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City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, May 1, 2017
1000 Englewood Pkwy -Council Chambers 7:00 PM
1 Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor
Jefferson at 7:07 p.m.
2 Invocation
The invocation was given by Council Member Russell.
3 Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Russell.
4 Roll Call
COUNCIL PRESENT:
COUNCIL ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Mayor Joe Jefferson
Mayor Pro Tern Rick Gillit
Council Member Laurett Barrentine
Council Member Amy Martinez
Council Member Linda Olson
Council Member Rita Russell
Council Member Steve Yates
A quorum was present.
None
City Manager Keck
City Attorney McKenney Brown
Assistant City Manager Robinson
City Clerk Ellis
Acting City Clerk Carlile
Director Rinkel, Finance and Administrative Services
Director Brennan, Utilities
Senior Planner Stitt, Community Development
Planner II Kirk, Community Development
Planner II Bell, Community Development
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Strategy and Innovation Officer Woulf, City Manager's Office
Commander Watson, Police Department
Technical Specialist Munnell, Information Technology
Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session
a) Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of April 17, 2017.
Moved by Council Member Rick Gillit
Seconded by Council Member Linda Olson
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THEREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF APRIL 17, 2017.
For Against Abstained
Amy Martinez X
Joe Jefferson X
Linda Olson (Seconded By) X
Laurett Barrentine X
Rita Russell X
Rick Gillit (Moved By) X
Steve Yates X
7 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
6 Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment
a) Chief Collins and Community Relations Specialist Toni Arnoldy recognized the
Englewood Police Citizens Academy Class 12 Graduates:
-Amanda Arnce
-Robert Carver
-Christie Cotter
-Matt Fiveson
-Carol Harr
-Dennis Hughes
-Christian Kraft
-Stephen Mann
-Shelley R Manzano
-Lynette Moore
-Caren Nixon
-Regina Ochoa
-Travis Reece
-Michael Rittner
-Darryl Rittner
-Brian Simons
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-Frank Tsu
-Brianna Verbeck
-Marc Williams
-Cathye Woody
b) Doug Cohn, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding historic
preservation.
c) Coween Dickerson, an Englewood resident, addressed Council
regarding communications.
7 Recognition of Unscheduled Public Comment
a) Rhonda Filetti, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding a fence
permit and the City Code.
b) Liz Weber, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding a fence
permit and the City Code.
c) Ida May Nicholl, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding the
Veterans Memorial.
d) Dahna Clarke, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding
undocumented residents.
e) Richard Hess, an Englewood business owner, addressed Council regarding
the increasing homeless issues affecting the City.
f) Dave Cheadle, an Englewood business owner, addressed Council regarding
his non-profit organization to help the homeless in the City.
8 Communications, Proclamations, and Appointments
There were no communications, proclamations, or appointments.
9 Consent Agenda Items
Moved by Council Member Rick Gillit, seconded by Council Member Linda Olson to
approve Consent Agenda Items 9 (b) (i -iii) and 9 (c) (i).
Council Member Laurett Barrentine removed Agenda Item 9 (b) (ii) from Consent
Agenda.
Council Member Rita Russell removed Agenda Items 9 (c) (i) from Consent Agenda.
a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
There were no additional items submitted for approval on first reading. (See
Agenda Item 11 (a) (i))
b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading.
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Rita Russell
Rick Gillit (Moved By)
Steve Yates
X
X
X
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All testimony was given under oath.
0 0
Motion CARRIED.
Planner II Brook Bell presented information regarding the Sign Code
Amendments and answered questions from Council.
No one provided public comment.
Moved by Council Member Rick Gillit
Seconded by Council Member Steve Yates
TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS TO
THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE.
For Against Abstained
Amy Martinez X
Joe Jefferson X
Linda Olson X
Laurett Barrentine X
Rita Russell X
Rick Gillit (Moved By) X
Steve Yates (Seconded By) X
7 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
11 Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
i) Grant of City Ditch Easement at 3650 South Broadway
Moved by Council Member Rick Gillit
Seconded by Council Member Steve Yates
COUNCIL BILL NO. 31 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GILL/T
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE FOR A GRANT OF AN EASEMENT
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO'S
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ACCEPTANCE OF A CITY DITCH EASEMENT LOCATED AT 3650 S.
BROADWAY FROM CHERRY HILLS APARTMENTS, LLC.
For Against Abstained
Amy Martinez X
Joe Jefferson X
Linda Olson X
Laurett Barrentine X
Rita Russell X
Rick Gillit (Moved By) X
Steve Yates (Seconded By) X
7 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading
i) General Obligation Bond for Englewood Police Headquarters Building
Moved by Council Member Steve Yates
Seconded by Council Member Rick Gillit
ORDINANCE NO. 30 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 30 INTRODUCED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER GILLIT)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS APPROVED BY THE
CITY'S VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016, TO FINANCE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF PROPERTY
TAXES TO PAY SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING THE FORM OF THE
BONDS AND OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND
APPROVING DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE BONDS.
For Against Abstained
Amy Martinez X
Joe Jefferson X
Linda Olson X
Laurett Barrentine X
Rita Russell X
Rick Gillit (Seconded By) X
Steve Yates (Moved By) X
5 2 0
Motion CARRIED.
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c) Resolutions and Motions
There were no additional resolutions or motions (See Agenda Item 9 (c) (i).)
12 General Discussion
a) Mayor's Choice
i) Executive Session -A conference with the City Attorney for the purpose
of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions and proceedings
pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b).
Moved by Council Member Rick Gillit
Seconded by Council Member Steve Yates
TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING LEGAL ADVICE ON SPECIFIC
LEGAL QUESTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO C.R.S.
SECTION 24-6-402(4)(b).
The meeting recessed at 8:52 p.m. for a break.
The meeting reconvened at 8:59 p.m. with all Council Members present.
Vote on the motion to move into executive session.
For Against Abstained
Amy Martinez X
Joe Jefferson X
Linda Olson X
Laurett Barrentine X
Rita Russell X
Rick Gillit {Moved By) X
Steve Yates {Seconded By) X
7 0 0
Motion CARRIED.
The meeting recessed at 8:59 p.m. to go into Executive Session.
The meeting reconvened at 9:51 p.m. with all Council Members present.
Moved by Council Member Rick Gillit
Seconded by Council Member Steve Yates
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TO CLOSE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
For
Amy Martinez X
Joe Jefferson X
Linda Olson X
Laurett Barrentine X
Rita Russell X
Rick Gillit (Moved By) X
Steve Yates (Seconded By) X
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b) Council Members' Choice
13 City Manager's Report
14 City Attorney's Report
15 Adjournment
Against
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Abstained
0
Motion CARRIED.
MAYOR JEFFERSON MOVED TO ADJOURN. The meeting adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
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