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Home My WebLink About2024-10-07 (Regular) Meeting Minutes MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting Monday, October 7, 2024 1000 Englewood Parkway - 2nd Floor Council Chambers 6:00 PM 1 Study Session Topic a) City Attorney Tamara Niles was present to discuss licensing and potential City regulations for Natural Medicine businesses. The meeting recessed at 6:35 p.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with six Council Members present. Member Nunnenkamp was absent. 2 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Sierra at 7:00 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 Joe Anderson Council Member Steve Ward Council Member Rita Russell Council Member Tena Prange Council Member Kim Wright COUNCIL ABSENT: Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Lewis City Attorney Niles City Clerk Carlile Senior Deputy City Clerk McKinnon Director of Finance Engels Director of Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf Underhill Director of Community Development Power Director of Utilities and South Platte Renew Van Ry Page 1 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6 City Council Regular October 7, 2024 Director of Public Works Rachael Director of Communications Harguth Deputy Police Chief Fender Deputy Director of Engineering Hoos, Public Works Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance Thornton, Public Works Judge Jefferson, Municipal Court Budget Manager Nolan, Finance Economic Development Manager Hollingsworth, Community Development Marketing Manager Davis, Communications Capital Project Engineer II Keener, Public Works Restorative Justice Program Manager Stenson, Municipal Court Sustainability Program Manager Englund, Administration Audio Visual Engineer Hessling, Information Technology System Administrator Munnell, Information Technology Officer Caggiano, Police Department 5 Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session a) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 16, 2024. Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2024. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steven Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 6 Recognitions a) The Englewood Municipal Court Restorative Justice Program Volunteers were recognized. 7 Appointments, Communications and Proclamations There were no Appointments, Communications or Proclamations scheduled. 8 Recognition of Public Comment Page 2 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6 City Council Regular October 7, 2024 a) Allyson Crawley, an Englewood resident, addressed Council. b) Regan Benson addressed Council. The meeting recessed at 7:14 p.m. due to a disruption in Council Chambers. The meeting reconvened at 7:22 p.m. with six Council Members present. Member Nunnenkamp was absent. c) Matt Crabtree, an Englewood resident, addressed Council. d) Jan Weipert, an Englewood resident, addressed Council. e) Rebeca Kramer, an Englewood resident, addressed Council. Council Member Wright responded to public comment. 9 Consent Agenda Items Council Member Russell removed Agenda Items 9(a)(ii) and 9(c)(i) from Consent Agenda. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Anderson seconded by Council Member Prange to approve Consent Agenda Items 9(a)(i) and 9(b)(i-ii). a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading i) CB-41 Intergovernmental Agreement for the installation of a rain gauge at Duncan Park COUNCIL BILL NO. 41, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT D/B/A MILE HIGH FLOOD DISTRICT FOR AN AGREEMENT REGARDING ENGLEWOOD RAIN GAUGE. ii) CB-48 Charge Ahead Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement [Clerks Note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent Agenda motion and considered independently.] Moved by Council Member Tena Prange Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson COUNCIL BILL NO. 48, INTORDUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRANGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN Page 3 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6 City Council Regular October 7, 2024 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND THE STATE OF COLORADO ENERGY OFFICE FOR THE CHARGE AHEAD COLORADO GRANT. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange (Moved By) x Kim Wright x Steven Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading. i) CB-37 Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Englewood and Arapahoe County for the South Metro Enterprise Zone Subzone ORDINANCE NO. 39 SERIES OF 2024 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 37 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR THE SOUTH METRO ENTERPRISE ZONE SUBZONE. ii) CB-39 Amending Municipal Code adopting 2023 Bob's Rules of Order ORDINANCE NO. 40 SERIES OF 2024 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 39 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE 2023 BOB’S RULES OF ORDER AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURAL RULES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. c) Resolutions and Motions i) Annual Resolution setting City Attorney and City Manager 2025 compensation [Clerks Note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent Agenda motion and considered independently.] Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Steven Ward Page 4 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6 City Council Regular October 7, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 27 SERIES OF 2024 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange x Kim Wright x Steven Ward (Seconded By) x 5 1 0 Motion CARRIED. Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 9(a)(i) and 9(b)(i-ii). For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steven Ward x 6 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-43 2025 Budget Ordinances First Reading (City of Englewood 2025 Budget) Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Page 5 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6 City Council Regular October 7, 2024 Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange COUNCIL BILL NO. 43, INTORDUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steven Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) CB-44 2025 Budget Ordinances First Reading (City of Englewood 2025 Appropriation) Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Steven Ward COUNCIL BILL NO. 44, INTORDUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025, CONSTITUTING WHAT IS TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange x Kim Wright x Steven Ward (Seconded By) x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. iii) CB-47 2025 Budget Ordinances First Reading (City of Englewood 2025 Property Tax Mill Levies) Page 6 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6 City Council Regular October 7, 2024 Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange COUNCIL BILL NO. 47, INTORDUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX LEVY IN MILLS UPON EACH DOLLAR OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steven Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. iv) CB-45 2025 Budget Ordinances First Reading (South Platte Renew 2025 Budget) Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Steven Ward COUNCIL BILL NO. 45, INTORDUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE SOUTH PLATTE RENEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange x Kim Wright x Steven Ward (Seconded By) x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. v) CB-46 2025 Budget Ordinances First Reading (South Platte Renew 2025 Appropriation) Page 7 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6 City Council Regular October 7, 2024 Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange COUNCIL BILL NO. 46, INTORDUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE SOUTH PLATTE RENEW PURPOSES IN THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025, CONSTITUTING WHAT IS TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steven Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading i) CB-17 Amendment to Municipal Code regarding maximum penalties to align with state law Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson MOTION TO TABLE COUNCIL BILL NO. 17 TO THE OCTOBER 21, 2024 REGULAR MEETING. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange x Kim Wright x Steven Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) CB-23 Creation of a Hookah business license Page 8 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6 City Council Regular October 7, 2024 Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson MOTION TO TABLE COUNCIL BILL NO. 23 TO THE OCTOBER 21, 2024 REGULAR MEETING. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange x Kim Wright x Steven Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. c) Resolutions and Motions i) Resolution Setting 2025 City Council holiday, meeting schedule Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange RESOLUTION NO. 28 SERIES OF 2024 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2025 CITY COUNCIL HOLIDAY MEETING SCHEDULE. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steven Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) Englewood Downtown Development Authority 2025 Budget Moved by Council Member Tena Prange Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson Approval of the 2025 Englewood Downtown Development Authority Page 9 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6 City Council Regular October 7, 2024 (EDDA) Budget For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange (Moved By) x Kim Wright x Steven Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 12 General Discussion a) Mayor's Choice i) Council provided direction on Ranked Choice Voting study session preparation. b) Council Members' Choice i) Resolution of support for City of Englewood Ballot Question 301 Moved by Council Member Rita Russell Seconded by Council Member Kim Wright Motion to approve a Resolution of Support for Ballot Question 301 to directly elect the Mayor. For Against Abstained Rita Russell (Moved By) x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange x Kim Wright (Seconded By) x Steven Ward x 2 4 0 Motion DEFEATED. 13 City Manager’s Report a) Approval of letter of intent to participate with Arapahoe County as part of a multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. 14 Adjournment Page 10 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6 City Council Regular October 7, 2024 MAYOR SIERRA MOVED TO ADJOURN. The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. City Clerk Page 11 of 11 Draft Docusign Envelope ID: DE5DEA4E-0CA4-4288-BDF7-A3C3CDA482E6