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Home My WebLink About2025-08-04 (Regular) Meeting Minutes MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 4, 2025 1000 Englewood Parkway - 2nd Floor Council Chambers 6:00 PM 1 Study Session Topic a) Chair Peter Eckel and members of the Budget Advisory Committee presented the Budget Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report. The meeting recessed at 6:45 p.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 7:01 p.m. with six Council Members present. Mayor Sierra was absent. 2 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Englewood City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson at 7:01 p.m. 3 Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson. 4 Roll Call COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson Council Member Steve Ward Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Council Member Rita Russell Council Member Tena Prange Council Member Kim Wright COUNCIL ABSENT: Mayor Othoniel Sierra STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Lewis City Attorney Niles City Clerk Carlile Senior Deputy City Clerk McKinnon Deputy City Manager Dodd Director of Community Development Power Director of Public Works Rachael Director of Finance Engels Page 1 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 625009C9-D2C3-464D-A3C1-4CECA99483A6 City Council Regular August 4, 2025 Court Administrator Julien Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance Thornton, Public Works Chief Redevelopment Officer Poremba, Community Development Planning Manager Isham, Community Development Sustainability Manager Englund, City Manager's Office Revenue and Tax Audit Supervisor Osborne, Finance Budget and Financial Analyst Thornburg, Finance Planner Sampson, Community Development Web & Digital Content Strategist Magnuson Department Administrator Fenton, Community Development Intern Potts, Public Works Intern Stockford, Police Department Intern Spidel, Community Development Intern Lee, City Manager's Office Intern Bennett, City Attorney's Office Intern LaMorgese, Finance Intern Ahles, City Clerk's Office Intern Sorto Barahona, Human Resources Intern Tuioti-Marine, South Platte Renew Intern Montross, South Platte Renew Intern Dion, Communications Intern Flaming, Information Technology Intern Darnell, Parks and Recreation Audio Visual Engineer Hessling, Information Technology Business Analyst De Leon, Information Technology Officer Benkelman, Police Department 5 Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session a) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 21, 2025. Moved by Council Member Kim Wright Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21, 2025. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright (Moved By) x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. Page 2 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 625009C9-D2C3-464D-A3C1-4CECA99483A6 City Council Regular August 4, 2025 6 Recognitions a) City Council Recognized the 2025 Summer Interns: Aidan Potts – Public Works Allison Stockford – Police Amanda Spidel – Community Development Carly Spradlin – South Platte Renew Christopher Lee – City Manager Colton Zadkovic – Sustainability Elizabeth Bennett – City Attorney Evelyn LaMorgese – Finance Grace Ahles – City Clerk Jorge Sorto Barahona – Human Resources Malia Tuioti-Mariner – South Platte Renew Nora Montross – South Platte Renew Peyton Dion – Communications Reed Flaming – Information Technology Robyn Darnell – Parks and Recreation 7 Appointments, Communications and Proclamations There were no Communications, Proclamations, or Appointments. 8 Recognition of Public Comment a) Kyra Peckaitis, an Englewood resident, addressed City Council. b) Trevor Jessup, an Englewood resident, addressed City Council. Moved by Council Member Rita Russell Seconded by Council Member Kim Wright Motion to extend the time allowed for the citizen's presentation and public comment. Discussion ensued. Motion was withdrawn. c) Mary Colecchi, an Englewood resident, addressed City Council. d) Gary Kozacek, an Englewood resident, addressed City Council. e) Regan Benson addressed City Council The meeting recessed at 7:43 p.m. due to a disruption in council chambers. The meeting reconvened at 7:53 p.m. with six Council Members present. Mayor Sierra was absent. f) Kevin Wright, an Englewood resident, addressed City Council. Council Member Ward responded to Public Comment. Page 3 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 625009C9-D2C3-464D-A3C1-4CECA99483A6 City Council Regular August 4, 2025 9 Consent Agenda Items Moved by Council Member Nunnenkamp seconded by Council Member Wright to approve Consent Agenda Item 9(b)(i-ii) and 9(c)(i). a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading There were no additional Ordinances on First Reading. (See Agenda Item 11(a)(i-ii)). b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading. i) CB 35 - IGA with RTD for partial reimbursement funding of the Englewood shuttle service b.e.r.t. ORDINANCE NO. 35, SERIES OF 2025 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 35, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NUNNENKAMP) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO AND THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (RTD) FOR FUNDING OF THE ENGLEWOOD SHUTTLE SERVICE. ii) CB 38 - Amendment to Municipal Code regarding liability of business entities for authorized violations of Municipal Code ORDINANCE NO. 36, SERIES OF 2025 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 38, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1, SECTION 1-4-3, PRESUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY, LIABILITY. iii) CB 39 - Xcel Energy Easements for electric vehicle charging stations [Clerks Note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent Agenda Motion and tabled to date uncertain.] iv) CB 41 - 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 tabled to date uncertain.] c) Resolutions and Motions i) Resolution - Appointment of Marjorie K. Nanian as an associate judge for the Municipal Court Page 4 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 625009C9-D2C3-464D-A3C1-4CECA99483A6 City Council Regular August 4, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 13, SERIES OF 2025 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARJORIE K. NANIAN AS ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. Moved by Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Seconded by Council Member Kim Wright Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 9(b)(i-ii) and 9(c)(i). For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp (Moved By) x Rita Russell x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange x Kim Wright (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. Moved by Council Member Rita Russell Seconded by Council Member Kim Wright Motion to table agenda items 9(b)(iii-iv) to date uncertain. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell (Moved By) x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange x Kim Wright (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. The meeting recessed at 8:07 p.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. with six Council Members present. Mayor Sierra was absent. 10 Public Hearing Items There were no public hearings scheduled. 11 Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions Page 5 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 625009C9-D2C3-464D-A3C1-4CECA99483A6 City Council Regular August 4, 2025 a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading i) CB 43 - Assignment of the City of Englewood 2025 Private Activity Bond Allocation to South Metro Housing Options Moved by Council Member Steve Ward Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange COUNCIL BILL NO. 43, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ASSIGNMENT TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLETON, COLORADO DBA SOUTH METRO HOUSING OPTIONS OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO’S $2,183,254 2025 PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND VOLUME CAP ALLOCATION FROM THE STATE CEILING FOR PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Kim Wright x Steve Ward (Moved By) x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) CB 42 - Amending Municipal Code to ensure Continued Operations, Response in Disasters, Emergencies Moved by Council Member Tena Prange Seconded by Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Motion to approve Council Bill No. 42 Discussion ensued Motion withdrawn. Moved by Council Member Rita Russell Seconded by Council Member Kim Wright Motion to table item 11(a)(ii) to a date uncertain and will be brought back for a study session. For Against Abstained Page 6 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 625009C9-D2C3-464D-A3C1-4CECA99483A6 City Council Regular August 4, 2025 Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell (Moved By) x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange x Kim Wright (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading i) CB 37- Global Storage PUD, 2800 W Chenango Avenue Moved by Council Member Kim Wright Seconded by Council Member Rita Russell ORDINANCE NO. 37, SERIES OF 2025 (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. For Against Abstained Chelsea Nunnenkamp x Rita Russell (Seconded By) x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange x Kim Wright (Moved By) x Steve Ward x 5 1 0 Motion CARRIED. c) Resolutions and Motions i) Motion - Acceptance of the Strategic Plan updates for Quarter 2, 2025 Moved by Council Member Kim Wright Seconded by Council Member Chelsea Nunnenkamp Approval to accept strategic plan updates for Quarter 2, 2025. For Against Abstained Page 7 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 625009C9-D2C3-464D-A3C1-4CECA99483A6 City Council Regular August 4, 2025 Chelsea Nunnenkamp (Seconded By) x Rita Russell x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange x Kim Wright (Moved By) x Steve Ward x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 12 General Discussion a) Mayor's Choice i) Approval of renewal letter for intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City and Arapahoe County for emergency management services. Council reached consensus to sign a letter to renew an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City and Arapahoe County for emergency management services. b) Council Members' Choice 13 City Manager’s Report 14 Adjournment MAYOR PRO TEM ANDERSON MOVED TO ADJOURN. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. City Clerk Page 8 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 625009C9-D2C3-464D-A3C1-4CECA99483A6