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_rkIpTk5HRLWMRgWIBtdV-A

Agenda — 40 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, January 6, 2025. 25-003 discussed and closed
6. 5. Proclamations
7. 7 Proclamation Declaring February 2025 as Black History Month in Commerce City, Colorado Proc 25-001 approved Pass
8. 6. Noticed Council Business
9. 9 Service Plans and Proposed Changes to Ordinance 2549 25-092 discussed and closed
10. 7. Consent Agenda approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
11. 11 Minutes of the December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Min 25-007 approved
12. 12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MARIJUANA BUSINESSES BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS RELATED TO SECURITY AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Ord 2624 approved on second & final reading
13. 13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MARIJUANA BUSINESSES BY ADDING NEW LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF RECREATIONAL AND MEDICAL RETAIL STORES ALLOWED IN THE CITY Ord 2625 approved on second & final reading
14. 14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF LOCAL PLANNING CAPACITY GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $201,902 FROM THE DIVISION OF LOCAL AFFAIRS FOR A HOUSING PLANNER IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Ord 2654 approved on second & final reading
15. 15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 21-5200, 21-5239.5, AND 21-11200 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF NATURAL MEDICINE HEALING CENTERS AND NATURAL MEDICINE CULTIVATION, MANUFACTURE, AND TESTING FACILITIES Ord 2656 introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading Pass
16. 16 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF BYRNE STATE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $208,400 FOR A CO-RESPONSE PROGRAM IN THE COMMERCE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Ord 2657 introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading
17. 17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO NOTICE OF HEARING REQUIREMENTS Ord 2660 approved on second & final reading
18. 18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY TRANSFERRING $172,000 OF UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FUND FOR USE ON CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND SOURCING SOFTWARE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF Ord 2664 introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading
19. 19 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR BUFFALO RUN DRAINAGE PROJECT TO GREENONE INDUSTRIES, INC. Res 2025-001 adopted Pass
20. 8. Public Hearings
21. 21 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO OF THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 8581 ROSEMARY STREET IN CASE AN-255-22-24 KNOWN AS THE CARBAJAL AUTO ANNEXATION Res 2025-002 adopted Pass
22. 22 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 8581 ROSEMARY STREET TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO IN CASE AN-255-22-24 KNOWN AS THE CARBAJAL AUTO ANNEXATION AN-255-22-24 introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading Pass
23. 23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY ZONING THE PROPERTY ANNEXED AS THE CARBAJAL AUTO ANNEXATION FROM ADAMS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL-1 DISTRICT TO REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-3) Z-959-19-24 introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading Pass
24. 24 Rogelio & Alicia Muñoz is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an event center in an existing 1,740 sq. ft. commercial building in a PUD (Planned Unit Development District). The subject property is approximately 0.33 acres and is located at 7390 Highway 2 CUP24-0002 adopted Pass
25. 25 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, January 6. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.
26. 9. Resolutions
27. 27 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS, PURCHASE, AND THE EXERCISE OF THE CITY’S POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR THE 88TH AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT Res 2025-017 adopted Pass
28. 10. Ordinances on 2nd Reading - 10:05 PM
29. 29 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ONE BUCKLEY PUD ZONE DOCUMENT AMENDMENT TO CREATE NEW PLANNING AREAS, ALLOW ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL LAND USES, ALLOW RESIDENTIAL LAND USES, AND ESTABLISH BULK AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EAST 120TH AVENUE AND BUCKLEY ROAD Z-792-05-24 approved on second & final reading Pass
30. 30 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE EXISTING MORATORIUM ON NEW RETAIL AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA STORE LICENSES IN WARDS I AND II IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY Ord 2623 approved on second & final reading Pass
31. 31 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2453 IMPOSING A MORATORIUM UPON THE CITY’S PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF NEW SERVICE PLANS FOR RESIDENTIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS Ord 2661 approved on second & final reading Pass
32. 11. Administrative Council Business
33. 33 Approval of Winter Retreat Dates and Agenda 25-001 discussed and closed
34. 34 2025 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference 25-091 discussed and closed
35. 12. Council Reports
36. 36 Review of Work Schedule 25-004 discussed and closed
37. 13. Adjourn
38. 38 City Manager Week in Review Report 25-006 discussed and closed
39. 39 City Council Policies 25-005 discussed and closed
40. 40 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.