Council Goals Envision a safe, flourishing downtown that provides a strong commercial tax base Strive to be active stewards ofe existing aging infrastructure Recognize importance of experience, well trained, and community minded staff Ensure its electorate is well informed of on-going successes and future plans Envision a safe, secure community for its families and youth Promote redevelopment of existing businesses and neighborhoods and increase quality of life for all its residents  AGENDA La Junta, Colorado April 3, 2023 6:00 PM Council Chambers Municipal Building 601 Colorado Avenue  REGULAR MEETING LA. JUNTA CITY COUNCIL  CALL TO ORDER (Mayor Ayala) INVOCATION (Mayor Ayala) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Mayor Ayala) ROLL CALL (City Clerk) Council Members Ramirez Velasquez Mcintyre Ayala Ochoa Vela Pantoya  Supervisors  Others  MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS (Mayor) (Action) Regular Meeting March 20, 2023 A. LJHS Science Fair (Everett Ediger) (Zoey Montoya) B. Eagle Scout Project (Jackson Smith)  INFORMATION  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (5-minute time limit per person)  NEWI BUSINESS  A. Liquor Licenses (City Attorney) (Action)  1. Application for a Special Event Permit by Otero Museum Association, Event Manager, Dave Hill. The event is their Annual Museum Benefit to bel held April 21, 2023 from 5:30 2. Application for a Special Event Permit by La Junta Rotary, Event Manager, Aimee Hill. The event is their Annual Fundraiser to be held April 29, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 1. $500.00 to Studebaker Drivers Club North Central Zone Meet = June 22-24, 2023, C. - First Reading/AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OFLAJUNTAAMENDINGTITLE170F1 THE  p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 218 Anderson. Avenue p.m. at 315 Santa Fe Avenue advertising and marketing  B. Tourism Board Recommendation for Funding (Mayor) (Action)  MUNICIPAL CODE (City Attorney) (Action)  D. Committee/Board Reports E.Cityl Manager's Comments F. Governing Body Comments G. ADJOURN  OF    Page 1of3  CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 20, 2023  Subject to approval at the April 3, 2023 City Council Meeting  STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF OTERO CITY OF LAJUNTA  ) )ss  CALL TO ORDER: A regular meeting of the City Council oft the City of La. Junta, Colorado, was called to order by Mayor Ayala on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the INVOCATION: Pastor Brandon Mills, First Southern Baptist Church, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Ayala led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Municipal Building.  ROLL CALL: The following Council Members were present:  Damon Ramirez, Ward 1 Paul Velasquez, Ward 1 Elaine Mcintyre, Ward 2 Joe Ayala, Mayor Edward Vela, Ward 3 Lisa Pantoya, Ward 3 Chandra Ochoa, Ward 2 Melanie Scofield, City Clerk Paula Mahoney, Admin. Asst. Todd Quick, Police Chief Julie Worley, Chamber of Commerce Mike Bourget, La Junta Chad Penner, La Junta Bethany Bender, La Junta Bette McFarren, RF Gazette  Absent:  Also present: Bill Jackson, Asst. City Manager  MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Mayor Ayala asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes oft the Regular City Council Meeting of March 6, 2023. Hearing none, the mayor asked fora a  motion to approve the minutes as published.  MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MARCH 6, 2023 MINUTES AS PUBLISHED: Mcintyre  SECOND: Ramirez  DISCUSSION: There was no discussion VOTE: The motion carried 6-0 (Ochoa absent)  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS (5-minute time limit per person): 1. Mike Bourget, 2411 Santa Fe Avenue: Made a public disclosure. Mr. Bourget is an elected official for the City of La Junta Utility Board. In his private life he is a contractor and is proposing to have a contract with the City of La Junta for the La Junta Police Memorial Training Facility, installing some  handicap bathrooms at the firing range.  NEW BUSINESS A. Liquor Licenses  1. Application for Renewal of a Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License by Mexico City Café Inc., d/bla Mexico City Café, 1617 Raton Avenue. The application is in order and has been reviewed by City supervisors for compliance with City and State codes. Appropriate fees have  been tendered and the Asst. City Manager recommends approval.    Page 2 of3  CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 20, 2023  MOTION TO GRANT A RENEWAL OF A HOTEL & RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE BY MEXICO CITY CAFÉ INC., D/B/A MEXICO CITY CAFÉ, 1617 RATON AVENUE: McIntyre  SECOND: Pantoya  DISCUSSION: There was no discussion VOTE: The motion carried 6-0 (Ochoa absent)  2. Application for Renewal of a Tavern Liquor License by Red Dog Revisited LLC, d/bla Red Dog Revisited, 709 E. 3rd Street. The application is in order and has been reviewed by City supervisors for compliance with City and State codes. Appropriate fees have been tendered and MOTION TO GRANT A RENEWAL OF A TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE BY RED DOG REVISITED LLC, D/BIA RED DOGREVISITED, 709 E. 3RD STREET: Pantoya  the Asst. City Manager recommends approval.  SECOND: Velasquez  DISCUSSION: There was no discussion VOTE: The motion carried 6-0 (Ochoa absent) 1. AVRMC Board (Council Member McIntyre):  B. Committee/Board Reports  Shared a copy of the AVRMC Executive Summary. Joint dinner meeting is next Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00 p.m. Looking at chip sealing about twenty-nine blocks this year.  D. City Manager's Comments (Given by Asst. City Manager Jackson)  The Brick and Tile playground is being constructed. Weather has slowed down the Poured the floor for the bathroom for the Brick and Tile Park. Will start building walls in Should receive the Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit, in order to start the bidding The EPA is going to start testing for PFAS. We are working with our engineers on this. We have 200 kids signed up for soccer. There were only thirteen kids in the 7th-gth grade, sO Have ordered the scoreboard for Veteran's Field. Itwon't be delivered until the end of. July. The Senior Center is having an open house on April 21st from 1:00-3:00 p.m., showcasing Asst. City Manager Jackson: The budget was approved as presented. Now staff is operating on a 24% reduction in the general fund. We need to solidify that and explore other MOTION TO APPROVE THE BUDGET WITH REDUCTIONS MINUS THE PERSONNEL CUTS; IF THERE ARE GOING TO BE PERSONNEL CUTS, THAT WOULD BE BROUGHT DISCUSSION: The Ark' Valley Conduit and pending utility rate increases have no impact on the General Fund, these are Enterprise Funds. The original budget was already approved. The internal changes for the 24% cuts need to be approved as an amendment to the budget. It is up to the Council to approve what each department in the general fund was VOTE: Those voting YES: Ramirez, Velasquez, Ayala, Vela, Pantoya  progress. twenty-eight days.  process for the trail, in the next couple of weeks. we don't have enough kids for that age group.  their services.  options for individual departments.  TO CITY COUNCIL AT AI LATER TIME: Pantoya  SECOND: Velasquez  ablet to cut.  Those voting NO: Mcintyre The motion carried 5-1 (Ochoa absent)    CITY COUNCIL MEETING - March 20, 2023 E. Governing Body Comments 1. Council Member Velasquez:  Page 3of3  Reminder about the Mass Tragedy Event Preparedness overview that's going to take place  ont the 22nd at the Otero College Student Center. Our tumbleweed pile by the bowling alley is back.  2. Council Member Mcintyre:  Last Friday, attended the Library's Friday Fillers movie with my grandkids. Fox Theatre sponsors that with a $5 snack box kit for the kids and the Library pays for the movie. Thank The Picketwire had Theatre 101, It was a two-day event. My kids attended and really Gearing up for the Summer Reading Program at the Library. Any volunteers that are AmeriTowne was amazing. Igot to meet the mayor. It was a really great event and I hopei it  you. 3. Mayor Ayala: enjoyed it.  interested in helping out with that would be welcome.  continues to build.  There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.  ATTEST:  CITY OF LA. JUNTA Joe Ayala, Mayor  Melanie R. Scofield, City Clerk    ORDINANCE NO. 1644  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA JUNTA AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE  WHEREAS, the City has adopted various provisions with  Title 17 for use within the City; and  WHEREAS, the City desires to update its code;  WHEREAS, the City received from the Department of Local Affairs ("DOLA") a Rural Economic Development Incentive (REDI) Grant to assist with economic development and the creation of affordable workforce housing for the  community; and  WHEREAS, the update of the City's zoning code includes DOLA's qualified strategies for the creation,of affordable housing including the expedited review of housing projects throughout the City, allowing for mixed use in the downtown commercial core, and allowing for additional housing types including multifamily, ADUS, and townhomes to create housing mobility for the City's workforce and aging  population;  WHEREAS, the update of the City's zoning code allows for compliance with the State wide ballot initiative Prop 123 by expediting the City's ability to create additional  affordable housing units over the next 3 years;  WHEREAS, the City desires to support the business community by allowing flexibility and adding new commercial uses that diversify and increase employment opportunities for its residents in its commercial and industrial zones;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council as SECTION 1. Title 17 of the Municipal Code is repealed  follows:  in its entirety. SECTION 2.  A new Title 17, attached hereto as  "Exhibit A" is enacted in its entirety. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE:  The effective date of  this Ordinance shall be effective May 1, 2023    SECTION 4. Consistent with provisions of the City Home Rule Charter, this ordinance and the provisions thereof  shall be published by title only.  SECTION 5. A copy of the ordinance shall be available at the City Engineer's office for citizen review upon  request.  INTRODUCED, READ IN FULL, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING as amended this  on the first reading the 3rd day of April, 2023.  day of April, 2023.  CITY OF LA JUNTA  Joseph Ayala, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melanie R. Scofield, City Clerk    City Manager Comments  The Brick and Tile playground should be completed, except shelters, within the next We poured the floor for the bathroom for the Brick and Tile Park. We will start building We received the Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit. Now we are waiting on CDOT to issue notice to proceed, then we'll start the bidding process for the trail. The Senior Center is having an open house on April 21st from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We have two of our Wastewater operators leaving, one to Las Animas and one to EPA came through to evaluate our demolition buildings. They will schedule us for the next month or sO. They are getting a review on whether they can help with nursing Otero College held a regional tournament at our golf course with 81 teams. Friends of the Library are having a book sale on the 29th of April on the library patio.  couple of weeks. Weather has slowed it down.  walls this next week.  We are working with Utility board on the Rate Study.  showcasing their services.  retirement. We are working on replacements. Auditors are here, so we will be busy with them for a while.  home west.  Wildland fire season is here, be careful.