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MINUTES Regular Meeting – Aurora City Council Monday, November 17, 2008
1. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2008 AND CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tauer reconvened the regular meeting of City Council at 7:33 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESIDING: Mayor Tauer COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT: Frazier, Sandstrom OFFICIALS PRESENT: City Manager Miller, City Attorney Richardson, City Clerk Johnson 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Tauer reflected on the recent tragic death of City of Aurora employee Rodney Morales. Council members expressed their condolences and support to Mr. Morales’ family and coworkers. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 27, 2008 Motion by Peterson, second by Pierce, to approve the minutes of October 27, 2008 as presented. Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace Abstained: Markert 6. CEREMONY a. Swearing in of newly appointed Boards and Commission members – Presiding Judge Richard Weinberg Name Board or Commission Kim Martin Citizens' Advisory Committee for Housing and Community Development Chloe Johnson Aurora Fox Arts Center Board/Cultural Affairs Commission Joan Chandler Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Robert Preer Human Relations Commission Dominic Lacy Human Relations Commission Greg Echols Veterans Affairs Commission Presiding Judge Richard Weinberg administered the oath of office to the board and commission members. Mayor Tauer and City Council congratulated the members and thanked them for their service to Aurora. b. International Accreditation Service Recognition of Building Services Division – Ron Miller Mayor Tauer invited Ron Miller, City Manager, Mike Bouse, Chief Building Official for Henderson, Nevada, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of National Accreditation Service, and Scott Berg, City of Aurora Chief Building Officer, to come forward. Mr. Bouse recognized Aurora’s Building Services Division with this accreditation, Mr. Miller expressed his congratulations to the Building Services team, and Mr. Berg expressed his appreciation on behalf of City staff. Mayor Tauer recognized Boy Scout Troop #375 sponsored by the American Lodge Hall. 7. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD (non-agenda related issues only) Adam Cupp, Aurora, Colorado, Vice-President of the Cherry Creek Jaycee Organization, submitted a petition declaring the week of January 18 – 24, 2009 as Jaycee’s Week in the City of Aurora. He noted the purpose of the Jaycee’s was to provide opportunities for young people to develop personal and leadership skills through service to others. Mayor Tauer directed Mr. Cupp to speak with Janice Napper, Assistant City Manger, regarding his petition. 8. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted as presented with one correction; the Consent Calendar changed to read 9a-9q instead of 9a-9s. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR - 9a-9q General Business a. Consideration to COMMISSION artist Douwe Blumberg for a public art project in Side Creek Park. b. Consideration to COMMISSION artist Douwe Blumberg for a project in Star K Ranch. c. Consideration to AWARD CHANGE ORDER Number 3 to contract with Matrix Design Group, Inc. Denver, CO in the amount of $99,021 to provide additional post-closure monitoring of groundwater at former Fitzsimons Landfills 1, 2, and 4, (Project Number R-1214). d. Consideration to AWARD AN OPENLY SOLICITED CONTRACT to Noritsu America Corporation, Buena Park, California in the total amount of $94,556.19 to purchase a Photographic Digital Mini-Printer/Film Processor for the Police Crime Lab. (R1370). e. Consideration to AWARD A COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACT to G & K Services, Denver, Colorado in the amount not to exceed $105,000.00 for the rental of work uniforms and related items (B-3825). Motion by Hogan, second by Markert, to approve items 9a - e. Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace f. Consideration to elect a MAYOR PRO TEM to a One Year Term (This item also appears on the November 17, 2008 study session agenda). Council Member Hogan suggested the Mayor Pro Tem be identified in a formal motion. Motion by Hogan, second by Broom, to approve Council Member FitzGerald as Mayor Pro Tem of the Aurora City Council for the next one year term. Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace Abstaining: FitzGerald Final Ordinances ♦ g. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, authorizing the issuance of a Golf Revenue Note by the City's Golf Enterprise in the principal amount of $4,680,000 for the purpose of constructing and equipping a Public Golf Course and attendant facilities; providing for the application of golf rates, fees, and charges to pay the note and interest thereon; and prescribing other details in connection therewith. Motion by Markert, second by Broom, to approve item 9g. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ h. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, amending Subsection 134-106(A) of the City Code of the City of Aurora, Colorado, relating to traffic and vehicles. Council Member Beer asked staff to explain the effect of the proposed ordinance as it specifically relates to Section 2, reducing and increasing speed limits. This concern was raised by a citizen and he would like it addressed. Charles Richardson, City Attorney, asked that George Zierk, Deputy City Attorney, be allowed to contact the citizen to address the concern. Motion by Beer, second by Peterson, to defer item 9h to the November 24, 2008 City Council meeting. Council Member Hogan noted Section 2 was an existing City ordinance and was not relevant to the item. The only change was to add Section 11. Council Member Beer withdrew his original motion. Motion by Beer, second by Peterson, to approve item 9h. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ i. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, re-awarding the bus bench and bus shelter franchise for the period of ten years to CBS Outdoor Motion by Markert, second by Broom, to approve item 9i. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ j. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, adopting an Operating and Capital Improvements Projects Budget, for Water and Wastewater Funds, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2009, and Ending December 31, 2009. Motion by Markert, second by Broom, to approve item 9j. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ k. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, appropriating Sums of Money to defray expenses and liabilities for the Water and Wastewater Funds, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2009, and ending December 31, 2009. Motion by Markert, second by Broom, to approve item 9k. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ l. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, vacating that portion of the south Fraser Court Right-of-Way generally located south of East Alameda Avenue, west of Chambers Road, and north of Centrepoint Drive, City of Aurora, County of Arapahoe, and State of Colorado. (City Point Aurora LLC) Motion by Markert, second by Broom, to approve item 9k. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ m. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, to amend Map V.K-2 in the Comprehensive Plan to change the allowed use of the land generally located south of 44th Avenue and West of E-470 from E-470 Airport Corporate Subarea to E-470 Medium Density Residential Subarea. 89.627acres more or less. ♦ n. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, rezoning a parcel of land generally located south of 44th Avenue and west of E-470 from E-470 Airport Corporate Subarea to E-470 Medium Density Residential Subarea, and amending the Aurora Zoning Map accordingly, (Green Valley Ranch) 89.627 acres more or less. ♦ o. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, amending Map V.K-2 in the Comprehensive Plan to change the allowed use of land generally located south of 44th Avenue and east of E-470 from E-470 Airport Corporate Subarea to E-470 Medium Density Residential Subarea. 19.719 acres more or less. ♦ p. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, rezoning a parcel of land generally located south of 44th Avenue and east of E-470 from E-470 Airport Corporate Subarea to E-470 Medium Density Residential Subarea, and amending the Aurora Zoning Map accordingly, (Green Valley Ranch) 19.719 acres more or less. (Green Valley Ranch) Motion by Peterson, second by Wallace, to approve items 9m – p. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace Voting Nay: Markert ♦ q. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, amending the Fairfield Village at Quincy Reservoir General Development Plan to add fueling station to the list of permitted uses in Area “A” of that General Development Plan. Motion by Markert, second by Broom, to approve item 9q. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace 10. RESOLUTIONS ♦ a. Consideration of a RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, approving requests for funding from the Visitor's Promotion account in excess of $25,000. Motion by Wallace, second by Beer, to approve item 10a. Council Member Hogan noted this funding request related to hosting a Colorado Fireworks Softball Tournament for $64,250. The Board recommended unanimous approval with the comment that the tournament would provide an estimated $7M in economic impact to the City over the July 4th weekend. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ b. Consideration of a RESOLUTION of the City Council of Aurora, Colorado, authorizing the execution of the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Adonea Metropolitan Districts 1 and 2. Motion by Broom, second by Hogan, to approve item 10b. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ c. Consideration of a RESOLUTION of the City Council of Aurora, Colorado, authorizing the execution of the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Cross Creek Metropolitan Districts 1 and 2 Motion by Peterson, second by Hogan, to approve item 10c. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ d. Consideration of a RESOLUTION of the Aurora City Council agreeing to act as a reviewing entity for the State Income Tax Credit Program for qualifying rehabilitation projects under Colorado House Bill 90-1033 (C.R.S. 39-22-514, as amended). Motion by Peterson, second by FitzGerald, to approve item 10d. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ e. Consideration of a RESOLUTION of the City Council of Aurora, Colorado, officially recognizing the Aurora Residents for Recreation Task Force Motion by Wallace, second by Beer, to approve item 10e. Council Member Wallace expressed her appreciation to all those who worked on this effort, and asked staff to explain the resolution. Lori Daniel, Manager of Recreation Services, did so. She stated this was a single identified group made up of a diverse number of residents throughout the City who would assess community recreation needs and would create a set of recommendations to address service gaps and facility deficits. Mayor Tauer recognized those in the audience who were instrumental in this item’s success. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ f. Consideration of a RESOLUTION of the City Council of Aurora, Colorado, approving an amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the State of Colorado for the use and benefit of the Colorado Department of Transportation regarding the traffic control signal system improvement program Motion by Markert, second by Broom, to approve item 10f. Council Member Beer noted a study was conducted related to traffic signal timing throughout the City, and asked how implementation of this agreement would interact with that study. Staff related it would support the findings of the study. Council Member FitzGerald pointed out the signals around Fitzsimons have been retimed a number of times and approving this item would prevent gridlock in that area. He commended staff on their efforts. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace 11. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION ♦ a. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION of the City of Aurora, Colorado, appropriating sums of money in addition to those appropriated in Ordinance Nos. 2007-67, 2007-77, and 2008-34 for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008. Motion by Peterson, second by FitzGerald, to introduce item 11a. Council Member Markert asked for clarification regarding the term “lapsed”. Jason Batchelor, Budget Officer, clarified it removed authority. Council Member Markert noted that related to less money being spent in Fleet Management to cover increased fuel costs. Mr. Batchelor concurred. Council Member Markert asked if the Beck Recreation Center remodel would be halted. Mr. Batchelor answered affirmatively. Council Member FitzGerald noted the City by charter must balance their budget. Mr. Batchelor concurred. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace 12. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ♦ a. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, amending Sections 138-221, 138-223, 138-327, and 138-397 of the City Code of the City of Aurora, Colorado, regarding water service connection fees, and water, sewer, and storm drainage rates Motion by Pierce, second by Hogan, to approve item 12a. Voting Aye: Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Pierce Voting Nay: Beer, Peterson, Wallace Item TABLED to November 24, 2008 City Council Meeting 13. PLANNING MATTERS a. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a SITE PLAN AMENDMENT for a 50-foot CMRS free-standing pole and 450-square-foot pre-fabricated equipment shelter for communication equipment, generally located on the NE Corner of Dallas Street and E 25th Avenue. (AT&T CMRS at Dayton Industrial Center) (Case Number 1984-6054-03) Peter Kernkamp, Planning Department, gave a brief presentation of the item. The amendment proposes to construct a freestanding CMRS facility. The facility will consist of a 50-foot tall, 30-inch diameter monopole with antennas concealed within a 30-inch diameter canister. Ground equipment will be located within an eleven-foot, five-inch by twenty-foot pre-fabricated equipment shelter at the base of the monopole. The facility is designed to accommodate the future co-location of a second carrier. The property is zoned M-1, Light Industrial District. The site is in the rear parking lot of an existing eleven-unit office/warehouse condominium located at 9655 East 25th Avenue, generally located at the northwest corner of Dayton Street and 25th Avenue. On October 22, 2008, the Planning Commission unanimously supported the amendment with the following conditions: the north landscape buffer shall be brought into conformance with the existing approved landscape plan by May 15, 2009; and resolution of outstanding technical issues prior to recordation of the site plan and issuance of any building permits. Staff supports the Planning Commission recommendation. This item was called up by City Council. Council Member Wallace related her reasoning behind calling up this item. She noted there were poles currently in proximity of the proposed pole, and she wanted to be certain the applicant has demonstrated a good faith effort that this location was necessary. Mr. Kernkamp noted the applicant did submit information as to why this location and height were necessary. Council Member Wallace noted the location of the pole was in Aurora but service was provided primarily to Denver residents in the Fitzsimons area, and asked if a pole could be placed in the open space closer to that area. Mr. Kernkamp stated a pole was allowed potentially in open space areas but was preferred in industrially zoned and developed areas. Council Member Peterson asked staff why the pole was not placed in Stapleton if it served those citizens. Mr. Kernkamp noted the applicant submitted a coverage map relating service in both the Aurora and Denver areas. Council Member FitzGerald asked staff to speak to the neighborhood organization responses to the item. Mr. Kernkamp stated two of five neighborhood referral cards were returned. Del Mar Neighborhood Association is in support and Northwest Aurora Neighborhood Organization (NANO) was opposed. A response was not received from the Stapleton United Neighborhood, therefore, Planning staff confirmed by telephone conversation with the president of Stapleton United Neighbors that they have no objections. Council Member Wallace noted the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions and expressed the importance of the applicant working with the neighborhood in this regard. She confirmed she would be diligent in assuring the applicant met the recommended conditions. John Marriott, Parker, Colorado, representing the applicant, noted the applicant concurred with the Planning Commission and staff. Council Member Pierce asked the applicant to point out all other carrier towers in the area. Mr. Marriott did so. Council Member Pierce asked if any of the poles pointed out were co-locatable. Mr. Marriott was uncertain but noted the issues related to the distance and environmental concerns surrounding the pole to the south. Council Member Pierce pointed out it appeared each time a new antennae was proposed, it was unable to co-locate on an existing pole. Council Member Markert asked the applicant to relate who would benefit by the installation of this pole. Mr. Marriott did so. Claudio Pozzi, Englewood, Colorado, representing the applicant, discussed the coverage area as it relates to this proposal. Council Member FitzGerald asked the applicant why this could not be sited in Fitzsimons. Mr. Marriott stated because of the M-1 zoning. He noted it was determined this location would best serve the area. Council Member Pierce noted a “dead spot” appeared to the east of this site, and asked the applicant if an additional tower would be necessary in the future. Mr. Pozzi agreed an additional tower may be necessary in the future. Council Member Beer asked the applicant if the proposed site was suitable for co-location. Mr. Marriott answered affirmatively. Council Member Wallace asked the applicant to point out locations where the applicant has co-located in Aurora. Mr. Marriott was uncertain but noted two existing sites were in place across from Fitzsimons at Peoria and 17th Avenue. Mayor Tauer reiterated another carrier could co-locate on this pole. Mr. Marriott concurred, noting each carrier has different needs. Nadine Caldwell, Aurora, Colorado, representing NANO, spoke in opposition to the item. She expressed concerns regarding the applicant expanding coverage into the Stapleton area and not into Aurora, conflicting comments made by the applicant, the adjacent R-1 zoning, saturation of cell towers in the area, incompatibility with the surrounding area, and lack of notification. Mr. Marriott explained cell sites cover specific areas but do crossover into other areas. Additionally, the applicant was not concerned about redevelopment because the site was currently zoned M-1 and that fit the applicant’s plans. Council Member Hogan asked the applicant why an application was made prior to the receipt of engineering data. Mr. Marriott noted the applicant did have the information and used it to determine the location and coverage. Mr. Pozzi explained the location was the best location for the site and would cover deficiencies in both Stapleton and Aurora. Council Member Hogan noted whenever these projects come in, the same discussions and answers occur. He reiterated applications were made prior to engineering data being received. Aurora pays close attention to its neighborhood organizations and asked the applicant what has been done to mitigate the neighborhood concerns. Mr. Pozzi stated the applicant does due diligence when scouting a cell site. Council Member Hogan asked if the applicant had any poles less than 40 feet in the Denver Metro Area. Mr. Pozzi was uncertain. Council Member Hogan asked if a 40 foot pole would work at this location why that has not been addressed with the neighborhood. Rick Sullivan, Aurora, Colorado, representing the applicant, discussed the site acquisition process, noting 65 percent of the coverage was in Aurora and 35 percent in Denver. Council Member Hogan reiterated his question regarding the applicant’s mitigation of the neighborhood’s concerns. Mr. Sullivan agreed to meet with the NANO to discuss their concerns. He estimated 20 – 30 percent of all cell sites in Aurora were co-located, and discussed co-location. Motion by Hogan, second by Wallace, to continue the Public Hearing on item 13a to the December 8, 2008 City Council meeting. Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace 14. ANNEXATIONS a. Consideration to APPROVE an ANNEXATION AGREEMENT between the City of Aurora, Colorado and the Aurora Public School District regarding a parcel of land located in the East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 4 South, Range 65 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado (Aurora Public Schools) 100.88 acres. Motion by Peterson, second by Hogan, to approve item 14a. Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ b. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, annexing certain lands located in the East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 4 South, Range 65 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, (Aurora Public Schools) 96.7654 acres Motion by Peterson, second by Hogan, to approve item 14b. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace ♦ c. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, initially zoning a parcel of land generally located south of East 6th Avenue and West of South Harvest Road to E-470 Medium Density Residential for an educational campus, and amending the Aurora Zoning Map accordingly (APS Educational Campus) 100.88 acres more or less Motion by Peterson, second by Hogan, to approve item 14c. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace d. Consideration to APPROVE an ANNEXATION AGREEMENT between the City of Aurora, Colorado and Green Valley Ranch East LLC and Green Valley Aurora LLC regarding certain properties in Sections 13 and 24, Township 3 South, Range 66 West, and Section 19, Township 3 South, Range 65 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Adams County, Colorado Motion by Peterson, second by FitzGerald, to approve item 14d. Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace Voting Nay: Markert ♦ e. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, annexing a parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 3 South, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado - Green Valley Aurora LLC Parcel 1 (133 Acres) ♦ f. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, annexing a parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 3 South, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado - Green Valley Aurora LLC Parcel 2 (20.076 Acres) ♦ g. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, annexing a parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 3 South, Range 65 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado - Green Valley East LLC Parcel 3 (30.609 Acres) ♦ h. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, annexing a parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 13 and the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 3 South, Range 66 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Adams, State of Colorado - Green Valley Aurora LLC Parcel 4 (4.014 Acres). ♦ i. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, initially zoning a parcel of land generally located south of 56th Avenue and west of E-470 to E-470 Regional Activity Center Subarea and amending the Aurora Zoning Map accordingly (Green Valley Ranch) 133.196 acres more or less. Approved 4 – 2 (Hill, Witt voting no; Dickinson absent) at the August 27, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting. ♦ j. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, initially zoning of a parcel of land generally located north of 48th Avenue and west of E-470 to Airport Corporate Subarea and amending the Aurora Zoning Map accordingly (Green Valley Ranch) 20.076 acres more or less. ♦ k. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, initially zoning a parcel of land generally located South of 42nd Avenue and west of Harvest road to E-470 Medium Density Residential Subarea and amending the Aurora Zoning Map accordingly (Green Valley Ranch) 30.609 acres more or less. Approved 4-2 (Hill, Witt voting no; Dickinson absent) at the August 27, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting. ♦ l. Consideration of an ORDINANCE FOR FINAL of the City Council of the City of Aurora, Colorado, initially zoning of a parcel of land generally located at 48th Avenue and east of Picadilly Road to E-470 Medium Density Residential Subarea and amending the Aurora Zoning Map accordingly. (Green Valley Ranch) 4.014 acres more or less. Approved 4 – 2 (Hill, Witt voting no; Dickinson absent) at the August 27, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting Motion by Peterson, second by Wallace, to approve item 14e -l. Voting Aye: Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace Voting Nay: Markert 15. RECONSIDERATIONS AND CALL-UPS None. 16. GENERAL BUSINESS a. Consideration to appoint three members to a four-year term on the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development Motion by Beer, second by Wallace, to appoint Robert Brady, Bruce Hoffman, and Sandra Howard to the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Housing and Community Development. Voting Aye: Mayor Tauer, Beer, Broom, FitzGerald, Hogan, Markert, Peterson, Pierce, Wallace 17. REPORTS a. Report by the Mayor Mayor Tauer expressed congratulation to all of the winners of the recent election and appreciation to those who ran a campaign. b. Reports by the Council Council Member Peterson related she and Council Member Wallace’s recent attendance at the Habitat for Humanity Youth United dedication ribbon cutting ceremony for an affordable and energy efficient housing project. She and Council Member Wallace handed out energy efficient light bulbs donated by Wal-Mart. Council Member Markert congratulated her successor, Council Member FitzGerald, on his new position as Mayor Pro Tem, and related her attendance at the recent Rotary Club of Aurora’s First Annual First Responders Luncheon. She marked the passing of a significant advocate for the arts, Joyce Howard, whose vision for Aurora was coming to fruition. She invited all those interested in attending to participate in the Second Fridays Art Walks in Aurora, to the Ward IV meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20 at the Life Care Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. where members would receive energy efficient light bulbs donated by Wal-Mart, and to the Aurora Action Coalition for Community Services Appreciation Breakfast scheduled for Friday, November 21 at 7:30 a.m. at the former Senior Center. Council Member Pierce related Aurora won the #1 Digital City Award for cities with over 250,000 population from the recent NLC Conference. He congratulated the City’s IT Department for their efforts in that regard. Council Member Hogan related his attendance at an NLC Conference workshop regarding transportation needs in the country where those inside the beltway encouraged policy development that addresses rationale of why it was important to distribute money for infrastructure. This led to discussions on how to obtain money for infrastructure project such as that found at Colfax and I-225. He noted the City was fortunate to have good representatives in Washington and cautioned against those making policy. Council Member Broom invited all those interested in attending the Ward VI meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. where the State Highway Department and CDOT would be present to discuss both departments’ future plans. Council Member Wallace related her recent opportunity in joining 150 students from Montview Elementary when they received their flu shots from the University Hospital School of Nursing’s first year nurses. She expressed her appreciation to both University and Children’s hospitals. She learned recently that the Denver Foundation donated approximately $30K to small groups and schools in Original Aurora in an effort to improve the neighborhood. She expressed her appreciation to the Foundation for their efforts. Lastly, she cautioned those driving on Fitzsimons Parkway to beware of deer crossing at that location. Council Member Beer invited all those interested in attending to the Ward III Town Meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aurora Room where CDOT would be present to discuss Aurora’s future transportation needs, and the featured speaker would be State Representative, Karen Middleton. 18. PUBLIC INVITED TO BE HEARD None. 19. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Tauer adjourned the regular meeting of City Council at 9:21 p.m. _______________________________________ EDWARD J. TAUER, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________________ DEBRA JOHNSON, City Clerk |
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