MINUTES Regular Meeting Aurora City Council Monday, February 22, 2016 CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Mayor Hogan convened the regular meeting of City Council at 5:45 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESIDING: COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: OFFICIALS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ARRIVING AFTER ROLL CALL: Mayor Hogan Bergan, Berzins, Cleland, Lawson, LeGare, Mounier, Peterson, Pierce, Roth Richardson City Manager Noe, City Attorney Hyman, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Napper None Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Janice Napper announced the proposed items for discussion at executive session. CONSIDERATION TO RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Roth, second by Pierce, to recess for executive session. Council Member Richardson excuse himself from the Executive Session after the vote for consideration to recess and before the presentation began. The executive session was recorded pursuant to the requirements of state law. 1. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2016 AND CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hogan reconvened the regular meeting of City Council at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESIDING: COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: OFFICIALS PRESENT: Mayor Hogan Bergan, Berzins, Cleland, Lawson, LeGare, Mounier, Peterson, None City Manager Noe, City Attorney Hyman, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Napper 3. INVOCATION Pastor Reid Hettich, Mosaic Church of Aurora 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG (all standing) 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 2016 Motion by LeGare, second by Roth, to approve the minutes of February 8, 2016 as corrected. Mayor Hogan, Berzins, Cleland, Lawson, LeGare, Mounier, Peterson, Pierce,
Page 2 Abstained: Bergan 6. CEREMONY a. Recognition of Diane Crandall as Visit Aurora s Ambassador of the Year Gary Wheat Mayor Hogan invited Gary Wheat, President/CEO of Visit Aurora to come forward to recognize Diane Crandall, the 2015 Visit Aurora s Ambassador of the Year. Ms. Crandall expressed appreciation for the proclamation. 7. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD (non-agenda related issues only) Douglas Bowen, Aurora, Colorado, expressed concerns regarding the parking reduction proposed for the Comfort Inn and Suites site plan. Mayor Hogan recognized Boy Scout Troop 6. 8. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted as presented. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR - 9a-k General Business a. Consideration to AWARD AN OPENLY SOLICITED CONTRACT to CEM Sales and Service, Sheridan, Colorado in the total amount of $162,440.00 to purchase and install a water playground at Utah Pool. (R-1758) STAFF SOURCE: Byron Fanning, Manager of Recreation Services, Parks, Recreation & Open Space Council Member Mounier asked staff for clarification regarding the installation of a water playground rather than a water slide as was her understanding. Byron Fanning, Manager of Recreation Services, Parks, Recreation & Open Space, stated the item related to the replacement of the existing water playground which was rusted from the inside and had lived beyond its use. Council Member Mounier asked if this was different than the slide. Mr. Fanning answered affirmatively. Motion by Mounier, second by Berzins, to approve item 9a. Voting Nay: Mayor Hogan, Bergan, Berzins, Cleland, Lawson, LeGare, Mounier, Pierce, Peterson b. Consideration to AWARD AN OPENLY SOLICITED CONTRACT to Aqua Blue International, Cornelius, North Carolina in the total amount of $256,942.00 to purchase and install a new water slide at Aqua Vista and Parklane Pools. (R-1755) (STAFF REQUESTS A WAIVER OF RECONSIDERATION) STAFF SOURCE: Byron Fanning, Manager of Recreation Services, Parks, Recreation & Open Space c. Consideration to AWARD A COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACT to RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., Denver, Colorado in the amount of $71,021.00 for the Bike Plan Improvements Project, Project Number 15036. STAFF SOURCE: Kevin Wegener, Deputy Director Public Works Engineering, Public Works
Page 3 d. Consideration to AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT to Taser International, Scottsdale, Arizona in the not-to-exceed amount of $70,850.00 to cover the cost of Taser brand taser units and accessories through February 28, 2017, for the Aurora Police Department. STAFF SOURCE: Lieutenant Joseph D'Agosta, Police e. Consideration to APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT in the amount of $75,000.00 between the City of Aurora, Colorado, and the Comitis Crisis Center, Aurora, Colorado for the Mental Health Wellness Court participants. (STAFF REQUESTS A WAIVER OF RECONSIDERATION) STAFF SOURCE: Presiding Judge Richard Weinberg, Judicial Motion by Roth, second by Cleland, to approve items 9b 9e, with a waiver of reconsideration on items 9b and e. f. Consideration to APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT in the amount of $60,000.00 between the City of Aurora, Colorado, and Aurora Mental Health, Aurora, Colorado for the Mental Health Wellness Court participants. (STAFF REQUESTS A WAIVER OF RECONSIDERATION) STAFF SOURCE: Presiding Judge Richard Weinberg, Judicial Mayor Pro Tem Peterson asked if the $60k was provided monthly. Presiding Judge Richard Weinberg, Judicial, answered no, noting it was provided annually. Council Member Peterson asked how long the payment would be made. Judge Weinberg stated for one year. Council Member Peterson asked what happened after the first year. Judge Weinberg stated Council approved the item for three years in the budget. Council Member Peterson stated she would not support the item because of the way in which it was handled with regards to neighborhood notification and input. Council Member Cleland stated she would abstain from the vote because she worked for Aurora Mental Health. Motion by LeGare, second by Roth, to approve item 9f with a waiver of reconsideration. Voting Nay: Abstaining: Mayor Hogan, Bergan, Berzins, Lawson, LeGare, Mounier, Pierce, Richardson, Roth Peterson Cleland g. Consideration to EXTEND A COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACT with Carus Corporation, Peru, Illinois in the amount not-to-exceed $124,000.00 to purchase the potassium permanganate water treatment chemical as required for the Binney Water Purification Facility through December 2016. (B-4033) STAFF SOURCE: Bobby Oligo, Manager of Water Treatment, Aurora Water h. Consideration to AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT to YSI Incorporated, St. Petersburg, Florida in the amount of $95,451.00 for the purchase of a pontoon profiling system for the Aurora Reservoir. STAFF SOURCE: Steven Fiori, Project Delivery Service Manager, Aurora Water i. Consideration to AWARD AN OPENLY SOLICITED CONTRACT to CH2M HILL Engineers, Inc., Englewood, Colorado in the amount of $325,070.00 for providing condition
Page 4 assessment, alternative analysis and preliminary design services for the Quincy Reservoir Intertie & Aeration System Improvements Project (Request for Proposals R- 1748). STAFF SOURCE: Steven Fiori, Project Delivery Service Manager, Aurora Water Motion by Roth, second by Cleland, to approve items 9g 9i. Final Ordinances j. 2015-03 Consideration for ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, rezoning the Northwest corner of 25th Avenue and Elmira Street, City of Aurora, County of Adams, State of Colorado, from PD-SFD (Planned Development - Single-Family Detached District) to SIR (Sustainable Infill and Redevelopment District) and amending the zoning map accordingly. (25th Ave & Elmira Rezone) STAFF SOURCE: Sarah Wieder, Planner I, Planning & Development Services Motion by Richardson, second by Bergan, to approve item 9j. For purposes of considering the following item 9k, the City Council will be acting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the General Improvement District Aurora Conference Center. k. 2016-04 Consideration for ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, acting ex officio as the Board of Directors of the Aurora Conference Center General Improvement District, granting a petition to include certain property within the district. STAFF SOURCE: Michael Hyman, City Attorney Council Member Bergan asked if it was a usual request for this entity to petition the City to be included in the Aurora Conference Center General Improvement District. Michael Hyman, City Attorney, answered affirmatively. Council Member Bergan asked why that request was made. Mr. Hyman stated the property owner would use the taxes from the property to help finance the public improvements. Motion by Bergan, second by Richardson, to approve item 9k. 10. RESOLUTIONS a. R2016-08 Colorado, for an Intergovernmental Agreement regarding Funding for Outfall Systems Planning for Quincy Drainage, Shop Creek and Meadowood Drainageway. STAFF SOURCE: Sarah Young, Water Planning Services Manager, Water Motion by Roth, second by Berzins, to approve item 10a.
Page 5 b. R2016-09 Colorado, to approve the intergovernmental agreement between Aurora, the various municipalities located within Adams County, Colorado, the City and County of Broomfield, Colorado, and Adams County, Colorado, regarding the shared cost of designing Ralston House, a facility to interview sexually abused children. STAFF SOURCE: Michelle Wolfe, Deputy City Manager, General Management Motion by Peterson, second by Roth, to approve item 10b. Council Member Bergan stated she would not support the item because she did not think the City should share in the cost of designing and possible subsequent construction of a building that would not be within the City s jurisdiction. Voting Nay: Berzins, Cleland, LeGare, Mounier, Peterson, Bergan, Lawson c. R2016-10 Colorado, to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the cities of Englewood, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge; the City and County of Denver; the offices of the District Attorneys for the first and second judicial districts of Colorado; the Colorado counties of Adams, Arapahoe and Jefferson; and the State of Colorado regarding the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority-Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force. STAFF SOURCE: Division Chief Kevin Flynn, Police Motion by LeGare, second by Peterson, to approve item 10c. d. R2016-11 Colorado, consenting to the Dissolution of Eastgate Commercial Metropolitan District and the Termination of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and Eastgate Commercial Metropolitan District. STAFF SOURCE: Mark Geyer, Development Project Manager, General Management Motion by Peterson, second by Roth, to approve item 10d. e. R2016-12 Colorado, authorizing the submission of an application to Great Outdoors Colorado for a grant in the amount of $100,000 to partially fund construction of Clyde Miller P-8 School playground renovation project. STAFF SOURCE: Tracy Young, Manager, Planning, Design, Construction, Parks, Recreation & Open Space Motion by Cleland, second by Pierce, to approve item 10e.
Page 6 11. RECONSIDERATIONS AND CALL-UPS None 12. GENERAL BUSINESS a. Consideration of the appointment of one (1) person to the Election Commission. STAFF SOURCE: Karen Goldman, Deputy City Clerk, General Management Motion by Richardson, second by LeGare, to appoint Scott Irvin to the Election Commission. Council Member Richardson expressed appreciation to the City Clerk s office for providing him with the political affiliation, noting the commission is perfectly balanced. 16. REPORTS a. Report by the Mayor Mayor Hogan confirmed cranes were at work on vertical pilings the Gaylord site and discussed his recent contact with the consul generals from South Korea and Taiwan. b. Reports by the Council Council Member Lawson announced the appointment of Alok Sarwal to the Business Advisory Board and discussed Mr. Sarwal s nonprofit, the Colorado Alliance for Health Equity and Practice, (CHHEP). She invited all those interested in attending to the At-Large Town Hall meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Aurora Central Library at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Mounier announced the burial of Art Caldwell, beloved husband of former council member Nadine Caldwell, scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2016 at noon at the Fort Logan Cemetery, noting Ms. Caldwell would appreciate words of support. She invited all those interested in attending to the Ward I Town Hall meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the MLK Library from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and to the Wednesday, March 30, 2016 event which would feature an active shooter situation presentation. Council Member Berzins announced the reappointment of Hatesh Patel to the Business Advisory Board and thanked him and all those who serve on that and all committees for their service. Councilmember Pierce announced the Highline Cleanup event was scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Community College of Aurora, noting volunteers were needed for this event. He stated those interested could find more information at 303-739-7372. He discussed his recent attendance at the recent dedication of the new Public Safety Training facility. Council Member Cleland stated the first police academy started through the new facility, noting the facility was beautiful and it was exciting for the City to have its own facility.
Page 7 Mayor Pro Tem Peterson mentioned Mr. Bowen s request to call-up the Comfort Suites site plan, noting there was a unanimous approval of the parking waiver by the Planning Commission. She stated she talked with staff and staff made assurances that the problem would be dealt with if it were ever a problem. Council Member Roth pointed out a 40 minute Council meeting was a near record, noting he credited the Boy Scouts in attendance and invited them to return at any time. Council Member Bergan expressed appreciation to Council Members Lawson, Pierce and LeGare for their attendance at the Ward VI Town Hall meeting and Marshall Brown, Director, Aurora Water and staff for their assistance at the meeting. Council Member Richardson stated there were two very controversial infill projects in Ward IV that were scheduled to be heard at the Monday, March 14, 2016 Council meeting, noting his hope that things could be worked out so that it did not make for a very late meeting. 17. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD Douglas Bowen, DRCOG AAA Advisory Committee member, discussed the serious issue related to transportation for seniors in both Arapahoe and Adams County. Mayor Hogan suggested Mr. Bowen follow-up with Jason Batchelor, Deputy City Manager, regarding providing public notice. Council Member Roth asked if a resource center was being put together. Mr. Bowen answered affirmatively. Council Member Roth asked if it was something that was in place or something that DRCOG needed to create. Mr. Bowen stated it was necessary to do both. 18. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hogan adjourned the regular meeting of City Council at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: STEPHEN D. HOGAN, Mayor JANICE NAPPER, City Clerk