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Englewood City Council meeting summary

EnglewoodMay 18, 20264 min read

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Council approved multiple ordinances and motions including updated water use rules and an inclining block water rate structure, housing code amendments implementing state law (including accessory dwelling unit changes), a DRCOG grant subaward, fee waiver and in-kind support for the Holiday Village event, and agreements related to City Ditch crossings and piping. The council also introduced intergovernmental agreements for shared public safety radio use and with Littleton for a ditch piping project, and tabled a contract modification with Energy Services Group.

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Council voted to change water rules and adopt a new tiered water rate so residential customers pay more as use increases; this is intended to encourage conservation. Housing code updates were approved to align local rules with state law, including changes affecting accessory dwelling units (smaller separate living spaces on residential lots). The city will accept nearly $899,000 in no‑match grant funds from DRCOG and will provide site-fee waivers and in-kind support for the Holiday Village event. Agreements were approved or introduced for utility and ditch work and for shared use of a public safety radio network.

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Approved minutes of the May 4, 2026 regular meeting.
Adopted Ordinance No. 34, Series of 2026 (CB35) amending water use restrictions, enforcement, and applicability.
Adopted Ordinance No. 30, Series of 2026 (CB36) amending Title 16 for housing, including accessory dwelling unit and related residential standards to comply with state law.
Adopted Ordinance No. 31, Series of 2026 (CB37) approving the third amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with Arapahoe County School District No. 1 (Englewood Schools).
Approved first reading of CB41 approving a City Ditch crossing and license agreement and temporary construction easement with Public Service Company of Colorado.
Approved first reading of CB33 authorizing an amendment to the IGA with Arapahoe County for shared use of a radio communications network (public safety radio).
Approved first reading of CB42 with the City of Littleton for City Ditch Piping Project, Reach 2A.
Approved Resolution No. 14, Series of 2026 adopting an inclining block water rate structure for residential customers.
Approved Ordinance No. 35, Series of 2026 (CB38) expanding allowed pickup days by licensed small-truck trash haulers.
Approved a subaward agreement to receive $898,880 in no‑match grant funds from DRCOG.
Approved in-kind support and a site rental fee waiver for the 2026 Holiday Village activation (subject to final staff review and permitting).
Approved Resolution No. 13, Series of 2026 supporting a ground lease agreement involving the Englewood McLellan Reservoir Foundation and Pagewest Acquisitions LLC.
Motion to table approval of a modification to the contract with Energy Services Group to a date uncertain.
Held a study session overview of the Age-Friendly Action Plan and recognized Citizen Planning School spring graduates.
Received public comment from multiple residents during the public comment period.

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City Council Regular - 18 May 2026

May 18, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

Senior Services Manager Nancy Baum, Aging Dynamics Founder and Consultant Rachel Cohen, DRCOG Community Resource Specialist- Area on Aging Lindsay Westmiller, Community Relations and Crime Prevention Manager Stacy Durbin will provide an overview of the Age-Friendly Action Plan to include the plan development and priorities emerging from the community engagement. 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Information Presentation: 20 minutes Discussion: 25 minutes 1a documents
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Decision: Study Session Topic
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 4, 2026. 5a documents
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Decision: Consideration of Minutes of Previous Session
Recognition of the Citizen Planning School Spring Graduates
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Decision: Recognitions
Approval of Ordinances on First Reading
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
CB 41 - Agreements with the Public Service Company of Colorado for Utility Crossings of the City Ditch 9ai documents Staff: Director of South Platte Renew and Utilities Pieter Van Ry and Deputy Director of Business Solutions and Engineering Sarah Stone
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading.
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
CB 35 - Amend Englewood Municipal Code for Water Use Restrictions and Water Waste 9bi documents Staff: Director of South Platte Renew and Utilities Pieter Van Ry and Deputy Director of Business Solutions and Engineering Sarah Stone
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
CB 36 - State Laws pertaining to housing and related Title 16 amendments 9bii documents Staff: Director of Community Development Brad Power
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
CB 37 - Ordinance Approval of Third Amended IGA with Englewood Schools 9biii documents Staff: City Manager Shawn Lewis
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
CB 39 - IGA with the City of Sheridan for a time and cost shared Building Electrification Specialist, with the full position being paid for via the no-match DRCOG grant funds 9biv documents Staff: Sustainability Program Manager Melissa Englund
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
CB 40 - City Clerk Authority to Refer FCPA Complaints to Secretary of State as Permitted by C.R.S. Section 1-45-111.7(10) 9bv documents Staff: Assistant City Attorney Jaxon Higgins
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
Resolutions and Motions
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
Motion - Grant agreement of $900,000 grant subaward from DRCOG 9ci documents Staff: Sustainability Program Manager Melissa Englund
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
Motion - Fee Waiver Request for Holiday Market Partnership Event with Nonprofit Organizations 9cii documents Staff: Deputy City Manager Tim Dodd, Open Space Manager Tim Holt, and Events Supervisor Toni Arnoldy
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
Resolution - Drainage Maintenance Easement Agreement with Englewood CO Project Owner, LLC for the Oxford and Navajo Estates Stormwater Drainage Facility 9ciii documents Staff: Director of South Platte Renew and Utilities Pieter Van Ry and Deputy Director of Business Solutions and Engineering Sarah Stone
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Decision: Consent Agenda Items
CB 33 - Updated IGA with Arapahoe County for public safety radio usage 11ai documents Staff: Chief of Police Dave Jackson
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Decision: Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
CB 42 - Agreements with the City of Littleton for City Ditch Piping Project, Reach 2A 11aii documents Staff: Director of South Platte Renew and Utilities Pieter Van Ry and Deputy Director of Business Solutions and Engineering Sarah Stone
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Decision: Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading
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Decision: Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
CB 38 - Amend Municipal Code to expand allowed trash pickups by small trucks 11bi documents Staff: City Attorney Tamara Niles
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Decision: Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
Motion - Modification to existing contract with Energy Services Group (ESG) 11ci documents Staff: Deputy City Manager Tim Dodd, Director of Finance Kevin Engels, Director of Public Works Victor Rachael, Sustainability Program Manager Mel Englund, Energy Systems Group Nifoghale Ovuworie.
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Decision: Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
Resolution - Ground Lease Agreement Between Englewood McLellan Reservoir Foundation and Pagewest Acquisitions, LLC for a Vacant Property near McLellan Reservoir 11cii documents Staff: Englewood McLellan Reservoir Foundation President and Director of South Platte Renew and Utilities Pieter Van Ry
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Decision: Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
Resolution - Proposed Water Rate Structure Update 11ciii documents Staff: Director of South Platte Renew and Utilities Pieter Van Ry and Deputy Director of Business Solutions and Engineering Sarah Stone
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Decision: Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
Mayor's Choice
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Decision: General Discussion
Council Members' Choice
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Decision: General Discussion