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Commerce City, CO 80022  
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Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Monday, March 4, 2024  
6:00 PM  
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_vy8VpAiqQmC0zH  
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Regular Meeting  
Times given are estimates only  
Revised 3/4/2024 @ 12:30 PM  
Call to Order/Roll Call  
1.  
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Commerce City was called to order  
by Mayor Douglas on March 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM.  
9 -  
Present:  
Council Member Steven J. Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Noble, Council  
Member Oscar Madera, Council Member Rocky Teter, Council Member  
Renee Millard-Chacon, Council Member Craig Kim, Council Member  
Charles Dukes, Council Member Sean Ford and Council Member Kristi  
Douglas  
Pledge of Allegiance  
2.  
3.  
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  
Approval of Agenda  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Teter, to  
approve the agenda as presented. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
Public Comment  
4.  
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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, March 4, 2024.  
- Curtis Volesky spoke on dangerous road conditions on Tower Rd.  
- Joy Bishop spoke on homelessness and outreach in their community.  
- Jackie Valdez spoke on traffic conditions in their community.  
- Representatives from the Commerce City Chamber of Commerce invited Council to  
their annual Kentucky Derby event.  
- Scott VanHeusen spoke on public transit options in their community.  
- Keith Rogers spoke on traffic conditions and noise in their community.  
- Trudy Smith spoke on concerns she has with Environmental Policy Advisory  
Committee support.  
- Lisa Morgan spoke on abandoned cars in their community.  
- Jose Alberto Garcia spoke on situation at their community church.  
The following spoke on animal mills in Commerce City:  
- Mary Conroy  
- Michele Baum  
Presentations  
5.  
Pres 24-098  
Oil and Gas Monthly Update  
Dr. Rosemarie Russo, Environmental Planner, gave the monthly environmental  
planning policy and oil and gas update.  
Pres 24-145  
Presentation Regarding the Extension of Yosemite Street Over the  
O’Brian Canal Between E. 92nd Avenue and E. 93rd Place  
Larius Hassen,Public Works Director, presented on the Yosemite Street extension.  
Consent Agenda  
6.  
A motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member  
Teter, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Council Member Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera,  
Council Member Teter, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member  
Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member  
Douglas  
Min 24-032  
Minutes of the February 5, 2024 Regular Meeting  
Res 2024-011  
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS  
AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY  
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member  
Teter, that this Resolution be adopted. VOICE VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Council Member Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera,  
Council Member Teter, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member  
Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member  
Douglas  
Res 2024-015  
Res 2024-018  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AV  
UPGRADES AT BISON RIDGE RECREATION CENTER TO BEACON  
COMMUNICATIONS LLC  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A THIRD  
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY AND HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC. FOR DESIGN AND  
PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE e. 96TH AVENUE  
WIDENING PROJECT  
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Council Member  
Dukes, that this Resolution be adopted. VOICE VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Council Member Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera,  
Council Member Teter, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member  
Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member  
Douglas  
Ord 2561  
Ord 2568  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE  
ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT FOR THE PIONEER PARK  
SPRAY GROUND REFURBISHMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000  
AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE U.S.  
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)  
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $401,461 AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE  
EXPENDITURE THEREOF.  
Public Hearings  
7.  
Z-990-24  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND  
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY  
REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 6601  
COLORADO BOULEVARD FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (AG) &  
LIGHT INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I-1) TO MEDIUM INTENSITY  
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I-2)  
Mayor Douglas opened the public hearing.  
Dalton Guerra, City Planner, provided the staff presentation to Council. Dalton provided  
an overview of the property history, the current zoning usage, and the case analysis.  
Aaron McClain, Galloway & Company, and Mike Miller, Owner, gave the applicant's  
presentation and were present to take questions from Council.  
Jackie Valdez provided testimony in opposition on the matter.  
Mayor Douglas closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Dukes, to  
accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission in case #Z-990-24. Motion  
Failed. VOTE: 4 - Aye (Dukes, Ford, Madera, Teter), 5 - Nay  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  
Noble, that this Zoning Ordinance be continued to the March 18th regular  
meeting. VOTE:  
8 -  
Aye:  
Council Member Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera,  
Council Member Teter, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member  
Kim, Council Member Dukes and Council Member Ford  
1 - Council Member Douglas  
Nay:  
CUP23-0003  
South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, on behalf of Kroenke  
CC Properties LLC, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a water  
treatment facility, for the property generally located at the northeast  
corner of E. 74th Place and Quebec Street (west of 7400 Quebec  
Street), zoned PUBLIC and consisting of approximately 9.738 acres  
Mayor Douglas opened the public hearing.  
Stacy Wasinger, City Planner, provided the staff presentation to Council. Stacy  
provided an overview of the property history, the current zoning usage, and the case  
analysis.  
Kipp Scott, Water Systems Manager - South Adams Water and Sanitation District,  
gave the applicant's presentation and were present to take questions from Council.  
Mayor Douglas closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member Kim, to  
accept the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission in case #  
CUP23-0003. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Council Member Teter, to  
add the following conditions, removal of administrative review with the requirement of  
City Council approval, operating hours 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and operating days Monday  
through Friday. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
A motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member  
Kim, that this Conditional Use Permit be adopted. VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Council Member Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera,  
Council Member Teter, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member  
Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member  
Douglas  
The public hearings will be conducted electronically via Zoom. There will be an  
opportunity to testify live during the meeting via Zoom or in advance 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, March 4th. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper  
copies of materials.  
Ordinances on 1st Reading  
8.  
Council Member Madera left the meeting at 9:50 pm and returned at 10:00 pm.  
Ord 2565  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF  
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CORONAVIRUS STATE AND  
LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$20,500 FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND THE  
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  
Noble, that this Ordinance be introduced by council as seated and approved on  
first reading. VOTE:  
8 -  
Aye:  
Council Member Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Teter,  
Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member Kim, Council Member  
Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member Douglas  
1 - Council Member Madera  
Abstained:  
Administrative Council Business  
9.  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Dukes,  
requesting the City Manager work with staff to draft a new ordinance banning pet mills  
and home breeding operations, including language that at a minimum those that sell  
large amounts of animals from their residents be subject to regulatory oversight.  
VOTE: 9 - Aye  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Douglas,  
to have staff look at a broader program to assist those with disabilities with  
maintaining sidewalks and home repair. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Ford,  
to have staff evaluate if the operating hours of Rocky Mountain Recycling violates the  
current CUP. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Dukes,  
to have code enforcement review the industrial properties for compliance along  
Colorado Blvd and Brighton Blvd. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Kim, to  
have staff develop a plan on addressing illegal off-road vehicle use on City streets.  
VOTE: 9 - Aye  
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24-061  
March 11 Study Session Meeting Cancellation  
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Council Member Kim, to  
cancel the March 11th meeting. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
2024 Run for the Roses - Kentucky Derby in Derby Watch Party  
A motion was made by Council Member Ford, seconded by Council Member Dukes, to  
sponsor the Run for the Roses event in the amount of $2500. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
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24-067  
2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Annual Gala  
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member Dukes,  
to approve sponsoring a table for ten people at $3500. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
Food for Hope Annual Gala 2024  
A motion was made by Mayor Douglas, seconded by Council Member Dukes, to  
extend the automatic adjourn time by 30 minutes. VOTE: 7 - Aye, 2 - Nay (Ford,  
Madera)  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Madera,  
to sponsor the Food for Hope Annual Gala in the amount of $1000. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
24-071  
DC Advocacy Trip Meeting Talking Points  
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Noble, seconded by Council Member Kim, to  
add a discussion with Fish and Wildlife and the Army about a north entrance to the  
Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Commerce City. VOTE: 6 - Aye, 3 - Nay (Dukes, Ford,  
Teter)  
Council Reports  
10.  
Acting City Manager Blakeman highlighted items presented in the City Manager's  
weekly report provided to council earlier. The mayor and council reported on their  
attendance at various meetings and events.  
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24-054  
Staff Proposed Agenda Modifications  
This item was not discussed.  
Review of Work Schedule  
Executive Session  
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11.  
An executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose  
of determining position relative to a matter that may be subject to  
negotiations concerning incentives for a potential economic development  
project within the city  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member Kim, to  
automatically adjourn the City Council meeting following the executive session. VOTE:  
9 - Aye  
A motion was made by Council Member Madera, seconded by Council Member  
Dukes, to enter into executive session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) for the  
purpose of determining position relative to a matter that may be subject to  
negotiations concerning incentives for a potential economic development  
project within the city. VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Council Member Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Madera,  
Council Member Teter, Council Member Millard-Chacon, Council Member  
Kim, Council Member Dukes, Council Member Ford and Council Member  
Douglas  
Adjourn  
12.  
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 PM.  
In accord with the city charter, the city clerk read the title to all ordinances and  
resolutions adopted by Council at this meeting.  
_________________________________  
Jordan D. Roberts, Deputy City Clerk  
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24-011  
City Manager Week in Review Report  
City Council Policies  
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