Regular City Council Meeting

MINUTES OF THE CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL Regular City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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 7:01 PM. 2 Roll Call Those present were: Mayor Piko Council Member Carnes Council Member Sweetland Council Member Maurer Council Member Sutherland Council Member Holt Council Member Alston Council Member Sheehan Those absent were: Council Member Tharp, excused Also present were Matthew Sturgeon, City Manager Elisha Thomas, Deputy City Manager Christopher Price, Deputy City Attorney Jill Hassman, Senior Assistant City Attorney Michael Gradis, Planning Manager Jeff Cadiz, Finance Director Christina Lovelace, City Clerk Allie Powell, Deputy City Clerk 3 Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Piko led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4 Public Comment (None) 5 Scheduled Presentations (None) 6 Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments; 7:02 PM Mayor Piko read Proclamation No. 2019-P-01 recognizing Martin Luther King day into the record. Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 1/21/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Maurer 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 Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. 7 Consideration of Ordinances on First Reading (None) 8 Consideration of Resolutions a RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPOINTING THE PRESIDING MUNICIPAL JUDGE AND LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY HEARING OFFICER, AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT SETTING THE TERMS OF AND COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE b RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING THE THIRD EXTENSION OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS INNOVATIVE HOUSING PLANNING GRANT 9 Consideration of Other Items a Minutes i Study Session, January 7, 2025 ii Regular Meeting January 7, 2025 DISCUSSION AGENDA 10 Consideration of Land Use Cases (None) 11 Consideration of Ordinances a Public Hearing i ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF SOUTH ALTON COURT AND NORTH OF EAST DRY CREEK ROAD FROM BUSINESS PARK 75 (BP75) TO EMPLOYMENT CENTER - MIXED USE 75 (EC-MU-75) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (CASE NO. RZONE-24-00005); 7:06 PM Michael Gradis, Planning Manager, and Steve Ferris, Consolidated Investment Group, presented. Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 1/21/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 3 Mayor Piko opened the Public Hearing. Andrea Suhaka, 6864 S Ulster Circle, spoke in opposition of the Ordinance. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Piko closed the Public Hearing. Council Member Maurer moved to Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF SOUTH ALTON COURT AND NORTH OF EAST DRY CREEK ROAD FROM BUSINESS PARK 75 (BP75) TO EMPLOYMENT CENTER - MIXED USE 75 (EC-MU-75) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (CASE NO. RZONE-24-00005). Council Member Holt seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Maurer, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. ii ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-02, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 11 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF SNOW FROM SIDEWALKS; 7:46 PM Michael Nelson, Public Works Program Director, and Tamara Gregory, Code Compliance Manager, presented. Mayor Piko opened the Public Hearing. Dee Torres, 6134 S Glencoe Way, spoke against the Ordinance. Patrick Larzac, 6144 S Glencoe Way, spoke in favor of the Ordinance. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Piko closed the Public Hearing. Council Member Maurer moved to Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-02, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 11 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF SNOW FROM SIDEWALKS. Council Member Alston seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Maurer, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 1/21/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 4 12 Consideration of Resolutions a Public Hearing i RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING A TYPE B GROUP HOME APPLICATION (CASE NO. COND-24-00001); 8:24 PM Michael Gradis, Planning Manager, and Johanna Spille, Executive Director of Covered Colorado, presented. Mayor Piko opened the Public Hearing. Ray Wendell, 21342 Crestridge Circle, spoke in favor of the Resolution. Andrea Suhaka 6864 S Ulster Circle, gave concerns regarding the Resolution. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Piko closed the Public Hearing. Council Member Maurer moved to Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING A TYPE B GROUP HOME APPLICATION (CASE NO. COND-24-00001). Council Member Sheehan seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Maurer, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. 13 Consideration of Other Items a Quarterly Review of Monetary Sponsor/Donation Requests; 9:11 PM Council Member Maurer moved to approve the monetary sponsorship request from Arapahoe County for the Youth Awards Program in the amount of $500 and manner requested. Council Member Alston seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Maurer, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. Council Member Maurer moved to approve the monetary sponsorship request from Iron Sharp for the Back to School Heart Reach in the amount of $5,000 and manner requested. Council Member Sheehan seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Maurer, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 1/21/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 5 Council Member Maurer moved to approve the monetary sponsorship request from South Suburban Parks and Recreation District for the Egg Scramble in the amount of $1,500 and manner requested. Council Member Sweetland seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Maurer, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. Council Member Maurer moved to approve the monetary sponsorship request from Walnut Hills Parent Teacher Community Organization for Winter Game Night 2025 in the amount of $1,100 and manner requested. Council Member Holt seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Maurer, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. GENERAL BUSINESS 14 Other Matters as May Come Before Council; 9:15 PM Mayor Piko announced that Mayor Pro Tem nominations and elections will take place at February 4, 2025 Regular Meeting and asked if any Council Members wished to serve in that capacity. Council Members Sutherland and Alston expressed interest. 15 Reports a City Manager; 9:24 PM Matt Sturgeon gave a brief report. b City Clerk (None) c Council Members Council Reports were moved to the Study Session of January 21, 2025. 16 Mayor's Report and Comments The Mayor’s Report was moved to the Study Session of January 21, 2025. 17 Executive Session; 9:25 PM a Executive Session Pursuant to C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) to Receive Legal Advice, Devise Negotiation Strategy and Instruct Negotiators Concerning Potential Disconnection of Property generally located east of Parker Road and north of Arapahoe Road. b Executive Session Pursuant to C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) to Receive Legal Advice, Devise Negotiation Strategy, and Instruct Negotiators Concerning an Incentive Request from a Proposed Business Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 1/21/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 6 Council Member Maurer moved to enter into executive session pursuant to C.R.S. §24-6- 402(4)(b) and (e) to Receive Legal Advice, Devise Negotiation Strategy and Instruct Negotiators Concerning Potential Disconnection of Property generally located east of Parker Road and north of Arapahoe Road and a second executive session pursuant to C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) to Receive Legal Advice, Devise Negotiation Strategy, and Instruct Negotiators Concerning an Incentive Request from a Proposed Business. Council Member Sutherland seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Maurer, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. 18 Adjourn There being no further business to discuss, the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:46 PM. Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________ Christina Lovelace, City Clerk