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Home My WebLink About2026-01-05 (Regular) Meeting Minutes MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting Monday, January 5, 2026 1000 Englewood Parkway - 2nd Floor Council Chambers 6:00 PM 1 Study Session Topic a) Director of Finance Kevin Engels presented the General Fund monthly financial report for October and November. b) Mayor Sierra and Council Members discussed council liaison selection for Boards and Commissions. c) Director of Community Development Brad Power and Planning Manager Bryan Isham provided council with information on Conservation Overlay District. The meeting recessed at 6:41 p.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with all Council Members present. 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 Jack Bethel Council Member Steve Ward Council Member Rita Russell Council Member Tena Prange COUNCIL ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Lewis Deputy City Attorney McDermott City Clerk Carlile Director of Community Development Power Page 1 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 14268463-B38B-42FB-AC72-7AE5D0939E41 City Council Regular January 5, 2026 Director of South Platte Renew and Utilities Van Ry Director of Finance Engels Director of Parks, Recreation, Library, and Golf Underhill Director of Public Works Rachael Deputy Director of Business Solutions and Engineering Stone, Utilities Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation, Library, and Golf Torres Golf Manager Buccio, Parks, Recreation, Library, and Golf Budget Manager Nolan, Finance Planning Manager Isham, Community Development City Engineer Branham, Public Works Golf Course Superintendent Stumpff, Parks, Recreation, Library, and Golf Web and Digital Content Strategist Magnuson, Communications Audio Visual Engineer Hessling, Information Technology Police Officer Gerson, Police Department 5 Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session a) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 15, 2025. Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNICL MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2025. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 6 Recognitions There were no Recognitions. 7 Appointments, Communications and Proclamations There were no Appointments, Communications, or Proclamations. 8 Recognition of Public Comment a) Ayden Shurley, an Englewood resident, addressed Council. Page 2 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 14268463-B38B-42FB-AC72-7AE5D0939E41 City Council Regular January 5, 2026 b) Gary Kozacek, an Englewood resident, addressed Council. Council Member Bethel responded to Public Comment. 9 Consent Agenda Items Council Member Russell removed Agenda Item 9(c)(iii) from Consent Agenda. Moved by Council Member Ward seconded by Council Member Anderson to approve Consent Agenda Items 9(b)(i-ii), and 9 (c)(i-ii). a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading There were no additional Ordinances on First Reading (See agenda items 11 (a)(i-ii)). b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading. i) CB 67 - Third Amendment to the Dry Gulch Intergovernmental Agreement ORDINANCE NO. 01, SERIES OF 2026 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 67, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT D/B/A MILE HIGH FLOOD DISTRICT FOR FLOOD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO DRY GULCH. ii) CB 68 - Fourth Amendment to the South Englewood Basin Intergovernmental Agreement ORDINANCE NO. 02, SERIES OF 2026 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 68, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRANGE) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT D/B/A MILE HIGH FLOOD DISTRICT FOR DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOUTH ENGLEWOOD BASIN. c) Resolutions and Motions i) Resolution - 2026 City Council holiday and meeting schedule RESOLUTION NO. 01, SERIES OF 2026. Page 3 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 14268463-B38B-42FB-AC72-7AE5D0939E41 City Council Regular January 5, 2026 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2026 CITY COUNCIL HOLIDAY MEETING SCHEDULE. ii) Resolution - Designation of the Official Posting Place for Legal Notices RESOLUTION NO. 02, SERIES OF 2026. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICAL POSTING PLACE FOR ALL LEGAL NOTICES OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD FOR 2026. iii) Motion - Drainage Improvement Project Agreement for Broken Tee Golf Course Moved by Council Member Tena Prange Seconded by Council Member Rita Russell [Clerks Note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent Agenda Motion and considered independently.] Approval of a contract with Verde Sports Construction to provide soil remediation and drainage improvements at Broken Tee Golf Course. For Against Abstained Rita Russell (Seconded By) x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange (Moved By) x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. Moved by Council Member Steve Ward Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 9(b)(i-ii), and 9(c)(i-ii). For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange x Steve Ward (Moved By) x Jack Bethel x Page 4 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 14268463-B38B-42FB-AC72-7AE5D0939E41 City Council Regular January 5, 2026 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 1 - Acceptance of the State Internet Portal Authority's (SIPA) $98,100 GovGrant Award for a website redesign and platform change Moved by Council Member Steve Ward Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson COUNCIL BILL NO. 1, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND THE COLORADO STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY REGARDING A GRANT AWARD. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange x Steve Ward (Moved By) x Jack Bethel x 5 1 0 Motion CARRIED. The meeting recessed at 8:02 p.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 8:06 p.m. with all Council Members present. ii) CB 4 - Special Election for District 1 Vacancy Moved by Council Member Tena Prange Seconded by Council Member Rita Russell COUNCIL BILL NO. 4, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRANGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL MAIL Page 5 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 14268463-B38B-42FB-AC72-7AE5D0939E41 City Council Regular January 5, 2026 BALLOT ELECTION FOR APRIL 7, 2026, TO FILL A VACANCY IN CITY COUNCIL FOR DISTRICT 1 MEMBER. For Against Abstained Rita Russell (Seconded By) x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange (Moved By) x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 6 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-ii)). c) Resolutions and Motions i) Resolution - 2026 Budget Supplemental #1 Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange RESOLUTION NO. 03, SERIES OF 2026. A BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 12 General Discussion Page 6 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 14268463-B38B-42FB-AC72-7AE5D0939E41 City Council Regular January 5, 2026 a) Mayor's Choice i) Executive Session regarding the Civic Center redevelopment, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(a) Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange MOTION TO MOVE INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT, PURSUANT TO CRS 24-6- 402(4)(a). For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. The meeting recessed at 8:22 p.m. to go into Executive Session. The meeting reconvened at 9:44 p.m. with six Council Members present. Mayor Sierra recited the following statement: For the record, if any person 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 Joe Anderson MOTION TO CLOSE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange x Steve Ward x Page 7 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 14268463-B38B-42FB-AC72-7AE5D0939E41 City Council Regular January 5, 2026 Jack Bethel x 6 0 0 Motion CARRIED. b) Council Members' Choice 13 City Manager’s Report 14 Adjournment MAYOR SIERRA MOVED TO ADJOURN. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m. City Clerk Page 8 of 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 14268463-B38B-42FB-AC72-7AE5D0939E41