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City of Littleton Littleton Center 2255 West Berry Avenue Littleton, CO 80120 Meeting Agenda - Final City Council Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6:30 PM Council Chamber Regular Meeting 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Proclamations - None 5. Public Comment If you wish to address city council under Public Comment, please sign-in on the public speaker form before the call to order for this meeting. Public Comment is an opportunity to express opinions regarding issues that are not part of public hearings on tonight’s agenda; a separate opportunity will be provided for comment for any public hearing. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. We expect comments to be civil. Disrespectful or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. The city council is not authorized under the Colorado Open Meetings Law to discuss, comment, or take action at this meeting on any issue raised by public comment that is not part of tonight's agenda. The Mayor may refer the matter to the city manager and/or city attorney for immediate comment after Public Comment, or to staff to obtain additional information and report back to council as appropriate. 6. Comments / Reports a) Council Members b) Mayor c) City Manager d) City Attorney 7. Scheduled Appearances - None 8. Consent Agenda Items Consent agenda items can be adopted by a simple motion. All ordinances must be read by title prior to a vote on the motion. Any consent agenda item may be removed at the request of a council member. a) ID# 25-038 Motion to approve appointments to city boards, commissions, and City of Littleton Page 1 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 committees Title: Motion to approve appointments to city boards, commissions, and committees Body: From:James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Colleen L. Norton, City Clerk Presentations:Kyle Schlachter, Mayor PURPOSE: Does council support appointment(s) and reappointment(s) of boards, commissions, and committees members? LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED: High-Quality Governance DISCUSSION: Council is tasked annually with filling vacancies on the city’s various citizen boards; this year there were 26 positions to fill. Of the 79 applications received, seven (7) candidates were not within city limits and two (2) candidates withdrew their applications. Council was provided all applications for review and, after such review, narrowed the number of applicants for consideration to 44 via consensus. Over the evenings of February 18, 19, and 20, council conducted 36 interviews. BACKGROUND: In accordance with Section 2-2-3(B)(1) and (2) of the Littleton City Code, the city clerk’s office published notice in the Littleton Report, Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, the Littleton Independent, and on the city’s website announcing vacancies on the city’s various boards, commissions, and committees. Prior Actions or Discussions N/A FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of board, commission, and committee member appointments, based on council recommendations at the culmination of the interview process. ALTERNATIVES: N/A City of Littleton Page 2 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 PROPOSED MOTION: Proposed Motion: I move to approve appointment of the recommended board, commission, and committee members, identified by the document attached, with terms of office beginning April 1, 2025, except for DDA appointments which will commence immediately to fulfill current vacancies and with full terms beginning on July 1, 2025. b) Resolution Resolution 04-2025: Approving an agreement with Cigna Health and Life 04-2025 Insurance Company for administrative services for the city's Self-Insured Health Benefit Plan Insurance Program Title: Resolution 04-2025: Approving an agreement with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company for administrative services for the city's Self-Insured Health Benefit Plan Insurance Program Body: From:James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Tracy Hooker, Human Resources Director Adrienne Burton, Interim Finance Director Presentations:N/A PURPOSE: Staff is requesting approval to enter into an agreement with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for Administrative Services for the city’s Self-Insured Health Benefit Plan LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED: High-Quality Governance DISCUSSION: The City of Littleton allows employees to participate in several benefit plans if they meet the minimum service hour requirements. One of these benefit plans that this city offers is medical insurance coverage through Cigna. Cigna provides oversight and administration of the health insurance plan. The city is required to enter into an annual contract with Cigna to provide these services. The city’s health insurance plan is a self-funded medical plan as opposed to a fully insured plan. This means the city does not pay a premium per employee to Cigna, but rather pays a premium to the city’s health insurance fund. Cigna administers this program by reviewing and approving all allowable claims and in turn, the city pays for these claims from the health insurance funds throughout the plan year. A $150,000 individual stop loss policy is provided to the city to limit the amount required to be paid by the city for large loss claims along with an aggregate stop loss which limits financial liability for total claims expenses as a whole. Cigna charges a per employee City of Littleton Page 3 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 fee for providing these medical benefits and stop loss policies to limit financial liability for both individual members and the city. BACKGROUND: This is an annual contract that is entered into with Cigna, the city’s current provider, to provide medical benefits for eligible employees of the city. Prior Actions or Discussions N/A FISCAL IMPACTS: The city has a separate health insurance fund which is reviewed throughout the year and is included in the annual budget process. The estimated cost for providing medical benefits along with stop loss limits is estimated to be approximately $1,498,977 for 2025. This will be funded from the city’s health insurance fund through premiums paid from both the city and the employee. This is a continuation of medical benefits through Cigna. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the resolution approving the agreement with Cigna for 2025. ALTERNATIVES: N/A PROPOSED MOTION: Proposed Motion: I move to approve Resolution 04-2025 approving an agreement with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company for Administrative Services for the city's Self-Insured Health Benefit Plan Insurance Program. c) ID# 25-029 Motion to approve a contract (Engagement Letter) with Plante Moran for the 2024 Fiscal Year Audit Title: Motion to approve a contract (Engagement Letter) with Plante Moran for the 2024 Fiscal Year Audit Body: From:James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Adrienne Burton, Interim Finance Director Presentations:N/A PURPOSE: Per Littleton’s City Charter Section 33, the city is required to engage with council in the selection of certified public accountants to conduct an annual audit every five City of Littleton Page 4 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 years. This motion is to approve a contract with Plante Moran for the 2024 Fiscal Year audit. LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED: High-Quality Governance DISCUSSION: Per city charter Section 33, the city council selects certified public accountants to conduct an annual audit. The same accountants shall not serve more than five consecutive years. CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA) conducted the audit prior to Plante Moran being selected in 2023 as the new auditing firm. The city intends to have Plante Moran conduct the annual audit for five years, 2023 through 2028, and on an annual basis, staff will request council reaffirm the audit contract (engagement letter) with Plante Moran. BACKGROUND: Per city charter Section 33, the city council selects certified public accountants to conduct an annual audit. The same accountants shall not serve more than five consecutive years. The city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of a new auditing firm, and Mayor Schlachter and Mayor Pro Tem Barr assisted staff in reviewing the RFPs and the interview process. Plante Moran was recommended by the recommended by the review committee. Prior Actions or Discussions N/A FISCAL IMPACTS: In 2022, the city paid CLA $76,800 which included a single audit with two programs. Plante Moran’s fees for the 2023 audit was $109,000 (which includes a single audit with two programs), and the fees for the 2024 audit will be $113,400. It is anticipated that the audit fee will increase by approximately 4% annually over the next 4 years. While this amount is significantly higher than prior years, as with many professional services, inflation and personnel costs have increased significantly and an increase was anticipated. Additionally, the influx of Federal stimulus funding and grant programs since COVID have increased the cost of single audits. The increase in cost was taken into consideration during the RFP process and the review committee supports Plante Moran as the city’s next auditor. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Schlachter and Mayor Pro Tem Barr, along with staff, recommend approving the motion. City of Littleton Page 5 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 ALTERNATIVES: A new auditor must be selected as stated in Section 33 of the Littleton Charter: “An independent audit shall be made annually of all city accounts and more frequent audits may be made if deemed necessary by the council. Such audits shall be made by public, registered or certified public accountants selected by the council, provided the same accountants shall not serve more than five consecutive years.” PROPOSED MOTION: Proposed Motion: I move to approve a contract with Plante Moran for the 2024 Fiscal Year audit. d) Resolution Resolution 15-2025: Approving a second amendment to the agreement 15-2025 with C&L Water Solutions for the emergency repair work at Jackass Hill Road & Mineral Avenue, Broadway & Jamison Avenue, and Powers Park, City Project Nos 23-75, 23-76, 23-77 Title: Resolution 15-2025: Approving a second amendment to the agreement with C&L Water Solutions for the emergency repair work at Jackass Hill Road & Mineral Avenue, Broadway & Jamison Avenue, and Powers Park, City Project Nos 23-75, 23-76, 23-77 Body: From:James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Brent Soderlin, Director of Public Works & Utilities Sarah White, Water Resources Manager Presentations:N/A PURPOSE: Does council support approval of a second amendment to the agreement with C&L Water Solutions for the emergency repair work at Jackass Hill Road & Mineral Avenue, Broadway & Jamison Avenue, and Powers Park, City Project Nos 23-75, 23-76, 23-77? LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED: Safe Community; High-Quality Governance DISCUSSION: In 2023, the city experienced several culvert collapses throughout the city due to the heavy amounts of rainfall combined with aging infrastructure. These collapses required immediate and urgent repairs. In rapid succession, Littleton experienced 3 sinkhole events at Jackass Hill Road and Mineral Ave (Jackass Hill), Broadway and Jamison Avenue (Jamison) and Powers City of Littleton Page 6 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 Park. We contracted with C&L Water Solutions (C&L) during the first sinkhole event and expanded the contract to cover all three events. As there were multiple sinkholes and culvert collapses occurring across the front range, securing a contractor was a high priority. C&L was able to start work immediately and accommodate all three work requests. This was a new and unique situation for the city, to have multiple occurrence happen at once, and it was determined that the sinkholes were a public safety concern. Staff worked with the City Manager’s Office to get an emergency procurement declaration, based on preliminary cost estimates, as per Section 102 of the Littleton City Charter: Emergency Procurements. The nature of emergency repairs includes many unknowns at the outset and the details and costs evolve as the project proceeds. Final estimated costs now have more certainty, and contract is proposed to be amended to account for addition work required to complete the repairs. The original contract was completed with a cost estimate of $1,500,000.00 for all work to be completed within 12 months. Amendment #1 was approved June 4, 2024 to increase the contract by $736,712.96 for a revised contract cost of $2,236,712.96. The additional costs of repairs to the downstream outfall of Jackass Gluch is $63,784.46, with a total revised contract price of $2,300,497.42. The contract time is proposed to be extended to December 31, 2024. BACKGROUND: Due to a series of flooding events in May and June 2023, the City of Littleton experienced multiple sinkholes and damage to storm sewer infrastructure. Three sinkholes occurred in rapid succession as were designated as emergency repairs from the City Manager’s Office, those sinkholes were located at Jackass Hill Road, the open space adjacent to Jamison and Broadway, and Powers Park. The city hired C&L Water Solutions to complete repairs all three projects. It was determined the best course of action would be to have all 3 sinkholes encompassed into one contract to retain a high-demand company during these regional flooding events. The Emergency Sinkhole Repairs Contract (“Contract”) was estimated to be $1,500,000. Due to the immediate needs to get the repairs started at Jackass Hill Road, the contract was written for a preliminary estimate of $1,500,000. As work continued, a more concise cost estimate was completed. Contract was subsequently amended on June 4, 2024, by $736,712.96 for a total contract value of $2,236,712.96. Jackass Hill Road & Mineral Avenue On June 12, 2023, a sinkhole formed within Jackass Hill Road, after 2-48” CMP culverts failed due to pipe corrosion and inclement weather. In addition to the sinkhole that appeared above the failed culverts, the adjacent City of Littleton Page 7 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 subsurface conditions were inspected and deemed to be unstable. Jackass Hill Road is an arterial roadway within city limits and is vital for vehicular circulation. Prior to start of work, the repair costs for the culvert collapse and reconstruction of the road were estimated to be $1,000,000.00. During the course of construction for Jackass Hill Road, it was noted that the project scope needed to be increased to include adjacent infrastructure damaged during the sinkhole event, and the downstream outfall connection also needed to be repaired. This added an additional $279,558.81 to the original contract estimate. The revised construction estimate provided by C&L Water Solutions was $1,279,063.10. During Construction of the outfall repairs, the existing manhole gave way as it was unearthed. Inclement weather shut the site down for a week and required the bypass to be running longer than originally estimated. These costs were not accounted for in Amendment 1 and were subsequently added to scope of work during construction. Additional costs were approximately $50,000. Total costs for the Jackass Hill Sinkhole and downstream repairs was $1,329,183.67. Broadway & Jamison Avenue On May 24, 2023, a sinkhole formed in the South Lee Gulch tributary, located at the northwest corner of Broadway and Jamison Avenue due to pipe corrosion and inclement weather. The sinkhole formed due to a collapsed 48” CMP culvert. The sinkhole was more than 20 feet in depth, which posed a safety issue to anyone that approached the general area. Unfortunately, on June 22, 2023, the sinkhole tripled in length due to a 25-year storm event, and as such, emergency repairs were needed as further pipe or channel failure become more of an immediate concern. The preliminary repair costs were estimated to be $250,000.00. During site assessment, staff found additional damage to the storm infrastructure, including another storm sewer that had collapsed. This damaged was caused by the sinkhole event, but it remained subsurface so was not discovered until work commenced. The additional costs for the secondary pipe replacement and import of soil was $295,480.45. In addition, staff evaluated the storm sewer under Jamison Avenue and determined maintenance was required and lined the storm sewer in conjunction with the sinkhole repairs. The lining project was $40,096.00. The revised proposed costs for the Jamison sinkhole was $585,576.45. Total costs for the Jamison and Broadway Sinkhole was $599,240.64 City of Littleton Page 8 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 Powers Park On June 8, 2023, a small sinkhole formed at the outfall of the detention pond within Powers Park, due to pipe corrosion and inclement weather. The sinkhole was initial repaired by filing it with gravel; however, the gravel washed out due to the 25-year storm event that occurred on June 22, 2023. The preliminary repair costs were estimated to be $250,000.00. Small scope changes including an additional manhole and protections of a sanitary sewer main, along with supply costs increased the project costs by $139,107.00. The revised proposed project costs were $389,107.00. Total costs for the Powers Park Sinkhole was $372,073.41 All projects are now completely constructed. Prior Actions or Discussions On August 15, 2023 - Ordinance 13-2023: An ordinance on second reading amending the 2023 Littleton Stormwater and Flood Management Utility Enterprise budget was approved to appropriate an additional $1,200,000. On November 7, 2023 - Resolution 116-2023: Approving an Interfund Loan of $1,100,000 from the Sewer Utility Enterprise to the Stormwater and Flood Management Utility Enterprise for Emergency Culvert Collapse Repairs was approved. On November 7, 2023 - Ordinance 30-2023: An ordinance on second reading of the City of Littleton, Colorado, as the governing body of the City of Littleton, Sewer Utility Enterprise, amending the 2023 Sewer Budget to allow for the $1.1M transfer was approved. On June 4, 2024 - Resolution 74-2024: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with C&L Water Solutions for the Emergency Repair Work at Jackass Hill Road & Mineral Avenue, Broadway & Jamison Avenue, and Powers Park, City Project Nos 23-75, 23-76, 23-77 FISCAL IMPACTS: The original contract price for the Emergency Repair Work at Jackass Hill, Jamison and Powers Park was $1,500,000. Amendment No. 1 was $736,712.96, with a revised contract value of $2,236,712.96. The cost for the amendment to the project through Amendment No. 2 is $63,784.46, with a final contract value of $2,300,497.42. This amendment will be funded from the Stormwater and Flood Management Utility Enterprise. City of Littleton Page 9 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 These three projects have been deemed eligible for FEMA disaster relief for the severe weather event June 2023. FEMA may reimburse up to 75% of the repair costs, including mitigation efforts. The State of Colorado has also provided disaster funding of an additional 12.5%. These 3 projects are therefore eligible for 87.5% reimbursement for repair costs. The Jackass Gulch outfall and Jamison lining are excluded from the FEMA reimbursement. Total eligible costs for reimbursement is $2,097,753.33, at 87.5% is $1,835,534.16 in potential disaster fund being compensated. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the second amendment to the agreement. ALTERNATIVES: If council does not approve the contract amendment, the city will be unable to pay C&L Water Resources for work performed on this emergency repair project. PROPOSED MOTION: Proposed Motion: I move to approve Resolution 15-2025 approving a second amendment to the agreement with C&L Water Solutions for the emergency repair work at Jackass Hill Road & Mineral Avenue, Broadway & Jamison Avenue, and Powers Park, City Project Nos 23-75, 23-76, 23-77. e) Resolution Resolution 14-2025: Approving an indoor space license agreement 14-2025 between the Littleton Police Department and Littleton Public Schools for East Community Center Title: Resolution 14-2025: Approving an indoor space license agreement between the Littleton Police Department and Littleton Public Schools for East Community Center Body: From:James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Doug Stephens, Chief of Police Presentations:N/A PURPOSE: This is an annual renewal of the existing indoor space license agreement between LPD and LPS for use of a classroom at East Community Center. The LPD utilizes this space to hold community meetings, officer report writing, and training. It allows community members utilizing East Community Center to interact with officers in an informal manner and promotes accessibility and trust within the community. LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED: Safe Community City of Littleton Page 10 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 DISCUSSION: The LPD has partnered with LPS at East Community Center since it opened and has utilized a classroom at the center to provide interactive experiences with community members. While the center has been found to lack open access and regular foot traffic, the LPD remains committed to maintaining a presence at the center. Officers often spend time at the center writing reports or taking breaks. Staff has used the space for training and community meetings have taken place at the center. The LPD would like to continue the relationship and partnership with East Community Center in 2025. BACKGROUND: The LPD and LPS enjoy a strong relationship built on mutual respect and trust. The opportunity to join LPS in the launch of East Community Center was welcomed by our department and supported by City Council with the approval of the initial space license agreement in 2024. FISCAL IMPACTS: LPS provides the office space free of charge for the LPD. LPD received grant funding in 2024 to furnish the office with workspace and technology. There is no recurring fiscal impact related to this space agreement. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends council approve the resolution approving the indoor space lease agreement between LPS and LPD for East Community Center. ALTERNATIVES: N/A PROPOSED MOTION: Proposed Motion: I move to approve Resolution 14-2025 approving an indoor space license agreement between the Littleton Police Department and Littleton Public Schools for East Community Center. f) ID# 25-036 Motion to approve minutes of the February 4, 2025, regular city council meeting Title: Motion to approve minutes of the February 4, 2025, regular city council meeting Body: Prepared by: Wendy J. Shea-Tamag, Deputy City Clerk RECORDING SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATION: City of Littleton Page 11 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 I hereby certify that the attached minutes are an accurate representation of motions made and action taken at the February 4, 2025, regular meeting of city council. I have also reviewed the video recording for the February 4, 2025, regular meeting of the Littleton City Council and certify that the video recording is a full, complete, and accurate record of the proceedings and there were no malfunctions in the video. PROPOSED MOTION: Proposed Motion: I move to approve the minutes for the February 4, 2025, regular meeting of city council. 9. General Business a) ID# 25-043 Root & Renew Open Space and Parks Vision Plan Adoption Title: Root & Renew Open Space and Parks Vision Plan Adoption Body: From:James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Andrea Vaughn, Senior Planner, AICP Presentations:Andrea Vaughn, Senior Planner, AICP Chelsea Gieryic, Livable Cities Studio Meredith Wenskoski, Livable Cities Studio PURPOSE: To provide an overview of the final vision plan, including key themes and recommendations, of the Root & Renew Parks and Open Space Vision Plan. LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED: Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture; Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty; Safe Community DISCUSSION: The purpose for updating the city’s vision for parks and open space is to consider future capital planning needs and further discussion with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District about future service needs. The project team conducted an analysis of the existing park system today, as well as two rounds of community engagement with nearly 1,000 touch points. Based on that analysis and the feedback received, the project team developed the following themes: 1. Activities & Trends 2. Parks & Open Space 3. Resiliency & Nature 4. Community & Culture City of Littleton Page 12 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 While this vision plan does not include detailed recommendations, each of the themes contains recommendations that should be considered in future park improvements. BACKGROUND: Envision Littleton encompassed the concurrent development of the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan as well as the city’s first-generation Transportation Master Plan in 2018 - 2019. These planning efforts coordinated joint community and leadership engagement processes with corresponding input and an integrated set of policies and priorities. Both planning processes recognized the significance in safeguarding parks, open space & trails, and more specifically, abundance, maintenance, enhancement, and equitable access. The recommendations in Envision Littleton established the intention towards a more resilient, sustainable future by promoting the responsible management of the city’s parks, open space, and trails systems while prioritizing conservation, education, and collaboration with partners. With over 1,500 acres of parks and open space and more than 40 miles of trails, the City of Littleton offers ample opportunities for residents and visitors to explore and connect with nature. While the city owns a considerable amount of land dedicated to parks, open space & trails, South Suburban Parks & Recreation District (SSPRD) provides most parks and recreation services as defined in an intergovernmental agreement dating back to 1964. SSPRD encompasses City of Littleton, City of Centennial, Town of Bow Mar, Town of Columbine Valley, City of Sheridan, and City of Lone Tree and extends into parts of unincorporated Arapahoe, Jefferson, and Douglas counties. SSPRD recently updated its district master plan in 2023, and Root & Renew is the city’s opportunity to ensure that community priorities and trends are understood and reflected in future enhancements to the overall parks, open space, and trails system. The themes and recommendations presented in the vision plan are a result of the consultant teams review of the City of Littleton’s existing conditions, city-adopted plans, including Envision Littleton, the 2023 Tree Canopy Report and the 2016 previous Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan, SSPRDs 2023 Master Plan and robust community engagement that was conducted in Spring and Fall 2024. During the first phase of engagement, the project team reached a total of 640 residents and active park users through a variety of engagement techniques, that included an online survey, park pop ups, and one small group meeting. From the feedback received through the first phase of engagement, the project team developed four themes: Activities and Trends, Parks and Open Space, Resiliency and Nature, and Community & Culture. The project team then went back to the community, utilizing an online survey and City of Littleton Page 13 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 tabling at community events, and reached 336 of residents and park users for feedback on the themes that had been identified previously. Common themes that had been identified by community members were the need for increased shade, enhanced multimodal connections and improved maintenance. The community also identified that trails, playgrounds, courts, and opportunities to connect with nature through naturalized areas as priority items for investment. Root & Renew will ultimately serve as a guiding document for design standards, capital planning, operational & maintenance guidelines with programs, policies, and actionable strategies to realize a community-driven vision for City of Littleton parks, open space, and trails. The plan will allow investments to be more strategic and guide prioritization of all improvements while also balancing equity, level of service standards, partnerships, fiscal constraints, evolving trends, and best practices. Prior Actions or Discussions Council first discussed this project on February 27, 2024. The focus of that discussion was the existing conditions of the city’s park and trail system, as well as a discussion regarding the proposed engagement strategy. Following that study session, city staff, and the consultant team developed a series of park pop ups, intended to capture active park users. A second study session was held with council on November 12, 2024, in which the draft outline was presented. Council was supportive of the plan, expressing particular support for increased access to bathroom and water facilities city-wide. The discussion also included feedback regarding park classifications, as well as the inclusion of Littleton Public Schools playground and fields and surrounding parks, such as Cornerstone Park. The project team has taken this feedback and incorporated it into the final plan, through the creation of a “Park Network” map, which shows other properties in and around Littleton that residents recreate in and provided definitions and examples of the different park classifications and the levels of service that can be expected with each type. FISCAL IMPACTS: There is no fiscal impact to complete Root & Renew Vision Plan. The future capital planning phase has not been scoped or bid, and the estimated cost for this work is presumed to be approximately $150K. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends council adoption of the Root & Renew vision plan, which establishes a community vision for future park development and improvements. ALTERNATIVES: N/A City of Littleton Page 14 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 b) Resolution Resolution 09-2025: Authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from 09-2025 the Littleton Municipal Building Authority related to the Littleton Municipal Courthouse and allowing for its dissolution Title: Resolution 09-2025: Authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from the Littleton Municipal Building Authority related to the Littleton Municipal Courthouse and allowing for its dissolution Body: From:James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Reid Betzing, City Attorney Presentations:Reid Betzing, City Attorney PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to accept back the title to the Littleton Municipal Courthouse after the Certificates of Participation were repaid back in December of 2024. In addition, council will be providing direction for the Littleton Municipal Building Authority to file their Articles of Dissolution. LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED: High-Quality Governance; Robust and Resilient Economy DISCUSSION: The City of Littleton had previously transferred title to the Littleton Municipal Courthouse (hereinafter “Courthouse”), by Quit Claim Deed, to the Littleton Municipal Building Authority (hereinafter “LMBA”) on May 11, 1999, for the purpose of allowing the LMBA to issue a Certificate of Participation to fund the renovation of the Courthouse. The LMBA entered into a Mortgage and Indenture of Trust, dated May 15, 1999, pursuant to which Certificates of Participation (“Certificates”) were issued in an aggregate principal amount of $3,385,000 to finance improvements to the Courthouse. The LMBA subsequently, in 2011, refinanced the Certificates to take advantage of a reduction in the interest costs. As of December of 2024, the Certificates have been paid off and there are no monies owed. As the Certficates have been repaid, the city needs to accept the quit claim deed back from the LMBA. After the City has accepted the quit claim deed it will allow for the LMBA to file Articles of Dissolution with the Secretary of State as they will have no further business to conduct. BACKGROUND: The Littleton Municipal Building Authority was originally incorporated in 1976 as a City of Littleton Page 15 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 means of facilitating the City of Littleton’s ability to fund certain city improvements. Historically the Certificates of Participation have been used as a financing mechanism in Colorado as a lease-purchase arrangement. In the past, banks or investors were more comfortable with a third-party arrangement whereby the lease back agreement was not directly with the municipality. Over the past almost 50 years, banks or investors no longer have the concerns or need for this arrangement and will work directly with the municipality. If the city wishes to issue Certificates of Participation in the future, there is no need to have the Littleton Municipal Building Authority as a facilitator. Prior Actions or Discussions None, although the discussion involving COPs and the need for the existence of the LMBA was discussed during the council’s February 11, 2025, study session on Bonds 101. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending the acceptance of the quit claim deed back from the LMBA and providing direction so that the LMBA can file its Articles of Dissolution. ALTERNATIVES: There are no practical alternatives to not accepting the quit claim deed. Additionally, not providing direction to dissolve the LMBA provides efficiency challenges as there are continuing obligations to have annual meetings to conduct no business as well as the time of board members who have spent a number of years on this obligation. PROPOSED MOTION: Proposed Motion: I move to approve Resolution 09-2025 authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from the Littleton Municipal Building Authority related to the Littleton Municipal Courthouse and allowing for its dissolution. 10. Ordinances on Second Reading and Public Hearings Speakers wishing to address council as part of a public hearing will be limited to three (3) minutes and will be called upon when the mayor opens the public comment portion of the hearing. a) Ordinance Ordinance 01-2025: An ordinance on second reading repealing and 01-2025 reenacting Title 9 of the City Code, Traffic Regulations, including the adoption of the 2024 Model Traffic Code Title: Ordinance 01-2025: An ordinance on second reading repealing and reenacting Title 9 of the City Code, Traffic Regulations, including the adoption of the 2024 Model Traffic Code City of Littleton Page 16 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 Body: From:James L. Becklenberg, City Manager Prepared by: Reid Betzing, City Attorney Presentations:Reid Betzing, City Attorney PURPOSE: Repealing and reenacting the city’s traffic regulations contained in Title 9 and adoption of the 2024 Model Traffic Code as amended. LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED: Safe Community; High-Quality Governance DISCUSSION: Since 1952 the Department of Transportation has published traffic regulations in an effort to establish uniformity across state and local jurisdictions. Updates are done every few years to address changes that have occurred in state law, address technological advances that have occurred with vehicles, and establish rules and regulations for new types of transportation. These updates serve to provide consistency in traffic enforcement as drivers travel from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and help ensure the safety of those using our public streets and rights of way. Previously the City had adopted the 2020 version and prior to that the 2010 version. Some of the major updates in the Model Traffic Code from 2020 to 2024 include: · New definitions to better address the types of vehicles utilizing our roadways such as electric scooters and autocycles. · New regulations concerning passing of snowplow vehicles in echelon formations. · New guidance and regulations concerning the use of automated vehicle identification systems (red light camera/speed cameras). · Expanded safety rules for emergency vehicles and other vehicles such as those with hazard lights on (move over law). · Regulations for not yielding rights of way to bicyclists in bike lanes. · Updated use of electronic devices rules · Greater protections for vulnerable road users. Other updates include adjusting weight restrictions on vehicles which has not been done since the early 1970s. Prior Actions or Discussions Council was updated on this item at a study session on August 27, 2024. In review of the 2024 MTC that was presented it was discovered that CDOT had made some City of Littleton Page 17 Printed on 7/31/2026 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 4, 2025 omissions. This ordinance was tabled until CDOT had an opportunity to meet and adopt an amended MTC to address those omissions which occurred at the end of this past year. This ordinance passed on first reading on February 4, 2025. FISCAL IMPACTS: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the proposed changes. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the proposed amendments to the city code and adopt the 2024 Model Traffic Code. Council could provide direction not to make amendments to the code and/or not to adopt the 2024 Model Traffic Code. PROPOSED MOTION: Proposed Motion: I move to approve Ordinance 01-2025 on second reading repealing and reenacting Title 9 of the City Code, Traffic Regulations, including the adoption of the 2024 Model Traffic Code. 11. Adjournment The public is invited to attend all regular meetings or study sessions of the city council or any city board, commission, or committee. Please call 303-795-3780 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you believe you will need special assistance or any reasonable accommodation in order to attend, or participate in, any such meeting. For any additional information concerning city meetings, please call the city clerk’s office at the above referenced number. City of Littleton Page 18 Printed on 7/31/2026