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CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
7:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL, APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

CONSENT AGENDA

The listing under "Consent Agenda" is a group of items to be acted on with a single motion and vote. This agenda is designed to expedite the handling of limited routine matters by City Council. Either the public or a Councilmember may request that an item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at that time, prior to Council's vote. The Mayor will ask if a citizen or Councilmember wishes to have any specific item removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

Approval of the Council Worksession and Agenda Minutes of May 23, 2023.

Approval of the Expenditure List for June 13, 2023

Approval of a renewal application for a Retail Marijuana Store License/Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility for Rinnie Rulez LLC, DBA Doobie Sisters/Dobbie Sisters Botanics, located at 695 North Broadway, Unit 1 and 2, Cortez.

Approval of a renewal application for a Retail Marijuana Center License for NuVue Pharma LLC, to be located at 503 Patton Street, Cortez.

Approval of a renewal Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Liquor License for Western Refining Retail, LLC, DBA Speedway #9499, located at 921 East Main Street, Cortez.

Approval of a renewal Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Kashmien, LLC, DBA Lotsa Pasta and That'za Pizza, located at 439 East Main Street, Cortez.

Approval of a renewal Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Ocean Pearl of Cortez, LLC, DBA Ocean Pearl Chinese Restaurant, located at 300 East Main Street, Cortez.

Approval of a renewal Tavern Liquor License for A&S LLC, DBA Angel's End Zone, located at 309 North Broadway, Cortez.

Approval of an Outdoor Dining Agreement between the City of Cortez and Community Radio Project Inc., DBA KSJD, located at 2-8 East Main Street, Cortez.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

There is no limit to the number of speakers, although public comments will be held to an overall time limit of 30 minutes.
(Speakers have a time limit of three (3) minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to another commenter. Please reference rules below.)

PRESENTATIONS

Award of the Colorado Grand Scholarship to Mancos High School Senior Sophie Eschallier

Proclamation for Pride Month in the City of Cortez

April 2023 Financial Statements

Discussion on Council Chambers AV Equipment Purchase.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

2023 Clarifier Drive Replacement Project

2023 Clarifier Drive Replacement Project bid results.

Presenter: Brian K. Peckins, Director of Public Works

Resolution No. 12, Series 2023, Drought Management and Mitigation Plan

Resolution No. 12, Series 2023, adopting the Drought Management and Mitigation Plan for the City of Cortez.

Presenter: Brian K. Peckins, Director of Public Works

Ordinance No. 1321, Series 2023, Proposed Update to Sec. 2-3, Council Rules of Procedure

The purpose and necessity to propose amendments to Section 2-3, COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE, of the City Code.

Presenter: Drew Sanders, City Manager

Appointment/Re-appointments to City Advisory Boards

Appointments/Re-Appointments to the Cortez Arts Advisory Board and the Cortez Historic Preservation Board.

Presenter: Linda Smith, City Clerk

DRAFT RESOLUTION/ORDINANCES

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

11.

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mayor's Report on Workshop

Other Board Reports

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OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Council will consider going into Executive Session to discuss the possible purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real, personal, or other property interest under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a) and for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e). Council will also consider going into Executive Session for discussion of a personnel matter, and specifically to conduct an annual performance review of the Cortez City Manager and to discuss possible amendments to Mr. Sanders' employment agreement as authorized by C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(f)(I). The Executive Session will not involve any specific employee who has requested discussion of the matter in open session; any member of this body or any elected official; the appointment of any person to fill an office of this body or of an elected official; or personnel policies that do not require the discussion of matters personal to particular employees.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

There is no limit to the number of speakers and no overall time limit.
(Speakers have a time limit of three (3) minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to another commenter. Please reference rules below.)

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ADJOURNMENT

PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 11, SERIES 2022, PUBLIC COMMENT:

--Individuals may comment regarding items on the Council agenda or any other topic they wish to address the City Council about, including items discussed in a previous Council Workshop. Those wishing to comment must register by completing an "Intent to Speak" card (located outside of the Council chambers). Completed cards will be collected at the start of the meeting and delivered to the Mayor, who will call each speaker to the podium at the appropriate time. Comments specific to agenda items scheduled for public hearings should be reserved and delivered during the public hearing session.
--Courtesy, civility, and respect for others is expected. All comments should be addressed directly to the Council. Commenters who are called upon by the Mayor to speak are the only persons allowed to speak during the allotted time. Comments, or other distractions from the audience intended for commenters or others are not permitted. The Mayor, as the chairperson for the meeting, retains the discretion to deviate from the formats described below.
--There are two general opportunities for citizens to address the Council:
For the first opportunity (which will occur toward the start of the meeting) there is no limit to the number of speakers, although public comments will be held to an overall time limit of 30 minutes so City business may proceed. Speakers have a time limit of 3 minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to other commenters.
For the second opportunity (which will occur toward the end of the meeting) there is no limit to the number of speakers, and no overall time limit. Speakers have a time limit of 3 minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to other commenters.
--Other Opportunities to Participate
Citizens may also participate via email if addressed to councilcomments@cortezco.gov. Comments received by 3:00pm the day of a Council meeting will be delivered to Council the same day and entered into the meeting minutes. Citizens may also send letters to the Council by addressing them to "City Council" 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, CO 81321. In-person deliveries are also accepted.

MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
--For a conference with the City attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b);
--For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e);
--To discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real, personal, or other property interest under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a)
--For discussion of a personnel matter under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(f) and not involving: any specific fie employees who have requested discussion of the matter in open session: any member of this body or any elected official: the appointment of any person to fill an office of this body or of an elected official: or personnel policies that do not require the discussion of matters personal to particular employees
--For discussion of a matter required to be kept confidential by the following federal or state law, or regulation: ____ under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(c)
--For discussion of specialized details of security arrangements or investigations under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(d)
--For consideration of documents protected by the mandatory nondisclosure provisions of the Open Records Act under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(g)

AND THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE PROVIDED:
(a brief description must be included following the statute citation regarding why the executive session is being held)