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Home My WebLink About2015-06-15 (Regular) Meeting Minutes• ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Regular Session June 15, 2015 A permanent set of these minutes and the audio are maintained in the City Clerk's Office. Minutes and streaming audios are also available on the web at: http ://www.englewoodgov.org/inside-city-hall/city-council/agendas-and-minutes 1 . Call to Order The regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Olson at 7:33 p.m. 2 . Invocation The invocation was given by Council Member Mccaslin. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Mccaslin . • 4. Roll Call Present: Absent: A quorum was present. Council Members Jefferson, Olson , Mccaslin, Wilson, Yates Mayor Penn and Council Member Gillit Also present: City Manager Keck City Attorney Brotzman Deputy City Manager Flaherty Deputy City Clerk Washington Deputy City Clerk Carlile City Clerk Ellis Open Space Manager Lee, Parks and Recreation Director Kahm, Public Works Field Operations Administrator Nimmo, Public Works Utilities Manager Brennan Police Commander Englert 5. Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session (a) COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCCASLIN SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2015. Vote results: Ayes: Council Members Yates, Mccaslin, Wilson, Jefferson, Olson Nays: None • Absent: Mayor Penn and Council Member Gillit Motion carried . Englewood City Council June 15, 2015 Page 2 6 . Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment (a) Elaine Hults, an Englewood resident, expressed frustration with City Council for disregarding the wishes of the voters and not following proper procedure . 7 . Recognition of Unscheduled Public Comment (a) Donna Nelson, an Englewood resident, expressed her concern about excessive flooding and storm drainage issues. The storm drainage system in her neighborhood cannot handle the capacity of water from recent storms. (b) Rita Russell , an Englewood resident, recently requested the Department Directors accumulative annual leave and expressed concern regarding City Attorney Dan Brotzman . {c) Tony Poole, an Englewood homeowner, thanked Council for their service and hard work . He especially wanted to thank them for naming the ballpark at Belleview Park after his father Jack Poole who was a long-time resident and volunteer for the City of Englewood . (d) Vicki Eibner, an Englewood resident who was also affected with the recent flooding , stressed to Council the dangers of the severe flooding and the need for the City to find solutions and help the residents of that area . (e) David Westfall, an Englewood resident, wants answers about the severe flooding . He stated his concern that other municipalities are over taxing our storm drainage system. He would like to see a commission put together to address these problems . ~ ' ..... .. • (f) Laurett Barrentine, an Englewood resident, admonished Council for allowing the City Attorney to • pay an outside law firm $1500 .00 to avoid answering CORA requests on his annual leave balance . (g) Shaina Ferguson, an Englewood resident , would like to see the flooding issues in her neighborhood address . They are dealing with mold and mildew problems because of the drainage issues . Many people in her neighborhood do not have flood insurance and those who do already have too many claims . This flooding has occurred four times in four years. (h) Craig Ferguson , an Englewood resident , wants to know why the flooding issues started 4-6 years ago . The flooding creates problems with parking and is becoming dangerous . The water is coming as a flood and creating debris . He wants a response to the problem . (i) Emmett Reistroffer, an Englewood resident , addressed Council about Cannabis Clubs . He would like to work with Council to study how this could be a great opportunity for Englewood . He urged them to keep an open mind and looks forward to working together. U) Steve Nelson and Marty Fuchs, owners of iBake LLC-a Cannabis Club , wanted to reassure Council that they are taking the initiative to install proper ventilation and are willing to work with the City to mitigate any problems or concerns . Council responded to Public Comment. 8. Communications, Proclamations and Appointments There were no communications , proclamations or appointments . 9 . Consent Agenda • ' ' • Englewood City Council June 15, 2015 Page 3 COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER JEFFERSON SECONDED, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9 (a) (i), (ii) and 9 (c) (i). (a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading (i) COUNCIL BILL NO . 24 , INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ACCEPTING A 2015 GRANT OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY OPEN SPACE PROGRAM FUNDS PROJECT NAME : ENGLEWOOD PARKS GATEWAY ENHANCEMENTS -PHASE I, BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE , STATE OF COLORADO . (ii) COUNCIL BILL NO . 25 , INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ACCEPTING A 2015 GRANT OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY OPEN SPACE PROGRAM FUNDS PROJECT NAME: RIVERRUN TRAILHEAD PHASE I, BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD , COLORADO AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE , STATE OF COLORADO . (b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading There were no items submitted for approval on second reading . (c) Resolutions and Motions • (i) A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH NORRA CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 2015 CONCRETE UTILITY PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $615 ,565 .75 . Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates , Mccaslin , Wilson , Jefferson, Olson Nays : None Absent: Mayor Penn and Council Member Gillit 10 . Public Hearing Items No public hearing was scheduled before Council. 11 . Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions (a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading There were no additional items submitted for approval on first reading . (See Consent Agenda Item 9 (a).) (b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading There were no items submitted for approval on second reading . (c) Resolutions and Motions (i) City Manager Keck presented a recommendation from the Finance and Administrative • Services Department and Community Development Department to approve a resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation transferring $50 ,000 to the Commercial Catalyst Grant Program . Englewood City Council June 15, 2015 Page4 COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCCASLIN SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (c) (i) -RESOLUTION NO. 58, SERIES OF 2015. RESOLUTION NO . 58 , SERIES OF 2015 A RESOLUTION FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ENGLEWOOD'S COMMERCIAL CATALYST GRANT PROGRAM . Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates , Mccaslin, Wilson, Olson Nays : Council Member Jefferson Absent: Mayor Penn and Council Member Gillit (ii) Manager Brennan presented a recommendation from the Utilities Department to approve, by motion, a professional services agreement to perform Alternative Analysis, Preliminary Design and Special Services for alleviating water hardness at the Allen Water Treatment Plant. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Mclaughlin Whitewater Design Group in the amount of $78,435.00 . COUNCIL MEMBER JEFFERSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCCASLIN SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (c) (ii) -A CONTRACT WITH MCLAUGHLIN WHITEWATER DESIGN GROUP TO PERFORM ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS, PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND SPECIAL SERVICES FOR ALLEVIATING WATER HARDNESS AT THE ALLEN WATER TREATMENT PLANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,435.00. Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates, Mccaslin, Wilson, Jefferson , Olson Nays : None Absent: Mayor Penn and Council Member Gillit 12. General Discussion . (a) Mayor's Choice (i) Mayor Pro Tern Olson announced that Council would be holding a Special Meeting on June 29, 2015 and will move into Executive Session to discuss Union Negotiations -NonEmergency Union and a personnel issue related to the City Attorney . She explained that Council will open the public meeting in the Community Room. After announcing the topic or topics to be discussed under the specific paragraph(s) of C.R.S . 24-6-402-4 , a vote of Council will be taken to go into Executive Session . If 2/3 of the quorum present votes affirmatively, attendance shall be limited to the members of City Council and Council may invite other persons as may be required for advice and information . City Council and invited persons will move to the City Council Conference Room . No formal vote will be taken on any matter under discussion. (b) Council Members' Choice (i) Council Bill No . 26, a bill for an Emergency Ordinance, creating a moratorium on the establishment of new marijuana consumption establishments was considered . • • COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCCASLIN SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 12 (b) (i) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 26. • Englewood City Council June 15, 2015 Page 5 • COUNCIL BILL NO . 26 , INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON A BILL FOR AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE CREATING A MORAT ORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW MARIJUANA CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS . Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates , Mccaslin , Wilson , Jefferson, Olson Nays : None Absent: Mayor Penn and Council Member Gillit 13 . City Manager's Report City Manager Keck did not have any matters to bring before Council. 14. City Attorney's Report (a) City Attorney Brotzman advised Council that a request came in that morning asking if Englewood wishes to be specifically identified on the cover of a brief concerning the payment of a prisoner's medical bills when in custody -CRS 16-3-401 (2). COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER MCCASLIN SECONDED, TO HAVE ENGLEWOOD SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE COVER OF A BRIEF CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF A PRISONERS MEDICAL BILLS WHEN IN CUSTODY-CRS 16-3-401(2) . • Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates , Mccaslin, Wilson , Olson Nays : Council Member Jefferson Absent: Mayor Penn and Council Member Gillit * * * * * COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER JEFFERSON SECONDED, TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A REAL ESTATE MATTER (EMRF) AND PERSONNEL MATTER (EEA NEGOTIATIONS). Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates , Mccaslin , W ilson , Jefferson , Olson Nays: None Absent: Mayor Penn and Counc il Member Gillit Meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:44 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:42 p.m . with all members present. COUNCIL MEMBER JEFFERSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER YATES SECONDED, TO CLOSE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A REAL ESTATE MATTER (EMRF) AND PERSONNEL MATTER (EEA NEGOTIATIONS) . • Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates , Mccaslin , Wilson, Jefferson, Olson Nays : None Absent: Mayor Penn and Council Member Gillit Englewood City Council June 15, 2015 Page 6 15 . Adjournment MAYOR PRO TEM OLSON MOVED TO ADJOURN . The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m . Deputy City Clerk ·. • • •