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CITY OF THORNTON CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

6/26/20

A G E N D A Planning Session

https://thorntonco.zoom.us/j/98236374288 July 7, 2020

5:45 p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER, REVIEW OF AGENDA, AND STAFF COMMENTS

II. BRIEFINGS

A. COVID-19 Update (Estimated 30 Minutes)

B. Presentation of Regulatory Options for Allowing Currently Operating Investment-Type Short-Term Rentals to Continue (Estimated 30 Minutes)

C. Potential Revisions to the South Thornton Urban Renewal Authority Non-

Residential Property Maintenance Code (Estimated 30 Minutes)

D. Discussion Regarding the Facility Plan for the Active Adult Centers, Community Connections Center, and Community Center (Estimated 30 Minutes)

E. Police Chief Hiring Process (Estimated 15 Minutes)

III. COUNCIL DISCUSSION

IV. BRIEFINGS CONTINUED

F. Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e), conferences with an attorney for the local public body for the purposes of receiving legal advice on special legal questions and determining positions relative to matters that are subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators regarding the Thornton Shopping Center (Estimated 30 Minutes)

https://thorntonco.zoom.us/j/98236374288

PLANNING SESSION COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:

July 7, 2020 Agenda Item:

A Agenda Location:

N/A Goal(s):

Legal Review:

N/A 1st Reading 2nd Reading

Subject: COVID-19 Update

Recommended by: Kevin S. Woods KW Approved by: Kevin S. Woods KW Ordinance previously introduced by:

Presenter(s): Kevin Woods, City Manager

SYNOPSIS: Staff will provide City Council with updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. RECOMMENDATION: This item is for informational purposes only. BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS: None. ALTERNATIVES: This item is for informational purposes only. BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action)

• Safer at Home Update• Adams County Variance• TCHD Expanded Contact Tracing• CDPHE Roadmap for Protect our

Neighbors

Incident Overview

Emergency Business Grant Program

193 Applications– Approved: 143– Under Evaluation: 6– Denied: 44

Funding Update

– Awarded: $1,063,638 of $1,500,000– Pending Requests: $67,795– Remaining: $368,567

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Insurance

Payroll

Inventory

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Emergency Business Grant Status

File # Date Business Address Denied Approved Pending Ward

1 4/13/2020 Ultimate Beauty Supply 9156 Washington Street 1 1

2 4/13/2020The Tattoo Shop ‐ Street Hate 8957 N. Washington Unit B 1 1

3 4/13/2020Premier Spine and Pain Specialist

9351 Grant Street #490 80229 1 1

5 4/13/2020 Healthy Spine LLC10313 Washington Street 80229 1 1

6 4/13/2020 Mile Hi Ink Tattoo 10351 Grant Street Unit 10 1 1

8 4/13/2020 T Nails 10351 Grant Street Unit 1 1

11 4/13/2020 Smile High Dental Care 10311 Washington Street 1 1

12 4/13/2020 Thornton Quiznos / JYH LLC 8426 Pearl Street 1 113 4/13/2020 Eclipse Event Center 720 W. 84th Ave 1 1

16 4/13/2020 I Want More Comics550 Thornton Parkway Suite 114 1 1

19 4/13/2020 Pho 4 Mua Restaurant LLC 9866 Grant St 1 1

20 4/13/2020Great Way Martial Arts South 803 W 88th Ave 1 1



21 4/13/2020Best In Sight Eye Care Center

101 W. 84th Ave Suite 240 80260 1 1

24 4/13/2020 Rabbit Heating & Air LLC9150 Washington St, Unit A 80229 1 1

33 4/13/2020 Loma Linda Massage9981 Washington St, Ste 25 1 1

35 4/14/2020Divinas Hair Studio/Tania's Beauty Salon 8917 N Washington St 1 1

36 4/13/2020 TCBY Frozen Yogurt9645 Washington St, Ste 140 1 1

37 4/13/2020A TBU Massage Spa & Salon 10329 Washington St 1 1

40 4/13/2020Panaeria Antojitos La Piramide 2425 E 88th Ave 1 1

41 4/13/2020La Botana Mexican Restaurant 8995 Washington Street 1 1

45 4/14/2020 Grant Cigarette LLC 9874 Grant Street 1 148 4/14/2020 Plan Bee 8550 Pearl Street 1 1

50 4/14/2020 Jimmy John's9645 Washington St Unit 170 1 1

51 4/14/2020 GIS Tru Services 8621 Washington St 1 1

58 4/14/2020 Daja Vu Makeup Artistry 81 W 84th Ave Suite 210 1 1


File # Date Business Address Denied Approved Pending Ward60 4/20/2020 Renegade Burrito 10005 Grant Steet 1 1

61 4/13/2020 5280 Laser Aesthetics 10307 Washington Street 1 1

63 4/13/2020 Hair Artistry LLC 10351 Grant Street Unit 4 1 1

64 4/13/2020 Eternity ENT / E Broidery 8933 Washington St #2b 1 1

65 4/14/2020 Barron Family Dental 10305 Washington street 1 1

68 4/14/2020Fantastic Sam's Cut and Color 9890 Grant Street 1 1

72 4/15/2020Trusted Accounting and Services 8710 Grant Street ste 100 1 1

74 4/15/2020Busy Beez Crafts & Ceramics 8512 Pearl Street 1 1

75 4/15/2020 Subway Sandwiches Huron 9213 Huron Street 1 177 4/15/2020 Dignity Hospice 500 E. 84th Ave W202 1 1

79 4/15/2020 Venezia Aranda's Jewelry 9171 Washington Street 1 1

81 4/15/2020 Dovi Enterprise LLC 8941 Washington Street 1 1

83 4/15/2020 303 Escape 8805 Fox Drive suite 100 1 1



85 4/16/2020Lisa Parker Massage Therapy 11377 Colorado Blvd 1 1

86 4/16/2020 Las Tortugas 810 E. 88th Ave Unit 100 1 1

88 4/16/2020 Champion Boxing 8520 N. Washington Street 1 1

90 4/16/2020 Spring Tailor 8625 Washington Street 1 1

91 4/17/2020Bridal Boutique and Creation 8933 Washington St #1 1 1

100 4/17/2020 RN10 Nutrition LLC 720 W. 84th Ave #670 1 1

105 4/16/2020Intrepid Bodyworks Massage and Yoga

10313 Washington Street 80229 1 1

106 4/17/2020 Artistry Aesthetics10307 Washington Street 80229 1 1

107 4/18/2020 L.E. Workout Fitnesss550 Thornton Parkway suite 224 1 1

110 4/20/2020M Wash Systems / Huron Laundry and M Carwash 9209 Huron Street 1 1

111 4/20/2020 Eco Express Car Wash 8431 Grant Street 1 1

112 4/20/2020 Thornton Youth Vision550 Thornton Parkway 240A 1 1



113 4/20/2020Los Nogales Restaurant, Inc.

8919 N Washington Street 80229 1 1

115 4/20/2020 Salon Venecia 550E. Thornton Pkwy #212 1 1

120 4/21/2020 Blue Bird Café 885 Thornton Parkway 1 1

122 4/22/2020 Grandma's Sweet Tooth 9656 Washington Street 1 1

124 4/22/2020 Platinum Bridal20 W. 84th Ave Suite 200 80260 1 1

130 4/29/2020 Scudder Press Inc 565 Russell Blvd 80229 1 1

139 4/30/2020 Creative Silhouettes Salon720 W. 84th Ave sute 260 80206 1 1

140 4/29/2020 Planet T's 10205 Wasington Street 1 1

142 5/5/2020 Sport Clips 9645 Washington Street 1 1

143 5/5/2020Halos Salon and Barber Shop 10275 Washington Street 1 1

144 5/6/2020 Pete's Café9170 Washington Street 80229 1 1

145 5/6/2020 Taqueria el Ayudante LLC 8623 Washington Street 1 1



148 4/20/2020 Home Helpers 9101 Pearl Street #201 1 1

149 5/8/2020 Classy Nails and Spa 879 Thornton Parkway 1 1150 5/9/2020 Annabella's Alteration 20 W 84th Ave 1 1

151 5/11/2020 El Coco Pirata ‐ Thornton 8595 Pearl Street Unit A 1 1

152 5/12/2020 Botas Mexican Wear 8915 N Washington Street 1 1

155 5/13/2020Junior Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

9645 Washington Street 80229 1 1

157 5/13/2020 Divine Beauty By Alicia 81 W 84th Ave Ste 210 1 1158 5/16/2020 Smokey Warez 120 W 84th Ave 1 1161 5/19/2020 Avantika Grocery 10351 Grant St Unit 6 1 1165 6/2/2020 Valley View Dental 9351 Grant St Ste 340 1 1166 6/2/2020 Schlener Jewlery 10265 N Washington 1 1

167 6/2/2020Vibe Studio Salons of Colorado 51 W 84th Ave Ste 400 1 1

168 6/2/2020 Melany Botique 8520 N Washington Unit B 1 1

171 6/2/2020Thornton Family Dentistry & Ortho 810 E 88th Ave #140 1 1



172 6/3/2020Prabhatchad INC / American Convience Store 285 E 88th Ave 1 1

177 6/5/2020Before and After Beauty Salon

8520 Washington St Ste M1 1

180 6/9/2020 Conoco 1550 W 88th Ave 1 1181 6/10/2020 First Lady Nails 8948 Washington 1 1

192 6/3/2020 All Excellence Multiservices 8965 Washington 1 1190 6/29/2020 Nova Massage 9154 Washington 1 1

193 6/30/2020 Treasured Teeth Thornton 9880 Grant St. 1 1

7 4/13/2020 Comfort Dental Kids 9652 N. Washington Street 1 1

26 4/13/2020Smartstyle Spartan Legacy LLC 9901 Grant St 1 1

62 4/13/2020 2 The West Digital Printing8957 Washington Street 80602 1 1

73 4/15/2020Hashtag Vape Pipe and Tobacco 9071 Washington Street 1 1

76 4/15/2020Jim's Burger Haven Genuine Hospitality 595 E. 88th Avenue 1 1

84 4/16/2020 Visiting Ancillary Services550 E. Thornton Pkwy 240‐B 1 1


File # Date Business Address Denied Approved Pending Ward89 4/16/2020 Firehouse Subs 10060 Grant Street 1 1

97 4/17/2020 Xtreme Auto Soundz 10300 Washington Street 1 1

114 4/20/2020 Metro by Tmobile101 W. 84th Ave Suite 240 80260 1 1

118 4/21/2020 Liquor Cabinet 8600 Washington Street 1 1

123 4/22/2020 Baja T Shirts 9171 Washington Street 1 1134 4/30/2020 Valuations 2121 W. 84th ave 1 1

137 4/30/2020 El Rojo Bar 8651 Washington Street 1 1169 6/2/2020 Xtreme Wireless 3750 E 104th Av 1 1178 6/30/2020 Charlenea M Arellano 8965 Washington 1 1

183 6/13/2020Simon and Moses Real Estate 8600 Washington Street 1 1

184 6/24/2020 Madrid Acupuncture10313 Washington Street 80229 1 1

188 6/27/2020 OTM Skin 10321 Washington St 1 1189 6/29/2020 Klein Trucking 12949 Wabash Ct. 1 1

25 4/13/2020Jems Enterprises / Daylight Donuts Café 3924 E 120th Ave 1 2

39 4/14/2020 A Cake Occasion 3901 E. 112th Unit C 1 243 4/14/2020 The Vapor Shop 3 3976 E. 104th Ave 1 2



67 4/14/2020 Silver Bullet 3734 E 120th Ave, 80233 1 287 4/16/2020 Windsor Cleaners 3784 E. 104th Ave 1 298 4/17/2020 The Mane Salon 3874 E, 120th Ave 1 2

101 4/17/2020 Mailbox Express 3758 E104th Ave 80233 1 2

104 4/17/2020 PowerHouse Gym 4251 E 104th Ave 80233 1 2125 4/23/2020 Extra Point Bar & Grill 4050 E 100th Ave 1 2

129 4/29/2020 Platinum Hair Studio3901 E 112th ave Suite B 80233 1 2

131 4/29/2020 Best Plaza Cleaners 3884 E. 120th Ave 80233 1 2136 4/30/2020 Elvis Nails 3754 E, 104th Ave 1 2

163 6/1/2020The Stone/Crow‐ Brewskis Pub & Grill 2100 E 104th Ave 1 2

186 6/24/2020 Universal Music 1200 E. 104th Ave 1 256 4/14/2020 Maid Brigade 8801 Fox Drive #307 1 2

80 4/15/2020Marie's Dulceria and Sweets LLC 3901 E. 112th Ave Ste A 1 2

135 4/30/2020Colorado Orthopedic Rehabiliaton specialists 11325 Colorado Blvd 1 2



146 4/15/2020 Courtesy Cleaners3901 E.112th Ave Unit‐L 80233 1 2

17 4/13/2020 The Learning Experience 11901 Holly Street 1 322 4/13/2020 Shine Orthodontics 11989 Holly St 1 3

30 4/13/2020 Subway Sandwiches 128th 7101 W 128th Ave 1 3

32 4/13/2020Horizon Chiropractic (Robert Bridge DC)

13762 colorado Blvd, Ste 122 1 3

38 4/14/2020Easton Brazilian Jiu‐Jitsu Thornton 13762 Colorado Blvd. #148 1 3

42 4/14/2020 Infuzed Soda Bar LLC 13762 Colorado Blvd 1 3

116 4/20/2020The Goddard School in Thornton 4203 E. 136th Ave 80602 1 3

191 6/30/2020Shearer Holdings/Frenchies Nails Care 7345 E 128th Ave 1 3

28 4/13/2020 Frolic Playspace 13762 Colorado #112 1 3

34 4/13/2020Colorado Root Canal Specialist

13762 Colorado Blvd, Unit 154 1 3

46 4/14/2020 Slavinka Café12720 Colorado Blvd Unit A 1 3

78 4/15/2020Christian Brothers Automotive 5703 E. 136th Ave 1 3


File # Date Business Address Denied Approved Pending Ward162 5/31/2020 Advanced Care CPR 5237 E. 123rd Ct 1 3

9 4/13/2020 Subway Sandwiches 120th 3929 B E. 120th Ave 1 4

10 4/13/2020The Summit Entertainment Thornton 580 E. 144th Ave 80023 1 4

14 4/13/2020

Surestay by best western Denver North Hotel / Colorado Visionaries 12101 N. Grant Street 1 4

15 4/13/2020Corporate Management Group, Inc

12000 N. Washington Street 1 4

18 4/13/2020 Polished Nails Salon 14372 Lincoln Street 1 4

27 4/13/2020 Hobby Nails LLC 16679 N Washington St 1 429 4/13/2020 La Fogata III 16600 Washington St 1 4

31 4/13/2020 Sock 'Em 13801 Grant St, Set 802 1 444 4/14/2020 5280 Creations 12454 York Street 1 4

49 4/14/2020 Satire Brewing Company 12136 Grant Circle 1 4

52 4/14/2020Tangles Salon & Spa / Kramer Co 3863 E 120th Ave 1 4



54 4/14/2020Joe Palookas Sports and Spirits / Kramer Companies 3923 E. 120th Ave 1 4

55 4/14/2020 Integral Physical Therapy 2900E. 136th ste 210 1 457 4/14/2020 Cuba Cuba 14312 Lincoln Street 1 4

59 4/20/2020J N J Comic Books and Games LLC 3929 A E 120th Ave 1 4

69 4/14/2020 Hearthside Dentistry 16578 Washington Street 1 470 4/15/2020 Snappy Nails 3877 E 120th Ave 1 4

82 4/15/2020Urban Eatery and Daylight Donuts 14352 Lincoln Street 1 4

93 4/17/2020 Top Dawg 13801 Grant St, Set501 1 4

94 4/17/2020 Elegant Eyebrow Threading 3949 A E 120th Ave 1 4

95 4/17/2020 Denver Sports Doc, LLC 12426 York Street 1 4

102 4/17/2018 Foxy Nails and Spa 16590 Washington Street 1 4

103 4/17/2020 Rosa Mexican Kitchen 14322 Lincoln Street 80023 1 4



108 4/19/2020Colorado Spine and Joint Center 16572 Washington Street 1 4

109 4/20/2020 Trendz Hair Studio 13762 Colorado Blvd 1 4

117 4/20/2020 Nail Center 2683 E. 120th Ave Unit B4 1 4

126 4/26/2020Sachi Sushi, sumo sushi and Izakaya 13801 Grant Street 1 4

127 4/27/2020Colorado Tack and Supply Company 14368 Lincoln Street 1 4

128 4/28/2020 Peak Martial Arts 2300 E 120th Ave Ste 112 1 4

133 4/29/2020 Blue Mountain Kitchen16607 Wasington Street 80023 1 4

138 4/30/2020 Haute Yoga16631 Washington Street 80023 1 4

141 4/21/2020 Capelli Salon and Spa 12422 York Street 1 4

147 4/21/2020 Elegance Dry Cleaners 3875 E. 120th Ave 80233 1 4153 5/7/2020 Papa Mazzottis 2252 Lake Ave 80241 1 4

154 5/12/2020 TCT Car Wash LLC 2561 E 120th Ave 80233 1 4156 5/13/2020 Lash & Company 16677 Washington Street 1 4160 5/19/2020 Garland Barber Shop 2683 E 120th Ave 1 4



162 6/1/2020Artistic Fusion Dance Academy 12421 Washington St 1 4

164 6/1/2020 Mother Tucker 2360 E 120th 1 4

170 6/2/2020Thornton Family Dentistry & Ortho 2300 E 120th Ave #104 1 4

175 6/5/2020 DAR Chocolate 12189 Pennsylvania St. 1 4

176 6/5/2020Cal‐Den Team/Holiday Inn Express & Suites

12030 Grant St. 1 4185 6/25/2020 LK Cleaners 2683 E 120th Ave. #A2 1 4

187 6/25/2020Eastlake Montessori Schools 12585 3rd St. 1 4

4 4/13/2020 Teal Taco 12189 Pennsylvania Street 1 4

23 4/13/2020 One Crafty Giraffe LLC 3991 E 120th Ave 80233 1 447 4/14/2020 Lisa Anne's Bakery 12400 First Street 1 4

53 4/14/2020Impact Heating and Cooling

12295 Pennsylvania Street 8B 1 4

66 4/14/2020 A Childs Song 12301 Grant Street 1 4

71 4/15/2020 XLVII's Bakery 12189 Pennsylvania Street Unit 12183 1 4

92 4/17/2020 Zar Designs LLC 3094 E. 143rd Place 1 4



99 4/17/2020Dance Space Performing Arts Academy 16669 Washington Street 1 4

119 4/21/2020 Your Pie 14342 Lincoln Street 1 4

121 4/21/2020 Crossfit Mob 2300 E 120th Ave Ste 116 1 4

132 4/29/2020 Brown Note Productions 471 E. 124th Ave 80241 1 4159 5/19/2020 Las Palmas 3695 E 120th 1 4

173 6/3/2020 Thornton Valley Dental 16683 Washington St 1 4

174 6/3/2020 XLVII's Bakery 12188 Pennsylvania St Unit 12183 1 4

179 6/8/2020 La Belle French Bakery 12195 Pennsylvania Street 1 4

182 6/3/2020 CrossFit Thornton 12061 Pennsylvania Ave 1 4

Regional Retail & Entertainment Emergency Business Grant

Launched: June 16, 2020

• Applications Received: 9– Approved: 5– Under Evaluation: 4

• Funding– Distributed: $59,547.53– Pending: $50,516.21– Remaining: $389,936.26



Agenda Location:

N/A Goal(s):

Legal Review:

N/A ___ 1st Reading ___ 2nd Reading

Subject: Presentation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Community Task Force Recommendation

Recommended by: Seve Ghose SG Approved by: Kevin S. Woods KW Ordinance previously introduced by:

____________________ Presenter(s): Jaylin Stotler, Community Connections Manager

SYNOPSIS: Staff will present one recommendation from the CARES Act Community Task Force:

• Award Mile High United Way with $110,486 to provide childcare, transportation, medical, utilities (non-city utilities only), cremation/funeral service and/or other payments which have been approved to eligible Thornton residents experiencing economic stress due to the COVID-19 crisis.

RECOMMENDATION: The Task Force recommends funding Mile High United Way in the amount of $110,486. BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS: CARES Act funding will be used for this recommendation. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Direct the Task Force to provide the funding to Mile High United Way as recommended. 2. Direct the Task Force to provide a different amount of funding to Mile High United Way. BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action) Mile High United Way: Overview of Need Unemployment in Colorado has reached record highs as a result of COVID-19. With declining household incomes, families are struggling to pay their bills. This proposal would serve eligible households, earning up to 120% of the area median income ($120,000 for a family of four) with a verifiable loss of income directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Households may receive financial assistance up to $1,000 per household per month, for up to three months. Mile High United Way will verify client eligibility and process payments directly to the vendor(s) on behalf of the Thornton resident. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis until available funding is expended.

COUNCIL UPDATE COMMUNICATION PAGE 2

Mile High United Way: Funding Calculation Total Budget Amount: $110,486

CARES ActCommunity Support Programs

Mile High United WayRecommendation

• $110,486 • Bill payment program• Provide childcare, transportation,

medical, utilities (non-city utilities only), cremation/funeral service and/or other pre-approved payments

COVID-19 Thornton AssistanceAdministered by Community Connections

Program Purpose Amount StatusThornton Assistance Funds (TAF)

Non-profit grants awarded with a focus on COVID-19 response

$150,000 Checks mailed 5.8.20

Coronavirus Relief Fund (CARES)

Non-profit funding to provide rent,mortgage, utility, food, mental health, and financial assistance

$1,220,419* Checks mailed starting 7.2.20

CDBG-CV Supplemental allocation of CDBG funds for public service activities that prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus.

$462,521 Drafting contracts

ReallocatedCDBG-2019

Rent/ mortgage/ utility assistance to low/moderate-income residents or victims of domestic violence.

$105,000 $11,066 inreimbursements for 2 households

HOME-2019 Tenant-based rent assistance $33,333 Adams County drafting contract

* Includes Mile High United Way proposal presented tonight $1,971,273

Food Drive Update• Staff Initiated Food Drive began on Friday, April 24, 2020.

• Drive Up Food Drive at Trail Winds parking lot on Saturday, May 30, netted 9,500 food items from 315 cars, and also $866 in cash for the food banks. Total food: 8,975 lbs.

• Through Friday, June 19 we have collected:-- 179 totes (canvas bags about 8 cubic feet each)-- 30 boxes of food-- 16 boxes of Baby Formula-- 3 boxes of PPE-- 48 other items-- 14,384 lbs. total collected thus far

All food and cash delivered to Amazing Grace, Growing Home, and Thornton Community Food Bank.

Thornton’s ‘Wear-a-Mask’ Encouragement Effort

Purpose: Thornton joins TCHD in encouraging residents to stay vigilant in efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve, and keep our community healthy.The Wear-a-Mask Campaign is part of that effort.

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Posters/Banners/TMail• 1000 Posters printed on PVC paper• Thornton Parks is posting on trails, in

parks, playgrounds, and at open City buildings, i.e., Rec. Centers

• Working with CDOT to post banners at Thornton ‘monuments’ along I-25

• TMail (1213 subscribers) o July 3 – 36% open rateo June 26 – 39% open rate

Effort ElementsVideo-Joint Effort with Thornton Fire• Video features Thornton Fire Medical

Expert Theo Gonzalez, encouraging mask-wearing. Video airs four times daily on Thornton’s Comcast Ch.8 and YouTube livestream.

• 650+ views on YouTube• 1.6k views on Facebook• Info-slides on Ch.8 Bulletin Board

Social Media Outreach

• Weekly Facebook posts with average reach of 6,750, and engagement, responsiveness rate of 70%.

• Companion posts on Twitter, Instagram, including Face Mask Friday, (#ThorntonFaceMaskFriday) where residents post their Face Mask photos.

Actual Thornton Resident!

Questions?

Thornton Police Department

• Purpose– Briefing on Fireworks 2020

• Agenda– Data– Map showing complaints

Fireworks in Thornton– From May 1, 2020 through July 4, 2020 there were 30,432

Call For Service• Fireworks complaints 1161 in 2020 compared to

382 in 2019 over a 200% increase• In 26 hrs., July 4, 2020 midnight until July 5,

2020 at 2:00 AM 333 Fireworks complaints

– July 4• July 4, 2020 6:00 PM to July 5, 2020 2:00 AM

472 calls for service of which 309 were Fireworks complaints

• Issued 89 summons in 2020 compared to 32 in 2019. Approx. 175% increase.

July 4, 2020 6PM to 2AM.Number in circle is number of calls for area

Questions?



B Agenda Location:

N/A Goal(s):

Legal Review:


Subject: Presentation of Regulatory Options for Allowing Currently Operating Investment-Type Short-Term Rentals to Continue

Recommended by: Jeff Coder JBC Approved by: Kevin S. Woods KW Ordinance previously introduced by:

Presenter(s): Robin Brown, Senior City Development Analyst

SYNOPSIS: During their consideration of the short-term rental (STR) ordinance at the Public Hearing on June 9, 2020, Council directed staff to explore options for allowing existing investment-type STRs to continue. The current ordinance, which was approved on first reading, allows property owners to operate only their primary residence as a STR. This residency requirement prohibits a person from operating a STR in a home where they do not live for at least 50 percent of the year. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative No. 1, take no further action regarding investment-type STRs, and consider the current STR ordinance on second reading. Council previously discussed investment-type STRs and, at that time concluded that these were not appropriate for the City due to numerous neighborhood experiences and concerns about noise, maintenance, and other issues. Staff has been unable to find or create a functional and defendable method of grandfathering or granting variances to investment-type STRs under the structure of the currently proposed ordinance. Those STR operators who cannot meet the requirements of the new primary residence-based licensing program could choose to rent their properties to long-term tenants. BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS: Expanding the types of STRs allowed to operate in the City may require additional staff resources and will lead to additional costs for monitoring and compliance services by a private company. However, some of those costs may be offset by the licensing fee and collected lodger’s taxes. None of the STRs currently operating in the City have a business license, and none have been submitting lodger’s taxes for their ongoing rentals. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Take no further action regarding investment-type STRs, and consider the current STR ordinance

on second reading. 2. Direct staff to draft another ordinance for Council’s future consideration that would define and allow

investment-type STRs as a new land use with potentially different operating and zoning criteria. Meanwhile, consider the current STR ordinance on second reading.

3. Direct staff to amend the current ordinance to add allowances for investment-type STRs with potentially different operating and zoning criteria, and postpone Council’s consideration of the current STR ordinance on second reading.

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BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action) Based on Council’s direction at the June 9, 2020 meeting, staff has explored a variety of concepts for allowing the currently operating investment-type STRs to continue, including those outlined below. In summary, no feasible option has been identified due to legal constraints.

• Authorization via a variance process. City Code (Code) Section 18-34(c) includes very specific criteria that must be met before a variance can be approved. Generally, the variance must be related to specific conditions at the property and be in keeping with the intent of the Development Code. Variances cannot be granted solely due to a self-imposed, personal, or financial hardship. Further, there must be unique physical circumstances, such as narrowness or shallowness of a lot, which are particular to that property such that the property cannot be reasonably developed or used in compliance with the Code. Current STRs are operating in violation of the Code. Those operators who cannot meet the requirements of the new licensing program could choose to rent their properties to long-term tenants. Therefore, these situations would not qualify for a variance.

• Consideration as a legal, nonconforming use.

The City Code defines a nonconforming use as “a use that does not conform to the use regulations of this chapter, but was lawfully established under the regulations in force at the beginning of operations and has been in regular use since that time.” If investment STRs were currently allowed and the City was imposing additional regulations, then those STRs could be considered a legal nonconforming use and could be allowed to continue operating. In the current situation, the opposite is true. STRs are not currently permitted in the City, so they don’t qualify for legal nonconforming use consideration moving forward.

An online search for other regulatory approaches was unhelpful. However, staff identified several municipalities that recently have repealed or significantly restricted options for investment STRs due to ongoing neighborhood problems related to noise, property maintenance, and a variety of other issues. Given these factors, staff has been unable to identify a viable way to amend the current ordinance to allow only currently operating investment STRs to continue. However, if Council desires to allow all investment STRs, regardless of whether they are currently operating, then the following options could be considered:

• Continue with Council’s consideration of the current STR ordinance on second reading, and direct staff to prepare an additional ordinance specifically for investment-type STRs for Council’s future consideration. The current ordinance considers the operation of a STR to be accessory to the use of a home as a primary residence for at least 50 percent of the year. Using a home as an investment STR changes the context of the rental to be more like a hotel or similar facility, as there is little to no connection to the use of the home as a residence. Staff has not fully researched all of the necessary requirements for investment rentals, as Council was not interested in this approach. Zoning and other operational requirements need to be evaluated, and there may be Fire and/or Building Code and accessibility requirements. Both Fort Collins and Golden have two types of STRs, with primary residency and zoning restrictions as significant differentiating factors. Another possibility is combining investment-type STRs with the already-existing bed and


breakfast land use, although updates to those regulations would also be required. The research and drafting process will likely require at least several weeks to accomplish.

• Postpone Council’s consideration of the current STR ordinance on second reading. Direct staff

to amend the current ordinance to allow investment-type STRs in Thornton along with the primary residence locations already included. This option will require the same research considerations mentioned above, but instead of a new, separate ordinance, the current ordinance would be revised. The time for adjustments could further delay the implementation of a STR license program for primary residences.

Short-Term Rentals

July 7, 2020

PurposePresentation of regulatory options for allowing currently operating investment-type short-term rentals (STRs) to continue if the current ordinance is approved. STR locations that are not the primary residence of the owner for at least 50 percent of the year are considered investment-type STRs.

Agenda• Current Criteria• Options Considered• Alternatives

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Current Criteria

• Primary residence, owners only

• Live in minimum 50% of year

• Considered accessory to use of home as a residence

• Investment STRs not allowed– Prior Council discussions– Numerous neighborhood experiences– Concerns about noise, maintenance, etc.

Short-Term Rental Ordinance

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Evaluated options to allow only currently operating investment STRs to continue under new ordinance

Variance criteria in Section 18-34(c)• Relate to specific conditions at property• In keeping with intent of Development Code• Cannot be granted due to self-imposed, personal, or

financial hardship• Investment STRs would not meet criteria

Grandfathering (legal, nonconforming use)• Must be legal at the time established• STRs are currently prohibited• Investment STRs do not qualify for this status

Investment STR Options Considered

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No functional, defendable method under current ordinance

Council could allow investment STRs generally– Whether currently operating or not– Requires changes to existing ordinance or a new, separate

ordinance that considers the following factors:– Primary residence requirement– Operational requirements– Zoning– Possible new Fire and/or Building Code and accessibility

requirements

Current Investment STRs: Summary

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1. Take no further action on investment STRs– Current investment STRs could lease to long-term tenants– Consider current ordinance on second reading

2. Direct staff to prepare another ordinance that allows investment STRs for future consideration– Requires time for research and drafting– Consider current ordinance on second reading

3. Direct staff to amend current ordinance to allow investment STRs– Postpone second reading of current ordinance – Requires time for research and drafting– May affect the implementation timeline

Alternatives

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July 7, 2020 Agenda Item: Agenda Location:

N/A Goal(s): Legal Review:


Subject: Potential Revisions to the South Thornton Urban Renewal Authority Non-Residential Property Maintenance Code

Recommended by: Jeff Coder Approved by: Kevin S. Woods Ordinance previously introduced by:

Presenter(s): John Mallonee, Deputy City Attorney

SYNOPSIS:

The South Thornton Urban Renewal Authority Non-Residential Property Maintenance Code (PMC), Sections 10-236 through 10-281 of City Code, provides appeal procedures and requirements and the scope of the Building Code Advisory Board’s (BCAB) in hearing appeals. Staff proposes to amend, clarify, and streamline these provisions to provide a clearer and more efficient appeal process. Staff also proposes to amend the PMC’s provisions on violations and penalties, which are modeled on those of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), to provide clarity and consistency with the provisions and terminology of City Code, and to conform other model language that is derived from the IPMC to be more suited to City Code. Proposed amendments include the following:

Eliminating the right to apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors oflaw.

Providing that an appeal of a notice of violations must be based on a claim that, and BCAB mayreview only whether, an asserted violation does not violate the plain terms of a code requirement.

Clarifying that BCAB may not review whether a correction order provides a reasonable time tocomplete repairs.

Clarifying that relevant evidence may not include any information relating to an appellant’sfinancial ability or wherewithal to correct violations.

Clarifying that only certain persons with financial, contractual, or similar interests in the subjectproperty have the right to be heard during an appeal hearing.

Repealing the right to request a postponement of a hearing if all five members of BCAB are notpresent to hear the appeal, and providing that a hearing may be postponed only for good causeshown.

Repealing superfluous provisions concerning BCAB membership, as these provisions arealready provided in the City Code.

Modifying the time in which appeals must be filed from 20 days to 15 days. Specifying notice requirements for appeal hearings. Specifying that the failure to timely appeal or appear at a hearing constitutes a waiver of the right

to a hearing. Clarifying that an application for appeal must be accompanied by the fee required in Section 10-

34(e). Providing appeal hearing procedures. Specifying the burden of proof. Amending provisions on violations and penalties, which are modeled on those of the IPMC, to be

worded more consistent with the provisions and terminology of the City Code.

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Conforming other model language that is derived from the IPMC to be more suited to the City

Code. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative No. 1, direct staff to bring forward the proposed ordinance, at a future Council meeting, amending the South Thornton Urban Renewal Authority Non-Residential PMC. BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS: None. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Direct staff to bring forward the proposed ordinance, at a future Council meeting, amending the

South Thornton Urban Renewal Authority Non-Residential PMC. 2. Direct staff to amend the proposed ordinance, as directed by Council, to bring forward at a future

Council meeting. 3. Do not approve the amendments at this time.

BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action) In 2016, the City adopted the PMC. The PMC is largely comprised of model language from the IPMC, which is developed by the International Code Council. Appeals filed pursuant to the PMC are heard by BCAB. Thus far, BCAB has conducted one appeal hearing pursuant to the PMC. The hearing was held on April 30, 2020 and concerned an appeal of a notice of violations. During the course of this appeal, staff found there are provisions in the PMC in need of clarification or streamlining. While BCAB affirmed all the code violations alleged in the notice of violations, it ordered staff and the appellant meet to agree on a reasonable timeframe for violations to be corrected, finding 15 days was not reasonable. Staff has attempted to meet with the appellant, but has been unsuccessful. As a result, many of the affirmed violations still exist, after the property owner was first contacted about the violations in November 2019, the notice of violations was issued on February 20, 2020, and the appeal hearing was held at the end of April. During the course of the review of the City Code, several issues that could streamline the process were identified. Additionally, a few issues of City Code clean-up were identified.

Proposed Amendments to the Property Maintenance Code

Background(1) Property Maintenance Code (PMC) (adopted 2016) is based on the Int’l Code Council’s Int’l Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).

(2) PMC applies to buildings in the South Thornton Urban Renewal Area.

(3) Appeal hearing held April 30.

(4) Appeal hearing process revealed PMC’s appeal procedures need to be clarified and streamlined; and, model language from IPMC should be conformed to fit City Code.

Proposed Amendments: PMC Appeal Provisions

Clarify:(1) Basis of appeal of notice of violation

(NOV): must claim alleged violation is inconsistent with code requirement’s plain terms.

(2) BCAB’s scope of review:– Is alleged violation inconsistent with code requirement’s plain terms?– May not review whether NOV gave reasonable time to repair.

Proposed Amendments: PMC Appeal Provisions (cont’d)

Clarify (cont’d):(3) Financial inability to complete repairs is not relevant.

(4) Burden of proof: on appellant (preponderance of evidence).

(5) Who has right to be heard: only persons with contractual or financial interests.

(6) Notice: at least 10 days before hearing.


Clarify (cont’d):(7) Failure to appeal or appear: waives right to appeal or a hearing.

(8) Application for appeal: must be accompanied by fee.

(9) Appeal procedures: informal; parties have right to make statements, present evidence, cross-examine, etc.

(10) Modify time to appeal: 20 days to 15 days


Repeal:(1) Right to request postponement if all 5 BCAB

members not present (instead, good cause must be shown).

(2) BCAB membership provisions (already provided in City Code).

(3) Right to apply to the “appropriate court” for “a writ of certiorari” to “correct errors of law.”

Proposed Amendments: PMC Model Language from IPMC

(1) Clarify penalties: fine-only

(2) Change references to “local jurisdiction” or “authority having jurisdiction” to “city.”

(3) Correct two incorrect cross-references.

Questions?

INTRODUCED BY: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SOUTH THORNTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, SECTION 10-236 THROUGH 10-281 OF CITY CODE, TO AMEND, CLARIFY, AND STREAMLINE APPEAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS AND THE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD’S SCOPE OF AUTHORITY, AND TO CONFORM MODEL LANGUAGE IN THE SOUTH THORNTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE DERIVED FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE TO BE MORE SUITED TO CITY CODE. WHEREAS, the South Thornton Urban Renewal Authority Non-Residential Property Maintenance Code (PMC), Sections 10-236 through 10-281 of the City Code, provides property maintenance requirements for buildings and structures within the South Thornton Urban Renewal Authority area; and WHEREAS, the PMC provides the right to appeal decisions of the City Code official to the Building Code Advisory Board pursuant to Section 10-246; and WHEREAS, Section 10-246 provides the scope of the Building Code Advisory Board’s authority in hearing appeals; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend, clarify, and streamline the appeal procedures and requirements and the Building Code Advisory Board’s scope of authority under Section 10-246; and WHEREAS, the PMC’s provisions on violations and penalties, which are modeled on those of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), as developed by the International Code Council, should be worded in a manner that is more consistent with the provisions and terminology of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the PMC contains other model language that is derived from the IPMC that should be conformed to be more suited to City Code; and WHEREAS, the City finds these City Code amendments are necessary to promote the public health, safety, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

1. Subsection 10-238(a) of the Thornton City Code is hereby amended, by the addition of the words double-underlined and the deletion of the words stricken, to read as follows:

Sec. 10-238. - Liability and fees.

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(a) Liability. The building official, member of the building code advisory board or employee charged with the enforcement of this building code, while acting in the course and scope of their duties required by this building code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and are hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this building code shall be defended by a legal representative of the jurisdiction City until the final termination of the proceedings.

2. Subsections 10-241(c) through (e) of the Thornton City Code are hereby

amended, by the addition of the words double-underlined and the deletion of the words stricken, to read as follows:

Sec. 10-241. – Violations and penalties; Remedies.

(c) Prosecution of violation Remedies. Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with Section 10-242 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the local municipality, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. In addition to the penalties set forth in subsection (d) of this section, if the a notice of violation or order served in accordance with Section 10-242 is not complied with, the code official City shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction City on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.

(d) Violation and penalties. Any person, who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limited by provided by state or local laws. Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with Section 10-242 shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the local municipality punished as provided in Section 1-8(a). The violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

(e) Abatement of violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction the City from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises.

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Sec. 10-242. - Notices and orders.

(a) Notice to person responsible. Whenever the code official determines that there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given in the manner prescribed in Sections 10-242(b) and 10-242(c) to the person responsible for the violation as specified in this code. Notices for condemnation procedures shall also comply with Section 10-243(c) 10-243(e).

4. Subsections 10-244(e) and (f) of the Thornton City Code are amended, by the addition of the words double-underlined and the deletion of the words stricken, to read as follows:

Sec. 10-244. - Emergency Measures.

(e) Costs of emergency repairs. Costs incurred in the performance of emergency work shall be paid by the jurisdiction. The legal counsel of the jurisdiction City shall institute appropriate action against the owner of the premises where the unsafe structure is or was located for the recovery of such costs.

(f) Hearing. Any person ordered to take emergency measures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any affected person shall thereafter, upon petition directed to the appeals Building Code Advisory Board, be afforded a hearing as described in this code.

5. Section 10-246 of the Thornton City Code is hereby amended, by the addition of

the words double-underlined and the deletion of the words stricken, to read as follows:

Sec. 10-246. - Means of appeal. (a) Application for appeal; failure to appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the Building Code Advisory Board of appeals, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 15 days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent plain terms of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted or applied, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means. An application for appeal of a notice of violations shall be based only on a claim that an alleged violation does not violate the plain terms of any applicable code requirement. The application shall be accompanied by the fee

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required under Section 10-34(e). The failure to appeal in accordance with this subsection shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing.

(b) Membership of board. The building code advisory board shall consist of a minimum of five members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to property maintenance and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The code official shall be an ex-officio member but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority, and shall serve staggered and overlapping terms. Burden of proof. The appellant shall have the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence to establish the necessary facts or legal basis in support of a claim to warrant favorable action by the board.

(1) Alternate members. The chief appointing authority shall appoint a minimum of two alternate members who shall be called by the board chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership.

(2) Chairman. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairman.

(3) Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has a personal, professional or financial interest.

(4) Secretary. The code official shall designate a qualified person to serve as secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings in the office of the chief administrative officer.

(5) Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined by law. (c) Notice of meeting. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within 20 days of the filing of an appeal, or at stated periodic meetings. Not less than 10 days before the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published and posted in accordance with Section 2-1(a)(1) and (2) and shall be mailed to the appellant. (d) Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. Only the appellant, the appellant's representative, the code official and any lessee, lessor, lienholder or other person whose financial, contractual or similar interests in the property are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard. A quorum shall consist of a minimum of three members of the building code advisory board membership.

(1) Procedure. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the

secretary procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall conduct a hearing in an informal manner. It shall not require compliance be required to comply with strict rules of evidence, but shall mandate that only relevant information be received. Relevant evidence shall not include any information related to an appellant’s financial ability or wherewithal to make the repairs and improvements required to bring the building or structure into compliance with the provisions of this code. The appellant and building official

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may give opening and closing statements, submit position statements, proffer evidence, examine, cross-examine and redirect examine witnesses, impeach a witness’ credibility and rebut evidence.

(e) Postponed hearing; failure to appear. When the full board is not present to hear an

appeal, either the appellant or the appellant's representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing. The board may postpone a hearing at the request of the appellant only for good cause shown. Failure of the appellant to appear at a scheduled hearing shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing.

(f) Board decision. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the code official only by a concurring vote of a majority of the total number of appointed board members. In hearing an appeal of a notice of violations, the board may decide only whether an alleged violation does not violate the plain terms of any applicable code requirement. The board does not have any authority to decide whether a correction order provides a reasonable time to make the repairs and improvements required to bring the building or structure into compliance with the provisions of this code.

(1) Records and copies. The decision of the board shall be recorded. Copies shall be furnished to the appellant and to the code official.

(2) Administration. The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the board.

(g) Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal, shall have the right to apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be made in the manner and time required by law following the filing of the decision in the office of the code official. (h) (g) Stays of enforcement. Appeals of notice and orders (other than imminent danger

notices) shall stay the enforcement of the notice and order until the appeal is heard by the appeals board.

6. Subsection 10-247(d) is hereby amended, by the addition of the words double-

underlined and the deletion of the words stricken, to read as follows: Sec. 10-247. - Stop work order. (d) Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be penalized as provided in Section 10-423(b) 10-241(d) of the City Code.

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7. Subsection 10-251(d) of the Thornton City Code is hereby amended, by the addition of the words double-underlined and the deletion of the words stricken, to read as follows:

Sec. 10-251. - Exterior property areas. (d) Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of eight inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the approved landscaping plan. If there is no approved plan, landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with Section 18-556. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds or take action to adequately maintain landscaping after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 10-241(c) and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction the civil remedies and penalties provided in Section 10-241(c) and (d), respectively. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property. Assessment of costs shall be in accordance with Section 38-453 of the City Code.


Sec. 10-275. - Elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters. (a) General. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained in compliance with ASME A17.1. The most current certificate of inspection shall be on display at all times within the elevator or attached to the escalator or dumbwaiter, be available for public inspection in the office of the building operator or be posted in a publicly conspicuous location approved by the code official. The inspection and tests shall be performed at not less than the periodic intervals listed in ASME A17.1, Appendix N, except where otherwise specified by the authority having jurisdiction the City.

9. If any portion of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any

reason, such decision shall not affect the constitutionality or validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each part hereof irrespective of the fact that any one part be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

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10. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this ordinance or any portion hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.

11. The repeal or amendment of any provision of the Code by this ordinance shall

not release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change in whole or in part any penalty, forfeiture, or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have been incurred under such provision, and each provision shall be treated and held as still remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper actions, suits, proceedings, and prosecutions for the enforcement of the penalty, forfeiture, or liability, as well as for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree, or order which can or may be rendered, entered, or made in such actions, suits, proceedings, or prosecutions.

12. This ordinance shall take effect upon final passage.

INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED on first reading, ordered posted in full, and title ordered published by the City Council of the City of Thornton, Colorado, on , 2020. PASSED AND ADOPTED on second and final reading on , 2020. CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Jan Kulmann, Mayor ATTEST: Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerk THIS ORDINANCE IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: Luis A. Corchado, City Attorney

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PUBLICATION: Posted at City Hall, Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, and Thornton Active Adult Center after first and second readings. Published on the City’s official website after first reading on ___________________, 2020, and after second and final reading on ___________________, 2020.



D Agenda Location:

N/A Goal(s):

Legal Review:

N/A ___ 1st Reading ___ 2nd Reading

Subject: Discussion Regarding the Facility Plan for the Active Adult Centers, Community Connections Center, and Community Center

Recommended by: Seve Ghose SG Approved by: Kevin S. Woods KW Presenter(s): Seve Ghose, Parks, Recreation & Community Programs Director

Lisa Ranalli, Older Adults Program Manager Chris Steinke, Recreation Superintendent Jaylin Stotler, Community Connections Manager

Ordinance previously introduced by:

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SYNOPSIS: Staff will present the Facility Plan for the current and new Active Adult Center (AAC), the Community Connections Center, and the Community Center. RECOMMENDATION: For informational purposes only. BUDGET/STAFF IMPLICATIONS: None. ALTERNATIVES: For informational purposes only.

BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action) • The new AAC will be completed by July 17, 2020. The grand opening date for the new AAC center

is set for July 31. Due to COVID-19 the timeline is tentative. • Staff will provide tours and curbside meals beginning August 3 at the new AAC. Programming within

the building will begin when safe. • All programming and services will be moved to new AAC from the current facility. These include use

of fitness center, meal program, health services, fitness classes, and drop-in activities. • Transportation for older adults to the current AAC has been provided for the last 30 years and will

continue to be provided to the new AAC. This service is part of the A-Lift program and is a door to door, five days per week, service for adults who no longer drive.

• The existing AAC will be repurposed for use by the Community Connections Division and the nine staff members will move into this building in late July 2020. Programs in this facility will include assistance with resources and weekly programming provided by non-profits that support our residents’ needs. Classes may include, General Education Development (GED), English as Second Language (ESL), and budgeting. Special events, such as resource fairs, will also take place.

• The Community Center will undergo a reinvention process, as shared at the 2020 Strategic Planning Conference (SPC), including public input with a focus on improved recreation opportunities for the entire community and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades.

• A meeting is planned with Cultivando to assist in reaching to a wider community during the outreach efforts.

Facility Plan Active Adult Centers and

Community CenterCity Council Planning Session

July 7, 2020

Purpose and Agenda• Purpose

– Outline the plan for the existing and new Active Adult Centers and Community Center, once the new Active Adult Center is open

• Agenda– New Active Adult Center– Existing Active Adult Center – Community Center

New Active Adult Center• Targeting July 31 for limited opening• All programming and services will

move over to new Active Adult Ctrfrom existing center.

• Transportation will be provided to new AAC 5 days per week.

• AAC is closed on the weekends.

Front of Building

Fitness Room

Front Desk and Lobby

Lounge

Community Connections(Current Active Adult Center)

• Targeting August for transition to Community Connections

• Staff offices for 9• Information and Referrals, Water

Assistance, Help for Homes, Community Gardens

Community ConnectionsProgramming Plans

• English/ Spanish options• Mental Health First Aid• Support Groups• Resource Fairs• General Equivalency Diploma (GED)• English as a Second Language (ESL)• Budgeting• Resume Writing

Space for classes and

special events

Reception

Coordinator Offices

Thornton Recreation Center (Community Center)

• Reinventing facility with focus on families.• Improved recreation opportunities for entire

community, with a focus on specific community needs.• Programming for all ages.• Discussed at the SPC and dependent upon available

funding.• Working with Cultivando to conduct strategic outreach

to the Latino/Hispanic community.• The first meeting is being planned for late July or early

August to elicit feedback. Two meetings will follow.• The first public meeting will include a walkthrough of

the Park and the Center.

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E Agenda Location:

N/A Goal(s):

Legal Review:


Subject: Police Chief Hiring Process

Recommended by: Chris Molison CM Approved by: Kevin S. Woods KW Ordinance previously introduced by:

Presenter(s): Amy Agredano, Senior Human Resources Analyst

Tricia Hinton-Potter, Human Resources Director SYNOPSIS: Staff will present the current status of the Police Chief recruitment, along with planned next steps. RECOMMENDATION: For informational purposes only. BUDGET: The City has engaged the services of a recruitment firm who specializes in recruiting for the position of Police Chief and who has had local success in hiring candidates for other jurisdictions in the Denver Metro area. The estimated total cost of the recruitment is approximately $32,000, plus travel expenses. ALTERNATIVES: For informational purposes only. BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action) Upon receiving notice of the existing Police Chief’s retirement, Human Resources, at the direction of the City Manager, engaged the services of Public Sector Search & Consulting to assist in completing a recruitment for the position. A marketing brochure was created and the City began accepting applications on April 1, 2020. In total there have been approximately 40 applications received for the position, including a diverse pool of applicants and backgrounds. The recruitment is currently proceeding to narrow the pool of applicants, which includes additional screening tools, interviews, and various town halls. City employees, including police employees, senior leadership, and the community will be involved.

City of ThorntonChief of Police

Selection Process

July 7, 2020

Purpose

Provide Council an overview of the process for

Police Chief Selection

Agenda

• Executive Search Firm

• Position Profile

• Applications and Advertisement

• Applicant Data

• Assessment Process

• Timeline

Executive Search Firm• Public Sector Search & Consulting (PSSC)

– Firm focuses exclusively on Police Executive Searches

• Gary Peterson, President/CEO– Police Chief (ret.)– 26-years law enforcement career; 4 years as police chief– Experience as a recruiter before founding PSSC in 2017

• Successful Police Executive Searches include:– Seattle, Dallas, Kansas City, MO, San Francisco and

Sacramento– Regionally, the most recent police chief searches in Boulder

and Wheat Ridge

Position Profile• Ideal Candidate

– Build on Thornton’s excellent police-community relationship– Results-oriented leader dedicated to serving the community – True passion for community policing – Visionary leader who conveys leadership with a strong presence– Outstanding people and management skills

• Strategic Director– Thoughtful when addressing issues related to youth, homelessness,

mental health, and other underserved – Engender trust within all levels of TPD– Recognize the need for strong relationships with allied agencies,

community-based organizations and other regional partners

Position Profile• Principled

– Value alignment– Experienced executive who will inspire confidence and trust– Know how to mentor and develop staff, attract and retain top talent, and

have an appreciation for a diverse workforce– Be a culturally competent leader who will build lasting relationships with

all segments of the community

• Inspiring Communicator– Be a collaborator with an infectious “can do” attitude that inspires others– Have superior communication and leadership skills– Be an inspirational leader, an excellent public speaker who is

responsive to the community, and quick to think on his or her feet in public settings

Applications and Advertisement• Job Posting Opened – April 1st• Advertising Included:

1. National Organization of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE)

2. National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)

3. International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)4. Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police5. Hispanic Command Officers Association (HCOA)6. Disseminated through the Major City Chiefs' Associations

Applicant Data• 41 Applicants

Geographic Diversity – 20 States and the District of Columbia – 9 Applicants From Colorado - including internal

applicant(s)– 4 Applicants from Pennsylvania– 3 Applicants from Florida and Texas – 2 Applicants from Arizona, Illinois, New York, North

Carolina, and Washington– 1 Applicant from Arkansas, California, Georgia, Indiana,

Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin

– 1 applicant from the District of Columbia

Applicant Data (con’t)• 41 Applicants

– 1 applicant has major city – police chief experience– 10 other applicants have police chief experience – 12 applicants served or currently serve as an Assistant

Chief, Inspector or Deputy Chief– 12 applicants have experience as a Commander, Deputy

Inspector, Major or Captain – 3 applicants are Lieutenants– 2 applicants are either a Sergeant or Detective Sergeant– 1 applicant is an FBI Special Agent Supervisor

Applicant Data (con’t)

White Hispanic/Latinx Black

Male 26 8 5

Female 2 0 0

Assessment Process

Initial Screening Semi-Final Assessments

Interview Process Finalist Process

8-12 candidates 3-5 candidates41 Applicants ?

Initial Screening• All candidates cover letters and resumes

reviewed• Screening Team:

– Management Services, City Manager, Police, and PSSC

• Screening for “Position Profile” qualifications

Semi-Final Assessments• Verification of the contents of submission• Two questions Zoom recorded by PSSC• Review Team will view video recorded

questions:– Stakeholders– 6 to 8 members– Position Profile fit

• Presentation to City Manager

Interview Process• Six Panels of ~5 interviewers each• Interview questions selected prior to

interviews– Interviewers select own questions -- consistency– PSSC question bank

• Panel Input– Ranking– Strengths/Weaknesses Assessment– Debrief with City Manager

Interview Process

• Interview Panels:1. Police Line-Level/First Line Supervisors

2. Police Command Staff

3. Business Leaders Council selections – local business owners/managers (1 per Ward)

4. Community Leaders Council selections – HOA Presidents, Spiritual Leaders, School

Leaders, etc. (1 per Ward)

5. Community Partners Organizations such as The Link, Ralston House, Community Reach,

School Superintendents, etc.

6. Area Police Chiefs

Finalist Process• Background Investigations• Psychometric Assessments• Senior Leadership Team Interview Panel• Council/Community Meet & Greet• Community Town Hall• Police Department Town Hall• City Manager Interview• Possible Site Visits• City Manager Selection

Online Survey/Comment Card

Follow up

Timeline• Initial Screening – July• Semi-Final Assessments – July• Interview Process – Mid-August• Finalist Process – Early September

Questions

Brochure Link

https://publicsectorsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/thornton-co-chief-of-police-recruitment.pdf

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