Regular City Council Meeting

Name: Regular City Council Meeting — Centennial, CO
Start: 2025-05-06T19:00:00
End: 2025-05-06T21:00:00
Location: Centennial, CO

Regular Meeting

Centennial, CO · May 6, 2025

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MINUTES OF THE CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL Regular City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 6, 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 7:10 PM. 2 Roll Call Those present were: Mayor Piko Council Member Tharp Council Member Carnes Council Member Sweetland Council Member Sutherland Council Member Holt Council Member Alston Council Member Sheehan Those absent were: Council Member Maurer, Excused Also present were Matthew Sturgeon, City Manager Elisha Thomas, Deputy City Manager Christopher Price, City Attorney Jenny Houlne, Community Development Director David King, Senior Planner Melanie Ward, Development Foresight and Infrastructure Readiness Manager Braeden Weart, Management Analyst Jonah Schneider, Strategic Initiatives Manager Christina Lovelace, City Clerk Allie Esch, Deputy City Clerk 3 Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Piko led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4 Public Comment; 7:11 PM Carol Ho, 6535 S Adams Court, gave comments against puppy mills and the retail sales of animals. Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 5/6/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 2 Nathan Ho, 6535 S Adams Court, gave comments concerned with puppy mills. 5 Scheduled Presentations (None) 6 Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments (None) CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Sutherland 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 Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland, Council Member Tharp voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1.THE MOTION Passed. 7 Consideration of Ordinances on First Reading a ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 6 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMMERCIAL LODGING LICENSING 8 Consideration of Resolutions (None) 9 Consideration of Other Items a Minutes i Study Session April 15, 2025 ii Regular Meeting April 15, 2025 DISCUSSION AGENDA 10 Consideration of Land Use Cases (None) 11 Consideration of Ordinances (None) 12 Consideration of Resolutions a RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH ARAPAHOE COUNTY AND SEMSWA TO COMPLETE THE HIGH LINE CANAL HAZARD TREE MITIGATION PROJECT; 7:17 PM Jenny Houlne, Community Development Director, and Ashley Byerley, SEMSWA Environmental Resources Manager, presented. Council Member Sutherland moved to Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH ARAPAHOE COUNTY AND Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 5/6/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 3 SEMSWA TO COMPLETE THE HIGH LINE CANAL HAZARD TREE MITIGATION PROJECT. Council Member Alston seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland, Council Member Tharp voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. b RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING AN UPDATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES POLICY; 7:28 PM Melanie Ward, Development Foresight and Infrastructure Readiness Manager, and David King, Senior Planner, presented. Council Member Sutherland moved to Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING AN UPDATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES POLICY. Council Member Sweetland seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland, Council Member Tharp voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. c RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL COLORADO, APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS; 7:48 PM Braedan Weart, Management Analyst, and Jonah Schneider, Strategic Initiatives Manager, presented. Council Member Sutherland moved to Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL COLORADO, APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Council Member Sweetland seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland, Council Member Tharp voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 1. THE MOTION Passed. 13 Consideration of Other Items (None) GENERAL BUSINESS 14 Other Matters as May Come Before Council; 8:07 PM Mayor Piko advised Council that certain items pertaining to Art on display in Centennial Center Park would be discussed at the upcoming Work Session and Council would be asked to provide a consensus on the matter at that time. Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 5/6/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 4 15 Reports a City Manager; 8:09 PM Matt Sturgeon gave a brief report. b City Clerk; 8:13 PM Christina Lovelace gave a brief report. c Council Members Council Reports were moved to the Study Session of May 6, 2025. 16 Mayor's Report and Comments; 8:14 PM Mayor Piko gave a brief report. 17 Executive Session; 8:24 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 a Development Agreement and Incentive Agreement with The Jones District, L.L.C. 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. Council Member Sutherland 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 a Development Agreement and Incentive Agreement with The Jones District, L.L.C. 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 Alston seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Carnes, Council Member Holt, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland, Council Member Tharp 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 10:18 PM. Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________ Christina Lovelace, City Clerk

Agenda

May 6, 2025 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: PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES; BE RESPECTFUL AND TAKE PERSONAL CONVERSATIONS INTO THE LOBBY AREA. The Centennial City Council Meetings are audio streamed live on the City’s website. Please remember to mute the volume on your laptop computers and to turn off all cell phones as they may cause interference with the microphones and audio streaming. 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) Agenda – Regular City Council Meeting 5/6/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 2 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. 2025-O-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 6 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMMERCIAL LODGING LICENSING (Eddy) (This item is proposed for Public Hearing on June 3, 2025, therefore no public comment will be accepted at tonight’s meeting.) 8 Consideration of Resolutions (None) 9 Consideration of Other Items a Minutes i Study Session April 15, 2025 ii Regular Meeting April 15, 2025 DISCUSSION AGENDA 10 Consideration of Land Use Cases (None) 11 Consideration of Ordinances (None) 12 Consideration of Resolutions a RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH ARAPAHOE COUNTY AND SEMSWA TO COMPLETE THE HIGH LINE CANAL HAZARD TREE MITIGATION PROJECT (Houlne) b RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING AN UPDATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES POLICY (King/Ward) c RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL COLORADO, Agenda – Regular City Council Meeting 5/6/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 3 APPROVING THE REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (Weart) 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. §24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) to Receive Legal Advice, Devise Negotiation Strategy, and Instruct Negotiators Concerning a Development Agreement and Incentive Agreement with The Jones District, L.L.C. 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. 18 Adjourn Please call 303-754-3324 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you believe you will need special assistance or any reasonable accommodation in order to be in attendance at or participate in any such meeting, or for any additional information.

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