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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-03 (Regular) Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEl«>OD, COLORADO January 3, 1977 The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in regular session on January 3, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Councilman Brown. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop #154. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared a quorum present. Also present were: City Manager Mccown Asst. City Manager Nollenberger Asst. City Attorney DeWitt Dir. of Finance/City Clerk James Deputy City Clerk Varner • • • • • • COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED 'ro ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1976. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Cpuncil Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Mayor Taylor announced the winners of the "Improve Our Community" essay contest sponsored by the Englewood Centennial BiCentennial Committee. • • • • • * COUNCILMAN SMITH M)VED 'ro APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR 'ro SIGN A PROCLAMATION DECLARING 'IHURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1977 TO BE "MARTEN LATHROP DAY" IN THE CITY OF ENGLID«>OD, COU>RADO. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: January 3, 1977 Page 2 Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared the iootion carried. Mayor Taylor presented this proclamation to Mr. Lathrop, which honors him for his active participation in the civic activities of the community through his work as Co-Chairman of the Citizens Steering Comnittee for the Housing for the Elderly, as a member of the Revolving Rehabilitation Loan Committee, and for heading Englewood's United Nations D~ for the past two years. Marten Lathrop, 3259 South Clarkson, thanked the City for this privilege and honor. * * * * * * Attorney John Criswell, 3780 South Broadway, appeared representing Phil's Auto Clinic, 25 East Girard; C & L Auto Body, 3395 South Lincoln; and A & B Transmission and Gear Company, 3375 South Lincoln. concerning their relocation expenses for moving their businesses since the City acquired the property. Mr. Criswell presented a letter and expense breakdown for each business. He requested that City Council pardon the rent for these three businesses from the time the City acquired the property until their relocation. Phil Pickell, owner of Phil's Auto Body, new address 3741 South Kalamath, and Charlie Caughlan, owner of C & L Auto Body, new address 1864 West Dartmouth, appeared to explain their specit'ic problems in relocating and answered questions from City Council. Mr. Criswell noted that A & B Transmission's new address is 2405 West Hampden. City Manager Mccown explained that it is the City's policy not to pay relocation expenses if federal monies are not involved. COUNCILMAN SMITH K>VED TO DENY ALL RELOCATION EXPENSES, BUT TO RETURN RENT PAID TO THE CITY IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: PHIL'S AUTO CLINIC - $1,750; C & L AUTO B:>DY -$1,250; A & B TRANSMISSION -$1,350. Council.man Mann seconded the iootion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. N8'YS: None. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * January 3, 1977 Page 3 The minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of November 16, 1976 were received. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented the minutes of the Board of Career Service Colllllissioners meeting of December 16, 1976 with a recommendation that the position of Junior Accountant be placed in the classification plan at a Grade 5. RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES OF 1977 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT AT GRADE 5. COUNCILMAN SMITH l«>VED TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES OF 1977. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nqs: None. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum concerning requests from organizations in the community for financial aid. He noted that the 1977 City Council budget includes $24,000 for this purpose. Formal requests have been received from Inter-Faith Task Force, Arapahoe Mental Health, Housing Authority, Arapahoe House for Detoxification, and the Chamber of Commerce. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON K>VED THAT CITY COUNCIL ALLOT $5,000 FOR THE INTER-FAITH TASK FORCE. The motion died for the lack of a second. COUNCILMAN MANN K>VED TO HEAR FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ARAPAHOE HOUSE FOR DETOXIFICATION AT THIS TIME, AND THAT EACH AGENCY THAT REQUESTS FINANCIAL AID BE SCHEDULED TO APPEAR BEFORE COUNCIL. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nqs: None. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Arapahoe House Director Charles Griffith and Board Member James Treece explained the functions and purpose of this facility. January 3, 1977 Page 4 Mayor Taylor stated that the final decision on each aid request will be reached after all of the agencies have been heard by City Council. • • • • • • Mayor Taylor declared a recess at 9:00 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared a quorum present. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN MANN A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3, 4, 5(a) AND 5(b) OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE XIII, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CREATING A NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR "TAVERNS" FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE OCCUPATIONAL TAX THEREFORE. COUNCILMAN MANN M>VED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3, 4, 5(a) AND 5(b) OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE XIII, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CREATING A NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR "TAVERNS" FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE OCCUPATIONAL TAX THEREFORE. Councilman Clayton seconded the IOOtion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clqton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The ~or declared the IOOtion carried. • • • • • • INTRODUCED AS A BILL BY COUNCILMAN BROWN A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6, CHAPI'ER 4, TITLE XV, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, INCREASING SEWER CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES. COUNCILMAN BROWN M>VED TO PASS ON FIRST READING A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6, CHAPTER 4, TITLE XV, OF THE 1969 ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, INCREASING SEWER CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES. Councilman Clayton seconded the IOOtion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: January 3, 1977 Page 5 Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Teylor. Neys: None. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • RESOLUTION NO. 2, SERIES OF 1977 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN PARCEIB OF REAL PROPERTY AS BEING REQUIRED FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS RECREATION CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION THERmF. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO PAOO RESOLUTION NO. 2, SERIES OF 1977. Councilman Brown seconded the nx:>tion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Teylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Williana, Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Assistant City Attorney DeWitt stated that City Attorney Berardini will present a written report at the next City Council meeting concerning special assessment hardship cases. Council briefly discussed a program now in operation by the City of Colorado Springs. • • • • • • Assistant City Attorney DeWitt reported that Arapahoe County District Court bas affirmed City Council's decision to revoke the liquor license of Back Door Liquors, 5450 South Broadway. Back Door Liquors have thirty days in which to appeal this decision if they wish. • • • •• • • Assistant City Attorney DeWitt presented a stipulation between the City of Englewood and Carl Ryberg for den:>lition of the building at 3228 South Clarkson because it does not meet City Codes. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THIS STIPULATION. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Melli>ers Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. January 3, 1977 Page 6 Nays: None. Absent: Counci l Members Williams, Sovern. The M8'Yor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • Assistant City Attorney DeWitt reported that the City has not yet received a court order from District Court concerning the case between the City of Englewood and Azar's, but that the Court has indicated they feel the sign should be allowed to stand as is. Mr. DeWitt also noted that the City has not received a response from the attorney representing Plantation, Inc. and that a hearing date has not yet been set for District Court. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Director of Finance concerning the City's grant applications for the 1976 Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act Title I. He stated that none of the twelve projects submitted were approved for funding mainly because our unemployment figures were relatively low compared to other cities in the metro area. This was the main factor for ranking projects rather than the need or impact of the projects in the community. Mr. Mccown stated that he has requested the Economic Development Administration to supply us with Justifications for their decision. He also noted that our displeasure in this matter will be discussed at the Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. Councilman Mann requested that preliminary information be sent to our congressional delegation in Washington prior to this Conference. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown presented a memorandum from the Director of Finance concerning grant receipts of the Local Public Works Act, Title II. The funds to be received depend on the rate of unemployment in Arapahoe County and the per capita of revenue sharing funds received by the City, and it is estimated that the City of Englewood will receive between $11,000 and $14,ooo of Title II funds. These funds can be used for continuing existing services, expanding existing services, construction projects of an emergency nature, and capital equipment replacement if prior approval is received from the Office of Revenue Sharing. Mr. Mccown stated that the area of animal control is presently being considered for use of these funds. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown requested City Council's direction concerni_ng the traffic island at Elati Street and Floyd Avenue. He explained that the main concern is Fire Department equipment having difficulty getting through this area. January 3, 1977 Page 7 COUNCILMAN MABN MJVED 'IQ CONSIDER 'DIIS AT THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH ALL INFORMATION AVAILABLE. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Councilman Brown pointed out that the citizens in this area very strongly want to keep the island because they feel it was a promise to them when Cinderella City was built. COUNCILMAN CLAYTON MOVED 'IQ AMEND THE MJTION TO NOTIFY THE RESIDENTS ON ELATI STREET BETWEEN WEST FLOYD AND WEST DAR'D«>UTH BY LETTER THAT THIS ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED AT 'DIE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton. Nays: Council Member Taylor. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Upon a call of the roll, the vote on the original motion as amended resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The Mayor declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown requested City Council's direction concerning the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission for naming of the Senior Citizens Recreation Center. Discussion by Council followed. COUNCILMAN MANN MJVED THAT CITY COUNCIL ABIDE BY THE RECOMMENDATION OF '!HE PARKS AND ~REATION COMMISSION 'IQ NAME THE SENIOR CITIZENS RECREATION CENTER '!HE "MALLEY CEN'tENNIAL CENTER" IN HONOR OF ELSIE MALLEY. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. COUNCILMAN SMITH MJVED 'IQ FOSTPONE THIS UNTIL THE JANUARY 17, 1977 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND 'It> GET. AN OPINION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE R!DARDING THE INTERPRETATION AND INTENT OF PARAGRAPH 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 62, SERIES OF 1976. Councilman Clayton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Clayton. Nays: Council Members Mann, Taylor. January 3, 1977 Page 8 Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The M~or declared the motion carried. • • • • • • City Manager Mccown noted that the motion passed by City Council at the last meeting requesting the Housing Authority to reconsider their residency priorities should be corrected. He explained that the priorities in the Housing Authority minutes of October 26, 1976 involved existing housing units rather than the Housing Project for the Elderly. COUNCILMAN SMITH K>VED '.ID RESCIND THAT MOTION. Councilman Cla\Yton seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown·, Mann, Clayton, T~lor. NS\YS: None. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The M~or declared the motion carried. • • * • * * City Manager Mccown requested Council's policy concerning relocation expenses. Arter discussion, Council stated that the City's policy still remains that no relocation expenses be paid if federal monies are not involved. • • * • • * COUNCILMAN SMITH K>VED THAT A COPY OF ALL THE AWARD WINNING ESSAYS FROM THE "IMPROVE OUR COr+ruNITY" CONTEST BE GIVEN '.ID EACH CITY COUNCIL MEMBER. Councilman Brown seconded the DDtion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Members Williams, Sovern. The MS\Yor declared the motion carried. • • • * * * MS\Yor TS\Ylor adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:25 p.m.