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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-02/27/1979-Adjourned' February 27, 1979 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO Council - Manager Form of Government Adjourned Meeting - 3:00 P.M. An adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held on Tuesday, February 27, 1979, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City of Fort Collins City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Coun- cilmembers: Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Russell, St. Croix, and Wilkinson. Absent: Mayor Suinn. Staff Members Present: Arnold, Lanspery, Ruggiero, Liley and Lewis. Ordinance Denied Amending Section 84-2 of the Code Relating to the Possession, Use or Distribution of No More Than One Ounce of Marijuana and Setting a Penalty Therefor Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "On Thursday, February 15, the City Clerk received an initia- ted measure relating to the decriminalization of marijuana. The petitions for this measure have been officially certi- fied by the City Clerk. There are sufficient signatures to require Council to: 1. Adopt the Ordinance; 2. Place it on the April 3, 1979, ballot; 3. Call a special election to decide the issue. Technically, the oetition was filed too late to compel the Council to place the issue on the April 3rd ballot. However, there is enough time remaining before the April election for the Council to voluntarily put the issue on the April 3rd ballot and avoid the need for a special election. Council considered the proposed ordinance at a work session on October 24, 1978. By a 5 to 1 poll vote, it was decided not to bring the matter before Council as a .formal ordinance, proposal. Based upon this action, it is recommended that (� Council not adopt the ordinance and submit it to the elector- ate on the April 3rd ballot. -290- February 27, 1979 Also attached is a memo from the City Attorney addressing the substance of the initiative." The following, persons spoke to the proposed ordinance: 1. Tonv Massaro, 518 Tyler 2. Geoffrey Gothelf, 616 W. 0live 3. Police officer, Ray Martinez 4. Ken Benetti Councilman Russell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Bloom to deny Ordinance No. 25, 1979. Yeas: Councilmem- bers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Russell and Wilkinson. Nays: Councilman St. Croix. THE MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance Adopted Placing People's Initiative No. 2 on the Ballot for the April 3rd General Election Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "As previously indicated by City Clerk, Verna Lewis, a suf- ficient number of signatures were certified to qualify the marijuana initiative to be placed on the ballot for the gen- eral election to be held on April 3rd. As you know, on properly certified initiated measures, Council must either pass the proposed ordinance without changes or place it on the ballot for consideration by the qualified electors of the City. The attached Ordinance submits the proposed Or- dinance concerning marijuana to the voters. In the event that Council chooses not to pass the proposed marijuana or- dinance as set forth on the initiative petition, then Coun- cil should pass the attached ordinance placing the measure on the ballot. Staff recommends approval." City Attorney stated this ordinance would place the proposed ordinance concerning marijuana on the April ballot. The Or- dinance provides a maximum fine of $5.00. Home Rule Cities can adopt ordinances of this kind. Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rus- sell, to adopt Ordinance No. 29, 1979 on first reading. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Russell, St. Croix and Wilkinson. flays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -291- 1 February 27, 1979 ' Board and Commission Appointments Reviewed Following is the City Manager's memorandum on this item: "Mr. Robert Zimdahl, Chairman of the Human Relations Commis- sion, wishes to review the record of appointments made to City Boards and Commissions since last May." Mr. Zimdahl reported on the number of Spanish sur-named and women appointed to Boards and Commissions. Councilwoman Gray inquired if changes had been made in the application forms for boards and commissions and if not she urged the forms be changes. City Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Zimdahl for his report. Other Business (a). City Manager Arnold called Council's attention to a letter from Recycle Something, requesting Council endorsement of a printed brochure that Recycle Some- thing will use for solicitation of private and cor- porate contribution. The endorsement would read: "The Fort Collins City Council supports the efforts of Recycle Something and urges your support also." Councilwoman Gray made a motion, seconded by Council- man Wilkinson, to approve the statement. Yeas: Coun- cilmembers Bowling, Gray, Russell, St. Croix and Wil- kinson. Nays: Councilman Bloom. THE MOTION CARRIED. (b). City Manager Arnold then referred to a memorandum from City Clerk, Verna Lewis, and Assistant City Manager, Paul Lanspery, regarding the 1979 Legislative update. City Manager Arnold stated there is no action required at this time but urged Council to contact Sentor Ander- son and Woodard on the Annexation Bill. (c). Councilman Russell stated he wished to resign from the Platte River Power Authority Board in order that another ' Councilmember be appointed to serve on this Board. -292- February 27, 1979 Councilman Bowling made a motion, seconded by Coun- cilwoman Gray to appoint Councilman Wilkinson to serve as the City's representative to the Platte River Board. Yeas: Councilmembers Bloom, Bowling, Gray, Russell, St. Croix and Wilkinson. Nays: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. A confirming Resolution will be brought back to the Council on *larch 13, 1979. Adjournment Vice Mayor St. Croix adjourned the meeting to March 13, 1979 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk -293-