Meeting


CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MAY 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM
 
NOTICE TO READERS: City Council meeting packets are prepared several days prior to the meetings. Timely action and short discussion on agenda items is reflective  of City Council's prior review of each issue with time, thought and analysis given. Many items have been previously discussed at a City Council Study Session. Members of the audience are invited to speak at the City Council meeting. Public Comment (Section 5) is reserved for comments on any issues or items pertaining to City  business except those for which a formal public hearing is scheduled under Section 10 when the Mayor will call for public testimony. Please limit comments to no more than 5 minutes duration.
 
PLEASE NOTE: The City Council meeting will be offered in-person and virtually.  The City Council and community members are encouraged to listen to the meeting via the traditional webcast (www.youtube.com/user/WestminsterCO/live).
1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING
A.
Minutes of May 8, 2023

4.
PRESENTATIONS
 
A.
Proclamation for June as Safety Month in 2023
B.
Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation
C.
Proclamation for Prevention of Gun Death Awareness Day
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT

To submit a public comment, call 303-706-3111 to leave a recorded voice message or email [email protected] to submit a written comment by Noon (12 p.m.) on May 22, 2023. To speak in person, sign up is available starting at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall’s lobby.
A.
Public Comments for May 22, 2023
6.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
7.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
8.
CONSENT AGENDA

The Consent Agenda is a group of routine matters to be acted on with a single motion and vote. The Mayor will ask if any Council member wishes to remove an item for separate discussion. Items removed from the consent agenda will be considered immediately following adoption of the amended Consent Agenda.
9.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
10.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER NEW BUSINESS
A.
First Reading of Councillor’s Bills 28, 29, 30, and 31 Amending and Proposing Amendments to the Westminster Municipal Code Addressing Thefts Related to Motor Vehicles, Public Nuisances Related to Motor Vehicles, and Public Safety
B.
Resolution No. 16 Reimbursement from Financing Proceeds for Costs Incurred for Capital Projects Related to a Replacement Municipal Court Facility
C.
Bond Counsel for Tax-Exempt Certificates of Participation (COPs), for the Financing of a Municipal Court Building
D.
Renaming of Trendwood Park to TeBockhorst Park for Mr. Joe TeBockhorst, Former Teacher at Betty Adams Elementary School
E.
Authorize Task Order #3 for Final Design and Construction Document Services with DTJ Design, Inc. for the Downtown Center Park
11.
OLD BUSINESS AND PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING
A.
Second Reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 27 Re: Amending Title 5 of the Westminster Municipal Code, Adding Chapter 24 Concerning Short-Term Rental Licensing and Amending Title 11, Chapter 4 of the Westminster Municipal Code, Adding Section 18 Concerning Short-Term Rentals as a Land Use
12.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
13.
ADJOURNMENT
Persons needing an accommodation, such as an interpreter for another language, or who have an impairment that requires accommodation, must submit such a request to the City Clerk. Requests must be submitted no later than noon on the Thursday prior to the scheduled Council meeting to allow adequate time to make arrangements. Please call 303-658-2161/TTY711 or State Relay or write to [email protected] to make a reasonable accommodation request.
GENERAL PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES ON LAND USE MATTERS
   
A. The Chair shall conduct the hearing to provide for a reasonable opportunity for all interested parties to express themselves, as long as the testimony or evidence being given is reasonably related to the purpose of the public hearing and does not exceed five (5) minutes per individual. The Chair may further limit testimony to a reasonable length of time.
   
B. Any persons wishing to speak, other than the applicant, will be required to state their name and relationship to the City, whether residents, visitors, business owners, employees or other, which information, along with their testimony, will be recorded as part of the public hearing. Any person speaking may be questioned by a Councillor or by appropriate members of City Staff.
   
C. The Chair shall rule upon all disputed matters of procedure, unless, on motion duly made, the Chair is overruled by a majority vote of Councillors present.
   
D. The ordinary rules of evidence shall not apply, and Council may receive petitions, exhibits and other relevant documents without formal identification or introduction. The City Clerk shall endeavor to mark exhibits to facilitate clarity of the record.
   
E. When the number of persons wishing to speak threatens to unduly prolong the hearing, the Council may establish a time limit upon each speaker.
   
F. City Staff enters into the public hearing record a copy of public notice as published in the newspaper, all application documents for the proposed project, and a copy of any other written documents that are an appropriate part of the public hearing record.  
   
G. The property owner or representative(s) presents evidence and describes the nature of the request.
   
H. Staff presents any additional clarification necessary and states the Planning Commission recommendation.
   
I. All testimony is received from the public, in support, in opposition or asking questions. All questions will be directed through the Chair who will then direct the appropriate person to respond.
   
J. Final comments/rebuttal received from property owner.
   
K. Final comments from City Staff and Staff recommendation.
   
L. Public hearing is closed.
   
M.  Public hearing is closed.
   
N. If final action is not to be taken on the same evening as the public hearing, the Chair will advise the audience when the matter will be considered. Councillors not present at the public hearing will be allowed to vote on the matter only if they listen to the tape recording of the public hearing prior to voting.
   
  * When you are recognized to speak, approach the podium, state your name and relationship to the City, whether resident, visitor, business owner, employee or other, for the record. All comments and testimony shall be made from the podium, no comments or testimony shall be shouted from the audience.
   
  * Comments and testimony are to be directed to the Chair. Dialogue and inquiries from the person at the podium to members of Staff or the seated audience is not permitted. Inquiries which require Staff response will be referred to Staff by the Chair through the City Manager.
     
 
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Comments that address the approval criteria for each application are most helpful.

Councillors use electronic devices to access the materials relevant to the public hearing before us. Be assured that it is the common practice of this City Council that these devices are not being used for texting, emailing, or other communications during public hearings.
It is our desire to give everyone an opportunity to speak and be heard in a timely manner and within an atmosphere of respect and diplomacy. These rules are meant to foster that atmosphere. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to hearing your comments