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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09/27/2010 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO September 27.2010 Mayor DiTullio called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council Members present: Karen Adams, Joseph DeMott, Joyce Jay; Tracy Langworthy, Davis Reinhart, Wanda Sang, and Mike Stites. Also present: City Clerk, Michael Snow; City Manager, Patrick Goff; Director of Community Development, Kenneth Johnstone; Police Chief, Dan Brennan; Interim Director of Administrative Services, Heather Geyer; staff; and interested citizens. Council Member Karen Berry was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 13.2010 Motion by Mr. Stites for approval of the Minutes of September 13, 2010; seconded by Mr. DeMott; carried 7-0. PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Domestic Violence Prevention Month Mrs. Wheat Ridge, Karen Thaler, read the proclamation. Scott Shields of Family Tree spoke to the importance of public awareness of domestic violence issues in the community. Domestic Violence Prevention Month provides an opportunity to bring awareness to the voice of victims in the community. Jane Pemberton spoke of extensive research showing the positive impact on victims who have knowledge of the services available to them. Amongst other services, Family Tree provides a legal advocacy program with protection order clinics and free family legal services, a counseling program and parenting time program. Family Tree will be hosting a "Day of Unity" rally at the Capitol" on October 5th as well as having their Denim and Diamonds Night with silent auction on October ih. Colorado Pedestrian Month and Colorado Walk to School Month Mrs. Wheat Ridge, Karen Thaler, read the proclamation. Molly Hanson of LiveWell Wheat Ridge was present to accept the proclamation and spoke on the physical activity needs of children for healthy living. Area elementary students April McMullen, Kate Alms, Franchesca and Isabella Bringotti, and Rachel Langworthy shared that kids need at least 60 minutes of exercise to stay healthy and said that City Council Minutes, September 27, 2010 Page 2 National Walk to School Day will allow families to spend more time together while still getting exercise. CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Mrs. Martin asked why the Internal Affairs Committee for the Police Department is not in the phone book. She also asked why the committee only has Police Officers on it and why are there no civilians on the committee to judge police conduct. Nancy Snow invited all voters to attend Wheat Ridge Election Forum, Friday night at 6:30pm October 8th , 2010. The forum will include speakers on 17 different offices and 13 ballot issues that will appear on November's ballot. A total of 38 candidates have been invited and only 5 are sending substitutes. Mrs. Snow stated it is easier to obtain an overview of the election races and issues through the Forum than reading all the available literature. Wheat Ridge ballot issues will come first on the agenda, followed by National, State, County and Regional offices. Mrs. Snow extended an invitation specifically to all Council Members to attend the Forum and to meet and greet the candidates attending. Chief Brennan responded to Mrs. Martin stating the Police Department follows all professional practices and standards. Citizens can call any Police Department staff member and state they wish to make a complaint and a supervisor will contact the citizen in person or speak to them over the telephone. Complaints can be made anonymously. The Police Department has looked into Mrs. Martins complaints and stated that he is scheduled with Councilmembers Reinhardt and Berry to meet with Mrs. Martin to address her concerns. DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND MOTIONS 3. Motion to accept the 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Motion Langworthy to accept the_ 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from Swanhorst & Company, LLC.; seconded by Mr. DeMott; carried 7-0. Wendy Swanhorst of Swanhorst & Company, LLC briefed council on the purpose and findings in the study/report. She reported no major material findings. 4. Motion to approve the annual Police Radio System contract payment to the West Metro Fire Protection District in the amount of $88,586 for Police Radio System Services. Motion by Mr. Stites to approve the annual Police rad io contract payment to the West Metro Fire Protection District in the amount of $88,586 from account #01 -204-700-704 for police radio system services; seconded by Mrs. Jay; carried 7-0. City Council Minutes, September 27, 2010 Page 3 5. Resolution 50-2010 -amending the Fiscal year 2010 General Fund Budget to reflect the approval of a Supplemental Budget appropriation in the amount of $57,782 for the Abatement of Outstanding Property Damage from the July 2009 Storm. Motion by Mr. DeMott to approve Resolution No. 50-2010; seconded by Mrs. Sang and Langworthy; carried 7-0. 6. Motion to approve the Annual Renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) Program in the amount of $60,838.56 to Insight. Motion by Mr. Reinhart to approve the annual support and licensing renewal for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement in the amount of $60,838.56; seconded by Mrs. Sang; carried 7-0. 7. Motion to approve the renewal of the Geographic Information System (GIS) Enterprise License Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) in the amount of $35,750 for one year. Motion by Mrs. Langworthy to approve the renewal of the Geographic Information System Enterprise License Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) and an annual payment of $35,750; seconded by Mr. Stites and Reinhart; carried 7-0. City Council Minutes, September 27, 2010 Page 4 ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS City Clerk Michael Snow reminded voters to register to vote for the November 2, 2010 election. Registration deadline is October 4th, 2010. Registration forms may be obtained online through the Secretary of State or County Clerk's websites or at the Wheat Ridge City Clerk's Office. Joyce Jay encouraged neighbors who know of domestic violence to seek help for those victims and advised them to get in touch with their county because their county will likely have a Victims Advocate who can be of assistance. Joyce Manwaring invited the community out for the grand opening of Discovery Park on Saturday October 9th at 10 a.m. There will be live music donated by area neighbors, refreshments and the park will be open and ready for use. Mayor DiTullio read an Honorary proclamation from Governor Bill Ritter regard ing First Responder Appreciation Day on September 2ih, 2010. ADJOURNMENT to STUDY SESSION Meeting adjourned at 7:38p.m. 􀁤􀁾􀀠 Michael Michael Snow, City Clerk APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON October 11 , 2010 BY A VOTE OF -1 to 􀁾􀀠 ( c>'os 􀀭􀁴􀁾􀁫􀁩􀀢􀀠 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 in the City Clerk's Office, as well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions.