7887 E. 60th Ave.  
Commerce City, CO 80022  
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Commerce City  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Monday, January 5, 2026  
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_Y8UoHl8MSxWI9e  
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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 January 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM.  
9 -  
Present:  
Mayor Steven J. Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Noble, Council Member  
Jose Guardiola, Council Member Rocky Teter, Council Member Joanna  
Sandoval, Council Member Craig Kim, Council Member Charles Dukes,  
Council Member Stefanie Trujillo and Council Member Lori Young  
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 Sandoval,  
to approve the Agenda as presented. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
Public Comment  
4.  
26-001  
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 the Monday meeting date.  
Nancy Tanguay spoke on Commerce City elections.  
Keith Rogers spoke on the need to take action for speeding vehicles on roads.  
Rene Bullock addressed the passing of the former city attorney’s wife and also spoke  
on the Commerce City elections.  
Noticed Council Business  
5.  
NCB 26-002  
BUILDING A FUTURE-READY WORKFORCE: ESTABLISHMENT OF A  
CITY WORKFORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Guardiola, to direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution establishing a Future-Ready  
City Workforce Advisory Committee charged with assessing Commerce City’s current  
and future workforce needs and returning policy recommendations to the City Council.  
This Advisory Committee will support the Commerce City Strategic Plan by advancing  
economic vitality, expanding local job pathways, strengthening our business  
environment, and ensuring City policies are guided by data, partnerships, and  
long-term workforce trends. The Resolution should clearly define the Advisory  
Committee’s purpose and responsibilities as specified in the Council Communication.  
VOTE: 9 - Aye  
NCB 26-001  
MOTION TO EVALUATE DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR 112TH  
AVENUE CORRIDOR  
A motion was made by Mayor Douglas, seconded by Council Member Kim, to direct  
the City Manager to identify present options for development for E 112th Chambers  
Road westward towards the Bison Ridge Recreation Center. These options should  
include potential design concept, cost estimated, and anticipated project timeline,  
community engagement opportunities in alignment with existing transportation  
infrastructure plans should also be considered in this evaluation.  
Mayor Douglas withdrew the motion.  
This Noticed Council Business was discussed and closed  
NCB 26-003  
CITY CHARTER REVIEW  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Council Member Dukes to  
direct the City Manager and City Attorney to put together a study session presentation  
regarding the City Charter and whether there is a recommendation to amend any  
provisions therein. Moreover to breakdown any pain points based on Council priorities  
and how these changes could help accomplish our goals. VOTE: 9 - Aye  
Presentations  
6.  
7.  
Pres 26-062  
JANUARY 2026 MONTHLY OIL AND GAS UPDATE  
Melody Mascarenas, Sustainability Manager in the Energy, Equity and Environmental  
Division, presented on monthly Oil and Gas Update.  
Consent Agenda  
Mayor Douglas requested Proclamation 26-001 be removed from the Consent Agenda.  
A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member  
Kim,to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council  
Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim, Council  
Member Dukes, Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young  
Proc 26-001  
A PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 2026 AS BLACK  
HISTORY MONTH IN COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO  
A motion was made by Council Member Kim, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem  
Noble, that this Proclamation be approved. VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council  
Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim, Council  
Member Dukes, Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young  
Min 26-006  
Min 26-005  
Min 26-001  
Res 2026-003  
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 8, 2025 ORGANIZATION MEETING  
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 15, 2025 REGULAR MEETING  
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL  
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT  
TO UPFIT CERTAIN COMMERCE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT  
VEHICLES  
Res 2026-005  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A MASTER SERVICES  
AGREEMENT TO GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.  
FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING  
Res 2026-006  
Ord 2725  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE  
BANKING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO BANK,  
N.A.  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF ITS  
SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE BONDS; AND PROVIDING OTHER  
DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH  
Ord 2734  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF  
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT FUNDING FROM  
THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND  
ENVIRONMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $315,000 FOR THE  
IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN STREAMS, CLEAR SKIES,  
CONNECTED COMMUNITIES PROJECTS AND THE  
AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF  
Ord 2737  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO  
ALLOW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AS A PERMITTED USE  
AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN RESIDENTIAL AND  
AGRICULTURAL ZONES AND TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS  
RELATED THERETO  
Ord 2738  
Ord 2739  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF FAMILY IN  
SECTION 21-11200 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RESIDENTIAL SPACE AND  
OCCUPANCY STANDARDS IN SECTIONS 5-302 AND 5-303 IN  
CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE XVIII OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED  
MUNICIPAL CODE  
Ord 2747  
Ord 2751  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-5005 OF CHAPTER 12 OF  
THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY  
THE SOLICITATIONS ON POSTED PROPERTY PROVISION  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE III OF  
CHAPTER 9 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE  
TO UPDATE THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF OUTDOOR  
VENDORS AND ESTABLISH LICENSING AN REGULATION  
REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS  
Ord 2752  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF  
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE  
III, OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE  
PERTAINING TO MANDATORY IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES  
STOPPED BY A POLICE OFFICER WHERE THE OFFICER HAS  
PROBABLE CAUSE THAT THE OPERATOR DOES NOT HAVE A  
VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY  
REGISTERED, AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE INSURANCE  
AS REQUIRED BY LAW  
Ord 2754  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY  
REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SURPLUS,  
CONTRABAND, AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY  
LUP25-0002  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMERCE CITY 2045  
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  
FRAMEWORK MAP AND RESIDENTIAL FRAMEWORK MAP FOR  
THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST  
CORNER OF EAST 120TH AVENUE AND CHAMBERS ROAD  
Public Hearings  
8.  
LUP25-0001  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMERCE CITY 2045  
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN’S ANNEXATION AREAS AND GROWTH  
BOUNDARIES MAP, CHARACTER AREAS LAND USE MAP,  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK MAP, AND  
RESIDENTIAL AREAS FRAMEWORK MAP FOR THE AREA  
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST  
120TH AVENUE AND CHAMBERS ROAD  
Mayor Douglas opened the public hearing.  
Pierpont Realty, Group on behalf of Adams Crossing, LLC, gave the applicant's  
presentation and was present to take questions from Council.  
Nathan Chavez, City Planner, provided the staff presentation to Council.  
There was no public testimony.  
Mayor Douglas closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Council Member Teter, seconded by Council Member  
Dukes, that Ordinance LUP25-0001be introduced by council as seated and  
approved on first reading. VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council  
Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim, Council  
Member Dukes, Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young  
Res 2026-001  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR REUNION  
CENTER FILING NO. 1 AMENDMENT NO. 1, GENERALLY LOCATED  
BETWEEN EAST 104TH AVENUE AND HOMESTEAD TRAIL AND  
BETWEEN WALDEN STREET AND TOWER ROAD, CONSISTING OF  
35.55 ACRES  
Mayor Douglas opened the public hearing.  
Jeff Marck from Oakwood Homes, gave the applicant's presentation and was present  
to take questions from Council.  
Nic Berry, City Planner, provided the staff presentation to Council.  
There was no public testimony.  
Mayor Douglas closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Council Member Dukes, seconded by Council Member  
Teter, that Resolution 2026-002 be adopted. VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council  
Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim, Council  
Member Dukes, Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young  
Res 2026-002  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR REUNION  
CENTER FILING NO. 1 AMENDMENT NO. 2, GENERALLY LOCATED  
BETWEEN EAST 104TH AVENUE AND HOMESTEAD TRAIL AND  
BETWEEN WALDEN STREET AND YAMPA STREET, AND  
CONSISTING OF 15.25 ACRES  
Mayor Douglas opened the public hearing.  
Jeff Marck from Oakwood Homes, gave the applicant's presentation and was present  
to take questions from Council.  
Nic Berry, City Planner, provided the staff presentation to Council.  
There was no public testimony.  
Mayor Douglas closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Council Member Sandoval, seconded by Council  
Member Kim, that Resolution 2026-002 be adopted. VOTE:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Mayor Douglas, Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Council Member Guardiola, Council  
Member Teter, Council Member Sandoval, Council Member Kim, Council  
Member Dukes, Council Member Trujillo and Council Member Young  
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 5. Please contact the  
City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.  
Administrative Council Business  
Council Reports  
9.  
10.  
26-007  
REVIEW OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SCHEDULE  
City Manager Rogers highlighted items presented in their weekly report provided to  
council earlier. The Mayor and Council reported on their attendance at various  
meetings and events.  
Adjourn  
11.  
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM.  
_______________________________  
Stephen Ruger, City Clerk  
26-003  
26-002  
CITY MANAGER WEEK IN REVIEW REPORT  
CITY COUNCIL POLICIES  
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