR DIRECT COMMUNICATION TOWARD ANOTHER PERSON, anonymously or otherwise, either in person or by telephone, TELEPHONE NETWORK, DATA NETWORK, TEXT MESSAGE, INSTANT MESSAGE, COMPUTER, COMPUTER NETWORK, COMPUTER SYSTEM, OR
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OTHER INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC OR DIGITAL MEDIUM, in a manner intended to harass or threaten bodily injury or property damage, or which includes any comment, request, suggestion, or proposal which is obscene. (5) Make a telephone call or cause a telephone to ring repeatedly, whether or not a conversation ensues, with no purpose of legitimate conversation. (6) Makes repeated communications at inconvenient hours that invade the privacy of another and interfere in the use and enjoyment of another's home or private residence or other private property. (7) Repeatedly insult, taunt, challenge, or make communication in offensively coarse language to another in a manner likely to provoke a violent or disorderly response. (8) Commit any two (2) or more of the acts specified in this section against the same person. (b) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "obscene" means a patently offensive description of an ultimate sexual act or solicitation to commit an ultimate sexual act, whether or not said ultimate sexual act is normal or perverted, actual or simulated, including masturbation, cunnilingus, fellatio, anilingus,
or excretory functions. (c) Any act prohibited by subsections (a)(4) or (5) of this section may be deemed to have occurred or to have been committed at the place at which the telephone call OR DIGITAL OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION was either made or received. (d) A person commits harassment by stalking if directly or indirectly through another person such person knowingly makes a credible threat to another person and, in connection with such threat, repeatedly follows that person or a family or household member of that person or makes a credible threat to another person and, in connection with such threat, repeatedly communicates with that person or a family or household member of that person, whether or not a conversation ensues. For purposes of this subsection (d):
(1) "Credible threat" means a threat which would cause a reasonable person to be in fear for the person's life or safety or the life or safety of his/her family or household member(s); (2) "Family or household members(s)" is as defined in section 16-110(a)(3); (3) "In connection with" means acts occurring either before, during, or after the credible threat; and (4) "Repeatedly" means on more than one occasion. Section 2. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained.
Section 3. Severability; Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section, subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the
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remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 13th day of June, 2022, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for June 27, 2022, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., as a virtual meeting and in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado if allowed to meet in person on that date per COVID-19 restrictions.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of ______ to ______, this ________ day of _____________________, 2022.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this ________ day of ____________________, 2022.
Bud Starker, Mayor ATTEST: Stephen Kirkpatrick, City Clerk Approved As To Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: June 16, 2022 Second Publication: June 30, 2022 Jeffco Transcript Effective Date: July 15, 2022
Published: Jeffco Transcript and www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
ITEM NO: 2
DATE: June 27, 2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 10-2022 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
A SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE WEST, LLC FOR USE OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING CELLULAR TOWER PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (06/13/2022) BIDS/MOTIONS ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING (06/27/2022) RESOLUTIONS
QUASI-JUDICIAL: YES NO
_______________ __________________________ Director of Parks & Recreation City Manager ISSUE: The City owns and operates a cellular tower at City Hall and has three lease agreements with
cellular companies for use of the tower. The existing tower is no longer structurally sound and
needs to be replaced to accommodate upgrades of cellular equipment on the tower. New Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile drafted a cost-sharing agreement, which will fund the demolition of the existing cellular tower and the construction of a new cellular monopole at the same location. Approval of this ordinance will allow the City to finalize the Site
Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC.
PRIOR ACTION: The City has a cell tower lease in place with T-Mobile West, LLC which was signed by Mayor DiTullio on September 14, 2006. While negotiating new lease terms, the existing lease expired, and the City has provided for a month-to-month extension until a new lease is approved.
City Council approved this ordinance on first reading on June 13, 2022. A motion was made by
Councilmember Ohm and seconded by Councilmember Stites and was approved by a vote of 8-0.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will have no financial obligation in the demolition of the current tower or construction
of the new tower. The City will receive $3,500 in rent per month, per carrier. The lease will be in
place for fifteen (15) years, with the opportunity to renew in five (5) year increments.
BACKGROUND: Due to aging infrastructure and changes to technology over the years, T-Mobile West, LLC, along with two other cellular carriers, would like to demolish the existing cellular tower located
at City Hall and construct a new monopole cellular tower. City Staff is in support of this
initiative, under the condition that the City will not share in the cost of demolition and
construction. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. If denied or postponed, there will be no impact to
City operations; however, the City will not receive $3,500 per month in lease payments, per carrier,
which amounts to $126,000 per year in revenue. RECOMMENDED MOTION:
“I move to approve Council Bill No. 10-2022, an ordinance approving a Site Lease Agreement
with T-Mobile West, LLC for use of the municipal cell tower, and that it take effect upon adoption and signature by the Mayor, as permitted by Section 5.11 of the Charter.” Or,
“I move to postpone indefinitely Council Bill No. 10-2022, an ordinance approving a Site
Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC for use of the municipal cell tower for the following reason(s) __________________.” REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY:
Karen A. O’Donnell, Parks & Recreation Director
Allison Scheck, Administrative Services Director Patrick Goff, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Council Bill No. 10-2022 2. Exhibit A - T-Mobile West, LLC Site Lease Agreement
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OHM
COUNCIL BILL NO. 10
ORDINANCE NO. _________ Series 2022 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-
MOBILE WEST, LLC FOR USE OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
CELLULAR TOWER
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado (the “City”), is a Colorado home rule municipality, duly organized and existing pursuant to Section 6 of Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and governed by its elected City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority to approve leases for uses of City
property; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to approve a lease with T-Mobile West, LLC for use of the municipal building cellular tower, subject to terms and conditions of said lease; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the lease agreement shall be five (5) years commencing on the first day of the month following acceptance by the City of the new monopole tower on the facility; and WHEREAS, the initial term shall automatically renew for two (2) successive
renewal terms of five (5) years each, with the opportunity for successive five (5) year
terms thereafter with the with mutual and written agreement of and with both parties; and WHEREAS, upon the commencement date, T-Mobile West, LLC shall pay the City of Wheat Ridge rent in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) per
month.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Lease approved. The lease between the City of Wheat Ridge and
T-Mobile West, LLC attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the same, in form approved by the
City Attorney.
Section 2. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and signature by the Mayor, as permitted by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 13th
day of June, 2022, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for June
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27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., as a virtual meeting and in Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado if allowed to meet in person on that date per COVID-19
restrictions.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of ___ to ___, this 27th day of June 2022.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this _____ day of ____________, 2022.
_________________________
Bud Starker, Mayor ATTEST:
_________________________ Stephen Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
Approved as to Form _________________________ Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication: June 16, 2022 Second Publication: June 30, 2022 Jeffco Transcript
Effective Date: June 27, 2022
Published: Jeffco Transcript and www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
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ITEM NO: 3
DATE: June 27, 2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 11-2022 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
A SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS FOR USE OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING CELLULAR TOWER PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (06/13/2022) BIDS/MOTIONS ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING (06/27/2022) RESOLUTIONS
QUASI-JUDICIAL: YES NO
___________________________ __________________________ Director of Parks & Recreation City Manager ISSUE: The City owns and operates a cellular tower at City Hall and has three lease agreements with cellular companies for use of the tower. The existing tower is no longer structurally sound and
needs to be replaced to accommodate upgrades of cellular equipment on the tower. New
Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile drafted a cost-sharing agreement, which will fund the demolition of the existing cellular tower and the construction of a new cellular monopole at the same location. Approval of this ordinance will allow the City to finalize the Site Lease Agreement with Version Wireless.
PRIOR ACTION:
The City has an existing cell tower lease in place with Verizon Wireless which was signed by
Mayor DiTullio on December 13, 2011.
City Council approved this ordinance on first reading on June 13, 2022. A motion was made by Councilmember Hutchinson and seconded by Councilmember Hoppe and was approved by a
vote of 8-0.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will have no financial obligation in the demolition of the current tower or construction
of the new tower. The City will receive $3,500 in rent per month, per carrier. The lease will be in
place for fifteen (15) years, with the opportunity to renew in five (5) year increments.
BACKGROUND: Due to aging infrastructure and changes to technology over the years, Verizon Wireless, along with two other cellular carriers, would like to demolish the existing cellular tower located at City
Hall and construct a new monopole cellular tower. City Staff is in support of this initiative, under
the condition that the City will not share in the cost of demolition and construction. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. If denied or postponed, there will be no impact to
City operations; however, the City will not receive $3,500 per month in lease payments, per carrier, which amounts to $126,000 per year in revenue. RECOMMENDED MOTION:
“I move to approve Council Bill No. 11-2022, an ordinance approving a Site Lease
Agreement with Verizon Wireless for use of the municipal cell tower, and that it take
effect upon adoption and signature by the Mayor, as permitted by Section 5.11 of the Charter.” Or,
“I move to postpone indefinitely Council Bill No. 11-2022, an ordinance approving a Site Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless for use of the municipal cell tower for the following reason(s) __________________.”
REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY: Karen A. O’Donnell, Parks & Recreation Director Allison Scheck, Administrative Services Director Patrick Goff, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Council Bill No. 11-2022 2. Exhibit A - Verizon Wireless Site Lease Agreement
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUTCHINSON
COUNCIL BILL NO. 11
ORDINANCE NO. _________ Series 2022 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
VERIZON WIRELESS FOR USE OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
CELLULAR TOWER
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado (the “City”), is a Colorado home rule municipality, duly organized and existing pursuant to Section 6 of Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and governed by its elected City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority to approve leases for uses of City
property; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to approve a lease with Verizon Wireless for use of the municipal building cellular tower, subject to terms and conditions of said lease; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the lease agreement shall be five (5) years
commencing on the first day of the month following acceptance by the City of the new monopole tower on the facility; and WHEREAS, the initial term shall automatically renew for two (2) successive renewal terms of five (5) years each, with the opportunity for successive five (5) year
terms thereafter with the with mutual and written agreement of and with both parties; and
WHEREAS, upon the commencement date, Verizon Wireless shall pay the City of Wheat Ridge rent in the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) per month.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Lease approved. The lease between the City of Wheat Ridge and Verizon Wireless attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved, and the Mayor and
City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the same, in form approved by the City
Attorney.
Section 2. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and signature by the Mayor, as permitted by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 13th
day of June 2022, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the
City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for June 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge,
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Colorado as a virtual meeting and in Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado if allowed to meet in person on that date per COVID-19 restrictions.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of ___ to ___, this 27th day of June 2022.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this _____ day of ____________, 2022.
_________________________ Bud Starker, Mayor ATTEST:
_________________________ Stephen Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
_________________________
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication: June 16, 2022 Second Publication: June 30, 2022 Jeffco Transcript
Effective Date: June 27, 2022
Published: Jeffco Transcript and www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
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ITEM NO: 4
DATE: June 27, 2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 12-2022 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
A SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC FOR USE OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING CELLULAR TOWER PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING BIDS/MOTIONS ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING RESOLUTIONS
QUASI-JUDICIAL: YES NO
___________________________ __________________________ Director of Parks & Recreation City Manager ISSUE: The City owns and operates a cellular tower at City Hall and has three lease agreements with
cellular companies for use of the tower. The existing tower is no longer structurally sound and
needs to be replaced to accommodate upgrades of cellular equipment on the tower. New Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile drafted a cost-sharing agreement, which will fund the demolition of the existing cellular tower and the construction of a new cellular monopole at the same location. Approval of this ordinance will allow the City to finalize the Site
Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless (commonly known as AT&T).
PRIOR ACTION: The City has an existing cell tower lease in place with New Cingular Wireless, LLC which was
signed by Mayor Starker on May 21, 2019.
City Council approved this ordinance on first reading on June 13, 2022. A motion was made by
Councilmember Stites and seconded by Councilmember Weaver and was approved by a vote of
8-0.
Council Action Form – Site Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC June 27, 2022
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will have no financial obligation in the demolition of the current tower or construction
of the new tower. The City will receive $3,500 in rent per month, per carrier. The lease will be in
place for fifteen (15) years, with the opportunity to renew in five (5) year increments.
BACKGROUND: Due to aging infrastructure and changes to technology over the years, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, along with two other cellular carriers, would like to demolish the existing cellular
tower located at City Hall and construct a new monopole cellular tower. City Staff is in support
of this initiative, under the condition that the City will not share in the cost of demolition and
construction. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. If denied or postponed, there will be no impact to
City operations; however, the City will not receive $3,500 per month in lease payments, per carrier,
which amounts to $126,000 per year in revenue. RECOMMENDED MOTION:
“I move to approve Council Bill No. 12-2022, an ordinance approving a lease with New
Cingular PCS, LLC for use of the municipal cell tower, and that it take effect upon adoption and signature by the Mayor, as permitted by Section 5.11 of the Charter.” Or,
“I move to postpone indefinitely Council Bill No. 12-2022, an ordinance approving a
lease with New Cingular PCS, LLC for use of the municipal cell tower for the following reason(s) __________________.” REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY:
Karen A. O’Donnell, Parks & Recreation Director
Allison Scheck, Administrative Services Director Patrick Goff, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Council Bill No. 12-2022 2. New Cingular PCS, LLC Lease Agreement 3. Signed and Sealed Construction Drawings
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STITES
COUNCIL BILL NO. 12
ORDINANCE NO. _________ Series 2022 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE WITH NEW CINGULAR
WIRELESS PCS, LLC FOR USE OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
CELLULAR TOWER
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado (the “City”), is a Colorado home rule municipality, duly organized and existing pursuant to Section 6 of Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and governed by its elected City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority to approve leases for uses of City
property; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to approve a lease with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for use of the municipal building cellular tower, subject to terms and conditions of said lease; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the lease agreement shall be five (5) years commencing on the first day of the month following acceptance by the City of the new monopole tower on the facility; and WHEREAS, the initial term shall automatically renew for two (2) successive
renewal terms of five (5) years each, with the opportunity for successive five (5) year
terms thereafter with the with mutual and written agreement of and with both parties; and WHEREAS, upon the commencement date, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC shall pay the City of Wheat Ridge rent in the amount of three thousand five hundred
dollars ($3,500) per month.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Lease approved. The lease between the City of Wheat Ridge and
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the same, in form
approved by the City Attorney.
Section 2. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and signature by the Mayor, as permitted by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 13th
day of June 2022, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for June
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27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado as a virtual meeting and in Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat
Ridge, Colorado if allowed to meet in person on that date per COVID-19 restrictions.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of ___ to ___, this 27th day of June 2022.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this _____ day of ____________, 2022.
_________________________ Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________ Stephen Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
_________________________
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication: June 16, 2022 Second Publication: June 30, 2022
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Effective Date: June 27, 2022 Published: Jeffco Transcript and www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
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AMENDED AND RESTATED SITE LEASE AGREEMENT
This AMENDED AND RESTATED SITE LEASE AGREEMENT (the
“Agreement”) is effective the date of the last signature on this Agreement (the “Effective
Date”) by and between City of Wheat Ridge (“Landlord”) and New Cingular Wireless PCS,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company authorized to do business in the State of Colorado
(“Tenant”).
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Site Lease Agreement, dated March 15, 1994, between
Tenant’s predecessor in interest, Denver Cellular Telephone Company, and City of Wheat Ridge
(the “Prior Agreement”), City of Wheat Ridge has granted to Tenant the right to use space on
City of Wheat Ridge’s self-support tower (“Tower”) for installation and operation of
communication equipment, which Tower is located at 7500 W. 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO
80033;
WHEREAS, City of Wheat Ridge intends to replace its Tower, which is failing and no
longer capable of supporting City of Wheat Ridge’s facilities and the communication equipment
of the other parties installed thereon, with a new 140’ steel Monopole (“Monopole”); and
WHEREAS, The parties hereto desire to amend and restate the Prior Agreement in its
entirety with this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth
hereinafter and as provided for in the above-referenced recitals, with are made a part of this
Agreement, the Parties agree to amend and restate the Prior Agreement in its entirety as follows:
1. Property Description. Landlord is the owner of the real property located at 7500 West
29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80034 further described on Exhibit A (the “Property”) as
well as the Monopole on the Property. The Property includes the premises which is comprised
of (i) approximately 350 square feet of ground space on which an existing New Cingular
Wireless equipment shelter is situated (the “Ground Space”), (ii) space on the Monopole
dedicated for Tenant’s exclusive use, and consisting of an envelope of twelve (12) contiguous
vertical feet of space within which any portion of Tenant’s communication equipment and
improvements might be located, operated or maintained (the “Primary RAD Space”), and (iii)
those certain areas where Tenant’s conduits, wires, cables, cable trays and other necessary
connections are located between the Ground Space and the Primary RAD Space (the
“Connection Space”). The Ground Space, Primary RAD Space and Connection Space are
specifically depicted on Exhibit B and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Premises.” In
no event shall Tenant install any equipment on the Monopole at any other location or elevation
other than within the Primary RAD Space without Landlord’s written approval, which Landlord
may withhold at its sole discretion. The Tenant may update the description of the Premises on
Exhibit B to reflect any modifications or changes to the Premises, with such modifications or
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changes subject to the prior written approval of Landlord. Such approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
2. Option. Intentionally omitted.
3. Landlord Cooperation. During the Term (as defined below), Landlord shall reasonably
cooperate, at no cost or expense to Landlord, with Tenant’s due diligence activities, which shall
include, but not be limited to, access to the Property for inspections, testing, and permitting
related to the Permitted Uses (as defined below). Landlord agrees to reasonably cooperate with
Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense to obtain all zoning, land use and other applications for
permits, licenses and approvals required for the Permitted Uses from all applicable governmental
and quasi-governmental entities (collectively, the “Governmental Approvals”). In no event
shall Tenant apply for a change in the zoning classification of the Property. Landlord’s
reasonable cooperation shall include the prompt execution and delivery of any documents
necessary to obtain and maintain Government Approvals or utility services, at locations to be
reviewed and approved by Landlord in writing. Additionally, Landlord shall make reasonable
efforts to not take any actions which are in conflict with or interfere with Tenant’s Governmental
Approvals.
4. Antenna Facilities and Permitted Uses.
a) Pursuant to the terms set forth herein, Landlord leases the Premises to Tenant for the
installation, construction, maintenance, operation, repair, replacement and upgrade of its
equipment, personal property and improvements associated with Tenant’s wireless
communications business (the “Antenna Facilities”). Other than in the event the Tenant
requires use of a temporary facility under Section 4 Paragraph a, and except as required by
Section 4 Paragraph b, in no event shall Tenant construct any tower-like structure on the
Premises. The Premises shall be used solely for the transmission and reception of
communications signals, and the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, repair,
addition, upgrading, removal or replacement of any and all Antenna Facilities. Tenant has the
right to modify, supplement, replace, upgrade and expand the equipment at no additional cost to
the Tenant or Landlord, only with written approval by Landlord (the “Permitted Uses”). The
Premises may not be used for any of other use. The Antenna Facilities shall remain the exclusive
personal property of Tenant and shall not be considered fixtures, regardless of whether any
portion is deemed real or personal property under applicable law. If necessary to maintain
service, Tenant shall have the right to locate a cell-on-wheels, or other temporary antenna facility
on the Premises, subject to approval and execution by the Landlord of a temporary permit for
that purpose, which approval and execution shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or
delayed. In the event Tenant locates a cell-on-wheels, or other temporary antenna facility on the
Premises, Tenant shall continue paying the then current Rent amount due to Landlord. Landlord
shall reasonably cooperate with the placement of the temporary facility at a mutually acceptable
location on the Premises. The Antenna Facilities shall in no way interfere with Landlord’s
operations, services, Landlord’s use, or Landlord’s other tenants’ use of Landlord’s Property.
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(b) Tenant shall purchase and install the Monopole upon the Property in accordance with
the plans and specifications attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “Plans”). Landlord acknowledges
that it has received and approved the Plans for the Monopole. Landlord shall fully cooperate
with Tenant in the construction of the Monopole. Tenant shall retain ownership of the Monopole
until construction is complete, including the installation of antennas and equipment of Tenant.
Ownership of the Monopole and all supporting structures shall transfer to the Landlord upon
completion and acceptance of construction and shall continue with the Landlord after termination
of this Agreement. Upon such transfer, the Landlord shall be responsible for the maintenance and
repair of the Monopole and all supporting structures, except for damage caused by Lessee.
Lessee further warrants that, prior to such transfer, it shall own the Monopole and all supporting
structures to be installed as described herein, that such facilities will not be subject to any
security interests upon installation and that transfer of ownership to the Landlord will be free and
clear of encumbrances.
(c) Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the expiration or earlier termination of
this Agreement, Tenant shall remove, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, the Antenna Facilities,
the existing equipment and cabling, and repair any and all damage to the Premises caused by
such removal, and restore the Premises to its condition prior to the Effective Date, reasonable
wear and tear excepted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant will not be responsible for the
replacement of any trees, shrubs or other vegetation, nor will Tenant be required to remove from
the Premises or the Property any structural steel or any foundations or underground utilities.
Any property not so removed shall, at Landlord’s sole option, be deemed abandoned and may be
removed and disposed of by Landlord in such manner as Landlord shall determine and at
Tenant’s reasonable expense, without notice to Tenant and without any obligation on the part of
Landlord to account to Tenant for any proceeds therefrom. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for
any actual and reasonable expense incurred in restoring the Premises should Tenant fail to
restore the Premises as provided herein.
5. Lease Term; Commencement Date.
a) Landlord and Tenant agree that this Agreement wholly amends and restates the Prior
Agreement between Landlord and Tenant and any and all amendments and supplements thereto
(the “Prior Agreement”). Landlord and Tenant agree that until the Commencement Date (defined
below) of this Agreement, Tenant shall continue to make, and Landlord shall continue to receive,
rental and other payments pursuant to the Prior Agreement. Rental, and other payments, pursuant
to the Prior Agreement shall be applied and credited against Rent and other payments due under
this Agreement.
b) The initial lease term of the Agreement shall be five (5) years commencing on the first
day of the month following acceptance by the Landlord of the new Monopole tower facility on
the Property described at Section 4 Paragraph b, which new Monopole tower is designed to
accommodate Tenant’s Antenna Facilities as described herein (the “Commencement Date”) and
ending at 11:59 p.m. on the day immediately preceding the fifth (5th) anniversary of the
Commencement Date (the “Initial Term”). The Initial Term, together with any Renewal Terms
are referred to collectively as the “Term.” In the event the Commencement Date, as herein
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defined, does not occur on or before February 14, 2023, this Agreement shall terminate and be of
no effect, and as of that date the Prior Agreement shall also terminate.
c) The Initial Term shall automatically renew for two (2) successive renewal terms of five
(5) years each (each a "Renewal Term") as provided herein. Each Renewal Term shall
automatically commence, on the same terms and conditions of this Agreement, unless Tenant
notifies the Landlord in writing of its intention not to renew at least one hundred eighty (180)
days before the expiration of the Term or any Renewal Term, as applicable.
d) Thereafter, successive renewal terms of five (5) years each may commence with the
mutual and written agreement of and between both parties. Notice of intention to renew by
Tenant shall occur at least one hundred eighty (180) days before the expiration of the current
Renewal Term.
6. Rent/Other Charges.
a) Upon the Commencement Date, Tenant shall pay Landlord rent in the amount of Three
Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($3,500.00) per month (the “Rent”). Tenant shall
deliver Rent to Landlord at the address specified in Section 15, or to any future payee or address
so long as Landlord notifies Tenant in writing or by electronic payment. The first Rent payment
shall be due within twenty (20) business days after the Commencement Date. Subsequent Rent
shall be payable by the fifth (5th) day of each month. In the event Rent is paid after the fifteenth
(15th) of the month, a late rent fee shall apply in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the then
current Rent amount.
b) During the Term, Rent shall increase annually on each anniversary of the
Commencement Date by a rate of four percent (4%). The tracking and payment of the increased
Rent amounts shall be the sole responsibility of Tenant. Any outstanding unpaid amounts shall
accrue interest at the lesser of ten percent (10%) per annum or the highest interest rate permitted
by law.
c) Landlord shall reasonably cooperate with Tenant regarding the use of any electronic
rent payment systems.
7. Interference. Tenant shall not interfere with the radio frequency communications of
Landlord or any of the Landlord’s existing tenants as of the Effective Date. After the Effective
Date, Landlord shall not install, or permit any third party to install, any equipment or structures
that interfere with or restrict the operations of Tenant. Any such interference shall be deemed
material breach of this Agreement by Landlord and Landlord shall remove the cause of the
interference within forty-eight (48) hours of notice. Tenant shall have the right to exercise all
legal and equitable rights and remedies to end the interference.
8. Utility Services.
a) Tenant shall have the right to connect to, maintain, repair, upgrade, remove or replace
existing utility related equipment and shall have the right to install new utility related equipment
to service its Antenna Facilities, or cell-on-wheels on, or serving the Premises (collectively, the
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“Utility Facilities”) at Tenant’s sole cost and without interfering with Landlord’s operations,
services, Landlord’s other tenants, and at locations to be identified on Exhibit B.
b) Tenant shall be responsible for all utilities charges for electricity, or any other utility
service used by Tenant on the Premises. Tenant shall ensure installation of separate meters for
Tenant’s utility usage.
9. Access and Easements.
a) Landlord shall furnish, at no additional charge to Tenant, unimpeded and secure access
to the Premises on a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week basis to Tenant and Tenant’s employees,
agents, contractors and other designees. Tenant’s access to the Premises shall not interfere with
Landlord’s regular business activities. If Tenant’s access, whether by its employees, agents,
contractors, or other designees, interrupts or interferes with Landlord’s emergency response,
such interruption or interference shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement.
b) Landlord grants Tenant, at no additional Rent or charge, non-exclusive easements on,
over, under and across the Property for ingress, egress, communications, power and other
utilities, construction, demolition and access to the Premises and any Utility Facilities in routes
identified on Exhibit B (collectively, the “Easements”). Landlord shall not modify, interrupt or
interfere with any communications, electricity, or other utility equipment and easements serving
the Premises, without first providing ten (10) days written notice to Tenant. If an interruption to
the electrical supply will be for an extended period of time, in Tenant’s reasonable
determination, Landlord agrees to allow Tenant the right to bring in a temporary source of power
for the duration of the interruption.
10. Termination. Tenant may terminate this Agreement without further liability, upon thirty
(30) days prior written notice to Landlord, if Tenant, through no fault of its own, is unable to
obtain any Governmental Approval required for the construction or operation of Tenant’s
Antenna Facilities. This Agreement may also be terminated by Tenant upon sixty (60) days’
prior written notice to Landlord for any reason or no reason, so long as Tenant pays Landlord a
termination fee equal to three (3) months’ Rent, at the then-current rate, provided, however, that
no such termination fee will be payable on account of the termination of this Agreement by
Tenant under any termination provision contained in any other section of this Agreement. Upon
Termination, Tenant shall remove all of its existing Antenna Facilities, in accordance with
Section 4(c) above.
11. Casualty and Condemnation.
a) Landlord will provide notice to Tenant of any casualty or other harm affecting the
Monopole within twenty-four (24) hours of the casualty or other harm. If the Premises or
Antenna Facilities are damaged or destroyed by wind, fire or other casualty, not caused by
Tenant or Tenant’s contractors, Tenant shall be entitled to negotiate, compromise, receive and
retain all proceeds of Tenant’s insurance and other claims and Tenant may terminate the
Agreement by written notice to Landlord. In the event Tenant elects to terminate the Agreement
under this Paragraph 11, Landlord agrees to permit Tenant to place temporary transmission and
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reception facilities on the Property, but only until such time as Tenant is able to activate a
replacement transmission facility at another location; notwithstanding the termination of this
Agreement, such temporary facilities will be governed by all of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, including Rent. If Landlord or Tenant undertakes to rebuild or restore the Monopole
and/or the Antenna Facilities, as applicable, Landlord agrees to permit Tenant to place temporary
transmission and reception facilities on the Property at no additional Rent until the reconstruction
of the Monopole and/or the Antenna Facilities is completed. If Landlord determines not to
rebuild or restore the Monopole, Landlord will notify Tenant of such determination within thirty
(30) days after the casualty or other harm. If Landlord does not so notify Tenant and Tenant
decides not to terminate under this Section 11, then Landlord will promptly rebuild or restore any
portion of the Property interfering with or required for Tenant’s Permitted Use of the Premises to
substantially the same condition as existed before the casualty or other harm. Landlord agrees
that the Rent shall be abated until the Property and/or the Premises are rebuilt or restored, unless
Tenant places temporary transmission and reception facilities on the Property.
b) In the event Landlord receives notification of any condemnation proceedings
affecting the Property, Landlord will provide notice of the proceeding to Tenant within twenty-
four (24) hours. If the Premises, any Easements or Antenna Facilities are taken or condemned by
power of eminent domain or other governmental taking, then: (i) this Agreement will terminate
as of the date the title vests in the condemning authority, and (ii) Tenant shall be entitled to
negotiate, compromise, receive and retain all awards attributable to (A) the Antenna Facilities,
(B) Tenant’s leasehold interest in the Property, (C) any moving or relocation benefit available to
Tenant and (D) any other award available to Tenant that is not attributable to Landlord’s title to
or interest in the Property, provided that any award to Tenant will not diminish Landlord’s
recovery.
12. Default and Right to Cure.
a) If Tenant is in arrears in the payment of any Rent or any payments due by Tenant to
Landlord under this Agreement, or any portion thereof, or is in violation of any other covenants
or agreements set forth in the Agreement (a “Default”) and the Default remains uncorrected for a
period of thirty (30) days after Landlord has given written notice thereof pursuant to applicable
law, then Landlord may, at Landlord’s option, undertake any of the following remedies without
limitation: (a) declare the Term of the Agreement ended; (b) terminate Tenant’s right to
possession of the Premises and reenter and repossess the Premises pursuant to applicable
provisions of the Colorado Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer statute; (c) recover all present
and future damages, costs, and other relief to which Landlord is entitled; (d) pursue breach of
contract remedies; and (e) pursue any and all available remedies in law or equity. In the event
possession is terminated by reason of a Default prior to expiration of the Term, Tenant shall
remain responsible for the Rent, subject to Landlord’s duty to mitigate such damages. Delay in
curing a Default will be excused if due to causes beyond the reasonable control of Tenant.
b) The following will be deemed a default by Landlord and a breach of this Agreement:
(i) Landlord’s failure to provide access to the Premises as required by Section 9 within twenty-
four (24) hours after written notice of such failure; (ii) Landlord’s failure to cure an interference
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problem as required by Section 7 of this Agreement within forty-eight (48) hours after written
notice of such failure; or (iii) Landlord’s failure to perform any term, condition or breach of any
warranty or covenant under this Agreement within thirty (30) days after written notice from
Tenant specifying the failure. No such failure, however, will be deemed to exist if Landlord has
commenced to cure the default within such period and provided such efforts are prosecuted to
completion with reasonable diligence. Delay in curing a default will be excused if due to causes
beyond the reasonable control of Landlord. If Landlord remains in default beyond any
applicable cure period, Tenant will have: (i) the right to cure Landlord’s default and to deduct the
costs of such cure from any monies due to Landlord from Tenant, and (ii) any and all other rights
available to it under law and equity.
13. Taxes. Landlord shall pay when due all real estate taxes and assessments for the
Property, including the Premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall reimburse
Landlord within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice from Landlord for any personal property
tax or real estate tax paid for by Landlord which is attributable to the presence, use, occupancy,
or installation of Tenant’s Antenna Facilities during the Term. Landlord shall provide prompt
and timely notice of any tax or assessment for which Tenant is liable. Tenant shall have the right
to challenge any tax or assessment and Landlord shall cooperate with Tenant regarding such
challenge.
14. Insurance and Subrogation and Indemnification.
a) During the Term, Tenant shall carry, at its own cost and expense, the following
insurance: (i) workers’ compensation insurance as required by law; (ii) Employer’s Liability
insurance with limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident/ per disease, per
employee/ per disease, policy limits; (iii) automobile insurance and (iv) commercial general
liability (CGL) insurance per ISO form CG 00 01 or equivalent with respect to its activities on
the Property, covering liability arising from premises, operations, personal injury,
products/completed operations, and contractual liability, such insurance to afford protection of
Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) per occurrence and Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) general
aggregate. The Landlord shall be included as an additional insured on the policy or policies of
General Commercial Liability, with respects to this Agreement. Tenant may satisfy this
requirement by obtaining the appropriate endorsement to any master insurance policy Tenant
maintains. Tenant shall each maintain “all risk” or “special causes of loss” property insurance on
a replacement cost basis for Tenant’s owned real property. Tenant self-insures this risk. In the
event the required policy or policies shall lapse for any reason, Landlord shall have the right, but
not the obligation, to obtain a substitute policy or policies, the cost of which shall be borne by
Tenant.
b) Landlord and Tenant hereby mutually release each other (and their successors and
assigns) from liability and waive all right of recovery against the other for any loss or damage
covered by their respective first party property insurance policies for all perils insured
thereunder. In the event of an insured loss, neither party’s insurance company shall have a
subrogated claim against the other party. Tenant self-insures its property coverage and in
satisfaction of the waiver of subrogation requirement Tenant will include Landlord as joint loss
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payee to the extent of Landlord’s insurable interest which would have been covered had Tenant
purchased property insurance.
c) Subject to the property insurance waivers set forth in the preceding subsection (b),
Landlord and Tenant each agree, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless
the other party from and against any and all administrative and judicial actions and rulings,
claims, causes of action, demands and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, to the
extent caused by or arising out of: (i) any negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct in the
operations or activities on the Property by the indemnifying party or the employees, agents,
contractors, licensees, tenants or subtenants of the indemnifying party, (ii) any spill or other
release of any Hazardous Substances (as defined below) on the Property by the indemnifying
party or the employees, agents, contractors, licensees, tenants or subtenants of the indemnifying
party, or (iii) any breach of any obligation of the indemnifying party under this Agreement. The
indemnifying party’s obligations under this subsection are contingent upon its receiving written
notice of any event giving rise to an obligation to indemnify the other party, within ten (10) days
the indemnified party becomes aware of such event, and the indemnified party’s granting it the
right to control the defense and settlement of the same.
d) Tenant shall not be responsible or liable to Landlord or any third party for any claims,
damages, costs, expenses, including liens, fines, penalties or other enforcement actions,
attributable to any pre-existing violations of applicable laws, codes, ordinances or other
regulations relating to the Property (collectively, “Pre-Existing Violations”). To the extent
Tenant is or may be required to cure such Pre-Existing Violations in order to obtain any
Governmental Approvals for its Permitted Uses of the Premises, however, Tenant shall have the
right, but not the obligation, to cure such Pre-Existing Violations and deduct the curative costs
from Rent payable under this Agreement.
e) The provisions of subsections (b) and (c) above shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
15. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective three (3) business days after
deposit in the U.S. mail, certified, return receipt requested or upon receipt if personally delivered
or sent via a nationally recognized courier to the addresses set forth below. Landlord or Tenant
may from time to time designate any other address for this purpose by providing written notice to
the other party.
If to Tenant, to: If to Landlord, to:
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC City of Wheat Ridge ATTN: Network Real Estate Administration Attn: City Manager Re: Cell Site #COL01219 7500 West 29th Avenue Name: 26th and Wadsworth (CO) Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
FA#: 10093893
1025 Lenox Park Blvd. NE 3rd Floor
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Atlanta. GA 30319
And with a copy to: And with a copy to:
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. City of Wheat Ridge ATTN: AT&T Legal Department Attn: City Attorney Re: Cell Site #COL01219 7500 West 29th Avenue Name: 26th and Wadsworth (CO) Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
FA#: 10093893
208 S. Akard Street Dallas, Texas 75202-4206 16. Quiet Enjoyment, Title and Authority. Landlord covenants and warrants that: (a)
Landlord has full right, power and authority to execute and perform this Agreement and to grant
Tenant the leasehold interest and Easements contemplated under this Agreement; (b) Landlord
has good and unencumbered title to the Property, free and clear of any liens or Mortgages
(defined below) which shall interfere with Tenant’s Permitted Use or any rights to or use of the
Premises; (c) the execution and performance of this Agreement shall not violate any provisions
of any Mortgage, lease, or other agreement binding on Landlord; (d) so long as Tenant is not in
Default, Tenant’s use and quiet enjoyment of the Premises shall not be disturbed; and (e)
Landlord shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, for maintaining all portions of the
Property. Landlord shall not be required to maintain any equipment or improvements and
supplies by Tenant. Tenant covenants and warrants that: (a) Tenant has full right, power and
authority to execute and perform this Agreement; (b) Tenant shall be responsible, at its sole cost
and expense, for maintaining all portions of the Premises.
17. Environmental Laws. Landlord and Tenant agree that each will be responsible for
compliance with all federal, state and local laws in connection with any substances brought onto
the Property that are identified by any law, ordinance or regulation as hazardous, toxic or
dangerous (collectively, the “Hazardous Substances”). Tenant agrees to be responsible for all
losses or damage caused by any Hazardous Substances that it may bring onto the Property and
will indemnify Landlord for all such losses or damages, other actions required to comply with
applicable law. Landlord represents that it has no knowledge of any Hazardous Substances on
the Property. In the event Tenant becomes aware of any Hazardous Substances on the Property,
or any environmental, health or safety condition or matter relating to the Property, which was not
caused by Tenant, that, in Tenant’s sole determination, renders the condition of the Premises or
Property unsuitable for Tenant’s use, or if Tenant believes that the leasing or continued leasing
of the Premises would expose Tenant to undue risks of liability to a government agency or other
third party, then Tenant will have the right, in addition to any other rights it may have at law or
in equity, to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Landlord.
18. Assignment.
a) Tenant will have the right to assign, sell or transfer its interest under this Agreement
upon notice to but without the approval or consent of Landlord, to any entity controlling,
controlled by, or under common control with Tenant, or to any entity which acquires all or
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substantially all of the Tenant’s assets in the market defined by the Federal Communications
Commission in which the Property is located by reason of a merger, acquisition, or other
business reorganization, provided (a) Landlord is provided written notice of such event and (b)
such assignee agrees to assume all liabilities and obligations of Tenant under this Agreement. As
to other parties, Tenant’s rights under this Agreement may not be sold, assigned or transferred
without the written consent of the Landlord, which such consent or refusal to consent shall be
based upon Landlord’s reasonable evaluation of the ability of the proposed transferee to fully and
completely carry out all of the obligations of the Tenant for the remainder of the term of this
Agreement, including any mandatory option periods. In no event shall Tenant have the right to
sublease the Premises or permit the collocation of any third party’s equipment within the
Premises without Landlord’s prior written consent, which may be withheld in Landlord’s sole
discretion. Any attempted assignment by Tenant in violation of this Section shall be null and
void and of no effect whatsoever.
b) Landlord shall be permitted to freely assign this Agreement to the purchaser in
connection with a sale of the Property and/or lease space within the Property (excluding the
Premises) at all times. Landlord may sell the Property or a portion thereof to a third party,
provided: (i) the sale is made subject to the terms of this Agreement; and (ii) if the sale does not
include the assignment of Landlord’s full interest in this Agreement, the purchaser must agree to
perform, without requiring compensation from Tenant or any subtenant, any obligation of
Landlord under this Agreement, including Landlord’s obligation to cooperate with Tenant as
provided hereunder. If Landlord, at any time during the Term of this Agreement, decides to sell
or otherwise transfer all or any part of the Premises, or all or any part of the Property, to a
purchaser other than Tenant, Landlord shall promptly notify Tenant in writing, and such sale, or
transfer shall be subject to this Agreement and Tenant’s rights hereunder. In the event of a
change in ownership, transfer or sale of the Property, within ten (10) days of such transfer,
Landlord or its successor shall send the following documents to Tenant: (i) deed or other
instrument transferring the Property; (ii) IRS Form W-9 from the transferee; (iii) completed and
signed Tenant Payment Direction Form; (iv) full contact information for the transferee including
phone number(s).
19. Relocation. Landlord reserves the right to perform structural maintenance on the
Monopole. Landlord must provide Tenant at least one hundred eighty (180) days’ prior written
notice of any repairs, maintenance or other work (the “Work”) during the Term of this
Agreement which would require the relocation of the Antenna Facilities, absent emergency
circumstances, and the opportunity to temporarily relocate and continue to operate its antennas,
or otherwise to secure the antennas or the Antenna Facilities generally, to protect them from
damage and allow Tenant’s continued operation. Tenant will be permitted to install any type of
temporary facility necessary to keep its Antenna Facilities operational. Any maintenance will be
conducted by Landlord as diligently and expeditiously as possible. Tenant shall cooperate with
Landlord’s request at Tenant’s sole cost and expense.
20. Marking and Lighting Requirements. Landlord acknowledges that Landlord shall be
responsible for compliance with all marking and lighting requirements of the Federal Aviation
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Administration and the FCC. Landlord, to the extent permitted by law, shall indemnify and hold
Tenant harmless from any fines or other liabilities caused by Landlord's failure to comply with
these requirements.
21. Miscellaneous.
a) The prevailing party in any litigation or other legal proceedings arising under this
Agreement (including any appeals and any insolvency actions) shall be entitled to reimbursement
from the non-prevailing party for reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses.
b) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties, and
supersedes all offers, negotiations and other agreements with respect to the subject matter and
Property. Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and executed by both parties.
c) Landlord agrees to reasonably cooperate with Tenant in executing any documents
which Tenant deems necessary to ensure and protect Tenant’s rights in, or use of, the Premises.
Landlord shall execute and deliver: (i) a Memorandum of Lease in substantially the form
attached as Exhibit C; and (ii) if the Property is encumbered by a deed, mortgage or other
security interest (each, a “Mortgage”), a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment
agreement using Tenant’s form.
d) This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Colorado. Jurisdiction and venue for any judicial proceeding under or construing this Agreement
shall be proper and exclusive in the state courts for Jefferson County, Colorado.
e) If any term of this Agreement is found to be void or invalid, the remaining terms of
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. Any questions of particular interpretation
shall be interpreted as to their fair meaning.
f) Each party hereby represents and warrants to the other that this Agreement has been
duly authorized, executed and delivered by it, and that no consent or approval is required by any
lender or other person or entity in connection with the execution or performance of this
Agreement.
g) If either party is represented by any broker or any other leasing agent, such party is
responsible for all commission fee or other payment to such agent.
h) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute a single instrument. Signed
facsimile and electronic copies of this Agreement shall legally bind the Parties to the same extent
as original documents.
i) No provision of this Agreement shall be construed as a contractual waiver of any
immunities or defenses provided to Landlord under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §
24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S., as amended, or any other applicable law.
j) All financial obligations of the Landlord under this Agreement are contingent upon
annual appropriation, budgeting, and availability of specific funds to discharge such obligations.
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Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to create a debt or multiple fiscal year financial
obligation of the Landlord, a pledge of the credit of the Landlord, or a collection or payment
guarantee by the Landlord.
k) Either party shall, at any time upon twenty (20) business days prior written notice from
the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other a statement in writing (i) certifying that
this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect (or, if modified, stating the nature of
such modification and certifying this Agreement, as so modified, is in full force and effect) and
the date to which the Rent and other charges are paid in advance, if any, (ii) acknowledging that
there are not, to such party’s knowledge, any uncured defaults on the part of the other party
hereunder, or specifying such defaults if any are claimed, (iii) confirming the Rent due under this
Agreement and (iv) confirming whether Rent hereunder has been prepaid, and if so, the period of
such prepayment. Any such statement may be conclusively relied upon by any prospective
purchaser or encumbrancer of the Premises.
l) In the event the Agreement is not fully executed and returned to the other party within
thirty (30) days after the date the first party executes the Agreement, the Agreement shall be null
and void and the parties shall have no further obligations to each other.
m) Upon completion of installation of the Antenna Facilities, Tenant will promptly
furnish Landlord with “as built” drawings and copies of the following verifications: (a) site
photos, and (b) building permit and related building and electrical inspection and (c) lien releases
from its contractor(s), as applicable.
n) Other than as specifically provided for herein, neither party shall be entitled to claim or
recover any form of damages, including without limitation, punitive, consequential, exemplary
or economic, including lost profits.
o) Landlord waives any and all lien rights it may have, statutory or otherwise, concerning
the Antenna Facilities or any portion thereof. The Antenna Facilities shall be deemed personal
property for purposes of this Agreement, regardless of whether any portion is deemed real or
personal property under applicable law; Landlord consents to Tenant’s right to remove all or any
portion of the Antenna Facilities from time to time in Tenant’s sole discretion and without
Landlord’s consent.
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LANDLORD: City of Wheat Ridge, a Municipal corporation
of the State of Colorado
By:
Printed Name: Bud Starker
Title: Mayor
Date:
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Stephen Kirkpatrick, City Clerk [seal] APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ Gerald Dahl, City Attorney
TENANT: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company
By: AT&T Mobility Corporation, its Manager By:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
[Landlord Notary block]
STATE OF ____________________ )
) ss.
COUNTY OF __________________ )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ________________________ by
____________________________, [title] ___________________________ of City of Wheat
Ridge , a municipal corporation, on behalf of said City of Wheat Ridge.
Dated: ________________________
Notary Public
Print Name ______________________________________
My commission expires _______________________________
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Ashwani Goel
Director of Engineering
TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF ) ) ss: COUNTY OF )
On the _____ day of ___________________, 20___, before me personally appeared
___________________, and acknowledged under oath that he/she is the
_____________________ of AT&T Mobility Corporation, the Manager of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, the Tenant named in the attached instrument, and as such was authorized to execute this instrument on behalf of the Tenant.
Notary Public: My Commission Expires:
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
The Property is legally described as follows:
PARCEL 1
Lot 1, Block 3, BARTH’S SUBDIVISION excepting the North ½ of the East ½ of said Lot and
the West 6 feet of said parcel therefrom, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
AND BEING the same property conveyed to City of Wheat Ridge, a municipal corporation from
County of Jefferson, State of Colorado acting by and through its duly constituted and appointed
Board of County Commissioners and Commissioner Joanne K. Paterson by Commissioners Deed
dated September 23, 1976 and recorded October O6, 1976 in Deed Book 2911, Page 920.
PARCEL 2
North ½ of the East ½ of Lot 1, Block 3, BARTH’S SUBDIVISION except the East 25 feet as
described in book 722 at page 353, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
AND BEING the same property conveyed to City of Wheat Ridge, a municipal corporation from
County of Jefferson, State of Colorado acting by and through its duly constituted and appointed
Board of County Commissioners and Commissioner Robert Clement by Commissioners Deed
dated March 13, 1979 and recorded April 20, 1979 in Instrument No. 79034601.
Tax Parcel No. 39-264-15-001
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EXHIBIT B
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the location of the Premises is and
depicted as shown below or in the immediately following attachment(s).
Construction drawings to be inserted prior to Agreement signing
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EXHIBIT C
MEMORANDUM OF LEASE
A Site Lease Agreement (the “Agreement”) by and between City of Wheat Ridge (“Landlord”)
and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Tenant”) was
made regarding a portion of the following property (as more particularly described in the
Agreement, the “Premises”):
See Attached Exhibit A incorporated herein for all purposes.
Without limiting the terms and conditions of the Agreement, Landlord and Tenant hereby
acknowledge the following:
1. Capitalized terms used, but not otherwise defined herein, shall have the meanings ascribed to
such terms in the Agreement.
2. The Agreement shall initially be for five (5) years and will commence on the date set forth in
the Agreement (the “Commencement Date”).
3. Tenant shall have the right to extend the Agreement for two (2) additional and successive five-
year terms.
4. After two (2) Renewal periods, Tenant may extend the Agreement for additional and
successive five-year terms providing mutual agreement with Landlord is attained.
5) This memorandum is not a complete summary of the Agreement. It is being executed and
recorded solely to give public record notice of the existence of the Agreement with respect to the
Premises. Provisions in this memorandum shall not be used in interpreting the Agreement’s
provisions and in the event of conflict between this memorandum and the said unrecorded
Agreement, the unrecorded Agreement shall control.
6. This memorandum may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an
original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto were upon the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have respectively executed this
memorandum effective as of the date of the last party to sign.
[SIGNATURES ARE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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LANDLORD: TENANT: City of Wheat Ridge New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC By: AT&T Mobility Corporation, its Manager
By: By:
Printed Name: Printed Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
[Landlord Notary block]
STATE OF ____________________ )
) ss.
COUNTY OF __________________ )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ________________________ by
____________________________, [title] ___________________________ of City of Wheat
Ridge , a municipal corporation, on behalf of said City of Wheat Ridge.
Dated: ________________________
Notary Public
Print Name ______________________________________
My commission expires _______________________________
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Ashwani Goel
Director of Engineering
26-May-2022 | 3:45 PM PDT
[Tenant Acknowledgement]
STATE OF )
) ss: COUNTY OF )
On the _____ day of ___________________, 20___, before me personally appeared ___________________, and acknowledged under oath that he/she is the
_____________________ of AT&T Mobility Corporation, the Manager of New Cingular
Wireless PCS, LLC, the Tenant named in the attached instrument, and as such was authorized to execute this instrument on behalf of the Tenant.
Notary Public: My Commission Expires:
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Exhibit D
Plans and Specifications for the installation of the Monopole
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
SITE INFORMATION
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UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF COLORADO
(800) 922-1987
WWW.UNCC.ORG
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ITEM NO: 5
DATE: June 27, 2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 15-2022 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS THEREWITH
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (06/27/2022) BIDS/MOTIONS ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING (07/11/2022) RESOLUTIONS
QUASI-JUDICIAL: YES NO
_______________________________ _____________________________________
City Attorney City Manager ISSUE: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are smaller, independent residential dwelling units located on the same property as a single-unit home, and can be attached or detached from the
main house. ADUs have been identified as one component of the “missing middle” which
helps increase housing options in Wheat Ridge. This ordinance proposes to legalize ADUs as an accessory use to single-unit homes, while providing flexibility for homeowners in terms of design, location, and development standards. This ordinance is a response to specific policy
direction from City Council based on staff presentations, public feedback, and lessons
learned from peer communities.
In addition to providing a regulatory pathway forward for new ADUs, the ordinance also creates a pathway in certain circumstances for existing ADUs to be legalized.
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PRIOR ACTION: ADUs have long been included in public processes and discussions in Wheat Ridge, dating back to
2015. A full summary of the public process to date will be included with the materials for second
reading.
City Council gave specific policy direction to staff in November 2021 to draft an ordinance allowing ADUs in Wheat Ridge. That direction was refined in April 2022 when staff returned to City Council for an additional study session. The content of the proposed ordinance is based on the ordinance
framework presented to Council in April 2022 as well as additional policy direction given at that
meeting. Planning Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance at a public hearing on June 2, 2022 and
recommended approval. Meeting minutes from the Planning Commission hearing will be included
with the ordinance for second reading. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City is expected to gain revenue from building permit applications for new ADUs.
BACKGROUND:
Current Code The City’s zoning code (Chapter 26) does not specifically define Accessory Dwelling Units but does have a definition for dwelling unit. A dwelling unit is defined in Section 26-123 as:
A building or any portion of a building designed for occupancy as complete, independent
living quarters for one (1) or more persons, having direct access from the outside of the
building or through a common hall, and having living, sleeping, kitchen and sanitary facilities for the exclusive use of the occupants.
Section 26-625 (Accessory buildings and structures) provides regulations on accessory buildings, which are buildings incidental or subordinate to the principal use and structure on a property. Section 26-625.C.1.c.iv specifically prohibits dwelling units to be located within accessory buildings “except as otherwise expressly allowed.” No other portions of the code expressly allow dwelling units in accessory buildings, so effectively detached ADUs are not permitted in the City
of Wheat Ridge.
Where multiple units are permitted by virtue of the zoning, lot size, and lot width; then the code requires they be attached units. For example, a duplex is required to be two attached units. Because the multiple dwelling units are each considered a primary use, they are required to have
their own utility taps and can be sold separately. A Planned Building Group (Section 26-116) can
be reviewed to allow multiple primary structures on a property, but these are rare in a residential context and do not relate to accessory structures.
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ADUs, attached or detached, are intended to be subordinate to the principal dwelling unit on the property, so they differ from the existing forms of multiple units already allowed in the City. They
differ from other housing types already considered within the code.
Proposed Code Amendment The proposed code amendment is based on the consensus of City Council from the November 2021 and April 2022 study sessions.
• Location Permitted: ADUs are permitted in all residential, agricultural, new PRD/PMUD,
and MU-N zone districts as an accessory use to a single-unit home.
• Types of ADUs permitted: Detached and attached.
• Review required: ADUs are subject to administrative review through review of a building
permit application.
• Minimum lot size for ADU: None. Existing building coverage and setback requirements already limit size/location of ADUs. ADUs are exempt from any density restrictions because they are not primary dwellings and cannot be sold separately.
• Owner occupancy requirement: The primary dwelling unit or ADU must be occupied by the property owner. The ADU cannot be sold separately from the primary dwelling unit. This will be enforced through a deed restriction signed and recorded prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Some exceptions will be made for properties which currently exist as rental properties (i.e. both the primary unit and ADU are being rented).
• Size restrictions:
o Not to exceed 50% of the gross floor area of the primary dwelling unit or 1,000 square feet, whichever is more restrictive.
o Exception for attached ADUs in basement: The above size requirements do not
apply, but an attached ADU in a basement may not exceed the area of the first floor of the same structure.
• Height: Not to exceed 25 feet (for a detached ADU), and bulk plane regulations apply. For attached ADUs, the height requirements of the primary structure apply (typically 35 feet in
all residential zone districts).
• Maximum number of ADUs per lot: One (1).
• Parking: No additional off-street parking requirement beyond what is required for a single-
unit home.
• Nonconforming and existing ADUs: The City will allow owners of property with existing structures that may qualify as ADUs (nonconforming or unsanctioned) to apply for legal ADU status. Zoning requirements will not have to be met for existing structures but building code requirements may apply in order to address life safety concerns, electrical
upgrades, and fire separation. A grace period will allow for property owners to come
forward without fear of penalty. This approach has been a high priority for City Council who provided specific policy direction to staff on this topic at the April 2022 study session.
Additional Components of Ordinance
• Short-term rentals: An ADU may be a short-term rental (STR) provided the host
continuously resides on the same property. Because the ADU ordinance requires a
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property owner to live in the primary or accessory dwelling unit, this will allow an ADU to be an STR and considered an owner-occupied (or partial) short-term rental.
This code update does not change the regulatory approach for STRs, but it provides
additional clarification on the relationship between ADUs and STRs.
• New and updated definitions: Definitions for ADU, detached ADU, and attached ADU will be added to the code. Existing definitions for single-family, duplex, and multifamily will be revised so that all terminology within the code is consistent (see
next bullet point).
• Replacement of housing terms: The zoning code contains discrepancies in the definitions of housing types. The Mixed Use code (Article XI of Chapter 26) was
adopted in 2010 to create mixed use districts and to modernize use categories. This resulted in different terms being used in the rest of Chapter 26 to define the same
housing type, which results in confusion and multiple parallel definitions. City
Council supported changing instances of “one-family”, “two-family”, and “multifamily” in the code to “single-unit” or “single detached dwelling”, “duplex” or “two-unit”, and “multi-unit” or “multiple dwellings”, respectively. This will help
modernize the code and create consistency throughout Chapter 26. Per the City
Attorney, this is considered a conforming amendment since existing definitions are already being revised and new ones being added for the ADU ordinance. Notice for this public hearing was provided as required by the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws
(“Code”).
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: “I move to approve Council Bill No. 15-2022, an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws concerning the regulation of accessory dwelling units and making conforming amendments therewith, on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, July 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. as a virtual meeting and in City Council Chambers if allowed
to meet in person on that date per COVID-19 restrictions, and that it take effect August 1, 2022.”
Or, “I move to postpone indefinitely Council Bill No. 15-2022, an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of
the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning the regulation of accessory dwelling units and making
conforming amendments therwith, for the following reason(s) _________________.” REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY:
Scott Cutler, Senior Planner
Lauren Mikulak, Planning Manager Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director
Jerry Dahl, City Attorney
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Patrick Goff, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Council Bill No. 15-2022
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ___________
COUNCIL BILL NO. 15
ORDINANCE NO. _________
Series 2022
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado is a Colorado home rule
municipality, duly organized and existing pursuant to Section 6 of Article XX of the
Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule authority and C.R.S. § 31-23-101, the City,
acting through its City Council (the “Council”), is authorized to adopt ordinances for the
protection of the public health, safety or welfare; and
WHEREAS, the comprehensive plan for the City of Wheat Ridge, Envision
Wheat Ridge, contains goals for increasing the types of housing options available in the
community; and
WHEREAS, public input over the last six years has indicated consistent support
for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) among community members; and
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes ADUs can play an important role in
addressing housing need, affordability, and intergenerational households; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to adopt regulations allowing
ADUs within the City of Wheat Ridge;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 26-115.C.1 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning
administrative variances, is hereby amended as follows:
1. Administrative variances fifty (50) percent or less: The director of community
development is empowered to decide upon applications for administrative
variances from the strict application of any of the “development standards”
pertaining to zone districts in article II and sections 26-501 (off-street parking)
and 26-502 (landscaping requirements), and 26-603 (fencing), 26-646.B
(development standards for ADUs) and article VII (signage) of this chapter,
which apply through the various zone district regulations and in other situations
ATTACHMENT 1
2
which may be specifically authorized in the various sections, without requirement
of a public hearing, under the following conditions:
a. The variance does not exceed fifty (50) percent of the minimum or
maximum standard; and
b. The director of community development finds that a majority of the criteria
as set forth in subsection C.4 hereof, are substantially complied with and
support the request; and
c. The director of community development has notified adjacent property
owners and occupants by letter notice and posting of the site for at least
ten (10) days prior to rendering the decision, and that no objections have
been received during such ten-day period. Any objections must be
received in writing and be directly related to concerns regarding the
request. General objections regarding existing land use conditions or
issues not related to the request will not be considered grounds for
objection.
d. That no additional dwelling units would result from approval of such
variance., other than an accessory dwelling unit.
e. In no instance shall the community development director hear or grant a
variance as to use or as to an activity or development which is prohibited
by this chapter nor shall the limitations of Charter section 5.10.1 be
exceeded.
Section 2. Section 26-120.C.1 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning
nonconforming structures and uses, is hereby amended as follows:
1. Any onesingle- or two-familyunit dwelling structure or customary accessory
structure may be enlarged, altered or added to provided that all lot coverage
requirements of the zoning district in which the structure is located are met,
and provided that the enlargement, alteration or addition does not increase
the extent of nonconforming setbacks by encroaching beyond the existing
setback line. The residential bulk plane standards set forth in subsection 26-
642.A shall apply to any enlargement, alteration, or addition of or to both the
primary structure and any accessory structures to the primary structure. In
addition, no enlargement, alteration or addition which extends within the
nonconforming area shall result in the development of any additional dwelling
units., with the exception of an accessory dwelling unit.
Section 3. Section 26-123 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, defining certain
terms applicable to Chapter 26 of the Code concerning zoning, is hereby amended by
revision of certain definitions and the addition of the following new definitions in the
appropriate alphabetical location, as follows:
3
Accessory dwelling unit. A dwelling unit located on the same lot
with a single detached dwelling and subordinate in size and
purpose to the primary dwelling.
Accessory dwelling unit, attached. An accessory dwelling unit that
is a distinctly separate unit from the primary dwelling unit but is
physically attached to or is integrated within the same structure as
the primary dwelling unit, including a basement, addition, floor, or
portion of a floor.
Accessory dwelling unit, detached. An accessory dwelling unit
that is located within an accessory structure on the same lot as
the primary dwelling unit.
…
Building, accessory. A subordinate building or portion of a main building
the use of which is incidental to that of the main building or use on the
same lot. These accessory buildings shall include, but are not limited to,
private storage sheds, detached garages, detached carports, detached
accessory dwelling units, membrane structures that meet current
building code requirements, chicken coops, gazebos, greenhouses and
barns. An urban garden use may but is not required to have a main
building. Except for urban garden uses, an accessory building must be
clearly subordinate to a main building located on the same lot and an
accessory structure shall not be located on a vacant lot devoid of a
main building.
…
Dwelling, one-family Dwelling, single detached. A building designed
for occupancy by not more than one (1) family. A single dwelling unit
in a single building not attached to other buildings other than
those accessory to the dwelling. Also referred to as single-unit
dwelling.
Dwelling, two-family Dwelling, duplex. A building designed for
occupancy by two (2) families living in separate dwelling units as
tenants from month to month or for a term longer than one (1) month. A
building containing two (2) separate primary dwelling units
attached by one (1) or more common walls either in a stacked
configuration or side-by-side configuration. Also referred to as
two-unit dwelling.
4
Dwelling, multiple. A building or group of buildings designed for
occupancy by three (3) or more families living in separate dwelling units
as tenants from month to month or for a term longer than one (1)
month. Three (3) or more dwelling units where each unit is
attached to the other units either in a stacked configuration or a
side-by side configuration. Also referred to as multi-unit dwelling.
Section 4. The “Table of Uses – Residential” set forth in Section 26-204 of the
Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning uses in residential zone districts, is hereby
amended as follows:
Accessory Uses for Residential Zone Districts Notes
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) See § 26-646, allowed as an accessory
use to a single detached dwelling
Section 5. The “Table of Uses – Agricultural and Public Facilities” set forth in
Section 26-204 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning uses in agricultural and
public facility zone districts, is hereby amended as follows:
Agricultural and Public Facilities Districts
Accessory Uses Notes
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) See § 26-646, allowed as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling
Section 6. Section 26-205.B (Residential-One District (R-1)) of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws is amended by the addition of a new line within the accessory buildings
category as follows:
B. Development standards:
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Building
Coverage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Width
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(a)
Minimum
Side
Yard
Setback
(b)
Minimum
Rear
Yard
Setback
(b)
…
Accessory
Buildings
(d)
Major 15' 1,000 sf N/A N/A 30' (c) 15' 15'
Minor 10' 200 sf N/A N/A 30' (c) 5’ 5’
Accessory
dwelling
25’ (f) Floor
area
N/A N/A 30’ (c) 15’ 15’
5
unit,
detached
limited to
50% of principal,
or 1,000 sf,
whicheve
r is less
…
(f) Bulk plane regulations shall apply in accordance with section 26-642.
Section 7. Section 26-206.B (Residential-One A District (R-1A)) of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws is amended by the addition of a new line within the accessory
buildings category as follows:
B. Development standards:
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Building
Coverage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Width
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(a)
Minimum
Side
Yard
Setback
(b)
Minimum
Rear
Yard
Setback
(b)
…
Accessory
Buildings (d)
Major 15' 1,000 sf N/A N/A 25' (c) 5' if ≤10'
in height, 10' if >10'
in height
5' if ≤10'
in height, 10' if >10'
in height
Minor 10' 400 sf N/A N/A 25' (c) 5’ 5’
Accessory
dwelling
unit,
detached
25’ (f) Floor
area
limited to
50% of
principal, or 1,000
sf, whicheve
r is less
N/A N/A 25’ (c) 5’ if ≤ 10’
in
height,
10’ if >
10’ in height
5’ if ≤ 10’
in
height,
10’ if >
10’ in height
…
(f) Bulk plane regulations shall apply in accordance with section 26-642.
Section 8. Section 26-207.B (Residential-One B District (R-1B)) of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws is amended by the addition of a new line within the accessory
buildings category as follows:
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B. Development standards:
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Building
Coverage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Width
(a)
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(b)
Minimum
Side
Yard
Setback
(c)
Minimum
Rear
Yard
Setback
(c)
…
Accessory
Buildings
(f)
Major 15' 600 sf N/A N/A 25' (d) 5' 5' if ≤10'
in height;
10' if >10'
in height
Minor 10' 300 sf N/A N/A 25' (d) 5’ 5’
Accessory dwelling
unit, detached
25’ (h) Floor area
limited to 50% of
principal, or 1,000
sf,
whichever is less
N/A N/A 25’ (d) 5’ 5’ if ≤ 10’ in
height, 10’ if >
10’ in height
…
(h) Bulk plane regulations shall apply in accordance with section 26-642.
Section 9. Section 26-208.B (Residential-One C District (R-1C)) of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws is amended by the addition of a new line within the accessory
buildings category as follows:
B. Development standards:
Maximum
Height (f)
Maximum
Building
Coverage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Width
(a)
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(b)
Minimum
Side
Yard
Setback
(c)
Minimum
Rear
Yard
Setback
(c)
…
Accessory
Buildings
(e)
Major 15' (f) 600 sf N/A N/A 20' (d) 15' 15'
Minor 10' (f) 300 sf N/A N/A 20' (d) 5’ 5’
Accessory
dwelling
unit,
detached
25’ (f) Floor
area
limited to
50% of
N/A N/A 20’ (d) 5’ 5’
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principal,
or 1,000 sf,
whichever is less
Section 10. Section 26-209.B (Residential-Two District (R-2)) of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws is amended by adding a new line within the accessory buildings
category as follows:
B. Development standards:
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Building
Coverage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Width
(a)
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(b)
Minimum
Side
Yard
Setback
(c)
Minimum
Rear
Yard
Setback
(c)
…
Accessory
Buildings
(f)
Major 15' 1,000 sf
per unit
N/A N/A 25' (d) 5’ 5' if ≤10'
in height;
10' if >10'
in height
Minor 10' 400 sf N/A N/A 25' (d) 5’ 5’
Accessory
dwelling unit,
detached
25’ (h) Floor
area limited to
50% of principal,
or 1,000 sf, whicheve
r is less
N/A N/A 25’ (d) 5’ 5’ if ≤ 10’
in height;
10’ if > 10’ in
height
…
(h) Bulk plane regulations shall apply in accordance with section 26-642.
Section 11. Section 26-210.B (Residential-Two A District (R-2A)) of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws is amended by adding a new line within the accessory buildings
category as follows:
B. Development standards:
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Maximum
Height
Maximum
Building
Coverage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Width
(a)
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(b)
Minimum
Side
Yard
Setback
(c)
Minimum
Rear
Yard
Setback
(c)
…
Accessory
Buildings
(g)
Major 15' 600 sf
(per unit)
N/A N/A 25' (d) 15' 5' if ≤10'
in height;
10' if >10'
in height
Minor 10' 400 sf/4
d.u.
N/A N/A 25' (d) 5’ 5’
Accessory
dwelling unit,
detached
25’ (i) Floor
area limited to
50% of principal,
or 1,000
sf,
whicheve
r is less
N/A N/A 25’ (d) 5’ 5’ if ≤ 10’
in height;
10’ if > 10’ in
height
…
(i) Bulk plane regulations shall apply in accordance with section 26-642.
Section 12. Section 26-211.B (Residential-Three District (R-3)) of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws is amended by adding a new line within the accessory buildings
category as follows:
B. Development standards:
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Building
Coverage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Width
(a)
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(b)
Minimum
Side
Yard
Setback
(d)
Minimum
Rear
Yard
Setback
(d)
…
Accessory
Buildings
(g)
Major 15' (h) (i) 600 sf
(per unit)
N/A N/A 25' (e) 5' 5' if ≤10'
in height;
10' if >10'
in height
Minor 10' (h) (i) 400 sf/4
d.u.
N/A N/A 25' (e) 5’ 5’
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Accessory
dwelling unit,
detached
25’ (i) Floor
area limited to
50% of principal,
or 1,000
sf,
whicheve
r is less
N/A N/A 25’ (e) 5’ 5’ if ≤ 10’
in height;
10’ if > 10’ in
height
Section 13. Section 26-212.B (Residential-Three A District (R-3A)) of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws is amended by adding a new line within the accessory buildings
category as follows:
B. Development standards:
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Building
Coverage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Width
(a)
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(b)
Minimum
Side
Yard
Setback
(d)
Minimum
Rear
Yard
Setback
(d)
…
Accessory
Buildings
(g)
Major 15' 600 sf
(per unit)
N/A N/A 25' (e) 15' 5' if ≤10'
in height;
10' if >10'
in height
Minor 10' 400 sf/4
d.u.
N/A N/A 25' (e) 5’ 5’
Accessory dwelling unit,
detached
25’ (i) Floor area limited to
50% of principal,
or 1,000
sf,
whicheve
r is less
N/A N/A 25’ (e) 5’ 5’ if ≤ 10’ in height;
10’ if > 10’ in
height
…
(i) Bulk plane regulations shall apply in accordance with section 26-642.
Section 14. Section 26-213.B (Agricultural-One District (A-1)) of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws is amended by adding a new line within the accessory buildings
category as follows:
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B. Development standards:
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Building
Coverage
Minimum
Lot Area
(d)
Minimum
Lot Width
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
Minimum
Side
Yard
Setback
(a)
Minimum
Rear
Yard
Setback
(b)
…
Accessory
Buildings
(e)
Major 35' 25% N/A N/A 30' (c) 15' 5'
Minor 35' 25% N/A N/A 30' (c) 15’ 5’
Accessory
dwelling
unit,
detached
25’ Floor
area
limited to
50% of principal,
or 1,000 sf,
whichever is less
N/A N/A 30’ (c) 15’ 5’
Section 15. Section 26-214.B (Agricultural-Two District (A-2)) of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws is amended by adding a new line within the accessory buildings
category as follows:
B. Development standards:
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Building
Coverage
Minimum
Lot Area
(e)
Minimum
Lot Width
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
Minimum
Side
Yard
Setback
(a)
Minimum
Rear
Yard
Setback
(b)
…
Accessory
Buildings (f)
Major 35' 25% N/A N/A 30' (c) 15' 15'
Minor 35' 200 sf N/A N/A 30' (d) 5’ 5’
Accessory
dwelling
unit,
detached
25’ Floor
area
limited to
50% of
principal,
or 1,000
sf,
whichever is less
N/A N/A 30’ (c) 15’ 5’
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Section 16. Section 26-312 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning
planned residential development (PRD) district regulations, is hereby amended by the
addition of a new subsection L, as follows:
L. Any planned residential development approved on and after August 1,
2022, which allows single detached dwelling units as a primary use shall
allow accessory dwelling units as an accessory use.
Section 17. Section 26-316.B of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning
planned mixed use development (PMUD) district regulations, is hereby amended as
follows:
B. Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be a mixture of residential and
commercial uses governed by approval of the outline development plan.
Extended stay lodging shall be permitted only in planned mixed use districts and
planned commercial districts, and only as a special use subject to the standards
in chapter 11, article XVI. Any planned mixed use development approved on
and after August 1, 2022 which allows single detached dwelling units as a
primary use shall allow accessory dwelling units as an accessory use.
Section 18. Section 26-414.A.2.b of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning
exemptions from the parkland dedication requirement, is hereby amended as follows:
b. Exemptions. Nursing homes and similar confined care or skilled nursing facilities are exempt from the requirements of this section. i. Nursing homes and similar confined care or skilled nursing facilities.
ii. Accessory dwelling units. Section 19. Section 26-625 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning
accessory buildings and structures, is hereby amended by deletion of subsection
C.1.c.iv as follows:
iv. Dwelling unit restriction. Except as otherwise expressly allowed, no dwelling
unit shall be located in any accessory.
Section 20. Section 26-626 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning
residential uses in commercial zones; conditions, is hereby amended by the deletion of
subsection D, revision of subsection E, and appropriate re-lettering of the remaining
subsections:
D. Residential dwelling units shall be no less than five hundred (500) square feet
each.
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DE. Parking shall be supplied at the rate of one (1) space per three hundred
(300) square feet of floor area. Parking shall be supplied at the rate of one (1)
space per dwelling unit.
Section 21. Section 26-646.C of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning
allowances for short-term rental hosts, is hereby amended as follows:
C. Maximum number per short-term rental host: A short-term rental host, as defined
in Section 26-123 (“short-term rental host”), may operate a short-term rental in up
to one (1) dwelling unit not occupied by the host (a “whole-home” rental), and
in up to one (1) dwelling unit occupied by the host (a “partial-home” rental)
where a portion of the dwelling unit, such as a room or rooms, functions as a
short-term rental, so long as the host continuously resides in the dwelling unit or
on the same property in either the primary or accessory dwelling unit
through the duration of the rental. This maximum shall apply to all types of
dwelling units in all zone districts, except for the following:
1. Apartments and mixed use developments: A short-term rental host, as the
owner of an apartment or mixed-use development in the Mixed Use –
Neighborhood (MU-N), Mixed Use – Commercial (MU-C) series, and
Commercial-One (C-1) zone districts, may operate a maximum of four (4)
dwelling units as short-term rentals within that development. For apartment
and mixed-use developments with greater than forty (40) dwelling units in
these zone districts, additional short-term rentals are permitted at a rate of
five (5) percent of the total number of dwelling units, in addition to the four
already permitted by this section. For the purposes of this subsection, an
apartment or mixed-use development shall mean one or multiple contiguous
properties under one ownership with one or more multifamily or mixed-use
buildings.
2. Condominium developments: For condominium developments (those which
have a recorded condominium plat allowing for individually-owned dwelling
units) in any zone district, each individual dwelling unit owner is eligible, as a
short-term rental host, to operate a short-term rental as provided by
subsection C of this section, provided that the maximum number of such
rentals allowed by subsection C.1 is not exceeded in the development.
3. Accessory dwelling units: A short-term rental shall be permitted to
operate within an accessory dwelling unit and shall be considered an
owner-occupied or partial-home short-term rental.
Section 22. A new Section 26-646 (Accessory dwelling units) is hereby
adopted within Chapter 26, Article VI, Supplementary Regulations, to read as follows:
Sec. 26-646. – Accessory dwelling units
Accessory dwelling units, as defined in Section 26-123, are subject to the following
requirements:
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A. Eligible zone districts: An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be permitted as an
accessory use to single detached dwellings in all residential and agricultural zone
districts and in the mixed use-neighborhood (MU-N) zone district. Planned
residential developments and planned mixed use developments that are
approved on and after August 1, 2022 and that allow single detached dwelling
units as a primary use shall also allow ADUs as an accessory use.
B. Development standards:
a. Detached accessory dwelling units shall be subject to the accessory
building development standards for the zone district in which they are
located, set forth in sections 26-205 to 26-214 and this section, including
bulk plane requirements for ADUs located in residential zone districts.
b. Attached accessory dwelling units shall be subject to the principal building
development standards for the zone district in which they are located, set
forth in sections 26-205 to 26-214 and this section, including bulk plane
requirements for ADUs located in residential zone districts.
c. Size: The floor area of an accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed fifty
(50) percent of the gross floor area of the primary dwelling unit, or one
thousand (1,000) square feet, whichever is more restrictive. As an
exception to this rule, an attached accessory dwelling unit in a basement
or second floor may exceed this allowance, provided the area does not
exceed the area of the first floor of the same structure.
d. Height: A detached accessory dwelling unit in any zone district may not
exceed 25 feet in height.
C. Parking: No additional parking spaces shall be required. Parking requirements for
short-term rentals may apply if the ADU is being operated as a short-term rental,
subject to the standards in section 26-645.D.6.
D. Maximum number: A maximum of one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be
permitted per property.
E. Owner occupancy:
a. The property owner, as reflected in title records and evidenced by voter
registration, vehicle registration or other similar means, must occupy either
the primary dwelling unit or the ADU.
b. Deed restriction: As a condition of and prior to approval of an ADU, or
issuance of building permit for the ADU (or at a later time if determined by
the director as appropriate for the proposed initial or later use of the
property), the property owner shall be required to execute a declaration of
restrictions, binding upon successors and assigns, in a form approved by
the City Attorney, to be recorded by the City with the Jefferson County
Clerk and Recorder, which requires that:
1. The ADU shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling
unit, nor shall the lot on which it is situated be subdivided unless
such subdivision can be accomplished in accordance with all
provisions of this Code;
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2. The primary dwelling unit or the ADU shall be occupied by the
property owner; and
3. Failure to continuously comply with deed restrictions may subject
the owner of the property to penalties provided for in this Code,
including the revocation of the certificate of occupancy or
completion.
c. Removal of deed restriction: In the event the ADU is demolished or
modified such that it no longer functions as an ADU, the community
development director shall record appropriate documentation releasing
such encumbrance upon written request of the property owner.
F. Nonconforming properties:
a. Owners of property currently containing structures or portions of structures
which may fall within the definition of ADU under section 26-123, are
hereby granted the right to apply to the City for approval of the same until
August 1, 2024. Following that date, and in the absence of City approval
of an ADU under this section, unapproved or unpermitted ADUs shall be
subject to enforcement as provided by law. Upon review and approval of
such applications by the City, the deed restriction requirement of
subsection E shall apply. Development standards of subsection B do not
apply.
b. A building permit shall be required for any construction or modification of
the ADU to bring the structure into compliance with applicable building
codes, to the extent practical, as determined by the community
development director, in consultation with the chief building official. A
building permit is not required to the extent the ADU is determined to be
legally nonconforming pursuant to Section 26-120 as documented by
proof provided by the owner and to the satisfaction of the community
development director.
c. If a property contains more than one (1) ADU, deemed lawful pursuant to
subsections F.a and F.b by August 1, 2024, those ADUs shall be allowed
to remain until voluntarily demolished or converted to other uses,
consistent with the provisions of Code Section 26-120.C.
d. The owner occupancy requirement of this section shall not apply to
properties which, on August 1, 2022 (as documented by proof provided by
the owner and to the satisfaction of the community development director),
contain a primary dwelling and ADU, neither of which are occupied by the
owner. In the event the property is sold or the owner commences
occupancy of either the primary dwelling or ADU, this exemption from the
application of the owner occupancy requirements of this section shall
expire.
e. Properties containing existing nonconforming accessory structures may be
eligible for conversion of those structures to an ADU only to the extent a
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variance to address nonconforming elements is first obtained pursuant to
Section 26-115.
G. Existing development on lot. A single detached dwelling unit must exist as a
primary dwelling unit on the lot or parcel or be constructed simultaneously with
the ADU. A certificate of occupancy or completion for an ADU will only be issued
after or coincident with issuance of the same for the primary dwelling unit.
Section 23. The “Permitted Uses” Chart set forth in Section 26-1111 of the
Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning permitted uses in mixed use zone districts, is
hereby amended by inserting a new row concerning ADUs as follows:
Permitted Uses
Use Group MU-C MU-C Int MU-C
TOD
MU-N
Ancillary Uses
Accessory dwelling unit (see §
26-646), as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling
NP NP NP P
Section 24. The following definitions within Section 26-1119 of the Wheat Ridge
Code of Laws, defining certain terms applicable to Article XI of Chapter 26 of the Code
concerning mixed use zoning, are hereby amended, as follows:
Dwelling, duplex. A building designed for occupancy by two (2) families
living in separate dwelling units as tenants from month to month or for a
term longer than one (1) month. A building containing two (2)
separate primary dwelling units attached by one (1) or more
common walls either in a stacked configuration or side-by-side
configuration. Also referred to as two-unit dwelling.
…
Dwelling, single detached. A single dwelling unit in a single building not
attached to other buildings other than those accessory to the dwelling.
Also referred to as single-unit dwelling.
Section 25. All references to the terms “single-family,” “two-family,” and “multi-
family” within Chapters 21 and 26 are hereby replaced with the terms “single-unit” or
“single detached”, “duplex,” and “multi-unit” as enumerated in the attached Exhibit 1.
Section 26. Severability, Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section,
subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall
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not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 27. Effective Dates; Compliance Required. This Ordinance shall take
effect on August 1, 2022, as permitted by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of __ to __ on
this 27th day of June, 2022, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for July 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., as a virtual meeting and in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado if allowed to meet in person on that date per COVID-19 restrictions and that it takes effect on August 1, 2022.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final
reading by a vote of ___ to ___, this 11th day of July, 2022.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this _____ day of ____________, 2022.
________________________
Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Stephen Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
_________________________
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication: June 30, 2022 Second Publication: Effective Date:
Published:
Jeffco Transcript and www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
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Exhibit 1
The terms “single-family”, “two-family”, and “multi-family” are hereby replaced in the
listed sections, as follows:
26-103.B Replace "single and two-family" with "single detached and duplex"
26-103.E Replace "single-family" with "single-unit dwelling"
26-111.A Replace "single-family dwelling or one-duplex dwelling" with "single-unit dwelling or two-unit dwelling"
26-117.C Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit"
26-117.D Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit" (three instances)
26-117.D Replace "single-family or two-family" with "single-unit or two-unit"
26-120.B Replace "single-family" with "single-unit" and “single-family residence” with “single-unit dwelling”
26-123 Definition of Bed and breakfast rooms: Replace "one-family" with "single detached" (both instances)
26-123 Definition of Manufactured Home: Replace "single-family" with "single-unit or accessory" 26-204 (Residential Table of Uses) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling"
Replace "Two-family dwelling" with "Duplex dwelling"
Replace "Three-family dwelling" with "Three-unit dwelling"
Replace "Four-family dwelling" with "Four-unit dwelling"
Replace "Multifamily dwelling" with "Multi-unit dwelling"
For Farmers' markets use, update notes: Replace "single- or two-family home" with "single- or two-unit dwelling"
In Accessory Uses table, for Farmers' markets, update notes: "Replace "single- or two-family home" with "single- or two-unit dwelling"
26-204 (Agricultural and Public Facilities Table of Uses) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling"
26-205.B (R-1) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling"
26-206.B (R-1A) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling"
26-207.B (R-1B) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling"
26-208.A (R-1C) Replace "single-family" with "single-unit"
26-208.B (R-1C) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling"
26-209.B (R-2) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling" and "Two-family dwelling" with "Duplex dwelling"
26-210.B (R-2A) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling" and "Two-family dwelling" with "Duplex dwelling" and “Multifamily” with “Multi-unit dwelling”
Footnote d: Replace "one- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit"
Footnote e: Replace “multifamily” with “multi-unit”
Footnote h: Replace “multifamily dwelling units” with “multi-unit dwellings”
26-210.C (R-2A) Replace "single- or two-family homes" with "single- or two-unit dwellings"
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26-211.B (R-3) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling" and "Two-family dwelling" with "Duplex dwelling" and replace “Multifamily” with “Multi-unit dwelling”
Footnote e: Replace "one- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit"
Footnote f: Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit"
Footnote i: Replace "one-family" with "single detached" Footnote i (after bulk plane line): Replace “multifamily dwelling units” with “multi-unit dwellings”
26-211.C (R-3) Replace "single- or two-family homes" with "single- or two-unit dwellings" 26-212.B (R-3A) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling" and "Two-family dwelling" with "Duplex dwelling" and “Multifamily” with “Multi-unit dwelling”
Footnote e: Replace "one- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit"
Footnote f: Replace “multifamily” with “multi-unit”
Footnote h: Replace “multifamily dwelling units” with “multi-unit dwellings”
26-212.C (R-3A) Replace "single- or two-family homes" with "single- or two-unit dwellings"
26-213.A (A-1) Replace "single-family" with "single-unit" 26-213.B (A-1) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling"
Footnote c: Replace "one-family or two-family dwelling" with "single-unit dwelling"
26-213.C (A-1) Replace "single- or two-family homes" with "single- or two-unit dwellings"
26-214.B (A-2) Replace "One-family dwelling" with "Single detached dwelling"
Footnote c: Replace "one-family or two-family dwelling" with "single-unit dwelling"
26-214.C (A-2) Replace "single- or two-family homes" with "single- or two-unit dwellings"
26-215.C (PF) Replace "single- or two-family homes" with "single- or two-unit dwellings"
26-307.D Replace "single- and two-family" with "single- and two-unit dwelling"
26-412.D.2.b Replace "in a single family area" with "in an area predominately consisting of single detached dwellings"
26-417.E.2.b Replace "Multifamily" in title with "Multi-unit" and in subset "i"
26-417.E.2.c Replace "Single- or two-family" in title with "Single- or two-unit", in title and in subset "i"
26-420
Replace “multi-family” with “multi-unit residential” in the section heading. Replace all instances of “multi-family” throughout following the instructions below (in order of appearance):
• A, 1st para: Replace “multi-family dwelling units” with “multi-unit dwellings” • A, 1st para: Replace “multi-family” with “multi-unit”
• A, 1st para: Replace “multi-family” with “multi-unit”
• A, 2nd para: Replace “MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS” with “MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS”
• A: 2nd para: Replace “MULTI-FAMILY” with “MULTI-UNIT” (both instances)
• A, 3rd para: Replace all instances of “MULTI-FAMILY” with “MULTI-UNIT”
• A, 4th para: Replace “MULTI-FAMILY” with “MULTI-UNIT”
• A, 6th para: Replace all instances of “MULTI-FAMILY” with “MULTI-UNIT”
• B, 1st para: Replace “multi-family” with “multi-unit”
26-501.B Replace "single-family" with "single detached dwelling"
26-501.B.7 Replace "single and two-family" with "single- and two-unit"
26-501.E.1.c.iv Replace "Multifamily" with "Multi-unit dwelling" (both instances)
26-501.E.2, Table 6 (Summary Chart)
In Multifamily elderly housing… category, replace "Multifamily" with "Multi unit"
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In Multifamily residential category, replace "Multifamily" with "Multi unit"
Replace "New single- and two-family residential" category with "New single- and two-unit dwellings"
In Residential group homes category, replace "single-family residential" in requirements column with "single-unit"
26-501.E.4.a.i Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit dwelling"
26-501.E.4.b, Table 7 Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit dwelling"
26-501.E.5 Replace "single-family" with "single detached", Replace "one- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit"
26-501.E.9 Replace "one- and two-family" with "single- and two-unit"
26-501.E.12.b Replace "one- and two-family" with "single- and two-unit"
26-501.E.12.c Replace "one- and two-family" with "single- and two-unit"
26-501.E.12.k Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit dwelling" (both instances)
26-501.E.12.l Replace "one- and two-family" with "single- and two-unit"
26-501.F.1 Replace "one- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit"
26-501.F.2.a Replace "one- and two-family" with "single- and two-unit"
26-501.F.2.b Replace "one- and two-family" with "single- and two-unit"
26-501.G.3.d.iii Replace "multi-family" with "multi-unit dwelling", replace next “multi-family” with “multi-unit”, and replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit"
26-501.H.10 Replace "one- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit" (both instances)
26-502.B Replace "multi-family" with "multi-unit dwelling"
26-502.C.5 Replace "single-family" with "single-unit"
26-502.D.1 Replace "Single- and two-family" with "Single detached and duplex"
26-502.D.1.c Replace "single family and two family residences" with "single detached and duplex dwellings"
26-502.D.2 Replace "Multifamily" with "Multi-unit"
26-502.D.2.e Replace "multi-family" with "multi-unit dwelling"
26-503.C.3, 8, and 9 Replace "multifamily" with "multi unit" (3 instances in Sec. 26-503)
26-603.B.2.c.v Replace "single and two family homes" with "single- and two-unit dwellings"
26-608 Replace "one-family" with "single detached"
26-608.B.3 Replace "one-family" with "single detached"
26-614.A.2 Replace "one- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit”
26-614.B Replace "One- and two-family" with "One- and two-unit”
26-614.D Replace "multi-family" with "multi-unit dwelling"
26-615.D.7.b Replace "single- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit”
26-615.D.7.d Replace "multi-family with "multi-unit dwelling"
26-616.F.1.b Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit dwelling"
26-621.I Replace "multi-family" with "multi-unit" and "multifamily" with "multi-unit"
26-638.A Replace "one-family, two-family, or multi-family" with "single-unit, two-unit, or multi-unit"
26-639.C.7 Replace "family" with "unit" (both instances)
26-645.C.1 Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit dwellings"
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26-645.E.1 Replace "single- and two-family" with "single- and two-unit", Replace "single-family attached townhomes" with "single attached townhome"
26-709.B.1 Replace "single-family and duplex units" with "single detached and duplex dwellings"
26-709.B.2 Replace "Multifamily" with "Multi-unit"
26-709.C, Table 1 Replace "Multifamily" with "Multi unit"
26-709.C, Table 2 Replace "Multifamily" with "Multi unit"
26-710.J.6 Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit dwelling"
26-711.I.3 Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit dwellings" (both instances)
26-1104.G Replace "single- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit”
26-1105.C Replace "single- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit" (in table)
26-1106.H.1 Replace "single- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit”
26-1106.H.2 Replace "single- or two-family" with "single- or two-unit"
26-1109.J.2 Replace "multifamily" with "multi-unit"
26-1301.A Replace “multi-family” with “multi-unit residential” in subsections 1 and 2.
26-1302
In “association”, replace “multi-family” with “multi-unit” (both instances) In “homeowner”, replace “multi family” with “multi-unit” and “multifamily” with “multi-unit residential”
26-1303 Replace “multi-family” with “multi-unit” and “multifamily” with “multi-unit residential”
21-124.a(3) Replace "Multifamily" with "Multi-unit dwellings"
21-124.b Replace "single family residential homes" with "single detached dwellings"
21-182.2 Replace "single-family residence" with "single detached" and replace "two-family" with "duplex"
ITEM NO: 6
DATE: June 27, 2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 14-2022 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 17-52 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS TO ADDRESS THE USE OF ASSISTED MOBILITY DEVICES IN PARK AND RECREATION AREAS
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (06/27/2022) BIDS/MOTIONS ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING (07/11/2022) RESOLUTIONS
QUASI-JUDICIAL: YES NO
___________________________ __________________________ Director of Parks & Recreation City Manager ISSUE: This ordinance amends Section 17-52 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to permit the use of assisted mobility devices on certain City recreation trails by persons with disabilities.
PRIOR ACTION:
The current Section 17-52 of the Code titled “Vehicles” was adopted in 2004.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Minor costs associated with updating signage, maps, posted rules and regulations. Depending upon
the degree of use of the permitted assisted mobility devices, some staff enforcement costs may be
experienced.
BACKGROUND: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requires public and private entities to make reasonable accommodations to their facilities and programs in order to ensure that persons with
disabilities are able to access and use the same in substantially the same manner as other persons.
Familiar examples are curb ramps for accommodating wheelchairs, reserved parking spaces and similar accessibility accommodations. Certain of the City’s trails have been posted “no bicycles,” where such use may be hazardous to other users or injurious to the trail itself. It has come to the attention of Parks and Recreation staff that this restriction prevents some persons from accessing
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the trail completely, as they have need of assisted mobility devices. This ordinance revises the relevant Code section to make an exception for assisted mobility devices for persons with
disabilities. Staff will monitor use of the affected trails and adjust the policy as needed.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance. RECOMMENDED MOTION:
“I move to approve Council Bill No. 14-2022, an ordinance amending Section 17-52 of the
Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to address the use of assisted mobility devices in park and recreation
areas, on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7 p.m. as a virtual meeting and in City Council Chambers if allowed to meet in person on that date per COVID-19 restrictions, and that it take 15 days after final publication.”
Or,
“I move to postpone indefinitely Council Bill No. 14-2022, an ordinance amending Section 17-52 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws to address the use of assisted mobility devices in park and
recreation areas for the following reason(s) ______________________________________.
REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY: Gerald Dahl, City Attorney Karen O’Donnell, Parks and Recreation Director
Patrick Goff, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Council Bill No. 14-2022
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ___________
COUNCIL BILL NO. 14
ORDINANCE NO. _________ Series 2022 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17-52 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE
CODE OF LAWS TO ADDRESS THE USE OF ASSISTED MOBILITY
DEVICES IN PARK AND RECREATION AREAS
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge (the “City”) is a home rule municipality
having all powers conferred by Article XX of the Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule authority and C.R.S. § 31-23-101, the
City, acting through its City Council (the “Council”), is authorized to adopt ordinances
for the protection of the public health, safety or welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Council previously adopted Code Section 17-52 of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws (the “Code”) concerning vehicles in city parks; and
WHEREAS, the Council now wishes to further amend Section 17-52 of the Code to address the use of assisted mobility devices for persons with disabilities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 17-52.d is amended to read:
(d) All bicycle riders shall obey traffic signs and laws regulating the operation,
stopping or parking of vehicles. Bicycle riding will be governed further by safe riding practices and consideration for the use of park and recreation areas and trails by others. Bicycle riding is prohibited on playgrounds, tennis courts and game courts, in pavilions, in the conservation area or in any area where
other activities are in progress, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ASSISTED
MOBILITY DEVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. Section 2. Severability, Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section,
subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of ___ to ___ on this 27th day of June 2022, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on final
ATTACHMENT 1
passage set for July 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., as a virtual meeting and in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado if allowed to meet in person
on that date per COVID-19 restrictions.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of ___ to ___, this _____ day of ______________, 2022.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this _____ day of ____________, 2022.
_________________________ Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Stephen Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
_________________________
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: June 30, 2022
Second Publication:
Effective Date: Published:
Jeffco Transcript and www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
ITEM NO: 7
DATE: June 27, 2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
TITLE: RESOLUTION NO. 30-2022 – A RESOLUTION AMENDING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO
REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000
FOR JEFFERSON CENTER’S COMMUNITY PREVENTION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING BIDS/MOTIONS ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING
RESOLUTIONS
QUASI-JUDICIAL: YES NO
_______________________________ ______________________________ Administrative Services Director City Manager
ISSUE: City Council provided consensus to contribute a portion of the City’s American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funding to support non-profit organizations whose demand for services has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consensus was received to provide $400,000 over a four-year period to Jefferson Center for its Community Prevention and Engagement program which focuses on
increasing access to mental health care and reducing stigma.
PRIOR ACTION: During the April 4, 2022 Study Session, City Council provided consensus to move forward with funding the Jefferson Center’s Community Prevention and Engagement program in the amount of
$400,000 over a four-year period.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: As discussed on April 4, 2022, the City will receive a total of $7,873,279.72 in funds from ARPA to
address the impacts of the pandemic. The City received the first 50% of its allocation in June 2021
and will receive the remaining $3.9 million in June 2022. The purpose of the funding is to:
• Fight the pandemic and support families and businesses struggling with its public health and economic impacts,
• Maintain vital public services, even amid declines in revenue, and
• Build a strong, resilient, and equitable recovery by making investments that support long-term growth and opportunity.
U.S. Treasury Department guidance will allow the City to accept its full allocation as a contribution
towards “lost revenue,” which enables the City to appropriate the funding for general government
services. This funding therefore increases the General Fund unrestricted fund balance meaning there is no negative financial impact when Council appropriates these funds for uses as directed at the April 4, 2022 Study Session.
BACKGROUND: At the April 4, 2022 Study Session, Council provided direction to move forward with a number of programs and initiatives to support the community’s recovery from the pandemic. Staff informed Council that budget supplemental requests would be presented as necessary to fulfill the plan as
presented. This budget supplemental request funds the following program as discussed with Council:
• Jefferson Center’s Community Prevention and Engagement Program - $100,000 This program provides small and large group trainings on topics such as building resiliency, coping with vicarious trauma, general wellness, self-care, dealing with anxiety, parenting
children through stress, suicide prevention, etc. This program was originally funded with FEMA
funding which ended in 2021 but the need for continued proactive resiliency building and prevention campaigns is evident in the community.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of this budget supplemental request. RECOMMENDED MOTION: “I move to approve Resolution No. 30-2022, a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022 General
Fund budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of
$100,000 for the Jefferson Center’s Community Prevention and Engagement program.” Or, “I move to postpone indefinitely Resolution No. 30-2022, a resolution amending the Fiscal Year
2022 General Fund budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation in the
amount of $100,000 for the Jefferson Center’s Community Prevention and Engagement program for the following reason(s)_____________________________.”
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REPORT PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY: Allison Scheck, Administrative Services Director
Patrick Goff, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 30-2022 2. Jefferson Center Proposed Scope of Work and Funding Allocation
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 30 Series of 2022 TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR
JEFFERSON CENTER’S COMMUNITY PREVENTION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City has received $7.9 million in American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) funding to help the community recover from the pandemic; and WHEREAS; the City Council recognizes the increased demand for services placed
upon certain non-profit organizations in the community; and WHEREAS; the City Council wishes to appropriate a portion of this ARPA funding to Jefferson Center to increase access to mental health care and reduce stigma; and
WHEREAS, insufficient appropriations in the 2022 Budget exist to cover these expenditures; and WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Charter requires that amendments to the budget be affected by the City Council adopting a resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge City Council that: Section 1. A transfer of $100,000 is approved from the General Fund
undesignated reserves to account 01-102-700-780 DONE AND RESOLVED this 27th day of June 2022.
Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
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City of Wheat Ridge ARPA Funding
Proposed Scope of Work and Funding Allocation
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2026
June 16, 2022
At Jefferson Center for Mental Health (Jefferson Center), we have been and will always be embedded in
the communities we serve—teaming up with schools, probation offices, substance use treatment
centers, and more—to provide the right care and support where people need it, when they need it.
Indeed, community is at the core of everything we do. This means that we actively support our
community by building an awareness of mental health resources and support and working to break
down the stigma and fear that prevents people from seeking care. Our staff and leadership participate in
more than 110 community work groups, committees, and boards from across our three-county area of
Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Jefferson counties. We provide mental health prevention and education classes,
training nearly 500 people in Mental Health First Aid, and 500 more in Question, Persuade, Refer suicide
prevention each year. Our team of Speakers Bureau presenters reach thousands more through
presentations, health fairs, and community events. Being a community-focused organization also means
that we are there when our community needs us, including times of crisis.
Jefferson Center is committed to partnerships within the community. We recently dedicated resources
to build a team focused on expanding our community engagement by building and strengthening
relationships, learning about and responding to community partner needs, and delivering valuable
presentations and support. This team actively leads community collaborations, contributes to regional
meetings, and interacts with partners. Our Community Engagement Team is also busy planning and
delivering presentations, trainings, and events to promote mental health and wellness across the region
though Jefferson Center hosted events and our Speakers Bureau.
The Community Engagement Team is focused on increasing access to mental health care and reducing
stigma by:
•Expanding our Speakers Bureau engagement to reach more people in our community
•Developing new and strengthening existing community partnerships
•Increasing coordination of community collaboratives and engagement to improve outreach
initiatives
To that end, the generous $400,000 in ARPA funding from the City of Wheat Ridge will help sustain the
crucial community engagement offerings listed below from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026, targeting the
citizens, staff, and community of Wheat Ridge.
Speakers Bureau
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Jefferson Center provides presentations on a host of topics related to mental health and wellness
through our Speaker’s Bureau, comprised of experts in the field. Partners can choose from frequent
topics from the Jefferson Center Speaker Bureau menu or we can develop a presentation for a particular
area of interest. Popular topics include understanding mental health, detecting and responding to
mental illness, encouraging individuals to seek support, and advocating for decreased stigma that
prevents many from accessing services.
Prevention and Education Training
Jefferson Center firmly believes that prevention must be part of the solution. Waiting until a crisis occurs
puts treatment behind from the start. Imagine what our community could look like if we could prevent
these crises, rather than respond after they occur. We strive to make this possible by offering education
and outreach and by anticipating the ever-changing needs of those we serve. By helping our community
recognize the signs of mental health issues and addressing the underlying causes, we can improve the
health and overall wellbeing of our friends, families, co-workers, and neighbors.
Jefferson Center has certified instructors that provide internationally researched trainings such as
Mental Health First Aid; Question, Persuade, Refer; safeTALK, and ASIST. Like CPR, lives can be saved if
more Americans know the warning signs of mental health problems, the importance of early
intervention, and how to help.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Class participants learn how to identify the signs and
symptoms of a range of mental health and substance use disorders and build the skills and
confidence to help someone in crisis. The curriculum includes access to a two-hour self-paced
course, and a six-hour live, interactive session led by certified MHFA instructors.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a 90-minute training led by a certified QPR trainer where
participants learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question,
persuade, and refer someone to help.
safeTALK Suicide Alertness Training is a three-hour training led by a LivingWorks certified
trainer. Participants learn how to understand how personal and community beliefs about suicide
affect suicide stigma and safety; appreciate how the steps taught in safeTALK can be used to
help prevent suicide; and various ways to help protect, preserve, and promote life in a suicide-
safer community.
A.S.I.S.T. Suicide Intervention Skills Workshop is for community members who want to feel
more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Over 1,000,000 caregivers have participated in this 2-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-
oriented workshop.
Community Engagement
Jefferson Center is committed to outreaching our community and engaging collaboratively with
partners. The Community Engagement Team, consisting of a Community Engagement Manager and
Community Engagement Coordinators, lead efforts to engage community partners, organize and
facilitate educational opportunities, identify community needs, and focus on innovation to improve
initiatives. We actively participate in, and provide leadership for, numerous coalitions and collaboratives
to promote connection across community partners.
Funding Allocation
ARPA Funding from the City of Wheat Ridge will offset these costs related to providing the proposed
Community Engagement services above.
Personnel – $360,000
• Including, but not limited to, up to 50% of the Community Engagement Manager and
Coordinator’s salary with option to reallocate funds to develop a paid summer youth
internship opportunity.
Professional Development – $20,000
• Jefferson Center will dedicate funds to developing Community Engagement
professionals including funds designated for “train-the-trainer” opportunities and
presenter development presentations to ensure quality community education offerings.
Presentations and Training (Speakers Bureau and Prevention and Education Training) – $20,000
• Jefferson Center will utilize funds to provide free presentations and trainings open to
the Wheat Ridge community related to mental health, wellness, and support.
Please see below for funding allocation across the four years (2022-2026).
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 TOTAL
PERSONNEL
Community Engagement Manager $ 48,750.00 $ 48,750.00 $ 48,750.00 $ 48,750.00
Community Engagement Coordinator $ 36,250.00 $ 36,250.00 $ 36,250.00 $ 36,250.00
Community Engagement Development
TOTAL PERSONNEL $ 90,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 360,000.00
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Trainer Development $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
TOTAL PERSONNEL $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 20,000.00
PROGRAMMING
Presentations and Training $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
TOTAL PROGRAMMING $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 20,000.00
TOTAL FUNDING
TOTAL ANNUAL ALLOCATION $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $400,000.00