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Home My WebLink About2025-07-21 (Regular) Meeting Minutes MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting Monday, July 21, 2025 1000 Englewood Parkway - 2nd Floor Council Chambers 6:00 PM 1 Study Session Topic a) Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf Director Christina Underhill, Manager of Open Space Adrian Torres, and Events Supervisor Toni Arnoldy presented current event offerings and the strategies behind these events. b) Director of Utilities and South Platte Renew Pieter Van Ry and Deputy Director of Business Solutions and Engineering Sarah Stone presented a one year update on the Lead Reduction Program. The meeting recessed at 6:53 p.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 7:04 p.m. with six Council Members present. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson was absent. 2 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Sierra at 7:04 p.m. 3 Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sierra 4 Roll Call COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Othoniel Sierra Council Member Steve Ward Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Council Member Rita Russell Council Member Tena Prange Council Member Kim Wright COUNCIL ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Lewis City Attorney Niles City Clerk Carlile Senior Deputy City Clerk McKinnon Page 1 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA City Council Regular July 21, 2025 Deputy City Manager Dodd Director of Public Works Rachael Director of Finance Engels Director of Utilities and South Platte Renew Van Ry Director of Community Development Power Director of Communications Harguth Chief of Police Jackson Court Administrator Julien Deputy Director – Business Solutions and Engineering Stone, Utilities Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance Thornton, Public Works Planning Manager Isham, Community Development Marketing Manager Davis, Communications Planner Sampson, Community Development Engineering Manager Roman, Public Works Sustainability Program Manager Englund, City Manager's Office Web & Digital Content Strategist Magnuson, Communications Management Fellow Ramsey, City Manager's Office Audio Visual Engineer Hessling, Information Technology Business Analyst De Leon, Information Technology Officer Hume, Police Department 5 Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session a) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 7, 2025. Moved by Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Seconded by Council Member Rita Russell APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 2025. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp (Moved By) x Rita Russell (Seconded By) x Othoniel Sierra x Tena Prange x Kim Wright x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 6 Recognitions a) City Council recognized Jan Brown for her contributions to Englewood through Citizens Alliance for Sustainable Englewood. Page 2 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA City Council Regular July 21, 2025 b) City Council recognized Englewood's All-America City Delegation. c) Director of Community Development Brad Power introduced Will Slate, Economic Development Manager. 7 Appointments, Communications and Proclamations There were no Communications, Proclamations, or Appointments. 8 Recognition of Public Comment a) Regan Benson addressed City Council. Council Member Russell responded to Public Comment. 9 Consent Agenda Items Council Member Wright removed Agenda Item 9(a)(iii) from Consent Agenda. Moved by Council Member Wright seconded by Council Member Prange to approve Consent Agenda Item 9(a)(i-ii), 9(b)(i-v), and 9(c)(i-ii). a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading i) CB 39 - Xcel Energy easements on six city properties in order to support the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. COUNCIL BILL NO. 39, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF FOUR NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENTS TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, A COLORADO CORPORATION (XCEL ENERGY), OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES TO FACILITATE ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR CITY ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS. ii) CB 40 - Revised Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Littleton (Littleton) for the City Ditch Piping Project, Reach 3. COUNCIL BILL NO. 40, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO AND THE CITY OF LITTLETON REGARDING TREE MITIGATION AND COST-SHARING FOR THE REMOVAL OR PRESERVATION OF THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE GULCH FLUME IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY DITCH PIPING PROJECT. Page 3 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA City Council Regular July 21, 2025 iii) CB 41 - An IGA with the City of Sheridan for a shared employee training program. [Clerks Note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent Agenda motion and considered independently.] Moved by Council Member Kim Wright Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange COUNCIL BILL NO. 41, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO AND THE CITY OF SHERIDAN, COLORADO FOR A SHARED EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright (Moved By) x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading. i) CB 26 - Amend Englewood Municipal Code to align with water quality standards ORDINANCE NO. 30, SERIES OF 2025 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 26, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NUNNENKAMP) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 1 OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER- RELATED NUISANCES TO ALIGN WITH COLORADO WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND PROTECT THE CITY’S DRINKING WATER SUPPLY. ii) CB 27 - IGA with Littleton for Englewood Restorative Justice Program ORDINANCE NO. 31, SERIES OF 2025 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 27, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NUNNENKAMP) Page 4 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA City Council Regular July 21, 2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND THE CITY OF LITTLETON FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES. iii) CB 32 - Agreements with the City of Littleton and the BNSF Railway Company for City Ditch Piping Project ORDINANCE NO. 32, SERIES OF 2025 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 32, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NUNNENKAMP) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THREE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF LITTLETON AND ONE AGREEMENT WITH BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REACH 3 OF THE CITY DITCH PIPING PROJECT. iv) CB 33 - Agreements with the Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel Energy) for Utility Crossings of the City Ditch for the City Ditch Piping Project and Santa Fe Park development ORDINANCE NO. 33, SERIES OF 2025 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 33, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NUNNENKAMP) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FOUR (4) TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS AND FOUR (4) CITY DITCH CROSSING AGREEMENTS WITH PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO (XCEL ENERGY) FOR UTILITY CROSSINGS OF THE CITY DITCH. v) CB 34 - IGA with Arapahoe County for Coordinated Election Services ORDINANCE NO. 34, SERIES OF 2025 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 34, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NUNNENKAMP) AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE NOVEMBER 2025 ELECTION: CALLING A MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2025, TO COINCIDE WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION; DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENT TO COORDINATE SUCH ELECTION WITH ARAPAHOE COUNTY; AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT THEREFORE. c) Resolutions and Motions i) Resolution - A Tri Cities Joint Resolution to request an RTD Bus Stop at Bridge House. RESOLUTION NO. 11, SERIES OF 2025 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILS OF ENGLEWOOD, LITTLETON, AND SHERIDAN, COLORADO, REQUESTING THAT THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (RTD) ESTABLISH A Page 5 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA City Council Regular July 21, 2025 BUS STOP SERVING THE BRIDGE HOUSE READY TO WORK PROGRAM LOCATED AT 4675 S. WINDERMERE STREET IN ENGLEWOOD. ii) Motion - A contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for the construction of the 2025 Concrete Utility project. Approval of a contract with Silva Construction, Inc. for the construction of the 2025 Concrete Utility project. Moved by Council Member Kim Wright Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 9(a)(i-ii), 9(b)(i-v), and 9(c)(i-ii). For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright (Moved By) x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 10 Public Hearing Items There were no public hearings scheduled. 11 Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading i) CB 35 - IGA with RTD for partial reimbursement funding of the Englewood shuttle service b.e.r.t. Moved by Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange COUNCIL BILL NO. 35, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NUNNENKAMP A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO AND THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (RTD) FOR FUNDING OF THE ENGLEWOOD SHUTTLE Page 6 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA City Council Regular July 21, 2025 SERVICE. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp (Moved By) x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) CB 38 - An amendment to Municipal Code regarding liability of business entities for authorized violations of Municipal Code Moved by Council Member Steve Ward Seconded by Council Member Rita Russell COUNCIL BILL NO. 38, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1, SECTION 1-4-3, PRESUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY, LIABILITY. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell (Seconded By) x Othoniel Sierra x Tena Prange x Kim Wright x Steve Ward (Moved By) x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading i) CB 36 - Tax Exempt Lease Purchase Financing for Municipal Energy Project Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange Motion to table Agenda item 11(b)(i) - Council Bill No. 36 to the Regular Meeting of August 18, 2025. Page 7 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA City Council Regular July 21, 2025 For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steve Ward x 5 1 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) CB 37 - Global Storage PUD, 2800 W Chenango Avenue Moved by Council Member Steve Ward Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange Motion to amend Council Bill No. 37 by adding, "the PUD site shall be subject to all applicable laws and regulations regarding noise restrictions for residential properties, including but not limited to, EMC § 6-2-8, during the hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The PUD site shall be subject to all applicable laws and regulations regarding noise restrictions for industrial properties during the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m." For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steve Ward (Moved By) x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. Moved by Council Member Tena Prange Seconded by Council Member Kim Wright COUNCIL BILL NO. 37, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 2800 WEST CHENANGO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD), LOCATED AT 2724 WEST UNION AVENUE, 2727 WEST UNION AVENUE, AND 2800 WEST CHENANGO AVENUE IN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. AS AMENDED Page 8 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA City Council Regular July 21, 2025 This item was amended and will return for a second reading at the Regular Council Meeting on August 4, 2025. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Tena Prange (Moved By) x Kim Wright (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x 5 1 0 Motion CARRIED. c) Resolutions and Motions i) Resolution - 2025 Budget Supplemental Request #2 Moved by Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange RESOLUTION NO. 12, SERIES OF 2025 A BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp (Moved By) x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) Motion - A contract amendment for TWX to perform additional stormwater replacement on the Old Hampden Utilities Project. Moved by Council Member Rita Russell Seconded by Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Approval of a contract amendment for TWX to perform additional Page 9 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA City Council Regular July 21, 2025 stormwater replacement on the Old Hampden Utilities Project. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp (Seconded By) x Rita Russell (Moved By) x Othoniel Sierra x Tena Prange x Kim Wright x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 12 General Discussion a) Mayor's Choice i) Executive Session in Pikes Peak to discuss the sale or transfer of the Ground Lease on City-owned property surrounding the Civic Center, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(a). Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp MOTION TO MOVE INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF THE GROUND LEASE ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY SURROUNDING THE CIVIC CENTER, PURSUANT TO CRS 24- 6-402(4)(A). For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp (Seconded By) x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x Tena Prange x Kim Wright x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. The meeting recessed at 8:13 p.m. to go into Executive Session. The meeting reconvened at 10:25 p.m. with six Council Members present. Mayor Pro Tem Anderson was absent. Mayor Sierra recited the following statement: For the record, if any person Page 10 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA City Council Regular July 21, 2025 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 Kim Wright MOTION TO CLOSE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x Tena Prange x Kim Wright (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) City Council discussed the process for City Manager/City Attorney annual evaluations. b) Council Members' Choice 13 City Manager’s Report 14 Adjournment MAYOR SIERRA MOVED TO ADJOURN. The meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m. City Clerk Page 11 of 11 Docusign Envelope ID: AE1B37D3-982E-4A89-9035-313AFB07D9BA