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7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Monday, August 5, 2013 5:30 PM Council Chambers 1. Call to Order/Roll Call A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Commerce City was called to order by Mayor Ford on August 5, 2013, at 5:30 PM. Present: 9 - Mayor Sean Ford , Council Member Jim Benson, Council Member Jadie Carson, Council Member Rick A. Teter, Mayor Pro-Tem René Bullock, Council Member Crystal Elliott, Council Member Jason McEldowney, Council Member Steven J. Douglas and Council Member Andrew Amador 2. Executive Session A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Bullock, that the executive session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of developing strategy for negotiations concerning an economic development opportunity in the City of Commerce City and pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators regarding DIA issues be held. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all present affirmed. 13-0030 An executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of developing strategy for negotiations concerning an economic development opportunity in the City of Commerce City This Executive Session was held 13-0031 An executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators regarding DIA issues. This Executive Session was held 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. Audience Introduction The audience introduced themselves. Commerce City Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 5. Citizen Communication No one appeared to address Council under citizen communication. 6. Approval of Minutes Min 13-49 Special Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2013 A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member McEldowney, that the Minutes be approved. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous, all present affirmed. 7. Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Jason McEldowney, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem René Bullock, that the consent agenda be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Ford, Council Member Benson, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro-Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member McEldowney, Council Member Douglas and Council Member Amador Ord 1965 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2013 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE XCEL ENERGY FOUNDATION/CTC (COLORADO TREE COALITION) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 FOR TREE REPLACEMENT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. This Ordinance was approved on second & final reading Ord 1967 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2013 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,195 FOR CLICK IT OR TICKET EFFORTS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. This Ordinance was approved on second & final reading Res 2013-43 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN ADAMS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 COORDINATED MAIL BALLOT ELECTION 8. Ordinances on 1st Reading Commerce City Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 Ord 1970 AN ORDINANCE DISCONNECTING FROM THE CITY THAT PORTION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR 120th AVENUE FROM PEORIA STREET TO SABLE BOULEVARD A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Bullock, seconded by Council Member McEldowney, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading. VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Ford, Council Member Benson, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro-Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member McEldowney, Council Member Douglas and Council Member Amador Ord 1971 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2013 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY APPROPRIATING A PORTION OF THE UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $186,046 AND TRANSFERRING A PORTION OF THE UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND TO THE FOLLOWING: GRANT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,000 AND THE FACILITY SERVICES FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,200; TRANSFERRING $1,000,000 FROM THE SOLID WASTE FUND TO THE CIPP FUND, $561,745 FROM THE IMPACT FEES FUND TO THE CIPP FUND AND APPROPRIATING A PORTION OF THE UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE IN THE CIPP FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000; THE FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,000; URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,675 AND THE POLICE DONATION FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,689 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,428,355 AND REAFFIRMING PRIOR APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. A motion was made by Council Member McEldowney, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Bullock, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading. VOTE: Aye: 9- Mayor Ford, Council Member Benson, Council Member Carson, Council Member Teter, Mayor Pro-Tem Bullock, Council Member Elliott, Council Member McEldowney, Council Member Douglas and Council Member Amador 9. Presentations Commerce City Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 Pres 13-270 Second Quarter Work Plan Update City Manager McBroom adopted a very aggressive work plan for the 2013 year. The first quarter was presented in May, and tonight is the 2nd quarter presentation. Highlights of the report included the following: Community Development reported 88 new residential permits, fewer violation notices issued, increase in land use cases Parks completed removal of BMX track at Pioneer Park, hosted 6 events during the quarter, increase in golf camp participation, new employee at Bison Grill Public Works plowed 8400 miles of streets and mowed 98 acres, patched 1887 potholes, Waste Management contract extended Police Department has designated a liaison officer for fire department, victim services unit assisted 147 victims, 36% decrease in work related injuries Econimic Development reported on development at 104th & Chambers Finance contacted 149 delinquent businesses, issued 98 new business licenses Communications reported a significant increase in social media Human Resources processed over 1,000 applications, recruiting process for 15 vacancies City Clerk - completed redistricting process Information Technology - reported on network availability, internet connectivity and spam/virus prevention efforts Pres 13-280 Budget Presentation - Community Development Community Development Director Chris Cramer reported a small uptick in personnel, and materials & supplies for safety items, increase in services & charges due to payments required for alternate boards & commission members to attend. No new capital equipment, special considerations or position requests. Key initiatives: implementing on-line permitting, revitalization/reinvestment opportunities in Derby, dog track site and station area planning, Housing Authority, fine tune plans for the vacant Conter parcel. The department is preparing to tackle growth in permit activity expected in 2014. Pres 13-228 Budget Presentation - Public Safety Chief Troy Smith reported an increase in personnel services related to predicted increases from AFSCME & FOP in addition to movement of employees from hourly to salary; redlight camera moved to services and charges causing an increase. Proposed new positions are: SRO, digital forensic analyst and additional detective. As a result of reorganization, he expects increase in mid-management and executive command positions that will require training, cellular service, etc. Key initiatives include: organizational transformation Commerce City Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 Pres 13-264 Budget Presentation - Public Works Department Public Works Director Maria D'Andrea reported relatively minor increases in personnel services; services and charges increase due to trash service and costs associated with downed street lights. Overall, no special consideration or new positions. Budget enhancement for regulatory signs and for a weed spraying tank. CIPP requests $500k pavement management; $176K concrete pavement crack seal, $100k sidewalk connectivity. Key initiatives: highway devolution, Highway 2 winter snow removal, pavement management. 10. Administrative Council Business Councilman Amador will be providing City Manager McBroom with a letter he received from Pam Sprattler concerning numerous lights out in front of dog track along Highway 85, creating darkness along western edge of dog track. Councilman Teter invited everyone to attend the informational meetings regarding the potential ballot issue the city will refer to the November ballot. Councilman Douglas reported cars driving on the trailhead at the refuge and problems with a high volume of people coming and going at 7090 E. 60th Pl. Councilman Douglas asked for Council support of his travel to a leadership summit. Mayor Ford stated that Mayor Pro Tem Bullock would also like to attend the leadership summit and asked if Council would like to consider both travel requests simultaneously. Councilwoman Carson objects. Council members Amador and Benson moved and seconded for both Mayor Pro Tem Bullock and Councilman Douglas to attend a seminar in Georgia. Vote: 8 aye, 1 nay (Carson) McEldowney reported vehicles cutting across an empty lot at the corner of 120th and Buckley. Bullock reported that west on 62nd at Holly is now a no turn on red intersection; sellers' marketplace along Rosemary and free loaders at drive-in creating traffic hazards. Asked City Manager for update on sexually violent predator ordinance. McBroom responded there may be opportunities to update ordinance. Mayor Ford stated Gala Gardens complaining about drive-in freeloaders, weeds along Quebec. Ward boundary maps distributed to council tonight are accurate . City Manager McBroom stated boundaries were originally renumbered sequentially then changed to comply with charter. Mayor Ford requested evaluations for City Manager, City Attorney and Judge Juarez. Commerce City Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2013 11. Reports CM McBroom highlighted items from his weekly report provided to Council via email. City Attorney provided an update on the langauge of ballot issue required by bond counsel. Mayor Ford asked about the status of the goat situation and then reported on attending various meetings and events. 12. Adjourn to CGID Meeting The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm In accord with the charter, the city attorney read the title to all ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council at this meeting. Commerce City Page 6