NovusAGENDA

VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Evening Agenda

Virtual

6:00 PM, October 6, 2020

Meeting to be held Virtually (access High Five Access Media livestream https://www.highfivemedia.org/live-five the day of the meeting and visit https://www.vailgov.com/town-council to participate in public comment)


Notes: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time Council will consider an item. Public comment will be taken on each agenda item. Citizen participation offers an opportunity for citizens to express opinions or ask questions regarding town services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any items that are not on the agenda. Please attempt to keep comments to three minutes; time limits established are to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal opportunity for everyone wishing to speak.


	1.	Citizen Participation (10 min.)


	2.	Any action as a result of executive session


	3.	Consent Agenda (5 min.)


		3.1.	Resolution No. 43, Series of 2020, A Resolution Supporting The Colorado River Water Conservation District Ballot Initiative to Protect Western Colorado Water Resources Through an Increased Mill Levy.

			Action Requested of Council: Approve or deny Resolution No. 43, Series of 2020
			Background: As a decades-long drought is causing the flow of our West Slope water in the Colorado River and its tributaries to shrink, there is unprecedented demand for that water from cities on the East Slope and West Coast. As this is is occurring the resources available to protect drinking water supplies, wildlife, fish and recreation are dwindling from a combination of the effects of Gallagher, Tabor and reduced revenue from the energy sector. The River District proposes an additional property tax mill levy of .248 mills to support protection of these resources.
			Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 43, Series of 2020.
		3.2.	Resolution No. 45, Series 2020, A Resolution of the Vail Town Council Approving Funding for Outdoor Tenting and Authorizing the Town Manager to provide for the proper Administration of the Funds.

			Action Requested of Council: Approve, amend or deny Resolution No. 45, Series of 2020.
			Background: On March 10, 2020, the Governor of the State of Colorado recognized the COVID-19 pandemic and declared a state of emergency. Colorado Governor Jared Polis extended his support and encouraged local officials to continue their partnerships with the restaurants in supporting programs that expand outdoor winter operations to help address challenges of the public health crisis.
			Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 45, Series of 2020
		3.3.	Funding Agreement with Vail Valley Foundation (for Magic of Lights Guest Experience 2020-2021 Season)


			Background: The Town encourages and supports community events, because such events promote the public health, safety and welfare. The Vail Valley Foundation would produce an event in the Town on or about December 1 – January 15.
			Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Vail Valley Foundation in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the event Magic of Lights.
		3.4.	Vail Bus Barn Electric Upgrade Backup Generator Contract Award


			Background: The generator is part of the electric improvements at the Town of Vail Bus Storage Facility at the Public Works Shop. The project is out to bid, certain components of the project are owner supplied, including the backup generator. The backup generator ensures continuous charging during power outages.
			Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Cummins to purchase a 1000kw generator and associated equipment for the Vail Bus Barn at Public Works in the amount not to exceed $ 241,685.


	4.	Town Manager Report (15 min.)


		4.1.	Update on Temporary Location for Children's Garden of Learning

			Action Requested of Council: Informational only.
			Background: An update will be presented about the temporary location for Children's Garden of Learning as part of the Town Council's initiative to prioritize child learning centers in Vail. The town and CGL have been evaluating appropriate locations for relocating CGL to a temporary facility and will prioritize in coming months the search for the most appropriate permanent location in Vail.

		4.2.	Update on In-Person Public Meetings


	5.	Action Items


5.1.	Parking and Transportation Task Force Recommended Winter 2020-2021 Parking Program	15 min
	Presenter(s): Greg Hall Director of Public Works and Transportation
	Action Requested of Council: Approve or approve with modifications the Winter 2020-2021 Parking Program as recommended by the Parking and Transportation Task Force.
	Background: The purpose of this item is to: Provide Town Council the Parking and Transportation Task Force (PATTF) recommendation for Winter 2020-2021 Parking Program Request Town Council approve the Winter 2020-2021 Parking Program
	Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Town Council approve the Parking and Transportation Task Force recommendations for the Winter 2020-2021 Parking Program.
5.2.	Resolution No. 42, Series 2020, a resolution supporting Town of Vail Ballot Issue 2G regarding Gallagher Stabilization.	10 min.
	Presenter(s): Scott Robson, Town Manager
	Action Requested of Council: Approve, amend or deny Resolution No. 42, Serie of 2020
	Background: The Vail Town Council has placed Ballot Issue 2G on the ballot in the November 3, 2020, Eagle County, Colorado General Mail Ballot Election, which would authorize, but not require, the Vail Town Council to adjust Vail’s mill levy rate for the sole purpose of maintaining revenues that may otherwise result from the Gallagher Amendment or other state imposed reductions in the ratio of assessed property tax valuations in order to avoid the continued erosion of funding of Town of Vail services.
	Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 42, Series of 2020
5.3.	Resolution No. 44, Series of 2020, A Resolution of the Vail Town Council Providing for an Extension of the Approved Development Plan for the Booth Heights Development	10 min.
	Presenter(s): Scott Robson, Town Manager
	Action Requested of Council: Formal action with a motion is requested.
	Background: A Resolution further extending the term of the development plan approval for the Booth Heights Project to ensure there is adequate time for all parties to meet their respective goals related to implementation of an alternative housing site initiative which is a collaboration of the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts and Triumph Development. This progressive land-use planning and development effort is focused on creating positive impacts on a range of community priorities including the creation of additional deed-restricted housing, improvement of critical wildlife habitat and enhancement of childcare facilities in Vail.

5.4.	Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2020, First Reading - Ordinance Amending Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, Pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Amending Section 12-15-2 - GRFA Requirements by Zone District; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto	10 min.
	Presenter(s): Greg Roy, Planner
	Action Requested of Council: Approve Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2020, on First Reading.
	Background: Ordinance No 23, Series of 1999, increased the allowable GRFA, but there was no corresponding change to the table in Section 12-15-2. This ordinance corrects that table to match the code change.
	Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2020, on First Reading
5.5.	Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2020 - First Reading of an Ordinance Repealling and Reenacting Chapter 7 of Title 4 of the Vail Town Code, Relating to Contractor Registration, and Enacting a new Section of 10-1-14 of the Vail Town Code, Relating to the Board of Appeals.	20 min.
	Presenter(s): CJ Jarecki, Chief Building Official
	Action Requested of Council: Approve, Approve with Conditions or Deny Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2020 on First Reading.
	Background: Construction activity throughout Eagle County is continuing its upward trend, even throughout the pandemic, and remains to be a critical economic driver within the region. Due to an overall shortage of local skilled labor, homeowners, developers, and designers are seeing assistance from contractors located outside of the region - even out of state. This ordinance will ensure that all contractors, local or otherwise, that request to perform work within the Town of Vail are duly qualified to complete such work.


	6.	Adjournment


		6.1.	Adjournment 8:05 pm (estimate)

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