6:45 - Pre-Meeting
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 WEST 29TH AVENUE, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
September 14, 2015 7:00p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Study Session Notes of August 17, 2015
PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES
Kiwanis International 1ooth Anniversary Cities and Towns Week
CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK
a. Citizens, who wish, may speak on any matter not on the Agenda for a maximum of 3 minutes and sign the Public Comment Roster.
b. Citizens who wish to speak on Agenda Items, please sign the GENERAL AGENDA ROSTER or appropriate PUBLI C HEARING ROSTER before the item is called to be heard.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
.:L Council Bill 19-2015 -amending Chapter 26, Article VIII, of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning Floodplain Regulations
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
2. Council Bill21-2015- amending Sections 16-224, 16-225 and 16-226 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning Massage Parlors, to delete references to obsolete State Statutes and clarify Statutory Authority CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: September 14, 2015 Page -2-
DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTION
~ Resolution 38-2015 -supporting the Jefferson County Library Mill Levy Increase on the November 3, 2015 Ballot
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Crime Report Update 2. Stormwater and Floodplain lnfrastructure/stormwater needs 3. Bike/Ped Master Plan Update 4. Smoking Ordinance Revisions
CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS
CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATIERS
ADJOURNMENT STUDY SESSION NOTES CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO City Council Chambers 7500 W. 29th Avenue
August 17, 2015
Mayor Jay called the Study Session to order at 6:30 p.m.
Council members present: Bud Starker, Zachary Urban, Tim Fitzgerald, Genevieve Wooden, Kristi Davis, Jerry DiTullio, and Tracy Langworthy
Absent: George Pond
Also present: City Clerk, Janelle Shaver; City Manager, Patrick Goff; Administrative Services Director, Heather Geyer; Police Chief, Daniel Brennan; City Treasurer, Larry Schulz; other staff, guests, and interested citizens. City Attorney Jerry Dahl arrived about 7:35pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Kim Calomino (WR) encouraged Council to publicly support the mill levy increase for the Jefferson County Library. Times are different and technology is expensive. We can't afford to be without these services.
Vivian Vos (WR) addressed the proposed smoking ordinances. She thinks we need more equality and compromise. Removing every venue where people can smoke is being unfair. People should and do make choices and all citizens should be treated equally.
Jennifer Yates (WR) she said the Carnation Festival was nice, but the black eye was the smell of smoke and marijuana all around. - Regarding patios, we should think about the liability of restaurant owners. If vaping is allowed on patios, people may be vaping marijuana - which is illegal. Also, besides watching for intoxicated persons, servers may have to determine if someone is high on marijuana. - She distributed to Council a page about the ballot initiative in Denver to allow smoking in restaurants.
Lorrie Odom (WR) from the Breath Easy Coalition thanked Council for preliminary approval of prohibiting vaping in all smoke free places, and for including recreation areas, parks, City events, and transit waiting areas. They also ask that smoke and vapor free areas include retail tobacco businesses, the 25 foot zone around all public entrances, and all patio and outdoor seating even if it's not adjacent to a public entrance. They advocate for the protection of residents, visitors and workers from being exposed to smoke and vaped aerosols, and believe it necessary to provide a good environment for the large numbers of youth who don't have adequate parental guidance.
Theresa Mickiewicz (WR) spoke about how hard it was to quit smoking. She's concerned that the tobacco industry targets young people to create their next generation STUDY SESSION NOTES: August 17, 2015 Page -2- of customers. She explained how vapor shops have found a way around the law. She hopes Council will strengthen the ordinance and prohibit vapor shops and hookah shops.
Lynette Namba (WR) encouraged Council to incorporate entryway boundaries for smoking, prohibit smoking on patios, and outlaw sampling in tobacco shops and vapor shops. Convenience stores can't have sampling, so vapor shops shouldn't either. Vapor devices aren't FDA regulated and aren't approved for safety; vapor lounges glamorize electronic smoking devices. She distributed a handout to Council about Denver's marijuana vapor bar ballot measure. If it passes, that activity will become more popular and our patios will become marijuana use destinations.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Staff Report(s) none
2. Jefferson County Public Library Mill Levy Increase - Donna Walker, Director for Public Services for Jefferson County Library Donna Walker had a handout for Council and gave a power point presentation explaining the proposed mill levy increase that will be on the November ballot. Where we are 1986 was the last mill levy increase for the Library. We have fallen behind as a system and need additional funding to catch up. Revenue is down since 2008. Library hours have been reduced twice. (Biggest citizen complaint.) • They're purchasing fewer materials than in 2008 and laying off staff (70 FTE's). • We're falling behind in technology compared to other libraries in the metro area. • Repairs and maintenance have been delayed. ($14M in unfunded needs on hold). We are underperforming our peers in delivery of services What people want Extensive community outreach has determined that people want the Library to restore hours, provide more books and materials, update technology, repair and refurbish buildings, and stabilize long term finances. From that information the Board has created a 5 year strategic plan and a 10 year financial forecast. 5-Year Strategic Plan It will take $32M just to catch up. The remainder of the proposed 4.5 mills would provide funding to restore hours, repair and refurbish buildings, buy more books and materials, improve financial flexibility/stability, and update technology. Cost to property owners The increase amounts to $1 .95 per month per average priced home in Jeffco. They would be giving the community what it wants and not being greedy. There is broad community support for this. STUDY SESSION NOTES: August 17. 2015 Page -3-
She listed ways councilmembers can help with the mill levy effort and provided a white paper to Council about the economic advantages of having a strong library in the community. They would like the Council's support.
A resolution of support was distributed for consideration.
Questions and discussion followed. • Average priced home is considered $298,000. • Compared to other counties? Arapaho County funds 90$ per capita; Douglas County is $67 per capita. Jeffco is under $45 per capita and has the second highest household income. • Improvements Wheat Ridge would realize are restoring pre-recession hours and upgrading technology per a system-wide schedule. There were also the possibility of refurbishing the library and having discussions about a new Library. The County Commissioners have control of the budget. The Library's full allotment is currently 3.5 mills. In 29 years the Library has received its full allotment 3 times. • The mill levy proposed on the ballot is 4.5 mills. Per state statutes the commissioners will still have control of all the 4.5 mills. There is no guarantee it will all go to the Library. • Grants are another source of revenue and there is a foundation. • There is de-Brucing wording in the ballot issue which takes this out of the TABOR cap and will hopefully be an incentive for full funding. A few years ago the plan was to close the WR Library and build a new one in Edgewater. The County wasn't interested in any public/private partnerships. Wheat Ridge folks would just have to use Lakewood or Arvada. • To the suggestion that the Library should form its own district, Ms. Walker explained that the costs associated with that end up not being financially beneficial to the library system. • An increase to 4.5 mills doesn't guarantee more money for the libraries and WR is not guaranteed to even keep a library.
Rebecca Winning, a volunteer for the campaign, addressed issues related to a past effort to relocate the WR Library as a 15,000sf facility to 44th & Upham, and more recently to 38th & Upham. She posited that the mill levy would give them flexibility to consider projects like that. They are hopeful that with voter support they will at least get enough of the increase to put them back on track. Mr. Goff indicated the City has talked to Wazee Partners about this and other sites, and the new model is a 10,000sf facility.
• Other counties also operate their libraries. • Updated technology will fill the need for more computers for library users. • Offering services for special populations does have a financial impact on the Library budget. (Examples: bed bugs, upholstery cleaning, summer reading program expanded to include homeless population). Some libraries in the country are bringing in social workers, but we have no budget for that. They try to make it as inviting as possible. STUDY SESSION NOTES: August 17, 2015 Page -4-
• If the mill levy passes WR might get a new Library downtown; but if it doesn't pass we will not get a new Library. • The Library may not get all the money out of the mill levy. • There is no guarantee WR will benefit from the mill levy increase. Support was insufficient for a consensus to pass a resolution supporting the mill levy.
Councilmember Wooden received consensus from four of the seven councilmembers to bring the topic back to the dais on September 28th.
There was unanimous consent to bring it back to the dais on September 14th.
3. Presentation of 2015 Citizen Survey Results - Erin Caldwell
Erin Caldwell from the National Resource Center in Boulder used a power point presentation to highlight the detailed survey results the Council had received. Heather Geyer noted that the results of the Citizen Survey are on the City website.
• 3,000 households were sent surveys. Scientific best practices were used. 893 were returned completed. The 31% response rate yields a +/-4% margin of error. • The results were weighted to reflect the demographic profile of the City. • National and front range benchmark comparisons were provided.
Key Findings: 1) Quality of Life was rated high and is expected to improve • Location, neighborhoods and safety were the most important reasons people live here. • Popular features of the City were: paths and walking trails, bike trails, overall natural environment, air quality and recreational opportunities. 2) Residents appreciate pedestrian improvements and support future changes, but have concerns about transportation and travel in the city • 58% felt the ease of walking and biking had improved in 2015, but the ease of car travel had declined. • Approval has declined in 2015 for the condition of the streets (54%), street repair and maintenance (42%). and traffic flow (38%). Support is strong for walking trails, sidewalk connectors and biking trails. 3) Residents feel less positive about City government and employee performance in 2015 than in previous years • Overall performance of government was 3% excellent, 48% good, 35% fair and 14% poor. (The excellent/good combo (now 51%) was 64% in 2012.) • About 60% felt the quality of work of City employees was excellent or good; 50% felt the overall direction the City is taking and the value of services for taxes paid was excellent or good. This reflects a 5% decline since 2012. STUDY SESSION NOTES: August 17, 2015 Page -5-
• About 4 in 10 felt the welcoming of citizen involvement was good or excellent a 7% decline since 2012. • Only 40% believe the extent to which elected officials act in the best interest of the community was excellent or good. This is over a 10% decline since 2012. • Only about 3 in 10 residents felt that WR does an excellent or good job informing residents about major issues, which also reflects a decline of over 10% since 2012. • 48% of respondents have had contact with city employees. They gave very high marks for courtesy (75%), knowledge (72%), responsiveness (71 %), overall impression (65%) and making citizens feel valued (60%). This is however a decline since 2012 and lower than the national and front range benchmarks. 4) Residents appreciate the services the City provides but see room for improvement • The quality of services was rated excellent by 7% and good by 65%. This is similar to the 2012 survey and the front range and national benchmarks. • Services related to Parks & Recreation and Police received the highest marks. • Generally services were rated similar to front range benchmarks, but snow removal was rated higher than the front range average. Police services, streets and snow removal are people's highest priorities, followed by park/trail maintenance. 5) Residents aren't sure about which area should be the City's Center, but are clear about their opposition to 38th Avenue projects. • There is a broad and even spectrum of opinions about 38th Avenue as the City Center. [Agree strongly (20%), somewhat (29%); disagree strongly (17%), somewhat (14%); don't care (20%)] • Features of 38th Ave considered essential or very important were prioritized: develop retail/commercial 55%, encourage/incentivize private sector investment 55%, maintain 4-5 vehicle lanes 50%, hold community events 49%, install better sidewalks, landscaping and pedestrian amenities 48%, on-street parking 40%, 2-31ane roadway 37%, more housing options 29% All projects on 38th Avenue (the aspects of ballot measure 28) received more opposition than support, including temporary restriping, outdoor cafes, the landscape planters, reducing vehicle lanes to expand sidewalks and pedestrian amenities, the long term vision of the 2011 38th Ave Corridor Plan, preliminary design for street reconstruction and proposed cost of the project. • How respondents voted on 28? 19% yes, 43% no, 22% didn't vote, 15% not sure if or how they voted
Additional policy topics surveyed Improving WR Corridors - There is some level of support (strong 19%, somewhat 41%) for dedicating resources to code enforcement in an effort to improve the attractiveness of Wheat Ridge corridors. • Top reasons for not supporting ballot measure 2A- o Insufficient information about what specific projects would be funded 65% o Concerned the funds would be used on 38th Ave 61% o WR tax rates are already sufficient 59% STUDY SESSION NOTES: August 17, 2015 Page -6-
o It was noted that 60% disagreed that the City does not need to spend money on its infrastructure and facilities. o How respondents voted on 2A? 23% yes, 37% no, 21% didn't vote, 19% not sure if or how they voted. Level of support for characteristics of future tax measures o Have a specific list of capital projects, cost estimates and timeframes (86%) o Limit the sales tax increase to less than 1% (59%) o Not using any bond debt to pay for a portion of the projects (54%) o Using a tax or fee option other than a sales tax (31%)
City Attorney, Jerry Dahl, arrived about 7:35 during the discussion of the survey.
Discussion followed. • Ms. Caldwell explained how "weighting" is done to accurately reflect the demographic. Responses from younger respondents are given stronger weight because fewer of them responded. That is "best practices". • There was discussion about asking the voters for a sales tax increase- including whether and how to be specific and whether a tax should be sunsetted. • Mr. Goff will give these results to the consultant for 38th Avenue; maybe they'll use the questions to get more detailed information from those who participate in that process. The scatter chart in the survey would be a valuable guide for addressing services that are high in importance to citizens, but appear to need improvement. • Discussion of a storm utility is planned for August 24th. • It's too late to get anything on the ballot for the coordinated election in November. • Decline in ease of car travel could refer to traffic congestion or road conditions. Our City property taxes are very low; the City survives on sales tax. • Our demographic is households that average $48,000/year in income. If we have 4-5 lanes on 38th Avenue there isn't room for amenities. • There is support for amenities that can be accom~lished with a 4-5 lane street. • We shouldn't read anything into the results on 38 h Avenue. • Council has been bashing each other; productive dialog is needed. Mayor Jay announced a citizen meeting is being held August 31 to provide an opportunity to talk with citizens.
4. Smoking Ordinance - Jerry Dahl & Chief Brennan
Mr. Goff reported that relevant businesses were contacted concerning their opinions about smoking on patios. He received but one response, from Iron Rail Tavern, saying they preferred Council allow smoking on patios.
Mr. Dahl explained the primary purpose of the ordinance is twofold: To amend our code to mirror the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act (CCIAA), and STUDY SESSION NOTES: August 17, 2015 Page -7-
• To prohibit the consumption of marijuana, nicotine and tobacco products by vaping, E-cigarettes, etc. in places where the CCIAA prohibits smoking and upon outdoor public property He explained how the issues Council discussed have been addressed in the ordinance. • Hookah bars have been defined and prohibited. • Smoking has been prohibited in parks, playgrounds, City events and transit stops. • Owners of businesses and other locations not listed are allowed to prohibit smoking.
Option #1 Allow smoking in outdoor seating/patio areas at least 15 feet from doorways Option #2 Prohibit smoking in all outdoor seating/patio areas.
A very lengthy discussion followed touching on patios, vaping, the 15 barrier at doorways, and whether to allow customers to smoke/sample tobacco or E-cigarette products in a retail tobacco business. • Some businesses have built patios specifically to accommodate customers that smoke. • Allowing sampling in retail tobacco/vapor businesses might lead to social clubs. • Cigar bars are bars that serve alcohol and also allow smoking. • Convenience stores can't allow sampling because they aren't retail tobacco businesses. • The substitution of marijuana in any of these scenarios is a concern. • Vaping is included as a form of smoking throughout the ordinance
Councilmember DiTullio left the Chambers at 8:37pm.
Councilmember Wooden proposed moving retail tobacco businesses to the "prohibited" category [locations where smoking is prohibited], with testing/sampling being restricted to outdoors. There was agreement from four of the six members present. Councilmember Fitzgerald received consensus to allow smoking on outdoor patios with permission of the proprietor, and reserve the 15 foot limit only for entrances that have no patio.
Mr. Dahl clarified that, per state law, if a business is able to and does allow smoking and a non-smoking employee requests accommodation, the owner must provide a non smoking area but is not required to make the entire business non-smoking.
5. Elected Officials' Report(s)
Tim Fitzgerald asked for help in finding at least 10 volunteers to serve on a committee working to improve Discovery Park. These park stewards would work in teams in four hour shifts Monday through Friday. They will remind users in a friendly way that the park is for everyone. He's tried, but has no volunteers. He asked councilmember to ask for volunteers. STUDY SESSION NOTES: August 17, 2015 Page -8-
Councilmember Langworthy left the Chambers at 9:05pm
Chief Brennan reported on work being done by the Discovery Park task force. The ambassadors are to hand out fliers. Volunteers need training and should be on the CIRSA list for liability issues. His information is that volunteers exist. The City also has seasonal code workers available through November to help with this. The local schools committed to work with the SRO's to focus on students who are at the park but should be in class. R-1 Security agreed to provide routine patrols to look for students who should be in class. Education at the schools and clean-up efforts are also planned.
Bud Starker complimented the organizers and participants in the Carnation Festival and Parade. He thought it was a very successful weekend. -He also reminded folks that the Pro Challenge will be riding through the city this Sunday. It will be on a number of streets that will provide opportunities to come out and cheer on the riders.
Janelle Shaver had some announcements: • Nomination petitions for running for office are due Monday, August 24 at 5:00pm. • The Boards and Commissions appreciation dinner will be Tuesday, October 13. • Election Day is November 3. Council may want to consider cancelling their November 2 study session.
ADJOURNMENT The Study Session adjourned at 9:11 pm .
Janelle Shaver, City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON August 24, 2015
Bud Starker, Mayor Pro Tern •• 4 .... ~ ~ City of • ? WheatRi_dge
ITEM NO: _I · DATE: September 14,2015
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 19-2015- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VIII, OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
~ PUBLTC HEARING D ORD INANCES FOR 1ST READING (08/ 10/2015) D 8[DS/MOTIONS ~ ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING (09114/2015) D RESOLUTIONS
QUASI-J UDICIAL: D YES
ISS UE: The Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary incentive program managed by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The CRS program recognizes and encourages floodplain management that exceeds minimum NFIP standards and in turn provides discounted flood insurance rates to the communjty, The proposed amendments are recommended for several reasons, but fundamentally because they introduce additional safeguards that improve public safety. enhance hazard protection, and provide potential savings for residents in flood zones. This requires an amendment to Chapter 26, Article VIII, of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws pertaining to floodplain control.
PRIOR ACTION: Staff conducted a public meeting on July 1, 20 15 to convey the proposed ordinance changes to residents, especially those in the floodplain. Staff mailed notices of the meeting to all property owners who have property in the floodplain. This meeting was similar to a meeting held in 2013, when the City adopted the new floodplain maps and state regulations. The meeting was well attended with around 20 property owners present. Council Action Fonn - Floodplain Control September 14, 2015 Page 2
The proposed ordinance changes were presented to Planning Commission on July 16, 2015. After some discussion, Plam1ing Commission unanimously recommended approval of the changes for the following reasons:
I. Improves public health, safety. and welfare 2. Prevents future problems associated with new septic systems in the fl oodplain 3. Clarifies the fl oodplain limits by showing them on lot surveys 4. Guards against construction within th e floodplain by requiring the boundaries to be staked on construction sites 5. Alerts tenants to the floodplain status of the property before signing a lease
This item was previously reviewed by the City Council at the April 27, 2015 Study Session.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the City. The current Class 6 rating currently allows residents a 20% discount for floodplain insurance, and if the City is able to raise the rating to a Class 5. the discount will increase to 25%.
BACKGROUND: Congress approved legislation in 2012 and 2013 in an attempt to make the NFIP sustainable after the impacts of hurricanes Katrina. Ivan. and Sandy. That legislation included provisions to raise the insurance rates for many property owners and renters to full risk rates, which can be substantially higher than their current rates. For this reason, staff consider keeping or improving the CRS rating and discount critical.
The City's floodplain prO!,rram will be reviewed next year as a pat1 of a CRS recertification that occurs every fi ve years. This rece11ification was ori ginally scheduled for this year; however, it has been delayed by the CRS coordinator.
TI1e CRS manual was revised in 2013 and as a result, staff has been continuously reviewing the City's program to sec if the City's rating could be maintained or improved. The City's current rating is a Class 6, which results in a 20% discount for most residents with floodplain insurance.
1 At the April 27 h Study Session, staff reported that they believed the City can not only keep its Class 6 raring, but with some additional effort the City may also be able to raise that rating to a Class 5. which would provide a 25% discount. Staff conducted that analysis using the revised CRS manual. Because of the delay in the recertification, staff will be required to do the routine annual verification using the previous CRS manual. Staff recently reviewed the City's program with the previous CRS manual and still believes that a Class 5 rating can be achieved.
Only three other communities in Colorado are rated at a Class 5 or above. During staff's review of both CRS manuals, the following changes could be made to the City's ordinances to improve the rating: Council Action Form - Floodplain Control September 14,2015 Page 3
• Prohibit new septic systems in the floodplain - Currently, the City does not allow new septic systems except in cases of extreme hardship. This would prohibit new septic systems in floodplains in all cases. This requirement would prevent installation of a system that would likely back-up into a house during a flood. • Require lot surveys to show the limits of the floodplain - This would only apply in instances when lot surveys are required as part of a building pennit. With the floodplain mapping capabilities that are now available with the City's GIS system and the mapping available from the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), this is not expected to be a burdensome requirement. The City can provide information to applicants so the boundaries ofthe floodplain can easily be added to the lot surveys. This would only be required for properties that straddle a boundary of the floodplain, in which case it is important to confirm that new construction is definitively outside of the floodplain. • Require construction sites to be staked to show the limits of the floodplain. As noted above, with available mapping resources this is not expected to be a burdensome requirement. This would help ensure that improvements (including fi ll) do not creep into the limits of the fl oodplain. This would only be required for those properties on a boundary of the fl oodplain. • Landlords must disclose the floodplain status of their rental property. This alerts the current or potential tenants of the floodplain risk and the need to obtain flood insurance for their belongings. Typically, renters insurance will not cover losses caused by flooding. A reminder of this requirement can be included in the annual mailing to floodplain property owners and tenants.
Adopting these changes could help improve the City's CRS rating and increase the discount received; but more impot1antly, the changes would alert tenants and property owners of their flood risk and prevent future problems associated with septic systems and development in floodplains.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the proposed changes to the floodplain ordinance be approved.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: " I move to approve Council Bill No. 19-2015, an ordinance amending Chapter 26 Article Vlll of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning floodplain regulations on second reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication."
Or:
"I move to postpone indefinitely Council Bill No. 19-2015, an ordinance amending Chapter 26 Article YTII of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning floodplain regulations, for the following reason(s) " Council Action Form - Floodplain Control September 14,2015 Page 4
REPORT PREPARED BY; Mark Westberg, Project Supervisor Scott Brink, OiJector of Public Works Patrick Goff, City Manager
ATTACHM ENTS: I. Council Bill No. 19-2015 2. Planning Commission meeting minutes excerpt - July 16. 20 15 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOODEN Council Bill No. 19 Ordinance No. ____ Series of 2015
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VIII, OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado (the "City"), is a Colorado home rule municipality, duly organized and existing pursuant to Section 6 of Article XX of the Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule authority and C.R.S. § 31-23-301 (1 ), the City, acting through its City Council (the "Council''), is authorized to adopt rules and regulations concerning the location, construction, occupancy and use of buildings and structures on and along any storm or floodwater runoff channel or basin; and
WHEREAS, under such authority, the Council previously adopted floodplain regulations, codified as Article VIII of Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws ("Code"); and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to amend certain sections of said Article VIII in the interests of promoting compliance with said regulations, prohibiting the location of new septic systems within floodplains and ensuring that tenants are aware of potential floodplain issues.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Paragraph 9 of Subsection 26-806.D. of the Code, concerning development standards for all permitted development and uses within the special flood hazard area, is hereby amended as follows:
9. All new and replacement water supply, AND sanitary sewage, or onsito disposal systems AND ALL REPLACEMENT ONSITE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS shall be designed and located so as to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into them and discharge from the systems into floodwaters. THE LOCATION OF ANY NEW ONSITE DISPOSAL SYSTEM IS PROHIBITED. EXISTING SYSTEMS MAY BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT, SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PARAGRAPH 9.
Section 2. Paragraph 4 of Subsection 26-808.C. of the Code, concerning floodplain permit application submittal requirements, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subparagraph e, to read in its entirety as follows:
E. THE APPLICANT FOR A BUILDING PERMIT FOR WORK WITHIN A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA SHALL INCLUDE AS A PART OF ITS APPLICATION A LOT SURVEY THAT ILLUSTRATES ALL APPLICABLE FLOODPLAIN BOUNDARIES, INCLUDING THE FLOODWAY, IF PRESENT.
Attachment 1 Section 3. Section 26-808 of the Code, concerning the administration of the floodplain regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of two (2) new subsections, F and G, to read in their entirety as follows:
F. STAKING AT CONSTRUCTION SITES. THE OWNER OF ANY PROPERTY LOCATED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHIN THE SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA UPON WHICH CONSTRUCTION IS OCCURRING SHALL LOCATE, OR CAUSE TO BE LOCATED, STAKES THAT MARK THE BOUNDARIES OF THE FLOODPLAIN, INCLUDING THE FLOODWAY, IF PRESENT.
G. NOTICE TO TENANTS. THE OWNER OF ANY PROPERTY LOCATED IN WHOLE OR IN PART W ITHIN THE SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA THAT IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR RENT, LEASE OR ANY OTHER FORM OF TENANT OCCUPANCY SHALL DISCLOSE TO EACH POTENTIAL TENANT THE EXISTENCE AND BOUNDARIES OF THE FLOODPLAIN ON THE PROPERTY. AT A MINIMUM, SUCH DISCLOSURE MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE LEASE, RENTAL AGREEMENT OR OTHER WRITIEN INSTRUMENT.
Section 4. Section 26-810 of the Code, concerning enforcement and penalties for violations of the floodplain regulations, is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 26-810. - Enforcement and penalties.
Every structure, building, fill , or development placed or maintained within the SFHA in violation of these regulations is a public nuisance and the creation thereof may be enjoined and maintenance thereof may be abated by action at suit of the City of Wheat Ridge, the state. or any citizen thereof. Any person who places or maintains any structure, building, fill, or development within the SFHA in violation of these regulations OR FAILS TO PERFORM ANY ACT REQUIRED BY THESE REGULATIONS shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1 ,000.00) or imprisoned not more than one (1) year or both. Each day during which such violation exists is a separate offense.
In the event it becomes necessary for the city to bring action to enjoin or abate any such violation of this section, the city shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any fine or penalty imposed hereby, its cost of bringing said action and/or abating any such structure, building, fill, or development placed or maintained within the SFHA, which costs shall include attorneys' fees as well as the actual costs incurred by the city.
Section 5. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained.
Section 6. Severabilitvj Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section, subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the
2 remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen {15) days after fina l publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 1O lh day of August, 2015, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for September 14, 2015, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of ___ to , this day of . 2015.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this ___ day of ______, 2015.
Joyce Jay, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janelle Shaver. City Clerk
Approved As To Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
---F~=Publication : August 13, 2015 Seco d Publication: Wh at Ridge Transcript Effective Date:
3 C. Case No. ZOA-15-04:
Mr. Westberg gave a short Power Point regarding the proposed modifications to Section VIII of the zoning and development code regarding Floodplain Control.
The proposed revisions include: • Prohibiting new septic system s in the floodplain • Requiring lot su rveys to show the limits of the floodplain • Requiring construction sites to stake the limits of the floodplain • Requiring landlords to di sclose the fl oodplain status of their rental properties
In recent years. City staff has been working with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to improve Wheat Ridge·s class rating in the Community Rating System (CRS) program. The City"s current rating is Class 6. which results in a 20% reduction of fl ood insurance rates for most homeowners within the fl oodplain. The City is actively work ing to improve thi s ratin g to a Class 5, which would result in a 25% reduction in flood in surance rates for homeowners.
Commissioner OHM stated the proposed amendments sound great but wondered whether the City could lose some of its ratin g status if a landlord does not disclose to renters that a rental property is v. ithin the fl oodplain.
Mr. Westberg responded that the city will not lose any status, but just to make sure tenants are we ll informed. the City wi ll contact tenants as well as landlords with in format ion about the fl ood plain.
Commissioner OHM asked ifthe City could require landlords as well as renters sign an agreement disclosing the floodpl ai n.
Mr. Westberg stated thi s type of agreement is difficult to enforce.
Commi ssioner OL ON stated as a landl ord, this ordinance is good as it removes some of the liabi lity from the landlords.
Commi ssioner TIMM S asked how many properties in Wheat Ridge are in the floodplain.
Mr. Westberg responded that there were between 400 and 500 Wheat Ridge properties in the fl ood plain.
Commi ssioner TIMMS asked ifany ofthese homes had septic systems.
Mr. Westberg explained that existing septic systems can be repaired or replaced, but no new ones will be allowed in the fl ood plain.
Commissioner KIMSEY asked where the fl oodplain maps were located.
Planning Commission Minutes - 9- July 16. 2015
Attachment 2 Mr. Westberg said the City uses and electronic map system as well as paper. People can call in and request copies of the maps and fl oodp lain veri fica tion.
He indicated that there is an in formational video about the fl oodplain on the City·s website and YouTube is entitled ··Wheat Ridge Floodplai n··. It is very informati ve if any ofthe Commissioners would like to view it.
Commissioner BUC KNAM opened the public hearing.
No one ca me forward to speak.
Chair BUC KNA M Closed pu bli c hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner WEAVER and seconded by Commissioner TIMMS to recommend approval of Case No. ZOA-15-04, an ordinance amending Sections 26-806 and 26-808 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning special flood hazard area regulations and the administration of floodplain control regulations for the following reasons:
1. It improves public health, safety, and welfare. 2. It prevents future problems associated with new septic systems in the fl oodplain. 3. It communicates the floodplain limits by showing them on lot surveys. 4. It guard against construction within the flo odplain by requiring the limits to be staked on construction sites. S. It alerts tenants to the floodplain status of the property before signing a lease.
Motion approved 7-0
8. OTHER ITEMS
Ms. Rcckert spoke about DOLA training on August 22 nd Commi ssioners are encouraged to sign up.
The City has a new planner named Li sa Ritchey who was prior planning experience and is fining in well.
Commissioner T IMMS asked if Kim Waggoner had left the City.
Ms. Reckert stated she had moved to Pennsylvania where her hu sba nd had a new job. Staffis reviewing resumes now for Kim"s replacement.
She thanked Kelly Stevens. Deputy City Clerk for fillin g in tonight.
Plan ni ng Commission Minutes - 10 - July 16. 20 15 ... t "' • "' City or • r wheatR:l_dge
ITEM NO:~ DATE: September 14,2015
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 21-2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 16-224, 16-225 AND 16-226 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS, CONCERNING MASSAGE PARLORS, TO DELETE REFERENCES TO OBSOLETE STATE STATUTES AND CLARIFY STATUTORY AUTHORITY
0 PUBLIC HEARlNG ~ ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READlNG (09114/2015) 0 BIDS/MOTIONS 0 ORDINANCES FOR 2N° READING (09/2812015) 0 RESOLUTIONS
QUAST-JUDIC IAL: 0 YES ~ NO 7f7 (__~ City Attorney c~ ISSUE: Article X of Chapter 16 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws ("Code") contains three references to the state massage parlor regulations that were repealed as of August 5, 2015. This ordinance deletes those obsolete statutory references and adds a reference to an additional source of authority to regulate and license massage parlors.
PRIOR ACTION: In 2011 , Article X of Chapter 16 was amended to confonn to state statutes concerning both massage parlors and massage therapy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: Article X of Chapter 16 of the Code regulates and licenses massage parlors. Massage parlors are businesses that provide massage, excluding businesses that employ state-licensed massage therapists and the training rooms of athletic teams, health care facilities and accredited or CAF - Massage Parlor Code Amendments September 14, 2015 Page2 approved public and private schools. Ln 2008, the state legislature adopted Jaws that expressly prohibited local governments from regulati ng the practice or profession of massage therapy (Article 35.5. Title 12. C.R.S.). Ln response to that legislation, the City repealed certain portions of Article X of Chapter 16 that regulated massage therapy. The City retained those portions of Article X that regulate massage parlors. Local govenunents, including the City. continue to possess the authority to regulate and license massage parlors (where massage is performed by persons who are not licensed massage therapists).
The state has also historically regulated massage parlors. From 1977 to 20 15, the Colorado Massage Parlor Code was codified as Article 48.5 of Title 12. C.R.S. As a prui of a planned sunset review of that Code, the legislature determined during its last legislati ve session to repeal those regulations, effective as of Augus t 5, 2015. As a result, the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws now contains references to state statutes that no longer exist. This ordinance eliminates tho e statutory references. It also adds a reference to existing statutory authority to regulate and license businesses generally.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the ordinance as presented on first reading.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: " I move to approve Council Bill No. 21-2015. an ordinance amending Sections 16-224, 16-225 and 16-226 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. concerning massage parlors. to delete references to obsolete state statutes and clarify statutory authority, on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday. September 28, 2015, at 7:00p.m. in City Council Chambers, and that it take effect fifteen days after final publication.''
Or,
" I move to postpone indefinitely Council Bill No. 2 1-2015, an ordinance amending Sections 16- 224, 16-225 and 16-226 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. concerning massage parlors. to delete references to obsolete state statutes and clarify statutory authority, for the following reason(s) "
REPORT PREPAREDfREVIEWED BY: Carmen Beery, City Attorney's Office Patrick Goff, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: I. Ordinru1ce No. 21-20 IS CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ----- Council Bill No. 21 Ordinance No. ____ Series of 2015
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 16-224, 16-225 AND 16-226 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS, CONCERNING MASSAGE PARLORS, TO DELETE REFERENCES TO OBSOLETE STATE STATUTES AND CLARIFY STATUTORY AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado (the "City"), is a Colorado home rule municipality, duly organized and existing pursuant to Section 6 of Article XX of the Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule authority, C.R.S. §§ 31 -15-401 , 31-15-501 and 12-48.5- 118, the City, acting through its City Council (the "Council"), previously adopted regulations concerning the licensure and operation of massage parlors within the City, codified as Article X of Chapter 16 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws ("Code"); and
WHEREAS, said Article X contains three (3) references to the Colorado Massage Parlor Code, codified as Article 48.5 of Title 12, C.R.S. ; and
WHEREAS, through the state legislature's adoption of Senate Bill 15-122 and the Governor's subsequent signature of the same, the Colorado Massage Parlor Code was repealed in its entirety, effective August 5, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City retains its authority to license and regulate massage parlors pursuant to its home rule authority and C.R.S. §§ 31-15-401 and 31-15-501 , and the Council finds that it serves the public health, safety and welfare to continue to do so; and
WHEREAS, in the interests of avoiding confusion and clarifying the state of the law, the Council wishes to amend the City's massage parlor regulations to eliminate references to the now-obsolete Colorado Massage Parlor Code and to add a reference to its authority under C.R.S. § 31-15-501 .
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 16-224 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning the authority under which the City's massage parlor regulations are adopted, is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 16-224. Authority.
This article is adopted under the authority conferred by C.R.S . § 31-15-401 ( 1)(b) to make all regulations necessary or expedient for the promotion of health or suppression of disease AND BY C.R.S. § 31 -15-501(1)(C) TO LICENSE AND REGULATE BUSINESSES and by C.RS. § 12 48.5 118, which authorizes local go¥ernment regulation of massage parlors.
Section 2. Section 16-225 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, referencing the applicability of the Colorado Massage Parlor Code, is hereby repealed and designated as "Reserved."
Section 3. Section 16-226 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, establishing definitions for the City's massage parlor regulations, is hereby amended by the amendment of the definition of "Local licensing authority" as follows: Attachment 1 Local licensing authority. The sales tax division of the administrative services department is the designated lecal licensing autherity pursuant te C.R.S. § 12 48.5 1oa(a).
Section 4. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained.
Section 5. Severabilityj Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section. subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to on this _ day of , 2015, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for September 28, 2015, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ , ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of ___ to • this day of , 2015.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this ___ day of------· 2015.
Joyce Jay, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janelle Shaver, City Clerk
Approved As To Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication: Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date:
2 ... ~ j # .. - r City of JP' WheatR.l_dge ITEM NO:~ DATE: September 14, 2015
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
TITLE: RESOLUTION NO. 38-2015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY MILL LEVY INCREASE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2015 BALLOT
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QUASI-J UDICIAL: D YES (8] NO
JSSUE: 11 Representatives from the Jefferson County Library attended the August 17 ' Study Sessi.on to ask City Council for their suppo1t of the library mill levy increase on the November 3, 2015 ballot. Staff received direction from City Council to bring forward a resolution of support for 1 consideration at the September l 4 h City Council meeting.
PRJOR ACT ION: None
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The Jefferson County Library Trustees are seeking to increase the library's mill levy from a maximum of3.5 mills to a maximum of 4.5 mj)Js. The one-mill increase will cost owners of a typical Jefferson County home about $1.95 more per month in property taxes. The additional revenues will enable the library to restore library services to pre-recession levels, including: Support Jeffco Library Mill Levy September I 4, 2015 Page 2
• Restoring the Library's hours • Restoring the Library' investment in books and materials • Updating computers, Internet access and other technology • Repairing and refu rbi shing library buildings • Stabilizing the Library's fi nances
RECOI\1MENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: " I move to approve Resolution No. 38-2015. a resolution of the Wheat Ridge City Council supporting the Jefferson County Library mill levy increase on the November 3. 2015 ball ot."
Or,
"I move postpone indelinitely Resolution No. 38-2015, a resolution ofthe Wheat Ridge City Council supporting tbe Jefferson County Library mill levy increase on the November 3. 2015 ballot for the fo llowing reason(s) ,.
REPORT PREPARED BY; Patrick Goff. City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution No. 38-2015 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION 38 Series of 2015
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE JEFFERSON COUNTY LIBRARY MILL LEVY INCREASE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2015 BALLOT
WHEREAS, Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) exists to help build an educated and vibrant community by providing equal access to information and opportunity to all; and
WHEREAS, strong and properly funded library systems have a major positive impact on a community's economic development, property values and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, revenues resulting from the mill levy increase will enable JCPL to increase hours of operation in all libraries; provide more books and materials; update technology; and stabilize library finances; and
WHEREAS, the last mill levy increase for the library was 29 years ago, even though the county's population has increased by nearly 30 percent and the number of cardholders and library visits have more than tripled during this time; and
WHEREAS, due to the recent reductions in library revenues, service hours and other service levels, JCPL now ranks in the bottom quartile of key performance and service levels compared to other metro area libraries and similar public library systems; and
WHEREAS, the mill levy increase will cost the owner of an average priced home in Jefferson County approximately $1 .95 per month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge City Council, that:
The Wheat Ridge City Council supports the Jefferson County Public Library Mill Levy increase and urges all registered voters in the City of Wheat Ridge to vote for it on November 3, 2015.
1 DONE AND RESOLVED this 14 h day of September, 2015.
Joyce Jay, Mayor ATIEST:
Janelle Shaver, City Clerk
Attachment 1 " .~ f ..... ~ .,. c·•ty 0 • --~Wheat&_dge ~OLICE DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
TO: Mayor Jay and City Council
FROM: Daniel Brennan, Chief of Police
DATE: September 14,2015
SUBJECT: Staff Repo.rt: Crime in Wheat Ridge
One of the most frequently asked questions of a Police Department concerns crime and how Wheat Ridge compares to other communities. The Police Department strives to provide elected officials and community members with accurate information on crime, crime trends and patterns. The attached infonnation provides a strategic overview on crime, traffic and calls for service in Wheat Ridge in 2014. Thi s report includes information on Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Part I and Part II crimes, calls for service, traffic accident data, traffic citations and an overview.
There are two national crime reporting systems, the UCR and the National Incident-Based Reporting Status (N IBRS). The FBI has administered the national UCR Program since 1930, to generate reliable information for use by law enforcement. UCR data can be a very useful way of looking at crime; however, it should not be relied upon to make comparisons to other communities. UCR is broken out into two categories, Part 1 and Part II Crimes. Part I crimes are the most serious and include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny (theft and theft from a vehicle), auto theft, and arson.
Part II crimes include lesser included offenses such as simple assault, curfew offenses and lo.itering, embezzlement, forgery and counterfeiting, disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, drug offenses, rraud, gambling, liquor offenses, offenses against the family, prostitution, public drunkenness, runaways, sex offenses, stolen property, vandalism, vagrancy, and weapons offenses. UCR data reflects only the most serious offense in a reported incident.
NIBRS is an incident-based reporting system for reporting data on crimes. NIBRS data is also reported to the FBI; however, it is not used as widely as UCR data. There is also a concern that NIBRS data will reflect a significant increase in crime since all crime within an incident is reported. For example, UCR uses eight reporting categories for its Part I crimes, NIBRS utilizes 46 offenses in its Part A crimes. UCR uses a hierarchy system to report the most serious crime, while NIBRS reports on all crimes involved in a single incident. This report does not include NTBRS data.
The Police Department reports all crime data to the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBl) in a NffiRS format. CBI converts this data into a UCR format and reports this data in their Crime in Colorado Report. StaffReport: Crime in Wheat Ridge September 14, 2015 Page 2
Citizens can access infonnation on crime statewide by visiting the Crime in Colorado website at: http://crimeinco.cbi .state. co.us/cic2k 14/index.html. If community members wan t current infonnation on crime in their neighborhood, they can visit the Poli ce Department website at: http://www.ci.whcatridge.eo.us/457/Neighborhood-Crime-Statistics or http://raidsonline.com/ for current infonnation on crime and traffic in their neighborhood.
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ATTACHMENTS:
I. 2014 Crime in Wheat Ridge PowerPoint 9/8/2015
ANNUAL CRIME STATISTICS 2014
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Topics for Discussion
• Part I Crime Statistics
• Part II Crime Statistics
• Calls for Service
• Traffic Accidents
• Traffic Citations
• 2014 Overview
Attachment 1 1 9/8/2015
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IAt (4f, M) 186 14 O!sonltrly 79.1 94 '" Conduct Pr01mutwm ~4 • Oil Wtoi)ON Yoolol_, 364 Sl Vtry HiCh flun.t'fllj'liy 112 ISS £vtte,..lv Hoch • ·wtwn com~~Pd Wllh P.-: h ott...n"", itYf"'r.tf.'"' hom 2009 10J l "" Calls for Service - Total 60.000 .------Moder> t ~~ lt, h ~~ +------~==~------~~~-- -~~ / 52,049 in 2014 ~.ooot------~"'-...._.---/'~------7' ------ )0000 10.000 Average: 42,466 lOU lOll 2014 4 9/8/2015 Calls for Service - Case Reports Total 15 000 - - 11000 -·H.¢·L 14,132 in 2014 lOOQO aooo 6,000 Average: 12,896 1000 0 ~ 1010 lOll lOU - 101) lOt• Traffic Accidents 1100 liGO - - - 1400 - - - J - M~ ...t ~ lhJih 1,620 in 2014 UIIO 1000 100 •oo Average: 1,501 100 lOlO lOU 5 9/8/2015 Traffic Injury Accidents 1110 uo ...... ____., ~ ~ ~XUttnel.. l<:M 140 Average: 161 ~L 100 10 60 116 in 2014 0 ------.. 1010 ~11 lOll 2014 Traffic Citations = ~;---- Honnol sooo ~ -j- ~ •ooo ;~ Average = 5,014 2014 =4,517 0 mo lOU IOU 2013 1014 6 9/8/2015 2014 Overview - --. ~-..,.J..,- - .1·. r~~ 1 Ctse Reports 7 ~ 4 " ..."' _ , City of • (?.WheatR.l_dge ~P UB LI C WORKS Mem~~a ndu m TO: Patrick Goff, City Manager~ FROM: Scott Brink, Public Works Director DATE: September 3, 2015 (For September 14 Study Session) SUBJ ECT: Stormwater and Floodplain lnfrastructure Needs BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, frequent heavy rains and above average precipitation further exposed the City's stonnwater and drainage deficiencies. Drainage issues and complaints from residents have been on-going for many years, and the City has attempted to address and mitigate many of these issues, but capital costs and a Jack of funding have consistently impeded these efforts. However, issues over the past one to two years have renewed a sense of urgency for the City to readdress the drainage needs. Drainage issues are numerous and varied, ranging from general nuisance areas (ex: ponding at intersections) to more serious flooding and property damage. From a historical perspective, Wheat Ridge was incorporated as a City in 1969. However, tbe majority of development occurred prior to that time, and subsequently construction and development occurred without as much comprehensive planning as is typical in many cities. As a result, a majority of the public infrastructure, including streets and drainage were completed on more of a piecemeal basis without comprehensive oversight, such as looki ng at larger areas, subareas, and even individual neighborhoods as a whole. This is visually apparent as one drives through the City. For example, streets vary in width and construction, some with curb and gutter and some with a more rural construction without any associated draiJlage infrastructure. As a result there is a wide variety of ditches, culverts, drainage pipes, graded shoulders, and other features that carry storm water. Sometimes downstream facilities (if they exist) cannot accommodate heavier flows originating upstream. As a result, some areas of the City may drain well, while in other areas, drainage may be poor or even non-existent. Capital projects have been constructed to correct and improve drainage deficiencies as opportunities have arisen, such as when streets are reconstructed, or when leverage with private developments is possible. But overall, capital funding targeted specifically for storm water improvements has been insufficient. During and after rainfall events, Public Works Operations crews often attempt to correct and mitigate drainage issues to the extent possible by cleaning existing pipes and ditches, repairing aging and deteriorating pipes, grading shoulders to facilitate drainage, installing asphalt edges, and by using other measures as they are available. However because of the scope of the overall needs and the lack of capital fu nding, these efforts are minimal and considered "band-aid" approaches. Larger and more badly-needed capital projects will need to be addressed to correct the issues. ln addition, much of the infrastructure that does exist is aging and deteriorating, and simply replacing existing pipes is a significant expense. Study Session - Stonnwater and Floodplain Infrastructure Needs September 14, 2015 Page 2 A previous effort to confront and resolve this issue occurred in 2004. At that time, recently adopted regulations of the Clean Water Act specified that stonnwater from certain types of facilities required discharge permits. Essentially, Cities were required to address water quality issues under subsequent provisions of the Colorado Water Quality Control Act and meet the federal NPDES (National Pollution Di scharge Elimjnation System) pennitting requirements. As a result. the City was faced with meeting state and federal water quality requirements in addition to the on-going drainage needs. In order to address drainage and water quality issues and funding, the City retained the consulting firm of Carter-Burgess to prepare a report that included a list of estimated project costs and a capital improvement funding method. The funding mechanism proposed at the time was a stom1water utility, which a significant percentage ofmunicipalities in the Denver metro area (and nationwide) have adopted. However, the City Council at that time elected not to move forward wi th a utility. Essentially, a stom1water utility provides a means for assessing a monthly or quarterly tee to properties (City-wide), similar to other utility fees such as a sanitary sewer, water. street lights, or other services. The fee is typically calculated on a formula that estimates the contributing runoff from a prope11y, by considering size of a property and surface type (i.e., percentage of hard surface or turf. etc.). Using thi s fom1Ula, a unit rate is established and different rates are calculated for residential, commercial, and other property uses. The 2004 study by Carter Burgess essentially provided a funding mechanism recommendation and proposed billing means consistent with other municipalities in the Denver area. Primarily. a typical residential property would be assessed a unit ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit), while commercial, industrial. and other properties would be assessed multiple ERU's based on the size of the property. For exampJe, under various options provided in the report, a monthly residential fee of $4.10 would generate revenue to provide for $500,000 in capital improvements. including administrative and billing costs; $6.02 would generate $ 1,000,00 0, etc. Again, these estimates are all from 2004. ln 2007, the City re-visited the issue and established a drainage, infrastructure, roads and trails (D.I.R.T.) task force to address infrastructure needs comprehensively (including streets, trails, and parks needs in addition to stonn water). Through public input and other available sources, the task force priOJitized projects from a list that was estimated to be a total of$143 million. A copy of the D. l.R.T. rankings are attached. Since 2007, some improvements on the list have been completed as resources have been avai1able, such as the recently completed 29111 A venue area drainage project between Sheridan and Fenton. However, the majority of needs remain on this list, without any identified funding source or timeline. In 2008. two questions were included on the November ballot to provide funding for street and stonn water projects. Both ballot questions fai led. Attached is a memorandum dated March 19, 2008 with more detaiJed infonnation concerning both ballot questions. Floodplains The I 00-year floodplain maps were revised by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and adopted by the City in early 20 J 4. Thjs revision placed several additional Wheat Ridge properties in the designated flood zone, resulting in additional regulatory restraints and flood insurance costs to many properties. [nsurance costs for some other properties already in Study Session - Stom1water and Floodplain Infrastructure Needs September 14.2015 Page 3 U1 e flood zone also increased. Staff has preliminarily begun to explore potential grading projects tl1at may potentially remove several properties from the flood zone by shrinking the size of the designated fl ood zone, which would result in significant savings to those properties. However, such projects would require a significant amount of capital. and a funding source would need to be ident1fied. Summary As previously mentioned, attempts to correct and improve drainage deficiencies have occurred as resources and opportunities have become available. However, a dedicated, consistent funding source for implementing storm water and drainage improvements does not currently exist. Drainage issues will continue, and to become worse as infrastructure continues to deteriorate and critjcal capital projects are not completed. Following are key discussion points fo r Council to consider for further staff direction: I. Does Council want to pursue a dedicated funding source for addressing drainage needs, such as a stonn water utility or other option? 2. Should Council dedicate additional funds on an annual basis in the Capital Investment Program (C.l.P.) to address storm water maintenance more effecti vely? If yes, what other programs or services should be reduced or eliminated? 3. Should the D.l.R.T. report be revisited and revised to reflect current and projected needs, both in terms of drainage and overall infrastructure improvements needed? 4. Should staff move forward with identifying additional projects and costs (such as flood zone mitigation projects) to be included with the list of identified needs in the D.l.R.T. report? ATTACHMENT: I. D.l.R.T. Task Force Report (2007) 2. 2008 Ballot Question Memorandum, dated March 19, 2008 .,.~A4' ... ' City of A~WheatR.i_dge ~PUBLI C WORKS Memorandum TO: Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager FROM: Tim Paranto, Director of Public Works DATE: March I 9, 2008 SUBJECT: Ballot Question Projects The City Council is considering possible ballot questions concerning the sale of bonds to fund capital improvement projects, including stoml sewer and street improvements. These projects were identified by the Mayor's D.LR.T. Task Force last year as priority infrastructure improvements. BALLOT QUESTION #1, LOCAL DRAINAGE PROJECTS Over $47,000,000 in stom1water drainage projects were identified in 2007. These projects address both regional and localized drainage deficiencies. The regional projects are, generally, larger and more expensive and may involve other governmental jurisdictions. The local drainage projects address neighborhood flooding issues. The City Council has chosen to pursue a program for construction of many of the local drainage projects at this time. The geographic area that is now Wheat Ridge was originally an agricultural region. Proximity to Denver stimulated housi ng developments in the unincorporated area. The developments were designed using rural road standards that typicall y elevate the roadways and construct ditches along the roads to carry stonnwater to historic drainageways. Homes were built adjacent to the roads. Many homes were constructed at elevations that were lower than the roads. Much of the agricultural ground was irrigated with direct diversions of water from Clear Creek using mutual ditches. These ditches intercepted storm flows throughout their lengths. As new streets were built, drainage from the streets was directed to the irrigation ditches. As agricultural land was developed for housing, irrigation ditches were no longer needed and many were not maintained or were abandoned. Over time the road and irrigation ditches were filled in and the stonnwater began flowing from the roads and across the roads onto adjacent lower properties. Because of poor planning and loss of marginal drainage facilities, many neighborhoods throughout the City experience flooding on a yearly basis. The list of individual projects that comprise the subject "Local Drainage Projects" will decrease flooding at a number of locations in the City. The Project consists of building stonn sewers to collect runoff and transport it to natural streams or existing pipelines in the storm water collection system that have capacity for additional flows. In most cases the new drainage facilities will be designed to convey flows generated by a 5-year stonn event. The frequency and severity of flooding will be reduced by the new stonn sewers. However, flooding wi ll continue to occur during greater than 5-year sto.nns. Attachment 2 PROPOSE D LOCAL DRAJNAGE PROJECTS I. Garrison St, 44th Ave to 1-70 $670,000 2. 4Pt Ave, Fenton St to Ames St 490.000 3. 26th Ave to 291h Ave, Sheridan Blvd to Fenton St 3,560,000 1 4. 351h Ave, Ames St to Depew St & Depew St to 38 h Ave 650,000 5. Independence St, 44th Ave to 1-70 590,000 6. 32"d P"l , W of Pierce St 70,000 7. 3211d & Flower St 90,000 8. 4P' Ave, W ofKipling St 40,000 1 11 9. 45 h PI & 46' PI , Field St to Everett St 640,000 10. Dudley St, N of 41st Ave 20,000 II . Hoyt St, S of 44th Ave 110,000 12. 44111 Ave & Wadsworth Blvd 90,000 1 13. 38 h Ave, Wright St to Simms Ct 1,600,000 14. Dover St, 39th Ave to 441h Ave 260,000 15. 48'11 Ave, W of Wadsworth Blvd 240,000 l6. Swiss Society Trailhead 30,000 Total $9,150,000 ln the event that Ballot Question #2 moves to the election and passes, there would be duplication of projects concerning the 38'h Ave stonn sewer project (#13). Additional contingency drainage projects can be added to the list of drainage projects in the event that the 38th Ave st01m sewer project is included in the 38th Ave reconstruction project. Contingency local drainage projects 17. 29111 Ave & Upham St $180,000 18. 29'11 Ave, Saulsbury St to Quay St 250,000 1 111 19. Miller St, 44 h PI to 47 Ave 520,000 20. 47'11 Ave, Miller St to Nelson & N on Nelson 590,000 21. 35'11 Ave, Harlan St to Jay St & N to 38th Ave 340,000 Contingency Projects Total $1,880,000 BALLOT QUESTION # 2, 38TH A VENUE STREET PROJECTS The "38111 A venue Street Projects" include reconstruction of the portion of the street west of Kipling Street and enhancing the stTeetscape from Harlan Street to Wadsworth Boulevard. These two projects were given high priority by the City Council as they wi ll improve an important street in the City, recognized as a "Main Street" for the community. 38rn AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION, KIPLING STREET TO YOUNG FJELD STREET 381h A venue from Kipling Street to Youngfield Street is a rural design 2-lane street with no sidewalks and poor drainage. The street functions as a minor arterial street, carrying traffic from Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Golden and unincorporated Jefterson County to/from Denver. The proposed reconstruction project would improve safety to local residents, as well as commuters, by providing tum lanes at intersections. sidewalks, pedestrian/bike trails, curb and gutters draining to stonn sewers and additional street lighting. Contemplated aesthetic enhancements may include street trees, detached sidewalks with irrigated landscape zones behind the curbs. pedestrian lighting and street furniture. The overhead utilities would also be relocated to underground facilities. The estimated cost of this project is $18.720,000. 38Ttt A VENUE STREETSCAPE, HARLAN STREJJ:T TO WADSWORTH BOULEYARD 1 In 1989- 1991 38 h A venue was widened from Sheridan Boulevard to Wadsworth Boulevard. Sidewalks and pedestrian lights were constructed at that time. ln 2002-2003 the section of 381h A venue from Sheridan Boulevard to Harlan Street has improved by constructing additional streetscape elements. The new streetscape includes detached sidewalks, irrigated tree lawns, trees and shrubs, pedestrian lights, street furniture including clocks. The proposed 381h Avenue Streetscape Project would provide streetscape improvements from Harlan Street to Wadsworth Boulevard similar to the streetscape constructed east of Harlan Street in 2002. TI1e project would improve the aesthetics along 38'11 Avenue and provide a more pedestrian-friendl y environment. It is expected that additional street right-of-way or easements will be acquired to accommodate the improvements. The estimated cost for thi s project is $11,410,000. SUMMARY OF PROJECT ESTIMATES 1 I. 38 h Ave Reconstruction, Kipljng St to Youngfield St $18,720,000 1 2. 38 h Ave Streetscape, Harlan St to Wadsworth Blvd 11.410 000 Total $30,130,000 NEWS RELEASE Office of the City Manager City of Whea t Ridge 7500 West 29'h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033-8001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CO NTACT INFORMAT ION: June 22. 2007 Heather Geyer, Assistant to the City Manager/PJO (Office Phone) 303-235-2826 (Cell Phone) 720-239-3644 E-mail: [email protected] CIT Y OF W HEAT RIDGE D.I.R.T. T ASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND T OP TEN PRJORIT Y PROJECTS TO CIT Y CO UNCIL IN JULY Wheat Ridge, Colorado-On June 20. 2007, the D.I.R.T. Task Force (Drainage, Infrastructure, Roads and Trails) met to develop a Task Force recommendation which will be made to City Council at a Study Session on Monday, July 16,2007. In February, Task Force members began meeting to comprehensively evaluate over $143 million of potential public works and parks infrastructure projects within the community. The Task Force also evaluated approximately $10 million of land banking and development/redevelopment projects within the community proposed by Wheat Ridge 2020. Over the course of several weeks a total of 26 projects were presented by City staff and evaluated by Task Force members. The projects had been identified through various methods of public input and address many community needs. However. the City does not have the financial resources to design and/or implement all of these projects. "On behalf of City Council. I want to thank the members of the D.I.R.T. Task Force for all the time and energy that they committed to evaluating these projects, it was certainly not an easy task.'' said Mayor Jerry DiTullio. Task Force members were asked by City Council to rank the projects based on several criteria such as: ·'Contributes to a Safer Community" and ·'Enhances Accessibility." The D.I.R.T. Task Force recommendation is a culmination of those projects that ranked as the highest priorities based on total number of points each project was given as a result of the ranking exercises the Task Force completed. The Top Ten Priority Projects of the D.I.R.T. Task Force are as follows: /. Roadway and Srreetscape Project #5: 38th Avenue Streetscape Harlan to Wadsworth, Estimated Cost: $2,500.000 2. Parks, Trails and Recreation Project #1: School Site Upgrades. Estimated Cost: $1,500,000 3. Parks, Trails and Recreation Project #7: Clear Creek Trail Connections and Trailheads. Estimated Cost: $2.150,000 4. Parks, Trails and Recreation Project #8: Anderson, Prospect, Historical Parks: Baugh House; Recreation Center. Estimated Cost: 531,000,000 5. Roadway and Streetscape Project #4: 38th Ave Reconstmclion Kipling to Youngfield, Estimated Cost: $11,500,000 6. Land Banking Project #2: -l-Ith and Wadsworth, Estimated Cost: $3.400.000 Attachment 1 7 Storm Sewer/Drainage Improvement Project #3. 261h Avenue to 29th Avenue. Sheridan ro Fenton. Estimaled Cost: 53.700,000 8. Parks. Trmls and Recreation Projecr #2: Park lnfrastruclure Upgrades. Estimaled Cost: $2,800,000 1 9. Roadway and S!reetscape Project #1: Wadsworth Reconslruction 36'" Avenue to 46 " Avenue, Estimated Cost: $7,000,000 10. Roadway and Streetscape Project #7. 32nd Avenue Reconstruction Wadsworlh ro Kipling Srreet, Es1ima1ed Cost: $10,300,000 The Top Ten Priority Projects being recommended by the D.l.R.T. Task Force are estimated to cost $75,850.000. Detailed information on the projects li sted above, as well as all the projects evaluated, can be found on the City Web site at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us, click on "D.I.R.T. Task Force Information." City Council will review and discuss the D.I. R.T. Task Force recommendation and prioritization at the July 16, 2007 Study Session. Following this Study Session, Council will conduct additional review and discussion of all of the 26 prioritized projects. The final prioritization and funding options wi ll be forma lly approved by City Council in the coming months. For more information on the D.I.R.T. Task Force, please contact the Office of the Mayor at 303-235-2815 or visit the Cit) Web site at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us Mayor Jerry DiTullio formed the Task Force in January 2007 in order roger residents involved in planningfor rhe future of Wheat Ridge. The Task Force was represented by City Councilmember Mike Stites. ofDistrict 3 who served as Chair ofth e Task Force. Councilmember Lany Schulz, of D1sn-icr 4 served as Vice-Chair. The Task Force was also represented by Councilmember Terry Womble, District 1 and Councilmember Dean Gokey, Disn·ict 2. City Treasurer, Mary CavmTa and Rob Osborn, Executive Director of Wheat Ridge 2020 served as Task Force members in add/l ion to 11 Wheat Ridge residents, one ofw hich WllS a youth representative from Wheat Ridge 1/igh School. ### Attachment A D.I.R.T. Overall Pro!ect Ranking By Score 1 2 3 4 38tlt AYe R« on Kipling to 5 Youngfidd 352 LB ##l .Uth and Wadswortle 6 342 7 I I 341 I $3,700,000 PTR ##l Park lnfrastn~ctun IUpgrtJJJes 8 I 331 I $2,800,000 RS #I Wadsworth Ree~m 36th to 9 , ~6th I 329 I $7.000.0001 Top 10 RS##7 32nd Ave Ream Wadsworth to K/plillf 10 I ::.::.c I 'CJ 309 I $1 lT#l Emergency Warning System 11 I I 302 ss #10 35th A venue Ames to Dep~ 12 I I 270 LB#3 Corridor 13 I I 262 IT 1#4 Dispatch Consoles, Mobile and Portable Radios 14 258 IT #2 & 3 Computer Aided Dispatch 15 (CAD) & Records 255 SS#U Ga"ison Street, Uth to 1-70 16 251 PL #3 38th Ave., Kipling to 17 Youngfleld 246 PLfll Youngfield 18 227 I SS#16 i 4/st Avenue, Fenton to 19 Ames 223 LB #S 38th & Depew Frultd11le 20 222 PW #J Municipal Mainunanct 21 Facility 218 LB 1#4 1-70 and Fruitdale 22 21 2 PL#4 Lutheran ParJ.way to 23 Kipling 200 PL#2 Tabor to Youngjleld 24 188 IT #S City-wide WIFJ Nuwork 25 (CWC) 171 PW #2 OtyHn/1 26 170 Attachment 8- Summary of D.I.R.T. Ranking Bv Project Group Revised Ranking Mav 23rd ... j ~ . ..Wo ~ "' WhCityeatR:l_dge of • ~P U B LI C W OR KS Memorandum TO: Patrick Goff. City Manager ~ FROM: Scott Brink, Public Works Director DATE: September 3, 2015 (For September 14 Study Session) SUBJECT: Bike!Ped Master Plan Update BACKGROUND: Several years ago, the City of Wheat Ridge recognized the importance and need for alternative transportation modes with regard to current needs and planning for the future, including bicycle, pedestrian, and transit options. An extensive public process led to completion of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in 2007. This process (through the comprehensive plan, Envision Wheat Ridge), engaged multiple partners and stakeholders, including the City, LiveWell Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County Public Health and Transportation Departments, residents, businesses, and community stakeholders. This initial plan inventoried existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities and identified future routes based on input from the public and City staff, and in coordination with the Parks Master Plan. Since then, additional planning efforts have focused on implementation as follows: • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Phase II, August, 2010: This report updated the 2007 effort by presenting a comprehensive framework for developing a bicycle and pedestrian network, identifying proposed facility types, and providing a prioritized list of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. • City of Wheat Ridge Streetscape Design Manual, March 201 1: This manual focused on pedestrian needs by establishing design guidance for collector and arterial corridors throughout the City, identifying priority corridors, and outlining recommendations for specific sidewalk and streetscape improvements. • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Phase Ill, June 2011 : Phase ll1 of the Bike and Pedestrian and Master Plan addressed conceptual designs and costs for three specific corridors in the City. This Jed to adoption of the Bicycle!Pedestrian/Streetscape Design Manual in 2012. • Bicycle/Pedestrian/Streetscape Design Manual in 2012: This manual expanded further on the 2011 work by identifying Wadsworth Boulevard, Kipling Street, W. 44111 Avenue, 111 1 and Youngfield Street as priority corridors, while identifying W. 38 Avenue, W. 48 h A venue, Lndependence Street, lris Street, and Parfet Street as secondary corridors. The manual provided design considerations for each corridor, including suggested roadway cross sections. In addition, the manual provided guidelines and estimated costs for specific improvements such as bicycle Janes, sidewalks, streetscapes, and other improvements. Study Session - Bi ke and Ped Plan Update September 14, 2015 Page2 The Bi cycle and Pedestrian Master Plan serves as a guide for the long-term planning of bicycle and pedestrian improvements, including improvements within identified transportation corridors. The plan also considers links to destinations such as schools, parks, businesses, transit, and connections to other bike/ped corridors and facilities in neighboring communities. With guidance from the 2007 plan and subsequent planning documents. the City has engaged in implementing bicycle and pedestrian improvements where opportunities have been presented and funding has been available. For example, the City essentially lacks adequate north-south bicycle transportation corridors across the length of the City. Recent projects like Pi erce Street (bike lanes) and Kipling Street (multi-use trai l). ha ve worked to improve mobility along those corridors, in addition to providing added connecti vity to neighboring com munities and facilities such as Arvada, Lakewood, Crown Hill Park. and the Clear Creek Trail. Recent completion of the Wadsworth Boulevard Planning and Environm ental Linkage Study (PEL) also provides provisions for bi cycle and pedestrian facil ities as part of a future improved and reconstructed Wadsworth Boulevard. More recently (20 14). the City Council began allocating monies in the Capital Investment Program specific to bicycle and pedestrian needs. As part of the 2015 1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan, bicycle facili ties for 32"d Avenue and 35 h Avenue have been programmed. along with isolated small er projects to improve pedestrian safety such as addressing school crosswalks and sidewalk gaps. In order to best utilize the limited available funding and to take advantage of concurrent opportunities. the City has leveraged improvements with other projects such as the City's pavement management program, and with pri vate developments, such as Kipling Ridge. Discussion The current Bi cycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (attached Exhibit A) was adopted in 2007 and identifies suggested improvements for many locations throughout the City. However. re-visi ting the plan may be of value at this time. For example, opening of the Gold Line Station in 2016, changing travel patterns to and from community schools, parks, and other destinations, along with changing economic and demographics in the City may present new opportunities as well as challenges. Recent public input and surveys from advocacy groups and stakeholders in the community have also driven the need to revisit ptiorities and fundi ng, particularly in relation to overall public safety and mobility. For example. the current plan in a general ense identifies needs within specific corridors. but the proposed improvements labeled (i.e., sidewalk, multi-use trail, shoulder, bike lane. etc.), may not be the appropriate investment based on the context and future needs. In addition, the 2007 plan does not provide specific priority guidance, updated estimated costs, or future scheduling needs. An updated plan may better reflect current and futu re needs and provide an improved roadmap for planning and implementation of improvements. Next Steps Staff has proposed $50,000 in the Capital Investment Plan for 20 16 to update the current Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. This assumes a minimal amount of professional services by a consultant, experienced in bike/ped plan development. For Council discussion, consideration, and subsequent direction to staff: Does Council wish to update the current Bicycle and Pedesttian Master Plan and if so, to what Study Session - Bike and Ped Plan Update September I 4, 20 I 5 Page 3 level and by what public process? The tjme and cost could vary considerably depending on these factors and the content and size of an ultimate final product. This can be explained in more detajl by staff to Council as part of the discussion. Plan elements to consider include costs, funding, public input and engagement, priorities, specific types of improvements, and the level of detail desired in a fina l report and plan. ATTACHMENT: I. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2007) ... ~ ~ ~ ... , City of JP'4 Wlie atRi_dge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan ,,~ FELSBURG HOLT & ,,~ ULLEVIG AUGUST 2010 LiveWell W1 Attachment 1 Wheat Ridge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Prepared for: City of Wheat Ridge 7500 W. 29~~'~ Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Funded by: LiveWell Wheat Ridge Prepared by: Felsburg Hoft & Ullevig 6300 S. Syracuse Way, Suite 600 Centennial, CO 80111 FHU Reference No. 09-162 August 2010 • I • Otyor ? W lieatR.i9ge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Table of Contents ~ Introduction ...... 1 Purpose of Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan ...... 1 Planning Process ...... 1 Planning for Bicyclists and Pedestrions ...... 4 User Types ...... 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities ...... 6 Existing Condftion$ ...... 8 Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities ...... 8 Key Origins and Destinations ...... 11 Regiona l Routes ...... 15 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan ...... 16 Community Needs ...... 16 Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities ...... 16 Design Standards ...... 19 lmplenlefltation ...... 29 Evaluation Criteria ...... 29 Prioritization Matrix and Results ...... 29 Potential Funding Sources ...... 34 Next Steps ...... 36 Appendix A. References Appendix B. Summary of Public Comments Appendix C. Phose 1 Inventory Appendix D. Scoring Methodology ' .. . ·. •, -- - __ ,. .., I Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan ~ J pw~:t~e I ' List of Figures ~ Figure 1. Exlsting Bicycle & Peciestrion Facilities ...... 9 Figure 2. Key Bicycle & Peciestrion Ofigins and Destinations ...... 13 Figure 3. Bicycle and Pedestrion Plan ...... 1 7 Figure 4. 5-Lane Arterial Cross-Sections ...... 20 Figure 5. 3-Lane Arterial Cross-Sections ...... 21 Figure 6. 3-Lane Collector Cross-Sec1ions ...... 23 Figure 7. 2-Lane Collector Cross-Sections ...... 24 Figure 8. 2-Lane Collector Cross-Sections with Roadside Ditches ...... 25 Figure 9. Local Street Cross-Sections ...... 26 List of Tables Table 1 . Regional Routes ...... 15 Table 2. Evaluation of Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Routes ...... 30 . ·. . . - --- Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Introduction trs an exciting time for biking and walking enthusiasts In the City of Wheat Ridge and throughout the metro area. Creatfng built environments that facilitate multi-modal forms of transportation that support healthy, active. and sustainable lifestyles is a national trend. This desire for livable communities, in combination with the forthcoming Gold Une FasTracks commuter rail line. will likely significantly increase the demand for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Wheat Ridge. The benefits of walking and cycling are far-reaching. By opting to walk or bike rather than drive. you can reap the health rewards of increased physical activity, feel more connected to your community, help protect the environment and save money that you normally spend on gasoline and parking costs. The City of Wheat Ridge wishes to enable its residents and visitors to realize these benefits and therefore has committed to developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Purpose of Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan The primary goal of this Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Is to present a The primary goal of the framework for a practical and comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian Wheat Ridge llcycle network throughout the City that promotes safe, sustainable. and healthy and Pedestrian Malter travel options for residents and visitors. In support of this primary goal, this Plan II to ptllent a Master Plan outlines the existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. framework for a identifies specific facility types for all proposed routes. and provides a Plactlcal and ~bicycle prioritized list of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. and pedeltllan nelwolk that I)IOI'nOMIIale, The City of Wheat Ridge updated its Comprehensive Plan (Envision IUifalllable, and Wheat Ridge) in 2009. The document defines four goals and supporting healthy tla¥el optlonl. policies and strategies that relate to transportation. The goals and policies address the City's desire to offer expanded travel options. Improve the bicycle and pedestrian network. provide multi-modal connections. and Identify funding sources to Implement bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The goals and policies outlined in Envision Wheat Ridge served as a guide in developing this Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Planning Process Previous Planning Efforts The City completed the first phase of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan In 2007. The focus of that effort was to conduct an inventory of existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities and to identity future routes based on input from the public and City staff and Integration with the Parl<.s Master Plan. The products from Phase 1 include a series of 22 maps documenting the existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Page 1 p-• ' • wneatR.!9gCity o f Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan including classification. signage . and amenities. along wi1h a citywide mop showing existing and proposed bicycle/pedestrian routes. Subsequently, the City updated its Comprehensive Plan (Envision Wheat Ridge) including a Transportation Plan component. The Transportation Plan expands on Phase 1 of the Bicycle and Pedestrian l\4aster Plan by Identifying three priority locations for mum-modal improvements: • Wadsworth Boulevard • 38ffl Avenue (Main Street area) • Kipling Street The Comprehensive Plan recommended that the City develop new typical cross-sections for principal corridors that would include all modes of transportation and Identified Phase 2 of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as on important implementation step. Phase 2 Overview The City received a grant from UveWell Wheat Ridge in late 2009 to complete Phase 2 of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. UveWell Wheat Ridge is a community coalition funded by LiveWell Colorado. LiveWell Wheat Ridge implements policies, environmental changes and programs to Increase residents' access to active community environments and fresh fruits and vegetables to prevent and reduce obesity. The primary objectives of Phase 2 were to: • Identify key origins and destinations for bicyclists and pedestrians, • Identify regional routes (both existing and proposed) surrounding Wheat Ridge, • Refine the proposed routes (identified In the first phase) to ensure connectivity with the key origins and destinations and regional routes. • Develop mum-modal typical roadway cross-sections. • Identify specifiC facility types for each of the proposed routes. • Evaluate and prioritize the proposed routes, and • Identify potential funding sources to implement the Plan. Phase 2 was led by a Project Advisory Committee consisting of key City staff from the Public Works. Community Development, Police, and Parks and Recreation Departments, and UveWell Wheat Ridge representatives. The Project Advisory Committee met at four key milestones of the project. Page 2 ' .. - . p \%~tR!9ge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan To supplement input from the Project Advisory Committee. the project team conducted Interviews with key bicycle and pedestrian stakeholders in the 'Mleot Ridge area including representatives from liveWell Wheat Ridge. Bicycle Colorado. and Wheat Ridge Cyclery. These stakeholders provided input early in the planning process about the key origins and destinations and the desired routes for bicyclists and pedestrians in the City. The City hosted a series of four public meetings in April. 201 0 at which the public was invited to review the PWIIc Meeting Swnrnary District 1 - Wednesday. Aprll14, 2010 preliminary bicycle and pedestrian plan (proposed routes (CttyHoH) and facility types) and provide Input on what they fett should District 2 - Ttusdoy, April 15. 201 0 be the highest priority routes for Implementation. A total of (City Hal) approximately 40 people attended the public meetings. 22 Olstrtct 3 - Wednesday, April 21' 2010 of which provided written comments (refer to Appendix B). (WR Recreation Center) The public input was a key element in the evaluation and District 4 - ltusdoy, Aprl 22, 2010 prioritization of the bicycle and pedestrian routes. as (WR Recreation Center) described in the Implementation chapter of this document. Page 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Planning for Bicyclists and Pedestrians The accommodation of bicycle and pedestrian travel is integral to the community's vitality and quality of life. Planning for the Interaction of bicyclistS/pedestrians with other modes of travel is essential not only for safety but also for the convenience of these active travel modes. While bicycling and walking levels fell 6 7 percent between 1960 and 2000 In the United States, obesity levels have Increased by 241 percent. And during the time period from 1966 to 2001, the number of children who bicycled or walked to school fell 68 percent. while childhood obesity rose 367 percent. States with the highest levels of bicycling and walking have the lowest levels of obesity. hypertension and diabetes. and have the greatest percentage of adults who partake In at least 30- minutes of physical activity per day. (Source: Alliance for Biking & Walking 2010 Benchmarking Report) Not only does providing a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian network support healthy lifestyles. it also benefits the community by: • Supporting the conversion of vehicle trips to bicycle or walking trips, • Improving air quality through the reduction of emissions that result from vehicular travel. • Reducing congestion on the roadway network. • Reducing travel c osts for residents (money that would otherwise be spent on gasoline and parking costs), and • Increasing livability and supporting economic development (Source: Economic Value of Walkabilffy, Victoria Transport Policy lnstiMe) User Types The traNportatton Bicyclists and pedestrians can vary greatty In their ability and their level of system should ldeaiiV comfort in using different types of facilities. Ideally, all types of bicyclists accommodate al and pedestrians should be accommodated by the transportation types of blcyclltl and system. At\SHTO's Guide for the Development of Bicycle Focllffles pedestrtalas. describes three types of bicyclists that should be considered in planning bicycle facilities. as follows. Type A Bicyclists are advanced or experienced riders who generally use their bicycles as they would a motor vehicle. often for commuting. They ore riding for convenience and speed and want direct access to destinations with minimum Page 4 •• City or JP'W lieat:R@g Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan detour and delay. They are typically comfortable riding with motor vehicle traffic; however. they need sufficient operating space on the travel way or shoulder to eliminate the need for either themselves or a passing motor vehicle to shift positions. • Type B Bicyclists are basic or less confident adult riders who may also use their bicycles for transportation purposes (e.g .• commuting) or for recreational purposes. They may prefer to avoid roads with fast and busy motor vehicle traffiC unless there is ample roadway width to allow easy overtaking by faster motor vehicles. Thus, basic riders are generally comfortable riding on neighborhood streets and shared use paths and prefer designated facilities such as bike lanes or wide shoulder lanes on busier streets. ~ Type C Bicyclists include children. ~ riding on their own or with their parents. who may not travel as fast as their adult counterparts but still require access to key destinations in their community. such as schools, convenience stores. and recreational facilities. Residential streets with low motor vehicle speeds linked wtth shared use paths and busler streets wtth well defined pavement markings between bicycles and motor vehicles can accommodate children without encouraging them to ride in the travel lane of major arterials. Pedestrians can range in a multitude of characteristics including age (e.g .• children. adults, and the elderly). speed, ability (e.g., ambulatory or visual impainnents), and purpose (e.g., recreational walking. running, commuting). These characteristics often dictate the type of facility a pedestrian is comfortable using. Wider. detached sidewalks wtth a landscaped or amenity zone buffer generally serve the greatest number of pedestrians by providing a buffer between the pedestrian and vehicular traffic and adequate space to accommodate passing and wheelchair use. Multi-use trolls primarily serve recreational pedestrians. I! .: .. •• • ", .:, PageS •• •· City or Y/' Wlieat~ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities A bicycle and pedestrian network typically consists of a variety of different facility types to accommodate the various user types and to harmonize with the adjacent land uses and roadway conditions (e.g .. func tional classification and level of vehicular traffic volume). The following terms are used to define the bicycle and pedestrian facilities in this Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Shared lanes ore nearest the c urb and are typically wider than a standard (12-foot) lane. providing additional space so that the lone may be comfortably shared by motor vehicles and bicyc les. Shored Iones can be designated by pavement marking "sharrows.• Shared Lone with "Sharrow'" M arking Shoulders are the portion of the roadway to the right of the rightmost travel lane. exc luding curbs. buffers. and sidewalks. While shoulders con be paved, gravel. dirt. or grass. those that are paved are o ften used by bicyclists as a travel way. Bike Lanes are designated with pavement morldngs as well as signs along streets. The pavement markings delineate the right of way of both motorists and c yc lists and provide for more predictable movements by eac h. Bike Lone on 37"' All9nU9 Page6 Bi cycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Multi-Use Trails are physically separated from a street and designed for two-way travel. Multi-use trails can be in exclusive rtght of way or within a dedicated street. utility, railroad. or floodplain right of way. Hard-surface multi-use trails can accommodate bicyclists. pedestrians. runners. in-line skaters. wheelchair users, etc. Soft surface (unpaved) multi-use trails typically have a more limited set of users Including pedestrtans and some bicyclists. Sidewalks are within a street rtghf of way and can be either attached to the curb or separated from the curb by Hard surtooe Multi-Use Troll trees, grass, landscaping or other streetscape elements such as a hardscaped amenity zone. Sidewalks are generally limited to pedestrian use; however they are sometimes used by Type B and/or Type C Bicyclists when designated bicycle facilities a re not provided in the immediate vicinity. Attached Sidewalk on Kipling Street Sldewolk with Landscaped Buffer on 38~'~ Ave Neighborhood Trails are multi-use trails located within a neighborhood, park or development. They provide local continuity and often provide access to the regional trail system. Pedestrian-Only Trails are off-street trails that have been specifically designated for pedestrian use only through the use of signing; vehicle and bicycle traffic is prohibited. Pedestrian-only trails are often soft surface. Pedestrian Onty Troll ...~ ,. ',!,""I ,•• • •• ., .... I.JI4Wiill Page 7 -". ' -' Ci~o f p w neat:R!9ge Bi cycle and Ped estrian Master Plan Existing Conditions Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities In order to understand the degree to which bicycle and pedestrian facilities are now provided to Wheat Ridge residents, an inventory of the existing system was conducted as a part of Phase 1. This is an important part of the planning process since it becomes the starting point in Identifying areas In need of Improvement. Figure 1 depicts the existing bicycle and pedestrian network In Wheat Ridge. Wheat Ridge is fortunate to have a regional multi-use troll that extends through the City along Clear Creek and acts as the east-west spine for bicycle and pedestrian activity through the City, providing connections to a troll system that extends throughout the Denver metropolitan area. Aside from the Clear Creek Trail, the existing bicycle and pedestrian Clear c reek Trail network in the City is sparse and discontinuous. Both 26mAvenue and 32nd Avenue are heavily used by cyclists; 32nd Avenue west of Wheat Ridge provides access to Lookout Mountain, a common destination for metro-area cyclists. Although the 26mAvenue and 32nd Avenue corridors carry significant bicycle traffic, bike lanes are striped on only portions of these routes. The City lacks north south continuity In bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The sidewalks along the arterial and collector roadway system In Wheat Ridge are generally sparse and segmented. Rather than showing every short section of sidewalk on the city-wide mapping, Figure 1 focuses on the sidewalk facilities of either substantial length or that provide critical connections for the 26"' Avenue Bike Lane bicycle and pedestrian network. The City conducted a thorough inventory of sidewalk facilities as a part of the Comprehensive Plan effort; a map showing the existing detached and attached sidewalks along local. collector, and arterial streets throughout the City is provided in Appendix B (Figure B-13) of Envision Wheat Ridge. The detailed inventory that was conducted during Phase 1 of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is provided in Appendix C. The inventory includes: ~ Facility type .. Bicycle and Pedestrian-related slgnage ~ Surface type and width ~ Condition (e.g ., poor, fair, excellent, etc.) • Hazards along existing bicycle/pedestrian routes I l, 'oUUIL t•u 1 to L,lt I', I" -- - PageS .!!.. .u- ~ c;~ l, ....u. o~ --:: ..• •: --·.... ;w .... ~. ~ __D • • • r ...... _,. .. •• • City of p W1ieatR!9ge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Key Origins and Destinations The project team completed an origin/destination Inventory to Identify activity centers in Wheat Ridge that are likely to generate or attract significant bicycle and pedestrian use, as shown on Figure 2. Key bicycle and pedestrian activity centers In Wheat Ridge include: • Trailheods along the Clear Creek Trail • Parks • Transit facilities such as RTD transfer statlons and park-n-Ride facilitles and the future Gold Line commuter roll stations at Ward Road and Kipling Street • Civic and community centers such as City Hall, the senior/community center. the recreation center, schools and libraries • Major employment centers such as lutheran Hospital • Existing and future major retail centers. mixed use developments, and bicycle shops Trailhead to C/eor Creek Troll The proposed bicycle and pedestrian routes Identified In Phase 1 were developed primarily based on input from the public and City staff. The key origins and destinations were used to validate the proposed routes and ensure that proper facilities are planned for access to major activity centers. The proposed bicycle and pedestrian connections are also shown on Figure 2 to depict the accessibility to the key activity centers. The proposed routes ore described in more detail in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan chapter of this report. Wheat Ridge Recreation Center RID Ught Roll Transit I'' '. " "' . •• I:\. Page 11 ••• " C•tyof JP' Wheat ~ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 12 ~ ••• Gty or ?" W1ieat:R!9ge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Regional Routes Both recreational and commuter bicyclists In the Denver area travel relatively long distances. extending beyond the City limits of Wheat Ridge. The project team compiled information and coordinated with staff from the jurisdictions surrounding Wheat Ridge. including Denver. Lakewood. Alvada. and Jefferson County. to identify existing a nd proposed regional routes. The purpose for this effort is to ensure that Wheat Ridge's bicycle and pedestnan network is integrated with that of the surrounding jurisdictions and to provide continuity for longer distance travel. Jefferson County is currently in the process of developing a countywide bicycle plan. which will include mapping of all existing and proposed bicycle facilities In the county. Table 1 provides a general summary of the regional bicycle and pedestnan routeS/corridors identified by the surrounding jurisdictions that extend to the Wheat Ridge City limits. The routes listed in the table start at the northeast comer of Wheat Ridge and continue in a clockwise direction. Each jurisdiction uses slightly different classifications to designate facility types. Table 1. Regional Routes - . . ; .. \ '"~ .- "'1-;: ' ,1,.~' ·~·~: ~ I~. _·I'L~;~-. - ·- Clear Creek Trail Denver/Adams County Multi-Use Trail Existing 35" Avenue Denver Designated Bike Route Existing 26" Avenue Denver Designated Bike Route Existing Harlan street lakewood Bike lane Proposed Pierce Street lakewood Bike Lane Existing Wadsworth Boulevard lakewood Bike Path Proposed Carr Street lakewood Shared lane Proposed Kipling Street lakewood Bike Path Proposed Simms Street lakewood Bike Lane Existing/Proposed Youngfleld street lakewood Bike Lone Existing Clear Creek Trail Jefferson County Mulfi..Use Trail Existing Ward Rood Arvada Off-Street Trail Existing Kipling street Arvada Bicycle Acoommodation Proposed Independence street Arvada Bike lane Proposed Garrison Street Arvada Shared lane Proposed Carr Street Arvada Shared lane Proposed Wadsworth Boulevard Arvada Bicycle Accommodatlon Proposed Marshall Street Arvada Bike lane Proposed Sheridan Boulevard Arvada Bicycle Accommodation Proposed I t , ~' •• ' I •• • : o - • ~ j I ------ Page 15 Bi cycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Community Needs As described in the Introduction. this Bicycle and Pedestrian Moster Plan has been developed with input from the public, City staff, and key bicycle and pedestrian stakeholders in the community. The written public comments received during the planning process ore Included in Appendix B. and following Is a general summary of the needs expressed by the community: ~ Provide connections to the future Gold Line commuter roil stations ~ Provide better north/south connections and access to the Clear Creel< Trail • Create a pedestrian friendly environment along the City's "main street" (38111 Avenue between Wadsworth and Sheridan) • Provide continuous on-street facilities in the east-west direction for commuters and sport-bicyclists who prefer not to use Clear Creek Troll Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Wheat Ridge's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, shown on Figure 3, is intended to provide a comprehensive system of bicycle and pedestrian facilities that addresses the needs of the community. The proposed routes were identified by the public, key stakeholders, and the Project Advisory Committee to provide access to the key bicycle and pedestrian origins and destinations and to ensure Integration with the regional routes Identified by the jurisdictions surrounding Wheat Ridge. Figure 3 specifies the desired facility type(s) for each proposed routes. In some cases (sections of Youngfield Street, Kipling Street, Wadsworth Boulevard, 32nd Avenue, and 38111 Avenue) two facility types ore recommended to maximize the user types that con be accommodated along the corridor. Multi-use trails hove been identified along Cobelo Drive, 44111 Avenue, and Kipling Street. Bike Iones ore proposed along many of the arterial and collector streets In the City that provide considerable continuity. Shored Iones ore proposed along several collector streets that corry lower volumes of vehicular traffic and do not necessitate designated bike Iones. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan does not specifically identity all desired sidewalk locations but rather focuses on the major corridors where ••.. ,•• •• _ .. !• ---- Page 16 .. ·•.~ ?W~~~tR!9g Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan continuous sidewalk provisions are critical (e.g .. Youngfield Street/Ward Road, 38tn Avenue. and Wadsworth Boulevard). All of the roadway cross sections (described in the next section of this chapter) Include sidewalks with buffers separating them from the curb. The buffer could be landscaped or hardscaped and may seNe as an amenity zone with benches, lighting, planters, etc .. as appropriate for the adjacent land uses. As roadway improvements are made and as development or redevelopment occurs, sidewalks should be constructed in conjunction with the roadways. Design Standards Typical Cross-Sections Historically, Wheat Ridge's roadway cross-section standards have included provisions for sidewalks on local, collector and arterial facilities, but bike lanes were not Included in the typical cross-sections. Through this planning process. the project team has developed typical cross sections to transform the City's streets into "complete streets." with "Comppete streets" provisions for all users and modes within the public right of way. Many of IGfeiV accommodate Wheat Ridge's streets do not currently comply with these standard cross an "*"'and modes sections; the intention of these cross-sections is to seNe a s a standard for within the public right future improvement projects. These cross-sections should be used in otwav. combination with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The project team, in coordination with the Project Advisory Committee, has developed recommended typical cross-sections for arterial, collector, and local roads, which ore defined in the Comprehensive Plan. In addition to identifying and quantifying the amenities (vehicular travel lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks. buffer/amenity zones. medians. curb and gutter or roadside ditches), the cross-sections also identify the bicycle and pedestrian user types (refer to the Planning for Bicyclists and Pedestrians chapter of this report for definitions) that would be accommodated within the right of way. For Wheat Ridge's arterial street system, five 1ypical cross-sections are presented on Figures 4 and 5. All arterial cross-sections include minimum six-foot sidewalks with a minimum six-foot landscaped or amenity zone buffer. Figure 4 illustrates two options for 5-lane arterials; one with one street bike lanes and one without. Although the arterial cross-sections include bicycle facilities. Type C bicyclists are generally not accommodated on arterial streets because children typically are more comfortable bicycling adjacent to roadways with lower vehicular volumes like collectors and local streets. ft.'' .. ,t· . •, _., Page 19 •• ?w~~~RLdge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 88' Mmmum ROW 6' Mm. 6' Min. 2.5' 12' 12' 11' 12' 12' 2.5' 6' Min 6' Mtn Side- Buffer/ Lane Laoe Left Tum Lane Lane Buffflf/ Side- walk Ameo1ties Lane or Medten AmenHias walk Cross-Section AS: 5-Lane Arterial 96' Minimum ROW 6' Min 6' Min 2.5' 4' 12' 12' 11' 12' 12' 4' 2.5' 6' 1M 6' WI Buffer/ Bil Cross-Section- ASS: S-Lane- Arterial- with Bike Lanes ~',.,.~ LiveWell Figure 4 5-Lane Arterial Cross-Sections •" " • • • · ·• · FELSBURG HOLT & UU lVIG •• ?w~~tRL,dge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 64' Mn11mum ROW 6' Mul, 6' Min. 2.5' 12' 11' 12' 2.5' 6' M1n 6' M1n. Side· Buffer/ Lane Left furn Lane BuHer/ Side· walk AmeruiJE!$ lane 01 Med1an Amernues walk Cross-Section A3 : 3-Lane Arterial 7?.' M1llllllUm ROW 6' Min. 6' Mm 2.5' 4' 12' 11 12' 4' 2.5' 6' Min. 6' Mrn. Side- BtA!erl B1ke Lane Lelt Tum Lane Bike Mer/ Side- walk AmeMICS Lane lane 01 Median Lane Amenities walk Cross-Section- A3B 3--Lane Arterial with Bike Lanes 67' Mmlmum ROW 6' Min 6' Mm. 4' 12' 11' 12' 4' 6' Min 6' M1n Slde· RoadSide Blke Lane Lell Turn Lane Lane Bike RoadSide Side· walk Ollch Lane Lane Ditch walk ~ Cross-Section A3BO : 3-Lane Arterial with Bike Lanes and Roadside Ditches ,,,,.._~ • • LiveWell Figure 5 3-Lane Arterial Cross-Sections ·'· ., 1 · ,.' ~· • FELSBURG HOLT & ULL[VIG llio .. • , • #Wli~~t~ Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Figure 5 depicts the cross-sections for three-lane arterials. The first two cross-sections have an urban character with curb and gutter and a raised median. They differ in that one provides on-street bike lanes and the other does not. Figure 5 also Includes a cross-section with roadside ditches and a center left tum lane. but without a raised median. This cross-section maintains provision for sidewalks and bike lanes. Figures 6, 7, and 8 depict the cross-section options for collector streets. All collector cross-sections Include minimum six-foot sidewalks with a minimum six-foot buffer. The three-lane collectors shown on Figure 6 include a raised median. With and without bike lanes. The two-lane collectors on Figure 7 display options for bike lanes. shared lanes, and no bicycle facilities. Figure 8 provides options for collector streets With roadside ditches; one with bike lanes and one with shared lanes. Wrth adequate Width. the shared lanes shown on Figures 7 and 8 could be used for vehicular travel, bicyclists. and on-street parking. Figure 9 Illustrates the cross-section options for local streets. Since local streets generally carry minimal vehicular traffic. designated bike lanes are nat necessary. The local street cross-sections offer the options for shared lanes (again, for vehicular traffic. bicyclists. and parking) and roadside ditches. Design Guidelines When the corridor improvements in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan are designed and implemented. two design manuals should be referenced to provide guidance In developing safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities: .- Guide for the Planning. Design. and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities (AASHTO. 2004). and .. Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (AASHTO. 1999) The Bicycle Facilities Guide provides design standards related to bike lane treatment at intersections. appropriate signing and pavement marl Chapter 3 of the Pedestrian Facilities Guide outlines design guidelines for sidewalk facilities including treatment at intersections. lighting. grade-separated crossings. and lighting. ~ • ~ "1 •• • .. ' ~. • t ~ • Page 22 ''. # • p w~~tRLdge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 64 Muwrun ROW 6 Mtn. 6. Mtn 2.s· 12' 11 12' Side- Buller/ Lane Lefl Tum Lane Buller/ Side· walk Amerntles Lane or Median Amenilies walk Cross·Section C3: 3-lane Collector -72 MlntmUITI ROW 12' ,,. 12' 6' M1n. Side walk Cross-Section- C3B-: 3-Lane- Collector with Bike Lanes Figure 6 3-Lane Collector Cross-Sections '" ".· . ,,. L' 11" F[LSBURG ~101 T & ULL[VIG ' •• •. Ci of pwh~tR.l,dge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 53' Minimum ROW G' Min 6' M1n 12.5'1 12' 12' 2.5' 6' Mill . 6' Min Side· Buner/ Lane Lane Buller/ Side walk Ameniues Amennies walk Cross-Section• C2 · 2-lane Collector 61. M10111001 ROW 6' Mlll 6' M111 2.5' 4 12" 12' 4' 2.5' 6' Mlll 6' Min. Side· Mer/ W..e Lane Lane Bike Buner/ walk Amenlhes Lane Lane AmenitieS Cross-Section• C2B•· 2-lane• Collec tor with Bike lanes 61' Mtn1mUm ROW 6' Min G' Min 2.5' 16' 16' 2.5' 6' Min. 6' M1n. S•de Shared Lane Shared Lane Buller/ Side· AmermleS walk walk (Thfu TralfiC. l!lcydlsls. (Ttvu TraffiC. Bqdists. PaMg) ParkJil9) 2 2 Cross-Section C2P: 2-Lane Collector with Parking I Shared lane ,,~ • • • ,,.... LiveWell Figure 7 2-l ane Collector Cross-Sections ,, • ·•. · ' :" • FELSBURG HOLT & UI I.EVIG .. , ,. .. City of ? Wlieat~e Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 56' MIMmln ROW 6' 6' 4' 12' 12' 4' 6' Sl(lewal1\ Roadside Bike Lane Lane B1ke RoadStde S1dewalk OUch Lane Lane Dnch - Cross-Section C2BD: 2-Lane Collector with Bike Lanes and Roadside Ditches - -60' M1111mum- ROW 6' M1n. 16' 18' 6' Min . 6' M1n. Side Shared lane Shared lane Roadside Side walk Ditch walk (Thru TraffiC. 81cydiSIS (Tinl Traflk. BqchSIS and Park1ng) and Palll.ng) A. 2 A Cross-Section C2PO: 2-Lane -Collector- with Parking- I Shared Lane, and Roadside Ditches ,,~ ,,~ LiveWell Figure 8 2-Lane Collector Cross-Sections with Roadside Ditches 47' MtnmiMll ROW Cross-Section• L2: 2-Lane Local 55' Mmunum ROW Cross-Section L2P: 2-Lane Local Street with •Parking• I Shared• Lane 56' Minimum ROW Cross-Section llPD. 2 Lane Local with Parking I Shared Lane and Roadside Ditches ,,,,...~ • • • LiveWell Figure 9 Local Street Cross-Sections "• ". • "· '• ·' FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG ••• pwli~R!9g Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Multi-Use Trail Considerations Multi-use trolls should be a minimum of 10 teet wide to safely accommodate bicyclists. pedestrians. and other users (e.g .• in-line skaters and wheelchairs) in both directions. The Bicycle Facilities Guide outlines common behavior of multi-use trail users that need to be considered in the design and determination of the appropriate facility type. Multi-use trail users may have very low delay tolerance. a strong desire to maintain momentum. little traffic knowledge (particularly children). and sometimes a '"regulations don't apply to me" mentality. Trail users are looking for a continuous. minimally Interrupted facility. Counter to the common perception that multi-use trails are the safest bicycle and pedestrian facilities. recent research (Sidepath Safety Model - Bicycle Sldepath Design Factors Affecting Crash Rates. TRR 1982. TRB. 2006) indicates that the safety of a multi-use trail versus on street bicycle facilities depends upon several factors Including the width of the trail (a surrogate for speed). the distance between the Mufti-Use Troll trail and the roadway, the speed limit of the adjacent roadway, and the number of through lanes on adjacent roadway. Given the typical behaviors of trail users. the safety of a multi-use trail (as quantified in the Sidepath Safety Mode~ should be a major consideration In Implementing a trail rather on-street bicycle facilities. Drive-way access across multi-use trails should be minimized. Where Intersections or drive-ways exist, the trail design should: • Include provisions to slow both motorists and trail users in advance of conflict points. • Provide clear waming signs of the approaching Intersection • Clearly assign right of way. and • Increase visibility for motorists and trail users. Level of Service Calculations Historically. bicycle and pedestrian level of service (LOS) calculations have been based on the density of bicycle and/or pedestrian traffic within a particular bikeway, walkway or shared use path. The 2010 Highway Copocity Manual (Transportation Research Board) is expected to be published by the end of 201 0. The new HCM will incorporate bicycle and pedestrian level of service calculations that quantify how well a facility operates from the travele(s perspective. I : , ','l •·u ,. : ·, .._ ~ • ---- Page 27 "I~ ' 'l. ,..9ty of D '...:IO"'Ti Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan }Y vv ueat.~c Conditions that Affect Bicycle level of Service: • Effective travel width tor the bicyclists (how much space is available to maneuver within the bikeway) • On-street paoong encroachments (drivers opening the door of their parked vehicles Is a hazard tor bicyclists) • Volume of motor vehicles and percent heavy vehicles (less vehicular traffic and fewer heavy vehicles creates a more comfortable environment for the bicyclist) Bike Lone od/ocenf to on-street • Speed of traffic (slower vehicular speeds create a more comfortable environment for the bicyclist) • Pavement surface condition (poor surface conditions require bicyclists to maneuver around pat holes and crocks) Pedestrian level of Servtce • Width of the sidewalk (a wider sidewalk allows pedestrians to travel two or more abreast and pass comfortably) • Width of buffer separation and presence of barriers within buffer (a buffer increases the distance between pedestrians and vehicular traffic creating a more comfortable and safe walking environment; the presence of trees or other barriers with the buffer further enhances pedestrians' feeling of separation from vehicular S/de4Nolk wlftl Hordscoped Amenity Zone ond traffic) On-Street Perking Buffers • Amenities on adjacent roadway (a wider outside vehicular travel lone, the presence of bike Iones and on-street paoong Increases the separation between pedestrians and vehicular traffic, creating a more comfortable environment) • Presence of bike Iones (physical separation of bicycle and pedestrian traffic results in a more comfortable environment for pedestrians) • Volume and speed of motor traffic (less vehicular traffic and slower speeds create a more comfortable environment) A first step to ensure that facilities ore designed to improve bicycle and pedestrian level of service would be for the City to require before and after bicycle and pedestrian LOS calculations when conceptual plans ore developed. Based on the LOS calculations, adjustments may be required to the conceptual plans to further improve the bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Page 28 • G ty of ?Wlieat~e Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Implementation Since there Is limited funding for transportation Improvements the corridors identified for future bicycle and pedestrian facilities have been evaluated and prioritized. The prioritization of the corridors is intended to help the City focus efforts and funding on those projects that are of the highest importance to the community. Evaluation Criteria The following eight evaluation criteria were developed to facilitate the prioritization of bicycle and pedestrian Improvement corridors: • Does the facility serve local or regional destinations? Is it a regional or local facility? • Does the facility provide access to a school? • What is the estimated population adjacent to the facility? • Is the facility located within or adjacent to one of the geographic priority areas as established in Envision Wheat Ridge? ~ Would the facility serve multiple user types? • Would the facility provide connectivity to other modes of travel? • Will the facility be a port of an existing route or troll? • Is there a public desire for the facility? Prioritization Matrix and Results With guidance from the Project Advisory Committee, the project team developed a methodology for "scoring" how well on improvement corridor meets each of the eight evaluation criteria. The scoring methodology is documented In Appendix D. This documentation should be used as a companion to the evaluation presented In Table 2. The evaluation In Table 2 Is based on a maximum score of four for each evaluation criterion; oil evaluation criteria hove been given equal weight. and the corridors hove been ranked according to the total score. The prioritization results should be used as a guide In selecting projects for which to pursue funding. Depending upon the funding source (discussed in the next section). one or more of the evaluation criteria may corry a heavier weight than others. For example. If the City were to pursue Safe Routes to School funding. the "Access to Schoor evaluation c riterion could be weighted more heavily (or the list could be limited to those routes with a four In this category) to focus on the relevant improvement projects. An adjustment to the evaluation criteria weighting would likely change the ranking of the bicycle and pedestrian corridors, placing more emphasis on those projects that scored higher in the heavily weighted evaluation criteria. t 1 ', ~ ,1 u •1 , • ,•1 1_ ~. , , ------ Page 29 ~f/7 W~t:~ l:l1r:'lr.l•· Table 2. Evaluation of Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Routes Hard Surface Multi-Use Troll Kipling Street 26th Avenue 51st Avenue 4 I 2 I 4 I 4 I 4 I 3 I 0 I 4 I 25 Bike Lone 44th Avenue Pierce Street 26th Avenue IBike looe 4 4 4 2 2 3 4 2 I 25 Sidewalk with Buffer 38th Avenue I Wadsworth Blvd I Sheridan Blvd I 4 I 2 I 4 I 4 I 3 I 3 I 0 I 4 I 24 I 3 Shored Lone Sidewalk with Buffer 38th Avenue I Youngfleld Street I Kipling Street 4 I 4 I 4 I 2 I 3 I 3 I 0 I 3 I 23 I 4 Bike Lone Sidewalk With Buffer Wadsworth Blvd I 26th Avenue Clear Creek Troll 4 I 2 I 4 I 4 I 3 I 3 I 0 I 2 I 22 I 5 Bike Lone 32ndAvenue Kipling Street Wadsworth Blvd Bike Lone 4 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 21 6 32ndAvenue Wadsworth Blvd Sheridan Blvd Bike Lone 4 2 4 0 2 3 2 4 21 6 Clear Creek Troll Moore Court Kipling Street Hard Surface Multi-Use Troll 4 2 3 2 3 1 4 0 19 8 Lena Gulch Troll 38th Avenue 1M?. Rec Center Hard Surface Multi-Use Trail 4 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 19 8 ..-·..~ ~ Page 30 - CAir"' B1c·;clt• .1ncl Pe 26th Avenue Wadsworth BlVd Sheridan Blvd Bike Lane 1 4 1 o 1 4 1 o 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 1 1 18 1 10 Ridge Rood Ward Rood Mnler Street Bike Lane I 2 I o I 1 I 4 I 3 I 4 I 2 I 2 I 18 I 10 Sidewalk with Buffer Youngfleld Street 38th Avenue Clear Creek Troll 4 0 1 2 3 3 2 I 2 I 17 I 12 Bike Lane 44th Avenue Kipling Street Harton Street Bike Lane 2 2 4 2 2 3 0 2 17 12 48th Avenue RobbStreet Wadsworth Blvd Bike Lane 2 4 4 2 3 2 0 0 17 12 Iris Street Clear Creek Troll 44th Avenue Shared Lane 4 2 3 2 3 1 2 0 17 12 38th Avenue Kipling Street Wadsworth Blvd Sidewalk with Buffer 4 0 4 2 1 2 0 3 16 16 Ward Road 44th Avenue 52ndAvenue Sidewalk wtlh Buffer 4 0 1 4 1 4 2 0 16 16 Youngfleld Street 32nd Avenue 38th Avenue Bike Lane 4 0 2 2 2 4 0 2 16 16 Independence 44th Avenue 48th Avenue Shared lane 2 4 2 2 I 3 I 1 I 2 I o I 16 I 16 Street Parfet Street 32ndAvenue 38th Avenue Shared Lane 2 4 3 0 3 2 0 1 15 20 Moore Court Clear Creek Troll 44th Avenue Shared Lane 4 4 3 0 3 1 0 0 15 20 Miller Street 44th Avenue 48th Avenue Shared Lane 2 4 3 2 3 1 0 0 15 20 T-·~ Page 31 - f/:T W~t:~ Btqcli• ;tncJ Prd~'.tr• 44th Avenue Ave 41st Avenue Reed street Sheridan BlVd Shored Lone 2 4 3 2 3 1 0 0 15 20 Youngfleld Street Clear Creek Troll 44th Avenue Sidewalk with Buffer 4 0 1 2 1 3 2 1 14 25 Miller Court 38th Avenue 41st Avenue Shored lone 4 0 2 0 3 1 4 0 14 25 35th Avenue Pierce Street Sheridan Blvd Shored lone 2 0 3 2 3 1 2 1 14 25 Sheridan Blvd 26th Avenue 41st Avenue Sidewalk with Buffer 2 0 3 2 2 3 0 1 13 28 40th Avenue Cobelo Drive Youngfield Street Hard Surface Multi-Use Troll 2 0 1 4 3 3 0 0 13 28 Garrison Street 44th Avenue 50th Avenue Bike lone 4 0 4 0 2 1 2 0 13 28 Horton Street 32ndAvenue 44th Avenue Shored lone 2 0 4 2 2 2 0 1 13 28 32ndAvenue Zlnnio Street Youngfield Street Bike lone 4 0 1 2 2 2 2 0 13 28 38th Avenue 41st Avenue Shored lone 2 4 1 2 3 1 0 0 13 28 48th Avenue I Word Rood I Tobar street Bike lone 2 0 2 2 3 3 0 0 12 34 48th Avenue I Pierce Street I Otis street Shored lane 4 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 12 34 1-·~"" Page 32 - ~..,. .. Blc'jCir ;-m:l Pr•r1r",tr,,ln P/,)';tpr Pl.ln rZT Wncat~ Cobelo Drive 32nd Avenue 44th Avenue Hard Surface Multi-Use Trail 2 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 11 36 Tabor Street Clear Creek Troll 52ndAvenue Bike Lone 2 0 2 2 2 3 0 0 11 36 Garrison Street Clear Creek Trail 44th Avenue Bike Lone 4 0 2 0 2 l 2 0 11 36 44th Avenue Eldridge Street Youngtletd Street Soft Surface Multi-Use Trail 2 0 l 0 3 3 0 l 10 39 Carr St/46th Ave 48th Avenue Clear Creek Trail Shored Lane 4 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 10 39 Fenton Street 26th Avenue 32ndAvenue Shared Lone 2 0 3 0 3 2 0 0 10 39 52ndAvenue Word Rood Tabor Street Sidewalk with Buffer 2 0 l 4 1 0 2 0 10 39 Tabor Lake Troll Clear Creek Troll 44th Avenue Soft Surface Multi-Use Troll 2 0 2 0 3 l 2 0 10 39 Prospect Lake Prospect Lake 44th Avenue Soft Surface Multi-Use Troll 2 0 I 2 I 0 I 3 I 1 I 2 I 0 I 10 I 39 Trail RobbStreet 44th Avenue 48th Avenue Shored Lone 2 2 l 0 3 l 0 0 9 45 Dudley Street 32ndAvenue 38th Avenue Shored Lone 2 0 2 0 3 2 0 0 9 45 Dover Street 38th Avenue 44th Avenue Shored Lone 2 0 2 0 3 2 0 0 9 45 Horton Street 44th Avenue Clear Creek Troll Bike Lone 2 0 l 0 2 1 0 0 6 48 • All ptoposed routes were estabtished through Input from the pubilc during Phose 1 of the mos!er panning ptocess. No opposlflOn hos been 9)(p(essed about any of the ptoposed routes. ,f#_ Page 33 - ' I • ?wli~~e Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Potential Funding Sources Like most communities in Colorado, Wheat Ridge is facing a challenge of how to fund bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Based on Information provided in the Alllanoe tor Biking & Walking 2010 Benchmark Report, 10 percent of all trips In Colorado are made by bike or foot. while only 1.2 percent of federal transportation funds are spent on bicycle and pedestrian projects. This disparity spurs the need to identity and establish consistent funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian Improvements. Following is a summary of funding options that might be considered, individually or in combination. by the City to fund the bicycle and pedestrian improvements identified in this Master Plan. Each funding source has a unique set of eligibility requirements that will need to be matched with the appropriate improvement projects. Transportation Enhancements (TE) The Transportation Enhancement (TE) program is administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and is intended to expand transportation choices and enhance the transportation experience through 12 eligible TE octivities. three of which relate directly to bicycle and pedestrian Improvements or programs. The bicycle and pedestrian activities eligible for TE funds include: 1) provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles, 2) provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists. and 3) preservation of abandoned railway corridors (including the conversion and use of the corridors for pedestrian and bicycle trolls). TE funds require a local match and ore distributed to local jurisdictions through the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) The federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program Is administered by FHWA and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and funds transportation projects or programs that will contribute to attainment or maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Bicycle and pedestrian projects that may be eligible for CMAQ funds would include those which could demonstrate a reduction in single occupant vehicle (SOV) travel. CMAQ funds typically require a local match and are distributed to local jurisdictions through the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). Safe Routes to School (SRTS) The purpose of the federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is to Safe Routes Colorado Sale lootes to Sthol empower communities to make walking and bicycling to school a sate and routine activity. The program provides grants for projects that build EIB H ,..,....~ l.lYitt'llDII Page 34 \. ..~ .. . ~ Oly ol • JP'W lieatR.!9ge Bi cycle and Pedestrian Master Pl an safer street crossings and sidewalks and programs that encourage children and their parents to walk and bicycle to school. The Colorado Deportment of Transportation (COOT) administers Colorado's SRTS program. Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) The Urban Pork and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) program was established In 1978 by the National Pork Service to provide federal funding to urban areas for rehabilitation of recreational facilities, including trails, among others. The program is focused on providing incentives for economically distressed urban communities, and only cities and urban counties that meet the established criteria ore eligible for assistance. Although Wheat Ridge does not meet the eligibility requirements, up to 15 percent of the program funds annually may be granted to local govemments which do not meet eligibility crtterio. The UPARR program initially authorized $725 million; however, it has not been funded since 2002. Recreational Trails Program (RTP) The Recreational Trolls Program (RTP) is a federal program established by FHWA; Colorado's funds ore administered by Colorado State Parks. The program provides funds to develop and maintain recreational trolls and trail-related facilities. Trail grants ore offered once a year through the Colorado State Trolls Program. Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) was established in 1992 to use a portion of Colorado Lottery dollars to fund projects that help preserve, protect, enhance and manage Colorado's wildlife, park. river, trail and open space heritage. Troll grants ore offered once a year through the Colorado State Trails Program. Bikes Belong Bikes Belong is a coalition that was established in 1999 with the goal of putting more people on bicycles more often. They offer grants for bicycle facilities such as bike paths, trails, and bridges. Bikes Belong :~ Bikes Belong accepts applications from nonprofit organizations as well as from public agencies. They encourage municipalities to align with local bicycle advocacy groups to help develop and advance the project. Bikes Belong grants ore awarded quorterty and require local or federal (or other) funding for at least half of the projecfs total budget. Page 35 ••• G tyof ? W lieatRi9ge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Wheat Ridge General Fund The City uses its general fund for many local transportation improvement projects. The City could opt to dedicate a certain portion of its annual transportation spending toward bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Since many of the federal funding sources require a local match, the dedication of a portion of the general fund to bicycle and pedestrian projects would help to leverage other funding sources. Next Steps The Intent of this Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Is to ensure that the City of Wheat Ridge has a plan in place to effectively upgrade the bicycle and pedestrian system. The following list provides a summary of actions the City of VVheat Ridge should consider taking to fund and implement the desired bicycle and pedestrian improvements. • Adopt the multi-modal typical cross-sections as port of the City's roadway standards. • Require bicycle and pedestrian level of service calculations for conceptual designs of an roadway improvement projects (before and after the subject improvements). • Complete conceptual level corridor designs for the top ranking bicycle and pedestrian corridors. • Pursue federal. state, local and non-profit funding to implement bicycle and pedestrian improvements. I • • •1' t-' I, • ~, ~ ~ t ,' ------ Page 36 MURRAY DA.... L Ku s;:c 1-4 co: N M IL. I l!!TI&:R RI&:NAU 0 LLP MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council ()(\ CC: Patrick Goff, City Manager ~ FROM: Cam1en Beery. City Attorney's Office DATE: September 4, 20 15 RE: Smoking Ordinance Revisions Council previously received a comprehensive memorandum dated JuJ y 20, 2015 describing a draft ordinance to amend Article II, Chapter 9 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning smoking regulations. A copy of that memorandum is attached. The primary purposes of this ordinance are to: • Amend Article II of Chapter 9 to mirror the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act • Prohibit consumption of marijuana, nicotine, and tobacco products by means other than smoking (vaping, E cigarettes, etc.) where smoking is prol1i bited under the clean air indoor ai r act and upon outdoor public property Council reviewed this draft ordinance on July 20 and directed certain revisions, including an express prohibition of hookah bars and a prohibition of smoking in certain public outdoor areas of the City, such as parks, playgrounds, public transit stops and at City events. The draft ordinance created in response to the July 20 discussion was reviewed by Council on August I 0. Those amendments are summarized in the attached August I 0 staff memorandum. On August I 0, you directed some addilional amendments for your consideration. Those additional amendments are included in the attached draft ordinance and are highlighted for your ease of reference. Topics addressed by these most-recent amendments include: • To clarify that the consumption of marijuana remains unlawful and prohibited, even in public areas where smoking tobacco is allowed: o The definition of tobacco is amended to expressly exclude marijuana o Language added under Sec. 9-24 that the public places that are exempt from smoking regulations are ex empt onl y for "the smoking of tobacco." o Explicit references to other laws that prohibit public consumption of marijuana added to Sec. 9-26, which affirms the validity of all other smoking restrictions. • "Retail tobacco business" was moved from Sec. 9-24(a)(4) (smoking permitted) to 9-23(29) (smoking prohibited) to prohibit smoking in those businesses. • Language added to Sees. 9-24(4) & (5) to aJiow smoking in the outdoor patio/seating areas of restaurants and bars. regardless of how close those areas are to a doorway; in other outdoor areas of a business, smoking is onJ y allowed at least fifteen feet (I 5') from any doorway. Attachments: I. July 20, 2015 Staff Report 2. August 10, 2015 Staff Report 3. Revised Ordinance 1 ... ~ '" "' # "' City of • --~Wheat&_dge ~ O LI CE DEPARTM ENT Memorandum TO: Mayor Jay and City Council THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager FROM: Daniel Brennan, Chief of Police DATE : July 20, 2015 SUBJECT: Staff Report: Smoking Ordinance Revision ISSUE In May 2015, the Police Department and City Attorney's Office met to discuss several potential Code amendments to bring the Code up-to-date in regard to current law and/or current City practices. Among the Code provisions discussed was Article II of Chapter 9 of the Code, concerning smoking in public places. The existing Code provisions expressly penn it the smoking of tobacco products in certam public places where such smoking is unlawful under the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act, 25-14-201 , et seq. (CClA). To eliminate this conflict oflaws, Council was presented with several Code amendment options, including amendments that would address the public use of marijuana products, e-cigarenes and similar devices. The attached ordinance was prepared at Council's direction to address the following: 1. Amend Article II of Chapter 9 to mirror the CCIA; and 2. Add provisions prohibiting the consumption of marijuana, nicotine and tobacco products by means other than smoking (vaping, e-cigarettes, etc.), in those places where smokjng is prohibited under the CCIA and upon outdoor public property. PRIOR ACTION There bas been no recent prior action to amend Article II of Chapter 9 of the Code. Source notes indicate that almost this entire Article has remained the same since at least 1977. The penalty section (Section 9-23) was amended in 1998. The CCIA was adopted by the state legislature in 2006. FINANCIAL IM PACT The financial impact to the City is projected to be minimal. There may be an increase in court fines collected for violations of the new Code provisions prosecuted in the Wheat Ridge Municipal Court. Attachment 1 Staff Report: Smoking Ordinance Revision Jul y 20.2015 Page 2 BACKGROUND The Police Department and the City Attorney's Office have been reviewing certain portions of the Code to bring the Code up-to-date in regard to current law and/or current City practices. Among the Code provisions discussed was Article II of Chapter 9 of the Code, concerning smoking in public places. This Article of the Code expressly allo·ws smoking in many public places where smoking is prohibited by CCIA. Public places where smoking is pennitted under the existing City Code include bars, smoking sections of smaller restaurants. designated smoking areas in workplaces and designated common areas of buildings. The CCIA authorizes local smoking regulations to supplement the CCIA, but generally prohibits local regulations that arc "less stringent than the [CCIA]." C.R.S. § 25- 14-207. Several provisions of Article II of Chapter 9 ofthe Code are less stringent than the CCIA and therefore do not have any legal effect. The Wheat Ridge Poli ce Department has responded to several smoking-related concerns by citizens. school officials, tobacco prevention advocacy groups and Ci ty Council members for the past I 0 years. In 2006, City Council received infonnation on the amended CCIA. A revised ordinance was presented to City Council on July I 0, 2006; however, it failed to pass. Jn 2007 and 2009, the police department responded to concerns regarding smoking at Wheat Ridge High School and the sun·ounding neighborhoods. In 20 I 0, Ci ty Council was presented with an amended ordinance that strived to align a new smoking ordinance with the CC lA and local concerns. After much discussion and debate, this amended ordinance al so failed. In 2014. the City received numerous citizen complaints regarding the public and indoor consumption of marijuana at a local business. The Police Department was not able to use the City's smoking ordinance because it is not aligned with current state law. Officers were put in the position of writing violations for the CCIA into County Court. and local business licensing violations into Municipal Court. A review of ordinances from surrounding jurisdictions indicates that they have all adopted the current language from the CClA into their ordinances. In addition, the cities of Arvada, Golden and Lakewood have expanded the CCIA to include language about public places, such as parks, trials, and open space. Arvada. Golden and Lakewood prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes and vape pens as well. RECOMMENDATION; REQUEST FOR DIRECTION Staff recommends the amendment of Article II of Chapter 9 of the Code to. at a minimum, eliminate the current conflict with the CCI A. The attached ordinance accomplishes that. The ordinance also addresses the policy goal of generally prohibiting the public consumption of marijuana. nicotine and tobacco products by means other than smoking. Staff requests your review of the ordinance and direction concernjng future action on the same. DB/jl MURRAY DA._.l.. KUEC._,.ENMii:ll!!lTii:R R li:NAU 0 l..l..P MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Patrick Goff, City Manager FROM: Gerald Dahl, City Attorney DATE: August 10, 2015 (for August 17 Study Session) RE: Smoking Ordinance Revision Council has previously received a comprehensive memorandum dated July 20, 2015 describing the ordinance which our office has prepared to amend Article II of Chapter 9 of the Wheat Ridge Code of laws, concerning smoking regulations. A copy of that memorandum is attached. As Council is aware, the primary purposes of this ordinance are to: • Amend Article II of Chapter 9 to mirror the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act • Prohibit consumption of marijuana, nicotine, and tobacco products by means other than smoking (vaping, E-cigarettes, etc.) where smoking is prohibited under the Clean Indoor Air Act and upon outdoor public property Council has reviewed this draft ordinance and asked for some additional amendments for your consideration. The attached ordinance provides that draft. I want to call your attention to the highlighted sections of the ordinance which address issues which have been the subject of Council discussion: • Hookah bar is defined and then later prohibited (Section 9-27) • language has been added on Page 6 prohibiting smoking in certain outdoor areas of the City, including parks and playgrounds and outdoor locations to which the general public has access for City events, and transit stops. Notice that some optional language has been included regarding seating in outdoor patio areas at least 15 feet from doorways. • Section 9-25{a) was rewritten to clarify that owners of businesses and locations not otherwise listed are allowed to choose to prohibit smoking. A letter was sent to approximately 80 businesses, which may be impacted by ordinance, on July 29, 2015 summarizing the proposed revisions. To date, no comments have been received. Attachment 2 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ----- Council Bill No. Ordinance No. ---- Series of 2015 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado (the "City"), is a Colorado home rule municipality, duly organized and existing pursuant to Section 6 of Article XX of the Colorado Constitution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule authority and C. R.S. § 31-15-401, the City, acting through its City Council (the ucouncil"), is authorized to adopt rules and regulations prohibiting certain conduct and defining general offenses that harm or pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that the smoking of tobacco or of any other plant or substance in certain areas is a form of air pollution that threatens the public health, safety and welfare, and that secondhand smoke is a cause of disease, including lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory infection and decreased respiratory function and, as such, there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that the legislature of the State of Colorado (the "State") adopted the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act in Part 2 Article 14 of Title 25, Colorado Revised Statues (the "Act"), and that the Act authorizes local jurisdictions to adopt local smoking regulations that are no less stringent than the Act's provisions; and WHEREAS, the Council desires to prohibit smoking in most areas within the City that are open to the public in a manner that is not less stringent that the provisions in the Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule authority, its police power, C.R.S. § 25-14-207 and Section 16, Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution r Amendment 64"), the City possesses the authority to regulate and prohibit the indoor smoking of marijuana and the consumption of marijuana that is conducted openly and publicly or in a manner that endangers others; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is prudent to include marijuana smoking and marijuana consumption generally within any prohibition of smoking in public places to minimize the exposure of citizens to secondhand environmental smoke, vapor, fumes and odor; to minimize the opportunities of minor children to observe marijuana consumption; and to remain consistent with the explicit prohibition of open and public consumption of marijuana as set forth in Amendment 64. NOW THEREFORE BE IT OR.DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1. Article II of Chapter 9 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, concerning smoking in public places, is hereby repealed and reenacted, to read in its entirety as follows: ARTICLE II- SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES Sec. 9-21 . Legislative intent. Attachment 3 The City Council finds, determines and declares that it is in the best interest of the people of this City to protect nonsmokers from involuntary exposure to environmental smoke in most areas open to the public, public meetings, food service establishments, and places of employment. The City Council further finds, determines and declares that a balance should be struck between the health concerns of nonconsumers of tobacco and marijuana products and the need to minimize unwarranted governmental intrusion into, and regulation of, private spheres of conduct and choice with respect to the use or nonuse of tobacco and marijuana products in certain designated public areas and in private places. Therefore, the City Council hereby declares that the purpose of this Article is to preserve and improve the health, comfort, and environment of the people of this City by limiting exposure to tobacco and marijuana smoke. Sec. 9-22. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Auditorium means the part of a public building where an audience gathers to attend a performance, and includes any corridors. hallways, or lobbies adjacent thereto. Bar means any area that is operated and licensed under Article 47 of Title 12, C.R.S .. primarily for the sale and service of alcohol beverages for on-premises consumption and where the service of food is secondary to the consumption of such beverages. Cigar-tobacco bar means a bar that, in the calendar year ending December 31 , 2005, generated at least five percent or more of its total annual gross income or fifty thousand dollars in annual sales from the on-site sale of tobacco products and the rental of on-site humidors, not including any sales from vending machines. In any calendar year after December 31 , 2005, a bar that fails to generate at least five percent of its total annual gross income or fifty thousand dollars in annual sales from the on-site sale of tobacco products and the rental of on-site humidors shall not be defined as a "cigar-tobacco bar" and shall not thereafter be included in the definition regardless of sales figures. Employee means any person who, regardless of whether such person is referred to as an employee, contractor, independent contractor, or volunteer or by any other designation or title, either: (I) performs any type of work for benefit of another in consideration of direct or indirect wages or profit; or (II) provides uncompensated work or services to a business or nonprofit entity. Employer means any person, partnership, association, corporation, or nonprofit entity that employs one (1) or more persons. Employer includes, without limitation, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of state government; any county, city and county, city, or town, or instrumentality thereof, or any other political subdivision of the state, special district. authority, commission or agency; or any other separate corporate instrumentality or unit of state or local government. Entryway means the outside of any doorway leading into the indoor area of any building or facility that is not exempted from this Article under Section 9-24. Entryway also includes the area of public or private property within fifteen (15) feet of the doorway. 2 Environmental smoke or secondhand smoke means gases, particles and vapors released into the air as a result of the combustion, electrical ignition, vaporization or heating of any substance, including but not limited to tobacco, nicotine or a marijuana product. also known as "sidestream smoke," and such gases, particles and vapors that are exhaled by the smoker. Food service establishment means any indoor or outdoor area or portion thereof in which the principal business is the sale of food for on-premises consumption. The term includes, without limitation, restaurants, cafeterias, coffee shops, diners, sandwich shops, and short-order cafes. Hookah bar is an establishment where patrons by themselves or by sharing with others smoke tobacco, marijuana or similar products from a communal hookah or nargile or similar device. Indoor area means any enclosed area or portion thereof. The opening of windows or doors, or the temporary removal of wall panels, does not convert an indoor area into an outdoor area. Marijuana means all parts of the plant of the genus cannabis, whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seeds or its resin, including marijuana concentrate. It does not include industrial hemp, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, or sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination, or the weight of any other ingredient combined with marijuana to prepare topical or oral administrations, food , drink, or other product, if these items exist apart from any other item defined as marijuana. Marijuana products means products that are comprised of marijuana and other ingredients and are intended to be consumed by smoking or inhalation. Place of employment means any indoor area or portion thereof under the control of an employer in which employees of the employer perform services for, or on behalf of, the employer. Public building means any building owned or operated by: (1) The state, including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of state government; (2) Any county, city and county, city, or town, or instrumentality thereof, or any other political subdivision of the state, a special district, an authority, a commission, or an agency of any of the same; or (3) Any other separate corporate instrumentality or unit of state or local government. Public meeting means any meeting open to the public pursuant to Part 4 of Article 6 of Title 24, C.R.S., or any other law of the state. 3 Smoke-free work area means an indoor area in a place of employment where smoking is prohibited under this Chapter. Smoking means the burning, heating, electrical ignition or vaporization of a cigarette, cigar, pipe, or any other similar product, matter or substance that contains tobacco, nicotine, marijuana, any other substance, or any combination thereof, and the inhaling and exhaling of environmental smoke created thereby. Tobacco means cigarettes, cigars, cheroots. stogies, and periques; granulated, plug cut. crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco; snuff and snuff flour; cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine-cut and other chewing tobacco; shorts, refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings, and sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco, prepared in such manner as to be suitable for chewing or for smoking in a cigarette, pipe, or otherwise, or both for chewing and smoking. Tobacco also includes cloves and any other plant matter or product, excluding marijuana and marijuana products, that is packaged for smoking. Tobacco business means a sole proprietorship, corporation. partnership, or other enterprise engaged primarily in the sale, manufacture, or promotion of tobacco, tobacco products, or smoking devices or accessories, either at wholesale or retail, and in which the sale, manufacture, or promotion of other products is merely incidental. Work area means an area in a place of employment where one or more employees are routinely assigned and perform services for or on behalf of their employer. Sec. 9-23. General smoking restrictions. (a) Except as provided in Section 9-24, and in order to reduce the levels of exposure to environmental smoke, smoking shall not be permitted and no person shall smoke in any indoor area, including but not limited to: {1) Public meeting places; (2) Elevators; (3) Government-owned or operated means of mass transportation, including, but not limited to, buses, vans, and trains; {4) Taxicabs and limousines; (5) Grocery stores; (6) Gymnasiums; (7) Jury waiting and deliberation rooms; (8) Courtrooms; (9) Child day care facilities; 4 (1 0) Health care facilities including hospitals, health care clinics, doctor's offices, and other health care related facilities; (11) (A) Any place of employment that is not exempted; (B) In the case of employers who own facilities otherwise exempted from this Article, each such employer shall provide a smoke-free work area for each employee requesting not to have to breathe environmental tobacco smoke. Every employee shall have a right to work in an area free from environmental tobacco smoke; ( 12} Food service establishments; (13} Bars; (14} Limited gaming facilities and any other facilities in which any gaming or gambling activity is conducted; (15} Indoor sports arenas; (16) Restrooms, lobbies, hallways, and other common areas in public and private buildings, condominiums, and other multiple-unit residential facilities; (17) Restrooms, lobbies, hallways, and other common areas in hotels and motels, and in at least seventy-five percent (75%} of the sleeping quarters within a hotel or motel that are rented to guests; (18} Bowling alleys; ( 19) Billiard or pool halls; (20} Facilities in which games of chance are conducted; (21) The common areas of retirements facilities, publicly owned housing facilities, and, except as specified in section 9-24(6), nursing homes, not including any resident's private residential quarters or areas of assisted living facilities specified in Section 9-24(6); (22) Public buildings; (23) Auditoria; (24) Theatres; (25) Museums; (26} Libraries; (27) To the extent not otherwise provided in Section 25-14-103.5, C.R.S., public and nonpublic schools; (28) Other educational and vocational institutions; 5 {29J Any retail tobacco business: and (30) The entryways of all buildings and facilities listed in paragraphs {a)(1) through {a){29) of this Section. (b) Except as provided in Section 9-24, and in order to reduce the levels of exposure to environmental smoke, smoking shall not be permitted and no person shall smoke in the following outdoor areas: (1) The following facilities and areas of any public property within the City: a. Parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, recreation facilities, skate parks, athletic fields, picnic shelters, tennis courts, greenbelts, trails and open space and similar locations; and b. Outdoor locations to which the general public has access to participate in City events, such as the Carnation Festival and other City events. (2) Transit stops, including light-rail platforms and bus stops, with or without benches and/or shelters. (c) Nothing herein shall be deemed to permit the consumption of marijuana that is conducted openly and publicly, in a manner that endangers others or otherwise violates state law. Sec. 9·24. Exceptions to smoking restrictions. (a) This Article shall not apply to: {1) Private homes, private residences, and private automobiles: except that Section 9-23 of this Article shall apply if any such home, residence, or vehicle is being used for child care or day care or if a private vehicle Is being used for the public transportation of children or as part of health care or day care transportation: (2) Limousines under private hire; (3) A hotel or motel room rented to one (1) or more guests if the total percentage of such hotel or motel rooms in such hotel or motel does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%); (4) The smoking of tobacco in a cigar-tobacco bar; (5) The smoking of tobacco within outdoor seating and patio areas provided by food service establishments and bars: (~ The smoking of tobacco within the outdoor area of any business not specified under subsection (5) above, except to the extent that the outdoor area of such business is within fifteen (15) feet of an entryway; 6 (7) A place of employment that is not open to the public and that is under the control of an employer that employs three or fewer employees; (8) A private nonresidential building on a farm or ranch, as defined in Section 39- 1-102, C.R.S., that has annual gross income of less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000); or (9) A. The areas of assisted living facilities: {i) That are designated for smoking for residents; (ii) That are fully enclosed and ventilated; and (iii) To which access is restricted to the residents or their guests. B. As used in this subparagraph (a)(9), "assisted living facility" means a nursing facility, as that term is defined in 25.5-4-103, C.R.S., and an assisted living residence, as that term is defined in section 25-27-102, C.R.S. Sec. 9-25. Optional prohibitions. (a) The owner or manager of any place not specifically listed in Section 9-23, including a place otherwise exempted under Section 9-24, may choose to prohibit smoking in such place or restrict smoking to certain designated areas only by posting signs that provide notice of the same. Where signs are posted that prohibit smoking, whether in all areas or only in certain designated non-smoking areas, such posting shall have the effect of including such place or the designated nonsmoking portion thereof, in the places where smoking is prohibited or restricted pursuant to this Article. (b) If the owner or manager of a place not specifically listed in Section 9-23, including a place otherwise exempted under Section 9-24, is an employer and receives a request from an employee to create a smoke-free work area, the owner or manager shall post a sign or signs in the smoke-free work area as provided in subsection (a) of this Section. Sec. 9-26. Other applicable regulations of smoking. This Article shall not be construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise restricted by any other applicable law, including, but not limited to Section 11-404(e) of this Code, prohibiting marijuana clubs, and Section 16-131(c) of this Code, prohibiting the open and P.Ublic consumption of marijuana products, marijuana, cannabis, or cannabis concentrate. Sec. 9-27. Hookah bars prohibited. Hookah bars are prohibited within the City. Sec. 9-28. Unlawful acts. (a) It is unlawful for a person who owns, manages, operates, or otherwise controls the use of property subject to the provisions in this Article to violate or to knowingly permit the violation of any provision of this Article. (b) It is unlawful for a person to smoke in an area where smoking is prohibited pursuant to this Article. 7 Sec. 9-29. Reserved. Section 2. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained. Section 3. Severability; Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section, subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter. INTRODUCED. READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to on this _ day of . 2015, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for ------· 2015, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of ___ to . this day of , 2015. SIGNED by the Mayor on this ___ day of------· 2015. Joyce Jay, Mayor ATTEST: Janelle Shaver, City Clerk Approved As To Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: 8