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Home My WebLink About2014-10-06 (Regular) Meeting Minutes• • ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL ENGLEWOOD, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Regular Session October 6, 2014 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 Penn 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, Gillit, Mccaslin, Wilson, Yates, Penn None Also present: City Manager Keck City Attorney Brotzman Deputy City Manager Flaherty City Clerk Ellis Deputy City Clerk Bush Director Gryglewicz, Finance and Administrative Services Director White, Community Development Manager of Open Space Lee, Parks and Recreation Fleet Manager White, Public Works Senior Planner Stitt, Community Development Police Commander Condreay Fire Chief Marsh 5 . Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session (a) COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2014. Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes: Council Members Yates, Mccaslin, Wilson, Penn, Jefferson, Olson, Gillit Nays: None Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment There were no scheduled visitors. Englewood City Council October 6, 2014 Page 2 7 . Recognition of Unscheduled Public Comment (a) David Gilbert, an Englewood resident, discussed affordable housing and his support of the housing at the Masonic Lodge site . He was encouraged by Council , but was concerned as to the closeness of the vote taken at a Study Session. He contacted several Council members and was disturbed by some of their responses . He believes that the solution is between government and private financing for affordable housing . (b) Elaine Hults, an Englewood resident , discussed the need for additional street lighting, especially at Lincoln and Floyd . It is too dark and it is dangerous. Some lights turn off early and she wishes they would remain on longer. Council responded to Public Comment. 8. Communications, Proclamations and Appointments (a) A proclamation declaring the week of October 19 through 25, 2014 as National Save for Retirement Week was considered. COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER McCASLIN SECONDED, TO APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19 THROUGH 25, 2014 AS NATIONAL SAVE FOR RETIREMENT WEEK. Vote results: Motion carried. Ayes : Council Members Yates, Mccaslin, Wilson, Penn , Jefferson, Olson, Gillit Nays: None (b) An email from Chad Michels announcing his resignation from the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee was considered . COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON SECONDED, TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CHAD MICHELS FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Vote results: Motion carried. Ayes: Council Members Yates, Mccaslin , Wilson, Penn, Jefferson, Olson, Gillit Nays : None (c) An email from Tristan Sedbrook announcing his resignation from the Alliance for Commerce in Englewood was considered . COUNCIL MEMBER JEFFERSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED, TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF TRISTAN SEDBROOK FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD. Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates , Mccaslin, Wilson , Penn , Jefferson , Olson, Gillit Nays : None 9 . Consent Agenda COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT SECONDED, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9 (a) (i) AND 9 (c) (i). • • • • Ehglewood City Council October 6, 2014 Page 3 (a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading (i) COUNCIL BILL NO. 56, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROJECT DESCRIBED IN THE "AGREEMENT REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT OXFORD AVENUE", BETWEEN THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, THE COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, AND ARAPAHOE COUNTY, BY ADDING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, THE CITY OF SHERIDAN AND THE SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT AS PARTICIPANTS. (b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading There were no items submitted for approval on second reading. (c) Resolutions and Motions (i) RESOLUTION NO . 78, SERIES OF 2014 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER FOR A NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES, "COMBATING HUNGER THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMS" (CHAMPS) GRANT. Vote results: Ayes : • Nays: Motion carried. Council Members Yates, Mccaslin, Wilson, Penn, Jefferson, Olson, Gillit None 10. Public Hearing Items No public hearing was scheduled before Council. 11 . Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions (a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading [Clerk's Note: Agenda Items 11 (a) (i) and (ii) were combined for one motion.] (i) Fleet Manager White presented a recommendation from the Public Works Department to approve a bill for an ordinance authorizing continuation of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Cherry Hills Village for vehicle maintenance and repair. (ii) Fleet Manager White presented a recommendation from the Public Works Department to approve a bill for an ordinance authorizing continuation of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Sheridan for vehicle maintenance and repair. COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER McCASLIN SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (a) (i) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 46 AND AGENDA ITEM 11 (a) (ii) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 47. COUNCIL BILL NO. 46, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT • A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AND THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO, WHEREBY THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD WILL PROVIDE THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE WITH VEHICLE MAINTENANCE . Englewood City Council October 6, 2014 Page4 COUNCIL BILL NO . 47, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD , COLORADO, AND THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO , WHEREBY THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD WILL PROVIDE THE CITY OF SHERIDAN WITH VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes: Counci l Members Yates, Mccaslin, Wilson, Penn, Jefferson, Olson, Gillit Nays : None (iii) Director Gryglewicz presented a recommendation from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services to approve a bill for an ordinance establishing the 2014 Mill Levy to be collected in 2015 . COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (a) (iii) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 51. COUNCIL BILL NO . 51, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX LEVY IN MILLS UPON EACH DOLLAR OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD , COLORADO . Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates , Mccaslin , Wilson, Penn, Jefferson, Olson, Gillit Nays : None (iv) Director Gryglewicz presented a recommendation from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services to approve a bill for an ordinance adopting the City of Englewood Budget for Fiscal Year 2015. COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER McCASLIN SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (a) (iv) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 54. COUNCIL BILL NO . 54 , INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD , COLORADO, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015. COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT SECONDED, TO AMEND COUNCIL BILL NO. 54 TO INCLUDE: HIGHWAY USER TAX ESTIMATE INCREASE OF $50,313.00, LEGISLATION BUDGET INCREASE (COUNCIL SALARIES) OF $1,723.00, FIRE DEPARTMENT INCREASE FOR METCOM CONTRACT OF $182,648.00, FIRE DEPARTMENT INCREASE FOR TRAINING BUREAU CHIEF OF $29,532.00, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT INCREASE FOR PERSONNEL OF $10,588.00. COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON WITHDREW THE MOTION. • • COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON SECONDED, TO AMEND COUNCIL BILL NO. 54 TO INCLUDE: HIGHWAY USER TAX ESTIMATE INCREASE OF $50,313.00, LEGISLATION BUDGET INCREASE (COUNCIL SALARIES) OF $1,723.00, FIRE DEPARTMENT INCREASE FOR TRAINING BUREAU CHIEF OF $29,532.00, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT INCREASE FOR PERSONNEL OF • $10,588.00. E'nglewood City Council October 6, 2014 Page 5 • Vote results: • Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates, Wilson, Penn, Jefferson , Olson, Gillit Nays: Council Member Mccaslin Vote results on motion to approve Council Bill No. 54, as amended: Motion carried. Ayes : Council Members Yates, Mccaslin , Wilson , Penn , Jefferson, Olson, Gillit Nays : None (v) Director Gryglewicz presented a recommendation from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services to approve a bill for an ordinance appropriating funds for the City of Englewood for Fiscal Year 2015. COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (a) (v) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 55. COUNCIL BILL NO . 55 , INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO , FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2015, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 , CONSTITUTING WHAT IS TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 . Vote results: Motion carried. Ayes : Council Members Yates , Mccaslin, Wilson, Penn, Jefferson, Olson , Gillit Nays: None (vi) Director Gryglewicz presented a recommendation from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services to approve a bill for an ordinance adopting the Budget for the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant for Fiscal Year 2015 . COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (a) (vi) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 52. COUNCIL BILL NO . 52, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE LITTLETON/ENGLEWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015. Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates, Mccasli n, Wilson, Penn , Jefferson , Olson, Gillit Nays : None (v ii ) Director Gryglewicz presented a recommendation from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services to approve a bill for an ordinance appropriating funds for the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant for 2015 . COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER McCASLIN SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (a) (vii) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 53 . • COUNCIL BILL NO. 53, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON Englewood City Council October 6, 2014 Page 6 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE LITTLETON/ENGLEWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PURPOSES IN THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2015, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015, CONSTITUTING WHAT IS TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 . Vote results: Motion carried. Ayes : Council Members Yates, Mccaslin , Wilson, Penn, Jefferson, Olson, Gillit Nays: None (viii) Fire Chief Marsh presented a recommendation from the Englewood Fire Department to adopt a bill for an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in the amount of $48,669 .87 . COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER YATES SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (a) (viii) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 57. COUNCIL BILL NO. 57 , INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF "COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEAL TH AND ENVIRONMENT (CDPHE) GRANT" BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO AND THE STATE OF COLORADO . Vote results: Motion carried. Ayes : Council Members Yates, Mccaslin, Wilson, Penn, Jefferson , Olson, Gillit Nays : None (ix) Fire Chief Marsh presented a recommendation from the Englewood Fire Department to adopt a bill for an ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Area Communications Center Authority regarding a fire station location analysis study. COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (a) (ix) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 59. COUNCIL BILL NO . 59, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN AREA COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AUTHORITY (METCOM) AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO REGARDING A FIRE STATION LOCATION ANALYSIS. Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates, Mccaslin, Wilson, Penn, Jefferson, Olson, Gillit Nays: None (b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading There were no items submitted for approval on second reading. (c) Resolutions and Motions • • (i) Senior Planner Stitt presented a recommendation from the Community Development • Department to adopt a resolution authorizing the application for fiscal year 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) with Arapahoe County. • Eflglewood City Council October 6, 2014 Page 7 COUNCIL MEMBER OLSON MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (c) (i) -RESOLUTION NO. 79, SERIES OF 2014. RESOLUTION NO. 79, SERIES OF 2014 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO , TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR A 2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT. Vote results: Motion carried . Ayes : Council Members Yates, Mccaslin , Wilson , Penn , Jefferson, Olson, Gillit Nays : None (ii) Director Gryglewicz presented a recommendation from the Finance and Administrative Services Department to adopt a resolution authoriz ing the supplemental appropriation for funds to conduct a Fire Station location study in the amount of $7,800 .00 . COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 11 (c) (ii) -RESOLUTION NO. 80, SERIES OF 2014. RESOLUTION NO. 80, SERIES OF 2014 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO CONDUCT A FIRE STATION STUDY. • Vote results: Ayes : Council Members Yates , Mccaslin, Wilson , Penn, Jefferson, Olson , Gillit Nays : None Motion carried . 12 . General Discussion (a) Mayor's Choice (b) Council Members' Choice (i) Council Bill No . 58, amending the Englewood Municipal Code pertaining to City Council Salaries was considered . -COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT MOVED, AND COUNCIL MEMBER YATES SECONDED, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM 12 (b) (i) -COUNCIL BILL NO. 58. COUNCIL BILL NO. 58, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 8, OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 2000 PERTAINING TO CITY COUNCIL SALARIES. Vote results: Ayes : Council Members Yates, Mccaslin, Wilson, Penn, Olson, Gillit Nays : Council Member Jefferson Motion carried . • 13 . City Manager's Report 14. City Attorney's Report Englewood City Council October 6, 2014 Page 8 City Attorney Brotzman did not have any matters to bring before Council. 15 . Adjournment MAYOR PENN MOVED TO ADJOURN . The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m . • • •