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_xaRRuTLASdusSvprAXbCIA

Agenda — 37 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 8, 2024. 24-006 discussed and closed
6. 5. Proclamations and Recognitions
7. 7 Proclamation Declaring February 2024 as Black History Month in Commerce City, Colorado approved Pass
8. 6. Presentations
9. 9 Oil and Gas Monthly Update Pres 24-024 discussed and closed
10. 7. Consent Agenda approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
11. 11 Minutes of the December 4, 2023 Regular Meeting approved
12. 12 Minutes of the December 11, 2023 Regular Meeting approved
13. 13 Minutes of the December 11, 2023 Organizational Meeting approved
14. 14 Minutes of the December 12, 2023 Special Meeting approved
15. 15 Minutes of the December 18, 2023 Regular Meeting approved
16. 16 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY FOR UNIFORMED ARMED SECURITY SERVICES adopted
17. 8. Resolutions
18. 18 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LEE ZARZECKI AS CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY15, 2024 AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT adopted Pass
19. 9. Public Hearings
20. 20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF E. 74TH PLACE AND QUEBEC STREET, WEST OF 7400 QUEBEC STREET FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)TO PUBLIC introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading Pass
21. 21 The public hearings will be conducted hybrid in person and via Zoom. There will be an opportunity to testify live during the meeting via Zoom or in person. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions” for instructions on how to register to speak via Zoom or submit comments. The deadline to register to comment via Zoom and to submit written comments is noon on Monday, January 8, 2024. In person speakers may appear in person and register using the iPad in the back of the Chambers by the start of the public hearing. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.
22. 10. Ordinances on 1st Reading
23. 23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 8-2203 (MARIJUANA LICENSING HEARING NOTICES), 11-49 (NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES), AND 22-28 (MATTERS OF STATE INTEREST) OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE (CCRMC) FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO STANDARDIZE AND MODERNIZE OF PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL NOTICES, ORDINANCES, DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER LEGAL PUBLICATIONS AT THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 COORDINATED MAIL BALLOT ELECTION introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading Pass
24. 24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,899 AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading Pass
25. 25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE (CCRMC) SECTION 2-2001 TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FROM THREE TO TWO A MONTH AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDY SESSIONS FROM ONE TO TWO A MONTH introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading Pass
26. 11. Administrative Council Business
27. 27 Planning Commission Request for Council Authorized Committee on Comprehensive Plan Training discussed and closed
28. 28 Unauthorized Urban Camping Ban Updates discussed and closed
29. 29 Short-Term Rental Study Session Request 24-031 discussed and closed
30. 12. Council Reports
31. 31 Review of Work Schedule 24-007 discussed and closed
32. 13. Executive Session
33. 33 An executive session of the City Council of Commerce City pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a) to address the purchase of real property for a potential shelter space for unhoused individuals, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of instructing negotiators with regard to the same, and pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal advice relating to the basis for the potential need for a shelter or similar facility in the City denied
34. 34 An executive session of the City Council of Commerce City pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) for the purpose of discussion of personnel matters, specifically discussion of the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager. held Pass
35. 14. Adjourn
36. 36 City Council Policies 24-008 discussed and closed
37. 37 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.