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Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Tomorrow at 6:30pm
2 Agenda Items
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Public Forum (Comments NOT Related to Agenda Items)
• Open for comment
Members of the public may comment here on any matter *NOT* appearing on the meeting agenda. To comment on an agenda item, please select the respective agenda item and comment on that page.
Zone Change at 10390 W 38th Ave
• Open for comment
The owner of the property at 10390 W. 38th Avenue is requesting approval of a zone change from Commercial-One (C-1) to Mixed Use-Neighborhood (MU-N). The zone change will result in a zoning designation that would allow for the redevelopment and revitalization of the property. Should the zone change be approved, the owner of the property intends to redevelop the site for approximately 10 town home units.
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 6:30pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual or In-Person
Zone Change at 3650-3660 Wadsworth Blvd
• Open for comment
Batt Cave LLC is requesting approval of a zone change from Restricted-Commercial (R-C) and Neighborhood-Commercial (N-C) to Mixed Use-Neighborhood (MU-N) for the properties at 3650 and 3660 Wadsworth Boulevard. The zone change will result in a zoning that encourages revitalization of the site and will enable flexibility for any potential redevelopment, and will help to unify the zoning on the block. No redevelopment is proposed in conjunction with this zone change request.
Past Meetings
City Council – Study Session
Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 6:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - WR 102 Presentation
Wheat Ridge 102 participants have been working on two projects this fall: Green Business and Snow Removal Assistance. Program participants will present their finalized project blueprints to the City Council, with the goal of handing these projects off to staff for implementation.
Item No. 2 - MEMO - Community Advisory Group
Staff requests that the City Council revise its classification of the Community Advisory Group as a Hybrid Committee to a Staff-Selected Committee.
Item No. 3 - MEMO - Snow and Ice Policy Overview
This memo provides an overview of the updated Snow and Ice Control Policy and the city’s available resources for responding to this critical function. A brief demonstration of the new web application for tracking city snowplows will also be provided. Staff is also seeking input from the City Council on whether additional resources should be provided to address plowing sidewalks and/or bike lanes. In 2016, the city adopted a modification to the Municipal Code requiring property owners to remove accumulated snow from adjacent public sidewalks within 24 hours of the end of a storm event. The modification specifically excludes snow and ice deposited by a plow after the walk has been cleared by the property owner. Community Service staff have not taken a proactive approach to addressing property owners who do not follow this ordinance. This has resulted in numerous complaints from pedestrians who cannot traverse the sidewalk network in a safe manner. Therefore, staff is also seeking direction on whether or not the City Council wishes to consider a stronger response regarding warnings and notices of violation.
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 6:30pm
11 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1a - RESO - Year End Budget Supplement
Approved
On occasion, it is necessary to adjust the current year budget at year end in order to support the City Council’s priorities and align with the estimated budget as presented to Council with the next budget year. This year, budget amendments are needed in funds 31 (2E), 12 (Public Art), 12 (Open Space), 30 (CIP) and 40 (Renewal Wheat Ridge Bonds Fund.) It is required that City Council authorize increases and reductions to the City’s budget by resolution.
Item No. 1b - RESO - Budget Supplement for AED Grant
Approved
The Police Department received an Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award for $14,177 from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. This grant award was not included in the 2023 Budget.
Item No. 1c - RESO - application support for GOCO grant
Approved
The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to apply to the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Community Impact grant program to request $700,000 in funding to support the construction of the Green at 38th project. A City Council Resolution of support is required to apply, which includes supporting the application and, if funded, authorizing the mayor to sign the grant agreement and accept the funding.
Item No. 2 - ORD - amend WR Code of Laws re: billboards
Approved
The proposed ordinance updates the City’s billboard regulations to accomplish several main goals: to remove the lottery process for billboard vacancies, to reduce the maximum number of billboards within the City as they are abandoned, to establish a maximum distance between billboards and the highway, and to clarify existing development standards.
Item No. 3 - ORD - amend WR Code of Laws for CSO Powers
Approved
In an effort to bring greater compliance to the City’s licensing programs, a new compliance officer position is being created through a vacancy on the Community Services Officers (CSO) team. This position will focus on licensing compliance rather than typical CSO duties. In order to meet the objective of ensuring compliance with licensing programs, the City’s Code of Laws needs to be amended to expand the scope of City employees that are able to issue municipal court summons, including Chapter 11 licensing violations. Furthermore, the Code should also reflect that compliance officers shall be designated as peace officers akin to a CSO.
Item No. 4 - ORD - vacate interest in portion of Clear Creek
Approved
Clear Creek Drive is currently under construction to extend the roadway approximately 500 feet to the northwest. As part of this extension, the existing cul-de-sac bulb was demolished and reconstructed. City staff has determined that the sidewalk easements at the previous cul-de-sac location are no longer necessary, and they will be vacated by this ordinance.
Item No. 5 - ORD - vacate interest in portion of Miller Ct
Approved
A portion of right-of-way near Miller Court and W 37th Place has been deemed to be unnecessary by the Community Development Department. This portion of right-of-way is not built or used as a roadway and is proposed to be vacated.
Item No. 6 - RESO - Police Investigation Fund Budget Supp.
Approved
The Police Investigations Fund, also known as the Seizure Fund 17, consists of money that is forfeited by felony defendants through a civil hearing process. The City has chosen to close Fund 17 in anticipation of changes to asset forfeiture laws and to use the balance of the Fund to purchase law enforcement aircraft drones to be deployed for public safety missions and education.
Item No. 7 - MOTION - appoint DIII member to Cultural Comm.
Approved
On November 1, 2023, Teresa Linder from District III resigned from the Cultural Commission, effective immediately. The vacancy was posted for a term of two weeks on the City of Wheat Ridge website and promoted through various channels from November 6 to November 19. Applications have been compiled for the Council’s review so that the seat may be filled. If, after reasonable advertisement, no applications are received from residents within the relevant council district for a vacancy on any Board or Commission, the council may appoint any otherwise qualified resident.
Item No. 8 - MOTION - Elect Mayor Pro Tem
Approved
Each year City Council Members elect by a majority vote a Mayor Pro Tem who serves until their successor is elected. The election is conducted according to Section III (B) of the City Council Rules of Order and Procedure as follows: B. MAYOR PRO TEM 1. At the first or second Regular meeting in November of each year, the Council shall elect a Mayor Pro Tem who shall serve until their successor is elected. The procedure shall be as follows: a) The Chair will announce that the floor is open for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. b) Nominations will be taken from City Council members by voice. No second is needed. c) Each nominee will have the opportunity to address the Council. d) A motion and second is then in order to elect one of the nominees to the position of Mayor Pro Tem. If the motion is not carried, additional motions are in order until a Mayor Pro Tem is elected by a majority of Council present.
City Council – City Council Study Session
Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 6:30pm
3 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Public's Right to Speak
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Legal Notice for Public Hearings
The purpose of this study session is to discuss how the public is informed of quasi-judicial public hearings and specifically to revisit the code and process associated with letter notice. This memo summarizes recent code updates, recent procedural changes, and the recent rezoning application that prompted this discussion. To the extent there is interest in revising letter notice, analysis of several options is provided.
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Item No. 2 - MEMO - Appointment process for Presiding Judge
Christopher Randall has served Wheat Ridge as presiding judge of the city’s municipal court since January 1, 2002. Judge Randall submitted his resignation on October 3, 2023, effective December 31, 2023. Per Sec. 14-6 of the Code of Laws, Mayor Starker has appointed Judge Paul Basso as the substitute municipal judge effective January 1, 2024, until a presiding judge is appointed by Council. Judge Basso serves quite frequently as a relief judge and administrative hearing officer for Wheat Ridge Municipal Court and is very familiar with the City’s court functions. Staff requests direction from Council on the path forward to select and appoint a presiding judge in 2024.
City Council – City Council Meeting
Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 6:30pm
9 Agenda Items
Virtual or In-Person
Public's Right To Speak
Item No. 1a - MOTION - purchase E-citation Software
Approved
Staff recommends the purchase of 26 Zebra Printers with batteries and chargers and accompanying Brazos E-Citation/Summons software for the City of Wheat Ridge Police Department. Staff has secured negotiated contract terms and pricing under the Sourcewell Master Agreement with Tyler Technologies.
Item No. 1b - MOTION - purchase from Independent Salt Co.
Approved
The city purchases and applies deicer materials each year as part of its snow and ice control efforts. The city has participated in a cooperative bidding process through the Colorado Multiple Assembly of Procurement Officials (MAPO) to obtain the best pricing. The city will utilize a City of Fort Collins contract with Independent Salt Company to purchase materials for the remainder of 2023 and the 2024 snow season in an amount not to exceed $140,200.
Item No. 1c - RESO - approve grant agreement with CDOT
Approved
The Parks and Recreation Department applied for and was awarded $951,709 from CDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program for improvements along the Clear Creek Trail in 2025-2026. City Council approval of the enclosed grant agreement is required to accept the funds.
Item No. 1d -MOTION - contract update for Rec Center Parking
Approved
A contract for the repair of the Recreation Center parking lot was approved by the City Council in June 2023 in the amount of $485,900.72 plus a staff-managed contingency of $48,500 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $534,400.72. Subsequently, the City Council approved additional contingency amounts of $85,000 for additional items associated with ADA modifications, electrical vehicle striping, and drainage improvements. Calculation of actual quantities for pavement removal and installation as well as the underlying geotextile fabric have resulted in the need for increased contract amount of $190,000. This would increase the total not-to-exceed amount of the contract to $809,400.72.
Item No. 1e - MOTION - cancel 12/18/23 Study Session
Approved
The City Council Study Session of December 18, 2023, currently does not have any scheduled agenda items. To provide time for City Council and Staff to prepare for the holidays with family and friends, and seeing there are no items currently scheduled for this date it is recommended that City Council cancel this meeting.
Item No. 2 - ORD - Zone change for property at 10800 W. 48th
Approved
Wei Lian Fu is requesting approval of a zone change from Agricultural-One (A-1) to Residential-Two (R-2) for the property at 10800 W. 48th Avenue. The applicant is the current owner of the property. The zone change will result in a zoning that encourages revitalization of the site and will enable the land to become conforming.
Item No. 3 - ORD - amend WR Code of laws re: billboards
Approved
The proposed ordinance updates the City’s billboard regulations to accomplish several main goals: to remove the lottery process for billboard vacancies, to reduce the maximum number of billboards within the City as they are abandoned, to establish a maximum distance between billboards and the highway, and to clarify existing development standards.
Item No. 4 - ORD - rezone property at 3650/3660 Wads Blvd
Approved
Batt Cave LLC is requesting approval of a zone change from Restricted-Commercial (R-C) and Neighborhood-Commercial (N-C) to Mixed Use-Neighborhood (MU-N) for the properties at 3650 and 3660 Wadsworth Boulevard. The zone change will result in one zoning across both parcels, will provide a continuation of the MU-N zoning from the east, and reflects both the transitional nature of this location and the character of the Wadsworth Corridor.
City Council – Study Session
Mon, Nov 6, 2023 at 6:30pm
1 Agenda Items
Virtual and In-Person
Item No. 1 - MEMO - Jeffco School Dist. Update
On November 10, 2022, the Jeffco School Board voted to close sixteen elementary schools, of which, there served Wheat Ridge students. New Classical Academy at Vivian was closed and has consolidated with Stober. Wilmore-Davis has closed and has consolidated with Stevens. Kullerstrand has closed and has consolidated with Prospect Valley. Jeff Gatlin, Chief Operating Officer, and Lisa Relou, Chief of Staff, from the Jefferson County School District, will provide an update to City Council concerning the disposition of the closed schools at the November 6th study session.
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