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Home My WebLink About2020-09-08 (Regular) Meeting MinutesCJ Englewood COiuORADO MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2020 1000 Englewood Pkwy -Council Chambers 6:00 PM 1 Call to Order The Special/Regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Olson at 6:01 p.m. and held by teleconference. 2 Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Olson 3 Roll Call COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Mayor Linda Olson Mayor Pro Tern Othoniel Sierra Council Member Joe Anderson Council Member Dave Cuesta Council Member Rita Russell Council Member Cheryl Wink Council Member John Stone None City Manager Lewis City Attorney McKenney Brown City Clerk Carlile Deputy City Clerk Truscott Reed Director Power, Community Development Director Harguth, Communications Director Sobota, Finance and Administration Director Henger, Human Resources Deputy Director of Engineering Simon, Utilities Manager of Open Space Lee, Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf Redevelopment Manager Poremba, Community Development Capital Projects and Engineering Manager Hoos, Public Works Capital Project Engineer Keener, Public Works Capital Project Engineer Warren, Public Worl<s Digital Marketing & Content Specialist Magnuson, Communications Neighborhood Resources Coordinator Hinkfuss, Communications Page 1 of 10 4 Sr Benefits Administrator Boyd, Human Resources Network Administrator Hunnicutt, Information Technology Study Session Topic City Council Regular September 8, 2020 a) Communications Director Chris Harguth and the Communications Department were present to update Council on major ongoing initiatives and projects. 5 Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session a) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 17, 2020. Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member Cheryl Wink APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAUREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2020. For Against Abstained Joe Anderson X Dave Cuesta X Rita Russell X Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) X John Stone X Cheryl Wink (Seconded By) X Linda Olson X 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED 6 Appointments, Communications, Proclamations, and Recognition a) 2020 Citizen of the Year Proclamation Moved by Council Member Cheryl Wink Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson Motion to approve Chiles Freidman as the Englewood Citizen of the Year. For Against Abstained Joe Anderson (Seconded By) X Dave Cuesta X Rita Russell X Othoniel Sierra X John Stone X Cheryl Wink (Moved By) X Linda Olson X Page 2 of 10 City Council Regular September 8, 2020 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 7 Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment a) Eric Dunker and Julie Beggs addressed Council regarding a new partnership with Englewood to assist displaced workers into pathways for new employment. b) Kevin Fasing, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding responsibleland use-during a-crists in h-01Jsing-affordability. c) Kathleen Bailey, an Englewood resident, submitted a written public comment. 8 Recognition of Unscheduled Public Comment a) Marcy Brown, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding affordable housing in Englewood and development. She also addressed Council regarding returning to in-person Council meetings. Council Member Russell responded to Public Comment. 9 Consent Agenda Items Moved by Council Member Sierra, seconded by Council Member Stone to approve Consent Agenda Items 9 (c) (i -iv). a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading There were no Ordinances on First Reading. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading. There were no additional Ordinances on Second Reading (See Agenda Items 11(b)(i).) c) Resolutions and Motions i) Resolution to approve a salary increase for the Municipal Court Judge RESOLUTION NO. 25 SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE Page 3 of 10 City Council Regular September 8, 2020 MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. ii) Resolution to approve a salary increase for the City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 26 SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. iii) Resolution to approve a salary increase for the City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 27 SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. iv) Renewal of 2019 Alley Grading & Stabilization Contract with Colt & Steel Corporation Approval of a Supplemental Agreement to the 2019 A/fey Grading & Stabilization contract with Colt & Steel Corporation (Colt & Steel) to perform Zone 1 a/fey maintenance, in the amount of $392,735.65. Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member John Stone Approval of consent agenda items 9(c)(i-iv) For Against Abstained Joe Anderson X Dave Cuesta X Rita Russell X Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) X John Stone (Seconded By) X Cheryl Wink X Linda Olson X 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. The meeting recessed at 7:05 p.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 7:07 p.m. with all Council Members present. 10 Public Hearing Items a) Public Hearing for Amendments to Englewood Municipal Code Title 16, Chapter 4 -Floodplain Regulations Page 4 of 10 City Council Regular September 8, 2020 Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member John Stone TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDMENTS TO ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 16, CHAPTER 4-FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS. Joe Anderson For X Dave Cuesta x RiIB.B!.!§~ell _________ x_ . ~~- Othon iel Sierra (Moved By) x John Stone (Seconded By) x Cheryl Wink Linda Olson All testimony was given under oath. X X 7 Against Abstained 0 0 Motion CARRIED. Capital Projects Engineer Devin Keener and Capital Projects Manager Tim Hoos presented information regarding the proposed amendments to Englewood Municipal Code Title 16, Chapter 4 -Floodplain Regulations. No one provided public comment. Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member John Stone TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDMENTS TO ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 16, CHAPTER 4-FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS. For Against Abstained Joe Anderson X Dave Cuesta X Rita Russell X Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) X John Stone (Seconded By) X Cheryl Wink X Linda Olson X 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 11 Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions Page 5 of 10 City Council Regular September 8, 2020 a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading There were no Ordinances on First Reading. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading i) CB 32 -Valley Sanitation District has a need for a 3/4 inch water line located at Centennial Park. Moved by Council Member John Stone Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson ORDINANCE NO. 30, SERIES OF 2020 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 32, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WINK). AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A WATER LINE EASEMENT TO THE VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR THE SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION LOCATED IN THE NORTH PARKING LOT OF CENTENNIAL PARK For Against Abstained Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Dave Cuesta x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x John Stone (Moved By) x Cheryl Wink x Linda Olson x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. c) Resolutions and Motions i) Resolution authorizing the application for grant funds from identified grantor authorities Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Othoniel Sierra RESOLUTION NO. 28, SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPL/CATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM IDENTIFIED GRANTOR AUTHORITIES. For Against Abstained Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Page 6 of 10 City Council Regular September 8, 2020 Dave Cuesta x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra (Seconded By) x John Stone x Cheryl Wink x Linda Olson x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ------ ii) Resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application to the Bureau of Reclamation. Moved by Council Member John Stone Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson RESOLUTION NO. 29, SERIES OF 2020 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, TO FILE AN APPL/CATION WITH THE UNITED STA TES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, FOR WA TERSMART GRANT FUNDS. For Against Abstained Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Dave Cuesta x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x John Stone (Moved By) x Linda Olson x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. Council Member Wink had technical difficulties and was disconnected from the meeting at 7:44 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 7:47 p.m. She was unable to cast her vote for Agenda Item 11 (c) (ii). iii) Change of Life and Supplemental Insurance Plan from Voya to Unum Staff: Human Resources Director Ronda Henger Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member John Stone Approval of the Unum Life & Supplemental Insurance contract, in the Page 7 of 10 amount of $122, 730. For Joe Anderson (Moved By) X Dave Cuesta X Rita Russell X Othoniel Sierra X John Stone (Seconded By) X Cheryl Wink X Linda Olson X 7 iv) Ultimate Software Benefits module Moved by Council Member Cheryl Wink Seconded by Council Member John Stone Against 0 City Council Regular September 8, 2020 Abstained 0 Motion CARRIED. Approval of the Benefits Prime Contract, in the amount of $20,000. For Against Abstained Joe Anderson X Dave Cuesta X Rita Russell X Othoniel Sierra X John Stone (Seconded By) X Cheryl Wink (Moved By) X Linda Olson X 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. The meeting recessed at 7:52 p.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. with all Council Members present. 12 General Discussion a) Mayor's Choice i) Executive Session for Attorney Client Communications regarding legal matters arising in association with redevelopment matters. Moved by Council Member Linda Olson Seconded by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Page 8 of 10 City Council Regular September 8, 2020 TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: FOR THE DISCUSSION OF THE PURCHASE, ACQUISITION, LEASE, TRANSFER, OR SALE OF REAL, PERSONAL, OR OTHER PROPERTY INTEREST UNDER C.R.S. SECTION 24-6- 402(4)(A); DETERMINING POSITIONS RELATIVE TO MATTERS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO NEGOTIA T/ONS; DEVELOPING STRATEGY FOR NEGOTIA T/ONS; ANO INSTRUCT/NG NEGD_T/AEORSPURSUANTTO-C.R.S. SECTION24-"'-6---- 402(4)(E)(I); AND A CONFERENCE WITH AN ATTORNEY FOR THE LOCAL PUBLIC BODY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING LEGAL ADVICE ON CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO C.R.S. SECTION 24-6-402(4)(8). For Against Abstained Joe Anderson x Dave Cuesta x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra (Seconded By) x John Stone x Cheryl Wink x Linda Olson (Moved By) x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. The meeting recessed at 8:03 p.m. to go into Executive Session. The Executive Session was held by teleconference. The meeting reconvened at 9:52 p.m. with all Council Members present. Mayor Olson recited the following statement: For the record, if any person who participated in the executive session believes that any substantial discussion of any matters not included in the motion to go into the executive session occurred during the executive session, or that any improper action occurred during the executive session in violation of the Open Meetings Law, I would ask that you state your concerns for the record. None stated. Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member John Stone TO CLOSE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Page 9 of 10 For Joe Anderson x Dave Cuesta x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x John Stone (Seconded By) x Cheryl Wink x Linda Olson x 7 b) Council Members' Choice 13 Covid-19 Update 14 City Manager's Report 15 City Attorney's Report 16 Adjournment Against 0 City Council Regular September 8, 2020 Abstained 0 Motion CARRIED. Roll call was taken to adjourn the meeting -Seven Ayes. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Page 10 of 10