City Council

Council Chambers, 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. The meeting will also be conducted in a hybrid format via Zoom. Registration link: https://c3gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bl-vHCYOTcyWT2hPYpEuqw

Agenda — 38 items

1. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. 2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. 3. Approval of Agenda
4. 4. Public Comment
5. 5 Public Comment - City Council will conduct this meeting in person at the Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. There will be the opportunity for public comment at the meeting during public comment and/or for each agenda item. Comments may be consolidated under the Public Comment part of the meeting. The public can submit their comments live during the meeting in person, via Zoom, or in advance through mail or email. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Meeting agendas” for the full meeting agenda and "Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions" for instructions on how to submit live verbal and written comments. The deadline to register via Zoom or submit written comments is noon on Monday, April 7, 2025. 25-019 discussed and closed
6. 5. Proclamations and Recognitions
7. 7 Proclamation Declaring April 18, 2025 as Arbor Day in Commerce City Colorado Proc 25-009 approved Pass
8. 6. Noticed Council Business
9. 9 Unintended Consequences: Fire Rules, Housing Costs, and Local Amenities 25-136 discussed and closed Pass
10. 10 Bringing Amenities to Wards 3 & 4: Rethinking Impact Fees 25-137 discussed and closed Pass
11. 11 Sponsorship for Adams 14 Education Foundation 25-138 discussed and closed Pass
12. 7. Presentations
13. 13 Oil and Gas Update Pres 25-042 discussed and closed
14. 8. Consent Agenda approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
15. 15 Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 21-28, 2025 as International Dark Sky Week in Commerce City, Colorado Proc 25-005 approved
16. 16 Minutes of the March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Min 25-079 approved
17. 17 Minutes of the March 24, 2025 Special Meeting Min 25-081 approved
18. 18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND GOLF (PRG) IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,389,000 AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2659 approved on second & final reading
19. 19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $484,560 FOR TOWER ROAD AND QUEBEC PARKWAY CORRIDOR SIGNAL OPERATIONS UPGRADES IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2663 approved on second & final reading
20. 20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY APPROPRIATING UNENCUMBERED RETAINED EARNINGS IN THE FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR FLEET ACQUISITIONS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,685,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2665 approved on second & final reading
21. 21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,367,100 FOR ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL AND REGULATORY SIGN UPGRADES IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF. Ord 2666 introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading
22. 22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BY RE-APPROPRIATING REMAINING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING BALANCES IN THE GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FUND, FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND, AND FACILITY SERVICES FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2669 approved on second & final reading
23. 9. Public Hearings
24. 24 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT COMMONLY KNOWN AS EAST 103RD PLACE AND GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF PEORIA PARKWAY AND SOUTH OF EAST 104TH AVENUE, COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO. V25-0001 introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading Pass
25. 25 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST 96TH AVENUE AND PICADILLY ROAD IN CASE AN24-0005 KNOWN AS THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST 96TH AVENUE AND PICADILLY ROAD ANNEXATION Res 2025-034 adopted Pass
26. 26 The public hearings will be conducted in a hybrid format in person and via Zoom. There will be an opportunity to testify live during the meeting or in advance via email or regular mail. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions” for instructions on how to register or submit comments. The deadline to register to comment and to submit written comments is noon on Monday, April 7. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.
27. 10. Ordinances on 1st Reading
28. 28 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III ESTABLISHING THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND INNOVATION COMMISSION Ord 2676 introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading Pass
29. 11. Administrative Council Business
30. 12. Council Reports
31. 31 Review of Work Schedule 25-020 discussed and closed
32. 13. Executive Session
33. 33 An executive session of the City Council pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(b) for conferences with an attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice relating to the collective bargaining process with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 19 (FOP) and pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(e)(I) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, to develop strategy for negotiations, and to instruct negotiators with respect to the prospects of the City joining the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado and the impact of such on upcoming collective bargaining negotiations with the FOP. 25-134 held Pass
34. 34 An executive session of the City Council pursuant to C.R.S. section 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) for the discussion of personnel matters regarding the City Manager and C.R.S. section 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice pertaining to the same. 25-139 held Pass
35. 14. Adjourn
36. 36 City Council Policies 25-021 discussed and closed
37. 37 City Manager Week in Review Report 25-022 discussed and closed
38. 38 Any member of the public requesting accommodations, with respect to rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to attend or participate in any public meeting, and/or to obtain this notice in alternate formats, is asked to please contact the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 as soon as possible before the meeting.