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Home My WebLink About2026-05-04 (Regular) Meeting Minutes MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting Monday, May 4, 2026 1000 Englewood Parkway - 2nd Floor Council Chambers 6:00 PM 1 Study Session Topic The meeting recessed at 6:54 p.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 7:01 p.m. with all Council Members present. 2 Call to Order 3 Pledge of Allegiance 4 Roll Call COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Page 1 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A0C7B9FA-F952-835C-80A0-D7C40626E8D1 City Council Regular Director of Finance Engels Director of Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf Underhill Deputy Police Chief Fender Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf Torres Budget Manager Nolan, Finance Planning Manager Isham, Community Development Sustainability Program Manager Englund, City Manager's Office Assistant City Attorney Higgins Audio Visual Engineer Hessling, Information Technology Sergeant Mander, Police Department 5 Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session a) Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 20, 2026. Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2026. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Rick Somerson x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 6 Recognitions a) Council recognized Meadow Gold Dairy for its 125th Anniversary in Englewood Scott Johnson, General Manager Randy Jones, Production Manager Dan Walker, Sales Director 7 Appointments, Communications and Proclamations There were no Communications, Proclamations, or Appointments. 8 Recognition of Public Comment a) H. S., an Englewood resident, addressed City Council. b) Cynthia France, an Englewood resident, addressed City Council. Page 2 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A0C7B9FA-F952-835C-80A0-D7C40626E8D1 City Council Regular c) Jacob Mason, an Englewood resident, addressed City Council. d) Travis Wyrmwood, an Englewood resident, addressed Council. e) Craig Skinner, an Englewood resident, addressed City Council. f) Candice Rutledge addressed City Council. g) L. D., an Englewood resident, addressed City Council. Council Members Choice The meeting recessed at 7:50 p.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. with all Council Members present. 9 Consent Agenda Items Council Member Sierra removed Agenda Item 9(a)(ii) and 9(b)(i) from Consent Agenda Moved by Member Ward and seconded by Member Bethel to approve Agenda Items 9(a)(i) and 9(b)(ii). a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading i) CB 37 - Ordinance Approval of Third Amended IGA with Englewood Schools COUNCIL BILL NO. 37, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND ARAPAHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 (ENGLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT. ii) CB 39 - IGA with the City of Sheridan for a time and cost shared Building Electrification Specialist, with the full position being paid for via the no- match DRCOG grant funds [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 Tena Prange COUNCIL BILL NO. 39, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Page 3 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A0C7B9FA-F952-835C-80A0-D7C40626E8D1 City Council Regular RUSSELL A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND THE CITY OF SHERIDAN FOR A TIME AND COST SHARED BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION SPECIALIST. For Against Abstained Rita Russell (Moved By) x Rick Somerson x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading. i) CB 33 - Updated IGA with Arapahoe County for public safety radio usage [Clerks Note: This agenda item was removed from the Consent Agenda motion and considered independently.] Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member Steve Ward Motion to table Council Bill No. 33 to May 18, 2026. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Rick Somerson x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange x Steve Ward (Seconded By) x Jack Bethel x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) CB 34 - IGA with Englewood and Adams County for two local air monitors via the CLEAN Program ORDINANCE NO. 27, SERIES OF 2026 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 34, Page 4 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A0C7B9FA-F952-835C-80A0-D7C40626E8D1 City Council Regular INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRANGE) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD AND THE COUNTY OF ADAMS, COLORADO FOR ACCESS TO COLORADO LOCAL ENTITY AIR NETWORK PROGRAM AND PROVISION OF LOW- COST LOCAL AIR SENSORS. Moved by Council Member Steve Ward Seconded by Council Member Jack Bethel Motion to approve Consent Agenda items 9(a)(i) and 9(b)(ii). For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Rick Somerson x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange x Steve Ward (Moved By) x Jack Bethel (Seconded By) x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. c) Resolutions and Motions There were no additional Resolutions or Motions (See Agenda Item 11(c)(i)). 10 Public Hearing Items There were no public hearings scheduled. 11 Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions a) Approval of Ordinances on First Reading i) CB 36 - State Laws pertaining to housing and related Title 16 amendments Moved by Council Member Tena Prange Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson Motion to approve Council Bill No. 36 with condition of "nonfunctional" added to EMC 16-8-3.E.1 EMC 16-8-3.E.1 Prohibit the installation of nonfunctional turf, Page 5 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A0C7B9FA-F952-835C-80A0-D7C40626E8D1 City Council Regular nonfunctional artificial turf, and invasive plant species for the following development types COUNCIL BILL NO. 36, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRANGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AND LOT STANDARDS, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS, AND DEFINED TERMS, INCLUDING REVISIONS REQUIRED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Rick Somerson x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange (Moved By) x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) CB 38 - Amend Municipal Code to expand allowed trash pickups by small trucks Moved by Council Member Jack Bethel Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson COUNCIL BILL NO. 38, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BETHEL A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND PICK-UP DAYS BY LICENSED TRASH HAULERS WITHIN THE CITY. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Rick Somerson x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel (Moved By) x 6 1 0 Page 6 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A0C7B9FA-F952-835C-80A0-D7C40626E8D1 City Council Regular Motion CARRIED. iii) CB 40 - City Clerk Authority to Refer FCPA Complaints to Secretary of State as Permitted by C.R.S. Section 1-45-111.7(10). Moved by Council Member Tena Prange Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson COUNCIL BILL NO. 40, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRANGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1, CHAPTER 8 TO ESTABLISH CITY CLERK AUTHORITY TO REFER FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT COMPLAINTS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN INSTANCES OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Rick Somerson x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange (Moved By) x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. b) Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading i) CB 19 - Chronic Nuisance Regulation Moved by Council Member Jack Bethel Seconded by Council Member Joe Anderson ORDINANCE NO. 28, SERIES OF 2026 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 19, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDERSON) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, INSERTING PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AT CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Rick Somerson x Page 7 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A0C7B9FA-F952-835C-80A0-D7C40626E8D1 City Council Regular Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Seconded By) x Tena Prange x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel (Moved By) x 6 1 0 Motion CARRIED. ii) CB 26 - An ordinance amending Municipal Code regarding City’s Petitioning Processes Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Tena Prange ORDINANCE NO. 29, SERIES OF 2026 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 26, INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRANGE) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, ADDING NEW CHAPTERS TO ENGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1; CHAPTER 12, “RECALL FROM OFFICE”, CHAPTER 13, “INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM”, CHAPTER 14, “CHARTER AMENDMENT INITIATIVES”, AND CHAPTER 15, “PETITION REQUIREMENTS”; AND REPEALING EMC § 1-8-8 ON THE SAME SUBJECT. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Rick Somerson x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange (Seconded By) x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 6 1 0 Motion CARRIED. c) Resolutions and Motions i) Resolution - 2025 Budget Supplemental #4 Year End True-Up Moved by Council Member Joe Anderson Seconded by Council Member Rick Somerson RESOLUTION NO. 11, SERIES OF 2026 Page 8 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A0C7B9FA-F952-835C-80A0-D7C40626E8D1 City Council Regular A BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Rick Somerson (Seconded By) x Othoniel Sierra x Joe Anderson (Moved By) x Tena Prange x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 12 General Discussion a) Mayor's Choice i) Council accepted the Malley Healthy Aging Expo Vendor Donation ii) Executive session for direction to negotiators and attorney-client privilege to discuss pending litigation, under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) and C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e). Moved by Council Member Othoniel Sierra Seconded by Council Member Rita Russell MOTION TO MOVE INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECTION TO NEGOTIATORS AND ATTORNEY- CLIENT PRIVILEGE TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, UNDER C.R.S. SECTION 24-6-402(b) AND C.R.S. SECTION 24-6-402(4)(e). For Against Abstained Rita Russell (Seconded By) x Rick Somerson x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange x Steve Ward x Jack Bethel x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. The meeting recessed at 9:08 p.m. to go into Executive Session. Page 9 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A0C7B9FA-F952-835C-80A0-D7C40626E8D1 City Council Regular The meeting reconvened at 10:16 p.m. with all 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 Steve Ward MOTION TO CLOSE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. For Against Abstained Rita Russell x Rick Somerson x Othoniel Sierra (Moved By) x Joe Anderson x Tena Prange x Steve Ward (Seconded By) x Jack Bethel x 7 0 0 Motion CARRIED. 13 City Manager’s Report 14 Adjournment MAYOR SIERRA MOVED TO ADJOURN. The meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m. City Clerk Page 10 of 10 Docusign Envelope ID: A0C7B9FA-F952-835C-80A0-D7C40626E8D1