Englewood public meetings in 2021
297 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Budget Advisory Committee
The Englewood Budget Advisory Committee meets on December 21, 2021 to approve prior meeting minutes and receive a Governance presentation tied to the city's Community Outcomes. City Manager Shawn Lewis, Assistant City Manager Tim Dodd, Assistant City Attorney Victoria McDermott, and IT Director Jeromy King are listed to present on department overview, funds returned to fund balance, challenges, top three capital priorities, and help needed from the committee. Members will also give feedback on the new presentation format and review an informational schedule of future department presentations through May 2022. No votes on budgets, contracts, or ordinances appear on this agenda.
- Governance presentation (Part I of II) by Shawn Lewis, Tim Dodd, Victoria McDermott, and Jeromy King
- Presentation topics include funds returned to fund balance and top three capital priorities
- Committee feedback on the new department presentation format
- Approval of November 23, 2021 Budget Advisory Committee meeting minutes
- Future presentation schedule: Jan 25 Governance II, Feb 22 Sustainability, Mar 22 Local Economy and Neighborhoods, Apr 26 Safety, May 24 Transportation
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meets Dec. 15, 2021 to approve its Nov. 17 minutes, hear a report on 2021 code enforcement statistics, and take up unfinished business on 2022 priorities and follow-up on Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) programs and resolutions. The agenda also includes a City Council liaison update, communications topics, and scheduling the next meeting. No binding decisions on ordinances or fees appear on the agenda; the EAB items are proposals and discussion.
- Review of 2021 year-to-date Code Enforcement case statistics from the RMS system (live May 1)
- 2022 Priorities discussion, including trees and dangerous dog code
- EAB follow-up: proposals on programs and resolutions, plus council-requested research on tree/shrub authority and programs in other cities
- Tree City designation requirements (Member Johnson to follow up with Dave Lee)
- Public forum with three-minute limit; written comments due by noon Dec. 15 to [email protected]
Water and Sewer Board
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board meets Tuesday, December 14, 2021, to welcome new board members, approve prior meeting minutes, and take up new business. The board will consider recommending City Council approval of a $50,608.25 change order with Martin and Wood Water Consultants and 2022 bulk chemical purchases for the Allen Water Treatment Plant. Staff will also present information on piping open reaches of City Ditch between Chatfield Reservoir and the Allen Water Treatment Plant.
- Change order with Martin and Wood Water Consultants for $50,608.25, raising the 2020-2021 contract from $300,000 to $350,608.25
- 2022 bulk chemical purchases for the Allen Water Treatment Plant: $225,000 sodium hypochlorite (DPC Industries), $112,000 sodium hydroxide (DPC Industries), $190,000 aluminum sulfate (Chemtrade Chemicals), totaling $527,000
- Information item on piping remaining open channel reaches of City Ditch between Chatfield Reservoir and the Allen Water Treatment Plant
- Welcome of new board members Mayor Othoniel Sierra (District 1) and Jim Woodward (Council Member At Large)
- Acknowledgement of Councilmember Wink's service on the Water and Sewer Board
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Library Board
The Englewood, CO Library Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. The agenda contains no business items, votes, or discussion topics — only the cancellation notice and a standard disability-accommodation notice. No decisions were made at this meeting.
Sustainability Commission
The Englewood Sustainability Commission meets Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM at 1000 Englewood Pkwy (Pikes Peak/Teams) to approve draft minutes from its October 12 and November 9 meetings and to hear public comment. The agenda also lists upcoming tasks including Sustainability Coordinator recruitment, a leaf event discussion, and holiday lights judging. The attached draft minutes record past meetings: on October 12 the commission approved its minutes 5-0 and heard a presentation on Green Energy Building Codes; on November 9 minutes approval was postponed to this December 14 meeting.
- Approval of October 12, 2021 and November 9, 2021 draft minutes
- Public forum with virtual comment via 'raise your hand'
- Sustainability Coordinator recruitment listed under upcoming tasks
- Leaf event discussion and holiday lights judging
- October 12 draft minutes show a 5-0 vote to approve minutes and a Green Energy Building Codes presentation by Chief Building Official Karen Montanez
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
Englewood City Council meets Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM to consider several resolutions and motions. Items include a 3-year Microsoft Enterprise Licensing renewal totaling $883,123.47, a grant application to FEMA for $22,750,000 for the South Englewood Flood Reduction Project, and a resolution setting the presiding Municipal Court Judge's salary. Council will also consider an ordinance allowing permanent public consumption areas for alcohol and creating a 9-member City Charter Advisory Committee.
- Resolution establishing annual salary for presiding Municipal Court Judge with a 3.5 percent increase starting January 2022
- Microsoft Enterprise Licensing renewal: 3-year agreement totaling $883,123.47 ($294,374.49 annually)
- Grant application to FEMA for $22,750,000 for South Englewood Flood Reduction Project (Stormwater Master Plan Projects S1 and S2)
- CB 53: Ordinance to permanently authorize public consumption areas for alcohol in Englewood
- Resolution to create a 9-member ad hoc City Charter Advisory Committee
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled to meet virtually on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of draft October 20, 2021 minutes, a public forum, and old business items on a November 17 open house followup, a City Council decision on amendments to 16-6-11, and a historic survey progress report. The agenda notes that due to technical difficulties, the audio and video for the December 9, 2021 meeting did not upload to the agenda. No new business items are listed.
- Approval of draft October 20, 2021 minutes
- Followup to November 17 Open House
- City Council Decision on Amendments to 16-6-11
- Historic Survey Progress Report
- Public forum with 3-minute presentation limit; written comments due by 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2021
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Transportation Advisory Committee
Englewood's Transportation Advisory Committee meets Dec. 9, 2021 to hear updates on the Walk-n-Wheel Plan, the Dartmouth Bridge Widening Project, and an organized garbage and recycling collection initiative. The committee will also receive a presentation on MRA development traffic and discuss pedestrian and bicycle access during construction. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda beyond approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Dartmouth Bridge Widening Project over the South Platte River: bridge to be widened about nine feet on the south side, with new concrete deck, railings, sidewalks, and traffic signals; bids expected February 2022, construction early Summer 2022 into Spring 2023
- Walk-n-Wheel Plan update: 25 of 59 projects passed Level 1 screening; public survey drew 250+ responses in the first week
- Organized Garbage & Recycling Collection Initiative update
- US 285 speed limit sign tree trimming
- MRA development traffic presentation; pedestrian and bicycle detours during Dartmouth Bridge construction
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM at 1000 Englewood Pkwy, Council Chambers, was cancelled. The agenda lists no items for decision or discussion. No reason for the cancellation is given in the document.
Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board is meeting to consider its 2022 Operational Plan and Budget, including a public hearing on the budget. The Board will vote on resolutions adopting the plan and budget, amending service agreements, and approving a $300,000 loan agreement with the City of Englewood. It will also receive updates on an intergovernmental agreement and the Englewood Walk & Wheel Plan.
- Resolution 15: Adopting the 2022 Operational Plan
- Resolution 16: Adopting the 2022 Budget and making appropriations, with a public hearing (comments limited to 3 minutes)
- Resolution 17: Amending the Professional Services Agreement with Portell Works, LLC for management and marketing services
- Resolution 18: Amending the General Services Agreement with Front Range Services, Inc. for downtown cleanup work
- Resolution 19: Approving a $300,000 loan agreement with the City of Englewood
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Case ZON2021-002, a request to rezone 3690 South Jason Street from I-1 Light Industrial to a Planned Unit Development allowing 66 for-sale residences. The applicant, Metropolitan Residential Advisors, proposes a 55-unit four-story building and 11 carriage units on 1.121 acres with 96 off-street parking spaces. The commission will hear staff and applicant presentations and public comment before acting.
- Rezoning request from I-1 Light Industrial to the 3690 South Jason St PUD for 66 for-sale residences
- 55 units in a 4-story building and 11 carriage units over garages on 1.121 acres
- 96 off-street parking spaces proposed versus 113 required under the UDC (ratio of 1.47)
- $66,000 applicant contribution to the Hampden pedestrian bridge project
- Public hearing with staff report, staff and applicant presentations, and written comments accepted until noon December 7, 2021
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a teleconference agenda-setting meeting between Mayor Othoniel Sierra and City Manager Shawn Lewis. The only listed purpose is to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific items, votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the agenda text.
Test Test
This is an agenda-setting meeting, not a decision-making session. Mayor Joe Jefferson, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Gillit, City Manager Eric Keck, and Acting City Attorney Dugan Comer will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No votes, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Agenda-setting discussion only; no action items listed
- Participants: Mayor Joe Jefferson, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Gillit, City Manager Eric Keck, Acting City Attorney Dugan Comer
- Purpose: discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions
- Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 2:30 PM
- Accessibility accommodations available via City of Englewood at 303-762-2405, at least 48 hours in advance
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
Englewood City Council holds a hybrid special/regular meeting with study sessions on redeeming the Certificates of Participation (COPs) and dissolving the Englewood Environmental Foundation, plus upcoming City Ditch piping and a strategic plan update. The consent agenda includes selling the Metro Fire Training Center to South Metro Fire Rescue and several resolutions and contracts. Council will also take public comment and consider a $624,756 Jason Park construction contract and a $394,617.60 trolley operations renewal.
- Study session on redeeming the COPs (about $2.8M allocated in April 2021) and dissolving the Englewood Environmental Foundation
- Study session on piping remaining open channel reaches of City Ditch between Chatfield Reservoir and the Allen Water Treatment Plant
- Consent agenda: CB 54 sale of the Metro Fire Training Center to South Metro Fire Rescue Protection District
- Contract with American Civil Constructors for Jason Park amenity improvements, $624,756
- Renewal of MV Transportation trolley operations agreement for 2022, $394,617.60
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation meets to vote on recommending that City Council renew a professional services agreement with the law firm Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell for the first half of 2022. The firm would continue as special counsel on CityCenter redevelopment matters, funded from EEF's Central Cash-Unrestricted Balance account at a maximum of $100,000. The board will also approve minutes from its November 10, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Recommendation to City Council on a 6-month PSA renewal with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP through June 30, 2022, not to exceed $100,000
- KKR legal work covers CityCenter redevelopment, including ground lease talks with LNR Partners, a Master Development Agreement with developer SKB, and possible EEF dissolution
- KKR hourly rates range from $350 to $465 per hour
- Prior 2021 KKR contract maximum was $165,000; 2020 was $150,000; 2019 was $90,000
- Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2021 meeting, where three contract renewals (Armstrong Sweeping, Design Mechanical, McBride Electrical) were approved
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets Dec. 1, 2021 to vote on its 2022 consolidated operating budget, a public housing budget, and 2022 utility allowances, and to review draft agency goals. The board will also hear director's, financial, and occupancy reports and receive information items on housing policy. The agenda is otherwise routine; no dollar amounts for the proposed budgets appear in the agenda text itself.
- Resolution #14: approval and adoption of the 2022 Consolidated Operating Budget
- Resolution #15: 2022 Public Housing budget
- Resolution #16: approval of 2022 utility allowances for Area 2 (Metro) apartments and single-family units
- Review of draft 2022 Agency Goals
- Information items on Build Back Better housing impact, a HUD report on 7.77 million renter households with worst-case needs, and Englewood Herald coverage of homeless camps
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
Englewood Mayor Othoniel Sierra and City Manager Shawn Lewis are holding an agenda-setting meeting to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda lists no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings. It is a procedural planning session, and the only other content is a standard disability-accommodation notice.
- Mayor Othoniel Sierra and City Manager Shawn Lewis discuss upcoming Regular Council and Study Session agendas
- No specific items, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed on the posted agenda
- Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM
- Held by teleconference
- Disability accommodation requests due at least 48 hours in advance via 303-762-2405
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee meets to elect a new vice chair after Chair Nunnenkamp's departure moved Vice Chair Newell into the chair role. The committee will hear an Infrastructure presentation from Public Works, Utilities, and South Platte Renew covering capital priorities, budgets, and challenges. A schedule of future department presentations on Englewood Community Outcomes is listed as informational only.
- Election of Vice Chair to serve remainder of term through June 30, 2022, following Chair Nunnenkamp's departure
- Infrastructure presentation by Public Works Director Maria D'Andrea and Utilities/South Platte Renew Director Pieter Van Ry
- Water capital budget of $7,369,000 amended for 2021, with $1,780,000 estimated spent
- WIFIA loan program: $50.5 million requested, anticipated closing March 2022
- Top capital priorities include City Ditch Piping ($10.9M), Allen WTP Process Improvements ($20.55M), and Pump Station Improvements ($13.6M)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
The City of Englewood's Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 12:00 PM was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion; it consists only of a disability-accommodation notice and the cancellation statement. No substantive business is before the body at this meeting.
Hybrid City Council Special/Study Session
Englewood City Council holds a hybrid special/study session covering the October monthly financial report, an update to the Walk and Wheel pedestrian and bicycle plan, and proposed Historic Preservation Commission landmark protection provisions. Council will also discuss assigning liaison positions and options for a December 13 holiday dinner. No final votes are scheduled; the Walk and Wheel update is expected to return for approval by resolution in January 2022.
- October General Fund revenue of $48,521,000 (92.4% of budgeted revenue); expenditures of $44,188,000 (75.3% of budget)
- Sales & Use Tax remittances total $28,945,000, 84.0% of budgeted revenue, $2,220,000 higher than the same period in 2020
- Walk and Wheel Plan update presented by OV Consulting, covering project prioritization, scoping, and cost estimates; approval expected by resolution in January 2022
- Proposed Historic Preservation Commission Title 16 landmark protection provisions discussed
- Council to discuss assignment of Council liaison positions and options for the December 13 holiday dinner
Canceled - Firefighters Pension Board
The Firefighters Pension Board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2021 was canceled. The agenda would have covered approval of May 13, 2021 minutes, a note that the August 12, 2021 meeting lacked a quorum, and review of FPPA quarterly financial reports. The next meeting is listed as February 10, 2022.
- November 18, 2021 Firefighters Pension Board meeting canceled
- August 12, 2021 meeting had no quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for February 10, 2022
- Agenda included review of FPPA quarterly allocation and contribution reports
- Englewood Old Hire Fire Plan 76-4 reported $283,635.65 in employer contributions received year-to-date through September 2021, against a required $338,133
Community Meeting
The City of Englewood held a Community Meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 5:30 PM at 1000 Englewood Pkwy (Library). The agenda lists an open house to receive input on a neighborhood map. It also notes that three or more Historic Preservation Commission members may be present. The agenda does not state any decisions, votes, or dollar amounts.
- Open house to receive public input on a neighborhood map
- Note that three or more Historic Preservation Commission members may be present
- Meeting held at 1000 Englewood Pkwy – Library, Englewood, CO 80110
- Accessibility accommodations available by calling 303-762-2405 at least 48 hours in advance
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda contains no specific items, contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts. It is a procedural planning session rather than a decision-making meeting.
Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board meets Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 at noon, starting with a site visit departing from The Guild, 3435 S. Inca St. The board will consider minutes from its Oct. 27, 2021 meeting, discuss projects, and take up a proposed 2022 operational plan and budget. Resolution 14 would accept a proposed 2022 budget and set a public hearing for Dec. 8, 2021 at 4:30 pm at 3473 S. Broadway. The agenda also lists a City of Englewood loan agreement with the EDDA under finance.
- Resolution 14: accepting a proposed 2022 budget and setting a public hearing for Dec. 8, 2021, 4:30 pm at 3473 S. Broadway
- Site visit leaving from The Guild, 3435 S. Inca St.; public must email [email protected] by 5 pm Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 to attend
- Consideration of minutes from the Oct. 27, 2021 regular board meeting
- Finance item: City of Englewood Loan Agreement with EDDA
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meets Nov. 17, 2021 to approve minutes from Oct. 20, hear a code enforcement update, and take up unfinished business. That includes 2022 priorities, proposals for Englewood Advisory Board programs or resolutions, and a continued review of the city's Dangerous Dog Code covering microchips, leashes, signage, fines, and muzzles. The agenda also includes a public forum and a City Council liaison update.
- Review of Dangerous Dog Code continues from Oct. 20, covering microchip requirements, leash and signage specifications, fines, muzzle requirements, and other dangerous animals
- 2022 Priorities listed under unfinished business
- Proposals for EAB programs or resolutions, including tree/Emerald Ash Borer programs and possible budget or fund to help homeowners with tree removal and treatment
- Consideration of minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting
- Code Enforcement Significant Events update from Manager David Lewis Jr.
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
The City of Englewood's Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8:30 AM was canceled. According to the agenda, a new meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 17th at 10:30 a.m. The agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion.
City Council Regular
Englewood City Council meets Monday, November 15, 2021, to certify election results, swear in the re-elected Municipal Judge and newly elected or re-elected council members, and select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also consider CB 53, an ordinance to permanently allow public alcohol consumption in certain areas, and CB 54, authorizing the sale of the Metro Fire Training Center to South Metro Fire Rescue Protection District for $188,105.88. A motion is also scheduled on a Memorandum of Understanding to advance $149,325 to the Englewood Downtown Development Authority for a Colorado Department of Transportation grant for South Broadway paseos and crosswalk improvements. A resident, Ed Kahn, is scheduled to address Council regarding easements.
- CB 53: Ordinance to permanently authorize public consumption of alcohol in specified areas, with three options (Option A: paseos only; Option B: current area excluding Duck Pond and rights of way; Option C: current area excluding rights of way)
- CB 54: Authorizing sale of the Metro Fire Training Center to South Metro Fire Rescue Protection District for $188,105.88
- Memorandum of Understanding to advance $149,325 to the Englewood Downtown Development Authority for a CDOT grant for South Broadway paseos and crosswalk improvements
- City Council recognition and swearing-in, including election certification, selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, and swearing-in of re-elected Municipal Judge Joe Jefferson
- Scheduled public comment from Englewood resident Ed Kahn regarding easements
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains no business items, only a cancellation notice and a standard disability accommodation notice. No decisions, discussions, or votes are recorded in this document.
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation meets on November 10, 2021, to approve minutes, discuss the Floyd Cherokee Lot Renovation, and vote on renewing contracts for sweeping, mechanical, and electrical services, plus 2022 insurance. The agenda includes public comment procedures and contract details, such as Armstrong Sweeping's monthly rates and McBride Lighting's $50,000 electrical services extension.
- Armstrong Sweeping contract renewal: monthly rates of $448.49 for city streets, $164.56 for parking garage, and $334.30 for parking lots
- Design Mechanical contract renewal: regular time $124.20/hr, after hours $191.48/hr, Sunday/holiday $248.40/hr
- McBride Electrical contract renewal: staff recommends extension not to exceed $50,000.00 for a third one-year term
- 2022 Insurance Renewal
- Floyd Cherokee Lot Renovation under old business
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM was cancelled per Chair Finn. The agenda lists no items for decision or discussion. The only other content is a standard disability-accommodation notice.
Sustainability Commission
The Sustainability Commission meets Nov. 9, 2021 to hear a presentation on the city's Organized Garbage & Recycling Collection Initiative, including a citizen committee's recommendations on service options, contract terms, and pricing. The agenda also includes approval of October minutes, a leaf recycling event, and a public forum. No votes on the collection program are scheduled; the item is a presentation and discussion.
- Presentation on Organized Garbage & Recycling Collection Initiative, including committee recommendations to solicit pricing for 5-, 7-, or 10-year contract terms
- Committee recommends pay-as-you-throw (32- or 96-gallon containers) or uniform 96-gallon container options
- Committee recommends mandatory recycling for all households, with opt-out after the first year upon proof of alternate service
- Administrative fee proposal: $229,782 yearly total, or $24.55 per household per year ($2.05 monthly)
- Leaf Recycling Event Nov. 6, 5 volunteers needed from 8-1; Waste and Recycling presentation by Maria D'Andrea, Director of Public Works
Non-Emergency Retirement Board Meeting
The Englewood Non-Emergency Retirement Board meets Nov. 9, 2021 to approve prior meeting minutes, consider five retirement benefit items, and hear Innovest Portfolio Solutions' regular quarterly report. The board will also discuss old and new business; the next meeting is set for Feb. 8, 2022.
- Notification of retirement benefit for John Haidaris starting January 1, 2022
- Consideration of retirement benefit for beneficiaries of Randall Warwick, deceased September 2021
- Consideration of DROP retirement for Marcy Lloyd, retired March 1, 2021
- Consideration of retirement benefits for John Shinaut (retired June 1, 2021) and James Draper (retired July 1, 2021)
- Innovest Portfolio Solutions quarterly report; Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company listed with no item
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission meets Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM by teleconference, moved from its usual day due to the Veteran's Day holiday. The agenda includes new business on a staff shortage, new positions for 2022, the December meeting, and recognition of Jim Woodward, plus old business on an off-leash update and final approval of an ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of the October 14, 2021 minutes and time for public comment.
- Staff Shortage discussion (3-5 min) - Underhill/Lee
- New Positions for 2022 (2-3 min) - Underhill
- Recognition of Jim Woodward (3-5 min) - Underhill
- Off Leash Update/Final Approval of Ordinance (2-3 min) - Underhill
- Approval of October 14, 2021 minutes
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board meets Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM by teleconference. The agenda includes approval of the October 12, 2021 minutes, reports on October 2021 and October 2019 library statistics and the October 2021 action plan, and old business on the Library Board 2021 budget and future library capital projects. New business, staff's choice, and board member's choice are listed with no details. The agenda is largely procedural and does not state any decisions to be made beyond routine approvals.
- Approval of minutes from the October 12, 2021 Library Board meeting
- Library Statistical Report for October 2021 and October 2019, presented by Mullis
- Library Action Plan for October 2021, presented by Mullis
- Library Board 2021 Budget discussion: remaining funds of $1300.00
- Future Library Capital Projects discussion led by Underhill/Mullis
Water and Sewer Board
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board meets Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM by teleconference. The agenda includes approval of the October 12, 2021 minutes, a public forum, and a letter of acknowledgement to Mayor Olson presented by Utilities Director Pieter Van Ry. Old business covers a Water Supply Overview, and staff items include a Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control update, shutdown of City Ditch operations, and a South Englewood Sanitation District update.
- Acknowledgement of Mayor Olson's service, with a letter presented by Utilities Director Pieter Van Ry
- Water Supply Overview presentation by Steve Simon, Utilities Deputy Director – Engineering
- Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control (BPCCC) update
- Shutdown of City Ditch Operations
- South Englewood Sanitation District update
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Hybrid City Council Special/Study Session
This is a special study session focused on orienting City Council members, not a meeting to vote on legislation. The agenda covers the roles of the Mayor, Council, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, along with budget basics, department overviews, and legal policies like open records and conflicts of interest. No public hearings, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for decision.
- Orientation on Council roles and governing documents (City Charter, Code of Ordinances)
- Budget overview and how-to guides for purchasing cards, travel, and community meetings
- Departmental overviews including Police, Public Works, and Community Development
- Explanation of Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) fees: $30/hour after first hour, $0.25 per copy
- Conflicts of interest policy under Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2021 (EMC Title 1, Chapter 11)
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners holds its regular November meeting on Nov. 3, 2021. The agenda lists no discussion items, motions, or resolutions, so the board is set to approve its agenda and October minutes and receive director's, financial, and occupancy reports. New business is also listed as none. The information agenda points commissioners to four news articles about affordable housing and homelessness.
- No resolutions or motions are scheduled; Section VIII, Discussion Items, Motions and Resolutions, is listed as 'None'
- Approval of the October 2021 regular meeting minutes
- Director's Report, Financial Report, and Occupancy Report for November 2021
- Information agenda links four articles, including Colorado Public Radio's 'Colorado's affordable housing crisis explained' and Denverite's 'Why one developer quit building affordable housing in Denver'
- October minutes show the board approved Resolution #13 forming a non-profit subsidiary entity of the Housing Authority
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Cultural Arts Commission
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission meets Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 5:45 PM in a hybrid format at 1000 Englewood Pkwy (Red Rocks Conference Room) and via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes approval of the October 6, 2021 minutes, public comment, and discussion of new business: a 2022 Artist Meet & Greet, social media, and an Art Plan. Old business covers volunteer T-shirts and the Christmas Tree Lighting event, plus an upcoming events update. The attached October 6 minutes show the commission earmarked $1000 for the Christmas Tree Lighting event for Events Supervisor Toni Arnoldy to distribute as needed.
- New business: Artist Meet & Greet for 2022 (Adams/Gilmore)
- New business: Social media discussion (Adams)
- New business: Art Plan (Parker/Carroll)
- Old business: Volunteer T-Shirts (Carroll) and Christmas Tree Lighting Event (Adams)
- October 6 minutes: commission earmarked $1000 for the Christmas Tree Lighting event for Events Supervisor Toni Arnoldy to distribute as needed
Englewood Housing Authority Study Session
The Englewood Housing Authority is holding a study session on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, immediately following its regular meeting. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of agency goals and objectives. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Study session discussion of agency goals and objectives
- Meeting held at 3460 South Sherman St., #203, Englewood, CO 80113
- Scheduled immediately following the Regular Meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting for Englewood, CO, held by teleconference on November 2, 2021 at 8:30 AM. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis are scheduled to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda contains no specific items, contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts — only the general purpose of the meeting.
Malley Center Trust Fund Board
The Malley Center Trust Fund Board meets Monday, November 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Malley Recreation Center. The board will hear updates on 2021 Malley classes, participation and events, discuss 2022 goals for the center, and review an update on Malley Trust Fund project requests. Staff will also present the third-quarter trust fund financial report and a Parks, Recreation and Library report. The agenda also includes approval of the August 2, 2021 minutes and time for scheduled or unscheduled visitors.
- Approval of minutes from the August 2, 2021 meeting
- 2021 Malley class, participation and events update (Fritz-Pelle)
- 2022 goals for Malley Center (Boyd)
- Malley Trust Fund project request update, tied to the 2021 project list
- Third-quarter trust fund financial report showing a fund balance of $460,018.32 as of 9/30/2021
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
Englewood City Council meets in a hybrid special/regular session to hear a CodeNext zoning code update and vote on a consent agenda covering off-leash dog park rules, 2022 stormwater and sewer rate ordinances, and several service contracts. Council will also consider an opioid litigation settlement, a $20,000 chamber of commerce partnership, and a $448,788 custodial contract. Two residents are signed up to speak on zip codes and taxes, and off-leash dog park data.
- CB 49: Ordinance establishing park rules for off-leash dog privileges
- CB 50 and CB 51/52: Proposed 2022 Stormwater and Sewer Utility rate and fee ordinances
- Contract with AEC-West for building plan review and inspection services, $130,000
- AllHealth Network contract extension for mental health co-responder and case manager coverage, $262,707
- Custodial services contract with Regal Facility Management, $448,788; TK Elevator change order, $60,004; Chamber of Commerce economic partnership, $20,000 annually
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board meets Oct. 27, 2021, to consider Resolution 13, a memorandum of understanding with the City of Englewood for a $149,325 CDOT grant to improve the crosswalk and two paseos on South Broadway. The MOU has the City advance the grant funds to the EDDA, which would repay the City once CDOT reimburses the grant after project completion. The board will also hear finance updates including the 2022 budget process and tax increment subarea activation, plus project updates on Old Hampden Complete Streets and the Little Dry Creek Plaza.
- Resolution 13: MOU with the City of Englewood for a $149,325 CDOT grant for the S. Broadway crosswalk/paseo project; City to advance funds, EDDA to repay after CDOT reimbursement
- City would pay $4,932 as part of the CDOT-required 10 percent match for the crosswalk project
- Finance items: Budget Report, 2022 Budget Process, 2022 Interim Revenue, Tax Increment Subarea Activation
- Project updates: Old Hampden Complete Streets Redesign, Little Dry Creek Plaza Project, South Broadway "Lincoln" Parking Lot
- Consideration of minutes from the Sept. 22, 2021 regular board meeting
Englewood McLellan Reservoir Foundation
The Englewood McLellan Reservoir Foundation board met on October 27, 2021 and voted on two new-business items: renewing its insurance coverage and renewing its legal counsel. Both motions carried unanimously, 5-0, with all five members present. The agenda lists no dollar amounts, contract terms, or public hearings, and the meeting was called to order via email.
- Approved EMRF insurance coverage renewal, 5-0
- Approved EMRF legal counsel renewal, 5-0
- All five board members present: Brad Power, Maria D'Andrea, Tim Dodd, Pieter Van Ry, Jackie Loh
- No dollar amounts or contract terms stated in the agenda
- Meeting called to order via email; adjournment followed the two votes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee meets to review a proposal from Assistant City Manager Tim Dodd for scheduling city departments to present their budgets to the committee, organized around the city's strategic plan outcome areas. Members will also finalize questions for those presentations and discuss how to fill the seat left by Chair Chelsea Nunnenkamp, who is departing to join City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the September 28, 2021 meeting minutes.
- Review of Tim Dodd's proposal to have departments present budgets across seven nights grouped by outcome areas: Governance, Infrastructure, Sustainability, Local Economy & Neighborhoods, Safety, and Transportation
- Finalize group and department-specific questions for upcoming BAC presentations
- Recognize outgoing member Chelsea Nunnenkamp, departing to serve on City Council
- Discuss membership options: recruit a Regular Member or an Alternate Member depending on the alternate's choice
- Approval of September 28, 2021 meeting minutes
Board of Adjustment and Appeals Special Meeting
The Englewood Board of Adjustment and Appeals holds a continued public hearing on a variance request (VAR2021-011) from owner Brenda Hubka for an accessory dwelling unit at 3639 South Fox Street. The existing garage sits partly outside the code's rear 35% lot placement requirement for ADUs, so a variance to Section 16-5-4.C.7.i.(5) is needed to convert it. City staff recommend approval, and the board will also hear staff, attorney, and board member items before adjourning.
- Variance VAR2021-011 for an ADU at 3639 South Fox Street, converting an existing garage
- Garage extends about 8.4 feet (6.7%) outside the required rear 35% of the lot in the MU-R-3-B zone
- Community Development Department recommends approval of the variance
- Building Division requires the garage's concrete slab be brought up to current residential building code before an ADU permit
- Public hearing continued from the October 13, 2021 meeting; testimony by Zoom or written comment by 12 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2021
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific decisions, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed in the agenda text. The only other content is a standard disability-accommodation notice.
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council and Study Session agendas
- Meeting held by teleconference at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, October 26, 2021
- Disability accommodation requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance via 303-762-2405
Hybrid City Council Special/Study Session
Englewood City Council holds a hybrid Special/Study Session focused on the September 2021 Monthly Financial Report, presented by Director of Finance Jackie Loh. Through September, General Fund revenue totaled $44,011,000 (83.8% of budgeted revenue) and expenditures totaled $39,334,000 (67.0% of budget). Council also receives a demonstration of new Council Chambers technology and hears reports from board and commission liaisons.
- September General Fund revenue of $44,011,000 is 83.8% of budgeted revenue, up 11.1% over the same period in 2020
- Sales & Use Tax remittances total $25,552,000 (74.1% of budgeted revenue), including $705,000 from audits and voluntary disclosures not in the amended budget
- Licenses & Permits revenue of $1,662,000 is 138.8% of budget, aided by two development plan review fees of $70,000 and $99,000
- $1,560,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding recorded using the lost revenue provision, with $1.31M in project costs deferred to 2022 and $250K returned to fund balance
- General Fund transfers out total $10,960,000, including $9,825,000 to the Public Improvement Fund for capital projects
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting to approve draft minutes from August and September 2021. Old business includes updates on historic neighborhood maps, the historic survey progress report presented by Ashley Bushey, and a response to a letter addressed to City Manager Shawn Lewis. The agenda also lists new business regarding the November 17, 2021 meeting.
- Approval of Draft September 15, 2021 Minutes
- Approval of Draft August 18, 2021 Minutes
- Historic Survey Progress Report by Ashley Bushey
- Response to letter to City Manager Shawn Lewis
- Discussion of November 17, 2021 Meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee will discuss updates to its bylaws and the 2022 priority list. The agenda includes a review of the Dangerous Dog Code, covering microchip requirements, leash specifications, and fines. Additionally, the committee will address proposals for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) programs following a previous presentation to City Council.
- Review of Dangerous Dog Code including microchip, leash, signage, and fine specifications
- Discussion of CEAC Bylaws final draft
- Proposals for EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) programs or resolutions
- Consideration of J. Brown email regarding milkweed enforcement under the 6-inch weed rule
- Approval of minutes from September 15, 2021
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will review future schedules. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are being voted on at this session.
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
The City Council will vote on the 2022 Budget Ordinance, Appropriation, and Property Tax Mill Levies. Staff recommends approving a $208,174.50 contract for bike lanes and crosswalks, as well as ordinances for stormwater rate increases and 2022 sewer utility rates and fees. The council will also take second reading on the Fifield Englewood Station Planned Unit Development at 1070 W Hampden Avenue.
- Approval of 2022 Budget Ordinance, Appropriation, and Property Tax Mill Levies (CB 44-48)
- Contract with RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. for Windermere Street Bike Lanes and Crosswalk Markings ($208,174.50)
- Second Reading approval for Fifield Englewood Station PUD at 1070 W Hampden Avenue (ZON2021-001)
- First Reading for Stormwater Utility Fund rate increase and 2022 Sewer Utility Rates/Fees
- Resolution to submit $500,000 grant application to Bureau of Reclamation for water meter conversion
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission met via teleconference to approve the August 12 minutes. New business included an end-of-season update for Pirates Cove and a review of proposed revisions to the city's tree and shrub code by the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee. Old business covered an update on three park renovations.
- Approval of August 12, 2021 minutes
- Pirates Cove End-of-Season Update presented by Aquatics Manager Brad Andersron
- Review of Code Enforcement Advisory Committee revisions to EMC 11-5 Trees and Shrubs
- Three Park Renovation Update presented by Director Christina Underhill
Joint Transportation Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee met virtually to review a September 2021 accident report involving Highway 285 and 1400 East Hampden Ave. The committee also discussed the Windermere On-Street Bike Lanes Project and received an update on Walk & Wheel screening results. Additionally, the body addressed the appointment of a new chairperson and member reappointments.
- Review of accident report for September 2021 crash at 1400 East Hampden Ave.
- Project update for Windermere On-Street Bike Lanes.
- Presentation of Walk & Wheel Tier 1 Priority Projects and screening results.
- Appointment of ETAC Chairperson and discussion of member reappointments.
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The Englewood Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide whether to grant a variance for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 3639 S. Fox St. The applicant, Brenda Hubka, seeks permission to convert an existing garage into an ADU that extends outside the standard rear 35% lot placement requirement. The board will also formally approve the findings of fact from a previous case regarding a fence at 2400 W. Union Ave.
- Public hearing for Case VAR2021-011: Variance for an ADU at 3639 S. Fox St. in the MU-R-3-B zone district.
- Request allows the ADU structure to be located within the rear 42% of the property instead of the required rear 35%.
- Approval of Findings of Fact for Case VAR2021-009: 20-foot fence variance at 2400 W. Union Ave. for Waste Management of Colorado, Inc.
- Approval of draft minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting.
Non-Emergency Retirement Board Meeting
The Non-Emergency Retirement Board met via teleconference to approve a resolution designating specific city officials as authorized signatories. The board will also set the date for its next meeting in November.
- Resolution NERP (3) authorizes Jackie Loh (City Treasurer) and Tim Dodd (Assistant City Manager) to execute written instruments on behalf of the Board and Trust.
- Financial transactions or binding obligations require express approval by the Board, recorded in official minutes.
- Next meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021, at 3:30 PM.
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board met virtually to approve the September 14, 2021 minutes and review library usage statistics. The agenda included a presentation on the 2021 Library Board Budget and a discussion of future capital projects for the library.
- Approval of minutes from the September 14, 2021 meeting
- Review of the 2021 Library Board Budget
- Discussion of Future Library Capital Projects
- Presentation of September 2021 Library Statistical Report
Sustainability Commission
The Sustainability Commission will hold a teleconference to approve the September 21, 2021 minutes and discuss upcoming tasks. The primary agenda item is a presentation by Chief Building Official Karen Montanez regarding Green Energy Building Codes. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as public forum and staff choices.
- Presentation on Green Energy Building Codes by Karen Montanez, Chief Building Official
- Approval of September 21, 2021 Draft Minutes
- Discussion of Leaf Recycling event scheduled for November 6th
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Water and Sewer Board
The Water and Sewer Board will review a proposed methodology change for Connector Districts that results in lower sewer rates for inside-city residents. Staff also seeks approval to submit a $500,000 grant application to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to fund the conversion from flat-rate to metered water service.
- Recommendation to approve 2022 sewer rates: Inside city treatment-only rates drop 22% to $2.64/kgal; outside treatment rates rise 12% to $4.01/kgal.
- Authorization to submit a $500,000 WaterSMART Grant Application to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for flat-rate to metered water conversion.
- Update on the Backflow Program and introduction of Environmental Compliance Coordinator Lauren Worley.
- Overview of water supply status and update on water filter replacement.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss the topics for future Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are being voted on at this session.
- Discussion of upcoming Regular Council meeting agendas
- Discussion of upcoming Study Session agendas
Hybrid City Council Special Meeting
The City Council held a special meeting to receive information on the city's snowplowing and ice removal protocols, including a review of 2020-2021 season data. Staff also presented an overview of the bi-annual curb-to-curb street sweeping program and updates on the backflow prevention program. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the Connector District Rate Methodology and its impact on inside-city sewer rates for 2022.
- Discussion of Sewer 2022 Cost-of-Service Rates and Connector District Rate Methodology
- Overview of Snowplowing & Ice Removal Program with 2020-2021 data (80.6 inches total snow)
- Review of bi-annual Curb-to-Curb Street Sweeping Program
- Update on Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Program
- Executive Session regarding potential purchase or sale of real property
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority board will vote on Resolution #11 to approve the 2021 HCV Payment Standards and Resolution #12 to adopt the Agency Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August and September, along with director reports on financials and occupancy for properties like Orchard Place and Simon Center.
- Resolution #11 Series 2021: Approve the HCV Payment Standards
- Resolution #12 Series 2021: Adopt the Agency Plan
- Approval of minutes for the August regular meeting
- Approval of minutes for the September regular meeting
- Director's Report notes pursuit of collections for approximately $25,000 in unpaid charges from previous tenant Medicine Hands
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Cultural Arts Commission
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission met to approve the September minutes and discuss new business items. The agenda included a review of ideas for participating in the Holiday Tree Lighting event and plans for 2022 volunteer t-shirts. Old business covered an update on the Swedish Horses project and a review of the public art proposal form process.
- Discussion of ideas for participating in the Holiday Tree Lighting event
- Review of plans for 2022 Volunteer T-Shirts
- Update provided on the Swedish Horses project
- Discussion regarding the Public Art Proposal Form
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation will review four change orders for the RTD elevator modernization project at 1011 Englewood Pkwy, adding a total of $59,004 to the contract with Thyssenkrupp. The board will also discuss the Guild lease assignment request and rent forbearance, as well as the closure of the EEF bank account.
- Approval of four change orders for the RTD Elevator project totaling $59,004 ($5,965 + $3,509 + $1,430 + $49,100)
- Discussion of the Guild lease assignment request and rent forbearance
- Proposal to close the EEF Bank Account
- Approval of minutes from the August 25, 2021 meeting
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss the items for upcoming Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on this agenda.
- Discussion of upcoming Regular Council meeting agendas
- Discussion of upcoming Study Session agendas
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
The Englewood City Council will consider the 2022 city budget, appropriations, and property tax mill levies on first reading. Staff recommends approving several contracts for infrastructure projects, including a US 285 congestion study and golf course irrigation renovation. The council will also vote on a resolution establishing rules for off-leash dog privileges at parks.
- Approval of 2022 City of Englewood Budget, Appropriation, and Property Tax Mill Levies (CB 45, CB 44, CB 48)
- Contract award to Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig for US 285 Congestion Mitigation Study ($1,396,505.00)
- Contract with Lexicon, Inc. d/b/a Heritage Links for Broken Tee Golf Course back nine irrigation renovation ($1,798,485.00)
- Resolution establishing park rules and regulations regarding off-leash dog privileges
- First reading approval for Fifield Englewood Station Planned Unit Development at 1070 W Hampden Avenue (ZON2021-001)
Non-Emergency Retirement Board Meeting
The City of Englewood Non-Emergency Retirement Board met via teleconference on September 28, 2021. The primary action was adopting a resolution to authorize specific city officials to sign legal and financial instruments on behalf of the retirement plan and trust. The board also scheduled its next meeting for November 9, 2021.
- Resolution NERP adopted to authorize Jackie Loh (City Treasurer) and Tim Dodd (Assistant City Manager) as signatories for the Board and Trust.
- Authority for financial transactions or binding obligations is contingent upon express approval by the Board in official minutes.
- Next regular meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021, at 3:30 PM.
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee met to receive an overview of the City's Budget Reference Guide from Budget Administrator Jennifer Nolan. The committee also began developing its work plan for the 2023 Annual Report. No specific budget figures, contracts, or ordinances were decided at this meeting.
- Overview of City of Englewood Budget Reference Guide presented by Jennifer Nolan
- Discussion on City Council Budget Calendar Overview
- Committee members began developing the BAC Work Plan for the 2023 Annual Report
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss the content of future Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are addressed in this document.
- Discussion of upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings
- Discussion of upcoming agendas for Study Sessions
Hybrid City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will review recommendations from the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee to amend tree codes in preparation for an Emerald Ash Borer infestation. Staff also seeks direction on applying for a state Innovative Housing Strategy Planning Grant to assess community housing needs. Additionally, the council will discuss potential projects funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money.
- Recommendations to revise EMC 11-5 Tree and Shrub Code to prohibit ash trees and clarify removal procedures
- Request for authorization to apply for a DOLA Innovative Housing Strategies Planning Grant under HB 21-1271
- Discussion of project list for expenditure of ARPA funds
- Review of public consumption areas previously authorized due to pandemic effects
Englewood Downtown Development Authority
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority will consider Resolution 12 to approve an intergovernmental agreement for the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool. The board will also receive updates on the City Council's approval of the Downtown Plan of Development and the timeline for the November 2 'Downtown Now' ballot measure, which authorizes up to $70 million in debt. Additional agenda items include project updates for the South Broadway Crosswalk/Paseo and the Lincoln Parking Lot.
- Resolution 12: Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool
- Update on City Council Approval of Englewood Downtown Plan of Development
- Timeline for Downtown Ballot Measure 6D (Nov 2 election) authorizing up to $70 million in debt
- Project update: South Broadway Crosswalk/Paseo Project
- Mobility update: South Broadway 'Lincoln Parking Lot'
Joint Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee
The Planning and Zoning Commission and Transportation Advisory Committee held a joint virtual meeting to review the progress of the Walk and Wheel Master Plan update. Staff presented the scope of work, which includes re-prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian projects and conducting a '15-minute city' baseline evaluation. The agenda included approval of previous minutes and a public forum for comments on items not listed.
- Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2021 Transportation Advisory Committee meeting
- Presentation on the 2021-07 Walk and Wheel Update by OV Consulting
- Discussion of project prioritization factors and cost estimates for near-term improvements
- Overview of the 15-minute city baseline evaluation methodology
Sustainability Commission
The Englewood Sustainability Commission will approve the August 10 minutes and hold a public forum. The primary decision item is a vote on a $1,500 expenditure for an upcoming leaf recycling volunteer event scheduled for October 6. Staff will also present the final City of Englewood Sustainability Plan for 2021-2022, which outlines ten goals including air quality, energy, and waste management.
- Vote on $1,500 expenditure for the October 6 leaf recycling volunteer event
- Presentation of the final City of Englewood Sustainability Plan (2021-2022)
- Approval of the August 10, 2021 draft minutes
- Public forum via teleconference with written comments due September 20
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss the topics for future Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are being voted on during this session.
- Discussion of upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings
- Discussion of upcoming agendas for Study Sessions
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget and vote on several ordinances. Key decisions include approving the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Downtown Plan and a temporary construction easement for Level 3 Communications to install fiber lines across City Ditch. The council will also discuss a draft historic neighborhood map and approve amendments to the International Fire Code regarding outdoor seating.
- Public Hearing for the Proposed City of Englewood 2022 Budget
- Ordinance CB 43: Crossing Agreement and Temporary Construction Easement with Level 3 Communications, LLC
- Ordinance CB 39: Approval of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Downtown Plan
- Ordinance CB 36: Amendments to 2018 International Fire Code for outdoor heating and seating
- Study Session: Discussion of the Historic Neighborhoods Map
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on September 15, 2021. The agenda includes the approval of August 18 minutes and a public forum. Old business items include amendments to section 16-6-11, updates to the Historic Neighborhood Map, and a progress report on the historic survey.
- Amendments to section 16-6-11
- Historic Neighborhood Map review
- Historic Survey Progress Report
- Approval of August 18, 2021 draft minutes
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee will review the August 18, 2021 minutes and receive reports from the Code Enforcement Manager and City Council Liaison. The primary discussion involves unfinished business regarding proposed recommendations for residents with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) affected trees and a detailed review of the Dangerous Dog Code. Specific topics include microchip requirements, leash specifications, signage standards, and access to off-leash parks.
- Review of proposed recommendations/programs to assist residents with EAB/Ash trees
- Discussion of Dangerous Dog Code: Microchip requirement language
- Discussion of Dangerous Dog Code: At-risk dog requirements
- Discussion of Dangerous Dog Code: Specifications for Leash and signage
- Discussion of Dangerous Dog Code: Access to off-leash parks
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board met via teleconference to approve the August minutes and review library usage statistics. The primary new business item was a discussion on revisions to the Patron Code of Conduct. Additionally, the board discussed plans for future capital projects, including an RFP to replace carpet throughout the library.
- Discussion of Patron Code of Conduct Revisions
- Review of Future Capital Projects for the Library
- Approval of August 10, 2021 minutes
- Report on ARPA grant application receipt
Water and Sewer Board
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board will vote on motions to recommend City Council approve a license agreement for Level 3 Communications to install fiber conduits under City Ditch. The board will also review proposed increases to 2022 stormwater rates and fees. Additionally, staff will provide updates on the Pump Station Improvements Project, the Backflow Program, and the suspension of the water shutoff moratorium.
- Recommendation to approve City Ditch Crossing Agreement with Level 3 Communications for three 1.5-inch conduits near Oxford Avenue and Fox Street
- Proposal to increase 2022 Stormwater Rates and Fees
- Update on Pump Station Alternatives Project
- Update on Backflow and Cross-Connection Control Program
- Update on Suspension of Water Shutoff Moratorium
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss the content for future Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are addressed in this document.
Hybrid City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is meeting to review recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the city's off-leash dog program. Staff presents data from a recent resident survey and proposes options for modifying which parks allow off-leash dogs, including potential changes at Jason, Centennial, Duncan, and Cushing Parks. The council will choose between accepting the commission's recommendations, reviewing individual park details, or making no changes.
- Review of recommendations to eliminate off-leash privileges at Centennial, Jason, and Duncan Parks
- Proposal to transition Emerson Park to an off-leash dog park
- Plan to develop enclosed off-leash dog parks at Cushing and Jason Parks
- Presentation of POLCO survey results showing 11% response rate from 520 validated surveys
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee met to review a list of crashes involving Highway 285 and E. Hampden Ave. The agenda included a follow-up on public comments regarding a potential Broadway bike lane. The committee also discussed electing a new chair, as Chair Neil Sarno noted he would not be able to attend the meeting.
- Review of crash reports for Highway 285 and 1400 E. Hampden Ave. (2019-2021)
- Discussion of Broadway Bike Lane based on citizen feedback from Christine B.
- Election of a new ETAC Chair
- Approval of July 8, 2021 minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission
The September 9, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in Englewood was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no decisions were made regarding the Cushing Park renovation or Romans Park updates listed on the agenda.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Cushing Park Renovation Highlights presentation scheduled but not held
- Romans Park Update discussion scheduled but not held
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss the topics for future Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are addressed in this document.
- Discussion of upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings
- Discussion of upcoming agendas for Study Sessions
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The scheduled September 8, 2021 meeting for the Englewood Board of Adjustment and Appeals was cancelled. The cancellation was issued per Chair Finn.
- Meeting cancelled per Chair Finn
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
The City Council will vote to rezone the CityCenter/Englewood Station area from a Planned Unit Development to a Mixed Use Central Business District. They will also approve a $350,000 grant for Jason Park improvements and review proposed changes to the 2022 budget. A public hearing is scheduled for the Fifield Englewood Station development at 1070 W Hampden Avenue.
- Rezone CityCenter Englewood from PUD to MU-B-1 Mixed Use Central Business District (CB 38)
- Approve $350,000 Arapahoe County Open Space grant for Jason Park amenities (CB 32)
- Public hearing for Fifield Englewood Station PUD at 1070 W Hampden Avenue (ZON2021-001)
- Review proposed 2022 General Fund budget of approximately $55.5 million
- Approve ordinance to dissolve the Alliance for Commerce in Englewood committee (CB 35)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
The Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.
Cultural Arts Commission
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on September 1, 2021, to approve the August 4 minutes and elect a new Vice Chairperson. The body will also discuss ongoing initiatives including bike racks, art maintenance plans, and the Englewood Block Party. Additionally, staff will provide an update on upcoming 2021 events.
- Election of Vice Chairperson
- Review of Initiative #2: Bike Racks
- Review of Initiative #4: Art Maintenance Plans
- Review of Initiative #6: Englewood Block Party
- Pop-Up Concert Review and Planning
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from July and August, review financial and occupancy reports, and discuss the agency's non-profit entity structure. The primary decision item is Resolution #10, which proposes amendments to the 2021 Agency Consolidated Budget. The agenda also includes a scheduled visitor from Wagenlander & Heisterkamp, LLC.
- Resolution #10: Amend the 2021 Agency Consolidated Budget
- Review of the non-profit entity structure
- Approval of minutes for July and August 2021 meetings
- Director's report notes pursuit of ~$25,000 in collections from previous tenant Medicine Hands
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Election Commission
The Englewood Election Commission conducted a lot drawing on August 31, 2021, to determine the order in which candidates' names will appear on the November 2, 2021 municipal election ballot. The process was conducted pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute § 1-5-406 by City Clerk Stephanie Carlile. Candidates present included Chelsea Nunnenkamp and Belinda Belt Porter, while others were not present at the drawing.
- Lot drawing determined ballot positions for District 2, District 4, At-Large (4-year), At-Large (2-year), and Municipal Judge races.
- Chelsea Nunnenkamp is listed first for City Council District 2.
- Belinda Belt Porter is listed first for City Council District 4, followed by Steve Ward.
- Cheryl Wink is listed first for the At-Large 4-year term position.
- Jim Woodward is listed first for the At-Large 2-year term position, followed by Mary Colecchi.
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation will vote on a $25,000 change order to McBride Electrical to cover ongoing repair costs at the EEF property. The board will also consider renewing service agreements with TerraCare, VSA, and Keesen. Additionally, the group will approve the minutes from its August 2 meeting.
- Change Order #2 for McBride Electrical adds $25,000 to the original $50,000 contract (total $75,000) for electrical repairs.
- Renewal of MEMO 2021-22 EEF TerraCare RENEWAL.
- Renewal of MEMO 2021-22 EEF VSA RENEWAL.
- Renewal of MEMO 2021-22 EEF Keesen RENEWAL.
- Approval of minutes from the August 2, 2021 meeting.
Englewood Downtown Development Authority
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority (EDDA) board adopted Resolution 11, Series 2021, officially supporting the 'Downtown Now' ballot measure. This measure would authorize up to $70 million in debt over 30 years to fund improvements in the downtown district without raising taxes. The board also discussed updates on South Broadway subarea projects, including crosswalks and parking, as well as the CityCenter rezoning schedule.
- Adoption of Resolution 11, Series 2021, supporting the November 2, 2021 ballot measure authorizing up to $70 million in debt.
- Discussion of criteria to guide public investment in the downtown district.
- Updates on South Broadway Subarea Projects, including the Crosswalk/Paseo Project and Swedish Horses Public Art Installation.
- Schedule update regarding the CityCenter Rezoning process with the City Council.
- Review of the August EDDA Newsletter and event sponsorship opportunities.
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss the content of future Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are addressed in this document.
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its July 27, 2021 meeting. The group will debrief on the August 2 review of the 2022 Annual Report with City Council and create a workplan for the 2023 Annual Report.
- Approval of minutes from the July 27, 2021 meeting
- Debrief on the August 2, 2021 review of the 2022 Annual Report
- Creation of a workplan for the 2023 Annual Report
Hybrid City Council Special/Study Session
The City Council held a hybrid special session to review the July financial report, which showed revenues tracking 12.3% higher than the previous year. Staff presented data and recommendations regarding the off-leash dog program for future voting in September. The council also solicited public feedback on the aesthetic design of the Oxford Avenue Pedestrian Bridge.
- July General Fund receipts totaled $35,606,000, with Sales & Use Tax at $19,017,000.
- Discussion on Parks and Recreation Commission Subcommittee recommendations for the off-leash dog program.
- Public feedback requested on the aesthetic characteristics of the Oxford Ave Pedestrian Bridge design.
- Police department update on progress regarding 911 call diversion recommendations from the police reform task force.
- Discussion on discontinuing the use of emergency alert sirens.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission meets virtually on August 18, 2021, to approve July minutes, hear public comment, and discuss old business including a historic survey by Pinyon Environmental, neighborhood signage, and amendments to code section 16-6-11. New business includes the Celebrate Englewood event on August 28. The attached survey plan outlines public engagement from August to October 2021 and a reconnaissance survey in October 2021.
- Historic survey plan by Pinyon Environmental with public engagement August–October 2021 and reconnaissance survey October 2021
- Neighborhood signage update from City Manager Lewis
- Amendments to 16-6-11 presented by City Attorney
- Celebrate Englewood event on August 28
- Draft July 21, 2021 minutes up for approval
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meets Aug. 18, 2021, to consider approving a memorandum of recommended changes to the Englewood Tree/Shrub code (Title 11, Chapter 5) and forwarding it to the City Council liaison. The committee will also review proposed programs to help residents with EAB/Ash trees and review the Dangerous Dog code. The agenda includes routine items: introduction of a new member, approval of June 16, 2021 minutes, a public forum, and reports from the Code Enforcement Manager and Council Liaison.
- Approval of June 16, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approve memorandum recommending changes to Englewood Tree/Shrub code and forward to Council Liaison
- Review proposed recommendations/programs to assist residents with EAB/Ash trees
- Review Dangerous Dog code: microchip requirement, at-risk dog rules, leash and signage specs, off-leash park access
- Public forum with 3-minute limit; written comments due by noon Aug. 18 to [email protected]
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a brief agenda-setting meeting for the City of Englewood, Colorado, held by teleconference on August 17, 2021. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis are scheduled to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda contains no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings — only this discussion item and standard disability-accommodation boilerplate.
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
The Englewood City Council held a hybrid special/regular meeting on August 16, 2021, with a study session on the Draft Proposed 2022 Budget Part 2 and a review of the Capital Improvement Plan. Staff presented proposed General Fund sources of $55.7 million and uses of $55.5 million, along with enterprise fund rate increases and a $5 million capital projects list. The agenda also included first- and second-reading ordinances, a public hearing on the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Downtown Plan, and a contract award for the 2021 Mill and Overlay Project. The meeting ended with executive sessions on property and personnel matters.
- CB 32: Grant from Arapahoe County Open Space for $350,000 for Jason Park amenity improvements
- CB 31: Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver for bike lanes on Zuni Street from Dartmouth Avenue to Evans Avenue, not to exceed $478,000
- CB 37 and CB 38: CityCenter/Englewood Station rezoning from PUD to MU-B-1 Mixed Use Central Business District and adoption of the Englewood TSA Specific Plan
- Public hearing on the Englewood Downtown Development Authority (EDDA) Downtown Plan
- Contract with RME Ltd. (dba Elite Surface Infrastructure) for the 2021 Mill and Overlay Project at $2,293,616.65
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission meets Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM as a hybrid meeting at 1000 Englewood Pkwy, Red Rocks Conference Room, with a Zoom option. New business is a Romans Park Reopening item (5 min) presented by Underhill/Lee. Old business is a review of the August 23rd City Council presentation on Off Leash Parks (15 min) presented by Underhill. The agenda also includes approval of the July 8, 2021 minutes, scheduled and unscheduled public comment, and staff and commissioner choice items.
- Romans Park Reopening (5 min) — Underhill/Lee
- Review of August 23rd City Council Presentation Off Leash Parks (15 min) — Underhill
- Approval of Minutes for July 8, 2021
- Scheduled Public Comment limited to 10 minutes
- Unscheduled Public Comment limited to 5 minutes
Firefighters Pension Board
The Englewood Firefighters Pension Board meets Aug. 12, 2021, to approve minutes from May 13, 2021, and review quarterly documents from the Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA). The FPPA reports cover the six months ending June 30, 2021, for the Englewood Fire Volunteers 76-5 and Englewood Old Hire Fire Plan 76-4, including investment returns, contributions, and direct expenses. The board will also note its next meeting on Nov. 18, 2021, delayed a week due to Veterans Day. No votes on new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed on the agenda.
- Review of FPPA quarterly documents for the six months ending June 30, 2021
- Englewood Fire Volunteers 76-5 plan ending balance $31,510.25 as of June 30, 2021
- Englewood Old Hire Fire Plan 76-4 beginning balance $5,089,161.74 and employer contributions $194,066.50
- Direct allocated expenses for Englewood Fire Volunteers 76-5: $622.84 paid year-to-date against $1,263.03 budget
- Next meeting scheduled for November 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm, a week delayed due to Veterans Day
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM was cancelled by Chair Sarno. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion because the meeting did not take place. The only other content is a standard disability accommodation notice.
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The Englewood Board of Adjustment and Appeals meets Aug. 11, 2021, by teleconference to hold a public hearing on Case VAR2021-008, an appeal by John B. Lane of a staff decision approving an administrative lot-width adjustment at 2751 S. Grant Street. The board will also hear Case VAR2021-009, a variance request from Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. to build a 20-foot fence at 2400 West Union Avenue in the I-1 zone district, and will discuss returning to in-person meetings. The agenda also lists approval of April 14, 2021 draft minutes and approval of findings of fact for Case #VAR2021-005 at 681 E. Belleview Ave.
- Public hearing on Case VAR2021-008: appeal of staff approval of an administrative adjustment allowing 2751 S. Grant St. to be subdivided into two R-1-C lots, with the northern lot at 48.59 feet of frontage versus the 50-foot minimum
- Public hearing on Case VAR2021-009: Waste Management of Colorado, Inc. requests a variance to construct a 20-foot fence at 2400 West Union Avenue in the I-1 zone district
- Approval of findings of fact for Case #VAR2021-005, 681 E. Belleview Ave., a 6-foot solid privacy fence in the front setback in the R-1-B zone district
- Approval of April 14, 2021 draft minutes
- Staff discussion on in-person meetings
Parks and Recreation Commission Off-Leash Sub Committee
The Off-Leash Sub Committee of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission meets Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM to discuss its recommendation for the Off-Leash Program in Englewood parks. The meeting is held by teleconference via Zoom, and written public comments may be submitted to the Department of Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf by noon that day. The agenda lists no votes, contracts, or dollar amounts.
- Discussion of the subcommittee's recommendation for the Off-Leash Program in Englewood parks
- Meeting held by teleconference (Zoom webinar ID 876 1429 0738, passcode 203136)
- Written public comments accepted at [email protected] until noon on Tuesday, August 10, 2021
- Accessibility accommodations available by calling 303-762-2405 at least 48 hours in advance
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board meets Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM by teleconference. The agenda includes approval of the July 13, 2021 minutes, reports on library statistics and the 2021 action plan, and two new business discussions: a summer reading recap and fall library marketing. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fees are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting
- Library Statistical Report for July 2021 and for July 2019
- Library Action Plan update for July 2021
- Summer Reading Recap presentation (10 min) by Mullis
- Library Marketing in the Fall presentation (10 min) by Mullis
Non-Emergency Retirement Board Meeting
The Englewood Non-Emergency Retirement Board meets Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 3:30 PM at 1000 Englewood Pkwy. The board will hear valuation results and a quarterly report from Gabriel Roeder Smith and Company, plus a quarterly report from Innovest Portfolio Solutions. It will also consider approving minutes from May 11 and May 25, 2021, and take up unfinished business on an employee elected vacancy and the NERP attorney. No retirement approvals or notifications are listed.
- Approval of minutes from meetings of May 11, 2021 and May 25, 2021
- Gabriel Roeder Smith and Company: valuation results and quarterly report
- Innovest Portfolio Solutions: quarterly report
- Unfinished business: employee elected vacancy and NERP attorney
- Next meeting set for November 9, 2021 at 3:30 PM
Police Officers Pension Board
The Englewood Police Officers Pension Board is holding its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 12:30 PM at 1000 Englewood Pkwy. The board will approve minutes from February 9, 2021, and notes that the May 11, 2021 meeting was cancelled for lack of a quorum. Old business includes reviewing FPPA reports and investment and ROI research. The next meeting is set for November 9, 2021 at 12:30 pm.
- Approval of minutes from February 9, 2021
- May 11, 2021 meeting cancelled — no quorum
- Review of FPPA Reports
- Investment and ROI Research
- Next meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Keep Englewood Beautiful
The Keep Englewood Beautiful commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 6:30 PM in the Community Development Conference Room at 1000 Englewood Pkwy, with a hybrid option to join by Zoom. The agenda lists approval of the July 21, 2021 draft minutes, a public forum, and an update on upcoming tasks and events. The attached July 21 draft minutes record votes to rename the group the "Englewood Sustainability Commission," to remove its relationship with "Keep America Beautiful," to approve bylaw changes, and to approve up to $7,000 for improvements to Romans Park. The August agenda itself contains no new substantive decisions beyond routine items.
- Approval of the July 21, 2021 draft minutes is on the Aug. 10 agenda
- July 21 draft minutes: motion carried 5-0 to rename "Keep Englewood Beautiful" to the "Englewood Sustainability Commission"
- July 21 draft minutes: motion carried 5-0 to remove the relationship with "Keep America Beautiful"
- July 21 draft minutes: motion carried 5-0 to approve bylaw changes as written
- July 21 draft minutes: motion carried 5-0 to approve funding of up to $7,000 for improvements to Romans Park
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Water and Sewer Board
The Water and Sewer Board meets Aug. 10, 2021, to hear an update on the August boil water advisory and to consider a motion recommending City Council approve the proposed 2022 Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund budgets. The proposal includes 4.5% increases to both water and sewer rates, three new staff positions, and capital spending priorities. The board will also review minutes from its July 13, 2021 meeting.
- Proposed 4.5% water rate increase (about $1.05 more on a typical monthly bill) and 4.5% sewer rate increase for 2022
- Water Connection Fee proposed to rise 2.7%, generating $25,700
- Three new positions proposed: Water Operations Superintendent ($155,000), I&C Manager ($155,000), Engineer I ($108,000)
- Boil water advisory update: advisory issued Aug. 4 and rescinded Aug. 6 after E. coli and total coliform detections in Zone 1
- Customer credits of 1,000 gallons of water (estimated $3.42 per account) and water filter reimbursement for qualifying Zone 1 customers
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting for Englewood, CO, held by teleconference on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 8:30 AM. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis are scheduled to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda contains no specific items, votes, contracts, or dollar amounts — it is procedural only.
Hybrid City Council Special/Study Session
Englewood City Council holds a special/study session on August 9, 2021, covering an emergency boil advisory update, a proposed sale of the city's interest in the Metropolitan Fire Training Center to South Metro Fire Rescue, fire code amendments for outdoor heating and seating permits, a Bee City USA membership discussion, and Part 1 of the draft 2022 budget. Most items are information and direction only; no final decisions are scheduled except a Small Business Week proclamation for September 7th approval.
- Proposed sale of Englewood's 25% interest in the Metropolitan Fire Training Center at 2301 W. Chenango Avenue to South Metro Fire Rescue for $188,105.88, based on a 2015 appraisal; staff recommends acceptance.
- Fire code amendments to authorize permits for outdoor heating elements and expanded outdoor seating; permit would cost $150 every six months.
- Discussion of the city becoming a Bee City USA member.
- Draft proposed 2022 budget discussion, Part 1, with Director of Finance Jackie Loh.
- Council review of a proposed Small Business Week proclamation for September 7th approval.
Cultural Arts Commission
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission meets Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 5:45 PM at 1000 Englewood Pkwy. The agenda covers new business on an Englewood Block Party and a booth at Celebrate Englewood, plus updates on art initiatives including Creative Crosswalks, Bike Racks, and the Swedish Horse Project. The commission will also hear about Romans Park Mushrooms and 2021 events. The attached July 7, 2021 minutes show the commission ranked four art placement alternatives for US 285 and S Broadway and approved matching funds up to $4,000 of the $7,000 Grow and Gather crosswalk.
- New business: Englewood Block Party and a booth at Celebrate Englewood, both presented by Chair Adams
- Old business initiatives: Creative Crosswalks, Bike Racks, Swedish Horse Project, and Romans Park Mushrooms
- July 7 minutes: commission ranked art placement options for US 285 and S Broadway (median first, then south corners, bookend columns, north corners)
- July 7 minutes: approved committing matching funds up to $4,000 of the $7,000 Grow and Gather crosswalk
- July 7 minutes: accepted dates and costs for 2021 Pop-Up Concerts
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets August 4, 2021, to approve its agenda and July minutes, receive director's reports on finances and occupancy, and discuss forming a non-profit entity. The board will also review news articles on COVID-19 rent assistance, supportive housing, and affordable housing, plus a parking study. No votes on contracts, rezonings, or fee changes appear on this agenda.
- Discussion item on the structure of a non-profit entity
- Director's report notes HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visited Orchard Place on July 14
- Orchard Place roof replacement estimated at $228,000; deductible exceeds $186,000
- Simon Center roof estimated at $256,000; deductible about $295,000 means authority pays full cost
- Office Building roof estimated around $63,000, with authority share about $19,000
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission meets August 3, 2021 to hold a public hearing on a proposed Planned Unit Development for Fifield Englewood Station at 1070 West Hampden Avenue. The proposal would rezone the parcel from I-1 Light Industrial District to a PUD for a 4-story, 303-unit market-rate apartment building with a 452-space parking structure on 4.22 acres. The agenda also includes approval of July 7, 2021 minutes and findings of fact for prior text amendments and zoning map changes.
- Public hearing on ZON2021-001: PUD for Fifield Englewood Station, 1070 West Hampden Avenue — 303 units, 452 parking spaces, 4.22 acres
- Proposed rezoning from I-1 Light Industrial District (PD8618) to Planned Unit Development
- Applicant: Fifield Companies; property owner: West Hampden Investors LLC
- Approval of Findings of Fact for Text Amendments and Official Zoning Map
- Approval of draft July 7, 2021 minutes
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a brief agenda-setting meeting for the City of Englewood, Colorado, held by teleconference on August 3, 2021. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis are scheduled to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda lists no specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or public hearings, so no concrete decisions are set out in the document.
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular Meeting
Englewood City Council meets in a hybrid special/regular session on August 2, 2021. The agenda includes a study session on the 2021 Budget Advisory Committee annual report, two public hearings on rezoning CityCenter Englewood and adopting a Transit Station Area plan, and votes on several ordinances and motions. Residents can speak at public hearings or scheduled public comment, with sign-up through the City Clerk's Office.
- Public hearings on rezoning CityCenter Englewood from PUD to MU-B-1 Mixed Use Central Business District and adopting the Englewood TSA Specific Plan Overlay District
- CB 31: Intergovernmental Agreement with Denver for bike lanes and pavement maintenance on Zuni Street from Dartmouth Avenue to Evans Avenue, not to exceed $478,000
- CB 24: Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Mile High Flood District for Little Dry Creek Plaza channel and open space improvements, adding $1,480,000 to the project budget
- CB 33: Ordinance to rename the Keep Englewood Beautiful Commission to the Englewood Sustainability Commission
- Change Order No. 1 for janitorial services at city facilities
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation meets on August 2, 2021 to consider a Framework Agreement concerning the former Weingarten property at Englewood CityCenter. The agenda also includes approval of July 26, 2021 minutes and recognition of public comment. Supporting materials include a comparison memo on approving versus not approving the Framework Agreement, a CityCenter site plan, and a memo from Tierney Lawrence LLC regarding private benefit.
- New Business: Framework Agreement for the former Weingarten property at Englewood CityCenter, with supporting memos and a CityCenter site plan
- Approval of July 26, 2021 meeting minutes
- Public comment can be submitted in writing to [email protected] until 9 a.m. Friday July 30, 2021
- Supporting document notes the entire ground lease rent of $4M was prepaid at the beginning of the 75-year lease
- Supporting document projects assessed property values under the Framework Agreement to increase by 65% over the status quo, yielding $110,000 annually in initial increased property tax revenues to the City
Malley Center Trust Fund Board
The Malley Center Trust Fund Board meets Monday, August 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Malley Recreation Center, 3800 South Lincoln Street, to welcome new trustee Scott Marsh, approve May 3, 2021 minutes, and take up new business on trust fund meeting frequency and agenda items. Old business includes a budget update, and reports cover the trust fund financial report and the Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf report. The attached May 3, 2021 draft minutes show the board voted against a $35,000 appropriation limit and in favor of a $20,000 appropriation limit for purchases to benefit the Malley Center for fiscal year 2022.
- Welcome of new trustee Scott Marsh
- Approval of May 3, 2021 meeting minutes
- New business: Trust Fund meeting frequency and agenda items (Boyd)
- Old business: Budget update (Underhill)
- Trust Fund financial report showing fund balance of $459,951.79 as of 6/30/2021 and $70,617.00 in June 2021 contributions
Englewood Downtown Development Authority
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board meets July 28, 2021, to consider four resolutions approving professional services agreements for executive director/administrative/marketing services, legal counsel, election services, and other services. The board will also discuss the fall election, finance criteria for public investment, CityCenter planning and zoning, and updates on US-285 & S Broadway and South Broadway crosswalk projects. Old business includes updates on City Council meetings regarding an intergovernmental agreement, 2021 budget, debt authorization, and a plan of development/TIF activation.
- Resolution 7, Series 2021: professional services agreement with Portell Works, LLC for executive director, administrative, and marketing services
- Resolution 8, Series 2021: engaging Hoffman, Parker, Wilson & Carberry, P.C. as legal counsel
- Resolution 9, Series 2021: professional services agreement with Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC for election services
- Resolution 10, Series 2021: services agreement with Front Range Services, Inc.
- Discussion of criteria to guide public investment; updates on US-285 & S Broadway Project and South Broadway crosswalk/paseo project
CityCenter Redevelopment Update
The City of Englewood is holding a public community meeting on July 27, 2021, to present an update on the CityCenter redevelopment, including plans to rezone the area from PUD to MU-B-1 and a proposed Framework Agreement with LNR Partners for the former Weingarten property. The presentation covers site history, transit-oriented development comparisons, the master developer role for SKB, and future vision for the area. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational with a question-and-answer session.
- Rezoning CityCenter from PUD to MU-B-1, adding hotel uses and eliminating ground-floor retail requirements outside the historic Broadway main street area
- Proposed Framework Agreement with LNR Partners to terminate the ground lease and transfer ownership of the former Weingarten property to future buyers, including SKB
- Preliminary endorsement of a 350+/- multi-unit residential project on the south half of Block C (Office Depot-Harbor Freight)
- Proposed changes to residential parking minimums from 1.5 to 1.0 spaces per unit in the half-mile area and to 0.75 in the quarter-mile area
- EDDA debt authorization election scheduled for November 2, 2021, for TIF-backed bonding for public improvements
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee meets to approve minutes, elect officers, and hear a 2022 budget process update from Finance Director Jackie Loh. The committee also reviews its 2021 annual report, which will be presented to City Council on August 2, 2021. The report recommends adding a grant writer, HR positions, DEI consulting, and several small budget items. No final budget decisions are made at this meeting.
- 2022 budget calendar: proposed budget due Sep 7, public hearing Sep 20, ordinances first reading Oct 4 and second reading Oct 18
- Annual report recommends a 1.0 FTE grant writer at about $75,000/year, or a 0.5 FTE contractor interim
- Report supports HR request for one HR Business Partner and one Training and Development role
- Report recommends $9,000 for board and commission training, $20,000 for translation services, and a part-time Childcare Program Director
- Committee elects Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms under EMC Section 2-14-6
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting for Englewood, CO, held by teleconference on July 27, 2021. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis are scheduled to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda lists no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings, so no concrete decisions are set out in this document.
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation meets July 26, 2021, to approve minutes and take up old and new business. Old business includes The Guild Lease Deferment. New business includes Floyd and Cherokee Remnant Parcel Usage, a change order for RTD Elevator Modernization, and Landscape Planter Restoration along Englewood Parkway. The agenda also includes public comment procedures and Zoom access details.
- Change Order - RTD Elevator Modernization at 1011 Englewood Pkwy, adding $5,965.00 to a contract, bringing the new contract amount to $139,201.00
- Floyd and Cherokee Remnant Parcel Usage
- Landscape Planter Restoration along Englewood Parkway
- The Guild Lease Deferment
- Approval of draft minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting
Hybrid City Council Special/Study Session
Englewood's City Council held a hybrid special/study session on July 26, 2021, with no votes or ordinances on the agenda. The session covered the June monthly financial report, a review of 2022 Capital Improvement Plan priorities, pavement rating analysis results, and an update seeking feedback on the US-285 & S Broadway interchange design. Most items were listed as information or direction only, meaning the council was discussing and giving guidance rather than making final decisions.
- June General Fund receipts totaled $27,192,000, or 51.8% of budgeted revenue, tracking 5.3% higher than the same period in 2020
- Sales & Use Tax remittances were $15,928,000, including $696,000 in Marijuana Sales Tax, which was $161,000 lower than the prior year partly due to a $441,000 outstanding retailer balance
- Staff sought council direction on funding the prioritized 2022 Capital Improvement Plan, including which Capital Projects Fund and Project Improvement Fund projects to include in the 2022 Budget
- Public Works Director Maria D'Andrea presented results of a recently completed pavement analysis
- Capital Projects staff provided an update and requested feedback on aesthetic characteristics of the US-285 & S Broadway interchange design
Joint Council Study Session
This is a joint study session of the Englewood and Littleton city councils, held at the South Platte Renew (SPR) facility, which the two cities own 50/50. The agenda is a staff presentation and discussion: division overviews, data utilization at SPR, and a draft 2022 SPR budget. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the budget process shown lists council evaluation and approval as a later step.
- Draft 2022 SPR budget proposed at $32,947,937.44, up $3,672,958.17 from the 2021 amended budget of $29,274,979.27
- 2022 capital expenses proposed at $15,477,000, up $3,655,000; 2022 CIP project list totals $15,092,000
- Largest 2022 CIP item: Chem-P/UV Improvements at $11,000,000
- Revenue plan includes capital contributions of $7,831,892 each from Englewood and Littleton, up $1,764,922 each
- Biogas revenue projected at $1,650,000 for 2022, up from $1,350,000 in 2021
Keep Englewood Beautiful - 21 Jul 2021 Special Meeting
The Keep Englewood Beautiful commission held a special teleconferenced meeting on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM. The agenda covers approval of the June 8, 2021 draft minutes, a public forum, and upcoming tasks including sustainability with Assistant City Manager Tim Dodd, bylaws, household hazardous waste (HHW) events on September 18th and 25th, and funding for Romans Park. The agenda lists no ordinances, contracts, or formal votes beyond routine items; the attached June 8 minutes show that meeting approved its May 11, 2021 minutes 5-0 and adjourned at 7:30 PM.
- Approval of June 8, 2021 draft minutes
- Sustainability discussion with Tim Dodd, Assistant City Manager
- Bylaws review
- Household hazardous waste (HHW) events September 18th and 25th
- Funding for Romans Park
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission meets on July 21, 2021, to discuss amendments to the historic preservation ordinance (16-6-11) regarding adaptive reuse, historic neighborhood maps, neighborhood and establishment signage, and a historic survey working session with Pinyon Environmental. The Commission will also approve minutes from its June 16, 2021 meeting and hold a public forum. No final decisions on the ordinance amendments are scheduled; the item is listed under old business for city attorney review.
- Amendments to 16-6-11: City Attorney Review, including adding Adaptive Reuse to Historic Preservation
- Historic Neighborhood Maps discussion
- Neighborhood Signage and Establishment Signage items under new business
- Historic Survey working session with Pinyon Environmental
- Approval of draft June 16, 2021 minutes
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm in Englewood, CO was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion beyond the cancellation notice and a standard disability accommodation contact line. No substantive business is listed.
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda lists no specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or public hearings. It is essentially procedural, with no substantive decisions scheduled.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion beyond the cancellation notice and a standard disability-accommodation notice. No substantive business was scheduled or acted on at this meeting.
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
The Englewood City Council meets July 19, 2021, to consider a study session on the Arapahoe County Open Spaces Sales and Use Tax reauthorization and a series of consent and regular agenda items. Votes are scheduled on ordinances, resolutions, and motions covering infrastructure, water resources, elections, and development code updates. The meeting also includes scheduled public comment from two residents.
- CB 24: Amendment to IGA with Mile High Flood District for Little Dry Creek Plaza channel and open space improvements, adding $1,480,000 to the project budget
- Contract with Fasick Concrete, Inc. for the 2021 Concrete Utility Project at $609,692.20
- Contract with A-1 Chipseal for the 2021 Slurry Seal Project at $299,999.50
- Professional Services Agreement with Martin and Wood Water Consultants for water resources engineering at $350,000.00
- Professional Services Agreement with Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti, LLP for water resources legal representation at $400,000.00
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at 1000 Englewood Pkwy was cancelled per Chair Finn. The agenda lists no items for discussion or decision. No other business is described in the supplied document.
Keep Englewood Beautiful
The Keep Englewood Beautiful commission held a hybrid meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss upcoming community tasks. The agenda focused on scheduling sustainability initiatives, household hazardous waste collection, and leaf recycling events. No new ordinances, contracts, or rezonings were proposed or decided during this session.
- Approval of June 8, 2021 draft minutes
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection scheduled for September 18th and 25th
- Leaf Recycling events scheduled for October 23rd and 30th
- Sustainability update by Tim Dodd, Assistant to the City Manager
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board meets July 13, 2021 by teleconference to approve minutes from June 8, 2021, hear reports on library statistics and the 2021 action plan, and take up new business on the Board and Commission Policy Handbook 2021. Old business includes a discussion of future capital projects for the library led by Director Underhill. Public comment is accepted by Zoom or written submission by noon July 12, 2021.
- New business: Board and Commission Policy Handbook 2021
- Old business: Future Capital Projects for Library (3 min) - Director Underhill
- Reports: Library Statistical Report - June 2021 and June 2019
- Reports: Library Action Plan - June 2021
- Approval of June 8, 2021 meeting minutes
Water and Sewer Board
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board meets July 13, 2021, to elect a new chair and consider recommending two professional services agreements to City Council: $350,000 with Martin and Wood Water Consultants for water rights engineering and $400,000 with Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP for legal representation on water resources. The board will also hear a presentation on initiatives to improve water taste, odor, and hardness, and welcome new board members Drevvis Ridley and Ty Bereskie plus new Deputy Director Sarah Stone. Public comment is available via Zoom or written submission by noon on July 13.
- Recommendation to City Council for a $350,000 professional services agreement with Martin and Wood Water Consultants Inc. for water rights engineering (2021-2022)
- Recommendation to City Council for a $400,000 professional services agreement with Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP for legal representation on water resources
- Election of a new Water and Sewer Board Chair, facilitated by Utilities Director Pieter Van Ry
- Presentation on active and upcoming initiatives to improve water taste, odor, and hardness
- Welcome of new board members Drevvis Ridley (term to Feb 1, 2024) and Ty Bereskie (term to Feb 1, 2023), and new Deputy Director Sarah Stone
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda lists no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings. It is a procedural planning session, and the only substantive detail provided is the stated purpose of the discussion.
Hybrid City Council Special/Study Session
The Englewood City Council held a study session to review the draft Tri-Cities Homelessness Plan of Action, which outlines strategies for housing and services across Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan. Staff also discussed the process for receiving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the state and potential revisions to council policies on electronic participation. Additionally, the council received direction on assisting victims of illegal dumping.
- Draft Tri-Cities Homelessness Plan of Action with estimated implementation costs of $705,000 split among three cities
- Discussion of ARPA reimbursement process and possible use of state funds
- Proposed revisions to the 2019 City of Englewood Council Policies Manual regarding Electronic Participation
- Direction on how to assist victims of illegal dumping
- Englewood requested $3 million through Senator Hickenlooper's office earmark program
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation is reviewing a Framework Agreement related to the former Weingarten property at Englewood CityCenter. The agenda includes a comparison of financial and redevelopment impacts if the agreement is approved versus not approved, focusing on consolidating ownership with developer SKB. Other items include a lease deferment for The Guild, usage of the Floyd & Cherokee Remnant Parcel, and an EEF budget amendment.
- Framework Agreement for former Weingarten property at CityCenter
- Comparison of approving vs. not approving the Framework Agreement
- The Guild Lease Deferment
- Floyd & Cherokee Remnant Parcel Usage
- EEF Budget Amendment
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee meets July 8, 2021 to review the US 85 Planning & Environmental Linkages (PEL) study update and hear a Bird scooter program presentation. The committee will also discuss north-south bike connections tied to the Walk-n-Wheel Plan and consider public comments from resident Christine Brinker on bike lanes. The agenda includes approval of May 13, 2021 minutes and public comment. No votes on new ordinances or contracts are listed.
- US 85 PEL study update: 96 options evaluated, 61 carried forward, 24 future action, 11 not recommended
- Bird scooter program presentation covering dockless e-scooter sharing, pricing from $1 plus per-minute fee averaging ~$5 a ride
- North-South Bike Connections discussion referencing the Walk-n-Wheel Plan
- Public comments from Christine Brinker proposing bike lanes on Broadway, Little Dry Creek path extension, and north/south bike lane pairing on Sherman and Bannock
- Approval of May 13, 2021 meeting minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 5:30 PM at Baker Park, 2200 W Wesley Ave. The agenda includes approval of the June 10, 2021 minutes, public comment, and updates on off-leash rules and the park renovation project, including improvements to Baker Park. The document also includes draft minutes from the June 10, 2021 meeting, at which the commission approved the May 13, 2021 minutes and set the July meeting location at Baker Park.
- Off Leash Update (10 min) presented by Director Underhill
- Park Renovation Project Update & Improvements to Baker Park (10 min) presented by Director Underhill and Open Space Manager Lee
- NRPA Parks and Recreation Month (5 min) presented by Recreation Manager Boyd
- Approval of June 10, 2021 meeting minutes
- June 10, 2021 draft minutes show approval of May 13, 2021 minutes and a tour of Romans Park improvements
Cultural Arts Commission
The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss potential locations for public art as part of the US-285 and S Broadway Interchange Project, with four alternatives presented by Capital Projects Engineer Jake Warren. The commission will also review the Board and Commission Policy Handbook and receive updates on ongoing initiatives including artistic crosswalks, bike racks, pop-up concerts, and the Swedish Horse Project. The meeting includes time for public comment and approval of minutes from the June 2, 2021 meeting.
- Potential art locations for US-285 and S Broadway interchange: North Corners, South Corners, Median, or Bookend Columns
- Board and Commission Policy Handbook review
- Initiative updates: Artistic Crosswalks, Bike Racks, Pop-Up Concerts, Swedish Horse Project placement and reception details
- 2021 Events Update
- Approval of June 2, 2021 meeting minutes
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets July 7, 2021, by videoconference to approve its agenda and June minutes, receive director's, financial, and occupancy reports, and vote on Resolution #9 approving Innovative Housing Concepts' participation as a special limited partner in the Bonsai Flats project in Sheridan. The board will also hear updates on the Trails at Lehow development and COVID-19 reopening of common spaces. No dollar amounts for the partnership are stated in the agenda.
- Resolution #9 — approving Innovative Housing Concepts as a special limited partner (Bonsai Flats, City of Sheridan)
- Director's report: Trails at Lehow received CHFA 4% tax credits, $400,000 in Arapahoe County HOME funds, and will seek $1 million more from the state on July 13
- Director's report: office staff return full-time July 6; common spaces reopening slowly after resident survey
- Director's report: Sheridan Housing Choice Voucher lottery opens July 8–9 online only
- Information agenda includes articles on American Rescue Plan homelessness resources and Colorado's affordable-housing shortfall
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission meets July 7, 2021 to continue public hearings on Title 16 Unified Development Code amendments (Case 2021-003) and an Official Zoning Map amendment (Case ZON2020-002), both carried over from June 22. The Commission will also review the EDDA Downtown Plan of Development and consider a recommendation to City Council, which would activate property and sales tax TIF in the Medical District and sales tax TIF in the South Broadway District. The agenda also includes approval of June 22 minutes, a public forum, and staff, attorney, and commissioner items.
- Case 2021-003: Title 16 Unified Development Code text amendments and Englewood Transit Station Area Specific Plan adoption (continued public hearing)
- Case ZON2020-002: Amendment of the City of Englewood Official Zoning Map (continued public hearing)
- EDDA Downtown Plan of Development: recommendation to City Council; would activate property and sales tax TIF in the Medical District and sales tax TIF in the South Broadway District
- Sub-area boundary changes: Englewood Marketplace and Englewood Plaza move from South Broadway to CityCenter; South Broadway eastern boundary moves from Sherman Street to Logan Street
- CDOT Main Streets Grant: EDDA named a finalist for $150,000 for South Broadway paseos and mid-block crosswalk improvements
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda lists no specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or public hearings, and no dollar amounts are included. It is a procedural planning session rather than a decision-making meeting.
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
Englewood City Council meets July 6, 2021, for a hybrid special/regular session with study topics on the monthly General Fund report, the future of the Alliance for Commerce in Englewood committee, the US 85 Planning & Environmental Linkages study, missing sidewalk segments, and a resolution to join Bee City USA. Council will consider ordinances on first reading including an intergovernmental agreement with the Englewood Downtown Development Authority, a coordinated election agreement with Arapahoe County, and a measure to hold an EDDA election on November 2, 2021 for a debt authorization question. Other items include repealing the city's COVID-19 emergency ordinance, approving the EDDA 2021 budget and operational plan, and a second reading of a City Ditch crossing agreement with Xcel Energy. Five residents and business owners are scheduled to address Council on dog parks, downtown Englewood, EDDA debt authorization, off-leash dog access, and mediation.
- CB #26: Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Englewood and the Englewood Downtown Development Authority (EDDA)
- CB 29: Ordinance to hold an EDDA election on November 2, 2021 for a debt authorization measure
- CB 27: Ordinance repealing Emergency Ordinance #10, Series of 2020 concerning the COVID-19 public health emergency
- CB 25: Second reading of a temporary City Ditch crossing agreement with Xcel Energy for a new 1.25-inch gas service line at the Swedish Medical Center complex
- May 2021 General Fund report: $22,859,000 in revenue (43.5% of budget) and $23,442,000 in expenditures (39.9% of budget)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda contains no specific items, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts — only the general purpose of the meeting. No decisions are scheduled; it is a planning discussion.
City Council Workshop
Englewood City Council held a workshop meeting on June 28, 2021, at Kent Place Residences, 3465 S. Gaylord Court. The agenda was provided by the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD), and the meeting consisted of greetings, introductions, a city presentation on policy priorities and challenges, and an open discussion about issues Englewood faces and how AAMD can be a resource. No votes, ordinances, contracts, or formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Workshop held at Kent Place Residences, 3465 S. Gaylord Court, Englewood, CO 80113
- Agenda provided by the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD)
- City official presentation on policy priorities, current challenges, and areas of help needed from the multifamily housing industry
- Open floor discussion on issues Englewood is facing and how AAMD can be a resource
- Meeting scheduled 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM; no action items or public hearings listed
Englewood Downtown Development Authority
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors meets Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 3:30 PM. The board will consider Resolution 6, Series 2021, recommending a proposed Plan of Development to the City of Englewood, and a motion recommending that City Council authorize a ballot measure on debt authorization for the November 2, 2021, ballot. The agenda also includes a marketing update, a Colorado Department of Transportation grant, a third-quarter 2021 downtown cleanup, and CityCenter planning and rezoning. The attached May 26, 2021, minutes show the board approved its April 28 and May 12 minutes, a 2021 Operational Plan (Resolution 4), and a 2021 Budget (Resolution 5), all by 7-0 votes.
- Resolution 6, Series 2021: recommends the Englewood Downtown Plan to City Council; Exhibit 1 limits tax increment financing to property tax TIF in the Englewood Station-CityCenter Sub-Area and sales tax TIF in the Englewood Station-CityCenter and South Broadway Main Street Sub-Areas
- Motion recommending City Council authorize a November 2, 2021, ballot measure on debt authorization
- CityCenter Planning & Rezoning discussion
- Colorado Department of Transportation grant and Third Quarter 2021 Downtown Cleanup under placemaking
- Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce forum on homelessness, June 24, 2021, 8:00-9:00 am at The Sacred Grace, 3220 S. Acoma St.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding public hearings on two cases: amendments to Title 16 of the Unified Development Code and adoption of the Englewood Transit Station Area (TSA) Specific Plan (Case 2021-003), and rezoning CityCenter Englewood from PUD Planned Unit Development to MU-B-1 Mixed Use Central Business District plus a TSA Specific Plan overlay district (Case ZON2020-002). Staff requests that the commission take public testimony and then continue both hearings to July 7, 2021, when testimony and questions would conclude and the commission would deliberate on a recommendation to City Council. No decision or recommendation is being made at this meeting.
- Public hearing on Case 2021-003: Title 16 Unified Development Code text amendments and adoption of the Englewood TSA Specific Plan
- Public hearing on Case ZON2020-002: rezoning CityCenter Englewood from PUD to MU-B-1 Mixed Use Central Business District
- Proposed TSA Specific Plan overlay district generally bounded by Hampden Avenue (south), Santa Fe Drive (west), Eastman and Floyd Avenues (north), and Bannock and Acoma Streets (east)
- Staff requests continuation of both public hearings to July 7, 2021
- Notice published in the Englewood Herald on June 10, 2021; letters sent to property owners within 1,000 feet the week of June 7-11
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee meets June 22, 2021 to hear a Municipal Court presentation from Court Administrator/Director Tamara Wolfe on 2021 budget requests, and to review a draft annual report. The agenda also includes approval of the May 25, 2021 meeting minutes. The attached May 25 minutes show that meeting approved the April 27, 2021 minutes and held a working session on the annual report outline.
- Municipal Court presentation by Tamara Wolfe, Court Administrator/Director, covering 2021 budget requests
- Court asked to identify three projects/programs/needs under the most financial strain or at risk of dissolution
- Court asked how it would allocate a 10% budget increase
- Review of the draft annual report by all members
- Approval of the May 25, 2021 Budget Advisory Committee meeting minutes
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
The City of Englewood posted an agenda for a Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 8:30 AM, to be held by teleconference. The only substantive item on the agenda states that the meeting has been cancelled. No decisions, discussions, or other business items are listed in the supplied document.
Hybrid City Council Special/Regular
Englewood City Council meets June 21, 2021 for a hybrid special/regular session with study topics on the Englewood Downtown Development Authority (EDDA) and preliminary 2022 budget requests. The consent agenda includes a Tri-Cities Homelessness Plan IGA, a WIFIA loan application with a $100,000 fee, and contracts for computer equipment and water plant controls. Later items include a Colorado State Patrol license plate reader agreement, ARPA certification for $8,776,000, and a South Acoma Street drainage contract.
- EDDA update: 2021 operating budget of $200,000; possible November debt authorization ballot measure
- CB 22: IGA with Littleton, Sheridan, and Arapahoe County for a Tri-Cities Homelessness Plan of Action
- WIFIA loan application resolution authorizing a $100,000 application fee
- ConvergeOne, Inc. contract not to exceed $253,317.22 for a computer server and firewall equipment
- Huffman Engineering agreement not to exceed $530,290 for a Filter Interface Panel at Allen Water Treatment Plant
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meets June 16, 2021 to review proposed changes to the tree/shrub code, discuss programs to help residents with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)/Ash trees, and review the Dangerous Dog code. The committee will also hear a Quarter 1 2021 code enforcement report and an update from City Council Liaison Russell. Items are for review and discussion; the committee makes recommendations to City Council, which decides whether to direct the City Attorney to draft changes.
- Review and discuss proposed changes to tree/shrub code (Chapter 11-5), including restoring a City Forester authority and prohibiting ash trees
- Review and discuss proposed recommendations/programs to assist residents with EAB/Ash trees
- Review of Dangerous Dog code: microchip requirement, at-risk dog requirements, leash and signage specifications, and off-leash park access
- Code Enforcement Manager David Lewis Jr. presents the 2021 Quarter 1 Code Report (447 cases in March, 321 in February, 339 in January)
- Schedule next CEAC meeting for July 14, 2021
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission meets virtually on June 16, 2021, to review draft minutes from May 19 and hold a public forum. Under old business, the Commission will discuss amendments to code section 16-6-11, historic neighborhood maps, and a historic survey update. New business covers the role of the Historic Preservation Society. No formal decisions or dollar amounts appear on the agenda.
- Discussion of amendments to 16-6-11, including submitting to the new city attorney, adding Adaptive Reuse to Historic Preservation in the UDC rewrite, and the quasi-judicial role of the HPC
- Historic neighborhood maps
- Historic Survey Update
- New business: role of the Historic Preservation Society
- Approval of draft May 19, 2021 minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This meeting is a procedural agenda-setting session. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss the agendas for future Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific decisions, ordinances, or budget items are listed in this agenda.
- Discussion of upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings
- Discussion of upcoming agendas for Study Sessions
Hybrid City Council Special Meeting
Englewood City Council holds a special meeting on June 14, 2021 covering several discussion items. Council will review a revised Request for Proposals for organized garbage and recycling collection and consider whether to place the issue on the November ballot. Council will also discuss options for rescinding Emergency Ordinance 10, a proposed Charter amendment for direct election of the Mayor, a WIFIA loan application, the 2020 audited financial statements, and the preliminary 2022 budget. The meeting ends with a recommended executive session for legal advice on claims and litigation.
- Revised RFP for organized garbage and recycling: pay-as-you-throw (32- or 96-gallon) or uniform 96-gallon container; 5-, 7-, or 10-year contract terms
- Contract price increases capped at 3% or Denver/Aurora/Lakewood CPI in years 3-5, with maximum total increases of 5% (5-year), 7% (7-year), or 10% (10-year)
- Administrative fee estimated at $229,782 yearly total, or $2.05 per household per month
- Discussion of rescinding Emergency Ordinance 10 and continuing certain code suspensions from the City Manager's Emergency Orders
- Proposed Charter amendment for direct election of the Mayor; WIFIA loan application for Utilities projects; 2020 audited financial statements; 2022 Budget Workshop Part I
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission approved the agenda and minutes from the May 13 meeting. The main new business item was a 30-minute tour of improvements at Romans Park, followed by a discussion on where to hold the July meeting. No votes on new projects or budgets were taken during this session.
- Tour of Romans Park improvements at 1800 E Floyd Ave.
- Approval of May 13, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion on location for July meeting
Transportation Advisory Committee
Chair Sarno cancelled the scheduled meeting. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion beyond the cancellation notice and a standard disability accommodation statement. No substantive business was conducted or proposed at this meeting.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission meets June 8, 2021 to consider CityCenter rezoning and Unified Development Code changes. Staff recommends rezoning the CityCenter Planned Unit Development to MU-B-1 (Mixed Use Central Business District) and adopting a new Englewood Transit Station Area (TSA) Overlay District. The package also adds hotel uses to MU-B-1 and limits the ground-floor commercial requirement to the 3300, 3400, and 3500 blocks of Broadway. The agenda also includes approval of May 18, 2021 minutes and a public forum.
- Rezone CityCenter PUD to MU-B-1 and adopt Englewood TSA Overlay District
- Add visitor accommodation (hotel) uses to the MU-B-1 zone district
- Limit ground-floor commercial requirement to the 3300, 3400, and 3500 blocks of Broadway
- Replace the never-used Transit Station Area base zone district with the Englewood TSA Specific Plan overlay
- Approval of draft May 18, 2021 minutes
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a brief agenda-setting meeting for the City of Englewood, Colorado, held by teleconference on June 8, 2021. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis are scheduled to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda lists no specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or public hearings, so no concrete decisions are set out in the document.
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board met to approve previous minutes and review May 2021 library statistics and action plan updates. The board discussed an update on teen services, the return to in-person board meetings, and potential future capital projects for the library building.
- Review of May 2021 Library Statistical Report showing 4,350 physical visitors
- Update on Teen Services presented by Library and Cultural Arts Manager Mark Mullis
- Discussion on returning to in-person board meetings
- Brief discussion on future capital projects for the library
- Approval of May 11, 2021 meeting minutes
Keep Englewood Beautiful
The Keep Englewood Beautiful board meets by teleconference on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM. The agenda covers approval of the May 11, 2021 draft minutes, a public forum, and upcoming tasks and events. Those items include a discussion of City Sustainability and KEB with Tim Dodd, Assistant to the City Manager, the meeting method, and a cleanup of the Belleview nature area on June 19th. The remaining agenda slots (Commissioner's Choice, Staff's Choice, Council Liaison's Choice) are listed as needed, and the meeting ends with adjournment.
- Approval of the May 11, 2021 draft minutes
- Public forum with comment by Zoom webinar or written comment to the Community Development Department until 12 p.m. Monday June 7
- Discussion of City Sustainability and KEB with Tim Dodd, Assistant to the City Manager
- Cleanup of Belleview nature area scheduled for June 19th
- Discussion of meeting method
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Water and Sewer Board
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board reviewed a proposal to replace obsolete control systems at the Allen Water Treatment Plant, recommending a contract with Huffman Engineering not to exceed $530,290. The board also discussed the proposed 2022 Storm Water Capital Improvement Program, which includes $24.65 million in Tier 1 requests, and presented the proposed 2022 Utilities Budget with projected rate increases and staffing additions.
- Recommendation to approve a professional services agreement with Huffman Engineering, INC., not to exceed $530,290 for Filter Interface Panel Replacement at Allen Water Treatment Plant
- Presentation of the proposed 2022 Storm Water CIP Budget, including $19 million for South Englewood Stormwater Improvements
- Presentation of the proposed 2022 Utilities Budget, featuring a $15 monthly Capital Improvement Fee and 4.5% water rate increase
- Proposal to add 3 new full-time positions in 2022 for a projected cost of $450,000
- Approval of minutes from the May 11, 2021 meeting, which included recommendations for a City Ditch Crossing Agreement with Xcel Energy and a WIFIA loan application
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular
The Englewood City Council held a hybrid meeting featuring a study session on a joint proposal with Denver to install on-street bike lanes on Zuni Street. The agenda also included consent items for several contracts, including a $2.9 million park renovation and a $400,000 alley grading project. A public hearing was scheduled regarding a proposed charter amendment for the direct election of the Mayor.
- Study session on Denver's proposal for bike lanes on Zuni Street between Dartmouth and Jewell Avenues, estimated to cost Englewood $442,000 for pavement work
- Consent agenda approval of a $2,935,947 contract with ECI Site Construction Management for park renovations
- Consent agenda approval of a $400,163.19 contract with Colt & Steel Corp. for the 2021 Alley Grading & Stabilization Project
- Public hearing on a proposed charter amendment to provide for the direct election of the Mayor
- Approval of a $296,936.90 resolution for audio-visual modernization of City Council chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council Workshop
Englewood City Council is holding a workshop meeting on June 2, 2021, described in the agenda as a staff presentation. The agenda lists a summary of the American Rescue Plan, with discussion of funding possibilities for infrastructure and for homelessness. The agenda does not state any decisions, votes, or dollar amounts.
- Staff presentation summarizing the American Rescue Plan
- Discussion of funding possibilities for infrastructure
- Discussion of funding possibilities for homelessness
Cultural Arts Commission
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission is holding a virtual meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 5:45 PM. The agenda includes approval of May 5, 2021 minutes, an introduction of Englewood School Liaison Emily Ancona, and old business items on a contribution to Tiny Gallery and Steamroller Art, an art project/proposal form, the Englewood Municipal Code, and in-person meetings. The commission will also discuss initiatives on bike racks and the Swedish Horse Project. No new business items are listed.
- Introduction of Englewood School Liaison Emily Ancona
- Approval of May 5, 2021 meeting minutes
- Contribution to Tiny Gallery and Steamroller Art
- Art Project/Proposal Form discussion
- Englewood Municipal Code discussion
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets June 2, 2021 to approve its agenda and May minutes, receive director's reports, and hear a presentation from Medici Consulting Group on the proposed Bonsai Apartments project. The board will also review news articles on housing and may enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under C.R.S. 24-6-402-4(F)(1). No action items or resolutions appear on the agenda beyond routine approvals.
- Presentation by Troy Gladwell & Josh Russell, Medici Consulting Group, on Bonsai Apartments IHC overview
- Proposed Bonsai Apartments: 149-unit affordable community on the former Bonsai Nursery site in Sheridan, near South Federal Boulevard and Highway 285, for households under 60% of area median income for Arapahoe County
- Financing would use 4% low-income housing tax credits and State housing credits, with applications due August 1, 2021, plus a HOME/CDBG grant from Arapahoe County and a PAB-financed mortgage
- Possible housing authority participation via a Special Limited Partnership interest and Project Based Section 8 Vouchers
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402-4(F)(1)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda lists no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings, and no decisions are scheduled. It is a procedural planning session rather than a voting meeting.
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation board meets to approve minutes from previous sessions and review new business items. The primary discussion item is a request from The Guild Englewood for rent abatement due to business struggles caused by COVID-19 and uncertainty surrounding the Englewood City Center redevelopment project. The agenda also includes public comment procedures for the virtual meeting.
- Review of The Guild Rent Relief request (Interwork Enterprises, LLC) for lease abatement through July 2021
- Approval of draft minutes from March 30, April 9, and April 19, 2021 meetings
- Virtual meeting format with Zoom instructions and written public comment deadline of May 27
Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board meets May 26, 2021 to consider resolutions adopting a 2021 Operational Plan and a 2021 Budget, which would then be submitted to Englewood City Council for approval. The agenda also includes a budget hearing, an update on tax increment and subareas, and consideration of minutes from April 28 and May 12 meetings. The meeting is held remotely under City of Englewood Emergency Ordinance No. 10 (2020).
- Resolution to adopt the 2021 Operational Plan for the Englewood Downtown Development Authority
- Budget hearing and resolution to adopt the 2021 EDDA Budget and submit it to Englewood City Council
- Tax Increment and Subarea Update
- Consideration of minutes from the April 28, 2021 regular meeting and May 12, 2021 special meeting
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes, with written comments accepted by the City Clerk
Special Non-Emergency Retirement Board Meeting
The Englewood Non-Emergency Retirement Board meets Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 4:00 PM at 1000 Englewood Pkwy in the Public Works Conference Room. The agenda lists a presentation from Innovest Portfolio Solutions on fund lineup changes, followed by an item on Member Choice. The agenda was approved by Chairperson Woodward. No dollar amounts, votes, or specific decisions are stated in the supplied agenda.
- Innovest Portfolio Solutions presentation on fund lineup changes
- Member Choice item
- Meeting held at 1000 Englewood Pkwy, Public Works Conf. Rm., Englewood, CO 80110
- Agenda approved by Chairperson Woodward
Budget Advisory Committee
The Englewood Budget Advisory Committee meets Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 5:15 PM at 1000 Englewood Pkwy. The main item is a working session for all members on a draft outline of the committee's annual report. The agenda also includes approval of the April 27, 2021 meeting minutes and member comments. The attached April 27 minutes show a Human Resources Department presentation on 2021 budget requests.
- Working session: Draft Outline of Annual Report (all members)
- Approval of Budget Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - April 27, 2021
- April 27 minutes: Human Resources Department presentation by Director Ronda Henger on 2021 budget requests
- April 27 minutes: motion to approve March 23, 2021 minutes carried (moved by Suzanne Dircksen, seconded by Josh Newell)
- Agenda approved by Chair Nunnenkamp via email on Friday, May 7, 2021
City Council Special Meeting - Board and Commission Interviews
Englewood's City Council held a special workshop meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021, starting at 5:45 PM, conducted by teleconference. The agenda covers application review from 5:45 to 6:00 p.m., board and commission interviews from 6:00 to 9:10 p.m., and a City Council interview discussion. The agenda does not name applicants, boards, or any decisions, so no outcomes are established by this document.
- Application review scheduled 5:45–6:00 p.m.
- Board and commission interviews scheduled 6:00–9:10 p.m.
- City Council interview discussion follows the interviews
- Meeting held by teleconference; public viewing link provided (YouTube)
- Accessibility accommodations available by calling 303-762-2405 at least 48 hours in advance
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission meets on May 19, 2021 to review old business including City Council's response to 16-6-11 amendments, historic versus development neighborhoods, and designating the Skerritt House. New business includes the Unified Development Code rewrite regarding adaptive reuse. The agenda also includes approval of May 3, 2021 minutes and a public forum.
- Designating Skerritt House
- City Council Response to 16-6-11 Amendments
- Historic neighborhoods vs. development neighborhoods
- Unified Development Code Rewrite - Adaptive Reuse
- Approval of May 3, 2021 minutes
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meets May 19, 2021 to discuss updates to the dangerous dog code (Ordinance #5, Title 7), review proposed tree and shrub code revisions, and consider programs to help residents with Emerald Ash Borer and ash trees. The committee will also hear an update on code enforcement activities and consider results of an off-leash task force survey. Public comment is allowed at the start of the meeting.
- Review of Dangerous Dog code: Ordinance #5 - Ordinance Title 7 updates
- Off-Leash Task Force survey results
- Proposed changes to tree/shrub code, including prohibiting ash trees and licensing tree operators
- Proposed recommendations/programs to assist residents with EAB/Ash Trees
- Consideration of minutes from April 21, 2021
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda lists no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings, and no decisions are scheduled. It is a procedural planning session; the only other content is a disability-accommodation notice.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review and finalize recommendations for 2022 capital projects to send to the City Manager. The agenda also includes a discussion on the CityCenter redevelopment, specifically the recommended rezoning strategy following a recent community presentation. Staff indicated that a formal public hearing on the CityCenter rezoning is scheduled for June 22, 2021.
- Review of Tier 1 capital project recommendations, including $8,400,000 for Broadway/285 Interchange Grant
- Discussion of CityCenter rezoning strategy following an April 27 community meeting
- Capital projects include $1,200,000 for Union Ave Repaving and $500,000 for Dartmouth Ave Reconstruct
- Stormwater improvements listed at $19,000,000 for South Englewood and $2,800,000 for Hospital Project on Old Hampden Avenue
- Upcoming public hearing on CityCenter rezoning scheduled for June 22, 2021
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Teleconferenced City Council Regular
Englewood City Council meets by teleconference on May 17, 2021, for a study session and regular meeting. Council will discuss proposed changes to historic preservation rules (Title 16-6-11) and whether to return to hybrid or in-person meetings. On the regular agenda, council considers several ordinances and resolutions, including a $1,318,481 contract for storm sewer design and a $286,573 increase to the Dartmouth Avenue bridge project budget.
- Study session on proposed changes to Title 16-6-11 historic preservation and landmark protections
- CB 20: second amendment to CDOT agreement for Dartmouth Avenue bridge over the South Platte River, adding $286,573.00 to the project budget
- Motion to award HDR Engineering, Inc. a $1,318,481.00 professional services agreement for South Englewood Storm Sewer Outfall Project design
- 2021 Budget Supplemental No. 5: $675,674 transfer to the Public Improvement Fund
- CB 15 and CB 18: intergovernmental agreements with CDOT for West Dartmouth Avenue multimodal safety and Floyd Avenue & S. Elati Street intersection improvements
Firefighters Pension Board
The Englewood Firefighters Pension Board met to approve previous minutes and review quarterly documents from the Firefighters Pension Plan of America. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items, with no new ordinances or budget decisions listed.
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2021
- Review of FPPA quarterly documents
- Next meeting scheduled for August 12, 2021
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Englewood, CO Parks and Recreation Commission meets by teleconference on May 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of April 8, 2021 minutes, public comment, and new business items on a Cushing Skate Park mural, an aquatics update, a 2022 capital budget review, and a discussion of in-person meetings in Englewood parks. Old business covers an April 26 City Council meeting/off-leash survey and task force update and a parks improvement project update. The attached April 8 minutes show the commission approved $308,802 from the Park Fee in Lieu Fund and $367,145 from the Scott Property Fund for park improvements.
- Cushing Skate Park Mural presentation by Lindsay Peterson & Kim Young, Colorado's Finest High School of Choice
- Aquatics Update by Brad Anderson
- 2022 Capital Budget Review by Underhill
- Discussion of in-person meetings in Englewood parks
- April 26 City Council meeting/off-leash survey and task force update
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee meets on May 13, 2021, to discuss old business including the Bike Share Program, an alley maintenance update, and a vacant alternate member seat, and new business covering draft 2022 transportation-related capital improvement projects. Public comment includes a presentation on a Hollywood-style curb and written comments on a state grant opportunity, Floyd Ave & Floyd Pl. traffic, and an E Dartmouth protected bike lane. The committee will also approve minutes from its April 8, 2021 meeting.
- Draft 2022 Transportation-Related Capital Improvement Projects discussed under new business
- Alley Maintenance Program update: 374 alleys (42.2 miles), 332 unpaved; Zone 4 contract possible City Council award June 7, 2021
- Written comments: Christine Brinker on CDOT Revitalizing Main Streets grants (up to $2 million and up to $150,000 per project)
- Letters from Tom Sanders on Floyd Ave & Floyd Pl. traffic and University Blvd. speed and lane concerns
- Email from Sara Harkness opposing removal of parking on E Dartmouth Ave for a protected bike lane
Englewood Downtown Development Authority Special Meeting
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority held a special virtual meeting to discuss Tax Increment Financing, the proposed 2021 operating plan and budget, and a grant update. No final votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda text, which lists these items as discussion points only.
- Tax Increment Financing overview and discussion
- 2021 Proposed Operating Plan and Budget discussion
- Grant update
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The City of Englewood listed a Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting for Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM, to be held by teleconference. The only substantive agenda entry states that the meeting is cancelled. No items were decided, proposed, or discussed in the supplied agenda.
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda contains no specific items, contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts — only the general purpose of the meeting and a disability-accommodation notice. No decisions are scheduled in the document provided.
Non-Emergency Retirement Board Meeting
The Non-Emergency Retirement Board (NERP) meets to review quarterly financial reports from its investment and valuation firms. The agenda includes a discussion on an employee elected vacancy and legal matters regarding the NERP attorney. No specific retirement approvals or new business items are listed for this session.
- Quarterly reports from Gabriel Roeder Smith and Company and Innovest Portfolio Solutions
- Discussion of an employee elected vacancy
- Review of NERP attorney matters
- Next meeting scheduled for August 10, 2021
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board meets Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM by teleconference. The agenda includes approval of April 13 minutes, reports on April statistics and the 2021 action plan, and two new-business discussions: future library capital improvement projects and in-person meetings. Public comment is available via Zoom or written submission by noon May 10.
- New business: Future Library Capital Improvement Projects (3 min) - Underhill and Mullis
- New business: In-person Meetings (3 min) - Wilson
- Reports: Library Statistical Report - April 2021 and Library Action Plan - April 2021
- Approval of Minutes for April 13, 2021
- Public comment accepted via Zoom or written to [email protected] until noon May 10
Keep Englewood Beautiful
The Keep Englewood Beautiful commission is holding a teleconferenced meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM. The agenda lists approval of the April 13, 2021 draft minutes, a public forum, and discussion of upcoming tasks and events including sustainability, the Depot Project, and a June cleanup. The agenda also reserves time for commissioner, staff, and council liaison items as needed, with adjournment scheduled for 7:30 PM. The attached April 13 minutes show that meeting approved the March 9, 2021 minutes 5-0 and discussed a propagation garden and a summer cleanup.
- Approval of the April 13, 2021 draft minutes
- Public forum with written comments accepted until 12 p.m. Monday May 10
- Upcoming tasks and events: sustainability, Depot Project, June cleanup
- April 13, 2021 minutes approved the March 9, 2021 minutes 5-0
- April 13 discussion included a propagation garden and a summer cleanup
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Police Officers Pension Board
The Englewood Police Officers Pension Board held a teleconference meeting on May 11, 2021, chaired by George Egri. The agenda covers routine business: calling the meeting to order, roll call, and approving the minutes of the February 9, 2021 meeting. Old business includes a review of FPPA (Fire and Police Pension Association) reports and investment and return-on-investment research. The next meeting is set for August 11, 2021 at 12:30pm.
- Approval of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of FPPA Reports
- Investment and ROI Research
- Next meeting scheduled for August 11, 2021 at 12:30pm
Water and Sewer Board
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board meets May 11, 2021 to consider recommending that City Council approve a license agreement with Xcel Energy for a buried natural gas line crossing the City Ditch easement at 501 E. Hampden Avenue. The Board will also consider recommending a WIFIA loan application with a $100,000 application fee, and will hear the proposed 2022 Utilities Capital Improvement Program budget. The agenda also includes approval of April 13, 2021 minutes and a public forum.
- City Ditch Crossing License Agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel) for a buried natural gas line over the City Ditch easement at 501 E. Hampden Avenue
- WIFIA loan application recommendation and appropriation of a $100,000 application fee
- Proposed 2022 Utilities Capital Improvement Program budget presentation
- Approval of minutes from the April 13, 2021 Water and Sewer Board meeting
- Public forum with written comments accepted until 12 p.m. on May 11, 2021
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Teleconference City Council Workshop
The City Council is interviewing community members to select up to five individuals for a steering committee overseeing the rewrite of the Unified Development Code. This committee will work alongside the Planning and Zoning Commission to guide the technical redrafting process and assist in selecting a consulting firm. The project aims to update land use regulations to align with city strategic goals for neighborhoods, transportation, and sustainability.
- Interviews for up to five community members to join the Unified Development Code steering committee
- Steering committee will include nine Planning and Zoning Commission members
- 2021 budget allocates $200,000 for consulting and legal services for the code rewrite
- Committee duties include assisting in the selection of a qualified consulting firm
- Process follows a 2020 agreement with Logan Simpson LLC for community engagement
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets May 5, 2021 by videoconference to vote on Resolution #6 approving the 2020 audit report and to discuss returning to in-person meetings. The board will also hear the executive director's report, financial reports, and occupancy reports, and review news articles on housing topics. An executive session on personnel matters is scheduled.
- Resolution #6: Approval of 2020 Audit Report
- Discussion on returning to in-person meetings, with CDC and Tri-County Health Department guidance referenced
- Scheduled visitor Timothy Ahopelto of Hinkle & Company, PC
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters under C.R.S. 24-6-402-4(F)(1)
- Information agenda includes articles on affordable housing and a proposed apartment project at the old Sports Authority site in Englewood
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Cultural Arts Commission
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission meets May 5, 2021 to hear presentations on two student mural projects and civic art proposals, and to discuss returning to in-person meetings, a new art proposal form, and the municipal code. Old business includes updates on bike racks, events, a Swedish horse project, and Romans Park mushrooms. The agenda is mostly discussion items; no votes or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda itself.
- Cushing Skate Park Mural presentation by Kimberly Young and Colorado's Finest High School of Choice students
- LDCT Student Mural Project presentation by Britt Fuiks and Amanda Wolf
- Civic Art Projects presentation by Angela Forster, including a steamroller print event and tiny gallery proposal
- Discussion of returning to in-person meetings and a new Art/Project Proposal Form
- Old business updates on bike racks, events, Swedish horse project, and Romans Park mushrooms
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda contains no specific items, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts — only the meeting notice, a disability-accommodation line, and the discussion topic. No decisions are scheduled.
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council and Study Session agendas
- No specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or fee changes listed on this agenda
- Meeting held by teleconference at 8:30 AM on May 4, 2021
- Disability accommodations available by calling 303-762-2405 at least 48 hours in advance
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the draft 2022 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan, focusing on Tier 1 projects in the Public Improvement Fund and Capital Projects Fund. Under the City Charter, the Commission must recommend a prioritized list of capital improvements to the City Manager at least 90 days before the budget. Staff note that roughly $18 million in Tier 1 requests far exceeds the approximately $5 million available for 2022.
- Tier 1 projects in the Public Improvement Fund and Capital Projects Fund total about $18 million; all projects across those funds total about $25.4 million
- Only about $5 million is available for 2022 capital projects
- Commission's charter duty: submit a ranked capital improvement recommendation to the City Manager at least 90 days before the budget
- Conservation Trust Fund draws on the city's share of Colorado State Lottery proceeds; Open Space Fund draws on the city's share of the 0.25% Arapahoe County Open Space Sales Tax
- Water and Sewer Fund capital projects were intentionally removed from this document pending review by the Water and Sewer Board
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission holds a special virtual meeting on May 3, 2021, with a main agenda item on preparing for a City Council meeting about Historic Landmark Protection Language. The agenda also includes approval of draft April 21, 2021 minutes and a public forum. The attached draft language would revise Englewood's historic preservation rules, covering landmark and district designation, owner-approval thresholds, and certificates of appropriateness for exterior work.
- Preparation for City Council meeting on Historic Landmark Protection Language (agenda item 4)
- Approval of draft April 21, 2021 minutes
- Public forum with three-minute comment limit; written comments accepted until 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2021 (date as written in agenda)
- Draft ordinance text would require written approval from owners of at least 50 percent of properties in a proposed historic district
- Draft text would require a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior construction, alteration, relocation, or demolition on landmarks or properties in historic districts
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Malley Center Trust Fund Board
The Malley Center Trust Fund Board meets to hear a recap of an April 5, 2021 City Council presentation on 2021 Trust Fund project requests and a COVID-19 update on programs, services, and the Malley vaccination site. Trustees will also discuss a vacancy on the board and review the Trust Fund financial report and the Parks, Recreation, Library and Golf report. The agenda also includes approval of the February 1, 2021 minutes and time for public comment.
- Review of April 5, 2021 City Council presentation on Trust Fund project requests for 2021 (Underhill and Boyd)
- COVID-19 update on programs and services and the Malley vaccination site (Boyd)
- Discussion of a Malley Trust Fund vacancy (Boyd)
- Trust Fund financial report showing a fund balance of $389,563.67 as of 2/28/2021
- Approval of minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting
Teleconferenced City Council Special/Regular
Englewood City Council holds a teleconferenced special/regular meeting on May 3, 2021, with a study session on the preliminary 2022-2026 five-year Capital Improvement Plan project requests. Department directors will present prioritized Tier 1 projects totaling about $18 million, while roughly $5 million is estimated available. Council is asked to recommend which projects to include in the 2022 budget and whether to prepare ballot language for a property mill levy tax for parks, recreation, and library projects. The agenda also includes consent items, first- and second-reading ordinances, and an executive session on the potential sale of the Municipal Fire Training Center.
- Study session on 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan: ~$18M in Tier 1 requests vs. ~$5M available
- CB 10 - Annual IGA with RTD for Englewood Trolley funding cost-sharing
- CB 13 - CDBG agreement with Arapahoe County for Energy Efficient Englewood (E3) program, 2020/2021 cycle
- Change Order No. 2 with Keesen Enterprises, Inc. for EEF Snow & Ice Control Services, $150,000.00
- Renewal of professional service agreement with Stifel for public financing analysis and advice, $120,000
Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board holds its organizational meeting, considering resolutions to adopt rules of procedure and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Englewood. The board will elect a chair, vice-chair, and treasurer, and set a regular meeting schedule. It will also review a proposed Year One operational plan and 2021 budget, and schedule a budget hearing and a work session on tax increment financing.
- Consider resolution adopting EDDA Rules of Procedure and designating the City website as the official posting place for legal notices
- Consider resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the EDDA and the City of Englewood
- Elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer; proposed regular meetings the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm
- Review proposed Year One Operational Plan and proposed 2021 EDDA budget; proposed budget hearing May 26 at 3:30 pm
- Schedule a work session on Tax Increment Financing, proposed May 12 at 3:00 pm
Budget Advisory Committee
The Englewood Budget Advisory Committee meets April 27, 2021 to hear a Human Resources Department presentation from Director Ronda Henger on 2021 budget requests. The committee will also vote on minutes from its March 23, 2021 meeting. The HR presentation asks the committee to discuss which three projects place the most financial strain on the department and how a 10% budget increase would be allocated.
- HR Department presentation by Director Ronda Henger on 2021 budget requests
- HR 2021 requests include hiring a Training & Development Specialist and an HR Business Partner/Representative
- HR requests also include implementing the UKG T&D module, reinstating the DDI training program, and conducting a compensation survey
- Approval of March 23, 2021 Budget Advisory Committee minutes
- HR reports average FTE fell from 9.5 (2017-2019) to 6.3 (2020)
Englewood Station/CityCenter Redevelopment, Revitalization, Reinvention
This April 27, 2021 virtual community meeting covers the proposed redevelopment of the Englewood Station/CityCenter site, a roughly 22-acre area that includes the former Weingarten property and city-owned land. City staff and Tryba Architects present site history, the reasons for redevelopment, and a recommended rezoning strategy. The meeting is informational and discussion-based; no final decisions are scheduled, with formal Planning and Zoning and City Council hearings anticipated in June and July 2021.
- Recommended rezoning of CityCenter from PUD to MU-B-1, plus a new Transit Station Area (TSA) overlay district
- Proposed MU-B-1 text amendments to allow hotels and to limit the commercial ground-floor requirement to the historic Broadway Main Street area
- Framework Agreement with LNR Partners would terminate the ground lease and enable transfer of the former Weingarten property to three buyers, including SKB
- Council previously endorsed a 350+/- unit residential project on the south half of Block C (Office Depot-Harbor Freight)
- Proposed residential density of 75-125 units/acre and parking ratios of 1.0 space/unit; structured parking cited at $35,000 per space
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a teleconference agenda-setting meeting between Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis. The only listed item is a discussion of upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled in this agenda.
- Discussion of upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions
- Meeting held by teleconference
- No action items or public hearings listed
Teleconferenced City Council Special Meeting
Englewood's City Council holds a teleconferenced special meeting on April 26, 2021, starting with an executive session on City Attorney contract negotiations and selection of a DDA Council Representative. The council then receives a monthly financial update and hears Polco survey findings on a proposed dog park. It also considers creating a local improvement district for alley paving in the 3900 block between Broadway and Acoma Street.
- Executive session on City Attorney contract negotiations under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)
- Selection of a DDA Council Representative
- Monthly financial update: General Fund receipts of $13,039,000, 24.8% of budgeted revenue through March 2021
- Polco presentation of Englewood Dog Park Survey findings
- Consideration of a local improvement district for alley paving in the 3900 block between Broadway and Acoma Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission meets virtually on April 21, 2021. The agenda includes approval of March 17 minutes, continued discussion of amendments to Title 16-6-11 with landmark protections, a comparison of historic versus development neighborhoods, and possible designation of the Skerritt House. New business includes a presentation to City Council.
- Approval of draft March 17, 2021 minutes
- Status of amendments to 16-6-11 with landmark protections
- Discussion of historic neighborhoods vs. development neighborhoods
- Possible designation of the Skerritt House
- Presentation to City Council
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meets April 21, 2021 to approve March minutes, hear a code enforcement update from Manager David Lewis Jr., and continue work on the Emerald Ash Borer. Under unfinished business, members will review and discuss proposed changes to the tree/shrub code and proposed programs to assist residents, then set next steps. The meeting is held by Zoom and includes a public forum.
- Review and discuss proposed changes to tree/shrub code (unfinished business)
- Review and discuss proposed recommendations/programs to assist residents
- Update from Code Enforcement Manager David Lewis Jr. on significant events
- Consideration of minutes from March 17, 2021
- Public forum with three-minute limit; written comments due by noon April 21 to [email protected]
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting for Englewood, CO, held by teleconference on April 20, 2021. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis are scheduled to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda lists no specific items, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM was cancelled by Chair Austin. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion; the only substantive entry is the cancellation notice. The document also includes a standard disability-accommodation notice.
- Meeting cancelled by Chair Austin
- No agenda items were scheduled for action or discussion
- Standard disability accommodation notice included (contact City of Englewood at 303-762-2405 at least 48 hours in advance)
Teleconferenced City Council Regular
The Englewood City Council meets by teleconference to interview finalists for city attorney, including executive sessions on negotiation strategy. In open session, the council will consider routine consent items and several contracts and budget measures, including a storm sewer cleaning contract and a records management software agreement. It will also hear public comment and a COVID-19 update.
- Executive session to discuss City Attorney candidates under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)
- Contract with Pro-Pipe, Inc. for North Englewood Storm Sewer Cleaning at $140,978.50 plus 10% contingency of $14,097.85
- MCCi Laserfiche records management software contract for $134,753.75
- First reading of CB 10 for an RTD intergovernmental agreement on Englewood Trolley funding
- Public comment from resident Simone Powledge on a proposed alley right-of-way vacation
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation is meeting to consider Change Order 2 to its snow and ice removal contract with Keesen Landscape Services, Inc., adding $150,000 after the March 2021 blizzard pushed invoicing past the current $380,000 budget. Staff recommend approving the increase, which would raise the contract to $530,000, funded from EEF budget line 85-8501-55401 R&M General. The board will also review 2021 financials and an insurance valuation report.
- Change Order 2 with Keesen Landscape Services, Inc. would add $150,000, raising the snow removal contract from $380,000 to $530,000
- Staff memo says March blizzard invoicing surpassed the $380,000 budget by $122,057.52 (change order document states $95,725.00)
- Funding proposed from EEF line item 85-8501-55401 R&M General, with a reported balance of $753,625.13
- Review of 2021 CAM budget and actuals as of 03-31-2021, EEF balance sheet, and TNW report
- Insurance valuation report (EnglewoodInsValRpt) on the agenda
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals is holding a virtual public hearing on Case VAR2021-005, a request by property owner Antwun Baker for a variance to build a 6-foot solid privacy fence within the front setback at 681 East Belleview Avenue in the R-1-B zone district. The board will also vote on approving findings of fact for two earlier cases, VAR2021-002 (2925 S. Bannock St.) and VAR2021-001 (351 Englewood Pkwy), and on the March 10, 2021 draft minutes. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including staff, attorney, and board member items.
- Public hearing on Case VAR2021-005: variance for a 6-foot solid privacy fence in the front setback at 681 East Belleview Ave. (R-1-B zone)
- Approval of findings of fact for Case VAR2021-002, 2925 S. Bannock St.
- Approval of findings of fact for Case VAR2021-001, 351 Englewood Pkwy
- Approval of March 10, 2021 draft minutes
- Virtual hearing via Zoom; written comments due to Community Development by 12 p.m. Monday April 12
Teleconference City Council Special Meeting
Englewood's City Council is holding a special meeting by teleconference on April 13, 2021, whose only substantive item is an executive session closed to the public. The stated purpose is to determine negotiating positions and instruct negotiators under C.R.S. Section 24-6402(4)(e), and the topic is interviews of City Attorney candidates. The agenda notes it was amended to add Agenda Item 5, action as a result of the executive session; no other business, contracts, or public hearings appear on the agenda.
- Executive session (closed to the public) to interview City Attorney candidates
- Stated legal purpose: determining positions relative to negotiations and/or instructing negotiators under C.R.S. Section 24-6402(4)(e)
- Agenda amended to add Agenda Item 5, action as a result of the executive session
- Executive session participants listed include Mayor Linda Olson, five council members, HR Director Ronda Henger, and GOV HR recruiters Heidi Voorhees and Charlene Stevens
- Meeting held by teleconference with a YouTube viewing link; no dollar amounts or ordinances on the agenda
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board meets virtually on April 13, 2021. The agenda includes reports on March library statistics and the 2021 action plan, a preview of the Summer Reading Program, and an update on library services and resources for patrons experiencing homelessness. The meeting also includes approval of the March 9, 2021 minutes and time for public comment.
- Summer Reading Program preview presented by Children's Librarian Kimberly Powers
- Update on services and resources in the library for homeless patrons, presented by Library & Cultural Arts Manager Mark Mullis
- Library Statistical Report for March 2021 and Library Action Plan for March 2021 presented by Mark Mullis
- Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2021 meeting
- Public comment accepted via teleconference or written submission to [email protected] until noon on April 12, 2021
Keep Englewood Beautiful
The Keep Englewood Beautiful commission meets by teleconference on April 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM. The agenda covers approval of the March 9, 2021 draft minutes, a public forum, and updates on upcoming tasks including a propagation garden and a summer cleanup. No action items, contracts, or public hearings appear on this agenda.
- Approval of the March 9, 2021 draft minutes
- Public forum with written comments accepted until 12 p.m. Monday April 12
- Upcoming tasks: propagation garden
- Upcoming tasks: cleanup this summer
- March 9 minutes show a carried motion to approve $5,000 of KEB funding for the Pollinator Garden at Englewood Depot Park
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Water and Sewer Board
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board meets by teleconference on April 13, 2021. Members will consider a recommended motion to ask City Council to approve buying server equipment from ConvergeOne for $253,317.00 for the SCADA Server Virtualization Project. Staff will also present updates on City Ditch, annual hydrant flushing, and the transition to monthly utility billing, and will note a board member vacancy with applications due April 19, 2021.
- Recommended motion to recommend City Council approve purchase of server equipment from ConvergeOne for $253,317.00 for the Utilities Department SCADA Server Virtualization Project
- City Ditch updates presentation, including annual O&M reimbursement where Englewood has historically paid 83% of costs while using 48% of delivered water
- Hydrant flushing scheduled April 12-16
- Monthly billing feedback and FAQ discussion led by Utilities Director Pieter Van Ry
- Water and Sewer Board member vacancy; applications due April 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Teleconference City Council Special Meeting
Englewood's City Council is holding a special teleconference meeting on April 12, 2021, that consists almost entirely of an executive session. The closed session is for determining negotiation positions and strategy under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e), and the council will conduct City Attorney interviews. No public votes, ordinances, or contracts are listed on the agenda.
- Special meeting held by teleconference, viewable on YouTube
- Executive session closed to the public under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e)
- City Council conducting City Attorney interviews
- Agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, executive session, adjournment
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation board is meeting to consider a First Amendment to its Preliminary Development Agreement with SKB (Scanlan Kemper Bard) for redevelopment of CityCenter, extending the term to November 15, 2021. The board will also consider a bylaws amendment. The extension is driven by COVID-19 market impacts and the failure of a November 2020 DDA ballot question by 9 votes that would have authorized tax-increment bonds for public improvements. The board may also recommend that City Council approve the amendment.
- First Amendment to Preliminary Development Agreement with SKB extends PDA term to November 15, 2021, with possible further 30-day extensions
- EEF is funding special counsel legal fees up to $150,000 in 2021 for the SKB agreement
- SKB has expended approximately $400,000 under the PDA to date
- DDA debt authorization question that failed by 9 votes in November 2020 may return to the ballot in November 2021, subject to City Council approval
- Fourth Amendment to EEF Bylaws also on the agenda
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets April 8, 2021 by teleconference to hear a report on the Malley Center and Parks and Recreation Trust Funds and a presentation on the park renovation project. Staff will also give an update on the off-leash dog survey. The agenda includes approval of the March 11, 2021 minutes and time for public comment.
- Park Renovation Project update from Director Underhill, tied to ITB-21-002 bids for Baker, Cushing, and Centennial parks
- Malley Center Trust Fund and Parks and Recreation Trust Fund report from Recreation Manager Boyd
- Off-Leash Survey Update from Director Underhill, based on the Englewood Dog Park Survey Report
- Approval of March 11, 2021 meeting minutes
- Public comment accepted by teleconference or written submission until noon April 7, 2021
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee meets to hear a DRCOG 2050 regional transportation plan presentation and take up old business on organized garbage collection, temporary street closures, and the Dartmouth Avenue corridor bike lanes and roundabouts. The Dartmouth item includes a consultant memo responding to resident concerns about narrow bike lanes and roundabout safety. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; most items are updates or informational presentations.
- Informational presentation on the DRCOG 2050 Regional Transportation Plan
- Update on organized garbage and recycling collection; a draft RFP may go to City Council in May 2021, with possible implementation in mid-2022
- Update on temporary street closures: estimated $23,000 pilot was not implemented after Arapahoe County denied CARES Act funding
- Dartmouth Avenue corridor: consultant memo responds to concerns on bike lanes and proposed roundabouts at S. Logan, S. Clarkson, and S. Downing streets
- New business discussion on 'Speed vs. Safety Road Design'
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets April 7, 2021 by videoconference to approve its agenda and February meeting minutes and receive director's, financial, and occupancy reports. No discussion items, motions, or resolutions are listed, and no new business is scheduled. The board will hear information items on a state affordable housing tax credit report, a news article on Colorado rent-assistance backlogs, and a Starry/PCs for People press release.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher lottery opens online only April 5-6 via Yardi Rent Café
- Director's report notes a weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Malley Recreation Center; about 60 residents received first doses
- Information item: CHFA State Affordable Housing Tax Credit 2020 Annual Report
- Information item: Colorado Sun article on a 20,000-applicant backlog for rent assistance
- No discussion items, motions, resolutions, or new business listed on the agenda
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Cultural Arts Commission
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission meets by teleconference to hear three new-business presentations: the Little Dry Creek Englewood Mural Project, Wayfinding Art with City Manager Lewis, and a Romans Park Mushrooms proposal. It also reviews the Cultural Arts Plan and gets updates on the Creative Crosswalk and Swedish Horse initiatives. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and approval of the March 3, 2021 minutes.
- Little Dry Creek Englewood Mural Project presentation by Britt Fuiks and Amanda Wolf (15 min)
- Wayfinding Art presentation by City Manager Lewis, referencing draft wayfinding/placemaking and Hampden medians concept plans (15 min)
- Romans Park Mushrooms proposal by Underhill (2-3 min)
- Arts Plan Review by Ambler/Carroll/Pohl (10 min)
- Initiative updates: Creative Crosswalk application for Grow and Gather, and Swedish Horse Project
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis discuss what will go on future Regular Council meeting and Study Session agendas. The posted agenda lists no specific items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings. It is essentially a procedural planning session, and the only other content is a disability-accommodation notice.
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council and Study Session agendas
- No specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or dollar amounts listed on the posted agenda
- Meeting held by teleconference at 8:30 AM
- Disability accommodation requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance via 303-762-2405
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the final Unified Development Code (UDC) Assessment Report, a five-month study of the city's development rules last comprehensively updated in 2004. The report identifies five priority topics — residential design standards, neighborhood character, housing attainability, parking vs. walkability, and sustainability — and may guide a full UDC rewrite. An RFP for the rewrite has been published, with consultant selection and a City Council contract possible by June.
- Discussion of the Final Unified Development Code (UDC) Assessment Report with staff Wade Burkholder and consultant Jennifer Gardner of Logan Simpson
- Report stems from a five-month outreach study; UDC has not been comprehensively amended since 2004
- Five priority topics: residential dimensional/design standards, neighborhood character, housing attainability, parking vs. walkability, sustainability/green infrastructure
- RFP published for full UDC rewrite; consultant contract approval by City Council could occur as early as June
- Staff recommends a steering committee including Planning and Zoning Commission and community members be formed before interviewing consulting firms
Teleconferenced City Council Regular
Englewood City Council meets by teleconference to review preliminary 2022 revenue and expenditure forecast assumptions and to consider capital and one-time supplemental budget expenditures funded by 2020 CARES Act reimbursements, carryover funds, and the Unassigned Fund Balance. Council will also vote on a consent agenda covering ordinances, grants, and multiple equipment purchases, and hear a study session on spending Malley Trust Funds. Several items are votes on resolutions, motions, and ordinances, while the budget and Malley discussions are for direction and information.
- Malley Trust Fund purchases totaling $14,623 for the Malley Center, including a Buzz resource room display case, AV equipment for virtual classes, acoustic panels, and marketing materials
- Preliminary 2022 revenue and expenditure forecast with a five-year General Fund projection; staff seek Council guidance on budget assumptions and possible use of the Unassigned Fund Balance
- Equipment purchases via the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund: John Elway Chevrolet $812,555.00, Transwest Truck Trailer RV $231,864.00, John Deere $122,798.99, and Daniels Long Chevrolet $112,609.00
- Grant application for a National Fitness Campaign outdoor fitness court at Cushing Park for $25,000, and a Jason Park Amenity Improvements grant through Arapahoe County Open Space listed at $350,00
- Ordinance CB 11 to remove the requirement that a person addressing Council provide their address, and CB 12 for vacation of alley right-of-way requested by Alpine Englewood Opportunity Business LLC
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation meets to vote on approving minutes from two February meetings and to take up three new business items: a fountain maintenance purchase order, a security camera upgrade purchase order, and a rent deferment request from The Guild coworking space. The fountain and camera items are staff recommendations to award contracts, while the Guild item concerns a tenant's request to abate rent amid redevelopment uncertainty. Public comment is available by Zoom or written submission.
- Fountain maintenance purchase order to K&M Enterprise, not-to-exceed $47,305, including $4,300 painting and $12,000 contingency (2020 cost was $34,548.59)
- Security camera upgrade purchase order to HS3 Tech for $47,708.58, the low bid over Wizard Works at $53,394.00
- The Guild Englewood requests full rent abatement effective December 1, 2020 through at least July 2021, citing COVID-19 and City Center redevelopment uncertainty
- Approval of draft minutes from the February 5 and February 26, 2021 meetings
- Public comment accepted via Zoom or written submission to [email protected] by 9 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2021
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a brief agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The posted agenda contains no specific items, contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts — only the meeting's purpose and logistics. It is scheduled as a teleconference on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 8:30 AM.
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council and Study Session agendas
- Meeting held by teleconference
- No specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or fee changes listed on the posted agenda
- Accessibility accommodation notice: contact City of Englewood at 303-762-2405 at least 48 hours in advance
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing proposed amendments to the 2021 Capital Improvement Plan that would add projects funded by $750,000 in CARES Act reimbursements, about $1.6 million in 2020 surplus, $4.8 million from the Long Term Asset Reserve, and $3.565 million from the Unassigned Fund Balance. Staff is asking the Commission to discuss the projects and provide a recommendation. The agenda also includes approval of the March 2, 2021 minutes and a public forum; no rezonings or public hearings are scheduled.
- Proposed 2021 CIP amendments totaling roughly $10.7M across four funding sources
- $750,000 CARES Act projects including $135,000 business grants and $86,410 homelessness plan implementation
- $4.8M LTAR proposal includes $2.8M early payoff of 1998 Civic Center debt and $2M Little Dry Creek Plaza Phase II
- $3.6M Unassigned Fund Balance list includes $810,000 Rail Trail Segments 1&2 and $500,000 Broadway & 285 bridge enhancement
- Commission asked to give a recommendation on the proposed projects
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
The City of Englewood's Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 8:30 AM was canceled. The only agenda item states the meeting was canceled, so no decisions, discussions, or votes took place at this meeting. The notice also includes a standard disability-accommodation line with a city phone number.
- Meeting canceled; no business conducted
- Scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 8:30 AM
- Notice lists a disability-accommodation contact at 303-762-2405
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee meets to hear a Utilities Department presentation on the Water and Sewer Master Plan and the 2020 rate study. The presentation covers 15-year capital improvement estimates, proposed water and sewer rate increases, a proposed $15/month water capital improvement fee, and updated connection fees. The committee will also receive Council Member Steve Ward's resignation and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Water Fund 15-year CIP estimate totals $167,680,000, including $11,840,000 in high-priority projects (1-2 years)
- Sewer/SPWRP 15-year CIP estimate totals $235,888,000, including $28,201,000 in high-priority items
- Proposed $15/month water Capital Improvement Fee for a 3/4-inch meter, with residential bills rising about $14.71-$16.29/month depending on usage
- Proposed FY2021 connection fees: water resources $17,504, water system $1,472, sewer collection $1,200, sewer treatment $1,400
- Council Member Steve Ward to address the committee regarding his resignation following appointment to fill the City Council vacancy left by John Stone
Teleconferenced City Council Special
Englewood City Council holds a teleconferenced special meeting covering a monthly financial update, the 2021 Fourth of July celebration, utility customer assistance and billing changes, sewer connector district rates, a development code assessment, and the potential sale of two city properties. Most items are information or direction discussions rather than votes. Staff also recommends a motion to select a legal firm for 3 to 5 months.
- Monthly financial update: General Fund receipts of $5,188,030 through January 2021, 9.9% of budgeted revenue
- 4th of July options: traditional fireworks (Englewood cost about $45,780.55 after contributions) vs. smaller event (about $15,000) vs. no celebration
- Utility Customer Assistance Program (CAP) near-term and long-term options discussed with Stantec consultant
- Utility billing conversion from quarterly to monthly, and sewer connector district rate analysis for areas outside city limits
- Unified Development Code assessment report and potential sale of two city properties; staff recommends motion to select a legal firm for 3 to 5 months
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meets March 17, 2021 to hear a presentation from Dave Lee on the emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation and the City's response, and to brainstorm resident, city, and code enforcement needs. The committee will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, receive updates from the Code Enforcement Supervisor and City Council liaison, and consider minutes from February 18, 2021. The agenda is largely discussion and updates; no ordinances or contracts are up for a vote.
- Dave Lee (Parks & Rec) to present on EAB infestation and the City's response
- Brainstorm on EAB needs for residents, city, and code enforcement, referencing the tree/shrub code as is
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Consideration of February 18, 2021 draft minutes
- Public forum with written comments due to [email protected] by noon March 17, 2021
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission meets March 17, 2021 to continue old business on amendments to the city's historic preservation code (16-6-11), discuss historic versus development neighborhoods, a survey grant application, and designating the Skerritt House. New business includes a presentation to City Council and updates from the Colorado Preservation Conference. The agenda is largely discussion and status updates; no votes or dollar amounts are listed.
- Status of amendments to code section 16-6-11 with landmark protections, using a City Attorney draft
- Discussion of historic neighborhoods versus development neighborhoods
- Survey grant application under old business
- Designating the Skerritt House and preservation easement
- Presentation to City Council and Colorado Preservation Conference updates
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The agenda contains no specific items, votes, contracts, or public hearings — only the procedural purpose of planning future meetings. No decisions are scheduled to be made at this meeting.
- Meeting held by teleconference at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, March 16, 2021
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council and Study Session agendas
- No specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or public hearings listed on this agenda
- Accessibility accommodation notice: contact the City at 303-762-2405 at least 48 hours in advance
City Council Regular
Englewood City Council meets by teleconference to discuss the city's 2022 budget process and options for capital and one-time spending using 2020 CARES Act reimbursements, carryover funds, and the Unassigned Fund Balance. The council will also hold a public hearing on a request to vacate an alley right-of-way near S. Marion St. and S. Lafayette St., and consider ordinances on stormwater revenue bonds and a site development plan at 3001 S. Galapago Street. New council member Steven Ward will be sworn in, and the council will discuss Downtown Development Authority appointments.
- Study session on 2022 budget process and city funds with Finance Director Jackie Loh
- Discussion of capital and one-time spending from 2020 CARES Act reimbursements, carryover funds, LTAR, and Unassigned Fund Balance
- Public hearing on Alpine Englewood Opportunity Business LLC's request to vacate ~1,600 sq ft of alley right-of-way between S. Marion St. and S. Lafayette St. near E. Hampden Ave.
- CB 09: first reading of ordinance to allow issuance of Stormwater Enterprise Revenue Bonds
- CB 08: second reading of WH PUD Site Development Plan for Winslow Crane at 3001 S. Galapago Street
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular teleconference meeting on March 11, 2021. The agenda includes introductions of new staff, approval of February minutes, and updates on recreation programs, an off-leash survey, park renovations, and furloughs. No formal decisions on contracts, ordinances, or fees appear on the agenda.
- Introduction of Park Ranger Alyssa Haden and Recreation Supervisors Shelly Fritz-Pelle and Sara Stant
- Approval of February 11, 2021 meeting minutes
- Recreation Update presented by Fritz-Pelle and Stant
- Off-Leash Survey Update, Park Renovation Update, and Furlough Update
- Eggstravaganza Event presentation
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The Englewood Board of Adjustment and Appeals will vote on whether to grant a rehearing of Case VAR2020-010, a denied request by David and Abbey Dwyer to build a detached carport at 4831 S. Jason St. The applicants submitted new evidence on February 10, 2021, arguing the lot's hillside alley access is unique and that carports are common in the neighborhood. The Board will also hold public hearings on two other variance cases and elect its chair and vice chair.
- Rehearing request for Case VAR2020-010: carport variances at 4831 S. Jason St. were denied January 13, 2021 by a 0-5 vote
- Public hearing Case VAR2021-002: Jason and Stacey Colson, 2925 S. Bannock St., seek to encroach up to 3.1 feet into the side setback and 4 feet into the bulk plane for a house addition
- Public hearing Case VAR2021-001: Norris Design, 351 Englewood Parkway, seeks to reduce required ground-floor commercial space from 50.1 percent to 0 percent for a multi-family residential development
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Written public comments accepted until 12 p.m. Monday, March 8; meeting held virtually via Zoom
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board meets March 9, 2021 to approve February minutes, elect officers, and hear reports on February library statistics and the 2021 action plan. New business is a 20-minute tour of the library's new website and future plans. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment available by Zoom or written submission.
- Election of officers for the Library Board
- Approval of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
- Library Statistical Report for February 2021 (Mullis)
- Library Action Plan update for February 2021 (Mullis)
- New website tour and future plans presentation (20 min, Mullis)
Water and Sewer Board
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board meets March 9, 2021 to hear staff updates on several utility topics, including 2021 bulk chemical purchases for the Allen Water Treatment Plant, a new shareholder connection to City Ditch at Harvard Gulch, a proposed Customer Assistance Program, a transition to monthly utility billing, and a sewer rate structure analysis for Connector Districts. The board will also discuss how staff decides whether items are informational or require board action. No votes or action items are listed on this agenda; the meeting includes approval of the February 9, 2021 minutes and a public forum.
- Discussion of 2021 bulk chemical purchases for the Allen Water Treatment Plant
- New shareholder connection to City Ditch at Harvard Gulch (information item)
- Proposed Customer Assistance Program (CAP) update
- Transition to monthly utility billing
- Sewer rate structure — Connector District rate multiplier analysis
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Keep Englewood Beautiful
The Keep Englewood Beautiful commission meets Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM by teleconference. The agenda covers approval of the February 9, 2021 draft minutes, a public forum, and updates on upcoming tasks and events. Members will discuss funding and use of the KAB Volunteer App for a pollinator garden at the Depot, plus a worm casting webinar scheduled for April 7. The meeting is set to adjourn at 7:30 PM.
- Approval of February 9, 2021 draft minutes
- Public forum with comment by Zoom webinar or written submission to Community Development by 12 p.m. Monday March 8
- Pollinator Garden at Depot: discussion of funding and use of KAB Volunteer App
- Worm Casting Webinar scheduled for April 7
- Adjournment listed for 7:30 PM
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a brief agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific decisions, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided agenda. The only other content is a standard disability-accommodation notice.
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council and Study Session agendas
- No specific items, dollar amounts, or public hearings listed in the agenda
- Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 8:30 AM via teleconference
City Council Special Meeting
Englewood City Council holds a special teleconference meeting to review applications and interview candidates for the at-large council seat left vacant when John Stone resigned on March 1, 2021. Under Charter Section 28, the remaining council members must fill the vacancy by majority vote within 30 days, by March 31, 2021. The appointee will serve until the November 2, 2021 election, when the seat will be on the ballot for the remaining two years of the term. Staff note there is no required procedure beyond a council vote.
- At-large council seat vacant after John Stone resigned March 1, 2021
- Charter Section 28 requires council to fill the vacancy by majority vote within 30 days, by March 31, 2021
- Appointee serves until the November 2, 2021 election; the seat then appears on the ballot for the remaining 2-year term
- Council may appoint the next-highest 2019 vote-getter (Rita Russell 4,925; John Stone 4,234; Steven Ward 2,836) or run its own process
- Meeting held by teleconference; no financial implications expected
Englewood Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority
The Englewood Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority meets on March 3, 2021 to take up one new license application. The only substantive item is a hotel & restaurant liquor license requested by La Chula LLC, doing business as La Chula, at 3800 S. Broadway, Units 1-3. The meeting also includes a call to order, a three-minute public comment period, and adjournment. Public comment can be made live via Zoom or submitted in writing to the City Clerk by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
- New hotel & restaurant liquor license application from La Chula LLC, dba La Chula
- Location: 3800 S. Broadway, Units 1-3, Englewood, CO 80113
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Written comments accepted at [email protected] until 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom (webinar ID 910 9233 8698)
Cultural Arts Commission
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission meets by teleconference on March 3, 2021 to elect a vice chair and review its Art in Public Places guidelines, which govern how public art is selected, funded, and maintained. The agenda also includes updates on the Farmers Market and the Swedish Horse Project, plus approval of the February 3, 2021 minutes. Public comment is accepted live via Zoom or in writing until noon on March 2, 2021.
- Election of Vice Chair, led by Chair Adams
- Review of Art in Public Places Guidelines, including a rule that acquisitions of $20,000 or more go to City Council for approval
- Guidelines note 1% of City capital project budgets goes to an Art in Public Places fund, with 25% or at least $3,500 reserved for maintenance
- Initiative #6 Farmers Market update (Arnoldy)
- Initiative #7 Swedish Horse Project update (Adams and Mullis)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a study session on rezoning CityCenter from its Planned Unit Development to the MU-B-1 zone district, including Walmart and the ArtWalk Apartments. Staff ask the Commission to settle multi-unit residential and commercial parking standards and to decide whether to end the study session series and schedule a community meeting. No formal vote or ordinance adoption is scheduled; this is continued discussion ahead of future public hearings.
- Staff recommend multi-unit residential parking of 1.00 space per unit (market rate) and .75 (income restricted) within a half mile of the station, and .75/.50 within a quarter mile
- Commercial parking would shift from fixed minimums to reduction goals of 0-25% (half mile) and 25-50% (quarter mile) negotiated through the Transit Station Area overlay
- Proposed rezoning would set a use-by-right maximum of 125 units per acre and minimum of 75 units per acre, plus a 125-foot building height limit near the light rail station
- Hotel use would be added as a use by right in MU-B-1; commercial ground-floor requirements would be limited to the 3300, 3400, and 3500 blocks of Broadway
- Staff cite structured parking at about $35,000 per space, estimating $13,125,000 for 375 units at 1.0 space per unit versus $19,705,000 at 1.5
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided agenda. The only other content is a standard disability-accommodation notice.
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council meeting agendas
- Discussion of upcoming Study Session agendas
- Meeting held by teleconference at 8:30 AM
- Disability accommodation notice with 48-hour advance request requirement
City Council Regular
Englewood City Council meets by teleconference to discuss adopting "Wooded Nook" as the design concept for the Wayfinding and Placemaking Master Plan, and to hear an overview of the process and schedule for issuing Stormwater Enterprise Revenue Bonds. The consent agenda includes animal care ordinance amendments, board and commission updates, a snow and ice contract change order, and a $133,236 RTD elevator modernization contract. Public hearings include the WH PUD site development plan for Winslow Crane at 3001 S. Galapago Street and two right-of-way vacations.
- Study session on adopting "Wooded Nook" as the wayfinding and placemaking master plan concept, with staff recommending $100,000 annually for four years
- Stormwater Enterprise Revenue Bonds process and schedule overview with Municipal Advisor Stifel and Bond Counsel Kutak Rock
- Contract with Thyssenkrupp for RTD elevator modernization at Englewood Station, $133,236.00
- WH PUD site development plan for Winslow Crane, 3001 S. Galapago Street, plus vacations of parts of South Huron St and West Cornell Ave right-of-way
- Lease with Enterprise Fleet Management to replace six city vehicles; change order with Keesen Landscape for snow and ice removal
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation board meets virtually to consider a change order adding $100,000 to its snow and ice removal contract with Keesen Landscape Management, Inc. Staff say the original $280,000 contract has $131,318 left after $148,682 was invoiced through February 4, 2021, and they want a cushion in case of late heavy snow. The added funds would come from EEF budget line 85-8501-55401 R&M General, which has a $995,000 balance. The meeting also includes a public forum and adjournment.
- Change Order 1 would raise the Keesen Landscape snow and ice removal contract from $280,000 to $380,000
- $148,682 invoiced as of 2/4/21, leaving $131,318 of the original contract
- Twelve snow events so far, averaging about $12,390 each
- Additional $100,000 proposed from EEF budget line 85-8501-55401 R&M General (balance $995,000)
- Contract covers sidewalks, walkways, pedestrian ramps, parking lots and garage, and snow hauling to ServiCenter
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets to approve its February agenda and January meeting minutes, receive director's, financial, occupancy, and Family Self-Sufficiency reports, and act on three resolutions: approving the SEMAP submission, ratifying a property purchase, and financing for the Wesley property. The board will also review SLP participation in a tax credit partnership and hear information items on COVID-19 impacts and tax credits in public housing.
- Resolution #3: Approval of SEMAP Submission (2020 EHA SEMAP Certification)
- Resolution #4: Ratify Purchase of Property
- Resolution #5: Financing for Wesley Property
- Review of SLP Participation in Tax Credit Partnership (Lehow presentation)
- Director's report notes South Knox Court property demolished in January and closing on 3670 S King St property
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee meets to welcome a new member and the new Finance Director, review the city's reserves fund policy issue brief with City Council, and receive a 2022 budget overview. The committee will also review its 2021 work plan, which is informational only. The January 26, 2021 minutes included in the packet show a Public Works budget presentation and a finance director search update.
- Welcome and introduction of BAC Member Josh Newell and Finance Director Jackie Loh
- Update on the City Reserves Fund Policy Issue Brief review with City Council
- 2022 Budget Overview presented by Finance Director Jackie Loh
- 2021 work plan: Utilities presentation in March, HR in April, draft annual report in May, Municipal Court and draft report review in June, final report to City Council in July
- Approval of January 26, 2021 meeting minutes
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
The Englewood mayor and city manager meet to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific items, votes, or decisions are listed in the supplied agenda, which is procedural. The meeting is scheduled as a teleconference.
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming council and study session agendas
- Meeting held by teleconference
- No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings listed in the agenda
Teleconference City Council Study Session
The Englewood City Council holds a teleconference study session covering the city's preliminary 2020 year-end finances, a Budget Advisory Committee issue brief on city reserves and fund policy, and the process for referring direct election of the mayor to voters. Council also receives updates on the Storm Water Utility program and a sustainability plan, and discusses meeting decorum. No final decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is informational and directional.
- 2020 General Fund receipts total $53,102,818, or 100.3% of budgeted revenue, including $3,213,990 in CARES Act reimbursements
- Sales & Use Tax remittances total $29,626,632, 90.7% of budget, and are $609,719 lower than 2019; marijuana sales tax is $1,927,916, up $727,790
- Parks, Recreation, Library & Golf revenue of $998,113 is $1,716,029 below budget due to COVID-19 facility closures
- Budget Advisory Committee presents its City Reserves and Fund Policy Issue Brief; reserve policy is 16.7% of total revenues
- City Clerk and Interim City Attorney discuss referring direct election of the mayor to the electorate
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meets to approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comment, and review code enforcement activity, including case counts from 2018-2020 and the authority of code and animal control officers. Members will also get a City Council liaison update and discuss unfinished business on tree code and a Title 7 amendment. Much of the agenda is procedural, with no new ordinances or contracts up for a vote.
- Approval of minutes from January 21, 2021 and February 2, 2021
- Review of code enforcement cases 2018-2020 (3,951 in 2018; 5,164 in 2019; 6,409 in 2020)
- Discussion of EMC 6-5-1 code enforcement officer authority and animal control officer peace officer designation
- Unfinished business on tree code (ash trees, prohibited plantings) and a Title 7 amendment update
- Public forum with three-minute limit; written statements due by noon February 18, 2021
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a teleconference agenda-setting meeting for Englewood, CO. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided agenda.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission meets virtually on February 17, 2021 to review draft minutes from January 20 and 27, then take up old business including a City Attorney discussion on landmark protections, historic neighborhood mapping, a survey grant application, and designating the Skerritt House with a preservation easement. New business covers geographic versus historic neighborhoods. The agenda is largely discussion items with no votes scheduled, and the meeting includes a public forum with three-minute comment limits.
- City Attorney discussion on landmark protections
- Historic neighborhood mapping and designations
- Survey grant application
- Designating Skerritt House and preservation easement
- New business: geographic vs. historic neighborhoods
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review Case 2020-30, a request by Alpine Englewood Opportunity Business LLC to vacate about 1,600 square feet of alley right-of-way between S. Marion St. and S. Lafayette St. The vacation would facilitate a 118-unit apartment building with structured parking at the former Bullock Mortuary site, and the applicant proposes dedicating a 25-foot-wide transportation and utility easement to the City. Staff recommends the Commission recommend City Council approval. The agenda also includes approval of the February 2, 2021 minutes and a public forum.
- Case 2020-30: vacation of ~1,600 sq ft of alley right-of-way at 1375 E. Hampden Ave. for a 118-unit apartment building with structured parking
- Applicant Alpine Englewood Opportunity Business LLC proposes dedicating a 25-foot-wide, ~3,525 sq ft transportation and utility easement to the City
- Project site includes 1375 E. Hampden Ave., 3498 S. Marion St., 3475 S. Lafayette St., and 3467 S. Lafayette St.
- Staff recommends the Commission recommend City Council approve the alley vacation and easement dedication
- Public forum allows three-minute comments; written comments accepted until 12 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2021
City Council Regular
Englewood City Council meets by teleconference to consider a consent agenda and three public hearings on the Winslow Crane Planned Unit Development at 3002 S Huron Street, including site plan approval and vacations of parts of South Huron Street and West Cornell Avenue right-of-way. Council will also consider a $398,932 contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for filter media at the Allen Water Treatment Plant and a $150,000 renewal of a concrete trip hazard contract. Several residents are signed up to speak on parking, off-leash dog parks, and the Jason Park survey.
- Public hearings on WH PUD Site Development Plan for Winslow Crane, 3002 S Huron Street
- Public hearings on vacating portions of South Huron St and West Cornell Ave right-of-way for the Winslow Crane PUD
- Motion to approve $398,932 contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for Granular Activated Carbon filter media at Allen Water Treatment Plant
- Motion to renew $150,000 Concrete Trip Hazard Elimination contract with Precision Concrete Cutting for Pavement Maintenance Zone 3
- Second reading of CB 04 amending Title 2 on Boards and Commissions; motion to remove an ETAC alternate member for lack of attendance
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee meets to review traffic data on Floyd Place and Floyd Avenue following a resident's cut-through traffic complaint, and to discuss snow removal enforcement and a crosswalk at Bates and Logan. New business includes presentations on the US-285 & S Broadway interchange, the Oxford Ave pedestrian bridge, and a Denver proposal for Zuni Street bike lanes. Most agenda items are presentations and updates rather than votes.
- Staff traffic study found Floyd Place volumes (avg 340/day) well below Floyd Avenue (avg 1,303/day); staff recommends targeted police speed enforcement on eastbound Floyd Avenue 7-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m.
- Follow-up on Broadway snow removal, including snow/ice on Dartmouth bike lanes and code enforcement questions
- Bates and Logan intersection crosswalk options presented
- US-285 & S Broadway interchange presentation by Jake Warren, Dan Liddle, and Jamie Archambeau (15 min presentation, 15 min Q&A)
- Zuni Street bike lanes proposal by City of Denver
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission meets by teleconference on February 11, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive items under Old Business: an update on the off-leash survey and program, an update on a park improvement request for proposals (RFP), and a reminder that February 12, 2021 is a furlough day. No new business items or action items are listed, and no dollar amounts or specific projects are named in the agenda.
- Off-leash survey and program update presented by Director Underhill (5-8 min)
- Update on Park Improvement RFP presented by Director Underhill (2-3 min)
- Reminder: furlough day February 12, 2021, with PRLG facilities closed
- Public comment accepted via Zoom teleconference or written submission to [email protected] until noon February 10, 2021
- Approval of January 14, 2021 minutes on the agenda
Firefighters Pension Board
The Englewood Firefighters Pension Board meets on February 11, 2021, with a light agenda. The board will approve minutes from its November 12, 2020 meeting and review quarterly documents from the Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA). No action items or public hearings are listed.
- Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2020 meeting
- Review of FPPA quarterly documents
- Next meeting listed as May 13, 2020 at 4:00pm (date appears to be a typo in the source)
- Meeting held at 1000 Englewood Pkwy, Public Works Conf. Rm.
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at 1000 Englewood Pkwy was cancelled. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion beyond the cancellation notice and standard disability-accommodation boilerplate.
Police Officers Pension Board
The Englewood Police Officers Pension Board meets on February 9, 2021 to approve prior meeting minutes and take up old business. Old business includes reviewing FPPA reports and investment and ROI research. The board will also set its next meeting for May 11, 2021. Three of the four prior meetings listed were cancelled or lacked a quorum.
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2020
- Minutes from May 12, 2020 meeting noted as cancelled
- Minutes from August 11, 2020 and November 10, 2020 noted as no quorum
- Review of FPPA Reports
- Investment and ROI Research
Keep Englewood Beautiful
Englewood's Keep Englewood Beautiful board meets by teleconference on Feb. 9, 2021. The agenda covers approving the January 12 draft minutes, welcoming new members, appointing a chair and vice chair, and approving dates for upcoming events. No ordinances, contracts, or budget items appear on this agenda.
- Appointments of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of January 12, 2021 draft minutes
- Waterwise Webinar set for May 12
- Clean-up dates June 26, with August 14 as backup
- HHW (household hazardous waste) events September 18 and 25
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board meets by teleconference to hear reports on January 2021 library statistics and its action plan, and to take up new business on virtual meetings and old business on reopening the library. Chair Mason previously asked City Council to let the Board keep meeting virtually indefinitely, with the option to meet in person quarterly. The agenda also includes approval of the January 12, 2021 minutes and time for public comment.
- New business: Virtual Meetings (3-5 min) presented by Director Underhill
- Old business: Library Re-Opening (8-10 min) presented by Mullis
- Approval of the January 12, 2021 minutes
- Reports: Library Statistical Report and Library Action Plan for January 2021
- Public comment accepted live via Zoom or in writing to [email protected] until noon Monday, February 8, 2021
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a brief agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific decisions, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the agenda. The only other content is a standard disability-accommodation notice.
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council meeting agendas
- Discussion of upcoming Study Session agendas
- No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings listed
- Meeting held by teleconference at 8:30 AM
- Disability accommodation requests due at least 48 hours in advance via 303-762-2405
Non-Emergency Retirement Board Meeting
The Englewood Non-Emergency Retirement Board meets Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at 3:30 PM at 1000 Englewood Pkwy. The board will consider retirement benefits for John Burgess and Petar Trifunac and refunds of accumulated contributions for Jamie Peachey and Mitchell Connell. It will also hear quarterly reports from Gabriel Roeder Smith and Company and Innovest Portfolio Solutions, and discuss an employee elected vacancy and NERP attorney matters. The next meeting is set for May 11, 2021.
- Consideration of retirement benefit for John Burgess, retired 12/1/2020
- Consideration of retirement benefit for Petar Trifunac, retired 11/1/2020
- Refund of accumulated contributions for Jamie Peachey, who left the City 11/6/2020
- Refund of accumulated contributions for Mitchell Connell, who left the City 11/1/2020
- Quarterly reports from Gabriel Roeder Smith and Company and Innovest Portfolio Solutions
Water and Sewer Board
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board meets by teleconference to consider recommending City Council approve a $398,932 contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for granular activated carbon removal and replacement at the Allen Water Treatment Plant. The board will also hear an update on the transition to monthly utility billing and vote on minutes from its January 12, 2021 meeting. Public comment is accepted by joining the Zoom webinar or submitting written comments to the Utilities Department by noon on February 9.
- Motion to recommend City Council approve a $398,932 Contract for Services Agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation for GAC removal and replacement at the Allen Water Treatment Plant
- Update from Director of Utilities Pieter Van Ry on the transition to monthly utility billing
- Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2021 Water & Sewer Board meeting
- Public forum by teleconference (Zoom webinar ID 963 4897 4435) or written comments due by 12 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2021
- Agenda approved by Chair Wiggins
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Teleconference City Council Study Session
This is a study session, so the council is discussing items and giving staff direction rather than passing ordinances. Topics include a possible charter amendment for direct election of the mayor, police safety strategies, a proposed Enterprise Fleet Management lease for 21 vehicles, an update to Municipal Code Title 11, and meeting decorum. No final votes are scheduled.
- Charter amendment discussion on referring direct mayoral election to voters; staff notes special elections can cost up to $35,000, and the Nov. 2, 2021 coordinated election would be cheaper
- Police Chief John Collins presents safety strategies; 2020 saw 58,944 calls for service (1% increase over 2019) and Englewood's 2019 crime rate of 10,166.40 Group A crimes per 100,000 is about 27% above the six-city average
- Proposed lease with Enterprise Fleet Management to replace 21 city vehicles due or past due, with $369,870.00 in CERF funds collected plus auction sale proceeds (TBD)
- Update to Englewood Municipal Code Title 11 discussed by Interim City Attorney Alex Dorotik and Police Sergeant Reid McGrath
- Discussion of general meeting decorum and review of Bob's Rules of Order
Englewood Environmental Foundation
The Englewood Environmental Foundation meets virtually on February 5, 2021, to consider new business on RTD elevator modernization and to approve minutes from its December 7, 2020 meeting. The main item is a proposed contract with thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation for elevator modernization at 1011 Englewood Pkwy, priced at $133,236.00 including taxes. The December minutes record prior approvals of legal services and several one-year service contracts, plus a decision to forego The Guild's rent for four months.
- Proposed thyssenkrupp Elevator modernization contract for 1011 Englewood Pkwy at $133,236.00, including a 50% initial progress payment of $66,618.00
- December 7, 2020 minutes show approval of 2021 legal services contract extension with Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell, with City Council recommendation scheduled for January 4, 2021
- December minutes approved a second one-year term for electrical services to McBride Lighting, Inc.
- December minutes approved a second one-year term for street and parking lot sweeping services to Armstrong Sweeping, Inc.
- December minutes approved foregoing The Guild's rent for December 2020 through March 2021, with Director D'Andrea to contact the Guild in March 2021
Cultural Arts Commission
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission meets virtually on Feb. 3, 2021, to take up new business including communication options (Gmail vs. a City option), the budget, the Arts Plan, and placemaking. Old business covers strategic plan initiatives on restoration, farmers market/art festival/pop-up concert ideas, and the Swedish Horse Project. The agenda is largely discussion items with no votes or dollar amounts listed.
- New business: use of Gmail vs. City communication option (Adams)
- New business: Budget discussion (Adams and Carroll)
- New business: Arts Plan (Ambler and Carroll)
- New business: Placemaking and Role of Commission (Underhill)
- Old business: Strategic Plan Initiatives #4 restoration, #6 farmers market/art festival/pop-up concerts, #7 Swedish Horse Project
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting with a public forum and one item of new business: a review and update of Title 7 of the Englewood Municipal Code. The attached draft text covers animal-related rules including running at large, impoundment, cruelty and neglect, dangerous animals, prohibited livestock, and related fees. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda lists only review and update, followed by adjournment.
- Review and update of Title 7 draft, including Englewood Municipal Code 7-1A-9 (cruelty to or neglect of dogs and cats)
- Draft 7-1A-3 running at large and 7-1A-5 impoundment, with impoundment fees set by City Council Resolution
- Draft 7-1A-16 dangerous animals: permit fee, one dangerous animal per residence, microchip, spay/neuter, escape-proof enclosure requirements
- Draft 7-1C-4 prohibits keeping cattle, horses, sheep, goats or swine within city limits, with exceptions for existing owners
- Public forum with three-minute limit; written comments due by noon Tuesday, February 2, 2021 to [email protected]
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission meets to elect a chair and vice chair and hold a study session on CityCenter Englewood redevelopment planning and zoning regulations. Staff present recommendations to amend the MU-B-1 zone district and rezone the CityCenter PUD, including adding hotel use by right, limiting the commercial ground-floor requirement to the 3300–3500 blocks of Broadway, and setting residential density of 75 to 125 units per acre within a quarter mile of a light rail station. No final decisions are scheduled; the item is a study session discussion.
- Study session on CityCenter redevelopment zoning rules; staff report by Senior Planner John Voboril
- Staff recommend adding hotel as a use by right in the MU-B-1 zone district
- Staff recommend limiting the commercial ground-floor requirement to the 3300, 3400, and 3500 blocks of Broadway
- Staff recommend reduced parking near light rail: 1 space per multi-unit residential unit and 0.5 space per hotel unit within a quarter mile of a station
- Staff recommend a maximum residential density of 125 units per acre and a minimum of 75 units per acre within a quarter mile of a light rail station; a 350 +/- unit project is discussed for the Office Depot/Harbor Freight block
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific decisions, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided agenda. The only other content is a standard disability-accommodation notice.
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council meeting agendas
- Discussion of upcoming Study Session agendas
- No specific items, dollar amounts, or public hearings listed in the agenda
- Meeting held by teleconference at 8:30 AM
- Disability accommodation notice with 48-hour advance request requirement
Malley Center Trust Fund Board
The Malley Center Trust Fund Board meets by teleconference on Feb. 1, 2021 to elect officers, approve minutes, and take up new business. New items include a recognition of Trustee Earl Huff, a request for trust fund money for 2021 projects, a DRCOG report, an Ambassador Group update, and challenge coins. The board will also hear a preliminary fourth-quarter 2020 financial report showing a fund balance of $389,785.88 as of Dec. 31, 2020.
- Trust fund requests for 2021 total $9,623, including $4,933 for the Malley BUZZ Resource Room and $1,890 for A/V and Zoom virtual-class equipment
- Other requests include $800 for decorative acoustic panels in hallways and $2,000 for branded marketing materials
- Trustee DeMoor also asked staff to look at exterior landscaping options, with the manager working with Parks on recommended features in the spring
- Preliminary 4th-quarter 2020 report: fund balance rose from $382,269.12 on Jan. 1, 2020 to $389,785.88 on Dec. 31, 2020, with $7,316.76 in interest and $200 in contributions
- Board to elect officers and approve minutes of the Nov. 2, 2020 meeting
Teleconferenced City Council Regular
Englewood City Council meets by teleconference for a study session on the draft 2021 Emergency Operations Plan, the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code and International Green Construction Code, and whether to open Citizen of the Year nominations. The consent agenda includes ordinances on boards and commissions and TENORM code changes, strategic plan revisions, and a purchase increase with John Elway Chevrolet. A resolution would restore funding to a vacant 2021 police officer position, and staff seek approval to pay Envirotech invoices above a $99,000 purchase order. Public comment is scheduled from several residents on topics including dog parks and a sight-obstructing vehicle.
- Study session on draft 2021 Emergency Operations Plan with Emergency Coordinator Lisa Clay and Police Chief John Collins
- Discussion of 2018 International Energy Conservation Code and International Green Construction Code with Chief Building Official Karen Montanez
- Motion to raise 2020 purchase order with John Elway Chevrolet from $76,926.00 to $105,845.49
- Resolution to restore funding to a vacant 2021 Police Officer position
- Motion to pay Envirotech invoices above the approved 2020 purchase order amount of $99,000
Joint Council Study Session
Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan hold a joint study session on homelessness, hearing presentations on the Tri-Cities Homelessness Policy Group, University of Denver studies of family and chronic homelessness, a PESTEL analysis, and the Metro Denver Homelessness Initiative 2020 report. The councils discuss an action plan and next steps, including reaffirming their Tri-Cities commitment and a Bridge House/Ready-to-Work pre-feasibility study. The action plan is expected to be completed by May 2021. This is a study session, so items are presented and discussed rather than voted on.
- Tri-Cities Homelessness Policy Group overview and charter (formed 2018)
- University of Denver findings on family and chronic homelessness in the Tri-Cities
- PESTEL analysis and MDHI State of Homelessness 2020 report
- Bridge House/Ready-to-Work pre-feasibility study discussed
- Action plan drafting targeted for completion by May 2021
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission holds a special virtual meeting on January 27, 2021. The main item is a draft letter to City Council regarding CityCenter redevelopment, asking that the former Broadway Southwest Department Store building — currently City Hall — be preserved through adaptive reuse rather than demolished. The rest of the agenda is procedural: public forum, staff and commissioner items, and adjournment; no votes or final decisions are scheduled.
- Draft letter to City Council asks that the former Broadway Southwest Department Store building (now City Hall) be saved through continued adaptive reuse
- Letter notes the building is a last remaining structure of Cinderella City, built in 1985, vacated in 1987, occupied by May D&F then Foley's, and remodeled as City Hall in 1999
- Letter suggests retail space, office space, and other revenue-generating uses as alternatives to demolition
- Public forum allows three-minute comments; written comments accepted until 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021
- Meeting held by Zoom teleconference at 7:00 PM
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
The City of Englewood's Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 8:30 AM has been canceled. This meeting was intended to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No items were decided or discussed because the meeting did not take place. The agenda contains only a disability-accommodation notice and the cancellation statement.
- Meeting canceled; no business conducted
- Purpose was to set upcoming Council and Study Session agendas
- Accessibility notice: contact City of Englewood at 303-762-2405 at least 48 hours in advance
Budget Advisory Committee
The Budget Advisory Committee meets to hear a Public Works Department presentation on 2021 budget requests, get an update on the Finance Director search, and review and finalize an issue brief on General Fund reserves. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its December 15, 2020 meeting. The agenda was approved by Chair Nunnenkamp via email on December 17, 2020.
- Public Works Director Maria D'Andrea presents 2021 budget requests, including two unfunded traffic operations technician positions and delayed organized trash collection resources
- Finance Director search update from Tim Dodd, Assistant to the City Manager and Interim Finance Director
- Review and finalize Issue Brief on General Fund Reserves
- Approval of December 15, 2020 meeting minutes
- Public Works 2020 accomplishments include a FEMA FMA grant application for $14.4M and a Storm Water Fee Study that led to increased storm water fees
City Council Workshop
Englewood City Council meets by teleconference for its annual retreat to review 2020 accomplishments and plan 2021 goals. Council will discuss whether to add the staff 'Blueprint for Organizational Success' to the Strategic Plan's Governance section and whether certain departmental projects should be added to the plan. Staff recommends no action on brainstormed goals at this meeting; those will return for a future study session. The retreat also includes Insights personality training.
- Decision point: whether to add the Blueprint for Organizational Success to the Strategic Plan's Governance section
- Decision point: whether projects flagged in red in departmental presentations should be added to the Strategic Plan
- Review of 2021 departmental initiatives and projects not currently in the Strategic Plan
- Council strategic plan brainstorming breakout sessions on infrastructure, local economy, neighborhoods, safety, sustainability, and transportation
- Insights personality training led by trainer Kerry Plemmons
Code Enforcement Advisory Committee
The Code Enforcement Advisory Committee meets Jan. 21, 2021 to approve December minutes, hear the December 2020 code enforcement report, and take up new business on the EAB Tree/Shrub Code, including review, research, and compiling recommendations. The agenda also includes a City Council liaison update and scheduling the next meeting. Much of the packet is procedural and background material, including a December 2020 off-leash dog task force presentation and survey timeline.
- New business: EAB Tree/Shrub Code — review, research insight, existing code, and compile recommendations
- December 2020 Code Enforcement report: 527 total cases in 2020, up from 366 in 2019 and 194 in 2018
- Approval of minutes from the Dec. 16, 2020 meeting
- Public forum with written comments due to [email protected] by noon Jan. 21, 2021
- Update from City Council Liaison Councilmember Russell
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
Englewood Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis are holding their agenda-setting meeting to discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. No specific items, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled as a teleconference on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 8:30 AM.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Englewood Historic Preservation Commission meets virtually on January 20, 2021, to elect a chair and vice chair and to continue old business including neighborhood mapping, a State Historical Fund survey grant application, and designating the Skerritt House. The agenda also lists proposed edits to city code section 16-6-11 and approval of draft December 16 minutes. The attached December 16, 2020 minutes show that meeting's November minutes were approved and it adjourned at 8:30 pm; no decisions on the January agenda items are recorded in the supplied text.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair under New Business
- Old Business: Designating Skerritt House
- Old Business: Survey grant application and letters of support to the State Historical Fund
- Old Business: Neighborhood Mapping and Designations
- Proposed Edits to 16-6-11
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a staff presentation on the city's Unified Development Code assessment, including existing code structure and public outreach totals. The commission will also review a rezoning request for the CityCenter redevelopment area. The meeting includes time for public comment on items not on the agenda.
- Unified Development Code assessment presentation by Planning Manager Wade Burkholder
- CityCenter Redevelopment Rezoning review with Senior Planner John Voboril
- Public forum for comments on non-agenda items
- Approval of draft December 8, 2020 minutes
Englewood Urban Renewal Authority
The Englewood Urban Renewal Authority holds its annual meeting to elect a chair and vice chair and to consider adopting its 2021 general fund budget. The proposed budget totals $210,250 in expenditures, unchanged from 2020, with $198,500 listed as a placeholder "other expense" because the Authority is not currently running an urban renewal project. Staff will also give an informational update on CityCenter redevelopment and the new Downtown Development Authority; no decisions on those projects are scheduled.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair; current officers are Bernie Costello (Chair) and Linda Cohn (Vice Chair)
- Proposed 2021 EURA budget: $210,250 in expenditures, $48,566 in revenues, $198,500 placeholder "other expense"
- Resolution Series of 2021 would adopt the 2021 general fund operating budget
- Informational update on CityCenter redevelopment and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
- Nov. 3, 2020 DDA election: formation (91-62) and revenue authority (77-76) passed; debt authorization (74-83) and 2-mill levy (67-92) failed
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission holds a virtual meeting on January 14, 2021, with public comment accepted by Zoom or written email. New business includes updates on a Park Ranger position, a February 12, 2021 furlough day closing PRLG facilities, and COVID status at Orange Level 25% capacity. Old business covers a POLCO off-leash survey and a park project bid schedule update.
- Update on Park Ranger Position (Open Space Manager Lee)
- February 12, 2021 furlough day — PRLG facilities closed (Director Underhill)
- COVID status update — Orange Level 25% capacity (Director Underhill)
- POLCO NRC off-leash survey update (Director Underhill)
- Park project update — bid schedule (Director Underhill and Open Space Manager Lee)
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee meets virtually on January 14, 2021, to discuss new business items and approve prior minutes. Under new business, members will hear a presentation on Englewood City Center Development bicycle and pedestrian routes, plus items on Broadway snow removal and the Bates and Logan intersection crosswalk. The agenda also includes public comment, director, chairperson, and committee member remarks, and adjournment.
- Englewood City Center Development bicycle/pedestrian routes presentation
- Broadway snow removal discussion
- Bates and Logan intersection crosswalk discussion
- Approval of December 10, 2020 minutes
- Public comment accepted via Zoom or written submission until 12 p.m. Jan 14, 2021
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals is holding a virtual public hearing on one variance case: a request from David and Abbey Dwyer to build a detached carport at 4831 S. Jason St. that would encroach 4 feet into the side setback and about 18 feet into the front setback. The agenda also lists approval of minutes and findings of fact for two earlier cases, plus routine board items. The meeting is being held by teleconference due to COVID-19.
- Public hearing on Case VAR2020-010: variances to encroach 4 feet into the side setback and about 18 feet into the front setback to build a detached carport at 4831 S. Jason St.
- Applicants: David and Abbey Dwyer; staff contact: Will Charles, Planner II
- Approval of December 9, 2020 draft minutes
- Approval of findings of fact for Case VAR2020-008 (2925 S. Bannock St.) and Case VAR2020-011 (2880 S. Corona St.)
- Public comment accepted until 12 p.m. or by joining the Zoom teleconference
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is a procedural agenda-setting meeting, not a decision-making session. Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss what items to place on upcoming Regular Council meeting and Study Session agendas. No votes, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled in this document.
- Meeting held by teleconference on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council and Study Session agendas
- No specific agenda items, dollar amounts, or actions are listed in the source text
- Accessibility accommodation requests directed to the City of Englewood at 303-762-2405, at least 48 hours in advance
Water and Sewer Board
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board meets by teleconference on Jan. 12, 2021. The main agenda item is a presentation by Utilities Deputy Director Steve Simon on the findings and next steps of a recently completed Risk and Resiliency Study. The board will also approve minutes from its Dec. 8, 2020 meeting, hold a public forum, and take up old business including follow-up on public comment and a South Platte Renew virtual tour video.
- Risk and Resiliency Study findings presented by Utilities Deputy Director Steve Simon
- Approval of minutes from the Dec. 8, 2020 Water and Sewer Board meeting
- Public forum with 2-minute comment limit; written comments due by 12 p.m. Jan. 12, 2021
- Old business: follow-up on public comment and South Platte Renew virtual tour video
- Meeting held by teleconference via Zoom (webinar ID 952 4858 8361)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Keep Englewood Beautiful
The Keep Englewood Beautiful board meets by teleconference on January 12, 2021. The agenda calls for approving the draft minutes of its November 10 and December 15, 2020 meetings, a public forum, and discussion of upcoming tasks and events. No new spending, contracts, or ordinances appear on this agenda.
- Approval of November 10, 2020 draft minutes
- Approval of December 15, 2020 draft minutes
- Public forum with comment by Zoom or written submission to Community Development Dept. by 12 p.m. Monday, January 11
- Upcoming tasks and events: single hauler collection, education events, recycling and composting
- Adjournment scheduled for 8:00 PM
Library Board
The Englewood Library Board meets virtually on January 12, 2021 to review December 2020 statistics and action plan reports, discuss a 2021 Library Action Plan, consider a possible change to the board's meeting time, and get an update on reopening the library. The agenda also includes approval of the December 8, 2020 minutes and time for public comment. Much of the attached packet is procedural boilerplate and prior-month reporting rather than new decisions.
- Discussion of the 2021 Library Action Plan (Mark Mullis)
- Possible change to Library Board meeting time (Chair Mason)
- Update on the Re-Opening of the Library (Mark Mullis)
- Approval of December 8, 2020 meeting minutes
- December 2020 Library Statistical Report: 813 physical visitors vs 16,035 in Dec 2019; total circulation 7,852 vs 13,974
Teleconferenced City Council Special
Englewood's City Council holds a teleconferenced special meeting covering several information and direction items. The only formal action is a resolution to adopt the updated Arapahoe County Hazard Mitigation Plan, which staff says is required for the city to be eligible for future federal grants. The rest of the agenda is discussion: a Code Enforcement Advisory Committee recommendation on animal protections, transportation and crosswalk safety strategies, walkability initiatives, and updates to the Board and Commissions Handbook.
- Resolution to adopt the 2020 Arapahoe County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (prior plan adopted December 2015, expired December 2020)
- Adoption is required for the city to be eligible to apply for various federal grants, per staff
- Code Enforcement Advisory Committee to discuss its letter on modifying MCC 7-1 protections for domesticated animals
- Public Works Director Maria D'Andrea and Police Chief John Collins to discuss transportation safety and crosswalk concerns
- Discussion of updates to the Board and Commissions Handbook, plus a Council item on returning to in-person meetings
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets by videoconference to approve its agenda and December minutes, receive director's, financial, and occupancy reports, and vote on two resolutions: approving 2020 write-offs and a revised employee handbook. The board will also hear an information agenda on eviction moratorium and fair housing news, then enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under C.R.S. 24-6-402-4(F)(1).
- Resolution #1: approval of 2020 write-offs
- Resolution #2: approval of revised employee handbook
- Director's report covers Orchard Place, Simon Center, public housing duplexes, Section 8 vouchers, and market rate rentals
- Contract accepted for property at 3670 S. King St., zoned for seven units, with existing house and garage to be demolished
- Executive session on personnel matters under C.R.S. 24-6-402-4(F)(1)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Cultural Arts Commission
The Englewood Cultural Arts Commission meets virtually on January 6, 2021. The agenda includes a presentation on the One Percent for the Arts Budget by Director Underhill, plus updates on two strategic plan initiatives: a conservation plan and the Swedish Horse Project. The meeting also includes time for public comment and routine approval of December minutes.
- One Percent for the Arts Budget presentation by Director Underhill (5-7 min)
- Strategic Plan Initiative #2: Conservation Plan Update by Commission Member Gilmore (3-5 min)
- Strategic Plan Initiative #7: Update on Swedish Horse Project by Chair Adams (3-5 min)
- Approval of December 2, 2020 meeting minutes
- Public comment accepted via Zoom or written submission to [email protected] until noon January 5
Englewood Housing Authority Annual Meeting
The Englewood Housing Authority holds its annual meeting on January 6, 2021, immediately after its regular meeting, by videoconference. The board will hear the Director's 2020 Annual Report and vote on routine annual housekeeping items: electing officers, reaffirming the agency mission statement and 2021 goals, and designating official posting places and 2021 meeting times. The attached annual report describes 2020 operations, including a clean 2019 financial audit, a HUD compliance review with seven findings, and new duplex construction at West Wesley Avenue.
- Election of officers for the Housing Authority board
- Reaffirm the IHC mission statement and 2021 agency goals and objectives
- Designate official posting places for meeting notices and set 2021 regular meeting times
- 2020 Annual Report: 2019 financial audit was clean with no findings (Swanhorst & Co.)
- HUD compliance review completed March 13, 2020 produced seven findings; agency revised procurement, cost allocation, and excess utility surcharge policies
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Mayor/Manager Agenda-Setting Meeting
This is an agenda-setting meeting where Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis will discuss upcoming agendas for Regular Council meetings and Study Sessions. The agenda itself lists no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings. It is essentially procedural, with the only other content being a disability-accommodation notice.
- Mayor Linda Olson and City Manager Shawn Lewis to discuss upcoming Regular Council and Study Session agendas
- No specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or dollar amounts listed on this agenda
- Meeting held by teleconference on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 8:30 AM
- Disability accommodation requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance via 303-762-2405
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is discussing a preferred rezoning strategy for the CityCenter Englewood redevelopment, which would combine MU-B-1 zoning text amendments with a base rezoning of the CityCenter PUD. The strategy supports a framework agreement among the City, developer SKB, and LNR Partners, including terminating a 75-year ground lease and enabling a 350+/- unit residential project on the Office Depot/Harbor Freight block. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior minutes and findings of fact.
- CityCenter redevelopment rezoning strategy: MU-B-1 text amendments plus base rezoning of the CityCenter PUD
- Framework agreement would terminate a 75-year ground lease (55 years remaining) on the former Weingarten property
- Potential 350+/- unit multi-unit residential project on the south half of the Office Depot/Harbor Freight block
- Approval of December 8, 2020 draft minutes
- Approval of Findings of Fact for Case ZON2020-001 (WH PUD Site Development Plan, 3002 South Huron Street)
Teleconferenced City Council Special Regular
At this teleconferenced special/regular meeting, Englewood City Council holds study sessions on a possible new Utilities Customer Assistance Program (CAP), a 'Love, Englewood' wayfinding concept, and using GovHR for the City Attorney recruitment. The consent agenda asks Council to approve several contracts and ordinances, including golf course netting, pump station engineering, and a right-of-way vacation request at 3649 S Grant Street that staff recommends denying. Public comment is scheduled from several residents on topics including Covid-19 and a recall by petition.
- Study session on a new Utilities Customer Assistance Program (CAP) to help residents with utility bills; funding options include voluntary bill contributions or General Fund support
- Contract with Judge Netting for $128,900 to replace driving range netting at Broken Tee Golf Course
- Professional services agreement with HDR for up to $334,774 ($304,340 plus 10% contingency) for rehabilitation of four water pump stations
- $350,000 contract with Singing Hills Landscape for Romans Park Phase 2 tennis and playground construction, funded by an Arapahoe County Open Spaces grant
- Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend denying a right-of-way vacation request at 3649 S Grant Street