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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-18 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Evening Meeting Agenda1.Citizen Participation (10 min.) 1.1 Citizen Participation 2.Any action as a result of executive session 3.Proclamation 3.1 Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2022, National Friends of Library Week 10 min. Approve Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2022. Presenter(s): Lori Barnes, Director of Library Services Background: Friends of Libraries groups have their very own national week of celebration! United for Libraries coordinates this 17th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 16- 22, 2022. United for Libraries is a division of the American Library Association with over 4,000 members representing hundreds of thousands of library supporters. United for Libraries supports those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for libraries, and brings together library trustees, advocates, friends, and foundations into a partnership that creates a powerful force for libraries in the 21st century. https://dominiquetaylorphotography.pixieset.com/vaillibrarychampagnecelebration/ 4.Consent Agenda (5 min.) 4.1 September 6, 2022 TC Meeting Minutes 4.2 September 20, 2022 TC Meeting Minutes VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Evening Session Agenda Town Council Chambers 6:00 PM, October 18, 2022 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. Citizen Participation.pdf Proclamation No 8, Series of 2022.pdf 090622 TC Meeting Minutes.pdf 1 4.3 Contract Award to BFX Fire Apparatus for Type 6 Brush Truck for 2023 Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with BFX Fire Apparatus to purchase a Type 6 Brush truck in 2023 for the quoted price of $243,850.00. Background: The TOV owns and operates two Type 6 Brush Trucks. The older of the two is scheduled to be replaced in 2023 as per our HEF 10 year replacement plan. The truck scheduled for replacement has been in service as a front line wildland apparatus for 10 years and is beginning to show signs of wear and increased maintenance needs. As most things these days the delays and build times are significantly extended. We would like to enter into this agreement as soon as possible in hopes to receive this apparatus in the fall of 2023. The quote that we hope to award states a 365 day build time. The original budget in the HEF plan was for $166,300.00. With inflation to labor, vehicles and build materials this budget number fell significantly short of the bids which were received for the vehicle. After the RFP process we will need to approve more funding to make this project happen. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with BFX Fire Apparatus to purchase a Type 6 Brush truck in 2023 for the quoted price of $243,850.00. 4.4 Contract Award to Golden Peak Productions for the production of the Vail Après Village Concerts and Vail's 60th Birthday Bash Direct the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Golden Peak Productions, on a form approved by the Town Attorney, for the production of the Vail Après Village Concerts and Vail's 60th Birthday Bash in an amount not to exceed $140,000. Background: An RFP was published for Vail Après Village Concerts and Vail's 60th Birthday Bash, 5 proposals were received and an event producer was chosen for this scope of work. Town staff and Vail Mountain staff collaborated on the publishing of the RFP and the review of the proposals to find the right event production partner. Five proposals were submitted and reviewed and Golden Peak Productions was selected for their creative proposal, experience with local and national events, concert production and operations experience, and extensive food and beverage and concessions experience. Staff Recommendation: Direct the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Golden Peak Productions, on a form approved by the Town Attorney, for the production of the Vail Après Village Concerts and Vail's 60th Birthday Bash in an amount not to exceed $140,000. 092022 TC Meeting Minutes.pdf Town Council Type 6 Brush Truck Memorandum- PC comments.pdf Council Memo - Early Season Events Contract FINAL.pdf 2 5.Town Manager Report (10 min.) 6.Presentations/Discussion 6.1 Cultural Alliance Group Presentation 45 min. Information update only. No action requested. Presenter(s): Pedro Campos and Tim Losa, Zehren & Associates Background: The Town of Vail Cultural Alliance, in concert with the Town of Vail Community Development Department, has contracted with Zehren and Associates to explore space and programming elements of a potential development on the current site of the Children's Garden of Learning (former charter bus lot) and the areas adjacent to the south side of the Lionshead Parking Structure. These areas are components of the adopted Civic Area Master Plan. The concept behind this new public amenity, called The Hub, is a multi-use facility to accommodate community gathering, performing arts, museum galleries, business incubator space, civic functions and workforce housing. Staff Recommendation: Listen to presentation and provide feedback. 7.Action Items 7.1 Resolution No. 49, Series of 2022, In Support of Town of Vail Ballot Issue 2H- Formation of Eagle Valley Transportation Authority 10 min. Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 49, Series of 2022. Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager Background: The Vail Town Council supports and endorses Town of Vail Ballot Issue 2H for the formation of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority in the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Coordinated Election, as a measure that will improve and enhance regional transportation services offered to the workforce, residents and guests and which will also promote increased livability, sustainability and economic vitality for Vail and the Eagle County region. 7.2 Resolution No. 50, Series 2022, A Resolution in Support of Town of Vail Ballot Issue 2I- Authorizing the Excess Revenue Collected from the Town's Sales Tax to be Retained and Spent on Housing Initiatives 5 min. Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 50, Series of 2022. Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager Background: The Town Council adopted Resolution No. 35, Series 2022, a Resolution of the Vail Town Council submitting a ballot issue (2I) to the registered electors of the Town at the 221005 - TOV - Civic Center Hub.pdf Res 49 Suppot RTA.pdf 3 Town’s General Coordinated Election on November 8, 2022 on August 2, 2022. The Town of Vail encourages voters to support ballot issue 2I, allowing the town to retain unexpected excess revenues projected to be collected in the first year. 7.3 Special Operation Unit Purchase Request 10 min. Approve the purchase of the Vantage Robot with the Hot Gas Delivery System and approve the allocation of funds not to exceed $97,500.00. Presenter(s): Commander Justin Liffick, Vail Police Department Background: An Executive Order, signed by President Biden significantly limits the ability to utilize equipment received from the 1033 program. The purchase of this robot will allow the Eagle County Special Operations Unit to use the robot and not have any conflicts with federal or state mandates. Technology has increased significantly since our current robot was manufactured. Staff Recommendation: Approve the purchase of the Vantage Robot with the Hot Gas Delivery System and approve the allocation of funds not to exceed $97,500.00. 8.Public Hearings 8.1 Ordinance No. 19, Series of 2022, Second Reading, An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Title 5, Chapter 11 Of The Vail Town Code Concerning The Abatement Of Diseased Trees and Wildfire Fuels 5 min. Approve or approve with modifications Second Reading of Ordinance No. 19 Series of 2022 Presenter(s): Paul Cada, Wildland Manager Background: Staff has identified a number of practical difficulties with the application of Title 5, Chapter 11 of the Vail Town Code. Staff recommends changes to this section of Town Code to resolve identified issues with the issuance of tree removal permits and the abatement process for hazardous wildfire fuels. Staff Recommendation: Approve or approve with modifications Second Reading of Ordinance No. 19 Series of 2022 9.Adjournment (7:50pm estimate) Res 50 Support Hsg Tax.pdf Vail Town Council Memo for SWAT Robot.pdf Staff memo_ord 19_second reading_10_18_2022.docx Fire Fuel-O1910052022.pdf Meeting agendas and materials can be accessed prior to meeting day on the Town of Vail website www.vailgov.com. All town council meetings will be streamed live by High Five Access Media and available for public viewing as the meeting is happening. The meeting videos are also posted to High Five Access Media website the week following meeting day, www.highfivemedia.org. 4 Please call 970-479-2136 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 48 hour notification dial 711. 5 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.1 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Citizen Participation AGENDA SECTION:Citizen Participation (10 min.) SUBJECT:Citizen Participation SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Citizen Participation.pdf 6 From:Billy Deline To:Council Dist List Subject:Parking Date:Tuesday, October 18, 2022 2:01:13 PM Hello, I understand you are trying to make money by increasing the cost of parking and decreasing the amount of free parking hours, but I believe this is an extremely foolish cash grab. We are already living in a town struggling to hire and retain employees. With low wages and such high costs of living we are all having to make so many sacrifices to live and work in the town that we love. Many employees have been priced out of the town of vail and as a result are not able to take advantage of the free in town bus, so having the parking garage free after three allows pretty much every restaurant employee the ability to come to work. Increasing the fees per hour, parking pass rates, opening employee lots to the public and decreasing the free parking times is a slap in the face to the locals that work in the village and lionshead, and will ultimately hurt the town and mountain in the long run. Sincerely, Billy Deline Vail Ski Patrol Sent from my iPhone 7 From:Duncan Robinson To:Council Dist List Subject:Parking Date:Monday, October 17, 2022 11:03:42 PM Town of Vail, I am a lowly employee at Vail and I own a small trades business. You are dependent on people like me, but maybe I am replaceable. Keep up these kinds of small jabs to the lowly employee and we will see if we are replaceable. I don’t know. I don’t want to find out and it would be bad for you if we were not replaceable. My comments come from frustrations around working in vail and having to park in vail. First of all I have praise for the town for notifying the public of the parking rate changes and for making efforts to provide employee housing, which the the two big employers in vail have turned their backs to. Those employers being Vail Health and Vail Resorts, both of which get an F for employee awareness and appreciation. My wife and friends are Vail Health employees, so I hear that side of the story as well. But the town is not off the hook. The town of Vail states this parking rate change is in an effort to meet it sustainability goals and green house gas emission goals. This is a way of changing behavior, but a passive way of approaching those goals and while they are at it, they will make a bunch more money, off the backs of the employees who can afford it least. I challenge the town to take the extra revenue from this new parking plan and invest it in Eco transit for more service or discounted employee passes for carpooling employees or another means of giving the lowly employee another option. Collaborate with the county with Vail Resorts, with Vail Health or tell us how you are trying or are making efforts in these arenas. Do you worl with the Vail Valley Partnership or VRD for solutions. They are not the names that come to mind around parking, but they seem to care about people and the community and I’m sure they could help with solutions if this is the best you can do. What incentives do you have for cars with 2 or more passengers or 3 or more passengers, that is a more active solution, if you are truly concerned about sustainability and green house gas emissions. Don’t make the lowly employees beg and plead and spend time that we don’t have trying to force the big players to work together. This looks bad for the town, it looks like another cash grab. I grew up in the valley, I now own a business and have a family in the valley and it is these kinds of small jabs that make me think, maybe we should move, maybe we are replaceable, maybe the place that nurtured me to adulthood just does not care about us and our families any more. Maybe the town of vail, vail health, and vail resorts wants this place to be a community of transient single people, who have the flexibility to avoid these changes in the game. Thank you for your time Duncan 8 From:Chrissie Oken To:Council Dist List Cc:letters@vaildaily.com Subject:Comments for Council Meeting 11/18 Date:Monday, October 17, 2022 6:22:19 PM Hey TOV Council, I understand the parking pay structure has already been set for this year, but I wanted to let you know how it is impacting workers from the Vail Valley who don't live on the TOV free bus line. I am someone who has always bought the Pink Pass, and appreciated its value in the past. However, every year, it has felt less and less valuable. The $75 increase, on its own, is not particularly substantial, but when it brings the pass up to $425 that is quite meaningful. Unfortunately, it feels on par with the trend by Vail Town Council to disvalue workers over the last few years, who make the town an amazing place to visit for our guests. -Calling the Ford Park, Soccer Field, and Red Sandstone Parking areas "Employee" lots is now a total misnomer. The public can now park there whenever they want for way cheaper than the village structures and they will be overflow lots as well. These are not employee lots. I'm not sure what the end game is, but it feels like this is a way for you all to make way more money and screw over local workers. -Ford Park has never had a reliable bus service. The bus often leaves early or late, which can really impact workers trying to get in for early hours. As a ski patroller, it can really suck when the bus pulls away early or never shows up when we have to be there early to do avalanche control work. The weather typically sucks on these days, which is why we're there early in the first place. -The winter concert series has always displaced Pink Pass holders, and the alternate options have never been communicated well, if available at all. So on weeks and weekends that are supposed to attract more business to the TOV, essential workers (I'm going out on a limb to assume you agree ski patrol is essential to the mountain functioning) are left scrambling, stressed, and paying to go to work. You all have mentioned no solutions for this in '22-'23. -Finally, the TOV's wrangling with Vail Resorts to shut down employee housing is so upsetting and connected to the parking issue. TOV doesn't want to create more places for workers to live, and they don't want people to be able to park near where they have to work. The Eagle Valley transportation does not have enough volume. So... where are the workers supposed to materialize from? The NIMBYMism is nauseating. (On a side note, the barring of delivery vehicles from the town with the partnership with 106 West reeks of racketeering. As a local who frequents businesses in town, it has been interesting to hear of the distributors who are not interested in serving the village any more because of the price hike. It's really unclear who this is trying to serve; in the past I've only seen tractor trailers in the village in the early morning, before our guests are typically out and about. It's not as though Vail has a lack of customers. I only bring this up because I have heard that you all are subsidizing this delivery company when you should be subsidizing employee 9 parking and living. It's really unfortunate.) Anyway, thanks for listening, if you all are interested. Chrissie Oken Minturn Homeowner Vail Ski Patroller (704) 236-8616 10 From:Robyn Smith To:PublicInputTownCouncil; Council Dist List Subject:Not in my backyard: West Vail Roundabout Lighting Date:Monday, October 17, 2022 1:30:44 PM Attachments:RoundaboutLightingNIMBY.pdf As a Vail homeowner of 411 days, I hope you will consider the attached request to limit and/or delay development in my backyard. I would prefer to be kept in the dark. Thank you for your consideration. 2373 Lower Traverse Way Robyn Smith EMBUZI m:917.596.7618 w:embuzi.com e: robyn@embuzi.com 11 ASK: During your budget review on Tuesday 10-18-22 please consider delaying the West Vail portion of the roundabout lighting project - which is currently part of the $2.75m capital project detailed on the right 3 Reasons to consider delaying the West Vail portion of this project: 1: Light pollution has negative effects on human health & wildlife - LED's for outdoor lighting are particularly problematic. Landscaping and tree growth between the residences and the roundabout is limited and does not provide any light diffusion from the bedroom levels of the homes along Lower Traverse Way. The berm is owned by WEST VAIL ASSOCIATES LTD – not Chamonix Townhomes. Existing light sources indicated in orange. 12 2: The West Vail Master Plan Transportation and Mobility Analysis speaks to multimodal safety and access. Lack of lighting is not identified as an issue. • Six locations account for 72% of West Vail crashes • 59% of West Vail crashes occur outside the three gas stations Why lack of lighting is not the safety issue: • Two of those gas station are on the West Vail North Roundabout • These gas stations are already extremely well-lit at all hours • Pedestrian and bike traffic is limited during non-daylight hours • CDOT non-motorist crash data indicates that the overwhelming majority of incidents in Vail occur during daylight hours: 13 3. The West Vail Roundabouts are the “Gateway to Vail”. The West Vail Master Plan began in 2020 and is still in the development process. Phase II: Commercial is scheduled for March-August 2023; Phase III: Transportation and Mobility is slated for November 2023 - March 2024 The Roundabout lighting project design began in 2018. It may be prudent to delay/reevaluate the West Vail Roundabout lighting project to better align with implementation of the master plan 14 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 TIME:10 min. SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Proclamation AGENDA SECTION:Proclamation SUBJECT:Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2022, National Friends of Library Week SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2022. PRESENTER(S):Lori Barnes, Director of Library Services VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation No 8, Series of 2022.pdf 15 Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2022 National Friends of Libraries Week Whereas, the Friends of Vail Public Library, revitalized in 2010, raise money that enables our library to move from good to great -- providing the resources for additional programming, much needed equipment, support for children’s summer reading, and special events throughout the year; Whereas, the work of the Friends highlights, on an on-going basis, the fact that our library is the cornerstone of the community providing opportunities for all to engage in the joy of life-long learning and connect with the thoughts and ideas of others from ages past to the present; Whereas, the Friends understand the critical importance of well funded libraries and advocate to ensure that our library gets the resources it needs to provide a wide variety of services to all ages, including access to print and electronic materials, along with expert assistance in research, readers’ advisory, and children’s services; Whereas, the Friends’ gift of their time and commitment to the library sets an example for all in how volunteerism leads to positive civic engagement and the betterment of our community; Whereas, the Friends have raised over $300,000 since 2010, and currently over 350 community members contribute annually to the Friends. Each year we celebrate and thank our Friends by way of the annual Champagne Celebration (captured this year by photographer, Dominique Taylor); Whereas, the Friends generosity has allowed the library to offer and sustain services and programs such as: • One Book One Valley Community Read • StoryWalk at Bighorn park in East Vail • Books for Babies program in partnership with Vail Health • Betty Ford Alpine Gardens lunches for seniors • Tech Studio upgrades • Vail Valley Voices oral history project • Digitization of the Vail Trail newspaper; Whereas, National Friends of Libraries Week is coordinated by United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association with over 4,000 members representing hundreds of thousands of library supporters. United for Libraries supports those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for libraries, and brings together library trustees, advocates, friends, and foundations into a partnership that creates a powerful force for libraries in the 21st century; Now, therefore, the Vail Town Council do hereby proclaim October 16-22, 2022, as National Friends of Libraries week in Vail, Colorado and urge everyone to join the Friends of the Library and thank them for all they do to make our library and community so much better. Vail Town Council Attest: ________________________ _______________________ Kim Langmaid, Mayor Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk 16 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (5 min.) SUBJECT:September 6, 2022 TC Meeting Minutes SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 090622 TC Meeting Minutes.pdf 17 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022 Page 1 Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 6, 2022 6:00 P.M. Vail Town Council Chambers The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Langmaid. Members present: Kim Langmaid, Mayor Travis Coggin, Mayor Pro Tem Barry Davis Kevin Foley Jen Mason Pete Seibert Jonathan Staufer Staff members present: Stan Zemler, Town Manager Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk 1.Citizen Participation Diane Carpenter, a Vail resident, expressed her concern for safety regarding trees near the Vail Village at Gore Creek in the Restore the Gore Project. Debbie King Ford, a Vail resident, asked Council to stay the course regarding the eminent domain and condemnation process for the Booth Heights property. She also stated there was support within the community that would like to donate money towards the issue and that the RETT Funds were designated in 1980 to purchase open space property and it would not be considered fiscally irresponsible to use those funds with the Booth Heights matter. She also asked Council to research the Conservation Trust Fund. Kirsty Hints, a Vail resident, expressed her concern regarding Vail Resorts not following the Values “Do Right” and “Do Good” stated on their website and asked Council to stick to the Town of Vail’s values. Gina Grisafi- a Vail resident, expressed her continued support if the acquisition of Booth Heights and stated she had also heard of community members and conservationists desire to donate towards the purchase of the Booth Heights property. Richard Leslie- a Vail resident, offered council his advice on how to win the condemnation matter against Vail Resorts. John Reimers- a Vail resident, stated Booth Heights, 20 years down the road, would be an asset. 18 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022 Page 2 Merv Lapin- a Vail resident, explained Vail Resorts had the multiple opportunities over the years to develop employee housing. He also requested Council send a message to Vail Resorts by voting 7-0 and put pressure on Vail Resorts by pursuing condemnation for various other properties to ensure the land would stay with the town and not go back to Vail Resorts. Mark Gordon asked for transparency on the dollar amount that would be offered for Booth Heights and encouraged a citizen vote. Gordon also expressed concerns regarding real estate open house signs. He expressed support for including high density at Timber Ridge. Betsy Kiehl- a Vail resident, expressed her gratitude for Council listening to the community and reminded Council the community voted for them because the community trusted Council to do what is best for the Town of Vail and it’s residents. Susie Kincade- a resident of the Town of Eagle, thanked Council for their support of the C.O.R.E. Act and asked for their continued advocacy of the C.O.R.E. Act. 2. Any action as a result of executive session There was none. 3. DRB/PEC Update Spence explained there was a new agenda platform, and the board was working on formatting issues. Langmaid commented that the updated minutes were missing addresses of the properties. Spence stated that issue would be addressed. Coggin stated he was happy to see Concert Hall had made it through the process. Langmaid also mentioned the Steward Vail Process and highlighted there were comments made about the Vail Resorts Business Model and the need for a community rec center. 4. Matters from Mayor Foley reported he attended Tony Gulizia’s memorial service and Tony was sent off in style, Vail Jazz was a success, and asked if the traffic in the school zones had calmed. Foley also noted receiving a letter regarding Booth Falls and asked if Vail PD was still ticketing violators out at the park, he expressed concern for the lack of bus shelters in East Vail and stated there had been many letters received regarding the upcoming winter parking rates, specifically “free after three”. Lastly, Foley stated Paul Rondeau would be missed and he thanked everyone for their help with making the Vail Pioneer Weekend a su ccess. Staufer commented on the high level of care that was provided to his family at the Vail Health Hospital. 19 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022 Page 3 Seibert stated there needed to be more bike racks throughout the town and complimented Foley on his role with the Vail Pioneer Days. Langmaid complimented Vail Pioneer Weekend and expressed her condolences for the Rondeau family and thanked Suzanne Silverthorn for her many years of service as the Town’s Communications Director. Langmaid also asked for more information regarding the technology that may help enforce the noise ordinance on I-70. Coggin reminded the public that there are 66 days until the 2022-2023 Ski Season starts, that there was a new story walk out in East Vail, and referenced a letter received regarding the occupancy at Lion’s Ridge and asked about a lease audit to make sure Lion’s Ridge followed their rental requirements to rent to locals first. Coggin also thanked Community Development for their updates on West Middle Creek and 5137 Black Gore and he looked forward to the potential housing projects in the future. Mason restated the potential need for school zones and reminded the community that hunting season was underway. She asked that the community keep their pets on a leash and to remember to wear orange for safety. Davis echoed Seibert’s statement for more bike racks throughout town especially around the Gravity Haus. Davis expressed his appreciation for the workers throughout the community that reached out to Council regarding parking and their use of the structures and wanted to make sure those that reached out were heard. 5.Consent Agenda 5.1 August 2, 2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes Foley made a motion to approve; Davis seconded motion passed (6-0). 5.2 August 16, 2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes Davis made a motion to approve, Foley seconded motion passed (4-0, Coggin, Seibert, and Staufer abstained). 5.3 August 23, 2022 Town Council Special Meeting Minutes Foley made a motion to approve, Staufer seconded motion passed (4-0 Seibert and Mason abstained). 5.4 Master Lease of 4081 Bighorn Road Unit 14i Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Town Manger to enter into a yearly master lease for 4081 Bighorn Road Unit 14i in an amount not to exceed $56,400. Staufer made a motion to approve; Davis seconded motion passed (6-0). 20 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022 Page 4 5.5 Contract Award to AVI-SPL for Council Chambers A/V Upgrade Background: Upgrade the Town of Vail audio visual systems in the Town Council Chambers. Staff Recommendation: Authorize Town Manager to enter into a contract approved by the Town Attorney with AVI-SPL not to exceed $105,312.01. Foley made a motion to approve; Mason seconded motion passed (6-0). 5.6 Letter of Support on the “Camp Hale - Continental Divide National Monument” Approve, approve with modifications the Letter of Support on the “Camp Hale - Continental Divide National Monument" and direct staff to forward to appropriate parties. Background: At the Council’s request, staff is providing the background for a proposed letter to President Biden urging support of the CORE Act and the designation of Camp Hale and the Tenmile Range as a National Monument. Staufer made a motion to approve; Foley seconded motion passed (6-0). 6. Town Manager Report Zemler recounted his recent trip to Norway, specifically highlighting their requirements for local sourcing for many products as part of their environmental sustainability efforts and extensive roadway tunnels 7.0 Presentations/Discussion 7.1 Go Vail 2045 Mobility Master Plan Update Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer Background: The Town of Vail has hired Fehr & Peers consultant team to complete a Vail Mobility & Transportation Master Plan, branded GO Vail 2045. The project kicked off with public engagement and a mobility and transportation survey in July. Staff will present the findings and make recommendations for a draft updated transportation vision statement. Staff Recommendation: Listen to presentation, take public comment and provide any feedback on the recommended vision statement. Kassmel provided an update on the Go Vail 2045 Mobility Master Plan. Kassmel explained the plan would ultimately update traffic, transit, and parking projections and provide implementation recommendations for each. Kassmel also presented next steps which would include finalizing the draft Go Vail vision and goals; completing the existing conditions inventory and analysis; reviewing future development, traffic and transit growth based on current planning; and a second round of targeted public outreach. 21 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022 Page 5 Langmaid commented there wasn’t a mention of a reduction of single use vehicles and cars and the reduction of total miles traveled in those kinds of vehicles. She asked for more representation on that topic and how it aligns with the sustainability plan. Kassmel agreed to having the more specific information and context explained. Langmaid encouraged the community to continue giving input to the Go Vail 2045 Mobility Master Plan process. She also asked for clarification regarding the underpass construction. Kassmel explained she was correct, the underpass was constructed with EverVail in mind, as well as the anticipation of Timber Ridge developing into a higher density and West Vail. Langmaid questioned the contemplation of a pedestrian overpass that would connect Middle Creek, Residences at Main Vail, and potentially West Middle Creek over to Civic Center or the Lionshead Parking Structure. Kassmel responded there hadn’t been discussion for an overpass in that particular location due to the interchange currently there, as well as the difficulty of transitioning pedestrians from street level to overhead. 8.0 Action Items 8.1 Resolution No. 42, Series of 2022, A Resolution of the Vail Town Council Submitting a Ballot Issue to the Registered Electors of the Town at the November 8, 2022 Special Election Regarding the Formation of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority. Presenter(s): Greg Hall, Director of Public Works and Transportation Background: The Town Council passed Resolution No. 25 Series of 2022 on May 17 to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement to create a Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). Based on the due diligence of the RTA formation and technical committee as well as work provided by various consultants and outreach efforts, the RTA Formation Committee has recommended at its August 11 meeting that each entity place the question on the ballot to ask for voter approval to form and fund a regional transportation authority. All parties to the IGA have indicated that they either have or intend to take action to refer the ballot question. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 42, Series of 2022 Hall stated during the work session on August 16, 2022 that staff presented a draft ballot question on the formation of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority to the Vail electorate for the upcoming November 8, 2022 Election. The ballot question would combine both the formation of the Transportation Authority along with a TABOR tax increase question to impose a ½ cent sales tax to support expanded transit service. Hall explained Resolution No. 42, Series of 2022 would authorize the Town of Vail to put the RTA Ballot question on the November 8, 2022 election ballot. 22 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022 Page 6 Hall referenced the Intergovernmental Agreement that Council passed on May 17, 2022 meeting had been updated and was more refined on the transition plan from Eagle County Government providing transportation to the proposed RTA should the ballot pass. Hall stated the RTA would be important to the community and would provide answers to a lot of problems the Town and County are trying to solve. Langmaid commented although there would be potentially a half a cent increase in sales tax, the benefits of a much-improved public transportation system up and down the valley would improve the livability of the valley and align with some of the Town’s goals. Mason stated she was surprised at the small amount of the community members that used the current transportation system and hoped creating the RTA would encourage more of the community to utilize the public transportation system if the RTA was created. Davis stated he thought it was importantfor the issue to be put on the ballot and to let voters decide. Hall stated if the ballot did not pass in one of the four major communities; the Town of Vail, the Town of Avon, unincorporated Eagle County or Beaver Creek Metro District, the RTA would not be formed. Public comment was called. There was none. Mire reminded Council that if the issue went on the ballot, the provisions of the Fair Campaign Practices Act are initiated; Council can pass one Resolution in support of the issue before the election. Davis made a motion to approve; Coggin seconded motion passed (7-0). 8.2 Fire Free Five Community Assistance Program Presenter(s): Paul Cada, Wildland Program Manager Background: In Spring of 2022 the Vail Town Council funded the Fire Free Five Community Assistance Program, this presentation will provide an update on the status of this program and request for expansion. Staff Recommendation: Make recommendation on future funding. Cada presented the success of the voluntary Fire Free Five program. He explained that the implementation exceeded expectations and asked council to fund an additional $50,000 through the end of the year. He also asked Council if they would like to see the voluntary Fire Free Five community assistance program continued in 2023. Coggin asked if the town budgeted $150,000 for the community properties and $150,000 for the Town of Vail properties and if $150,000 would cover the cost for the community properties. Carlie Smith, Finance Director, explained that $200,000 was budgeted in 2022 for Town of Vail buildings and another $100,000 in the 2023 five-year plan. 23 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022 Page 7 Cada explained the program was still in the discovery phase and that he was unsure of what the cost would be in the upcoming year. Public input was called. There was none. Coggin made a motion to approve; Foley seconded motion passed (7-0). 8.3 Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2022, First Reading, An Ordinance Repealing Title 3, Chapter 6: 'Commission on Special Events', Vail Town Code Presenter(s): Mia Vlaar, Economic Development Director and Jeremy Gross, Special Event Coordinator Background: In 2004, the Town of Vail established by ordinance the Commission on Special Events (CSE). The CSE has effectively reviewed proposals and made funding recommendations for special events over the last 18 years, contributing to a robust and diverse calendar of events to support the tourism and economic development goals of the town. During this time, as the town’s staffing, finance, and operations have evolved, the roles and functions of the CSE have also evolved, necessitating an update to the town code. Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance 17, Series of 2022 upon First Reading. Gross stated the Town Code was outdated and therefore staff recommendation would be for the Town Code on the Commission on Special Events to be repealed. Gross explained the Commission on Special events would continue forward as the Committee on Special Events, as a non-codified advisory council structured similar to the Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council and Vail Economic Advisory Council. The role and responsibility of the committee wouldn’t functionally change, however, the language in the Town Code needed to be updated to reflect the current duties of the CSE. Gross also stated the five current members of the Commission on Special Events would be invited to continue on as the Committee of Special Events. Public comment was called. Douglas Smith, Vail resident and CSE Board member asked to amend the Town Code instead being abolished. Coggin and Davis recommended that two members of the Committee of Special Events be a part of the funding committee discussion. Mire recommended if the first reading passed to add two more motions, which would include appointing current CSE members to the Committee of Special Events and include that the event funding committee shall consist of two members of the Committee of Special Events. Mire also reminded staff that should the Ordinance pass second reading, the Committee would be required to take minutes and to fulfill the public meeting posting requirements. Three motions: 24 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022 Page 8 Davis made a motion to repeal Town Code section Title 3, Chapter 6:'Commission on Special Events', Foley seconded motion passed (7-0). Davis made a motion to form a Committee of Special Events consisting of the current members of the Commission of Special events; Staufer seconded motion passed (7-0). Davis made a motion that the Event Funding Committee shall consist of two members of the Committee on Special Events as well as staff members from Economic Development, Finance and the Town Manager’s Office; Mason seconded motion passed (7-0). There being no further business to come before the council, Coggin moved to adjourn the meeting; Foley seconded motion to adjourn passed (7-0); meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Attest: __________________________________ Kim Langmaid, Mayor ___________________________________ Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk 25 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.2 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (5 min.) SUBJECT:September 20, 2022 TC Meeting Minutes SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 092022 TC Meeting Minutes.pdf 26 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022 Page 1 Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:00 P.M. Vail Town Council Chambers The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Langmaid. Members present: Kim Langmaid, Mayor Travis Coggin, Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Foley Jen Mason Pete Seibert Jonathan Staufer Members absent: Barry Davis Staff members present: Stan Zemler, Town Manager Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk 1. Citizen Participation Ed Padilla, an East Vail resident, stated 3 minutes was not enough time for the public to address issues to Council during Citizen Participation, and also requested improvements be made to the East Vail Interchange. Steve Bileca introduced himself as the new Head of School at Vail Mountain School and informed Council of the improvements made to the traffic concerns regarding pick up and drop off at the school. Charlyn Canada, an East Vail resident, expressed her appreciation to Code Enforcement for their efforts in policing the Booth Creek Park parking over the summer. 2. Any action as a result of executive session Langmaid moved to direct the Town Manager to send an offer letter to Vail Resorts to purchase the 23-acre Booth Heights property for the amount of $12.0 million dollars; Foley seconded motion passed (5-1, Coggin opposed). 3. Proclamation 3.1 Proclamation No. 07, Series of 2022, National Library Card Sign-up Month and Recognizing Cricket Pylman Background: “Find your voice at the Library” is this year’s theme for Library Card Sign-up Month, held each year in September, and reminds us that a library card is the “smartest card in 27 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022 Page 2 your wallet”. In 2022, honorary chairs are Tony Award-winning performer and philanthropist, Idina Menzel, and her sister, author and educator, Cara Menzel. Vail Public Library is also taking this opportunity to celebrate one of our own, Miss Cricket Pylman, founder and champion of Vail’s StoryWalk. Pylman expressed her gratitude to Council and the library staff for the recognition. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Resolution No. 44, Series of 2022, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of the Residential Property known as Matterhorn Inn, Unit 10, 1552 Matterhorn Circle, Vail, CO 81657 Background: The availability of housing for its employees remains an ongoing need for the Town of Vail municipal government. As the fourth largest employer in Vail, the Town of Vail too is challenged by the need for housing its workforce. As the FTE count for the Town grows, so does its need to support housing for the employees. Over the years the Town has taken a wide range of approaches to addressing its employee housing needs, including "buying down" homes for purchase by Town of Vail employees. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 44, Series of 2022, authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney not to exceed $745,000.00 plus closing costs, the purchase of Matterhorn Inn, Unit 10, 1552 Matterhorn Circle, Vail, CO 81657. Staufer made a motion to approve, Coggin seconded motion passed (6-0). 4.2 Resolution No. 45, Series of 2022, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of the Residential Property known as Matterhorn Inn Unit 2, 1552 Matterhorn Circle, Vail, CO 81657 Background: The availability of housing for its employees remains an ongoing need for the Town of Vail municipal government. As the fourth largest employer in Vail, the Town of Vail too is challenged by the need for housing its workforce. As the FTE count for the Town grows, so does its need to support housing for the employees. Over the years the Town has taken a wide range of approaches to addressing its employee housing needs, including "buying down" homes for purchase by Town of Vail employees. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 45, Series of 2022, authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney not to exceed $745,000.00 plus closing costs, the purchase of Matterhorn Inn Unit 2, 1552 Matterhorn Circle, Vail, CO 81657. Coggin made a motion to approve; Mason seconded motion passed (6-0). 4.3 Resolution No. 46, Series of 2022, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of the Residential Property known as Hamlet Chalet Unit 1, 2014 West Gore Creek Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657 28 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022 Page 3 Background: The availability of housing for its employees remains an ongoing need for the Town of Vail municipal government. As the fourth largest employer in Vail, the Town of Vail too is challenged by the need for housing its workforce. As the FTE count for the Town grows, so does its need to support housing for the employees. Over the years the Town has taken a wide range of approaches to addressing its employee housing needs, including "buying down" homes for purchase by Town of Vail employees. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 46, Series of 2022, authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney not to exceed $1,800,000.00 plus closing costs, the purchase of Hamlet Chalet Unit 1, 2014 West Gore Creek Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657. Foley made a motion to approve, Coggin seconded motion passed (6-0). 4.4 Contract Award to 106 West Couriers LLC for Loading and Delivery Services Background: The Load and Delivery pilot will go to full implementation on October 1st. Vail Police Department is asking Council to approve the new contract with 106 West. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with 106 West Couriers, LLC in the amount not to exceed $1,374,000.00. Coggin made a motion to approve, Staufer seconded motion passed (5-1, Foley opposed). Foley stated he heard from the business community that the cost of the dock fee was being passed off to business owners. Foley did not agree with the business owners being responsible for the fee and did not support the contract with 106 West. 4.5 Contract Award to Icon Inc for Bighorn Road Oversize Vehicle Turnaround Background: The Town publicly bid the Bighorn Rd. Oversize Vehicle Turnaround Project which will provide an oversize vehicle and bus turnaround at the end of Bighorn Road to accommodate “lost” large interstate semi-trucks and accommodate a more efficient bus service. Staff Recommendation: Direct the Town Manager to enter into a contract, as approved by the Town Attorney, with Icon, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $286,098. Coggin made a motion to approve, Foley seconded motion passed (6-0). 4.6 Contract Award to SHC Nursery and Landscape for the installation of Landscape Buffer Work for the Fire Free Five project Background: In the spring of 2022, the Town Council recommended that efforts should be made to bring town-owned buildings into compliance with the Fire Free Five concepts proposed by Vail Fire. The proposed landscape work, in conjunction with arbor work, will start that process on 11 high priority town-owned structures. See staff memo for additional information. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with SHC Nursery and Landscape Company in an amount not to exceed $112,270 for the installation of Landscape Buffer Work as part of the Fire Free Five program. 29 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022 Page 4 Coggin made a motion to approve, Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0). 5. Town Manager Report Zemler pointed out the Resolutions 44, 45, and 46 that were passed during consent, were properties that the Town was acquiring for deed restricted housing. 6. Action Items 6.1 Resolution No. 43, Series of 2022 , A Resolution of the Vail Town Council Opting the Town Out from Participation in the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Presenter(s): Krista Miller, Human Resources and Risk Management Director and Wendy Rehnborg, Senior HR Professional Background: In November 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118, which paved the way for a state-run paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Although the program is not effective until January 2023, the Town must decide in 2022 whether to participate in the state-run program. At the July 5 2022 Town Council meeting, the staff recommendation was to decline participation in the state-run FAMLI program and consider further analysis of town benefits where adjustments could be made to better align with the FAMLI program benefits. Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 43, Series of 2022 Miller explained the Resolution was a follow up to the July 5th presentation where staff recommended Council decline participation in the FAMLI program which would require a Resolution be passed to opt out of the program. Rehnborg summarized in 2020, Colorado voters approved proposition 118 which later became the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act. Rehnborg stated if Council decided to opt into the FAMLI program, premiums at 0.9% of the employee’s wage would start being paid on January 1, 2023, (the Town would pay .45% and the employee would pay (.45%) and the benefits for the employees would not begin until January 1, 2024. Rehnborg also stated there would be a possible increase in premiums in 2025 from .09% of the employee’s gross wage to 1.2% of their gross wage. Rehnborg explained staff still had the option of individually enrolling in the FAMLI coverage if Council chose to opt out and also if Council decided later on to opt into the FAMLI program, they could do so, although there would be a three-month waiting period. Rehnborg presented recommended enhancements that included expanded paid leave to include part-time and seasonal staff, increase short-term disability benefits for childbirth to 12 weeks, expand allowed us of sick time for family member qualifying leave, clarify family member definition for sick time, and expand approved leave to cover “Safe Leave” and foster care placement. 30 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022 Page 5 Foley asked that staff monitor benefits to make sure the Town of Vail continues to offer a better benefit package than the FAMLI program. Public comment was called. There was none. Langmaid asked staff what other communities were opting into the FAMLI program. Miller responded to her knowledge there was only one small community opting into the program. Foley made a motion to approve, Coggin seconded motion passed (6-0). 6.2 Ordinance No. 18, Series of 2022, First Reading, An Ordinance Making Budget Adjustments to the Town of Vail Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund of the 2022 Budget for the Town of Vail, Colorado, and Authorizing the Said Adjustments As Set Forth - "Booth Heights" Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director Background: Please see attached memo. Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance 18, Series of 2022 First Reading. Smith presented an increase to the Real Estate Transfer Fund of $12.0 million dollars to coincide with the offer to purchase Booth Heights from Vail Resorts. Public comment was called. Frances Hartogh, a Vail resident, strongly supported the offer amount to purchase Booth Heights and stated Vail Resorts should accept the town’s generous offer and expressed concerns over Vail Resort’s questionable xxx? Mike Browning, a Vail resident, commented on how often the bighorn sheep have been sited in East Vail, he also stated that there was an opportunity to recognize that the bighorn sheep were the original residents of Vail and they needed to be protected, and publicly asked Vail Resorts to live up to their promise to not harm the environment. Trey Milhoan, a Vail resident, stated his support of the use of RETT Funds to acquire the Booth Height’s property by whatever means necessary and asked Council to consider acquisition of the 209 acres north of I-70 between Main Vail and East Vail and a discontinuation ofg the construction plans at Buzzard Park/Public Works. Richard Leslie, a Vail resident, expressed his support of the acquisition of Booth Heights and stated his opinion regarding the negotiation of the parcel and the amount offered. Karen Perez- a Vail Resident, stated the process was late and should have happened at the time of rezoning when the application went going through the PEC process and asked Council to amend Town Code to require a development plan at the time of rezoning. 31 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022 Page 6 Merv Lapin, a Vail resident, supported the purchase of Booth Heights and suggested the town stop master leasing employee housing and providing overflow parking to Vail Resorts. William Schmick, a Vail resident, supported the purchase of Booth Heights and explained the Town of Vail has always looked out for the community and Vail Resorts cared about PR and expansion. Mark Gordon, a Vail resident, stated a large amount of the community was disappointed regarding the decision that was made earlier in the evening and requested the Council allow the community to weigh in on the decision to spend $12.0 million to purchase Booth Heights. Tom Vuccich, a Vail resident, explained the history of the RETT Fund, the intention for it to be used for open space, and agreed it should be used to acquire Booth Heights. Susan Bird, a Vail resident, suggested annexing unincorporated areas near the Town of Vail to help strengthen RETT funds. Langmaid expressed the importance of keeping the bighorn sheep in the area and explained how important the parcel of land was to the herd and their survival. Langmaid also summarized the history of Vail Resorts developing Bald Mountain Road to that parcel of land and contractually agreed to limit the number of units in that area to approximately 250 units due to the safety of the terrain because of the rockfall zone. She also stated Council was being fiscally responsible, that they were not only looking out for the quarterly reports or annual budget, but also for future generations and aggressively have pursued new housing opportunities and cited Residences at Main Vail, a rezoning of Middle Creek, a redevelopment of Timber Ridge and have been buying properties within the town. Seibert explained that he never thought the community members that were pro-housing were against the environment and because he was voting to condemn didn’t mean he was against housing. He clarified Vail Resorts could have been a partner with the town for the current housing opportunities that Langmaid had listed and felt that Vail Resorts hadn’t been communicating in good faith and hadn’t been listening. Seibert hoped that Vail Resorts accepted the offer, and the town and Vail Resorts could move forward with future housing opportunities. Coggin agreed with Langmaid and Seibert’s comments. He stated he was disappointed in the situation but does not agree with the tactic and would not be supporting the ordinance. Foley made a motion to approve, Staufer seconded motion passed (5-1, Coggin opposed). 6.3 Winter Parking Plan Presenter(s): Greg Hall, Director of Public Works and Transportation Background: The Parking & Mobility Task Force convened a total of six times over the summer, meeting on 5/26, 7/1, 7/14, 7/26, 8/5 and most recently on 9/12. The final discussion was focused on a recommendation for the winter 2022-2023 season. Since presenting to the Town Council on August 16, presentations were also made to the Vail Chamber and Business Association and the Vail Economic Advisory Council. Taking the input from the three 32 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022 Page 7 presentations, feedback received by the individual task force members and feedback from the public , the task force refined the recommendations for this coming winter season. Staff Recommendation: Approve the winter 2022-2023 parking and mobility program as well as approve budget adjustments related to the winter 2022-2023 parking and mobility program. Hall re-capped the discussion from the previous presentation to Council on August 16, 2022 and presented the recommendations for the upcoming winter parking season. Hall explained the initial proposed rates were reviewed based on input received from the previous meeting. The below exhibit was included in the presentation: Hall also explained that passes were important to allow additional flexibility in rates and programs and target key stakeholders. He stated it was in the Town’s best interest to have a significant number of pass holders as users of the new system would play a key component in the collection of data on the various user group and use patterns to make informed decisions moving forward. Recommended Parking Pass Prices Passes Existing Proposed Premier $3,300 $5,500 Business Premier $2,000 $2,200 Employee $ 350 $ 425 Employee Plus $1,250 $1,850 Local $ 25 $ 50 Eagle County $ 25 $ 50 Colorado Implemented when able N/A TBD Hall stated there would be a new marketing and communications plan implemented, explaining in the past existing information would just be updated, but since there were so many proposed changes, the new program would require a full marketing campaign. The marketing campaign would include continuous communications throughout the season and would require the town’s 33 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022 Page 8 partners to assist in spreading the message on the changes, which would encourage guests to come during non-peak periods or use alternative travel methods during the peak times. Hall summarized the proposed changes as: • Keep “Free Entry After 3” • 2 hours free reduced to 30 min. • Daily and overnight charges for Red Sandstone, Ford Park and Soccer Lots • Other outlying lots: no change for now • Increases to Peak and Non-Peak Daily Rates • Pass Product changes • Mobility Improvements and Incentives • Comprehensive Marketing and Education planned Staufer was in favor of the proposed recommendations, stating you could not have a premiere resort experience with parking on the Frontage Roads. Council members questioned the validation program, the capabilities of the new software, the implementation of the new program and proposed a variety of alternative suggestions regarding rates and incentives. Public comment was called. Matt Cardille of Fuzziwigs in Vail Village, provided his feedback on the proposed parking plan, and asked for the 30-minute free be taken away altogether. He was also concerned the public might start parking on the side streets if Frontage Road parking wasn’t available. Cardille also stated foot traffic in the village is down this summer and thought the Frontage Road parking might be reduced due to the softening economy. He also asked for better signage on the Frontage Roads. Kaye Ferry, a Vail resident, supported keeping the two hours free for everyone and get rid of the 30-minute free parking. Ferry also stated there should be a difference between a Vail local and an Eagle County local and pass rates should reflect that. Mark Gordan, a Vail resident, expressed his concern that the proposed changes to parking were too complicated and simpler changes were necessary. Karen Perez, a Vail resident, stated the new system was confusing and wasn’t user friendly. Perez agreed that there should be a distinction between Vail and Eagle County locals and expressed her concerns that the transit service is too sparse during some of the hours to support the proposed changes. Public comment ended. Due to the amount of feedback staff received from Council, Zemler stated staff would come back at the next meeting with a refined proposal for the winter parking plan. 7. Public Hearings 34 Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2022 Page 9 7.1 Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2022, Second Reading, An Ordinance Repealing Title 3, Chapter 6:'Commission on Special Events', Vail Town Code Presenter(s): Mia Vlaar, Economic Development Director Background: The first reading of the ordinance to abolish the Town Code Section Title 3, Chapter 6, Commission on Special Events was passed by Town Council on September 6, 2022. During the first reading, motions were made amending the ordinance to include two members from the Committee on Special Events on the Event Funding Committee, which also consists of staff from the Town Managers Office, Economic Development Department and Finance Department. The motions made during first reading also included appointing current Commission on Special Event members to the new Committee on Special Events. Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2022 on Second Reading. Vlaar summarized the changes council made during the first reading of the ordinance. Public comment was called. There was none. Foley made a motion to approve, Coggin seconded motion passed (6-0). 8. Adjournment (8:25pm) There being no further business to come before the council, Foley moved to adjourn the meeting; Staufer seconded motion passed (6-0), meet adjourned at 8:52pm. Respectfully Submitted, Attest: __________________________________ Kim Langmaid, Mayor ___________________________________ Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk 35 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.3 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (5 min.) SUBJECT:Contract Award to BFX Fire Apparatus for Type 6 Brush Truck for 2023 SUGGESTED ACTION:Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with BFX Fire Apparatus to purchase a Type 6 Brush truck in 2023 for the quoted price of $243,850.00. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with BFX Fire Apparatus to purchase a Type 6 Brush truck in 2023 for the quoted price of $243,850.00. VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Town Council Type 6 Brush Truck Memorandum- PC comments.pdf 36 TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Public Works Department DATE: October 18th, 2022 SUBJECT: Replace Type 6 Brush Truck I. PURPOSE The purpose of this memo is to request approval from the Town Council to enter into an agreement to purchase a Type 6 Brush Truck in 2023. II. BACKGROUND The TOV owns and operates two Type 6 Brush Trucks. The older of the two is scheduled to be replaced in 2023 as per our HEF 10 year replacement plan. The truck scheduled for replacement has been in service as a front line wildland apparatus for 10 years and is beginning to show signs of wear and increased maintenance needs. As most things these days the delays and build times are significantly extended. We would like to enter into this agreement as soon as possible in hopes to receive this apparatus in the fall of 2023. The quote that we hope to award states a 365 day build time. The original budget in the HEF plan was for $166,300.00. With inflation to labor, vehicles and build materials this budget number fell significantly short of the bids which were received for the vehicle. After the RFP process we will need to approve more funding to make this project happen. III. Vendor Selection VFES released a RFP to receive bids for the purchase of a Type 6 Brush Truck as per our specification. The specified apparatus is a similar model to our existing fleet with updates to incorporate new technology and safety features. The RFP was posted per TOV purchasing policies and was forwarded to potential bidders, included companies who had previously built wildland apparatus for TOV. We only received two bids back after the timeline had concluded. BFX Fire Apparatus - $243,850.00 build time of 365 days BME (Boise Mobile Equipment) - $270,948.00 build time 20-24 months IV. ACTION REQUESTED Accept the proposal and allow the TOV to enter a contract with BFX Fire Apparatus to purchase a Type 6 Brush truck in 2023 for the quoted price of $243,850.00. 37 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.4 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 SUBMITTED BY:Jeremy Gross, Economic Development ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (5 min.) SUBJECT:Contract Award to Golden Peak Productions for the production of the Vail Après Village Concerts and Vail's 60th Birthday Bash SUGGESTED ACTION:Direct the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Golden Peak Productions, on a form approved by the Town Attorney, for the production of the Vail Après Village Concerts and Vail's 60th Birthday Bash in an amount not to exceed $140,000. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Direct the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Golden Peak Productions, on a form approved by the Town Attorney, for the production of the Vail Après Village Concerts and Vail's 60th Birthday Bash in an amount not to exceed $140,000. VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Council Memo - Early Season Events Contract FINAL.pdf 38 To: Vail Town Council From: Economic Development Department Date: 10/18/2022 Subject: Vail Après Village Concerts and Birthday Bash Event Plan and Contract I. SUMMARY The Town of Vail and Vail Resorts published an RFP to find an event production partner to produce the Vail Après Village Concerts and Birthday Bash, with a total budget of $140,000. The request for proposal included 7 nights of concerts in Vail Village. Three during Thanksgiving weekend, an employee/local season kickoff concert on Monday, November 28th, and three concerts and a 60th birthday bash from December 15-17. Five proposals were submitted and were reviewed collaboratively by the Town of Vail and Vail Resorts The RFP represents a portion of the early season budget of $310,000, with the town contributing substantially toward the remaining early season activations (i.e. Silent disco, Astronomy nights, Ice Shows etc.) and Vail Resorts contributing $125,000. II. BACKGROUND The overall winter event plan was presented to CSE and Town Council in September, including this proposal to add in village concerts over thanksgiving December 15-17. The company selected to produce the concert and event series is Golden Peak Productions. The submitting team is made up of Alex Ballesteros, Partner of the 2019 and 2021 Powabunga Festival, Eric Pilcher, Operations manager from the Powabunga Festival and many other national festivals, and Ted Wenninger, Principal of Optimum Events, producer of the Eagle Block Party and various other national and international events. Alex Ballesteros, Partner of the 2019 and 2021 Powabunga Festival, Production and Operations for Bonfire Block Party, Catering Production Manager for Coachella, Store Operations Manager for Pemberton Music Festival, Bar Concessions for SnowGlobe Music Festival, Concessions Management for the 2015 FIS World Ski Championships in Vail. Eric Pilcher, Owner of Moe's Original BBQ in Tahoe City, Cypress Reno Music Venue, Three Sheets Brewing Company, Operations Manager from the Powabunga Festival, Site Operations for Winter Wondergrass, BaseCamp, Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival, and Bluegrass and Beyond, ABC (Alcoholic Beverage 39 Town of Vail Page 2 Control) Consultant for California Roots Music Festival and Dry Diggings, and 2022 Concessions Manager - Hangtown and High Sierra Music Festivals. Gore Creek Concessions will be operating concessions for the event series. Their team produces the Eagle Block Party, runs and operates concessions at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, and has operated concessions for GoPro Mountain Games, Magic of Lights Vail, Eagle County Rodeo, California Roots Music Festival, Dry Diggings, Levitate Music Festival, LOCKN', Mempho Music Festival, 2015 FIS World Ski Championships, SnowGlobe, and many more national and international events. III. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL Direct the Town Manager to enter into an agreement on a form approved by the town attorney with Golden Peak Productions in amount not to exceed $140,000 for the execution of the spring Vail Après Village Concerts and Birthday Bash. 40 AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 TIME:45 min. SUBMITTED BY:Matt Gennett, Community Development ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentations/Discussion SUBJECT:Cultural Alliance Group Presentation SUGGESTED ACTION:Information update only. No action requested. PRESENTER(S):Pedro Campos and Tim Losa, Zehren & Associates STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback. VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 221005 - TOV - Civic Center Hub.pdf 41 ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. .(970) 949-0257 F .(970)949-1080 www.zehren.comPO Box 1976,Avon, Colorado Z E H R E N Town of Vail | Civic Hub Plan Concept Presentation October 5, 2022 42 2 THE HUB | Introduction Town of Vail | Cultural - Municipal Hub Gathering Synergy with Dobson, Auditorium, Lecture, Grandview 9,000 Square Foot / 600 -1,000 Seat Ballroom850 Square Foot / 60 Person Board Room4,195 Square Foot/ 840 Person Pre-Meeting Space 1,355 Square Foot/ 100 Person Patron Lounge3,695 Square Foot Terrace1,740 Square Foot Catering Kitchen Performance 550 Seat Theatre350 Seat Lecture Hall Cultural Legacy 8,260 Square Feet of Snowsports, Archival, and Visual Arts Museums 8,260 Square Foot Sculpture Garden Education 770 Square Foot of Classroom Space Enterprise 11,270/8,160 Square Foot “Pop Up” Marketplace,Culinary Incubator, and Beer Garden Civic 2,610 Square Feet - Tax and Finance4,140 Square Feet - Community Developement2,350 Square Feet - Administrative 1,460 Square Feet - Human Resources2,450 Square Feet - Information Technology1,940 Square Feet - Town Council2,695 Square Feet - Employee Areas Housing11,450 Square Feet - Workforce Housing* * On site or within future municipal redevelopment 43 3Context | THE HUB Placeholder - Diagram 44 4 THE HUB | Level One Red Brick Center for the Arts Aspen Center for the Arts Crested Butte Kimball Art Center Park City Argyros Performing Arts Center Sun Valley Park City Arts and Culture District Sun Valley Museum of Art Center for the Arts Crested Butte Aspen Arts Museum 45 5Precedents | THE HUB Whistler Conference Center Whistler Conference Center Maurice Young Arts Center Whistler, BC Maurice Young Arts Center Whistler, BC Jackson Center for the Arts, Wyoming Jackson Center for the Arts, Wyoming South Lake Tahoe Events Center Northstar Performing Arts Center 46 6 THE HUB | Adjacency Map Adjacency Map Lionshead Parking Structure Dobson Ice Arena Vail Public Library Town of Vail Municipal Offices Lodge at Lionshead Treetops Lionshead Centre Arrabelle at Vail Ice Rink Vail International Evergreen Lodge Skall Haus - Alphorn Four Seasons Resort Vail Health Eagle Bahn Gondola Born Free Express Public Transit Stop 1/4 Mile - 5 Minute Walk 2 10 13 1 6 4 3 1 9 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 15 7 15 14 9 11 13 15 15 14 8 11 12 12 B D C A 47 7Aerial Images | THE HUB A - Northeast View C - Northwest View B - Southeast View D - Southwest View 48 8 THE HUB | Underground - Option One Underground Level | THE HUB 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 VAN ELEC 8146.5' 8163.5' 8138.2' 8151.5' Elev Stair Lobby 8151.5' 8136.5'8.0% 8139.0' 8151.0' 8% 4.0% 18.0% 4.0% 4.0%8152.0' 8136.5' Parking 61 Spaces 22,025 sf Guest Elevator Theatre/Lecture Stage Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Indoor KEY Theatre/Lecture Seating Offices Exit Stair Mechanical - Back of House Guest Corridor/Circulation Service Elevator - Back of House Museum Facilities Meeting Facilities Parking Market/Concessions/Food/Beverage Workforce Housing Service - Back of House Circulation - Back of House Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Outdoor 8136.5' 49 9Underground - Option Two | THE HUB 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 VAN ELEC 8146.5' 8163.5' 8138.2' 8151.5' Elev Stair Lobby 8151.5' 8136.5'8.0% 8139.0' 8151.0' 8% 4.0% 18.0% 4.0% 4.0%8152.0' 8136.5' Parking 61 Spaces 22,025 sf Guest Elevator Theatre/Lecture Stage Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Indoor KEY Theatre/Lecture Seating Offices Exit Stair Mechanical - Back of House Guest Corridor/Circulation Service Elevator - Back of House Museum Facilities Meeting Facilities Parking Market/Concessions/Food/Beverage Workforce Housing Service - Back of House Circulation - Back of House Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Outdoor 8136.5' 50 10 THE HUB | Level One - Option One Parking (Sloped) 34 Spaces 13,650 sf Community Development 4,140 sf Administration 2,350 sf Human Resources 1,460 sf Finance 2,250 sf Common Area Circulation 4,355 sf Town Council Chambers 1,940 sf 8160.0Multi Purpose Conference 1,200 sf Employee Break Room 515 sf Food and Beverage 8,160 sf Pocket Park Pocket Park 8146.5' 8146.5' 8155.5' 8146.5' Stair Elev 8151.5'Stair Guest Elevator Theatre/Lecture Stage Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Indoor KEY Theatre/Lecture Seating Offices Exit Stair Mechanical - Back of House Guest Corridor/Circulation Service Elevator - Back of House Museum Facilities Meeting Facilities Parking Market/Concessions/Food/Beverage Workforce Housing Service - Back of House Circulation - Back of House Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Outdoor Elev Stair Lobby 235 sf Stair IT Storage 2,450 sf Restrooms 360 sf Breakout 330 sf Storage 135 sf Catering 190 sf 8146.5' Lobby 235 sf 8149.0 8151.5' 10.0% 8151.0' 4.0% 18.0% 8151.0' 4.0% 4.0% 8148.55.0%8139.0 5.0% 5.0% 8138.8 8137.8 2.0% 8147.0 Lobby 250 sf 8151.5' 8146.5' Open to Ramp Below Stair Stair Elev Elev 51 11Level One - Option Two | THE HUB 8146.5' 8160.0 8146.5' 8146.5' 8157.0'8157.0' 8153.0' 8152.0' 8146.5' 8175.0' Guest Elevator Theatre/Lecture Stage Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Indoor KEY Theatre/Lecture Seating Offices Exit Stair Mechanical - Back of House Guest Corridor/Circulation Service Elevator - Back of House Museum Facilities Meeting Facilities Parking Market/Concessions/Food/Beverage Workforce Housing Service - Back of House Circulation - Back of House Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Outdoor 8151.5' 8163.5' 8149.0 8151.5' 8151.0' 8152.0' 8148.5 8147.0 8148.5 8151.5' 8146.5' 8139.0 8138.8 8138.0 8140.0 Pop Up Market and Culinary Incubator 11,270 sf Pocket Park Pocket ParkFinance 2,195 sf Community Development 4,815 sf Reception Common Area Circulation 1,205 sf Elev StairStair Elev Stair Parking - Flat 30 Spaces 9,490 sf Elev Stair Lobby 10.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 5.0%5.0% Stair Stair Elev 2.0% Open to Ramp Below 5.0% 2.0% Elev Sloped Parking 33 Spaces 13,650 sf Stair Market Back of House 1,355 sf StorefrontStore Front Storefront Store Front Storefront Bar Seating 52 12 THE HUB | Level Two - Option One Employee Housing 6,545 sf Stair Elev Stair Terrace Terrace Terrace Guest Elevator Theatre/Lecture Stage Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Indoor KEY Theatre/Lecture Seating Offices Exit Stair Mechanical - Back of House Guest Corridor/Circulation Service Elevator - Back of House Museum Facilities Meeting Facilities Parking Market/Concessions/Food/Beverage Workforce Housing Service - Back of House Circulation - Back of House Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Outdoor Theatre Seating 3,420 sf 380 Seats Ballroom 9,000 sf Rooftop Plaza Conference 3,695 sf Board Room 850 sf Pre-Meeting Circulation 4,195 sf Catering Kitchen 1,740 sf Stage 1,720 sf Back Stage 780 sf Wing 480 sf Lobby 1,580 sf 315 Persons Theatre Back of House 725 sf Loading Dock 1,600 sf Restroom 240 sf Box Office Concessions 370 sf Restrooms 390 sf Storage 1,555 sf Service Corridor Stair Open to Ramp Below Elev Stair Stair Stair Elev Patron Lounge 1,355 sf 100 Persons Wing 480 sf Elev 53 13Level Two - Option Two | THE HUB Theatre Seating 3,420 sf 380 Seats Ballroom 9,000 sf Rooftop Plaza Conference 3,695 sf 8182.5' Board Room 850 sf Pre-Meeting Circulation 4,195 sf Catering Kitchen 1,740 sf Stage 1,720 sf Back Stage 780 sf Wing 480 sf Lobby 1,580 sf 315 Persons Theatre Back of House 725 sf Loading Dock 1,600 sf 8158.5' Restroom 240 sf Box Office Concessions 370 sf Restrooms 390 sf 8158.5' Storage 1,555 sf 8146.5' 8158.5' 8158.5' 8158.5'8158.5' 8156.5' 8158.5' 8161' 8156' 8157' 8159' 8160' 8158' 8155.5' 8166.0' 8158.5' 8158.5' 8146.5' Service Corridor 8158.5' Stair Common Area Circulation 956 sf Elev Stair Administration 2,315 sf Human Resources 1,543 sf IT Storage 2,450 sf Stair Elev 8162.5' Stair Open Terrace Terrace Terrace Open to Ramp Below Elev Stair Stair Stair Elev 8158.5' 8158.5' 8158.5' 8158.5' 8151.5' 8158.5' 8146.5' 8154.5' 8163.5' 8161.5' 8161.5' Patron Lounge 1,355 sf 100 Persons Wing 480 sf Elev Guest Elevator Theatre/Lecture Stage Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Indoor KEY Theatre/Lecture Seating Offices Exit Stair Mechanical - Back of House Guest Corridor/Circulation Service Elevator - Back of House Museum Facilities Meeting Facilities Parking Market/Concessions/Food/Beverage Workforce Housing Service - Back of House Circulation - Back of House Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Outdoor 54 14 THE HUB | Level Three Option One Guest Elevator Theatre/Lecture Stage Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Indoor KEY Theatre/Lecture Seating Offices Exit Stair Mechanical - Back of House Guest Corridor/Circulation Service Elevator - Back of House Museum Facilities Meeting Facilities Parking Market/Concessions/Food/Beverage Workforce Housing Service - Back of House Circulation - Back of House Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Outdoor Employee Housing 4,916 sf Stair Elev Stair Outdoor Terrace 400 sf Outdoor Terrace 1,645 sf Open to Seating Below Open to Stage Below Theatre Back of House Lobby 745 sf 130 Persons Theatre Balcony 1,160 sf 130 Seats Concessions 195 sf Terrace Below Open to Ballroom Below Open to Pre-Meeting Below Stair Elev Mechanical 1,250 sf Stair Elev Stair Stair Elev Restroom 240 sf Open to Below Conference Back of House 1,665 sf Theatre Back of House 1,825 sf Mechanical 2,085 sf Service Corridor Open to Below Classrooms 770 sf 55 15Level Three - Option Two | THE HUB 8158.5' 8170.5' 8170.5' 8170.5' 8170.5' 8170.5' 8158.5' 8158.5' 8146.5' 8158.5' 8158.5' 8151.5' Guest Elevator Theatre/Lecture Stage Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Indoor KEY Theatre/Lecture Seating Offices Exit Stair Mechanical - Back of House Guest Corridor/Circulation Service Elevator - Back of House Museum Facilities Meeting Facilities Parking Market/Concessions/Food/Beverage Workforce Housing Service - Back of House Circulation - Back of House Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Outdoor 8151.5' 8170.5' 8158.5' 8146.5' 8154.5' 8163.5' 8161.5' 8170.5'Open to Seating Below Employee Break Room 553 sf Open to Stage Below Theatre Back of House Lobby 745 sf 130 Persons Theatre Seating 1,160 sf 130 Seats Concessions 195 sf Terrace Below Open to Ballroom Below Open to Pre-Meeting Below Stair Elev Mechanical 1,250 sf Stair Elev StairElevTown Council 1,685 sf Stair Catering Breakout 337 sf Outdoor Terrace 395 sf Town Council Lobby Circulation 1,342 sf Multi-Purpose Conference 1,035 sf Storage Restrooms 495 sf Outdoor Terrace 1,645 sf Stair Elev Stair Stair Elev Restroom 240 sf Open to Below Conference Back of House 1,665 sf Theatre Back of House 1,825 sf Mechanical 2,085 sf Service Corridor Open to Below Classrooms 770 sf 56 16 THE HUB | Level Four Lecture Hall 2,945 sf Museum 2,625 sf Museum 2,825 sf Museum Lobby 2,240 sf Sculpture Garden 8,260 sf Lecture Lobby 1,180 sf Lecture Stage 810 sf Wing 180 sf Open to Theatre Fly Below Lecture Back of House 1,115 sf Concessions 240 sf Terrace Below Stair Roof Below Concessions 380 sf Museum 2,610 sf Guest Elevator Theatre/Lecture Stage Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Indoor KEY Theatre/Lecture Seating Offices Exit Stair Mechanical - Back of House Guest Corridor/Circulation Service Elevator - Back of House Museum Facilities Meeting Facilities Parking Market/Concessions/Food/Beverage Workforce Housing Service - Back of House Circulation - Back of House Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Outdoor Service Corridor Loading Dock 2,180 sf Stair Elev Stair Stair Elev Restroom 240 sf Roof Below Elev Trash 57 17Roof Plan | THE HUB Roof Below Guest Elevators Auditorium/Lecture Stage Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Indoor KEY Auditorium/Lecture Seating Offices Exit Stair Mechanical - BOH Guest Corridor/Circulation Service Elevators - BOH Museum Conference Facilities Parking Retail - Restaurant Staff Apartments Service - Back of House Circulation - Back of House Pre-Meeting/Lobby - Outdoor Mechanical Mechanical Terrrace Below Terrrace Below Terrrace Below 58 18 THE HUB | Architectural Concept 59 19Architectural Concept | THE HUB 60 20 THE HUB | Architectural Concept 61 21Architectural Concept | THE HUB 62 22 THE HUB | Architectural Concept 63 23Architectural Concept | THE HUB 64 24 THE HUB | Architectural Concept 65 25Precedents | THE HUB 66 AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 TIME:10 min. SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Action Items AGENDA SECTION:Action Items SUBJECT:Resolution No. 49, Series of 2022, In Support of Town of Vail Ballot Issue 2H- Formation of Eagle Valley Transportation Authority SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 49, Series of 2022. PRESENTER(S):Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Res 49 Suppot RTA.pdf 67 | RESOLUTION NO. 49 SERIES 2022 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TOWN OF VAIL BALLOT ISSUE 2H – FORMATION OF EAGLE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY WHEREAS, Eagle County and the towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, and Vail, and Beaver Creek Metro District (collectively referred to as the “Parties”) recognize the need and demand for improved transportation service in the Eagle Valley to serve residents, local businesses and visitors; WHEREAS, the Parties, along with local employers, nonprofits, and community partners, have conducted numerous meetings to formulate a proposal to improve regional transportation through the creation of an Eagle Valley Transportation Authority (“EVTA”) which involves voter approval in each of the respective jurisdictions of the Parties; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Ballot Issue 2H asks voters to approve the formation of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority and approve a 0.5% sales tax dedicated to the EVTA to enhance, expand and improve regional transportation in accordance with the EVTA Intergovernmental Agreement, including but not limited to (1) expanding transit service express routes, and transportation options across the Eagle Valley, (2) enhancing connections between Gypsum and Eagle and other communities, (3) enhancing air service and improving access at Eagle County Airport, (4) providing a fare-free transit zone from Edwards to Vail, including Avon, Beaver Creek, Minturn and Eagle-Vail, and (5) reducing environmental impacts from transportation; and; WHEREAS, the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act expressly authorizes local governments to pass a resolution taking a position of advocacy and reporting the passage of, and distributing, the resolution through established and customary means by C.R.S. §1-45-117(1)(b)(III). WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council hereby supports and endorses Town of Vail Ballot Issue 2H for the formation of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority in the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Coordinated Election, as a measure that will improve and enhance regional transportation services offered to the workforce, residents and guests and which will also promote increased livability, sustainability and economic vitality for Vail and the Eagle County region. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL: Section 1. The Vail Town Council urges Vail voters to vote in the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Coordinated Election and encourages voters to support Ballot Issue 2H at the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Coordinated Election by voting YES. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. 68 | INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail held this 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2022. ______________________________ Kim Langmaid, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk 69 AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.2 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 TIME:5 min. SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Action Items AGENDA SECTION:Action Items SUBJECT:Resolution No. 50, Series 2022, A Resolution in Support of Town of Vail Ballot Issue 2I- Authorizing the Excess Revenue Collected from the Town's Sales Tax to be Retained and Spent on Housing Initiatives SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 50, Series of 2022. PRESENTER(S):Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Res 50 Support Hsg Tax.pdf 70 | RESOLUTION NO. 50 SERIES 2022 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TOWN OF VAIL BALLOT ISSUE 2I – AUTHORIZING THE EXCESS REVENUE COLLECTED FROM THE TOWN’S SALES TAX TO BE RETAINED AND SPENT ON HOUSING INITIATIVES WHEREAS, creating more community housing is the Vail Town Council’s top priority in order to preserve and sustain its vision to be the premier international mountain resort community; WHEREAS, the Town Council continues to be leaders in the development of community housing by prioritizing the goals adopted in the Vail Housing 2027 Plan and implementing the various housing initiatives, policies and administration of the Vail InDeed Program; WHEREAS, the Town Council supports community housing solutions by ensuring dedicated funding sources are available for the initiatives and programs to increase the supply of deed-restricted homes for year-round and seasonal residents; WHEREAS, the Town Council adopted Resolution No. 35, Series 2022, a Resolution of the Vail Town Council submitting a ballot issue (2I) to the registered electors of the Town at the Town’s General Coordinated Election on November 8, 2022 on August 2, 2022; Vail voters approved ballot initiative 2A in November 2021 increasing the sales tax rate 0.5% from 4.0% to 4.5% on all items with the exception of food for home consumption, which remains taxed at 4.0%. WHEREAS, Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) prohibits first year collections of any new tax to exceed the amount stated in the original ballot language. Collections were estimated at $4.5 million. WHEREAS, Ballot Issue 2I asks voters to allow the town to retain the unexpected excess revenues projected to be collected in the first year, estimated at $800,000, to continue implementing housing solutions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL: Section 1. The Vail Town Council urges Vail voters to vote in the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Coordinated Election and encourages voters to support Ballot Issue 2I at the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Coordinated Election by voting YES. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail held this 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2022. 71 | ______________________________ Kim Langmaid, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk 72 AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.3 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 TIME:10 min. SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Action Items AGENDA SECTION:Action Items SUBJECT:Special Operation Unit Purchase Request SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve the purchase of the Vantage Robot with the Hot Gas Delivery System and approve the allocation of funds not to exceed $97,500.00. PRESENTER(S):Commander Justin Liffick, Vail Police Department STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the purchase of the Vantage Robot with the Hot Gas Delivery System and approve the allocation of funds not to exceed $97,500.00. VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Vail Town Council Memo for SWAT Robot.pdf 73 To: Vail Town Council Through: Town Manger Stan Zemler From: Commander Justin Liffick Date: October 18th, 2022 Subject: Special Operations Unit Purchase Request I. SUMMARY The Eagle County Special Operations Unit is looking to replace our robot that was made in the early 2000s and was specifically utilized as an Explosive Ordinance Disposal robot. The current robot was received through the Military Surplus 1033 program. While plenty of robots are available on the market, only one robot package currently offers a safe way to breach internal and external doors without explosives or a ballistic breach and deliver chemical munitions. That robot package is the Vantage Breacher Robot and the Vantage with Indoor Hot Gas Delivery System produced by Transcend Robotics. This robot can breach deadbolt- locked doors remotely so that officers do not have to be in the line of fire during a door breach. The unique capabilities of this robot system completes this task while not using invasive techniques that could expose subjects, innocent victims or officers to shrapnel caused by an explosive, ballistic or manual breach technique. The robot accomplishes this by spreading the door frame with 9,000 pounds of hydraulic force via a mechanical scissor arm; then, it can push the door open, and the second robot equipped with the Hot Gas Delivery System can enter and sweep the building or house. Along with battery life, connectivity issues and the limited capabilities of our current robot; we need a system that can further prevent the need for personnel to enter a structure and cause limited damage to a residence. Our current robot will not hold a battery charge nor work while traveling through a house due to the range from the receiver to the robot. Currently, we can get the robot to travel about 15 feet into a structure before the connection is lost. Since this is occurring, we must move our team and one of our support staff into any structure we need to clear. As we all recognize, the purpose of having a robot is for the team’s safety and limit the exposure to the team members. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) tactical approach to building searches and execution of warrants is changing to allow technology to play a larger role in SWAT operations. In lieu of sending our teammates into a location, sending in technology provides the ability to maintain our life safety priorities and not place our officers in danger unnecessarily. When the Vantage Robot with the Hot Gas Delivery System finds another closed/locked door, the Vantage Breacher Robot can then breach those inside doors without ever having to send an officer inside the house, as it can breach up to 10 entries on a single battery charge. If the Vantage Robot with the Hot Gas Delivery System finds a subject, the robot operator can communicate via the push- 74 Town of Vail Page 2 to-talk two-way audio on that robot. Suppose the subject is found uncooperative in surrendering from a barricaded position. In that case, the robot can deploy highly effective OC/CS pyrotechnic hot gas indoors without exposing the flame to the building or home to avoid starting a fire, all the while still affording the best chances of forcing the subject out of hiding. This would be a best-case scenario as compared to the deployment of cold gas, through windows, therefore causing less damage by the team. These robots have a 600 feet non-line of site and a 2,500 feet line of sight range. They have a color drive camera, pan tilt zoom (25X zoom), FLIR thermal, auto IR night vision, and push-to-talk 2-way audio. They can carry up to 200 pounds and haul an additional 200 pounds if needed to carry our equipment, such as our throw phone, so negotiations can continue without placing operators in harm's way. It has a 3hr continuous runtime, with 12 hours of idle runtime, and comes with additional robot batteries and charges per robot. In summary, this equipment will save officers’ and subjects’ lives while increasing the overall mission safety. II. BACKGROUND An Executive Order, signed by President Biden significantly limits the ability to utilize equipment received from the 1033 program. The purchase of this robot will allow the Eagle County Special Operations Unit to use the robot and not have any conflicts with federal or state mandates. Technology has increased significantly since our current robot was manufactured. III. RECOMMENDATION Avon Police Department and the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office have agreed to share the total cost of the robot and split the $92,000 cost between the three agencies. They are using funds from their respective 2022 budgets. Each agency will pay $32,500 to assist in the purchase of the robot and a small towable trailer to house the robots and other equipment that needs to be protected from temperature variations, weather elements, and provide security for this equipment. This trailer and equipment will be stored in the Town of Avon Public Works building, so it is centrally located for SWAT missions within Eagle County. Staff recommends Town Council to approve the purchase of the Vantage Robot with the Hot Gas Delivery System and approve the allocation of funds not to exceed $97,500.00. IV. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL Approve the purchase of the Vantage Robot with the Hot Gas Delivery System and approve the allocation of funds not to exceed $97,500.00. 75 AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.1 Item Cover Page DATE:October 18, 2022 TIME:5 min. SUBMITTED BY:Mark Novak, Fire Department ITEM TYPE:Public Hearings AGENDA SECTION:Public Hearings SUBJECT:Ordinance No. 19, Series of 2022, Second Reading, An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Title 5, Chapter 11 Of The Vail Town Code Concerning The Abatement Of Diseased Trees and Wildfire Fuels SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve or approve with modifications Second Reading of Ordinance No. 19 Series of 2022 PRESENTER(S):Paul Cada, Wildland Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve or approve with modifications Second Reading of Ordinance No. 19 Series of 2022 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Staff memo_ord 19_second reading_10_18_2022.docx Fire Fuel-O1910052022.pdf 76 To: Vail Town Council From:Paul Cada, Wildland Program Manager Date:October 18, 2022 Subject:Second Reading of Ordinance 19 Repealing and Reenacting Title 5, Chapter 11 of the Vail Town Code Concerning Abatement of Diseased Trees and Wildfire Fuels I.Background Title 5, Chapter 11 of the Vail Town Code concerns the abatement of diseased trees and wildfire fuels. Per the current Town code property owners are responsible for the removal and disposal of diseased trees and wildfire fuels that present a threat to public safety. This code was originally developed to address the public safety hazard associated with the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic of the early 2000s and was expanded to include a broader definition of diseased trees and wildfire fuels in 2015. Section 5-11-5. was amended during the first reading to add the following section to address potential impacts to nesting birds: 5-11-5 (D): To protect nesting birds, no tree removal shall be required between May 15 and August 1st unless the tree poses an imminent threat to public safety. II.Current Situation Each year Vail Fire and Emergency Services (VFES) utilizes this code to address public safety concerns a small handful of times. In most cases the code is used to educate and inform citizen of their responsibilities to mitigate the public safety risk. In the course of the year the department works with many willing property owners who are desiring to mitigate wildfire risk and remove diseased trees to improve forest and landscape health. The proposed changes in ordinance 19 address several small but key factors in addressing public safety concerns in a timely manner. The first proposed change relates to the methods acceptable for noticing of inspections and violations. The currently adopted code requires that communications occur through either certified mail or personal delivery. The proposed changes include the changes to first class mail or personal delivery. This change allows for more economical and timely communications from the department and does not require the owner to sign for the letter allowing for easier access to the communication. 77 Town of Vail Page 2 The second change 5-11-10 Design Review Exemption allows for more streamline issuance of permits. 5-11-10 A exempts removals in accordance with this chapter to be exempted from the design review process. This exemption codifies existing administrative practices of VFES and Community Development in the issuance of tree removal permits for defensible space and diseased trees. Through strong working relationships and mutual understanding of priorities VFES and Community Development have established a set of working guidelines which address public safety concerns while also ensuring that other Town priorities are maintained. 5-11-10 B is aimed at alleviating challenges associated with joint property ownership in addressing public safety hazards. Under current code all owners of joint property shall be required to receive Joint Property Sign Off to receive permission to comply with the rest of this code. In several instances this has resulted in extended delays in property owners complying with the previsions of this code. Removing the requirement for consent will allow property owners to more quickly comply without the need to use the formal abatement order process. III.Staff Recommendations Staff recommends the Vail Town Council approve or approve with modifications Ordinance 19 Repealing and Reenacting Title 5, Chapter 11 of the Vail Town Code Concerning Abatement of Diseased Trees and Wildfire Fuels 78 1 10/6/2022 \\FILESERVER2019\REDIRECTED$\SBIBBENS\DESKTOP\FIRE FUEL-O1910052022.DOCX ORDINANCE NO. 19 SERIES 2022 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 11 OF THE VAIL TOWN CODE CONCERNING ABATEMENT OF DISEASED TREES AND WILDFIRE FUELS NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Chapter 11 Title 5 of the Vail Town Code is repealed in its entirety and re-enacted as follows: CHAPTER 11: REDUCTION OF WILDFIRE RISKS 5-11-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of this Chapter is to reduce the risk of wildfires in the Town by requiring the removal of wildfire fuels and diseased trees from properties in the Town and requiring the creation of non-combustible zones around structures in the Town. 5-11-2: APPLICABILITY: This Chapter shall apply to all property in the Town. 5-11-3: DEFINITIONS: For purpose of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: CHIEF: The Town's Fire Chief or designee. DISEASED TREE: A tree, alive or dead, which is or has been infested or infected with any insect or disease identified in the most recent version of the "Field Guide To Diseases And Insects Of The Rocky Mountain Region". LADDER FUELS: Vegetation, live or dead, that allows a fire to climb up from the landscape or forest floor into the tree canopy, including without limitation tall grasses, shrubs, and tree branches. WILDFIRE FUELS: Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, forbs or grasses and other materials such as firewood, construction material or debris surrounding a structure, which represent a threat to life or property during a fire as determined by the Chief. 5-11-4: DISEASED TREES AND WILDFIRE FUELS: It is unlawful for an owner to maintain on any property in the Town diseased trees or wildfire fuels which represent an imminent threat. 79 2 10/6/2022 \\FILESERVER2019\REDIRECTED$\SBIBBENS\DESKTOP\FIRE FUEL-O1910052022.DOCX 5-11-5: PERMIT FOR REMOVAL: A. An owner desiring to remove any diseased trees from any property in the Town shall file an application for a permit with the Community Development Department. There shall be no application fee for the permit. B. The application shall contain a written narrative describing the type, size, quantity and general location of the diseased trees proposed to be removed. C. The Chief may perform a site visit prior to the Town taking any action on the permit application. D. To protect nesting birds, no tree removal shall be required between May 15 and August 1st unless the tree poses an imminent threat to public safety. 5-11-6: INSPECTION: A. The Chief may enter a property for the purpose of inspection for compliance with this Chapter, with permission from the owner, when at least one of the following events has occurred: 1. The owner has requested the inspection; 2. A neighboring landowner has reported a diseased tree or wildfire fuels and requested an inspection; or 3. The Chief has made a visual observation from a public right of way or adjacent property and has reason to believe that diseased trees or wildfire fuels exist on the property. B. If the owner does not grant permission to inspect the property, the Chief may seek an inspection warrant from the Municipal Court. 5-11-7: EMERGENCIES: In the case of an emergency involving imminent danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the Chief may enter upon any property to conduct an emergency inspection or abatement without permission from the owner or a warrant. 5-11-8: NOTICE OF VIOLATION: A. If the Chief determines that a property is in violation of this Chapter, the Chief shall provide a written notice to the owner. The notice shall be sent by first-class United States mail to the owner at the owner's last known address, or personally served. B. The notice shall: 1. Advise the owner of the violation of this Chapter; 2. Describe approved methods for abatement of the violation; and 80 3 10/6/2022 \\FILESERVER2019\REDIRECTED$\SBIBBENS\DESKTOP\FIRE FUEL-O1910052022.DOCX 3. Require that the abatement be completed within the timeframe stated in the notice, which shall be no less than thirty (30) days of the date of the notice, or that an acceptable plan and schedule for abatement be submitted to the Chief within such time. C. If the owner fails to dispute the notice, and fails to timely abate the violation, the Town may seek an abatement order pursuant to this Chapter. D. If the owner disputes the notice, the owner shall notify the Chief within seven (7) days of the date of the notice. If a timely notice of dispute is given, the Chief shall meet with the owner in an effort to resolve the dispute. If the Chief meets with the owner and is unable to resolve the dispute, the Town may seek an abatement order pursuant to this Chapter. 5-11-9: ABATEMENT ORDER: A. An application for an abatement order shall be accompanied by an affidavit, signed by the Chief, stating that: 1. The Chief has determined that the property is in violation of this Chapter; 2. The Chief has complied with the notice requirements of this Chapter; and 3. Within the required time, the owner has failed to remedy the violation or has failed to submit an acceptable plan and schedule for such abatement; and 4. The Municipal Court will consider the application for an abatement order at the date and time set forth in the notice, which date shall be at least fourteen (14) days after the notice. B. The Town shall provide notice to the owner of the application, either by first class United States Mail to the owner's last known address, or by personal service. The notice shall include a copy of the Town's application and affidavit. C. At the stated time, date and place, the Municipal Court shall review the Town's application, as well as any statement or evidence presented by the owner. If the Municipal Court finds that the property is in violation of this Chapter, the Municipal Court may enter an order authorizing the Town to enter upon the property, remove the violation and recover its costs, 5-11-10: COSTS: If the Town abates a violation of this Chapter, the owner shall be assessed the Town's actual costs, plus a 10% administrative fee. 5-11-11: VIOLATION AND PENALTY: A. It is unlawful to violate any provision of this Chapter. B. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this Chapter shall be punished as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code; provided that each 81 4 10/6/2022 \\FILESERVER2019\REDIRECTED$\SBIBBENS\DESKTOP\FIRE FUEL-O1910052022.DOCX separate act in violation of this Chapter, and each and every day or portion thereof during which any act in violation of this Chapter is committed, continued, or permitted, shall be deemed a separate offense. This penalty shall cumulative, and any penalty under Section 1-4-1 shall be in addition to any assessment of costs under this Chapter or other available remedies. 5-11-10: DESIGN REVIEW EXEMPTION: A. The abatement, mitigation, or removal of wildfire fuels in accordance with this Chapter shall be exempt from the design review process in Title 12 off this Code. B. For any property owned in common or located within a development lot, no part of this Chapter shall be interpreted as to require the consent, action, or approval of more than one property owner for any abatement, mitigation, or removal of wildfire fuels located anywhere on such property. Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 3. The Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the inhabitants thereof. Section 4. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 4th day of October, 2022 and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the _____day of ______________, 2022, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. _____________________________ Kim Langmaid, Mayor 82 5 10/6/2022 \\FILESERVER2019\REDIRECTED$\SBIBBENS\DESKTOP\FIRE FUEL-O1910052022.DOCX ATTEST: ____________________________ Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this ___ day of ______________, 2022. _____________________________ Kim Langmaid, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk 83