Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingCentennial, CO · April 4, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL
Regular City Council Meeting
7:00 PM Tuesday, April 4, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held on this date in the Council Chambers at 13133 E.
Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado. A full and timely notice of this meeting had been posted
and a quorum was present.
1 Call to Order
Mayor Piko called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
2 Roll Call
Those present were: Mayor Piko
Council Member Carnes
Council Member Moon
Council Member Sweetland
Council Member Maurer
Council Member Sutherland
Council Member Holt
Council Member Alston
Council Member Sheehan
Those absent were: None
Also present were: Matthew Sturgeon, City Manager
Robert Widner, City Attorney
Eric Eddy, Assistant City Manager
Neil Marciniak, Community and Economic Development Director
Jill Hassman, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jenna Campbell, Senior Planner
Michael Gradis, Principal Planner
David King, Development Services Specialist
Jonah Schneider, Strategic Initiatives Manager
Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk
Christina Lovelace, Deputy City Clerk
3 Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Piko led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4 Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments; 7:06 PM
a PROCLAMATION NO. 2023-P-02 A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO PROCLAIMING APRIL
2023, IN PERPETUITY, AS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
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Mayor Piko read Proclamation 2023-P-02 into the record.
b PROCLAMATION NO. 2023-P-03 A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO PROCLAIMING SUPPORT
OF THE MISSION OF THE 140TH AIR GUARD AND
BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE AND REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF
THE AIR FORCE TO REPLACE AGING F-16 FALCON FIGHTERS WITH
AN UPDATED MANNED FIGHTER MISSION
Mayor Piko read Proclamation 2023-P-03 into the record.
5 Public Comment; 7:18 PM
Eric Buetel, District 1, gave concerns of the Emergency powers of the City Manager.
Christopher Evan, 7260 E Geddes Pl, provided comments on the recent Moratorium on
Pickleball.
Jane Mataich, 6959 S Knolls Way, discussed the housing study.
Bennett Rutledge, 4264 E Maplewood Way, gave concerns of the Emergency powers of the
City Manager.
6 Scheduled Presentations (None)
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Holt moved to Approve CONSENT AGENDA. Council Member Sheehan
seconded the motion.
With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt,
Council Member Maurer, Council Member Moon, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member
Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0.
THE MOTION Passed.
7 Consideration of Ordinances on First Reading
a ORDINANCE NO. 2023-O-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO CREATING AND
ESTABLISHING THE WESTRAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
APPROVING THE INITIAL OPERATING PLAN AND PRELIMINARY 2023
BUDGET, AND APPOINTING THE INITIAL DIRECTORS
b ORDINANCE NO. 2023-O-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING THE
VERMILION CREEK PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, 1st
AMENDMENT (PUD-21-00005)
8 Consideration of Resolutions
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a RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPOINTING CITIZENS TO
CERTAIN CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
b RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, RATIFYING THE
APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT CENTENNIAL - SIGN DESIGN
PROGRAM, CASE NUMBER SDES-22-00004
9 Consideration of Other Items
a Minutes
i Study Session March 21, 2023
ii Regular Meeting March 21, 2023
DISCUSSION AGENDA
10 Consideration of Land Use Cases (None)
11 Consideration of Ordinances (None)
12 Consideration of Other Items
a Amendments to the Centennial Municipal Code Concerning City
Authority During an Emergency – Discussion; 7:36 PM
Jill Hassman, Senior Assistant City Attorney, and Jonah Schneider, Strategic Initiatives
Manager, presented.
b Centennial NEXT, Centennial Municipal Code, and Land Development
Code Amendments 2023 - Discussion Part 2; 8:34 PM
Michael Gradis, Principal Planner, Jenna Campbell, Senior Planner, and David King,
Development Services Specialist, presented.
13 Consideration Resolutions
a RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, OPPOSING THE STATEWIDE LAND
USE AND ZONING MANDATES AND PREEMPTION OF HOME RULE IN
SENATE BILL 23-213; 9:47 PM
Eric Eddy, Assistant City Manager, presented.
Council Member Holt moved to Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-13, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, OPPOSING THE STATEWIDE LAND
USE AND ZONING MANDATES AND PREEMPTION OF HOME RULE IN SENATE BILL 23-
213. Council Member Sweetland seconded the motion.
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With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt,
Council Member Maurer, Council Member Moon, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member
Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0.
THE MOTION Passed.
GENERAL BUSINESS
14 Other Matters as May Come Before Council; 10:34 PM
Council Member Sweetland asked the City Attorney's Office draft a resolution to ask the State
legislator to oppose the construction defect law.
Consensus
15 Reports
a City Manager (None)
b City Clerk (None)
c Council Members; 10:41 PM
Council Carnes, Moon, Sweetland, Maurer, Sutherland, Holt, Alston, and Sheehan gave
reports.
16 Mayor's Report and Comments; 11:00 PM
Mayor Piko gave a report.
17 Executive Session
18 Adjourn
There being no further business to discuss, the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 11:28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
_______________________
Barbara Setterlind, City Clerk
Agenda
April 4, 2023 7:00 PM
Regular City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
13133 E. Arapahoe Road
Centennial, Colorado 80112
www.centennialco.gov
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AGENDA
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INTO THE LOBBY AREA.
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1 Call to Order
2 Roll Call
3 Pledge of Allegiance
4 Public Comment
The Public Comment section offers an opportunity for any citizen to express opinions or ask questions
regarding City services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any agenda items that are
not a part of a scheduled public hearing. Citizens will have three minutes for comments if they are
speaking as an individual, or five minutes if speaking on behalf of a group or organization. These time
limits were established to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal opportunity
for everyone wishing to speak. An immediate response should not be expected, as issues are typically
referred to City staff for follow-up or research and are then reported back to Council and the individual
who initiated the comment or inquiry.
Written materials for presentation to Council may be submitted to the City Clerk as the speaker
approaches the podium. The City’s computer presentation equipment is not available for general public
use, although applicants are permitted to display relevant illustrations and material useful in informing the
Council and public of a project. The public may, however, use the document camera for visual
presentation of materials, if desired.
5 Scheduled Presentations (None)
6 Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments
a PROCLAMATION NO. 2023-P-02 A PROCLAMATION OF THE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
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4/4/2023 7:00:00 PM
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PROCLAIMING APRIL 2023, IN PERPETUITY, AS NATIONAL
DONATE LIFE MONTH
b PROCLAMATION NO. 2023-P-03 A PROCLAMATION OF THE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
PROCLAIMING SUPPORT OF THE MISSION OF THE 140TH AIR
GUARD AND
BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE AND REQUEST THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE TO REPLACE AGING F-16
FALCON FIGHTERS WITH AN UPDATED MANNED FIGHTER
MISSION
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda can be adopted by a simple motion. The Consent Agenda will be read aloud prior
to a vote on the motion. Any Consent Agenda item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the
request of a Council Member for individual consideration.
7 Consideration of Ordinances on First Reading
Approval of any Ordinance on first reading by approving the consent agenda is intended only to set a
public hearing for the Ordinance and does not constitute a representation that the City Council, or any
member of the City Council, supports, approves, rejects, or denies the merits of the Ordinance.
a ORDINANCE NO. 2023-O-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO CREATING
AND ESTABLISHING THE WESTRAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, APPROVING THE INITIAL OPERATING PLAN AND
PRELIMINARY 2023 BUDGET, AND APPOINTING THE INITIAL
DIRECTORS (Price/Marciniak)
b ORDINANCE NO. 2023-O-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
APPROVING THE VERMILION CREEK PRELIMINARY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, 1st AMENDMENT (PUD-21-00005) (Gradis)
8 Consideration of Resolutions
a RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
APPOINTING CITIZENS TO CERTAIN CITY BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (Setterlind)
b RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO,
RATIFYING THE APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT CENTENNIAL -
SIGN DESIGN PROGRAM, CASE NUMBER SDES-22-00004 (King)
9 Consideration of Other Items
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a Minutes
i Study Session March 21, 2023
ii Regular Meeting March 21, 2023
DISCUSSION AGENDA
10 Consideration of Land Use Cases (None)
Given the quasi-judicial nature of land use cases, applicants, members of the public and press are
advised that, to ensure a fair and unbiased process, and to provide due process to the applicant and the
public, the City Council is only allowed to consider communications that occur during the public hearing
and matters set forth in the official record for the matter. Consequently, City Council Members cannot
engage in conversations about any land use applications prior to the formal hearing.
11 Consideration of Ordinances (None)
12 Consideration of Other Items
a Amendments to the Centennial Municipal Code Concerning City
Authority During an Emergency - Discussion (Schneider/Hassman)
b Centennial NEXT, Centennial Municipal Code, and Land Development
Code Amendments 2023 - Discussion Part 2 (Gradis/CED)
Consideration of Resolutions
13 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, OPPOSING THE STATEWIDE LAND USE
AND ZONING MANDATES AND PREEMPTION OF HOME RULE IN SENATE
BILL 23-213
GENERAL BUSINESS
14 Other Matters as May Come Before Council
15 Reports
a City Manager
b City Clerk
c Council Members
16 Mayor's Report and Comments
17 Executive Session
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18 Adjourn
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