Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingCentennial, CO · December 5, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL
Regular City Council Meeting
7:00 PM Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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 Carnes
Council Member Moon
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
Bob Widner, City Attorney
Elisha Thomas, Deputy City Manager
Eric Eddy, Assistant City Manager
David King, Planner II
Michael Gradis, Principal Planner
Jenna Campbell, Senior Planner
Christina Lovelace, Interim City Clerk
Summer Greenwood, Records Management Specialist
3 Pledge of Allegiance
Girl Scout Troop 66387 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4 Public Comment; 7:10 PM
Brian Johnson, 13249 E. Caley Ave., discussed the Village at Centennial Master HOA.
Randy Meyer, 6461 S. Vaughn Way., provided final comments on the Village at Centennial
Master HOA.
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5 Scheduled Presentations
a Update from Emergency Services; 7:15 PM
Sheriff Brown and Chief McKlem gave an update from Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.
Kristin Eckmann gave an update from South Metro Fire and Rescue Department.
6 Consideration of Communications, Proclamations and Appointments (None)
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Holt 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 Maurer, Council Member Moon, 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
a ORDINANCE NO. 2023 O-13, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING SECTION 2-1-
20 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE
COMPENSATION PAYABLE TO CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS TO
COMMENCE JANUARY, 2026
b 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
8 Consideration of Resolutions
a RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-51, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO RATIFYING THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND CENTENNIAL
NEXT
b RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-63, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, APPROVING THE
2024 CITY OF CENTENNIAL LEGISLATIVE POLICY STATEMENT
c RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING A FIRST
AMENDMENT (2023) TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY 2016-CCP-01
CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER EVENT ATTENDANCE AND
PURCHASE OF EVENT TICKETS AND TABLES
9 Consideration of Other Items
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a Minutes
i Study Session November 6, 2023
ii Regular Meeting November 6, 2023
DISCUSSION AGENDA
10 Consideration of Land Use Cases (None)
11 Consideration of Ordinances (None)
12 Consideration of Resolutions (None)
13 Consideration of Other Items
a Public Engagement and Public Hearing Processes Discussion; 7:46 PM
Jenna Campbell, Senior Planner, presented.
Consensus was to bring back the discussion in 2024.
GENERAL BUSINESS
14 Other Matters as May Come Before Council
15 Reports
a City Manager; 9:26 PM
Matt Sturgeon gave a report.
b City Clerk; 9:29 PM
Christina Lovelace gave a brief report.
c Council Members
Council Member reports were moved to the Study Session of December 5, 2023.
16 Mayor's Report and Comments
The Mayor’s Report was moved to the Study Session of December 5, 2023.
17 Executive Session; 9:32 PM
a Pursuant to C.R.S Section 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal advice
concerning the purpose and need for nondisclosure agreements to
protect the city's interests and such agreements’ enforceability.
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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 annexation of property.
c 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.
d Pursuant to CRS Section 24-6-402(4)(f) for a personnel matter with the
permission of the person who is the subject of such executive session.
Council Member Holt moved to enter 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 Moon, 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 ____ PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________
Christina Lovelace, Interim City Clerk
Agenda
December 5, 2023 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
a Update from Emergency Services
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
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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. 2023 O-13, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING
SECTION 2-1-20 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE TO
AMEND THE COMPENSATION PAYABLE TO CITY ELECTED
OFFICIALS TO COMMENCE JANUARY, 2026 (Peterson) (This item is
proposed for Public Hearing on December 12, 2023, therefore no public comment
will be accepted at tonight’s meeting.)
b 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) (This item is
proposed for Public Hearing on January 9, 2024, therefore no public comment will be
accepted at tonight’s meeting.)
8 Consideration of Resolutions
a RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-51, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO RATIFYING
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND
CENTENNIAL NEXT (King)
b RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-63, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO,
APPROVING THE 2024 CITY OF CENTENNIAL LEGISLATIVE
POLICY STATEMENT (Peterson)
c RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT (2023) TO CITY COUNCIL
POLICY 2016-CCP-01 CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
EVENT ATTENDANCE AND PURCHASE OF EVENT TICKETS AND
TABLES (Peterson)
9 Consideration of Other Items
a Minutes
i Study Session November 6, 2023
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ii Regular Meeting November 6, 2023
DISCUSSION AGENDA
10 Consideration of Land Use Cases (None)
11 Consideration of Ordinances (None)
12 Consideration of Resolutions (None)
13 Consideration of Other Items
a Public Engagement and Public Hearing Processes Discussion
(Campbell)
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 Pursuant to C.R.S Section 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal advice
concerning the purpose and need for nondisclosure agreements to
protect the city's interests and such agreements’ enforceability.
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 annexation of property.
c 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.
d Pursuant to CRS Section 24-6-402(4)(f) for a personnel matter with the
permission of the person who is the subject of such executive session.
18 Adjourn
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