Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingCentennial, CO · January 9, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL
Regular City Council Meeting
7:00 PM Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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 7:10 PM.
2 Roll Call
Those present were: Mayor Piko
Council Member Tharp
Council Member Carnes
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
Elisha Thomas, Deputy City Manager
Eric Eddy, Assistant City Manager
Jeff Cadiz, Finance Director
Brad McKinniss, Planner II
Michael Gradis, Principal Planner
Christina Lovelace, Interim City Clerk
Summer Greenwood, Records Management Specialist
3 Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Piko led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4 Public Comment; 7:21 PM
Jordan Rohde, 2971 E. Phillips Drive, expressed concerns regarding street stripping.
5 Scheduled Presentations (None)
6 Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments (None)
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CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Holt moved to Approve CONSENT AGENDA. Council Member Alston
seconded the motion.
With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt,
Council Member Maurer, Council Member Tharp, 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 (None)
8 Consideration of Resolutions
a RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO DESIGNATING THE
LOCATION FOR POSTING NOTICES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
b RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-02, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING A 2024
AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
CITY MANAGER
c RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING THE 2024
EXHIBITS TO THE 2019 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN ARAPAHOE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
9 Consideration of Other Items
a Minutes
i Special Meeting December 12, 2023
ii Regular Meeting December 12, 2023
DISCUSSION AGENDA
10 Consideration of Land Use Cases
a Public Hearings
i ORDINANCE NO. 2023 O-14, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE) CONCERNING THE SIGN CODE; 7: 27
PM
Brad McKinniss, Planner II, presented.
Mayor Piko opened the Public Hearing, seeing no one else wishing to speak, the Public
Hearing was closed.
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Council Member Holt moved to Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2023 O-14, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER
12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) CONCERNING THE SIGN
CODE. Council Member Alston seconded the motion.
With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt,
Council Member Maurer, Council Member Tharp, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member
Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0.
THE MOTION Passed.
11 Consideration of Ordinances (None)
12 Consideration of Resolutions
a RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO TO SET THE 2023 MILL
LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS OF
GOVERNMENT FOR THE 2024 BUDGET YEAR; 7:43 PM
Jeff Cadiz, Director of Finance, presented.
Council Member Holt moved to Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-03, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO TO SET THE 2023 MILL
LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE
2024 BUDGET YEAR. Council Member Sheehan seconded the motion.
With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt,
Council Member Maurer, Council Member Tharp, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member
Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0.
THE MOTION Passed.
13 Consideration of Other Items (None)
GENERAL BUSINESS
14 Other Matters as May Come Before Council; 7:55 PM
Mayor Piko and Council instructed staff to gather research on Campaign Contribution limits for
Council to review and discuss at a future meeting date.
Mayor Piko provided a reminder to the Centennial community of the upcoming cold weather.
15 Reports
a City Manager; 7:54
Matt Sturgeon gave a report.
b City Clerk (None)
c Council Members
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Council Reports were moved to the Study Session of January 9, 2024.
16 Mayor's Report and Comments
The Mayor’s Report was moved to the Study Session of January 9, 2024.
17 Executive Session; 8:01 PM
a Pursuant to C.R.S Section 24-6-402(4)(e) to devise negotiation strategy
and instruct negotiators concerning a proposed economic development
opportunity and development of property.
b Pursuant to C.R.S Section 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) to devise negotiation
strategy, instruct negotiators, and receive legal advice concerning the
potential terms and conditions of a proposed amendment to an
annexation and development agreement.
Council Member Holt moved to enter the Executive Sessions. Council Member Sutherland
seconded the motion.
With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt,
Council Member Maurer, Council Member Tharp, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member
Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0.
THE MOTION Passed.
18 Adjourn
There being no further business to discuss, the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________
Christina Lovelace, Interim City Clerk
Agenda
January 9, 2024 7:00 PM
Regular City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
13133 E. Arapahoe Road
Centennial, Colorado 80112
www.centennialco.gov
If you are unable to attend in person, you may access a live audio stream of this
meeting via the City’s website here.
AGENDA
Meeting Protocols:
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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 (None)
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
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request of a Council Member for individual consideration.
7 Consideration of Ordinances on First Reading (None)
8 Consideration of Resolutions
a RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
DESIGNATING THE LOCATION FOR POSTING NOTICES OF
PUBLIC MEETINGS (Lovelace)
b RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-02, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
APPROVING A 2024 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY MANAGER (Juran/Sturgeon)
c RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO,
APPROVING THE 2024 EXHIBITS TO THE 2019
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARAPAHOE
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES (Eddy)
9 Consideration of Other Items
a Minutes
i Special Meeting December 12, 2023
ii Regular Meeting December 12, 2023
DISCUSSION AGENDA
10 Consideration of Land Use Cases
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.
a Public Hearings
i ORDINANCE NO. 2023 O-14, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL,
COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) CONCERNING THE
SIGN CODE (McKinniss)
11 Consideration of Ordinances (None)
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12 Consideration of Resolutions
a RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO TO SET
THE 2023 MILL LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE
COSTS OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE 2024 BUDGET YEAR (Cadiz)
13 Consideration of Other Items (None)
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
a Executive Session Pursuant to C.R.S Section 24-6-402(4)(e) to devise
negotiation strategy and instruct negotiators concerning a proposed
economic development opportunity and development of property.
b Executive Session Pursuant to C.R.S Section 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e)
to devise negotiation strategy, instruct negotiators, and receive legal
advice concerning the potential terms and conditions of a proposed
amendment to an annexation and development agreement.
18 Adjourn
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