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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/13/1978 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO ~1arch 13, 1978 The Four Hundredth Regular Meeting of the Wheat Ridge City Council was called to order by Mayor Oliver V Phillips at 7 34 pm, March 13, 1978, 4355 Field St Councilpersons present were r1ary Jo Cavarra, Joseph M Donaldson, Anthony N Fiasco, Gary L Lewman, Ray C Pepe, and Louise F Turner ftlso present were City Clerk Carol F Hampf, City Administrator John A Jerman, Assistant City Attorney Charles Owens, Deputy City Clerk Phyllis J Kramer, Department Heads Richard H Bredt, Clyde E Hobbs, Chief Ed Pinson, Dave Shelley, staff. inter- ested citizens Approval of Minutes for Meetings of February 13, 25, 27, and March 6, 1978 Motion by Council person Donaldson "If there are no corrections in the Minutes of the meetings so stated, I move that they be approved", seconded by Council- person Cavarra, carried 6-0 Public Comment Vivian Towell, 2975 Webster St , Vice-Chairman of the Southeast Wheat Ridge Home- owners Assoc , reminded the Council of that group's previously expressed concerns re traffic and noise pollution at the City Hall, 29th & Wadsworth, site, that proposals for development of soccer fields and/or a Senior Citizen Center would also be subject to such concerns, and requested Council to carefully consider any additional proposals that would create stress, further endangering the health, safety, and welfare of those living in close proximity to the area She also suggested that a period of trial as neighbors with the City Hall and the area residents might prove helpful Council advised her that no commitment had yet been made for additional uses of the site Item 1 Application by Applewood Village & Amoco Oil Co for rezoning of )rop- erty located at 3190 Youngfield from present R-C to C-l (Case No WZ-77-20 Ordinance No 260 introduced by Councilperson Pepe on second reading, title read by Clerk Mike Brink, 6945 Queen Circle (3190 Youngfield), Manager, was present and reaffirmed needs for rezoning No one appeared in opposition Motion by Councilperson Pepe "I move that Case No WZ-77-20, 3190 Youngfield St , request for rezoning from R-C to C-l, be granted for the following reasons Because it is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and there was no opposition", seconded by Councilperson Cavarra Councilperson Turner stated that she was going to vote against the motion because "the present zoning complies with the Comprehensive Plan and has not resulted in inability to use the property" Motion carried by vote of 5-1, with Councilperson Turner voting nay Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I move that Ordinance No 260 be approved on second reading and order it published", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried 5-1, with Councilperson Turner voting nay Item 2 A lication b Coldwell Banker Co for a located at 4800 Kipling from disputed R-C Ordinance No 258 introduced by Councilperson Le\~an on second reading, title read by Clerk No one appeared in opposition Motion by Councilperson Lewman "I would move that Ordinance No 258 be adopted and published on second and final reading", seconded by Councilperson Pepe, carried 6-0 Item 3 Application by Juliet F Negaard and Richard F Upah for approval of rezonin of arcel located at South 1-70 Fronta e Road and Ki lin from present Industrial to C-l Case No WZ-77-27 Ordinance introduced by Council person Turner, numbered 262 and title read Mr Shelley, Acting Director of Community Development, stated the name of Juliet F Negaard should be deleted as an owner and the address corrected to 9630 South 1-70 Service Road Amended Motion "I move that Ordinance No 262 be adopted on first readinq and scheduled for Public Hearing on March 27, 1978, that the Ordinance shall-take effect one (1) day after final publication, that the name of Juliet F Negaard be deleted, and that the address of this rezoning be corrected to 9630 South 1-70 Frontage Road" Motion by Council person Cavarra "I move that since the matter was deferred for one week and because the owner was noti- fied to be present, that we suspend our rules, ask for his comments, and schedule the public hearing", seconded by Councilperson Flasco, carried 6-0 Mr Richard City Council Minutes March 13, 1978 Page -2- F Upah, owner of the premises, cited the needs and purposes of the request for rezoning The City Attorney ruled that Mr Upah would not need to be present at the second reading, that he would recommend a public hearing, however, Mr Upah stated he presently plans to be here in two weeks as he would need to ini- tiate construction plans, etc No one appeared in oppostion Amending motions by Councilpersons Cavarra and Pepe, seconded by Councilpersons Pepe and Turner, carried 6-0 Original motio~ by Council person Turner, seconded by Councilperson Pepe, motion as amended carried 6-0 Item 4 Ordinance amendin Sections 16, 17, 18, and 19 of A endix A - Bufferin referred from 2/6/78 Request of Planning Commission for removal of item from Agenda ) Mr Shelley, Acting Director of Community Development, asked for deletion for fur- ther work, but it was stated that since it had been discussed at a previous Study Session, it should be introduced Introduced by Councilperson Cavarra, title read and number 263 assigned by Clerk Amended Motion III move for adoption of Ordinance No 263 on first reading, that (d) of paragraph 10 of Sections 2, 5, 8, and 11 be deleted, and that the second public hearing date be scheduled for April 17thll Several matters \'iere discussed, e g (1) request of the Planning Commission, (2) current ordinance adoption procedures vs as outlined in the Charter Wayne Preston, Planning Commission member, stated reasons and need for further review by the Commission It was then suggested that the Ordinance be adopted on first reading, and the second reading be scheduled at such a time as to give sufficient time for additional input by the Commission City Administrator commented that after a discussion held with the City Clerk, it was determined that the Charter requires that before any portion is implemented there has to be a Resolution to adopt, that this Resolution has not yet been before the City Council, City Administrator planning to bring one in on March 27th with reference to Chapter 5 of the City Charter which relates to Ordinances, and until such time, still operating under the old procedure First amending motion by Councilperson Turner, seconded by Councilperson Cavarra, carried 4-2, with Council persons Fiasco and Donaldson voting nay Second amending motion by Councilperson Cavarra, seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 4-2, with Council persons Fiasco and Donaldson voting nay Original motion by Councilperson Cavarra, seconded by Councilperson Lewman Motion as amended carried 4-2, with Councilpersons Fiasco and Donaldson voting nay Item 5 Ordinance amending Section 28 23(a) of Appendix A - Definition of Land- scaping (Request of Planning Commission for removal of item from Agenda Councilperson Lewman introduced Ordinance, title read and number 264 assigned by Clerk Amended Motion "I move that Ordinance No 264 be approved with one amendment, that amendment being at the end of Section 1 (a), the following words be added Non-living and non-absorptive ground cover material shall cover no more than twenty percent (20%) of landscaped area, and that the second reading be held on April 1711 The Planning Commission had requested additional time in which to study the matters covered in the Ordinance Mr Shelley, Acting Director of Community Development, reviewed measurements and definitions It was again sug- gested the Ordinance be adopted on first reading and schedule the second reading so as to give sufficient time for additional input by the Commission Amending motion by Councilperson Lewman, seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 4-2, with Councilpersons Donaldson and Fiasco voting nay Original motion by Council- person Turner, seconded by Councilperson Cavarra Original motion as amended carried by vote of 4-2, with Councilpersons Donaldson and Fiasco voting nay Item 6 Ordinance amendinq Section 27 2 - Landsca in Re uirements in all Dis- tricts Request of Planning Commission for removal of item from Agenda Ordinance introduced by Councilperson Cavarra on first reading, title read and number 265 assigned by Clerk Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would move that Ordinance No 265 be adopted and published on first reading, and a hearing-- second reading be set for April 17, 1978", seconded by Councilperson Pepe Moti on to amend by Council person Turner IIUnder Section 1 27 2 C , de 1 ete the words 'In no event shall the non-living landscaped area exceed 50% of the total landscaped area The intent of this definition is not to waive any landscaping requirements, but to allow flexibility of well-designed landscaped areas of 1 i vi ng and non- 1 i vi ng materi a 1"', seconded by Counc i 1 person Pepe Mr She 11 ey, City Council Minutes March 13, 1978 Page -3- Acting Director of Community Development, stated he wished to go on record as being opposed to the amendment, as the intent of the three sentences, to develop land- scaping area on the site to be flexible enough to include elements of landscape design--such as Japanese Gardens--just trying to be more flexible Motion to amend defeated by tie vote, with Councilpersons Donaldson, Fiasco, and Lewman voting nay (Mayor cannot vote on amendments to ordinances) Original motion carried by vote of 4-2, with Councilpersons Fiasco and Donaldson voting nay Item 7 Ordinance providing for Licensing of and Collection of Fees from Estab- lishments Maintaining Amusement Devices within the City of Wheat Ridge and Item 12 Ordinance No 254 re Licensing and Maintaining Amusement Devices The City Attorney had written a new ordinance, indicating the previously introduced Ord No 254 was not easily amendable Motion by Councilperson Turner "I would move that both items, 7 and 12, be tabled for one week, so that have copies of both ordinances", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried by vote of 5-1, with Councilperson Cavarra voting nay Item 8 Ordinance amending nance, of the Code passed in 1976, as Official Maps Introduced by Councilperson Lewman, title read and number 266 assigned by Clerk Amended Motion "I would move that Ord No 266 be adopted, ordered published after first reading, and that the second reading be set for the 10th of April, that the words 'report' be added after 'Lake Basin', 'in that document' be added after '18 & 19', and that the title be underlined" Amending motion by Council- person Turner, seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried 6-0 Original Motion by Councilperson Lewman, seconded by Council person Fiasco Motion as amended carried 6-0 Section 2 4 of Appendix B, Flood Plain of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge, as Amended, which Section pertains to the Zoning Ordi- adopted and Adoption of Item 9 Ordinance amending Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance, of the Code of Laws of City, as adopted and passed in 1976, by Addition of Section Pertaining to Public Buildings and Facilities Introduced by Council person Pepe, title read and numbered 267 by Clerk Motion by Councilperson Turner "I move that Ord No 267 be adopted", seconded by Council- person Fiasco, carried 6-0 Mr Shelley, Acting Director of Community Development, requested that any amendments to the Zoning Ordinance be referred to the Planning Commi ss i on for its revi ew for study in deta i 1 Amended ~1ot ion "I move that second reading of Ordinance No 267 be scheduled for the 27th of March, with input from the Planning Commission to be brought to the meeting by Mr Shelley" Amend- ment by Councilperson Fiasco, seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, carried 6-0 Original motion by Councilperson Turner, seconded by Councilperson Pepe, motion as amended adopted 6-0 Item 10 Ordinance amending Appendix A, Zoning Ordinance of the Code of Laws of the City, as adopted and passed in 1976, by the Addition of a Section pertaining to Public Buildings and Facilities Introduced by Councilperson Pepe, title read and number 268 assigned by Clerk Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I move to adopt Ordinance No 268 and to amend, under Ordinance Rules, to delete the sentence 'shall take effect' and sub- stitute the emergency clause for that", seconded by Councilperson Turner, adopted 6-0 Motion by Councilperson Turner "I move that second reading on Ordinance No 268 be held on March 27, 1978", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried 6-0 Item 11 Ordinance No 261 Repealing Ordinance No 231, Series of 1977, and Ordinance No 241, Series of 1977, by Providing for 5% Pay Increases for City Employees Retroactive to January 1, 1978, and Providing that all Classifications, Pay Grades and Pay Ranges shall remain in effect hereafter until changed by Ordinance, and Further Providing Amendments to Fee and Special Contractual Rates Introduced by Councilperson Fiasco on second reading, title read by Clerk Motion by Councilperson Fiasco "I move for the adoption of this Ordinance", seconded by Councilperson Donaldson Motion by Councilperson Lewman "I move to amend Ord 261 to add Pay Grade 18 Recreation Leader I 712 - 925", seconded by Council- person Turner, carried 6-0 Questions were raised by Council as to eligibility of longevity benefit for continuous or broken service The Revised Personnel City Council Minutes March 13, 1978 Page -4- Rules state that longevity shall be computed from the last date hired Mrs Dora Piccoli, Personnel Commission Chairman, advised Council of the procedures that had been involved in the revision of the Personnel Rules, revision of job speci- fications, reclassification evaluations, and that the Commission was disappointed to find that the job specifications/position reclassification recommendations had not received Council consideration, and had not been included in the new Ordinance, and, further, that the Commission had no idea that the language "and providing that all classifications shall remain in effect hereafter until changed by ordinance" would be added, therefore, she requested that the ordinance be amended to deal only with the 5% Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would move that we delete Sections 13, 14, 15, and 16, and have this ordinance just deal with pay, and that way, there will be no conflict with the Rules", seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 6-0 Original motion to adopt as amended carried 6-0 Item 13 Request for approval to Enlarge Premises of the Mon Petit Restaurant, 7000 W 38th Ave Mr Frank Pourdad, owner of the premises, presented request No information was available with respect to parking requirement compliance Motion by Councilper- son Turner "I move that this be deferred until March 20th, at that time, infor- mation from Mr Shelley re the balance between building use and parking should be presented", seconded by Councilperson Flasco, carried 6-0 Item 25 Motion re Adoption of Merit Rules and Regulations Mrs Dora Piccoli, Personnel Commission Chairman, explained matters left to dis- cretion of administration with respect to hiring or promoting of a person with exemplary qualifications at a higher pay than the entry level, longevity benefit reviewed, and other concerns of Council were discussed Motion by Council person Cavarra "I would move that the Personnel Rules as revised by the Personnel Commission of November 5, 1977, and the other revisions incorporated, and as revised by Memo dated January 20, 1978, be adopted, as of this date, March 13, 1978, and the City Attorney's office be directed to prepare an adoptive ordinance for next week's agenda (March 20, 1978)", seconded by Councilperson Turner (Rules to be adopted by reference) Motion carried 6-0 Item 27 Communication from Chairman, Personnel Commission, dated March 8, 1978 Mrs Dora Piccoli, Personnel Commission Chairman, reiterated the problems involved because of lack of action taken with respect to recommendations concerning job specification/position reclassifications She stated there are several positions which need to be upgraded--that a number of adjustments had been recommended that were of the nature of equal pay for equal work--failure to correct might result in possibility of losing Federal grants, a very grave issue, that the Commission had hoped these problems could have been resolved by including the recommendations in the 5% Pay Ordinance Item 14 Request for approval of Change of Corporate Officers for Denver Pizza, Inc , dba Pizza Hut, 4202 Wadsworth Blvd Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I move that the Change of Corporate Officers for the Denver Pizza, Inc , dba Pizza Hut, 4202 Wadsworth Blvd, licensed as Class J-2 3 2% Beer (on premises) be approved", seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 6-0 Item 15 City Hall ~1atters (a) Selection of Siqnage Consultant Information presented by Dee Burton, City Hall Project Coordinator Concerns of Council were expressed with reference to firms recommended, proposals remain within amount budgeted, specific requests as related to the RFP, solicitation of bids, design and fabrication costs, and use of in-house Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I move that the City of Wheat Ridge authorize staff to negotiate a contract for signage design work and super- vision of fabrication and implementation of the signs to Interplan, Inc , based upon their proposal of 3/2/78 for a fee not to exceed $5800 and charged to Account No 31-504-811", seconded by Councilperson Lewman Motion to amend by Councilperson Le\vman "I would move to amend the previous motion, the signs are to be designed with a minimum of artificial light and a minimum of offsite re- flected light from the aforementioned sign", seconded by Councilperson Donaldson, carried 6-0 Motion to amend by Councilperson Turner "I would move that the InterPlan Co be notified that the amount budgeted for the total work is $15,000, including the planning amounts, and that they be requested to indicate what items City Council Minutes March 13, 1978 Page -5- might be constructed or done in-house", seconded by Councilperson Cavarra, carried 6-0 Original motion as amended carried 5-1, with Councilperson Fiasco voting nay (b) Change Order #3 Additional Item Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I move we authorize the addition of bathroom accessories, and ask for prices", seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried 6-0 (c) Motion pertaining to HDR fees Council informed that item 10 of HDR's letter of 1/18/78 was not necessary, the additional fee as previously authorized would remain (d) Authorize purchase of taping system Motion by Councilperson Fiasco "I move for the approval of the use of State Bid through Lanier to purchase One Advocate II Taping System, consisting of the Advocate II at $1995, 5 Omni- directional microphones w/stands at $75 each, or $375, and the Advocate II trans- criber at $695 for a cost not to exceed $3065 to be charged to Account No 31-504-811", seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried 6-0 (e) One additional item presented by Ms Burton Because of some additional design changes, the furnishings and modular wall purchases were increased by some $629 40 Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I will move that the extra $629 40 to the modular furnishings company, Hayworth, be approved", seconded by Councilperson Pepe, carried 5-1, with Councilperson Turner voting nay Item 16 (1) Renewal of Class J 3 2% Beer Retail Licenses Motion by Councilperson Lewman "I move that the Class J 3 2% Beer Retail Licenses be renewed for the following establishments (a) Albertson's Inc , Albertsons Food Center #847, at 4262 Wadsworth Blvd, (b) Family Fun Center, at 5250 W 38th Ave, (c) Safeway Stores, Inc , 7525 W 44th Ave, and (d) Skaggs Drug Center, 4260 Wadsworth Blvd ", seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 6-0 (2) Renewal of Class T-Tavern L!~r License--Malt, vinous, & spirituous--with extended hours Motion by Councilperson Pepe "I move that the Class T-Tavern Liquor License-- Malt, Vinous, & Spirituous--with extended hours, be renewed for the following establishments (a) Good Times Saloon, at 4990 Ward Rd, and (b) Port Forty- four, Inc , 4400 Ward Rd ", seconded by Counci 1 person Lewman, carri ed 6-0 Item 17 Resolution amending General Fund Appropriations and Increasing the Revenue Sharing Budget for 1978 Introduced by Councilperson Donaldson, title read and numbered 567 by Clerk Motion by Council person Donaldson "I move for the adoption of Resolution No 567", seconded by Councilperson Pepe, carried 6-0 Item 18 Resolution authorizing acquisition of Zarlengo property at Clear Creek and Kipling St for Parks and Open Space purpos~ Introduced by Councilperson Lewman, title read and numbered 568 by Clerk Concern was expressed by Council re appraisal information in view of meeting had last week with Lakewood and County as a substantial amount may be involved and deferral may be necessary Councilperson Fiasco requested, in view of last week's meeting, would like to have from staff a complete inventory of what City has already acquired on the Open Space program, how much money we have available in Open Space funds, what parcels of land actively considering, and the expected cost of these parcels He also stated that funds are limited, and City has to be very careful if considering a large purchase Councilperson Fiasco further stated He would like to have a statement read into the record "That at the Open Space meeting on Crown Hill I requested of the City Administrator that a tape be made of that meeting, when I got to the meeting, I was denied that re- quest, and would like something in writing as to why denied" Council person Lewman commented that it was possible to borrow, interest free, from the County's share of Open Space monies, and further, that it seemed reasonable and prudent that since it (Zarlengo property) is on the Parks & Recreation Open Space Plan, with a willing seller, that the City pursue the acquisition of this parcel to complete the Plan City Administrator indicated that the seller had a copy of the appraisal reports, but he had not been authorized to negotiate Motion by Council person Cavarra "I would move that this Resolution (No 568) be deferred until we receive more information regarding the Crown Hill Property", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried 5-1, with Councilperson Lewman voting nay City Administrator stated that the question of taping the meeting was presented to the officers of the meeting, and that the City was told that this would not be permitted--because prices were going to be discussed (The Open Space report to be ready for the next meeting) City Council Minutes March 13, 1978 Page -6- Item 19 Award of Bids per staff recommendatio~ Motion by Councilperson Lewman "I move that the lowest and best bid be awarded to Treck Photographic, at 3700 Havana St , Box 39396, Denver, CO, for Photographic Equipment and Accessories, at a cost not to exceed $4537 50, to be charged to Account No 202-804, that the lowest and best bid be awarded to B&H Sport Team for items 2,3,4,5,8, & 10, listed (on bid sheet), not to exceed $1179 45, that Dave Cook Sporting Goods, be awarded the low bid for items 1,6,7,11, & 12 listed (on bid sheet), not to exceed $1668 04, Sportline, Inc , for item 9 listed (on bid sheet), at cost not to exceed $63 20, total bid award amount to be charged to Account No 602-660, in the amount not to exceed $2910 83, that the lowest and best bid be awarded to General Electric Co at 2525 W Alameda Ave, Suite 218, Denver, CO, for 8 Portable Radios and Charger Unit, at a cost not to exceed $5195, to be charged to Account No 203-805, that the 7-gang reel mower be awarded to L L Johnson Distributors at 200 Lipan St , for Seven Gang, Reel, Turf Mower, Self-propelled, at a total cost not to exceed $12,969, to be charged to Account No 19-503-809", seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 6-0 Motion by Councilperson Fiasco "I move that the lowest and best bid be awarded to Howard Electric Co , at 6701 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood CO, for alternate bid with Wood Poles, Ballfield Lights at Prospect Park, at cost not to exceed $28,650, to be charged to Account No 31-504-862-5", seconded by Councilperson Donaldson Concern was expressed by Council as to need for additional lighting, what parks were lighted, and hours allowed to be used Councilperson Cavarra re- quested the Parks & Recreation Commission review revising hours parks are lighted and forward information to the Council for study Motion defeated by tie vote of 3-3, Councilpersons Lewman, Pepe, and Turner voting nay Item 20 Motion re Change of Account No pertaining to CH2M Hill Contract for W 29th & Wadsworth Blvd Traffic Signal Design Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I move to amend the motion of February 13, 1978, to charge the engineering fees of CH2M Hill and Associates, in the amount of $6500, for the engineering design for the Traffic Signal Project at W 29th Ave & Wadsworth Blvd, to Account No 31-504-843 (Capital Improvements Fund), instead of Account No 001-302-750 (General Fund)", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried 6-0 Item re Proposed Purchase of Bleachers for Parks and Recreation Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I move that the lowest and best bid be awarded to Miracle Recreation Equipment Co , at 7466 Old Post Road, Boulder, CO, for bleachers, at cost not to exceed $7674, and to be charged to Account No 31-504-862-6 in the amount of $3837, and the balance to be charged to Account No 31-504-862-7 in the amount of $3837", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried 5-1, with Council person Pepe voting nay Item 21 Motion to a rove the solicitation of Bids for the 1978 Resurfacing Program Street Committee Motion by Councilperson Fiasco "I move that the Director of Public Works and the staff be directed to receive bids for the Street Resurfacing Program for the fiscal year of 1978", seconded by Councilperson Pepe Council received the information that while the streets had been selected, there is flexibility for changes, the Committee plans to meet Friday evening for review, and the list would be presented to Council Monday (March 20) Further, Mr Hobbs explained the 1977 paving program was finished--except for the reconstruction of W 35th between Harlan and Gray There is also still some work on the driveway approaches to be completed, and concern was expressed that the City owned every street that is being proposed for paving A list was available at the meeting in event any- one wished to look at what is presently proposed Further concern was expressed by Council that since the street program was approved as a part of the Capital Improvements Budget, that the proposed program might require review of the Planning Commission, however, it was suggested that since this could be construed as a maintenance program, the review of the Planning Commission may not be re- quired Motion carried 6-0 City Council Minutes March 13, 1978 Page -7- Item 22 Decision re Official Street Names, 1-70 Service Roads Amended motion "I would move to recommend that the current streets be posted as follows North 1-70 Service Road, South 1-70 Service Road, and Youngfield Frontage Road for that portion north of W 32nd Ave and west of 1-70" Original motion by Councilperson Cavarra, seconded by Councilperson Donaldson Motion to amend by Councilperson Turner, seconded by Councilperson Pepe, carried by vote of 4-2, with Councilpersons Donaldson and Fiasco voting nay Motion as amended carried 5-1, with Councilperson Fiasco voting nay Item 23 Acceptance of Deed from May Joy Black This matter was deferred by re- quest of the Mayor Item 24 Decision re Waiver of Building Permit Fees for work done under Operation Chore Brian Shea was available to answer questions Motion by Councilperson Turner "I would move that Council waive the Building Permit fees for work done under Operation Chore", seconded by Councilperson Pepe, carried 6-0 Council Members' Matters Councilperson Lewman reported A fully amended copy of the Housing Regional Plan will be available by end of next week, and that Dave Choate of DRCOG would like to talk with Council about this Plan DRCOG Annual Meeting is Wednesday (March 15th) of this week, Merchandise Mart, $8 50 per person Also, received letter for Management Briefing, Mr Buckley, Hilton Hotel, April 4th, $12 50 Item 26 Appointment of Dan Kimball to Mass Transit Committee Motion by Councilperson Fiasco "I move that Dan Kimball, 3837 Balsam St , be appointed to the Mass Transit Committee to replace Leonard Loop for the term of office expiring February 21, 1980", seconded by Councilperson Turner, carried 6-0 Requests of Councilperson Cavarra (1) Consideration by Council of the suggestion that public hearings be scheduled on the agenda as they become ready, rather than to hold to one special meeting, with the exception of the study session, but could use that meeting for introducing of ordinances on first reading, with the other three nights for public hearings or other business Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would move that the Council set policy, that we take Public Hearings as they come, that the first reading can be held any Monday, and the second reading be held the second, third, fourth, or fifth Monday two weeks after the first reading", seconded by Councilperson Fiasco, carried 6-0 (2) Re Mass Rezoning--tabled five years ago Motion by Councilperson Cavarra "I would like to move that the Council hearing (on the Mass Rezoning matter) be set for May 8, and that this gives Planning Commission ample opportunity to hear and give their recommendations", seconded by Councilperson Turner Concern was expressed by Council with respect to notification of all property owners in the involved area It was concensus of Council that every person involved should be notified by certified mail of both hearing dates It was pointed out that the Planning Commission would need to remove the item from the table and that policy re mass rezoning in Planning would need to be established Motion carried by a vote of 5-1, with Councilperson Fiasco voting nay Item 28 City Identity Committee Final Report to Council for referral to Planning Commission Motion by Councilperson Donaldson "I would like to refer this to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendations--both the majority and minority reports", seconded by Councilperson Lewman, carried 6-0 Councilperson Fiasco reported the Wheat Ridge Fire District is planning to put in about 30 fire hydrants in the City The City waived the required fees last year by letter of authorization from the Mayor City Administrator advised the matter could be handled again this year administratively City Council Minutes March 13, 1978 Page -8- Councilperson Flasco reported a great deal of progress had been made with refer- ence to the 911 Program, and that it will be necessary to include funds in the next Budget to take care of the City's share of the costs of the Program Councilperson Turner requested Council to review consideration of the "Brown Cloud" resolution proposed MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12 MIDNIGHT pjk APPROVED 0~ , I)