Regular City Council Meeting

MINUTES OF THE CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL Regular City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 19, 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 7:00 PM. 2 Roll Call Those present were: Mayor Piko Council Member Tharp Council Member Carnes Council Member Maurer Council Member Sweetland Council Member Sutherland Council Member Holt Council Member Alston Council Member Sheehan Those absent were: None Also present were: Matt Sturgeon, City Manager Elisha Thomas, Deputy City Manager Christopher Price, City Attorney Jeff Cadiz, Finance Director Christine Brookshire, Deputy Finance Director Brad McKinniss, Senior Planner Christina Lovelace, City Clerk Allie Esch, Deputy City Clerk 3 Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Piko led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4 Public Comment (None) 5 Scheduled Presentations Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 8/19/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 2 a Presentation of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the 2024 Audit Report from Rubin Brown, LLP; 7:01 PM Jeff Cadiz, Finance Director, Christine Brookshire, Deputy Finance Director, Meghan Rickel, Audit Committee Member, and Representatives Matthew Marino and Stephanie Simon from Rubin Brown LLP presented. 6 Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments (None) CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Sutherland moved to Approve CONSENT AGENDA. Council Member Carnes 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, Council Member Tharp 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. 2025-R-29, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE CITY’S PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION FOR 2025 TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LITTLETON, COLORADO DBA SOUTH METRO HOUSING OPTIONS; PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE b RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COORDINATED NOVEMBER 4, 2025 ELECTION, DESIGNATING AN ELECTION OFFICIAL AND APPROVING THE ELECTION CALENDAR FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025 COORDINATED ELECTION c RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR THE SERVICES OF MUNICIPAL BOND COUNSEL TO ASSIST WITH THE BALLOT QUESTION AND ISSUANCE OF DEBT BY THE CHERRY PARK GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT d RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE DOVE CREEK TRAIL PROJECT 9 Consideration of Other Items Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 8/19/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 3 a Minutes i Study Session August 5, 2025 ii Regular Meeting August 5, 2025 DISCUSSION AGENDA 10 Consideration of Land Use Cases a Public Hearings i ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-11, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH ALTON WAY AND WEST OF SOUTH ALTON COURT 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-25-00003); 7:27 PM Brad McKinniss, Senior Planner, as well as Jenny Gentry and Bruce O'Donnell from Colorado Public Radio presented. Mayor Piko opened the public hearing and seeing no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Sutherland moved to Approve ORDINANCE NO. 2025-O-11, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH ALTON WAY AND WEST OF SOUTH ALTON COURT 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-25-00003). 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, Council Member Tharp voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0. THE MOTION Passed. 11 Consideration of Ordinances (None) 12 Consideration of Resolutions a RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING A USE TAX REIMBURSEMENT AND CITY FEES WAIVER AGREEMENT WITH CENTENNIAL REAL ESTATE VENTURES, LLC; 7:41 PM Matt Sturgeon, City Manager, presented. Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 8/19/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 4 Council Member Sutherland moved to Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING A USE TAX REIMBURSEMENT AND CITY FEES WAIVER AGREEMENT WITH CENTENNIAL REAL ESTATE VENTURES, LLC. Council Member Tharp 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, Council Member Tharp voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0. THE MOTION Passed. b RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL COLORADO, APPROVING AN OPEN SPACE FUND GRANT FUNDING PARTICIPATION INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 FOR PUBLIC RECREATIONAL AND SPORTS USES ON LAND IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY LOCATED GENERALLY SOUTH OF EAST FREMONT AVENUE BETWEEN SOUTH POTOMAC STREET AND SOUTH BLACKHAWK STREET; 7:50 PM Council Member Sutherland moved to Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL COLORADO, APPROVING AN OPEN SPACE FUND GRANT FUNDING PARTICIPATION INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 FOR PUBLIC RECREATIONAL AND SPORTS USES ON LAND IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY LOCATED GENERALLY SOUTH OF EAST FREMONT AVENUE BETWEEN SOUTH POTOMAC STREET AND SOUTH BLACKHAWK STREET. 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, Council Member Tharp voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0. THE MOTION Passed. c RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL COLORADO, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 FOR THE REMITTANCE OF COLLECTED FEES-IN-LIEU OF DEDICATION TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PURPOSES; 7:51 PM Council Member Sutherland moved to Approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL COLORADO, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 FOR THE REMITTANCE OF COLLECTED FEES-IN-LIEU OF DEDICATION TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PURPOSES. 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, Council Member Tharp voting AYE, and (None) voting NAY; Absent: 0. THE MOTION Passed. Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 8/19/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 5 13 Consideration of Other Items (None) GENERAL BUSINESS 14 Other Matters as May Come Before Council (None) 15 Reports a City Manager The City Manager’s Report was moved to the Study Session of August 19, 2025. b City Clerk The City Clerk’s Report was moved to the Study Session of August 19, 2025. c Council Members Council Reports were moved to the Study Session of August 19, 2025. 16 Mayor's Report and Comments The Mayor’s Report was moved to the Study Session of August 19, 2025. 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 Proposed Service Plan Amendments for Southglenn Metropolitan District and Southglenn Metropolitan District No. 2; 7:52 PM Mayor Piko 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 Proposed Service Plan Amendments for Southglenn Metropolitan District and Southglenn Metropolitan District No. 2. 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, Council Member Tharp 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, _____________________________ Minutes – Regular City Council Meeting 8/19/2025 7:00:00 PM Page 6 Christina Lovelace, City Clerk