MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LAKEWOOD 7:00 P.M 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 Shakti Karen Kellen Ramey Johnson David Wiechman Adam Paul Karen Harrison Tom Quinn Scott Koop Cindy Baroway Pete Roybal Absent: None Others in attendance: Kathy Hodgson, 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 the audience remained standing for a moment of silent prayer.
ITEM 4 RESOLUTION 2015-58 APPOINTING NEW MEMBERS TO THE LAKEWOOD ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY City Council Meeting Page 2 A motion was made by Council member Cindy Baroway to approve Resolution 2015-58. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Paul. 11 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried. ITEM 5 PUBLIC COMMENT Kathy Knobel Stated she had reviewed previous budgets for the city. She expressed how she was displeased with past and current budget procedures. Ms. Knobel also stated thanks to council members Johnson, Roybal, and Wiechman. James Mace Asked the City Manager what construction is occurring at Pierce and Colfax. It was stated that staff would get back to Mr. Mace and answer his question. Jean Marie Carson Stated that the Two Creeks neighborhood has little infrastructure and her concern for improvement for this neighborhood. CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING City Clerk Margy Greer read the Consent Agenda into the record. The Consent Agenda consists of Items 6 through 12, inclusive. ITEM 6 RESOLUTION 2015-59 SUPPORTING THE VOTE TO CONTINUE THE ONE-TENTH OF ONE CENT SALES TAX FOR THE SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL FACILITIES DISTRICT ITEM 7 RESOLUTION 2015-60 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO EXCHANGE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A LABORATORY FACILITY ON THE FEDERAL CENTER FOR APPROXIMATELY 59 ACRES OF LAND CURRENTLY WITHIN THE FEDERAL CENTER ITEM 8 RESOLUTION 2015-61 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH THE FEDERAL CENTER STATION NEIGHBORHOOD AUTHORITY AND TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AUTHORITY AND THE LAKEWOOD REINVESTMENT AUTHORITY, AND APPOINTING DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AUTHORITY ITEM 9 RESOLUTION 2015-62 ESTABLISHING VESTED RIGHTS BY APPROVING A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN THE FORM OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 59 ACRES OF LAND REFERRED TO AS THE FEDERAL CENTER STATION NEIGHBORHOOD
Page 3 ITEM 10 RESOLUTION 2015-63 FINDING THAT THE FEDERAL CENTER STATION NEIGHBORHOOD AREA IS A BLIGHTED AREA ITEM 11 APPROVING MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Regular City Council Meeting September 14, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting September 28, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting October 12, 2015 ITEM 12 ACCEPTING MINUTES OF THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Advisory Commission for an Inclusive Community Executive Committee Meeting September 2, 2015 Mayor Bob Murphy asked that Items 7, 8, 9, and 10 be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business. Public Comment: Robert Mitchell Stated his concern on the tax included in Item 6 on the consent agenda. Charlie Abel Stated his concern on the distribution of the tax included in Item 6 in the consent agenda. Harvey Fleet Spoke in favor of the tax included in Item 6 in the consent agenda. A motion was made by Council President Harrison and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Paul, to approve Council Minutes, accept all minutes for Boards and Commissions, and to adopt resolution 2015-59, which is included in the Consent Agenda Items, for the record and introduced by the City Clerk, with the exception of Items 7, 8, 9, and 10 which were removed from the consent agenda. Council member Shakti Stated he support for culture and the arts in the region and to continue to support the culture and the arts in the future. Vote on Consent Agenda:. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS City Clerk Margy Greer read Ordinance O-2015-17 and O-2015-18 into the record and reread Items 7, 8, 9 and 10 that were removed from the consent agenda and put under general business.
Page 4 Mayor Bob Murphy - Suggested that Council consider moving the discussion on the ordinances and resolutions that involved the Federal Center to a future meeting date of March 28, 2016. ITEM 13 ORDINANCE O-2015-17 CONCERNING THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION ISSUED TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A CIVIC CENTER PROJECT AND THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION TO FINANCE CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF A LEASE AGREEMENT AND A SITE AND IMPROVEMENT LEASE AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE FORM OF CERTAIN RELATED DOCUMENTS; RATIFYING ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE 2015 ANNUAL BUDGET AND THE TRANSFER OF SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND; AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO A motion was made by Council President Harrison for a continuance of Ordinance O- 2015-17 to a date certain of March 28, 2016. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Paul. Council member Shakti - Stated she has heard from Lakewood residents that they are excited about this Federal Center project but wanted more time to gain more information. Ms. Shakti stated it made sense to continue the discussion on the Federal Center to a later date. ITEM 14 ORDINANCE O-2015-18 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 59 ACRES OF LAND TO THE LAKEWOOD REINVESTMENT AUTHORITY A motion was made by Council President Harrison for a continuance of Ordinance O- 2015-18 to a date certain of March 28, 2016. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Paul. ITEM 15 GENERAL BUSINESS ITEM 7 RESOLUTION 2015-60 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO EXCHANGE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A LABORATORY FACILITY ON THE FEDERAL CENTER FOR APPROXIMATELY 59 ACRES OF LAND CURRENTLY WITHIN THE FEDERAL CENTER 60 to a date certain of March 28, 2016. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Paul.
Page 5 ITEM 8 RESOLUTION 2015-61 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH THE FEDERAL CENTER STATION NEIGHBORHOOD AUTHORITY AND TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AUTHORITY AND THE LAKEWOOD REINVESTMENT AUTHORITY, AND APPOINTING DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AUTHORITY 61 to a date certain of March 28, 2016. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Paul. ITEM 9 RESOLUTION 2015-62 ESTABLISHING VESTED RIGHTS BY APPROVING A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN THE FORM OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 59 ACRES OF LAND REFERRED TO AS THE FEDERAL CENTER STATION NEIGHBORHOOD 62 to a date certain of March 28, 2016. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Paul. ITEM 10 RESOLUTION 2015-63 FINDING THAT THE FEDERAL CENTER STATION NEIGHBORHOOD AREA IS A BLIGHTED AREA 63 to a date certain of March 28, 2016. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Paul. Mayor Bob Murphy Expressed his support for this Federal Center project. Council member Karen Kellen Thanked the staff for their work and stated her support for the Federal center project. Murphy Thanked General Services Administration. Council member Cindy Baroway Stated her support for the Federal Center project. Thanked everybody for coming to the meeting. ITEM 16 EXECUTIVE REPORT None
Page 6 ITEM 17 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Murphy and City Council members reported their attendance at previous meetings and events and announced upcoming neighborhood meetings and events. Council member Tom Quinn Stated that this is his final City Council meeting. Thanked his family, fellow ward mates, council colleagues, City of Lakewood staff, City Manager Kathy Hodgson, and the people of ward 5. Mr. Quinn also stated his support for the Federal Center project. Council member Adam Paul Thanked the residents of Lakewood and City of Lakewood staff. Thanked Mayor Murphy for his time and service to the City. Council member Karen Kellen Stated her positive experiences at the City of Lakewood and local government. She thanked everybody for their support. Council Member Shakti Stated that the Ward 3 meeting will be Monday November 2nd at 8 a.m. at Sunrise/Sunset. She also stated that she will have the opportunity to ride in a car that drives itself in order to learn about future transportation. Council member Cindy Baroway Thanked everybody who has served as a volunteer and those who were engaged in the Lakewood community. Stated it has been an honor to serve with council members. City Attorney Tim Cox Thanked council members who were leaving for all they have done for the city. It was decided by City Council to cancel the 8:30 p.m. Lakewood Reinvestment Authority Meeting. ITEM 18 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before City Council, Mayor Murphy adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted Margy Greer, City Clerk