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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
7:00 P.M March 23, 2009
Minutes are not a verbatim transcription, but rather an attempt to capture the intent of the speaker by the City Clerk.
ITEM 1 – CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Murphy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Lakewood Civic Center South, 480 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado.
ITEM 2 – ROLL CALL
Those present were: Mayor Bob Murphy, Presiding
Diana Allen
Doug Anderson
Cindy Baroway
Karen Kellen
Sue King
Debbie Koop
Adam Paul
Ed Peterson
Tom Quinn
Vicki Stack
Others in attendance: Mike Rock, City Manager
Tim Cox, City Attorney
Full and timely notice of this City Council meeting had been given and a quorum was present.
ITEM 3 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silent prayer was observed.
Mayor Murphy noted that the flag is flown at half mast in remembrance of the four police officers in Oakland, California who lost their lives in the line of duty.
ITEM 4 – PRESENTATION – CITIZEN COMMENDATIONS
Kevin Paletta, Police Chief, presented Citizen Commendations from the Lakewood Police Department to Matthew and Christopher Erickson for their bravery and assistance that recently led to the capture of a robbery and assault suspect.
ITEM 5 – PRESENTATION – METRO MAYORS AND COMMISSIONERS YOUTH NOMINATIONS
Nine Lakewood area students received Metro Mayors and Commissions Youth Nominations. City Council members gave a brief statement about each student. The students are Cecilia Aguirre, Lakewood High School; Tess Elizabeth Blackwell, Lakewood High School; Rueban Garduno, Bear Creek High School; Melis Ibisevie, Lakewood High School; Huan Nguyen, Alameda High School; Juan Perez, Alameda High School; DeAnna Rivera, Alameda High School; Michielle Smith, Yes Academy at Epworth UMC; and Aimee Wakeman, Carmody Middle School.
Final awards are to be held on May 16, 2009 at the Pepsi Center.
ITEM 6 – PRESENTATION – JEFFCO ACTION CENTER FOOD PANTRY
Tracy Savoy, Savoy Engineering, donated food and volunteered to help the Jeffco Action Food Pantry.
Mag Strittmatter, Executive Director, for the Jeffco Action Center Food Pantry, expressed thanks to Mrs. Savoy/Savoy Engineering and she gave a brief background on the needs of the center and how others can help.
ITEM 7 – RESOLUTION 2009-13 – REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman King and seconded by Councilman Quinn, to reappoint Alan Beshany as the At-large member and Michael Carollo as the Ward 1 regular member to the Board of Adjustment, each to serve a four-year term ending March 31, 2013.
Vote: Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 The motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 8 – RESOLUTION 2009-14 – REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD BOARD OF APPEALS
A motion was made by Councilwoman King and seconded by Councilman Quinn, to reappoint Jesse Hill as the Ward 1 regular member and Robert B. Wilson as the Ward 4 regular member to the Board of Appeals, each to serve a three-year term ending March 31, 2012.
Vote: Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 The motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 9 – RESOLUTION 2009-15 – APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
A motion was made by Councilwoman King and seconded by Councilman Quinn, to appoint Gay Dugan and Bruce Yaple to the Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community, each to serve a three-year term ending December 31, 2011.
Vote: Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 The motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 10 – PUBLIC COMMENT
James Mace, Ward 1, Lakewood, CO, extended thanks to the Mayor and City Council for allowing him the opportunity to speak. He feels the time limit on walk counters should be longer so that wheelchair users and the elderly would have more time to cross the street.
Benjamin Herrera, 1380 So. DePew, Lakewood, CO, said the tough job of Code Enforcement Officers is not appreciated. He commended the Code Enforcement staff for the great job they do. He also said people should stop complaining about city expenses. Additionally, he noted that there is a need for port-a-potty at the picnic area in the park. He feels if people don’t like the job the Mayor and City Council are doing, they should run for the office/position.
Ralph Beck, 2459 S. Holman Circle, Lakewood, CO, made several announcements on behalf of Dave Weichman. He mentioned the open house rebuild of two fire stations—Station 4 on March 25, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at Foothills Elementary School and Station 8 on April 9, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at Green Gables Elementary. The West Metro Fire District will provide new online services to participants via voice notices on cell and internet based phones notifying them if and when an emergency occurs that potentially threatens their residences. He also mentioned upcoming fundraisers.
Gerald Lopez, 1257 Allison Street, Lakewood, CO, spoke about pet owners cleaning up after their pets. He also spoke about how RTD is cutting down trees on 13th Avenue and they should replace each one and stop taking more from the City than they give. He asked all to show thanks to the US troops by displaying a US flag at their homes. He noted too, that the homeowners on 13th Avenue still need help with water damage to their homes.
Michael O’Byrne spoke about foreign trade zones, governor’s green energy economy and how it affects our area.
Public comments were closed.
Consent Agenda Items 11 through 14 was read into the Record by the City Clerk.
ITEM 11– RESOLUTION 2009-11 – AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RECEIVE A FEDERAL AID GRANT FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS PORTION OF THE CENTRAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMPUTER SYSTEM
ITEM 12 – RESOLUTION 2009-12 – AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TRANSCORE ITS LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS PORTION OF THE CENTRAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMPUTER SYSTEM
ITEM 13 – ORDINANCE O-2009-15 – ADDING SECTION 9.20.060 TO TITLE 9 OF THE LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
ITEM 14 – ORDINANCE O-2009-16 – AUTHORIZING A PERMANENT EASEMENT TO THE BEAR CREEK WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING WATER LINE AND RELATED FACILITIES AND A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR ACCESS PURPOSES TO ACCESS SAID WATER LINE ACROSS BEAR CREEK GREEN BELT, ADJACENT TO THE BRIDGE ON SOUTH ESTES STREET AS IT CROSSES BEAR CREEK AT 2800 SOUTH ESTES STREET, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
Mayor Murphy asked for comments.
There were no comments.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kellen and seconded by Councilman Quinn, to order all ordinances introduced on first reading to be published into the Denver Post Newspaper for public hearing set for dates included in the ordinances, and to adopt resolutions, all of which are included in the Consent Agenda Items, for the record and introduced by the City Clerk.
Agenda Item 15 and Agenda Item 16 were removed from the agenda.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 17 – ORDINANCE O-2009-14 – REPEALING ORDINANCE O-2005-21 AND DESIGNATING THE DENVER POST AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND OTHER MATTERS; AND FURTHER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mayor Murphy asked for comments.
James Mace, Ward 1, Lakewood, CO, wanted to know if the City would continue publishing information in “Looking At Lakewood”.
Mayor Murphy said the Denver Post is the newspaper of record, and yes, there will still be city information published in “Looking At Lakewood.”
A motion was made by Councilwoman Kellen and seconded by Councilman Quinn, to adopt Ordinance O-2009-14 for second and final reading.
Vote: Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 The motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 18 – GENERAL BUSINESS -- UPDATE – CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Ariana Harner, Employee Relations Specialist, gave a brief update on the recruitment process for the City Manager position. She said, with assistance from City Council members, a preliminary profile has been developed. A PowerPoint presentation showed website instructions and job requirements.
ITEM 19 – REPORTS
Mayor Murphy and City Council Members reported their attendance at previous meetings and events and announced upcoming neighborhood meetings and events.
Eagle Scout Christopher Snyder, Troop 41, Star Boy Scout of America, invited all young men interested to find out more on becoming a Boy Scout and the benefits that can be gained.
Jay Hutchison, Director of Public Works, commented regarding the concern voiced by citizen James Mace about walk counters at street crossings. He said every situation is different, but where the opportunities exist, in reference to the request, they will be reviewed.
Mike Rock, City Manager, noted that an update will be given to Council at the next meeting regarding extended 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. operating hours for the City.
ITEM 20 – ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; Mayor Murphy adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Submitted by:
Margy Greer, City Clerk
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