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Home My WebLink About2023-01-03 (Regular) Meeting Minutes MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2023 1000 Englewood Parkway - 2nd Floor Council Chambers 6:00 PM 1 Study Session Topic a) Parks Recreation, Library and Golf Director Christina Underhill, Library & Cultural Arts Manager Beth Lafferty, and Patron Experience Librarian Carrie Watson were present to discuss Library Staffing 2 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Sierra at 7:09 p.m. 3 Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sierra 4 Roll Call COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Othoniel Sierra Mayor Pro Tem Steven Ward Council Member Joe Anderson Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Council Member Rita Russell Council Member Cheryl Wink Council Member Jim Woodward COUNCIL ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Lewis City Attorney Niles City Clerk Carlile Deputy City Clerk Harkness Deputy City Manager Dodd Assistant City Attorney Renteria Director of Finance Director Loh Director of Parks, Recreation, Library, and Golf Director Underhill Director of Public Works Rachael Director of Communications Harguth Page 1 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: FDC0BA0E-4320-4315-95B0-FB3BD4E2AB59 City Council Regular January 3, 2023 Director of Utilities, and South Platte Renew Van Ry Director of Information Technology Jeromy King Deputy Director Engineering Hoos, Public Works Library & Cultural Arts Manager Lafferty Patron Experience Librarian Watson Librarian Gardner Librarian Barnett Marketing and Social Media Strategist Davis, Communications Department Network Administrator Hunnicutt, Information Technology System Administrator Munnell, Information Technology Police Officer Hume 5 Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session a) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 12, 2022. Moved by Council Member Rita Russell Seconded by Council Member Steven Ward APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2022, AS AMENDED. For Against Abstained Othoniel Sierra x Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Joe Anderson x Steven Ward (Seconded By) x Rita Russell (Moved By) x Cheryl Wink x Jim Woodward x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 6 Appointments, Communications, Proclamations, and Recognition a) Recognition of Holiday Decorating Contest Winners Holiday Decorating Contest Winner Recognition City Council recognized the Holiday Lighting Contest winners in each of the following categories: Best House: Kevin and Ashley Nguyen 490 E. Bellewood Dr. Best Block/Neighborhood: Alice Spencer 3100 block of S. Fox St. Best Business: Frame De Art 3065 S. Broadway Page 2 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: FDC0BA0E-4320-4315-95B0-FB3BD4E2AB59 City Council Regular January 3, 2023 Legacy Award: The Kloewers 5041 S. Elati St. 7 Recognition of Scheduled Public Comment a) Van Bruce Arrant was scheduled to speak but was not present. 8 Recognition of Unscheduled Public Comment a) Jerry Walker, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding false reports. b) Kathleen Bailey, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding transparency and February City Council workshop regarding City Center Redevelopment. c) Daniel Read, an Englewood resident, addressed Council regarding the Public Comment process for the upcoming Public Hearing for Oxford Redevelopment. Council Member Russell Responded to Public Comment. 9 Consent Agenda Items Moved by Council Member Nunnenkamp seconded by Council Member Woodward to approve Consent Agenda Items 9(b)(i -v) and 9(c)(i-ii). Council Member Russell removed Agenda Items 9(a)(i-ii) from Consent Agenda a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading i) CB 01 - Amending Englewood Municipal Code sections regarding quarterly billing cycles for utility billings Clerks Note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent Agenda Motion and considered independently.] Moved by Council Member Rita Russell Seconded by Council Member Jim Woodward COUNCIL BILL NO. 01, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUSSELL A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 12-1A-4, 12-1A5, 12-1B-2, 12-2-3, 12-2-4, 12-5-5, AND 12-8-9 TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO BILLING CYCLE TERMS, AND TO REVISE LANGUAGE OF THOSE CODE SECTIONS FOR CONSISTENCY IN STYLE. Page 3 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: FDC0BA0E-4320-4315-95B0-FB3BD4E2AB59 City Council Regular January 3, 2023 For Against Abstained Othoniel Sierra x Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Joe Anderson x Steven Ward x Rita Russell (Moved By) x Cheryl Wink x Jim Woodward (Seconded By) x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) CB 03 - Amending Public Offense Code to mirror changes in state law and ensure compliance Clerks Note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent Agenda Motion and considered independently.] Moved by Council Member Cheryl Wink Seconded by Council Member Jim Woodward Discussion ensued Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Rita Russell Motion to Amend Council Bill No.03 by removing section 7-6B-10-A2B, exemptions for animal cruelty. For Against Abstained Othoniel Sierra x Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Steven Ward x Rita Russell (Seconded By) x Cheryl Wink x Jim Woodward x 4 3 0 Motion CARRIED. Moved by Council Member Cheryl Wink Seconded by Council Member Jim Woodward Page 4 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: FDC0BA0E-4320-4315-95B0-FB3BD4E2AB59 City Council Regular January 3, 2023 COUNCIL BILL NO. 03, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WINK A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1-4-1, 1-7-2, 7- 6A-5, 7-6B-10, 7-6C-1, 7-6C-2, 7-6C-3, 7-6D-1, 7-6D-10, 7-6D-12 OF ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW, CURRENT PRACTICES AS AMENDED. For Against Abstained Othoniel Sierra x Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Joe Anderson x Steven Ward x Rita Russell x Cheryl Wink (Moved By) x Jim Woodward (Seconded By) x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading. i) CB 64 - 10 Year Agreement for use of Comcast Dark Fiber ORDINANCE NO. 01, SERIES OF 2022 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 64, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR DARK FIBER WITH COMCAST BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO. ii) CB 70 - Amending Englewood Municipal Code to add and remove City facilities for open carry of firearms on City property ORDINANCE NO. 02, SERIES OF 2021 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 70, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NUNNENKAMP) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 6C, SECTION 7- 6C-6 OF ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD AND REMOVE CITY FACILITIES FOR OPEN CARRY OF FIREARMS ON CITY PROPERTY. iii) CB 74 - Approve an Easement Agreement necessary to construct the South Englewood Flood Reduction Project ORDINANCE NO.03, SERIES OF 2021 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 74, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NUNNENKAMP) Page 5 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: FDC0BA0E-4320-4315-95B0-FB3BD4E2AB59 City Council Regular January 3, 2023 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO’S ACCEPTANCE OF A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT LOCATED AT 1301 W. STANFORD AVENUE FROM CRI (AZ-CO) QRS 16-4 INC. iv) CB 75 - Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Mile High Flood District (MHFD) for the design of improvements to Dry Gulch ORDINANCE NO. 04, SERIES OF 2021 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 75, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RUSSELL) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING FINAL DESIGN, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRY GULCH FROM YALE AVENUE TO UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. v) CB 76 - Amending the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Mile High Flood District (MHFD) for the Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition, and Construction of Drainage and Flood Control Facilities in the South Englewood Basin ORDINANCE NO. 05, SERIES OF 2021 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 76, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD) ORDINANCE APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) REGARDING FINAL DESIGN, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTH ENGLEWOOD BASIN BETWEEN THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. c) Resolutions and Motions i) Designation of the Official Posting Place for Legal Notices RESOLUTION NO. 01, SERIES OF 2023 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL POSTING PLACE FOR ALL LEGAL NOTICES OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD FOR 2023. ii) 2023 Optimal Source Bulk Chemical Purchases for the Allen Water Treatment Plant (WTP) RESOLUTION NO. 02, SERIES OF 2023 Page 6 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: FDC0BA0E-4320-4315-95B0-FB3BD4E2AB59 City Council Regular January 3, 2023 A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN OPTIMAL SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALUMINUM SULFATE FROM CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US LLC DURING THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR. RESOLUTION NO. 03, SERIES OF 2023 A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN OPTIMAL SOURCE CONTRACT TO DPC INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE AND SODIUM HYDROXIDE DURING THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR Moved by Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Seconded by Council Member Jim Woodward Motion to approve Consent Agenda items 9(b)(i -v) and 9(c)(i-ii). For Against Abstained Othoniel Sierra x Chelsea Nunnenkamp (Moved By) x Joe Anderson x Steven Ward x Rita Russell x Cheryl Wink x Jim Woodward (Seconded By) x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 10 Public Hearing Items No public hearing was scheduled before Council. 11 Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading i) CB 02 - Amending Englewood Municipal Code regarding restitution to victims of ordinance violations. Moved by Council Member Jim Woodward Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson COUNCIL BILL NO. 02, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOODWARD Page 7 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: FDC0BA0E-4320-4315-95B0-FB3BD4E2AB59 City Council Regular January 3, 2023 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE 1-4-7, RESTITUTION TO VICTIMS OF ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS. For Against Abstained Othoniel Sierra x Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Steven Ward x Rita Russell x Cheryl Wink x Jim Woodward (Moved By) x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading There were no additional Ordinances on Second Reading (See Agenda Items 9(b)(i-v).). c) Resolutions and Motions There were no additional Resolutions or Motions (See Agenda Item 9(b)(i)-(ii).) 12 General Discussion a) Mayor's Choice b) Council Members' Choice 13 City Manager’s Report 14 Adjournment MAYOR SIERRA MOVED TO ADJOURN. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. City Clerk Page 8 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: FDC0BA0E-4320-4315-95B0-FB3BD4E2AB59