Regular City Council Meeting

Name: Regular City Council Meeting — Centennial, CO
Start: 2025-06-03T19:00:00
End: 2025-06-03T21:00:00
Location: Centennial, CO

Regular Meeting

Centennial, CO · June 3, 2025

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MINUTES OF THE CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL Regular City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 3, 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 7:06 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 Jill Hassman, Assistant City Attorney Eric Eddy, Assistant City Manager Christina Lovelace, City Clerk Allie Esch, Deputy City Clerk 3 Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Piko led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4 Public Comment; 7:08 PM Julie Hannis, Tracey Freedman, and Mary Brasia, teachers from Cherry Creek and Littleton Public School district gave comments regarding the ACSO Reading to Horses program. Lieutenant Rich Anselmi, Arapahoe County Sherrif’s Office, provided an update on the Reading to Horses Program. 5 Scheduled Presentations Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 6/3/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 2 a Update from Emergency Services; 7:12 PM Sheriff Brown and Chief McKlem, Arapahoe County Sherrif, gave an update. Kristin Eckmann, South Metro Fire & Rescue, gave an update. 6 Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments (None) CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Sutherland moved to Approve CONSENT AGENDA. Council Member Alston seconded the motion. With Mayor Piko, Council Member Alston, Council Member Holt, Council Member Sheehan, Council Member Sutherland, Council Member Sweetland, Council Member Tharp voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 2. THE MOTION Passed. 7 Consideration of Ordinances on First Reading a ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-06, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING MINOR AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING FIRE LANE DESIGNATION b ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-07, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF SOUTH LIVERPOOL STREET AND SOUTH OF EAST SMOKY HILL ROAD FROM BUSINESS PARK 35 (BP35) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (CASE NO. RZONE-24-00003) c ORDINANCE NO. 2025 O-08, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF THE MIDTOWN CENTENNIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT 8 Consideration of Resolutions a RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARAPAHOE ROAD SIDE PATH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT b RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARAPAHOE COUNTY AND Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 6/3/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 3 THE CITY OF LITTLETON TO COMPLETE DESIGN FOR THE HIGH LINE CANAL UNDERPASS AT BROADWAY PROJECT 9 Consideration of Other Items a Minutes i Study Session May 6, 2025 ii Regular Meeting May 6, 2025 DISCUSSION AGENDA 10 Consideration of Land Use Cases (None) 11 Consideration of Ordinances a Public Hearings i ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPETER 6 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMMERCIAL LODGING LICENSING; 7:40 PM Eric Eddy, Assistant City Manager, presented. Council Member Carnes Joined the meeting at 7:47 PM. Mayor Piko opened the public hearing. Bennett Rutledge, 4264 E Maplewood Way, gave comments in opposition of the ordinance. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Sutherland moved to Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPETER 6 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMMERCIAL LODGING LICENSING. Council Member Carnes 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. 12 Consideration of Resolutions (None) 13 Consideration of Other Items (None) GENERAL BUSINESS 14 Other Matters as May Come Before Council (None) Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 6/3/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 4 15 Reports a City Manager; 8:18 PM Matt Sturgeon gave a brief report. b City Clerk (None) c Council Members; 8:21 PM Council Member Tharp, Carnes, Sweetland, Sutherland, Alston, and Sheehan gave reports. 16 Mayor's Report and Comments; 8:45 PM Mayor Piko gave a brief report. 17 Executive Sessions; 8:47 PM a Executive Session Pursuant to C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) to Receive Legal Advice on Specific Legal Questions Concerning 2024 Housing Legislation, a Recent Executive Order, and a Related Lawsuit Filed by Home Rule Municipalities Against the State of Colorado. Council Member Sutherland moved to enter into an Executive Session Pursuant to C.R.S. §24- 6-402(4)(b) to Receive Legal Advice on Specific Legal Questions Concerning 2024 Housing Legislation, a Recent Executive Order, and a Related Lawsuit Filed by Home Rule Municipalities Against the State of Colorado. Council Member Carnes 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 10:11 PM. Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________ Christina Lovelace, City Clerk

Agenda

June 3, 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 Scheduled Presentations a Update from Emergency Services 5 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. 6 Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments (None) Agenda – Regular City Council Meeting 6/3/2025 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-06, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING MINOR AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING FIRE LANE DESIGNATION (Lacambra/McKinniss) (This item is proposed for Public Hearing on June 17, 2025, therefore no public comment will be accepted at tonight’s meeting.) b ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-07, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF SOUTH LIVERPOOL STREET AND SOUTH OF EAST SMOKY HILL ROAD FROM BUSINESS PARK 35 (BP35) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (CASE NO. RZONE-24-00003) (Rohren) (This item is proposed for Public Hearing on June 17, 2025, therefore no public comment will be accepted at tonight’s meeting.) c ORDINANCE NO. 2025 O-08, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF THE MIDTOWN CENTENNIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT (King) (This item is proposed for Public Hearing on June 17, 2025, therefore no public comment will be accepted at tonight’s meeting.) 8 Consideration of Resolutions a RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARAPAHOE ROAD SIDE PATH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Devita) b RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARAPAHOE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LITTLETON TO Agenda – Regular City Council Meeting 6/3/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 3 COMPLETE DESIGN FOR THE HIGH LINE CANAL UNDERPASS AT BROADWAY PROJECT (Devita) 9 Consideration of Other Items a Minutes i Study Session May 6, 2025 ii Regular Meeting May 6, 2025 DISCUSSION AGENDA 10 Consideration of Land Use Cases (None) 11 Consideration of Ordinances a Public Hearings i ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPETER 6 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMMERCIAL LODGING LICENSING (Eddy) 12 Consideration of Resolutions (None) 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 Sessions 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 an Incentive Request from a Proposed Business. Agenda – Regular City Council Meeting 6/3/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 4 b Executive Session Pursuant to C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) to Receive Legal Advice on Specific Legal Questions Concerning 2024 Housing Legislation, a Recent Executive Order, and a Related Lawsuit Filed by Home Rule Municipalities Against the State of Colorado. 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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